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Effects Of Corn Steep Liquor Supplementation On Performance And Herbivory Patterns Of Beef Cows Grazing Native Range Infested With Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza Cuneata) (2014), Garrett W. Preedy, K. C. Olson, Walter H. Fick, Leigh W. Murray Jan 2014

Effects Of Corn Steep Liquor Supplementation On Performance And Herbivory Patterns Of Beef Cows Grazing Native Range Infested With Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza Cuneata) (2014), Garrett W. Preedy, K. C. Olson, Walter H. Fick, Leigh W. Murray

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Increased grazing pressure on sericea lespedeza by beef cattle, the most economically relevant herbivore in the region, may slow its spread and facilitate some measure of biological control. Unfortunately, mature plants contain high levels of condensed tannins that decrease protein digestion by beef cattle, and these compounds are potent deterrents to grazing. Supplementing corn steep liquor has been shown to alleviate the negative effects associated with ingestion of condensed tannins when beef cattle are fed prairie hay contaminated with sericea lespedeza. In addition, beef cows supplemented with corn steep liquor did not discriminate between sericea lespedeza-contaminated and sericea lespedeza-free prairie …


Subprimal Type And Quality Grade Affect Fatty Acid Composition And Cooked Firmness Of Ground Beef Patties (2014), C. M. Garner, John A. Unruh, Melvin C. Hunt, Elizabeth A.E. Boyle, Terry A. Houser, Sally L. Stroda Jan 2014

Subprimal Type And Quality Grade Affect Fatty Acid Composition And Cooked Firmness Of Ground Beef Patties (2014), C. M. Garner, John A. Unruh, Melvin C. Hunt, Elizabeth A.E. Boyle, Terry A. Houser, Sally L. Stroda

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Subprimals can be stored in a vacuum package for extended periods of time at low storage temperatures. The number of days that subprimals may be held before processing can be influenced by the distribution chain, accessibility, and subprimal price fluctuations. Extended vacuum storage before grinding could affect biochemical, oxidative, and microbial properties of these subprimals and influence sensory properties. Our objective was to determine the effects of two subprimal types (chuck roll and knuckle), two quality grades (Premium Choice and Select), and three vacuum-packaged storage aging times before processing (7, 21, and 42 days) on ground beef patty sensory properties.


Utilization Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Is Improved By Embedding Flaxseed In A Matrix Of Dolomitic Lime Hydrate (2014), Christian A. Alvarado-Gilis, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, K. A. Miller, E. San Vito, G. Feltrin, D. Klamfoth, James S. Drouillard Jan 2014

Utilization Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Is Improved By Embedding Flaxseed In A Matrix Of Dolomitic Lime Hydrate (2014), Christian A. Alvarado-Gilis, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, K. A. Miller, E. San Vito, G. Feltrin, D. Klamfoth, James S. Drouillard

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Omega-3 fatty acids are essential nutrients for humans, but American diets are often deficient in these important long-chain fats. Incorporating greater proportions of omega-3 fatty acids into beef offers a means of increasing daily consumption of essential fats, while also enhancing the perceived value of beef. In cattle, dietary polyunsaturated fats are extensively hydrogenated into saturated fats by microbes in the rumen. This effectively decreases the efficiency of transfer for fats from the animal's diet into edible beef tissues, because the bacteria convert more than 90% of the polyunsaturated fats into saturated fats before they are absorbed into the animal's …


Effects Of Optaflexx Alone Or In Combination With Bovantage On The Performance And Carcass Merit Of Finishing Heifers (2014), James S. Drouillard, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, K. A. Miller Jan 2014

Effects Of Optaflexx Alone Or In Combination With Bovantage On The Performance And Carcass Merit Of Finishing Heifers (2014), James S. Drouillard, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, K. A. Miller

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Beta agonists, including Optaflexx (Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, IN), are now routinely fed to finishing cattle as a means of increasing carcass weight and efficiency of carcass weight gain during the final 20 to 42 days on feed. BoVantage, a product recently introduced by Kent Nutrition Group (Muscatine, IA) for use in feedlot cattle, has been observed to improve efficiency of gain late in the finishing phase. This study was conducted to determine if the actions of BoVantage and Optaflexx are synergistic.


Aging Premium Choice Chuck Rolls For Minimal Days Maximizes Color Stability And Extends Retail Display Life (2014), C. M. Garner, John A. Unruh, Melvin C. Hunt, Elizabeth A.E. Boyle, Terry A. Houser Jan 2014

Aging Premium Choice Chuck Rolls For Minimal Days Maximizes Color Stability And Extends Retail Display Life (2014), C. M. Garner, John A. Unruh, Melvin C. Hunt, Elizabeth A.E. Boyle, Terry A. Houser

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Subprimals can be stored in a vacuum package for extended periods of time. The number of days that subprimals may be held before processing can be influenced by the distribution chain, accessibility, and subprimal price fluctuations. Extended vacuum storage before grinding could affect biochemical, oxidative, and microbial properties of these subprimals and influence their color stability. Our objective was to determine the effects of two subprimal types (chuck roll and knuckle), two quality grades (Premium Choice and Select), and three vacuum-packaged storage aging times before processing (7, 21, and 42 days) on ground beef patty display color stability.


Effects Of Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine Level And Added Tribasic Copper Chloride On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Economics In Finishing Pigs (2014), Kyle F. Coble, Steven S. Dritz, J Usry, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jason C. Woodworth Jan 2014

Effects Of Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine Level And Added Tribasic Copper Chloride On Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Economics In Finishing Pigs (2014), Kyle F. Coble, Steven S. Dritz, J Usry, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jason C. Woodworth

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A total of 1,267 pigs (PIC 337 × 1050; initially 58.3 lb) were used in a 120-d study. Before initiating the trial, pigs were fed a common diet for 9 d containing 188 ppm Cu from tribasic copper chloride (TBCC). On d 0, pens of pigs were allotted to 1 of 8 dietary treatments in a randomized complete block design with 26 to 27 pigs (similar number of barrows and gilts) per pen and 6 pens per treatment. Treatments were arranged in a split-plot design. Whole-plot treatments were 2 levels of the estimated standardized ileal digestible lysine (SID Lys) requirement …


Effects Of An Algae-Modified Montmorillonite Clay On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs Fed Diets Contaminated With Low Levels Of Deoxynivalenol (2014), Suzy Q. Fowler, Hyatt L. Frobose, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Steven S. Dritz, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen Jan 2014

Effects Of An Algae-Modified Montmorillonite Clay On Growth Performance Of Nursery Pigs Fed Diets Contaminated With Low Levels Of Deoxynivalenol (2014), Suzy Q. Fowler, Hyatt L. Frobose, Michael D. Tokach, Joel M. Derouchey, Steven S. Dritz, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen

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A total of 360 barrows (PIC 1050; initially 25.1 lb and 45 d of age) were used in a 21-d growth trial to evaluate the effects of an algae-modified montmorillonite clay (AMMC) on nursery pig performance when fed diets contaminated with low levels of deoxynivalenol (DON). Pigs were allotted to pens by weight, and pens were randomly assigned to 1 of 9 dietary treatments arranged in a 3 × 3 factorial with main effects of DON (0, 1.5 ppm, or 3.0 ppm) and AMMC inclusion (0, 0.17%, or 0.50% ). There were 5 pigs per pen and 8 pens per …


Validating A Dietary Approach To Determine Amino Acid:Lysine Ratios For Pigs (2014), Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, K J. Touchette, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband Jan 2014

Validating A Dietary Approach To Determine Amino Acid:Lysine Ratios For Pigs (2014), Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, K J. Touchette, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband

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Standardized ileal digestible (SID) amino acid:lysine (AA:Lys) ratio experiments are commonly conducted to estimate the AA requirement of pigs relative to lysine (Lys) and allow for accurate diet formulation. The objective of the studies herein was to validate a dietary approach to determine the optimal SID AA:Lys ratio for pigs using tryptophan (Trp) as a model. Four 21-d experiments were conducted in which pigs (337 × 1050; PIC) were fed corn-soybean meal—based diets with 30% corn dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS). A total of 1,188, 1,232, 1,204, and 1,183 pigs with initial BW of 28.5 ± 0.4, 50.1 ± …


Effects Of Increasing Crystalline Amino Acids In Sorghum- Or Corn-Based Diets On Nursery Pig Growth Performance (2014), Kyle E. Jordan, Jeremiah E. Nemechek, Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth Jan 2014

Effects Of Increasing Crystalline Amino Acids In Sorghum- Or Corn-Based Diets On Nursery Pig Growth Performance (2014), Kyle E. Jordan, Jeremiah E. Nemechek, Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Robert D. Goodband, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth

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A total of 300 pigs (PIC 1050; initially 23.3 lb BW) were used in a 21-d study to compare the effects of increasing crystalline amino acids in sorghum- and corn-based diets on nursery pig growth performance. Treatments with 5 pigs per pen and 10 pens per treatment were arranged in a 2 × 3 factorial with main effects of grain source (sorghum vs. corn) and crystalline amino acid supplementation (low, medium, or high). Amino acid ratios to lysine as well as standardized ileal digestibility coefficients used were set by NRC (20123). Because replacing increasing amounts of soybean meal with crystalline …


Effects Of Milk, Pasteurized Milk, And Milk Replacer On Health And Productivity Of Dairy Calves (2014), Lindsey E. Hulbert, Sophia A. Trombetta, Jere A. Noel, Sonia J. Moisa Jan 2014

Effects Of Milk, Pasteurized Milk, And Milk Replacer On Health And Productivity Of Dairy Calves (2014), Lindsey E. Hulbert, Sophia A. Trombetta, Jere A. Noel, Sonia J. Moisa

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Our objectives were to determine the health and blood parameters before, during, and after weaning of 114 Holstein heifers fed either accelerated milk replacer (MR; 28% CP, 18% fat) or non-saleable milk (3.59 ± 0.28% true protein; 4.12 ± 0.37% fat) that was either pasteurized (PM) or raw (RM; refrigerated and fed collection). Calves were randomly assigned to feeding treatments at birth. Colostrum (1 L) was fed less than 14 hours after birth (MR and PM = pasteurized colostrum; RM = raw colostrum). All calves were bottle-fed 1.8 ± 0.20 L, 3 times daily; all calves were provided fresh water …


Field Research 2014, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service Jan 2014

Field Research 2014, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service

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The research program at the East Central Kansas Experiment Field is designed to keep area crop producers abreast of technological advances in agronomic agriculture. Specific objectives are to (1) identify top performing varieties and hybrids of wheat, corn, soybean, and grain sorghum; (2) establish the amount of tillage and crop residue cover needed for optimum crop production; (3) evaluate weed and disease control practices using chemical, no chemical, and combination methods; and (4) test fertilizer rates, timing, and application methods for agronomic proficiency and environmental stewardship. Contributors: E.A. Adee, Assistant Professor, Kansas River Valley Experiment Field, Topeka I. Campitti, Assistant …


Udder Quality Is Moderately Heritable In Hereford Cattle (2014), Heather L. Bradford, Daniel W. Moser, Jennifer M. Bormann, Robert L. Weaber Jan 2014

Udder Quality Is Moderately Heritable In Hereford Cattle (2014), Heather L. Bradford, Daniel W. Moser, Jennifer M. Bormann, Robert L. Weaber

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Udder quality is an important factor related to cow longevity and calf performance. Cows with tighter udder suspension and smaller teats tend to have greater longevity. When cows stay in the herd longer, fewer replacement heifers need to be developed to maintain herd size. Pendulous, poorly suspended udders and large teats are difficult for newborn calves to nurse, and additional labor might be required to assist those calves. Cows with poor udder quality can have increased calf mortality because the calf struggles to nurse and consumes colostrum later. Because many beef producers sell calves by the pound at weaning, poor …


Consumption And Performance By Beef Heifers Provided Dried Distillers Grains In A Self-Fed Supplement Containing Either 10 Or 16% Salt While Grazing Flint Hills Native Grass (2014), N. T. Melton, Brandon E. Oleen, Christopher I. Vahl, Sean P. Montgomery, Ethan R. Schlegel, Dale A. Blasi Jan 2014

Consumption And Performance By Beef Heifers Provided Dried Distillers Grains In A Self-Fed Supplement Containing Either 10 Or 16% Salt While Grazing Flint Hills Native Grass (2014), N. T. Melton, Brandon E. Oleen, Christopher I. Vahl, Sean P. Montgomery, Ethan R. Schlegel, Dale A. Blasi

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Optimizing cattle performance and maintaining pasture health are important considerations when striving to maximize profitability and sustainability on a Flint Hills pasture yearling grazing operation. The two growing seasons prior to initiation of this study were droughty and stressful to pastures. This situation provided an opportunity to evaluate the value of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) as a self-fed supplement to ensure that nutritional resources were adequate for a 78-day grazing period. Grazing density was increased from 200 to either 225 or 250 lb of beef while simultaneously providing salt-limited DDGS supplements containing 10 and 16% salt, respectively.


Effects Of Standardized Ileal Digestible Tryptophan:Lysine Ratio On Growth Performance And Economics Of 25- To 45-Lb Nursery Pigs (2014), Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, K J. Touchette, Nora M. Bello, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth Jan 2014

Effects Of Standardized Ileal Digestible Tryptophan:Lysine Ratio On Growth Performance And Economics Of 25- To 45-Lb Nursery Pigs (2014), Marcio Antonio Dornelles Goncalves, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, K J. Touchette, Nora M. Bello, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. Derouchey, Jason C. Woodworth

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The use of feed-grade tryptophan (Trp) in swine diets has become more economical recently due to the increased cost of soybean meal and the increased usage of dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS). Therefore, the objectives of this study were to estimate the effects of the standardized ileal digestible (SID) tryptophan:lysine (Trp:Lys) ratio on growth performance and economics of 25- to 45-lb nursery pigs housed in a commercial environment. A total of 1,088 pigs (PIC 337 × 1050; initially 24.8 ± 1.2 lb BW) were used in a 21-d growth trial. Pigs were weaned at 16 d of age and …


Generating Equations Using Meta-Analyses To Predict Iodine Value Of Pork Carcass Back, Belly, And Jowl Fat, Chad B. Paul, J R. Bergstrom, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Derris D. Burnett, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, John M. Gonzalez Jan 2014

Generating Equations Using Meta-Analyses To Predict Iodine Value Of Pork Carcass Back, Belly, And Jowl Fat, Chad B. Paul, J R. Bergstrom, Michael D. Tokach, Steven S. Dritz, Derris D. Burnett, Joel M. Derouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Jim L. Nelssen, John M. Gonzalez

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Meta-analyses used data from existing literature to generate equations to predict finishing pig back, belly, and jowl fat iodine value (IV) followed by a prospective study to validate these equations. The final database included 24, 21, and 29 papers for back, belly, and jowl fat IV, respectively. For experiments that changed dietary fatty acid composition, initial diets (INT) were defined as those fed before the change in diet composition and final diets (FIN) were those fed after. The predictor variables tested were divided into 5 groups: (1) diet fat composition (dietary % C16:1, C18:1, C18:2, C18:3, essential fatty acid [EFA], …


Roundup 2014 Jan 2014

Roundup 2014

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Roundup is the major beef cattle education and outreach event sponsored by the Agricultural Research Center-Hays. The purpose is to communicate timely, applicable research information to producers and extension personnel. The research program of the Agricultural Research Center-Hays is dedicated to serving the people of Kansas by developing new knowledge and technology to stabilize and sustain long-term production of food and fiber in a manner consistent with conservation of natural resources, protection of the environment, and assurance of food safety. Primary emphasis is on production efficiency through optimization of inputs in order to increase profit margins for producers in the …


2014 Agricultural Research Southeast Agricultural Research Center, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service Jan 2014

2014 Agricultural Research Southeast Agricultural Research Center, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service

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Evaluation Of Ammoniated Wheat Straw In Receiving And Growing Diets, E. R. Schlegel, S. P. Montgomery, J. W. Waggoner, C. I. Vahl, W. R. Hollenbeck, B. E. Oleen, D. A. Blasi Jan 2014

Evaluation Of Ammoniated Wheat Straw In Receiving And Growing Diets, E. R. Schlegel, S. P. Montgomery, J. W. Waggoner, C. I. Vahl, W. R. Hollenbeck, B. E. Oleen, D. A. Blasi

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Drought conditions in the past have created a shortage of prairie hay and other grass hays that are used as roughage sources for growing beef diets. Ammoniated wheat straw historically has been available for purchase at a lower than prairie hay. Although some research has been conducted using ammoniated wheat straw as a feedstuff for mature cows, little information is available on the use and outcome its inclusion in beef cattle receiving and growing diets. Our objective was to compare the performance outcomes of newly arrived and growing calves fed total mixed rations containing either ammoniated wheat straw, wheat straw, …


Aging For 35 Days Does Not Improve Tenderness Of Strip Loin Steaks From Heifers Fed Zilmax (2014), Sara M. Ebarb, Kelsey Phelps, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, James S. Drouillard, John M. Gonzalez Jan 2014

Aging For 35 Days Does Not Improve Tenderness Of Strip Loin Steaks From Heifers Fed Zilmax (2014), Sara M. Ebarb, Kelsey Phelps, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, James S. Drouillard, John M. Gonzalez

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As the world's population continues to expand, demand for food animal products is also increasing; therefore, efficient production is vital. Implants and beta-adrenergic agonists such as Zilmax (Merck Animal Health, Summit, NJ) improve average daily gain and feed efficiency in feedlot cattle. Use of these growth technologies also increases hot carcass weight and muscle mass. Although use of implants and Zilmax increases efficiency of beef production, these products also negatively affect meat quality characteristics such as marbling and tenderness. Some research reports conclude that wet aging meat for extended periods of time can alleviate tenderness issues caused by exogenous growth …


Effects Of Media Type On Shiga Toxigenic E. Coli Growth Patterns (2014), Nicholas W. Baumann, Nicholas J. Sevart, Minto Michael, Donka T. Milke, G. Lewis, R. Moxley, Randall K. Phebus Jan 2014

Effects Of Media Type On Shiga Toxigenic E. Coli Growth Patterns (2014), Nicholas W. Baumann, Nicholas J. Sevart, Minto Michael, Donka T. Milke, G. Lewis, R. Moxley, Randall K. Phebus

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Escherichia coli O157:H7 was declared to be an adulterant in raw ground beef in 1994 by the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service following a large and deadly foodborne disease outbreak in the Pacific Northwest involving undercooked hamburgers sold at Jack-in-the-Box restaurants. Due to their recognition as significant human foodborne pathogens, six additional strains (serotypes) of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) were also deemed to be adulterants in raw beef products in 2012. The beef processing industry has worked diligently since the mid-1990s to control the presence of E. coli O157:H7 in finished raw products through …


Aging Time Affects Color Stability And Sensory Properties Of Ground Beef Patties Adjusted To A Similar Fat Composition By Combining Subprimals From The Chuck Roll And Knuckle (2014), Brandi D. Cleveland, Robert S. Mcewan, John A. Unruh, C. M. Garner, Sally L. Stroda Jan 2014

Aging Time Affects Color Stability And Sensory Properties Of Ground Beef Patties Adjusted To A Similar Fat Composition By Combining Subprimals From The Chuck Roll And Knuckle (2014), Brandi D. Cleveland, Robert S. Mcewan, John A. Unruh, C. M. Garner, Sally L. Stroda

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Palatability traits of flavor, juiciness, and tenderness are associated with consumer satisfaction. Although grinding offers an opportunity to mechanically minimize differences in tenderness, muscle source and product quality may still affect the sensory properties of ground beef. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of two quality grades (Premium Choice and Select) and vacuum storage aging time (7, 21, and 42 days) before processing on ground beef patty display color from chuck roll and knuckle subprimals combined to obtain a common percentage of fat.


Electrostatic Spray Cabinet Evaluation To Verify Uniform Delivery Of Chemical And Biological Solutions To Pre-Chilled Meat Animal Carcasses (2014), Randall C. Phebus, Nicholas J. Sevart, Nicholas W. Baumann, Randall K. Phebus Jan 2014

Electrostatic Spray Cabinet Evaluation To Verify Uniform Delivery Of Chemical And Biological Solutions To Pre-Chilled Meat Animal Carcasses (2014), Randall C. Phebus, Nicholas J. Sevart, Nicholas W. Baumann, Randall K. Phebus

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Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are a group of bacteria that cause an estimated 265,000 illnesses, 3,600 hospitalizations, and 30 deaths annually in the United States. STEC are frequently associated with raw or undercooked meat products, prompting the beef industry to develop and apply various antimicrobial intervention technologies during processing operations. The application of chemical antimicrobials to carcasses and fabricated cuts using an electrostatic spray (ESS) system (Figure 1) offers several potential advantages for controlling disease-causing pathogens, including enhanced chemical deposition (coverage) profiles, reduced overspray wastage of foodgrade antimicrobials, and reduced water requirements. The objectives of this study were to …


Quality Classification Affects Firmness Of Ground Beef Patties From The Chuck Roll (2014), Emily C. Pownall, Robert S. Mcewan, John A. Unruh, Sally L. Stroda Jan 2014

Quality Classification Affects Firmness Of Ground Beef Patties From The Chuck Roll (2014), Emily C. Pownall, Robert S. Mcewan, John A. Unruh, Sally L. Stroda

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Consumers often use color as the main criteria in selecting meat products, and they associate a bright red color with freshness. Longer display life without discoloration can result in more opportunities to sell the product and greater potential for profit. Flavor, juiciness, and tenderness are also associated with consumer satisfaction. Although grinding offers an opportunity to mechanically minimize differences in tenderness, product quality can affect these sensory properties of ground beef. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of three quality classifications and their combinations on ground beef patty display color stability and sensory attributes evaluated by …


Encapsulation Of Flaxseed In A Dolomitic Lime Matrix: Effects On Feedlot Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Steers Vs. Heifers (2014), G. Feltrin, Christian A. Alvarado-Gilis, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, D. Klamfoth, James S. Drouillard Jan 2014

Encapsulation Of Flaxseed In A Dolomitic Lime Matrix: Effects On Feedlot Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Steers Vs. Heifers (2014), G. Feltrin, Christian A. Alvarado-Gilis, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, D. Klamfoth, James S. Drouillard

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We have investigated the potential for using hydrated lime to form protective matrices with oil-rich feeds, such as flaxseed, to increase the incorporation of omega-3 fatty acids into meat. Dolomitic lime is mixed with ground flaxseed, water is added, the mixture is blended in a high-speed turbulizer, and the resulting material is then dried to form a granular matrix. During the manufacturing process, a portion of the hydrated lime becomes recarbonated. This recarbonated matrix is ruminally stable, which prevents rumen microbes from converting polyunsaturated oils to saturated fats. Additional recarbonation occurs in the rumen due to exposure to high concentrations …


Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Transport Media On Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli Serotypes (2014), Nicholas W. Baumann, A. West, Randall K. Phebus Jan 2014

Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Transport Media On Shiga Toxin-Producing E. Coli Serotypes (2014), Nicholas W. Baumann, A. West, Randall K. Phebus

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One of the key issues involved in accurately testing beef and the environment for the presence of specific bacteria, particularly pathogens such as Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), is maintaining the viability of the microorganisms when transporting samples from the field to the laboratory. This process may take up to three days when considering collection, shipping and laboratory preparation times. Allowing the target bacteria to increase or decrease in numbers during transit is undesirable, so samples must be kept chilled and the media used for transport must offer a stable but non-nutritive environment. Three commonly used non-selective transport media were …


Comparison Of Conventional And Alltech Beef Pn Finishing Programs: Meat Color Characteristics (2014), Kelsey Phelps, K. A. Miller, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, J. Jennings, James S. Drouillard, John M. Gonzalez, Brandon E. Depenbusch Jan 2014

Comparison Of Conventional And Alltech Beef Pn Finishing Programs: Meat Color Characteristics (2014), Kelsey Phelps, K. A. Miller, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, J. Jennings, James S. Drouillard, John M. Gonzalez, Brandon E. Depenbusch

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To maximize efficiency and profit when producing beef, American producers currently employ a multitude of production programs that use feed additives such as Rumensin or Tylan (Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, IN) and growth promotants such as implants and Optaflexx (Elanco Animal Health). Rumensin and Tylan fed in combination can improve average daily gain and feed efficiency, and utilizing growth promotants enhances feed efficiency, average daily gain, hot carcass weight, and yield grades of carcasses. Although these products improve production efficiency, they can affect meat quality characteristics such as retail shelf life, necessitating better understanding of how management decisions in the …


Comparison Of Conventional And Alltech Beef Pn Finishing Programs: Meat Water-Holding Capacity And Tenderness (2014), Kelsey Phelps, K. A. Miller, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, J. Jennings, Brandon E. Depenbusch, James S. Drouillard, John M. Gonzalez Jan 2014

Comparison Of Conventional And Alltech Beef Pn Finishing Programs: Meat Water-Holding Capacity And Tenderness (2014), Kelsey Phelps, K. A. Miller, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger, J. Jennings, Brandon E. Depenbusch, James S. Drouillard, John M. Gonzalez

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Tenderness, juiciness, and flavor play important roles in a satisfactory beef eating experience. All three factors can be affected by management decisions made by producers during the production of beef. Beef producers currently use a multitude of production programs that utilize feed additives such as Rumensin or Tylan (Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, IN), and growth promotants such as implants and Optaflexx (Elanco Animal Health). Rumensin and Tylan are fed in combination to improve feedlot performance, whereas growth promotants improve feed efficiency, average daily gain, hot carcass weight, and yield grades of carcasses. Although the use of feed additives and growth …


Increasing Postmortem Aging Time Decreases Color And Flavor Stability Of Top Sirloin Steaks (2014), Garret J. Dietz, Terry A. Houser, Bryce M. Gerlach, Koushik Adhikari, John M. Gonzalez, John A. Unruh Jan 2014

Increasing Postmortem Aging Time Decreases Color And Flavor Stability Of Top Sirloin Steaks (2014), Garret J. Dietz, Terry A. Houser, Bryce M. Gerlach, Koushik Adhikari, John M. Gonzalez, John A. Unruh

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Top sirloin butts are commonly blade-tenderized to significantly increase tenderness, but minimal data have shown the relationship between blade tenderization and color stability as well as the effect of extended postmortem aging periods past 30 days on color stability. Tenderness plays a significant role in consumer satisfaction with beef products, and blade tenderization and extended postmortem aging periods are effective ways to ensure that beef cuts are tender. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to: (1) determine color and flavor stability of beef gluteus medius during extended postmortem aging times with and without mechanical tenderization, and (2) determine the …


K-State Turfgrass Research 2014, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service Jan 2014

K-State Turfgrass Research 2014, Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station And Cooperative Extension Service

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Turfgrass Research 2014 contains results of projects conducted by K-State faculty and graduate students. Some of these results will be presented at the Kansas Turfgrass Field Day on August 7, 2014, at the Rocky Ford Turf Research Center in Manhattan. Articles included in this Report of Progress present summaries of research projects that were completed recently or will be completed in the next year or two. Notice that each article is now presented as an individual file. This allows you to go directly to articles you have interest in and allows us to link the articles in other media outlets …


Southwest Research-Extension Center Field Day 2014 Jan 2014

Southwest Research-Extension Center Field Day 2014

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Report of agricultural research from Southwest Research-Extension Center of Kansas State University.