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Enteric Methane And Nitrogen Emissions In Beef Cattle Grazing A Tannin-Containing Legume Relative To Feedlot And Traditional Pasture-Based Production Systems, Raúl David Guevara Ballesteros Dec 2019

Enteric Methane And Nitrogen Emissions In Beef Cattle Grazing A Tannin-Containing Legume Relative To Feedlot And Traditional Pasture-Based Production Systems, Raúl David Guevara Ballesteros

All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023

Beef cattle production is highly criticized because of the high use of land and water resources, and by the pollution (e.g., the gas methane in a cow’s breath and nitrogen in urine) produced by cows fed in feedlots. In contrast to feedlots diets and grasses, some plants (e.g., legumes) contain bioactive compounds (condensed tannins) that reduce pollution and enhance animal nutrition. In my research, I observed that cows grazing a tannin-containing legume (birdsfoot trefoil; BFT) had methane emissions similar to cows fed a feedlot ration with comparable weight gains. Cows in the BFT treatment gained more weight than cows grazing …

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Intermountain Beef Cow/Calf Management Calendar, C. Kim Chapman, Matthew D. Garcia, Ryan Larsen, Kerry A. Rood Jul 2019

Intermountain Beef Cow/Calf Management Calendar, C. Kim Chapman, Matthew D. Garcia, Ryan Larsen, Kerry A. Rood

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This calendar gives beef cow/calf management tips for nutrition, animal health, finance, and public lands information for each month of the year.

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Medication Darts Are Gaining In Popularity - Do They Affect Meat Quality? Are There Risks?, David J. Wilson, Kerry A. Rood Feb 2019

Medication Darts Are Gaining In Popularity - Do They Affect Meat Quality? Are There Risks?, David J. Wilson, Kerry A. Rood

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Livestock, such as beef cattle or post-weaned dairy cattle that are not yet milking, are often relatively “tame” (sometimes the term tame may not apply very well) and can be readily approached within a few feet. However, without adequate restraint facilities or enough personnel, actually treating the livestock is often difficult and can become frustrating and dangerous to people and animals. A solution to this problem, which is being rapidly and increasingly adopted, is the use of medication darts. Nevertheless, many in the cattle industry are raising some concerns. What are some of the characteristics of medication darts? Is there …

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Environmental And Animal Benefits When Beef Cattle Consume Condensed And Hydrolysable Tannins, Elizabeth K. Stewart, Juan J. Villalba, Kerry A. Rood May 2018

Environmental And Animal Benefits When Beef Cattle Consume Condensed And Hydrolysable Tannins, Elizabeth K. Stewart, Juan J. Villalba, Kerry A. Rood

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This fact sheet describes the environmental and animal benefits when cattle consume condensed and hydrolysable tannins, and includes producer concerns.

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Understanding The Contributions Of Beef Cattle To Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Elizabeth Stewart, Eric Thacker, Matthew D. Garcia, Juan J. Villalba Oct 2017

Understanding The Contributions Of Beef Cattle To Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Elizabeth Stewart, Eric Thacker, Matthew D. Garcia, Juan J. Villalba

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This fact sheet describes current and projected beef consumption, methane, nitrogen, beef cattle production, and possibilities for more sustainable beef production.

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Collection Of Biological Material For Commercial Genomic Testing In Beef, Matthew D. Garcia, Kevin Heaton, Linden Greenhalgh Aug 2017

Collection Of Biological Material For Commercial Genomic Testing In Beef, Matthew D. Garcia, Kevin Heaton, Linden Greenhalgh

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This fact sheet describes collecting biological material for commercial genomic testing of beef cattle. It includes a description of materials needed, methods of collecting including blood, ear notching, or tissue collection, and how to ship and store samples.

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Weaning Strategies In Beef Cattle To Reduce Stress, Matthew Garcia, Kerry Rood, Clark Israelsen Jan 2017

Weaning Strategies In Beef Cattle To Reduce Stress, Matthew Garcia, Kerry Rood, Clark Israelsen

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This fact sheet considers weaning strategies for beef cattle, including the advantages and disadvantages of fenceline weaning, and twostep weaning.

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Understanding The Semen Evaluation Portion Of The Breeding Soundness Evaluation, C. Kim Chapman, Kerry A. Rood Aug 2016

Understanding The Semen Evaluation Portion Of The Breeding Soundness Evaluation, C. Kim Chapman, Kerry A. Rood

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This fact sheet explains the semen examination section of the bull breeding soundness evaluation form. It indicates what each category on the form is, why it is important, and what the requirements are for a bull to be considered a satisfactory breeder.

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On-Ranch Application Of Dna Technology, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Christensen Jul 2015

On-Ranch Application Of Dna Technology, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Christensen

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Genetic analysis provides producers with another tool to identify individuals in a herd which have the greatest potential to be most productive or least productive, thus improving ranch sustainability. This project reported in this fact sheet demonstrated that on each ranch there were both genetically inferior and superior livestock for the production traits analyzed. Participating ranchers are using the results to select replacements and are cautioned to avoid single trait selection. This project also created a baseline for genetic quality which individual ranches could compare with future DNA test results.

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Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Genetic Testing, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson Jan 2014

Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Genetic Testing, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson

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This fact sheet describes genetic testing for beef cattle to identify which animals in a herd are the most productive or least productive and make some culling decisions based on the results of the tests.

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Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: The Snap Bvd Test, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson, Alyssa O'Toole Jan 2014

Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: The Snap Bvd Test, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson, Alyssa O'Toole

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Bovine Viral Diarrhea is a contagious beef cattle virus. The Snap BVD Test can provide accurate results in 20 to 25 minutes. This fact sheet describes how to perform the test.

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Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Pregnancy Diagnosis, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson, Alyssa O'Toole Jan 2014

Demonstrating Advancements In Biotechnology To Ranchers In Southern Utah: Pregnancy Diagnosis, Kevin Heaton, Katelyn Peterson, Alyssa O'Toole

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This fact sheet describes how to identify pregnant heifers and cows within 28 days of breeding using the pregnancy associated glycoproteins (PAG) test.

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Practical Reproduction Strategies For Utah Beef Ranches, Kevin Heaton, Trent Wilde, Mark Nelson, Dale Zobell Jul 2013

Practical Reproduction Strategies For Utah Beef Ranches, Kevin Heaton, Trent Wilde, Mark Nelson, Dale Zobell

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This fact sheet identifies opportunities for beef cattle producers to improve herd reproduction.

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Review: Technical Aspects For The Utilization Of Small Grain Straws As Feed Energy Sources For Ruminants: Emphasis On Beef Cattle, J. Severe, D. R. Zobell Apr 2012

Review: Technical Aspects For The Utilization Of Small Grain Straws As Feed Energy Sources For Ruminants: Emphasis On Beef Cattle, J. Severe, D. R. Zobell

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This publication defines Straw and provide information on straw composition, plant cell wall development, and treatments of straw for feed.

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Salt, Which Color Is Right?, James Keyes Apr 2012

Salt, Which Color Is Right?, James Keyes

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This publication explains the different colors of salt and where each should be used.

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Beef Heifer Retention Decisions, Cody Reed, Dale Zobell Feb 2012

Beef Heifer Retention Decisions, Cody Reed, Dale Zobell

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This publication discusses a number of general factors that are essential to an effective decision regarding whether to retain heifers or not.

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Utilization Of Heterosis In A Beef Cow Herd, D. R. Zobell, J. Severe Aug 2011

Utilization Of Heterosis In A Beef Cow Herd, D. R. Zobell, J. Severe

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This publication defines heterosis in cows and gives information on the fundamentals, needs, and types of heterosis.

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Tips For Synchronizing Cattle Using Progesterone Infused Vaginal Inserts, Kerry A. Rood, Rusty Stott, Kevin Heaton Jul 2011

Tips For Synchronizing Cattle Using Progesterone Infused Vaginal Inserts, Kerry A. Rood, Rusty Stott, Kevin Heaton

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This publication provides tips for cattle producers for synchronizing cattle using progesterone infused vaginal inserts.

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Synchronizing Cattle Using Progesterone Infused Vaginal Inserts, Kerry A. Rood, Kevin Heaton, Rusty Stott Jul 2011

Synchronizing Cattle Using Progesterone Infused Vaginal Inserts, Kerry A. Rood, Kevin Heaton, Rusty Stott

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This publication provides tips for cattle producers for synchronizing cattle using progesterone infused vaginal inserts.

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Major Factors Or Inputs Affecting Profitability Of Beef Cow Herds In The Western United States, J. Severe, D. R. Zobell Jun 2011

Major Factors Or Inputs Affecting Profitability Of Beef Cow Herds In The Western United States, J. Severe, D. R. Zobell

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This publication discusses issues and areas that affect profitability of beef cow herds in the western United States.

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Bovine Viral Diarrhea Beef-Herd Risk Assessment, Kerry A. Rood, C Kim Chapman Jun 2011

Bovine Viral Diarrhea Beef-Herd Risk Assessment, Kerry A. Rood, C Kim Chapman

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This publication gives insite into understanding where the greatest risk to a herd is, relative to the introduction of bovine viral diarrhea (BVD).

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Benefits Of Dna-Based Technology In Beef Production, Kerry A. Rood, Lynn R. Barton, Lee F. Rickords Apr 2011

Benefits Of Dna-Based Technology In Beef Production, Kerry A. Rood, Lynn R. Barton, Lee F. Rickords

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This publication discusses how emerging genetic technology coupled with traditional production practice can help beef producers provide high quality products demanded by consumers.

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Beef Cattle Vaccination Principles And Recommendations, Kerry A. Rood, Rusty Stott Apr 2011

Beef Cattle Vaccination Principles And Recommendations, Kerry A. Rood, Rusty Stott

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This publication provides details and recommendations on vaccinations for beef cattle.

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Reproduction And Immune Impacts From Vitamin Or Mineral Deficiencies: Determining If Your Herd Is Deficient, Kerry A. Rood Jan 2011

Reproduction And Immune Impacts From Vitamin Or Mineral Deficiencies: Determining If Your Herd Is Deficient, Kerry A. Rood

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This publication describes ways to determine vitamin or mineral deficiencies in cattle herds.

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Common Vitamin And Mineral Deficiencies In Utah, Jeffery O. Hall, D. R. Zobell Sep 2010

Common Vitamin And Mineral Deficiencies In Utah, Jeffery O. Hall, D. R. Zobell

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This publication discusses common vitamin and mineral deficiencies in animals around Utah.

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Residual Feed Intake As A Selection Tool, Jessica Crozier, D. R. Zobell May 2010

Residual Feed Intake As A Selection Tool, Jessica Crozier, D. R. Zobell

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This publication explains how residual feed intake can be used as a helpful tool when deciding which sires and dams to utilize to obtain superior genetics.

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Effects Of Creep Supplementation While Grazing Improved Irrigated Pastures, A. F. Summers Jul 2009

Effects Of Creep Supplementation While Grazing Improved Irrigated Pastures, A. F. Summers

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This publication describes results of a study of creep supplementation versus grazing among calves.

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When Using Intensive Grazing Practices, Does It Matter How Often You Move Cattle To A New Paddock On Improved, Irrigated Pastures In Utah?, R. D. Weidmeier Dec 2007

When Using Intensive Grazing Practices, Does It Matter How Often You Move Cattle To A New Paddock On Improved, Irrigated Pastures In Utah?, R. D. Weidmeier

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This publication includes results from a study that answers the question of how often to move cattle to a new paddock when using intensive grazing practices.

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Applying Principles Of Crossbreeding, Dale Zobell, C. Kim Chapman May 2004

Applying Principles Of Crossbreeding, Dale Zobell, C. Kim Chapman

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Crossbreeding can be a powerful tool to improve the productivity and profitability of a beef cattle operation when it is used correctly. This fact sheet explains considerations that need to be made for successful production and profitability.

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Foreign Object Contamination In Beef Cattle, Kevin Heaton, Clell Bagley Jan 2002

Foreign Object Contamination In Beef Cattle, Kevin Heaton, Clell Bagley

All Archived Publications

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