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Evaluation Of Carbon Fluxes And Trends (2000e2008) In The Greater Platte River Basin: A Sustainability Study For Potential Biofuel Feedstock Development, Yingxin Gu, Bruce K. Wylie, Li Zhang, Tagir G. Gilmanov Jan 2012

Evaluation Of Carbon Fluxes And Trends (2000e2008) In The Greater Platte River Basin: A Sustainability Study For Potential Biofuel Feedstock Development, Yingxin Gu, Bruce K. Wylie, Li Zhang, Tagir G. Gilmanov

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

This study evaluates the carbon fluxes and trends and examines the environmental sustainability (e.g., carbon budget, source or sink) of the potential biofuel feedstock sites identified in the Greater Platte River Basin (GPRB). A 9-year (2000e2008) time series of net ecosystem production (NEP), a measure of net carbon absorption or emission by ecosystems, was used to assess the historical trends and budgets of carbon flux for grasslands in the GPRB. The spatially averaged annual NEP (ANEP) for grassland areas that are possibly suitable for biofuel expansion (productive grasslands) was 71e169 g C m2 year1 during 2000e2008, indicating a carbon sink …


Priority Effects Among Young-Of-The-Year Fish: Reduced Growth Of Bluegill Sunfish (Lepomis Macrochirus) Caused By Yellow Perch (Perca Flavescens)?, Mark A. Kaemingk, Jeffrey C. Jolley, David W. Willis, Steven R. Chipps Jan 2012

Priority Effects Among Young-Of-The-Year Fish: Reduced Growth Of Bluegill Sunfish (Lepomis Macrochirus) Caused By Yellow Perch (Perca Flavescens)?, Mark A. Kaemingk, Jeffrey C. Jolley, David W. Willis, Steven R. Chipps

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

1. When available, Daphnia spp. are often preferred by age-0 yellow perch and bluegill sunfish because of energetic profitability. We hypothesised that predation by age-0 yellow perch could lead to a midsummer decline (MSD) of Daphnia spp. and that priority effects may favour yellow perch because they hatch before bluegill, allowing them to capitalise on Daphnia spp. prior to bluegill emergence. 2. Data were collected from 2004 to 2010 in Pelican Lake, Nebraska, U.S.A. The lake experienced a prolonged MSD in all but 1 year (2005), generally occurring within the first 2 weeks of June except in 2008 and 2010 …


Publications And Reports: Research And Extension 2011 Annual Summary, Department Of Natural Resource Management, South Dakota State University Jan 2012

Publications And Reports: Research And Extension 2011 Annual Summary, Department Of Natural Resource Management, South Dakota State University

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Table of Contents:
[Page] 3 Introduction
[Page] 4 Department Faculty List
[Page] 5 Departmental Graduate Students
[Page] 9 Peer-reviewed publications
[Page] 15 Publications in proceedings and other journals
[Page] 17 Books or book chapters
[Page] 19 Extension reports
[Page] 21 Other reports (e.g., agency reports, completion records)
[Page] 24 popular records


Initial Observations On The Inclusion Of High Protein Distillers Dried Grain Into Rainbow Trout Diets, Michael E. Barnes, Michael L. Brown, Kurt A. Rosentrater Jan 2012

Initial Observations On The Inclusion Of High Protein Distillers Dried Grain Into Rainbow Trout Diets, Michael E. Barnes, Michael L. Brown, Kurt A. Rosentrater

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

An initial investigation into the inclusion of high protein distillers dried grain with solubles (HPDDG) in juvenile rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss diets was conducted during a 36-day feeding trial. Four experimental diets containing either 10% or 20% HPDDG with supplemental amino acids, and either with or without phytase, were compared to a fish-meal-based, non-HPDDG, diet. There was no significant difference among any of the diets in total weight gain, percent weight gain, feed conversion ratio, or percent mortality. There was also no significant difference in length, weight, condition factor, hepatosomatic index, viscerosomatic index, or any fish health parameter in fishes …


An Initial Investigation Replacing Fish Meal With A Commercial Fermented Soybean Meal Product In The Diets Of Juvenile Rainbow Trout, Michael E. Barnes, Michael L. Brown, Kurt A. Rosen, Jason R. Sewell Jan 2012

An Initial Investigation Replacing Fish Meal With A Commercial Fermented Soybean Meal Product In The Diets Of Juvenile Rainbow Trout, Michael E. Barnes, Michael L. Brown, Kurt A. Rosen, Jason R. Sewell

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

The inclusion of PepSoyGen (PSG), a commercially-available fermented soybean meal product, was evaluated with juvenile rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss in an initial 70-day feeding trial, with a supplemental trial involving a subset of the experimental diets continuing for an additional 40 d. Six diets containing 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, or 50% PSG, with the PSG directly replacing fish meal, were used in the first trial. There were no significant differences in weight gain or feed conversion ratio between the fish meal-based control diet and diets containing up to 30% PSG. However, weight gain was significantly reduced and feed conversion …


Juvenile Rainbow Trout Responses To Diets Containing Distillers Dried Grain With Solubles, Phytase, And Amino Acid Supplements, Michael E. Barnes, Michael L. Brown, Kurt A. Rosentrater Jan 2012

Juvenile Rainbow Trout Responses To Diets Containing Distillers Dried Grain With Solubles, Phytase, And Amino Acid Supplements, Michael E. Barnes, Michael L. Brown, Kurt A. Rosentrater

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Distillers dried grain with solubles (DDGS) was evaluated in juvenile Shasta-strain rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss diets during a 36-day feeding trial. Two experimental diets containing either 10% or 20% DDGS with supplemented amino acids (lysine, methionine, isoleucine, and histidine) and phytase were compared to a fish meal-only control diet. Tanks of trout receiving diets containing either concentration of DDGS weighed significantly less at the end of the trial and had significantly poorer feed conversion ratios than tanks of fish being fed the fish mealonly control. There was no significant difference in individual fish length, weight, condition factor, or any fish …


Soil Phosphorus Availability And Buffering Capacity In Eastern South Dakota Assessed Using Quantity-Intensity Relationships And Diffusive Gradients In Thin Films, Rose Eitemiller Jan 2012

Soil Phosphorus Availability And Buffering Capacity In Eastern South Dakota Assessed Using Quantity-Intensity Relationships And Diffusive Gradients In Thin Films, Rose Eitemiller

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Phosphorus (P) availability is influenced by soil properties and depth, creating challenges for nutrient management across agricultural landscapes. This study evaluated two complementary approaches for quantifying P availability and adsorption dynamics in eastern South Dakota soils: Diffusive Gradients in Thin Films (DGT) and P quantity–intensity (Q–I) relationships. The objectives were to (1) quantify bioavailable P using DGT, (2) compare DGT measurements with established soil test P (STP), (3) evaluate Q–I parameters describing P adsorption characteristics, and (4) assess spatial variability in P availability across eastern South Dakota soils. DGT-measured P increased with STP levels and was strongly correlated with Bray-1, …


Economic Impact Of Agriculture On South Dakota, Gary Taylor Dec 2011

Economic Impact Of Agriculture On South Dakota, Gary Taylor

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.


Organ-Distribution Of The Metabolite 2-Aminothiazoline-4-Carboxylic Acid In A Rat Model Following Cyanide Exposure, Ilona Petrikovics, David E. Thompson, Gary A. Rockwood, Brian A. Logue Dec 2011

Organ-Distribution Of The Metabolite 2-Aminothiazoline-4-Carboxylic Acid In A Rat Model Following Cyanide Exposure, Ilona Petrikovics, David E. Thompson, Gary A. Rockwood, Brian A. Logue

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Publications

The reaction of cyanide (CN−) with cystine to produce 2-aminothiazoline-4-carboxylic acid (ATCA) is one of the independent detoxification pathways of cyanide in biological systems. In this report, in vivo production of ATCA and its distributions in plasma and organs were studied after a subcutaneous sublethal dose of 4 mg/kg body weight potassium cyanide (KCN) administration to rats. At this sublethal dose of KCN, ATCA concentration was not significantly increased in the plasma samples, however, it was found significantly increased in liver samples. These results suggested that ATCA might not be a good diagnostic biomarker in plasma for sublethal …


Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm Annual Progress Report, 2011, Agricultural Experiment Station Dec 2011

Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm Annual Progress Report, 2011, Agricultural Experiment Station

Agricultural Experiment Station and Research Farm Annual Reports

This document highlights crop and livestock research and demonstration reports from projects conducted at Southeast Research Farm in 2011. It is published by the South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service at South Dakota State University in cooperation with the Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm Corporation. Reports in this document include information on: weather and climate data, corn production and performance, soybean research and planting, soil testing, alfalfa yield test, fertilizer testing, herbicide research, crop rotation, sorghum, small grains, livestock research, and pest and weed control.


Chemistry & Biochemistry Newsletter, Department Of Chemistry & Biochemistry, South Dakota State University Oct 2011

Chemistry & Biochemistry Newsletter, Department Of Chemistry & Biochemistry, South Dakota State University

Chemistry & Biochemistry Newsletter: 2002-2015

Inside:

Page 2 International Year of Chemistry Recognizes SDSU program

Page 3 Student Research Focuses on Soil Health

Page 4 Medial Laboratory Science Receives Accreditation; Pat Tille is Honored by ASCLS and Alpha Mu Tau

Page 5 Mass Spec Open House; Foundation Donors; Grad Student Chosen NSF Scholar

Page 6 Researcher Featured on SDSU’s Web site; Recent Grants

Page 7 New Graduate Students

Page 8 New Faculty; Alumni Updates


Effects Of Magnolol On Uvb-Induced Skin Cancer Development In Mice And Its Possible Mechanism Of Action, Chandeshwari Chilampall, Ruth Guillermo, Xiaoying Zhang, Radhey S. Kaushik, Alan Young, David Zeman, Michael B. Hildreth, Hesham Fahmy, Chandradhar Dwivedi Oct 2011

Effects Of Magnolol On Uvb-Induced Skin Cancer Development In Mice And Its Possible Mechanism Of Action, Chandeshwari Chilampall, Ruth Guillermo, Xiaoying Zhang, Radhey S. Kaushik, Alan Young, David Zeman, Michael B. Hildreth, Hesham Fahmy, Chandradhar Dwivedi

Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Faculty Publications

Background

Magnolol, a plant lignan isolated from the bark and seed cones of Magnolia officinalis, has been shown to have chemopreventive effects on chemically-induced skin cancer development. The objectives of this investigation are to study the anticarcinogenic effects of magnolol on UVB-induced skin tumor development in SKH-1 mice, a model relevant to humans, and determine the possible role of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest involved in the skin tumor development.

Methods

UVB-induced skin carcinogenesis model in SKH-1 mice was used for determining the preventive effects of magnolol on skin cancer development. Western blottings and flow cytometric analysis were used …


Growing South Dakota (Fall 2011), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences Oct 2011

Growing South Dakota (Fall 2011), College Of Agriculture &. Biological Sciences

Growing South Dakota (Publication of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences)

Page] 2 Adapting for the Future: South Dakota 4-H Efforts Move Forward
[Page] 5 Regional Transitions: Eight Extension Centers to Open in October
[Page] 6 College News [Page] 8 Making a Difference with Research: Ag Experiment Station Aids Industry & Economy
[Page] 10 Pig Potential: South Dakota's Swine Industry Offers Economic Opportunity [Page] 13 New Department Debuts: Natural Resource Disciplines Join Forces
[Page] 14 Autumn in the AIr: Grab Your Blue and Gold and Visit Campus
[Page] 16 iGrow Evolves: Usability And Content Are Being Enhanced
[Page] 18 Collection Effort: Despite Budget Cuts, Private Funds Allowed for Growth [Page] 21 …


Canada Goose Crop Damage Abatement In South Dakota, Troy M. Radtke, Charles D. Dieter Oct 2011

Canada Goose Crop Damage Abatement In South Dakota, Troy M. Radtke, Charles D. Dieter

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Canada geese (Branta canadensis) can cause considerable damage to crops during summer when geese are flightless. We evaluated the effectiveness of a program designed to alleviate crop damage on soybeans by Canada geese in South Dakota, USA. The applications of electric fences, feeding stations, and propane cannons reduced the area of crop damage by 90% in 2006 and 80% in 2007, but the timing was important. Fields where abatement practices were applied early in the growing season had less damage than fields where they were applied later. Abatement practices that were properly applied as soon as damage started …


Hay Supply And Demand Balance Sheet, Tosha L. Opheim, Matthew Diersen Sep 2011

Hay Supply And Demand Balance Sheet, Tosha L. Opheim, Matthew Diersen

Economics Commentator (1972- 2016)

No abstract provided.


Application Of A Split Luciferase Complementation Assay For Thedetection Of Viral Protein-Protein Interactions, Qiji Deng, Dan Wang, Xiaoxiao Xiang, Philip R. Hardwidge, Radhey S. Kaushik, Thorsten Wolff, Suvobrata Chakravarty, Feng Li Sep 2011

Application Of A Split Luciferase Complementation Assay For Thedetection Of Viral Protein-Protein Interactions, Qiji Deng, Dan Wang, Xiaoxiao Xiang, Philip R. Hardwidge, Radhey S. Kaushik, Thorsten Wolff, Suvobrata Chakravarty, Feng Li

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty Publications

Intraviral protein-protein interactions are critical for virus survival in the host. Discovery of such interactions is important to understand molecular mechanisms of viral replication and pathogenesis. The development of a cell-based assay that can be employed to examine systematically viral protein interactions is described. The method, known as the Split Luciferase Complementation Assay (SLCA), is based on the principle that N- and C-terminal domains of luciferase alone do not emit luminescence; however, if fused to interacting proteins the two nonfunctional halves can be brought into close enough proximity through a specific protein-protein interaction to restore the functions of the enzyme …


Animal Health Matters, David H. Zeman, Russ Daly Jul 2011

Animal Health Matters, David H. Zeman, Russ Daly

Animal Health MATTERS Newsletter

[Page] 1- ADRDL Hosts North Central Conference of Veterinary Lab Diagnosticians [Page] 2- Director's Message [Page] 2- SDSU Extension Veterinarian Designated as State Health Veterinarian [Page] 3- ADRDL Virology Section Recognized by SD Game, Fish and Parks [Page] 3- Summery of BVDV-PI Testing at SDSU ADRDL, FY2010 [Page] 4- The Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Clerical Team: The Support Behind Department Missions [Page] 5- Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Faculty, Pre-Vet Students Explore Veterinary Education in New Zealand Pieces and Parts [Page] 6- Griffith Undergraduate Research Award Won by SDSU Pre-Veterinary Student [Page] 6- Matthees Recognized with Outstanding Service Award [Page] 6- …


The College Of Pharmacy, South Dakota State University Jul 2011

The College Of Pharmacy, South Dakota State University

Jackrabbits Script and Scope (Formerly called College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Magazine)

[Page] 2 Speaking around the world Chandradhar Dwivedi speaks in India and China.
[Page] 4 A start-up company Omathanu Perumal is chief scientific officer of his own business.
[Page] 6 Avera research labs Faculty are impressed with twelve first-floor labs in Avera North.
[Page] 7 Grants coordinator Brent Meredith’s job is to improve the quality of grant proposals.
[Page] 8 The Monarchs South Dakota Rock ‘n’ Roll Music Association Hall of Fame inducts 1960s band.
[Page] 10 Faculty office named Dady family donates $25,000 to Avera Health and Science Center.
[Page] 11 A good foundation Values taken from athletics made …


Twin-Screw Extrusion Processing Of Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles (Ddgs)-Based Yellow Perch (Perca Flavescens) Feeds, Ferouz Y. Ayadi, Kurt A. Rosentrater, Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, Michael L. Brown Jul 2011

Twin-Screw Extrusion Processing Of Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles (Ddgs)-Based Yellow Perch (Perca Flavescens) Feeds, Ferouz Y. Ayadi, Kurt A. Rosentrater, Kasiviswanathan Muthukumarappan, Michael L. Brown

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Increases in global aquaculture production, compounded with limited availabilities of fish meal for fish feed, has created the need for alternative protein sources. Twinscrew extrusion studies were performed to investigate the production of nutritionally balanced feeds for juvenile yellow perch (Perca flavescens). Five isocaloric (~3.06 kcal/g) ingredient blends, adjusted to a target protein content of 36.7% db, were formulated with 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) at an initial moisture content of 5–7%db, with appropriate amounts of fish meal, fish oil, whole wheat flour, corn gluten meal, and vitamin and mineral premixes. …


Effects Of Dietary Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles And Soybean Meal On Extruded Pellet Characteristics And Growth Responses Of Juvenile Yellow Perch, Travis W. Schaeffer, Michael L. Brown, Kurt A. Rosentrater Jul 2011

Effects Of Dietary Distillers Dried Grains With Solubles And Soybean Meal On Extruded Pellet Characteristics And Growth Responses Of Juvenile Yellow Perch, Travis W. Schaeffer, Michael L. Brown, Kurt A. Rosentrater

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

A 126-d feeding trial was performed to investigate graded combinations of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and soybean meal (SBM) in diets formulated for yellow perch Perca flavescens. Six experimental diets contained DDGS and SBM at 0 and 31.5% (dry matter basis), respectively (0/31.5 diet), 10 and 26% (10/26), 20 and 20.5% (20/20.5), 30 and 15% (30/15), 40 and 9.5% (40/9.5), and 50 and 4% (50/4) to obtain similar levels of crude protein (mean ± SE = 30.1 ± 0.2%), crude lipid (16.7 ± 0.7%), and digestible energy (13.5 ± 0.2 kJ/g). Fourteen fish (initial individual weight = 19.1 …


Estrus Detection In Mares, Brianna Sandager, Rebecca Bott Jun 2011

Estrus Detection In Mares, Brianna Sandager, Rebecca Bott

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

In a successful horse-breeding program, it is im¬portant to understand the reproductive cycles and be¬haviors of a mare. The reproductive cycle of a mare is called the estrous cycle and lasts an average of 21 days from one ovulation to the next. Estrus is a period of time within the estrous cycle when the mare is recep¬tive to being bred and typically lasts from 5 to 8 days. The efficiency of your breeding program can be af¬fected by your ability or inability to detect estrus in a mare. When a mare is in estrus, it is often referred to as …


Distillers Co-Products For Beef Cows And Heifers, Cody Wright, Sara Winterholler, Megan Peterson Jun 2011

Distillers Co-Products For Beef Cows And Heifers, Cody Wright, Sara Winterholler, Megan Peterson

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

In recent years, the expansion of corn-based ethanol production has resulted in an abundance and variety of co-product feedstuffs. As research with distillers co-products has evolved, findings have indicated that the value of the protein and energy content of these feeds is suitable for use in beef cattle diets. In an era of volatile feed costs, these feeds can alleviate some of the burden of high grain prices. The biggest concerns in feeding these products to beef cattle are the potential for high sulfur and phosphorus concentrations, variation in nutrient composition as it changes relative to source and season, and …


South Dakota Agricultural Land Market Trends: 1991-2011, Larry Janssen, Burton Pflueger Jun 2011

South Dakota Agricultural Land Market Trends: 1991-2011, Larry Janssen, Burton Pflueger

Agricultural Experiment Station Circulars (1920-1915)

Agricultural land values and cash rental rates in South Dakota, by region and by state, are the primary topics of this report. Target audiences are farmers and ranchers, landowners, agricultural professionals (lenders, rural appraisers, professional farm managers), and policy makers interested in agricultural land market trends. This report contains the results of the 2011 SDSU South Dakota Farm Real Estate Market Survey, the 21st annual SDSU survey developed to estimate agricultural land values and cash rental rates by land use in different regions of South Dakota.


Vaccination Of Horses, Rebecca Bott Jun 2011

Vaccination Of Horses, Rebecca Bott

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

A comprehensive health plan for horses includes vaccinations. Vaccinating a horse prepares its immune system to recognize and diminish the effects of a spe¬cific disease. Vaccines are not 100% effective in disease prevention or management, yet vaccinations can be very beneficial in guarding a horse against illness if the horse is in good general health. Management of overall health in conjunction with a vaccination program is the most effective way to ensure the health of your horse. While vaccinating your horses will help protect them in the event of local disease outbreak, vaccinations alone are not an effective health plan; …


Seed Abundance For Waterfowl In Wetlands Managed By The Illinois Department Of Natural Resources, Joshua D. Stafford, Aaron P. Yetter, Christopher S. Hine, Randolph S. Smith, Michelle M. Horath Jun 2011

Seed Abundance For Waterfowl In Wetlands Managed By The Illinois Department Of Natural Resources, Joshua D. Stafford, Aaron P. Yetter, Christopher S. Hine, Randolph S. Smith, Michelle M. Horath

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Managed wetlands on public lands in Illinois, United States, provide foraging habitats for migrating and wintering waterfowl. However, few studies have estimated abundances of waterfowl foods in mid-migration regions of North America, yet such information is needed to inform management and conservation decision-making. During 2005– 2007, we used a multistage sampling design to estimate moist-soil plant seed production (kg/ha, dry mass) and energetic carrying capacity at sites managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and modeled variation in seed biomass. Average seed biomass among all sites ranged from 1,030.0 6 64.1 (SE) kg/ha in 2005 to 501.5 6 124.1 …


The Maternal Effect: Carrying The Consequences Of Nutrition Across Generations, Kevin Monteith, Joshua Delger, Lowell Schmitz, Kyle Monteith, Jonathan A. Jenks Jun 2011

The Maternal Effect: Carrying The Consequences Of Nutrition Across Generations, Kevin Monteith, Joshua Delger, Lowell Schmitz, Kyle Monteith, Jonathan A. Jenks

Natural Resource Management Faculty Publications

Let’s indulge ourselves in a deer-management fantasy for a moment. I’m sure it won’t be your first time! Imagine you are blessed to own and manage your own block of deer country for several years (for many fortunate readers, this is reality, not fantasy). Although the ground you purchase holds plenty of deer, the overgrown forests and grassy meadows might not be providing the nutrition necessary for these deer to achieve their genetic potential. In addition, the 6-foot high browse line resulting from extreme overabundance of deer is a likely indication of why only scrawny looking bucks are typically harvested …


Evaluating Glycerin Supplementation On Reproductive Performance Of Sheep, J.A. Walker, G.A. Perry, R. Salverson, P. Nester, C. Schauer, J. Held, K. Olson Jun 2011

Evaluating Glycerin Supplementation On Reproductive Performance Of Sheep, J.A. Walker, G.A. Perry, R. Salverson, P. Nester, C. Schauer, J. Held, K. Olson

Animal Science Faculty Publications

This 3-year study evaluated the effect ofglycerin supplementation on ewe reproductive efficiency,blood glucose and insulin concentrations. Mature Polypayand Rambouillet ewes (n = 225) were orally dosed withglycerin following estrus synchronization at rates of 0, 50,100, 200 or 300 g/hd. In year 3 an additional 16 ewes weresupplemented (SUP) with 0.57 kg of range cake for 21 daysprior to breeding. Blood samples were collected (n = 25ewes) for 10 hours post drenching. Blood was analyzed forinsulin and glucose concentrations. Ewes were exposed torams for 35 days. Pregnancy was determined byultrasonography evaluation. Number of lambs born per eweexposed was not different (P …


South Dakota State University One Hundred-Twenty-Fifth Annual Undergraduate Commencement, May 7, 2011, Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University May 2011

South Dakota State University One Hundred-Twenty-Fifth Annual Undergraduate Commencement, May 7, 2011, Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University

Commencement Programs

Please be advised that the names listed in the program do not serve as official confirmation of meeting the graduation requirements. The 125th South Dakota State University Annual Undergraduate Commencement ceremony will commence with introductions by University President David L. Chicoine. Serving as honorary marshals are Joyce Fjelland, Assistant Professor of Nursing, and Nels Granholm, Distinguished Professor of Biology and Microbiology. The commencement address will be delivered by Senator John Thune. Provost Laurie Nichols, Vice President for Academic Affairs, will extend recognition to student honors. Commissioning of Army and Air Force officers will be by Lt. Col. Carleton Hirschel. Former …


South Dakota State University Graduate Commencement, May 7, 2011, Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University May 2011

South Dakota State University Graduate Commencement, May 7, 2011, Brookings, South Dakota, South Dakota State University

Commencement Programs


Please be advised that the names listed in the program do not serve as official confirmation of meeting the graduation requirements. The Fall 2011 South Dakota State University Graduate Commencement ceremony will kick off with welcoming remarks by University President David L. Chicoine. Robert Baer, Professor, and Elizabeth Gorham, Associate Professor, will serve as honorary marshals. The commencement address will be delivered by the former South Dakota Governor, M. Michael Rounds.


Feeding The Dry Cow, Fernando Diaz Royon, Alvaro Garcia, Kenneth Kalscheur May 2011

Feeding The Dry Cow, Fernando Diaz Royon, Alvaro Garcia, Kenneth Kalscheur

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

Under ideal conditions, dairy cows produce milk during 305 days of the year and are dry the remaining 60 (table 1). In reality, feeding for high production should begin during the dry period or towards the end of the previous lactation. With dry periods shorter than 40 days, there’s not enough time to regenerate the mammary tissue; this may result in production losses of 20–40% during the next lactation. Dry periods longer than 70 days do not promote an increase in production and may result in calving difficulties that are costly to the producer.