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Influence Of Maternal Protein Restriction In Primiparous Heifers During Mid- And/Or Late-Gestation On Dam And Suckling Calf Performance, J. J. Block, A. D. Blair, R. N. Funston, K. R. Underwood, M. G. Gonda, A. A. Harty, R. R. Salverson, K. C. Olson Jun 2020

Influence Of Maternal Protein Restriction In Primiparous Heifers During Mid- And/Or Late-Gestation On Dam And Suckling Calf Performance, J. J. Block, A. D. Blair, R. N. Funston, K. R. Underwood, M. G. Gonda, A. A. Harty, R. R. Salverson, K. C. Olson

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Nutrient status in gestating beef cows has been shown to impact performance of the dam and offspring; however, most research has focused on energy or a total diet restriction and a single period of gestation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of maternal metabolizable protein (MP) restriction in primiparous heifers during mid- and/or late gestation on dam and suckling calf performance through weaning.


Influence Of Maternal Protein Restriction In Primiparous Heifers During Mid- And/Or Late-Gestation On Meat Quality And Fatty Acid Profile Of Progeny, M. J. Webb, J. J. Block, R. N. Funston, K. R. Underwood, J. F. Legako, A. A. Harty, R. R. Salverson, K. C. Olson, A. D. Blair Jun 2020

Influence Of Maternal Protein Restriction In Primiparous Heifers During Mid- And/Or Late-Gestation On Meat Quality And Fatty Acid Profile Of Progeny, M. J. Webb, J. J. Block, R. N. Funston, K. R. Underwood, J. F. Legako, A. A. Harty, R. R. Salverson, K. C. Olson, A. D. Blair

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of metabolizable protein (MP) restriction in mid- and/or late-gestation on meat quality, fatty acid profile, and carcass composition of progeny.


Beef Quality Assurance Programs, Heidi Carroll Jun 2020

Beef Quality Assurance Programs, Heidi Carroll

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Since January 2018, SDSU Extension has coordinated the various South Dakota Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) programs including BQA certification, BQA Transportation (BQAT) certification, BQA on-farm assessments, and South Dakota BQA Trainer certification. Additionally, as the State BQA Coordinator, assistance is provided to dairymen on the national BQA-equivalent program, Farmers Assuring Responsible Management (FARM) Animal Care.


Comparison Of Winter Cow Feeding Strategies On Offspring Performance And Meat Quality, E. Gubbels, K. Olson, J. Block, Z. Smith, R. Salverson, A. Harty, W. Rusche, J. Grubbs, K. Underwood, C. Wright, C. Schauer, D. Stecher, D. Drolc, A. Blair Jun 2020

Comparison Of Winter Cow Feeding Strategies On Offspring Performance And Meat Quality, E. Gubbels, K. Olson, J. Block, Z. Smith, R. Salverson, A. Harty, W. Rusche, J. Grubbs, K. Underwood, C. Wright, C. Schauer, D. Stecher, D. Drolc, A. Blair

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of maternal prepartum dietary energy source (forage vs. concentrate) during mid- and late-gestation on offspring growth performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality.


Effects Of Low-Stress Weaning On Calf Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics, E. R. Gubbels, R. R. Salverson, K. M. Cammack, J. K. Grubbs, K. R. Underwood, K. C. Olson, A. D. Blair Jun 2020

Effects Of Low-Stress Weaning On Calf Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics, E. R. Gubbels, R. R. Salverson, K. M. Cammack, J. K. Grubbs, K. R. Underwood, K. C. Olson, A. D. Blair

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to compare the influence of two low-stress weaning methods with conventional weaning on post-weaning performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers.


Use Of Pregnancy Associated Glycoproteins To Determine Fetal Age Throughout Gestation, Adalaide C. Kline, Kaitlin M. Epperson, Jerica J. J. Rich, Saulo Menegatti Zoca, Taylor N. Andrews, Jim R. Rhoades, George A. Perry Jun 2020

Use Of Pregnancy Associated Glycoproteins To Determine Fetal Age Throughout Gestation, Adalaide C. Kline, Kaitlin M. Epperson, Jerica J. J. Rich, Saulo Menegatti Zoca, Taylor N. Andrews, Jim R. Rhoades, George A. Perry

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of the current study was to determine if a commercially available blood pregnancy test could be modified to detect differences in pregnancy-associated glycoprotein (PAG) concentrations that would be indicative of stage of pregnancy or fetal age.


The Interactions Of Change In Nutrition On Uterine Environment And Cholesterol Concentrations In Beef Cattle, Taylor N. Andrew, Kaitlin M. Epperson, Jerica J. Rich, Saulo Menegatti Zorca, Abigail L. Zezeski, Thomas W. Geary, Rhea D. Lawrence, Julie A. Walker, George A. Perry Jun 2020

The Interactions Of Change In Nutrition On Uterine Environment And Cholesterol Concentrations In Beef Cattle, Taylor N. Andrew, Kaitlin M. Epperson, Jerica J. Rich, Saulo Menegatti Zorca, Abigail L. Zezeski, Thomas W. Geary, Rhea D. Lawrence, Julie A. Walker, George A. Perry

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of nutritional changes prior to and after artificial insemination (AI) on uterine environment and plasma cholesterol concentrations.


Identification Of Genes Associated With Water Restriction Expressed In The Renal Cortex And Hypothalamus In Cattle, W. V. A. H. Chathurika, M. G. Gonda, Z. Mcdaniel, C. L. Wright, J. L. Gonzalez-Hernandez, J. Clapper Jun 2020

Identification Of Genes Associated With Water Restriction Expressed In The Renal Cortex And Hypothalamus In Cattle, W. V. A. H. Chathurika, M. G. Gonda, Z. Mcdaniel, C. L. Wright, J. L. Gonzalez-Hernandez, J. Clapper

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The short-term objective of this study is to discover genes associated with water restriction expressed in the renal cortex and hypothalamus in beef calves. The long-term goal is to understand genes and pathways important for thirst response in cattle. This knowledge may lead to discovery of genetic variants associated with water intake. Identification of animals with genetic potential to grow and thrive under drought conditions would be an asset to beef producers and communities which rely on beef production for a large part of their livelihoods. Both selected tissue types are known to be involved in response to hypertonicity (e.g., …


Beefsd: Creating Learning Communities To Improve Management Capacity Of Beginning Beef Producers, Department Of Animal Science Jun 2020

Beefsd: Creating Learning Communities To Improve Management Capacity Of Beginning Beef Producers, Department Of Animal Science

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The average age of agriculture producers in the U.S. is 58 and has been steadily rising over the last several decades. As the large cohort of older producers retires, ensuring that beginning producers are successful as their replacements is paramount. The goal of the beefSD program has been to provide a curriculum to beginning producers that equips them with the tools and capacity to make wise management decisions that lead to economic, ecological, and sociological sustainability and contribute to ongoing agricultural production, land stewardship, and rural community viability. The objective of this curriculum is to provide them with knowledge of …


Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Life Cycle Assessment Of Cattle Grown Utilizing Different Combinations Of Growth Promoting Technologies, M. J. Webb, J. J. Block, A. A. Harty, R. R. Salverson, R. F. Daly, J. R. Yeager, K. R. Underwood, R. N. Funston, D. P. Pendell, C. A. Rotz, K. C. Olson, A. D. Blair Jun 2020

Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Life Cycle Assessment Of Cattle Grown Utilizing Different Combinations Of Growth Promoting Technologies, M. J. Webb, J. J. Block, A. A. Harty, R. R. Salverson, R. F. Daly, J. R. Yeager, K. R. Underwood, R. N. Funston, D. P. Pendell, C. A. Rotz, K. C. Olson, A. D. Blair

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The objective of this study was to determine the impact of different combinations of growth promoting technologies on live animal performance, carcass characteristics, and environmental outcomes.


Effect Of Inclusion Rate Of Silage With Or Without The Presence Of Alpha-Amylase On Feedlot Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Efficiency Measures, W. C. Rusche, J. A. Walker, Z. K. Smith Jun 2020

Effect Of Inclusion Rate Of Silage With Or Without The Presence Of Alpha-Amylase On Feedlot Performance, Carcass Characteristics, And Efficiency Measures, W. C. Rusche, J. A. Walker, Z. K. Smith

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

The experimental objective was to determine the interactions of silage variety and inclusion level in cattle finishing diets on cattle performance and agronomic returns to cropland when fed to beef cattle.


Determining The Efficacy Of Predicting Beef Tenderness Using Proteins From Purge, M. Jia, B. Bowker, S. Zuelly, A. Blair, K. Underwood Jun 2020

Determining The Efficacy Of Predicting Beef Tenderness Using Proteins From Purge, M. Jia, B. Bowker, S. Zuelly, A. Blair, K. Underwood

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Objective: To determine if proteins from purge can predict tenderness at different aging points as a nondestructive method.


Positive Improvements On Body Composition And Muscle Strength In Older Adults Consuming The Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension Diet Containing Beef, M. Hossain, C. Perry Jun 2020

Positive Improvements On Body Composition And Muscle Strength In Older Adults Consuming The Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension Diet Containing Beef, M. Hossain, C. Perry

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Objective: To determine the effect of beef consumption as a part of the DASH diet on measures of anthropometric and muscle health in adults 65 and older.


Effects Of Feeding Brassica Mixture Cover Crops During Backgrounding On Carcass Traits And Fresh Meat Quality, C. E. Bakker, A. D. Blair, J. K. Grubbs, C. W. Wright, D. W. Brake, A. J. Smart, K. R. Underwood Jun 2020

Effects Of Feeding Brassica Mixture Cover Crops During Backgrounding On Carcass Traits And Fresh Meat Quality, C. E. Bakker, A. D. Blair, J. K. Grubbs, C. W. Wright, D. W. Brake, A. J. Smart, K. R. Underwood

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Objective: Determine effects of feeding brassica-based cover crops to cattle during backgrounding on carcass characteristics and tenderness, flavor, and juiciness of longissimus dorsi steaks.


Influence Of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Infection On Artificial Insemination Conception And Breeding Season Pregnancy Success In Vaccinated Beef Herds, Kaitlin M. Epperson, Jerica J.J. Rich, Saulo Menegatti Zoca, Stephanie D. Perkins, Emmalee J. Northrop, Russell F. Daly, Julie A. Walker, Jim R. Rhoades, George A. Perry Jun 2020

Influence Of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Infection On Artificial Insemination Conception And Breeding Season Pregnancy Success In Vaccinated Beef Herds, Kaitlin M. Epperson, Jerica J.J. Rich, Saulo Menegatti Zoca, Stephanie D. Perkins, Emmalee J. Northrop, Russell F. Daly, Julie A. Walker, Jim R. Rhoades, George A. Perry

SDSU Beef Day 2020 Summary Publication

Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) causes reproductive economic losses in cattle. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of BVDV infection on reproductive success. Vaccinated cows (n = 370) and heifers (n = 528) from nine different herds were synchronized using the 7-day CO-Synch + CIDR protocol and were bred using fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI). On d 28 following insemination, blood samples were collected and pregnancy status was determined. Non-pregnant animals were resynchronized and FTAI occurred a second time. In six herds, bulls were comingled with females beginning 10-15 d after the second AI. Final pregnancy status …