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Identification Of Lipids And Cytokines In Plasma And Follicular Fluid Before And After Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Stimulation As Potential Markers For Follicular Maturation In Cattle, Alexandria P. Snider, Renata S. Gomes, Adam F. Summers, Sarah C. Tenley, Mohamed A. Abedal-Majed, Renee M. Mcfee, Jennifer R. Wood, John S. Davis, Andrea S. Cupp

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

The process of follicle maturation leading to ovulation is a key milestone in female fertility. It is known that circulating lipids and cytokines play a role in the follicle’s ability to go through follicular maturation and the ovulatory processes. However, the specific mechanisms are not well understood. We posit that dysregulation of granulosa cells influences the ovarian environment, which tries to adapt by changing released lipids and cytokines to achieve follicular maturation. Eleven non-lactating adult females underwent estrus synchronization with two injections of PGF2 14 days apart. Daily blood samples were collected for 28 days to monitor steroid hormone production …

Small Farm Husbandry: Cow, Sheep And Goat For Meat Production, Nicole Burton

Sustainability Education Resources

This course provides students with a farmer’s perspective on the sustainable management of cows, sheep and goats on a small farm. The course provides students with a clear understanding of how to think through the planning and management of cows, sheep and goats for meat production. All aspects from purchasing and nutrition to marketing and finances will be addressed. This course also brings awareness to the U.S. meat industry and supports students in becoming educated consumers and producers. Students will walk away with a rudimentary plan on how to incorporate ruminants into their small farm plan.

National Beef Quality Audit–2016: Assessment Of Cattle Hide Characteristics, Offal Condemnations, And Carcass Traits To Determine The Quality Status Of The Market Cow And Bull Beef Industry, Mckensie K. Harris, L. Clay Eastwood, Courtney A. Boykin, Ashley N. Arnold, Kerri B. Gehring, Daniel S. Hale, Christopher R. Kerth, Davey B. Griffin, J.W. Savell, Keith E. Belk, Dale R. Woerner, Josh D. Hasty, Jennifer N. Martin, Ty E. Lawrence, Trenton J. Mcevers, Deborah L. Vanoverbeke, Gretchen G. Mafi, Morgan M. Pfeiffer, Ty B. Schmidt, Robert J. Maddock, D. Dwain Johnson, Chad C. Carr, Jason M. Scheffler, T. Dean Pringle, Alexander M. Stelzleni, Robert J. Delmore Jr.

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

To continue the series that began in 1994, the National Beef Quality Audit (NBQA) – 2016 was conducted to quantify the quality status of the market cow and bull beef sector, as well as determine improvements made in the beef and dairy industry since 2007. The NBQA-2016 was conducted from March through December of 2016, and assessed hide-on carcasses (n = 5,278), chilled carcasses (n = 4,285), heads (n = 5,720), and offal items (n = 4,800) in 18 commercial processing facilities throughout the United States. Beef cattle were predominantly black-hided; 68.0% of beef cows and 67.2% of beef bulls …

Four Legs Good, Two Legs Bad: How Slaughterhouse Safety Hasn’T Kept Up With The Times, Emily Ziemski

Capstones

From legal loopholes and outdated rules to undetectable infections and understaffing, the United States Department of Agriculture may not be doing all it can to make sure the American public’s health isn't at risk. As the people of the United States consume over 500 million pounds of beef a year, food safety policy and slaughterhouses are falling behind in proper procedural measurements in the beef industry.

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National Beef Quality Audit–2016: Transportation, Mobility, Live Cattle, And Carcass Assessments Of Targeted Producer-Related Characteristics That Affect Value Of Market Cows And Bulls, Their Carcasses, And Associated By-Products, M.K. Harris, L.C. Eastwood, C.A. Boykin, A.N. Arnold, K.B. Gehring, D.S. Hale, C.R. Kerth, D.B. Griffin, J.W. Savell, K.E. Belk, D.R. Woerner, J.D. Hasty, R.J. Delmore Jr., J.N. Martin, T.E. Lawrence, T.J. Mcevers, D.L. Vanoverbeke, G.G. Mafi, M.M. Pfeiffer, Ty B. Schmidt, R.J. Maddock, D.D. Johnson, C.C. Carr, J.M. Scheffler, T.D. Pringle, A.M. Stelzleni

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

The National Beef Quality Audit–2016 marks the fourth iteration in a series assessing the quality of live beef and dairy cows and bulls and their carcass counterparts. The objective was to determine the incidence of producer-related defects, and report cattle and carcass traits associated with producer management. Conducted from March through December of 2016, trailers (n = 154), live animals (n = 5,470), hide-on carcasses (n = 5,278), and hide-off hot carcasses (n = 5,510) were surveyed in 18 commercial packing facilities throughout the United States. Cattle were allowed 2.3 m2 of trailer space on average during transit indicating some …