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Effects of monensin sodium, plant extracts and injectable trace minerals on feedlot performance, fertility and morbidity of beef cattle
Author(s):Fischer, Mariah
Date Issued:2015
Format:born digital; masters theses
Two studies were conducted to evaluate the effects monensin sodium, plant extracts, and injectable trace minerals on heifer and bull fertility, and calf feedlot performance and morbidity. In the first study, Angus heifers ...
Investigating hepatic copper trafficking in beef cattle
Author(s):Tillquist, Nicole
Date Issued:2020
Format:born digital; masters theses
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Influence of trace mineral concentration and source on yearling feedlot steer performance, carcass characteristics, and trace mineral status
Author(s):Berrett, Cari J.
Date Issued:2013
Format:born digital; masters theses
Effects of trace mineral (TM) concentration and source on yearling feedlot steer performance, carcass characteristics, and liver TM status, were determined utilizing 360 crossbred steers (initial BW=350 ± 4.0 kg). Steers ...
Genetic parameters for fertility and production traits in Red Angus cattle
Author(s):Boldt, Ryan John
Date Issued:2017
Format:born digital; masters theses
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Effects of beef cow milk production levels on longevity and stayability
Author(s):Culbertson, Miranda M.
Date Issued:2014
Format:born digital; masters theses
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of beef cow milk potential on their ability to remain in the herd. We hypothesized that in areas with more arid climates and associated forage quantity and quality ...
Genetic selection for feed intake and efficiency in beef cattle
Author(s):Culbertson, Miranda M.
Date Issued:2019
Format:born digital; doctoral dissertations
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Random regression models for the prediction of days to finish in beef cattle
Author(s):Speidel, Scott Eugene
Date Issued:2011
Format:born digital; doctoral dissertations
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Pulmonary arterial pressure as an indicator for high altitude disease in cattle: breed differences and relationships with growth performance
Author(s):Crawford, Natalie Faye
Date Issued:2015
Format:born digital; masters theses
High altitude disease (HAD), commonly known as brisket disease, is a natural occurring phenomenon in cattle. This disease occurs most often in high altitude (> 1,500 m) environments, where adaptability to the hypoxic ...
Effect of delaying time of AI based on Estrotect patch status on pregnancy rates of beef heifers and nursing beef cows
Author(s):Markwood, Matthew
Date Issued:2015
Format:born digital; masters theses
Four studies were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a delayed timed AI (TAI) protocol. The objective was to evaluate the use of Estrotect patch status to determine optimum TAI implementation. Experiment 1 was ...
Survey of the prevalence of conformational defects in feedlot receiving cattle in the United States
Author(s):Vollmar, Kaycee
Date Issued:2016
Format:born digital; masters theses
A survey was conducted on large beef cattle feedlots in Colorado and Texas between March and July 2015, to assess the current status of conformational defects in U.S. fed steers and heifers. The objectives were to: 1) ...