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Effect of water-soluble plant extract on nursery pig performance
(2022-07)
The objective of this study was to investigate the efficacy of a water-soluble phytogenic product on growth performance and immune response of nursery pigs. 280 pigs were utilized in this 42-day study. Pigs were allocated ...
Using whole cottonseed to replace dried distillers grains plus solubles and prairie hay in finishing cattle rations balanced for physically effective neutral detergent fiber
(2022-07)
Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of replacing prairie hay and dried distillers grains plus solubles (DDGS) with whole cottonseed (WCS) in finishing diets balanced for physically effective neutral ...
Analysis of seasonal effects on nutritive value of native forages in the southern Great Plains and its relationship to sampling method
(2022-05)
The objective was to investigate forage value throughout the year using near infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS) while comparing sample types. Samples were collected from tallgrass native range pastures being grazed ...
Effect of storage temperature and time on redness of 93:7 ground beef patties in carbon monoxide atmospheric packaging
(2022-05)
The objective of this study was to investigate storage time and temperature on redness of 93:7 ground beef in CO-MAP (carbon monoxide modified atmosphere) packaging. Three 4.5 kg ground beef chubs with a lean-to-fat ratio ...
Use of time-lapse video surveillance to evaluate meat color
(2022-12)
This study has two objectives; the first objective was to assess the ability to utilize time-lapse video technology to color score the longissimus lumborum (LL) muscle. The second objective was to determine the point in ...
Maternal temperament and offspring disposition affect growth performance
(2022-05)
Cattle temperament has been described as the level of fearfulness toward humans or a novel environment. Cattle with an undesirable temperament may have increased aggression toward handlers, poor reproductive success, and ...
Evaluation of animal sensors and technology in grazing environments
(2022-05)
The object of the first experiments were to determine the effects of virtual fencing on cortisol concentrations and behavior of beef cattle. Mixed breed beef heifers and cows (n = 55 and 59, respectively; initial BW = 315 ...
Vaccination strategies for preconditioning beef calves
(2022-07)
Cattle producers have adopted multiple strategies when administering vaccines to calves. Vaccine administration often occurs without the booster vaccination required by label directions. This practice may provide limited ...
Evaluating the occurrence of persistent pinking in ground beef patties of differing fat percentages packaged in carbon monoxide modified atmosphere packages
(2022-05)
The objective of this study was to gain a better understanding of the occurrence of persistent pinking by evaluating ground beef with different fat percentages packaged with carbon monoxide modified atmosphere packaging ...