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Determining the existence of bunk preference in an automated individual intake system and the effects of increased roughage late in the finishing period on feedlot steer performance, intake, and efficiency
(2020-07)
The objective of the first experiment was to determine the existence of bunk preference and if access to a preferred bunk affects performance, intake, and efficiency of feedlot steers. Angus steers (n = 123; initial BW = ...
Predicting dry matter intake of gestating and lactating beef cows
(2020-12)
In 1996, the NASEM beef cattle committee developed and published an equation to estimate cow feed intake using results from studies conducted or published between 1979 and 1993. The same equation was recommended for use ...
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 ...
Oklahoma Wildfires: Examining Extension Partnerships in Large Animal Disaster Preparedness
(2019-07)
Oklahoma wildfires negatively impact livestock communities throughout the state. To reduce these impacts, two stakeholders have been given responsibility to assist with disaster preparations, Emergency Managers (EMs) and ...
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 ...
Effects of rosemary and green tea antioxidants on ground beef patties in traditional and modified atmosphere packaging
(2020-05)
Consumers purchase ground beef more than any other beef product in the U.S. with 88% of consumers preferring traditional foam trays with overwrap (PVC), however PVC has a very limited shelf life. Utilizing gases like carbon ...
Effects of low protein diets on broilers' energy balance, cecal microbiota composition, plasma metabolomics, and oxidative stress during experimentally induced heat stress
(2021-07)
Heat stress is a pressing challenge for livestock production. In 2013, the poultry industry alone lost $125-165 million due to heat stress-related death. The objective of Study 1 was to assess the effects of low protein ...
Development of a novel antimicrobial ice application for meat grinder sanitation
(2018-12)
Ground beef is typically produced in a continuous type of production practice. This means that most large-scale ground beef facilities only have a full break down of the grinding equipment at the end of the production day ...
Utilization of cotton byproducts in cattle finishing diets: Impacts on performance, carcass traits, and ruminal degradability of diet components
(2020-05)
Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the inclusion of cotton byproducts in feedlot finishing diets on the performance and carcass traits of steers and to evaluate the in situ ruminal degradability of the individual ...
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 ...