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2015 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Animal Products


Changes in the Protein Profile of Porcine Liver in Response to Immune System Stimulation

Amanda C. Outhouse, Kyle Grubbs, Christopher K. Tuggle, Jack C. M. Dekkers, Nicholas K. Gabler and Steven M. Lonergan

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Development of Protein Biomarker Identification Protocols

Kyle Grubbs, Christopher K. Tuggle, Jack C. M. Dekkers, Yet T. Nguyen, Elisabeth J. Huff-Lonergan, Daniel S. Nettleton and Steven M. Lonergan

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Effects of Blast Chilling on Fresh Pork Quality in Chops from the Longissimus Dorsi

Aaron M. Blakely, Edward M. Steadham, Kenneth J. Prusa, Christine A. Fedler, Elisabeth J. Huff-Lonergan and Steven M. Lonergan

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Relationship of Fat Quality and Meat Quality Traits ofFresh Pork

Eric D. Testroet, Chad L. Yoder, Amber L. Testroet, Carmen J. Reynolds, Matthew O'Neil, Soi Meng Lei, Donald C. Beitz and Thomas J. Baas

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Effects of Blast Chilling on Fresh Pork Quality in Cuts from the Psoas Major, Semimembranosus, and Triceps Brachii

Aaron M. Blakely, Edward M. Steadham, Kenneth J. Prusa, Christine A. Fedler, Elisabeth J. Huff-Lonergan and Steven M. Lonergan

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Beef


Effects of Label Dose Permethrin Use in Yearling Angus Beef Bulls on Reproductive Function and Testicular Histopathology

Tyler M. Dohlman, Patrick E. Phillips, Darin M. Madson, Christopher A. Clark and Patrick J. Gunn

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Effect of Trace Mineral Injection and Optaflexx on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Finishing Cattle

Olivia N. Genther-Schroeder, Christopher A. Clark and Stephanie L. Hansen

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Genome-wide Association Study of Birth and Weaning Weights in Brangus Beef Cattle

Ziqing Weng, Hailin Su, Jungjae Lee and Dorian J. Garrick

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Final Report on Rubber Mats on Concrete Slats in Deep Pit Confinement Buildings for Finishing Cattle

Russell M. Euken, Grant A. Dewell and ReneƩ D. Dewell

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Response Rate and Stakeholder Attitude towards Use of Interactive Electronic Audience Response (Clickers) in Beef Extension Programming

Patrick J. Gunn, Daniel D. Loy, Grant A. Dewell, Christopher A. Clark, Beth E. Doran, Russell M. Euken, Denise L. Schwab, Joe Sellers and Patrick B. Wall

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Influence of Distillers Grains from a Cellulosic Ethanol Process Utilizing Corn Kernel Fiber on Nutrient Digestibility of Lambs and Steer Feedlot Performance

Erika L. Lundy, Daniel D. Loy and Stephanie L. Hansen

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Influence of Corn Particle Size on Steer Performance and Carcass Characteristics When Fed Diets with Moderate Inclusions of Wet Distillers Grains plus Solubles

Erika L. Lundy, Beth E. Doran, Evan Vermeer, Daniel D. Loy and Stephanie L. Hansen

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Efficacy of the 5 Day CO-Synch Estrous Synchronization Protocol with or without the Inclusion of a Controlled Internal Drug Release Device in Beef Cows

Patrick J. Gunn, Ron Lemenager and Allen Bridges

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Influence of Feed Efficiency Ranking on Diet Digestibility and Performance of Beef Steers

Jason R. Russell and Stephanie L. Hansen

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Comparison of Untreated Mature Switchgrass and Cornstalks as Roughage in Beef Cattle Feedlot Diets

Christopher A. Clark, Garland R. Dahlke, Dallas L. Maxwell, Stephanie K. Clark, Megan Van Emon, Daniel D. Loy and Stephanie L. Hansen

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Effect of Estrus Activity when Evaluating Feed Efficiency in Heifers

Garland R. Dahlke and Patrick J. Gunn

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Opportunities and Challenges in a Changing Beef Industry: Results of a Statewide Needs Assessment in Iowa

Patrick J. Gunn and Daniel D. Loy

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Effects of Increasing Supplementation of Rumen Undegradable Protein on Plasma Essential Amino Acid Concentrations in Beef Cows Consuming Low Quality Forage

Taylor C. Geppert, Allison Meyer and Patrick J. Gunn

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GenSim: Simulation of Descendants from Sequenced Ancestors Data

Hao Cheng, Rohan L. Fernando and Dorian J. Garrick

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Fatty Acid SNP Interaction Analysis in Angus Sired Beef Cattle

Luke M. Kramer, James E. Koltes, Eric R. Fritz-Waters, Mary Sue Mayes, Alysta Markey, Mahdi Saatchi, Nathan T. Weeks and James M. Reecy

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Effect of Calcium Hydroxide Treatment on Switch Grass

Garland R. Dahlke, Daniel D. Loy, Stephanie L. Hansen, Stephanie K. Clark, Megan Van Emon and Christopher A. Clark

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Characterization of the F94L Double Muscling Mutation in Pure- and Crossbred Limousin Animals

Jungjae Lee, Hailin Su, Rohan L. Fernando, Dorian J. Garrick and Jeremy Taylor

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Feed Efficiency Calculator

Garland R. Dahlke

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Effect of Excess Dietary Crude Protein from Corn Gluten Meal or Soybean Meal on Reproductive Function of Beef Cows Consuming Low Quality Forage

Taylor C. Geppert and Patrick J. Gunn

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Accuracy of Genomic Predictions for Birth, Weaning and Yearling Weights in US Simmental Beef Cattle

Hailin Su, Rohan L. Fernando, Dorian J. Garrick and Bruce Golden

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Dairy


The Economics of Organic Dairying

Larry F. Tranel

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Tri-State Dairy Youth Expo Hones in on Dairy Judging Skills

Jennifer A. Bentley and Ronald A. Lenth

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Midwest Dairy School: Maximizing Robotic Milking Systems

Jennifer A. Bentley

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Efficacy of Novel Antimicrobial Post-milking Teat Dip on the Rate of New Intramammary Infections with an Experimental Bacterial Challenge against Contagious Mastitis Organisms

David M. Galton and Leo L. Timms

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Association of Calf Growth and Feed Intake Traits with Mature Cow Milk Yield and Body Weight

Denise Beam, Kenneth J. Stalder, Arlyn J. Heinrichs and Chad D. Dechow

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Evaluation of Experimental Chlorine Based Post Milking Teat Dips vs. a Commercial Iodine Post Milking Teat Dip on Teat End and Teat Skin Condition and Health

Melanie Matti and Leo L. Timms

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Foliar Micronutrients, Growth Regulator, Lime and High-Rate Calcium Applications for Alfalfa Production

Brian J. Lang and Kenneth T. Pecinovsky

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Bacterial Causes of Digital Dermatitis (DD) in Dairy Cattle

Adam C. Krull, Jan K. Shearer, Patrick J. Gorden, Vickie L. Cooper, Gregory J. Phillips and Paul J. Plummer

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Evaluation of Teat Coverage Persistency and Teat Health for Three Dry Period Persistent Barrier Teat Sealant Dips

Melanie Matti, Alislinn A. Pomfret and Leo L. Timms

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Evaluation of Teat Coverage Persistency and Teat Health for Four Dry Period Persistent Barrier Teat Sealant Dips

Melanie Matti and Leo L. Timms

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June Dairy Month Open Houses: Learning Events to Improve Consumer Understanding of Modern Animal Agriculture

Leo L. Timms, Jennifer A. Bentley and Megan Kregel

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Relationship between Early Lactation BCS and Mid-Lactation Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cattle

Lydia C. Hardie and Diane M. Spurlock

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Leave No Dairy Calf Behind Educational Program

Jennifer A. Bentley, Leo L. Timms, Larry F. Tranel and Kristen Schulte

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Impact of Including Calf Gender in Models to Predict Breeding Values for Lactation Yields in Dairy Cattle

Melanie K. Hayr, Andrew S. Hess and Dorian J. Garrick

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Early Inflammation Disorder in Neonatal Calves

Lucas A. Krueger, Donald C. Beitz, Robert L. Stuart and Judith R. Stabel

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Effects of Complete Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation in Full Potential All-milk Diets on Growth and Health of Holstein Bull Calves

Mehdi Dehghan-banadaky, Lucas A. Krueger, Judith R. Stabel and Donald C. Beitz

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Margin Protection Program: Educating Dairy Producers on the 2014 Farm Bill Programs

Kristen Schulte and Melissa R. O'Rourke

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Neonatal Calf Umbilical Cord Healing and Infection Rates After Treatment with Four Different Antiseptics

Amanda L. Robinson, Leo L. Timms, Kenneth J. Stalder and Howard D. Tyler

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Evaluation of Novel Glycolic Acid Barrier Teat Dips Post Milking Compared to a Commercial Control Barrier Dip on Teat Health and Condition during Winter

Melanie Matti and Leo L. Timms

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Foliar Fungicides in Alfalfa Production: A Four Year Summary

Brian J. Lang and Kenneth T. Pecinovsky

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Women Managing Dairy Cattle: Educating Dairy Women

Kristen Schulte, Jennifer A. Bentley and Laffy F. Tranel

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Environment


Grazing System Effects on Soil Compaction in Southern Iowa Pastures

James R. Russell and Justin J. Bisinger

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What Is It Worth? The Economic Value of Manure Testing

Kelsey B. Regan and Daniel S. Andersen

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