09/04/2002

Boss, D.L., D.D. Kress, D.C. Anderson, D.W. Bailey, and K.C. Davis. 2001. Evaluation of F1 crosses from Angus, Charolais, Salers, Piedmontese, Tarentaise and Hereford sires. I. Calf performance and heifer development. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:97.



Anderson, D.C., D.D. Kress, D.W. Bailey, D.L. Boss, and K.C. Davis. 2001. Evaluation Evaluation of F1 crosses from Angus, Charolais, Salers, Piedmontese, Tarentaise and Hereford sires. II. Feedlot and carcass traits. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:100.



Davis, K.C., D.D. Kress, D.C. Anderson, D.L. Boss, and D.W. Bailey. 2001. Evaluation Evaluation of F1 crosses from Angus, Charolais, Salers, Piedmontese, Tarentaise and Hereford sires. III. Cow traits of young dams. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:103.



Davis, K.C., D.D. Kress, D.C. Anderson, D.L. Boss, and D.W. Bailey. 2001. Evaluation Evaluation of F1 crosses from Angus, Charolais, Salers, Piedmontese, Tarentaise and Hereford sires. IV. Calf traits from 2-yr-old and 3 and 4-yr-old dams. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:106.



Bailey, D.W., D.D. Kress, D.C. Anderson, D.L. Boss, and K.C. Davis. 2001. Evaluation Evaluation of F1 crosses from Angus, Charolais, Salers, Piedmontese, Tarentaise and Hereford sires. V. Grazing distribution patterns. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:110.



Kirschten, D.P., D.D. Kress, M.W. Tess, and K.C. Davis. 2001. Estimating genetic parameters of a linear type scoring method in beef cattle. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:114.



Kress, D.D., D.C. Anderson, J.D. Stevens, E.T. Miller, T.S. Hirsch, J.E. Sprinkle, K.C. Davis, D.L. Boss, D.W. Bailey, R.P. Ansotegui, and M.W. Tess. 2001. Calf weight/cow weight ratio at weaning as a predictor of beef cow efficiency. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:130.



Shanks, B.C., M.W. Tess, D.D. Kress, and B.E. Cunningham. 2001. Genetic evaluation of carcass traits in Simmental-sired cattle at different slaughter end points. J. Anim. Sci. 79:595.



Bailey, D.W., D.D. Kress, D.C. Anderson, D.L. Boss, and E.T. Miller. 2001. Relationship between terrain use and performance of beef cows grazing foothill rangeland. J. Anim. Sci. 79:1883.



Kuber, P.S., J.R. Busboom, S.K. Duckett, D.J. Marks, P.S. Mir, Z. Mir, R. J. McCormick, C. T. Gaskins, J. D. Cronrath, and M.V. Dodson. 2001. Comparison of breed and diet on factors associated with tenderness in two muscles. Proc. Recip. Meat Conf. 54: (In Press).



P. Kuber, J. Busboom, E. Lonergan, S. Duckett, P. Mir4, Z. Mir, R. McCormick, M. Dodson, C. Gaskins, J. Cronrath and D. Marks. 2001. Does Troponin-T Degradation, Collagen Percentage Or Collagen Crosslinking Explain Differences In Tenderness Between Wagyu And Limousin Cattle? Western Section Proceedings Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:17-20.



M.G. Thomas, R.M. Enns, D.M. Hallford, D.H. Keisler, B.S. Obeidat, C.D. Morrison, J.A. Hernandez, W.D. Bryant, R. Flores, R. Lopez, L. Narro. Relationships of metabolic hormones and serum glucose to growth and reproductive development in performance-tested Angus, Brangus, and Brahman bulls. Journal of Animal Science. Refereed. Accepted October 30, 2001.



Rasor, C. C., M. G. Thomas, R. M. Enns, H.C. Salazar, H.M. Zhang, G.L. Williams, R.L. Stanko, R. D. Randel, and J. Rios. Allelic and Genotypic Frequencies of the Leptin Gene Sau3AI Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism and Evaluation of its Association to Age-of-Puberty in Cattle in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Journal of Professional Animal Scientists Accepted January 24, 2002.



Herring, A. D., M. G. Thomas, and R. M. Enns. 2001. Development of a multi-institutional, web-based, graduate animal breeding course. NACTA Journal. 44:11-17.



Patterson, L. N., R. T. Ervin and A. D. Herring. 2001. Live cattle value based on phenotypic characteristics as related to hide quality. J. Amer. Leather Chem. Assoc. 96:214-221.



Ervin, R. T., L. N. Patterson, and A. D. Herring. 2002. Packer vs. feeder cattle live animal hide value based on phenotypic characteristics. J. Amer. Leather Chem. Assoc. Volume 97. (Accepted July 2001)



Grosz, M. D. and M. D. MacNeil. Putative quantitative trait locus affecting birth weight on bovine chromosome 2. J. Anim. Sci. 79:68-72. 2001.



Grings, E. E., R. E. Short, M. D. MacNeil, R. A. Roeder, and M. J. Roeder. Interactions in postweaning production of F1 cattle from Hereford, Limousin, or Piedmontese sires. J. Anim. Sci. 79:317-324. 2001.



MacNeil, M. D., R. E. Short, and E. E. Grings. Characterization of topcross progenies from Hereford, Limousin, and Piedmontese sires. J. Anim. Sci. 79:1751-1756. 2001.



Rule, D. C., J. M. Rule, R. E. Short, E. E. Grings, and M. D. MacNeil. Genotype effects on cholesterol and fatty acids in longissimus and semitendinosus muscles from Hereford, Limousin, and Piedmontese F2 crossbred cattle at slaughter. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:266-269. 2001. (Proceedings)



MacNeil, M. D. Comparison of mass selection by independent culling levels for below average birth weight and greater yearling weight with single-trait mass selection for greater yearling weight in Line 1 Hereford cattle. Proc., Beef Improvement Federation. Pp. 125-128. 2001. (Proceedings)



MacNeil, M. D., R. R. Frahm, L. F. Flora, and M. Mirando. Integrated research to strengthen global competitiveness of American animal agriculture. FAIR 2002. 2001. (Handout)



MacNeil, M. D. and Grosz, M. D.. Genome-wide scans for QTL affecting carcass traits in Hereford x composite double backcross populations. J. Anim. Sci. (Accepted 5/8/02). 2001.



Short, R. E., M. D. MacNeil, M. D. Grosz, D. E. Gerrard, and E. E. Grings. Pleiotropic effects in Hereford, Limousin, and Piedmontese F2 crossbred calves of genes controlling muscularity including the Piedmontese myostatin allele. J. Anim. Sci. 80:1-11. 2002.



Crews, D. H., Jr. and R. A. Kemp. 2001. Genetic parameters for ultrasound and carcass measures of yield and quality among replacement and slaughter beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 79:3008-3020.



Crews, D. H., Jr. 2001. Alternative ultrasound predictors of beef carcass longissimus muscle area. Prof. Anim. Sci. 17:303-308.



Crews, D. H., Jr. and R. A. Kemp. 2002. Genetic evaluation of carcass yield using real time ultrasound measures on young replacement beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. In press.



Crews, D. H., Jr. and S. Cormican. 2002. Software for calculation of the inverse numerator relationship matrix. Prof. Anim. Sci. In press.



Crews, D. H., Jr., N. H. Shannon, R. E. Crews and R. A. Kemp. 2002. Weaning, yearling and pre-slaughter ultrasound measures of fat and muscle area in bulls, heifers and steers. J. Anim. Sci. Submitted.



Mwansa, P. B., D. H. Crews, Jr., J. W. Wilton and R. A. Kemp. 2002. Multiple trait selection for maternal productivity in the Hereford breed. J. Anim. Breed. Gen. Submitted.



Crews, D. H., Jr. 2002. The relationship between beef sire carcass EPD and progeny phenotype. Can. J. Anim. Sci. In prep.



Crews, D. H., Jr. 2001. Genetic evaluation and improvement of economic merit using EPD. In: Advances in Beef Cattle Science, Vol. 1. Pp. 197-214. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge Research Centre.



C.C. Rasor, M.G. Thomas, R.M. Enns, H.C. Salazar, H. M. Zhang, G.L. Williams, R.L. Stanko, R.D. Randel, and J. Rios. 2002. Allelic and genotypic frequencies of the leptin Sau3AI restriction fragment length polymorphism and evaluation of its association to age-of-puberty in cattle in the Southwesterb United States and Northern Mexico. Submitted: The Professional Animal Scientist 18: (in press).



M.G. Thomas, R.M. Enns, D.M. Hallford, D.H. Keisler, B.S. Obeidat, C.D. Morrison, J.A. Hernandez, W.D. Bryant, R. Flores, R. Lopez, L. Narro. 2002. Differential relationships of metabolic hormones and serum glucose to growth and reproductive development of performance-tested Angus, Brangus, and Brahman bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 80:757-767.



R. Lopez, M.G. Thomas, D.M. Hallford, D.H. Keisler, B.S. Obeidat, C.D. Morrison, J.A. Hernandez, W.D. Bryant, R. Flores, M.D. Garcia. 2001. Differential relationships of metabolic hormones and serum glucose to growth and reproductive development of Angus, Brahman, and Brangus heifer. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:422-425.



B.S. Obeidat, M.G. Thomas, C.C. Bailey, D.M. Hallford, D.H. Keisler, M.L. Petersen, W.D. Bryant, J.A. Hernandez, M.D. Garcia, R. Lopez. 2001. Performance and metabolic characteristics of multiparous Angus and Brahman cows grazing in the Chihuahuan Desert. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:145-147.



Shanks, B. C., M. W. Tess, D. D. Kress, and B. E. Cunningham. 2001. Genetic evaluation of carcass traits in Simmental-sired cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 79:595-604.



Tess, M. W. 2002. Using genetic tools to meet market targets without sacrificing maternal performance. J. Anim. Sci. 80:(E. Suppl. 1)E94-E103. Available at: http://www.asas.org/vol80/jas1712.pdf.



Julien, D. J. and M. W. Tess. 2002. Effects of calving date, weaning date, and duration of fall grazing on profitability in range beef cattle enterprises. J. Anim. Sci. (accepted).



Reisenauer, V. L., M. W. Tess, D. A. Griffith, and J. A. Paterson. 2001. Evaluation of calving seasons and marketing strategies in northern Great Plains cow-calf enterprises. Proc. WSASAS 52:50-53.



Kirschten, D. P., D. D. Kress, M. W. Tess, and K. C. Davis. 2001. Estimating genetic parameters of a linear type scoring method in beef cattle. Proc. WSASAS 52:114-117.



Tess, Mike. 2001. Using DNA markers, carcass EPD, and carcass value indices in meeting market targets without sacrificing maternal production traits. Beef Symposium - Annual Meeting of the Western Section, American Society of Animal Science. 36 p.

09/29/2003

Ahola, J.K., T.E. Engle, D.S. Baker, L.R. Sharpe, P.D. Burns, R.M. Enns and R.G. Mortimer. 2003. Impact of trace mineral supplementation and source on grazing beef cattle over a two-year period. Proc. West Sec. Am. Soc. An. Sci. Vol 54. 4 pages.



Baker D.A., C.R. Shumway, and C.T. Gaskins. 2003. Selecting Artificial Insemination Beef Sires for Maximum Profit. WSU Electronic Extension Bulletin.



Benkel, B.F., E. Valle, D.H. Crews, Jr., C. Li, and S. S. Moore. 2003. Evaluation of apoptosis-related genes as candidates for growth in beef cattle. Plant and Animal Genome Conf. XI. San Diego, CA, January, 2003.



Booth, M.E., K.S. Schwartzkopf-Genswein, T.A. McAllister, G.J. Mears, A.L. Schaefer, N. Cook, J.S. Church, and D.H. Crews, Jr. 2002. Effects of pre-haul management and transport distance on beef cattle performance and welfare. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):106 (abstr.).



Burns, P.D., T.E. Engle, E.R. Downing, J.C. Whittier, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Effect of fish meal supplementation on plasma n-3 fatty acid composition and reproductive performance of young beef cows grazing native rangeland. Journal of Animal Science. In Review.



Burns, P.D., T.E. Engle, M.A. Harris, R.M. Enns, and J.C. Whittier. 2003. Effect of fish meal supplementation on plasma and endometrial fatty acid composition in non-lactating beef cows. Journal of Animal Science. In press.



Cleveland, M.A., R.M. Enns, W.J. Umberger, and B.L. Golden. 2003. Simulation of net return using days to finish estimated breeding values in beef production. J. Anim. Sci. 81: 89. Supplement 1.



Coppola, C.L., T. Grandin, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Effect of temperament on stress response of stray adult dogs in a shelter environment. J. Anim. Sci. 81: 69. Supplement 1.



Crews, D.H., Jr. 2002. Comparison of component EPD between Herefords with high versus low values for a maternal productivity index. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:121-125.



Crews, D.H., Jr. 2002. Evaluation of Beef Carcass Merit with Ultrasound. The Simmental Register, December, 2002.



Crews, D.H., Jr. 2002. The relationship between beef sire carcass EPD and progeny phenotype. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 82:503-506.



Crews, D.H., Jr. 2003. A repeatability model for Warner-Bratzler shear force in beef cattle. Prof. Anim. Sci. 19:44-46.



Crews, D.H., Jr. 2003. Using Ultrasound in Genetic Evaluation of Carcass Merit. Simmental Country, February, 2003.



Crews, D.H., Jr. and D.J. Porteous. 2003. Age of dam and age at measurement adjustments and genetic parameters for scrotal circumference of Canadian Hereford bulls. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 83:183-188.



Crews, D.H., Jr. and R.A. Kemp. 2002. Genetic evaluation of carcass yield using ultrasound measures on young replacement beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 80:1809-1818.



Crews, D.H., Jr. and S. Cormican. 2002. Software for calculation of the inverse numerator relationship matrix. Prof. Anim. Sci. 18:147-150.



Crews, D.H., Jr., E.J. Pollak, R.L. Weaber, R.L. Quaas, and R.J. Lipsey. 2003. Genetic parameters for carcass traits and their live animal indicators in Simmental cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81:1427-1433.



Crews, D.H., Jr., N.H. Shannon, B.M.A. Genswein, R.E. Crews, C.M. Johnson, and B.A. Kendrick. 2003. Genetic parameters for net feed efficiency of beef cattle measured during postweaning growing versus finishing periods. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54. Accepted.



Crews, D.H., Jr., N.H. Shannon, R.E. Crews, and R.A. Kemp. 2002. Weaning, yearling, and preharvest ultrasound measures of fat and muscle area in steers, bulls, and heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 80:2817-2824.



Cronin, M.A., J.C. Patton, and M.D. MacNeil. 2002. Genetic variation in domestic reindeer and wild caribou Rangifer tarandus). J. Anim. Sci. 80 (Suppl. 2):106. (abstr.)



Cronin, M.A., J.C. Patton, and M.D. MacNeil. 2002. Genetic variation in domestic reindeer and wild caribou (Rangifer tarandus). Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:138-141.



Cronin, M.A., J.C. Patton, N. Balmysheva, and M.D. MacNeil. 2002. Genetic variation in caribou and reindeer (Rangifer tarandus). Animal Genetics. (in press)



Denniston, D.J., M.G. Thomas, K.K. Kane, C.N. Roybal, L. Canales, D.M. Hallford, M.D. Remmenga, and D.E. Hawkins. 2003. Effect of Neuropeptide Y on GnRH-induced LH release from bovine anterior pituitary cell cultures derived from heifers in a follicular, luteal, and ovariectomized state. Anim. Reprod. Sci. (in press).



Dorton, K.L., T.E. Engle, C.V. Kimberling, G. Parsons, D.R. Ames, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Effects of trace mineral source and growth implants on performance, immunity, and carcass characteristics of growing and finishing steers. Proc. West Sec. Am. Soc. An. Sci. vol 54. 4 pages.



Evans, J.L. 2003. Bull Selection 101. January/February 2003. Illinois Beef

Magazine (Reprint request).



Evans, J.L. and D. Davies. 2002. Cow-calf production record software. WCR-3279. Revised.



Evans, J.L., B.L. Golden, and R.L. Hough. 2002. A new genetic prediction for cow maintenance energy requirements. Proc. Beef Improvement Federation 34th Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, Omaha, NE



Evans, J.L., B.L. Golden, and R.L. Hough. 2003. A new genetic prediction for cow maintenance energy requirements. March 2003. Oklahoma Cowman.



Garcia, M.D., M.G. Thomas, G.A. Silver, D.M. Hallford, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Relationships of the growth hormone (GH) Msp-I RFLP pituitary responsiveness to GHRH and growth traits in Angus and Brangus bulls. Plant Anim. Genome XI:P277. (abstr.)



Garcia, M.D., M.G. Thomas, R.M. Enns, and W.R. Parker. 2002. 40-year trends in the Tucumcari New Mexico performance bull test. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 2):116. (abstr.)



Garcia, M.D., M.G. Thomas, R.M. Enns, and W.R. Parker. 2002. 40-year trends in the Tucumcari New Mexico performance bull test. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:19-22.



Geary, T.W., E.E . Grings, M.D. MacNeil, and D.H. Keisler. 2002. Effects of feeding high linoleate Safflower seeds prepartum on leptin concentration, weaning, and re-breeding performance of beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 80 (Suppl. 2):131. (abstr.)



Geary, T.W., E.E. Grings, M.D. MacNeil, and D.H. Keisler. 2002. Effects of feeding high linoleate safflower seeds prepartum on leptin concentration, weaning, and re-breeding performance of beef heifers. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:425-427.



Geary, T.W., E.L. McFadin, M.D. MacNeil, E.E. Grings, R.E. Short, R.N. Funston, and D.H. Keisler. 2003. Leptin as a predictor of carcass composition in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81:1-8.



Grings, E.E., R.E. Short, T.W. Geary, and M.D. MacNeil. 2002. Heifer development within three seasons of calving. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:261-264.



Grings, E.E., R.E. Short, T.W. Geary, and M.D. MacNeil. 2002. Heifer development within three seasons of calving. J. Anim. Sci. 80 (Suppl. 2):120. (abstr.)



Haferkamp, M.R. and M.D. MacNeil. 2002. Grazing effects on carbon dynamics in the northern mixed-grass prairie. Environmental Management. (Submitted 12/11/02)



Haferkamp, M.R., E.E. Grings, R.K. Heitschmidt, and M.D. MacNeil. 2002. Quality and persistence of forages in the Northern Great Plains. J. Range Manage. 55:482-487.



Haferkamp, M.R., M.D. MacNeil, E. E. Grings, R. K. Heitschmidt, and K. D. Klement. 2003. Heifer production on cool-season forages in the Northern Great Plains. Soc. Range. Manage. Abstr. #93. (abstr.)



Haferkamp, M.R., R.K. Heitschmidt, and M.D. MacNeil. 2002. Measuring CO2 flux over Northern Great Plains Rangelands. USDA Symposium on Natural Resource Management to Offset Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Abstr. p. 70. (abstr.)



Haferkamp, M.R., R.K. Heitschmidt, and M.D. MacNeil. 2003. Measuring CO2 flux over Northern Great Plains Rangelands. Soc. Range. Manage. Abstr. #94. (abstr.)



Haferkamp, M.R., R.K. Heitschmidt, E.E. Grings, and M.D. MacNeil. 2003. Japanese brome in the Northern Great Plains. Wyoming Cheatgrass Awareness Conference. p. 14. (abstr.)



Hickman, D.D., K.S. Schwartzkopf-Genswein, R. Silasi, D.H. Crews, Jr., C.R. Krehbiel, and T.A. McAllister. 2002. Relationship between feeding behavior and performance in feedlot steers. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1):59 (abstr.).



Hough R.L., B.L. Golden, and J.L. Evans. 2002. Update on Maintenance Energy EPD. November 2002. American Red Angus Journal.



Jubileu, N. Maiwashe, M. Cleveland, B. Tseveenjav, R.M. Enns, and D.J. Garrick. 2003. Estimates of genetic parameters of carcass traits in limousine cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81: 318. Supplement 1.



Kealey, C.G., M.D. MacNeil, and B.L. Golden. 2002. Genetic distance between a multi-breed composite and two inbred lines of Hereford cattle. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:127-131.



Kealey, C.G., M.D. MacNeil, and B.L. Golden. 2002. Genetic distance between a multi-breed composite and two inbred lines of Hereford cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 80 (Suppl. 2):106.



MacNeil, M.D. 2002. Relationship between milk production and milk EPD. Hereford America. Vol. 7(2):25.



MacNeil, M.D. 2003. Genetic evaluation of an index of birth weight and yearling weight to improve efficiency of beef production. J. Anim. Sci. (in press).



MacNeil, M.D. 2003. Genetic trends resulting from selection based on an index of birth weight and yearling weight. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1): 86. (abstr.)



MacNeil, M.D. and M.D. Grosz. 2002. A genome-wide scan for QTL affecting carcass traits at constant fat depth in a Hereford x composite double backcross population. J. Anim. Sci. 80 (Suppl. 2):106. (abstr.)



MacNeil, M.D. and M.D. Grosz. 2002. A genome-wide scan for QTL affecting carcass traits at constant fat depth in a Hereford x composite double backcross population. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:132-134.



MacNeil, M.D. and M.D. Grosz. 2002. Genome-wide scans for QTL affecting carcass traits in Hereford x composite double backcross populations. J. Anim. Sci. 80:2316-2324.



MacNeil, M.D., R.K. Miller, and M.D. Grosz. 2003. Genome-wide scan for quantitative trait loci affecting palatability of beef. Plant & Animal Genome XI Conference. p. 218. (abstr.)



McAllister, T.A., K.S. Schwartzkopf-Genswein, K.A. Beauchemin, D.J. Gibb, M.N. Streeter, D.D. Hickman, and D.H. Crews, Jr. 2002. Metabolic consequences of feeding behavior and intake in feedlot cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1):447 (abstr.).



McFadin, E.L., T.W. Geary, M.D. MacNeil, D.H. Keisler, and E.P. Berg. 2002. Relationship between serum concentrations of leptin and carcass composition and quality in beef cattle and swine. Reciprocal Meat Conference (Submitted 3/02). (abstr.)



Miller, K.E., K.R. Peel, R.M. Enns, and G. Niswender. 2003. Western Center for integrated resource managements masters degree program at Colorado State University. Jo. Of NACTA. In Press.



Miller, K.E., W. S. Mackay, J.C. Whittier, R.M. Enns, and R.K. Peel. 2003 Comparison of synchronization protocols for beef heifers using melengestrol acetate, prostaglandin, GnRH, and timed artificial insemination. Proc. West Sec. Am. Soc. An. Sci. vol 54. 3 pages.



Morrison, C.D., J.A. Daniel, J.H. Hampton, P.R. Buff, T.M. McShane, M.G. Thomas, and D.H. Keisler. Regulation of luteinizing hormone and growth hormone in ewes treated with Neuropeptide Y. 2003. Domestic Anim. Endocrinol. 24:69-80.



Mwansa, P.B., D.H. Crews, Jr., J.W. Wilton, and R.A. Kemp. 2002. Multiple trait selection for maternal productivity in beef cattle. J. Anim. Breed. Gen. 119(6):391-399.



Narro, L.A., M.G. Thomas, G.A. Silver, K.J. Rozeboom, and D.H. Keisler. 2002. Ontogeny of adiposity, serum leptin, and hypothalamic-pituitary expression of leptin receptors in wethers treated with zeranol. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 2):129-130. (abstr.)



Narro, L.A., M.G. Thomas, G.A. Silver, K.J. Rozeboom, and D.H. Keisler. 2002. Ontogeny of adiposity, serum leptin, and hypothalamic-pituitary expression of leptin receptors in wethers treated with zeranol. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Sco. Anim. Sci. 53:432-435.



Narro, L.A., M.G. Thomas, G.A. Silver, K.J. Rozeboom, and D.H. Keisler. 2003. Body composition, leptin, and the leptin receptor and their relationship to the growth hormane (GH) axis in wethers treated with zeranol. Domest. Anim. Endocrinol. 24:243-255.



Narro, L.A., M.G. Thomas, M.D. Garcia, D.H. Keisler, M. Amstalden, G.L. Williams, and D.M. Hallford. 2003. Intracerebroventricular infusion of Neuropeptide Y and leptin differentially influence the episodic secretion patters of GH in well-fed ovariectomized cows. J.Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1):(in press). (abstr.)



Obeidat, B.S., M.G. Thomas, D.M. Hallford, D.H. Keisler, M.K. Petersen, W.D. Bryant, M.D. Garcia, L. Narro, and R. Lopez. 2002. Metabolic characteristics of multiparous Angus and Brahman cows grazing in the Chihuahuan Desert. J. Anim. Sci. 80:2222-2233.



Perry, G.A., M.F. Smith, A.J. Roberts, M.D. MacNeil, and T.W. Geary. 2003. Effect of ovulatory follicle size at time of GnRH injection on preovulatory serum concentrations of estradiol in beef cows. Soc. for the Study of Reprod. (abstr.)



Perry, G.A., M.F. Smith, M.C. Lucy, A.J. Roberts, M.D. MacNeil, and T.W. Geary. 2003. Effect of ovulatory follicle size at time of GnRH injection or standing estrus on pregnancy rates and embryonic/fetal mortality in beef cattle. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54:281-284.



Perry, G.A., M.F. Smith, M.C. Lucy, A.J. Roberts, M.D. MacNeil, and T.W. Geary. 2003. Effect of ovulatory follicle size at time of GnRH injection or standing estrus on pregnancy rates and embryonic/fetal mortality in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1): 52. (abstr.)



Rasor, C.C., M.G. Thomas, R.M. Enns, H.C. Salazar, H.M. Zhang, G.L. Williams, R.L. Stanko, R.D. Randel, and J. Rios. 2002. Allelic and genotypic frequencies of the leptin Sau3AI restriction fragment length polymorphism and evaluation of its association to age of puberty in cattle in the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Prof. Anim. Sci. 18:141-146.



Rogers, P.L., C.T. Gaskins, K.A. Johnson, and M.D. MacNeil. 2003. Risk factors associated with culling females in a composite beef herd. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54:68-71.



Rogers, P.L., C.T. Gaskins, K.A. Johnson, and M.D. MacNeil. 2003. Risk factors associated with culling females in a composite beef herd. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1): 34. (abstr.)



Rumph, J.M. 2003. Use of crossbreeding to make production gains. Beef Questions and Answers. Volume 8, Number 4, pp. 6-8. Montana State University Extension Service.



Rumph, J.M., L.S. Gould, R.L. Hough, and L.D. Van Vleck. 2003. Factors to adjust birth and weaning weights of Red Angus calves for age of dam. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54:146-151.



Rumph, J.M., L.S. Gould, R.L. Hough, and L.D. Van Vleck. 2003. Factors to adjust birth and weaning weights of Red Angus calves for age of dam. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl.1):86. (abstr.)



Rumph, J.M., R.M. Koch, K.E. Gregory, L.V. Cundiff, and L.D. Van Vleck. 2002. Genetic parameters for weights of Hereford cows. In: Editors. Proc. 7th World Cong. on Genetics Appl. to Livestock Prod. CD-ROM communication n0 02-31. Montpellier, France, Aug. 19-23, 2002.



Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.H. Keisler, D.M. Hallford, D.M. Montrose, G.A. Silver, M.D. Garcia, and L.A. Narro. 2003. Feed intake, serum leptin, and puberty in Brangus heifers sired by bulls with differeing EPDs for growth and scrotal circumference. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):(in press). (abstr.)



Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.M. Hallford, R.M. Enns, L.A. Narro, M.D. Garcia, and J.A. Winder. 2002. Evaluation of pituitary responsiveness to GnRH and GHRH as a predictor of first observed estrus in developing heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 2):129. (abstr.)



Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.M. Hallford, R.M. Enns, L.A. Narro, M.D. Garcia, and J.A. Winder. 2002. Evaluation of pituitary responsiveness to GnRH and GHRH as predictors of reproductive performance in heifers. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:407-410.



Short, R.E., M.D. MacNeil, M.D. Grosz, D.E. Gerrard, and E.E. Grings. 2002. Pleiotropic effects in Hereford, Limousin, and Piedmontese F2 crossbred calves of genes controlling muscularity including the Piedmontese myostatin allele. J. Anim. Sci. 80:1-11.



Speidel, S.E., R. M. Enns, D. J. Garrick, C. S. Welsh, and B. L. Golden. 2003. Current approaches to performing large scale beef cattle genetic evaluations, Proc. West Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci. Vol 54. 7 pages.



Stalker, L.A., J.E. Sawyer, M.G. Thomas, C., Bailey, D. Wood, and M.K. Petersen. 2002. Effectiveness of undegradable intake protein mixed with mineralized salt as a protein supplement for wintering range cows. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl.2):119. (abstr.)



Thomas, M.G. Cattle fit for the desert. Las Cruces Sun News, Albuquergue Journal, Associated Press, Washington Post, 2002-2003.



Thomas, M.G. Chihuahuan Desert Brangus Research Makes News. Commercial Brangus Edition. 10:12 and 24, 2003.



Thomas, M.G., R.M. Enns, D.M. Hallford, D.H. Keisler, B.S. Obeidat, C.D. Morrison, J.A. Hernandez, W.D. Bryant, R. Flores, R. Lopez, and L. Narro. 2002. Differential relationships of metabolic hormones and serum glucose to growth and reproductive development of performance-tested Angus, Brangus, and Brahman bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 80:757-767.



Tseveenjav, B., H.D. Blackburn, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Heritability estimates for semen characteristics of inbred and non-inbred Hereford bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 81: 318. Supplement 1.



Valle, E., J. de Jager, S. S. Moore, D. H. Crews, Jr., and B. F. Benkel. 2003. Single nucleotide polymorphism discovery in pro-apopstosis genes. Proc. 2003 Can. Soc. Anim. Sci. Ann. Meet. Saskatoon, SK. p. 97.



Walburger, A.M., and D.H. Crews, Jr. 2003. The value of real-time ultrasound (RTU) in beef marketing. Can. Ag. Econ. Soc. Ann. Conf. July 27-30, 2003, Montreal, PQ.



Wamsley, N.E., P.D. Burns, T.E. Engle, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Effect of fish meal supplementation on endometrial sensitivity to oxytocin in beef heifers having low luteal phase progesterone. Proc. West Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci. Vol 54. 4 pages.



Welsh, C.S., B.L. Golden, R.M. Enns, D.J. Garrick, and G.B. Nicoll. 2003. Influence of birth weight and birth rank on lamb survivability. J. Anim. Sci. 81: 68. Supplement 1.

06/30/2004

Ahola, J.K., T.E. Engle, D.S. Baker, L.R. Sharpe, P.D. Burns, R.M. Enns and R.G. Mortimer. 2003. Impact of trace mineral supplementation and source on grazing beef cattle over a two-year period. Proc. West Sec. Am. Soc. An. Sci. Vol 54. 4 pages.





Ahola, J.K., T.E. Engle, D.S. Baker, L.R. Sharpe, P.D. Burns, R.M. Enns and R.G. Mortimer. 2003. Impact of trace mineral supplementation and source on grazing beef cattle over a two-year period. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1)





Amen, T. S., A. D. Herring, J. O. Sanders and C. A. Gill. 2004. Investigation of birth weight in Bos indicus-Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1).





Anderson, D.C., D.D. Kress, T.M.M. Bernardini, K.C. Davis, D.L. Boss and D.E. Doornbos. 2003. The effect of scours on calf weaning weight. The Prof. Anim. Scientist 19:399





B.W. Brigham and R.M. Enns. Review of Recent Literature for Maternal effects on Real Time Ultrasound and Carcass Measures. Technical Report to the Red Angus Association of America. 6 pages.





Barham, B. L., J. C. Brooks, J. R. Blanton, Jr., A. D. Herring, M. A. Carr, C. R. Kerth and M. F. Miller. 2003. Effects of growth implants on the consumer perceptions of meat tenderness in beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. 81:3052-3056





Beauchemin, V.R., M.G. Thomas, C.C. Bailey, and G.A. Silver. 2004. Early weaning and cow/calf performance: Recent observations in desert Brangus. Commercial Brangus Edition 11:15-17.





Brigham, B.W., S. E. Speidel and R. M. Enns. Report to the American Braunvieh Association: Accuracy Changes





Bullock, K.D., E. J. Pollak, J.K. Bertrand, D. Garrick, R.M. Enns, B. Weaber, and D.E. Wilson. 2003. International beef cattle genetic evaluation in the United States and the role of the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium. Proceedings of the 2003 Interbull meeting. Rome, Italy.





Burns, P.D., T.E. Engle, M.A. Harris, R.M. Enns, and J.C. Whittier. 2003. Effect of fish meal supplementation on plasma and endometrial fatty acid composition in non-lactating beef cows. Journal of Animal Science. 81:2840-2846.





Cleere, J. J., A. D. Herring, J. W. Holloway, C. R. Long, H. Lippke, M. F. Miller, W. E. Pinchak, F. M. Rouquette, and B. G. Warrington. 2003. Effect of grazing growth rate on subsequent feedlot and carcass traits in cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):167(Abstr.).





Cleere, J. J., A. D. Herring, J. W. Holloway, H. Lippke, C. R. Long, F. M. Rouquette Jr., B. G. Warrington, K. R. Pond, and M. F. Miller. 2003. Winter pasture grazing performance effects on feedlot and carcass traits in cattle. American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Annual Meeting.





Cleveland, M.A., R.M. Enns, W.J. Umberger, and B.L. Golden. 2003. Simulation of net return using days to finish estimated breeding values in beef production. J. Anim. Sci. 81: 89. Supplement 1.





Coppola, C.L., T. Grandin, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Effect of temperament on stress response of stray adult dogs in a shelter environment. J. Anim. Sci. 81: 69. Supplement 1.





Corro, M.D., D.L. Lalman, K. Barnes, and J.L. Evans. 2004. Selected management practices of beef cows on cow-calf operations in Oklahoma. J. Anim. Sci. (Abstr.).





Crews, D. H., Jr. 2004. Genetic evaluation of efficient feed utilization in beef cattle. Breeding and Genetics Invited Symposium, ?Genetics of Efficient Feed Utilization? Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. Ann. Conf., St. Louis, MO. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1):(Abstr.).





Crews, D. H., Jr. and S. S. Moore. Associations of single nucleotide polymorphisms in the bovine obese (Leptin) gene with feedlot and carcass characteristics of crossbred steers. Proc. Can. Soc. Anim. Sci.





Crews, D. H., Jr., M. Lowerison, N. Caron, and R. A. Kemp. 2004. Genetic correlations of growth with carcass traits from Charolais field data. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:74-77.





Crews, D. H., Jr., M. Lowerison, N. Caron, and R. A. Kemp. Genetic parameters among growth and carcass traits of Canadian Charolais cattle. Can. J. Anim. Sci. Accepted.





Crews, D. H., Jr., N. H. Shannon, B. M. A. Genswein, R. E. Crews, C. M. Johnson, and B. A. Kendrick. Residual feed intake during postweaning growing versus finishing periods and carcass composition of beef steers. Prof. Anim. Sci. Accepted.





Crews, Jr., D. H., E. J. Pollak, and R. L. Quaas. 2004. Evaluation of Simmental carcass EPD estimated using live and carcass data. J. Anim. Sci. 82:661-667.





Davis, K.C., D.C. Anderson, D.D. Kress, J.M. Rumph, and D.L. Boss. 2004. Changes in body weight, pelvic measures and semen characteristics of Hereford cattle due to selection for scrotal circumference. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1)





Davis, K.C., D.C. Anderson, D.D. Kress, J.M. Rumph, and D.L. Boss. 2004. Changes in body weight, pelvic measures and semen characteristics of Hereford cattle due to selection for scrotal circumference. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:70-73.





Dean, D. T., and A. D. Herring. 2004. Evaluation of ultrasound body composition traits among long yearling Brahman bulls. ASAS Southern Section Annual Meeting. February 14-18, 2004, Tulsa, OK.





Dean, D.T. and A. D. Herring. 2003. Evaluation of yearling bull sale prices at six regional locations. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):111(Abstr.).





Denniston, D.J., M.G. Thomas, K.K. Kane, C.N. Roybal, L. Canales, D.M. Hallford, M.D. Remmenga, and D.E. Hawkins. 2003. Effect of Neuropeptide Y on GnRH-induced LH release from bovine anterior pituitary cell cultures derived from heifers in a follicular, luteal, or ovariectomized state. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 78:25-31.





Dorton, K.L., T.E. Engle, C.V. Kimberling, G. Parsons, D.R. Ames, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Effects of trace mineral source and growth implants on performance, immunity, and carcass characteristics of growing and finishing steers. Proc. West Sec. Am. Soc. An. Sci. vol 54. 4 pages.





Dorton, K.L., T.E. Engle, C.V. Kimberling, G. Parsons, D.R. Ames, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Effects of trace mineral source and growth implants on performance, immunity, and carcass characteristics of growing and finishing steers. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1)





Eler, J.P., J. A. II V. Silva, J. L. Evans, J. B. S. Ferraz, F. Dias, B. L. Golden. Additive genetic relationships between heifer pregnancy and scrotal circumference in Nellore Cattle. J. Anim. Sci. (Accepted)





Enns, R.M, and D.J. Garrick. 2003. The Economic benefits and potential when using current and future EPD?Economically Relevant Traits. Proceedings, The Range Beef Cow Symposium XVIII. Scottsbluff. Pp. 46-53.





Enns, R.M., S. Speidel and B. Brigham. GEARING UP FOR EPD. International Texas Longhorn Association Journal?Longhorn Drover. Pp. 10-11. Center for Genetic Evaluation of Livestock. Colorado State University





Evans, J.L. 2004. Appropriate genetic packages: where should selection pressure be placed? Midwest ASAS Meeting. Extension Symposium-management of the Two-Year-Old Cow. NCR-087 Regional Research Committee. March. Des Moines, IA.





Evans, J.L. 2004. Appropriate genetic packages: where should selection pressure be placed? J. Anim. Sci. (Abstr.).





Evans, John L. 2004. Bull Selection 101. January 2004. American Red Angus Journal.





Evans, John L. 2004. Do Your Beef Cattle Fit? March 2004. Oklahoma Cowman.





Evans, John L.. 2004. Review of Breed Association Selection Indexes. Beef Improvement Federation 36th Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, May, Sioux Falls, SD





Evans, John, David Buchanan, and Sally Dolezal. 2003. OSU Beef Cattle Manual?Revised Ch 20. Beef Cattle Breeding.





Flores, R., M.L. Looper, M.G. Thomas, and D.M. Hallford. 2004. Influence of bovine somatotropin on characteristics of estrus and reproduction of Holstein cows during summer months. Prof. Anim. Sci. 20:191-197.





Garcia, M.D., M.G. Thomas, G.A. Silver, D.M. Hallford, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Relationships of the growth hormone (GH) Msp-I RFLP pituitary responsiveness to GHRH and growth traits in Angus and Brangus bulls. Plant Anim. Genome XI:P277.





Garcia, M.D., M.G. Thomas, R. Parker, and R.M. Enns. Evaluation of performance trends in the Tucumcari Bull Test, 1961 to 2000. Accepted NM-AES, spring 2004.





Harborth, K. W., A. D. Herring and J. C. Paschal. 2004. Investigation of factors influencing feedlot performance and profitability in the 2001-2002 Texas A&M Ranch to Rail program-South. ASAS Southern Section Annual Meeting. February 14-18, 2004, Tulsa, OK.





Ilse, B.R., J.M. Rumph, K.C. Davis, and S.L. Wallin. 2004 Genetic analysis of two lines of Rambouillet sheep divergently selected for lambing rate. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:67-69.





Ilse, B.R., J.M. Rumph, K.C. Davis, and S.L. Wallin. 2004. Genetic analysis of two lines of Rambouillet sheep divergently selected for lambing rate. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1)





Jubileu, N. Maiwashe, M. Cleveland, B. Tseveenjav, R.M. Enns, and D.J. Garrick. 2003. Estimates of genetic parameters of carcass traits in limousine cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81: 318. Supplement 1.





Kane, K.K., D. E. Hawkins, G. D. Pulsipher, D. J. Denniston, C. R. Krehbiel, M. G. Thomas, M. K. Petersen, D. M. Hallford, M. D. Remmenga, A. J. Roberts, and D. H. Keisler. 2004. Effect of increasing levels of undegradable intake protein on metabolic and endocrine factors in estrous cycling beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 82: 283-291.





Lopez, R., M.G. Thomas, D.M Hallford, D.H. Keisler, B.S. Obeidat, M.D. Garcia, and C.R. Krehbiel. 2004. Growth, reproduction, and metabolic hormone characteristics of Angus, Brangus, and Brahman heifers developed in a Chihuahuan Desert Beef Production system. Submitted J. Anim. Sci. 12/2/2003. Review and request for revisions returned 4/13/2004.





MacLeay, J.M., Lehmer, E., Enns, R.M., Mallinckrodt, C., Bryant, H.U., Turner A.S.Central and peripheral Temperature Changes in Sheep Following Ovariectomy. Maturitas. Vol 6. pp 231-238.





Miller, K.E., K.R. Peel, R.M. Enns, and G. Niswender. 2003. Western Center for integrated resource management?s master?s degree program at Colorado State University. Jo. Of National Association of Colleges and Teachers in Agriculture (NACTA). September: pp. 2-5.





Miller, K.E., W. S. Mackay, J.C. Whittier, R.M. Enns, and R.K. Peel. 2003 Comparison of synchronization protocols for beef heifers using melengestrol acetate, prostaglandin, GnRH, and timed artificial insemination. Proc. West Sec. Am. Soc. An. Sci. vol 54. 3 pages.





Miller, K.E., W. S. Mackay, J.C. Whittier, R.M. Enns, and R.K. Peel. 2003 Comparison of synchronization protocols for beef heifers using melengestrol acetate, prostaglandin, GnRH, and timed artificial insemination. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1)





Morrison, C.D., J.A. Daniel, J.H. Hampton, P.R. Buff, T.M. McShane, M.G. Thomas, and D.H. Keisler. Regulation of luteinizing hormone and growth hormone in ewes treated with Neuropeptide Y. 2003. Domestic Anim. Endocrinol. 24:69-80.





Narro, L.A., M.G. Thomas, M.D. Garcia, D.H. Keisler, M. Amstalden, G.L. Williams, and D.M. Hallford. 2003. Intracerebroventricular infusion of neuropeptide Y and leptin differentially influence the episodic secretion patterns of GH in well-fed ovariectomized cows. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54:274-276.





Narro, L.A., M.G. Thomas, M.D. Garcia, D.H. Keisler, M. Amstalden, G.L. Williams, and D.M. Hallford. 2003. Intracerebroventricular infusion of neuropeptide Y and leptin differentially influence the episodic secretion patterns of GH in well-fed ovariectomized cows. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):237.





Narro, L.A., M.G. Thomas, G.A. Silver, K.J. Rozeboom, and D.H. Keisler. 2003. Body composition, leptin, and the leptin receptor and their relationship to the growth hormone (GH) axis in wethers treated with zeranol. Domest. Anim. Endocrinol. 24:243-255.





Rumph, J.M. and L.D. Van Vleck. 2004. Age-of-dam adjustment factors for birth and weaning weight records of beef cattle: A review. Genet. Mol. Res. 3:1-17.





Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, and D.L. Boss. 2004. Genetic analysis of mature cow weights in a population of inbred Hereford cattle. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1)





Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, and D.L. Boss. 2004. Genetic analysis of mature cow weights in a population of inbred Hereford cattle. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:78-81.





Rumph, J.M., K.C. Davis, and P.J. Burfening. 2004. Genetic trends for litter weight weaned per ewe lambing for two lines of Rambouillet sheep divergently selected for litter size. Accepted and to be presented at Midwest ASAS meetings, Des Moines, IA ? March 15-17, 2004





Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.H. Keisler, D.M. Hallford, D.M. Montrose, G.A. Silver, M.D. Garcia, and L.A. Narro. Feed intake, serum leptin, and puberty in Brangus heifers sired by bulls with differing EPDs for growth and scrotal circumference. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54:291-293.





Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.H. Keisler, D.M. Hallford, D.M. Montrose, G.A. Silver, M.D. Garcia, and L.A. Narro. 2003. Feed intake, serum leptin, and puberty in Brangus heifers sired by bulls with differing EPDs for growth and scrotal circumference. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):236-237.





Speidel, S.E. and R. M. Enns. Report to the North American Limousin Foundation: Results of Analysis for Carcass EPD. Technical Report to the North American Limousin Foundation. 7 pages.





Speidel, S.E. and R. M. Enns. Report to the North American Limousin Foundation. Carcass analysis prototype results. 5 Pgs.





Speidel, S.E. and R.M. Enns. 2004 Braford Sire Summary. Colorado State University Center for Genetic Evaluation of Livestock.





Speidel, S.E., D. J. Garrick and R. M. Enns. Report to the Red Angus Association of America: Results of Prototype Development for Mature Cow Maintenance Energy EPD and Accuracy. 14 pgs.





Speidel, S.E., R. M. Enns, D. J. Garrick, C. S. Welsh, and B. L. Golden. 2003. Current approaches to performing large scale beef cattle genetic evaluations, Proc. West Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci. Vol 54. 7 pages.





Speidel, S.E., R. M. Enns, D. J. Garrick, C. S. Welsh, and B. L. Golden. 2003. Current approaches to performing large scale beef cattle genetic evaluations, Proc. West Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci. Vol 54. 7 pages.





Thallman, R.M., D.W. Moser, E.W. Dressler, L.R. Totir, R.L. Fernando, S.D. Kachman, J.M. Rumph, M.E. Dikeman, and E.J. Pollak. 2004. Carcass Merit Project: DNA Marker Validation. Proceedings, Beef Improvement Federation 36th Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting. Sioux Falls, SD.





Thomas, M.G. 2003.Review of research on Brangus equals superior environmental compatibility, competitive growth and carcass characteristics, and very tender beef. Commercial Brangus Edition 10(1):12 and 24.





Thomas, M.G. and L.N. Burcham. 2003. Chihuahuan Desert Brangus make news. How did maintaining body condition turn into new super desert cows. Commercial Brangus Edition 10(2):9, 22, 23, 24, 26.





Thomas, M.G., R.M. Enns, G. Silver, M. Garcia, K. Shirley, V. Beauchemin, and D. Hallford. 2004. Growth hormone (GH) gene polymorphisms appear to differentially influence pituitary responsivenesss to growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) among Bos taurus and Bos indicus-derivative cattle. Plant and Anim. Genome XII, 229.





Thomas, M.G., R.M. Enns, G. Silver, M. Garcia, K. Shirley, V. Beauchemin, and D. Hallford. 2004. Growth hormone (GH) gene polymorphisms appear to differentially influence pituitary responsiveness to growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) among Bos taurus and Bos indicus-derivative cattle. Int. Plant Anim. Genome XII:229.





Tseveenjav, B., H.D. Blackburn, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Heritability estimates for semen characteristics of inbred and non-inbred Hereford bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 81:318. Supplement 1.





Valle, E., F. A. Habermann, S. S. Moore, D. H. Crews, Jr. and B. F. Benkel. Genomic localization and SNP discovery in the bovine melanocortin receptor 4 gene (MC4R). Animal Genetics. Accepted..





Valle, E., F. A. Habermann, S. S. Moore, D. H. Crews, Jr. and B. F. Benkel. Genomic localization and SNP discovery in the bovine melanocortin receptor 4 gene (MC4R). Animal Genetics. Accepted..





Valle, E., S. S. Moore, Crews, D. H., Jr., and B. F. Benkel. The bovine

cocaine and amphetamine regulated transcript (CART) locus: gene characterization and SNP discovery. Animal Genetics. Submitted.





Valle, E., S. S. Moore, Crews, D. H., Jr., and B. F. Benkel. The bovine cocaine and amphetamine regulated transcript (CART) locus: gene characterization and SNP discovery. Animal Genetics. Submitted.





Walburger, A. M. and D. H. Crews, Jr. 2004. Improving market selection for fed beef cattle: The value of real-time ultrasound (RTU) and relations? data. Can. J. Ag. Econ. Accepted.





Walker, R.S., E. R. Downing, R. M. Enns, and D. D. Zalesky . Improving fertility in beef heifers with GnRH at timed AI using a modified Co-Synch plus CIDR protocol. 2003 Beef Program Report.





Wamsley, N.E., P.D. Buns, T.E. Engle, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Effect of fish meal supplementation on endometrial sensitivity to oxytocin in beef heifers having low luteal phase progesterone. J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1)





Wamsley, N.E., P.D. Buns, T.E. Engle, and R.M. Enns. 2003. Effect of fish meal supplementation on endometrial sensitivity to oxytocin in beef heifers having low luteal phase progesterone. Proc. West Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci. Vol 54. 4 pages.





Welsh, C.S., B.L. Golden, R.M. Enns, D.J. Garrick, and G.B. Nicoll. 2003. Influence of birth weight and birth rank on lamb survivability. J. Anim. Sci. 81: 68. Supplement 1.

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A. Refereed Journal Articles

Walburger, A.M. And D. H. Crews, Jr. 2004. Improving market selection for fed beef cattle: The value of real time ultrasound (RTU) and relations data. Can J. Ag. Econ. 51:1-16

Crews, D. H., Jr., E. J. Pollak and R. L. Quaas. 2004. Evaluation of Simmental carcass EPD estimated using live and carcass data. J. Anim. Sci. 82:661-667

Crews. D. H., Jr., N. H. Shannon, B.M.A. Genswein, R. E. Crews, C.M. Johnson, and B. A. Kendrick. 2004. Residual feed intake during postweaning growing versus finishing periods and carcass composition of been steers. Prof. Anim. Sci. Accepted.

Crews, D. H., Jr., M. Lowerison, N. Caron, and R. A. Kemp. 2004. Genetic parameters among growth and carcass traits of Canadian Charolais cattle. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 84:589-597.

Valle. E., F. A. Habermann, S. S. Moore, D. H. Crews, Jr. and B.F. Benkel. 2004. Genomic localization and SNP discovery in the bovine melanocortin receptor 4 gene (MCR4). Anim. Genet. 35 (4) 351-352.

Valle, E., D.H. Crews, Jr., and B.F. Benkel. 2005. The bovine cocaine and amphetamine regulated transcript (CART) locus: gene characterization and SNP discovery. Anim. Genet. 36: 74-75.

Crews, D. H., Jr. 2005. Genetics of efficient feed utilization and national cattle evaluation: A review. Genetics and Molecular Research 4 (2) 152-165. (www.funpecrp.com.br)

Cleveland, M.A., H.D. Blackburn, R.M. Enns, and D.J. Garrick. 2005. Changes in inbreeding of U.S. Herefords during the twentieth century. J. Anim. Sci. 83: 992-1001.

MacLeay, J.M., J.D. Olson, R.M. Enns, C.M. Les, C.A. Toth, D.L. Wheeler, A.S. Turner. 2004. Dietary-Induced metabolic acidosis decreases bone mineral density in mature ovariectomized ewes. Calcif. Tissue Int. 75: 431-437.

Wamsley, N.E., P.D. Burns, T.E. Engle, and R.M. Enns. 2005. Fish meal supplementation alters uterine prostaglandin F2± synthesis in beef heifers having low luteal phase progesterone. J. Anim. Sci. 83:1832-1838.

Ahola, J.K., D. S. Baker, P. D. Burns, R. G. Mortimer, R. M. Enns, J. C. Whittier, T. W. Geary, and T. E. Engle. 2004. Effect of copper, zinc, and manganese supplementation and source on reproduction, mineral status, and performance in grazing beef cattle over a two-year period. J. Anim. Sci. 82: 2375-2383.

Miller, K.E., J.C. Whittier, R.K. Peel, R.M. Enns, J.E. Bruemmer, and W.J. Umberger. 2004. Case Study: Comparison of breeding and marketing systems for Red Angus cattle using an integrated computer-based spreadsheet. The Professional Animal Scientist 20: 429-436.

Sanders, J.O., S.F. Cunningham, A. Ducoing, A.D. Herring, and D.K. Lunt. 2005. Evaluation of the F1 crosses of the Tuli, Boran, and Brahman with Hereford and Angus for birth, growth, carcass, cow productivity and longevity characteristics. Proc. Symposium on tropically adapted breeds, S-1013 Regional Project. Southern Section ASAS, February 8, 2005, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Herring, A. D., S. F. Cunningham, L. V. Cundiff, J. O. Sanders, C. C. Chase, Jr., W. A. Phillips, J. F. Baker, J. W. Holloway, B. G. Warrington and S. W. Coleman. 2005. Varying differences between sexes in birth weight and weaning weight of calves sired by tropically adapted breeds at six diverse U.S. locations. Proc. Symposium on tropically adapted breeds, S-1013 Regional Project. Southern Section ASAS, February 8, 2005, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Gill, C. A. T. S. Amen, J. O. Sanders, and A. D. Herring. 2005. Reciprocal differences in gestation length and birth weight in Bos indicus/Bos taurus crosses Proc. Symposium on tropically adapted breeds, S-1013 Regional Project. Southern Section ASAS, February 8, 2005, Little Rock, Arkansas.

Henderson, D.A., M.G. Thomas, and Y. Da. 2005. Conference review: bovine genomics from academia to industry. Cattle and sheep workshop, International Plant and Animal Genomes Conference 2005. Comp. Funct. Genom. 6:174-180.

Lopez, R., M.G. Thomas, D.M Hallford, D.H. Keisler, B.S. Obeidat, M.D. Garcia, and C.R. Krehbiel. 2005. Growth, reproduction, and metabolic hormone characteristics of Angus, Brangus, and Brahman heifers of similar age and pen-fed managed. Accepted with revisions J. Anim. Sci. 10/25/2004.

Kane, K.K., D.E. Hawkins, GD. Pulsipher, D.J. Denniston, C. R. Krehbiel, M.G. Thomas, M.K. Petersen, D.M. Hallford, M.D. Remmenga, A.J. Roberts, and D.H. Keisler. 2004. Effect of increasing levels of undegradable intake protein on metabolic and endocrine factors in estrous cycling beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 82:283-291.

Flores, R., M.L. Looper, M.G. Thomas, and D.M. Hallford. 2004. Influence of bovine somatotropin on characteristics of estrus and reproduction of Holstein cows during summer months. Prof. Anim. Sci. 20:191-197.

Bailey, D.W. 2005. Invited synthesis paper: Identification and creation of optimal habitat conditions for livestock. Rangeland Ecol. Manage. 58:109-118.

Bailey, D.W. and F.D. Provenza. 2005. Mechanisms determining herbivore distribution. In: H.T Prins and F. Van Langevelde (eds.), Large Herbivore Dynamics in Fragmented Landscapes. Frontis, Wageningen, Netherlands (in press).

Haley, D.B., D.W. Bailey, J.M. Stookey. 2005. The effects of weaning calves in two stages on their behavior and growth rate. J. Anim. Sci. 83:2205-2214.

VanWagoner, H.C., D.W. Bailey, D.D. Kress, D.C. Anderson, and K.C. Davis. 2005. Differences among beef sire breeds and relationships between terrain use and performance when daughters graze foothill rangelands as cows. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. (accepted 2/05).

Bailey, D.W. 2004. Management strategies for optimal grazing distribution and use of arid rangelands. J. Anim. Sci. 82(E. Suppl.):E147-E153.

Bailey, D.W., M.R. Keil, and L.R. Rittenhouse. 2004. Research observation: Daily movement patterns of hill climbing and bottom dwelling cows. J. Range Manage. 57:20-28.

Griffin, K. B., J. J. Michal, L. F. Fox, C.T. Gaskin sand Z Jiang. 2005. Fine mapping of the bovine chromosome 22q24 region that harbors the lactoferrin gene and a QTL linked marker for clinical mastitis. Animal Genetics (Accepted).

Wu X-L, MacNeil MD, De S, Xiao QJ, Michal JJ, Gaskins CT, Reeves JJ, Busboom JR, Wright Jr, RW, Jiang Z. 2005. Evaluation of candidate gene effects for beef backfat via Bayesian model selection. Genetica. (Accepted).

Zhihua Jiang, Xiao-Lin Wu, Matthew D. Garcia, Kirsten B. Griffin, Jennifer J. Michal, Troy L. Ott, Charley T. Gaskins, and Raymond W. Wright Jr. (2004) Comparative gene-based in silico analysis of transcriptomes in different bovine tissues/organs. Genome 47:1164-1172.


B. Scientific Abstracts and Proceedings

Crews, D. H., Jr., M. Lowerison, N. Caron, and R. A. Kemp. 2004. Genetic correlations of growth with carcass traits from Charolais field data. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:74-77.

Crews, D. H., Jr. Genetic evaluation of efficient feed utilization in beef cattle. 2004. J. Anim. Sci. 82 (Suppl.1): 119 (Abstr.)

Crews, D. H., Jr., J. D. Nkrumah, J. Yu and S. S. Moore. 2004. Associations of single nucleotide polymorphism in the bovine leptin gene with feedlot and carcass characteristics of crossbred steers. Proc. Can. Soc. Anim. Sci. 2004 Ann. Meet., Edmonton AB. P. 161.

Li, C., E. Valle, B. Murdoch, D. H. Crews, Jr., S. S. Moore and B. F. Benkel. 2004. Evalustion of two genes affected by the mouse hg deletion as candidates for growth in exprimental commercial lines of beef cattle. Proc. Can. Soc. Anim. Sci. 2004 Ann. Meet., Edmonton, AB. P. 98.

McKay, S. D., M. Elisabete J. Amaral, B. P. Chowdhary, D. H. Crews, Jr., C. Hansen, C. Li, Y. Meng, B. G. D. Urquhart. Z. Wand, J. L. Williams, J. E. Womak and S. S. Moore. 2004. Towards a bovine chromosomal linkage disequilibrium map: An integrated radiation hybrid map of Bos Taurus chromosome 14. Proc. Can. Soc. Anim. Sci. 2004 Ann. Meeti., Edmonton, AB. P. 101.

McKay. S. D., M. E. Amaral. B. P. Chowdhary, D. H. Crews. Jr., C. A. Gill, C. Hansen. C. Li, E. Marques, Y. Meng. B. Murdoch, B. G. D. Urquhart. Z. Wang, J. L. Williams, J. E. Womack and S. S. Moore. 2005. Towards a bovine chromosomal linkage diseuilibrium map: An integrated radiation hybrid map of Bos Taurus chromosome 14. 29th Conference of the International Society for Animal Genetics, Tokyo, Japan.

McKay, S. D., M. E. Amaral, B. P. Chowdhary, D. H. Crews, Jr., C. A. Gill, C. Hansen. C. Li, E. Marques. Y. Meng. B. Murdoch, B. G. D. Urquhart. Z. Qang. J. L. Williams. J. E. Womak and S. S. Moore. 2005. An integrated radiation hybrid map of Bos Taurus chromosome 14: The foundation for a whole chromosomal linkage disequilibrium map. Proc. Can. Soc. Ani m. Sci. 2005 Ann. Meet., Cincinnati, OH.

McKay, S. D., M. E. Amaral, B. P. Chowdhary, D. H. Crews, Jr., C. A. Gill. C. Hansen, C. Li, E. Marques, Y. Meng. B. Murdoch. B. G. D. Urguhard. Z. Wang, J. L. Williams, J. E. Womak and S. S. Moore. 2005. Towards a bovine choromosomal linkage disequilibrium map: An integrated radiation hybrid map of Bos Taurus chromosome 14. Plant, Animal And Microbe Genomes XIII Conference, San Diego, CA.

Crews, D. H., Jr. G. E. Carstens, and P. A. Lancaster, 2005. Development of a multiple trait selection index for feedlot traits in beef cattle including feed efficiency. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:71-74.

Lancaster. P. A., G. E. Carstens, D. H. Crews, Jr., and S. A. Woods. 2005. Evalustion of feed efficiency traits in growing bulls and relationships with feeding behavior and ultrasound carcass estimates. Proc. West Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:461-464.

Crews, D. H., Jr. 2005. Multiple Trait Selection for Maternal Productivity: The Hereford Maternal Productivity Index. Proc. Beef Improvement Federation 37th Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting. In Press.

Speidel, S.E., R.M. Enns, and D.J. Garrick. 2005. Weaning weight heritability estimates in different environments. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:83-86.

Brigham, B.W., R.M. Enns and D.J. Garric. 2005. Using additional phenotypic information in data poor analyses. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:105-108.

Beckman, D., S.E. Speidel, B.W. Brigham, D.J. Garrick and R.M. Enns. 2005. Genetic parameter estimates for docility in Limousin cattle. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:109-111.

Brigham, B.W., D.J. Garrick, and R.M. Enns. 2004. Development of web-based cow-calf decision support software. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl.1):391(Abstr.).

Cleveland, M.A. R.M. Enns, D.J. Garrick and H.D. Blackburn. 2004. Examining the genetic diversity of Hereford cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl.1):451(Abstr.).

Maiwashe, A. D.J. Garrick and R.M. Enns. 2004. Weighting of information when predicting breeding values using the standard or marker-based inverse of the numerator relationship matrix. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl.1):243(Abstr.).

Olson, K.M., D.J. Garrick and R.M. Enns. 2004. Predicting breeding values for feed intake from individual or pen-fed data. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl.1):452(Abstr.).

Speidel, S.E., D.J. Garrick and R.M. Enns. 2004. Genetic prediction for estimating mature cow maintenance energy requirements. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl.1):450(Abstr.).

Thomas, M.G., R.M. Enns, G.A. Silver, M.D. Garcia, K.L. Shirley, V.R. Beauchemin, and D.M. Hallford. 2004. Growth hormone gene polymorphisms differentially predict ADG and carcass traits in performance tested Angus and Brangus bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):379(Abstr.).

Thomas, M., M. Enns, G. Silver, M. Garcia, K. Shirley, V. Beauchemin, and D. Hallford. 2004. Growth hormone (GH) gene polymorphisms appear to differentially influence pituitary responsivenesss to growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) among Bos taurus and Bos indicus-derivative cattle. Plant and Anim. Genome XII, 229.

Walker, R.S., R.M. Enns, T.W. Geary, N.W.Wamsley, E. R. Downing, R. G. Mortimer, B. A. LaShell, and D. D. Zalesky. 2004. Fertility in beef heifers synchronized using a modified Co-Synch plus CIDR protocol with or without GnRH at timed AI. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2): 117 (Abstr).

Sprinkle, J.E., S. P. Cuneo, H. M. Frederick, R. M. Enns, D. W. Schafer, G. E. Carstens, L. J. Slay, S. B. Daugherty, T. H. Noon, B. M. Rickert, and C. Reggiardo. 2004. Effects of a long acting trace mineral rumen bolus upon range cow and calf trace mineral profiles. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2): 132 (Abstr).

Sprinkle, J.E., S. P. Cuneo, H. M. Frederick, R. M. Enns, D. W. Schafer, G. E. Carstens, L. J. Slay, S. B. Daugherty, T. H. Noon, B. M. Rickert, and C. Reggiardo. 2004. Effects of a long acting trace mineral rumen bolus upon range cow productivity. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2): 132 (Abstr).

Garrick, D.J. and R.M. Enns. 2004. Selecting for economically relevant traits. Proceedings of the Beef Seedstock Conference on Genetic Innovations for Breeding Programs held by the Iowa Beef Center in Ames Iowa, 2 December 2004.

Amen, T.S., A. D. Herring, J. O. Sanders and C. A. Gill. 2004. Investigation of birth weight in Bos indicus-Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1): 449(Abstr.).

Amen, T.S., A. D. Herring, J. O. Sanders and C. A. Gill. 2004. Investigation of gestation length in Bos indicus-Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1): 449(Abstr.).

Sanders, J..O., S.F. Cunningham, A. Ducoing, A.D. Herring, and D.K. Lunt. 2005. Evaluation of the F1 crosses of the Tuli, Boran, and Brahman with Hereford and Angus for birth, growth, carcass, cow productivity and longevity characteristics. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2):(Abstr.).

Herring, A. D., S. F. Cunningham, L. V. Cundiff, J. O. Sanders, C. C. Chase, Jr., W. A. Phillips, J. F. Baker, J. W. Holloway, B. G. Warrington and S. W. Coleman. 2005. Varying differences between sexes in birth weight and weaning weight of calves sired by tropically adapted breeds at six diverse U.S. locations. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2):(Abstr.).

Gill, C. A. T. S. Amen, J. O. Sanders, and A. D. Herring. 2005. Reciprocal differences in gestation length and birth weight in Bos indicus/Bos taurus crosses. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2):(Abstr.).

Herring, A.D., J. O. Sanders, D. K. Lunt, J. E. Sawyer, M. A. Wegenhoft, and C. A. Gill. 2005. Segregation of disposition scores among families of Bos indicus-Bos taurus crosses. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:91-94.

Davis, K.C., D.C. Anderson, D.D. Kress, J.M. Rumph, and D.L. Boss. 2004. Changes in body weight, pelvic measures and semen characteristics of Hereford cattle due to selection for scrotal circumference. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:70-73.

Davis, K.C., D.C. Anderson, D.D. Kress, J.M. Rumph, and D.L. Boss. 2004. Changes in body weight, pelvic measures and semen characteristics of Hereford cattle due to selection for scrotal circumference. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl.2):108.
Davis, K.C., M.W. Tess, J.M. Rumph, R.P. Ansotegui, and H.C. VanWagoner. 2005. Reproduction traits and calf performance of first calf heifers sired by bulls with high marbling or high retail product EPD. J. Anim. Sci. 83:Suppl. 2

Davis, K.C., M.W. Tess, J.M. Rumph, R.P. Ansotegui, and H.C. VanWagoner. 2005. Reproduction traits and calf performance of first calf heifers sired by bulls with high marbling or high retail product EPD. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:102-104.

Ilse, B.R., J.M. Rumph, K.C. Davis, and S.L. Wallin. 2004 Genetic analysis of two lines of Rambouillet sheep divergently selected for lambing rate. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:67-69.

Ilse, B.R., J.M. Rumph, K.C. Davis, and S.L. Wallin. 2004 Genetic analysis of two lines of Rambouillet sheep divergently selected for lambing rate. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl.2):108.
Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, and D.L. Boss. 2004. Genetic analysis of mature cow weights in a population of inbred Hereford cattle. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:78-81.

Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, and D.L. Boss. 2004. Genetic analysis of mature cow weights in a population of inbred Hereford cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl.2):109.
Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, H.C. Van Wagoner, and D.L. Boss. 2005. Influence of incorrect estimates of inbreeding on the genetic analysis of mature cow weights in a population of inbred Hereford cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 83:Suppl. 2

Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, H.C. Van Wagoner, and D.L. Boss. 2005. Characterization of the Montana Line 4 inbred Hereford herd. J. Anim. Sci. 83:Suppl. 2

Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, H.C. Van Wagoner, and D.L. Boss. 2005. Age-of-dam adjustment factors for scrotal circumference in the Montana Line 4 Hereford herd. J. Anim. Sci. 83:Suppl. 2

Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, H.C. Van Wagoner, and D.L. Boss. 2005. Influence of incorrect estimates of inbreeding on the genetic analysis of mature cow weights in a population of inbred Hereford cattle. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:121-124.

Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, H.C. Van Wagoner, and D.L. Boss. 2005. Characterization of the Montana Line 4 inbred Hereford herd. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:116-120.

Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, H.C. Van Wagoner, and D.L. Boss. 2005. Age-of-dam adjustment factors for scrotal circumference in the Montana Line 4 Hereford herd. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:125-127.

Rumph, J.M., K.C. Davis, P.G. Hatfield, and R.W. Kott. 2005. Estimation of genetic parameters for body weight in Rambouillet and Targhee lambs. J. Anim. Sci. 83:Suppl. 1.

Beck, R., R. McNeely, M. Thomas, and C. Bailey. 2004. Seasonal and yearlong grazing in the Northern Chihuahuan Desert: Impacts on forage and cow-calf production. N.M. Ag. Exp. Stat. Res. Rep. (in press).

Bailey, D.W., H.C. VanWagoner, D.J. Garrick, M.G. Thomas, and R. Weinmeister. 2005. Sire and dam effects on distribution patterns of cows grazing mountainous rangeland. Proc., West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56: (in press)

Bailey, D.W. 2004. Integrating management practices to improve uniformity and sustainability of grazing, Proc., 2nd National Conference on Grazing Lands, Nashville, TN, p 628-636.

Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.M. Hallford, G.A. Silver, V.R. Beauchemin, R. Steiner, and R.M. Enns. 2005. Prediction of reproductive traits in Brangus heifers using a SNP and the translated product of the IGF-I gene. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:75-78.

Sprinkle, J.E., S.P. Cuneo, H.M. Frederick, R.M. Enns, D.W. Schafer, G.E. Carstens, L.J. Slay, S.B. Daugherty, T.H. Noon, B.M. Rickert, and C. Reggiardo. 2004. Effects of long acting trace mineral rumen bolus upon range cow productivity. Proc. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. West. Sec. 54:362-366.

Sprinkle, J.E., S.P. Cuneo, H.M. Frederick, R.M. Enns, D.W. Schafer, G.E. Carstens, L.J. Slay, S.B. Daugherty, T.H. Noon, B.M. Rickert, and C. Reggiardo. 2004. Effects of long acting trace mineral rumen bolus upon range cow and calf trace mineral profiles. Proc. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. West. Sec. 54:357-361.

Marsh, S.E., B.J. Orr, W.J.D. van Leeuwen, C.F. Hutchinson, A-M White, W. Grunberg, L. Baker, G. Casady, Y. Yang, C. Kuo, E. vander Leeuw, D. Tuttle, A. Thwaits, B.S. Hutchinson, L.D. Howery, M. Pepper, G.B. Ruyle, P.R. Krausman, J. Cain, D. Schafer, K. Jain, and C. Baker. 2004. Final report: Synergy IV: Extending and operationalizing rangeview for natural resource management. University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona.

Beauchemin, V.R. and M.G. Thomas. 2005. Associative relationships of GH gene polymorphisms to growth and carcass characteristics in Brahman steers. NMSU  Grad. Arts and Res. Symp. 31.

Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.M. Hallford, G.A. Silver, V.R. Beauchemin, R. Steiner, and R.M. Enns. 2005. Prediction of reproductive traits in Brangus heifers using a SNP and the translated product of the IGF-I gene. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):(in press).

Beauchemin, V.R., M.G. Thomas, G.A. Silver, K.L. Shirley, and D.E. Franke. 2005. Variance of growth and carcass measures in Bos indicus steers appears to be attributed to sire rather than polymorphisms in the growth hormone (GH) gene or its transcriptional regulators. Int. Plant Anim. Genome XIII:205.

Thomas, M.G., R.M. Enns, G.A. Silver, M.D. Garcia, K.L. Shirley, V.R. Beauchemin, and D.M. Hallford. 2004. Growth hormone gene polymorphisms differentially predict ADG and carcass traits in performance tested Angus and Brangus bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):379.

Thomas, M.G., and K.L. Shirley. 2004. Mechanisms regulating feed intake: role of appetite-regulating peptides. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):118.

Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.H. Keisler, D.M. Hallford, D.M. Montrose, G.A. Silver, and M.D. Garcia. 2004. Residual feed intake and serum concentrations of insulin in developing Brangus heifers from sires with differing EPDs for growth and scrotal circumference. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):62.

Thomas, M.G., R.M. Enns, G. Silver, M. Garcia, K. Shirley, V. Beauchemin, and D. Hallford. 2004. Growth hormone (GH) gene polymorphisms appear to differentially influence pituitary responsiveness to growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) among Bos taurus and Bos indicus-derivative cattle. Int. Plant Anim. Genome XII:229.

Bailey, D.W. 2005. Using nutritional supplementation to improve grazing distribution. Abstr., Soc. Range Manage., Fort Worth, TX.

Bailey, D.W., H.C. VanWagoner, D. Jensen, and R. Weinmeister. 2005. Effects of low-moisture blocks and liquid molasses supplement on cattle grazing patterns. Abstr., Soc. Range Manage., Fort Worth, TX.

DelCurto, T. and D.W. Bailey. 2005. Effects of season of use and herding to improve grazing distribution. Abstr., Soc. Range Manage., Fort Worth, TX.

Bailey, D.W. 2004. Management of cattle distribution patterns through strategic supplement placement and herding to protect riparian areas and increase uniformity of grazing on rugged rangeland. Abstr., Soc. Range Manage., Salt Lake City, UT.

Bailey, D.W., D. Jensen, and H. VanWagoner. 2004. Effects of self-fed and hand-fed protein supplements on cattle grazing patterns: low-moisture blocks vs. range cake. Abstr., Soc. Range Manage., Salt Lake City, UT.

Bailey, D.W., D. Jensen, and H. VanWagoner. 2004. Effects of self-fed and hand-fed protein supplements on cattle grazing patterns: low-moisture blocks vs. range cake. Abstr., Soc. Range Manage., Salt Lake City, UT.

Bailey, D.W., K. Long, and B. Long. 2004. Evaluation of low-moisture blocks and pressed blocks for manipulating cattle grazing distribution. Abstr., Soc. Range Manage., Salt Lake City, UT.

Bailey, D.W. and H. VanWagoner. 2004. Can we improve livestock grazing distribution through selection? Abstr., Soc. Range Manage., Salt Lake City, UT.

De, M. D. MacNeil, X. L. Wu, J. J. Michal, Q. Xiao, M. D. Garcia, K. B. Griffin, C. T. Gaskins, J. J. Reeves, J. R. Busboom, R. W. Wright Jr. and Z. Jiang. 2004. Detection Of Quantitative Trait Loci For Marbling And Backfat In Wagyu X Limousin F2 Crosses Using A Candidate Gene Approach. J. Anim. Sci. 82 (Suppl. 1):55 (Abstr.).

C. Electronic publications

Walker, R.S., E.R. Downing, R.M. Enns, and D.D. Zalesky. 2004. Improving fertility in beef heifers with GnRH at timed AI using a modified Co-Synch plus CIDR protocol. 2004 Beef Program Report. Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University

Wamsley, N.E., P.D. Burns, T.E. Engle, and R.M. Enns. 2004. Fish meal supplementation alters uterine prostaglandin F2 synthesis in beef heifers having low luteal phase progesterone. 2004 Beef Program Report. Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University


D. Extension Presentations and Publications:

Thomas, M.G. New Advances in Genetic Tracking. New Mexico Joint Stockmens Convention, Cattlemens College, Albuquerque, NM. 2004.

Thomas, M.G. Beef Industry Overview: become aware of new technologies that will affect our business. Presentation to the Board of Directors of the International Brangus Breeders Association, Noble Foundation, Ardmore, OK, 2004. Also served as Chair of the Breed Improvement Committee 2004 to 2005.

Thomas, M.G. Understanding the Current Status of Genetic Markers. Presentation to the Breed Improvement Committee of the International Brangus Breeders Association, Houston, TX , 2004.

Bailey, D.W., H.C. VanWagoner, D.J. Garrick, M.G. Thomas, and R. Weinmeister. 2005. Sire and dam effects on distribution patterns of cows grazing mountainous rangeland. NMSU Res. Brf. & Cattle Grow. Short Cor. p.94.

Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.M. Hallford, G.A. Silver, V.R. Beauchemin, R. Steiner, and R.M. Enns. 2005. Prediction of reproductive traits in Brangus heifers using a SNP and the translated product of the IGF-I gene. NMSU Res. Brf. & Cattle Grow. Short Cor. p.84.

Beauchemin, V.R., M.G. Thomas, G.A. Silver, K.L. Shirley, and D.E. Franke. 2005. Variance of growth and carcass measures in Bos indicus steers appears to be attributed to sire rather than polymorphisms in the growth hormone (GH) gene or its transcriptional regulators. NMSU Res. Brf. & Cattle Grow. Short Cor. p.85.

Shirley, K.L., and M.G. Thomas. 2004. Case study in Brangus heifers suggests important consideration of the trait of residual feed intake (RFI). Commercial Brangus Edition 11:12-13.

Beauchemin, V.R., M.G. Thomas, C.C. Bailey, and G.A. Silver. 2004. Early weaning and cow/calf performance: Recent observations in desert Brangus. Commercial Brangus Edition 11:15-17.

Thomas, M.G., R.M. Enns, G.A. Silver, M.D. Garcia, K.L. Shirley, V.R. Beauchemin, and D.M. Hallford. 2004. Growth hormone (GH) gene polymorphisms appear to be differentially influence pituitary responsiveness to growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) among Bos taurus and Bos indicus-derivative cattle. NMSU Res. Brf. & Cattle Grow. Short Cor. p.78.

Beauchemin, V.R., M.G. Thomas, C.C. Bailey, and G.A. Silver. 2004. Early weaning and cow/calf performance: Recent observations in desert Brangus. NMSU Res. Brf. & Cattle Grow. Short Cor. p.79.

Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.H. Keisler, D.M. Hallford, D.M. Montrose, G.A. Silver, and M.D. Garcia. 2004. Evaluation of residual feed intake (RFI) and concentrations of metabolic hormones in developing heifers from sires with differing EPDs for growth and scrotal circumference in a Chihuahuan Desert Brangus breeding program. NMSU Res. Brf. & Cattle Grow. Short Cor. p.80.

Burcham, L.N. and M.G. Thomas. 2004. Selection for maternal performance in the New Mexico State University Purebred Angus herd yielded steer progeny with profitable feedlot performance. NMSU Res. Brf. & Cattle Grow. Short Cor. p. 81.

Thomas, M.G., R.M. Enns, G.A. Silver, M.D. Garcia, K.L. Shirley, V.R. Beauchemin, and D.M. Hallford. 2004. Growth hormone gene polymorphisms differentially predict ADG and carcass traits in performance tested Angus and Brangus bulls selected for semi-arid climates. NMSU Res. Brf. & Cattle Grow. Short Cor. p.82.

Herring, A. D. Heifer development and cow culling criteria. Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Rosenberg, Texas, September 25, 2004.

Herring, A. D. Use of ultrasound data for genetic improvement of carcass traits. American Brahman Breeders Association International Field Day. Santa Elena Ranch, Madisonville, Texas, October 15, 2004.

Herring, A.D. Development of EPDs for Beefmaster cattle. Beefmaster Breeders United Annual Convention, San Antonio, Texas October 23, 2004.

Field, T., and A. D. Herring. Use of heterosis and structured crossbreeding systems. Cattlemans College, National Cattlemens Beef Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, February 2, 2005.

Herring, A.D. Transition of beef industry to efficiency traits. International Brangus Breeders Association annual meeting, Houston, March 3, 2005.

09/27/2006

Ahola, J., Enns, R.M., T. Holt. 2006. Exploring new methods to predict pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) score in yearling beef cattle. JAS. 84:1259-1264.
Amen, T.S., A.D. Herring, J.O. Sanders, and C.A. Gill. 2006. Evaluation of reciprocal differences in Bos indicus x Bos taurus backcross calves produced through embryo transfer: I. Birth and weaning traits. J. Anim. Sci. Volume 84 (Accepted).
Amen, T.S., A.D. Herring, J.O. Sanders, and C.A. Gill. 2006. Evaluation of reciprocal differences in Bos indicus x Bos taurus backcross calves produced through embryo transfer: II. Post weaning, carcass and meat traits. J. Anim. Sci. Volume 84 (Accepted).
Beauchemin, V.R., M.G. Thomas, D.E. Franke, and G.A. Silver. 2006. Evaluation of DNA polymorphisms involving growth hormone relative to growth and carcass characteristics in Brahman steers. Genet. Mol. Res. 5 (2): (Manuscript 207, in press).
Beckman, D. W. 2006.Genetic Parameter Estimates for Docility in Limousin Cattle. M.S. Thesis. Colorado State University, Fort Collins.
Beckman, D., S. Speidel, B. Brigham, D. Garrick, and R. Enns. 2005. Genetic parameter estimates for docility in Limousin cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 2): 115.
Beckman, D.W., S.E. Speidel, B.W. Brigham, D.J. Garrick, and R.M. Enns. 2006. Heritability Estimates and Genetic Correlations for Stayability and Body Condition Score in Beef Females. An. Sci. Department Research Report.
Beckman, D.W., S.E. Speidel, B.W. Brigham, D.J. Garrick, and R.M. Enns. 2006. Genetic parameters for Stayability and Body Condition Score in Beef Females. Proc West. Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci. 57:93-95.
Bergen, R. D., S. P. Miller, J. W. Wilton, D. H. Crews, Jr., and I. B. Mandell. 2006. Genetic correlations between live yearling bull and steer carcass traits adjusted to different harvest end points. J. Anim. Sci. 84:546-577.
Brigham, B.W., S.E. Speidel, D. W. Beckman, D. J. Garrick, W. Vanderwert, S. Willmon, and R. M. Enns. 2006. Parameter estimates and breeding values for days to a constant fat endpoint. Proc West. Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci. 57:79-81.
Brito, L. F. C., A. D. Barth, N. C. Rawlings, R. E. Wilde, D. H. Crews, Jr., P. S. Mir, and J. P. Kastelic. Effect of feed supplmentation during calfhood on serum concentrations of metabolic hormones, gonadotropins and testosterone, and on sexual development, sperm production, and semen quality in bulls. Theriogenology. Submitted.
Brito, L. F. C., A. D. Barth, N. C. Rawlings, R. E. Wilde, D. H. Crews, Jr., P. S. Mir, and J. P. Kastelic. Effect of nutrition during calfhood and peripubertal period on serum concentrations of metabolic hormones, gonadotropins and testosterone, and on sexual development in bulls. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. In Press.
Brito, L. F. C., A. D. Barth, N. C. Rawlings, R. E. Wilde, D. H. Crews, Jr., P. S. Mir, and J. P. Kastelic. Circulating metabolic hormones during the peripubertal period and their association with sexual development, sperm production, and semen quality in bulls. Reproduction. Submitted.
Brown, E. G., G. E. Carstens, J. T. Fox, S. A. Woods, D. T. Dean, A. D. Herring, S. Moore, and P. C. Genho. 2005. Relationships between feed efficiency and real-time ultrasound traits in growing and finishing steers. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):325(Abstr.).
Burns, E.M., R.M. Enns, and D.J. Garrick. 2006. The effect of simulated censored data on estimates of heritability of longevity in the Thoroughbred racing industry. Genet. Mol. Res. 5(1): 7-15.
Cleveland, M.A., H.D. Blackburn, R.M. Enns, and D.J. Garrick. 2005. Changes in inbreeding of U.S. Herefords during the twentieth century. J. Anim. Sci. 992-1001.
Coppola, C.L., R.M. Enns, and T. Grandin. 2006. Noise in the animal shelter environment: building design and the effects of daily noise exposure. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science. 9(1):1-7.
Coppola, C.L., T. Grandin, and R.M. Enns. 2006. Human interaction and cortisol: Can human contact reduce stress for shelter dogs. Physiology and Behavior. 87(3):537-541.
Crews, D. H., Jr. 2006. Age of dam and sex of calf adjustments and genetic parameters for gestation length in Charolais. J. Anim. Sci. 84:25-31.
Crews, D. H., Jr. 2006. The Genetics of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle. Proc. 38th Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Annual Meeting. Choctaw, MS. pp. 22-31.
Crews, D. H., Jr., R. M. Enns, J. M. Rumph, E. J. Pollak, and R. L. Quaas. 2006. Genetic correlations of component carcass traits with retail product percentage in Simmental cattle. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 57. In Press.
Crews, D.H., Jr., R. M. Enns, J.M. Rumph, E. J. Pollak, and R. L. Quaas. 2006. Genetic correlations of component carcass traits with retail product percentage in Simmental cattle. Proc West. Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci. 57:75-78.
Crews, D.H., R.M. Enns, J.M. Rumph, E.J. Pollak, and R.L. Quaas. 2006. Genetic correlations of component carcass traits with retail product percentage in Simmental cattle. Accepted and to be presented June 2006 at Western Section American Society of Animal Science meetings in Logan, Utah.
Cronin, M. A., M. D. MacNeil and J. C. Patton. Mitochondrial DNA and microsatellite DNA variation in domestic reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) and relationships with wild caribou (R. t. granti, R. t. groenlandicus, R. t. caribou). J. Heredity (accepted 6/15/2006) 2006.
Cronin, M. A., M. D. MacNeil, and J. C. Patton. Mitochondrial DNA and microsatellite DNA variation in Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) in Northern Alaska and Canada. J. Mammalogy 86:495-505. 2005.
Cunningham, S. F., K. L. Key, A. E. Ducoing, J. O. Sanders, A. D. Herring and D. K. Lunt. 2005. Evaluation of F1 cows sired by Brahman, Boran, and Tuli for reproductive and maternal performance and cow longevity. Beef Cattle Research in Texas.
D.A. Henderson, M.G. Thomas, and Y. Da. 2005. Conference review: bovine genomics from academia to industry. Cattle and sheep workshop, International Plant and Animal Genome Conference 2005. Comp. Funct. Genom. 6:174-180.
Dean, D. T., A. D. Herring, J. E. Sawyer, and D. S. Hale. 2006. Use of ultrasound in combination with calf background information to predict beef carcass traits. J. Anim. Sci. Southern Section Abtracts:39.
Dorton, K., T. Engl., and R.M. Enns. 2005. Effects of trace mineral source and growth implants on trace mineral status and immune response of steers. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 1/J. Dairy Sci.. 88(Suppl. 1):55.
Dorton, K.L., T.E. Engle, R.M. Enns. 2006. Effects of trace mineral supplementation on source, 30 days post-weaning and 28 days postreceiving, on performance and health of feeder cattle. Asian-Aust. J. Anim. Sci. vol 19.
Enns, R.M. 2005. Using EPD to improve profitability (slides). The Bovine Connection. Sydney, MT.
Enns, R.M. 2006. Selection Decisions: Tools for economic improvement beyond EPD. The NBCEC Sire Selection Manual.
Enns, R.M. 2006. The Role of economically relevant and indicator traits. The NBCEC Sire Selection Manual.
Enns, R.M. and D.J. Garrick. 2005. Using new selection tools. Proc. The Range Beef Cow Symposium XIX. Rapid City. Pp: 63-67.
Enns, R.M., D.J. Garrick, and B.W. Brigham. 2005. Variability in economic value is dependent upon herd average stayability. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 2): 115.
Enns, R.M., D.J. Garrick, and B.W. Brigham. Economic values of heifer pregnancy and stayability vary with average herd performance. Proc. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production (peer reviewed) Paper: 31-03.
Ervin, R. T., L. Patterson, and A. D. Herring. 2006. Packer versus feeder cattle live animal value based on phenotypic characteristics. Journal of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. 69:67-73.
Geary, T. W., A. J. Roberts, R. C. Waterman, M. D. MacNeil, E. E. Grings, R. P. Ansotegui, B. D. Thompson, and R. J. Lipsey. Does Flunixin Meglumine Improve Pregnancy Establishment in Beef Cattle? In: L. T. Vermeire (ed). Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory 2005 Research Update. p. 20-21. 2005.
Geary, T. W., E. E. Grings, M. D. MacNeil, D. M. de Avila, and J. J. Reeves. Use of recombinant gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antigens for immunosterilization of beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 84:343:350. 2006.
Geary, T. W., M. D. MacNeil, and R. P. Ansotegui. Effects of transportation stress, handling stress, and flunixin meglumine approximately 13 d after AI on pregnancy establishment. Proc. 7th Int. Symp. Repro. Dom. Ruminants. (accepted) 4/6/2006.
Geary, T. W., R. P. Ansotegui, A. J. Roberts, R. C. Waterman, M. D. MacNeil, E. E. Grings, B. D. Thompson, and R. J. Lipsey. Effects of Flunixin Meglumine on pregnancy establishment in beef cattle. Proc. Western Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:309-311. 2005.
Gill, C. A. T. S. Amen, J. O. Sanders, and A. D. Herring. 2005. Reciprocal differences in gestation length and birth weight in Bos indicus/Bos taurus crosses. Southern Cooperative Series Bulletin 405:83-88.
Gill, C. A. T. S. Amen, J. O. Sanders, and A. D. Herring. 2005. Reciprocal differences in gestation length and birth weight in Bos indicus/Bos taurus crosses. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2):27(Abstr.).
Gill, C. A., and A. D. Herring. 2005. Genetic Selection, Genetic Markers and Genomics. Presented at Santa Gertrudis Breeders International Kollege of Knowledge, May 13, 2005.
Gomez-Raya L. 2004. Strategies for Marker Assisted Selection in Cattle. Proceeding of the Satellite symposium at the ISAG meeting in Tokyo (Japan). Invited Speaker.
Gomez-Raya L. 2006. Inferring unknown sires genotype at co-dominant DNA markers in half-sib families. (In preparation).
Gomez-Raya L., M. Okomo, K.Osborne, C. Beattie, W. M. Rauw. 2006 (In preparation). Modeling inheritance of human diseases in model animals: malignant melanoma in Sinclair Swine.
Gomez-Raya L., W. M. Rauw, C. Beattie, Y. Da, D. Smith, O. Ash, and M.S. Amoss. 2006. A selection experiment in sinclair swine supports that a tumor initiator locus is involved in melanoma susceptibility (manuscript to be submitted).
Gomez-Raya L., W.M. Rauw. QTL mapping strategies for adaptability of beef cattle to rangelands. 2006. 8th. World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Grings, E. E., R. E. Short, K. D. Klement, T. W. Geary, M. D. MacNeil, M. R. Haferkamp, and R. K. Heitschmidt. Calving system and weaning age effects on cow and preweaning calf performance in the Northern Great Plains. J. Anim Sci. 83: 2671-2683. 2005.
Groschke, D. W., A. D. Herring, J. E. Sawyer, and J. C. Paschal. 2006. Evaluation of feeder calf grade, background information and health status on feedlot weight gain and carcass traits of calves fed in South Texas. J. Anim. Sci. Southern Section Abtracts:38
Herring, A. D., D. T. Dean, J. E. Sawyer, D. S. Hale. 2006. Use of calf information to predict carcass traits. Beef Cattle Research in Texas.
Herring, A. D., J. O. Sanders, D. K. Lunt, J. E. Sawyer, M. A. Wegenhoft, and C. A. Gill. 2005. Segregation of disposition scores among families of Bos indicus-Bos taurus crosses. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2):114(Abstr.)
Herring, A. D., J. O. Sanders, D. K. Lunt, J. E. Sawyer, M. A. Wegenhoft, and C. A. Gill. 2005. Segregation of disposition scores among families of Bos indicus-Bos taurus crosses. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:91-94.
Herring, A. D., S. F. Cunningham, L. V. Cundiff, J. O. Sanders, C. C. Chase, Jr., W. A. Phillips, J. F. Baker, J. W. Holloway, B. G. Warrington and S. W. Coleman. 2005. Varying differences between sexes in birth weight and weaning weight of calves sired by tropically adapted breeds at six diverse U.S. locations. Southern Cooperative Series Bulletin 405:198-204.
Herring, A. D., S. F. Cunningham, L. V. Cundiff, J. O. Sanders, C. C. Chase, Jr., W. A. Phillips, J. F. Baker, J. W. Holloway, B. G. Warrington and S. W. Coleman. 2005. Varying differences between sexes in birth weight and weaning weight of calves sired by tropically adapted breeds at six diverse U.S. locations. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2):30(Abstr.).
Herring, Andy D. 2006. Gene Combinations Affecting Performance. Brahman Journal, May Issue.
Herring, Andy D. 2006. Genetic Basis of Performance: Gene Content. Brahman Journal, April Issue.
Herring, Andy D. 2006. Research involving Bos indicus cattle. Brahman Journal, March Issue.
Herring, Andy D. 2006. Types of information to consider in purchasing beef bulls. Southern Livestock Standard 2005-2006 Special Edition. Volume XVII, No. 1. Southern Livestock Publishing, Inc., San Antonio.
J. J. Michal, C. T. Gaskins and Z. Jiang. 2006. The bovine fatty acid binding protein 4 gene is significantly associated with marbling and subcutaneous fat depth in Wagyu x Limousin F2 crosses. Anim. Genet. 37:400-402.
K.L. Shirley, M.G. Thomas, D.H. Keisler, D.M. Hallford, D.M. Montrose, G.A. Silver, and M.D. Garcia. Case study: A Chihuahuan Desert Brangus breeding program: feed efficiency, metabolic hormones, and puberty in developing Brangus heifers sired by bulls with differing EPD for growth and scrotal circumference. In press: Prof. Anim. Sci. Feb; 2006.
Kealey, C. G., M. D. MacNeil, M. W. Tess, T. W. Geary and R. A. Bellows. Genetic parameters for scrotal circumference and semen characteristics of Line 1 Hereford bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 84:283-290. 2006.
Kelley, A.L., K.C. Davis, P.G. Hatfield, R.W. Kott, and J.M. Rumph. 2006. Genetic parameters for mature weight and lifetime litter weight weaned in Rambouillet and Targhee ewes. Accepted and to be presented June 2006 at Western Section American Society of Animal Science meetings in Logan, Utah.
Lancaster, P.A., G. E. Carstens, E. G. Brown, R. D. Randel, T. H. Welsh, Jr, T. D. A. Forbes, D. T. Dean, and A. D. Herring. 2005. Relationships between residual feed intake, ultrasound, and temperament traits in Brangus heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):325(Abstr.).
Li, C., J. D. Nkrumah, R. Bartusiak, A. Fu, B. M. Murdoch, E. L. Sherman, S. D. McKay, Z. Wang, D. H. Crews, Jr., and S. S. Moore. A genome-wide scan for quantitative trait loci affecting ultrasound and carcass backfat thickness in beef cattle. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. In Press.
M. D. Garcia, J. J. Michal, C. T. Gaskins, J. J. Reeves, T. L. Ott,, Y. Liu and Z. Jiang. 2006. Significant association of the calpastatin gene with fertility and longevity in dairy cattle. Anim. Genet. 37:293-307.
MacNeil, M. D. and E. Matjuda. Breeding objectives for Angus and Charolais specialized sire lines for use in the emerging sector of South African beef production (submitted to South African J. Anim. Sci.)
MacNeil, M. D. and T. B. Mott. Genetic analysis of gain from birth to weaning, milk production and udder conformation in Line 1 Hereford cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 84:1639-1645. 2006.
MacNeil, M. D. and W. O. Herring. Economic evaluation of genetic differences among Angus bulls. Proc. Western Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:87-90. 2005.
MacNeil, M. D. Breeding objectives for Angus cattle in South Africa and the United States. Proc. 9th World Angus Forum Tech. Mtg. Mar. 19, 2005 Cape Town, South Africa. Pages 17-23. 2005.
MacNeil, M. D. Breeding objectives for Hereford cattle: Helping Hereford seedstock breeders improve profit for their commercial customers. Hereford World 95(8):10. 2005.
MacNeil, M. D. Breeding objectives for terminal sires for use in U.S. beef production systems. Proc. Beef Improvement Fed. July 6-9, 2005, Billings, MT. 2005.
MacNeil, M. D. Economic Evaluation of Terminal Sires for Use in Commercial Beef Production In: L. T. Vermeire (ed). Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory 2005 Research Update. p. 7-9. 2005.
MacNeil, M. D. Genetic Evaluation of the Ratio of Calf Weaning Weight to Cow Weight In: L. T. Vermeire (ed). Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory 2005 Research Update. p. 9-11. 2005.
MacNeil, M. D., M. A. Cronin, H. D. Blackburn, and L. J. Alexander. Genetic relationships among breeds of beef cattle in the United States that originated from the British Isles, Iberian Peninsula, or West-Central Europe. Proc. 8th World Cong. Genet. Appl. Livestk. Prod. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. 2006.
MacNeil, M. D., M. A. Cronin, H. D. Blackburn, J. Kantanen and L. J. Alexander. Genetic relationships between feral cattle from Chirikof Island, Alaska and other breeds. (submitted to Anim. Genet.)
MacNeil, M. D., T. W. Geary, G. A. Perry, A. J. Roberts and L. J. Alexander. Genetic partitioning of variation in ovulatory follicle size and probability of pregnancy. J. Anim. Sci. 84:1646-1650. 2006.
MacNeil, M. D., T. W. Geary, Z. Jiang, D. H. Keisler, A. J. Roberts, L. J. Alexander, and E. E. Grings. Toward Understanding Variation in Fatness of Beef Cattle. In: L. T. Vermeire (ed). Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory 2005 Research Update. p. 6-7. 2005.
MacNeil, M. D., V. R. Leesburg, and T. B. Mott. Validating the breeding value for maternal preweaning gain in beef cattle with measured milk production. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. (accepted 1/9/2006) 2006.
MacNeil, M.D. and M.A. Cronin. Mathematical models: population dynamics. In: Encyclopedia of Animal Science. Marcel Dekker, Inc. p. 609-311. 2005.
MacNeil, M.D. and R.K. Heitschmidt. Beef cattle management: extensive. In: Encyclopedia of Animal Science. Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York, New York p. 65-67. 2005.
MacNeil, M.D. Beef cattle management: crossbreeding. In: Encyclopedia of Animal Science. Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York, New York p. 61-64. 2005.
MacNeil, M.D. Mathematical models: production systems. In: Encyclopedia of Animal Science. Marcel Dekker, Inc. New York, New York p. 612-614. 2005.
MacNeil. M. D. Genetic evaluation of the ratio of calf weaning weight to cow weight. J. Anim. Sci. 83:794-802. 2005.
Moore, S. S., D. H. Crews, Jr., and J. D. Nkrumah. 2006. Multiple and candidate gene approaches to genetic evaluation of feed efficiency in beef cattle. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. In Press.
Perry, G. A., M. F. Smith, A. J. Roberts, M. D. MacNeil, and T. W. Geary. Relationship between size of ovulatory follicale and pregnancy success in beef heifers. (submitted to J. Anim. Sci.)
Perry, G. A., M. F. Smith, M. C. Lucy, J. A. Green, T. E. Parks, M. D. MacNeil, A. J. Roberts, and T. W. Geary. Relationship between follicle size at insemination and pregnancy success. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. 102:5268-5273. 2005.
R. Lopez, M.G. Thomas, D.M Hallford, D.H. Keisler, G.A. Silver, B.S. Obeidat, M.D. Garcia, and C.R. Krehbiel. 2006. Case study: metabolic hormone profiles and evaluation of associations of metabolic hormones with body fat and reproductive characteristics of Angus, Brangus, and Brahman heifers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 22:273-282.
R.M. Enns. 2005. Decision Support Beyond Selection Indexes. Journal of the International Brangus Breeders Association.
Rauw W. M., H.A. Glimp, W. Jesko, M. Sandstrom, M. Okomo- Adhiambo, B. Perryman, L. Gomez-Raya. 2006. New insights into grazing efficiency in range animals: examples from rafter 7 merino sheep. 8th. World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Rauw W.M., J. Soler, J. Tibau, J. Reixach, L. Gomez-Raya. 2006. Feeding time and feeding rate and its relationship with feed intake, feed efficiency, growth rate and rate of fat deposition in growing Duroc barrows". Journal of Animal Science (in press).
Rauw W.M., J. Soler, J. Tibau, J. Reixach, L. Gomez-Raya. 2006. The relationship between residual feed intake and feed intake behavior in group housed Duroc barrows. Journal of Animal Science 84: 956-962..
Rhoades, R. D., J. E. Sawyer, A. D. Herring, D. T. Dean, D. K. Lunt, and D. G. Riley. 2006. Efficacy of growth based predictions of carcass fat thickness and marbling at harvest using ultrasound measurements. Beef Cattle Research in Texas.
Roberts, A. J., S. I. Paisley, T. W. Geary, E. E. Grings, and M. D. MacNeil. Associations of Growth and Carcass Traits with Attainment of Puberty in Heifers Fed at Two Levels. In: L. T. Vermeire (ed). Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory 2005 Research Update. p. 25-27. 2005.
Roberts, A. J., S. I. Paisley, T. W. Geary, E. E. Grings, and M. D. MacNeil. Associations of growth and carcass traits with attainment of puberty in heifers fed at two levels. Proc. Western Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 56:333-335. 2005.
Rumph, J.M. 2006. Expected Progeny Differences (EPD). Beef Sire Selection Manual, National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium.
Rumph, J.M. 2006. Intrepretation and Utilization of Expected Progeny Differences (EPD). Beef Sire Selection Manual, National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium.
Rumph, J.M., and R.E. Williams. 2006. Analysis of scrotal circumference adjusted for age or weight in Charolais field data. Accepted and to be presented June 2006 at Western Section American Society of Animal Science meetings in Logan, Utah.
Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, H.C. Van Wagoner, and D.L. Boss. 2006. Genetic parameters for calf vigor in the Montana Line 4 inbred Hereford herd. Accepted and to be presented July 2006 at National American Society of Animal Science meetings in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Rumph, J.M., ed. 2005. Proceedings for the 37th Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting of the Beef Improvement Federation. Billings, Montana.
Sanders, J..O., S.F. Cunningham, A. Ducoing, A.D. Herring, and D.K. Lunt. 2005. Evaluation of the F1 crosses of the Tuli, Boran, and Brahman with Hereford and Angus for birth, growth, carcass, cow productivity and longevity characteristics. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2):28(Abstr.).
Sanders, J.O., S.F. Cunningham, A. Ducoing, A.D. Herring, and D.K. Lunt. 2005. Evaluation of the F1 crosses of the Tuli, Boran, and Brahman with Hereford and Angus for birth, growth, carcass, cow productivity and longevity characteristics. Southern Cooperative Series Bulletin 405:126-130.
Sawyer, J. E., A. D. Herring, D. K. Lunt, D. T. Dean, R. D. Rhoades, and D. G. Riley. 2006. Growing Program, breed, and gender influence ultrasound-based prediction accuracy for carcass marbling and fat thickness in crossbred beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. Southern Section Abtracts:39.
Shafer, W.R., R.M. Enns, B.B. Baker, L.W. Van Tassell, B.L. Golden, W.M. Snelling, C.H. Mallinckrodt, K.J. Anderson, C.R. Comstock, J.S. brinks, D.E. Johnson, J.D. Hanson, and R.M. Bourdon. 2005. Bio-economic simulation of beef cattle production: The Colorado Beef Cattle Production Model. Agri. Exp. Station Bulletin. TB05-02. 102 pages (peer reviewed)
Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.H. Keisler, D.M. Hallford, D.M. Montrose, G.A. Silver, and M.D. Garcia. 2006. Case Study: A Chihuahuan desert Brangus breeding program: Feed efficiency, metabolic hormones, and puberty in heifers sires by bulls with differing expected progeny differences for growth and scrotal circumference. Prof. Anim. Sci. 22:48-58
Shirley, K.L., M.G. Thomas, D.M. Hallford, G.A. Silver, V.R. Beauchemin, R. Steiner, and R.M. Enns. 2005. prediction of reproductive traits in Brangus heifers using a SNP and translated product of the IGF-I gene. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 2): 113
Speidel, S.E., R.M. Enns, and D.J. Garrick. 2005. Weaning weight heritability estimates in different environments. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 2): 114.
Speidel, S.E., R.M. Enns, D.J. Garrick. 2006. Insignificant Re-Ranking of Sires for Weaning Weight in Above- and Below- Average Environments. Proc West. Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci. 57:82-85.
Sprinkle, J., P. Cuneo, H. Frederick, R.M. Enns, D. Schafer, G. Carstens, S. Daugherty, T. Noon, B. Rickert, C. Reggiardo. Effects of a long acting trace mineral reticulo-rumen bolus upon range cow productivity and trace mineral profiles. JAS. 84:1439-1453.
Thomas, M.G. 2006. Update of advances in genetic markers for fertility. Large Herd Managers Symposium. Sponsored by NBCEC, December, 2005.
Thomas, M.G. 2006. Genetic markers for carcass traits. New Mexico Cattle Growers Short Course, Clovis, NM, March 2006.
Thomas, M.G. 2006. DNA polymorphisms and metabolic hormones; what have we learned from Bos indicusinfluenced cattle. Louisiana State University Department of Animal Science Seminar, 2005.
Varona L., L. Gomez-Raya, W.M. Rauw and J.L. Noguera, 2005. A simulation study on the detection of causal mutations from F2 experiments. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics 122:30-36.
Varona L., L. Gomez-Raya, W.M. Rauw, C. Ovilo, A. Clop and J.L. Noguera, 2005. The value of prior information for detection of QTL affecting longitudinal traits: an example using Von Bertallanffy growth function. Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics 122:37-48
Walker, R.S., R.M. Enns, T.W. Geary, R.G. Mortimer, B.A. Lashell, and D.D. Zalesky. 2005. Evaluation of gonadotropin-releasing hormone at fixed-time artificial insemination in beef heifers synchronized using a modified CO-synch plus controlled internal devise release protocol. ARPAS 21: 449-454.
Wamsley, N.E., P.D. Burns, T.E. Engle., and R.M. Enns. 2005. Fish meal supplementation alters uterine prostaglandin F2± synthesis in beef heifers with low luteal-phase progesterone. J. Anim. Sci. 83:1832-1838.
Wang, Z., J. D. Nkrumah, C. Li, J. A. Basarab, L. A. Goonewardene, E. K. Okine, D. H. Crews, Jr., and S. S. Moore. Test duration for growth, feed intake, and feed efficiency in beef cattle using the GrowSafe System. J. Anim. Sci. Accepted.
Waterman, R. C., E. E. Grings, T. W. Geary, A. J. Roberts, L. J. Alexander, and M. D. MacNeil. Does Dietary Intake Influence Nutrient Utilization in Developing Heifers? In: L. T. Vermeire (ed). Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory 2005 Research Update. p. 29-30. 2005.
Wegenhoft, M. A., J. O. Sanders, D. K. Lunt, J. E. Sawyer, A. D. Herring, and C. A. Gill.Evaluation of four component traits of disposition in Bos indicus X Bos taurus cross cattle. 2005. Beef Cattle Research in Texas.
Williams, G.A., T.L. Ott, J.J. Michal, C.T. Gaskins, R.W. Wright Jr. and Z. Jiang. 2006 Development of a novel model for mapping the genetic complexity of cryptorchidism: a first test on association of INSL3 gene with the defect in sheep. Anim. Genet. (Submitted)
Wu, X. L., M. D. MacNeil, S. De, Q. J. Xiao, J. J. Michal, C. T. Gaskins, J. J. Reeves, J. R. Busboom, R. W. Wright Jr. and Z. Jiang. Evaluation of candidate gene effects for beef backfat via Bayesian model selection. Genetica 125:103-113. 2005.
Zhihua Jiang, Matthew D. Garcia, Jennifer J. Michal, Charles T. Gaskins, Jerry J. Reeves & Troy L. Ott. 2006. The bovine calpastatin is a strong positional candidate gene for a fertility QTL on BTA7. ISAG Meeting 2006.

07/02/2008

Publications

Alexander, L. J., M. D. MacNeil, T. W. Geary, W. M. Snelling, D. C. Rule and J. A. Scanga. Quantitative trait loci with additive effect on palatability and fatty acid composition of meat in a Wagyu-Limousin F2 population. Anim. Genet. (accepted )

Alexander, L. J., T.W. Geary, W.M. Snelling, and M.D. MacNeil. Quantitative trait loci with additive effects on growth and carcass traits in a Wagyu-Limousin F2 population. Anim. Genet. (accepted April 21, 2007)

Bailey, C.R., G. C. Duff, S. R. Sanders, S. P. Cuneo, C. P. McMurphy, S. W. Limesand, J. A. Marchello, D. W. Schafer, M. L. Rhoads, and D. M. Hallford. 2007. Effects of ovariectomy and anabolic steroid implantation on the somatotropic axis in feedlot heifers. J. Anim. Sci. in preparation.

Baublits, R.T., A.H. Brown, Jr., F.W. Pohlman, D.C. Rule, Z.B. Johnson, D.O. Onks, C.M. Murrieta, C.J. Richards, H.D. Loveday, B.A. Sandelin, and R.B. Pugh. 2006. Fatty acid and sensory characteristics of beef from three biological types of cattle grazing cool-season forages supplemented with soyhulls. Meat Science; 72-1, pp. 100-107

Baublits, R.T., F.W. Pohlman, A.H. Brown, Jr., D.C. Rule, Z.B. Johnson, D.O. Onks, C.M. Murrieta, B.A. Sandelin, C.J. Richards, H.D. Loveday, R.B. Pugh. 2006. Comparison of fatty acid and sensory profiles of beef from forage-fed cattle with retail United States Department of Agriculture Choice and Select beef. Journal of Muscle Foods 17 (3), 311329.

Beauchemin, V.R., M.G. Thomas, D.E. Franke, and G.A. Silver. 2006. Evaluation of DNA polymorphisms involving growth hormone relative to growth and carcass characteristics in Brahman steers. Genet. Mol. Res. 5:438-447.

Beckman, D. W., R. M. Enns, S. E. Speidel, B. W. Brigham, D. J. Garrick. 2007. Maternal effects on docility in Limousin cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 85: 650-657.

Brigham, B.W. S.E. Speidel, R.M. Enns, and D.J. Garrick. 2007. Stayability to alternate ages. Proc. West Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci. 58:27-30.

Brown, A.H., P.K. Camfield, R.T. Baublits, F.W. Pohlman, Z.B. Johnson, C.J. Brown, G.T. Tabler, and B.A. Sandelin. 2006. Effects of size and rate of maturing on carcass composition of pasture- or feedlot- developed steers. Asian-australasian journal of animal sciences vol. 19, n5, pp. 661-671

Brown, M.A., J.H. Brown, and B.A. Sandelin. 2006. Genotype x environment interactions in Brahman, Angus, and reciprocal-cross cows and their calves. In: A Compilation of Research Results Involving Tropically Adapted Beef Cattle Breeds. Southern Section of American Society of Animal Science Meeting, February 8, 2005, Little Rock, Arkansas. Southern Series Cooperative Bulletin 405. p. 166-181.

Crews, D. H., Jr. and Z. Wang. 2007. Illustration of the maternal animal model used for genetic evaluation of beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. doi:10.2527/jas.2006-705.

Crews, D.H., Jr., R.M. Enns, J.M. Rumph, and E.J. Pollak. 2007. Genetic evaluation of retail product percentage in Simmental cattle. J. Anim. Breed. Genet. Accepted.

Cronin, M. A., M. D. MacNeil and J. C. Patton. Mitochondrial DNA and microsatellite DNA variation in domestic reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) and relationships with wild caribou (R. t. granti, R. t. groenlandicus, R. t. caribou). J. Heredity 97:525-530. 2006.

Cronin, M. A., M. D. MacNeil, and J. C. Patton. 2006. Mitochondrial DNA and microsatellite DNA variation in domestic reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) and relationships with wild caribou (Rangifer tarandus granti, Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus, and Rangifer tarandus caribou). Journal of Heredity 97:525-530.

Cronin, M.A., L.A Renecker, W. Ward, and J.C. Patton. In preparation. Variation in microsatellite DNA and mitochondrial DNA in domestic and wild elk (Cervus elaphus). To be submitted to the Journal of Animal Science.

Dorton, K. L., T. E. Engle, R. M. Enns, and J. J. Wagner. 2007. Effects of trace mineral supplementation, source, and growth implants on immune response of growing and finishing feedlot steers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 23(1): 29-35.

Enns, R.M., D.J. Garrick, and B.W. Brigham. Economic values of heifer pregnancy and stayability vary with average herd performance. 8WCGALP.

Garrett, A.J., M. G. Thomas, R.M. Enns, K.L. Shirley, and G.A. Silver. 2007. Associations of sequence polymorphisms in growth hormone (gh) and its transcriptional regulators, Pit-1 and Prop-1, with growth and carcass traits in Brangus Bulls. P & An. Genomes XV Conference. P546. http://www.intl-pag.org/15/abstracts/PAG15_P05k_546.html

Geary, T. W., E. E. Grings, M. D. MacNeil, D. M. de Avila, and J. J. Reeves. Use of recombinant gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antigens for immunosterilization of beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 84:343:350. 2006.

Geary, T. W., M. D. MacNeil, and R. P. Ansotegui. Effects of transportation stress, handling stress, and flunixin meglumine approximately 13 d after AI on pregnancy establishment. Proc. 7th Int. Symp. Repro. Dom. Ruminants. 2006.

Gomez-Raya L., M. Okomo, K.Osborne, C. Beattie, W. M. Rauw. 2007. Modeling Inheritance of malignant melanoma with DNA markers in Sinclair swine. Genetics 176:585-597.

Gomez-Raya L., W.M. Rauw. QTL mapping strategies for adaptability of beef cattle to rangelands. 2006. 8th. World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Grings, E. E., T. W. Geary, R. E. Short, and M. D. MacNeil. Beef heifer development within three calving systems. J. Anim. Sci. (accepted April 21, 2007)

K.L. Shirley, M.G. Thomas, D.H. Keisler, D.M. Hallford, D.M. Montrose, G.A. Silver, and M.D. Garcia. Case study: 2006. A Chihuahuan Desert Brangus breeding program: feed efficiency, metabolic hormones, and puberty in developing Brangus heifers sired by bulls with differing EPD for growth and scrotal circumference. Prof. Anim. Sci. 22:48-58.

Kealey, C. G., M. D. MacNeil, M. W. Tess, T. W. Geary and R. A. Bellows. Genetic parameters for scrotal circumference and semen characteristics of Line 1 Hereford bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 84:283-290. 2006.

Kelley, A.L., K.C. Davis, P.G. Hatfield, R.W. Kott, J.M. Dafoe, and J.M. Rumph. 2007. The effects of safflower and vitamin E on the feedlot performance of rams divergently selected for lambing rate. West. Sect. Proc. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 58:383-386.

Kelley, A.L., K.C. Davis, P.G. Hatfield, R.W. Kott, J.M. Dafoe, and J.M. Rumph. 2007. The effects of safflower and vitamin E on the feedlot performance of rams divergently selected for lambing rate. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2).

Lopez, R., M.G. Thomas, D.M Hallford, D.H. Keisler, G.A. Silver, B.S. Obeidat, M.D. Garcia, and C.R. Krehbiel. 2006. Case study: metabolic hormone profiles and evaluation of associations of metabolic hormones with body fat and reproductive characteristics of Angus, Brangus, and Brahman heifers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 22:273-282.

MacNeil, M. D. and E. Matjuda. Breeding objectives for Angus and Charolais specialized sire lines for use in the emerging sector of South African beef production. South African J. Anim. Sci. 37(1):1-10. 2007.

MacNeil, M. D. and T. B. Mott. Genetic analysis of gain from birth to weaning, milk production and udder conformation in Line 1 Hereford cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 84:1639-1645. 2006.

MacNeil, M. D. Retrospective analysis of selection applied to a ratio. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 58:85-88. 2007.

MacNeil, M. D., M. A. Cronin, H. D. Blackburn, and L. J. Alexander. Genetic relationships between feral cattle from Chirikof Island, Alaska and other breeds. Anim. Genet. 38:193-197. 2007.

MacNeil, M. D., M. A. Cronin, H. D. Blackburn, and L. J. Alexander. Genetic relationships among breeds of beef cattle in the United States that originated from the British Isles, Iberian Peninsula, or West-Central Europe. Proc. 8th World Cong. Genet. Appl. Livestk. Prod. Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. 2006. Paper no. 32-02. 2006.

MacNeil, M. D., T. W. Geary, G. A. Perry, A. J. Roberts and L. J. Alexander. Genetic partitioning of variation in ovulatory follicle size and probability of pregnancy. J. Anim. Sci. 84:1646-1650. 2006.

MacNeil, M. D., V. R. Leesburg, and T. B. Mott. Validating the breeding value
for maternal preweaning gain in beef cattle with measured milk production. S. Afr. J. Anim. Sci. 36(5):1-4. 2006.

MacNeil, M.D., M.A. Cronin, H.D. Blackburn, C.M. Richards, D. R. Lockwood, and L.J. Alexander. 2007. Genetic relationships between feral cattle from Chirikof Island, Alaska and other breeds. Animal Genetics 38:193-197.

McAllister, C.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, R.M. Enns, D.L. Boss, and J.M. Rumph. 2007. Estimation of heterotic effects on heifer pregnancy in beef cattle. West. Sect. Proc. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 58:77-80.

McAllister, C.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, R.M. Enns, D.L. Boss, and J.M. Rumph. 2007. Estimation of heterotic effects on heifer pregnancy in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2).

Merrill, M. L., R. P. Ansotegui, P. D. Burns, M. D. MacNeil, and T. W. Geary. Effects of flunixin meglumine and transportation on pregnancy establishment in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 85:1547-1554. 2007.

Nkrumah, J. D., D. H. Keisler, D. H. Crews, Jr., J. A. Basarab, Z. Wang, C. Li, M. A. Price, E. K. Okine, and S. S. Moore. 2007. Genetic and phenotypic relationships of serum leptin concentration with performance, feed efficiency, and carcass merit of beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. doi:10.2527/jas.2006-764.

Nkrumah, J. D., E. L. Sherman, C. Li, E. Marques, D. H. Crews, Jr., R. Bartusiak, B. Murdoch, Z. Wang, J. A. Basarab, and S. S. Moore. Genome scan to identify putative QTL for feedlot growth rate, feed intake, and feed efficiency in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. Submitted.

Nkrumah, J. D., J. A. Basarab, Z. Wang, C. Li, M A. Price, E. K. Okine, D. H. Crews, Jr., and S. S. Moore. 2007. Genetic and phenotypic relationships of feed intake and different measures of feed efficiency with growth and carcass merit of beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. doi:10.2527/jas.2006-767.

Perry, G. A., M. F. Smith, A. J. Roberts, M. D. MacNeil, and T. W. Geary. Relationship between size of ovulatory follicle and pregnancy success in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 85:684-689. 2007.

Rauw W. M., H.A. Glimp, W. Jesko, M. Sandstrom, M. Okomo- Adhiambo, B. Perryman, L. Gomez-Raya. 2006. New insights into grazing efficiency in range animals: examples from rafter 7 merino sheep. 8th. World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Rauw W.M., H.A. Glimp, W. Jesko, L. Gómez-Raya. 2007. Weaning weights in a range purebred Merino and crossbred Merino Rambouillet flock. Sheep & Goat Research Journal.

Rauw W.M., J. Soler, J. Tibau, J. Reixach, L. Gomez-Raya. 2006. Feeding time and feeding rate and its relationship with feed intake, feed efficiency, growth rate and rate of fat deposition in growing Duroc barrows". Journal of Animal Science 84: 3404-3409.

Rauw W.M., J. Soler, J. Tibau, J. Reixach, L. Gomez-Raya. 2006. The relationship between residual feed intake and feed intake behavior in group housed Duroc barrows. Journal of Animal Science 84: 956-962..

Rauw, W.M., O. Portolés, J. Soler, J. Reixach, J.M. Prat Cuffi, I. Diaz and L. Gomez-Raya, 2007. Behavior influences cholesterol serum levels in a pig model. Animal Journal (in press).

Roberts, A. J., E. E. Grings, M. D. MacNeil, R. C. Waterman, L. Alexander and T. W. Geary. Reproductive performance of heifers offered ad libitum or restricted access to feed for a 140-d period after weaning. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 58:255-258. 2007.

Rumph, J. M., W. R. Shafer, D. H. Crews, Jr., R. M. Enns, R. J. Lipsey, R. L. Quaas, and E. J. Pollak. 2007. Genetic evaluation of beef carcass data using different end point adjustments. J. Anim. Sci. 85:1120-1125.

Rumph, J. M., W. R. Shafer, D. H. Crews, Jr., R. M. Enns, R. J. Lipsey, R. L. Quaas, and E. J. Pollak. 2007. Genetic Evaluation of Beef Carcass Data Using Different End Point Adjustments. Proc. 39th Beef Improvement Federation Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, Ft. Collins, CO. pp. 1-7.

Rumph, J.M., and M.A. Faust. 2006. Genetic analysis of calving ease in Holsteins in the U.K. based on data from heifers and cows. Proc. 8th World Cong. on Genetics Appl. to Livestock Prod.

Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, and D.L. Boss. 2007. Genetic analysis of rebreeding to produce a calf at three years of age in the Montana Line 4 Hereford herd. West. Sect. Proc. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 58:81-84.

Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, and D.L. Boss. 2007. Genetic analysis of rebreeding to produce a calf at three years of age in the Montana Line 4 Hereford herd. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2).

Rumph, J.M., D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, R.M. Enns, C.M. McAllister, and D.L. Boss. 2007. Genetic analysis of rebreeding to produce a calf at three years of age in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 1)

Rumph, J.M., W.R. Shafer, and R.J. Lipsey. 2007. Evaluation of carcass EPD using single- vs. multi-trait analyses. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2).
Shafer, W. R., R. M. Bourdon, and R. M. Enns. 2007. Simulation of cow-calf production with and without realistic levels of variability. J. Anim. Sci. 85: 332-340.

Speidel, S. E., R. M. Enns, D. J. Garrick. 2007. Weaning weight inheritance in above and below average environments. J. Anim. Sci. 85: 610-617.

Speidel, S.E., R.M. Enns, B.W. Brigham, L.D. Keenan. 2007. Genetic parameter estimates for ultrasound indicators of carcass. Proc. West Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci. 58:39-42.

Sprinkle, J.E., S.P. Cuneo, H.M. Frederick, R.M. Enns, D.W. Schafer, G.E. Carstens, S.B. Daugherty, T.H. Noon, B.M. Rickert, and C. Reggiardo. 2006. Effects of a long-acting, trace mineral, reticulorumen bolus on range cow productivity and trace mineral profiles. J. Anim. Sci. 84:1439-1453.

Thomas, M.G., R.M. Enns, K.L. Shirley, M.D. Garcia, A.J. Garrett, and G.A. Silver. 2007. Associations of DNA polymorphisms in growth hormone and its transcriptional regulators with growth and carcass traits in two populations of Brangus bulls. Genet. Mol. Res. 6:222-237.

Van Eenennaam, A.L., J. Li, R.M. Thallman, R.L. Quaas, M.E. Dikeman, C.A. Gill, D.E. Franke, and M.G. Thomas. 2007. Validation of commercial DNA tests for quantitative beef quality traits. J. Anim. Sci. 85:891-900.

Waterman, R. C., E. E. Grings, T. W. Geary, A. J. Roberts, L. J. Alexander, and
M. D. MacNeil. 2007. Influence of seasonal forage quality on glucose kineticsof young beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. (accepted June 27, 2007)
Whitman, K. J., T. E. Engle, P. D. Burns, K L. Dorton, J. K. Ahola, R. M. Enns, and T. L. Stanton. 2007. Effects of copper and zinc source on performance, carcass characteristics, and lipid metabolism in finishing steers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 23(1): 36-41.

Whitney, T.R., G.C. Duff, J.K. Collins, D.W. Schafer, D.M. Hallford. 2006. Effects of diet for early-weaned crossbred beef steers on metabolic profiles and febrile response to an infectious bovine herpesvirus-1 challenge. Livestock Science 101, pp 1-9.

Whitney, Travis, Glenn Duff, Peder Cuneo, David Henderson, David Schafer, Dennis Halford, Robert Collier and Paula Gentry. 2006. Effects of weaning programs on serum metabolites and hepatic IGF-1 mRNA of first-calf heifers or mature cows. J. Food, Agri. & Environ., Vol.4 (2), pp 84-88.

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