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ASAS Western Section graduate student paper competition

Wednesday, July 20, 2016: 9:30 AM-5:00 PM
258/259 (Salt Palace Convention Center)
9:30 AM
1
Effects of maternal nutritional status on nutrient transporter expression in bovine utero-placental tissue on days 16 to 50 of gestation
Matthew S. Crouse, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; Kyle J. McLean, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; M. R. Crosswhite, North Dakota State University; Nicolas Negrin Pereira, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; Alison K. Ward, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; Lawrence P. Reynolds, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; Carl R. Dahlen, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; B. W. Neville, North Dakota State University; Pawel P. Borowicz, Department of Animal Science, North Dakota State University; Joel S. Caton, Department of Animal Science, North Dakota State University
9:45 AM
2
Effects of dried distiller's grains and lasalocid on feedlot lamb growth, carcass traits, nutrient digestibility, ruminal fluid volatile fatty acid concentrations, and ruminal hydrogen sulfide concentration
A. R. Crane, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; R. R. Redden, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center; K. C. Swanson, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; B. M. Howard, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; T. J. Frick, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; K. R. Maddock-Carlin, North Dakota State University; C. S. Schauer, Hettinger Research Extension Center
10:00 AM
3
Impacts of stocking density on growth and puberty attainment of replacement beef heifers
Kelsey M Schubach, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Reinaldo F. Cooke, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Alice P Brandao, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Katana Lippolis, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Rodrigo Marques, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Michael T Hinchliff, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; David W. Bohnert, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns
10:15 AM
4
Physiologic, health and production responses of dairy cows supplemented with an immunomodulatory feed ingredient during the transition period
Alice P Brandao, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Reinaldo F. Cooke, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Fabiana N Correa, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida; Matheus B Piccolo, UNESP - FMVZ; Rodrigo Gennari, UNESP - FMVZ; Tiago Leiva, UNESP - FMVZ; Jose L.M. Vasconcelos, Sao Paulo State University
10:30 AM
5
Bioavailability of supplemental ruminally-protected leucine in sheep
Joseph G Castro, New Mexico State University; Jacqueline B Alford, New Mexico State University; Kelsey E. Quinn, New Mexico State University; Francesca A. Lopez, New Mexico State University; Sierra L. Pillmore, New Mexico State University; Eric J. Scholljegerdes, New Mexico State University; Clint A. Loest, New Mexico State University
10:45 AM
6
Key metabolic pathways associated with differences in weight maintenance and gain in mature cow skeletal and adipose tissue
Hannah C. Cunningham, Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming; Kathleen J. Austin, Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming; Kristi M. Cammack, Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming; Harvey C. Freetly, USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; Amanda K. Lindholm-Perry, USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
11:15 AM
8
Altering the time of vaccination against respiratory pathogens to enhance vaccine efficacy, health, and performance of feedlot cattle
Katana Lippolis, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Reinaldo F. Cooke, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Kelsey M Schubach, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Alice P Brandao, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Rodrigo Marques, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Michael T Hinchliff, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; David W. Bohnert, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns
11:30 AM
9
Evaluation of genetic structure across five U.S. climate zones using prominent AI sires of two British Bos taurus breeds
B. C. Krehbiel, National Animal Germplasm Program ARS-USDA; M. G. Thomas, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University; H. D. Blackburn, National Animal Germplasm Program ARS-USDA; S. E. Speidel, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University; R. M. Enns, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University; L. Keenan, Red Angus Association of America
11:45 AM
10
Effect of processing of supplemental corn on metabolizable protein of beef cows grazing winter wheat pasture
Caitlin S Hebbert, New Mexico State University; Maria A Lopez-Baca, Instituto de Ciencias Agri­colas, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California; Leonel Avendaño-Reyes, Instituto de Ciencias Agri­colas, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California; Ulises Macias-Cruz, Instituto de Ciencias Agri­colas, Universidad Autonoma de Baja California; Sergio A. Soto-Navarro, New Mexico State University
12:00 PM
11
Does adaptive grazing management influence dietary quality of yearlings during the grazing season on western Great Plains rangelands?
Tamarah R Plechaty, University of Wyoming; John D Scasta, University of Wyoming; Justin D Derner, USDA - Agricultural Research Service
12:15 PM
12
Long-term progesterone influence on feed efficiency, body composition, non-esterified fatty acids and metabolic hormones in mature Rambouillet ewes
Melissa R Herrygers, Montana State University; Jennifer M. Thomson, Montana State University; Katharine A. Perz, Montana State University; Philip J Merta, Montana State University; Michelle Knerr, Montana State University; Konr Metcalf, Montana State University; Kallie B. Herrygers, Montana State University; James G. Berardinelli, Montana State University
12:30 PM
Intermission
2:00 PM
13
Health evaluation of immune-stimulated and hay-supplemented feedlot receiving calves as assessed by blood gas analysis
Eben R. Oosthuysen, New Mexico State University; Michael Hubbert, Clayton Livestock Research Center, NMSU; Kendall L. Samuelson, New Mexico State University; Eric J. Scholljegerdes, New Mexico State University; Glenn C Duff, New Mexico State University; Clint A. Loest, New Mexico State University
2:15 PM
14
Effect of post-weaning heifer development system on average daily gain, pregnancy rates, and subsequent feed efficiency as a pregnant heifer
Shelby A. Springman, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension Center; Hazy R. Nielson, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension Center; T. L. Meyer, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension Center; Rick N Funston, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension Center
2:30 PM
15
Comparison of timed insemination vs. modified estrus detection protocol in beef heifers
Benjamin T Tibbitts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; T. L. Meyer, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension Center; Dan J Kelly, Kelly Ranches; Rick N Funston, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension Center
2:45 PM
16
Growth and reproductive performance of yearling beef heifers implanted with Revalor G in the Nebraska Sandhills
Benjamin T Tibbitts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Hazy R. Nielson, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension Center; K C Ramsay, Rex Ranches; Rick N Funston, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension Center
3:00 PM
17
Performance and net energy in high and low RFI beef cattle
Katherine C Dykier, University of California, Davis; Roberto D. Sainz, University of California
3:15 PM
18
Impact of maternal protein restriction in first-calf heifers during mid- to late- gestation on gene expression, feedlot performance, and carcass characteristics of progeny
Janna J. Kincheloe, South Dakota State University; Megan J Webb, South Dakota State University; Rick N Funston, University of Nebraska, West Central Research and Extension Center; Keith R. Underwood, South Dakota State University; Michael G. Gonda, South Dakota State University; Amanda D. Blair, South Dakota State University; Kenneth C. Olson, South Dakota State University