Extension Beef/ Small Ruminant

Wednesday, March 18, 2015: 8:30 AM-11:00 AM
316-317 (Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center)
Moderator:
Justin W. Waggoner
8:30 AM
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Collection method affects hay waste estimates
D. J. Tomczak, University of Missouri; N. E. Mertz, University of Missouri; W. J. Sexten, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri
8:45 AM
47
Relationship between pre-weaning gain, age at puberty, and reproductive tract development in Angus heifers
Robert A. Cushman, USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; Anthony K. McNeel, USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; Elane C. Wright-Johnson, USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; Olivia L. Amundson, South Dakota State University; Sarah C. Tenley, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Erin L. Larimore, South Dakota State University; Brittany N. Richardson, South Dakota State University; Chadwick C. Chase, Jr., USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; George A. Perry, South Dakota State University; Department of Animal Sciences; Andrea S. Cupp, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
9:00 AM
48
Factors affecting the adoption of grazing systems and grass-based management by beef and sheep producers in Ohio
Jefferson S. McCutcheon, The Ohio State University; Lois W Morton, Iowa State University; Henry N. Zerby, The Ohio State University; Steven C. Loerch, The Ohio State University; Leah Miller, Small Farm Institute; Francis L. Fluharty, The Ohio State University
9:15 AM
49
Comparison of the host immune response to the footrot pathogenic bacteria in different genotypes of Katahdin sheep
Samaneh Azarpajouh, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia; Tumen Wuliji, Department of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences; Amy Bax, Department of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
9:30 AM
50
Heifer intake and feed efficiency as indicators of cow intake and efficiency
Chris Cassady, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Justin Adcock, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Keela M Retallick, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel W. Shike, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
9:45 AM
51
Ensiled high moisture corn stover as an alternative forage in gestating and lactating beef cow diets
William Travis Meteer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Wynnton C Meteer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Wesley P Chapple, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Daniel W. Shike, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
10:00 AM
52
Long Term Effect of Corn Residue Grazing on Crop Yields
Mary E. Drewnoski, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; J. C. MacDonald, University of Nebraska; Galen E. Erickson, University of Nebraska; Kathryn Hanford, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Terry J. Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska
10:15 AM
53
Evaluation of the anthelmintic efficacy of a single subcutaneous injection of LongRange™ in stocker calves when compared to a positive (Dectomax™) and a negative (saline) control
Angela C. Vesco, Kansas State University; Andrea K. Sexten, Kansas State University; Callie S. Weibert, Kansas State University; Brandon E. Oleen, Kansas State University; William R. Hollenbeck, Kansas State University; Lindsey C. Grimes, Kansas State University; Dale A. Blasi, Dep't. of Animal Sci. & Industry
10:30 AM
54
Determining growth performance implications on meat goat kids fed soybean hull or corn based pelleted diets
Angela C. Vesco, Kansas State University; Cassandra K. Jones, Kansas State University; Lindsey C. Grimes, Kansas State University; Tara H. Fountain, Kansas State University; Brian R. Faris, Kansas State University; Andrea K. Sexten, Kansas State University
10:45 AM
55
Technology 2-step research project: Genetic improvement made through use of DNA testing and artificial insemination to high-growth, high carcass value angus sires
Lindsey C Grimes, Kansas State University; Larry R Corah, Certified Angus Beef LLC.; Tom Brink, Top Dollar Angus; Mark Gardiner, Gardiner Angus Ranch; Andrea K. Sexten, Kansas State University