Ruminant Nutrition

116

On the Associations Between Linear Body Measurements, Feeding Behavior Traits and Feed Efficiency Measures in Finishing Steers
Ananda B. P. Fontoura, North Dakota State University; Evan E Knutson, North Dakota State University; Faithe E. Keomanivong, North Dakota State University; Alison K. Ward, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; Kendall C. Swanson, North Dakota State University

357

Two-Year Study: Effect of Backgrounding System on Growing and Finishing Performance, and Carcass Characteristics of Beef Steers
Jordan L. Cox, University of Nebraska; Kristin Hales, USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; Kristen M. Ulmer, University of Nebraska; Richard J. Rasby, University of Nebraska; Steven D. Shackelford, USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; Harvey C. Freetly, USDA, ARS, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center; Mary E. Drewnoski, University of Nebraska

358

Identification of a Novel Rumen Bacteria Using Starch As a Selective Nutrient in Batch Cultures
Venkata Bandarupalli, South Dakota State University

359

In Vitro Apparent Ruminal Digestibility of Diets Containing Corn Distillers Grain with Different Quantities of Crude Fat
David E Williams, Southern Illinois University; Rebecca L. Atkinson, Southern Illinois University - Carbondale; Paul M Walker, Illinois State University

360

Effects of Feeding Two Levels of a Pelleted 30 Percent Pea Starch and 70 Percent Dry Distillers Grain Feed in Feedlot Finishing Diets on Animal Performance and Carcass Characteristics
Chanda L. Engel, Carrington Research Extension Center, North Dakota State University

361

Effects of Whole or Rolled Corn Diets on Steer Growing and Finishing Feedlot Performance
Chanda L. Engel, Carrington Research Extension Center, North Dakota State University

362

Novel Direct Fed Microbials to Control Acidosis and Liver Abscesses in Cattle.
Siera K. Rohde, Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

363

Effects of Foliar Fungicide on Whole Plant BMR and Floury Corn Varieties
Russell T Pate, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois; Maegan Weatherly, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois; Laura B Hedges, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois; Santiago Mideros, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois; Gary M Fellows, BASF Corporation; Felipe Cardoso, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois

364

Effects of Excess Dietary Sulfur on Mitochondrial Complex IV Activity in Beef Steers
J. Hawley, Department of Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas; E. B. Kegley, Department of Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas; D. L. Galloway, Department of Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas; W. G. Bottje, Department of Poultry Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas

365

Essential Oils and Prebiotics (STAY STRONG AND START STRONG) for New Born Calves
Caitlin Louwagie, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSI; David P. Casper, Formerly South Dakota State University; Christopher Chase, South Dakota State University; Karim Abdelsalam, SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

366

Preference of Carinata Meal Compared with Other Oilseed Meals and Distillers Dried Grains By Dairy Heifers.
Karla Rodriguez-Hernandez, Dairy Science Department, South Dakota State University; Jill L. Anderson, Dairy Science Department, South Dakota State University; Mark A. Berhow, USDA, ARS, NCAUR

367

Effect of Monensin and Protein Supplementation on Intake and Ruminal Fermentation Parameters in Cattle Consuming Low-Quality Forage.
Javier J. Martinez, Texas A&M University Kingsville; Clint A. Loest, New Mexico State University; Kimberly C. McCuistion, Texas A&M University Kingsville; Natasha L. Bell, Texas A&M University Kingsville; Leandro P. Sastre, Texas A&M University Kingsville; Josh I. Solis, Texas A&M University Kingsville

368

Effects of Balancing Feedlot Diets for Amino Acid Requirements and Effective Energy Using Rumen Protected Lysine on Growing Steer Performance.
Jacquelyn M Prestegaard, University of Missouri; Monty S Kerley, University of Missouri

369

Effects of Winter Grazing Stockpiled Cool-Season Grass Pastures and Method of Initiating Stockpiling on Fall-Calving Cow Production Costs in Comparison to Winter Drylot Hay Feeding Systems
Benjamin T. Stokes, Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University; James R. Russell, Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University; Patrick J. Gunn, Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University; Lee L. Schulz, Department of Economics, Iowa State University

371

Rumen Protein Degradation Characteristics Among Six Protein Feed Sources Using a Batch Culture System.
Mariana M Masiero, University of Missouri; Ann L Landers, University of Missouri; Monty S Kerley, University of Missouri

383

Effect of Increasing Amount of Amaferm on Animal Performance in Receiving Feedlot Cattle
Kirsten Nickles, The Ohio State University; Alejandro Relling, Department of Animal Sciences, OSU

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ASAS 2017 Midwest Meeting

March 13 - 15, 2017