Graduate Student Oral Competition: PhD I

Monday, March 12, 2018: 1:45 PM-4:15 PM
214 (CenturyLink Convention Center)
Moderator:
Phillip R Myer
1:45 PM
Welcoming Remarks
1:50 PM
144
Evaluation of Phase-Feeding Strategies and Lysine Specifications for Grow-Finish Pigs on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics
M. B. Menegat, Kansas State University; S. S. Dritz, Kansas State University; M. D. Tokach, Kansas State University; J. C. Woodworth, Kansas State University; Joel M. DeRouchey, Kansas State University and R. D. Goodband, Kansas State University
2:05 PM
145
Tributyrin Supplementation to Neonatal Piglets Enhances Muscle Growth through Modified Satellite Cell Behavior
Robert L. Murray, University of Maryland; Wei Zhang, University of Maryland; Marie E. Iwaniuk, University of Maryland and Chad H. Stahl, University of Maryland
2:20 PM
146
In Utero Heat Stress Causes Reduced Testicular Area at Purberty, Reduced Total Sperm Production, and Increased Sperm Abnormalities in Boars.
Drew W Lugar, Purdue University; Jarret A Proctor, Purdue University; Timothy J. Safranski, University of Missouri; Matthew C Lucy, University of Missouri and Kara R. Stewart, Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University
2:35 PM
147
Effects of Energy Restriction during Gilt Development on Characterization and Quantification of Milk Oligosaccharides
Shana M Barnett, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Melanie D. Trenhaile-Grannemann, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Dana M van Sambeek, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Phillip S. Miller, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Jaime Salcedo, University of California - Davis; Daniela Barile, University of California - Davis and Tom E. Burkey, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2:50 PM
Break
3:00 PM
148
Effects of Kernel Processing of Corn Silage with and without the Brown Midrib Trait on Finishing Performance of Steers
Lauren A. Ovinge, University of Nebraska; F. H. Hilscher, University of Nebraska; C. J. Bittner, University of Nebraska; B. M. Boyd, University of Nebraska; John N Anderson, Mycogen Seeds and G. E. Erickson, University of Nebraska
3:15 PM
149
Cowgames: Developing and Implementing an Online Cattle Breeding Simulation
Maria T Haag, University of Missouri - Division of Animal Sciences; Justin J Le Tourneau, University of Missouri; Rose M Marra, University of Missouri; Michael F Smith, University of Missouri and William R. Lamberson, University of Missouri - Division of Animal Sciences
3:30 PM
150
Genetic Selection for Age at Puberty Altered Sow Colostrum Production and Piglet Survival
Jeffrey G Wiegert, North Carolina State University; Garrett M See, North Carolina State University and Mark T. Knauer, North Carolina State University
3:45 PM
151
Growth, Performance, and Carcass Characteristics of Feedlot Holstein Steers Fed Ractopamine Hydrochloride
Catherine L Haviland, Oklahoma State University; Chris J Richards, Oklahoma State University; Jake A Reed, Oklahoma State University; Maggie E Youngers, Oklahoma State University; Steven T Quanz, Oklahoma State University; Caleb G Lockard, Oklahoma State University; Mariah A. Woolsoncroft, Oklahoma State University; Taylor C Husz, Oklahoma State University; Carla L Goad, Oklahoma State University; Todd A Jackson, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Oklahoma State University; D. L. Step, Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Oklahoma State University; Marilyn Corbin, Zoetis and Clinton R. Krehbiel, Oklahoma State University