Poster Session II: Undergraduate Student Poster Competition II

Monday, March 12, 2018: 4:45 PM-5:45 PM
Grand Ballroom Foyer (CenturyLink Convention Center)
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Defining the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of Synthetic and Commercial Medium Chain Fatty Acid Based Products Against Salmonella Typhimurium
Ethan W Sylvester, Kansas State University; Roger A. Cochrane, Kansas State University; R. G. Amachawadi, Kansas State University; S. Remfry, Kansas State University; Annie B. Lerner, Kansas State University; T. G. Nagaraja, Kansas State University; John R. Pluske, Murdoch University; Megan C. Niederwerder, Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, Kansas State University; Chad B. Paulk, Kansas State University; C. R. Stark, Kansas State University; J. C. Woodworth, Kansas State University; S. S. Dritz, Kansas State University; M. D. Tokach, Kansas State University; Joel M. DeRouchey, Kansas State University; R. D. Goodband, Kansas State University and Cassandra K Jones, Kansas State University
504
Identification and Expression Profiling of Novel microRNAs in Pig Fetal Skeletal Muscle
Laura M Ford, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University; Ryan J Corbett, Genetics Graduate Program, Michigan State University; Kaitlyn R. Daza, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University; Nancy E. Raney, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University and Catherine W. Ernst, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University
505
Toxic Fescue Exposure Alters Vaginal Microbial Communities of Crossbred Beef Cows.
Abby E Ratton, Department of Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas; Sarah Chewning, Department of Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas; Laura R. Meyer, Department of Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas; Julie A Atchley, Department of Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas; J. G. Powell, Department of Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas; John D. Tucker, Livestock and Forestry Research Station, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas; Donald S. Hubbell, III, Livestock and Forestry Research Station, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas; Jiangchao Zhao, Department of Animal Science, Division of Agriculture, University of Arkansas and James E. Koltes, Department of Animal Science, Iowa State University
506
Effects of Ractopamine Hydrochloride on Slice Shear Force within USDA Quality Grade of Feedlot Holstein Steers
Taylor C Husz, Oklahoma State University; Chris J Richards, Oklahoma State University; Catherine L Haviland, Oklahoma State University; Marilyn Corbin, Zoetis and Clinton R. Krehbiel, University of Nebraska
507
Changes in Ram Semen Quality between Subsequent Ejaculates.
Dathan T Smerchek, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University; Paige P Anderson, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University; Jeffrey E. Held, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University; Ann R Kolthoff, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University; Tom Stenberg, Volga Veterinary Clinic and George A. Perry, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University
508
Influence of Post-Pubertal Ram Semen Quality on Ewe Conception Rates.
Paige P Anderson, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University; Dathan T Smerchek, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University; Jeffrey E. Held, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University; Ann R Kolthoff, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University; Tom Stenberg, Volga Veterinary Clinic and George A. Perry, Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University
509
Maternal Influences on Early Calf Rumen Volatile Fatty Acid Profile
Sierra R Powell, Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming; Hannah C. Cunningham, Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming; Kathleen J. Austin, Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming; Kristi M. Cammack, West River Ag Center, South Dakota State University and Daniel C. Rule, Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming
510
The Effects of Moisture Addition and Dwell Time of Moisture on Pellet Quality in Corn and Wheat Based Diets
Haley K Wecker, Kansas State University; Ashton D Yoder, Kansas State University; Cassandra K Jones, Kansas State University; J. C. Woodworth, Kansas State University; C. R. Stark, Kansas State University and Chad B. Paulk, Kansas State University
511
Temporal Expression Patterns of Twelve Genes during Fetal and Postnatal Skeletal Muscle Development in Pigs
Brianne A. Wolfer, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University; Kaitlyn R. Daza, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University; Deborah Velez-Irizarry, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University; Nancy E. Raney, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University; Valencia D. Rilington, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University and Catherine W. Ernst, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University
512
Association of Alleles at the Leptin Receptor Gene Locus with Leptin Receptor Expression and Carcass Composition Phenotypes in a Pig Resource Population
Taylor N. Dressel, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University; Deborah Velez-Irizarry, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University; Rachel L. Griffin, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University; Brianne A. Wolfer, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University; Nancy E. Raney, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University and Catherine W. Ernst, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University
513
Determining Potential for on-Farm Fecal Collection for DNA Extraction
Christopher S Hall, Kansas State University; Jaymelynn Farney, Kansas State University and Laman Mamedova, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University
514
Assessment of the Iron Status of Young Pigs in a Confinement Herd
Tyler B Chevalier, University of Kentucky; H. J. Monegue, University of Kentucky and Merlin D Lindemann, University of Kentucky
515
Protein Restriction Increases Liver Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 Expression in Growing Pigs
Grahm A. Schneider, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Alicia L. Prill-Adams, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Jessica J. Thompson, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Krista A.L. Hardyman, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Peter J. Lammers, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Christoper D. Morrison, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and James H. Hampton, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
516
Effects of Mill Type and Particle Size Variation on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Finishing Pigs
Michaela B Braun, Kansas State University; Haley K Wecker, Kansas State University; Ashton D Yoder, Kansas State University; Jason C. Woodworth, Kansas State University; C. R. Stark, Kansas State University and Chad B. Paulk, Kansas State University
517
Amino Acid Profile of Guarpro F-71, a Potential Protein Source for Swine and Other Agricultural Animals in the United States
Rebecca M Humphrey, Mississippi State University; Zhongyue Yang, Mississippi State University; M. Shamimul Hasan, Mississippi State University; Mark A Crenshaw, Mississippi State University; James Brett, Mississippi State University; Brian J. Rude, Mississippi State University; H. B. Bubba Burch, Nutrix Organics, USA and Shengfa F. Liao, Mississippi State University