2004 Proceedings
General Interest
WSASAS Committees
Minutes of the 2003 Western Section Business Meeting
Graduate Student Competition
Fertility in beef heifers synchronized using a modified CO-Synch plus CIDR protocol with or without GnRH at timed AI
- R. S. Walker, R. M. Enns, T. W. Geary, N. W. Wamsley, E. R. Downing, R. G. Mortimer, B. A. LaShell and D. D. Zalesky
Validation and improvement of the Texas A&M Grazinglands Animal Nutrition Laboratory near infrared reflectance spectroscopy prediction equation
- A. D. Jinks, J.W. Oltjen, P.H. Robinson, and C.C. Calvert
Efficacy of an intravaginal progesterone insert and an injection of PGF2α to advance date of breeding in postpartum beef cows while utilizing natural service
- J.L. Olson, A.J. Roberts, R. P. Ansotegui, J.A. Paterson, and R.N. Funston
Glucose half-life of young postpartum lactating cows was half that of non-lactating herdmates
- R. L. Endecott, C. M. Black, K. A. Notah, J. L. Duffey, K. L. Shirley, S. H. Cox, J. A. Hartung, C. A. Löest, and M. K. Petersen
Endogenous prostaglandin F2α concentrations in bovine whole semen, seminal plasma and extended semen
- J.R. Jaeger, and T. DelCurto
Response of gestating beef cows to limit-fed diets containing rolled barley
- E. H. Ward, H. H. Patterson, and R. J. Pruitt
Reproductive characteristics of grass fed LHRH immunocastrated Bos indicus bulls
- J. A. Hernandez, E. L. Zanella, R. Bodgen, D. M. de Avila, C. T. Gaskins and J. J. Reeves
Effects of supplemental high-linoleate or high-oleate safflower seeds on adipose tissue fatty acids, apparent mobilization, and potential uptake and storage in postpartum cows
- S. L. Lake, B. W. Hess, D. C. Rule, E. J. Scholljegerdes, V. Nayigihugu, R. L. Atkinson, and C. M. Murrieta
Genetic parameter estimates for yearling scrotal circumference and semen traits of Line 1 Hereford bulls
- C. G. Kealey, M. D. MacNeil, M. W. Tess, T. W. Geary, and R.A. Bellows
Effects of short-term propylthiouracil and melatonin treatment during gestation on serum thyroxine, postpartum reproduction, and lamb performance in fine-wool ewes
- C. A. Gifford, R. L. Knight, J. L. Duffey, and D. M. Hallford
Supplemental fat in limit-fed, high grain prepartum diets of beef cows: Effects on cow weight gain, reproduction, and calf health, immunity, and performance
- W.T. Small, S.I. Paisley, B.W. Hess, S.L. Lake, E.J. Scholljegerdes, T.A. Reed, E.L. Belden, and S. Bartle
Effects of barley cultivar and growing environment on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of finishing beef cattle
- M. F. McDonnell, J.G.P. Bowman, and C.W. Labbe
Effects of in vivo infusion of a nitric oxide donor on progesterone secretion by the bovine corpus luteum
- J. S. Nelson, K. K. Kane, R. S. Kelling, R. D. Speckmann, L. M. Dixon, and D. E. Hawk
Breeding performance of first-calf suckled beef cows exposed to bulls before, during, and after an estrous synchronization protocol that included CIDR, PGF2α, GnRH and timed AI
- S. A. Tauck and J. G. Berardinelli
Breeding and Genetics
Genetic analysis of two lines of Rambouillet sheep divergently selected for lambing rate
- B.R. Ilse, J.M. Rumph, K.C. Davis, and S.L. Wallin
Changes in body weight, pelvic measures and semen characteristics of Hereford cattle due to selection for scrotal circumference
- K. C. Davis, D. C. Anderson, D. D. Kress, J. M. Rumph, and D. L. Boss
Genetic correlations of growth with carcass traits from Charolais field data
- D. H. Crews, Jr., M. Lowerison, N. Caron, and R. A. Kemp
Genetic analysis of mature cow weights in a population of inbred Hereford cattle
- J.M. Rumph, D.D. Kress, K.C. Davis, D.C. Anderson, and D.L. Boss
The status of equine genetic evaluation
- E. M. Burns, R. M. Enns and D. J. Garrick
SAS® tools to facilitate QTL discovery
- V.L. Reisenauer and M.D. MacNeil
Effect of using linear measurements and weight to predict future production of heifer calves
- D. C. Anderson, K. C. Davis, and D. E. Doornbos
Detection of quantitative trait loci for marbling and backfat in Wagyu x Limousin F2 crosses using a candidate gene approach
- S. De, M. D. MacNeil, X. L. Wu, J. J. Michal, Q. Xiao, M. D. Garcia, K. B. Griffin, C. T. Gaskins, J. J. Reeves, J. R. Busboom, R. W. Wright Jr. and Z. Jiang
Economic selection indexes to improve fiber productivity of cashmere goats in Mongolia
- B. Tseveenjav, D. J. Garrick, S. Levalley, C. V. Kimberling and Y. Zagdsuren
Estimates of genetic parameters of final weight at slaughter, yield grade and marbling scores in beef cattle
- A.P. Márquez, J. Verdugo, F. Bueno, J.N. Guerrero
Genetic parameters and breeding values for milk yield of Holstein sires in a commercial Holstein dairy herd in Mexicali, Mexico
- A.P. Márquez, S. Cobos, F. Bueno, J.N. Guerrero
Estimates of genetic parameters for birth weight, weaning weight and calving difficulty in crossbred beef cattle
- A. P. Márquez, J. F. Ponce, M. Montaño, A. Correa, J.N. Guerrero
Environment and Livestock Management
Effects of early weaning on production efficiency in a cow / calf system
- C.E. Weder, M.A. Price, E. Okine, and J. Undershulz
Evaluation of beef cattle operations utilizing different seasons of calving, weaning strategies, post-weaning management, and retained ownership
- R.E. Kruse, M.W. Tess, E.E. Grings, R.E. Short, R.K. Heitschmidt, W.A. Phillips, and H.S. Mayeux
Post-weaning production of steers from varying calving and weaning strategies
- E. E. Grings, R. E. Short, and R. K. Heitschmidt
Effects of delayed castration of British crossbred beef cattle on weight gain, carcass traits, and consumer acceptability
- K. Heaton, D.R. ZoBell, and D. Cornforth
Computer matching of digital images of retinal vascular patterns of sheep for animal verification
- G.E. Moss, J.C. Whittier, R.H. Stobart, D.S. Baker, J.T. Doubet and B.L. Golden
Effect of supplementing ruminally undegradable fiber to feedlot steers on fecal nutrient fractions and fecal ammonia emissions
- S. G. Escue, M. L. Bauer, S. A. Soto-Navarro, T. C. Gilberry, and G. P. Lardy
Effects of supplying water with varying levels of total dissolved solids and sulfates to steers during the growing period on subsequent finishing performance
- K. E. Tjardes, H. H. Patterson, and B. D. Rops
Effect of feeding yucca schidigera (dk powder) to the sow on piglet blood oxygenation and survival
- P. Herpin, A. Vincent, P.R. Cheeke
Effect of selecting for scrapie resistance at Condon 171 on ram performance and carcass quality
- B. M. Alexander, R. H. Stobart, W. C. Russell, K. I. O’Rourke, W. J. Means, D.C. Rule, and G. E. Moss
Cooling dry cows during summer reduces stress and improves postpartum milk yield
- L. Avendaño-Reyes, F. D. Alvarez-Valenzuela, A. Correa-Calderón, A. R. Algándar-Sandoval, J. S. Saucedo-Quintero, P. H. Robinson, and F. J. Verdugo-Zárate
Growth and pubertal responses of female offspring produced by ewes treated with propylthiouracil and melatonin during pregnancy
- R. L. Knight, C. A. Gifford, J. L. Duffey, and D. M. Hallford
Incidence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in fecal, wool, and carcass samples in feedlot lambs
- M. Long, T.T. Ross, T.S. Edrington, B.F. Craddock, J.D. Thomas, M. Salisbury, K.L. Christensen
Use of ultrasound to determine body composition of beef cows nutrient-restricted during early to mid-gestation
- L.R. Miller, S.I. Paisley, J.D.C. Molle, E.J. Scholljegerdes, S.L. Lake, R.L. Atkinson, V. Nayigihugu, W.T. Small, S.P. Ford, W.J. Means, K.R. Underwood, S.A. Thompson, and B.W. Hess
Evaluation of four feeding systems for Holstein calves in the Mexicali Valley, Mexico
- J.S. Saucedo-Quintero, L. Avendaño-Reyes, F.D. Alvarez-Valenzuela, T.B. Rentería-Evangelista, J.F. Moreno-Rosales, M.F. Montaño-Gómez, G.E Medina-Basulto, and M.P. Gallegos-de la Hoya
Extension
Bringing breakeven analysis one step further
- L. B.Bruce, W. W. Riggs and R. T. Torell
The Montana Beef Network
- L.M. Duffey, J.A. Paterson, J.E. Peterson, B.M. Rainey, K.D. Skinner, T.T. Standley and M.C. King,
Interactive training in sustainable rangeland livestock production systems
- R.N. Gates, H.H. Patterson, P.S. Johnson, B.H. Dunn, and C.A. Tusler
New Mexico forage mineral survey
- C. P. Mathis and J. E. Sawyer
2003 livestock feed assistance program and feeding non-fat dried milk
- S.I. Paisley
Educating cow-calf producers through a retained ownership program
- I.G. Rush and D.C. Huls
Comparison of beef cattle management practices for planning beef quality assurance education
- L.M. Duffey, J.A. Paterson, J.E. Peterson, M.C. King, and K.M. Rolfe
A to Z Retained Ownership, Inc.: factors affecting profitability in the inland Northwest
- J. B. Glaze, Jr., B. Wilhelm, N. R. Rimbey, K. S. Jensen, G. C. Keetch, W. F. Cook, C. W. Gray, J. N. Hawkins, E. J. Morrison, S. K. Williams, J. A. Church and P. A. Momont
Effect of light test weight barley vs. wheat middlings on ADG and carcass characteristics of early-weaned calves
- B.M. Rainey, J.A. Paterson, M.C. King, and W.T. Choat
Frequent rinsing and cleaning of drinking water vessels improved the performance of hutch-raised Holstein calves
- R.D. Wiedmeier, A.J. Young and P.R. Schmidt
Growth and Development
Effects of implants on live performance, carcass characteristics, and serum concentrations of glucose and NEFA long-fed Holstein steers
- R. C. Cheatham, G. C. Duff, C. R. Bailey, and S. R. Sanders
Effect of early and delayed implant application on performance, carcass traits, and meat cuts yielding of Holstein steers
- N. Torrentera, J.L. Valdivia, M. Cervantes, G. Mendoza, and R. Cerda
Meat Science and Muscle Biology
Cooking does not affect fatty acid composition of beef longissimus muscle
- V. Nayigihugu, F. S. D’Angieri, C. M. Murrieta, D. C. Rule, and B. W. Hess
Growth implants affect tenderness of beef steaks
- J. A. Boles, K.C. Davis, D. Boss, K. Clawson and M.W. Tess
Nonruminant Nutrition
Optimization of conditions for leukotriene B4 synthesis by neutrophils or heterophils isolated from peripheral blood of monogastric animals
- S. Jha, J.A. Hall, G. Cherian and J.W. Schlipf
Effects of incorporating an antibiotic “Avilamycin” and a probiotic “Activis” in broiler diets
- M. Haj Ayed, Z. Laamari, and B. Rekik
Pastures and Forages
Alfalfa hay storage in the Sonoran desert
- M. I. Lopez , J. N. Guerrero, and M. Cervantes
Effect of species and varietal type on yield and nutritional quality of small grain forage
- W. Poland, H. Peterson, R. Ashley and L. Tisor
Relationship of IVDMD to ADF in oat (Avena sativa) and barley (Hordeum vulgare l.) forage
- W. Poland, H. Peterson, R. Ashley and L. Tisor
The long-term effects of cattle and(or) big game herbivory and logging on the subsequent diet quality of steers grazing grand fir (Abies grandis) habitats in Northeastern Oregon
- K. J. Walburger, T. DelCurto, M. Vavra, and G. D. Pulsipher
The effect of fertilizing with sodium selenite on selenium concentration of hay and drain water and serum selenium concentrations in beef heifers and calves
- G. D. Pulsipher, R.L. Hathaway, W. Mosher, G. J. Pirelli, and T. DelCurto
Effects of sulfates in water on performance of steers grazing rangeland
- P. S. Johnson and H. H. Patterson
Effects of sulfates in water on performance of cow-calf pairs
- H. H. Patterson, P. S. Johnson, E. H. Ward, and R. N. Gates
Cow-calf production on irrigated pastures composed of monocultures versus a mixture of forages
- D.M. Meek, R.D. Wiedmeier, P.R. Schmidt, A.J. Young and D.L. Snyder
Intake and digestibility response to forage kochia (Kochia prostrata) in a low quality forage diet
- C. A. Stonecipher, K. C. Olson, J. C. Malechek, and D. D. Carter
A comparison of low-quality forage utilization by cattle versus horses
- H.A. Wayment, D.M. Meek, P.R. Schmidt, R.D. Wiedmeier and A.J. Young
Comparative productivity of five cool-season pasture grasses under intermittent flood irrigation and grazed by beef cow-calf pairs using management intensive grazing practices
- R.D. Wiedmeier, P.R. Schmidt, D.M. Meek, A.J. Young, K.C. Olson, D.R. ZoBell and K.R. Wiedmeier
Utilization of forage kochia for fall/winter grazing
- D.R. ZoBell, B.L. Waldron, K.C. Olson, R.D. Harrison, and H. Jensen
Physiology
Postpartum interval in first-calf suckled beef cows exposed to familiar or unfamiliar bulls
- J. G. Berardinelli, P. S. Joshi, and S. A. Tauck
Breeding performance of first-calf suckled beef cows exposed to familiar or unfamiliar bulls using a modified CO-Synch protocol
- J. G. Berardinelli, P. S. Joshi, and S. A. Tauck
Effect of exogenous gonadotropin releasing hormone five days after artificial insemination on ovarian structures, serum progesterone, and conception rate in dairy cows
- R. Manzo, A. Ahmadzadeh, J. C. Dalton, F. Frago, J. M. Howard
The effects of melatonin supplementation on fecal shedding of E. coli 0157:H7 in wethers
- C. L. Schultz, T. S. Edrington, S. B. Schroeder, K. J. Genovese, J. L. McReynolds, R. C. Anderson, and D. J. Nisbet
Effect of flunixin meglumine on early embryonic mortality in stressed beef females
- M. L. Merrill, R.P. Ansotegui, J.A. Paterson, and T.W. Geary
Comparison of somatic cell counts, milk constituents and weaning weights in ewes with and without subclinical mastitis
- A. B. Ciliax, D. W. Holcombe, D. Redelman, D. L. Garner, and G. C. J. Fernandez
Effects of progesterone therapy on embryonic survival and pregnancy rates in ewes
- B. R. Faris, T. T. Ross, A. S. Carman, C. H. Martinez, B. J. Herron, J. R. Saenz, and D. M. Hallford
Body temperature and hormonal responses of sheep undergoing rumen cannulation
- C. A. Gifford, A. L. Sosa, R. L. Knight, C. A. Loest, and D. M. Hallford
Relative amounts of mRNA encoding ornithine decarboxylase and spermidine/spermine N1-acetyltransferase in the bovine corpus luteum
- K. K. Kane, J. S. Nelson, R. S. Kelling, L. M. Dixon, and D. E. Hawkins
Colostrum immunoglobulins transference in Holstein cattle according the age of the dam
- J.S. Saucedo-Quintero, L. Avendaño-Reyes F.D. Alvarez-Valenzuela, T.B. Rentería-Evangelista, J.F. Moreno-Rosales, M.F. Montaño-Gómez, G.E Medina-Basulto, and M.P. Gallegos-de la Hoya
Effects of short-term fasting on metabolic mediators of reproduction in beef cows
- R.D. Speckmann, A. Ramos III, L.M. Dixon, J.S. Nelson, K.K. Kane, G.E. Moss, D.M. Hallford, and D.E. Hawkins
Ruminant Nutrition
Supplement intake variation in grazing beef cows
- J. J. Kincheloe, J.G.P. Bowman, B. F. Sowell, R. P. Ansotegui, L.M.M. Surber, B. L. Robinson
Effects of corn condensed distillers soluble supplementation on intake and digestion in beef steers consuming low-quality hay
- S. A. Soto-Navarro, T. C. Gilbery, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer, J. S. Caton.
Effects of canola seed supplementation on steers fed low-quality hay
- J. L. Leupp, G. P. Lardy, S. A. Soto-Navarro, M. L. Bauer, and J. S. Caton
Effects of maternal undernutrition from early to mid-gestation on visceral organs of the ewe and fetus
- E. J. Scholljegerdes, K. A. Vonnahme, J. D. C. Molle, V. Nayigihugu, S. L. Lake, R. L. Atkinson, P. A. Ludden, L. R. Miller, S. P. Ford, and B. W. Hess
Identification of the mechanisms by which Omnigen-AF, a nutritional supplement, augments immune function in ruminant livestock
- Y.-Q. Wang, S.B. Puntenney, and N.E. Forsberg
Incidence of foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibility of fecal coliforms in stocker calves fed ionophore
- S. B. Schroeder, T. S. Edrington, M. L. Looper, C. L. Schultz, C. F. Rosenkrans, Jr., R. Flores, T. R. Callaway, R. C. Anderson, and D. J. Nisbet
Effects of a long acting trace mineral rumen bolus upon range cow and calf trace mineral profiles
- J. E. Sprinkle, S. P. Cuneo, H. M. Frederick, R. M. Enns, D. W. Schafer, G. E. Carstens, L. J. Slay, S. R. Daugherty, T. H. Noon, B. M. Rickert, and C. Reggiardo
Effects of a long acting trace mineral rumen bolus upon range cow productivity
- J. E. Sprinkle, S. P. Cuneo, H. M. Frederick, R. M. Enns, D. W. Schafer, G. E. Carstens, L. J. Slay, S. B. Daugherty, T. H. Noon, B. M. Rickert, and C. Reggiardo
Effect of level and source of selenium on maternal and fetal metabolic hormones in pregnant yearling ewes
- M. A. Ward, J. S. Caton, J. B. Taylor, T. L. Lawler, D. M. Hallford, S. Soto-Navarro, D. A. Redmer, and L. P. Reynolds
Effects of vitamin E levels in creep feeds for nursing calves on performance and subsequent feedlot performance
- S. A. Gunter, P. A. Beck, M. E. Davis, and T. J. Wistuba
Effects of thiamin supplementation on performance and health of growing steers consuming high sulfate water
- E. H. Ward and H. H. Patterson
Comparative feeding value of seasonal kikuyugrass with summer and winter grasses in Holstein steers fed forage based diets
- E. G. Alvarez, U. Aguilar, A. Vite, J. Rodriguez, E. Rodríguez, G. Carrillo, V. M. González, and R. A. Zinn
Effects of dietary urea concentration on acid-base balance of feedlot steers fed a high concentrate steam-flaked corn based diet
- C.R. Bailey, G.C. Duff, R.C. Cheatham, S. R. Sanders, T. W. Whitney, O. B. Mendivil, H. C. Hafliger, D.A. Henderson, and J. L. Treichel.
Effects of barley processing for backgrounding diets on performance in beef steers
- W. L. Bengochea, M. L. Bauer, G. P. Lardy, and S. A. Soto-Navarro
Effect of corn vitreousness and grain processing on starch digestion
- L. Corona, and R.A. Zinn
Effects of feeding Neotyphodium coenophialum-infected tall fescue straw on lamb performance
- M. DeLorme, S. L. Lodge-Ivey, and A. M. Craig
Effects of condensed distillers soluble supplementation on in situ disappearance rate of switchgrass hay in steers consuming low quality hay
- T. C. Gilbery, S. A. Soto-Navorro, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer, and J. S. Caton
Non-conventional phosphates in sheep feeding
- S. Godoy and C. F. Chicco
Effects of maternal nutrient restriction during early to mid-gestation on cow and fetal visceral organ measurements
- J. D. C. Molle, E. J. Scholljegerdes, S. L. Lake, V. Nayigihugu, R. L. Atkinson, L.R. Miller, S. P. Ford, W. J. Means, J. S. Caton and B. W. Hess
Effects of locoweed on serum constituents and rumen profiles of sheep
- B. S. Obeidat, J. R. Strickland, M. L. Vogt, C. A. Löest, J. E. Sawyer, M. M. Reed, C. R, Krehbiel, J. B. Taylor, R. A. Halalsheh, and L. Chen
Influence of levels of fat supplementation on bile flow and fatty acid digestion in cattle
- A. Plascencia, E. G. Arellano , M. A. Lopez-Soto, D. May, G. Mendoza , C. Vazquez, and R. A. Zinn.
Methionine, and at least one branched-chain amino acid, are limiting in lambs
- J. van E. Nolte, C. A. Löest, A. V. Ferreira, N. K. Nolte, M. K. Petersen, and D. M. Hallford
Influence of forage source and NDF level on growth performance of feedlot cattle
- R. A. Ware and R. A. Zinn
Effects of diet for early-weaned crossbred beef steers on performance, metabolic profiles and febrile response to an infectious bovine herpesvirus-1 challenge
- T. W. Whitney, G. C. Duff, J. K. Collins, D. A. Henderson, and D. M. Hallford
