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Showing 1 to 10 of 10 for “"Beef Science"”.
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Effect of Yeast Supplementation During Various Stages of Beef Production
<p>Supplemental dietary yeast products are beneficial during times of stress. Calves experience increased levels of stress during birth, weaning, and the post-weaning receiving period. Therefore, 3 experiments were conducted to determine how yeast supplementation affects growth performance and …
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Effect of Storage Period and Treatment on the Composition and Digestibility of Olive Pomace in Cattle
<p>Utilizing local by-products can serve to significantly reduce the current feed costs for ruminant producers. The objective of this study is (1) to evaluate the effects of chemical and bacterial inoculants in combination with ensiling, on the nutritional value and ensiling compatibility of olive …
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The Influence of Preovulatory Estradiol on Uterine Transcriptomics and Proteomics Around Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy in Beef Cattle
… uterine luminal fluid (ULF) protein composition. Beef cows/heifers were synchronized, artificially inseminated (d 0), and grouped into either high (highE2) or low (lowE2) preovulatory estradiol. Uteri were flushed to collect d16 conceptuses either nonsurgically or following slaughter, and …
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Analyzing the Management Practices of East Texas Beef Cattle Producers
<p>A survey of East Texas beef cattle producers was designed to evaluate the management practices that were prevalent in the area. Demographic and cattle operation data from 103 respondents were analyzed using SPSS (Version 25; Chicago, IL). This electronic-based survey was distributed through …
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Cattle Producer Motivations and Willingness to Participate in Industry Animal Welfare Program Verification
… comes from and how it is grown, the cattle and beef industry is without exception. Many consumers are beginning to question traditional animal husbandry practices and on-farm animal welfare protocol. It is essential that the food system meets new demands and understands consumer views. In order …
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The Effects of Foot and Udder Scoring on Cow and Calf Performance
… conformation are essential for longevity in beef cattle. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of foot angle (FA), claw set (CS), teat size (TS) and udder suspension (US) scores on cowherd performance. Data were analyzed for 1,685 observations on Angus-based cows over a …
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Methods to Reducing Weaning Stress in Early Weaned Spring Beef Calves
<p>Reducing weaning stress in beef calves can have dramatic benefits to the health, growth, and performance to beef calves post-weaning. Studies have shown that providing creep feed to calves during the pre-weaning period can improve their nutritional status, which can better prepare them for the …
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Associations Among Beef Cattle Genotypes, Neospora Caninum Infection, and Reproductive Performance
… crucial for sustained financial success in the beef cattle industry. This dissertation includes a population study that quantified the incidence of Neospora caninum infections in the central region of the United States and tested its relationship with reproductive performance in beef cattle. …
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The Effects of Excess Dietary Sulfur Using Supplemental Sodium Sulfate on Beef Steer, Heifer, and Progeny Productive and Physiological Responses
… dietary treatment. For study 4, 36 primiparous beef heifers (20 ± 0.5 mo of age) of predominantly Angus breeding were stratified by body weight (398 ± 24.9 kg), body condition score, and anticipated calving date and assigned to 12 paddocks for a 260-d study. Pens were assigned randomly to 1 of 4 …
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Evaluating Predictive Models for Predicting Total Score of Beef Carcasses
<p>The beef industry plays a vital role in global agriculture, with carcass quality and consumer preference being key determinants of market success. This thesis examines predictive modeling techniques for estimating the Total Score of beef carcasses, a composite measure representing yield and …