Projects

IMPROVED NUTRIENT EFFICIENCY OF BEEF CATTLE AND SWINE Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 422392

THE EFFECTS OF FEEDING TRADITIONAL VERSUS ELEVATED DIETARY CRUDE PROTEIN WITH OR WITHOUT RACTOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE TO FINISHING CATTLE Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 422681

NATIONAL PROGRAM FOR GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF FEED EFFICIENCY IN BEEF CATTLE Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 423467

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Feedlot research at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center - (Literature Review)

Freetly, H.C., Hales Paxton, K.E. 2013. Feedlot research at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. In: Proceeding of the 2013 Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conference, April 18-19, 2013, San Antonio, Texas. p. 102-107.

Does reduced peri-pubertal nutrient intake influence the ovarian reserve in beef heifers? - (Abstract Only) - (28-Mar-13)

Effects of roughage concentration in dry-rolled corn-based diets containing wet distillers grains with solubles on performance, carcass characteristics, and in vitro dry matter digestibility of finishing beef steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-Mar-13)

Ruminal and adipose gene expression in beef steers selected for diverse feed intake and gain phenotypes - (Abstract Only) - (13-Mar-13)

Ruminal methanogens in steers that are negative or positive for residual gain - (Abstract Only) - (07-Mar-13)

Genetic relationships among milk production and teat and udder scores in cows sired by seven prominent beef cattle breeds - (Abstract Only) - (28-Feb-13)

CAPN1 and GDF8 genetic marker effects on heifer performance, reproduction, and first calf performance traits in beef cattle - (Abstract Only) - (24-Feb-13)

Rumen and cecum methane emissions between steers that are either negative or positive for residual gain - (Abstract Only)

Freetly, H.C., Hales, K.E., Wells, J. 2012. Rumen and cecum methane emissions between steers that are either negative or positive for residual gain [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90(Suppl. 3):478.

Effects of roughage concentration in dry-rolled corn-based diets containing wet distillers grains with solubles on performance and carcass characteristics of finishing beef steers - (Abstract Only)

Hales, K.E., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Effects of roughage concentration in dry-rolled corn-based diets containing wet distillers grains with solubles on performance and carcass characteristics of finishing beef steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90(Suppl. 3):432.

Adipose and muscle tissue expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain - (Abstract Only)

Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Sexten, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Adipose and muscle tissue expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90(Suppl. 3):453.

The impact of cow nutrient status during the second and third trimester on development of the reproductive axis and fertility of daughters - (Abstract Only)

Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2012. The impact of cow nutrient status during the second and third trimester on development of the reproductive axis and fertility of daughters [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90 (Supplement 3):472 (Abstract #520).

Evaluation of bovine chemerin (RARRES2) gene variation on beef cattle production traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Smith, T.P., Cushman, R.A., McDaneld, T.G., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Evaluation of bovine chemerin (RARRES2) gene variation on beef cattle production traits. Frontiers in Genetics. 3:39.

Association, effects and validation of polymorphisms within the NCAPG - LCORL locus located on BTA6 with feed intake, gain, meat and carcass traits in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Sexten, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2011. Association, effects and validation of polymorphisms within the NCAPG - LCORL locus located on BTA6 with feed intake, gain, meat and carcass traits in beef cattle. BioMed Central (BMC) Genetics. 12:103.

Genetic markers on BTA14 predictive for residual feed intake in beef steers and their effects on carcass and meat quality traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Smith, T.P., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Genetic markers on BTA14 predictive for residual feed intake in beef steers and their effects on carcass and meat quality traits. Animal Genetics. 43:599-603.

US consortium for the genetic improvement of feed efficiency in beef cattle - (Abstract Only)

Taylor, J.F., Beever, J.E., Fahrenkrug, S.C., Faulkner, D.B., Freetly, H.C., Garrick, D.J., Johnson, K.A., Hansen, S.L., Kerley, M.S., Loy, D.D., Neibergs, H.L., Pollak, E.J., Pomp, D., Seabury, C.M., Schnabel, R.D., Shike, D.W., Sonstegard, T.S., Spangler, M.L., Tait, J.R., Weaber, R.L. 2011. US consortium for the genetic improvement of feed efficiency in beef cattle [abstract]. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Bovine Genomics: Contributions to the Future of Livestock, October 6, 2011. Clermont-Ferrand/Cournon, France.

Genetic markers in bovine chromosome 14 are significant for residual feed intake in steers - (Abstract Only)

Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2011. Genetic markers in bovine chromosome 14 are significant for residual feed intake in steers. Journal of Animal Science. 89(E-Suppl. 1):422-423.

Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for feed intake and other traits in growing beef cattle, and opportunities for selection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rolfe, K.M., Snelling, W.M., Nielsen, M.K., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2011. Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for feed intake and other traits in growing beef cattle, and opportunities for selection. Journal of Animal Science. 89:3452-3459.

Methane emissions from cattle differing in feed intake and feed efficiency fed a high concentrate diet - (Proceedings)

Freetly, H.C., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2011. Methane emissions from cattle differing in feed intake and feed efficiency fed a high concentrate diet. Proceedings of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science 62:314-317.

A region on BTA14 that includes the positional candidate genes LYPLA1, XKR4 and TMEM68 is associated with feed intake and growth phenotypes in cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M. 2012. A region on BTA14 that includes the positional candidate genes LYPLA1, XKR4 and TMEM68 is associated with feed intake and growth phenotypes in cattle. Animal Genetics. 43(2):216-219.

Methane emissions from cattle differing in feed intake and feed efficiency fed a high concentrate diet - (Abstract Only)

Freetly, H.C., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2011. Methane emissions from cattle differing in feed intake and feed efficiency fed a high concentrate diet [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 89(E-Supplement 2):187. Abstract # 33.

Growth curves of crossbred cows sired by Hereford, Angus, Belgian Blue, Brahman, Boran, and Tuli bulls, and the fraction of mature weight and height at puberty - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Cundiff, L.V. 2011. Growth curves of crossbred cows sired by Hereford, Angus, Belgian Blue, Brahman, Boran, and Tuli bulls, and the fraction of mature weight and height at puberty. Journal of Animal Science. 89(8):2373-2379.

Using ultrasonography to determine reproductive tract development in beef heifers - (Abstract Only)

Cushman, R.A., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2011. Using ultrasonography to determine reproductive tract development in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):418-419 (Abstract #327).

Evaluation of polymorphisms within the genes GSHR and SLC2A2 that are within a region on bovine chromosome 1 (BTA1) previously associated with feed intake and weight gain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Smith, T.P., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Evaluation of polymorphisms within the genes GSHR and SLC2A2 that are within a region on bovine chromosome 1 (BTA1) previously associated with feed intake and weight gain. Animal Genetics. 43(1):112.

Partial-genome evaluation of postweaning feed intake and efficiency of crossbred beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Snelling, W.M., Allan, M.F., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Bennett, G.L., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C., Nielsen, M.K., Rolfe, K.M. 2011. Partial-genome evaluation of postweaning feed intake and efficiency of crossbred beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 89:1731-1741.

The effects of genetic markers on BTA6 significant for steer feed intake and gain traits on carcass and meat traits - (Abstract Only)

Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Sexten, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2011. The effects of genetic markers on BTA6 significant for steer feed intake and gain traits on carcass and meat traits. Plant & Animal Genome XIX Conference. Poster No. P531. p. 230

Effects of level of feeding on energy utilization by Angora goats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tovar-Luna, I., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C., Goetsch, A.L. 2011. Effects of level of feeding on energy utilization by Angora goats. Journal of Animal Science. 89(1):142-149.

Effects of stage of lactation and dietary concentrate level on energy utilization by Alpine dairy goats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tovar-Luna, I., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C., Goetsch, A.L. 2010. Effects of stage of lactation and dietary concentrate level on energy utilization by Alpine dairy goats. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(10):4818-4828.

Effects of stage of lactation and level of feed intake on energy utilization by Alpine dairy goats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tovar-Luna, I., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C., Goetsch, A.L. 2010. Effects of stage of lactation and level of feed intake on energy utilization by Alpine dairy goats. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(10):4829-4837.

Polymorphisms in POMC are not associated with dry matter intake and average daily gain phenotypes in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Smith, T.P.L., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C. 2010. Polymorphisms in POMC are not associated with dry matter intake and average daily gain phenotypes in beef cattle. Animal Genetics. 41(6):669-670.

Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for feed intake and other traits in growing beef cattle - (Proceedings)

Snelling, W.M., Rolfe, K.M., Nielsen, M.K., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2010. Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for feed intake and other traits in growing beef cattle. Proceedings, 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6, 2010. CD-ROM Communication 0285.

Using growth traits and adipose function to identify indicators of heifer fertility - (Abstract Only)

Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Mcdaneld, T.G., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2010. Using growth traits and adipose function to identify indicators of heifer fertility [abstract]. Proceedings of 8th International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium. p. 130 (Abstract # M43).

Challenges in Making Progress to Improve Cow Efficiency and Potential Tools - (Literature Review)

Freetly, H.C. 2010. Challenges in Making Progress to Improve Cow Efficiency and Potential Tools. Proceedings of the Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, March 25, 2010, Fort Collins, CO.

A Region on BTA6 Is Associated with Feed Intake and Gain in Beef Cattle - (Abstract Only)

Sexten, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2010. A Region on BTA6 Is Associated with Feed Intake and Gain in Beef Cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88 (E-Supplement 2):185.

Evaluation of Two Positional Candidate Genes on BTA14 for Association with Dry Matter Intake in Beef Cattle - (Abstract Only)

Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M. 2010. Evaluation of Two Positional Candidate Genes on BTA14 for Association with Dry Matter Intake in Beef Cattle [abstract]. Plant & Animal Genome XVIII Conference. Poster No. P553. p. 216.

Net Flux of Amino Acids Across the Portal-drained Viscera and Liver of the Ewe During Abomasal Infusion of Protein and Glucose - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L. 2010. Net Flux of Amino Acids Across the Portal-drained Viscera and Liver of the Ewe During Abomasal Infusion of Protein and Glucose. Journal of Animal Science. 88(3):1093-1107.

Fitting Cows to Your Operation - (Literature Review)

Freetly, H.C. 2009. Fitting Cows to Your Operation. Beef Improvement Federation Proceedings. April 30-May 3, 2009, Sacramento, CA. p. 119-123.

Rate of Maturing and Proportion of Mature Body Weight at Puberty of Crossbred Cows - (Abstract Only)

Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A. 2009. Rate of Maturing and Proportion of Mature Body Weight at Puberty of Crossbred Cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 87 (E-Supplement 2):498.

Efficiency of Energy Utilization by Lactating Alpine Goats - (Abstract Only)

Tovar-Luna, I., Goetsch, A.L., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C. 2009. Efficiency of Energy Utilization by Lactating Alpine Goats [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 87 (E-Supplement 2):486.

Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and on Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wells, J., Shackelford, S.D., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Guerini, M.N., Varel, V.H., Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L., Ferrell, C.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and on Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles. Journal of Food Protection. 72(8):1624-1633.

Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and On Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains With Solubles - (Abstract Only)

Wells, J., Shackelford, S.D., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Varel, V.H., Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L., Ferrell, C.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and On Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains With Solubles [abstract]. Microbial Ecology 57(3):583-584.

Evaluation of Antral Follicle Count and Ovarian Morphology in Crossbred Beef Cows: Investigation of Influence of Stage of the Estrous Cycle, Age, and Birth Weight - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Cupp, A.S., Freetly, H.C. 2009. Evaluation of Antral Follicle Count and Ovarian Morphology in Crossbred Beef Cows: Investigation of Influence of Stage of the Estrous Cycle, Age, and Birth Weight. Journal of Animal Science. 87(6):1971-1980.

High-density SNP Scan of Production and Product Quality Traits in Beef Cattle - (Abstract Only)

Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Allan, M.F., Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C., Jenkins, T.G., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2009. High-density SNP Scan of Production and Product Quality Traits in Beef Cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 87(E-Suppl. 2):532. Abstract #626.

Technical Note: The Relationship Between Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure in Growing Crossbred Boer and Spanish Wethers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Puchala, R., Tovar-Luna, I., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C., Goetsch, A. 2009. Technical Note: The Relationship between Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure in Growing Crossbred Boer and Spanish Wethers. Journal of Animal Science. 87(5):1714-1721.

Relationship of antral follicle counts to fertility and ovarian AMH mRNA levels in beef cows - (Abstract Only)

Cushman, R., Miles, J., Allan, M., Kuehn, L., Echternkamp, S., Freetly, H. 2008. Relationship of antral follicle counts to fertility and ovarian AMH mRNA levels in beef cows [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:224 (Abstract #722).

Feeding distillers grains supplements to improve amino acid nutriture of lambs consuming moderate-quality forages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2008. Feeding distillers grains supplements to improve amino acid nutriture of lambs consuming moderate-quality forages. Journal of Animal Science. 86(3):691-701.

Partitioning of energy in pregnant beef cows during nutritionally induced weight fluctuation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2008. Partitioning of energy in pregnant beef cows during nutritionally induced weight fluctuation. Journal of Animal Science. 86(2):370-377.

Net flux of amino acids across splanchnic tissues of ewes during abomasal protein and glucose infusion - (Proceedings)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L. 2007. Net flux of amino acids across splanchnic tissues of ewes during abomasal protein and glucose infusion. Proceedings of Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition, EAAP Publication No. 124. p. 337-338.

Identification of indicator traits of fertility in the postpartum beef cow - (Abstract Only)

Cushman, R., Echternkamp, S., Allan, M., Freetly, H. 2007. Identification of indicator traits of fertility in the postpartum beef cow [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:187-188.

THE INFLUENCE OF OSCILLATING DIETARY PROTEIN CONCENTRATIONS ON FINISHING CATTLE. II. NUTRIENT RETENTION AND AMMONIA EMISSIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Cole, N.A., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. The influence of oscillating dietary protein concentrations on finishing cattle. II. Nutrient retention and ammonia emissions. Journal of Animal Science. 85(6):1496-1503.

THE INFLUENCE OF OSCILLATING DIETARY PROTEIN CONCENTRATIONS ON FINISHING CATTLE. I. FEEDLOT PERFORMANCE AND ODOROUS COMPOUND PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Freetly, H.C., Berry, E.D., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. The influence of oscillating dietary protein concentrations on finishing cattle. I. Feedlot performance and odorous compound production. Journal of Animal Science. 85(6):1487-1495.

NET PORTAL AND HEPATIC FLUX OF NUTRIENTS IN GROWING WETHERS FED HIGH CONCENTRATE DIETS WITH OSCILLATING PROTEIN CONCENTRATIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. Net portal and hepatic flux of nutrients in growing wethers fed high-concentrate diets with oscillating protein concentrations. Journal of Animal Science. 85(4):997-1005.

THE IMPACT OF DIETARY PROTEIN SOURCE ON OBSERVED AND PREDICTED METABOLIZABLE ENERGY OF DRY EXTRUDED DOG FOODS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yamka, R.M., McLeod, K.R., Harmon, D.L., Freetly, H.C., Schoenherr, W.D. 2007. The impact of dietary protein source on observed and predicted metabolizable energy of dry extruded dog foods. Journal of Animal Science. 85(1):204-212.

INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE, MANURE ODOR, AND CARRIAGE OF PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA. I. ANIMAL PERFORMANCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ferrell, C.L., Berry, E.D., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. I. Animal performance. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2515-2522.

INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE, MANURE ODOR, AND CARRIAGE OF PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA. II. PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Archibeque, S.L., Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. II. Pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2523-2532.

INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE, MANURE ODOR, AND CARRIAGE OF PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA. III. ODOROUS COMPOUND PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, D.N., Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. III. Odorous compound production. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2533-2545.

PARTITIONING OF ENERGY DURING LACTATION OF PRIMIPAROUS BEEF COWS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M. 2006. Partitioning of energy during lactation of primiparous beef cows. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2157-2162.

NET FLUX OF A-AMINO N ACROSS SPLANCHNIC TISSUES OF EWES DURING ABOMASAL PROTEIN AND GLUCOSE INFUSION - (Abstract Only)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L. 2006. Net flux of A-amino N across splanchnic tissues of ewes during abomasal protein and glucose infusion [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):457.

EFFECTS OF FEEDING STEAM-ROLLED CORN IN LIEU OF DRY-ROLLED CORN ON THE ODOR OF FINISHING BEEF STEER MANURE - (Abstract Only)

Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Parker, D.B., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2006. Effects of feeding steam-rolled corn in lieu of dry-rolled corn on the odor of finishing beef steer manure [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):154-155.

EFFICIENCY OF ENERGY USE FOR PREGNANCY BY CROSSBRED BOER X SPANISH DOES WITH DIFFERENT LITTER SIZE - (Abstract Only)

Tovar-Luna, I., Goetsch, A.L., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Carstens, G.E., Freetly, H.C., Johnson, Z.B. 2006. Efficiency of energy use for pregnancy by crossbred Boer x Spanish does with different litter size [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):26.

FEEDING HIGH-MOISTURE CORN INSTEAD OF DRY-ROLLED CORN REDUCES ODIFEROUS COMPOUND PRODUCTION IN MANURE OF FINISHING BEEF CATTLE WITHOUT DECREASING PERFORMANCE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2006. Feeding high-moisture corn instead of dry-rolled corn reduces odiferous compound production in manure of finishing beef cattle without decreasing performance. Journal of Animal Science. 84:1767-1777.

CHANGES IN HEAT PRODUCTION BY MATURE COWS AFTER CHANGES IN FEEDING LEVEL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2006. Changes in heat production by mature cows after changes in feeding level. Journal of Animal Science. 84(6):1429-1438.

FETAL GROWTH OF LAMBS PATERNALLY HETEROZYGOUS FOR THE CALLIPYGE MUTATION - (Abstract Only)

Freetly, H.C., Mcdonagh, M.B., Ferrell, C.L. 2006. Fetal growth of lambs paternally heterozygous for the callipyge mutation [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84(Suppl. 2):59.

FEED UTILIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF CROSSBRED TROPICALLY ADAPTED CATTLE - (Proceedings)

Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C. 2005. Feed utilization and performance of crossbred tropically adapted cattle. Symposium on Tropically Adapted Breeds, Southern Cooperative Series Bulletin 405, American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting, p. 144-153.

Efficiency of energy use for maintenance and gain by growing crossbred Boer and Spanish goats consuming diets differing in forage level - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tovar-Luna, I., Goetsch, A.L., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Carstens, G.E., Freetly, H.C., Johnson, Z.B. 2007. Efficiency of energy use for maintenance and gain by growing crossbred Boer and Spanish goats consuming diets differing in forage level. Small Ruminant Research. 67(1):20-27.

TOTAL SPLANCHNIC FLUX OF NUTRIENTS IN WETHERS FED OSCILLATING CRUDE PROTEIN DIETS - (Abstract Only)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2005. Total splanchnic flux of nutrients in wethers fed oscillating crude protein diets [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83(Supplement 1):396.

NUTRITIONALLY ALTERING WEIGHT GAIN PATTERNS OF PREGNANT HEIFERS AND YOUNG COWS CHANGES THE TIME THAT FEED RESOURCES ARE OFFERED WITHOUT ANY DIFFERENCES IN PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2005. Nutritionally altering weight gain patterns of pregnant heifers and young cows changes the time that feed resources are offered without any differences in production. Journal of Animal Science. 83:916-926.

MODERATELY ALTERING WEIGHT GAIN PATTERNS OF SECOND PARITY COWS THROUGH NUTRITION CHANGES THE TIME THAT FEED RESOURCES ARE OFFERED WITHOUT ANY DIFFERENCES IN PRODUCTION - (Abstract Only)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2005. Moderately altering weight gain patterns of second parity cows through nutrition changes the time that feed resources are offered without any differences in production [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 83(Suppl. 2):90-91.

METABOLITE FLUXES ACROSS SPLANCHNIC TISSUES IN RESPONSE TO VARYING DIETARY PROTEIN IN MATURE EWES CONSUMING LOW QUALITY FORAGE - (Abstract Only)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2005. Metabolite fluxes across splanchnic tissues in response to varying dietary protein in mature ewes consuming low quality forage [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 2)90.

FEED UTILIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF TROPICALLY ADAPTED CATTLE - (Abstract Only)

Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C. 2005. Feed utilization and performance of tropically adapted cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 83(Suppl. 2): 28.

FEEDING HIGH MOISTURE CORN INSTEAD OF DRY ROLLED CORN REDUCES ODOR PRODUCTION IN FINISHING BEEF CATTLE MANURE WITHOUT SACRIFICING PERFORMANCE - (Proceedings)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N., Ferrell, C.L. 2005. Feeding high moisture corn instead of dry rolled corn reduces odor production in finishing beef cattle manure without sacrificing performance. In: Proceedings of the Symposium on the State of the Science Animal Manure and Waste Management, January 5-7, 2005, San Antonio, Texas. 2005 CDROM.

OSCILLATING PROTEIN CONCENTRATIONS OF FINISHING BEEF CATTLE DIETS IMPROVES NITROGEN RETENTION BY IMPROVING NITROGEN DIGESTIBILITY - (Abstract Only)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Cole, N.A., Ferrell, C.L. 2004. Oscillating protein concentrations of finishing beef cattle diets improves nitrogen retention by improving nitrogen digestibility [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):116.

INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE - (Abstract Only)

Ferrell, C.L., Berry, E.D., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2004. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):42.

NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED LOW-QUALITY BROME HAY AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SWANSON, K., FREETLY, H.C., FERRELL, C.L. NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED LOW-QUALITY BROME HAY AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2004. V. 82. P. 502-507.

NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED A HIGH-CONCENTRATE DIET AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SWANSON, K., FREETLY, H.C., FERRELL, C.L. NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED A HIGH-CONCENTRATE DIET AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2004. V. 82. P. 495-501.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LITTER BIRTH WEIGHT AND LITTER SIZE IN SIX BREEDS OF SHEEP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FREETLY, H.C., LEYMASTER, K.A. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LITTER BIRTH WEIGHT AND LITTER SIZE IN SIX BREEDS OF SHEEP. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2004. v. 82. p. 612-618.

PREGNANCY AND FETAL METABOLISM - (Book / Chapter)

Bell, A.W., Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C. 2005. Pregnancy and fetal metabolism. In: Dijkstra, J., Forbes, J. M.,France, J., editors. Quantitative Aspects of Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism. 2nd edition. Wallingford: CABI Publishing. p. 523-550.

UREA NITROGEN RECYCLING AND NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED LOW-QUALITY HAY AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM - (Abstract Only)

SWANSON, K., FREETLY, H.C., FERRELL, C.L. UREA NITROGEN RECYCLING AND NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED LOW-QUALITY HAY AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS OF CANADIAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, PAGE 34, SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA. 2003.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONAL CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF HEIFERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FREETLY, H.C., NIENABER, J.A., BROWN BRANDL, T.M. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONALLY CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF HEIFERS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81. p. 1847-1852.

INFLUENCE OF SIRE BREED ON RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE AS AN INDICATOR OF EFFICIENCY IN STEERS - (Abstract Only)

FERRELL, C.L., JENKINS, T.G., FREETLY, H.C. INFLUENCE OF SIRE BREED ON RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE AS AN INDICATOR OF EFFICIENCY IN STEERS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(SUPP.1): ABSTRACT P. 107-108.

ACCOUNTING FOR THE PROPORTION OF ALPHA-AMINO NITROGEN IN CRUDE PROTEIN IMPROVES METABOLIZABLE ENERGY PREDICTION IN DRY EXTRUDED DOG FOODS - (Abstract Only)

YAMKA, R.M., MCLEOD, K.R., HARMON, D.L., FREETLY, H.C., SCHOENHERR, W.D. ACCOUNTING FOR THE PROPORTION OF ALPHA-AMINO NITROGEN IN CRUDE PROTEIN IMPROVES METABOLIZABLE ENERGY PREDICTION IN DRY EXTRUDED DOG FOODS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(SUPP.1): ABSTRACT P. 260.

HEAT PRODUCTION OF GROWING HEIFERS THAT DIFFER IN COMPOSITION OF BOS INDICUS AND BOS TAURUS - (Proceedings)

FREETLY, H.C., NIENABER, J.A., BROWN BRANDL, T.M. HEAT PRODUCTION OF GROWING HEIFERS THAT DIFFER IN COMPOSITION OF BOS INDICUS AND BOS TAURUS. PROCEEDINGS OF PROGRESS IN RESEARCH ON ENERGY AND PROTEIN METABOLISM, EAAP PUBLICATION NO. 109. 2003. P. 497-500.

INFLUENCE OF PRIOR NUTRITIONAL TREATMENT ON RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE AS AN INDICATOR OF EFFICIENCY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FERRELL, C.L., JENKINS, T.G., FREETLY, H.C. INFLUENCE OF PRIOR NUTRITIONAL TREATMENT ON RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE AS AN INDICATOR OF EFFICIENCY. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(Suppl. 2): Abstract p. 99.

THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE - (Other) - (08-Oct-02)

THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BROWN BRANDL, T.M., NIENABER, J.A., EIGENBERG, R.A., FREETLY, H.C., HAHN, G.L. THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE. JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY. 2003. v. 28. p. 149-157.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONAL CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF EWE LAMBS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2002. Relationship between aging and nutritional controlled growth rate on heat production of ewe lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 80:2759-2763.

NUTRITIONALLY INDUCED GROWTH PATTERN CHANGES OF PREGNANT HEIFERS AND SUBSEQUENT CHANGES IN BODY WEIGHTS AND DRY MATTER INTAKE - (Abstract Only)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2002. Nutritionally induced growth pattern changes of pregnant heifers and subsequent changes in body weights and dry matter intake [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80(Suppl. 1):41-42.

UREA-NITROGEN RECYCLING AND NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED A HIGH-CONCENTRATE DIET AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM - (Abstract Only)

Swanson, K., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2002. Urea-nitrogen recycling and nitrogen balance in lambs fed a high-concentrate diet and infused with differing proportions of casein in the rumen and abomasum [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80(Suppl. 1):72.

RELATIONSHIPS AMONG HEAT PRODUCTION, BODY WEIGHT, AND AGE IN FINNSHEEP AND RAMBOUILLET EWES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2002. Relationships among heat production, body weight, and age in finnsheep and rambouillet ewes. Journal of Animal Science. 80:825-832.

NUTRIENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SHEEP: GAPS IN INFORMATION AND FUTURE APPROACHES - (Abstract Only)

Freetly, H.C. 2001. Nutrient recommendations for sheep: Gaps in information and future approaches [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 79(Suppl. 1):141.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONAL CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF EWE LAMBS - (Abstract Only)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2001. Relationship between aging and nutritional controlled growth rate on heat production of ewe lambs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 79(Suppl. 2):106.

PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE OF BEEF COWS RAISED ON THREE DIFFERENT NUTRITIONALLYCONTROLLED HEIFER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2001. Production performance of beef cows raised on three different nutritionally controlled heifer development programs. Journal of Animal Science. 79:819-826.

THE EFFECT OF DIETARY NITROGEN AND PROTEIN ON FEED INTAKE, NUTRIENT DIGESTIBILITY AND NITROGEN FLUX ACROSS THE PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OF SHEEP FED HIGH-CONCENTRATE DIETS AD LIBITUM - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C., Goetsch, A.L., Kreikemeier, K.K. 2001. The effect of dietary nitrogen and protein on feed intake, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen flux across the portal-drained viscera and liver of sheep fed high-concentrate diets ad libitum. Journal of Animal Science. 79:1322-1328.

TIMING OF REALIMENTATION OF MATURE COWS THAT WERE FEED-RESTRICTED DURING PREGNANCY INFLUENCES CALF BIRTH WEIGHTS AND GROWTH RATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2000. Timing of realimentation of mature cows that were feed-restricted during pregnancy influences calf birth weights and growth rates. Journal of Animal Science. 78:2790-2796.

TIMING OF REALIMENTATION OF MATURE COWS THAT WERE FEED-RESTRICTED DURING PREGNANCY INFLUENCES CALF BIRTH WEIGHTS AND GROWTH RATES - (Abstract Only)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2000. Timing of realimentation of mature cows that were feed-restricted during pregnancy influences calf birth weights and growth rates [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 78(Suppl. 2):90.

EFFECTS OF FEEDING CORN VS. CASEIN IN CONCENTRATED RATIONS ON FLUX OF NITROGENOUS COMPOUNDS ACROSS THE PDV - (Abstract Only)

McDonagh, M.B., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2000. Effects of feeding corn vs. casein in concentrated rations on flux of nitrogenous compounds across the PDV [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 78(Suppl. 2):95.

NET FLUX OF NONESTERIFIED FATTY ACIDS, CHOLESTEROL, TRIACYLGLYCEROL, AND GLYCEROL ACROSS THE PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OF PREGNANT EWES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2000. Net flux of nonesterified fatty acids, cholesterol, triacylglycerol, and glycerol across the portal-drained viscera and liver of pregnant ewes. Journal of Animal Science. 78:1380-1388.

THE REPLACEMENT HEIFER AND THE PRIMIPAROUS COW. - (Proceedings) - (26-Jul-99)

PROTEIN KINETICS IN CALLIPYGE LAMBS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-May-99)

CONSERVATION OF NITROGEN IN CATTLE FEEDLOT WASTE WITH UREASE INHIBITORS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Jan-99)

RELATIONSHIP OF PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER NET FLUX OF GLUCOSE, LACTATE, VOLATILE FATTY ACIDS, AND NITROGEN METABOLITES TO MILK PRODUCTION IN THE EWE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Nov-98)

NET FLUX OF GLUCOSE, LACTATE, VOLATILE FATTY ACIDS, AND NITROGEN METABOLITES ACROSS THE PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OF PREGNANT EWES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Jul-98)

EFFECTS OF FREQUENCY OF SUPPLEMENTATION ON DRY MATTER INTAKE AND NET PORTALAND HEPATIC FLUX OF NUTRIENTS IN MATURE EWES THAT CONSUME LOW-QUALITY FORAGE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (13-May-98)

REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE, CALF GROWTH, AND MILK PRODUCTION OF FIRST-CALF HEIFERS SIRED BY SEVEN BREEDS OF CATTLE AND RAISED ON DIFFERENT LEVELS OF NUTRITION. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (26-Jan-98)

REPRODUCTION AND MATERNAL PERFORMANCE OF F1 COWS BY DIVERSE SIRE BREEDS - (Abstract Only) - (17-Nov-97)

EFFICIENCY OF ENERGY AND NITROGEN LOSS AND GAIN IN MATURE COWS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (24-Sep-97)

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OXYGEN CONSUMPTION AND MILK PRODUCTION IN THE EWE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Jul-97)

POSTWEANING GROWTH, SEXUAL MATURITY AND PREGNANCY RATES IN HEIFERS SIRED BYSEVEN BREEDS OF CATTLE AND RAISED ON DIFFERENT LEVELS OF NUTRITION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Jul-97)

CHANGES IN GUT AND LIVER GLUCOSE RELEASE AND OXYGEN CONSUMPTION DURING GESTATION AND LACTATION IN THE EWE. - (Proceedings) - (27-Feb-97)

OXYGEN CONSUMPTION BY AND BLOOD FLOW ACROSS THE PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OF PREGNANT EWES - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Feb-97)

OXYGEN CONSUMPTION BY AND BLOOD FLOW ACROSS THE PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OF PREGNANT EWES - (Abstract Only) - (26-Jun-96)

FREQUENCY OF PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTATION ON NET PORTAL AND HEPATIC FLUX OF NUTRIENTS IN MATURE EWES CONSUMING LOW QUALITY FORAGE - (Abstract Only) - (24-Jun-96)

A MODEL FOR PARTITIONING METABOLIZABLE ENERGY INTAKE TO MAINTENANCE AND PRODUCTION FOR DIFFERENT BIOLOGICAL TYPES OF GROWING AND MATURE CATTLE - (Abstract Only) - (13-Jun-96)

GUT AND LIVER GLUCOSE, LACTATE, AND INSULIN FLUX IN MATURE EWES DURING MESENTERIC OR ABDOMINAL VENA CAVA GLUCOSE INFUSION. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Dec-95)

GUT AND LIVER GLUCOSE, LACTATE, AND INSULIN FLUX IN MATURE EWES DURING MESENTERIC OR ABDOMINAL VENA CAVA GLUCOSE INFUSION - (Abstract Only) - (21-Feb-95)