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Joshua Bret Taylor (Bret)
Range Sheep Production Efficiency Research
Animal Scientist

Phone: (208) 374-5306 ext. 310
Fax: (208) 374-5582

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Projects
Agroecological Approach to Enhance U.S. Sheep Industry Viability and Rangeland Ecosystem Conservation
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 442283
Adaptive Capacity and Ecosystem Service Provisioning on Intermountain Range Sheep Systems Under a Changing Climate
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 445039
Adaptive Management Research on Co-species Grazed Rangelands
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 443300
Operation of NOAA Mesonet Weather Monitoring Staion to Provide Critical Weather Data to Local NOAA Forecaters
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 443573
Interagency Agreement for Fire Management
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 436357
Continental Divide Cooperative Weed Management Area
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 436361
Sheep Station Prescribed Burn Tebuthiuron Units
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 443666
Commenting on Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest plans
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 445739
Assessing Pollinator and Gall Response to Climatic Gradients and Fire and Grazing Management in Sage
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 442922
Developing Practical Genetic Solutions for the Sheep Industry
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 443207
Advancing Veterinary Care, Research and Education in Small-Ruminant Obstetrics and Health
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 443597
In Utero Factors Impacting Fetal Loss in Sheep
Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (S)
  Accession Number: 445604
Livestock Grazing in Rangeland Management Systems
Trust Fund Cooperative Agreement (T)
  Accession Number: 440349

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
A journey into sheep GEMS - (Popular Publication)
Lewis, R.M., Brito, L., Freking, B., Burke, J.M., Murphy, T., Taylor, J.B., Wilson, C.S., Nilson, S., Arisman, B., Oliveira Rocha, A., Yazar Gunes, H. 2023. A journey into sheep GEMS. Sheep Industry News. 27(8):24-26.
Effect of ewe birth litter size and estimation of genetic parameters on ewe reproductive life traits Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanna, L.L., Taylor, J.B., Holland, P.W., Vonnahme, K.A., Reynolds, L.P., Riley, D.G. 2023. Effect of ewe birth litter size and estimation of genetic parameters on ewe reproductive life traits. Animal. Volume 17(8). Article 100900. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2023.100900.
Targhee sire benchmarking at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station - (Abstract Only)
Effect of burn season and grazing deferment on mountain big sagebrush plant communities Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilmer, H.N., McGranahan, D.A., Moffet, C., Taylor, J.B. 2023. Effect of burn season and grazing deferment on mountain big sagebrush plant communities. Plant Ecology. 224:501-512. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11258-023-01317-1.
Do plant-soil feedbacks promote coexistence in a sagebrush steppe? Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chung, Y.A., Monaco, T.A., Taylor, J.B., Adler, P.B. 2023. Do plant-soil feedbacks promote coexistence in a sagebrush steppe? Ecology. 104(7). Article e4056. https://doi.org/10.1002/ecy.4056.
Using whole genome sequence to compare variant callers and breed differences of US sheep Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stegemiller, M.R., Redden, R.R., Notter, D.R., Taylor, T., Taylor, J.B., Cockett, N.E., Heaton, M.P., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Murdoch, B.M. 2023. Using whole genome sequence to compare variant callers and breed differences of US sheep. Frontiers in Genetics. 13. Article 1060882. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2022.1060882.
Refined methodology for identification of bitterness aversion in mature rams through quantification of fluid intake and behavioral response to phenylthiocarbamide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Southerland, C.N., Taylor, J.B., Yelich, J.V., Ellison, M.J. 2022. Refined methodology for identification of bitterness aversion in mature rams through quantification of fluid intake and behavioral response to phenylthiocarbamide. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 254. Article 105706. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applanim.2022.105706.
Feed intake and behavioral responses of mature rams provided feed containing phenylthiocarbamide - (Abstract Only)
Model definition for genetic evaluation of purebred and crossbred lambs including heterosis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vargas Jurado, N., Notter, D.R., Taylor, J.B., Brown, D.J., Mousel, M.R., Lewis, R.M. 2022. Model definition for genetic evaluation of purebred and crossbred lambs including heterosis. Journal of Animal Science. 100:1-14. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac188.
Effects of increasing dietary zinc sulfate fed to gestating ewes: II. Milk somatic cell count, microbial populations, and fatty acid composition Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Page, C.M., Knuth, R.M., Murphy, T.W., Rule, D.C., Bisha, B., Taylor, J.B., Stewart, W.C. 2022. Effects of increasing dietary zinc sulfate fed to gestating ewes: II. Milk somatic cell count, microbial populations, and fatty acid composition. Applied Animal Science. 38(3):285-295. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2022-02268.
A high-density genome-wide association with absolute blood monocyte count in domestic sheep identifies novel loci Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliveira, R.D., Mousel, M.R., Gonzalez, M.V., Durfee, C.J., Davenport, K.M., Murdoch, B.M., Taylor, J.B., Neibergs, H.L., White, S.N. 2022. A high-density genome-wide association with absolute blood monocyte count in domestic sheep identifies novel loci. PLoS ONE. 17(5). Article e0266748. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0266748.
Protein supplementation and grazing behavior for cows on differing late-season rangeland grazing systems Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sprinkle, J., Sagers, J., Hall, J., Ellison, M., Yelich, J., Brennan, J., Taylor, J.B., Lamb, J. 2021. Protein supplementation and grazing behavior for cows on differing late-season rangeland grazing systems. Animals. 11(11). Article 3219. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11113219.
The relationship between milk score near parturition and udder score near weaning and their effects on Polypay, Rambouillet, and Targhee ewe productivity Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Murphy Jr, T.W., Taylor, J.B. 2021. The relationship between milk score near parturition and udder score near weaning and their effects on Polypay, Rambouillet, and Targhee ewe productivity. Translational Animal Science. 5(Supplement S1): S134-S138. Article txab176. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txab176.
Variation in type two taste receptor genes is associated with bitter tasting phenylthiocarbamide consumption in mature Targhee and Rambouillet rams Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Davenport, K.M., Taylor, J.B., Henslee, D., Southerland, C., Yelich, J., Ellison, M.J., Murdoch, B.M. 2021. Variation in type two taste receptor genes is associated with bitter tasting phenylthiocarbamide consumption in mature Targhee and Rambouillet rams. Translational Animal Science. 5(3):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txab142.
Genes involved in immune, gene translation and chromatin organization pathways associated with Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae presence in nasal secretions of domestic sheep Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mousel, M.R., White, S.N., Herndon, M.K., Herndon, D.R., Taylor, J.B., Becker, G.M., Murdoch, B.M. 2021. Genes involved in immune, gene translation and chromatin organization pathways associated with Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae presence in nasal secretions of domestic sheep. PLoS ONE. 16(7). Article e0247209. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0247209.
A DNA regulatory element haplotype at zinc finger genes is associated with host resilience to small ruminant lentivirus in two sheep populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Massa, A.T., Mousel, M.R., Durfee, C.J., Herndon, M.K., Hemmerling, K.M., Taylor, J.B., Neibergs, H.L., White, S.N. 2021. A DNA regulatory element haplotype at zinc finger genes is associated with host resilience to small ruminant lentivirus in two sheep populations. Animals. 11(7). Article 1907. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11071907.
Identification of fetal microchimerism after pregnancy in older ewes using qPCR Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brown, A., Niland, E.S., Pierce, N.L., Taylor, J.B. 2021. Validation of fetal microchimerism after pregnancy in the ovine using qPCR. Translational Animal Science. 5(2). https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txab100.
Invited Review: Sheep mineral nutrition considerations for extensive production systems Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Stewart, W.C., Scasta, J.D., Taylor, J.B., Murphy Jr, T.W., Julian, A.A. 2021. Invited Review: Sheep mineral nutrition considerations for extensive production systems. Applied Animal Science. 37(3):256-272. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2021-02143.
Relationships among intramammary health, udder and teat characteristics, and productivity of extensively managed ewes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Knuth, R.M., Stewart, W.C., Taylor, J.B., Bisha, B., Yeoman, C.J., Van Emon, M.L., Murphy, T.W. 2021. Relationships among intramammary health, udder and teat characteristics, and productivity of extensively managed ewes. Journal of Animal Science. 99(4):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab059.
Association of TMEM8B and SPAG8 with mature weight in sheep Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cinar, M.U., Mousel, M.R., Herndon, M.K., Taylor, J.B., White, S.N. 2020. Association of TMEM8B and SPAG8 with mature weight in sheep. Animals. 10(12). Article 2391. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10122391.
Predicting cattle grazing behavior on rangeland using accelerometers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sprinkle, J., Sagers, J., Hall, J., Ellison, M., Yelich, J., Brennan, J., Taylor, J.B., Lamb, J. 2021. Predicting cattle grazing behavior on rangeland using accelerometers. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 76:157-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2020.10.001.
Effect of increasing dietary zinc sulfate fed to primiparous ewes: I. Effects on serum metabolites, mineral transfer efficiency, and animal performance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stewart, W.C., Murphy Jr, T.W., Page, C.M., Rule, D.C., Taylor, J.B., Austin, K., Pankey, C. 2020. Effect of increasing dietary zinc sulfate fed to primiparous ewes: I. Effects on serum metabolites, mineral transfer efficiency, and animal performance. Applied Animal Science. 36(6):839-850. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2020-02057.
Comparative genomics of the sheep Tas2r repertoire to cattle, goat, human, dog, and mice Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henslee, D., Murdock, B., Yelich, J., Ellison, M., Taylor, J.B. 2020. Comparative genomics of the sheep Tas2r repertoire to cattle, goat, human, dog, and mice. Animal Gene. 17-18. Article 200107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.angen.2020.200107.
PSXI-7 Comparison of range-based and irrigated cow-calf systems – grazing season performance Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Hall, J., Sprinkle, J., Ellison, M., Goddard, S., Taylor, J.B., Glaze, B. 2020. PSXI-7 Comparison of range-based and irrigated cow-calf systems – grazing season performance. Translational Animal Science. 98(Suppl. 4):385-386. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.678.
Effects of dietary Zn on ewe milk minerals and somatic cell count Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Page, C.M., Murphy, T., Taylor, B., Julian, A., Whaley, J., Woodruff, K., Hummel, G., DeMarco, C., Laverell, D., Cunningham, H., Rule, D., Stewart, W. 2020. Effects of dietary Zn on ewe milk minerals and somatic cell count [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement 4):213-214. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.394.
Fleece and fiber characteristics of Rambouillet, Targhee, and their reciprocal-crosses at first shearing Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Murphy, T., Stewart, W.C., Notter, D., Knuth, R., Feagler, T., Taylor, B. 2020. Fleece and fiber characteristics of Rambouillet, Targhee, and their reciprocal-crosses at first shearing [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 98(supplement 4):206-207. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.380.
Grazing behavior and production characteristics among cows differing in residual feed intake while grazing late season Idaho rangeland Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sprinkle, J.E., Taylor, J.B., Clark, P., Hall, J.B., Strong, N.K., Roberts-Lew, M. 2019. Grazing behavior and production characteristics among cows differing in residual feed intake while grazing late season Idaho rangeland. Journal of Animal Science. 98(1):1-9. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz371.
Avoidance of Phenylthiocarbamide in mature Targhee and Rambouillet rams Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Henslee, D., Yelich, J., Taylor, J.B., Ellison, M. 2019. Avoidance of Phenylthiocarbamide in mature Targhee and Rambouillet rams. Translational Animal Science. 3(4):1194-1204. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz125.
Effects of zinc source and dietary concentration on serum zinc concentrations, growth performance, wool traits, and reproductive characteristics in developing rams Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Page, C.M., Van Emon, M.L., Murphy, T.W., Larson, C.K., Berardinelli, J.G., McGregor, I.R., Taylor, J.B., Stewart, W.C. 2019. Effects of zinc source and dietary concentration on serum zinc concentrations, growth performance, wool traits, and reproductive characteristics in developing rams. Animal. 14(3):520-528. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1751731119002180.
Grazing behavior and production for cattle on differing late-season rangeland grazing systems with or without protein supplementation Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Sprinkle, J.E., Sagers, J.K., Hall, J.B., Ellison, M.J., Yelich, J.V., Brennan, J.R., Taylor, J.B., Lamb, J.B. 2019. Grazing behavior and production for cattle on differing late-season rangeland grazing systems with or without protein supplementation. Translational Animal Science. 3(suppl. 1):1792-1796. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz100.
Comparison of new composite breeds with the Suffolk breed as terminal sires in an extensive production system: Carcass characteristics Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Mckibben, H.N., Notter, D.R., Stewart, W.C., Means, W.J., Pierce, N.L., Taylor, J.B. 2019. Comparison of new composite breeds with the Suffolk breed as terminal sires in an extensive production system: Carcass characteristics. Translational Animal Science. 3(suppl. 1):1701-1704. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz061.
Subclinical mastitis in sheep: etiology and association with milk somatic cell count and ewe productivity in three research flocks in the Western U.S. Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Knuth, R., Stewart, W., Taylor, J.B., Yeoman, C., Bisha, B., Page, C., Rowlye, C., Lindsey, B., Van Emon, M., Murphy Jr, T.W. 2019. Subclinical mastitis in sheep: etiology and association with milk somatic cell count and ewe productivity in three research flocks in the Western U.S. Translational Animal Science. 3(1):1749-1753. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz078.
Aversion to phenylthiocarbamide in mature Targhee and Rambouillet rams Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Henslee, D., Yelich, J., Ellison, M., Taylor, J.B. 2019. Aversion to phenylthiocarbamide in mature Targhee and Rambouillet rams. Translational Animal Science. 3(1):1749-1753. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz080.
Evaluation of Rambouillet, Polypay, and Romanov–White Dorper x Rambouillet ewes mated to terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: Body weight and wool characteristics Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Murphy Jr, T.W., Stewart, W.C., Notter, D.R., Mousel, M.R., Lewis, G.S., Taylor, J.B. 2019. Evaluation of Rambouillet, Polypay, and Romanov–White Dorper x Rambouillet ewes mated to terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: Body weight and wool characteristics. Journal of Animal Science. 97(4):1568-1577. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz070.
Prelude to the Tremendous Targhee: The history behind the history - (Popular Publication)
Taylor, J.B. 2018. Prelude to the Tremendous Targhee: The history behind the history. Targhee Talk. Oct_2018:9-11. Available: http://www.ustargheesheep.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/targheetalk55_oct2018.pdf
Webinar: Getting the most out of your vaccination program - (Other)
Taylor, J.B. 2018. Webinar: Getting the most out of your vaccination program. Available: http://www.optimalag.net/sheepagriculture/2018/09/.
Effects of rearing triplet lambs on ewe productivity, lamb survival and performance, and future ewe performance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Notter, D.R., Mousel, M.R., Leeds, T.D., Lewis, G.L., Taylor, J.B. 2018. Effects of rearing triplet lambs on ewe productivity, lamb survival and performance, and future ewe performance. Journal of Animal Science. 96(12):4944-4958. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky364.
Effects of late gestation shearing on body weight, feed intake, and plasma metabolite concentrations in Rambouillet ewes managed outdoors during winter Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Murphy, T.W., Stewart, W.C., Smith, C.G., Taylor, J.B. 2018. Effects of late gestation shearing on body weight, feed intake, and plasma metabolite concentrations in Rambouillet ewes managed outdoors during winter. Animal. 13(3):600-605. https://doi.org/10.1017/S175173111800191X.
Tenascin-XB (TNXB) amino acid substitution E2004G is associated with mature weight and milk score in rambouillet, targhee, polypay, and suffolk sheep Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cinar, M., Mousel, M.R., Herndon, M.K., Taylor, J.B., White, S.N. 2018. Tenascin-XB (TNXB) amino acid substitution E2004G is associated with mature weight and milk score in rambouillet, targhee, polypay, and suffolk sheep. Small Ruminant Research. 166:129-133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2018.06.013.
Factors affecting ewe somatic cell count and its relationship with lamb weaning weight in extensively managed flocks Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Murphy, T.W., Stewart, W.C., Taylor, J.B. 2018. Factors affecting ewe somatic cell count and its relationship with lamb weaning weight in extensively managed flocks. Translational Animal Science. 2(suppl. 1):S159-S162. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txy031.
Comparison of the USSES terminal-sire and Siremax composite breeds with the Suffolk breed as terminal sires in an extensive production system: Prefabrication carcass traits Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Mckibben, H.N., Notter, D.R., Stewart, W.C., Means, W.J., Pierce, N.L., Taylor, J.B. 2018. Comparison of the USSES terminal-sire and Siremax composite breeds with the Suffolk breed as terminal sires in an extensive production system: Prefabrication carcass traits. Translational Animal Science. 2(suppl.1):S155-S158. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txy042.
Weak interspecific interactions in a sagebrush steppe: evidence from observations, models, and experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Adler, P.B., Kleinhesselink, A., Hooker, G., Taylor, J.B., Ellner, S.P. 2018. Weak interspecific interactions in a sagebrush steppe? Conflicting evidence from observations and experiments. Journal of Ecology. 99:1621-1632.
Genetic Parameters for Lamb Mortality Associated with Pneumonia - (Abstract Only)
Holland, P.W., Hulsman-Hanna, L.L., Vonnahme, K.A., Reynolds, L.P., Taylor, J.B., Riley, D.G. 2018. Genetic Parameters for Lamb Mortality Associated with Pneumonia. American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting. 96 Suppl S1:1.
Domestic sheep show average coxiella burnetii seropositivity generations after a sheep-associated human Q fever outbreak and lack detectable shedding by placental, vaginal, and fecal routes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliveira, R.D., Mousel, M.R., Pabilonia, K.L., Highland, M.A., Taylor, J.B., Knowles Jr, D.P., White, S.N. 2017. Domestic sheep show average coxiella burnetii seropositivity generations after a sheep-associated human Q fever outbreak and lack detectable shedding by placental, vaginal, and fecal routes. PLoS One. 12(11):e0188054. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0188054.
Responses of pregnant ewes and young lambs to ovalbumin immunization, antiovalbumin antibody transfer to lambs, and temporal changes in antiovalbumin antibody - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, G.S., Wang, S., Taylor, J.B. 2017. Responses of pregnant ewes and young lambs to ovalbumin immunization, antiovalbumin antibody transfer to lambs, and temporal changes in antiovalbumin antibody. Journal of Animal Science. 1:585-591.
Evaluation of Rambouillet, Polypay, and Romanov-White Dorper x Rambouillet ewes mated to terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: Lamb production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Notter, D.R., Mousel, M.R., Lewis, G.S., Leymaster, K.A., Taylor, J.B. 2017. Evaluation of Rambouillet, Polypay, and Romanov-White Dorper x Rambouillet ewes mated to terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: Lamb production. Journal of Animal Science. 95:3851-3862.
Underdominant KCC3b R31I association with blood sodium concentration in domestic sheep suggests role in oligomer function Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
White, S.N., Oliveira, R.D., Mousel, M.R., Gonzalez, M.V., Highland, M.A., Herndon, M.K., Taylor, J.B., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2017. Underdominant KCC3b R31I association with blood sodium concentration in domestic sheep suggests role in oligomer function. Animal Genetics. 48(5):626-627. https://doi.org/10.1111/age.12585.
Validation of an improved anaplasma antibody cELISA kit for detection of anaplasma ovis antibody in domestic sheep at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, ID Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mason, K.L., Gonzalez, M.V., Chung, C., Mousel, M.R., White, S.N., Taylor, J.B., Scoles, G.A. 2017. Validation of an improved anaplasma antibody cELISA kit for detection of anaplasma ovis antibody in domestic sheep at the U.S. Sheep Experiment Station in Dubois, ID. Veterinary Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1177/1040638717709494.
Estimation of genetic parameters and effects of birth type, sex, and age of dam on lamb mortality - (Proceedings)
Holland, P., Hulsman-Hanna, L.L., Vonnahme, K.A., Reynolds, L.P., Taylor, J.B., Riley, D.G. 2017. Estimation of genetic parameters and effects of birth type, sex, and age of dam on lamb mortality. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 68:172-176. Available: https://www.asas.org/docs/default-source/western-section/asasws_western_book_060217.pdf?sfvrsn=e72946d1_0.
Response of pregnant ewes to ovalbumin inoculation, antiovalbumin antibody transfer to lambs and temporal changes in antiovalbumin antibody - (Proceedings)
Lewis, G.S., Wang, S., Taylor, J.B. 2017. Response of pregnant ewes to ovalbumin inoculation, antiovalbumin antibody transfer to lambs and temporal changes in antiovalbumin antibody. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 68:192-196. Available: https://www.asas.org/docs/default-source/western-section/asasws_western_book_060217.pdf?sfvrsn=e72946d1_0
Wool characteristics of Rambouillet, Polypay, and Romanov-White Dorper x Rambouillet ewes in an extensive rangeland production system - (Proceedings)
Stewart, W.C., Thomas, M.W., Notter, D.R., Mousel, M.R., Lewis, G.S., Leymaster, K.A., Taylor, J.B. 2017. Wool characteristics of Rambouillet, Polypay, and Romanov-White Dorper x Rambouillet ewes in an extensive rangeland production system. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 65:175-179. https://www.asas.org/docs/default-source/western-section/asasws_western_book_060217.pdf?sfvrsn=e72946d1_0
Ovar-DRB1 haplotypes *2001 and *0301 are associated with sheep growth and ewe lifetime prolificacy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cinar, M., Mousel, M.R., Herrmann-Hoesing, L.M., Taylor, J.B., White, S.N. 2016. Ovar-DRB1 haplotypes *2001 and *0301 are associated with sheep growth and ewe lifetime prolificacy. Gene. 595(2):187-192.
Breeding ewe lambs at 7 to 9 months of age - (Book / Chapter)
Taylor, J.B. 2016. Breeding ewe lambs at 7 to 9 months of age. In: Redden, R., Morrical, D., editors. Best Practices to Increase Your Lamb Crop. Red Owl, SD: Demeter Communications. p. 9-14.
Do ewes born with a male co-twin have greater longevity with lambing over time? - (Abstract Only)
Grogen, D.N., Brown, J., Taylor, J.B. 2016. Do ewes born with a male co-twin have greater longevity with lambing over time?. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 94(5):9-10.
Grazing behavior and production characteristics among cows differing in residual feed intake while grazing late season Idaho rangeland - (Proceedings)
Sex of littermate twin affects lifetime ewe productivity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brown, J., Lewis, G.S., Taylor, J.B. 2016. Sex of littermate twin affects lifetime ewe productivity. Sheep and Goat Research Journal. 31:1-8.
Lupine poisoning in sheep on the USDA-ARS U.S. Sheep Experiment Station (USSES), Dubois, Idaho - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Panter, K.E., Taylor, J.B., Lee, S.T., Strong, N.K., Wierenga, T.L., Cook, D., Welsh, S.L. 2017. Lupine poisoning in sheep on the USDA-ARS U.S. Sheep Experiment Station (USSES), Dubois, Idaho. International Journal of Poisonous Plant Research. 4:79-87.
The value of livestock production systems and ecosystem services - (Review Article)
Taylor, J.B. 2015. The value of livestock production systems and ecosystem services. Animal Frontiers. 5(4):4-5.
Genetic evaluation of weaning weight and probability of lambing at 1 year of age in Targhee lambs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kirschten, D.P., Notter, D.R., Gilmour, A.R., Lewis, G.S., Taylor, J.B. 2015. Genetic evaluation of weaning weight and probability of lambing at 1 year of age in Targhee lambs. Sheep and Goat Research Journal. 30:1-5.
Movements of domestic sheep in the presence of livestock guardian dogs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Webber, B.L., Weber, K.T., Clark, P., Moffet, C., Ames, D.P., Taylor, J.B., Johnson, D.E., Kie, J.G. 2015. Movements of domestic sheep in the presence of livestock guardian dogs. Sheep and Goat Research Journal. 30:18-23.
Ovine leukocyte profiles do not associate with variation in the prion gene, but are breed-dependent - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mousel, M.R., White, S.N., Herndon, D.R., Reynolds, J.O., Gonzalez, M., Johnson, W.C., Ueti, M.W., Taylor, J.B., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2015. Ovine leukocyte profiles do not associate with variation in the prion gene, but are breed-dependent. Animal Genetics. 47(1):136-37.
Continuous, low-dose oral exposure to sodium chlorate reduces fecal Enterobacteriaceae coliforms in sheep feces without inducing subclinical chlorate toxicosis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.B., Smith, D.J. 2015. Continuous, low-dose oral exposure to sodium chlorate reduces fecal generic Enterobacteriaceae coliforms in sheep feces without inducing subclinical chlorate toxicosis. Journal of Animal Science. 93:1942-1951.
Postfire shrub cover dynamics: a 70-year fire history in mountain big sagebrush communities - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Moffet, C.A., Taylor, J.B., Booth, D.T. 2015. Postfire shrub cover dynamics: a 70-year fire history in mountain big sagebrush communities. Journal of Arid Environments. 114:116-123.
Impact of changes in weight, fat depth, and loin muscle depth on carcass yield and value and implications for selection and pricing of rams from terminal-sire sheep breeds Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Notter, D.R., Mousel, M.R., Zerby, H.N., Surber, L.M., Leeds, T.D., Moeller, S.J., Lewis, G.S., Taylor, J.B. 2014. Impact of changes in weight, fat depth, and loin muscle depth on carcass yield and value and implications for selection and pricing of rams from terminal-sire sheep breeds. Sheep and Goat Research Journal. 29:36-44.
Plasma amino acids of wether lambs supplemented with novel feed products to reduce locoweed toxicity - (Proceedings)
Allataifeh, F.A., Taylor, J.B., Chen, L., Sawalhah, M.N., Loest, C.A. 2014. Plasma amino acids of wether lambs supplemented with novel feed products to reduce locoweed toxicity. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 65:218-222.
Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: VIII. Quality measures of lamb longissimus dorsi Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mousel, M.R., Notter, D.R., Leeds, T.D., Zerby, H.N., Moeller, S.J., Taylor, J.B., Lewis, G.S. 2014. Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: VIII. Quality measures of lamb longissimus dorsi. Journal of Animal Science. 92(7):2861-2868.
Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: VII. Accuracy of ultrasound predictors and their association with carcass weight, yield and value Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Notter, D.R., Mousel, M.R., Leeds, T.D., Zerby, H.N., Moeller, S.J., Lewis, G.S., Taylor, J.B. 2014. Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: VII. Accuracy of ultrasound predictors and their association with carcass weight, yield and value. Journal of Animal Science. 92(6):2402-2414.
Association analysis of variant near ZNF389 with ewe cumulative production in three sheep breeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
White, S.N., Mousel, M.R., Gonzalez, M.V., Highland, M.A., Herrmann-Hoesing, L.M., Taylor, J.B., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2014. Association analysis of variant near ZNF389 with ewe cumulative production in three sheep breeds. Animal Genetics. 5(4):613-614.
Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: VI.Measurements of live-lamb and carcass shape and their relationship to carcass yield and value Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Notter, D.R., Mousel, M.R., Leeds, T.D., Zerby, H.N., Moeller, S.J., Lewis, G.S., Taylor, J.B. 2014. Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: VI.Measurements of live-lamb and carcass shape and their relationship to carcass yield and value. Journal of Animal Science. 92(5):1980-1994.
Selenium biofortification in North America: Using naturally selenium-rich feeds for livestock - (Book / Chapter)
Taylor, J.B., Caton, J.S., Larsen, R. 2014. Selenium biofortification in North America: Using naturally selenium-rich feeds for livestock. In: Banuelos, G.S., Lin, Z.-Q., Yin, X., editors. Selenium in the Environment and Human Health. London, UK: Taylor & Francis Group. p.155-156.
Effect of intravenous or oral sodium chlorate administration on the fecal shedding of Escherichia coli in sheep Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, D.J., Taylor, J.B., West, M.S., Herges, G.R. 2013. Effect of intravenous or oral sodium chlorate administration on the fecal shedding of Escherichia coli in sheep. Journal of Animal Science. 91:5962-5969.
Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams at terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system - (Popular Publication)
Notter, D.R., Lewis, G.S., Mousel, M.R., Leeds, T.D., Zerby, H.N., Moeller, S.J., Kirschten, D.P., Taylor, J.B. 2014. Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams at terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system. Suffolk Newsletter. 2(8):9-11.
Natural selenium-rich feeds manage selenium deficiency in Oregon sheep - (Popular Publication)
Taylor, J.B. 2013. Natural selenium-rich feeds manage selenium deficiency in Oregon sheep. The Oregon Sheep Grower. 29:5.
Safety and efficacy of low-dose, subacute exposure of mature ewes to sodium chlorate - (Abstract Only)
Taylor, J.B., Dungan, R.S., Smith, D.J. 2013. Safety and efficacy of low-dose, subacute exposure of mature ewes to sodium chlorate. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 91:(Suppl.2):218.
Feeding low-phytic acid corn grain to finishing wethers does not alter phosphorus digestion - (Proceedings)
Taylor, J.B., Leytem, A.B., Raboy, V. 2013. Feeding low-phytic acid corn grain to finishing wethers does not alter phosphorus digestion. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 64:392-395.
Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: IV. Postweaning growth, feed intake, and feed efficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kirschten, D.P., Notter, D.R., Leeds, T.D., Mousel, M.R., Taylor, J.B., Lewis, G.S. 2013. Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: V. Postweaning growth, feed intake, and feed efficiency. Journal of Animal Science. 91(5):2021-2033.
Maternal nutritional plane and selenium supply during gestation impacts visceral organ mass and intestinal growth and vascularity of neonatal lamb offspring - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meyer, A.M., Neville, T.L., Reed, J.J., Taylor, J.B., Reynolds, L.P., Redmer, D.A., Hammer, C.J., Caton, J.S. 2013. Maternal nutritional plane and selenium supply during gestation impacts visceral organ mass and intestinal growth and vascularity of neonatal lamb offspring. Journal of Animal Science. 91:2628-2639.
Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: II. Postweaning growth and ultrasonic measures of composition. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Notter, D.R., Leeds, T.D., Mousel, M.R., Taylor, J.B., Kirschten, D.P., Lewis, G.S. 2012. Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: II. Postweaning growth and ultrasonic measures of composition.. Journal of Animal Science. 90:2941-2952..
Impacts of maternal selenium supply and nutritional plane on visceral tissues and intestinal biology in 180 day-old offspring in sheep. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yunusova, R.D., Neville, T.L., Vonnahme, K.A., Hammer, C.J., Reed, J.J., Taylor, J.B., Redmer, D.A., Reynold, L.P., Caton, J.S. 2013. Impacts of maternal selenium supply and nutritional plane on visceral tissues and intestinal biology in 180 day-old offspring in sheep. Journal of Animal Science. 91:2229-2242.
Impacts of Maternal Selenium Supply and Nutritional Plane on Visceral Tissues and Intestinal Biology in 180-day-old Offspring in Sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yunusova, R., Neville, T.L., Vonnahme, K.A., Hammer, C., Reed, J., Taylor, J.B., Redmer, D.A., Reynolds, L.P., Caton, J.S. 2013. Impacts of maternal selenium supply and nutritional plane on visceral tissues and intestinal biology in 180-day-old offspring in sheep. Journal of Animal Science. 91:2229-2242.
Efficacy, metabolism, and toxic responses to chlorate salts in food and laboratory animals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, D.J., Oliver, C.E., Taylor, J.B., Anderson, R.C. 2012. Efficacy, metabolism, and toxic responses to chlorate salts in food and laboratory animals. Journal of Animal Science. 90:4098-4117.
Effects of Nutritional Plane and Selenium Supply during Gestation on Visceral Organ Mass and Indices of Intestinal Growth and Vascularity in Primiparous Ewes at Parturition and During Early Lactation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meyer, A.M., Reed, J., Neville, T.L., Taylor, J.B., Reynold, L.P., Redmer, D.A., Vonnahme, K.A., Caton, J.S. 2012. Effects of nutritional plane and selenium supply during gestation on visceral organ mass and indices of intestinal growth and vascularity in primiparous ewes at parturition and during early lactation. Journal of Animal Science. 90:2733-2749.
Effects of nutritional plane and selenium supply during gestation on visceral organ mass and indices of intestinal growth and vascularity in primiparous ewes at parturition and during early lactation. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meyer, A.M., Reed, J.J., Neville, T.L., Taylor, J.B., Reynolds, L.P., Redmer, D.A., Vonnahme, K.A., Caton, J.S. 2012. Effects of nutritional plane and selenium supply during gestation on visceral organ mass and indices of intestinal growth and vascularity in primiparous ewes at parturition and during early lactation.. Journal of Animal Science. 90:2733-2749.
Nutritional plane and selenium supply during gestation impact yield and nutrient composition of colostrum and milk in primiparous ewes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meyer, A.M., Reed, J.J., Neville, T.L., Maddock-Carlin, K.R., Thorson, K.A., Taylor, J.B., Reynold, L.P., Luther, J.D., Redman, J.S., Vonnahme, K.A., Caton, J.S. 2011. Nutritional plane and selenium supply during gestation impact yield and nutrient composition of colostrum and milk in primiparous ewes. Journal of Animal Science. 89:1627-1639.
Kinetics and disposition of orally dosed sodium chlorate in sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, D.J., Taylor, J.B. 2012. Kinetics and disposition of orally dosed sodium chlorate in sheep. Journal of Animal Science. 90:2026-2034.
Sodium chlorate reduces presence of Escherichia coli in feces of lambs and ewes managed in shed-lambing systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.B., Dungan, R.S., Lewis, G.S. 2011. Sodium chlorate reduces presence of Escherichia coli in feces of lambs and ewes managed in shed-lambing systems. Journal of Animal Science. 90:381-386.
Strategic Selenium Management: Natural Biofortification of Grazing Livestock with Selenium to Avert Selenium Deficiency and Enhance the Nutritional Value of Food Products. - (Book / Chapter)
Taylor, J.B. 2011. Strategic Selenium Management: Natural Biofortification of Grazing Livestock with Selenium to Avert Selenium Deficiency and Enhance the Nutritional Value of Food Products. In Selenium: Global Perspectives of Impacts on Humans, Animals and the Environment. Hefei, China: University of Science and Technology of China Press. p.17-18.
Supplemental branched-chain amino acids improve performance and immune response of newly-received feedlot calves - (Proceedings)
Carter, B.H., Mathis, C.P., Duff, G.C., Taylor, J.B., Taylor, K.M., Graham, B.C., Hall, L.W., Allen, J.D., Hallford, D.M., Loest, C.A. 2011. Supplemental branched-chain amino acids improve performance and immune response of newly-received feedlot calves. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 62:321-324.
Correlations between measures of feed efficiency and feedlot return for F1 lambs - (Abstract Only)
Feed intake and efficiency of F1 lambs - (Proceedings)
Kirschten, D.P., Notter, D.R., Leeds, T.D., Mousel, M.R., Taylor, J.B., Lewis, G.S. 2011. Feed intake and efficiency of F1 lambs. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 62:81-85.
Chlorate analyses in matrices of animal origin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, D.J., Taylor, J.B. 2011. Chlorate analysis in matrices of animal origin. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 59:1598-1606.
Correlations between measures of feed efficiency and feedlot return for F1 lambs - (Proceedings)
Kirschten, D.P., Notter, D.P., Leeds, T.D., Mousel, M.R., Taylor, J.B., Lewis, G.S. 2011. Correlations between measures of feed efficiency and feedlot return for F1 lambs. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 62:86-89.
Maternal selenium supplementation and timing of nutrient restriction in pregnant sheep: Impacts on nutrient availability to the fetus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lekatz, L.A., Caton, J.S., Taylor, J.B., Reynolds, L.P., Redmer, D.A., Vonnahme, K.A. 2011. Maternal selenium supplementation and timing of nutrient restriction in pregnant sheep: Impacts on nutrient availability to the fetus. Journal of Animal Science. 89:59-76.
Ovine offspring growth and diet digestibility are influenced by maternal Se supplementation and nutritional intake level during pregnancy despite a common postnatal diet - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neville, T.L., Caton, J.S., Hammer, C.J., Reed, J.J., Luther, J.S., Taylor, J.B., Vonnahme, K.A. 2010. Ovine offspring growth and diet digestibility are influenced by maternal Se supplementation and nutritional intake level during pregnancy despite a common postnatal diet. Journal of Animal Science. 88:3645-3656.
Postfire shrub-cover dynamics: a 70-year fire history in big sagebrush communities. - (Proceedings)
Moffet, C.A., Taylor, J.B., Booth, D.T. Postfire shrub-cover dynamics: a 70-year fire history in big sagebrush communities. IX International Rangeland Congress Proceeding. Rosario, Argentina. April 2 - 8, 2011.
Effects of nutritional plane and selenium supply during gestation on ewe and neonatal offspring performance, body composition, and serum selenium. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meyer, A.M., Reed, J.J., Neville, T.L., Taylor, J.B., Hammer, C.J., Reynolds, L.P., Redmer, D.A., Vonnahme, K.A., Caton, J.S. 2010. Effects of nutritional plane and selenium supply during gestation on ewe and neonatal offspring performance, body composition, and serum selenium.. Journal of Animal Science. 88:1786-1800.
Monitoring spotted knapweed with very-large-scale-aerial imagery in sagebrush-dominated rangelands. - (Abstract Only)
Taylor, J.B., Moffet, C.A., Booth, D.T. 2010. Monitoring spotted knapweed with very-large-scale-aerial imagery in sagebrush-dominated rangelands. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. P B-95.
Maternal selenium supplementation and timing of nutrient restriction in pregnant sheep: Impacts on maternal endocrine status and placental characteristics. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lekatz, L.A., Caton, J.S., Taylor, J.B., Reynolds, L.P., Redmer, D.A., Vonnahme, K.A. 2010. Maternal selenium supplementation and timing of nutrient restriction in pregnant sheep: Effects on maternal endocrine status and placental characteristics. Journal of Animal Science. 88:955-971.
Enhancing nutritiousness of lamb meat and preventing selenium deficiency. - (Abstract Only)
Cotyledonary responses to maternal selenium and dietary restriction may influence alteration in fetal weight and fetal liver glycogen sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lekatz, L.A., Ward, M.A., Borowicz, P.P., Taylor, J.B., Redmer, D.A., Grazul-Bilska, A.T., Reynolds, L.P., Caton, J.S., Vonnahme, K.A. 2009. Cotyledonary responses to maternal selenium and dietary restriction may influence alteration in fetal weight and fetal liver glycogen sheep. Animal Reproduction Science. 117:216-225.
Analytical Method for the Determination of Chlorate in Animal Matrices - (Abstract Only)
Smith, D.J., Taylor, J.B., Bahnson, P. 2009. Analytical Method for the Determination of Chlorate in Animal Matrices. In: Program of American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition, August 16-20, 2009, Washington, D.C. Program Vol. 77, Abstract #42, page 96-97.
Strategic use of naturally selenium-rich milling coproducts to manage selenium deficiency in range ewes and their lamb - (Abstract Only)
Taylor, J.B. 2009. Strategic use of naturally selenium-rich milling coproducts to manage selenium deficiency in range ewes and their lamb. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science. 87(Suppl.2):561.
Maternal and fetal tissue selenium loads in nulliparous ewes fed supranutritional and excessive selenium during mid to late pregnancy. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.B., Reynolds, L.P., Redmer, D.A., Caton, J.S. 2009. Maternal and fetal tissue selenium loads in nulliparous ewes fed supranutritional and excessive selenium during mid to late pregnancy.. Journal of Animal Science. 87:1828-1834.
Guidelines for Sheep and Goat Husbandry. - (Book / Chapter)
Lewis, G.S., Gavin, W.G., Goetsch, A.L., Taylor, J.B.,and Thonney, M.L. 2010. Chapter 10: Sheep and Goats, in Guide for Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching. 3rd ed. Federation of Animal Science Society, Savoy, IL. p. 129-142.
Strategic Use of Naturally Selenium (Se)-rich Milling Coproducts to Eliminate Se Deficiency and Create Se-enriched Foods. - (Proceedings)
Sheep symposium: Biology and management of low-input lambing in easy-care systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thonney, M.L., Martinez-Hernandez, P.A., Taylor, J.B., Thomas, D.L. 2008. Sheep symposium: Biology and management of low-input lambing in easy-care systems. Journal of Animal Science. 86:E244-E245.
Effects of gestational plane of nutrition and selenium supplementation on mammary development and colostrum quality in pregnant ewe lambs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Swanson, T.J., Hammer, C.J., Luther, J.S., Carlson, D.B., Taylor, J.B., Redmer, D.A., Neville, T.L., Reed, J.J., Caton, J.S., Vonnahome, K.A. 2009. Effects of gestational plane of nutrition and selenium supplementation on mammary development and colostrum quality in pregnant ewe lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 86:2415-2423.
Body weight changes and subsequent lambing rates of western whiteface ewes grazing winter range - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.B., Moffet, C.A., Leeds, T.D. 2009. Body weight changes and subsequent lambing rates of western whiteface ewes grazing winter range. Livestock Science. 121:339-342.
Effects of selenium supply and timing of nutrient restriction during gestation on maternal growth and body composition of pregnant adolescent ewes. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Carlson, D.B., Reed, J.J., Borowicz, P.P., Taylor, J.B., Reynolds, L.P., Redmer, D.A., Vonnahme, K.A., Caton, J.S. 2009. Effects of selenium supply and timing of nutrient restriction during gestation on maternal growth and body composition of pregnant adolescent ewes. Journal of Animal Science. 87:669-680.
Inclusion of Morning and Evening-Harvested Alfalfa Hays in Diets Fed to Newly-Received Sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thelen, T.M., Taylor, J.B., Mayland, H.F. 2008. Effects of including alfalfa hays that were harvested in the morning or evening in diets of newly-received sheep. Professional Animal Scientist. 24:473-478.
Effects of nutrition and genotype on prion protein (PrP-c) gene expression and localization in the fetal and maternal sheep placenta. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Evoniuk, J., Johnson, M., Borowicz, P., Caton, J.S., Vonnahme, K., Reynolds, J., Taylor, J.B., Stoltenow, C., Orourke, K.I., Redmer, D. 2008. Effects of Nutrition and Genotype on Prion Protein (PrPC) Gene Expression in the Fetal and Maternal Sheep Placenta. Placenta. 29(5):422-428.
Effects of level and source of dietary selenium on maternal and fetal body weight, visceral organ mass, cellularity estimates, and jejunal vascularity in pregnant ewe lambs. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Neville, T.L., Ward, M.A., Reed, J.J., Soto-Navarro, S.A., Julius, S.L., Borowics, P.P., Taylor, J.B., Redmer, D.A., Reynolds, L.P., Caton, J.S. 2008. Effects of level and source of dietary selenium on maternal and fetal body weight, visceral organ mass, cellularity estimates, and jejunal vascularity in pregnant ewe lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 86:890-901.
Effects of selenium supply and dietary restriction on maternal and fetal metabolic hormones in pregnant ewe lambs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ward, M.A., Neville, T.L., Reed, J.J., Taylor, J.B., Hallford, D.M., Soto-Navarro, S.A., Vonnahme, K.A., Redmer, D.S., Reynolds, L.P., Caton, J.S. 2008. Effects of selenium supply and dietary restriction on maternal and fetal metabolic hormones in pregnant ewe lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 86:1254-1262.
Nutritive value and display-life attributes of selenium-enriched beef-muscle foods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.B., Marchello, M.J., Finley, J.W., Neville, T.L., Combs, G.F., Caton, J.S. 2008. Nutritive value and display-life attributes of selenium-enriched beef-muscle foods. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 21(2):183-186.
Intrauterine bacterial inoculation and level of dietary methionine alter amino acid metabolism in nulliparous yearling ewes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thelen, T.M., Loest, C.A., Taylor, J.B., Wang, S., Lewis, G.S. 2007. Intrauterine bacterial inoculation and level of dietary methionine alter amino acid metabolism in nulliparous yearling ewes. Journal of Animal Science. 85:3371-3382.
Effects of selenium supply and dietary restriction on maternal and fetal body weight, visceral organ mass, cellularity estimates, and jejeunal vascularity in pregnant ewe lambs. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reed, J.J., Ward, M.A., Vonnahme, K.A., Neville, T.L., Julius, S.L., Borowicz, P.P., Taylor, J.B., Redmer, D.A., Reynold, L.P., Caton, J.S. 2007. Effects of selenium supply and dietary restriction on maternal and fetal body weight, visceral organ mass, cellularity estimates, and jejeunal vascularity in pregnant ewe lambs.. Journal of Animal Science. doi:10.2527/jas.2006-785
Very large scale aerial (VLSA) imagery for assessing postfire bitterbrush recovery. - (Proceedings)
THE EFFECT OF LOW-PHYTATE MUTANT-M 995 BARLEY GRAIN ON PHYTATE DEGRADATION AND MINERAL DIGESTION IN SHEEP FED HIGH-GRAIN DIETS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leytem, A.B., Taylor, J.B., Raboy, V., Plumstead, P.W. 2007. Dietary low-phytate mutant-M 955 barley grain alters phytate degradation and mineral digestion in sheep fed high-grain diets. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 138:13-28.
REDUCING LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA) WITH A COMBINATION OF SHEEP GRAZING AND IMAZAPIC - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Seefeldt, S.S., Taylor, J.B., Van Vleet, S.A. 2007. Reducing leafy spurge (euphorbia esula) with a combination of sheep grazing and imazapic. Journal of Arid Environments. 69:432-440.
Monitoring invasive species using 1-mm GSD geocoded aerial surveys: a cost effective means of getting details, locations, and sample numbers - (Abstract Only)
VERY LARGE SCALE AERIAL (VLSA) IMAGERY AND ASSESSING POST-FIRE BITTERBRUSH RECOVERY - (Abstract Only)
Moffet, C.A., J.B. Taylor, D.T. Booth. 2006. Very large scale aerial (VLSA) imagery and addressin post-fire bitterbrush recovery [abstract]. Shrublands Under Fire: Distubance and Recovery in a Changing World. Fourteenth Wildland Shrub Sympsium. p. 49.
DIGITAL IMAGERY AND LANDSCAPE-SCALE RANGELAND MONITORING. - (Proceedings)
Taylor, J.B., Booth, D.T., Moffet, C.A. 2006. Digital imagery and landscape-scale rangeland monitoring. Proceeding of Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 57:173-176.
GROSS AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS OF LONG TERM CATHETERIZED VESSELS IN EXPERIMENTAL SHEEP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barraza, M.L., Strickland, J.R., Zepada, H., Taylor, J.B., Krehbiel, C.R., Bell, G.S., Koltz, J.L., 2006. Gross and histopathological observations of long term catheterized vessels in experimental sheep. Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 53:230-238 (2006).
Digital imagery and land-scape rangeland monitoring - (Proceedings)
Taylor, J.B., Booth, D.T., Moffet, C.A. 2006. Digital imagery and land-scape rangeland monitoring. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 57:173-176.
STRATEGIC GRAZING: MONITORING THE CHANGES - (Abstract Only)
DIURNAL CHANGES IN FORAGE QUALITY AND THEIR EFFECTS ON ANIMAL PREFERENCE, INTAKE, AND PERFORMANCE - (Proceedings)
Mayland, H., Gregorini, P., Mertens, D.R., Taylor, J.B., Burns, J.C., Fisher, D.S., Ciavarella, T., Smith, K., Shewmaker, G., Griggs, T. 2005. Diurnal changes in forage quality and their effects on animal preference, intake, and performance. Proceedings of the 35th California Alfalfa & Forage Symposium, December 12-14, 2005, Visalia, California. p. 223-230.
ANIMAL RESPONSES TO CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS IN FORAGE QUALITY - (Abstract Only)
Mayland, H.F., Burns, J.C., Fisher, D.S., Mertens, D.R., Taylor, J.B. 2005. Animal Responses to Circadian Rhythms in Forage Quality [abstract]. In: ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts, November 6-10, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2005 CDROM.
THE USE OF REMOTE SENSING IMAGERY TO DETERMINE WILDLAND BURN SEVERITY IN SEMIARID SAGEBRUSH-STEPPE RANGELANDS - (Abstract Only)
Norton, J., Glenn, N., Weber, K., Seefeldt, S.S., Taylor, J.B. 2006. The use of remote sensing imagery to determine wildland burn severity in semiarid sagebrush-steppe rangelands. Society of Range Management.
EFFECTS OF VARIOUS EXPOSURE ROUTES OF SWAINSONINE ON SERUM CONSTITUENTS, RUMEN CHARACTERISTICS, AND NUTRIENT METABOLISM OF SHEEP - (Proceedings)
Obeidat, B.S., Loest, C.A., Thelen, T.M., Strickland, J.R., Sawyer, J.E., Taylor, J.B., Hallford, D.M. 2005. Effects of various exposure routes of swainsonine on serum constituents, rumen characteristics, and nutrient metabolism of sheep. American Society of Animal Science Proceedings. 56:378-382.
THE USE OF SHORT-DURATION INTENSIVE SHEEP GRAZING TO INCREASE SHEEP UTILIZATION OF LEAFY SPURGE (EUPHORBIA ESULA L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.B., Seefeldt, S.S., Thelen, T.M. 2005. The use of short-duration intensive sheep grazing to increase sheep utilization of leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.). Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment. 3(2):323-326.
EFFECTS OF VARIOUS EXPOSURE ROUTES OF SWAINSONINE ON SERUM CONSTITUENTS, RUMEN CHARACTERISTICS, AND NUTRIENT METABOLISM OF SHEEP - (Abstract Only)
Obeidat, B. ., Loest, C.A., Thelen, T.M., Strickland, J.R., Sawyer, J.E., Taylor, J.B., Hallford, D.M. 2005. Effects of various exposure routes of swainsonine on serum constituents, rumen characteristics, and nutrient metabolism of sheep. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 83(Supp2):110
SPLANCHNIC METABOLISM OF NUTRIENTS IN RESPONSE TO METHIONINE SUPPLEMENTATION IN EWES - (Abstract Only)
Thelen, T.M., Taylor, J.B., Loest, C.A., Wang, S., Lewis, G.S. 2005. Splanchnic metabolism of nutrients in response to methionine supplementation in ewes [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83:(Suppl. 1)Paper No.396.
TIME-DEPENDENT INFLUENCE OF SUPRANUTRITIONAL ORGANICALLY BOUND SELENIUM ON SELENIUM ACCUMULATION IN GROWING WETHER LAMBS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.B. 2005. Time-dependent influence of supranutritional organically bound selenium accumlation in growing wether lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 83:1186-1193.
EFFECT OF THE CHEMICAL FORM OF SUPRANUTRITIONAL SELENIUM ON SELENIUM LOAD AND SELENOPROTEIN ACTIVITIES IN VIRGIN, PREGNANT, AND LACTATING RATS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.B., Finley, J.W., Caton, J.S. 2005. Effect of the chemical form of supranutritional selenium on selenium load and selenoprotein activities in virgin, pregnant, and lactating rats. Journal of Animal Science. 83:422-429.
EFFECT OF SUPRANUTRITIONAL AND ORGANICALLY BOUND DIETARY SELENIUM ON THE NUTRITIVE VALUE AND CASE LONGEVITY OF BEEF - (Proceedings)
Lawler, T.L., Marchello, M.J., Taylor, J.B., Caton, J.S. 2004. Effect of supranutritional and organically-bound dietary selenium on the nutritive value and case longevity of beef. Proceedings of the 50th International Congress of Meat Science and Technology. Helsinki, Finland. p. 135-139.
EFFECT OF LEVEL AND SOURCE OF SELENIUM ON MATERNAL AND FETAL METABOLIC HORMONES IN PREGNANT YEARLING EWES - (Proceedings)
Ward, M.A., Caton, J.S., Taylor, J.B., Lawler, T.L., Hallford, D.M., Redmer, D.A., Reynolds, L.P. 2004. Effect of level and source of selenium on maternal and fetal metabolic hormones in pregnant yearling ewes. Proceedings of 55th Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science. p. 367.
EFFECTS OF LOCOWEED ON SERUM CONSTITUENTS AND RUMEN PROFILES OF SHEEP - (Proceedings)
Strickland, J.R., Taylor, J.B., Obeidat, B.S., Vogt, M.L., Loest, C.A., Sawyer, J.E., Reed, M.M., Krehbiel, C.R., Halalsheh, R.A., Chen, L. 2004. Effects of locoweed on serum constituents and rumen profiles of sheep. American Society of Animal Science. 55:410-414. 2004.
EFFECTS OF LOCOWEED INGESTION ON SERUM CONSTITUENTS AND RUMEN PROFILES OF SHEEP. - (Abstract Only)
Strickland, J.R., Obeidat, B.S., Taylor, J.B., Vogt, M.L., Loest, C.A., Sawyer, J.E., Reed, M.M., Krehbiel, C.R., Halalsheh, R.A., Chen, L. 2004. Effects of locoweed ingestion on serum constituents and rumen profiles of sheep.. Journal of Animal Science. Vol. 82, page 130, supplement 2, 7/1/04
EFFECT OF LEVEL AND SOURCE OF SELENIUM ON SIZE OF GRAVID UTERINE TISSUES IN GROWING PREGNANT LAMBS - (Abstract Only)
Ward, M.A., Caton, J.S., Taylor, J.B., Reynolds, L.P, Redmer, D.A. 2004. Effect of level and source of seleniumon size of gravid uterine tissues [abstract]. Journal of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation. 2:216A.
EFFECT OF LEVEL AND SOURCE OF SELENIUM ON MASS AND GROWTH OF MATERNAL VISCERAL TISSUES IN GROWING PREGNANT EWE LAMBS - (Abstract Only)
Ward, M.A., Caton, J.S., Taylor, J.B., Lawler, T.L., Soto-Navarro, S.A., Reynolds, L.P. 2004. Effect of level and source of seleniumon mass and growth of maternal visceral tissues in growing pregnant ewe lambs [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 1:62.
EFFECTS OF SELENIUM SOURCE ON CHARACTERISTICS OF SELENIUM DIGESTIBILITY IN FINISHING BEEF STEERS. - (Abstract Only)
Soto-Navarro, S.A., Williams, G.J., Taylor, J.B., Finley, J.W., Caton, J.S.2003. Effects of selenium source of characteristics of selenium digestibility in finishing beef steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 81(Suppl.2):95.
EFFECT OF HIGH SELENIUM WHEAT ON VISCERAL ORGAN MASS, INTESTINAL CELLULARITY AND VASCULARITY IN FINISHING BEEF STEERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soto-Navarro, S.A., T.L. Lawler, J.B. Taylor, L.P. Reynolds, J.J. Reed, J.W. Finley, and J.S. Caton. 2004. Effect of high selenium wheat on visceral organ mass, and intestinal cellularity and vascularity in finishing beef steers. J.Anim. Sci. 82:1788-1792.
EFFECT OF HIGH SELENIUM FEEDS ON PERFORMANCE, CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS, VISCERAL ORGAN MASS, AND SELENIUM ACCUMULATION IN FINISHING BEEF STEERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lawler, T.L., J.B. Taylor, d, J.W. Finley, and J.S. Caton. 2004. Effect of Supranutritional and Organically-bound Selenium on Perfomance, Carcass Characteristics, and Selenium Distribution in Finishing Steers. J.Anim. Sci. 82:1488-1493.
EFFECT OF DIETARY ORGANICALLY BOUND SELENIUM AND D-A-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE BOLUS ON SERUM ANTIOXIDANTS STATUS OF TRANSIT STRESSED WETHER LAMBS - (Abstract Only)
Chirase, N.K., Taylor, J.B., Thelen, T. Effect of dietary organically bound selenium and D-a-tocopherol acetate bolus on serum antioxidants status of transit stressed wether lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 2003. v. 81. p. 14.
EFFECTS OF SWAINSONINE ON DIGESTION IN WETHERS CONSUMING LOCOWEED - (Proceedings)
Reed, M.M. Obeidat, B.S., Strickland, J.R., Krebiel, C.R., Taylor, J.B., Loest, C.A., Bell, G.S. Effects of swainsonine on digestion in wethers consuming locoweed. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 2003. v 54. p. 108-111.
EFFECTS OF SWAINSONINE ON DIGESTION IN WETHERS CONSUMING LOCOWEED - (Abstract Only)
Reed, M.M., Obeidat, B.S., Strickland, J.R., Krehbiel, C.R., Taylor, J.B., Loest, C.A., Bell, G.S. Effects of swainsonine on digestion in wethers consuming locoweed. Journal of Animal Science. 2003. v 81 (Suppl.1): Abstract p. 251.
EFFECT OF RESTRICTED ACCESS HIGH DENSITY SHEEP GRAZING REGIMEN ON LEAFY SPURGE - (Abstract Only)
Taylor, J.B., Seefeldt, S.S. Effect of restricted access high density sheep grazing regimen on leafy spurge. Western Regional Coordinating Committee #39 Annual Reports. 2003. 2003:29.
EFFECTS OF FEEDS NATURALLY HIGH IN SELENIUM ON PERFORMANCE AND SELENIUM CONCENTRATION IN VARIOUS TISSUES OF FINISHING BEEF STEERS - (Proceedings)
Lawler, T.L., Taylor, J.B., Finley, J.W., Caton, J.S. Effect of feeds naturally high in selenium on performance and selenium concentration in various tissues of finishing beef steer. Journal of Animal Science. 2003. v. 81 (Suppl.1) Abstract p. 80.
EFFECT OF HIGH SELENIUM FEEDS ON SELENIUM STATUS IN FINISHING BEEF STEERS - (Proceedings)
WSASAS Proc. 53:534-36, 2003.
EFFECT OF IONOPHORE SUPPLEMENTATION ON SELECTED SERUM CONSTITUENTS OF SHEEP CONSUMING LOCOWEED. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Whittet, K.M., Encinias, H.B., Strickland, J.R., Taylor, J.B., Graham, J.D., Encinias, A.M. Veterinary and Human Toxicology. 2002. v. 44 p. 136-140.
SELENIUM CONCENTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION IN RANGE FORAGES FROM FOUR LOCATIONS IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS - (Popular Publication)
Lawler, T.J., Taylor, J.B., Grings, E.E., Finley, J.W., Caton, J. 2003. Selenium concentration and distribution in range forages from four locations in the northern great plains. Research Update for Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory p. 82. 2003.
SELENIUM CONCENTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION IN RANGE FORAGES FROM FOUR LOCATIONS IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS - (Abstract Only)
LAWLER, T.L., TAYLOR, J.B., GRINGS, E.E., FINLEY, J.W., CATON, J.S. SELENIUM CONCENTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION IN RANGE FORAGES FROM FOUR LOCATIONS IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SUPPLEMENT. 2002. v. 80(SUPPL. 2). p. 115.
APPEARANCE AND DISAPPEARANCE OF SWAINSONINE IN SERUM AND MILK OF LACTATING RUMINANTS WITH NURSING YOUNG FOLLOWING A SINGLE DOSE EXPOSURE TO SWAINSONINE (LOCOWEED; OXYTROPIS SERICEA). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Taylor, J.B., Strickland, J.R. Appearance and disappearance of swainsonine in serum and milk of lactating ruminants with nursing young following a single dose exposure to swainsonine (locoweed; Oxytropis sericea). Journal of Animal Science. 2002. v. 80. p. 2476-2484.
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