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Jennifer M Muscha (Boyle)
Livestock and Range Research Laboratory
Rangeland Scientist

Phone: (406) 874-8223
Fax: (406) 874-8289

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Early impacts of invasive shrub removal on riparian arthropod communities Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
West, N.M., Branson, D.H., Muscha, J.M., Campbell, J.W. 2023. Early impacts of invasive shrub removal on riparian arthropod communities. Ecological Restoration. 41(4):189-198. https://doi.org/10.3368/er.41.4.189.
Clipping height and frequency effects on Japanese brome seed production and viability Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Muscha, J.M., Vermeire, L.T., Haferkamp, M.R. 2023. Clipping height and frequency effects on Japanese brome seed production and viability. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 90:290-293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2023.04.003.
Fire reduces Russian olive seed germination and seedling survival with increasing fuel load Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Muscha, J.M., Vermeire, L.T., Angerer, J.P. 2023. Fire reduces Russian olive seed germination and seedling survival with increasing fuel load. Restoration Ecology. 11. Article e13904. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.13904.
Capacity of plants to accumulate sulfur and improve the quality of livestock drinking water Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reinhart, K.O., Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M. 2021. Capacity of plants to accumulate sulfur and improve the quality of livestock drinking water. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 78:100-103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2021.06.005.
Water quality for livestock in northern great plains rangelands Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinella, M.J., Muscha, J.M., Reinhart, K.O., Petersen, M.K. 2020. Water quality for livestock in northern great plains rangelands. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 75:29-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2020.11.005.
Assessment of variability in yearlong relative loose mineral intake and range cow productivity in North American northern Great Plains Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M., Roberts, A.J. 2019. Assessment of variability in yearlong relative loose mineral intake and range cow productivity in North American northern Great Plains. Journal of Animal Research and Nutrition. 4(2):4. https://doi.org/10.21767/2572-5459.100054.
Secondary invasion and re-invasion after Russian-olive removal and revegetation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Espeland, E.K., Muscha, J.M., Scianna, J., Kilian, R., West, N.M., Petersen, M.K. 2017. Secondary invasion and re-invasion after Russian-olive removal and revegetation. Invasive Plant Science and Management. 10:340-349. https://doi.org/10.1017/inp.2017.36.
Short duration, perennial grasses in low rainfall sites in Montana: Deriving growth parameters and simulating with a process-based model Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kiniry, J.R., Muscha, J.M., Petersen, M.K., Kilian, R.W., Metz, L.J. 2017. Short duration, perennial grasses in low rainfall sites in Montana: Deriving growth parameters and simulating with a process-based model. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International. 15(6):1-13. doi:10.9734/JEAI/2017/32232.
Revegetation after Russian-olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.) removal along the Yellowstone River: a cost and 2-year success assessment - (Proceedings)
Espeland, E.K., Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M., Scianna, J., Kilian, R. 2016. Revegetation after Russian-olive (Elaeagnus angustifolia L.) removal along the Yellowstone River: a cost and 2-year success assessment. In: Schwarzländer, M., and J.H. Gaskin, Eds. 2014 Proceedings of the 3rd Northern Rockies Invasive Plants Council Conference, February 10-13, 2014. Airway Heights, WA. p. 13-22.
Water temperature impacts water consumption by range cattle in winter - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M., Mulliniks, J.T., Roberts, A.J. 2016. Water temperature impacts water consumption by range cattle in winter. Journal of Animal Science. doi:10.2527/jas.2015-0155.
Sources of variability in livestock water quality over 5 years in the Northern Great Plains - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M., Mulliniks, T.T., Waterman, R.C., Roberts, A.J., Rinella, M.J. 2015. Sources of variability in livestock water quality over 5 years in the Northern Great Plains. Journal of Animal Science. doi:10.2527/jas2014-8028.
Contrasting above- and belowground sensitivity of three Great Plains grasslands to altered rainfall regimes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wilcox, K.R., Von Fischer, J.C., Muscha, J.M., Petersen, M.K., Knapp, A.K. 2015. Contrasting above- and belowground sensitivity of three Great Plains grasslands to altered rainfall regimes. Global Change Biology. 21:335-344.
A preliminary assessment of year long relative loose mineral intake and range cow productivity in Northern Great Plains - (Abstract Only)
Muscha, J.M., Mulliniks, T., Roberts, A.J., Waterman, R.C., Petersen, M.K. 2013. A preliminary assessment of year long relative loose mineral intake and range cow productivity in Northern Great Plains. American Society of Animal Science. Abstract P5.
A preliminary assessment of year long relative loose mineral intake and range cow productivity in Northern Great Plains - (Proceedings)
Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M., Mulliniks, J.T., Roberts, A.J., Waterman, R.C. 2013. A preliminary assessment of year long relative loose mineral intake and range cow productivity in Northern Great Plains. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 64:258-260.
Livestock water quality in spring of 2009 to 2012 varies across years in Eastern Montana - (Abstract Only)
Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M., Mulliniks, J.T. 2013. Livestock water quality in spring of 2009 to 2012 varies across years in Eastern Montana. Society for Range Management Meeting, Oklahoma, OK. February 3-7, 2013. Abstract #0117.
Multi-trophic effects of Russian olive removal and restoration: getting information from weed eradication - (Abstract Only)
Espeland, E.K., Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M. 2012. Multi-trophic effects of Russian olive removal and restoration: getting information from weed eradication. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Paper No. 0263.
Variability in range cow mineral use is associated with season and daily high temperature in Northern Great Plains - (Abstract Only)
Muscha, J.M., Mulliniks, J.T., Roberts, A.J., Waterman, R.C., Paterson, J.A., Petersen, M.K. 2012. Variability in range cow mineral use is associated with season and daily high temperature in Northern Great Plains. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstract #0261.
In vitro evaluation mimics influences of winter cold water ingestion on ruminal function - (Proceedings)
Reil, M.S., Mulliniks, J.T., Muscha, J.M., Waterman, R.C., Petersen, M.K. 2011. In vitro evaluation mimics influences of winter cold water ingestion on ruminal function. Western Section of American Society of Animal Science Meeting Abstract 62:397-400.
Range Cattle Winter Water Consumption in Northern Great Plains - (Proceedings)
Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M., Roberts, A.J., Mulliniks, J.T. 2011. Range Cattle Winter Water Consumption in Northern Great Plains. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 62:73-75.
In Vitro Evaluation Mimics Influences of Winter Cold Water Ingestion on Ruminal Function - (Proceedings)
Reil, M.S., Mulliniks, J.T., Muscha, J.M., Waterman, R.C., Petersen, M.K. 2011. In Vitro Evaluation Mimics Influences of Winter Cold Water Ingestion on Ruminal Function. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 62:397-400.
Access to warm drinking water prevents rumen temperature drop without affecting in situ NDF disappearance in grazing winter range cows - (Proceedings)
Petersen, M.K., Reil, M.S., Muscha, J.M., Mulliniks, J.T. 2011. Access to warm drinking water prevents rumen temperature drop without affecting in situ NDF disappearance in grazing winter range cows. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 62:335-336.
Range Cattle Winter Water Consumption in Northern Great Plains - (Abstract Only)
Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M., Mulliniks, J.T., Roberts, A.J. 2011. Range Cattle Winter Water Consumption in Northern Great Plains. 2011 ASAS Western Section Meeting, Miles City, MT, Meeting Abstract. #37 on CD.
Predicted mineral intake utilizing both water and forage analysis varies by source and location of livestock water in Eastern Montana - (Proceedings)
Mulliniks, J.T., Muscha, J.M., Lodge-Ivey, S.L., and Petersen, M.K. 2010. Predicted mineral intake utilizing both water and forage analysis varies by source and location of livestock water in Eastern Montana. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 61:182-185.
Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory’s Historic Role in the Settlement of the West and Present Contributions to Range Ecology and Livestock Research - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Petersen, M.K., Muscha, J.M. 2010. Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory’s Historic Role in the Settlement of the West and Present Contributions to Range Ecology and Livestock Research. Rangelands. 32(5):12-16.
Predicted mineral intake utilizing both water and forage analysis varies by source and location of livestock water in Eastern Montana - (Abstract Only)
Mulliniks, J.T., Muscha, J.M., Lodge-Ivey, S.I., Petersen, M.K. 2010. Predicted mineral intake utilizing both water and forage analysis varies by source and location of livestock water in Eastern Montana. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 88(E-Suppl. 2):685. Abstract #W309.
Mineral concentration of livestock water varies from surfaceto ground sources in Eastern Montana - (Abstract Only)
Muscha, J.M., Mulliniks, T., Petersen, M.K. 2010. Mineral concentration of livestock water varies from surfaceto ground sources in Eastern Montana. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts PA-54. (online only)
Predicted mineral intake utilizing both water and forage analysis varies by source and location of livestock water in Eastern Montana - (Abstract Only)
Mulliniks, T., Muscha, J.M., Petersen, M.K. 2010. Predicted mineral intake utilizing both water and forage analysis varies by source and location of livestock water in Eastern Montana. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts PC-8. (online only)
Mineral concentration of livestock water varies from surface to ground sources in Eastern Montana - (Abstract Only)
Muscha, J.M., Mulliniks, J.T., Petersen, M.K. 2010. Mineral concentration of livestock water varies from surface to ground sources in Eastern Montana. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts PA-54. (online only)
MANAGING ANNUAL BROMES IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS - (Proceedings)
Vermeire, L.T., Rinella, M.J., Muscha, J.M. 2009. MANAGING ANNUAL BROMES IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS. Symposium Proceedings Range Beef Cow Symposium, Casper, WY.
Growth Regulator Herbicides Prevent Invasive Annual Grass Seed Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rinella, M.J., Haferkamp, M.R., Masters, R.A., Muscha, J.M., Bellows, S.E., Vermeire, L.T. 2010. Growth Regulator Herbicides Prevent Invasive Annual Grass Seed Production. Journal of Invasive Plant Science and Management. 3:12-16.
Prescribed fire and grazing effects on carbon dynamics in a northern mixed-grass prairie - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
MacNeil, M.D., Haferkamp, M., Vermeire, L.T., Muscha, J.M. 2008. Prescribed fire and grazing effects on carbon dynamics in a northern mixed-grass prairie. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 127:66-72.
Competitive Dynamics Among Crested Wheatgrass and Native Forbs and Grasses - (Abstract Only)
Muscha, J.M., Haferkamp, M.R., Shaw, N.L., Vermeire, L.T. 2007. Competitive Dynamics Among Crested Wheatgrass and Native Forbs and Grasses. Society of Range Management Abstract #304.
BIOLOGICAL SOIL CRUSTS IN GRAZED AND UNGRAZED WYOMING SAGEBRUSH STEPPE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Muscha, J.M., Hild, A.L. 2006. Biological soil crusts in grazed and ungrazed wyoming sagebrush steppe. Journal of Arid Environments 67:195-207.
MEASURING CARBON DIOXIDE FLUX OVER NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS RANGELAND - (Abstract Only)
Haferkamp, M.R., Macneil, M.D., Vermeire, L.T., Muscha, J.M. 2006. Measuring carbon dioxide flux over northern great plains rangeland. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts #140.
FIRE AND GRAZING EFFECTS ON VEGETATION AND BIOLOGICAL SOIL CRUSTS - (Popular Publication)
Muscha, J.M., Vermeire, L.T., Haferkamp, M.R. 2005. Fire and grazing effects on vegetation and biological soil crusts. 2005 Research Update for Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory. p. 48-49.
EFFECT OF FIRE AND GRAZING ON VEGETATION AND BIOLOGICAL SOIL CRUSTS IN EASTERN MONTANA - (Proceedings)
Muscha, J.M., Vermeire, L.T., Haferkamp, M.R. 2005. Effect of fire and grazing on vegetation and biological soil crusts in eastern montana. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts 58:199.