Projects

STRATEGIES TO OPTIMIZE MEAT QUALITY AND COMPOSITION OF RED MEAT ANIMALS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 423446

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

OPTIMIZING MEAT QUALITY FROM BLAST-CHILLED PORK Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 423148

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VBG2000 BEEF CARCASS GRADING CAMERA COLOR THRESHOLDS FOR DARK-CUTTER BEEF AND FLAVOR PROFILE. Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 423149

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

Genome-wide association of meat quality traits and tenderness in swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-May-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)

Genetic effects of GDF8 and CAPN1 for carcass and meat traits - (Abstract Only) - (23-Feb-13)

Estimation of genetic marker effects for CAPN1, CAST, and GHR on carcass quality traits in Angus cattle selected to increase minor marker frequencies - (Abstract Only)

Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2013. Estimation of genetic marker effects for CAPN1, CAST, and GHR on carcass quality traits in Angus cattle selected to increase minor marker frequencies [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91(Supplement 2):62-63. Abstract No. O186.

Use of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) to fine-map quantitative trait loci (QTL) in swine - (Abstract Only)

Rohrer, G.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Nonneman, D. 2013. Use of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) to fine-map quantitative trait loci (QTL) in swine [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XXI Conference Proceedings. Abstract #W047.

Selection for genetic markers in beef cattle reveals complex associations of thyroglobulin and casein1-S1 with carcass and meat traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bennett, G.L., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P. 2013. Selection for genetic markers in beef cattle reveals complex associations of thyroglobulin and casein1-S1 with carcass and meat traits. Journal of Animal Science. 91(2):565-571.

National Beef Quality Audit-2011: Survey of instrument grading assessments of beef carcass characteristics - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gray, G.D., Moore, M.C., Hale, D.S., Kerth, C.R., Griffin, D.B., Savell, J.W., Raines, C.R., Lawrence, T.E., Belk, K.E., Woerner, D.R., Tatum, J.D., VanOverbeke, D.L., Mafi, G.G., Delmore, R.J., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Meadows, L.R., O'Connor, M.E. 2012. National Beef Quality Audit-2011: Survey of instrument grading assessments of beef carcass characteristics. Journal of Animal Science. 90:5152-5158.

National Beef Quality Audit-2011: Harvest-floor assessments of targeted characteristics that affect quality and value of cattle, carcasses, and byproducts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McKeith, R.O., Gray, G.D., Hale, D.S., Kerth, C.R., Griffin, D.B., Savell, J.W., Raines, C.R., Belk, K.E., Woerner, D.R., Tatum, J.D., Igo, J.L., VanOverbeke, D.L., Mafi, G.G., Lawrence, T.E., Delmore, R.J., Christensen, L.M., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Meadows, L.R., O'Connor, M.E. 2012. National Beef Quality Audit-2011: Harvest-floor assessments of targeted characteristics that affect quality and value of cattle, carcasses, and byproducts. Journal of Animal Science. 90:5135-5142.

National Beef Quality Audit-2011: In-plant survey of targeted carcass characteristics related to quality, quantity, value, and marketing of fed steers and heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moore, M.C., Gray, G.D., Hale, D.S., Kerth, C.R., Griffin, D.B., Savell, J.W., Raines, C.R., Belk, K.E., Woerner, D.R., Tatum, J.D., Igo, J.L., VanOverbeke, D.L., Mafi, G.G., Lawrence, T.E., Delmore, R.J., Christensen, L.M., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Meadows, L.R., O'Connor, M.E. 2012. National Beef Quality Audit-2011: In-plant survey of targeted carcass characteristics related to quality, quantity, value, and marketing of fed steers and heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 90:5143-5151.

Sampling and aging effects on beef longissimus color stability measurements - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Kalchayanand, N., Wheeler, T.L. 2012. Sampling and aging effects on beef longissimus color stability measurements. Journal of Animal Science. 90:3596-3605.

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.

Chilling rate effects on pork loin tenderness in commercial processing plants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2012. Chilling rate effects on pork loin tenderness in commercial processing plants. Journal of Animal Science. 90:2482-2849.

Association of genetic markers in cattle receiving differing implant protocols - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Mcdaneld, T.G., Kuehn, L.A., Kemp, C.M., Smith, T.P., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2012. Association of genetic markers in cattle receiving differing implant protocols. Journal of Animal Science. 90:2410-2423.

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.

Field testing of a system for on-line classification of beef carcasses for longissimus tenderness using visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Koohmaraie, M. 2012. Field testing of a system for on-line classification of beef carcasses for longissimus tenderness using visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Journal of Animal Science. 90:978-988.

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.

Use of visible and near-infrared spectroscopy to predict pork longissimus lean color stability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Use of visible and near-infrared spectroscopy to predict pork longissimus lean color stability. Journal of Animal Science. 89:4195-4206.

Development of a system for classification of pork loins for tenderness using visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Development of a system for classification of pork loins for tenderness using visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Journal of Animal Science. 89:3803-3808.

Predictive markers in calpastatin for tenderness in commercial pig populations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Nonneman, D.J., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Rohrer, G.A., Bierman, C.D., Schneider, J.F., Miller, R.K., Zerby, H., Moeller, S.J. 2011. Predictive markers in calpastatin for tenderness in commercial pig populations. Journal of Animal Science. 89:2663-2672.

Use of sample pooling in a genome-wide association study identifies chromosomal regions affecting incidence of bovine respiratory disease - (Abstract Only)

Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Casas, E., Jones, S., King, D.A., McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P.L., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Use of sample pooling in a genome-wide association study identifies chromosomal regions affecting incidence of bovine respiratory disease [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):422 (Abstract #336).

Relative contributions of animal and muscle effects to variation in beef lean color stability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Relative contributions of animal and muscle effects to variation in beef lean color stability. Journal of Animal Science. 89:1434-1451.

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

Effect of time of measurement on the relationship between metmyoglobin reducing activity and oxygen consumption to instrumental measures of beef longissimus color stability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Rodriguez, A.B., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Effect of time of measurement on the relationship between metmyoglobin reducing activity and oxygen consumption to instrumental measures of beef longissimus color stability. Meat Science. 87(1):26-32.

Relative Contribution of Animal and Muscle Effects to Variation in Beef Lean Color Stability - (Abstract Only)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Relative Contribution of Animal and Muscle Effects to Variation in Beef Lean Color Stability. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference. 63:61.

Use of VIS/NIR Spectroscopy to Predict Beef Lean Color Stability - (Abstract Only)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Use of VIS/NIR Spectroscopy to Predict Beef Lean Color Stability [abstract]. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference. 63:62.

Prediction of Pork Longissimus Lean Color Stability Using VIS/NIR - (Abstract Only)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Prediction of Pork Longissimus Lean Color Stability Using VIS/NIR [abstract]. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference. 63:61.

Application of marker selection to enhance estimation of genetic effects and gene interaction in cattle - (Proceedings)

Bennett, G.L., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P. 2010. Application of marker selection to enhance estimation of genetic effects and gene interaction in cattle. Proceedings, 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6, 2010. CD-ROM Communication No. 0286.

Non-invasive Prediction of Pork Loin Tenderness - (Abstract Only)

Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Non-invasive Prediction of Pork Loin Tenderness [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 88(E-Suppl. 3). Abstract #122.

Contribution of Genetic Influences to Animal-to-Animal Variation in Myoglobin Content and Beef Lean Color Stability - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Kuehn, L.A., Kemp, C.M., Rodriguez, A.B., Thallman, R.M., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Contribution of Genetic Influences to Animal-to-Animal Variation in Myoglobin Content and Beef Lean Color Stability. Journal of Animal Science. 88:1160-1167.

Association of Functional SNPs in Pig Calpastatin Regulatory Regions with Tenderness - (Abstract Only)

Nonneman, D.J., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Rohrer, G.A., Bierman, C., Miller, R.K., Zerby, H., Moeller, S.J. 2010. Association of Functional SNPs in Pig Calpastatin Regulatory Regions with Tenderness. Proc., Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science Meeting. March 15-17, 2010. Des Moines, IA. Abstract #34. p. 11-12.

Allele-Specific Transcription Factor Binding in Pig Calpastatin Promoter Regions - (Abstract Only)

Nonneman, Dan J., Lindholm-Perry, Amanda K., Shackelford, Steven D., King, D.Andy, Wheeler, Tommy L., Rohrer, Gary A. 2010. Allele-Specific Transcription Factor Binding in Pig Calpastatin Promoter Regions. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings XVIII. 1/9-13/2010. San Diego, CA. Abstract #P607.

Consumer Acceptance and Steak Cutting Yields of Beef Top Sirloin and Knuckle Subprimals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Pfeiffer, K.D., Mehaffey, J.M., Miller, M.F., Nickelson, R., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Consumer Acceptance and Steak Cutting Yields of Beef Top Sirloin and Knuckle Subprimals. Meat Science. 83:782-787.

Heritability Estimates of Beef Lean Color Stability - (Abstract Only)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Kuehn, L.A., Wheeler, T.L., Thallman, R.M. 2009. Heritability Estimates of Beef Lean Color Stability. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference 61:92.

Effect of Blade Tenderization, Aging Time, and Aging Temperature on Tenderness of Beef Longissimus Lumborum and Gluteus Medius - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Pfeiffer, K.D., Nickelson, R., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Effect of Blade Tenderization, Aging Time, and Aging Temperature on Tenderness of Beef Longissimus Lumborum and Gluteus Medius. Journal of Animal Science. 87:2952-2960.

The Caspase Proteolytic System in Callipyge and Normal Lambs in Longissimus, Semimembranosus, and Infraspinatus Muscles During Postmortem Storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kemp, C.M., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. The Caspase Proteolytic System in Callipyge and Normal Lambs in Longissimus, Semimembranosus, and Infraspinatus Muscles During Postmortem Storage. Journal of Animal Science. 87:2943-2951.

Whole Genome Analysis for Beef Tenderness - (Abstract Only)

Snelling, W.M., Smith, T.P., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2009. Whole Genome Analysis for Beef Tenderness [abstract]. Bovine Genome Consortium, Cold Spring Harbor, New York. May 9-11, 2009. Session 5 Poster Session, p. 30.

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.

Prevalence and Enumeration of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in U.S. Abattoirs That Process Fewer Than 1,000 Head of Cattle Per Day - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bosilevac, J.M., Arthur, T.M., Bono, J.L., Brichta-Harhay, D.M., Kalchayanand, N., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Prevalence and Enumeration of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in U.S. Abattoirs That Process Fewer Than 1,000 Head of Cattle Per Day. Journal of Food Protection. 72(6):1272-1278.

Extreme muscle development in sheep heterozygous for both myostatin and callipyge mutations - (Abstract Only)

Smith, T.P., Freking, B.A., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Leymaster, K.A. 2009. Extreme muscle development in sheep heterozygous for both myostatin and callipyge mutations. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. Jan. 10-14, 2009. San Diego, CA. Abstract W084.

Comparison of palatability characteristics of beef gluteus medius and triceps brachii muscles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Comparison of palatability characteristics of beef gluteus medius and triceps brachii muscles. Journal of Animal Science. 87:275-284.

Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Heaton, M.P., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Richt, J., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., King, D.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Neibergs, H.L., Chase, C.C., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Smith, T.P., Clawson, M.L., Laegreid, W.W. 2008. Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle. BioMed Central (BMC) Veterinary Research [journal online]. 4:25. Available: (http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/4/25).

Consumer acceptance and steak cutting yields of beef top sirloin and knuckle subprimals - (Abstract Only)

King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Pfeiffer, K.D., Mehaffey, J.M., Miller, M.F., Nickelson, R., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Consumer acceptance and steak cutting yields of beef top sirloin and knuckle subprimals [abstract]. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference. Suppl. 1:44.

Effects of distillers grain on beef carcass quality and tenderness - (Abstract Only)

Shackelford, S.D., Ferrell, C.L., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Effects of distillers grain on beef carcass quality and tenderness [abstract]. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference. Suppl. 1:31.

Source tracking of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella contamination in the lairage environment at commercial U.S. beef processing plants and identification of an effective intervention - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Harhay, D.M., Kalchayanand, N., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Source tracking of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella contamination in the lairage environment at commercial U.S. beef processing plants and identification of an effective intervention. Journal of Food Protection. 71(9):1752-1760.

Chapter 3. Fresh Meat Texture and Tenderness - (Book / Chapter)

King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Chapter 3. Fresh Meat Texture and Tenderness. In: Kerry, J.P., Ledward, D., editors. Improving the Sensory and Nutritional Quality of Fresh Meat. Cambridge, England: Woodhead Publishing Limited. p. 61-88.

Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle - (Abstract Only)

Heaton, M.P., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Richt, J., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., King, D.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Neibergs, H.L., Chase, C.C., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Smith, T.P., Clawson, M.L., Laegreid, W.W. 2008. Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle (abstract). Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference. Poster No. P538.

Effect of Blade Tenderization, Aging Time and Aging Temperature on Tenderness of Beef Longissimus Lumborum and Gluteus Medius - (Abstract Only)

King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Pfeiffer, K., Nickelson, R., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Effect of blade tenderization, aging time and aging temperature on tenderness of beef longissimus lumborum and gluteus medius. Proc. 60th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 17-20, 2007, Brookings, SD. Available: http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2007/presentations/RMC_2007_060_4_019_King.pdf

Noninvasive Prediction of Beef Longissimus Tenderness - (Abstract Only)

Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Noninvasive prediction of beef longissimus tenderness. Proc. 60th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 17-20, 2007, Brookings, SD. http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2007/presentations/RMC_2007_060_4_084_Wheeler.pdf

CONTRIBUTION OF POSTMORTEM PROTEOLYSIS AND SARCOMERE LENGTH TO VARIATION IN BEEF GLUTEUS MEDIUS AND TRICEPS BRACHII TENDERNESS - (Abstract Only)

King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2006. Contribution of postmortem proteolysis and sarcomere length to variation in beef gluteus medius and triceps brachii tenderness. Meeting Abstract. Proc. 59th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 18-21, 2006, Champaign-Urbana, IL. Available: http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2006/presentations/RMC06_Abstracts.pdf