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Alexander, W.L., Ansotegui, R.P., Spickard, D.S., Swenson, C.K., Grings, E.E., and Geary, T.W. 2003. Effect of supplemental trace mineral level and form on peripubertal bulls. Beef Questions and Answers 8(5):10-11. |
Geary, T.W. 2003. Improve your AI pregnancy rates. Western Farmer-Stockman. pages 44-45, 48, 50. |
Geary, T.W. 2003. Synchronizing estrus in beef cattle. In: Cow-Calf Management Guide and Cattle Producer's Library. Cooperative Extension Bull |
Heitschmidt, R.K. and Kirby, D. 2003. Range programs at risk: University range departments face cuts and consolidation but that doesn't mean managing grass is insignificant. Western Farmer-Stockman. Feb. 20. |
Merrill, M.L., Ansotegui, R.P., Wamsley, N.E., Burns, P.D., and Geary, T.W. 2003. Effects of flunxin meglumine on embryonic loss in stressed beef cows. Beef Questions and Answers 8(5):9-10. |
Funston, R.N., Ansotegui, R.P., Lipsey, R.J., and Geary, T.W. 2002. Evaluation of melengesterol acetate/prostaglandin (MGA/PGF), Select Synch, and 7 d MGA/Select Synch estrous synchronization protocols in beef heifers. Beef Questions & Answers 7(5):5. |
Geary, T.W. 2002. Synchronizing estrus in beef cattle. Cow-Calf Management Guide and Cattle Producer's Library. Cooperative Extension Systems. |
MacNeil, M.D. 2002. Relationship between milk production and milk EPD. |
MacNeil, M.D. 2002. Relationship between milk production and milk EPD. |
Phillips, W.A., Coleman, S.W., Grings, E.E., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Short, R.E., Mayeux, H.S., and Heitschmidt, R.K. 2002. Increasing the performance of stocker calves on winter wheat pastures. pp. 49-50. In: Progress Reports from the Grazinglands Research Laboratory. C.T. MacKown and J. Garbrecht (ed.) Field Day 2002. |
Phillips, W.A., Coleman, S.W., Grings, E.E., Riley, D.G., Chase, C.C., Short, R.E., Mayeux, H.S., and Heitschmidt, R.K. 2002. Performance of steer calves reared in temperate or sub-tropic environments and used as stocker calves on winter wheat pastures. pp. 44-45. In: Progress Reports from the Grazinglands Research Laboratory. C.T. MacKown and J. Garbrecht (ed.) Field Day 2002. |
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Bellows, R.A. 2001. Some effects of feeding supplemental fat to beef cattle. Proc., 2001 Tri-State Cow/Calf Symposium. p. 1-7. |
Funston, R. 2001. Calving first calf heifers. Beef Questions and Answers 7(1):5. |
Geary, T.W. 2001. Synchronize your cows before they run with the bulls. Shorten the breeding season and increase calf weights with synchronization. |
Geary, T.W. 2001. Tips to improve AI pregnancy rates. Beef Questions and Answers. (submitted 3/15/01). |
Grings, E.E. and Schmidt, L. 2001. When the green grass grows. Montana-Farmer Stockman. September. p. 16-17. |
Haferkamp, M.R. 2001. Annual bromes in the |
Heitschmidt, R.K. 2001. Rangeland grazing management strategies. Part 2. Beef Questions and Answers 6(4):4. |
Heitschmidt, R.K. 2001. |
Heitschmidt, R.K. 2001. Rangeland management strategies during drought. |
MacNeil, M.D. 2001. How are milk production and milk EPD related? Beef Questions and Answers 6(4):2. |
MacNeil, M.D. 2001. The relationship between milk production and milk EPD. Montana Farmer-Stockman (submitted 3/01). |
Short, R.E. and Heitschmidt, R.K. 2001. Where we're going: Some thoughts on animal agriculture, technology, energy, humans, animal science, and how it all fits together -- Part I. Montana Farmer-Stockman. February. p. 32-33 & 35. |
Short, R.E. and Heitschmidt, R.K. 2001. Where we're going: Thoughts about animal agriculture challenges and opportunities -- Part II. |
Bellows, R.A. 2000. Supplemental fat in the gestation diet of replacement heifers. MoorMan's Beef Feed Facts 10(4):1-3. |
Funston, R., Williams, K., Carlstrom, R., and King, M. 2000. Learn how your cattle perform in one of |
Funston, R.N. and T.W. Geary. 2000. Optimizing reproductive performance: Management practices can assist in shortening the postpartum interval. |
Geary, T.W. 2000. Synchronization of estrus: Ovulation protocols that work! Beef Questions and Answers 5(4):3-6. |
Geary, T.W. 2000. Six ways to synchonize. SimTalk 8(2):28-32. |
Haferkamp, M.R. and Grings, E.E. 2000. To seed or not to seed: What you should and should not expect from a range seeding project. |
King, M., Paterson, J., Funston, R., and Anderson, L. 2000. 1999 survey reveals most common |
MacNeil, M.D., Cundiff, L.V., and VanVleck L.D. (Bylined by Clint Peck). 2000. Making the adjustment: Comparing genetic evaluations across breeds takes some adjustment. |
Bellows, R.A. 1999. Keeping calves alive. 1999 Cattlemen's College. National Cattlemen's Beef Assoc., Feb. 11, 1999. |
Geary, T.W. 1999. Six ways to synchronize. Montana-Farmer Stockman. April. p. WB10-11. |
Grings, E.E. 1999. Cattle diet quality in |
MacNeil, M.D., Cundiff, L.V., and Van Vleck, L.D. 1999. Comparing genetic evaluations across breeds. Beef Questions and Answers. Vol. 4(4):4-5. |
MacNeil, M.D. 1999. Sorting out the bulls: Using performance information to evaluate bulls-or how to interpret the data in a sale catalog. |
Short, R.E. 1999. Looking into phytoestrogens : Research may uncover effects phytoestrogens have on reproductive efficiency. |
Bellows, R.A. (Bylined by Clint Peck). 1998. Thermogenesis 101 - Nothing beats a little heat. |
Bellows, R.A. (Bylined by Clint Peck). 1998. Feeding for calving time. |
Grings, E.E. 1998. Beyond milk: Meeting calf nutrient needs in late summer and fall is critical to higher weaning weights. |
Grosz, M.D. (Bylined by Clint Peck). 1998. How will molecular DNA markers affect the cattle industry? |
Heitschmidt, R.K. 1998. Seeking ecological balance. |
MacNeil, M.D. 1998. The competitive edge: Benefits of multiple-sire mating for purebred breeders. |
MacNeil, M.D. 1998. Pricing points: Making retained ownership work for cow-calf producers. |
MacNeil, M.D. 1998. Comparison of ultrasound systems to predict marbling in beef cattle. |
MacNeil, M.D. 1998. Getting a grip on heterosis. |
Grings, E.E. 1997. Summer stockers. Meeting the nutrient needs for growth when forage quality or quantity begin to decline. |
Grings, E.E. 1997. To supplement or not? |
Grosz, M.D. 1997. Marker assisted selection made easy. |
Haferkamp, M.R., Horton, H., and Asay, K. 1997. Reseeding the range seeding cool-season grasses can pay dividends. |
Heitschmidt, R.K. 1997. Rangeland grazing systems which one is best? |
Staigmiller, R.B. 1997. More beef from less grass and other considerations of growth-promoting implants. |
Bellows, R.A. and Staigmiller, R.B. 1996. Feeding time effect on calving. Western Beef Producer. February 1. p. 28 |
Haferkamp, M.R., Heitschmidt, R.K., Volesky, J.D., and Currie, P.O. 1996. Tillage boosts range forage production. Western Beef Producer. March 2. p. 12-13, 56. |
Hild, A., and Heitschmidt, R.K. 1996. Sustainable rangeland grazing and range economics. |
MacNeil, M.D. 1996. Make crossbreeding work on your place. Part 2 of 2. Western Beef Producer. April. p. 38, 45. |
MacNeil, M.D. 1996. Make crossbreeding work on your place. Part 1 of 2. Western Beef Producer. March 2. p. 20-21, 42-44. |
MacNeil, M.D. and Nugent, R.A. 1996. Concepts relating genetic improvement to profitability and their use in the swine industry. The American Beef Cattleman. p. 2-3. |
Short, R.E. 1996. Delay weaning!? |
Short, R.E. 1996. Managing cows for high reproductive rates. Part 2 of 2. Western Beef Producer. March 1. p. 20-21, 100. |
Short, R.E. 1996. Managing cows for high reproductive rates. Part 1 of 2. Western Beef Producer. February 1. p. 86-87. |
Staigmiller, R.B. 1996. Implants give industry an extra profit margin. Western Beef Producer. February 1. p. 18, 59. |
Bellows, R.A. 1995. Calf birth weight. Moorman's Feed Facts (Beef 4):1-3. November 1995. |
Bellows, R.A. 1995. Managing bulls for better beef production. Western Beef Producer. February. |
Bellows, R.A. 1995. Managing bulls for better beef production. The Register. p. 26-28. |
Grings, E.E. 1995. Mineral levels in range forage. Western Beef Producer. March 2. p. 14-15. |
Haferkamp, M.R. and Karl, M.G. 1995. Japanese brome grass on the northern |
Heitschmidt, R.K. 1995. Rangelands, grasses and sustainable agriculture. Western Beef Producer. 1st March:76-77 and 103. |
Snelling, W., Golden, B.L. and Bourdon, R.M. 1995. A new EPD for stayability of beef cows. American Red Angus. Feb. 1995. |
Snelling, W., Golden, B.L., and Bourdon, R.M. 1995. A new EPD for stayability of beef cows. Western Beef Producer. 1st February:24-25. |
Staigmiller, R.B. 1995. What makes a high-producing cow? Western Beef Producer. 1st March:64-65 and 95. |
MacNeil, M.D. 1994. The criteria for future genetic improvement. Western Beef Producer. 2nd November:1, 14 and 17. |
MacNeil, M.D. 1994. On what to base future genetic improvement. American |
Short, R.E., Bellows, R.A., Staigmiller, R.B., Ford, S.P., and Rosazza, J.P.N. 1994. Dealing with pine needle abortion. Western Beef Producer. 1st November:1, 20-21. |
Snelling, W.M., Golden, B.L. and Bourdon, R.M. 1994. A new EPD for stayability of beef cows. American Red Angus. June/July. |
Fernandez, D., Berardinelli, J.G., Short, R.E. and Adair, R. 1992. In first-calf heifers--"bull effect" can boost reproductive performance. |
Bellows, R.A. 1991. A balanced scale. Angus J. 13(4): 126-130. |
Bellows, B. 1990. What killed that calf? Cattleman, The Beef Magazine 53(2):18-19, Public Press Publ., |
Greer, R.C., Frank, M.D. and Urick, J.J. 1990. Yearling bull breeding performance. |
MacNeil, M.D. 1990. Linebreeding. |
Staigmiller, R.B., Short, R.E. and Bellows, R.A. 1990. Develop heifers for long productive lives. |
Bellows, R.A. 1983. Time of feeding and time of calving. Kipplinger Newsletter 54:l8. |
Bellows, R.A. 1980. The Livestock and Range Research Station. Misc. Station Publ., 9 pp. |
Short, R.E. 1980. Trials show ways to use prostaglandins. |
Cade, L. 1978. Seeking new grasses to upgrade rangeland. |
Bellows, R.A. 1977. Increasing beef production from mature cows. |
Staigmiller, R.B. 1976. Pelvic area--what does it tell us about calving difficulty? |
Bellows, R.A. 1976. Beef production from grass-fat cows. |
Bellows, R.A. 1975. Look at the data on spaying heifers. |
Kartchner, R.J. 1975. Fall calving--an alternative. |
Pahnish, O.F. 1975. Some effects of crossing on maternal performance of the cow. Agriservices Foundation, |
Bellows, R.A. 1973. Calving first-calf heifers. Simmental Shield 3(9):75-80. |
Bellows, R.A. and Moody, E.L. 1973. Questions and answers about induced calving. Montana Farmer Stockman 60(l4):56. |
Bellows, R.A. 1973. Feeding the first-calf heifer. International Limousin J., 2(9):l9-20. |
Varner, L.W. and Short, R.E. 1973. A key factor: winter management of replacement heifers. |
Bellows, R.A. 1972. The |
Bellows, R.A. 1972. Calving problems. |
Bellows, R.A. 1972. Problems at calving. |
Varner, L.W. 1972. Feeding the beef cow during gestation. |
Bellows, R.A. 1971. Feeding heifers and cows during pregnancy. |
Bellows, R. A. 1971. Multiple births. |
Short, R.E. 1971. What's best rate of gain? (for top reproduction from replacement heifers). |
Bellows, R.A. 1970. Feeding the beef heifer during pregnancy and during her first winter. Agric. Res. l9:6. |
Pahnish, O.F. 1970. Crossbreeding. The |
Bellows, R.A. 1968. That early spring grass. |
Bellows, R.A. 1967. Save those calves. |
Staff. 1966. Funnel for reviving pigs. Agr. Res.:15:16. |
Bellows, R.A. 1965. Calf mortality can be cut in half at birth. |
Pahnish, O.F. 1965. Select heifers by weight traits. |
Pahnish, O.F. 1965. Relationships of beef cattle traits, how do they affect relationships? |
Bellows, R.A. 1964. Research at the |
Urick, J.J. 1964. Can we improve feed efficiency by selecting for rapid gain? |
Woodward, R.R. 1959. Our beef type dilemma. Farm Profit Magazine, January. |
Woodward, R.R. 1959. New breeds of beef cattle. Farm Profit Magazine, January. |
Rice, F.J. 1957. Article. American |
Staff. 1957. Information and data furnished for article. The Ford Almanac, February. |
Woodward, R.R., Quesenberry, J.R. and Willson, F.S. 1957. An appraisal of beef selection factors: selection for greater length of body should result in a higher percentage of valuable cuts and overall improvement in carcass quality. Shorthorn World, November. |
Staff. 1956. Data and material furnished for article. College Farmer, January. |
Woodward, R.R. and Quesenberry, J.R. 1956. The feed value of molasses dried beet pulp and its effect on deceasing bloat in fattening steers. For publication put out by Spreckels Sugar Company. |
Staff. 1955. Data furnished for article "Miles City Carcass Studies". Farm Journal, August. |
Staff. 1955. Information furnished for article on crossbred beef cattle. Capper's Farmer, June. |
Staff. 1955. Information furnished for article "It pays to graze moderately".Agricultural Research, May. |
Woodward, R.R. 1955. Here's where we stand on crossbred beef. Successful Farming, May. |
Woodward, R.R. 1955. Crossbreeding beef cattle. Successful Farming, August. |
Staff. 1954. Information and data supplied for article "Influence of the Show Ring on the Improvement of Commercial Beef Cattle". The Farm Quarterly, June. |
Staff. 1953. "Production Testing of Beef Cattle" furnished for publicity on 9-Stop Farm Study Tour of the |
Woodward, R.R. and Miller, C.O. 1953. Furnished information for article. |
Staff. 1952. Furnished bulletins and reprints for use on article. The Country Guide, January. |
Staff. 1952. Information on |
Woodward, R.R. 1952. A production test for beef sires. The Rural New Yorker Magazine, July. |
Zeller, J.H. 1952. Was furnished information on Montana No. 1 hog for article. The Inbred News, February. |
Staff. 1951. "Range water spreading on Sadie's bottom". |
Staff. 1951. Furnished data for article on crested wheatgrass. The Northwest Magazine, November. |
Staff. 1951. Hormones--lower beef cost. Cappers Farmer Magazine, October. |
Staff. 1951. "Modern beef cattle improvement experiments at |
Staff. 1951. "The Hamprace Hog" and photographs furnished for article. Swine Section of the Western Livestock Journal, March. |
Staff. 1951. Furnished information and data for article "Start program to develop faster gaining beef cattle". Cappers Farmer Magazine, February. |
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Staff. 1950. Information and data furnished for article. Western Farm Life, October. |
Staff. 1950. Information sent in the form of releases and reprints of published materials available on Physical Plant and scope of work at the U. S. Range Livestock Experiment Station. Farm Quarterly. |
Staff. 1950. Supplied information for article. Successful Farming, June. |
Staff. 1950. Sent release on work at the U. S. Range Livestock Experiment Station for article. The Canadian Cattleman, June. |
Staff. 1950. Furnished information regarding the Hereford Congress held in |
Staff. 1949. Crossbred beef cattle for the |
Staff. 1949. Furnished glossy print of Black Hampshire Boar No. 741 for use with article on "The selection and care of herd boars". Progressive Farmer Magazine. |
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Staff. 1948. Story on Field Day at |
Staff. 1948. Science's gift to stockmen--experiments in |
Staff. 1948. Photographs and information furnished for article. Successful Farming, June. |
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Quesenberry, J.R. 1947. "Beef cattle research at the U. S. Range Livestock Experiment Station". |
Staff. 1947. Science's gift to stockmen--experiments in |
Staff. 1947. Material and information regarding Landrace swine developed at this Station. Successful Farming, October. |
Staff. 1947. Material furnished for article "Better beef by crossing". The Northwest magazine, August. |
Staff. 1947. Material and information on steers marketed. Markets Magazine, July. |
Staff. 1947. Material on experimental work at the U. S. Range Livestock Experiment Station furnished to Billings Public Stockyards for publication. April. |
Staff. 1947. Information on Hamprace hogs furnished for article. Cappers Farmer, August. |
Staff. 1947. Furnished material on Landrace swine developed at this Station. The |
Staff. 1947. Furnished technical material for article. The Canadian Countryman, April. |
Staff. 1946. Furnished data and material for article on swine experiments and also on results of cattle crossbreeding experiment and "proved" bulls. Farm Journal, September. |
Staff. 1946. Furnished data and material for write-up on crossbreeding work on beef animals at this Station. The Country Gentleman, June. |
Staff. 1946. Data furnished to Agricultural Development Department, Northern Pacific Railway for "Tomorrow's hogs here today". Published by them in The Northwest paper, December,. |
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Staff. 1945. Sent information and data to go with photographs taken by R. P. Raustat. published in Markets Magazine, July. |
Staff. 1945. Information on linebreeding and copy of mimeographed ROP report. The Western Farm Life, October. |
Staff. 1945. Data furnished for article "Beef crossbreds yield bigger profits". The Cappers Farmer, September. |
Staff. 1945. Furnished information and data for article "Crossbreeding - 3 way cross. Cappers Farmer, July. |
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Baker, A.L. and Quesenberry, J.R. 1943. Fertility of range beef cattle. |
Baker, A.L. 1943. Fertility of range beef cattle. American |
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Baker, A.L. and Quesenberry, J.R. 1942. The feeding value of dried molasses beet pulp and its effect on decreasing bloat in fattening calves. |
Hutton, R.E. 1936. The production of hogs suitable for the European Wiltshire trade. Meat Prod. Rev. |
Hutton, R.E. 1936. Hogs can be produced profitably in parts of |
Marsden, S.J. 1936. |
Smith, S.L. 1936. Sheep grow better on alfalfa than timothy hay, experiment shows. USDA Yearbook Separate 1170. |
Kennedy, F.H. 1935. Range cattle in eastern |
Hutton, R. E. 1931.The comparative value of mature sows and gilts in pork production. Meat Res. Rev. |
Krantz, E.B. 1926. Morgan stud established at the U.S. Range Livestock Experiment Station. Published in Breeders Gazette, The American Remount, and Western Farmer, February. |