2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Dairy


Butter Composition and Texture from Cows with Different Milk Fatty Acid Compositions Fed Fish Oil or Roasted Soybeans

Gerd Bobe, Shelly Zimmerman, Earl G. Hammond, Gene Freeman, Paul A. Porter, Cindy M. Luhman and Donald C. Beitz

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Characteristics and Use of Separated Manure Solids (following anaerobic digestion) For Dairy Freestall Bedding, and Effects on Animal Health and Performance in Three Iowa Dairy Herds

Leo L. Timms

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

BioEconomy Impacts for Dairy Animal Agriculture

Robert Tigner

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Use of Prevotella bryantii 25A as a Probiotic to Reduce the Risk of Ruminal Acidosis in Dairy Cows

Johanne Chiquette, Milton J. Allison and Mark A. Rasmussen

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Parturition Invokes Changes in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell Populations in Holstein Dairy Cows Naturally Infected with Mycobacterium Avium Subsp. Paratuberculosis

Elizabeth L. Karcher, Donald C. Beitz and Judith R. Stabel

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Genetic Analysis of Fatty Acid Composition of Milk: Basis for Improvement of the Healthfulness of the U.S. Milk Supply

Jon P. Schoonmaker, Rafael A. Nafikov, James M. Reecy, Diane E. Spurlock and Jenny Minick-Bormann

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Joint Genetic Analysis of Conception and Maintenance of Pregnancy in Dairy Cattle Using a Linear-Threshold Model

Gustavo A. Gutierrez, P. Jeff Berger and Mary H. Healey

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Osteopontin Expression in Periparturient Dairy Cows Naturally Infected with Mycobacterium Avium Subsp. Paratuberculosis

Elizabeth L. Karcher, Donald C. Beitz and Judith R. Stabel

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Genetic Analyses of Days Open Using a Random Regression Model

Gustavo A. Gutierrez, Mary H. Healey and P. Jeff Berger

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Evaluation of a Novel Chlorine Dioxide Teat Dip on Teat End and Teat Skin Health

Leo L. Timms

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Western Iowa Dairy Alliance Reaches Milestones

Chris Mondak

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Antigen-Specific B Cell Responses of Vaccinated, Neonatal Calves

Monica R. Foote, Brian J. Nonnecke, Donald C. Beitz and W. Ray Waters

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

NE Iowa’s Experience with Predictive Equation for Alfalfa Quality (PEAQ)

Pat Derdzinski, Dale Thoreson and Larry Tranel

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Transforming a Milking Parlor at Low Cost—Developing Dairy in Iowa

Larry Tranel

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Collegiate Dairy Career Opportunity Day and Dairy Tours Connects Students to Dairy Industry

Chris Mondak

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Teat Coverage Persistency of Novel Teat Dip Prototypes for Dry Period Mastitis Control

Leo L. Timms

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Preliminary Evaluation of Separated Manure Solids Characteristics at the New ISU Dairy

Leo L. Timms

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Iowa New Farms Project Update

Dale Thoreson, Robert Tigner, Kendra Crooks, Chris Mondak, Kris Kohl, Deb Van Arkel, Neil Wubben, Pat Derdzinski, Nancy Jenson, Donald Avis and Terry Janssen

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Characteristics and Use of Separated Manure Solids (following composting) For Dairy Freestall Bedding, and Effects on Animal Health and Performance in an Iowa Dairy Herd

Leo L. Timms

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Regulation of Periparturient Milk Composition in Jersey Cattle

Gerd Bobe, Gary L. Lindberg and Donald C. Beitz

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Fat-Soluble Vitamin and Micromineral Concentrations in Preruminant Dairy Calves Fed to Achieve Different Growth Rates

Brian J. Nonnecke, Monica R. Foote, Ronald L. Horst, W. Ray Waters, Bill L. Miller, Tom E. Johnson and Mike Fowler

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Dedication


Professor Tim Stahly

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Environment


Environmental Conditions in a Bedded Hoop Barn with Market Beef Cattle

Jay D. Harmon, Shawn C. Shouse and Mark S. Honeyman

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Effects of Grazing Management on the Physical and Nutritional Characteristics of Pastures

Mathew M. Haan, James R. Russell, Daniel G. Morrical and Daryl R. Strohbehn

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Effects of Grazing Management on Selected Stream Bank Characteristics and Stream Bank Erosion

Mathew M. Haan, James R. Russell, John L. Kovar, Daniel G. Morrical and Daryl R. Strohbehn

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Effects of Stocking Rate and Botanical Composition on the Physical Characteristics of the Riparian Zones of Pastures (A Progress Report)

James R. Russell, Doug A. Bear, Mathew M. Haan, Mustafa Tufekcioglu, Daniel G. Morrical, Thomas M. Isenhart and John L. Kovar

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Physiology


Subpopulations of Chicken Somatotropes with Differing Intracellular Calcium Concentrations Responses to Secretagogues

Colin G. Scanes, Aleksandra Glavaski-Joksimovic, Sara A. Johannsen, Srdija Jeftinija and Lloyd A. Anderson

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Poultry


Genetic Diversity of the Antiviral Mx Gene in 14 Chicken Lines

Patricia Davison, Michael G. Kaiser, Susan J. Lamont and Charles F. Curtiss

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Maximum Dietary Content of Corn Dried Distiller’s Grains with Solubles in Diets for Laying Hens. Effects on Nitrogen Balance, Manure Excretion, Egg production, and Egg Quality

Lane Pineda, Stacey Roberts, Brian Kerr, Rene Kwakkel, Martin Verstegen and Kristjan Bregendahl

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Metabolizable Energy Value of Crude Glycerol for Laying Hens

Kristjan Bregendahl, Peter J. Lammers, Brian Kerr, Mark S. Honeyman, Kenneth J. Stalder, William A. Dozier, Thomas E. Weber and Michael T. Kidd

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Ideal Amino Acid Profile for 28-to-34-Week-Old Laying Hens

Kristjan Bregendahl, Stacey Roberts, Brian Kerr and Dirk Hoehler

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Gene Knock-Down in Chicken Immune Cells

Jennifer H. Cheeseman and Susan J. Lamont

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Toll-Like Receptor Gene Expression in Cecum and Spleen of Chicks Challenged with Salmonella Enterica Serovar Enteritidis

Behnam Abasht, Michael G. Kaiser, Jan van der Pool and Susan J. Lamont

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Effect of Dietary β-Glucans on Growth Performance in Developing Chickens

Sarah Beth Redmond and Susan J. Lamont

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Swine


Carcass Characteristics, Meat Quality, and Tissue Histology of Growing Pigs Fed Crude Glycerol-Supplemented Diets

Peter J. Lammers, Kristjan Bregendahl, Steven M. Lonergan, Dong U. Ahn, Mark S. Honeyman, Kenneth J. Prusa, Brian J. Kerr, Thomas E. Webber and William C. Stoffregen

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Heritabilities and Genetic Correlations of Body Composition and Structural Soundness Traits in Commercial Gilts

Marja Nikkilä, Kenneth J. Stalder, Benny E. Mote, Jay Lampe, Bridget Thorn, Max F. Rothschild, Anna K. Johnson, Locke A. Karriker and Timo Serenius

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Returns and Costs of Niche Pork Production in 2006

David Stender, James B. Kliebenstein, Gary Huber, John W. Mabry and Mark S. Honeyman

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Validation of Scan Sampling Techniques for Lactating Sows Kept Outdoors

Anna K. Johnson and John J. McGlone

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Effect of Feed Cost on the Economic Impact of PRRS

Colin D. Johnson, James B. Kliebenstein, Jeffrey J. Zimmerman and Shane Ellis

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Loading Gantry versus Traditional Chute for the Finisher Pig: Effect on Transportation and Packing Plant Losses

Nick L. Berry, Anna K. Johnson, Thomas J. Baas, Locke A. Karriker and Kenneth J. Stalder

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Genetic Parameter Estimates of Production, Meat Quality, and Sensory Traits in Duroc Swine

Clint R. Schwab and Thomas J. Baas

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Dietary Inclusion of Colicin E.: Effect on Pig Behavior

Anna K. Johnson, Thomas Hoff, Larry J. Sadler and Chad H. Stahl

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Gene Associations with Country Ham Quality, Quantity and Color Traits

Kimberly Glenn, Benedicte Renaville, Benny E. Mote, Bin Fan, Kenneth J. Stalder and Max F. Rothschild

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

How Does the Addition of Gel at the Time of Vaccination Affect Overall Nursery Pig Performance?

Anna K. Johnson, Lori Layman, Locke A. Karriker, Whitney Holt, Kenneth J. Stalder and Brenda de Rodas

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Drinker to Nursery Pigs Ratio: Effects on Drinking Behavior and Performance

Larry J. Sadler, Jill R. Garvey, Tony J. Uhlenkamp, Ciara J. Jackson, Kenneth J. Stalder, Anna K. Johnson, Locke A. Karriker, Roy A. Edler, J. Tyler Holck and Paul R. DuBois

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Validation of a Water HOBO and the Noldus Observer ® for Visits to the Water Nipple Drinker for the Nursery Pig

Allison M. Meiszberg, Anna K. Johnson, Larry J. Sadler, Jill R. Garvey, Jeff W. Dailey, Jeff A. Carroll and Nadege Krebs

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

The Niche Pork Production Handbook

Peter J. Lammers, Mark S. Honeyman and David R. Stender

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Energy Balance in Pig Production Systems: A Progress Report

Peter J. Lammers and Mark S. Honeyman

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Effects of Feeding Iowa-Grown Field Peas on Finishing Pig

Josephat Njoka, Mark S. Honeyman and Tom Miller

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report

Effect of Environmental Factors on the Frequency of Fatigued Pigs and Mortality Rates at a Commercial Abattoir

Robert Fitzgerald, Kenneth J. Stalder, Neal Matthews, Collette Schultz-Kaster and Anna K. Johnson

2008-01-01 2008 Iowa State University Animal Industry Report