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  • Effect of cooked molasses tubs on performance and health of newly received stocker calves
    Paisley, S.I.; Stokka, G.L.; Brazle, F.K. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    Eight paired comparisons conducted at three field sites with 1059 newly-received lightweight stocker calves were used to determine the effect of free-choice cooked molasses tubs designed for receiving cattle on 28-day ...
  • The effects of quality grade, postmortem aging, and blade tenderization on Warner-Bratzler shear force and cookery traits of biceps femoris steaks
    Andrews, B.S.; Unruh, J.A. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    We used 108 top sirloin butts to determine the influence of quality grades, postmortem aging periods, and blade tenderization passes on percentages of thawing and cooking losses and Warner-Bratzler shear (WBS) force ...
  • Effects of vaccinating beef dams precalving and calves preweaning with a Pasteurella haemolytica vaccine
    Wankel, L.E.; Marston, T.T.; Stokka, G.L.; Rozell, T.G.; Brethour, J.R. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    Our objective was to determine if vaccinating dams precalving and calves preweaning for Pasteurella haemolytica could effect serum antibody titers in dams, and the pre- and post-weaning health and performance of their ...
  • Effects of vascular infusion with a solution of sugars, sodium chloride, and phosphates plus vitamins C, E, or C+E on display color
    Yancey, E.J.; Hunt, M.C.; Dikeman, M.E.; Addis, P.B.; Katsanidis, E. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    Three groups of 12 (n=36) grain-finished, crossbred Charolais steers were humanely slaughtered, and nine in each group were infused via the carotid artery with an aqueous solution of sugars, sodium chloride, and ...
  • Effects of wet corn gluten feed and intake level on diet digestibility and rumen passage rate in steers
    Montgomery, S.P.; Drouillard, J.S.; Titgemeyer, E.C.; Sindt, J.J.; Farran, T.B.; Pike, N.J.; Coetzer, C.M.; Trater, A.M.; Higgins, J.J. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    Including 40% wet corn gluten feed (WCGF) in the diet increased total tract digestion of organic matter and neutral detergent fiber (P<0.01), reduced total volatile fatty acid concentration (P<0.01), increased rumen ...
  • Escherichia Coli O157:H7 risk assessment for production and cooking of restructured beef steaks
    Ortega-Valenzuela, M.T.; Phebus, R.K.; Thippareddi, H.; Marsden, J.L.; Kastner, C.L. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    Distribution of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in restructured beef from artificially inoculated meat pieces and destruction of E. coli O157:H7 in restructured beef steaks prepared from artificially inoculated meat was ...
  • Evaluation of Ralgro® on pasture and subsequent feedlot performance and carcass merit of mexican crossbred steers
    Blasi, D.A.; Paisley, S.I.; Kuhl, G.L.; Dikeman, M.E.; Higgins, J.; Huck, G.L.; Holder, M.S.; Kehler, D.E.; Farran, T.B.; Sindt, J.J.; Montgomery, S.P.; Birkelo, C. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    A pasture/feedlot field study was conducted to evaluate the effects of a single Ralgro® implant during the stocker phase on steer grazing performance and subsequent feedlot performance and carcass merit. A total of ...
  • Evaluation of southwestern Kansas native grasses
    Marston, T.T.; Yauk, D.O. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    Native grass samples were collected monthly for five years and analyzed for nutrient content. Crude protein and ADF content indicate that grass quality is highest in May and June, then steadily declines until October. ...
  • Factors affecting beef demand
    Mintert, J.; Schroeder, T.; Marsh, T. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    We investigated factors that have affected beef demand over the last two decades. Beef demand is typically modeled as a function of beef prices, competing meat prices, prices of all other goods, and consumer expenditures. ...
  • Genetic relationships among breeding soundness traits in yearling bulls
    Christmas, R.A.; Moser, D.W.; Spire, M.F.; Sargeant, J.M.; Tucker, S.K. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    Breeding soundness examination data on over 1,200 yearling Angus bulls were analyzed to determine heritability of and genetic relationships among breeding soundness traits. Breeding soundness exam procedures were ...
  • Heat penetration patterns of outside round, loin strip and eye round muscles cooked by electric broiler, electric belt grill, or forced-air convection oven
    Obuz, E.; Yancey, E.J.; Lawrence, T.E.; King, D.A.; Dikeman, M.E. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    We used an electric belt grill, a forced air convection oven, and an electric broiler to cook steaks from three beef muscles; outside round (biceps femoris), loin strip (longissimus lumborum) and eye round (semitendi ...
  • Improving color stability of beef top round
    Sammel, L.M.; Hunt, M.C.; Kropf, D.H. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    The beef inside round muscle, especially the deep portion, has poor color stability, a troublesome condition for the meat industry. We examined influences of pre-rigor temperature and pH decline on chemistry of the inside ...
  • Influence of low-level fall supplementation with a self-fed, high-protein supplement and level of winter supplementation on performance of beef cows grazing tallgrass-prairie range
    Wickersham, T.A.; Cochran, R.C.; Dhuyvetter, D.V.; Grieger, D.M.; Farmer, C.G. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of providing a small amount of a high-protein supplement during the fall and effects of increasing subsequent level of winter supplementation on cow-calf performance. One ...
  • Influences of aging on tenderness and color of beef steaks
    Timm, R.R.; Unruh, J.A.; Stroda, S.L.; Hachmeister, K.A.; Sammel, L.M.; Rasor, A.E. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    Aging loin strip, bottom, and eye of round steaks for 21 days decreased Warner- Bratzler Shear (WBS) values (increased tenderness). For the top round, aged semimembranosus muscle steaks tended to have lower WBS values ...
  • Interrelationships among carcass characteristics of feedlot steers and heifers selected for competition
    King, D.A.; Lawrence, T.E.; Dikeman, M.E.; Schafer, D.E. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    We evaluated the interrelationships among carcass characteristics of steers and heifers selected from commercial feedlots for competition in the Beef Empire Days live and carcass contests. Because judging criteria are ...
  • Motivation factors for beef processor-producer linkages
    Schroeder, T.C.; Lawrence, J.D.; Hayenga, M.L. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    A survey was conducted of the 15 largest beef processors to identify the mix of procurement practices being used and to understand reasons motivating recent processorproducer linkages. Processors are shifting away ...
  • Ovulation synchronization with progestins prior to a Cosynch protocol in beef cows
    Stevenson, J.S.; Medina-Britos, M.A.; Richardson, A.M.; Lamb, G.C.; Hensley, B.A.; Marple, T.J.; Johnson, S.J. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    A multi-location study was conducted using suckled beef cows in Minnesota and Kansas to test the benefit of adding a source of progestin to the Cosynch ovulation synchronization protocol (injections of GnRH, 7 days ...
  • Performance of beef heifers limit-fed growing diets containing alfalfa hay and wet corn gluten feed
    Montgomery, S.P.; Drouillard, J.S.; Sindt, J.J.; Farran, T.B.; Pike, N.J.; Coetzer, C.M.; LaBrune, H.J.; Trater, A.M.; Hunter, R.D.; Stock, R.A. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    Three hundred thirty-nine crossbred beef heifers were used in a 99-day growing study to identify optimum combinations of alfalfa hay and wet corn gluten feed (WCGF) in limit-fed growing diets. Diets contained 10, 20, ...
  • Relationships among beef carcass quality and cutability indicators
    Lawrence, T.E.; King, D.A.; Montgomery, T.H.; Dikeman, M.E. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    We evaluated beef carcass data (12th rib fat thickness, hot carcass weight, ribeye area, percentage of kidney-pelvic-heart fat, USDA yield grade, and USDA quality grade) from 60,625 A-maturity steer and heifer ...
  • Response of Holstein steers fed a soybean hull-based diet to amino acid supplementation when the methionine requirement was met
    Lambert, B.D.; Titgemeyer, E.C.; Löest, C.A. (Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, 2001)
    A study was conducted to determine the response to amino acid supplementation when the first limiting amino acid (methionine) was provided in excess. Three ruminally cannulated Holstein steer calves (281 lb) were fed ...