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A proposed mechanism for texture proterty of woody breast in broilers

Welter, Amelia; Wu, Wan Jun; O'Quinn, Travis G.; Houser, Terry A.; Boyle, Elizabeth A.; Chao, Michael D.; Boyle, Daniel L.; Bowker, B.; Zhuang, H. (2019-05-09)

OBJECTIVE: Woody breast is a myopathy observed in chicken breast meat (Pectoralis major) characterized by its tough and rubbery texture. However, the exact causation of woody breast texture is still unknown. The objective ...
An indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detecting antibody repsonse in pigs infected by emerging porcine Seneca Valley Virus

Patterson, William G.; Li, Yanhua; Fang, Ying (2017-12-08)

Seneca Valley Virus (SVV), is a single-stranded non-enveloped RNA virus. SVV belongs to the genus Senecavirus, family Picornaviridae. SVV causes gross vesicular lesions around the coronary band, snout, distal limbs, and ...
Camelina Seed and Its Effect on Avian Wildlife Species

Mentnech, Keith J.; Delfelder, C.J.; Seitz, Daniel E.; Beyer, R. Scott (2016-12-12)

In Western Kansas, as water availability decreases, agriculture producers are looking for alternative crops that use less water. Also in western Kansas is our important game bird recreation area. And when we use Camelina ...
Changes in cecal environment and forage intake of horses fed increasing amounts of starch

Eickleberry, Caitlyn R.; Ochonski, Patricia; Halpin, Michael Y.; Sorensen, Rachel J.; Lattimer, James M. (2019-05-09)

A limited body of research suggests the upper limit of small intestinal starch digestion is 2 to 4 g/kg BW starch/meal; however, the effect of increasing levels of starch on the cecal environment remains relatively unknown. ...
Characterization of attachment differences of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) to pre-chill and post-chill beef tissues

Uhl, Bennett; Unruh, Daniel A.; Phebus, Randall K.; Gragg, Sara E. (2017-05-05)

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) has been implicated in beef-related foodborne illness outbreaks. Environmental factors influence bacterial attachment on beef and understanding of bacterial attachment may ...
Comparison of monensin sodium and xylanase in high fiber poultry diets

Snyder, Kendra R.; Delfelder, C.J.; Beyer, R. Scott; Stark, Charles R.; Evans, C.E.; Yoder, Ashton D.; Jones, Cassandra K. (2017-05-05)

Antimicrobials, such as monensin sodium, have been used to increase nutrient digestibility in poultry diets. However, consumers have been putting increasing pressure on producers to limit the amount of antimicrobials used ...
Detection of antibodies against Rift Valley Fever Virus using a Plaque Reduction Neutralization Test (PRNT)

Smith, MaRyka R.; Ragan, I.K.; Wilson, W.C.; Davis, A.S (2017-05-05)

Rift Valley Fever Virus (RVFV) is an arbovirus endemic to Africa. Infections primarily cause abortions and neonatal death in ruminants such as sheep and cattle. However, it can also cause disease in humans, which can lead ...
Detection of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) serogroups other than the Top-7 STEC, isolated from cattle feces, by Multiplex PCR assays

Pedrow, Alexis; Ludwig, Justin; Shi, Xiaorong; Bai, Jianfa; Nagaraja, T.G. (2017-12-08)

Purpose: Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are major foodborne pathogens. Among STEC, seven serogroups, O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145, and O157, called top-7 STEC, cause a majority of foodborne STEC infections ...
Determining potential for on-farm fecal collection for DNA extraction

Hall, Christopher; Mamedova, Laman; Farney, Jaymelynn (2017-12-08)

Determining the diet composition of cattle at pasture has proven to be extremely difficult and very time consuming to perform with accuracy. Some procedures are showing promise, yet with cover crop pastures with known plant ...
Determining Relative Bioavailability of Trace Minerals When Incorporated into Mollasses-Based Block Supplements

Trigo, Elisa; Drouillard, James S. (2016-12-12)

Introduction Experimenting trace elements, including copper, manganese, and zinc incorporated into molasses-based block supplements. Assessing the impact of the block process on the ability to increase bioavailability ...
Development and sensory analysis of Puerto Rican-style mango rum cake

Manville, Erin; Phalen, Kyle; Weber, Austin; Johnson, Kyle; Getty, Kelly J.K. (2017-05-05)

An authentic Puerto Rican mango rum cake was made with the intent of developing a microwavable dessert that could be sold as a commercial retail frozen product. To develop the cake, modifications were made to a home recipe. ...
Development and sensory testing of cranberry chutney and biscotti

Herl, Bethany; Alexander, Hannah; Mills, MaKenna; Savage, Sierra; Getty, Kelly J.K. (2017-05-05)

The purpose of this project was to develop a new food product for healthy strivers that included whole cranberries for the 2016-2017 Ocean Spray Cranberry Competition. The product was customized for people on-the-go. The ...
Development of a mango rum coulis for a Puerto Rican-style mango rum cake

Johnson, Kyle; Phalen, Kyle; Weber, Austin; Manville, Erin; Getty, Kelly J.K. (2017-05-05)

People desire convenience foods such as desserts that can be easily microwaved and consumed. A microwavable Puerto Rican-style mango rum cake was developed and it was determined that a tropical fruit sauce (coulis) would ...
Development of Dunkin' Pumpkins - a smart snack for kids

Savage, Sierra; Sparks, Halle; Steward, Megan; Manville, Erin; Getty, Kelly J.K. (2018-02-05)

School snack bars and vending machines must comply with regulations put into place by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (USDA/FNS). To be classified as a “smart snack,” the product must meet ...
Development of fried chicken skin as a snack

Ganesan, Manirethnam; Getty, Kelly J.K. (2018-02-05)

Through Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat (SWOT) analysis on Nasi Kandars (restaurants) in Southeast Asian countries, it was found that fried chicken skins may have potential as a new food product. The objective ...
Different effects of various protein and ammonium chloride products

Craig, Ashley M.; Sorensen, Rachel J.; Crane, Alison R.; Lattimer, James M.; Jones, Cassandra K. (2018-12-07)

Many livestock producers want products that gets them the greatest gain for the lowest price. Our objective was to measure effects of varying protein sources and ammonium chloride incorporation on feedlot goat growth and ...
Distillers dried grain with solubles effectively replaces soybean meal as a protein source in Boer goat diets

Hutchins, Rachel E.; Crane, Alison R.; Lattimer, James M.; Jones, Cassandra K. (2018-02-05)

Including distillers dried grain (DDGS) as a protein source to replace soybean meal (SBM) in Boer goat diets is a viable option for reducing feed costs. With the per protein unit cost advantage of DDGS over SBM being $1.86, ...
Dried distiller's grains with solubles ability to replace soybean meal in Boer goat diets

Gilliam, Gabryelle N.; Crane, Alison R.; Lattimer, James M.; Jones, Cassandra K. (2018-02-05)

Currently there is little data available to producers regarding basic nutrition for growing Boer goat kids. Feed costs are often the greatest expenses associated with raising livestock, so finding ways to make the goats ...
Dried distillers grains with solubels as effective replacement of soybean meal in Boer goat diets

McAtee, Taylor B.; Crane, Alison R.; Lattimer, James M.; Jones, Cassandra K. (2018-02-05)

Dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) may be an effective replacement of soybean meal (SBM) in boer goat diets. The global goat population is growing and DDGS could be a cost effective alternative. With the per ...
Dried distillers grains with solubles ability to effectively replace soybean meal in Boer goat diets

Smith, Maggie J.; Crane, Alison R.; Lattimer, James M.; Jones, Cassandra K. (2018-02-05)

Literature regarding dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) fed to Boer goats is limited. Feed costs account for 65% of total production costs, which makes research assessing ways to increase the effectiveness of ...