Browsing Auburn University Graduate School by Department "Animal Sciences"
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Effects of Maternal Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation on Neonatal Liver and Jejunum Transcriptomes and Regulatory Co-expression Networks
(2025-07-16)
Maternal nutrition throughout gestation affects fetal growth and development. The fetal adaptation to conditions in the uterine environment is called fetal programming. These adaptations lead to responsive and adaptive ...
Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization on Phosphorus Uptake and Movement Among Forage, Soil and Water in a Year-Round Pasture System
(2013-07-19)
A 3-year study was conducted to investigate manipulation of nitrogen (N) fertilization regime and incorporation of seasonally adapted annual forages for re-establishing phosphorus (P) equilibrium and sustainability in a ...
Effects of Ractopamine Hydrochloride on Color Attributes and Meat Quality in Yearling Heifers Across Days on Feed
(2010-04-07)
Recent research with the use of β-agonists has been inconclusive from a meat quality standpoint. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate the inclusion of RAC across 5 DOF in 72 crossbred yearling heifers and ...
Effects of Supplemental Feeding of Plum Juice Concentrate on Fecal Microbial Shedding and Pork Quality
(2012-04-30)
Purebred Yorkshire pigs (n=32) were fed at the Auburn University Swine Research and Education Center to determine the influence of supplementation of plum juice concentrate (PJC) on microbial shedding, growth, carcass, and ...
Effects of Type and Level of Energy Supplementation on Stocker Cattle Performance from Annual Ryegrass
(2015-12-04)
Previous research has indicated that supplementation of high-quality grazed forage with high-energy feedstuffs can improve animal performance and enable increased stocking rates in grazed ecosystems. However, the extent ...
Enhancing utilization of warm-season forages for beef cattle systems in the southeastern United States
(2025-06-27)
In the southeastern United States, grazing systems play a vital role in the nutrition and production of beef cattle. To further improve the efficiency and sustainability of these programs, it is essential to explore the ...
Evaluating Cookery Characteristics, Consumer Acceptability, and Electronic Assessment of Attributes in Ground Beef Patties
(2024-03-22)
With consumers driving beef demand, attributes such as flavor, wholesome, safe, and affordability remain at the forefront of the meat industry. Three unique studies were created and conducted to evaluate quality attributes ...
Evaluating the effects of free and protected benzoic acid in starter pigs
(2024-08-06)
Benzoic acid is a common alternative for antibiotic and zinc oxide use in nursery diets. Free benzoic acid (BZA) is often supplied, but this form is absorbed before it can exert any effect on distal segments of the gut. ...
Evaluating the Effects of Oat Fiber and Modified Corn Starch on the Characteristics of Smoked Sausage Utilizing Mechanically Separated Chicken
(2017-07-27)
There is an increasing demand for affordable, all-natural products in the food service industry. This category includes clean label products, which are generally recognized as being minimally processed and having simple ...
Evaluation of a Novel Antimicrobial Solution (AMS) with Retail Marinades on Fresh Beef
(2014-12-10)
Pathogenic bacteria represent a public health concern when present on meat and result in recall of product from the market. Marination of meat and antimicrobial solutions are two technologies which reduce and prevent the ...
Evaluation of Cotton Gin Trash as a Roughage Source for Stocker Cattle
(2006-08-15)
Cotton gin trash is a by-product of the cotton ginning industry that may be used as a roughage source in beef cattle. A production trial and a digestibility study were conducted in an effort to determine the feeding value ...
Evaluation of Cover Crops as an Alternative Forage Source for Beef Cattle
(2022-06-27)
Grazing of cool-season cover crops has been shown to be a viable tool for extending the grazing season while mitigating environmental risks associated with row-crop farming systems. Grazing cover crops is not novel, but ...
Evaluation of different indicator microorganism enumeration protocols for water quality monitoring
(2016-05-04)
Water quality, such as drinking water quality, irrigation water quality, and recreational water quality, is important for public health. Escherichia coli, coliform and Enterobacteriaceae have been used as indicator organisms ...
EVALUATION OF DUAL-PURPOSE WHEAT VARIETIES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN U.S.
(2022-12-07)
Dual-purpose wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) systems increase farm sustainability by diversifying on-farm income. While these systems are common in the Southern Great Plains of the U.S., they are not often utilized in the ...
Evaluation of Feed Efficiency Traits with Post-Weaning Growth and Ultrasound Traits in Central Test Bulls
(2007-12-15)
Since 1978, individual feed intake has been measured on bulls (n = 2,180) consigned to the Auburn University Bull Test along with weights, heights, scrotal circumference and ultrasound carcass traits. Test length since ...
Evaluation Of High Moisture And Dry Feed Both With And Without Hay Fed To Feeder Calves Subjected To Transportation Shrink
(2013-03-22)
Two backgrounding trials were carried out to evaluate the effects of diet on shrink both with and without hay offering 48-h prior to shipment, as well as subsequent weight recovery post-shipment. In trial 1, forty-eight ...
Evaluation of Hydrated Lime Treatment of Free-stall Bedding and Efficacy of Teat Sealant on Incidence of Dairy Cow Mastitis
(2006-05-15)
Dairy cow mastitis is the inflammation of the mammary gland caused by trauma, chemical irritations and by infection caused by microorganisms. Mastitis is estimated to cost the US dairy industry about $1.8 billion annually. ...
Evaluation of interseeded forbs and pasture composition in Alabama cool-season grazing systems
(2026-07-30)
Diversification of Southeastern pasture systems with cool-season annual forbs has been proposed as a low-input pathway toward improved sward composition and reduced enteric methane emissions through plant secondary metabolite ...
Evaluation of Lactic Acid and Sodium Metasilicate against Pathogens of Concern on Fresh and Deli Meats
(2014-04-29)
Lactic acid and sodium metasilicate have been used in meat processing facilities as antimicrobial compounds. Their uses vary from carcasses rinses to ready to eat product applications at a variety of concentrations and ...
Evaluation of Nitrogen-Delivery Methods for Stocker Cattle Grazing Annual Ryegrass
(2018-11-05)
A 3-yr study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of replacing N fertilizer with either interseeded annual legumes or supplementation with high-protein by-product feeds for stocker cattle grazing annual ryegrass. Each ...