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Characterization of Longissimus dorsi skeletal muscle fiber characteristics in finishing Mangalica pigs supplemented with ractopamine hydrochloride 

Herrera, Said Joel (2023-07-28)  ETD File Embargoed
Heritage pig breeds such as Mangalica are gaining popularity in US niche markets and Mangalica pork is currently sold as specialty meat due to higher meat quality characteristics. Widespread commercial production of this ...

Molecular signatures and cellular differences in granulosa cells from fertile and subfertile beef heifers 

Hollingsworth, Rachel A. (2023-06-23)  ETD File Embargoed
Subfertility is a leading contributor to economic losses in the cow-calf sector of the beef cattle industry. Cow-calf producers invest significant time and financial resources in the selection and development of replacement ...

Use of Accelerometers to Characterize Behavior in Beef Cattle During Health and Subclinical Disease 

Bayne, Jenna E. (2017-11-30)
The acute phase response (APR) represents a protective, coordinated response of the host with the aim of eliminating the inciting stimuli and re-establishing homeostasis. Produced by activated immune cells, proinflammatory ...