Browsing Undergraduate Research Scholars Capstone (2006–present) by Department "Animal Science"
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Previous research suggests that Bos taurus taurus cattle (BT) are less feed efficient when fed low-quality forage, produce more methane (CH4), and exhibit lower levels of N recycling than Bos taurus indicus cattle (BI), ...
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Blood lactate concentrations and heart rate levels surrounding exercise provide valuable insight into the physiological response to advancing workloads, but minimal research has been published involving yearling horses. ...
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(2014-10-02)In cattle, differences in base coat color are attributed to the enzymatic activity specified by the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) locus with alleles coding for black (ED), red (e), and wild-type (E+). These alleles have ...
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(2018-04-30)In human and veterinary medicine, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have significant therapeutic benefits. MSCs can differentiate into a variety of cells including osteoblasts, chondrocytes, or adipocytes. Fetal bovine serum ...
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(2014-01-15)Supplemental fat is predominantly fed in feedlots to increase the energy value of the ration. Feedlots utilize supplemental fat to replace energy from grains because of its lower cost per unit of DE. Our objective was to ...
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(2014-01-22)Beef cattle production is profoundly dependent on the diets provided to the cattle and their ability to promote growth. Dietary markers significantly aid beef cattle nutritionists by providing an index to measure diet ...
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(2014-09-18)Intensification of cow-calf production by limit-feeding high-energy diets could increase beef production per acre and returns to cow-calf enterprises while reversing the decline in beef cow numbers. To determine the impact ...
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(2012-07-11)Bahiagrass (paspalum notatum), a forage resource in the southern United States, often has lower forage quality than other forages, but may require fewer nutrient inputs. Our objectives were to determine the effects of N ...
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To quantify the relationship between experience level and physiological stress of horse and rider during a bareback riding session, 28 horses (geldings, ages 6-20 years) and 28 riders (16 male, 12 female, ages 19-22) were ...
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To quantify the relationship between experience level and physiological stress of horse and rider during a bareback riding session, 28 horses (geldings, ages 6-20 years) and 28 riders (16 male, 12 female, ages 19-22) were ...
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Glycine is an amino acid that is used for the synthesis of muscle proteins. In the present study, we conducted an experiment to determine the optimal amount of glycine for C2C12 cells to be synthesized and prevent degradation. ...
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(2010-07-14)A study evaluating the effects of metaphylaxis antibiotics and milk replacer additives on the health and development of Holstein bull calves (n=52; mean body weight=42.28 kg + 3 kg; starting age <3 days) was conducted. The ...
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(2012-04-18)USDA Select carcasses (n=6) were selected, and paired boneless (n=12) strip loins were cut in half (n=24) and were assigned randomly to be dry-aged (unpackaged) or wet-aged in a vacuum package bag. Strip loin sections were ...
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(2011-04-25)Rhodococcus equi is a Gram-positive bacterium known to cause disease because of its ability to survive and replicate inside macrophages. Macrophages also act as antigen-presenting cells: peptides from bacteria that have ...
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(2017-04-25)Intrauterine growth restriction or IUGR is the setback in development arising from restricted fetal growth during gestation. This restricted growth is identified by precursors not only at parturition, but additionally ...
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Giant pandas (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), are one of the most notable and powerful symbols of species conservation. Research on the species is sparse and especially lacking in the nutrition category. Although they contain a ...
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The Juniper plant is an invasive species in western areas of the United States. Camphor, a monoterpene that is abundant in Juniper is found to be 5 times more abundant in intolerant monoterpene goats when consumed than ...
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(2014-04-10)The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify and describe the communication process between and among sectors, and their corresponding members, in the Texas beef cattle industry. An inductive, qualitative approach ...
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(2014-09-26)The maturation of the reproductive neuroendocrine axis is associated with a decrease in the sensitivity to estradiol negative feedback and an increase in the frequency of secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH). It is ...
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(2010-07-14)The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of various degrees of doneness on the nutrient content of beef. Ten steaks were obtained from each of five USDA Prime, five USDA Choice, and five USDA Select strip ...