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Characterization of the number of spot samples required for quantification of gas fluxes and metabolic heat production from grazing beef cows using a GreenFeed by Dressler, Elizabeth A, Bormann, Jennifer M, Weaber, Robert L, Rolf, Megan M

“…Abstract Enteric fermentation from cattle results in greenhouse gas production that is an environmental concern and also an energetic loss. Several methods…”
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Genetic parameter estimates for feet and leg traits in Red Angus cattle by Giess, Lane K, Jensen, Brady R, Bormann, Jennifer M, Rolf, Megan M, Weaber, Robert L

“…Abstract The objective of this study was to estimate genetic parameters for feet and leg traits, relationships within feet and leg traits, and relationships…”
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Genetic parameter estimation for beef bull semen attributes by Butler, Madison L, Hartman, Ashley R, Bormann, Jennifer M, Weaber, Robert L, Grieger, David M, Rolf, Megan M

“…Abstract Improvements in bull reproductive performance are necessary to optimize the efficiency of cattle production. Female fertility has been enhanced…”
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Selection for bull fertility: a review by Butler, Madison L, Bormann, Jennifer M, Weaber, Robert L, Grieger, David M, Rolf, Megan M

“…Abstract Fertility is a critically important factor in cattle production because it directly relates to the ability to produce the offspring necessary to…”
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Heritability and variance component estimation for feed and water intake behaviors of feedlot cattle by Dressler, Elizabeth A, Shaffer, William, Bruno, Kelsey, Krehbiel, Clint R, Calvo-Lorenzo, Michelle, Richards, Chris J, Place, Sara E, DeSilva, Udaya, Kuehn, Larry A, Weaber, Robert L, Bormann, Jennifer M, Rolf, Megan M

“…Abstract Feed and water intake are two important aspects of cattle production that greatly impact the profitability, efficiency, and sustainability of…”
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Variance component estimation and genome-wide association of predicted methane production in crossbred beef steers by Lakamp, Andrew D, Ahlberg, Cashley M, Allwardt, Kristi, Broocks, Ashely, Bruno, Kelsey, Mcphillips, Levi, Taylor, Alexandra, Krehbiel, Clint R, Calvo-Lorenzo, Michelle S, Richards, Chris, Place, Sara E, Desilva, Udaya, Kuehn, Larry A, Weaber, Robert L, Bormann, Jennifer M, Rolf, Megan M

“…Abstract Enteric methane is a potent greenhouse gas and represents an escape of energy from the ruminant digestive system. Additive genetic variation in…”
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Use of methane production data for genetic prediction in beef cattle: A review by Dressler, Elizabeth A, Bormann, Jennifer M, Weaber, Robert L, Rolf, Megan M

“…Methane (CH ) is a greenhouse gas that is produced and emitted from ruminant animals through enteric fermentation. Methane production from cattle has an…”
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Environmental effects on water intake and water intake prediction in growing beef cattle by Ahlberg, Cashley M, Allwardt, Kristi, Broocks, Ashley, Bruno, Kelsey, McPhillips, Levi, Taylor, Alexandra, Krehbiel, Clint R, Calvo-Lorenzo, Michelle S, Richards, Chris J, Place, Sara E, DeSilva, Udaya, VanOverbeke, Deborah L, Mateescu, Raluca G, Kuehn, Larry A, Weaber, Robert L, Bormann, Jennifer M, Rolf, Megan M

“…Water is an essential nutrient, but there are few recent studies that evaluate how much water individual beef cattle consume and how environmental factors…”
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Test duration for water intake, ADG, and DMI in beef cattle by Ahlberg, Cashley M, Allwardt, Kristi, Broocks, Ashley, Bruno, Kelsey, McPhillips, Levi, Taylor, Alexandra, Krehbiel, Clint R, Calvo-Lorenzo, Michelle, Richards, Chris J, Place, Sara E, DeSilva, Udaya, VanOverbeke, Deborah L, Mateescu, Raluca G, Kuehn, Larry A, Weaber, Robert L, Bormann, Jennifer M, Rolf, Megan M

“…Water is an essential nutrient, but the effect it has on performance generally receives little attention. There are few systems and guidelines for collection…”
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Reducing the period of data collection for intake and gain to improve response to selection for feed efficiency in beef cattle by Thallman, Richard Mark, Kuehn, Larry A, Snelling, Warren M, Retallick, Kelli J, Bormann, Jennifer M, Freetly, Harvey C, Hales, Kristen E, Bennett, Gary L, Weaber, Robert L, Moser, Daniel W, MacNeil, Michael D

“…Abstract Shortening the period of recording individual feed intake may improve selection response for feed efficiency by increasing the number of cattle that…”
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Decision-making tools: stochastic simulation model accounting for the impacts of biological variation on success of bovine embryo transfer programs by Aherin, Dustin G, Bormann, Jennifer M, Heier Stamm, Jessica L, MacNeil, Michael D, Weaber, Robert L

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Field Trip to Racetrack Enhances Classroom Experience by Slough, Teresa L., Bormann, Jennifer M.

“…Students enrolled in ASI 695 Equine Exercise Physiology at Kansas State University have participated in a field trip to a racetrack in three separate years. In…”
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2 Number of spot samples required when using the GreenFeed System in grazing beef cows by Dressler, Elizabeth, Bormann, Jennifer M, Weaber, Robert, Rolf, Megan M

“…Abstract Methane (CH4) production from beef cattle occurs through a natural digestive process called enteric fermentation. This has increasingly become an area…”
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173 Awardee Talk: Spot Sample Protocol for Gas Quantification of Grazing Beef Cattle Using a Greenfeed by Dressler, Elizabeth, Bormann, Jennifer M, Weaber, Robert L, Rolf, Megan M

“…Abstract Through a natural digestive process called enteric fermentation, cattle produce greenhouse gases that are an environmental concern and an energetic…”
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A review of cashmere fiber phenotypes: Production, heritabilities, and genetic correlations by Dressler, Elizabeth A., Bormann, Jennifer M., Weaber, Robert L., Merkel, Roger C., Rolf, Megan M.

“…Cashmere is one of the softest, most expensive animal fibers and is produced from the down hair of goats. Cashmere production originated in Asia but now occurs…”
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Relationships between enteric methane production and economically important traits in beef cattle by Lakamp, Andrew D., Weaber, Robert L., Bormann, Jennifer M., Rolf, Megan M.

“…•Cattle and other domestic ruminants produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas, which represents a loss of energy from the ruminant system, as a by-product of…”
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96 Estimation of the genetic parameters of beef bull semen attributes by Butler, Madison L, Bormann, Jennifer M, Weaber, Robert L, Grieger, David M, Rolf, Megan M

“…Abstract Fertility is a critical factor in cattle production because it directly relates to producing offspring to offset production costs. A number of semen…”
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Estimation of the genetic parameters of beef bull semen attributes by Butler, Madison L, Bormann, Jennifer M, Weaber, Robert L, Grieger, David M, Rolf, Megan M

“…Fertility is a critical factor in cattle production because it directly relates to producing offspring to offset production costs. A number of semen attributes…”
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235 Resource Use for Beef Cattle in the North Central Great Plains by Lakamp, Andrew D, Aherin, Dustin, Spencer, Douglas, Larson, Robert, Weaber, Robert L, Bormann, Jennifer M, Rolf, Megan M

“…Abstract The sustainability of the beef industry has become a point of national interest, particularly the investment of land and water resources. Our…”
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PSXII-5 Genetic Parameters for Dry Matter Intake in Beef Cattle as a Function of Water Restriction: Insights into Environmental Sensitivity and Genetic-By-Environment Interactions by Shaffer, Will, Hidalgo, Jorge A, Bello, Nora, Noland, Rylie, Bormann, Jennifer M, Weaber, Robert L, Krehbiel, Clint, Calvo-Lorenzo, Michelle S, Richards, Chris, Place, Sara E, DeSilva, Udaya, Kuehn, Larry A, Rolf, Megan M

“…Abstract Genetic selection for animals more tolerant or less sensitive to inadequate water availability may become critical to beef production, particularly as…”
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