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ASAS-NANP SYMPOSIUM: Applications of machine learning for livestock body weight prediction from digital images by Wang, Zhuoyi, Shadpour, Saeed, Chan, Esther, Rotondo, Vanessa, Wood, Katharine M, Tulpan, Dan

“…Abstract Monitoring, recording, and predicting livestock body weight (BW) allows for timely intervention in diets and health, greater efficiency in genetic…”
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Prepartum nutrient intake and colostrum yield and composition in ruminants by Hare, Koryn S, Fischer-Tlustos, Amanda J, Wood, Katharine M, Cant, John P, Steele, Michael A

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Oversupplying metabolizable protein during late gestation to beef cattle does not influence ante- or postpartum glucose-insulin kinetics but does affect prepartum insulin resistance indices and colostrum insulin content by Hare, Koryn S, Penner, Gregory B, Steele, Michael A, Wood, Katharine M

“…Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate whether oversupplying metabolizable protein (MP) during late gestation influences glucose and insulin…”
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Effect of physically effective neutral detergent fiber and undigested neutral detergent fiber on eating behavior, ruminal fermentation and motility, barrier function, blood metabolites, and total tract digestibility in finishing cattle by Pereira, Murillo Ceola Stefano, Beauchemin, Karen A, McAllister, Tim A, Yang, Wenzhu Z, Wood, Katharine M, Penner, Gregory Brent

“…Abstract This study evaluated the effects of physically effective neutral detergent fiber (peNDF) and undigested neutral detergent fiber (uNDF) on eating…”
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Effect of forage types differing in undigested neutral detergent fiber concentration and forage inclusion rate on reticulo-ruminal motility and fermentation, total tract barrier function, and blood metabolites of finishing beef heifers by Pereira, Murillo Ceola Stefano, Yang, Wenzhu Z, Beauchemin, Karen A, McAllister, Timothy A, Wood, Katharine M, Penner, Gregory B

“…Abstract This study evaluated the effects of forages (BarS vs. STR) that differ in the uNDF concentration and FI rate on ruminal fermentation, total tract…”
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Lessons from animal nutritionists: dietary amino acid requirement studies and considerations for healthy aging studies by Shoveller, Anna K., McKnight, Leslie M., Wood, Katharine M., Cant, John P.

“…Dietary restriction (DR) increases median life span and protects against age‐related disease. Improved longevity can be achieved by restriction of dietary…”
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The impacts of a fibrolytic enzyme additive on digestibility and performance in the grower and early finisher period, and supplemental Saccharomyces cerevisiae on performance and rumen health in the late finisher period for feedlot cattle by Williams, Melissa S., AlZahal, Ousama, Mandell, Ira B., McBride, Brian W., Wood, Katharine M.

“…Two experiments were conducted to determine the effects of a fibrolytic enzyme pretreatment on growth performance, apparent total tract digestibility, and…”
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The effects of feeding benzoic acid and/or active dry yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on fatty acid composition, sensory attributes, and retail shelf-life of beef longissimus thoracis by Williams, Melissa S, Mandell, Ira B, Wood, Katharine M, Bohrer, Benjamin M

“…Abstract Fifty-nine Angus-cross steers (492 ± SD 36 kg) were arranged in a randomized complete block design and assigned to the following dietary treatments…”
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The effects of feeding benzoic acid and/or active dry yeast on beef cattle performance, feeding behavior, and carcass characteristics by Williams, Melissa S, Mandell, Ira Brent, Bohrer, Benjamin M, Wood, Katharine M

“…Fifty-nine Angus-cross finishing steers were used to evaluate benzoic acid, active dry yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), or a combination of benzoic acid and…”
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The effects of feeding benzoic acid and/or live active yeast ( Saccharomyces cerevisiae ) on beef cattle performance, feeding behavior, and carcass characteristics by Williams, Melissa S, Mandell, Ira Brent, Bohrer, Benjamin M, Wood, Katharine M

“…Fifty-nine Angus-cross finishing steers were used to evaluate benzoic acid, active dry yeast ( ), or a combination of benzoic acid and active dry yeast when…”
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Effect of silage source, physically effective neutral detergent fiber, and undigested neutral detergent fiber concentrations on performance and carcass characteristics of finishing steers by Pereira, Murillo C S, Yang, Wenzhu Z, Beauchemin, Karen A, McAllister, Tim A, Wood, Katharine M, Penner, Gregory B

“…Abstract This study was designed to evaluate the effect of silage source (barley vs. wheat silage) when harvested at two chop lengths (low vs. high physically…”
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PSXIII-29 Late-Breaking: Relationships between feed efficiency traits, gas emissions, and calculated heat production and respiratory quotients in mature beef cows by Finlay, Lauren, Wood, Katharine M

“…Abstract This research evaluated relationships between feed efficiency measurements including residual feed intake (RFI), gain to feed ratio (G:F) and enteric…”
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Investigating perceptions, adoption, and use of digital technologies in the Canadian beef industry by Makinde, Ayoola, Islam, Muhammad Muhaiminul, Wood, Katharine M., Conlin, Emily, Williams, Melissa, Scott, Stacey D.

“…•Studied adoption of digital technologies in the Canadian beef feedlot industry.•Surveyed 24 producers, interviewed 11 producers and 2 veterinarians.•Adoption…”
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PSIX-18 A Meta-Analysis on Undigestible Neutral Detergent Fiber as a Predictor for Feedlot Cattle Performance and Carcass Characteristics by Williams, Melissa S, Ellis, Jen L, Penner, Greg B, Wood, Katharine M

“…Abstract Undigestible neutral detergent fiber (uNDF) is a non-nutritive component of the diet representing the portion of neutral detergent fiber (NDF) that is…”
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PSXII-24 Examining Relationships Between Residual Feed Intake Classification, Enteric Emissions, and Apparent Total Tract Digestibility in Late Gestation Beef Heifers by Acton, Kortney, Duarte, Marcio S, Swanson, Kendall C, Ellis, Jen L, Wood, Katharine M

“…Abstract Improving feed efficiency on forage-based systems can be an important tool for beef producers to reduce their environmental footprint. The objective…”
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PSXII-25 Examining Relationships Between Residual Feed Intake Classification, Enteric Emissions, and Apparent Total Tract Digestibility in Yearling Beef Heifers by Acton, Kortney, Duarte, Marcio S, Swanson, Kendall C, Ellis, Jen L, Wood, Katharine M

“…Abstract Improving feed efficiency in beef heifers may help reduce enteric emissions and improve economic returns for producers. The objective of this project…”
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223 Impacts of Active Dry Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on Gut Permeability in Finishing Beef Cattle by Williams, Melissa S, AlZahal, Ousama, Steele, Michael A, Wood, Katharine M, Penner, Greg B

“…Abstract The objectives of this study were to examine the impacts of active live yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) as a dietary feed additive on dry matter…”
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509 Growth and health of Holstein and Holstein x Angus calves from birth to the end of the grower phase by Chapelain, Titouan, McCarthy, Hannah, Kovacs, Melinda, Innes, David, Wood, Katharine M, Duarte, Marcio S, Renaud, David, Steele, Michael A

“…Abstract Feedlot growth performance and carcass traits often differ between Holstein and dairy-beef crossbred calves. However, little is known about their…”
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PSVIII-12 Influence of Colostrum Insulin Supplementation on Brush Border Carbohydrase Activity in Neonatal Holstein Bulls by Yusuf, Mustapha, Hare, Koryn S, Nagorske, Michael, Wood, Katharine M, Steele, Michael A, Swanson, Kendall C

“…Abstract Insulin concentrations are variable in bovine colostrum (5 to 263 µg insulin/L) and its effects on gastrointestinal function in neonatal calves are…”
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154 Supplementation of Late Gestation Metabolizable Energy in Beef Cows Reduces Mobilization of Body Reserves Prepartum by Croft, Emily, Hare, Koryn S, Wood, Katharine M, Penner, Gregory B, Steele, Michael A

“…Abstract This study evaluated how late gestation metabolizable energy (ME) intake affects performance and metabolism in beef cattle. Primiparous (PP; n = 45)…”
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