Projects

Improve Nutrient Management and Efficiency in Cattle Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412409

Publications

Net Flux of Amino Acids Across the Portal-drained Viscera and Liver of the Ewe During Abomasal Infusion of Protein and Glucose - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (19-Nov-09)

Fitting Cows to Your Operation - (Literature)

Freetly, H.C. 2009. Fitting Cows to Your Operation. Beef Improvement Federation Proceedings. April 30-May 3, 2009, Sacramento, CA. p. 119-123.

Rate of Maturing and Proportion of Mature Body Weight at Puberty of Crossbred Cows - (Abstract)

Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A. 2009. Rate of Maturing and Proportion of Mature Body Weight at Puberty of Crossbred Cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 87 (E-Supplement 2):498.

Efficiency of Energy Utilization by Lactating Alpine Goats - (Abstract)

Tovar-Luna, I., Goetsch, A.L., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C. 2009. Efficiency of Energy Utilization by Lactating Alpine Goats [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 87 (E-Supplement 2):486.

Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and on Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wells, J., Shackelford, S.D., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Guerini, M.N., Varel, V.H., Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L., Ferrell, C.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and on Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles. Journal of Food Protection 72(8):1624-1633.

Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and On Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains With Solubles - (Abstract)

Wells, J., Shackelford, S.D., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Varel, V.H., Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L., Ferrell, C.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and On Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains With Solubles [abstract]. Microbial Ecology 57(3):583-584.

Evaluation of Antral Follicle Count and Ovarian Morphology in Crossbred Beef Cows: Investigation of Influence of Stage of the Estrous Cycle, Age, and Birth Weight - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Cupp, A.S., Freetly, H.C. 2009. Evaluation of Antral Follicle Count and Ovarian Morphology in Crossbred Beef Cows: Investigation of Influence of Stage of the Estrous Cycle, Age, and Birth Weight. Journal of Animal Science. 87(6):1971-1980.

High-density SNP Scan of Production and Product Quality Traits in Beef Cattle - (Abstract)

Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Allan, M.F., Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C., Jenkins, T.G., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2009. High-density SNP Scan of Production and Product Quality Traits in Beef Cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 87(E-Suppl. 2):532. Abstract #626.

Technical Note: The Relationship Between Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure in Growing Crossbred Boer and Spanish Wethers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Puchala, R., Tovar-Luna, I., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C., Goetsch, A. 2009. Technical Note: The Relationship between Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure in Growing Crossbred Boer and Spanish Wethers. Journal of Animal Science. 87(5):1714-1721.

Relationship of antral follicle counts to fertility and ovarian AMH mRNA levels in beef cows - (Abstract)

Cushman, R., Miles, J., Allan, M., Kuehn, L., Echternkamp, S., Freetly, H. 2008. Relationship of antral follicle counts to fertility and ovarian AMH mRNA levels in beef cows [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:224 (Abstract #722).

Feeding distillers grains supplements to improve amino acid nutriture of lambs consuming moderate-quality forages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2008. Feeding distillers grains supplements to improve amino acid nutriture of lambs consuming moderate-quality forages. Journal of Animal Science. 86(3):691-701.

Partitioning of energy in pregnant beef cows during nutritionally induced weight fluctuation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2008. Partitioning of energy in pregnant beef cows during nutritionally induced weight fluctuation. Journal of Animal Science. 86(2):370-377.

Net flux of amino acids across splanchnic tissues of ewes during abomasal protein and glucose infusion - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L. 2007. Net flux of amino acids across splanchnic tissues of ewes during abomasal protein and glucose infusion. Proceedings of Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition, EAAP Publication No. 124. p. 337-338.

Identification of indicator traits of fertility in the postpartum beef cow - (Abstract)

Cushman, R., Echternkamp, S., Allan, M., Freetly, H. 2007. Identification of indicator traits of fertility in the postpartum beef cow [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:187-188.

The Influence of Oscillating Dietary Protein Concentrations on Finishing Cattle. Ii. Nutrient Retention and Ammonia Emissions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Cole, N.A., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. The influence of oscillating dietary protein concentrations on finishing cattle. II. Nutrient retention and ammonia emissions. Journal of Animal Science. 85(6):1496-1503.

The Influence of Oscillating Dietary Protein Concentrations on Finishing Cattle. I. Feedlot Performance and Odorous Compound Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Freetly, H.C., Berry, E.D., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. The influence of oscillating dietary protein concentrations on finishing cattle. I. Feedlot performance and odorous compound production. Journal of Animal Science. 85(6):1487-1495.

Net Portal and Hepatic Flux of Nutrients in Growing Wethers Fed High Concentrate Diets with Oscillating Protein Concentrations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. Net portal and hepatic flux of nutrients in growing wethers fed high-concentrate diets with oscillating protein concentrations. Journal of Animal Science. 85(4):997-1005.

The Impact of Dietary Protein Source on Observed and Predicted Metabolizable Energy of Dry Extruded Dog Foods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Yamka, R.M., McLeod, K.R., Harmon, D.L., Freetly, H.C., Schoenherr, W.D. 2007. The impact of dietary protein source on observed and predicted metabolizable energy of dry extruded dog foods. Journal of Animal Science. 85(1):204-212.

Influence of Genotype and Diet on Steer Performance, Manure Odor, and Carriage of Pathogenic and Other Fecal Bacteria. I. Animal Performance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ferrell, C.L., Berry, E.D., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. I. Animal performance. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2515-2522.

Influence of Genotype and Diet on Steer Performance, Manure Odor, and Carriage of Pathogenic and Other Fecal Bacteria. Ii. Pathogenic and Other Fecal Bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Archibeque, S.L., Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. II. Pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2523-2532.

Influence of Genotype and Diet on Steer Performance, Manure Odor, and Carriage of Pathogenic and Other Fecal Bacteria. Iii. Odorous Compound Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, D.N., Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. III. Odorous compound production. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2533-2545.

Partitioning of Energy During Lactation of Primiparous Beef Cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M. 2006. Partitioning of energy during lactation of primiparous beef cows. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2157-2162.

Net Flux of a-Amino N Across Splanchnic Tissues of Ewes During Abomasal Protein and Glucose Infusion - (Abstract)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L. 2006. Net flux of A-amino N across splanchnic tissues of ewes during abomasal protein and glucose infusion [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):457.

Effects of Feeding Steam-Rolled Corn in Lieu of Dry-Rolled Corn on the Odor of Finishing Beef Steer Manure - (Abstract)

Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Parker, D.B., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2006. Effects of feeding steam-rolled corn in lieu of dry-rolled corn on the odor of finishing beef steer manure [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):154-155.

Efficiency of Energy Use for Pregnancy by Crossbred Boer X Spanish Does with Different Litter Size - (Abstract)

Tovar-Luna, I., Goetsch, A.L., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Carstens, G.E., Freetly, H.C., Johnson, Z.B. 2006. Efficiency of energy use for pregnancy by crossbred Boer x Spanish does with different litter size [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):26.

Feeding High-Moisture Corn Instead of Dry-Rolled Corn Reduces Odiferous Compound Production in Manure of Finishing Beef Cattle Without Decreasing Performance - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2006. Feeding high-moisture corn instead of dry-rolled corn reduces odiferous compound production in manure of finishing beef cattle without decreasing performance. Journal of Animal Science. 84:1767-1777.

Changes in Heat Production by Mature Cows after Changes in Feeding Level - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2006. Changes in heat production by mature cows after changes in feeding level. Journal of Animal Science. 84(6):1429-1438.

Fetal Growth of Lambs Paternally Heterozygous for the Callipyge Mutation - (Abstract)

Freetly, H.C., Mcdonagh, M.B., Ferrell, C.L. 2006. Fetal growth of lambs paternally heterozygous for the callipyge mutation [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84(Suppl. 2):59.

Feed Utilization and Performance of Crossbred Tropically Adapted Cattle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C. 2005. Feed utilization and performance of crossbred tropically adapted cattle. Symposium on Tropically Adapted Breeds, Southern Cooperative Series Bulletin 405, American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting, p. 144-153.

Efficiency of energy use for maintenance and gain by growing crossbred Boer and Spanish goats consuming diets differing in forage level - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tovar-Luna, I., Goetsch, A.L., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Carstens, G.E., Freetly, H.C., Johnson, Z.B. 2007. Efficiency of energy use for maintenance and gain by growing crossbred Boer and Spanish goats consuming diets differing in forage level. Small Ruminant Research. 67(1):20-27.

Total Splanchnic Flux of Nutrients in Wethers Fed Oscillating Crude Protein Diets - (Abstract)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2005. Total splanchnic flux of nutrients in wethers fed oscillating crude protein diets [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83(Supplement 1):396.

Nutritionally Altering Weight Gain Patterns of Pregnant Heifers and Young Cows Changes the Time That Feed Resources Are Offered Without Any Differences in Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2005. Nutritionally altering weight gain patterns of pregnant heifers and young cows changes the time that feed resources are offered without any differences in production. Journal of Animal Science. 83:916-926.

Moderately Altering Weight Gain Patterns of Second Parity Cows Through Nutrition Changes the Time That Feed Resources Are Offered Without Any Differences in Production - (Abstract)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2005. Moderately altering weight gain patterns of second parity cows through nutrition changes the time that feed resources are offered without any differences in production [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 83(Suppl. 2):90-91.

Metabolite Fluxes Across Splanchnic Tissues in Response to Varying Dietary Protein in Mature Ewes Consuming Low Quality Forage - (Abstract)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2005. Metabolite fluxes across splanchnic tissues in response to varying dietary protein in mature ewes consuming low quality forage [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 2)90.

Feed Utilization and Performance of Tropically Adapted Cattle - (Abstract)

Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C. 2005. Feed utilization and performance of tropically adapted cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 83(Suppl. 2): 28.

Feeding High Moisture Corn Instead of Dry Rolled Corn Reduces Odor Production in Finishing Beef Cattle Manure Without Sacrificing Performance - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N., Ferrell, C.L. 2005. Feeding high moisture corn instead of dry rolled corn reduces odor production in finishing beef cattle manure without sacrificing performance. In: Proceedings of the Symposium on the State of the Science Animal Manure and Waste Management, January 5-7, 2005, San Antonio, Texas. 2005 CDROM.

Oscillating Protein Concentrations of Finishing Beef Cattle Diets Improves Nitrogen Retention by Improving Nitrogen Digestibility - (Abstract)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Cole, N.A., Ferrell, C.L. 2004. Oscillating protein concentrations of finishing beef cattle diets improves nitrogen retention by improving nitrogen digestibility [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):116.

Influence of Genotype and Diet on Steer Performance - (Abstract)

Ferrell, C.L., Berry, E.D., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2004. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):42.

Nitrogen Balance in Lambs Fed a High-Concentrate Diet and Infused with Differing Proportions of Casein in the Rumen and Abomasum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SWANSON, K., FREETLY, H.C., FERRELL, C.L. NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED A HIGH-CONCENTRATE DIET AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2004. V. 82. P. 495-501.

Nitrogen Balance in Lambs Fed Low-Quality Brome Hay and Infused with Differing Proportions of Casein in the Rumen and Abomasum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

SWANSON, K., FREETLY, H.C., FERRELL, C.L. NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED LOW-QUALITY BROME HAY AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2004. V. 82. P. 502-507.

Relationship Between Litter Birth Weight and Litter Size in Six Breeds of Sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FREETLY, H.C., LEYMASTER, K.A. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LITTER BIRTH WEIGHT AND LITTER SIZE IN SIX BREEDS OF SHEEP. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2004. v. 82. p. 612-618.

Pregnancy and Fetal Metabolism - (Book/Chapter)

Bell, A.W., Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C. 2005. Pregnancy and fetal metabolism. In: Dijkstra, J., Forbes, J. M.,France, J., editors. Quantitative Aspects of Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism. 2nd edition. Wallingford: CABI Publishing. p. 523-550.

Urea Nitrogen Recycling and Nitrogen Balance in Lambs Fed Low-Quality Hay and Infused with Differing Proportions of Casein in the Rumen and Abomasum - (Abstract)

SWANSON, K., FREETLY, H.C., FERRELL, C.L. UREA NITROGEN RECYCLING AND NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED LOW-QUALITY HAY AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS OF CANADIAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, PAGE 34, SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA. 2003.

Relationship Between Aging and Nutritional Controlled Growth Rate on Heat Production of Heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FREETLY, H.C., NIENABER, J.A., BROWN BRANDL, T.M. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONALLY CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF HEIFERS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81. p. 1847-1852.

Influence of Sire Breed on Residual Feed Intake As An Indicator of Efficiency in Steers - (Abstract)

FERRELL, C.L., JENKINS, T.G., FREETLY, H.C. INFLUENCE OF SIRE BREED ON RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE AS AN INDICATOR OF EFFICIENCY IN STEERS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(SUPP.1): ABSTRACT P. 107-108.

Accounting for the Proportion of Alpha-Amino Nitrogen in Crude Protein Improves Metabolizable Energy Prediction in Dry Extruded Dog Foods - (Abstract)

YAMKA, R.M., MCLEOD, K.R., HARMON, D.L., FREETLY, H.C., SCHOENHERR, W.D. ACCOUNTING FOR THE PROPORTION OF ALPHA-AMINO NITROGEN IN CRUDE PROTEIN IMPROVES METABOLIZABLE ENERGY PREDICTION IN DRY EXTRUDED DOG FOODS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(SUPP.1): ABSTRACT P. 260.

Heat Production of Growing Heifers That Differ in Composition of Bos Indicus and Bos Taurus - (Proceedings/Symposium)

FREETLY, H.C., NIENABER, J.A., BROWN BRANDL, T.M. HEAT PRODUCTION OF GROWING HEIFERS THAT DIFFER IN COMPOSITION OF BOS INDICUS AND BOS TAURUS. PROCEEDINGS OF PROGRESS IN RESEARCH ON ENERGY AND PROTEIN METABOLISM, EAAP PUBLICATION NO. 109. 2003. P. 497-500.

Influence of Prior Nutritional Treatment on Residual Feed Intake As An Indicator of Efficiency - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FERRELL, C.L., JENKINS, T.G., FREETLY, H.C. INFLUENCE OF PRIOR NUTRITIONAL TREATMENT ON RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE AS AN INDICATOR OF EFFICIENCY. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(Suppl. 2): Abstract p. 99.

Thermoregulatory Responses of Feeder Cattle - (Other) - (08-Oct-02)

Thermoregulatory Responses of Feeder Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BROWN BRANDL, T.M., NIENABER, J.A., EIGENBERG, R.A., FREETLY, H.C., HAHN, G.L. THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE. JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY. 2003. v. 28. p. 149-157.

Relationship Between Aging and Nutritional Controlled Growth Rate on Heat Production of Ewe Lambs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2002. Relationship between aging and nutritional controlled growth rate on heat production of ewe lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 80:2759-2763.

Nutritionally Induced Growth Pattern Changes of Pregnant Heifers and Subsequent Changes in Body Weights and Dry Matter Intake - (Abstract)

Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2002. Nutritionally induced growth pattern changes of pregnant heifers and subsequent changes in body weights and dry matter intake [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80(Suppl. 1):41-42.

Urea-Nitrogen Recycling and Nitrogen Balance in Lambs Fed a High-Concentrate Diet and Infused with Differing Proportions of Casein in the Rumen and Abomasum - (Abstract)

Swanson, K., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2002. Urea-nitrogen recycling and nitrogen balance in lambs fed a high-concentrate diet and infused with differing proportions of casein in the rumen and abomasum [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80(Suppl. 1):72.