Research Project: Environmental and Management Influences on Animal Productivity and Well-Being Phenotypes

Location: Livestock Issues Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Evaluating the effects of feeding management practices and ruminal acidosis on the development of liver abscesses in beef × dairy crossbred steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fiber deprivation and insoluble corn-based fibrous co-products modulate gastrointestinal mucosa-associated microbiota, extracellular matrix remodeling, and intestinal morphology in growing pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Changes in physiological and immunological variables in weaned dairy calves exposed to different stressors - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanchez, N.C., Kohl, K.B., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Hales, K.E., Legako, J., Barker, S.N., Dobbins, T.W., Loomas, K.R., Bratcher, C.L. 2025. Changes in physiological and immunological variables in weaned dairy calves exposed to different stressors. Translational Animal Science. 9. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaf125.

Beta-glucan supplementation in weaned Holstein steers prior to an endotoxin immune challenge to examine the effects on immunological and physiological systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smock, T.M., Childress, K.D., Hales, K.E., Davis, E.M., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Hergenreder, J.E., Canterbury, L.G., Sanchez, N.C. 2025. Beta-glucan supplementation in weaned Holstein steers prior to an endotoxin immune challenge to examine the effects on immunological and physiological systems. Applied Animal Science. 41(6):669-676. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2025-02717.

Longitudinal assessment of the Fusobacterium necrophorum and Fusobacterium varium in the nasal cavity of finishing beef steers with and without liver abscesses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dornbach, C.W., Broadway, P.R., Childress, K.D., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Canterbury, L.G., Sanchez, N.C., Amachawadi, R.G., Nagaraja, T.G., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2025. Longitudinal assessment of the Fusobacterium necrophorum and Fusobacterium varium in the nasal cavity of finishing beef steers with and without liver abscesses. Applied Animal Science. 16. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1565303.

Effects of neutral detergent fiber concentration in dietary roughage and bulk density of steam-flaked corn on the prevalence and concentration of Fusobacterium necrophorum and Fusobacterium in the ruminal contents of... - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dornbach, C.W., McDaniel, Z.S., Broadway, P.R., Nagaraja, T.G., Amachawadi, R.G., Sanchez, N.C., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2025. Effects of neutral detergent fiber concentration in dietary roughage and bulk density of steam-flaked corn on the prevalence and concentration of Fusobacterium necrophorum and Fusobacterium in the ruminal contents of.... Applied Animal Science. 41:473-481. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2025-02714.

The effects of five different implant programs on the health outcomes, growth performance, and carcass characteristics of lightweight beef steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Line, D.J., Word, A.B., Karr, K.J., Holland, B.P., Walter, L.J., Nichols, W.T., Hutcheson, J.P., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Hales, K.E. 2025. The effects of five different implant programs on the health outcomes, growth performance, and carcass characteristics of lightweight beef steers. Applied Animal Science. 41(5):502-511. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2025-02695.

Effect of meloxicam on gain and behavior of calves castrated by banding post-weaning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Garcia, J.D., Whitlock, B.K., Krawczel, P.D., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Dailey, J.W., Daniel, J.A., Coetzee, J.F. 2025. Effect of meloxicam on gain and behavior of calves castrated by banding post-weaning. Translational Animal Science. 9. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaf094.

Gilt uterine gland number density is not affected pre- or post-puberty by maternal immune stimulation in late gestation - (Abstract Only)

Characterization of metabolic and inflammatory responses following administration of three commercially available Mannheimia haemolytica vaccines to beef heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dornbach, C.W., Sanchez, N.C., Hagenmaier, J., Brown, M.S., Carroll, J.A., Hales, K.E., Broadway, P.R. 2025. Characterization of metabolic and inflammatory responses following administration of three commercially available Mannheimia haemolytica vaccines to beef heifers. Frontiers in Animal Science. 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2025.1560110.

Eco-engineered Fe3+ incorporated MnO2 Nanoparticles as Magnetic Catalyst for Efficient Tetracycline Degradation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Effects of restricted feeding on enteric methane production and energy and nitrogen balance in growing beef × dairy steers - (Abstract Only)
Grant, M.S., Canterbury, L.G., Dornbach, C.W., Childress, K.D., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Neville, B.W., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2025. Effects of restricted feeding on enteric methane production and energy and nitrogen balance in growing beef × dairy steers. EAAP International Symposium on Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition. 103(Supplement 1). https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.250.

Energy balance and net energy for maintenance of beef × dairy crossbred steers - (Abstract Only)
Canterbury, L.G., Galyean, M.L., Dornbach, C.W., Childress, K.D., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Sitka, B.T., Loeffler, T.A., Grand, M.S., Baker, M.G., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Hales, K.E. 2025. Energy balance and net energy for maintenance of beef × dairy crossbred steers. EAAP International Symposium on Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition.

Energetic evaluation of a lipopolysaccharide challenge in growing beef steers - (Abstract Only)
Canterbury, L.G., Broadway, P.R., Dornbach, C.W., Childress, K.D., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Grant, M.S., Baker, M.G., Sanchez, N.C., Smithyman, M.M., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2025. Energetic evaluation of a lipopolysaccharide challenge in growing beef steers. EAAP International Symposium on Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition.

Energy balance and net energy for maintenance of beef × dairy crossbred steers - (Abstract Only)
Canterbury, L.G., Galyean, M.L., Dornbach, C.W., Childress, K.D., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Sitka, B.T., Loeffler, T.A., Grant, M.S., Baker, M.G., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Hales, K.E. 2025. Energy balance and net energy for maintenance of beef × dairy crossbred steers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Temperament assessment at the feedlot: evaluation of changes in exit velocity, hematology, and serum biomarkers of cattle temperament in steers - (Abstract Only)
Sanchez, N.C., Dailey, J.W., Carroll, J.A., Broadway, P.R., Hales, K.E. 2026. Temperament assessment at the feedlot: evaluation of changes in exit velocity, hematology, and serum biomarkers of cattle temperament in steers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 103(Supplement 3):202-203. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf300.240.

Effects of restricted feeding on enteric methane production and energy and nitrogen balance in growing steers - (Abstract Only)
Grant, M.S., Canterbury, L.G., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Dornbach, C.W., Childress, K.D., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Neville, B.W., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2025. Effects of restricted feeding on enteric methane production and energy and nitrogen balance in growing steers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 103(Supplement 1). https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.250.

Effects of restricted feeding on growth performance and carcass characteristics in finishing beef steers - (Abstract Only)
Grant, M.S., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Dornbach, C.W., Childress, K.D., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Canterbury, L.G., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2025. Effects of restricted feeding on growth performance and carcass characteristics in finishing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Random metaphylactic effects of tulathromycin on health outcomes, complete blood count, antimicrobial use, growth performance, and Salmonella enterica prevalence in high-risk beef steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dornbach, C.W., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Grant, M.S., Canterbury, L.G., Childress, K.D., Sitka, B.J., Loeffler, T.A., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2025. Random metaphylactic effects of tulathromycin on health outcomes, complete blood count, antimicrobial use, growth performance, and Salmonella enterica prevalence in high-risk beef steers. Applied Animal Science. 41(3):176-189. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2025-02679.

Effects of a direct-fed microbial on occurrences of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus spp. measured longitudinally from feedlot arrival to harvest in finishing beef steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoffman, A.A., Dornbach, C.W., Fernando, S.C., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Long, N.S., McDaniel, Z.S., Smock, T.M., Wells, J., Hales, K.E. 2025. Effects of a novel direct-fed microbial on occurrences of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, and Enterococcus spp. measured longitudinally from feedlot arrival to harvest in finishing beef steers. Journal of Food Protection. 88(5). Article 100484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfp.2025.100484.

Ghrelin modulates innate immune and ileal responses to lipopolysaccharide administration in weaned pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanchez, N.C., Dailey, J.W., Broadway, P.R., Davis, E.M., Bowen, B.M., Petry, A.L., Ballou, M.A., Hales, K.E., Carroll, J.R. 2025. Ghrelin modulates innate immune and ileal responses to lipopolysaccharide administration in weaned pigs. Frontiers in Animal Science. 6. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2025.1572264.

Longitudinal assessment of the prevalence of Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium varium, and Salmonella enterica throughout the gastrointestinal tract in finishing beef steers with and without liver abscesses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dornbach, C.W., Broadway, P.R., Wells, J., Childress, K.D., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Sanchez, N.C., Mathieu, J., Schwarz, C., Laverde-Gomez, J., Tikhonova, M., Nagaraja, T.G., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2025. Longitudinal assessment of the prevalence of Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium varium, and Salmonella enterica throughout the gastrointestinal tract in finishing beef steers with and without liver abscesses. Frontiers in Microbiology. 16. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1565303.

Microbial dynamics in beef-on-dairy calves deprived of colostrum - (Abstract Only)
Santos, R., Holzapfel, K., Gade, S., Kluppel, L., Marais, D., Rocha, C., Machado, V., Ballou, M.S., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Rosa, F. 2025. Microbial dynamics in beef-on-dairy calves deprived of colostrum. Journal Dairy Science Supplement.

Longitudinal assessment of Fusobacterium necrophorum and Salmonella enterica concentration and prevalence in relation to feedlot cattle health and management - (Abstract Only)
Dornbach, C.W., Broadway, P.R., Childress, K.D., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Canterbury, L.G., Grant, M.G., Sitka, B.J., Sanchez, N.C., Mathieu, J., Nagaraja, T.G., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2025. Longitudinal assessment of Fusobacterium necrophorum and Salmonella enterica concentration and prevalence in relation to feedlot cattle health and management. Proceeding of Plains Nutrition Council Symposium.

The effects of supplementing Bacillus subtilis PB6 on health outcomes, Salmonella spp. prevalence, growth performance, and carcass characteristics in finishing beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanratty, A.N., Hales, K.E., Dornbach, C.W., Sanchez, N.C., Word, A.B., Holland, B.P., Maxwell, C.L., Hergenreder, J.E., Canterbury, L.G., Leonhard, J.T., Vasconcelos, J., Lafleur, J.T., Trojan, S., Broadway, P.R. 2025. The effects of supplementing Bacillus subtilis PB6 on health outcomes, Salmonella spp. prevalence, growth performance, and carcass characteristics in finishing beef cattle. Applied Animal Science. 41(3):205-214. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2024-02671.

Evaluation of innate immune responses between beef and beef × dairy cross steers under an immune challenge - (Abstract Only)
Smithyman, M.M., Broadway, P.R., Barker, S.N., Legako, J.F., Sanchez, N.C. 2025. Evaluation of innate immune responses between beef and beef × dairy cross steers under an immune challenge. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 103(2). https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf170.191.

The evolving metabolome of the porcine longissimus dorsi following a prenatal LPS challenge or vaccine. - (Abstract Only)
Dobbins, T.W., Hernandez, M.S., Putnam, M., Swanson, R.M., Murphy, I., Edwards, J., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Petry, A.L., Legako, J.F. 2025. The evolving metabolome of the porcine longissimus dorsi following a prenatal LPS challenge or vaccine.. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Assessing the ability to immunomodulate the gastrointestinal immune system and oxidative status of weaned pigs through prenatal lipopolysaccharide stimulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mitchell, T.M., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Broadway, P.R., Legako, J.F., Bowen, B.M., Petry, A.L. 2025. Assessing the ability to immunomodulate the gastrointestinal immune system and oxidative status of weaned pigs through prenatal lipopolysaccharide stimulation. American Journal of Physiology - Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology. 101(2). https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad341.293.

Influence of source of origin and region of finishing on growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing heifers fed in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
DeHaan, E.R., Dornbach, C.W., Blair, A.D., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Broadway, P.R., Rusche, W.C., Hales, K.E., Smith, Z.K. 2025. Influence of source of origin and region of finishing on growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing heifers fed in the United States. Journal of Animal Science. 103. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf013.

Evaluating the effects of acidosis and bacterial inoculum concentrations on the development of liver abscess in beef x dairy steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Childress, K.D., Hales, K.E., Nagaraja, T.G., Lawrence, T.E., Amachawaadi, R.G., Sanchez, N.C., Thompson, A.C., Hanratty, A.N., Dornbach, C.W., Abbasi, M., Shi, X., Galyean, M.N., Broadway, P.R. 2025. Evaluating the effects of acidosis and bacterial inoculum concentrations on the development of liver abscess in beef x dairy steers. Applied Animal Science. 41(2):93-103. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2024-02641.

Effects of restricted feeding on enteric methane production and energy and nitrogen balance in growing steers - (Abstract Only)
Grant, M.S., Canterbury, L.G., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Dornbach, C.W., Childress, K.D., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Neville, B.W., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2025. Effects of restricted feeding on enteric methane production and energy and nitrogen balance in growing steers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 103(1):229. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaf102.250.

Efficacy of ultrasonography to detect liver abscesses in cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thompson, A.B., Perkin, T.L., Lawrence, T.E., Amachawadi, R.G., Nagaraja, T.G., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Machado, V., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2025. Efficacy of ultrasonography to detect liver abscesses in cattle. Applied Animal Science. 41:21-27. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2024-02639.

A pre- and postnatal immune challenge influences muscle growth and metabolism in weaned pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dobbins, T.W., Fuerniss, L.K., Hernandez, M.S., Johnson, B.J., Petry, A.L., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Legako, J.F. 2025. A pre- and postnatal immune challenge influences muscle growth and metabolism in weaned pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 102. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae350.

The effect of methionine1 supplementation on receiving beef steers following a lipopolysaccharide challenge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barker, S.N., Jackson, T.C., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Broadway, P.R., Hales, K.E., Ducharme, G., Sloan, B., Legako, J.F., Richeson, J.T. 2024. The effect of methionine1 supplementation on receiving beef steers following a lipopolysaccharide challenge. Translational Animal Science. 8. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txae147.

Corticotropin releasing hormone and vasopressin challenge affects metabolic, hematologic, and rumen fermentation parameters of growing beef steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Geeslin, M.D., Richeson, J.T., Hernandez-Gifford, J.A., Soto-Navarro, S.A., Sanchez, N.C., Samuelson, K.L. 2025. Corticotropin releasing hormone and vasopressin challenge affects metabolic, hematologic, and rumen fermentation parameters of growing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 8. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txae141.

Evaluation of the use of prenatal immune stimulation to alter postnatal immune function in weaned pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanchez, N.C., Mitchell, T.M., Broadway, P.R., Boween, B.M., Davis, E.M., Dobbins, T.W., Barker, S.N., Legako, J.F., Petry, A.L., Carroll, J.A. 2025. Evaluation of the use of prenatal immune stimulation to alter postnatal immune function in weaned pigs. Frontiers in Animal Science. 101(3). https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.078.

Evaluating intestinal integrity and inflammatory genes in beef-on-dairy calves with and without colostrum - (Abstract Only)
Migl, K., Santos, R., Holzapfel, K., Gade, S., Kluppel, L., Tubbs, T., Myers, S., Cruz-Penn, M., Morais, D., Rocha, C., Machado, V., Ballou, M., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Rosa, F. 2024. Evaluating intestinal integrity and inflammatory genes in beef-on-dairy calves with and without colostrum. Annual Merck Merial Veterinary Scholars Symposium.

Vitamin C supplementation prior to transportation affects ante- and postmortem oxidative products in composite calves - (Abstract Only)
Barker, S.N., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Legako, J.F. 2024. Vitamin C supplementation prior to transportation affects ante- and postmortem oxidative products in composite calves. American Meat Science Association Conference Reciprocal Proceedings.

Assessing endotoxin or Escherichia coli vaccine administration during gestation as a means to alter postnatal immune function in pigs - (Abstract Only)
Sanchez, N.C., Dobbins, T.W., Murphy, I., Barker, S.N., Dornbach, C.W., Childress, K.D., McDaniel, Z.S., Grant, M.S., Hales, K.E., Broadway, P.R., Oliver, W.T., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Legako, J.F., Petry, A.L. 2024. Assessing endotoxin or Escherichia coli vaccine administration during gestation as a means to alter postnatal immune function in pigs. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 102(3):671-672. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.760.

Evaluation of hematological changes as indicators of liver abscess formation in beef x dairy cross steers - (Abstract Only)
Lawrence, M.T., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Lawrence, T.E., Nagaraja, T.G., Amachawadi, R., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2024. Evaluation of hematological changes as indicators of liver abscess formation in beef x dairy cross steers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 102(3):385-386.

Metabolomic profile of plasma from cattle challenged with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) - (Abstract Only)
Barker, S.N., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Kerth, C.R., Legako, J.F. 2024. Metabolomic profile of plasma from cattle challenged with lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 102(3):461-462.

Longitudinal assessment of Salmonella enterica prevalence and concentration throughout the gastrointestinal tract of finishing beef steers with and without liver abscesses - (Abstract Only)
Dornbach, C.W., Broadway, P.R., Line, D.J., Hanratty, A.N., Childress, K., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Manahan, J.L., McDaniel, Z.S., Canterbury, L.G., Sanchez, N.C., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2024. Longitudinal assessment of Salmonella enterica prevalence and concentration throughout the gastrointestinal tract of finishing beef steers with and without liver abscesses. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 102(3):383-384.

Evaluating the effects of acidosis and bacterial concentrations on the development of liver abscesses in beef steers - (Abstract Only)
Childress, K.D., Hales, K.E., Nagaraja, T.G., Lawrence, T.E., Amachawadi, R.G., Sanchez, N.C., McDaniel, Z.S., Line, D.J., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Hanratty, A.N., Shi, X., Abbasi, M., Galyean, M.L., Ballou, M.A., Machado, V.S., Broadway, P.R. 2024. Evaluating the effects of acidosis and bacterial concentrations on the development of liver abscesses in beef steers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 102(3):384.

Evaluating the effects of acidosis and bacterial concentrations on the development of liver abscesses in beef steers - (Abstract Only)

Longitudinal assessment of Salmonella enterica prevalence and concentration throughout the gastrointestinal tract in finishing beef steers with and without liver abscesses - (Abstract Only)

Evaluating the effects of acidosis and bacterial concentrations on the development of liver abscesses in beef steers - (Abstract Only)
Childress, K.D., Hales, K.E., Nagaraja, T.G., Lawrence, T.E., Amachawadi, R.G., Sanchez, N.C., McDaniel, Z.S., Line, D.J., Thompson-Smith, A.C., Hanratty, A.N., Shi, X., Abbasi, M., Galyean, M.L., Ballou, M.A., Machado, V.S., Broadway, P.R. 2024. Evaluating the effects of acidosis and bacterial concentrations on the development of liver abscesses in beef steers. Proceeding of Plains Nutrition Council Symposium.

Evaluating the repeatability of a model for inducing liver abscesses using an acidotic diet and intraruminal bacterial inoculation and exploring the roles of Fusobacterium necrophorum and Salmonella enterica - (Abstract Only)
McDaniel, Z.S., Abbasi, M., Hales, K., Nagaraja, T.G., Lawrence, T.E., Tennant, T.T., Shi, X., Amachawadi, R.G., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Galyean, M.L., Davis, E., Ballou, M.A., Machado, V.S., Smock, T.M., Broadway, P.R. 2024. Evaluating the repeatability of a model for inducing liver abscesses using an acidotic diet and intraruminal bacterial inoculation and exploring the roles of Fusobacterium necrophorum and Salmonella enterica. Proceeding of Plains Nutrition Council Symposium. 146.

The effects of increasing roughage neutral detergent fiber concentration and bulk density of steam-flaked corn on performance, carcass characteristics, and liver abscesses in finishing beef steers fed diets without tylosin... - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McDaniel, Z.S., Galyean, M.L., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Hanratty, A.N., Dornbach, C.W., Line, D.J., Smock, T.M., Hoffman, A.A., Manahan, J.L., Hales, K.E. 2024. The effects of increasing roughage neutral detergent fiber concentration and bulk density of steam-flaked corn on performance, carcass characteristics, and liver abscesses in finishing beef steers fed diets without tylosin phosphate. Applied Animal Science. 40(3):269-278. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2023-02484.

Liver abscesses – new perspectives on a historic fed cattle issue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Broadway, P.R., Nagaraja, T.G., Lawrence, T.E., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2024. Liver abscesses – new perspectives on a historic fed cattle issue. Applied Animal Science. 40(3):237-243. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2023-02498.

Validation of an experimental model to induce liver abscesses in steers using an acidotic diet challenge and intraruminal bacterial inoculation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McDaniel, Z.S., Hales, K.E., Nagaraja, T.G., Lawrence, T.E., Tennant, T.C., Amachawadi, R.G., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Galyean, M.L., Davis, E., Kohl, K.B., Line, D.J., Dornbach, C.W., Salih, H., Deters, A., Shi, X., Ballou, M.A., Machado, V.S., Smock, T.M., Broadway, P.R. 2024. Validation of an experimental model to induce liver abscesses in steers using an acidotic diet challenge and intraruminal bacterial inoculation. Applied Animal Science. 40(3):398-413. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2023-02485.

Changing immunity in piglets prior to birth - (Popular Publication)
Sanchez, N.C., Mitchell, T., Broadway, P.R., Petry, A., Legako, J., Carroll, J.A. 2024. Changing immunity in piglets prior to birth. National Hog Farmer. January/February:13-15.

Use of a novel direct-fed microbial as an alternative for tylosin phosphate to control liver abscesses and decrease antimicrobial use in finishing beef steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoffman, A.A., Fernando, S.C., Wells, J., Woerner, D.R., Manahan, J.L., Long, N.S., McDaniel, Z.S., Smock, T.M., Line, D.J., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Hales, K.E. 2024. Use of a novel direct-fed microbial as an alternative for tylosin phosphate to control liver abscesses and decrease antimicrobial use in finishing beef steers. Applied Animal Science. 40(3):307-316. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2023-02483.

The impact of corn-based fiber on intestinal morphology and disaccharidase activity in growing pigs - (Abstract Only)

The impact of corn-based fiber on digesta short chain fatty acid composition and pH in growing pigs - (Abstract Only)

Development of an experimental model to induce liver abscesses in steers using an acidotic diet challenge and intraruminal bacterial inoculation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McDaniel, Z.S., Hales, K.E., Salih, H., Deters, A., Shi, X., Nagaraja, T.G., Lawrence, T.E., Amachawadi, R.G., Tennant, T.T., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Galyean, M.L., Smock, T.M., Ballou, M.A., Machado, V.S., Davis, E., Broadway, P.R. 2024. Development of an experimental model to induce liver abscesses in steers using an acidotic diet challenge and intraruminal bacterial inoculation. Journal of Animal Science. 102(3). https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.082.

Random metaphylaxis effects on health outcomes, complete blood count, antimicrobial use, and growth performance of high-risk beef steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hanratty, A.N., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Hoffman, A.A., Manahan, J.L., McDaniel, Z.S., Smock, T.M., Dornbach, C., Line, D., Theurer, M.E., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2023. Random metaphylaxis effects on health outcomes, complete blood count, antimicrobial use, and growth performance of high-risk beef steers. Applied Animal Science. 39:380-390. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2023-02458.

Removing maternal heat stress abatement during gestation modulated postnatal physiology and improved performance of Bos indicus-influenced beef offspring - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Izquierdo, V.S., Silva, J.V., Ranches, J., Santos, G.C., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Bittar, J.H., Vendramini, J.M., Moriel, P. 2023. Removing maternal heat stress abatement during gestation modulated postnatal physiology and improved performance of Bos indicus-influenced beef offspring. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skad250 https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad250.

Evaluation of an endotoxin challenge and intraruminal bacterial inoculation model to induce liver abscesses in Holstein steers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McDaniel, Z.S., Hales, K.E., Nagaraja, T.G., Lawrence, T.E., Amachawadi, R.G., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Galyean, M.L., Smock, T.M., Ballou, M.A., Machado, V.S., Broadway, P.R. 2023. Evaluation of an endotoxin challenge and intraruminal bacterial inoculation model to induce liver abscesses in Holstein steers. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skad 242. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad242.

Ante-mortem stress effects the oxidative products and color stability of steaks following retail display - (Proceedings)
Barker, S.N., Kohl, K.B., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Bratcher, C.L., Legako, J.F. 2023. Ante-mortem stress effects the oxidative products and color stability of steaks following retail display. International Congress of Meat Science and Technology Proceedings.

Principal component analysis of measures of meat quality related with incidence of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) - (Abstract Only)
Barker, S.N., Legako, J.F., Hales, K.E., Long, N.L., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R. 2023. Principal component analysis of measures of meat quality related with incidence of Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD). Meat and Muscle Biology.

Metabolomic profiling of the longissimus dorsi of weaned piglets following pre- and postnatal lipopolysaccharide challenges - (Abstract Only)
Dobbins, T.W., Hernandez, S.M., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Mitchell, T.M., Petry, A.L., Legako, J.F. 2023. Metabolomic profiling of the longissimus dorsi of weaned piglets following pre- and postnatal lipopolysaccharide challenges. Meat and Muscle Biology.

Infrared thermography or rectal temperature as qualification for targeted metaphylaxis in high-risk, newly received beef steers and the effects on growth performance, complete blood count, and serum haptoglovin during... - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smock, T.M., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Hoffman, A.A., Long, N.S., Manahan, J.L., McDaniel, Z.S., Theurer, M.E., Wells, J., Hales, K.E. 2023. Infrared thermography or rectal temperature as qualification for targeted metaphylaxis in high-risk, newly received beef steers and the effects on growth performance, complete blood count, and serum haptoglovin during a 42-day feedlot receiving period. Applied Animal Science. 39(4):213-226. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2022-02370.

Foraging for collaboration: Beef-forage system strengths unite research and extension efforts in the ASAS Southern Section - (Abstract Only)
Mullenix, K., Gadberry, S., Rhinehart, J., Dillard, J., Tucker, J.J., Stewart, L., Vendramini, J.M., Poole, D.H., Sanchez, N.C., Mercadante, V.R., Bratcher, C.L., Welsh, T.H., Justice, M., Soffa, D. 2023. Foraging for collaboration: Beef-forage system strengths unite research and extension efforts in the ASAS Southern Section. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

An updated profile of the bovine acute phase response following an intravenous lipopolysaccharide challenge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smock, T.M., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Theurer, M.E., Hales, K.E. 2023. An updated profile of the bovine acute phase response following an intravenous lipopolysaccharide challenge. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skad133. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad133.

Evaluation of the use of prenatal immune stimulation on the ability to alter postnatal immune function in weaned pigs - (Abstract Only)
Sanchez, N.C., Mitchell, T.M., Broadway, P.R., Bowen, B.M., Davis, E.M., Dobbins, T., Barker, S.N., Legako, J.F., Petry, A.L., Carroll, J.A. 2023. Evaluation of the use of prenatal immune stimulation on the ability to alter postnatal immune function in weaned pigs. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

The effects of roughage neutral detergent fiber level and bulk density of steam-flaked corn on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and liver abscesses in finishing beef steers - (Abstract Only)
McDaniel, Z.S., Galyean, M.L., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Hanratty, A.N., Hoffman, A.A., Dornbach, C.W., Line, D.J., Smock, T.M., Hales, K.E. 2023. The effects of roughage neutral detergent fiber level and bulk density of steam-flaked corn on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and liver abscesses in finishing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Development of an experimental model to induce liver abscesses in steers using an acidotic diet challenge and oral bacterial inoculation - (Abstract Only)
McDaniel, Z.S., Hales, K.E., Nagaraja, T.G., Lawrence, T.E., Amachawadi, R.G., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Galyean, M.L., Smock, T.M., Ballou, M.A., Machado, V.S., Dabvis, E.M., Broadway, P.R. 2023. Development of an experimental model to induce liver abscesses in steers using an acidotic diet challenge and oral bacterial inoculation. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

The effect of a prenatal immune challenge on offspring skeletal muscle characteristics in the longissimus dorsi of weaned pigs - (Abstract Only)
Dobbins, T.W., Legako, J.F., Ferniss, L.K., Wesley, K.R., Johnson, B.J., Petry, A.L., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C. 2023. The effect of a prenatal immune challenge on offspring skeletal muscle characteristics in the longissimus dorsi of weaned pigs. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Using a novel direct-fed microbial as an alternative for tylosin phosphate to control liver abscesses and decrease antimicrobial use in finishing beef steers - (Abstract Only)
Hoffman, A.A., Fernando, S.C., Wells, J., Woerner, D.R., Manahan, J.L., Long, N.S., McDaniel, Z.S., Smock, T.M., Line, D.J., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Hales, K.E. 2023. Using a novel direct-fed microbial as an alternative for tylosin phosphate to control liver abscesses and decrease antimicrobial use in finishing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Development of a bacteriophage-based feed additive to prevent bovine liver abscesses - (Abstract Only)
Mathieu, J., Laverde, J., Schwarz, C., Tikhonova, M., Miller, M., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Alvarez, P. 2023. Development of a bacteriophage-based feed additive to prevent bovine liver abscesses. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Development of a novel, experimental, and minimally invasive model to investigate the genesis and etiology of liver abscesses in cattle - (Abstract Only)
Broadway, P.R., Nagaraja, T.G., Lawrence, T.E., Amachawadi, R., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2023. Development of a novel, experimental, and minimally invasive model to investigate the genesis and etiology of liver abscesses in cattle. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Longitudinal assessment of prevalence and incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157 resistance to antimicrobials in feedlot cattle sourced and finished in different regions of the U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Dornbach, C.W., Hales, K.E., Gubbels, E., Wells, J., Hoffman, A.A., Hanratty, A.N., Line, D.J., Smock, T.M., Manahan, J.L., McDaniel, Z.S., Kohl, K.B., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Rusche, W., Smith, Z.K., Broadway, P.R. 2023. Longitudinal assessment of prevalence and incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157 resistance to antimicrobials in feedlot cattle sourced and finished in different regions of the U.S.. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

The use of random metaphylaxis administered 0, 33, 66, or 100% at feedlot arrival on health outcomes, complete blood count, and growth performance of high-risk beef cattle - (Abstract Only)
Hanratty, A.N., Broadway, P.R., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Hoffman, A.A., Manahan, J.L., McDaniel, Z.S., Line, D.J., Dornbach, C.W., Smock, T.M., Theurer, M.E., Galyean, M.L., Hales, K.E. 2023. The use of random metaphylaxis administered 0, 33, 66, or 100% at feedlot arrival on health outcomes, complete blood count, and growth performance of high-risk beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Evaluation of Post-Transit Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Feedlot Heifers Sourced and Finished in Different Regions of the U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Gubbels, E.R., Dornbach, C.W., Rusche, W.C., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Hales, K.E., Broadway, P.R., Smith, Z.K. 2023. Evaluation of Post-Transit Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Feedlot Heifers Sourced and Finished in Different Regions of the U.S. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Longitudinal assessment of prevalence and incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157 resistance to antimicrobials in feedlot cattle sourced and finished in different regions of the U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dornbach, C.W., Hales, K.E., Gubbels, E., Wells, J., Hoffman, A.A., Hanratty, A.N., Line, D.J., Smock, T.M., Manahan, J.L., McDaniel, Z.S., Kohl, K.B., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Warren, R., Smith, Z.K., Broadway, P.R. 2023. Longitudinal assessment of prevalence and incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157 resistance to antimicrobials in feedlot cattle sourced and finished in different regions of the U.S. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 20(8). https://doi.org/10.1089/fpd.2023.0009.

Longitudinal assessment of prevalence and incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157 resistance to antimicrobials in feedlot cattle sourced and finished in different regions of the U.S - (Abstract Only)
Dornbach, C.W., Hales, K.E., Gubbels, E., Wells, J., Hoffman, A.A., Hanratty, A.N., Line, D.J., Smock, T.M., Manahan, J.L., McDaniel, Z.S., Kohl, K.B., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Rusche, W., Smith, W., Broadway, P.R. 2023. Longitudinal assessment of prevalence and incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157 resistance to antimicrobials in feedlot cattle sourced and finished in different regions of the U.S. Proceeding of Plains Nutrition Council Symposium. p. 98.

Using a novel direct-fed microbial as an alternative for tylosin phosphate to control liver abscesses and decrease antimicrobial use in finishing beef - (Abstract Only)
Hoffman, A.A., Fernando, S.C., Wells, J., Woerner, D.R., Manahan, J.L., Long, N.S., McDaniel, Z.S., Smock, T.M., Line, D.J., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Hales, K.E. 2023. Using a novel direct-fed microbial as an alternative for tylosin phosphate to control liver abscesses and decrease antimicrobial use in finishing beef. Proceeding of Plains Nutrition Council Symposium. p. 106.

Evaluating bacterial inoculation and dietary changes to study the genesis and prevalence of liver abscesses in cattle - (Abstract Only)
McDaniel, Z.S., Hales, K.E., Nagaraja, T.G., Lawrence, T.E., Tennant, T.C., Amachawadi, R.G., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Galyean, M.L., Ballou, M.A., Machado, V.S., Broadway, P.R. 2023. Evaluating bacterial inoculation and dietary changes to study the genesis and prevalence of liver abscesses in cattle. Proceeding of Plains Nutrition Council Symposium. p. 112.

Evaluation of Post-Transit Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Feedlot Heifers Sourced and Finished in Different Regions of the U.S. - (Abstract Only)
Gubbels, E., Dornbach, C.W., Rusche, W., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Hales, K.E., Broadway, P.R., Smith, Z.K. 2023. Evaluation of Post-Transit Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Feedlot Heifers Sourced and Finished in Different Regions of the U.S. Proceeding of Plains Nutrition Council Symposium.

Longitudinal assessment of prevalence and incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157 in beef heifers sourced and finished in different regions of the United States - (Abstract Only)
Dornbach, C.W., Hales, K.E., Gubbels, E., Wells, J., Hoffman, A.A., Hanratty, A.N., Line, D.J., Smock, T.M., Manahan, J.L., McDaniel, Z.S., Kohl, K.B., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Rusche, W., Smith, Z., Broadway, P.R. 2023. Longitudinal assessment of prevalence and incidence of Salmonella and Escherichia coli O157 in beef heifers sourced and finished in different regions of the United States. Beef Industry Food Safety Council Safety Summit.

Infrared thermography as an alternative technique for measuring body temperature in cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hoffman, A.A., Long, N.S., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Richeson, J.T., Jackson, T.C., Hale, K.E. 2023. Infrared thermography as an alternative technique for measuring body temperature in cattle. Applied Animal Science. 39(2):94-98. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2022-02360.

The impact of hair coat color on body temperature in beef cattle - (Abstract Only)
Holliday, C.M., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Goerndt, M.E., Walker, E.L., Mcgee, A.L. 2023. The impact of hair coat color on body temperature in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Assessing the ability to immunomodulate the innate immune system and oxidative defense system of weaned pigs through prenatal lipopolysaccharide challenge in late gestating sows - (Abstract Only)
Mitchell, T.M., Sanchez, N.C., Carroll, J.A., Broadway, P.R., Legako, J.F., Petry, A.L. 2023. Assessing the ability to immunomodulate the innate immune system and oxidative defense system of weaned pigs through prenatal lipopolysaccharide challenge in late gestating sows. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Evaluating the influence of soybean meal and its bioactive functional compounds on nutrient utilization, fermentation, and gastrointestinal metabolites of nursery pigs - (Abstract Only)
Bowen, B.M., Sasser, C., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Legako, J.F., Petry, A.L. 2023. Evaluating the influence of soybean meal and its bioactive functional compounds on nutrient utilization, fermentation, and gastrointestinal metabolites of nursery pigs. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Investigating the role of soybean meal and its innate bioactive functional compounds on nursery pig systemic health, inflammatory markers, and gastrointestinal physiology - (Abstract Only)
Bowen, B.M., Sasser, C., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Legako, J.F., Petry, A.L. 2023. Investigating the role of soybean meal and its innate bioactive functional compounds on nursery pig systemic health, inflammatory markers, and gastrointestinal physiology. Journal of Animal Science Supplement.

Modulation of the innate immune response to lipopolysaccharide through ghrelin administration in weaned pigs - (Abstract Only)
Sanchez, N.C., Dailey, J.W., Broadway, P.R., Davis, E.M., Bowen, B.M., Petry, A.L., Ballou, M.A., Hales, K.E., Carroll, J.A. 2023. Modulation of the innate immune response to lipopolysaccharide through ghrelin administration in weaned pigs. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 101(1):70-71.

Impact of different stressors on physiological and immunological variables in dairy calves - (Abstract Only)
Kohl, K.B., Sanchez, N.C., Broadway, P.R., Carroll, J.A., Legako, J.F., Barker, S.N., Dobbins, T., Hernancez, S., Loomas, K., Bratcher, C.L. 2023. Impact of different stressors on physiological and immunological variables in dairy calves. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 101(1):60-61.

Impacts of pre- and postpartum heat stress abatement on physiology and performance of grazing Bos indicus-influenced cow-calf pairs - (Abstract Only)
Izquierdo, V.S., Silva, J.L., Silva, H.M., Ranches, J., Carroll, J.A., Sanchez, N.C., Bittar, J.H., Vendramini, J.M., Moriel, P. 2023. Impacts of pre- and postpartum heat stress abatement on physiology and performance of grazing Bos indicus-influenced cow-calf pairs. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 101(1):41-42.

Evaluation of the use of prenatal immune stimulation on the ability to alter postnatal immune function in weaned pigs - (Abstract Only)
Sanchez, N.C., Mitchell, T., Broadway, P.R., Bowen, B.M., Davis, E.M., Dobbins, T., Barker, S.N., Legako, J.F., Petry, A.L., Carroll, J.A. 2022. Evaluation of the use of prenatal immune stimulation on the ability to alter postnatal immune function in weaned pigs. USDA-ARS & TTU Research Spotlight.