Research and Reviews: Beef and Sheep 2001

Special Circular 181-01

Editor
Maurice L. Eastridge

Assistant Editors
Wayne L. Bacon
C. Lynn Knipe
David L. Meeker
Thomas B. Turner
David L. Zartman

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Effects of Calpain and Calpastatin Genotypes on Growth of Angus Bulls
H. Y. Chung, M. E. Davis, and H. C. Hines

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Statistical Analysis
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusions
• References

Relationship of Two PCR-RFLP in the Bovine Calpastatin Gene with Calpastatin Activity, Meat Tenderness, and Carcass Traits
H.Y. Chung, M.E. Davis, and H.C. Hines

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Statistical Analysis
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusions
• References

Relationships of Polymorphisms in the Pit-1 Gene with Growth Traits in Beef Cattle
Qun Zhao, M.E. Davis, and H.C. Hines

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Methods
• Statistical Analysis
• Results
• Conclusions
• References

Use of GNRH to Increase the Precision of Estrus and Augment Timed Insemination in Heifers Treated With Melengesterol Acetate and PGF2a
S.K. Johnson, J.E. Huston, D.E. Grum, and M.L. Day

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusions
• Acknowledgements
• References

Supplements for Hay-Based Cattle Diets
Steven C. Loerch

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Results

High Oil Corn for Finishing Steers
Steven C. Loerch

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Results
• Acknowledgements

Effects of Trainer Cows on Performance of Newly Received Feedlot Calves
S.C. Loerch and F. L. Fluharty

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Results and Discussion
• Literature Cited

Effects of a Brief Pasture Period and Trainer Cows on Performance of Newly Received Feedlot Calves
S.C. Loerch and F.L. Fluharty

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Results and Discussion
• References

Effect of Source and Color of Cattle on Performance of Steers in the OARDC Feedlot
S.C. Loerch, F.L. Fluharty, and P.A. Tirabasso

• Abstract
• Procedures
• Results and Discussion

Effects of Limit-Feeding Grain or Altering the Proportion of Dietary Corn Silage on Performance of Feedlot Steers
J.E. Rossi and S.C. Loerch

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Statistical Analysis
• Results and Discussion
• Implications
• References

Altering the Proportion of Corn Silage in Diets of Feedlot Steers Fed to Achieve Stepwise Increases in Growth
J.E. Rossi and S.C. Loerch

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results and Discussion
• Implications
• References

Effect of Age at Feedlot Entry on Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Bulls and Steers
J.P. Schoonmaker, F.L. Fluharty, S.C. Loerch, and T.B. Turner

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results and Discussion
• Implications
• References

Utilization of Corn and Soyhulls in Lamb Finishing Diets
S.C. Loerch, G.D. Lowe, and D.D. Clevenger

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Statistical Analysis
• Results and Discussion
• References

Corn Grain or Soybean Hulls as a Forage Replacement in Diets of Lactating Ewes
S.C. Loerch, G.D. Lowe, and D.D. Clevenger

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Results and Discussion

Effects of Limiting Feed Availability on Performance of Lambs
S.C. Loerch, P.A. Tirabasso, G.D. Lowe, and D. Clevenger

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Results and Discussion
• References