Scientists at the Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (USMARC) develop new technology in order to increase the efficiency of livestock production and benefit consumers. The USMARC was authorized by Congress on June 16, 1964, and development began in the spring of 1966 on 35,000 acres near Clay Center, Nebraska. Presently, research programs are using a female breeding population of 6,500 cattle of 18 breeds, 4,000 sheep of 10 breeds, and 700 swine litters per year. The USMARC is administered by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). On October 10, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed into law a bill which renamed the research facility after former Senator Roman L. Hruska of Nebraska.

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2000

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Porcine IgA allotypes are not equally transcribed or expressed in heterozygous swine, P. Navarro, R.K. Christensen, P. Weber, M. Rothschild, G. Ekhardt, and J.E. Butler

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Porcine Erythropoietin Receptor: Molecular Cloning and Expression in Embryonic and Fetal Liver, P. L. Pearson, T. P. L. Smith, T. S. Sonstegard, H. G. Klemcke, R. K. Christenson, and J. L. Vallet

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Monitoring the microbial contamination of beef carcass tissue with a rapid chromogenic Limulus amoebocyte lysate endpoint assay, G. R. Siragusa, D. H. Kang, and C. N. Cutter

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Comparative map alignment of BTA27 and HSA4 and 8 to identify conserved segments of genome containing fat deposition QTL, Tad S. Sonstegard, Wes M. Garrett, Melissa S. Ashwell, Gary L. Bennett, Steven M. Kappes, and Curtis P. Van Tassell

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Mapping of Seven Bovine Cytokine Genes Involved in T-lymphocyte Growth, Differentiation and Immune Response, T. S. Sonstegard, W. M. Garrett, G. L. Bennett, S. M. Kappes, D. S. Zarlenga, and L. C. Gasbarre

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Effect of Antimicrobial Agents on Livestock Waste Emissions, Vincent H. Varel and Daniel N. Miller

1999

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INTEGRATION OF HYDROXYAPATITE CONCENTRATION OF BACTERIA AND SEMINESTED PCR TO ENHANCE DETECTION OF SALMONELLA TYPHIMURIUM FROM GROUND BEEF AND BOVINE CARCASS SPONGE SAMPLES, Elaine D. Berry and Gregory R. Siragusa

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Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 18, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith Gregory, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, Harvey C. Freetly, and D.D. Lunstra

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Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) discovery and linkage mapping of bovine cytokine genes, William M. Grosse, Steven M. Kappes, William W. Laegreid, John W. Keele, Carol G. Chitko-McKown, and Michael P. Heaton

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A Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in the Bovine Kit Oncogene (Hardy−Zuckerman 4 Feline Sarcoma Viral (v-kit) Oncogene Homolog), M. D. Grosz and R. T. Stone

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Hydrogen-Deuterium Exchange and Ultraviolet Resonance Raman Spectroscopy of Bacteria in a Complex Food Matrix, Gregory P. Harhay and Gregory R. Siragusa

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STATISTICAL VALIDATION OF THE TRACK-DILUTION PLATING METHOD FROM GROUND BEEF AND CARCASS SURFACE SAMPLES, Gregory R. Siragusa

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Mapping of the SDHA Locus to Bovine Chromosome 20, T. S. Sonstegard and S. M. Kappes

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Mapping of the ucp1 locus to bovine chromosome 17, T. S. Sonstegard and S. M. Kappes

1998

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Microsatellite Evolution: Testing the Ascertainment Bias Hypothesis, Allan M. Crawford, Steven M. Kappes, Korena A. Paterson, Mauricio J. deGotari, Ken G. Dodds, Brad A. Freking, Roger T. Stone, and Craig W. Beattie

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Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 17, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith Gregory, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, Harvey C. Freetly, and D.D. Lunstra

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Incorporation of nisin into a meat binding system to inhibit bacteria on beef surfaces, C. N. Cutter and G. R. Siragusa

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A second-generation linkage map of the sheep genome, Maurico J. deGortari, Brad A. Freking, Rachel P. Cuthbertson, Steven M. Kappes, John W. Keele, Roger T. Stone, Kreg A. Leymaster, Ken G. Dodds, Allan M. Crawford, and Craig W. Beattie

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Comparative gene mapping: cytogenetic localization of PROC, EN1, ALPI, TNP1, and IL1B in cattle and sheep reveals a conserved rearrangement relative to the human genome, N. L. Lòpez-Corrales, T. S. Sonstegard, and T. P. L. Smith

1997

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Construction and characterization of a large insert porcine YAC library, L.J. Alexander, T. P.L. Smith, C. W. Beattie, and M. F. Broom

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Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress ReportNo. 16, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith Gregory, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, Harvey C. Freetly, and D.D. Lunstra

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Mapping of microsatellite markers developed from a flow-sorted swine Chromosome 6 library, D. R. Grimm, T. Goldman, R. Holley-Shanks, L. Buoen, J. Mendiola, L. B. Schook, C. Louis, G. A. Rohrer, and J. K. Lunney

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Calculation Of Fractal Dimension From Cattle Thermoregulatory Responses, R. L. KORTHALS, Y. R. CHEN, G. L. HAHN, and R. A. EIGENBERG

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An integrated genetic and physical map of the bovine X Chromosome, T. S. Sonstegard, N.L. Lopez-Corrales, S.M. Kappes, R.T. Stone, S. Ambady, F.A. Ponce de León, and C.W. Beattie

1996

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Report of the First Workshop on the Genetic Map of Bovine Chromosome 23, J. E. Beever, H. A. Lewin, W. Barendse, L. Andersson, S. M. Armitage, C. W. Beattie, B. M. Burns, S. K. Davis, S. M. Kappes, B. W. Kirkpatrick, R. Z. Ma, R. A. McGraw, R. T. Stone, and J. F. Taylor

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A Search for Quantitative Trait Loci for Ovulation Rate in Cattle, A. N. Blattman, B. W. Kirkpatrick, and K. E. Gregory

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Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 15, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith E. Gregory, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, Harvey C. Freetly, and D.D. Lunstra

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Reduction of Brochothrix thermosphacta on beef surfaces following immobilization of nisin in calcium alginate gels, C. N. Cutter and G. R. Siragusa

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Effectiveness of a steam-vacuum sanitizer for reducing Escherichia coli 0157:H7 inoculated to beef carcass surface tissue, W. J. Dorsa, C. N. Cutter, and G. R. Siragusa

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Evaluation of six sampling methods for recovery of bacteria from beef carcass surfaces, W. J. Dorsa, C. N. Cutter, and G. R. Siragusa

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Use of the polymerase chain reaction for Salmonella detection, J. Kwang, E. T. Littledike, and J. E. King

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Development of a bovine X chromosome linkage group and painting probes to assess cattle, sheep, and goat X chromosome segment homologies, F. Abel Ponce de León, Sakthikumar Ambady, Gregory A. Hawkins, Steven M. Kappes, Michael D. Bishop, James M. Robl, and Craig W. Beattie

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Use of a Newly Developed Rapid Microbial ATP Bioluminescence Assay to Detect Microbial Contamination on Poultry Carcasses, G. R. Siragusa, W. J. Dorsa, C. N. Cutter, L. J. Perino, and M. Koohmaraie

1995

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Germplasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 14, Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center

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Silkworm TFIIIA requires additional class III factors for commitment to transcription complex assembly on a 5S RNA gene, Timothy P.L. Smith, Lisa S. Young, Laurel B. Bender, and Karen U. Sprague

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Biochemical and Structural Effects of Rigor Mortis-Accelerating Treatments in Broiler Pectoralis, L. T. Walker, S. D. Shackelford, S. G. Birkhold, and A. R. Sams

1994

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Germ Plasm Evaluation Program- Progress Report No. 13, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith E. Gregory, T. L. Wheeler, Steven D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, Harvey C. Freetly, and D.D. Lunstra

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Heterogeneity of Gonadotropins and Levels of Uncombined Luteinizing Hormone Subunits in Pituitaries of Cryptorchid Rams, B. A. Keel, D. D. Zalesky, I. Sohaili, B. D. Schancacher, and H. E. Grotjan

1993

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Beef Research Program Progress Report (1993) No. 4 (Part 1): Table of Contents

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Bovine Embryos from Bluetongue Infected Donors did not Transmit Virus to Susceptible Recipients, John A. Acree, Sherrill E. Echternkamp, Steve M. Kappes, Gary S. Ross, Albert J. Luedke, and James E. Pearson

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Is Fiber Digestion in the Rumen Reduced by Catabolite Repression?, Kevin L. Anderson and Vincent H. Varel

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Gene Mapping in Cattle, Craig W. Beattie, Roger T. Stone, Michael D. Bishop, Sara L. F. Sunden, John W. Keele, and Steven M. Kappes

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Evaluation of Four Computer Models for Prediction of Growth and Body Composition, Gary L. Bennett and Ralph N. Arnold

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Comparisons of Bos indicus and Bos taurus Inheritance for Carcass Beef Characteristics and Meat Palatability, John D. Crouse, Larry V. Cundiff, Robert M. Koch, Mohammad Koohmaraie, and Steve C. Seideman

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Cycle V of the Germplasm Evaluation (GPE) Program in Beef Cattle, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith E. Gregory, and Robert M. Koch

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Characteristics of Diverse Breeds in Cycle IV of the Cattle Germplasm Evaluation Program, Larry V. Cundiff, R. M. Koch, Keith E. Gregory, John D. Crouse, and Michael E. Dikeman

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Genotype-environment Interactions for Reproduction and Maternal Performance of Bos indicus and Bos taurus Crosses in Nebraska and Florida, Larry V. Cundiff, Timothy A. Olsen, K. Euclides Filho, M. Kroger, W. T. Butts, and Keith E. Gregory

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Beef Cattle Salmonellosis: A Study of Oral Salmonella typhimurium and Topical Salmonella newport Inoculations, Ed K. Daniels, Neal E. Woollen, James S. Dickson, and E. Travis Littledike

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Improving the Microbiological Quality of Meat, James S. Dickson and Gregory R. Siragusa

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Predicting the Growth of Salmonellae on Beef, James S. Dickson, Gregory R. Siragusa, and James E. Wray Jr.

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Can Cattle Be Litter Bearing? Uterine Capacity in Cattle., Sherrill E. Echternkamp

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Identification of Twin Pregnancies in Cattle by Ultrasonography, Sherrill E. Echternkamp and Keith E. Gregory

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Hormone Profiles in Cattle Selected for Twin Ovulations and Births, Sherrill E. Echternkamp, Leon J. Spicer, and Keith E. Gregory

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Factors Influencing Fetal Growth and Birth Weight in Cattle, Calvin L. Ferrell

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Follicular Hormonal Changes and Oocyte Quality in Heifers That Exhibited an LH Surge, no LH Surge, or in Which the LH Surge Was Suppressed With Progestin, Calvin L. Ferrell and Thomas G. Jenkins

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Energy Expenditures of Mature Cows During the Production Cycle, Calvin L. Ferrell and Tom G. Jenkins

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Isolation of Pasteurella spp. from Sick and Healthy Feedlot Calves Using Four Different Sampling Techniques, Keith A. Gilmore, D. Dee Griffin, and Louis J. Perino

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Biological Efficiency Differences Among Bos taurus x Bos taurus and Bos indicus x Bos taurus F1-Cross Cows, Ronnie D. Green, Larry V. Cundiff, Gordon E. Dickerson, and Thomas G. Jenkins

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Estimates of Genetic and Phenotypic Parameters of Pelvic Measures, Weight, Height, Calf Birth Weight, and Dystocia in Beef Cattle, Keith E. Gregory, Larry V. Cundiff, and Robert M. Koch

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Use of Crossbreeding and Breed Differences to Meet Specific Targets for Production and Carcass Traits of Beef Cattle, Keith E. Gregory, Larry V. Cundiff, and Robert M. Koch

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Differences Among Parental Breeds in Germplasm UtilizationProject, Keith E. Gregory, Larry V. Cundiff, Robert M. Koch, and Donald D. Lunstra

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Germplasm Utilization in Beef Cattle, Keith E. Gregory, Larry V. Cundiff, Robert M. Koch, and Donald D. Lunstra

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Twinning in Cattle, Keith E. Gregory, Sherrill E. Echternkamp, L. Dale Van Vleck, and Larry V. Cundiff

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Contributions of Ovum Cytoplasm and Uterine Environment and Postnatal Environment to Maternal Effects in Beef Cattle, Keith E. Gregory and Ralph R. Maurer

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Characterizing Stress in Feeder Cattle, G. LeRoy Hahn and John A. Nienaber

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Beef Facilities and Management at U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, W. Gordon Hays and Gary S. Ross

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Characterization of Lactation Curves for Nine Breeds of Cattle Fed Differing Rations, Thomas G. Jenkins and Calvin L. Ferrell

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Conversion Efficiency Through Weaning of Nine Breeds of Cattle, Thomas G. Jenkins and Calvin L. Ferrell

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Estimates of Mature Weights and Maturing Rates for Breed Crosses, Thomas G. Jenkins, Miroslav Kaps, Larry V. Cundiff, and Calvin L. Ferrell

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Mortality and Cold Tolerance of Calves with Different Ratios of Bos indicus to Bos taurus Inheritance, Maurie J. Josey, Larry V. Cundiff, Robert M. Koch, Keith E. Gregory, and G. LeRoy Hahn

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Influence of Controlled Energy Intake on Body Composition of Beef Steers, John W. Keele, Calvin L. Ferrell, Ralph N. Arnold, Michael E. Dikeman, and Melvin C. Hunt

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Feedlot and Carcass Characteristics of Heifers: Effect of Ovariectomy and Ovariectomy with Ovarian Autograft, John M. Klindt and John D. Crouse

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Effect of Marbling on Variation and Change in Beef Tenderness In Bos Taurus and Bos Indicus Crosses, Robert M. Koch, John D. Crouse, Michael E. Dikeman, Larry V. Cundiff, and Keith E. Gregory

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Acceleration of Postmortem Tenderization In Brahman-Cross Beef Carcasses by Calcium Chloride, Mohammad Koohmaraie, Georgianna Whipple, and John D. Crouse

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Omasal and Duodenal Nutrient Flow in Steers., Kelly K. Kreikemeier, Gary P. Rupp, and Louis J. Perino

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Development of a Method for the Serological Differentiation Between Animals Either Vaccinated with Killed Virus Vaccine or Infected by Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV), Jimmy Kwang and E. Travis Littledike

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Development of a Sensitive Antibody Detection Method to Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) Infection, Jimmy Kwang and E. Travis Littledike

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Roman L. Hruska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center (1993): Overview, D. B. Laster

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Consequences of Antigenic Diversity of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus, E. Travis Littledike, Steven R. Bolin, and Julia F. Ridpath

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Scrotal Thermography as a Tool for Predicting Semen Quality and Natural-Mating Fertility in Young Beef Bulls, Donald D. Lunstra and Glenn H. Coulter

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Puberty Occurs at the Same Testis Size in Both Bos taurus and Bos indicus Crossbred Beef Bulls, Donald D. Lunstra, John D. Crouse, and Larry V. Cundiff

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Immunization Against Inhibin Increases Sperm Production in Young Beef Bulls, Donald D. Lunstra, Terry L. Martin, Gary L. Williams, and James J. Ireland

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Using Crossbreeding Systems to Produce Beef, Michael D. MacNeil, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith E. Gregory, and Robert M. Koch

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Effects of Inbreeding and Heterosis in Hereford Lines on Reproduction and Maternal Performance, Michael D. MacNeil, Delwyn D. Dearborn, Larry V. Cundiff, Chris A. Dinkel, and Keith E. Gregory

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Management Factors Influencing the Feeding of Young Bulls for Market-Ready Beef, Michael D. MacNeil, Keith E. Gregory, and J. Joe Ford

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Simulated Effects of Herd-Level Management Strategies on Efficiency of Beef Production, Michael D. MacNeil, Don D. Kress, and Gordon E. Dickerson

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Heat and Moisture Production and Dissipation in Beef Cattle, John A. Nienaber, G. LeRoy Hahn, and Anders Ehrlemark

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Postpartum Interval Is Influenced by Nutritional Environment and Biological Type, Russell A. Nugent III, Thomas G. Jenkins, Andrew J. Roberts, and John M. Klindt

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Transmission of Bovine Leukosis Virus, Louis J. Perino, E. Travis Littledike, Larry V. Cundiff, and Catherine E. Dewey

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Determination of Passive Immunity in Calves, Louis J. Perino, R. James Sutherland, and Neal E. Woollen

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Superovulation of Cows by Initiating FSH Treatments During the First Few Days After Estrus, Andrew J. Roberts and Sherrill E. Echternkamp

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Factors Involved in Regulating the Development of Ovarian Follicles in Cattle, Andrew J. Roberts, Sherrill E. Echternkamp, Judith M. Grizzle, and Thomas H. Wise

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The Relationship of Metabolic Hormones, Nutrition, and Postpartum Anestrus In Different Biological Types of Cattle, Andrew J. Roberts, Russell A. Nugent III, Thomas G. Jenkins, and John M. Klindt

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Use of Calcium Alginate to Immobilize Antimicrobial Agents on Beef Tissue, Gregory R. Siragusa and James S. Dickson

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Genes of the Major Histocompatibility Complex in Cattle, Roger T. Stone and Noelle E. Muggli-Cockett

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Fiber Degrading Microorganisms from Bison, Cattle-Bison Hybrids and Cattle., Vincent H. Varel and Burk A. Dehority

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Effect of Marbling Degree on Palatability and Caloric Content of Beef, Tommy L. Wheeler, Larry V. Cundiff, and Robert M. Koch

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Effects of a β-Agonist on Muscle Protein Degradation, Enzyme Activity, and Meat Tenderness in Steers, Tommy L. Wheeler and Mohammad Koohmaraie

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A Calcium Chloride Injection Process to Produce Guaranteed Tender and Calcium Fortified Meat, Tommy L. Wheeler, Mohammad Koohmaraie, and John D. Crouse

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Effect of Castration on Skeletal Muscle Protein Turnover and Muscle Enzyme Activities in Cattle, Tommy L. Wheeler, J. Brad Morgan, Mohammad Koohmaraie, John D. Crouse, and Jeff W. Savell