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View article: Sensory, Consumer Preference, and Willingness to Pay Analyses Comparing Predominantly Angus and Santa Gertrudis‐Influenced Beef
Sensory, Consumer Preference, and Willingness to Pay Analyses Comparing Predominantly Angus and Santa Gertrudis‐Influenced Beef Open
This study conducts a sensory analysis and assesses consumer preferences and willingness‐to‐pay (WTP) for beef steaks from predominantly Angus cattle relative to Santa Gertrudis (SG)‐influenced cattle. Understanding how consumers perceive …
View article: Effects of including sprouted barley in the diets of Western white face feeder wether lambs
Effects of including sprouted barley in the diets of Western white face feeder wether lambs Open
The growing population is driving demand for animal protein which increases pressure on the agricultural industry. Vertical farming could potentially help by reducing land and water requirements while operating independently of weather. Ho…
View article: The effects of including sprouted barley in the diets of angus finishing steers on meat quality, sensory analysis, and meat metabolome
The effects of including sprouted barley in the diets of angus finishing steers on meat quality, sensory analysis, and meat metabolome Open
Improving sustainability of agricultural production has been at the forefront of research in recent years due to external factors, such as drought and urbanization. Producers are interested in exploring new practices to remain viable. One …
View article: 352 Supplementing bovine satellite cells with anabolic hormones and/or zinc at differentiation impacts abundance of mRNA involved in growth, mineral transport, and oxidative stress
352 Supplementing bovine satellite cells with anabolic hormones and/or zinc at differentiation impacts abundance of mRNA involved in growth, mineral transport, and oxidative stress Open
Zinc (Zn) is the most utilized metal in biological processes and supports growth through critical roles in protein turnover. The Zn requirements of skeletal muscle may be augmented when growth promoting technologies, such as anabolic hormo…
View article: 199 Awardee Talk: Insights into translational regulation through tRNA sequencing, RNA sequencing, and ribosome profiling
199 Awardee Talk: Insights into translational regulation through tRNA sequencing, RNA sequencing, and ribosome profiling Open
Translation acts as an additional layer of regulation that has an important role in gene expression and function. Due to a phenomenon called codon usage bias, highly expressed genes are thought to be codon-biased to support efficient trans…
View article: 424 Examining the effect of genetics between <i>Bos taurus</i> and <i>Bos Indicus</i> influenced cattle on production performance, carcass characteristics, and feeding behavior
424 Examining the effect of genetics between <i>Bos taurus</i> and <i>Bos Indicus</i> influenced cattle on production performance, carcass characteristics, and feeding behavior Open
Cattle production within the US has and will continue to be negatively impacted by climate change. With the amount of natural resources and arable land decreasing every day, it is imperative to improve cattle production efficiency to meet …
View article: 248 Impacts of sprouted barley on the performance and carcass traits in finishing Angus steers
248 Impacts of sprouted barley on the performance and carcass traits in finishing Angus steers Open
The growing population, coupled with unpredictable weather patterns, demands that livestock producers think innovatively to improve sustainability. Producers are interested in innovative practices and technology, such as controlled environ…
View article: PSIX-29 Effects of including sprouted barley in the diets of feeder lambs
PSIX-29 Effects of including sprouted barley in the diets of feeder lambs Open
Rapid global population growth is driving up the demand for animal protein, while urbanization and shifting weather patterns strain traditional agricultural methods. Controlled environment systems offer a solution by reducing land use and …
View article: 77 Differences in carcass quality and meat quality between cattle of different breed types
77 Differences in carcass quality and meat quality between cattle of different breed types Open
Crossbreeding cattle in the beef industry is a common practice to improve production and increase profitability. Introducing Bos indicus (BI) genetics into cattle herds is one potential method to improve production, as they are able to wit…
View article: The effects of including sprouted barley with alfalfa hay in the diet on ruminal health and performance of cow-calf pairs
The effects of including sprouted barley with alfalfa hay in the diet on ruminal health and performance of cow-calf pairs Open
The world population is growing exponentially, increasing demand to produce high-quality protein for human consumption. Changes in weather patterns, drought, and decreased land resources due to urbanization have increased the strain on the…
View article: 361 The Effects of Feeding Sprouted Barley on Cow Calf Pairs Health and Performance
361 The Effects of Feeding Sprouted Barley on Cow Calf Pairs Health and Performance Open
Currently the world population is growing exponentially, which increases the demand to produce high-quality protein. Changes in weather patterns, such as drought, and decreased land resources due to urbanization, increase the strain on the…
View article: PSVI-3 Effects of Sprouted Barley on Feeding Behavior and Dry Matter Intake in Growing Steers
PSVI-3 Effects of Sprouted Barley on Feeding Behavior and Dry Matter Intake in Growing Steers Open
Beef cattle production is a key component to the global food supply and is a valuable source of protein for human consumption. Decreased land and water availability in the Intermountain West region of the U.S. poses challenges for conventi…
View article: PSIV-11 Effects of Sprouted Barley on Weights, Ribeye Area, Backfat in Growing Steers
PSIV-11 Effects of Sprouted Barley on Weights, Ribeye Area, Backfat in Growing Steers Open
As the climate of our world continues to change, alterations to traditional farming methods are necessary to adapt to the environment and available resources. Changes in weather and costs of feed, coupled with decreased availability of fee…
View article: PSIV-3 The Effects of Feeding Sprouted Barley on Rumen Health of Backgrounded Steers
PSIV-3 The Effects of Feeding Sprouted Barley on Rumen Health of Backgrounded Steers Open
By the year 2050 the world population is expected to reach 9.7 billion, which increases the demand for beef production. Urbanization continues to decrease available cropland, resulting in a need for innovative technologies to produce lives…
View article: PSXIV-20 Genetic Differences Related to Beef Production Traits in <i>Bos Taurus</i> Or <i>Bos Indicus</i> Influenced Cattle
PSXIV-20 Genetic Differences Related to Beef Production Traits in <i>Bos Taurus</i> Or <i>Bos Indicus</i> Influenced Cattle Open
Global climate change has had, and will continue to have, a negative impact on cattle production. With the global population expected to exceed 9 billion people by 2050, improving production efficiency is imperative to optimizing use of av…
View article: Relationship among cattle breed and anabolic implant protocol relative to feedlot performance: Growth, temperament, feeding behavior, carcass traits, and economic return
Relationship among cattle breed and anabolic implant protocol relative to feedlot performance: Growth, temperament, feeding behavior, carcass traits, and economic return Open
Recent research has suggested that different cattle breed types may respond differently to anabolic implant protocols of varying intensity. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to compare anabolic implant protocols in feedlot steers…
View article: Understanding the Effects of Trenbolone Acetate, Polyamine Precursors, and Polyamines on Proliferation, Protein Synthesis Rates, and the Abundance of Genes Involved in Myoblast Growth, Polyamine Biosynthesis, and Protein Synthesis in Murine Myoblasts
Understanding the Effects of Trenbolone Acetate, Polyamine Precursors, and Polyamines on Proliferation, Protein Synthesis Rates, and the Abundance of Genes Involved in Myoblast Growth, Polyamine Biosynthesis, and Protein Synthesis in Murine Myoblasts Open
Research suggests that androgens increase skeletal muscle growth by modulating polyamine biosynthesis. As such, the objective of this study was to investigate effects of anabolic hormones, polyamine precursors, and polyamines relative to p…
View article: 203 Estradiol Improves Proliferation and Protein Synthesis Rates of Primary Bovine Satellite Cells by Altering Mrna Abundance Related to Amino Acid and Micronutrient Metabolism
203 Estradiol Improves Proliferation and Protein Synthesis Rates of Primary Bovine Satellite Cells by Altering Mrna Abundance Related to Amino Acid and Micronutrient Metabolism Open
Approximately 90% of beef cattle on feed in the U.S. receive an anabolic implant to improve production. The mechanisms implants operate through to improve growth have not been deciphered. Estradiol (E2) is one of the primary hormones found…
View article: PSII-A-3 Effect of Beef Breed Type Relative to Feedlot Performance, Feeding Behavior, and Carcass Characteristics
PSII-A-3 Effect of Beef Breed Type Relative to Feedlot Performance, Feeding Behavior, and Carcass Characteristics Open
Cattle production in the U.S. is being impacted by the changing global climate and limited availability of natural resources. Improving the efficiency of cattle production is imperative to make the most of these limited resources. Increasi…
View article: PSII-18 The effects of fish oil supplementation on markers of inflammation and skeletal muscle and adipose growth in pigs
PSII-18 The effects of fish oil supplementation on markers of inflammation and skeletal muscle and adipose growth in pigs Open
Omega-3 fatty acids have immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects. The objective of this project was to determine the effects of fish oil, a source of omega-3 fatty acids, on genes involved in inflammation and growth of skeletal musc…
View article: The Impact of Polyamine Precursors, Polyamines, and Steroid Hormones on Temporal Messenger RNA Abundance in Bovine Satellite Cells Induced to Differentiate
The Impact of Polyamine Precursors, Polyamines, and Steroid Hormones on Temporal Messenger RNA Abundance in Bovine Satellite Cells Induced to Differentiate Open
Emerging research suggests that hormones found in anabolic implants interact with polyamine biosynthesis. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of steroidal hormones, polyamines and polyamine precursors on bovine satelli…
View article: PSIX-28 Examining the effects of estradiol, trenbolone acetate, or polyamines on bovine satellite cell differentiation
PSIX-28 Examining the effects of estradiol, trenbolone acetate, or polyamines on bovine satellite cell differentiation Open
The mechanism through which anabolic implants improve skeletal muscle growth of beef animals is incompletely understood. Polyamines (PA) are bioactive amino acid derivatives that act as potent growth stimulants. The objective of this study…