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ARS Home Plains Area Clay Center, Nebraska U.S. Meat Animal Research Center Meat Safety and Quality People & Locations







David A King

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                        Meat Safety and Quality

                        




                        
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                            ProjectsApproaches for Improving and Measuring Red Meat Quality and Composition
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- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Genetic and phenotypic associations of mitochondrial DNA copy number, SNP, and haplogroups with growth and carcass traits in beef cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Sanglard, L.P., Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Spangler, M.L. 2022. Genetic and phenotypic associations of mitochondrial DNA copy number, SNP, and haplogroups with growth and carcass traits in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skac415. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac415.Evaluating the shelf life and sensory properties of beef steaks from cattle raised on different grass feeding systems in the western United States
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Duarte, T.L., Bolkenov, B., Klopatek, S.C., Oltjen, J.W., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Yang, X. 2022. Evaluating the shelf life and sensory properties of beef steaks from cattle raised on different grass feeding systems in the western United States. Foods. 11(14). Article 2141. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11142141.Differences in carcass chilling rate underlie differences in sensory traits of pork chops from pigs with heavier carcass weights
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Price, H.E., Barkley, K.E., Lerner, A.B., Harsh, B.N., Woodworth, J.C., Tokach, M.D., Dritz, S.S., Goodband, R.D., DeRouchey, J.M., O'Quinn, T.G., Allerson, M.W., Fields, B., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D.D., Dilger, A.C. 2022. Differences in carcass chilling rate underlie differences in sensory traits of pork chops from pigs with heavier carcass weights. Journal of Animal Science. 100(8). Article skac206. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac206.Evaluation of Salmonella biofilm cell transfer from common food contact surfaces to beef products
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, R., King, D.A., Kalchayanand, N. 2022. Evaluation of Salmonella biofilm cell transfer from common food contact surfaces to beef products. Journal of Food Protection. 85(4):632-638. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-21-334.Non-invasive metabolomics biomarkers of production efficiency and beef carcass quality traits
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Artegoitia, V.M., Newman, J.W., Foote, A.P., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Lewis, R.M., Freetly, H.C. 2022. Non-invasive metabolomics biomarkers of production efficiency and beef carcass quality traits. Scientific Reports. 12. Article 231. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-04049-2.Transcriptomic analysis for pork color – The ham halo effect in biceps femoris
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nonneman, D.J., Keel-Mercer, B.N., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Rohrer, G.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A. 2022. Transcriptomic analysis for pork color – The ham halo effect in biceps femoris. Meat and Muscle Biology. 6(1):1-8. Article 13050. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb.13050.Extended aging and marbling class effects on color stability of beef Longissimus lumborum, Gluteus medius, and Biceps femoris steaks
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Cushman, R.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2021. Extended aging and marbling class effects on color stability of beef Longissimus lumborum, Gluteus medius, and Biceps femoris steaks. Meat and Muscle Biology. 5(1):1-14. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb.11139.Potential relationship of the porcine muscle thanatotranscriptome to pork quality

- (Abstract Only)King, D.A., Dickey, A.M., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2020. Potential relationship of the porcine muscle thanatotranscriptome to pork quality. [Abstract]. International Congress of Meat Science and Technology Proceedings. Poster No. 206.The Ham Halo condition: Characterization and a possible approach for mitigation
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2020. The Ham Halo condition:  Characterization and a possible approach for mitigation. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement 4):96. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.176.Postmortem aging time and marbling class effects on flavor of three muscles from beef top loin and top sirloin subprimals
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2021. Postmortem aging time and marbling class effects on flavor of three muscles from beef top loin and top sirloin subprimals. Meat and Muscle Biology. 5(1). https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb.10939.Sire variation in the severity of the ham halo condition
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2020. Sire variation in the severity of the ham halo condition. Meat and Muscle Biology. 4(1). https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb.9743.Effects of space allowance and marketing strategy on growth performance of pigs raised to 165 kg
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lerner, A.B., Rice, E.A., Tokach, M.D., DeRouchey, J.M., Dritz, S.S., Goodband, R.D., Woodworth, J.C., O'Quinn, T.G., Gonzalez, J.M., Allerson, M.W., Dilger, A.C., Boler, D.D., Price, H.E., Lowell, J.E., Richardson, E., Barkley, K.E., Honegger, L.T., Harsh, B.N., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Fields, B. 2020. Effects of space allowance and marketing strategy on growth performance of pigs raised to 165 kg. Translational Animal Science. 4:1252-1262. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaa065.Evaluation of UVC radiation and a UVC-ozone combination as fresh beef interventions against Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes and their effects on beef quality
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kalchayanand, N., Bosilevac, J.M., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2020. Evaluation of UVC radiation and a UVC-ozone combination as fresh beef interventions against Shiga Toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Listeria monocytogenes and their effects on beef quality. Journal of Food Protection. 83(9):1520-1529. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-19-473.Prevalence of extreme heat-resistant gram-negative bacteria carried by U.S. cattle at harvest
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Guragain, M., Smith, G.E., King, D.A., Bosilevac, J.M. 2020. Prevalence of extreme heat-resistant gram-negative bacteria carried by U.S. cattle at harvest. Journal of Food Protection. 83(8):1438-1443. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-103.Investigation of the sarcoplasmic proteome contribution to the development of pork loin tenderness
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schulte, M.D., Johnson, L.G., Zuber, E.A., Steadham, E.M., King, D.A., Huff-Lonergan, E., Lonergan, S.M. 2020. Investigation of the sarcoplasmic proteome contribution to the development of pork loin tenderness. Meat and Muscle Biology. 4(1):8, 1-14. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb.9566.The porcine muscle thanatotranscriptome

- (Abstract Only)Nonneman, D.J., Dickey, A.M., King, D.A. 2020. The porcine muscle thanatotranscriptome [abstract]. In: Proceedings of XXVIII Plant and Animal Genome Conference, Swine Workshop. San Diego, CA, 11-15 Jan 2020. W1030.Genome-wide associations for fatty acid composition of pork identifies novel candidate SNP on chromosome 14

- (Abstract Only)Nonneman, D.J., Clancy, M.D., Rohrer, G.A., Arkfeld, E., Boler, D.D., Dilger, A.C., King, A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D. 2020. Genome-wide associations for fatty acid composition of pork identifies novel candidate SNP on chromosome 14 [abstract]. In proceedings: Plant and Animal Genome Conference XXVIII, San Diego, CA, January 11-15, 2020. Abstract PE0396. Available: https://plan.core-apps.com/pag_2020/abstract/60658e794c2a6d06f3aa20dcfb5c9f80Effects of increased pork hot carcass weights. II: Loin quality characteristics and palatability ratings
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rice, E.A., Lerner, A.B., Olson, B.A., Prill, L.L., Drey, L.N., Price, H.E., Lowell, J.E., Harsh, B.N., Barkley, K.E., Honegger, L.T., Richardson, E., Woodworth, J.C., Gonzalez, J.M., Tokach, M.,D. DeRouchey, J.M., Dritz, S.S., Goodband, R.D., Allerson, M.W., Fields, B., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A.C., Boler, D.B., O'Quinn, T.G. 2019. Effects of increased pork hot carcass weights. II: Loin quality characteristics and palatability ratings. Meat and Muscle Biology. 3(1):447-456. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb2019.07.0027.Effects of increased pork hot carcass weights. 1:  Chop thickness impact on consumer visual ratings
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rice, E.A., Lerner, A.B., Olson, B.A., Prill, L.L., Drey, L.N., Price, H.E., Lowell, J.E., Harsh, B.N., Barkley, K.E., Honegger, L.T., Richardson, E., Woodworth, J.C., Gonzalez, J.M., Tokach, M.D., DeRouchey, J.M., Dritz, S.S., Goodband, R.D., Allerson, M.W., Fields, B., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A.C., Boler, D.D., O'Quinn, T.D. 2019. Effects of increased pork hot carcass weights. 1:  Chop thickness impact on consumer visual ratings. Meat and Muscle Biology. 3(1):433-446. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb2019.07.0026.Characterizing ham and loin quality as hot carcass weight increases to an average of 119 kilograms
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Price, H.E., Lerner, A.B., Rice, E.A., Lowell, J.E., Harsh, B.N., Barkley, K.E., Honegger, L.T., Richardson, E., Woodworth, J.C., Tokach, M.D., Dritz, S.S., Goodband, R.D., DeRouchey, J.M., O'Quinn, T.G., Allerson, M.W., Fields, B., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Dilger, A.C., Boler, D.D. 2019. Characterizing ham and loin quality as hot carcass weight increases to an average of 119 kilograms. Meat and Muscle Biology. 3(1):330-343. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb2019.06.0019.Influence of postmortem aging and post-aging freezing on pork loin quality attributes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schulte, M.D., Johnson, L.G., Zuber, E.A., Patterson, B.M., Outhouse, A.C., Fedler, C.A., Steadham, E.M., King, D.A., Prusa, K.J., Huff-Lonergan, E., Lonergan, S.M. 2019. Influence of postmortem aging and post-aging freezing on pork loin quality attributes. Meat and Muscle Biology. 3(1):313-323. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb2019.05.0015.Effect of hot carcass weight on the rate of temperature decline of pork hams and loins in a blast-chilled commercial abattoir
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Overholt, M.F., Arkfeld, E.K., Bryan, E.E., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A.C., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D.D. 2019. Effect of hot carcass weight on the rate of temperature decline of pork hams and loins in a blast-chilled commercial abattoir. Journal of Animal Science. 97(6):2441-2449. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz131.Comparison of machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling of beef attributes using rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (REIMS) data
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gredell, D.A., Schroeder, A.R., Belk, K.E., Broeckling, C.D., Heuberger, A.L., Kim, S., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Sharp, J.L., Wheeler, T.L., Woerner, D.R., Prenni, J.E. 2019. Comparison of machine learning algorithms for predictive modeling of beef attributes using rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (REIMS) data. Scientific Reports. 9:5721. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-40927-6.Metabolomic investigation of tenderness and aging response in beef longissimus steaks
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Broeckling, C.D., Prenni, J.E., Belk, K.E., Wheeler, T.L. 2019. Metabolomic investigation of tenderness and aging response in beef longissimus steaks. Meat and Muscle Biology. 3(1):76-89. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb2018.09.0027.Enhanced estimates of carcass and meat quality effects for polymorphisms in myostatin and mu-calpain genes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bennett, G.L., Tait, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L. 2019. Enhanced estimates of carcass and meat quality effects for polymorphisms in myostatin and mu-calpain genes. Journal of Animal Science. 97(2):569-577. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky451.Correlation comparisons of early and aged quality traits of pork aged either as intact loins or case-ready chops
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Klehm, B.J., Overholt, M.F., Lowell, J.E., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Dilger, A.C., Boler, D.D. 2018. Correlation comparisons of early and aged quality traits of pork aged either as intact loins or case-ready chops. Meat and Muscle Biology. 2(1):353-361. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb2018.06.0016.Metabolomic investigation of tenderness and aging response in beef longissimus steaks

- (Proceedings)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Broeckling, C.D., Prenni, J.E., Belk, K., Wheeler, T.L. 2018. Metabolomic investigation of tenderness and aging response in beef longissimus steaks. In: Proceedings of the International Congress of Meat Science and Technology. Melbourne, Australia, 12-17 Aug. 2018. Session 10. Available: http://icomst-proceedings.helsinki.fi/papers/2018_10_05.pdfEffect of hot carcass weight on the rate of temperature decline of the longissimus dorsi and semimembranosus of pigs slaughtered in a blast-chilled commercial abattoir
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Overholt, M.F., Arkfeld, E.K., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Dilger, A.C., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D.D. 2019. Effect of hot carcass weight on the rate of temperature decline of the longissimus dorsi and semimembranosus of pigs slaughtered in a blast-chilled commercial abattoir [abstract]. In: American Meat Science Association Conference Reciprocal Proceedings. Kansas City, MO, June 24-27, 2018. Meat and Muscle Biology. 2(2):109. https://doi.org/10.22175/rmc2018.098.Predicting aged pork quality using a portable Raman device
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Santos, C., Zhao, J., Dong, X., Lonergan, S., Huff-Lonergan, E., Outhouse, A., Carlson, K., Prusa, K., Fedler, C., Yu, C., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2018. Predicting aged pork quality using a portable Raman device. Meat Science. 145:79-85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2018.05.021.Characterizing the ham halo condition: A color defect in fresh pork biceps femoris muscle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Schnell, T., Pierce, L., Wheeler, T.L. 2018. Characterizing the ham halo condition: A color defect in fresh pork biceps femoris muscle. Meat and Muscle Biology. 2(1):205-213. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb2018.02.0001.Genome-wide association of myoglobin concentrations in pork loins
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cross, A.J., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Nonneman, D.J., Keel, B.N., Rohrer, G.A. 2018. Genome-wide association of myoglobin concentrations in pork loins. Meat and Muscle Biology. 2(1):189-196. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb2017.08.0042.Effects and interactions of myostatin and callipyge mutations: I. Growth and carcass traits
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freking, B.A., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2018. Effects and interactions of myostatin and callipyge mutations: I. Growth and carcass traits. Journal of Animal Science. 96:454–461. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skx055.Transcriptome analysis for pork color – the ham halo effect in biceps femoris

- (Abstract Only)Nonneman, D.J., Keel, B.N., King, D.A. 2018. Transcriptome analysis for pork color – the ham halo effect in biceps femoris [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96(Supplement 2):102. Abstract 192.Effect of hot carcass weight on loin, ham, and belly quality from pigs sourced from a commercial processing facility
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Harsh, B.N., Arkfeld, E.K., Mohrhauser, D.A., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A.C., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D.D. 2017. Effect of hot carcass weight on loin, ham, and belly quality from pigs sourced from a commercial processing facility. Journal of Animal Science. 95:4958-4970. http://doi:10.2527/jas2017.1674.Biofilm formation, antimicrobial resistance, and sanitizer tolerance of Salmonella enterica strains isolated from beef trim
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, R., Schmidt, J.W., Harhay, D.M., Bosilevac, J.M., King, D.A., Arthur, T.M. 2017. Biofilm formation, antimicrobial resistance, and sanitizer tolerance of Salmonella enterica strains isolated from beef trim. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 14(12):687-695. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpd.2017.2319.Genome-wide association of myoglobin concentrations in pork loins

- (Abstract Only)Cross, A.J., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Cassady, J.P., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2017. Genome-wide association of myoglobin concentrations in pork loins. [abstract] In proceedings: South Dakota State University Swine Day Proceedings. Brookings, SD. Oct. 11, 2017. pg. 12.Effects of maternal lines and mating systems on lamb carcass merit

- (Abstract Only)Wall, K., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Kerth, C., Bennett, G.L., Heaton, M.P., Leymaster, K., Shackelford, S.D. 2017. Effects of maternal lines and mating systems on lamb carcass merit. [Abstract]. American Meat Science Association Conference Reciprocal Proceedings. June 18-21, 2017, College Station, Texas. No 24.Predicting aged pork quality using a portable raman device

- (Abstract Only)Santos, C., Longergan, S.M., Zhao, J., Yu, C., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Prusa, K.J., Dong, X., Newman, D. 2017. Predicting aged pork quality using a portable raman device. [Abstract]. American Meat Science Association Conference Reciprocal Proceedings. June 18-21, 2017, College Station, Texas. No. 50.Effect of hot carcass weight on fresh loin, ham, and belly quality from pigs sourced from a commercial processing facility

- (Abstract Only)Harsh, B.N., Arkfeld, E.K., Mohrhauser, D.A., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A.C., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D.D. 2017. Effect of hot carcass weight on fresh loin, ham, and belly quality from pigs sourced from a commercial processing facility. Journal of Animal Science 95(Suppl.5):135. doi:10.2727/asasmw.2017.12.135.Characterization of variability in pork carcass composition and primal quality
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Arkfeld, E.K., Mohrhauser, D.A, King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A.C., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D.D. 2017. Characterization of variability in pork carcass composition and primal quality. Journal of Animal Science. 95:697-708. doi:10.2527/jas2016.1097.Evaluation of functional variation in candidate genes for pork quality

- (Abstract Only)Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2017. Evaluation of functional variation in candidate genes for pork quality [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(supplement 2):19-20. https://doi.org/10.2527/asasmw.2017.041.Genome-wide association of myoglobin concentrations in pork loins

- (Abstract Only)Cross, A.J., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Cassady, J.P., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2017. Genome-wide association of myoglobin concentrations in pork loins [abstact]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Suppl2):20. doi:10.2527/asasmw.2017/042.Effects of marketing group and production focus on quality and variability of adipose tissue and bellies sourced from a commercial processing facility
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Overholt, M.F., Arkfeld, E.K., Wilson, K.B., Mohrhauser, D.A., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A.C., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D.D. 2016. Effects of marketing group and production focus on quality and variability of adipose tissue and bellies sourced from a commercial processing facility. Journal of Animal Science. 94:5168-5176. doi:10.2527/jas2016-0975.Endocannabinoids concentrations in plasma associated with feed efficiency and carcass composition of beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Artegoitia, V.M., Foote, A.P., Lewis, R.M., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Endocannabinoids concentrations in plasma associated with feed efficiency and carcass composition of beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 94(12):5177-5181. doi:10.2527/jas2016-1025.Pork loin quality is not indicative of fresh belly or fresh and cured ham quality

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Arkfeld, E.K., Wilson, K.B., Overholt, M.F., Harsh, B.N., Lowell, J.E., Hogan, E.K., Klehm, B.J., Bohrer, B.M., Mohrhauser, D.A., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A.C., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D. 2016. Pork loin quality is not indicative of fresh belly or fresh and cured ham quality. Journal of Animal Science. 94:5155-5167. doi:10.2527/jas2016-0886.Effects of marketing group on the quality of fresh and cured hams sourced from a commercial processing facility
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Arkfeld, E.K., Wilson, K.B., Overholt, M.F., Harsh, B.N., Lowell, J.E., Hogan, E.K., Klehm, B.J., Bohrer, B.M., Kroscher, K.A., Peterson, B.C., Stites, C.R., Mohrhauser, D.A., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A.C., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D. 2016. Effects of marketing group on the quality of fresh and cured hams sourced from a commercial processing facility. Journal of Animal Science. 94:5144-5154. doi:10.2527/jas2016-0884.Comparison of variability in pork carcass composition and quality between barrows and gilts
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Overholt, M., Arkfeld, E., Mohrhauser, D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D. 2016. Comparison of variability in pork carcass composition and quality between barrows and gilts. Journal of Animal Science. 94:4415-4426. doi:10.2527/jas2016-0702.Selection enhanced estimates of marker effects on means and variances of beef tenderness

- (Proceedings)Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Keele, J.W., Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2016. Selection enhanced estimates of marker effects on means and variances of beef tenderness. In proceedings: 2016 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting & Symposium. Manhattan, KS, Jun 14-17, 2016. pp. 115-121.  www.beefimprovement.org/library-2/convention-proceedings.The relationship between quality measurement techniques of pork loins and chops

- (Abstract Only)Lucherk, L.W., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Miller, M.F. 2016. The relationship between quality measurement techniques of pork loins and chops. [Abstract].American Meat Science Association 2016 Reciprocal Conference, June 19-22, 2016, San Angelo, Texas. 2016. No. 103. Available:http://www.meatscience.org/docs/default-source/Events-and-Education/RMC/amsa-2016-rmc-abstracts-6-9-2016.pdf?sfvrsn=0.Endocannabinoid concentrations in plasma associated with feed efficiency and carcass composition on crossbreed steers

- (Abstract Only)Artegoitia, V.M., Foote, A.P., Lewis, R.M., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Endocannabinoid concentrations in plasma associated with feed efficiency and carcass composition on crossbreed steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94 (E-Supplement 5):704.The effects of degree of dark cutting on tenderness and sensory attributes of beef
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Grayson, A., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., McKeith, R., Miller, R., Wheeler, T.L. 2016. The effects of degree of dark cutting on tenderness and sensory attributes of beef. Journal of Animal Science. 94:2583-2591 doi:10.2527/jas2016-0388.Evaluation of Salmonella biofilm cell transfer from contact surfaces to beef products

- (Abstract Only)Wang, R., King, D.A., Harhay, D.M., Arthur, T.M. 2016. Evaluation of Salmonella biofilm cell transfer from contact surfaces to beef products. [Abstract] International Association for Food Protection. Supp. A(79):102. P1-64.Effects of dietary protein concentration and ractopamine hydrochloride on performance and carcass characteristics of finishing beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hales, K.E., Shackelford, S.D., Wells, J., King, D.A., Pyatt, N.A., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L. 2016. Effects of dietary protein concentration and ractopamine hydrochloride on performance and carcass characteristics of finishing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 94(5):2097-2102. doi:10.2527/jas2015-0225Mitochondrial abundance and efficiency contribute to lean color of dark cutting beef
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Mckeith, R.O., King, D.A., Grayson, A.L., Shackelford, S.D., Gehring, K.B., Savell, J.W., Wheeler, T.L. 2016. Mitochondrial abundance and efficiency contribute to lean color of dark cutting beef. Meat Science. 116:165-173. doi:10.1016/j.meatsci.2016.01.016.Intramuscular variation in fresh ham muscle color

- (Abstract Only)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2016. Intramuscular variation in fresh ham muscle color. [abstract] Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 94(Supplement2)61.  doi:10.2527/msasas2016-131.Impact of sex on composition and quality of fresh loins, bellies, and fresh and processed hams

- (Abstract Only)Arkfeld, E.K., Mohrhauser, D.A., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A.C., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D.D. 2016. Impact of sex on composition and quality of fresh loins, bellies, and fresh and processed hams. [abstract] Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 94(Supplement2):51. doi:10.2527/msasas2016-109.Effects of marketing group on the variability of fresh loin, belly, and fresh and processed ham quality from pigs sourced from a commercial processing facility

- (Abstract Only)Arkfeld, E.K., Wilson, K.B., Overholt, M.F., Harsh, B.N., Lowell, J.E., Hogan, E.K., Klehm, B.J., Bohrer, B.M., Petersen, B.C., Kroscher, K.A., Stites, C.R., Mohrhauser, D.A., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Dilger, A.C., Shackelford, S.D., Boler, D.D. 2016. Effects of marketing group on the variability of fresh loin, belly, and fresh and processed ham quality from pigs sourced from a commercial processing facility. [abstract] Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 94(Supplement2):60-61.Technology to control variation in meat quality

- (Proceedings)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2015. Technology to control variation in meat quality. In Proceedings: II International Symposium of Meat Science, University of Sao Paulo. 2015 October 21-23. Pirassununga/SP/Brazil pp. 35-45.Effects of shade and feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride to finishing steers on performance, carcass quality, heat stress, mobility, and body temperature
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Boyd, B.M., Shackelford, S.D., Hales, K.E., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Bremer, M.L., Spangler, M.L., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Erickson, G.E. 2015. Effects of shade and feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride to finishing steers on performance, carcass quality, heat stress, mobility, and body temperature. Journal of Animal Science. 93(12):5801-5811. doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9613.Implementing meta-analysis from genome-wide association studies for pork quality traits
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bernal Rubio, Y.L., Gualdrón Duarte, J.L., Bates, R.O., Ernst, C.W., Nonneman, D., Rohrer, G.A., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Cantet, R.J.C., Steibel, J.P. 2015. Implementing meta-analysis from genome-wide association studies for pork quality traits. Journal of Animal Science. 93(12):5607-5617.Meta-analysis of genome-wide association from genomic prediction models
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bernal Rubio, Y.L., Gualdrón Duarte, J.L., Bates, R.O., Ernst, C.W., Nonneman, D., Rohrer, G.A., King, A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Cantet, R.J.C., Steibel, J.P. 2016. Meta-analysis of genome-wide association from genomic prediction models. Animal Genetics. 47(1):36-48.Relationship of leptin concentrations with feed intake, growth, and efficiency in finishing beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Foote, A.P., Hales, K.E., Kuehn, L.A., Keisler, D.H., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Relationship of leptin concentrations with feed intake, growth, and efficiency in finishing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 93(9):4401-4407.Effects of organic acid-surfactant mixtures on levels of bacteria and beef quality traits

- (Abstract Only)Bosilevac, J.M., Kalchayanand, N., King, D.A. 2015. Effects of organic acid-surfactant mixtures on levels of bacteria and beef quality traits. [Abstract] International Association for Food Protection Proceedings. Volume 78 (Supplement A): Page 273. (P3-150).Genomewide association study of lung lesions in cattle using sample pooling

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., McDaneld, T.G., Tait Jr., R.G., Jones, S., Smith, T.P., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., McNeel, A.K. 2015. Genomewide association study of lung lesions in cattle using sample pooling. Journal of Animal Science. 93(3):956-964. DOI: 10.2527/jas.2014-8492.Differential abundance of sarcoplasmic proteome explains animal effect on beef Longissimus lumborum color stability
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Canto, A.C., Suman, S.P., Nair, M.N., Li, S., Rentfrow, G., Beach, C.M., Silva, T.J., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Grayson, A., Mckeith, R., King, D.A. 2015. Differential abundance of sarcoplasmic proteome explains animal effect on beef Longissimus lumborum color stability. Meat Science. 102:90-98.Methods for meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies

- (Abstract Only)Bernal Rubio, Y.L., Gualdrón Duarte, J.L., Bates, R.O., Ernst, C.W., Nonneman, D., Rohrer, G.A., King, A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Cantet, R.J.C., Steibel, J.P. 2014. Methods for meta-analysis of Genome-wide association studies [abstract]. Revista Argentina de Producción Animal. 34 (Supplement 1):83 (Abstract # GM 7).Implementing Meta-analysis for genome-wide association studies of pork quality traits

- (Abstract Only)Bernal Rubio, Y.L., Gualdrón Duarte, J.L., Bates, R.O., Ernst, C.W., Nonneman, D., Rohrer, G.A., King, A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Cantet, R.J.C., Steibel, J.P. 2014. Implementing Meta-analysis for genome-wide association studies of pork quality traits [abstract]. Revista Argentina de Producción Animal. 34 (Supplement 1):82 (Abstract # GM 6).CAPN1, CAST, and DGAT1 genetic effects on preweaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in a beef cattle population selected for haplotype and allele equalization
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tait, R.G., Jr., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Keele, J.W., Casas, E., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2014. CAPN1, CAST, and DGAT1 genetic effects on preweaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in a beef cattle population selected for haplotype and allele equalization. Journal of Animal Science. 92(12):5382-5393.Meta-analysis of genome wide association studies for pork quality traits

- (Proceedings)Bernal Rubio, Y.L., Gualdrón Duarte, J.L., Bates, R.O., Ernst, C.W., Nonneman, D., Rohrer, G.A., King, A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Canter, R.J.C., Steibel, J.P. 2014. Meta-analysis of genome wide association studies for pork quality traits. In: Proceedings of 10th World Congress of Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, August 17-22, 2014, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 3 pp.Biofilm formation and sanitizer resistance of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 strains isolated from "High Event Period" meat contamination
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, R., Kalchayanand, N., King, D.A., Luedtke, B.E., Bosilevac, J.M., Arthur, T.M. 2014. Biofilm formation and sanitizer resistance of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 strains isolated from "High Event Period" meat contamination. Journal of Food Protection. 77(11):1982-1987.Effects of feeding dry-rolled corn-based diets with and without wet distillers grains with solubles and zilpaterol hydrochloride on performance characteristics, and heat stress in finishing beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hales, K.E., Shackelford, S.D., Wells, J., King, D.A., Hayes, M., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L. 2014. Effects of feeding dry-rolled corn-based diets with and without wet distillers grains with solubles and zilpaterol hydrochloride on performance characteristics, and heat stress in finishing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 92(9):4023-4033.Effect of Ractopamine Hydrochloride and Zilpaterol Hydrochloride on tenderness of longissimus steaks of Bos Taurus steers

- (Abstract Only)Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Hales, K.E., Wheeler, T.L. 2014. Effect of Ractopamine Hydrochloride and Zilpaterol Hydrochloride on tenderness of Longissimus steaks of Bos Taurus steers(abstract). American Meat Science Association Conference Reciprocal Meat Conference, Abstract No. 69. Available:  http://54.173.5.58/docs/default-source/publications-resources/rmc/2014/2014-rmc-abstracts.pdf?sfvrsn=0Proteome basis of animal effect on color stability of beef longissimus lumborum steaks

- (Abstract Only)Cantro, A.C., Suman, S.P., Nair, M.N., Li, S., Rentfrow, G., Beach, C.M., Silva, T.J., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Grayson, A., McKeith, R., King, D.A. 2014. Proteome basis of animal effect on color stability of beef longissimus lumborum steaks.[Abstract] International Congress of Meat Science and Technology Proceedings. August 17-22, 2014, Punta Del Este, Uruguay. 2014 FLASH DRIVE.Selection enhanced estimates of μ-calpain, calpastatin, and dacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 genetic effects on pre-weaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in composite ... cattle

- (Proceedings)Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Keele, J.W., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L., Bennett, G.L. 2014. Selection enhanced estimates of μ-calpain, calpastatin, and dacylglycerol O-acyltransferase 1 genetic effects on pre-weaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in composite MARC III beef cattle. In: Proceedings of the 10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, August 17-22, 2014, Vancouver, BC, Canada.  Paper No. 232. Available: https://asas.org/wcgalp-proceedings.Calpastatin and μ-calpain differ in their control of genotype specific residual variance of beef tenderness in Angus and MARC III steers

- (Abstract Only)Freezing and thawing or freezing, thawing, and aging effects on beef tenderness
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Grayson, A.L., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L. 2014. Freezing and thawing or freezing, thawing, and aging effects on beef tenderness. Journal of Animal Science. 90(6):2735-2740.Meta-analysis genomewide association of pork quality traits: ultimate pH and shear force

- (Abstract Only)Bernal Rubio, Y.L., Gualdron Duarte, J.L., Bates, R.0., Ernst, C.W., Nonneman, D., Rohrer, G.A., King, A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Cantet, R.J.C., Steibel, J.P. 2014. Meta-analysis genomewide association of pork quality traits: ultimate pH and shear force [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 92(Supplement 2):11-12 (Abstract #26).μ-Calpain, calpastatin, and growth hormone receptor genetic effects on preweaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in Angus cattle selected to increase minor haplotype ... frequencies
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2014. μ-Calpain, calpastatin, and growth hormone receptor genetic effects on preweaning performance, carcass quality traits, and residual variance of tenderness in Angus cattle selected to increase minor haplotype and allele frequencies. Journal of Animal Science. 92(2):456-466.Impact of sampling area and location on measurement of indicator organisms during beef carcass interventions
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wang, R., King, D.A., Koohmaraie, M., Bosilevac, J.M. 2013. Impact of sampling area and location on measurement of indicator organisms during beef carcass interventions. Journal of Food Protection. 76(12):2069-2073.NIR prediction of pork tenderness

- (Proceedings)Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2013. NIR prediction of pork tenderness. Proceedings of American Meat Science Association 66th Annual Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 16-19, 2013, Auburn, Alabama. p.1-6. available:http://www.meatscience.org/publications-resources/rmc-proceedings/2013.Genome-wide association of meat quality traits and tenderness in swine
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nonneman, D.J., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Wiedmann, R.T., Snelling, W.M., Rohrer, G.A. 2013. Genome-wide association of meat quality traits and tenderness in swine. Journal of Animal Science. 91(9):4043-4050.Influence of mitochondrial efficiency on beef lean color stability

- (Abstract Only)Mckeith, R.O., King, D.A., Grayson, A.L., Shackelford, S.D., Savell, J.W., Wheeler, T.L. 2013. Influence of mitochondrial efficiency on beef lean color stability. [abstract] American Meat Science Association Conference Reciprocal.p. 82.Effect of degree of dark cutting on tenderness and flavor attributes of beef

- (Abstract Only)Grayson, A., Shackelford, S.D., Mckeith, R., King, D.A., Miller, R., Wheeler, T.L. 2013. Effect of degree of dark cutting on tenderness and flavor attributes of beef. [abstract] Reciprical Meat Conference. p. 72.Effects of roughage concentration in dry-rolled corn-based diets containing wet distillers grains with solubles on performance and carcass characteristics of finishing beef steers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hales, K.E., Freetly, H.C., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A. 2013. Effects of roughage concentration in dry-rolled corn-based diets containing wet distillers grains with solubles on performance and carcass characteristics of finishing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 91(7):3315-3321.Genetic effects of GDF8 and CAPN1 for carcass and meat traits

- (Abstract Only)Estimation of genetic marker effects for CAPN1, CAST, and GHR on carcass quality traits in Angus cattle selected to increase minor marker frequencies

- (Abstract Only)Tait Jr, R.G., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Thallman, R.M., Smith, T.P., Bennett, G.L. 2013. Estimation of genetic marker effects for CAPN1, CAST, and GHR on carcass quality traits in Angus cattle selected to increase minor marker frequencies [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91(Supplement 2):62-63. Abstract No. O186.Use of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) to fine-map quantitative trait loci (QTL) in swine

- (Abstract Only)Rohrer, G.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Nonneman, D. 2013. Use of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) to fine-map quantitative trait loci (QTL) in swine [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XXI Conference Proceedings. Abstract #W047.Selection for genetic markers in beef cattle reveals complex associations of thyroglobulin and casein1-S1 with carcass and meat traits

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bennett, G.L., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P. 2013. Selection for genetic markers in beef cattle reveals complex associations of thyroglobulin and casein1-S1 with carcass and meat traits. Journal of Animal Science. 91(2):565-571.National Beef Quality Audit-2011:  Survey of instrument grading assessments of beef carcass characteristics

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Gray, G.D., Moore, M.C., Hale, D.S., Kerth, C.R., Griffin, D.B., Savell, J.W., Raines, C.R., Lawrence, T.E., Belk, K.E., Woerner, D.R., Tatum, J.D., VanOverbeke, D.L., Mafi, G.G., Delmore, R.J., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Meadows, L.R., O'Connor, M.E. 2012. National Beef Quality Audit-2011:  Survey of instrument grading assessments of beef carcass characteristics. Journal of Animal Science. 90:5152-5158.National Beef Quality Audit-2011: In-plant survey of targeted carcass characteristics related to quality, quantity, value, and marketing of fed steers and heifers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Moore, M.C., Gray, G.D., Hale, D.S., Kerth, C.R., Griffin, D.B., Savell, J.W., Raines, C.R., Belk, K.E., Woerner, D.R., Tatum, J.D., Igo, J.L., VanOverbeke, D.L., Mafi, G.G., Lawrence, T.E., Delmore, R.J., Christensen, L.M., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Meadows, L.R., O'Connor, M.E. 2012. National Beef Quality Audit-2011: In-plant survey of targeted carcass characteristics related to quality, quantity, value, and marketing of fed steers and heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 90:5143-5151.National Beef Quality Audit-2011: Harvest-floor assessments of targeted characteristics that affect quality and value of cattle, carcasses, and byproducts

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)McKeith, R.O., Gray, G.D., Hale, D.S., Kerth, C.R., Griffin, D.B., Savell, J.W., Raines, C.R., Belk, K.E., Woerner, D.R., Tatum, J.D., Igo, J.L., VanOverbeke, D.L., Mafi, G.G., Lawrence, T.E., Delmore, R.J., Christensen, L.M., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Meadows, L.R., O'Connor, M.E. 2012. National Beef Quality Audit-2011: Harvest-floor assessments of targeted characteristics that affect quality and value of cattle, carcasses, and byproducts. Journal of Animal Science. 90:5135-5142.Sampling and aging effects on beef longissimus color stability measurements

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Kalchayanand, N., Wheeler, T.L. 2012. Sampling and aging effects on beef longissimus color stability measurements. Journal of Animal Science. 90:3596-3605.Evaluation of bovine chemerin (RARRES2) gene variation on beef cattle production traits

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Smith, T.P., Cushman, R.A., McDaneld, T.G., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Evaluation of bovine chemerin (RARRES2) gene variation on beef cattle production traits. Frontiers in Genetics. 3:39.Chilling rate effects on pork loin tenderness in commercial processing plants

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2012. Chilling rate effects on pork loin tenderness in commercial processing plants. Journal of Animal Science. 90:2482-2849.Association of genetic markers in cattle receiving differing implant protocols

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., McDaneld, T.G., Kuehn, L.A., Kemp, C.M., Smith, T.P., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2012. Association of genetic markers in cattle receiving differing implant protocols. Journal of Animal Science. 90:2410-2423.Association, effects and validation of polymorphisms within the NCAPG - LCORL locus located on BTA6 with feed intake, gain, meat and carcass traits in beef cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Sexten, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2011. Association, effects and validation of polymorphisms within the NCAPG - LCORL locus located on BTA6 with feed intake, gain, meat and carcass traits in beef cattle. BioMed Central (BMC) Genetics. 12:103.Field testing of a system for on-line classification of beef carcasses for longissimus tenderness using visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Koohmaraie, M. 2012. Field testing of a system for on-line classification of beef carcasses for longissimus tenderness using visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Journal of Animal Science. 90:978-988.Genetic markers on BTA14 predictive for residual feed intake in beef steers and their effects on carcass and meat quality traits

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Smith, T.P., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Genetic markers on BTA14 predictive for residual feed intake in beef steers and their effects on carcass and meat quality traits. Animal Genetics. 43:599-603.Use of visible and near-infrared spectroscopy to predict pork longissimus lean color stability

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Use of visible and near-infrared spectroscopy to predict pork longissimus lean color stability. Journal of Animal Science. 89:4195-4206.Development of a system for classification of pork loins for tenderness using visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Development of a system for classification of pork loins for tenderness using visible and near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Journal of Animal Science. 89:3803-3808.Predictive markers in calpastatin for tenderness in commercial pig populations

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Nonneman, D.J., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Rohrer, G.A., Bierman, C.D., Schneider, J.F., Miller, R.K., Zerby, H., Moeller, S.J. 2011. Predictive markers in calpastatin for tenderness in commercial pig populations. Journal of Animal Science. 89:2663-2672.Use of sample pooling in a genome-wide association study identifies chromosomal regions affecting incidence of bovine respiratory disease

- (Abstract Only)Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Casas, E., Jones, S., King, D.A., McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P.L., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Use of sample pooling in a genome-wide association study identifies chromosomal regions affecting incidence of bovine respiratory disease [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):422 (Abstract #336).Relative contributions of animal and muscle effects to variation in beef lean color stability

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Relative contributions of animal and muscle effects to variation in beef lean color stability. Journal of Animal Science. 89:1434-1451.The effects of genetic markers on BTA6 significant for steer feed intake and gain traits on carcass and meat traits

- (Abstract Only)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Sexten, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2011. The effects of genetic markers on BTA6 significant for steer feed intake and gain traits on carcass and meat traits. Plant & Animal Genome XIX Conference. Poster No. P531. p. 230Effect of time of measurement on the relationship between metmyoglobin reducing activity and oxygen consumption to instrumental measures of beef longissimus color stability

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Rodriguez, A.B., Wheeler, T.L. 2011. Effect of time of measurement on the relationship between metmyoglobin reducing activity and oxygen consumption to instrumental measures of beef longissimus color stability. Meat Science. 87(1):26-32.Relative Contribution of Animal and Muscle Effects to Variation in Beef Lean Color Stability

- (Abstract Only)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Relative Contribution of Animal and Muscle Effects to Variation in Beef Lean Color Stability. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference. 63:61.Use of VIS/NIR Spectroscopy to Predict Beef Lean Color Stability

- (Abstract Only)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Use of VIS/NIR Spectroscopy to Predict Beef Lean Color Stability [abstract]. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference. 63:62.Prediction of Pork Longissimus Lean Color Stability Using VIS/NIR

- (Abstract Only)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Prediction of Pork Longissimus Lean Color Stability Using VIS/NIR [abstract]. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference. 63:61.Application of marker selection to enhance estimation of genetic effects and gene interaction in cattle

- (Proceedings)Bennett, G.L., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., King, D.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P. 2010. Application of marker selection to enhance estimation of genetic effects and gene interaction in cattle. Proceedings, 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6, 2010. CD-ROM Communication No. 0286.Non-invasive Prediction of Pork Loin Tenderness

- (Abstract Only)Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Non-invasive Prediction of Pork Loin Tenderness [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 88(E-Suppl. 3). Abstract #122.Contribution of Genetic Influences to Animal-to-Animal Variation in Myoglobin Content and Beef Lean Color Stability

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Kuehn, L.A., Kemp, C.M., Rodriguez, A.B., Thallman, R.M., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Contribution of Genetic Influences to Animal-to-Animal Variation in Myoglobin Content and Beef Lean Color Stability. Journal of Animal Science. 88:1160-1167.Allele-Specific Transcription Factor Binding in Pig Calpastatin Promoter Regions

- (Abstract Only)Nonneman, Dan J., Lindholm-Perry, Amanda K., Shackelford, Steven D., King, D.Andy, Wheeler, Tommy L., Rohrer, Gary A. 2010. Allele-Specific Transcription Factor Binding in Pig Calpastatin Promoter Regions. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings XVIII. 1/9-13/2010. San Diego, CA. Abstract #P607.Association of Functional SNPs in Pig Calpastatin Regulatory Regions with Tenderness

- (Abstract Only)Nonneman, D.J., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Rohrer, G.A., Bierman, C., Miller, R.K., Zerby, H., Moeller, S.J. 2010. Association of Functional SNPs in Pig Calpastatin Regulatory Regions with Tenderness. Proc., Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science Meeting. March 15-17, 2010. Des Moines, IA. Abstract #34. p. 11-12.Consumer Acceptance and Steak Cutting Yields of Beef Top Sirloin and Knuckle Subprimals

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Pfeiffer, K.D., Mehaffey, J.M., Miller, M.F., Nickelson, R., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Consumer Acceptance and Steak Cutting Yields of Beef Top Sirloin and Knuckle Subprimals. Meat Science. 83:782-787.Heritability Estimates of Beef Lean Color Stability

- (Abstract Only)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Kuehn, L.A., Wheeler, T.L., Thallman, R.M. 2009. Heritability Estimates of Beef Lean Color Stability. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference 61:92.Effect of Blade Tenderization, Aging Time, and Aging Temperature on Tenderness of Beef Longissimus Lumborum and Gluteus Medius

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Pfeiffer, K.D., Nickelson, R., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Effect of Blade Tenderization, Aging Time, and Aging Temperature on Tenderness of Beef Longissimus Lumborum and Gluteus Medius. Journal of Animal Science. 87:2952-2960.The Caspase Proteolytic System in Callipyge and Normal Lambs in Longissimus, Semimembranosus, and Infraspinatus Muscles During Postmortem Storage

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kemp, C.M., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. The Caspase Proteolytic System in Callipyge and Normal Lambs in Longissimus, Semimembranosus, and Infraspinatus Muscles During Postmortem Storage. Journal of Animal Science. 87:2943-2951.Whole Genome Analysis for Beef Tenderness

- (Abstract Only)Snelling, W.M., Smith, T.P., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Keele, J.W., Bennett, G.L. 2009. Whole Genome Analysis for Beef Tenderness [abstract]. Bovine Genome Consortium, Cold Spring Harbor, New York. May 9-11, 2009. Session 5 Poster Session, p. 30.High-density SNP Scan of Production and Product Quality Traits in Beef Cattle

- (Abstract Only)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.Prevalence and Enumeration of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in U.S. Abattoirs That Process Fewer Than 1,000 Head of Cattle Per Day

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bosilevac, J.M., Arthur, T.M., Bono, J.L., Brichta-Harhay, D.M., Kalchayanand, N., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Prevalence and Enumeration of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in U.S. Abattoirs That Process Fewer Than 1,000 Head of Cattle Per Day. Journal of Food Protection. 72(6):1272-1278.Extreme muscle development in sheep heterozygous for both myostatin and callipyge mutations

- (Abstract Only)Smith, T.P., Freking, B.A., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Leymaster, K.A. 2009. Extreme muscle development in sheep heterozygous for both myostatin and callipyge mutations. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. Jan. 10-14, 2009. San Diego, CA. Abstract W084.Comparison of palatability characteristics of beef gluteus medius and triceps brachii muscles

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Comparison of palatability characteristics of beef gluteus medius and triceps brachii muscles. Journal of Animal Science. 87:275-284.Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Heaton, M.P., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Richt, J., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., King, D.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Neibergs, H.L., Chase, C.C., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Smith, T.P., Clawson, M.L., Laegreid, W.W. 2008. Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle. BioMed Central (BMC) Veterinary Research [journal online].  4:25.  Available: (http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/4/25).Effects of distillers grain on beef carcass quality and tenderness

- (Abstract Only)Shackelford, S.D., Ferrell, C.L., King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Effects of distillers grain on beef carcass quality and tenderness [abstract]. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference. Suppl. 1:31.Consumer acceptance and steak cutting yields of beef top sirloin and knuckle subprimals

- (Abstract Only)King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Pfeiffer, K.D., Mehaffey, J.M., Miller, M.F., Nickelson, R., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Consumer acceptance and steak cutting yields of beef top sirloin and knuckle subprimals [abstract]. Proceedings Reciprocal Meat Conference. Suppl. 1:44.Source tracking of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella contamination in the lairage environment at commercial U.S. beef processing plants and identification of an effective intervention

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Harhay, D.M., Kalchayanand, N., King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Source tracking of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella contamination in the lairage environment at commercial U.S. beef processing plants and identification of an effective intervention. Journal of Food Protection. 71(9):1752-1760.Chapter 3. Fresh Meat Texture and Tenderness

- (Book / Chapter)King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Chapter 3. Fresh Meat Texture and Tenderness. In: Kerry, J.P., Ledward, D., editors. Improving the Sensory and Nutritional Quality of Fresh Meat. Cambridge, England: Woodhead Publishing Limited. p. 61-88.Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle

- (Abstract Only)Heaton, M.P., Keele, J.W., Harhay, G.P., Richt, J., Koohmaraie, M., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Casas, E., King, D.A., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Neibergs, H.L., Chase, C.C., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Smith, T.P., Clawson, M.L., Laegreid, W.W. 2008. Prevalence of the prion gene E211K variant in U.S. cattle (abstract). Plant and Animal Genome XVI Conference. Poster No. P538.Noninvasive Prediction of Beef Longissimus Tenderness

- (Abstract Only)Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Noninvasive prediction of beef longissimus tenderness. Proc. 60th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 17-20, 2007, Brookings, SD. http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2007/presentations/RMC_2007_060_4_084_Wheeler.pdfEffect of Blade Tenderization, Aging Time and Aging Temperature on Tenderness of Beef Longissimus Lumborum and Gluteus Medius

- (Abstract Only)King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Pfeiffer, K., Nickelson, R., Koohmaraie, M. 2007. Effect of blade tenderization, aging time and aging temperature on tenderness of beef longissimus lumborum and gluteus medius.   Proc. 60th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 17-20, 2007, Brookings, SD. Available: http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2007/presentations/RMC_2007_060_4_019_King.pdfCONTRIBUTION OF POSTMORTEM PROTEOLYSIS AND SARCOMERE LENGTH TO VARIATION IN BEEF GLUTEUS MEDIUS AND TRICEPS BRACHII TENDERNESS

- (Abstract Only)King, D.A., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2006. Contribution of postmortem proteolysis and sarcomere length to variation in beef gluteus medius and triceps brachii tenderness. Meeting Abstract. Proc. 59th Reciprocal Meat Conference, June 18-21, 2006, Champaign-Urbana, IL. Available: http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2006/presentations/RMC06_Abstracts.pdf
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