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 Mary Beth HallResearch Dairy Scientist 608-890-0078 1925 Linden Dr. W Madison, WI 53706 Cell Wall Biology and Utilization Research
 Publications(Clicking on the reprint iconReprint Icon  will take you to the publication reprint.)Impact of alternative methods on measurement of NDF compared to the official method-(Abstract Only)Behavioral and hair cortisol responses of heifers raised in barn or on pasture-(Abstract Only)Impact of ruminally pulse-dosed calcium acetate, butyrate, their combination, or limestone on milk composition-(Abstract Only)Characterization of rumen microbiota in lactating Holstein cows fed molasses versus corn grain at two levels of rumen degradable protein-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Guduk, E., Hall, M., Zanton, G.I., Steinberger, A.J., Weimer, P.J., Suen, G., Weigel, K.A. 2023. Characterization of rumen microbiota in lactating Holstein cows fed molasses versus corn grain at two levels of rumen degradable protein. Frontiers in Microbiomes. 2. Article 1204988.  https://doi.org/10.3389/frmbi.2023.1204988.Comparison of neutral detergent fiber methods-(Abstract Only)Comparison of alternative neutral detergent fiber methods to the AOAC definitive method-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Mertens, D.R. 2023. Comparison of alternative neutral detergent fiber methods to the AOAC definitive method. Journal of Dairy Science. 106(8):5364-5378. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-22847.Methane emission, nutrient digestibility, and rumen microbiota in Holstein heifers fed 14 different grass or clover silages as the sole feed-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Parian-Khajehdizaj, F., Noel, S., Johansen, M., Weisbjerg, M., Hellwing, A., Hojberg, O., Hall, M., Lund, P. 2023. Methane emission, nutrient digestibility, and rumen microbiota in Holstein heifers fed 14 different grass or clover silages as the sole feed. Journal of Dairy Science. 106(6):4072-4091. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-22638.Invited review: Corrected milk: Reconsideration of common equations and milk energy estimates-(Literature Review) Hall, M. 2023. Invited review: Corrected milk: Reconsideration of common equations and milk energy estimates. Journal of Dairy Science. 106(4):2230-2246. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-22219.Estimation and energy implications of flux of hexose through glycogen in fermentations of sugars in vitro with mixed ruminal microbes from dairy cows-(Abstract Only) Hall, M., White, R.R. 2022. Estimation and energy implications of flux of hexose through glycogen in fermentations of sugars in vitro with mixed ruminal microbes from dairy cows. EAAP International Symposium on Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition. 13(2022):262-263.Substitution of cane molasses for corn grain at two levels of degradable protein. I. Lactating cow performance, nutrition model predictions, and potential basis for butterfat and intake responses-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Zanton, G.I. 2022. Substitution of cane molasses for corn grain at two levels of degradable protein. I. Lactating cow performance, nutrition model predictions, and potential basis for butterfat and intake responses. Journal of Dairy Science. 105(5):3939-3953. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-21241.Substitution of molasses for corn grain at two levels of degradable protein. II. Effects on ruminal fermentation, digestion, and nitrogen metabolism-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Zanton, G.I., Hall, M. 2022. Substitution of molasses for corn grain at two levels of degradable protein. II. Effects on ruminal fermentation, digestion, and nitrogen metabolism. Journal of Dairy Science. 105(5):3954-3968. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2021-21240.Rumen volatile fatty acid molar proportions, rumen epithelial gene expression, and blood metabolite concentration responses to ruminally degradable starch and fiber supplies-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Beckett, L., Gleason, C.B., Bedford, A., Liebe, D., Yohe, T.T., Hall, M., Daniels, K.M., White, R.R. 2021. Rumen volatile fatty acid molar proportions, rumen epithelial gene expression, and blood metabolite concentration responses to ruminally degradable starch and fiber supplies. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-19622.The Potential for Biomimetic Application of Rumination to Bioreactor Design-(Review Article) Weimer, P.J., Hall, M. 2020. The Potential for Biomimetic Application of Rumination to Bioreactor Design. Biomass and Bioenergy. 143. Article 105822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2020.105822.Cobalt (III)-EDTA dissociates and chromium (III)-EDTA is slightly more stable under in vitro reducing conditions comparable to those in the rumen-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Van Soest, P.J., Hall, M.B. 2020. Cobalt (III)-EDTA dissociates and chromium (III)-EDTA is slightly more stable under in vitro reducing conditions comparable to those in the rumen. Journal of Dairy Science. 103(11):10152-10160. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18945.Contributions of dairy products to environmental impacts and nutritional supplies from United States agriculture-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Liebe, D.L., Hall, M.B., White, R.R. 2020. Contributions of dairy products to environmental impacts and nutritional supplies from United States agriculture. Journal of Dairy Science. 103(11):10867-10881. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2020-18570.How does nitrogen and forage harvest affect belowground biomass and non-structural carbohydrates in dual use Kernza intermediate wheatgrass?-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Sakiroglu, M., Dong, C., Hall, M., Jungers, J., Picasso, V. 2020. How does nitrogen and forage harvest affect belowground biomass and non-structural carbohydrates in dual use Kernza intermediate wheatgrass?. Crop Science. 2020;60:2562-2573. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.20239.Klason lignin is a nutritionally heterogeneous fraction unsuitable for the prediction of neutral-detergent fibre digestibility in ruminants-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Van Soest, P.J., Robertson, J.B., Hall, M., Barry, M.C. 2020. Klason lignin is a nutritionally heterogeneous fraction unsuitable for the prediction of forage neutral-detergent fibre digestibility in ruminants. British Journal of Nutrition. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114520001713.Influence of hydrolyzed soybean meal on glycogen production by mixed ruminal microbes-(Abstract Only)Development of feed composition tables using a statistical screening procedure-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Tran, H., Schlageter-Tello, A., Caprez, A., Miller, P.S., Hall, M., Weiss, W.P., Kononoff, P.J. 2020. Development of feed composition tables using a statistical screening procedure. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-16702.A modified method for preparing the lithium salt of chromium EDTA and comparison to the Binnerts method-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Van Soest, P.J. 2019. A modified method for preparing the lithium salt of chromium EDTA and comparison to the Binnerts method. Animal Feed Science And Technology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2019.05.002.Stability of the liquid markers chromium (III) - and cobalt (III) - EDTA in autoclaved, clarified rumen fluid-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Van Soest, P.J. 2019. Stability of the liquid markers chromium (III) - and cobalt (III) - EDTA in autoclaved, clarified rumen fluid. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15768.Physicochemical and enzymatic hydrolysis characteristics of glycogen granules isolated from ruminal protozoa that are relevant to their analysis and digestion-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M. 2019. Physicochemical and enzymatic hydrolysis characteristics of glycogen granules isolated from ruminal protozoa that are relevant to their analysis and digestion. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15758.Short communication: Gelatinization and enzymatic hydrolysis 
characteristics relevant to digestion and analysis of glycogen 
granules isolated from ruminal protozoa-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Zeller, W.E., Hoffstetter, H. 2019. Short communication: Gelatinization and enzymatic hydrolysis characteristics relevant to digestion and analysis of glycogen granules isolated from ruminal protozoa. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15758.Postpartum supplementation of fermented ammoniated condensed whey improves feed efficiency and metabolic profile-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Oliveira, R.C., Sailer, K.J., Holodorf, H.T., Seeley, C.R., Pralle, R.S., Hall, M., Bello, N.M., White, H.M. 2019. Postpartum supplementation of fermented ammoniated condensed whey improves feed efficiency and metabolic profile. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15519.What if we got rid of livestock?-(Popular Publication) Hall, M., White, R.R. 2018. What if we got rid of livestock?. Hoard's Dairyman. 163(12):403.Effects of molasses and corn grain at 2 levels of ruminally degradable protein on lactating cow ruminal fermentation and rumen content mass-(Abstract Only) Zanton, G.I., Hall, M. 2018. Effects of molasses and corn grain at 2 levels of ruminally degradable protein on lactating cow ruminal fermentation and rumen content mass. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(Suppl. 2): 94.Reply to Van Meerbeek and Svenning, Emery, and Springmann et al.: Clarifying assumptions and objectives in evaluating effects of food system shifts on human diets.-(Other) White, R.R., Hall, M. 2018. Reply to Van Meerbeek and Svenning, Emery, and Springmann et al.: Clarifying assumptions and objectives in evaluating effects of food system shifts on human diets.. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.  Proc. National Academy of Sci. 115(8):E1706-E1708.Nutritional and greenhouse gas impacts of removing animals from U.S. agriculture-(Peer Reviewed Journal) White, R.R., Hall, M. 2017. Nutritional and greenhouse gas impacts of removing animals from US agriculture. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 114(48):E10301-E10308. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1707322114.Physically adjusted NDF (paNDF) system for lactating dairy cow rations. II: Development of feeding recommendations-(Peer Reviewed Journal) White, R.R., Hall, M., Firkins, J.L., Kononoff, P.J. 2017. Physically adjusted NDF (paNDF) system for lactating dairy cow rations. II: Development of feeding recommendations. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:9569-9584. doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-12766.A 100-year review: Carbohydrates - characterization, digestion, and utilization-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Mertens, D.R. 2017. A 100-year review: Carbohydrates - characterization, digestion, and utilization. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:10078-10093. doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-13311.Physically adjusted NDF (paNDF) system for lactating dairy cow rations. I: Deriving equations that identify factors that influence effectiveness of fiber-(Peer Reviewed Journal) White, R.R., Hall, M., Firkins, J.L., Kononoff, P.J. 2017. Physically adjusted NDF (paNDF) system for lactating dairy cow rations. I: Deriving equations that identify factors that influence effectiveness of fiber. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:9551-9568. doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-12765.Transient changes in milk production efficiency and bacterial community composition resulting from near-total exchange of ruminal contents between high- and low-efficiency Holstein cows-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Weimer, P.J., Cox, M.S., De Paula, T.V., Lin, M., Hall, M., Suen, G. 2017. Transient changes in milk production efficiency and bacterial community composition resulting from near-total exchange of ruminal contents between high- and low-efficiency Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:7165-7182.Effective fiber for lactating dairy cows: a physically adjusted NDF (paNDF) system-(Abstract Only)Nitrogen source and concentration affect utilization of glucose by mixed ruminal microbes in vitro-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M. 2017. Nitrogen source and concentration affect utilization of glucose by mixed ruminal microbes in vitro. Journal of Dairy Science. 100:2739-2750.The effects on digestibility and ruminal measures of chemically treated corn stover as a partial replacement for grain in dairy diets-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Cook, D.E., Combs, D.K., Doane, P.H., Cecava, M.J., Hall, M. 2016. The effects on digestibility and ruminal measures of chemically treated corn stover as a partial replacement for grain in dairy diets. Journal of Dairy Science. 99:6342-6351.Should we feed animals to feed people? An optimization-based evaluation of environmental, economic, and health aspects of human diets in the United States-(Abstract Only) White, R.R., Hall, M. 2016. Should we feed animals to feed people? An optimization-based evaluation of environmental, economic, and health aspects of human diets in the United States [abstract]. 5th EAAP International Symposium on Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition, September 12-15, 2016, Krakow, Poland. p. 10-26.Technical note: A method for isolating glycogen granules from ruminal protozoa for further characterization-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M. 2016. Technical note: A method for isolating glycogen granules from ruminal protozoa for further characterization. Journal of Dairy Science. 99:1956-1958.Divergent utilization patterns of grass fructan, inulin, and other nonfiber carbohydrates by ruminal microbes-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Weimer, P.J. 2016. Divergent utilization patterns of grass fructan, inulin, and other nonfiber carbohydrates by ruminal microbes. Journal of Dairy Science. 99:245-257.Comparison of methods for glycogen analysis of in vitro fermentation pellets produced with strained ruminal inoculum-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Hatfield, R.D. 2015. Comparison of methods for glycogen analysis of in vitro fermentation pellets produced with strained ruminal inoculum. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 118:147-151.Total volatile fatty acid concentrations are unreliable estimators of treatment effects on ruminal fermentation in vivo-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Nennich, T.D., Doane, P.H., Brink, G.E. 2015. Total volatile fatty acid concentrations are unreliable estimators of treatment effects on ruminal fermentation in vivo. Journal of Dairy Science. 98(6):3988-3999.Effect of variable water intake as mediated by dietary potassium carbonate supplementation on rumen dynamics in lactating dairy cows-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Fraley, S.E., Hall, M., Nennich, T.D. 2015. Effect of variable water intake as mediated by dietary potassium carbonate supplementation on rumen dynamics in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 98(5):3247–3256.Determination of dietary starch in animal feeds and pet food by an enzymatic-colorimetric method: collaborative study-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M. 2015. Determination of dietary starch in animal feeds and pet food by an enzymatic-colorimetric method: collaborative study. Journal of Association of Official Analytical Chemists International. 98:397-409.Comparisons of in vitro fermentation and high moisture forage processing methods for determination of neutral detergent fiber digestibility.-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M. 2015. Comparisons of in vitro fermentation and high moisture forage processing methods for determination of neutral detergent fiber digestibility. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 199:127-136.Selection of an empirical detection method for determination of water-soluble carbohydrates in feedstuffs for application in ruminant nutrition-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M. 2014. Selection of an empirical detection method for determination of water-soluble carbohydrates in feedstuffs for application in ruminant nutrition. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 198:28-37.Corn bran versus corn grain at 2 levels of forage: Intake, apparent digestibility, and production responses by lactating dairy cows-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Arndt, C., Armentano, L.E., Hall, M. 2014. Corn bran versus corn grain at 2 levels of forage: Intake, apparent digestibility, and production responses by lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 97:5676–5687.Feed analyses and their interpretation-(Book / Chapter) Hall, M. 2014. Feed analyses and their interpretation. In: Van Saun, R.J., editor. Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice. Volume 30. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. p. 487-505.Feeding, evaluating, and controlling rumen function-(Book / Chapter) Lean, I.J., Golder, H.M., Hall, M. 2014. Feeding, evaluating, and controlling rumen function. In: Van Saun, R.J., editor. Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice. Volume 30. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. p. 539-575.Responses of late-lactation cows to forage substitutes in low-forage diets supplemented with by-products-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Chase, L.E. 2014. Responses of late-lactation cows to forage substitutes in low-forage diets supplemented with by-products. Journal of Dairy Science. 97:3042-3052.Carbohydrate and fat: considerations for energy and more-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Eastridge, M.L. 2014. Carbohydrate and fat: considerations for energy and more. Professional Animal Scientist. 30:140-149.Dietary starch source and protein degradability in diets containing sucrose: effects on ruminal measures and proposed mechanism for degradable protein effects-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M. 2013. Dietary starch source and protein degradability in diets containing sucrose: effects on ruminal measures and proposed mechanism for degradable protein effects. Journal of Dairy Science. 96:7093-7109.Unique interrelationships between fiber composition, water-soluble carbohydrates, and in vitro gas production for fall-grown oat forages-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Coblentz, W.K., Nellis, S.A., Hoffman, P.C., Hall, M., Weimer, P.J., Esser, N.M., Bertram, M.G. 2013. Unique interrelationships between fiber composition, water-soluble carbohydrates, and in vitro gas production for fall-grown oat forages. Journal of Dairy Science. 96:7195-7209.Efficacy of reducing sugar and phenol-sulfuric acid assays for analysis of soluble carbohydrates in feedstuffs-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M. 2013. Efficacy of reducing sugar and phenol-sulfuric acid assays for analysis of soluble carbohydrates in feedstuffs. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 185:94-100.Feeding cows during drought: forage substitute and by-product feeding-(Proceedings) Hall, M., Chase, L.E. 2012. Feeding cows during drought: forage substitute and by-product feeding. In: Proceedings of Cornell 2012 Feed Dealers Seminars, October 29, 2012, Cortland, New York and Oneonta, New York; October 30, 2012, Ballston Spa, New York and Chazy, New York; October 31, 2012, Watertown, New York; November 1, 2012, Canandaigua, New York; November 2, 2012, Varysburg, New York. p. 62-66.A ring test of in vitro neutral detergent fiber digestibility: Analytical variability and sample ranking-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Mertens, D.R. 2012. A ring test of in vitro neutral detergent fiber digestibility: Analytical variability and sample ranking. Journal of Dairy Science. 95(4):1992-2003.The glucose oxidase-peroxidase assay for glucose-(Book / Chapter) Hall, M. 2012. The glucose oxidase-peroxidase assay for glucose. In: Preedy, V.R., editor. Dietary Sugars: Chemistry Analysis, Function and Effects. Cambridge, United Kingdom: RSC Publishing. Chapter 20, p. 340-357.Fiber digestion, VFA production, and microbial population changes during in vitro ruminal fermentations of mixed rations by monensin-adapted and unadapted microbes-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Weimer, P.J., Stevenson, D.M., Mertens, D.R., Hall, M. 2011. Fiber digestion, VFA production, and microbial population changes during in vitro ruminal fermentations of mixed rations by monensin-adapted and unadapted microbes. Animal Feed Science And Technology. 169:68-78.Isotrichid protozoa influence conversion of glucose to glycogen and other microbial products-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M. 2011. Isotrichid protozoa influence conversion of glucose to glycogen and other microbial products. Journal of Dairy Science. 94:4589–4602.Associations among digestive tract lesions and abnormal serum chemistries in cull dairy cattle-(Abstract Only) Hall, M., Oetzel, G.R., Huntington, G.B., Moore, F.M., Hertzke, D.M. 2011. Associations among digestive tract lesions and abnormal serum chemistries in cull dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science. 94(E-Supplement 1):368.Evaluation of specificity of hydrolysis methods for separation of water-soluble carbohydrates-(Abstract Only) Hall, M. 2011. Evaluation of specificity of hydrolysis methods for separation of water-soluble carbohydrates. Journal of Dairy Science. 94(E-Supplement 1):688.A ring test of in vitro neutral detergent fiber digestibility: analytical variability and sample ranking-(Abstract Only) Hall, M., Mertens, D.R. 2011. A ring test of in vitro neutral detergent fiber digestibility: analytical variability and sample ranking. Journal of Dairy Science. 94(E-Supplement 1):766.Productivity, digestion, and health responses to hindgut acidosis in ruminants-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Gressley, T.F., Hall, M., Armentano, L.E. 2011. Productivity, digestion, and health responses to hindgut acidosis in ruminants. Journal of Animal Science. 89:1120-1130.Reduced Protein Responses to Sugar Feeding May Be Due to Microbial Glycogen Production-(Abstract Only)Cattle Differ in Ability to Adapt to Small Intestinal Digestion of Starch-(Abstract Only)Animal Productivity and Health Responses to Hind-Gut Acidosis-(Abstract Only)Forage Physically Effective Fiber Source Alters Ruminal pH and Site of Digestion-(Abstract Only)By-Product Feeds-(Book / Chapter)Carbohydrate Source and Protein Degradability Alter Lactation, Ruminal, and Blood Measures.-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Larson, C.C., Wilcox, C.J. 2010. Carbohydrate Source and Protein Degradability Alter Lactation, Ruminal, and Blood Measures. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(1):311-322.Heat Stress Alters Ruminal Fermentation and Digesta Characteristics, and Behavior in Lactating Dairy Cattle-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2009. Heat Stress Alters Ruminal Fermentation and Digesta Characteristics, and Behavior in Lactating Dairy Cattle. In: Proceedings of Eleventh International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, September 6-9, 2009, Clermont-Ferrand, France. p. 204-205.Protein and Carbohydrate Interactions Alter Ruminal Fermentation, Digesta Characteristics, and Behavior in Lactating Dairy Cattle-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2009. Protein and Carbohydrate Interactions Alter Ruminal Fermentation, Digesta Characteristics, and Behavior in Lactating Dairy Cattle. In: Proceedings of Eleventh International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology, September 6-9, 2009, Clermont-Ferrand, France. p. 202-203.Factors Affecting Accuracy and Time Requirements of a Glucose Oxidase-Peroxidase Assay for Determination of Glucose-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M.B., Keuler, N.S. 2009. Factors Affecting Accuracy and Time Requirements of a Glucose Oxidase-Peroxidase Assay for Determination of Glucose. Journal of Association of Official Analytical Chemists International. 92:50-60.EFFECT OF SAMPLE PROCESSING PROCEDURES ON MEASUREMENT OF STARCH IN CORN SILAGE AND CORN GRAIN-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Mertens, D.R. 2008. Effect of sample processing procedures on measurement of starch in corn silage and corn grain. Journal of Dairy Science. 91:4830-4833.CONSIDERATIONS IN UTILIZING BY-PRODUCT CARBOHYDRATES IN RUMINANT NUTRITION-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2008. Considerations in utilizing by-product carbohydrates in ruminant nutrition. In: Proceedings of the 29th Western Nutrition Conference, September 23-24, 2008, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. p. 127-136.Determination of Starch, Including Maltooligosaccharides, in Animal Feeds: Comparison of Methods and a Method Recommended for AOAC Collaborative Study-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M.B. 2009. Determination of Starch, Including Maltooligosaccharides, in Animal Feeds: Comparison of Methods and a Method Recommended for AOAC Collaborative Study. Journal of Association of Official Analytical Chemists International. 92:42-49.IMPORTANCE AND PITFALLS OF STARCH ASSAYS: SELECTION OF METHODS-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2008. Importance and pitfalls of starch assays: selection of methods. In: Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Section of the American Association of Analytical Chemists, June 9-11, 2008, Bozeman, Montana. p. 20.STANDARDIZING DIGESTIBILITY RESULTS ACROSS LABS: A POSSIBLE APPROACH-(Other) Hall, M., Mertens, D.R. 2008. Standardizing digestibility results across labs: a possible approach. Available: http://www.ars.usda.gov/sp2UserFiles/ Place/36553000/pdf's/022808%20MBH%20Standardizing%20Digestibility.pdf.Fiber Digestibility And Starch Content Of Corn Silage-(Proceedings) Martin, N.P., Mertens, D.R., Hall, M., Lauer, J.G. 2008. Fiber digestibility and starch content of corn silage. In: Proceedings of 2008 Idaho Alfalfa and Forage Conference, February 26-27, 2008, Burley, Idaho. p. 19-24.REAPING THE MOST NUTRIENTS: WORKING WITH STARCH AND NONFIBER CARBOHYDRATE DIGESTIBILITY-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2008. Reaping the most nutrients: Working with starch and nonfiber carbohydrate digestibility. In: Proceedings of the Mid-South Ruminant Nutrition Conference, April 7, 2008, Arlington, Texas. p. 31-38.Grass Yield and Quality Affect Potential Stocking Rate and Milk Production-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Brink, G.E., Hall, M., Mertens, D.R., Casler, M.D. 2008. Grass Yield and Quality Affect Potential Stocking Rate and Milk Production. Forage and Grazinglands. Available: http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/fg/research/2008/milk/.NUTRIENT SYNCHRONY: SOUND IN THEORY, ELUSIVE IN PRACTICE-(Review Article) Hall, M., Huntington, G. 2007. Nutrient synchrony: sound in theory, elusive in practice. Journal of Animal Science. 86:E287-E292.IN VITRO FERMENTATION VESSEL TYPE AND METHOD ALTER FIBER DIGESTIBILITY ESTIMATES-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Mertens, D.R. 2008. In vitro fermentation vessel type and method alter fiber digestibility estimates. Journal of Dairy Science. 91(1):301-307.METHODOLOGICAL CHALLENGES IN CARBOHYDRATE ANALYSIS-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2007. Methodological challenges in carbohydrate analysis. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Society of Animal Science. Brazilian Journal of Animal Science (supplement). 36:359-367.Intake and Digestibility of Bahiagrass Hay Supplemented with Molasses or Molasses-urea with or without Soybean Hulls when Fed to Cattle-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Kostenbauder, M.J., Coleman, S.W., Chase, C.C., Kunkle, W.E., Hall, M.B., Martin, F.G. 2007. Intake and Digestibility of Bahiagrass Hay Supplemented with Molasses or Molasses-urea with or without Soybean Hulls when Fed to Cattle. Professional Animal Scientist. 23:373-380.CARBOHYDRATE NUTRITION AND MANURE SCORING.  PART I: CARBOHYDRATES-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2007. Carbohydrate nutrition and manure scoring. Part I: Carbohydrates. In: Proceedings of the Minnesota Dairy Health Conference, May 15, 2007, St. Paul, Minnesota. p. 69-79.CARBOHYDRATE NUTRITION AND MANURE SCORING.  PART II: TOOLS FOR MONITORING RUMEN FUNCTION IN DAIRY CATTLE-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2007. Carbohydrate nutrition and manure scoring. Part II: Tools for monitoring rumen function in dairy cattle. In: Proceedings of Minnesota Dairy Health Conference, May 15, 2007, St. Paul, Minnesota. p. 81-86.CANOPY STRUCTURE AND FORAGE QUALITY DIFFERENCES AMONG TEMPERATE GRASSES-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Brink, G.E., Casler, M.D., Hall, M. 2007. Canopy structure and forage quality differences among temperate grasses. Crop Science. 47:2182-2189.NUTRIENT SYNCHRONY: SOUND IN THEORY, ELUSIVE IN PRACTICE-(Abstract Only) Hall, M. 2007. Nutrient synchrony: sound in theory, elusive in practice. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 85:124.SUCROSE CONCENTRATION ALTERS FERMENTATION KINETICS, PRODUCTS AND CARBON FATES IN IN VITRO FERMENTATIONS WITH MIXED RUMINAL MICROBES-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Weimer, P.J. 2007. Sucrose concentration alters fermentation kinetics, products and carbon fates in in vitro fermentations with mixed ruminal microbes. Journal of Animal Science. 85:1467-1478.The cows are always right! Evaluating rations-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2006. The cows are always right! Evaluating rations. In: Proceedings of the 5th Annual Arizona Dairy Production Conference, October 10, 2006, Tempe, Arizona.  p. 1-7.The role of sugar in diet selection in redtail and red colobus monkeys-(Book / Chapter) Danish, L., C. A. Chapman, M. B. Hall, K. D. Rode, and C. O'Driscoll Worman. 2006. The role of sugar in diet selectin in redtail and red colobus monkeys. In: Hohman, G., Robbins, M. M., Boesch, C., editors. Feeding Ecology in Apes and Other Primates. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. p. 473-487.DIETARY CARBOHYDRATE IMPACT ON MILK COMPONENTS-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2006. Dietary carbohydrate impact on milk components. In:  Proceedings of the Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference, June 15, 2006, Dubuque, Iowa. p.79-83.TOOLS FOR MONITORING RUMEN FUNCTION IN DAIRY CATTLE-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2006. Tools for monitoring rumen function in dairy cattle. IN: Proceedings for Dansk Boologisk Selskab, April 20, 2006, Braedstrup, Denmark. p. 10-15.LABORATORY METHODS OF ANALYSIS FOR FEEDSTUFF STARCH CONTENT AND AVAILABILITY-(Abstract Only) Hall, M. 2006. Laboratory methods of analysis for feedstuff starch content and availability. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:1867.MICROBIAL YIELD AND FIBER DIGESTION FROM SUCROSE, STARCH, PECTIN AND BERMUDAGRASS FIBER FERMENTATION-(Abstract Only) Holtshausen, L., Hall, M. 2006. Microbial yield and fiber digestion from sucrose, starch, pectin and bermudagrass fiber fermentation [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:(Suppl. 1):88.IMPLICATIONS OF A CARBON BALANCE STUDY: ORGANIC ACID AND PROTEIN SUPPLIES CHANGE WITH FERMENTABLE CARBOHYDRATE:PROTEIN RATIO-(Abstract Only) Hall, M., Weimer, P.J. 2006. Implications of a carbon balance study: organic acid and protein supplies change with fermentable carbohydrate:protein ratio [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:Suppl 1:404.INTEGRATION OF RUMINAL METABOLISM IN DAIRY CATTLE-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Firkins, J.L., Hristov, A.N., Hall, M., Varga, G.A., St-Pierre, N.R. 2006. Integration of ruminal metabolism in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:E31-51E.LETTER TO THE EDITOR: CORRECTIONS TO BIOFILM ARTICLE-(Other) Hall, M., Weimer, P.J. 2006. Ruminating on films. American Scientist. 94:100.BEYOND RFV/Q: WHAT ARE YOU MISSING WITH YOUR HAY QUALITY TESTS?-(Proceedings) Hall, M. 2005. Beyond RFV/Q: What are you missing with your hay quality tests? 2005. In: Proceedings of the 35th California Alfalfa & Forage Symposium, December 12-14, 2005, Visalia, California. p. 231-250.DEFINITIONS OF FEED ANALYSIS METHODS AS SOURCES OF ERROR IN NUTRITIONAL MODELS-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hall, M., Rymph, S.J. 2005. Definitions of feed analysis methods as sources of error in nutritional models. Canadian Journal of Animal Science. 85(4):545.DIAGNOSING & MANAGING SUBCLINICAL RUMEN ACIDOSIS IN DAIRY CATTLE.-(Proceedings) Hall, M. B. 2005. Diagnosing & managing subclinical rumen acidosis in dairy cattle. In: Proc. 23rd Annual Forum of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, June 3, 2005, Baltimore, MD. CDROM and online.SUGARS IN DAIRY CATTLE RATIONS: SWEETENING THE POT OR NOT?-(Proceedings) Hall, M. B. 2005. Sugars in dairy cattle rations: sweetening the pot or not? In: Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference Proceedings, June 15 & 16, 2005, Dubuque, IA. p. 221 - 228. MWPS-4SD18.STARCHES AND SUGARS: CONCEPTUAL AND ANALYTICAL CHALLENGES-(Abstract Only) Hall, M. B. 2005. Starches and sugars: conceptual and analytical challenges [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science 88 (Suppl. 1): 347.RUMINAL ACIDOSIS: BEYOND THE RUMEN.-(Abstract Only) Hall, M. B. 2005. Ruminal acidosis: beyond the rumen [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science 88 (Suppl. 1): 377.EFFECTS OF NONFIBER CARBOHYDRATE SOURCE AND PROTEIN DEGRADABILITY ON RUMINAL PROTEIN FRACTIONS AND NDF DISAPPEARANCE-(Abstract Only) Hall, M. B., Larson, C. C. 2004. Effects of nonfiber carbohydrate source and protein degradability on ruminal protein fractions and NDF disappearance [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science 87 Suppl. (1):463.THE LATEST IN CARBOHYDRATE NUTRITION & EVALUATING ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE-(Proceedings) Hall, M. B. 2005. The latest in carbohydrate nutrition & evaluating its impact on health and performance. In: Proc. New England Dairy Feed Conference, West Lebanon, NH. March 31, 2005.THE LATEST IN CARBOHYDRATE NUTRITION & EVALUATING ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE-(Proceedings) Hall, M. B. 2005. The latest in carbohydrate nutrition & evaluating its impact on health and performance. In: Proc. Ruminant Health and Nutrition Conference, Syracuse, NY March 29, 2005.WHAT WE DO AND DON'T KNOW ABOUT FORAGE AND CARBOHYDRATE DIGESTION IN THE DAIRY COW (AND SOME MORE FOOD FOR THOUGHT).-(Proceedings) Hall, M. B. 2005. What we do and don't know about forage and carbohydrate digestion in the dairy cow (and some more food for thought). In: Proc. Feed and Nutritional Management Cow College, January 11 - 12, 2005, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA. p. 1 - 12.USING MANURE EVALUATION AS A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR RATION EVALUATION.-(Proceedings) Hall, M. B. 2005. Using manure evaluation as a diagnostic tool for ration evaluation. In: Proc. Feed and Nutritional Management Cow College, January 11 - 12, 2005, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA. p. 67 -74.COMPOSITION AND NUTRITIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FUNGI CONSUMED BY CALLIMICO GOELDII IN PANDO, BOLIVIA-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Hanson, A.M., Hall, M., Porter, L.M., Lintzenich, B. 2006. Composition and nutritional characteristics of fungi consumed by Callimico Goeldii in Pando, Bolivia. International Journal of Primatology [serial online].  Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10764-005-9014-z.RUMINAL ACIDOSIS: WITHIN AND BEYOND THE RUMEN-(Proceedings) Hall, M. B. 2004. Ruminal acidosis: within and beyond the rumen. In: Proc. Meeting of California Association of Registered Professional Animal Scientists. Coalinga, CA. October 28-29, 2004.Temperature and carbon dioxide effects on nutritive value of rhizoma peanut herbage-(Peer Reviewed Journal) Newman, Y. C., L. E. Sollenberger, K. J. Boote, L. H. Allen, Jr., J. C. V. Vu, and M. B. Hall. 2005. Temperature and carbon dioxide effects on nutritive value of rhizoma peanut herbage. Crop Science. 45:316-321.RUMINAL PROTEIN METABOLITES AND FIBER FERMENTATION DIFFER AMONG NONFIBER CARBOHYDRATE AND PROTEIN SOURCES-(Other) Hall, M. B., Larson, C. C. 2004. Ruminal protein metabolites and fiber fermentation differ among nonfiber carbohydrate and protein sources [short paper]. Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences. 13 (Suppl. 1):83-86.ProjectsDeveloping Strategies to Improve Dairy Cow Performance and Nutrient Use Efficiency with Nutrition, Genetics, and MicrobiologyIn-House Appropriated (D)Accession Number:442971Utilizing the University of Wisconsin Institutional Animal Care and Use CommitteeNon-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)Accession Number:440145Institutional Biological Safety Committee (IBC) Agreement - University of Wisconsin MadisonNon-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)Accession Number:441643ARS News ArticlesitemExploring a World without Food Animals


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