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Harvey C Freetly
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                            **Publications**
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                                                    will take you to the publication reprint.)Late gestational nutrient restriction in primiparous beef females: Performance and metabolic status of lactating dams and pre-weaning calves
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Redifer, C.A., Wichman, L.G., Davies-Jenkins, S.L., Rathert-Williams, A.R., Freetly, H.C., Meyer, A.M. 2024. Late gestational nutrient restriction in primiparous beef females: Performance and metabolic status of lactating dams and pre-weaning calves. Journal of Animal Science. 102. Article skae015. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae015.Vitamin A in cow-calf production: Impacts of maternal supplementation and status on offspring

- (Other)Speer, H.F., Freetly, H.C., Wilke, K.H., Drewnoski, M.E. 2024. Vitamin A in cow-calf production: Impacts of maternal supplementation and status on offspring. Nebraska Beef Cattle Report. p. 25-27.Rumen and cecum bacteria of beef cattle that differ in feed efficiency fed a forage diet
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2023. Rumen and cecum bacteria of beef cattle that differ in feed efficiency fed a forage diet. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skad292. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad292.Late gestational nutrient restriction in primiparous beef females:  Nutrient partitioning among the dam, fetus, and colostrum during gestation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Redifer, C.A., Wichman, L.G., Rathert-Williams, A.R., Freetly, H.C., Meyer, A.M. 2023. Late gestational nutrient restriction in primiparous beef females:  Nutrient partitioning among the dam, fetus, and colostrum during gestation. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skad195. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad195.Heritability of beef cow metabolizable energy for maintenance
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Jacobs, D.R., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2023. Heritability of beef cow metabolizable energy for maintenance. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skad145. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad145.Influence of dietary methionine and guanidinoacetic acid on estrous cycles and early pregnancy in beef heifers
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Cushman, R., Hauxwell, K., Snider, A.P., Freetly, H., Oliver, W.T., Amat, S., Neville, B.W., Thorson, J., Lindholm-Perry, A., Miles, J.R., Dahlen, C.R., Ward, A., Perry, G.A., Caton, J.S., Crouse, M.S. 2023. Influence of dietary methionine and guanidinoacetic acid on estrous cycles and early pregnancy in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):580-581. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.678.Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation during the periconceptual period of gestation shifts methionine metabolism of fetal bull calves at d 63 of gestation
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Crouse, M.S., Hauxwell, K., Caton, J.S., Ward, A., Dahlen, C.R., Amat, S., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A., Neville, B.W., Oliver, W.T., Thorson, J., Snider, A.P., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R.A. 2023. Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation during the periconceptual period of gestation shifts methionine metabolism of fetal bull calves at d 63 of gestation. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):172. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.208.Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation throughout the periconceptual period of gestation alters metabolite concentrations and fetal development
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Hauxwell, K.M., Cushman, R.A., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Snider, A.P., Freetly, H.C., Dahlen, C.R., Amat, S., Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Crouse, M.S. 2023. Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation throughout the periconceptual period of gestation alters metabolite concentrations and fetal development. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):329-330. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.395.One-carbon metabolite supplementation to heifers for the first 14 d of the...alters the plasma and hepatic one-carbon metabolite pool and methionine-folate cycle enzyme transcript abundance in a dose-dependent manner
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Crouse, M.S., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Neville, B.W., Oliver, W.T., Lee, R.T., Syring, J.G., King, L.E., Reynolds, L.P., Dahlen, C.R., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Cushman, R.A. 2023. One-carbon metabolite supplementation to heifers for the first 14 d of the estrous cycle alters the plasma and hepatic one-carbon metabolite pool and methionine-folate cycle enzyme transcript abundance in a dose-dependent manner. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skac419. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac419.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 relationships between plasma and liver retinol concentrations in the beef cow and calf
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Speer, H.F., Freetly, H.C., Drewnoski, M.E. 2022. Evaluating relationships between plasma and liver retinol concentrations in the beef cow and calf. Journal of Animal Science. 100(Supplement 4):6. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac313.007.Influence of cow’s perinatal diet on calf microbiota

- (Abstract Only)One-carbon metabolite supplementation influences pancreatic a-amylase activity and protein concentration in a dose-dependent manner in beef heifers
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Trotta, R.J., Freetly, H., Cushman, R.A., Oliver, W., Lindholm-Perry, A., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Crouse, M.S. 2022. One-carbon metabolite supplementation influences pancreatic a-amylase activity and protein concentration in a dose-dependent manner in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 100(Supplement 3):259. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac247.469.Effects of a moderate or aggressive implant strategy on the rumen microbiome and metabolome in steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Henniger, M.T., Wells, J.E., Hales, K.E., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Schneider, L.G., McLean, K.J., Campagna, S.R., Christopher, C.J., Myer, P.R. 2022. Effects of a moderate or aggressive implant strategy on the rumen microbiome and metabolome in steers. Frontiers in Animal Science.  3. Article 889817. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2022.889817.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.Transcriptome profiles of the skeletal muscle of mature cows during feed restriction and realimentation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cunningham-Hollinger, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Cammack, K.M., Hales, K.E., Oliver, W.T., Crouse, M.S., Chen, C.T., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2021. Transcriptome profiles of the skeletal muscle of mature cows during feed restriction and realimentation. BMC Research Notes. 14. Article 361. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05757-8.Production performance of daughters from cows with different maternal nutrition

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Cushman, R.A. 2021. Production performance of daughters from cows with different maternal nutrition [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Animal Science Western Section Meeting, October 18-21, 2021, Fort Collins, Colorado. Meeting App.Relationship of molecular breeding value for beef tenderness with heifer traits through weaning of their first calf
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cushman, R.A., Bennett, G.L., Tait, R.G., McNeel, A.K., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L., Freetly, H.C. 2021. Relationship of molecular breeding value for beef tenderness with heifer traits through weaning of their first calf. Theriogenology. 173:128-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.07.020.Production performance of cows raised with different postweaning growth patterns
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Cushman, R.A., Bennett, G.L. 2021. Production performance of cows raised with different postweaning growth patterns. Translational Animal Science. 5(3):1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txab031.Genetic changes in beef cow traits following selection for calving ease
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Bennett, G.L., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Keele, J.W., Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A. 2021. Genetic changes in beef cow traits following selection for calving ease. Translational Animal Science. 5(1):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txab009.Alternative heifer development systems utilizing corn residue and cover crops
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Speer, H., Riley, H., Cushman, R., Freetly, H., Drewnoski, M. 2020. Alternative heifer development systems utilizing corn residue and cover crops [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement 3):128. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa054.220.The effects of feeding ferric citrate on ruminal bacteria, methanogenic archaea, and methane production in growing beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Clemmons, B.A., Schneider, L.G., Melchior, E.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Hales, K.E., Wells, J., Freetly, H.C., Hansen, S.L., Drewnowski, M.E., Hartman, S.J., Myer, P.R. 2021. The effects of feeding ferric citrate on ruminal bacteria, methanogenic archaea, and methane production in growing beef steers. Access Microbiology. 3(1). Article 000180. https://doi.org/10.1099/acmi.0.000180.Effects of the F94L Limousin associated myostatin gene marker on metabolic index in growing beef heifers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hales, K.E., Tait Jr, R.G., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Bennett, G.L. 2020. Effects of the F94L Limousin associated myostatin gene marker on metabolic index in growing beef heifers. Applied Animal Science. 36(6):851-856. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2020-02046.Associations of mucosal disaccharidase kinetics and expression in the jejunum of steers with divergent average daily gain
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Smith, W.N., Brake, D.W., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C., Foote, A.P. 2020. Associations of mucosal disaccharidase kinetics and expression in the jejunum of steers with divergent average daily gain. Journal of Animal Science. 98(9):1-6. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa285.The effects of the forage-to-concentrate ratio on the conversion of digestible energy to metabolizable energy in growing beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Fuller, A.L., Wickersham, T.A., Sawyer, J.E., Freetly, H.C., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Hales, K.E. 2020. The effects of the forage-to-concentrate ratio on the conversion of digestible energy to metabolizable energy in growing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 98(8)1-10. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa231.Effects of a moderate and aggressive implant strategy on the rumen microbial community in steers
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Henniger, M.T., Wells, J.E., Hales, K.E., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Schneider, L.G., McLean, K.J., Clemmons, B.A., Myer, P.R. 2020. Effects of a moderate and aggressive implant strategy on the rumen microbial community in steers. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement 4):269. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.484.Abundance of rumen methanogens did not differ in cattle that differed in residual feed intake
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Foote, A.P., Bennett, S., Wells, J. 2020. Abundance of rumen methanogens did not differ in cattle that differed in residual feed intake [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement 4):150. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.274.Urine metabolomics analysis associated with feed efficiency on crossbred steers during the growing and finishing period on forage- and concentrate-based diets
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Artegoitia, V., Newman, J., Lewis, R., Foote, A.P., Freetly, H.C. 2020. Urine metabolomics analysis associated with feed efficiency on crossbred steers during the growing and finishing period on forage- and concentrate-based diets [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement 4):442. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.770.Determination of gastrointestinal tract colonization sites from feedlot cattle transiently shedding or super-shedding Escherichia coli O157:H7 at harvest
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Kim, M., Bono, J.L., Oliver, W.T., Kalchayanand, N., Wang, R., Freetly, H.C., Means, W.J. 2020. Determination of gastrointestinal tract colonization sites from feedlot cattle transiently shedding or super-shedding Escherichia coli O157:H7 at harvest. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 129:1419-1426. https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.14684.Mature size and other trait differences in cows selected for calving ease and growth
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A. 2020. Mature size and other trait differences in cows selected for calving ease and growth [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 98(Supplement 4):22. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.041.Digestive tract microbiota of beef cattle that differed in feed efficiency
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Dickey, A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Thallman, R.M., Keele, J.W., Foote, A.P., Wells, J.E. 2020. Digestive tract microbiota of beef cattle that differed in feed efficiency. Journal of Animal Science. 98(2):1-16. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa008.Effects of diet type on nutrient utilization and energy balance in drylot heifers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Baber, J.R., Wickersham, T.A., Sawyer, J.E., Freetly, H.C., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Hales, K.E. 2020. Effects of diet type on nutrient utilization and energy balance in drylot heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 98(1):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa006.Heritability and genetic correlations of feed intake, body weight gain, residual gain, and residual feed intake of beef cattle as heifers and cows
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M. 2020. Heritability and genetic correlations of feed intake, body weight gain, residual gain, and residual feed intake of beef cattle as heifers and cows. Journal of Animal Science. 98(1):1-6. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz394.Genes associated with body weight gain and feed intake identified by meta-analysis of the mesenteric fat from crossbred beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Oliver, W.T., Rempel, L.A., Keel, B.N. 2020. Genes associated with body weight gain and feed intake identified by meta-analysis of the mesenteric fat from crossbred beef steers. PLoS One. 15(1):e0227154. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227154.Vascular endothelial growth factor A isoforms modulate follicle development in peripubertal heifers independent of diet through diverse signal transduction pathways
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Abedal-Majed, M.A., Kurz, S.G., Springman, S.A., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Largen, V., Magamage, M., Sargent, K.M., Wood, J.R., Cushman, R.A., Cupp, A.S. 2020. Vascular endothelial growth factor A isoforms modulate follicle development in peripubertal heifers independent of diet through diverse signal transduction pathways. Biology of Reproduction. 102(3):680-692. https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioz211.Pipelines, workflows and virtualization to build institutional informatics capacity

- (Abstract Only)Dickey, A.M., Nonneman, D.J., Freetly, H.C., Workman, A.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2019. Pipelines, workflows and virtualization to build institutional informatics capacity [abstract]. In: Proceedings of Rocky 2019, December 5-7, 2019, Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado. Paper No. P22.Association of insulin, glucagon, and glucagon-like peptide-1 with production traits of growing and finishing beef heifers fed forage- and concentrate-based rations
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Foote, A.P., Freetly, H.C. 2019. Association of insulin, glucagon, and glucagon-like peptide-1 with production traits of growing and finishing beef heifers fed forage- and concentrate-based rations [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 97(Supplement 3):26-27. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz258.052.Digestive tract microbiota of beef cattle that differed in feed efficiency

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Wells, J., Dickey, A., Lindholm-Perry, A., Keele, J., Foote, A. 2019. Digestive tract microbiota of beef cattle that differed in feed efficiency [abstract]. 2019 Congress on Gastrointestinal Function, April 15-17, 2019, Chicago, IL. p. 41-42.Fiftieth Anniversary of the California Net Energy System Symposium:  What are the energy coefficients for cows?
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C. 2019. Fiftieth Anniversary of the California Net Energy System Symposium:  What are the energy coefficients for cows? Translational Animal Science. 3(3):969-975. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz024.Metabolomics profile and targeted lipidomics in multiple tissues associated with feed efficiency in beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Artegoitia, V.M., Foote, A.P., Lewis, R.M., Freetly, H.C. 2019. Metabolomics profile and targeted lipidomics in multiple tissues associated with feed efficiency in beef steers. ACS Omega. 4:3973-3982. http://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.8b02494.Multi-cohort study of the mesenteric fat from crossbred beef steers identifies genes associated with body weight gain
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Keel, B.N. 2018. Multi-cohort study of the mesenteric fat from crossbred beef steers identifies genes associated with body weight gain [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96(Supplement S3):232-233. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky404.506.Effect of rapeseed inclusion in late-summer planted oat pasture on growing performance of beef steers
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Riley, H., Hales, K., Shackelford, S., Freetly, H., Drewnoski, M. 2018. Effect of rapeseed inclusion in late-summer planted oat pasture on growing performance of beef steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96(Supplement S3):392-393. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky404.861.Late-Breaking:  Mucosal disaccharidase kinetics in the jejunum of steers with a divergent average daily gain
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Brake, D., Smith, W., Oliver, W., Freetly, H., Foote, A. 2018. Late-Breaking:  Mucosal disaccharidase kinetics in the jejunum of steers with a divergent average daily gain [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96(Supplement S3):84-85. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky404.186.RNA-seq meta-analysis identifies genes in skeletal muscle associated with gain and intake across a multi-season study of crossbred beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Keel, B.N., Zarek, C.M., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2018. RNA-seq meta-analysis identifies genes in skeletal muscle associated with gain and intake across a multi-season study of crossbred beef steers. BMC Genomics. 19:430. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-018-4769-8.Succession of ruminal bacterial species and fermentation characteristics in preweaned Brangus calves
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Smith, K.E., Garza, A.L., Butterfield, K.M., Dickey, A.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Wells, J. E., Freetly, H.C., Lodge-Ivey, S.L. 2018. Succession of ruminal bacterial species and fermentation characteristics in preweaned Brangus calves. Translational Animal Science. 2(Supplement 1):S48-S52. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txy043.The effects of feeding monensin on rumen microbial communities and methanogenesis in bred heifers fed in a drylot
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Melchior, E.A., Hales, K.E., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Wells, J.E, Hemphill, C.A., Wickersham, T.A., Sawyer, J.E., Myer, P.R. 2018. The effects of feeding monensin on rumen microbial communities and methanogenesis in bred heifers fed in a drylot. Livestock Science. 212:131-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2018.03.019.Genome-wide association study for feed efficiency traits using SNP and haplotype models
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Schweer, K.R., Kachman, S.D., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C., Pollak, E.J., Spangler, M.L. 2018. Genome-wide association study for feed efficiency traits using SNP and haplotype models. Journal of Animal Science. 96:2086-2098. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky119.Differential transcript abundance in adipose tissue of mature beef cows during feed restriction and realimentation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cunningham, H.C., Cammack, K.M., Hales, K.E., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2018. Differential transcript abundance in the adipose tissue of mature beef cows during feed restriction and realimentation. PLoS One. 13(3):e0194104. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194104.μ-Calpain (CAPN1), calpastatin (CAST), and growth hormone receptor (GHR) genetic effects on Angus beef heifer performance traits and reproduction
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tait Jr, R.G., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L., Freetly, H.C., Bennett, G.L. 2018. μ-Calpain (CAPN1), calpastatin (CAST), and growth hormone receptor (GHR) genetic effects on Angus beef heifer performance traits and reproduction. Theriogenology. 113:1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.02.002.Reducing the period of data collection for intake and gain to improve response to selection for feed efficiency in beef cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Retallick, K.J., Bormann, J.M., Freetly, H.C., Hales, K.E., Bennett, G.L., Weaber, R.L., Moser, D.W., MacNeil, M.D. 2018. Reducing the period of data collection for intake and gain to improve response to selection for feed efficiency in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 96:854–866. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skx077.Rumen bacterial community structure impacts feed efficiency in beef cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Paz, H.A., Hales Paxton, K.E., Wells, J., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C., Berry, E.D., Flythe, M.D., Spangler, M.L., Fernando, S. 2018. Rumen bacterial community structure impacts feed efficiency in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 96(3):1045-1058. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skx081.Effects of feeding monensin to bred heifers fed in a drylot on nutrient and energy balance
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hemphill, C.N., Wickersham, T.A., Sawyer, J.E., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Freetly, H.C., Hales, K.E. 2018. Effects of feeding monensin to bred heifers fed in a drylot on nutrient and energy balance. Journal of Animal Science. 96(3):1171-1180. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skx030.The effects of backgrounding system on growing and finishing performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cox-O'Neill, J.L., Hales, K.E., Ulmer, K.M., Rasby, R.J., Parsons, J., Shackelford, S.D., Freetly, H.C., Drewnoski, M.E. 2017. The effects of backgrounding system on growing and finishing performance, and carcass characteristics of beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 95(12):5309-5319. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas2017.1934.Microarray analysis of subcutaneous adipose tissue from mature cows with divergent body weight gain after feed restriction and realimentation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cunningham, H.C., Cammack, K.M., Hales Paxton, K.E., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2017. Microarray analysis of subcutaneous adipose tissue from mature cows with divergent body weight gain after feed restriction and realimentation. Data in Brief. 16:303-311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2017.10.016.Microarray analysis of subcutaneous adipose tissue from mature cows with divergent body weight gain after feed restriction and realimentation
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cunningham, H.C., Cammack, K.M., Hales, K.E., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2018. Microarray analysis of subcutaneous adipose tissue from mature cows with divergent body weight gain after feed restriction and realimentation. Data in Brief. 16:303-311. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2017.10.016.Endocannabinoid concentrations in plasma during the finishing period are associated with feed efficiency and carcass composition of beef cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Artegoitia, V.M., Foote, A.P., Tait Jr, R.G., Kuehn, L.A., Lewis, R.M., Wheeler, T.L., Freetly, H.C. 2017. Endocannabinoid concentrations in plasma during the finishing period are associated with feed efficiency and carcass composition of beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 95(10):4568-4574. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas2017.1629.The impact of the bovine faecal microbiome on Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence and enumeration in naturally infected cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, M., Kuehn, L.A., Bono, J.L., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Freetly, H.C., Benson, A.K., Wells, J. 2017. The impact of the bovine faecal microbiome on Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence and enumeration in naturally infected cattle. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 123:1027-1042. https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.13545.Lipid metabolism and mitochondrial energy production are key pathways involved in adipose tissue of cows transitioning from feed restriction to ad libitum diets

- (Abstract Only)Cunningham, H.C., Cammack, K.M., Hales, K.E., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2017. Lipid metabolism and mitochondrial energy production are key pathways involved in adipose tissue of cows transitioning from feed restriction to ad libitum diets [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 4):373.Effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride on methane production, total body oxygen consumption, and blood metabolites in finishing beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hales, K.E., Foote, A.P., Brake, D.W., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Artegoitia, V.M., Freetly, H.C. 2017. Effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride on methane production, total body oxygen consumption, and blood metabolites in finishing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 95(7):3192-3197. doi: 10.2527/jas2017.1527.Rumen fluid metabolomics analysis associated with feed efficiency on crossbred steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Artegoitia, V.M., Foote, A.P., Lewis, R.M., Freetly, H.C. 2017. Rumen fluid metabolomics analysis associated with feed efficiency on crossbred steers. Scientific Reports. 7:2864. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-02856-0.Meta-analysis of RNA-Seq data across cohorts in a multi-season feed efficiency study of crossbred beef steers accounts for biological and technical variability within season

- (Abstract Only)Keel, B.N., Zarek, C.M., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2017. Meta-analysis of RNA-Seq data across cohorts in a multi-season feed efficiency study of crossbred beef steers accounts for biological and technical variability within season [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 95(Suppl4):98. doi:10.2527/asasann.2017/198.Changes in feed intake, growth, feed efficiency, and body composition of beef cattle fed forage then concentrate diets

- (Abstract Only)Foote, A.P., Tait Jr, R.G., Freetly, H.C. 2017. Changes in feed intake, growth, feed efficiency, and body composition of beef cattle fed forage then concentrate diets [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 95(Supplement 4):64.Analysis strategies for calculating intake for cattle with plant waxes

- (Abstract Only)Hilburger, E., Wilson, H.C., Freetly, H.C., Lewis, R.M. 2017. Analysis strategies for calculating intake for cattle with plant waxes [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 4):310.Liver metabolomics analysis associated with feed efficiency on steers

- (Abstract Only)Artegoitia, V.M., Foote, A.P., Lewis, R.M., Freetly, H.C. 2017. Liver metabolomics analysis associated with feed efficiency on steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 4):258-259.Metabolic profile in multiple tissues associated with feed efficiency on steers

- (Abstract Only)Artegoitia, V.M., Foote, A.P., Lewis, R.M., Freetly, H.C. 2017. Metabolic profile in multiple tissues associated with feed efficiency on steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 4):259.Genes in skeletal muscle associated with gain and intake identified in a multi-season study of crossbred beef steers

- (Abstract Only)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Keel, B.N., Zarek, C.M., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C. 2017. Genes in skeletal muscle associated with gain and intake identified in a multi-season study of crossbred beef steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 4):161.Relationships between the genes expressed in the mesenteric adipose tissue of beef cattle and feed intake and gain
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Cunningham, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Vallet, J.L., Keele, J.W., Foote, A.P., Cammack, K.M., Freetly, H.C. 2017. Relationships between the genes expressed in the mesenteric adipose tissue of beef cattle and feed intake and gain. Animal Genetics. 48(4):386-394. https://doi.org/10.1111/age.12565.Determination of succession of rumen bacterial species in nursing beef calves

- (Abstract Only)Smith, K.E., Garza, A.L., Butterfield, K.M., Dickey, A.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Wells, J., Freetly, H.C., Lodge-Ivey, S.L. 2017. Determination of succession of rumen bacterial species in nursing beef calves [abstract]. 2017 Congress on Gastrointestinal Function, April 10-12, 2017, Chicago, IL. p. 40-41.Genetic variance and covariance and breed differences for feed intake and average daily gain to improve feed efficiency in growing cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Retallick, K.J., Bormann, J.M., Weaber, R.L., MacNeil, M.D., Bradford, H.L., Freetly, H.C., Hales, K.E., Moser, D.W., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2017. Genetic variance and covariance and breed differences for feed intake and average daily gain to improve feed efficiency in growing cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 95(4):1444-1450. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2016.1260.Effect of abomasal butyrate infusion on gene expression in the duodenum of lambs

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Foote, A.P., Zarek, C.M., Kuehn, L.A., Cunningham, H.C., Cammack, K.M., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2017. Effect of abomasal butyrate infusion on gene expression in the duodenum of lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 95(3):1191-1196. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas2016.1022.Analysis of the gut bacterial communities in beef cattle and their association with feed intake, growth, and efficiency
                                                        

- (Review Article)Myer, P.R., Freetly, H.C., Wells, J.E., Smith, T.P., Kuehn, L.A. 2017. Analysis of the gut bacterial communities in beef cattle and their association with feed intake, growth, and efficiency. Journal of Animal Science. 95(7):3215-3224. doi: 10.2527/jas2016.1059.Relationships between inflammation- and immunity-related transcript abundance in the rumen and jejunum of beef steers with divergent average daily gain
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Reynolds, J.G., Foote, A.P., Freetly, H.C., Oliver, W.T., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2017. Relationships between inflammation- and immunity-related transcript abundance in the rumen and jejunum of beef steers with divergent average daily gain. Animal Genetics. 48(4):447-449. doi:10.1111/age.12546.Two-year study: Effect of backgrounding system on growing and finishing performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers

- (Abstract Only)Cox, J.L., Hales, K.E., Ulmer, K.M., Rasby, R.J., Shackelford, S.D., Freetly, H.C., Drewnoski, M.E. 2017. Two-year study: Effect of backgrounding system on growing and finishing performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 2):174. doi:10.2527/asasmw.2017.357.Differential expression of genes related to gain and intake in the liver of beef cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Zarek, C.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2017. Differential expression of genes related to gain and intake in the liver of beef cattle. BMC Research Notes. 10:1. doi:10.1186/s13104-016-2345-3.The effects of feeding increasing concentrations of corn oil on energy metabolism and nutrient balance in finishing beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hales, K.E., Foote, A.P., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Freetly, H.C. 2017. The effects of feeding increasing concentrations of corn oil on energy metabolism and nutrient balance in finishing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 95(2):939-948. doi: 10.2527/jas2016.0902.Challenges in measuring feed efficiency

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Hales, K.E., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Kuehn, L.A. 2017. Challenges in measuring feed efficiency [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 2):161. doi: 10.2527/asasmw.2017.332.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.Fetal programming of reproduction, what we know and how we manage it

- (Proceedings)Cushman, R.A., Britt, J.H., Chase, C.C., Cupp, A.S., Perry, G.A., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Fetal programming of reproduction, what we know and how we manage it. Proceedings. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle, September 7-8, 2016, Des Moines, Iowa. p. 242-250.Uterine environment and pregnancy rate of heifers with elevated plasma urea nitrogen

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Amundson, O.L., Larimore, E.L., McNeel, A.K., Chase, Jr., C.C., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C., Perry, G.A. 2016. Uterine environment and pregnancy rate of heifers with elevated plasma urea nitrogen. Animal Reproduction Science. 173:56-62. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.08.011.Metagenomic and near full-length 16S rRNA sequence data in support of the phylogenetic analysis of the rumen bacterial community in steers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Myer, P.R., Kim, M.S., Freetly, H.C., Smith, T.P. 2016. Metagenomic and near full-length 16S rRNA sequence data in support of the phylogenetic analysis of the rumen bacterial community in steers. Data in Brief. 8:1048-1053. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2016.07.027.Profile of the spleen transcriptome in beef steers with variation in gain and feed intake
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kern, R.J., Keel, B.N., Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Profile of the spleen transcriptome in beef steers with variation in gain and feed intake. Frontiers in Genetics. 7:127. doi:10.3389/fgene.2016.00127.Ruminal expression of the NQO1, RGS5, and ACAT1 genes may be indicators of feed efficiency in beef steers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kern, R.J., Zarek, C.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C., Cunningham, H.C., Meyer, A.M. 2017. Ruminal expression of the NQO1, RGS5, and ACAT1 genes may be indicators of feed efficiency in beef steers. Animal Genetics. 48:90-92. doi: 10.1111/age.12490.Evaluation of 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing using two next-generation sequencing technologies for phylogenetic analysis of the rumen bacterial community in steers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Myer, P.R., Kim, M.S., Freetly, H.C., Smith, T.P. 2016. Evaluation of 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing using two next-generation sequencing technologies for phylogenetic analysis of the rumen bacterial community in steers. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 127:132-140. doi: 10.1016/j.mimet.2016.06.004.Feed efficiency and the microbiota of the alimentary tract
                                                        

- (Proceedings)Freetly, H.C., Myer, P.R. 2016. Feed efficiency and the microbiota of the alimentary tract. Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting and Symposium, June 14-17, 2016, Manhattan, Kansas. p. 65-74.Transcriptome profile of genes differentially expressed in the mesenteric adipose tissue of beef cattle with variation in feed intake and gain

- (Abstract Only)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Cunningham, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Keele, J.W., Cammack, K., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Transcriptome profile of genes differentially expressed in the mesenteric adipose tissue of beef cattle with variation in feed intake and gain. International Society for Animal Genetics (35th ISAG). Abstract Book. p. 73-74 (Abstract #P3042).Changes in acyl and total ghrelin concentrations and their association with dry matter intake, average daily gain, and feed efficiency of finishing beef steers and heifers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Foote, A.P., Hales, K.E., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Changes in acyl and total ghrelin concentrations and their association with dry matter intake, average daily gain, and feed efficiency of finishing beef steers and heifers. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 57:100-107. doi:10.1016/j.domaniend.2016.05.004Key metabolic pathways associated with differences in weight maintenance and gain in mature cow skeletal and adipose tissue

- (Proceedings)Cunningham, H.C., Austin, K.J., Cammack, K.M., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2016. Key metabolic pathways associated with differences in weight maintenance and gain in mature cow skeletal and adipose tissue. Proceedings, Western Section, American Society of Animal Science 67:48-51.Effect of abomasal butyrate infusion on net nutrient flux across the portal-drained viscera and liver of growing lambs
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Foote, A.P., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Effect of abomasal butyrate infusion on net nutrient flux across the portal-drained viscera and liver of growing lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 94(7):2962-2972. doi:10.2527/jas.2016-0485.Are methane production and cattle performance related?

- (Proceedings)Freetly, H.C. 2016. Are methane production and cattle performance related? Proceedings of Beef Methane Conference, May 11-12, 2016, Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 34-41.Feed intake and production efficiency of beef cows

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M. 2016. Feed intake and production efficiency of beef cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94 (E-Supplement 5):114.The effects of feeding increasing concentrations of corn oil on energy metabolism and nutrient balance in finishing beef steers

- (Abstract Only)Hales Paxton, K.E., Foote, A.P., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Freetly, H.C. 2016. The effects of feeding increasing concentrations of corn oil on energy metabolism and nutrient balance in finishing beef steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94 (E-Supplement 5):724.Rumen fluid metabolomics analysis associated with feed efficiency on crossbred steers

- (Abstract Only)Artegoitia, V.M., Foote, A.P., Lewis, R.M., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Rumen fluid metabolomics analysis associated with feed efficiency on crossbred steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(E-Supplement 5):768.Analysis of the gut microbiome in beef cattle and its association with feed intake, growth, and efficiency

- (Abstract Only)Myer, P.R., Wells, J., Smith, T.P., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Analysis of the gut microbiome in beef cattle and its association with feed intake, growth, and efficiency [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94 (E-Supplement 5):211-212.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.Transcriptome differences in the rumen of beef steers with variation in feed intake and gain
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kern, R.J., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M., Kern, J.W., Keele, J.W., Miles, J.R., Foote, A.P., Oliver, W.T., Kuehn, L.A., Ludden, P.A. 2016. Transcriptome differences in the rumen of beef steers with variation in feed intake and gain. Gene. 586:12-26.Effect of diet on ability of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGFA) isoforms to alter follicular progression in bovine ovarian cortical cultures

- (Abstract Only)Abedal-Majed, M.A., Cupp, A.S., Wood, J.R., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Kurz, S.G., Magamage, M., Vinton, R., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Effect of diet on ability of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGFA) isoforms to alter follicular progression in bovine ovarian cortical cultures [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract #239 (Scientific Program p. 181). Available:  http://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/uploads/attachments/node/320/2016_ssr_abstracts.pdfEvaluation of 16S Rrna amplicon sequencing using two next-generation sequencing technologies for phylogenetic analysis of the rumen bacterial community in steers

- (Abstract Only)Myer, P.R., Kim, M.S., Freetly, H.C., Smith, T.P. 2016. Evaluation of 16S Rrna amplicon sequencing using two next-generation sequencing technologies for phylogenetic analysis of the rumen bacterial community in steers [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology. Poster No. SUNDAY-584.Rumen papillae morphology of beef steers relative to gain and feed intake and the association of volatile fatty acids with kallikrein gene expression
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kern, R.J., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Rule, D.C., Ludden, P.A. 2016. Rumen papillae morphology of beef steers relative to gain and feed intake and the association of volatile fatty acids with kallikrein gene expression. Livestock Science. 187:24-30.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/jas2015-0225Differential gene expression in the duodenum, jejunum and ileum among crossbred beef steers with divergent gain and feed intake phenotypes
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Butler, A.R., Kern, R.J., Hill, R., Kuehn, L.A., Wells, J., Oliver, W.T., Hales, K.E., Foote, A.P., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Differential gene expression in the duodenum, jejunum and ileum among crossbred beef steers with divergent gain and feed intake phenotypes. Animal Genetics. 47(4):408-427. doi: 10.1111/age.12440.Differential expression of genes in the liver associated with gain and intake in beef steers

- (Abstract Only)Zarek, C.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Differential expression of genes in the liver associated with gain and intake in beef steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(Supplement 2):185.Leptin concentrations in finishing beef steers and heifers and their association with dry matter intake, average daily gain, feed efficiency, and body composition
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Foote, A.P., Tait Jr, R.G., Keisler, D.H., Hales, K.E., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Leptin concentrations in finishing beef steers and heifers and their association with dry matter intake, average daily gain, feed efficiency, and body composition. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 55:136-141.Estimates of epistatic and pleiotropic effects of casein alpha s1 (CSN1S1) and thyroglobulin (TG) genetic markers on beef heifer performance traits enhanced by selection
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tait Jr, R.G., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Casas, E., Smith, T.P., Freetly, H.C., Bennett, G.L. 2016. Estimates of epistatic and pleiotropic effects of casein alpha s1 (CSN1S1) and thyroglobulin (TG) genetic markers on beef heifer performance traits enhanced by selection. Journal of Animal Science. 94(3):920-926. doi:10.2527/jas2015-9860.Gut bacterial communities and their association with production parameters in beef cattle

- (Abstract Only)Myer, P.R., Wells, J., Smith, T.P., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Gut bacterial communities and their association with production parameters in beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(Supplement 2):179.Fetal and postnatal nutritional programming of reproductive performance in ruminants

- (Abstract Only)Cushman, R.A., Soares, E.M., Abedal-Majed, M., Cupp, A.S., Perry, G.A., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Fetal and postnatal nutritional programming of reproductive performance in ruminants [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(Supplement 2):147.Effect of backgrounding system on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers

- (Abstract Only)Cox, J.L., Hales, K.E., Ulmer, K.M., Rasby, R.J., Shackelford, S.D., Freetly, H.C., Drewnoski, M.E. 2016. Effect of backgrounding system on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 94(Supplement 2):173-174.Potential metabolic pathways associated with differences in weight maintenance and gain in mature cow skeletal and adipose tissue

- (Abstract Only)Cunningham, H.C., Cammack, K.M., Austin, K.J., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2015. Potential metabolic pathways associated with differences in weight maintenance and gain in mature cow skeletal and adipose tissue. Plant & Animal Genome XXIV Conference, January 9-13, 2016, San Diego, CA. Poster P0270.Microbial community profiles of the jejunum from steers differing in feed efficiency
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Myer, P.R., Wells, J., Smith, T.P., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Microbial community profiles of the jejunum from steers differing in feed efficiency. Journal of Animal Science. 94(1):327-338. doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9839.Relationship of glucocorticoids and hematological measures with feed intake, growth, and efficiency of finishing beef cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Foote, A.P., Hales, K.E., Tait Jr, R.G., Berry, E.D., Lents, C.A., Wells, J. E., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Relationship of glucocorticoids and hematological measures with feed intake, growth, and efficiency of finishing beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 94(1):275-283. doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9407Postweaning nutritional programming of ovarian development in beef heifers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Amundson, O.L., Fountain, T.H., Larimore, E.L., Richardson, B.N., McNeel, A.K., Wright, E.C., Keisler, D.H., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Postweaning nutritional programming of ovarian development in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 93(11):5232-5239.  doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9067Effects of dry-rolled or high-moisture corn with twenty-five or forty-five percent wet distillers' grains with solubles on energy metabolism, nutrient digestibility, and macromineral balance in finishing beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hales, K.E., Jaderborg, J.P., Crawford, G.I., DiCostanzo, A., Spiehs, M.J., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Effects of dry-rolled or high-moisture corn with twenty-five or forty-five percent wet distillers' grains with solubles on energy metabolism, nutrient digestibility, and macromineral balance in finishing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 93(10):4995-5005. doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9301Feed efficiency in beef cattle:  how far have we come, how far can we go?

- (Literature Review)Freetly, H.C. 2015. Feed efficiency in beef cattle:  how far have we come, how far can we go?. Proceedings of the 4th International Simposium of Beef Cattle Production, October 22-24, 2015, Lavras, MG, Brazil. p. 107-123.Cecum microbial communities from steers differing in feed efficiency
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Myer, P.R., Wells, J.E., Smith, T.P.L., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Cecum microbial communities from steers differing in feed efficiency. Journal of Animal Science. 93(11):5327-5340.  doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9415Microbial community profiles of the colon from steers differing in feed efficiency
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Myer, P.R., Wells, J., Smith, T.P., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Microbial community profiles of the colon from steers differing in feed efficiency. SpringerPlus. 4:454.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.Mechanisms influencing establishment of the ovarian reserve in heifers

- (Literature Review)Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Souza, J.C., Echternkamp, S.E., Britt, J.H., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Mechanisms influencing establishment of the ovarian reserve in heifers. Clinical Theriogenology. 7(3):229-233.Differences in transcript abundance of genes on BTA15 located within a region associated with gain in beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kern, R.J., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Miles, J.R., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Differences in transcript abundance of genes on BTA15 located within a region associated with gain in beef steers. Gene. 572(1):42-48. doi:10.1016/j.gene.2015.06.076.Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A 165 (VEGFA165), angiogenic isoform, promotes while VEGFA165b antagonizes VEGFA165 stimulated follicular progression in bovine ovarian cortical pieces cultured from pre-pubertal heifers

- (Abstract Only)Abedal-Majed, M.A., Manamage, M.P., Vinton, R.J., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2015. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A 165 (VEGFA165), angiogenic isoform, promotes while VEGFA165b antagonizes VEGFA165 stimulated follicular progression in bovine ovarian cortical pieces cultured from pre-pubertal heifers [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. p. 246.Rumen microbiome from steers differing in feed efficiency
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Myer, P.R., Smith, T.P., Wells, J., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Rumen microbiome from steers differing in feed efficiency. PLoS One. 10(6):e0129174.Effect of backgrounding system on beef calf performance
                                                        

- (Abstract Only)Cox, J.L., Hales, K.E., Ulmer, K.M., Rasby, R.J., Shackelford, S.D., Freetly, H.C., Drewnoski, M.E. 2015. Effect of backgrounding system on beef calf performance [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement s3):885.Association between circulating blood or plasma urea nitrogen concentrations and reproductive efficiency in beef heifers and cows

- (Abstract Only)Gunn, P.J., Lundberg, A.L., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C., Amundson, O.L., Walker, J.A., Perry, G.A. 2015. Association between circulating blood or plasma urea nitrogen concentrations and reproductive efficiency in beef heifers and cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93 (Supplement s3):88-89.The effect of bovine fecal microbiome on Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence

- (Abstract Only)Kim, M., Kuehn, L.A., Bono, J.L., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Freetly, H.C., Benson, A.K., Wells, J. 2015. The effect of bovine fecal microbiome on Escherichia coli O157:H7 prevalence [abstract]. 2015 Congress on Gastrointestinal Function, 2015 April 13-15, Chicago, IL. p. 34.Methane production and methanogen levels in steers that differ in residual gain
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Hales, K.E., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Kim, M.S., Myer, P.R., Wells, J. 2015. Methane production and methanogen levels in steers that differ in residual gain. Journal of Animal Science. 93(5):2375-2381.Post-weaning nutritional programming of ovarian development in beef heifers

- (Abstract Only)Amundson, O.L., Fountain, T.H., Larimore, E.L., Richardson, B.N., McNeel, A.K., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Keisler, D.H., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Post-weaning nutritional programming of ovarian development in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):169-170.Changes in leptin and metabolite concentrations over time in finishing beef steers and heifers

- (Abstract Only)Foote, A.P., Keisler, D.H., Hales, K.E., Tait Jr, R.G., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Changes in leptin and metabolite concentrations over time in finishing beef steers and heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):91.Beef cattle metabiomes and their relationships with economically important phenotypes

- (Abstract Only)Myer, P.R., Wells, J., Smith, T.P., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Beef cattle metabiomes and their relationships with economically important phenotypes [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):7.Genetic variance and covariance components for feed intake, average daily gain, and postweaning gain in growing beef cattle

- (Abstract Only)Retallick, K.J., Bormann, J.M., Weaber, R.L., MacNeil, M.D., Bradford, H.L., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Moser, D.W., Kuehn, L.A. 2015. Genetic variance and covariance components for feed intake, average daily gain, and postweaning gain in growing beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93 (Supplement 2):10.Differential expression of genes in the jejunum of steers with feed efficiency phenotypes

- (Abstract Only)Butler, A.R., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Differential expression of genes in the jejunum of steers with feed efficiency phenotypes [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):179.Characterizing the microbiome across the gastrointestinal tract from steers differing in feed efficiency

- (Abstract Only)Myer, P.R., Wells, J., Smith, T.P., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Characterizing the microbiome across the gastrointestinal tract from steers differing in feed efficiency. Plant and Animal Genome XXIII Conference, January 10-14, 2015, San Diego, California. Abstract No. W288.A polymorphism in myostatin influences puberty but not fertility in beef heifers, whereas μ-calpain affects first calf birth weight
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cushman, R.A., Tait Jr, R.G., McNeel, A.K., Forbes, E.D., Amundson, O.L., Lents, C.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Perry, G.A., Wood, J.A., Cupp, A.S., Smith, T.P., Freetly, H.C., Bennett, G.L. 2015. A polymorphism in myostatin influences puberty but not fertility in beef heifers, whereas μ-calpain affects first calf birth weight. Journal of Animal Science. 93(1):117-126.Effect of increased systemic concentrations of urea nitrogen in crossbred heifers on in vitro fertilization (IVF)

- (Abstract Only)Chase, C.C., Amundson, O.L., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C., McNeel, A.K., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Perry, G.A., Sypherd, D.D., Miles, J.R. 2015. Effect of increased systemic concentrations of urea nitrogen in crossbred heifers on in vitro fertilization (IVF)[abstract]. American Society of Animal Science, Southern Section, January 31-February 3, 2015, Atlanta, GA. p. 30.QTLs associated with dry matter intake, metabolic mid-test weight, growth and feed efficiency have little overlap across 4 beef cattle studies
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Saatchi, M., Beever, J.E., Decker, J.E., Faulkner, D.B., Freetly, H.C., Hansen, S.L., Yampara-Iquise, H., Johnson, K.A., Kachman, S.D., Kerley, M.S., Kim, J., Loy, D.D., Marques, E., Neibergs, H.L., Pollak, E.J., Schnabel, R.D., Seabury, C.M., Shike, D.W., Snelling, W.M., Spangler, M.L., Weaber, R.L., Garrick, D.J., Taylor, J.F. 2014. QTLs associated with dry matter intake, metabolic mid-test weight, growth and feed efficiency have little overlap across 4 beef cattle studies. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 15:1004.Effects of dietary glycerin inclusion at 0, 5, 10, and 15 percent of dry matter on energy metabolism and nutrient balance in finishing beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hales, K.E., Foote, A.P., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Effects of dietary glycerin inclusion at 0, 5, 10, and 15 percent of dry matter on energy metabolism and nutrient balance in finishing beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 93(1):348-356.The consequence of level of nutrition on heifer ovarian and mammary development
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Vonnahme, K.A., McNeel, A.K., Camacho, L.E., Amundson, O.L., Forbes, E.D., Lents, C.A., Cushman, R.A. 2014. The consequence of level of nutrition on heifer ovarian and mammary development. Journal of Animal Science. 92(12):5437-5443.Association of circulating active and total ghrelin concentrations with dry matter intake, growth, and carcass characteristics of finishing beef cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Foote, A.P., Hales, K.E., Lents, C.A., Freetly, H.C. 2014. Association of circulating active and total ghrelin concentrations with dry matter intake, growth, and carcass characteristics of finishing beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 92(12):5651-5658.Genetic markers that influence feed efficiency phenotypes also affect cattle temperament as measured by flight speed
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M. 2015. Genetic markers that influence feed efficiency phenotypes also affect cattle temperament as measured by flight speed. Animal Genetics. 46(1):60-64.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.Relationship between selection for feed efficiency and methane production

- (Literature Review)Freetly, H.C. 2014. Relationship between selection for feed efficiency and methane production. Proceedings of the 46th Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting and Research Symposium, June 18-21, 2014, Lincoln, Nebraska. p. 112-115.Association of plasma ghrelin concentrations with feed intake in beef cattle

- (Abstract Only)Foote, A.P., Hales, K.E., Lents, C.A., Freetly, H.C. 2014. Association of plasma ghrelin concentrations with feed intake in beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 92(E-Supplement 2):361.RNA-Seq detection of differential gene expression in the rumen of beef steers associated with feed efficiency phenotypes

- (Abstract Only)Kern, R.J., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M., Kern, J.W., Miles, J.R., Ludden, P.A. 2014. RNA-Seq detection of differential gene expression in the rumen of beef steers associated with feed efficiency phenotypes [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 92(E-Supplement 2):918.Comparison of efficiency of energy use in Holstein and Jersey dairy cows offered diets containing reduce fat distillers grains (RFDDGS)

- (Abstract Only)Garcia Gomez, G., Foth, A., Kononoff, P.J., Brown-Brandl, T., Freetly, H.C. 2014. Comparison of efficiency of energy use in Holstein and Jersey dairy cows offered diets containing reduce fat distillers grains (RFDDGS) [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 92(E-Supplement 2):825. Abstract #1687.Effects of dietary glycerin inclusion at 0, 5, 10, and 15% of dry matter on energy metabolism and nutrient balance in finishing beef steers

- (Abstract Only)Hales, K.E., Foote, A.P., Brown Brandl, T.M., Freetly, H.C. 2014. Effects of dietary glycerin inclusion at 0, 5, 10, and 15% of dry matter on energy metabolism and nutrient balance in finishing beef steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 92(E-Supplement 2):296-297.Can we improve cow efficiency or manipulate feeding strategies to reduce inputs?

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C. 2014. Can we improve cow efficiency or manipulate feeding strategies to reduce inputs [abstract]? Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 92(E-Supplement 2):63-64.Changes in the rumen microbiome from steers differing in feed efficiency

- (Abstract Only)Myer, P.R., Freetly, H.C., Smith, T.P. 2014. Changes in the rumen microbiome from steers differing in feed efficiency [abstract]. American Society for Microbiology 114th General Meeting. Poster No. 1292.DNA polymorphisms and transcript abundance of PRKAG2 and phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase in the rumen are associated with gain and feed intake in beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Oliver, W.T., Kern, R.J., Cushman, R.A., Miles, J.R., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2014. DNA polymorphisms and transcript abundance of PRKAG2 and phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase in the rumen are associated with gain and feed intake in beef steers. Animal Genetics. 45(4):461-472.Energy content of reduced-fat distillers grains for lactating dairy cows

- (Abstract Only)Foth, A.J., Gomez, G.G., Brown Brandl, T.M., Freetly, H.C., Kononoff, P.J. 2014. Energy content of reduced-fat distillers grains for lactating dairy cows [Abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 92(E-Suppl. 2):171. Abstract #0345.Effects of maternal nutrient restriction followed by realimentation during midgestation on uterine blood flow in beef cows
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Camacho, L.E., Lemley, C.O., Prezotto, L.D., Bauer, M.L., Freetly, H.C., Swanson, K.C., Vonnahme, K.A. 2014. Effects of maternal nutrient restriction followed by realimentation during midgestation on uterine blood flow in beef cows. Theriogenology. 81(9):1248-1256.The impact of cow nutrient status during the second and third trimesters on age at puberty, antral follicle count, and fertility of daughters

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2014. The impact of cow nutrient status during the second and third trimesters on age at puberty, antral follicle count, and fertility of daughters. Livestock Science. 162:252-258.Surface enlargement factor of rumen papillae and expression of genes involved in dermatological diseases and their relationships with feed intake in beef steers

- (Abstract Only)Kern, R.J., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M., Miles, J.R., Ludden, P.A. 2014. Surface enlargement factor of rumen papillae and expression of genes involved in dermatological diseases and their relationships with feed intake in beef steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 92(Supplement 2):32.An evaluation of the differences in the rumen transcriptome among beef steers with extreme feed efficiency phenotypes

- (Abstract Only)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kern, R.J., Kuehn, L.A., Miles, J.R., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M., Ludden, P.A. 2014. An evaluation of the differences in the rumen transcriptome among beef steers with extreme feed efficiency phenotypes.  Plant & Animal Genome XXII Conference, January 11-15, 2014, San Diego, CA. Abstract No. W155.Investigation of bacterial diversity in the feces of cattle fed different diets
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Kim, M.S., Kim, J., Kuehn, L.A., Bono, J.L., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Freetly, H.C., Benson, A.K., Wells, J. 2014. Investigation of bacterial diversity in the feces of cattle fed different diets. Journal of Animal Science. 92:683-694.Effects of decreased dietary roughage concentration on energy metabolism and nutrient balance in finishing beef cattle
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Hales, K.E., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Freetly, H.C. 2014. Effects of decreased dietary roughage concentration on energy metabolism and nutrient balance in finishing beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 92(1):264-271.Adipose and muscle tissue gene expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Oliver, W.T., Sexten, A.K., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C. 2013. Adipose and muscle tissue gene expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain. PLoS One. 8(11):e80882.Enteric methane production from beef cattle that vary in feed efficiency

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Brown-Brandl, T.M. 2013. Enteric methane production from beef cattle that vary in feed efficiency. Journal of Animal Science. 91(10):4826-4831.Investigation of microbial diversity in the feces of cattle fed different diets

- (Abstract Only)Kim, M.S., Kim, J., Kuehn, L.A., Bono, J.L., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Freetly, H.C., Benson, A.K., Wells, J. 2013. Investigation of microbial diversity in the feces of cattle fed different diets.[abstract] Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 91 (E-Supplement 2): 235.Influence of dry matter intake, dry matter digestibility, and feeding behavior on body weight gain of beef steers
                                                        

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Davis, M.P., Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Wells, J. 2014. Influence of dry matter intake, dry matter digestibility, and feeding behavior on body weight gain of beef steers. Journal of Animal Science. 92(7):3018-3025.Feedlot research at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center

- (Literature Review)Freetly, H.C., Hales Paxton, K.E. 2013. Feedlot research at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center. In:  Proceeding of the 2013 Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conference, April 18-19, 2013, San Antonio, Texas. p. 102-107.Does reduced peri-pubertal nutrient intake influence the ovarian reserve in beef heifers?

- (Abstract Only)Cushman, R.A., Forbes, E.D., Swanson, O.L., McNeel, A.K., Chase, C.C., Lents, C.A., Freetly, H.C. 2013. Does reduced peri-pubertal nutrient intake influence the ovarian reserve in beef heifers? [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction Supplement (46th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction). pp. 44-45 (Abstract #48).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.Ruminal and adipose gene expression in beef steers selected for diverse feed intake and gain phenotypes

- (Abstract Only)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Rempel, L.A., Hales, K.E., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A. 2013. Ruminal and adipose gene expression in beef steers selected for diverse feed intake and gain phenotypes [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 91(E-Supplement 2):629.Ruminal methanogens in steers that are negative or positive for residual gain

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H., Wells, J., Kim, M., Hales, K., Lindholm-Perry, A. 2013. Ruminal methanogens in steers that are negative or positive for residual gain [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91(E-Supplement 2):437.Validation and recovery rates of an indirect calorimetry headbox system used to measure heat production of cattle

- (Abstract Only)Foth, A.J., Brown Brandl, T.M., Freetly, H.C., Hayes, M., Kononoff, P.J. 2013. Validation and recovery rates of an indirect calorimetry headbox system used to measure heat production of cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91(E-Supplement 2):262.Genetic relationships among milk production and teat and udder scores in cows sired by seven prominent beef cattle breeds

- (Abstract Only)Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2013. Genetic relationships among milk production and teat and udder scores in cows sired by seven prominent beef cattle breeds [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91(E-Supplement 2):142.CAPN1 and GDF8 genetic marker effects on heifer performance, reproduction, and first calf performance traits in beef cattle

- (Abstract Only)Tait Jr, R.G., Cushman, R.A., Smith, T.P., Freetly, H.C., Bennett, G.L. 2013. CAPN1 and GDF8 genetic marker effects on heifer performance, reproduction, and first calf performance traits in beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91(E-Supplement 2):392.Rumen and cecum methane emissions between steers that are either negative or positive for residual gain

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Hales, K.E., Wells, J. 2012. Rumen and cecum methane emissions between steers that are either negative or positive for residual gain [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90(Suppl. 3):478.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

- (Abstract Only)Hales, K.E., Freetly, H.C. 2012. 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 [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90(Suppl. 3):432.Adipose and muscle tissue expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain

- (Abstract Only)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Sexten, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Adipose and muscle tissue expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90(Suppl. 3):453.The impact of cow nutrient status during the second and third trimester on development of the reproductive axis and fertility of daughters

- (Abstract Only)Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2012. The impact of cow nutrient status during the second and third trimester on development of the reproductive axis and fertility of daughters [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90 (Supplement 3):472 (Abstract #520).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.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.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.US consortium for the genetic improvement of feed efficiency in beef cattle

- (Abstract Only)Taylor, J.F., Beever, J.E., Fahrenkrug, S.C., Faulkner, D.B., Freetly, H.C., Garrick, D.J., Johnson, K.A., Hansen, S.L., Kerley, M.S., Loy, D.D., Neibergs, H.L., Pollak, E.J., Pomp, D., Seabury, C.M., Schnabel, R.D., Shike, D.W., Sonstegard, T.S., Spangler, M.L., Tait, J.R., Weaber, R.L. 2011. US consortium for the genetic improvement of feed efficiency in beef cattle [abstract]. Proceedings of the International Workshop on Bovine Genomics:  Contributions to the Future of Livestock, October 6, 2011.  Clermont-Ferrand/Cournon, France.Genetic markers in bovine chromosome 14 are significant for residual feed intake in steers

- (Abstract Only)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2011. Genetic markers in bovine chromosome 14 are significant for residual feed intake in steers. Journal of Animal Science. 89(E-Suppl. 1):422-423.Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for feed intake and other traits in growing beef cattle, and opportunities for selection

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Rolfe, K.M., Snelling, W.M., Nielsen, M.K., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2011. Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for feed intake and other traits in growing beef cattle, and opportunities for selection. Journal of Animal Science. 89:3452-3459.Methane emissions from cattle differing in feed intake and feed efficiency fed a high concentrate diet

- (Proceedings)Freetly, H.C., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2011. Methane emissions from cattle differing in feed intake and feed efficiency fed a high concentrate diet. Proceedings of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science 62:314-317.A region on BTA14 that includes the positional candidate genes LYPLA1, XKR4 and TMEM68 is associated with feed intake and growth phenotypes in cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M. 2012. A region on BTA14 that includes the positional candidate genes LYPLA1, XKR4 and TMEM68 is associated with feed intake and growth phenotypes in cattle. Animal Genetics. 43(2):216-219.Methane emissions from cattle differing in feed intake and feed efficiency fed a high concentrate diet

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2011. Methane emissions from cattle differing in feed intake and feed efficiency fed a high concentrate diet [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 89(E-Supplement 2):187.  Abstract # 33.Growth curves of crossbred cows sired by Hereford, Angus, Belgian Blue, Brahman, Boran, and Tuli bulls, and the fraction of mature weight and height at puberty

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Cundiff, L.V. 2011. Growth curves of crossbred cows sired by Hereford, Angus, Belgian Blue, Brahman, Boran, and Tuli bulls, and the fraction of mature weight and height at puberty. Journal of Animal Science. 89(8):2373-2379.Using ultrasonography to determine reproductive tract development in beef heifers

- (Abstract Only)Cushman, R.A., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2011. Using ultrasonography to determine reproductive tract development in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):418-419 (Abstract #327).Evaluation of polymorphisms within the genes GSHR and SLC2A2 that are within a region on bovine chromosome 1 (BTA1) previously associated with feed intake and weight gain

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Smith, T.P., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Evaluation of polymorphisms within the genes GSHR and SLC2A2 that are within a region on bovine chromosome 1 (BTA1) previously associated with feed intake and weight gain. Animal Genetics. 43(1):112.Partial-genome evaluation of postweaning feed intake and efficiency of crossbred beef cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Snelling, W.M., Allan, M.F., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Bennett, G.L., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C., Nielsen, M.K., Rolfe, K.M. 2011. Partial-genome evaluation of postweaning feed intake and efficiency of crossbred beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 89:1731-1741.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. 230Effects of level of feeding on energy utilization by Angora goats

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tovar-Luna, I., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C., Goetsch, A.L. 2011. Effects of level of feeding on energy utilization by Angora goats. Journal of Animal Science. 89(1):142-149.Effects of stage of lactation and level of feed intake on energy utilization by Alpine dairy goats

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tovar-Luna, I., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C., Goetsch, A.L. 2010. Effects of stage of lactation and level of feed intake on energy utilization by Alpine dairy goats. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(10):4829-4837.Effects of stage of lactation and dietary concentrate level on energy utilization by Alpine dairy goats

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tovar-Luna, I., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C., Goetsch, A.L. 2010. Effects of stage of lactation and dietary concentrate level on energy utilization by Alpine dairy goats. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(10):4818-4828.Polymorphisms in POMC are not associated with dry matter intake and average daily gain phenotypes in beef cattle

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Smith, T.P.L., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C. 2010. Polymorphisms in POMC are not associated with dry matter intake and average daily gain phenotypes in beef cattle. Animal Genetics. 41(6):669-670.Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for feed intake and other traits in growing beef cattle

- (Proceedings)Snelling, W.M., Rolfe, K.M., Nielsen, M.K., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2010. Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for feed intake and other traits in growing beef cattle. Proceedings, 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6, 2010. CD-ROM Communication 0285.Using growth traits and adipose function to identify indicators of heifer fertility

- (Abstract Only)Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Mcdaneld, T.G., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2010. Using growth traits and adipose function to identify indicators of heifer fertility [abstract]. Proceedings of 8th International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium. p. 130 (Abstract # M43).Challenges in Making Progress to Improve Cow Efficiency and Potential Tools

- (Literature Review)Freetly, H.C. 2010. Challenges in Making Progress to Improve Cow Efficiency and Potential Tools. Proceedings of the Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, March 25, 2010, Fort Collins, CO.A Region on BTA6 Is Associated with Feed Intake and Gain in Beef Cattle

- (Abstract Only)Sexten, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2010. A Region on BTA6 Is Associated with Feed Intake and Gain in Beef Cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88 (E-Supplement 2):185.Evaluation of Two Positional Candidate Genes on BTA14 for Association with Dry Matter Intake in Beef Cattle

- (Abstract Only)Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Smith, T.P., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M. 2010. Evaluation of Two Positional Candidate Genes on BTA14 for Association with Dry Matter Intake in Beef Cattle [abstract]. Plant & Animal Genome XVIII Conference.  Poster No. P553. p. 216.Net Flux of Amino Acids Across the Portal-drained Viscera and Liver of the Ewe During Abomasal Infusion of Protein and Glucose

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L. 2010. Net Flux of Amino Acids Across the Portal-drained Viscera and Liver of the Ewe During Abomasal Infusion of Protein and Glucose. Journal of Animal Science. 88(3):1093-1107.Fitting Cows to Your Operation

- (Literature Review)Freetly, H.C. 2009. Fitting Cows to Your Operation. Beef Improvement Federation Proceedings.  April 30-May 3, 2009, Sacramento, CA. p. 119-123.Rate of Maturing and Proportion of Mature Body Weight at Puberty of Crossbred Cows

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A. 2009. Rate of Maturing and Proportion of Mature Body Weight at Puberty of Crossbred Cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 87 (E-Supplement 2):498.Efficiency of Energy Utilization by Lactating Alpine Goats

- (Abstract Only)Tovar-Luna, I., Goetsch, A.L., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C. 2009. Efficiency of Energy Utilization by Lactating Alpine Goats [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 87 (E-Supplement 2):486.Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and on Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Wells, J., Shackelford, S.D., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Guerini, M.N., Varel, V.H., Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L., Ferrell, C.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009. Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and on Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles. Journal of Food Protection. 72(8):1624-1633.Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and On Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains With Solubles

- (Abstract Only)Wells, J., Shackelford, S.D., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Varel, V.H., Arthur, T.M., Bosilevac, J.M., Freetly, H.C., Wheeler, T.L., Ferrell, C.L., Koohmaraie, M. 2009.  Prevalence and Level of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Feces and On Hides of Feedlot Steers Fed Diets With or Without Wet Distillers Grains With Solubles [abstract]. Microbial Ecology 57(3):583-584.Evaluation of Antral Follicle Count and Ovarian Morphology in Crossbred Beef Cows: Investigation of Influence of Stage of the Estrous Cycle, Age, and Birth Weight

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Cupp, A.S., Freetly, H.C. 2009. Evaluation of Antral Follicle Count and Ovarian Morphology in Crossbred Beef Cows: Investigation of Influence of Stage of the Estrous Cycle, Age, and Birth Weight. Journal of Animal Science. 87(6):1971-1980.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.Technical Note:  The Relationship Between Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure in Growing Crossbred Boer and Spanish Wethers

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Puchala, R., Tovar-Luna, I., Sahlu, T., Freetly, H.C., Goetsch, A. 2009. Technical Note:  The Relationship between Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure in Growing Crossbred Boer and Spanish Wethers. Journal of Animal Science. 87(5):1714-1721.Relationship of antral follicle counts to fertility and ovarian AMH mRNA levels in beef cows

- (Abstract Only)Cushman, R., Miles, J., Allan, M., Kuehn, L., Echternkamp, S., Freetly, H. 2008. Relationship of antral follicle counts to fertility and ovarian AMH mRNA levels in beef cows [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:224 (Abstract #722).Feeding distillers grains supplements to improve amino acid nutriture of lambs consuming moderate-quality forages

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2008. Feeding distillers grains supplements to improve amino acid nutriture of lambs consuming moderate-quality forages. Journal of Animal Science. 86(3):691-701.Partitioning of energy in pregnant beef cows during nutritionally induced weight fluctuation

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2008. Partitioning of energy in pregnant beef cows during nutritionally induced weight fluctuation. Journal of Animal Science. 86(2):370-377.Net flux of amino acids across splanchnic tissues of ewes during abomasal protein and glucose infusion

- (Proceedings)Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L. 2007. Net flux of amino acids across splanchnic tissues of ewes during abomasal protein and glucose infusion. Proceedings of Energy and Protein Metabolism and Nutrition, EAAP Publication No. 124. p. 337-338.Identification of indicator traits of fertility in the postpartum beef cow

- (Abstract Only)Cushman, R., Echternkamp, S., Allan, M., Freetly, H. 2007. Identification of indicator traits of fertility in the postpartum beef cow [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:187-188.THE INFLUENCE OF OSCILLATING DIETARY PROTEIN CONCENTRATIONS ON FINISHING CATTLE.  I. FEEDLOT PERFORMANCE AND ODOROUS COMPOUND PRODUCTION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Freetly, H.C., Berry, E.D., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. The influence of oscillating dietary protein concentrations on finishing cattle.  I. Feedlot performance and odorous compound production. Journal of Animal Science. 85(6):1487-1495.THE INFLUENCE OF OSCILLATING DIETARY PROTEIN CONCENTRATIONS ON FINISHING CATTLE.  II. NUTRIENT RETENTION AND AMMONIA EMISSIONS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Cole, N.A., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. The influence of oscillating dietary protein concentrations on finishing cattle.  II. Nutrient retention and ammonia emissions. Journal of Animal Science. 85(6):1496-1503.NET PORTAL AND HEPATIC FLUX OF NUTRIENTS IN GROWING WETHERS FED HIGH CONCENTRATE DIETS WITH OSCILLATING PROTEIN CONCENTRATIONS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. Net portal and hepatic flux of nutrients in growing wethers fed high-concentrate diets with oscillating protein concentrations. Journal of Animal Science. 85(4):997-1005.THE IMPACT OF DIETARY PROTEIN SOURCE ON OBSERVED AND PREDICTED METABOLIZABLE ENERGY OF DRY EXTRUDED DOG FOODS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Yamka, R.M., McLeod, K.R., Harmon, D.L., Freetly, H.C., Schoenherr, W.D. 2007. The impact of dietary protein source on observed and predicted metabolizable energy of dry extruded dog foods. Journal of Animal Science. 85(1):204-212.INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE, MANURE ODOR, AND CARRIAGE OF PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA.  I. ANIMAL PERFORMANCE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ferrell, C.L., Berry, E.D., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria.  I. Animal performance. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2515-2522.INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE, MANURE ODOR, AND CARRIAGE OF PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA.  III. ODOROUS COMPOUND PRODUCTION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Miller, D.N., Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria.  III. Odorous compound production. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2533-2545.INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE, MANURE ODOR, AND CARRIAGE OF PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA. II. PATHOGENIC AND OTHER FECAL BACTERIA

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Archibeque, S.L., Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. II. Pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2523-2532.PARTITIONING OF ENERGY DURING LACTATION OF PRIMIPAROUS BEEF COWS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M. 2006. Partitioning of energy during lactation of primiparous beef cows. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2157-2162.NET FLUX OF A-AMINO N ACROSS SPLANCHNIC TISSUES OF EWES DURING ABOMASAL PROTEIN AND GLUCOSE INFUSION

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L. 2006. Net flux of A-amino N across splanchnic tissues of ewes during abomasal protein and glucose infusion [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):457.EFFICIENCY OF ENERGY USE FOR PREGNANCY BY CROSSBRED BOER X SPANISH DOES WITH DIFFERENT LITTER SIZE

- (Abstract Only)Tovar-Luna, I., Goetsch, A.L., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Carstens, G.E., Freetly, H.C., Johnson, Z.B. 2006. Efficiency of energy use for pregnancy by crossbred Boer x Spanish does with different litter size [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):26.EFFECTS OF FEEDING STEAM-ROLLED CORN IN LIEU OF DRY-ROLLED CORN ON THE ODOR OF FINISHING BEEF STEER MANURE

- (Abstract Only)Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Parker, D.B., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2006. Effects of feeding steam-rolled corn in lieu of dry-rolled corn on the odor of finishing beef steer manure [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):154-155.FEEDING HIGH-MOISTURE CORN INSTEAD OF DRY-ROLLED CORN REDUCES ODIFEROUS COMPOUND PRODUCTION IN MANURE OF FINISHING BEEF CATTLE WITHOUT DECREASING PERFORMANCE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2006. Feeding high-moisture corn instead of dry-rolled corn reduces odiferous compound production in manure of finishing beef cattle without decreasing performance. Journal of Animal Science. 84:1767-1777.CHANGES IN HEAT PRODUCTION BY MATURE COWS AFTER CHANGES IN FEEDING LEVEL

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2006. Changes in heat production by mature cows after changes in feeding level. Journal of Animal Science. 84(6):1429-1438.FETAL GROWTH OF LAMBS PATERNALLY HETEROZYGOUS FOR THE CALLIPYGE MUTATION

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Mcdonagh, M.B., Ferrell, C.L. 2006. Fetal growth of lambs paternally heterozygous for the callipyge mutation [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84(Suppl. 2):59.FEED UTILIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF CROSSBRED TROPICALLY ADAPTED CATTLE

- (Proceedings)Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C. 2005. Feed utilization and performance of crossbred tropically adapted cattle. Symposium on Tropically Adapted Breeds, Southern Cooperative Series Bulletin 405, American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting, p. 144-153.Efficiency of energy use for maintenance and gain by growing crossbred Boer and Spanish goats consuming diets differing in forage level

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Tovar-Luna, I., Goetsch, A.L., Puchala, R., Sahlu, T., Carstens, G.E., Freetly, H.C., Johnson, Z.B. 2007. Efficiency of energy use for maintenance and gain by growing crossbred Boer and Spanish goats consuming diets differing in forage level. Small Ruminant Research. 67(1):20-27.TOTAL SPLANCHNIC FLUX OF NUTRIENTS IN WETHERS FED OSCILLATING CRUDE PROTEIN DIETS

- (Abstract Only)Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2005. Total splanchnic flux of nutrients in wethers fed oscillating crude protein diets [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83(Supplement 1):396.NUTRITIONALLY ALTERING WEIGHT GAIN PATTERNS OF PREGNANT HEIFERS AND YOUNG COWS CHANGES THE TIME THAT FEED RESOURCES ARE OFFERED WITHOUT ANY DIFFERENCES IN PRODUCTION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2005. Nutritionally altering weight gain patterns of pregnant heifers and young cows changes the time that feed resources are offered without any differences in production. Journal of Animal Science. 83:916-926.MODERATELY ALTERING WEIGHT GAIN PATTERNS OF SECOND PARITY COWS THROUGH NUTRITION CHANGES THE TIME THAT FEED RESOURCES ARE OFFERED WITHOUT ANY DIFFERENCES IN PRODUCTION

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2005. Moderately altering weight gain patterns of second parity cows through nutrition changes the time that feed resources are offered without any differences in production [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 83(Suppl. 2):90-91.METABOLITE FLUXES ACROSS SPLANCHNIC TISSUES IN RESPONSE TO VARYING DIETARY PROTEIN IN MATURE EWES CONSUMING LOW QUALITY FORAGE

- (Abstract Only)Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2005. Metabolite fluxes across splanchnic tissues in response to varying dietary protein in mature ewes consuming low quality forage [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 2)90.FEED UTILIZATION AND PERFORMANCE OF TROPICALLY ADAPTED CATTLE

- (Abstract Only)Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G., Freetly, H.C. 2005. Feed utilization and performance of tropically adapted cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 83(Suppl. 2): 28.FEEDING HIGH MOISTURE CORN INSTEAD OF DRY ROLLED CORN REDUCES ODOR PRODUCTION IN FINISHING BEEF CATTLE MANURE WITHOUT SACRIFICING PERFORMANCE

- (Proceedings)Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N., Ferrell, C.L. 2005. Feeding high moisture corn instead of dry rolled corn reduces odor production in finishing beef cattle manure without sacrificing performance. In:  Proceedings of the Symposium on the State of the Science Animal Manure and Waste Management, January 5-7, 2005, San Antonio, Texas.  2005 CDROM.OSCILLATING PROTEIN CONCENTRATIONS OF FINISHING BEEF CATTLE DIETS IMPROVES NITROGEN RETENTION BY IMPROVING NITROGEN DIGESTIBILITY

- (Abstract Only)Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Cole, N.A., Ferrell, C.L. 2004. Oscillating protein concentrations of finishing beef cattle diets improves nitrogen retention by improving nitrogen digestibility [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):116.INFLUENCE OF GENOTYPE AND DIET ON STEER PERFORMANCE

- (Abstract Only)Ferrell, C.L., Berry, E.D., Freetly, H.C., Miller, D.N. 2004. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):42.NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED A HIGH-CONCENTRATE DIET AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)SWANSON, K., FREETLY, H.C., FERRELL, C.L. NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED A HIGH-CONCENTRATE DIET AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2004. V. 82. P. 495-501.NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED LOW-QUALITY BROME HAY AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)SWANSON, K., FREETLY, H.C., FERRELL, C.L. NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED LOW-QUALITY BROME HAY AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2004. V. 82. P. 502-507.RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LITTER BIRTH WEIGHT AND LITTER SIZE IN SIX BREEDS OF SHEEP

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)FREETLY, H.C., LEYMASTER, K.A. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LITTER BIRTH WEIGHT AND LITTER SIZE IN SIX BREEDS OF SHEEP. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2004. v. 82. p. 612-618.PREGNANCY AND FETAL METABOLISM

- (Book / Chapter)Bell, A.W., Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C. 2005. Pregnancy and fetal metabolism. In:  Dijkstra, J., Forbes, J. M.,France, J., editors. Quantitative Aspects of Ruminant Digestion and Metabolism. 2nd edition.  Wallingford: CABI Publishing. p. 523-550.UREA NITROGEN RECYCLING AND NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED LOW-QUALITY HAY AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM

- (Abstract Only)SWANSON, K., FREETLY, H.C., FERRELL, C.L. UREA NITROGEN RECYCLING AND NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED LOW-QUALITY HAY AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM. CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS OF CANADIAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, PAGE 34, SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA. 2003.RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONAL CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF HEIFERS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)FREETLY, H.C., NIENABER, J.A., BROWN BRANDL, T.M. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONALLY CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF HEIFERS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81. p. 1847-1852.ACCOUNTING FOR THE PROPORTION OF ALPHA-AMINO NITROGEN IN CRUDE PROTEIN IMPROVES METABOLIZABLE ENERGY PREDICTION IN DRY EXTRUDED DOG FOODS

- (Abstract Only)YAMKA, R.M., MCLEOD, K.R., HARMON, D.L., FREETLY, H.C., SCHOENHERR, W.D. ACCOUNTING FOR THE PROPORTION OF ALPHA-AMINO NITROGEN IN CRUDE PROTEIN IMPROVES METABOLIZABLE ENERGY PREDICTION IN DRY EXTRUDED DOG FOODS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(SUPP.1): ABSTRACT P. 260.INFLUENCE OF SIRE BREED ON RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE AS AN INDICATOR OF EFFICIENCY IN STEERS

- (Abstract Only)FERRELL, C.L., JENKINS, T.G., FREETLY, H.C. INFLUENCE OF SIRE BREED ON RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE AS AN INDICATOR OF EFFICIENCY IN STEERS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(SUPP.1): ABSTRACT P. 107-108.HEAT PRODUCTION OF GROWING HEIFERS THAT DIFFER IN COMPOSITION OF BOS INDICUS AND BOS TAURUS

- (Proceedings)FREETLY, H.C., NIENABER, J.A., BROWN BRANDL, T.M. HEAT PRODUCTION OF GROWING HEIFERS THAT DIFFER IN COMPOSITION OF BOS INDICUS AND BOS TAURUS. PROCEEDINGS OF PROGRESS IN RESEARCH ON ENERGY AND PROTEIN METABOLISM, EAAP PUBLICATION NO. 109. 2003. P. 497-500.INFLUENCE OF PRIOR NUTRITIONAL TREATMENT ON RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE AS AN INDICATOR OF EFFICIENCY

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)FERRELL, C.L., JENKINS, T.G., FREETLY, H.C. INFLUENCE OF PRIOR NUTRITIONAL TREATMENT ON RESIDUAL FEED INTAKE AS AN INDICATOR OF EFFICIENCY. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81(Suppl. 2): Abstract p. 99.THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)BROWN BRANDL, T.M., NIENABER, J.A., EIGENBERG, R.A., FREETLY, H.C., HAHN, G.L. THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE. JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY. 2003. v. 28. p. 149-157.THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE

- (Other)RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONAL CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF EWE LAMBS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2002. Relationship between aging and nutritional controlled growth rate on heat production of ewe lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 80:2759-2763.NUTRITIONALLY INDUCED GROWTH PATTERN CHANGES OF PREGNANT HEIFERS AND SUBSEQUENT CHANGES IN BODY WEIGHTS AND DRY MATTER INTAKE

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2002. Nutritionally induced growth pattern changes of pregnant heifers and subsequent changes in body weights and dry matter intake [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80(Suppl. 1):41-42.UREA-NITROGEN RECYCLING AND NITROGEN BALANCE IN LAMBS FED A HIGH-CONCENTRATE DIET AND INFUSED WITH DIFFERING PROPORTIONS OF CASEIN IN THE RUMEN AND ABOMASUM

- (Abstract Only)Swanson, K., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2002. Urea-nitrogen recycling and nitrogen balance in lambs fed a high-concentrate diet and infused with differing proportions of casein in the rumen and abomasum [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80(Suppl. 1):72.RELATIONSHIPS AMONG HEAT PRODUCTION, BODY WEIGHT, AND AGE IN FINNSHEEP AND RAMBOUILLET EWES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2002. Relationships among heat production, body weight, and age in finnsheep and rambouillet ewes. Journal of Animal Science. 80:825-832.NUTRIENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SHEEP:  GAPS IN INFORMATION AND FUTURE APPROACHES

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C. 2001. Nutrient recommendations for sheep:  Gaps in information and future approaches [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 79(Suppl. 1):141.RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONAL CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF EWE LAMBS

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2001. Relationship between aging and nutritional controlled growth rate on heat production of ewe lambs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 79(Suppl. 2):106.PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE OF BEEF COWS RAISED ON THREE DIFFERENT NUTRITIONALLYCONTROLLED HEIFER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2001. Production performance of beef cows raised on three different nutritionally controlled heifer development programs. Journal of Animal Science. 79:819-826.THE EFFECT OF DIETARY NITROGEN AND PROTEIN ON FEED INTAKE, NUTRIENT DIGESTIBILITY AND NITROGEN FLUX ACROSS THE PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OF SHEEP FED HIGH-CONCENTRATE DIETS AD LIBITUM

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Ferrell, C.L., Freetly, H.C., Goetsch, A.L., Kreikemeier, K.K. 2001. The effect of dietary nitrogen and protein on feed intake, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen flux across the portal-drained viscera and liver of sheep fed high-concentrate diets ad libitum. Journal of Animal Science. 79:1322-1328.TIMING OF REALIMENTATION OF MATURE COWS THAT WERE FEED-RESTRICTED DURING PREGNANCY INFLUENCES CALF BIRTH WEIGHTS AND GROWTH RATES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2000. Timing of realimentation of mature cows that were feed-restricted during pregnancy influences calf birth weights and growth rates. Journal of Animal Science. 78:2790-2796.EFFECTS OF FEEDING CORN VS. CASEIN IN CONCENTRATED RATIONS ON FLUX OF NITROGENOUS COMPOUNDS ACROSS THE PDV

- (Abstract Only)McDonagh, M.B., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2000. Effects of feeding corn vs. casein in concentrated rations on flux of nitrogenous compounds across the PDV [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 78(Suppl. 2):95.TIMING OF REALIMENTATION OF MATURE COWS THAT WERE FEED-RESTRICTED DURING PREGNANCY INFLUENCES CALF BIRTH WEIGHTS AND GROWTH RATES

- (Abstract Only)Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L., Jenkins, T.G. 2000. Timing of realimentation of mature cows that were feed-restricted during pregnancy influences calf birth weights and growth rates [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 78(Suppl. 2):90.NET FLUX OF NONESTERIFIED FATTY ACIDS, CHOLESTEROL, TRIACYLGLYCEROL, AND GLYCEROL ACROSS THE PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OF PREGNANT EWES.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2000. Net flux of nonesterified fatty acids, cholesterol, triacylglycerol, and glycerol across the portal-drained viscera and liver of pregnant ewes. Journal of Animal Science. 78:1380-1388.THE REPLACEMENT HEIFER AND THE PRIMIPAROUS COW.

- (Proceedings)PROTEIN KINETICS IN CALLIPYGE LAMBS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)CONSERVATION OF NITROGEN IN CATTLE FEEDLOT WASTE WITH UREASE INHIBITORS.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)RELATIONSHIP OF PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER NET FLUX OF GLUCOSE,      LACTATE, VOLATILE FATTY ACIDS, AND NITROGEN METABOLITES TO MILK            PRODUCTION IN THE EWE.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)NET FLUX OF GLUCOSE, LACTATE, VOLATILE FATTY ACIDS, AND NITROGEN           METABOLITES ACROSS THE PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OF PREGNANT EWES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)EFFECTS OF FREQUENCY OF SUPPLEMENTATION ON DRY MATTER INTAKE AND NET PORTALAND HEPATIC FLUX OF NUTRIENTS IN MATURE EWES THAT CONSUME LOW-QUALITY      FORAGE.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE, CALF GROWTH, AND MILK PRODUCTION OF FIRST-CALF   HEIFERS SIRED BY SEVEN BREEDS OF CATTLE AND RAISED ON DIFFERENT LEVELS OF  NUTRITION.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)REPRODUCTION AND MATERNAL PERFORMANCE OF F1 COWS BY DIVERSE SIRE BREEDS

- (Abstract Only)EFFICIENCY OF ENERGY AND NITROGEN LOSS AND GAIN IN MATURE COWS

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OXYGEN CONSUMPTION   AND MILK PRODUCTION IN THE EWE.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)POSTWEANING GROWTH, SEXUAL MATURITY AND PREGNANCY RATES IN HEIFERS SIRED BYSEVEN BREEDS OF CATTLE AND RAISED ON DIFFERENT LEVELS OF NUTRITION

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)CHANGES IN GUT AND LIVER GLUCOSE RELEASE AND OXYGEN CONSUMPTION DURING     GESTATION AND LACTATION IN THE EWE.

- (Proceedings)OXYGEN CONSUMPTION BY AND BLOOD FLOW ACROSS THE PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OF PREGNANT EWES

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)OXYGEN CONSUMPTION BY AND BLOOD FLOW ACROSS THE PORTAL-DRAINED VISCERA AND LIVER OF PREGNANT EWES

- (Abstract Only)FREQUENCY OF PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTATION ON NET PORTAL AND HEPATIC FLUX OF     NUTRIENTS IN MATURE EWES CONSUMING LOW QUALITY FORAGE

- (Abstract Only)A MODEL FOR PARTITIONING METABOLIZABLE ENERGY INTAKE TO MAINTENANCE AND    PRODUCTION FOR DIFFERENT BIOLOGICAL TYPES OF GROWING AND MATURE CATTLE

- (Abstract Only)GUT AND LIVER GLUCOSE, LACTATE, AND INSULIN FLUX IN MATURE EWES DURING     MESENTERIC OR ABDOMINAL VENA CAVA GLUCOSE INFUSION.

- (Peer Reviewed Journal)GUT AND LIVER GLUCOSE, LACTATE, AND INSULIN FLUX IN MATURE EWES DURING     MESENTERIC OR ABDOMINAL VENA CAVA GLUCOSE INFUSION

- (Abstract Only)


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