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Carcass Quality

Arkansas Steer Feedout Program, 1998-1999
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 2000 - pdf format

Compensatory Growth and Slaughter Breakevens of Yearling Cattle
University of Nebraska, 2001 Nebraska Beef Report,  - pdf format

Effect of Growth Type on Tenderness and Chemical Composition of Beef from Pasture-or Feedlot-Developed Steers
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 1998 - pdf format

Effects of Length of Grain Feeding and Backgrounding Programs on Beef Carcass Characteristics
University of Nebraska, 2000 Nebraska Beef Report,  - pdf format

Effects of Rate of Gain During Periods of Restricted Intake on Performance and Carcass Characteristics in Steers Fed to Achieve Step-Wise Increases in Rate of Gain
The Ohio State University, Research and Reviews, 1999
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Post-Weaning Nutritional Management Affects Feedlot Performance, 12th Rib Fat, and Marbling Deposition of Angus and Wagyu Heifers - Part 1
University of Illinois, 1999
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Post-Weaning Nutritional Management Affects Feedlot Performance, 12th Rib Fat, and Marbling Deposition of Angus and Wagyu Heifers - Part 2
University of Illinois, 1999
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Practical Aspects of Beef Carcass Traceability in Commercial Beef Processing Plants Using an Electronic Identification System
Kansas State University, Cattlemen's Day 2002 - pdf format

Sorting or Topping-off Pens of Feedlot Cattle
University of Nebraska, 2000 Nebraska Beef Report,  - pdf format

Forage

Alleviating Tall Fescue Toxicosis in Stocker Cattle Using Non-Toxic Endophytes
University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science Science Annual Report 2000 - pdf format

Changes over the Grazing Season in Crude Protein and Digestibility of Fertilized Bermudagrass
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 1998 - pdf format

Comparison of Winter Backgrounding Programs for Stocker Calves in Southeast Arkansas
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 1998 - pdf format

Economics of Production Systems Involving Stocker Cattle and Soft Red Winter Wheat from 1196 through 1999
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 2001 - pdf format

Diet and Pattern of Gain of Weaned Calves Affects Subsequent Performance on Grass
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 1999 - pdf format

Does Ryegrass Variety Matter in a Beef Stocker Program?
Louisiana State University, 2001 Beef Cattle Research Report - pdf format

Effects of Bermudagrass Cultivar and Stage of Maturity on Feed Intake and Digestion by Growing Beef Steers
University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science 1998 Annual Report - html Format

Effect of Grazing Tall Fescue Endophyte Types on Subsequent Feedlot Performance and Carcass Quality
University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science Annual Report 2000 - pdf format

Effects of Half- vs Three-Quarter-Season Grazing of Native Grass Pastures
Kansas State University, Cattlemen's Day 1999 - pdf format

The Effect of Long-Term Management of Native Grass Pastures on Steer Gains
Kansas State University, Cattlemen's Day 2000 - pdf format

The Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization and Time of Year On The Quality and Quantity of Soft Red Winter Wheat Forage
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 2001 - pdf format

Effects of Starting Weight, Body Condition, and Age on Gain of Cattle Grazing Native Grass
Kansas State University, Cattlemen's Day 1999 - pdf format

Effects of Supplementation and Nitrogen Fertilization on Performance of Stocker Cattle Grazing Warm-Season Perennials
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 2000 - pdf format

Evaluation of Cultivars of Soft Red Winter Wheat for Forage for Stocker Cattle Production
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 2001 - pdf format

Feedlot Gains on Forages: Alabama's Stocker Cattle Can Make Significant Gains on Ryegrass Pastures
Auburn University, Highlights of Agricultural Research Summer 1999 - html format

Fertilizer Sources on Bermudagrass Pastures for Stocker Grazing
Louisiana State University - pdf format

Influence of Endophyte, Alfalfa and Grazing Pressure on Steer Performance and Plant Persistence of Jesup Tall Fescue
University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science 1998 Annual Report - html Format

Influence of Grazing Management and Supplementation of Steers on Old World Bluestem on Subsequent Feedlot Performance and Carcass Merit
Oklahoma State University, 2001 Animal Science Report - html format

Influence of Grazing System and Stocking Rate on Performance of Stocker Calves
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 2000 - pdf format

Update: Influence of Grazing System and Stocking Rate on Performance of Stocker Calves
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 2001 - pdf format

Performance and Nutrient Utilization of Steers Consuming Kenaf, Pearl Millet, or Bermudagrass
Mississippi State University - html format

Performance of Stocker Calves Backgrounded on Winter Annuals or Hay and Grain
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 1999 - pdf format

Season-Long Versus Intensive-Early Stocking with Stocker Cattle Grazing on Bermudagrass Pasture
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 1998 - pdf format

Small Grain Forage for Stocker Cattle Production
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 2001 - pdf format

Steer Grazing Performance on Tifton 85 and Costal Pastures that were Sod-Seeded with Ryegrass
University Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science Annual Report 2000 - pdf format

The Use of Conservation Reserve Program Land for Grazing Cattle
The Ohio State University, Research and Reviews, 1998
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Use of Soft-Red Winter Wheat Forage for Stocker Cattle Production During the Fall and Winter
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 1999 - pdf format

Implants

Characterization of Serum Hormone Profiles in Growing Heifers Implanted with Anabolic Growth Promotants
Kansas State University, Cattlemen's Day 2000 - pdf format

Comparison of Implant Programs in Beef Calves
University of Georgia, Animal and Dairy Science 1998 Annual Report - html Format

Growth Performance and Serum Prolactin Concentrations of Stocker Steers Implanted with Trenbolone Acetate While Grazing Endophyte-Infected Fescue in the Spring
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 2000 - pdf format

Implants Decrease Severity of Disease Response in Cattle
Auburn University, Highlights of Agricultural Research Winter 2000 - html format

Implant Quality Assurance: Detection of Abscessed Implants and their Effect on Feedlot Performance of Beef Heifers
Kansas State University, Cattlemen's Day 1999 - pdf format

Effect of Revalor-G Implants on Weight Gains of Steers Grazing Bermuda Plus Dallisgrass Pastures
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 1998 - pdf format

Effect of Weaning Age and Implant Regimen I. Steer Performance
The Ohio State University, Research and Reviews, 1998
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Effect of Weaning Age and Implant Regimen II. Steer Performance
The Ohio State University, Research and Reviews, 1998
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Effects of Previous Implant Status and Rate of Gain or Implant Status During Summer Grazing on Performance of Stocker Steers
Oklahoma State University, 2001 Animal Science Report - html format

Effects of a Synovex-S Implant During Winter Grazing
Oklahoma State University, 2001 Animal Science Report - html format

Evaluation of Ralgro on Pasture and Subsequent Feedlot Performance and Carcass Merit of Mexican Crossbred Steers
Kansas State University, Cattlemen's Day 2001 - pdf format

Implant Strategies for Lightweight Stocker Calves
Oklahoma State University, 2001 Animal Science Report - html format

Miscellaneous 

Effects of Sorting Steer Calves on Feedlot Performance and Carcass Value
Iowa State University, 2001 Beef Research Report - pdf format

Electronic Sorting of Feeder Cattle into Uniform Lots to Increase Feedlot Profit Potential
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - pdf format

Evaluation of Digestible Fiber-Based Creep Feed Diets, 28-Day Complete Pelleted Starting Feed Performance and Final Feedlot Closeout
North Dakota State University, 2001 Annual Report - html format

Evaluation of Growth-Promoting Systems for Heifer Calves Finished in the Feedlot
University of Nebraska, 1999 Nebraska Beef Report,  - html format

An Evaluation of Three TRM Feed-Mixing Wagons
South Dakota State University - html format

Feedlot Performance of Steers from Different Winter Grazing Programs
Oklahoma State University, 2001 Animal Science Report - html format

Michigan State University Stocker Research
Michigan State University, Staff Paper AS 393 Excerpts, Sept. 1999 - pdf format

The Value of Information as Perceived by Feedlot Managers
Colorado State University - html format
 

Receiving Management

A Comparison of Surgical vs Banding Castration Methods in Nonstressed Stockers
Kansas State University, Cattle Feeder's Day 1995 - pdf format

Drylot Receiving Program vs Pasture Conditioning with Micotil Metaphylaxis for Grazing Stocker Calves
Kansas State University, Cattlemen's Day 2000 - pdf format

Effects of a Brief Pasture Period and Trainer Cows on Performance of Newly Received Feedlot Calves
The Ohio State University - html format

The Effect of Delayed Castration in Highly Stressed Bull Calves
Kansas State University, Cattle Feeder's Day 1995 - pdf format

Effect of Castration on Health and Performance of Newly Received Stressed Feedlot Calves
Oklahoma State University, 2001 Animal Science Report - html format

Effects of Feed Additives Fed to Sale Barn-Origin Calves During the Receiving Period: Animal Performance, Health and Medical Costs
Oklahoma State University, 2001 Animal Science Report - html format

Effects of Trainer Cows on Performance of Newly Received Feedlot Calves
The Ohio State University - html format

Evaluation of Performance in Receiving Heifers Fed Different Sources of Dietary Lipid
Kansas State University, Cattlemens Day 2002 - pdf format

Examination of Hospital Pen Management for Stocker Cattle Operations
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 2001 - pdf format

Influence of Delayed Processing and Mass Medication with Either Chlortetracycline (CTC) or Tilmicosin Phosphate (MICOTIL) on Health and Growth of Highly Stressed Calves
Kansas State University, Cattle Feeder's Day 1996 - pdf format

Shrink by Stocker Calves Fed Different Ionophores
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 1998 - pdf format

Stocker Production: Commercial Check Matches Research Results
Auburn University, Highlights of Agricultural Research Winter 2000 - html format

 

The Value of Information as Perceived by Feedlot Managers
Colorado State University, 2001 Animal Sciences Research Report - html format

Weaning Management

Comparison of Three Weaning Ages on Cow-Calf Performance and Steer Carcass Traits
University of Illinois, 1998
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Effect of Pre-Weaning and/or Pre-Vaccination on Weight Change During the Weaning Process  
University of Arkansas, Animal Science Report 1999 - pdf format

Systems to Reduce the Cost of Preconditioning Purchased Calves
Mississippi State University - pdf format

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