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Projects 143 projects listed
item Effects of Heat Stress on Reproduction, Production, and Survival of Holsteins and Jerseys Or Holsteins and Brown Swiss in the Same Herd
item Estimating Daily Milk, Component Yield, and Scs from Individual Milking Data
item Improving Prediction of Dairy Bull Genetic Merit Considering Heat Stress by Geographical Region
item Development of Bioinformatics Tools for Livestock
item Improving Fitness in Dairy Cattle by Facilitating the Initiation of a National Research Database for Health Traits
item Identification of Genes Involved in Growth of Lines of Chickens Divergently Selected for Body Weight
item Photoperiod Effects on Body and Mammary Gland Growth of Dairy Heifers
item Validation of Parasite Indicator Qtl for Cattle in a Sheep Resource Population
item Genetic and Environmental Parameters for Yield Traits Across Varying Herd Sizes, Production Levels and Lactation Number
item Application of Bioinformatics to Livestock Genomes
item Domestic Animal Nutrigenomics Consortium Development of Bovine Metabolism Array
item Improving Reproduction and Health in Dairy Cattle Through Use of on-Farm Databases
item Functional Genomics and Proteonomics for Improved Cloning Efficiency
item Estrogen Progesterone Modulation of Nitric Oxide Production in Endotoxemic Calves
item Reproduction in Dairy Cattle Through Evaluation of Service Sires
item Identification and Manipulation of Genetic Factors to Enhance Disease Resistance in Dairy Cattle
item Identification, Validation and Fine-Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci in Dairy Cattle
item Analysis of Sperm Storage Mechanisms in Poultry
item Proteomic Analysis of Factors Regulation Egg Production in the Hen
item Swine Germplasm Preservation, Propagation, and Embryo Developmental Competence
item Endocrine and Immune Mechanisms Affecting Growth in Young Cattle
item Improving Genetic Prediction of Economic Merit of Dairy Animals
item Functional Genomics of Dairy Production
item Improving Identification, Reproduction, and Health in Dairy Cattle
item Improving Identification, Reproduction, and Health in Dairy Cattle
item Improving Identification, Reproduction, and Health in Dairy Cattle
item Improved Efficiency of Bovine Cloning
item Improving Identification, Reproduction, and Health in Dairy Cattle
item Optimization of the Ars-Picm-19 Cell Line for in Vitro Model of Pig Liver Function and Application to An Extracorporeal Liver Assist Device
item Genetic Regulation of Feed Intake and Energy Balance in Poultry and Swine
item Functional Genomics of Growth and Development of Swine and Poultry
item Physiological Regulation and Functional Genomics of Ruminant Nutrient Metabolism
item Estimating Economic Contribution of Daughter Pregnancy Rate to Lifetime Net Merit
item Increasing Accuracy of Genetic Evaluations for Calving Ease
item Differential Expression of Igf-I in Tissues of the Pig
item A Functional Genomics Approach to Define Relationships Between Stress & Immunity in Cattle
item Methods for Improving Ruminal Fermentation
item Alternative Mechanisms for Improving Ruminal Fermentation
item Ruminal Lysine Degradation
item Pasture-Based Beef Systems for Appalachia
item Pasture-Based Beef Systems for Appalachia (Wvu)
item Pasture-Based Beef Systems for Appalachia
item Pasture Based Beef Systems for Appalachia
item Tryptophan to Lysine Ratios in Finishing Pigs
item Utilization of Crystalline Amino Acids
item Coordination of Research and Technology Transfer Activities in Swine Production and Environmental Quality Research
item Anaylsis of Feed Ingredients for Micro Mineral Content
item Reduction of Swine Production Odor Through Nutrition and Microbiology
item Bridging Genome Sequence to the Prevention of Marek's Disease in Poultry
item Position Candidate Genes for Resistance to Marek's Disease Through DNA Microarrays
item Cloning a Virulent Marek's Disease Virus
item Genomics and Immunogenetics of Economically Important Traits of Poultry
item Identification of Marek's Disease Resistance Genes in Chicken Through Virus-Host Protein Interactions
item Antigen Presentation by Rfp-Y Class Molecules in the Chicken
item High Resolution Microarray and Protein Analysis of Chicken Immune Responses
item High Resolution Microarray and Protein Analysis of Chicken Immune Responses
item High Resolution Microarray and Protein Analysis of Chicken Immune Responses
item Designing Forages with Improved Cell Wall Digestibility and Greater Intake Potential
item Impact of Alfalfa Hay Ndf Content and Digestibility on Dairy Cow Performance
item What Is the Extent of Metabolic Plasticity in the Lignification Process, and Can It Be Exploited?
item Hydroxycinnamates in Cereal Grains
item Non-Degradative Dissolution of Wood Fiber: Basis for New and Improved Analytical Methods
item Silage Quality and Losses As Affected by Silo Type
item Cell Wall Cross-Linking by Hydroxycinnamates in Cereal Grains
item The Nutritive Value of Legumes When Grown in a Mixture with Grasses
item P-Courmarylation of Grass Lignins
item Altering Lignin Structure for Improved Fiber Utilization
item Influence of Plant Growth Environment on the Nutritive Value of Feeds
item Rapid Analysis of Wet Forages to Improve Calibrations of Dry Matter Intake and Digestion Kinetics
item Developing and Analyzing a Database of Weather and Soil Information to Be Related to Forage Quality
item Direct Measurement of Pendf to Improve Dairy Rations Containing Minimum Fiber
item What Is the Extent of Metabolic Plasticity in the Lignification Process and Can It Be Exploited?
item Maximizing Protein Efficiency in Dairy Production
item Completing An Expert System That Will Provide Site-Specific Nutritive Values for Feeds
item Identify Cell Wall Factors Limiting Digestibility and Forage Utilization in Sustainable Dairy Farming
item Lignin Methods
item Improving the Efficiency of Ruminal Ammonia Nitrogen Utilization for Milk Protein Synthesis and Reducing Nitrogen Losses in Dairy Cows
item Integrated Systems for Increasing Production Efficiency of Sheep
item A Ram Model of Neuroendocrine Function Objectives
item Sheep Grazing-Rangeland Ecology Relationship
item Collection, Cryopreservation and Evaluation of Different Poultry Lines
item Sheep and Goat Embryo Cryopreservation for Conservation of Genetic Resources
item The Effect of Holding Time on Ram Semen Fertility
item Development of a National Collection of Swine Germplasm
item Population Status of Livestock Genetic Resources in the United States
item National Animal Germplasm Program (Nagp)
item Monitoring Rangeland Watersheds with Very-Large Scale Aerial Photography
item Develop Beef Cattle Better Suited for Sustainable Production
item Enhanced Sustainability of Rangeland Agriculture Through Increased Animal Productivity
item Low Risk Management Strategies for Sustaining Range Beef Cattle Production Systems
item Beef Cattle Improvement Through Genetic Prediction Technology
item Sequencing Ends of Bac Clones to Develop a Bovine Physical Map
item Intrauterine Folate Binding Proteins During Pregnancy in Swine
item Genetic Mechanisms for Host Cell Resistance to Viral Pathogens
item Development of Efficient Program for Production of Swine in the Southern United States
item Mechanism of the Effects of Growth Promotants on Meat Tenderness
item Development of An Efficient System for Production of Meat-Type Pigs in the Southern United States
item Development of a Pathogen Sequence Database
item Development and Application of Genomic Technologies to Improve Beef Cattle, Swine, and Sheep
item Bioinformatics for Livestock
item Proteomic Analysis in Domestic Livestock
item Identification and Characterization of Genetic Variation for Factors Affecting Fetal Survival and Litter Size in Swine
item Genetic Mapping in Cattle Based on Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms
item Characterization and Use of Genetic Variation in Sheep
item Characterization and Efficient Use of Resources in Beef Production Systems
item Discovery and Use of Quantitative Trait Loci for Genetic Improvement of Beef Cattle
item Functional Genomics of Well-Being and Milk Quality in Cattle
item Germplasm Evaluation and Conservation in Beef Cattle
item Fingerprinting and End Sequencing Bac Clones to Contribute to the International Effort of Building a Bovine and Porcine Physical (Bac) Map
item Software Agents for a Pathogen Sequence Database
item A Comparative Genomics Data Resource for Pathogens
item Identification and Validation of Economically Important Loci in Swine
item Genetic and Phenotypic Predictors of Gametogenesis in Beef Bulls and Swine
item Genetic and Phenotypic Determinants of Litter Size in Swine
item Strategic Feeding to Optimize Nutrient Use and Reduce Environmental Impact of Cattle and Sheep
item Strategies to Improve Efficiency of Nutrient Use and Minimize Nutrient Excretion by Swine
item Strategies to Optimize Carcass Yield and Meat Quality of Red Meat Animals
item Research to Improve Production Efficiency/meat Quality, Reduce Food Safety Pathogens, & Minimize Impact of Animal Agriculture on Environment
item Prediction of Beef Carcass Cut-Out Yields Using the Marc Beef Image Analysis System
item Physiological and Genomic Regulation of Ovarian Follicular Development in Beef Cattle
item Mapping the Muscle Fiber Orientation and Adapting Slice Shear Force for Major Beef Muscles
item Implementation of Robust Multiplex Panels of Snps As Diagnostic Tools for the Livestock Industry
item Characterizing the Expression Profile of the Prolactin Receptor Gene During Different Stages of Gestation.
item On-Line Classification of U.S. Select Beef Carcasses for Longissimus Tenderness Using Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy
item Genome Mapping of Ovulation Rate and Uterine Capacity in Swine
item Effect of Distillers Grains on Performance of Beef and Dairy Cattle
item Effect of Dry Distillers Grains on Nutrient Metabolism of Beef Cattle and Swine
item Improving Stocker Production in Sustainable Grazing Systems
item Metrics for Nitrate Contamination of Ground Water at Cafo Land Application Sites
item The Role of Anaerobic Ruminal Microbes in the Degradation of Ergopeptide Alkaloids
item Evaluation of Organic Amendments and Forage Systems to Reduce High Soil P
item Management of Southeastern Grazinglands and Livestock to Optimize Small Farm Sustainability
item Fescue Toxicosis Physiology and Management
item Enhance Understanding of the Role of Heat Stress and Plant Factors in Fescue Toxicosis
item Enhance Forage-Based Livestock Production Systems
item Improved Forage Livestock Production
item Role of the Adipose Tissue-Brain-Pituitary Axis in Growth and Reproduction
item Evaluation of Beef Cattle Germplasm for the Subtropics of the United States
item Environmentally Friendly Forage-Livestock Systems for the Subtropical U.S.A.
item Evaluation of Hyperspectral Nir Spectroscopy and Imaging for Tenderness Determination in Cattle
item Agro-Ecosystem Indicators of Sustainability As Affected by Cattle Density in Ranch Mgmt Systems
item Improving Fertility of Heat-Stressed Dairy Cattle
item Assessing Effectiveness of Alum Treatment and Wetland Best Management Practices for Stormwater Management
 

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Program Team
  Green, Ronald D
(co-leader)
  Smith, Lewis W
(co-leader)
  Byington, Evert K
 
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