This community contains the theses and dissertations of the South Dakota State University, Department of Animal Science. The Department of Animal Science offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Animal Science, or the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biological Sciences.
Due to copyright restrictions, the collection contains both open access and university access theses and dissertations. University access items are only available to SDSU users, and on-campus visitors. Non-SDSU users wishing to access restricted materials may request items through their institution’s interlibrary loan services.
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
A Multifactorial Approach To Improve Piglet Health And Survival, Aryeri Stephanie Bardales Castellanos
Effects of Essential Oils Alone or in Combination with Monensin in an In Vitro Model of Ruminal Acidosis, Jorge L. Bonilla Urbina
Investigating the Ruminal Metagenome of Grass and Forage-Fed Bison to Uncover Metabolic Activities that Impact the Efficiency of Plant Fiber Utilization, Anlly Miley Fresno
The Effects of Flaxseed Oil-Based Supplementation on Feeding Behavior, Performance, Follicular Dynamics, and Embryo Production in Beef Cattle, Kendal Lynn Green
Phytogenic Feed Additives Pre- and Post-Calving and Effects of Substituting DDGs with Soybean Meal on Protein Metabolism in Beef Cattle, Grace H. Jardon
The Feeding and Peripartum Management of Highly Prolific Sows to Improve Recovery and Performance, Lauren J. Olson
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Identification and Characterization of Three Novel Rumen Bacterial Species in Sheep Fed a Concentrate Diet, Reid Frederick Anema
Increasing Soy Products Inclusion in Swine Diets to Improve Growth Performance, Health, and Pork Quality, Ashir Foreman Atoo
Feeding Isoacids to Swine: Inclusion Level and Interactions with Dietary Fiber and Protein, Angie Patricia Benavides Infante
Longevity in Afrikaner Cattle: A Survival Analysis, Allison M. Bot Steffl
Beef Hot Carcass Weight Influences Proteolysis, Clay J. Carlson
Evaluation of a Novel Corn Fermented Protein Ingredient, Probiotics, and Postbiotics on Nursery Pig Growth Performance and Gut Health, Juan F. Castillo Zuniga
The Influence of By-O-Reg+ Beef, an Oregano-based Essential Oil Supplement, on Growth Performance, Carcass Traits and Meat Quality of Finishing Beef Steers, Bergin Mackenzie DeBruin
Anemia in Highly Prolific Sows: Implications on Piglet Outcomes, Farrowing Complications, and Longevity Considerations, Katlyn A. McClellan
Role of Production Systems on Carcass and Palatability Attributes of Bison, Lydia Margaret Hite O'Sullivan
Evaluation of Dietary Fiber Technologies in Sow Diets, Garrin Shipman
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Regional Assessment of Live Cattle and Carcass Characteristics in the Northern Plains, Harlee A. Brauckmuller
Evaluating Precision Supplementation Technology and Mathematical Nutrition Models for the Development of Heifers Grazing Dormant Rangeland in Western South Dakota, Anna Katherine Dagel
Characterizing Vaginal Gene Expression in Prepubertal Gilts, Shannon Lee Dierking
Feeding Strategies to Improve Gastrointestinal Health and Growth Performance of Confinement Fed Ruminants, Forest Laine Francis
Strategies to Optimize Confinement Fed Beef Cattle in the Northern Plains, Erin R. Gubbels
Evaluation of Precision Ingredient Inclusion on Production Efficiency Responses in Finishing Beef Cattle, Santana R. Hanson
Diet and Management Strategies to Mitigate Decreased Feed Intake Associated with Terminal Implant Administration in Finishing Beef Steers, Alexandria M. Kelly
Evaluation Of Yeast Postbiotic in Sow Diets on Sow and Offspring Performance and Microbial Succession, Joel Kieser
The Effects of Body Weight, Feed Intake, and Weather on Total and Liquid Water Intake in Growing Beef Cattle, Madison Rae Kovarna
Evaluation of Feed Additives and Delivery Method for Receiving and Finishing Cattle, Thiago Lauro Maia Ribeiro
Addressing Soil Carbon Sequestration Response from Multispecies Dairy Forage Systems and Modeling Rangeland Beef Cow Dry Matter Intake Using Precision Enteric Emissions Measurements, Lillian J. McFadden
The Impact of Increasing Dietary Levels of Hybrid Rye on Growing-Finishing Pig Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality, Caitlyn Sullivan
Impact of Virtual Fence Technology on Yearling Steer Behavior, Performance, and Energetic Expenditure, Logan Riley Vandermark
Identification of Genes Expressed in the Anterior Pituitary Associated With Water Restriction in Beef Cattle, Himali Chathurika Wickramasinghe Vithana Arachchilage
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Influence of Beef Carcass Weight on Carcass Chilling, Steak Case Life and Quality Traits, Trevor C. DeHaan
High Protein Yeast-Based DDGS as an Alternative to Commonly Used Protein Sources in Pig Diets, Yesid Ricardo Garavito Duarte
Optimization of Forage Use in Diets Fed to Backgrounding and Finishing Cattle in The Northern Great Plains, Thomas G. Hamilton
Identification and Characterization of Candidate Rumen Bacterial Species from Beef Cattle with the Potential for Metabolizing Lipids, Cheyenne E. Hron
Determining the Impact of Corn Source on Nutrient Availability and Pig Performance, and Improving Boar Performance During Heat Stress, Jordan Jansen
Trace Mineral Source and Inclusion Level on Wean-to-Finish Pig Production, Marissa LaRosae
Application of Pork Checkoff We Care Sustainability Principles To Pork Production: Water, Nutrition, and Biosecurity, Hannah Miller
Effect of Finishing System and Animal Age on Carcass Traits and Nutritional Profile of Bison Bulls, Clay Newton
Defining Amino Acid Requirements of Pregnant Sows: Challenges and Opportunities, Christian D. Ramirez-Camba
Evaluating the Effects of Medium Chain Fatty Acids on Sow Reproductive Characteristics, Offspring Biological Health Markers, and Growth Performance, Analicia J. Swanson
ETDS from 2021
The Interactions of Change in Nutrition Prior to and After Artificial Insemination on Plasma Metabolites, Steroid Hormones, and Uterine Histotroph in Beef Heifers, Taylor N. Andrews
The Influence of Carcass Weight on Beef Primal Temperature, Tenderness, and Palatability, Samantha Egolf
Cortisol in Hair as a Measure of Chronic Stress during Sow Gestation and the Pattern of Cortisol in Blood during Parturition in Sows, Talia Everding
Investigating the Development of Fecal Bacterial Communities in Growing Dairy Calves, Emily Fowler