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.
ETDS from 2015
Partially Accounting for Discovery Bias in Genomic Selection by Conditioning Out Subsets of the Population During Training, Jamie Tart Parham
Changes in Fertility Associated with Estrus Expression and the Influence of Varying Time of Insemination with Liquid and Frozen Semen on Pregnancy Success, Brittany N. Richardson
Energy Status of Steers Dictates Effectiveness of Glycerol Inclusion in High-Roughage and High-Concentrate Feedlot Diets, Erin M. Rife
Effects of Processing Conditions on Nutritional Quality and Glucosinolate Concentration of In vitro Incubations of Several Oilseed Meals, Adolf N.O. Sackey
The Evaluation of Chromium Propionate Supplementation on Insulin Responsiveness in Finishing Steers and Energy Status in Newly Weaned Steer Calves, Zachary K. F. Smith
ETDS from 2014
The Effects of Maternal Energy Restriction During Mid-Gestation on Growth Performance, Immune Function, and Gene Expression in the Resultant Beef Offspring, Anna Rose Taylor
ETDS from 2013
The Effect of Handler Personality Type on Feedlot Cattle Behavioral Responses, Heidi K. Franzky
Beef Retailer Perception of Consumer Buying Habits, Jason Everett Johnson
The Influence of Growth Stage on Carcass Composition and Factors Associated with Marbling Development in Beef Cattle, Simon Alexander Kern
Effects of Preovulatory Estradiol Concentration on Embryo Survival and Pregnancy Establishment in Beef Cows, Crystal A. Madsen
Investigation of Pre-and Post-Harvest Factors Influencing Beef Tenderness, Dustin Andrew Mohrhauser
Effects of Supplemental Fat Source on Total Tract Digestibility, Rumen Fermentation, Carcass Characteristics, and Feedlot Performance of Growing Lambs, Paige L. Redding
ETDS from 2012
The Effects of Slow-release Urea on Nitrogen Metabolism and Fiber Digestion in Steers Fed High-forage Diets, Carrie LaVonne Cox
Restoring Native Tallgrass Prairie and Improving Profitability on Eastern South Dakota Grasslands with Intensive Early Stocking, Kyke Dean Schell
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Effect of Decreased Estradiol-17β on the Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I System in Pigs, Chaundra K. Hilleson-Gayne
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Genetic Parameters For Feed Efficiency and Related Traits In Beef Cattle, Adrienne M. Hilbrands
Evaluating Consumer Acceptability and Willingness to Pay for Various Beef Chuck Muscles, Anna Catherine Kukowski
Influence of Starch or Fiber on Realimentation of Transit Stressed Ruminants, Chad J. Mueller
Effect of Body Weight and Reproductive Status on Phosphorus Digestibility and Efficacy of Phytase in Pigs, Rommel C. Sulabo
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Calcium, Phosphorus, and Amino Acid Digestibilities in Low Phytate Corn by Growing Pigs, Robert A. Bohlke
Genetics Factors in Postmortem Muscle Metabolism that Influence Beef Tenderness, Bruce Cameron Shanks
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Associations of Leptin Gene Marker with Carcass Traits in Cattle, Chad Bierman
Location of Mode of Action of Monensin-Sodium and Subsequent Effect on Consumption Behavior when Administered into Growing Steers, Sheri J. Bierman
Soybean Hulls and Trace Mineral Supplementation Effects on Performance and Mineral Status of Feeder Calves, Howars M. Blalock
The Allometric Growth of Adipose Tissues in Beef Cattle, Kelly W. Bruns
Effect of High Oil Corn on Feedlot Performance, Carcass Characteristics, Meat Quality, and Case Life Properties in Feedlot Steers, Monica S. Eibs
Predicting the Value of Feeder Calves by Obtaining Performance and Carcass Data and by Reviewing Health and Management Factors at the Ranch of Origin, Nancy K. Grathwohl
Interaction of Leafy Spurge Toxins with Cattle and Cattle Ruminal Microbes, Mindy Hubert
Reducing Muscle Glycogen in Swine Through Diet Manipulation and Transport to Improve Pork Muscle Quality, Jennifer M. Leheska
Evaluation of Intramuscular Tenderness Variation and Alternative Fabrication Techniques for the Beef Chuck and Round, Brian James Reuter
Economic Evaluation of a Fall and Spring Crossbred Lambing System in Eastern South Dakota, Lesley A. Swanson
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Characterization and Analysis of the Beef Cow-calf Enterprise of the Northern Great Plains using Standardized Performance Analysis, Barry H. Dunn
Effect of Breed Type, Feed Environment, and Interaction on Beef Biological Efficiency, Mark East
Polymorphisms at the Melatonin (MTNR1A) Gene and Their Association to Reproductive Performance in Fall Lambing Ewes, Casey D. Wright
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
The Effect of Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) on Turkey Satellite Cell Proliferation and Differentiation, Caiyun Zeng
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Evaluating the Agronomic Feasibility of Planting Late Season Corn, Wanda M. Cerkoney
Associations Between Molecular Markers and Cattle Production Traits, Jae-Ho Kim
Effect of Supplemental NaCl, Total Dietary Na, and Whey on Weanling Pig Performance, Terry A. Meyer
Evaluation of the Nutrient Value of a High Fiber Corn Silage Variety Compared to a Conventional Corn Silage Variety on Growing Cattle, Chad J. Mueller
Theses/Dissertations from 1997
Effect of the Lysine to Metabolizable Energy Ratio on Growth Performance and Protein Deposition in Boars, Barrows, and Gilts from 59 to 86 kg Body Weight, Ernie L. Hansen
Feeding of Urea Treated Oat Hulls to Growing Calves, Kevin Herrick
Comparison of Reproductive Performance and Wool Production of Crossbred Ewes Maintained as a Fall or Spring Lambing Flock at Two Different Locations, Timothy P. Lundeen