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 2016
Characterization of Small Non-Coding RNAs in the Seminal Plasma of Beef Bulls with Predicted High and Low Fertility, Stephanie Perkins
ETDS from 2015
The Influence of Dietary Calcium Supplementation on Beef Tenderness in Steers Fed Zilpaterol Hydrochloride, Justin Carothers
Effect of Timing of Artificial Insemination and Estrus Expression using Sexed Semen on Pregnancy Rates in Holstein Dairy Cows, Stephen Crego
Determining the Efficacy of Predicting Beef Tenderness Using Proteins from Purge, Mo Jia
Determining the Relationship Between PH and Instrumental Color Measurements to Predict Water-Holding Capacity and Sensory Juiciness, Kaleigh Kerns
Heritability and Genome Wide Association Study for Epitopix Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Vaccine Response in Beef Calves, Kara B. Marley
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 2006
Effects of Feeding Varying Concentrations of Dry Distillers Grain with Solubles to Finishing Steers on Feedlot Performance, Nutrient Management and Odorant Emissions, Clinton Stanley Benson
Association of Molecular Markers with Carcass Traits in Beef Cattle, Angela M. Sanborn
Response of Gestating Beef Cows to Limit-fed Diets Containing Rolled Barley, Earl Hasting Ward
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Effectiveness of Dried Distillers Grains Plus Solubles as a Protein Source for Beef Cows Consuming Mature, Low Protein Forage, Heidi L. Doering-Resch
Aspects of Nucleotide Nutrition in Pigs, Christopher D. Mateo
Using Serum Chemistry Profiles to Predict Beef Tenderness for The Purpose of On-line Instrument Grading, Jonathan L. Spronk
The Influence of Calcium Metabolism on Beef Tenderness, Theresa Anne Walsh
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Effect of Decreased Estradiol-17β on the Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I System in Pigs, Chaundra K. Hilleson-Gayne
Phosphorus Digestibility of Inorganic Phosphorus Sources by Growing Pigs, Grant I. Petersen
Evaluation of Wet Distillers Grains with Solubles as Compared to Dry Distillers Grains with Solubles Fed to Growing and Finishing Steers, Kristina B. Santiago-Mateo
Effects of Prairie Dogs on Plant Community Composition and Vegetation Disappearance in Mixed-Grass Prairie, Matthew B. Stoltenberg
Determining the Optimum Ribeye Size for Beef Retail Consumers, Kurtis K. Sweeter
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