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 2010
The Effects of Genistein on Cytokine Response to LPS in Equine Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, Anna Rose Taylor
Imaging Optical Diffuse Reflectance in Beef Muscles to Predict Myofibrillar Protein Degradation and Tenderness, Sarah Jo Wells
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Effects of Black-tailed Prairie Dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) and Cattle on Vegetation Composition and Disappearance in the Mixed-Grass Prairie, Melissa L. Gabrielson
The Relationship Between Plasma Leptin and Ghrelin Concentrations and the Presence of the Ghrelin Receptor in Beef Cattle Exhibiting Differences in Composition of Gain, Jenny Sarelle Jennings
Dietary Management to Influence Adipose Deposition and Beef Palatability in Finishing Steers, Tanner Joseph Machado
Impacts of Early-Weaning and Winter Feeding Strategies on Cow-Calf Performance and Forage Utilization, Heather Ann Richter
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
A Comparison of Patch-Burn Grazing and Continuous Grazing in the Northern Tallgrass Prairie, Tara Cook
Effects of an Injection of GnRH and Initiation of Standing Estrus on Initiation of LH Pulses, LH Release, and Subsequent Concentrations of Progesterone, Sarah Denise Fields
Feeding Wet Corn Distillers Grains to Transition and Lactating Dairy Cows, Gaolebale Segametsi Mpapho
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Effect of Dried Corn Distillers Grains Plus Solubles Compared to Soybean Hulls, in Late Gestation Heifer Diets, on Animal and Reproductive Performance, Chanda L. Engel
Effects of pH Enhancement on Sarcomere Length, Desmin Degradation, Cooked Moisture Retention, Palatability, and Consumer Acceptability of Normal and Callipyge Lamb, Amanda K. R. Everts
Effects of pH-Enhancement on Quality and Consumer Acceptability of Value-Added Meat Products, Andrew James Everts
Evaluation of a Novel E. Coli-Derived Phytase Fed to Growing Pigs, Leann M. McGinnis
Effects of Potential Antimicrobial Ingredients Used to Control Listeria Monocytogenes on Quality of Natural Casing Frankfurters, Louis Kenneth Muench
Effects of pH-Enhancement of Beef and Chicken on The Destruction and Growth of Escherichia Coli O157:H7 and Salmonella SPP., Carissa A. Nath
Influence of Anabolic Implant Dosage and Delivery Pattern on Anabolic Responses in Steers, Sandi L. Parr
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
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