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 2001
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
Response of Western Wheatgrass Tillers to Grazing and Effects on Production and Growth of Daughter Tillers in Subsequent Years, Taralyn Fisher
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
Effect of Level and Source of Crude Protein on Site and Extent of Digestion and Microbial Protein Synthesis in Feedlot Cattle, Allen D. Stateler
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
Effects of MGA on Prepubertal Crossbred Beef Heifers, Lanette Mae Butler
Effects of Grazing System and Stocking Rate on Patterns of Tiller Utilization, Jeffrey William Comstock
The Effect of Extended Photoperiod on Growth and Reproductive Performance of Crossbred Ewe Lambs Exposed for Fall Lambing, Dana J. Hanson
Leafy Spurge Haylage for Cattle, Jill Heemstra
κ-Casein and β-Lactoglobulin Genotype Effects for Milk Production and Maternal Calf Growth Traits in a Crossbred Cattle Population, David Henderson
Infiltration, Runoff, and Erosion Characteristics of Soils With Various Vegetation Factors, Robert A. Self IV
Effects of Increasing Levels of Corn Condensed Distillers Solubles on Performance of Growing and Finishing Steers, Gretchen A. Sharp
Effects of Melengestrol Acetate (MGA) and Prostaglandin on Postpartum Reproduction and Hormone Profiles in Beef Cows, Isfandiar (Aspi) Sohaili
Lean Growth Potential of Finisher Pigs as Affected by Dietary Nutrient Level and Lean Growth Indicators Determined During the Grower Phase, John N. Tembei
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
Beef Cow Production Efficiency and The Interaction of Level of Intake and Genotype, Brian M. Freking
A Comparison of Beef Tallow and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil for Use in Deep-fat Frying Operations, John A. Henson
Theses/Dissertations from 1994
Role of Tryptophan in Amino Acid Imbalanced Diets Fed to Growing Swine, Marcia S. Carlson
The Effects of Norgestomet or Norgestomet and GNRH on Attainment of Puberty in Beef Heifers, Christine L. Henderson
Lifetime Lamb and Wool Production of Targhee or Finn-Dorset-Targhee Ewes Managed as a Farm or Range Flock, Nasir Y. Iman
The Relationship of Beef Sire Birth Weight and Weaning Weight Expected Progeny Differences to Actual Performance of Crossbred Offspring, M. Breck Long
Effect of Corn Grain Processing and Reconstitution on the Utilization of High Grain Diets for Cattle, Mark A. Robbins
Commercial Manufacturing of Omega-3 Enriched Pork Products and the Effects of Flaxseed on d,1 [Alpha]-Tocopherol Acetate in Swine Diets on Lipid and Pigment Stability and Various Pork Quality Characteristics, Susan M. Specht-Overholt
ETDS from 1993
Effects of Level of Concentrate on Utilization of Mature Prairie Hay by Steers and Performance of Beef Cows Grazing Native Winter Pastures of Differing Forage Availabilities, Mark Christian Namminga
The Net Energy of Soybean Mill Run for Growing Cattle, Daniel Ulan Thomson
Livestock Defoliation Patterns on Native Range Under Season-Long and Spring-Deferred Grazing, Cynthia A. Tusler
Composition and Industry Utilization of the Beef Wholesale Rib, Duane Michael Wulf
ETDS from 1992
Interaction of Growth Factors With Cellular Receptors and Their Metabolic Effects on Avian Skeletal Muscle, Sangsoo Sun