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 2024
Identification and Characterization of Three Novel Rumen Bacterial Species in Sheep Fed a Concentrate Diet, Reid Frederick Anema
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
Characterization of the Rumen Bacterial Communities of Bison Heifers Fed a Grass-Based Diet vs a Grain-Based Free-Choice Diet, Anlly Miley Fresno Rueda
Influence of Preharvest Management Strategies in Beef Cattle on Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality, Erin Gubbels
Impact of Carcass Chilling System on Carcass Characteristics and Biochemical Changes in Beef Carcasses, Lydia Margaret Hite
Changes in Pregnancy - Associated Glycoproteins Associated with Fetal Age, Postpartum Interval and Evaluation of a Chute-side Lateral Flow Assay, Adalaide C. Kline
The Effects of Weather, Body Weight, and Feed Intake on Total and Liquid Water Intake in Beef Cattle, Zachary McDaniel
Search for New Fertility Markers in Bull Sperm, Saulo Menegatti Zoca
Management and Dietary Strategies to Mitigate Environmental Stressors in Northern Plains Cattle Feeding Systems, Warren Carl Rusche
ETDS from 2020
Impact of Postweaning Management Strategies on Beef Carcass Characteristics and Meat Quality, Christina Elaine Bakker
Identification and Genomic Characterization of Candidate Starch and Lactate Utilizing Bacteria from the Rumen of Beef Cattle, Venkata Bandarupalli