Projects

CHARACTERIZING AND MANAGING ANIMAL STRESS/WELL-BEING IN LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412358

Publications

Analysis of meteorological parameters of different extreme heat waves - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (19-Aug-08)

Effectiveness of Different Shade Materials - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (19-Aug-08)

Climate conditions in bedded confinement buildings - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (19-Aug-08)

Sweating rates of dairy and feedlot cows under stressful thermal environments - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (19-Aug-08)

Heat and moisture production of growing-finishing barrows as affected by environmental temperature - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2008. Heat and moisture production of growing-finishing barrows as affected by environmental temperature. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper No. 084168. St. Joseph, MI:ASABE.

The impact of stress level on fecal bacteria and pathogen shedding in feedlot cattle. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Berry, E.D., Wells, J., Arthur, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2008. The impact of stress level on fecal bacteria and pathogen shedding in feedlot cattle. American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper No. 084178. St. Joseph, MI:ASABE.

Development of a graphical web-based heat stress forecast for feedlot cattle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Eigenberg, R.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2008. Development of a graphical web-based heat stress forecast for feedlot cattle. Amer. Soc. of Agric. and Biol. Eng. Paper No. 083887. St. Joseph, MI: ASABE.

Heat production and efficiency of energy utilization in finishing steers fed diets containing wet distillers grains with solubles (WDGS) - (Abstract)

Spiehs, M.J., Ferrell, C.L., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Shackelford, S.D. 2008. Heat production and efficiency of energy utilization in finishing steers fed diets containing wet distillers grains with solubles (WDGS)[abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 86(E-Suppl. 2)/Journal of Dairy Science 91(E-Suppl. 1):583.

Heat stress in feedlot cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown Brandl, T.M. 2008. Heat stress in feedlot cattle. CAB Reviews: Perspectives in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Nutrition and Natural Resources. Vol. 3, No. 16. Available: www.cababstractsplus.org/cabreviews/reviews.asp or doi:10.1079/PAVSNNR20083016.

Genetic relationships among temperament score, weight, and backfat measurements in pigs - (Abstract)

Holl, J.W., Rohrer, G.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2008. Genetic relationships among temperament score, weight, and backfat measurements in pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Suppl. 3):47. Abstract #31.

Maternal plasma progesterone and estradiol concentrations prior to farrowing are not associated with either birth intervals or stillbirth rates in pigs - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Miles, J.R. 2008. Maternal plasma progesterone and estradiol concentrations prior to farrowing are not associated with either birth intervals or stillbirth rates in pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86 (E-Supplement 3):107 (Abstract #234).

Partitioning of energy in pregnant beef cows during nutritionally induced weight fluctuation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2008. Partitioning of energy in pregnant beef cows during nutritionally induced weight fluctuation. Journal of Animal Science. 86(2):370-377.

Development and Validation of an Animal Susceptibility Model - (Other)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Jones, D.D. 2007. Development and Validation of an Animal Susceptibility Model. In: Proceedings of 2007 American Society of Agri Engineers Special Meetings and Conferences Papers, June 17-20, 2007, Minneapolis, MN. Paper no. 074081. Available: http://asae.frymulti.com/newresults.asp.

Summer Heat Waves - Extreme Years - (Other)

Nienaber, J.A., Hahn, G.L., Brown Brandl, T.M., Eigenberg, R.A. 2007. Summer Heat Waves - Extreme Years. In: Proceedings of American Society of Agri Engineers Special Meetings and Conferences, June 17-20, 2007, Minneapolis, MN. Paper No. 074084. Available: http://www.asae.frymulti.com/techpapers.asp?confid=mid2007.

Shade Material Evaluation Using a Cattle Response Model - (Other)

Eigenberg, R.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2007. Shade Material Evaluation Using a Cattle Response Model. In: Proceedings of American Society of Agri Engineers Annual International Meeting, June 17-20, 2007, Minneapolis, MN. Paper no. 074082. Available: asae.frymulti.com/techpapers.asp?confid=min2007.

DEVELOPMENT OF A LIVESTOCK WEATHER SAFETY MONITOR FOR FEEDLOT CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eigenberg, R.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2007. Development of a livestock weather safety monitor for feedlot cattle. Applied Engineering in Agriculture, Sept. 2007, Vol. 23(5): 657-660.

Factors affecting litter size in pigs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2006. Factors affecting litter size in pigs. Proceedings National Swine Improvement Federation (NSIF) Conference and Annual Meeting (7-8 Dec 2006; Nashville, TN). NSIF Vol. 31:15-21.

Seasonal, litter size and birth order effects on farrowing intervals and stillbirth rate in swine - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Nienaber, J.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Miles, J.R. 2007. Seasonal, litter size, and birth order effects on farrowing intervals and stillbirth rate in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 2):118. (Abstract #236)

MODELLING THE COMPONENTS OF LIVESTOCK STRESS FOR PRECISION ANIMAL MANAGEMENT - (Other)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Jones, D.D., Gaughan, J.B. 2006. Modelling the components of livestock stress for precision animal management. American Society of Agri Engineers Special Meetings and Conferences Papers. Paper No. 064204

Heat stress risk factors of feedlot heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Eigenberg, R.A., Nienaber, J.A. 2006. Heat stress risk factors of feedlot heifers. Livestock Science 105:57-68. doi:10.1016/j.livsci.2006.04.025

Comparison of heat tolerance of feedlot heifers of different breeds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A., Eigenberg, R.A., Mader, T.L., Morrow, J.L., Dailey, J.W. 2006. Comparison of heat tolerance of feedlot heifers of different breeds. Livestock Science 105:19-26. doi:10.1016/j.livsci.2006.04.012

PARTITIONING OF ENERGY DURING LACTATION OF PRIMIPAROUS BEEF COWS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M. 2006. Partitioning of energy during lactation of primiparous beef cows. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2157-2162.

CHANGES IN HEAT PRODUCTION BY MATURE COWS AFTER CHANGES IN FEEDING LEVEL - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2006. Changes in heat production by mature cows after changes in feeding level. Journal of Animal Science. 84(6):1429-1438.

SENSORS FOR DYNAMIC PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eigenberg, R.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2008. Sensors for dynamic physiological measurements. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 62:41-47.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS INFLUENCING HEAT STRESS IN FEEDLOT CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mader, T.L., Davis, M.S., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2006. Environmental factors influencing heat stress in feedlot cattle. Journal Animal Science. 84:712-719.

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY CONTROL IN INDIRECT CALORIMETER CHAMBERS - (Other)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A., Eigenberg, R.A. 2005. Temperature and humidity control in indirect calorimeter chambers. American Society of Agri Engineers Special Meetings and Conferences Papers. Paper #054018.

DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW-COST GPS HERD ACTIVITY AND WELFARE KIT (HAWK) FOR LIVESTOCK MONITORING - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Davis, J.D., Darr, M.J., Xin, H., Harmon, J.D., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2005. Development of a low-cost GPS herd activity and welfare kit (HAWK) for livestock monitoring. Proceedings, Seventh International Livestock Environment Symposium. p. 607-612.

THERMAL ANALYSIS AND BEHAVIORAL ACTIVITY OF HEIFERS IN SHADE OR SUNLIGHT - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Hillman, P.E., Gebremedhin, K.G., Brown Brandl, T.M., Lee, C.N. 2005. Thermal analysis and behavioral activity of heifers in shade or sunlight. Proceedings, Seventh International Livestock Environmental Symposium. p. 151-161.

EVALUATING MODELLING TECHNIQUES FOR CATTLE HEAT STRESS PREDICTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Jones, D.D., Woldt, W.E. 2005. Evaluating modelling techniques for cattle heat stress prediction. Biosystems Engineering 91(4):513-524.

HEAT STRESS RISK FACTORS FOR FEEDLOT HEIFERS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Eigenberg, R.A., Nienaber, J.A. 2005. Heat stress risk factors for feedlot heifers. Proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium Livestock Environment VII. p. 559-565.

DEVELOPMENT OF A CATTLE ID MONITORING SYSTEM - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Eigenberg, R.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2005. Development of a cattle id monitoring system. Proceedings, Seventh International Livestock Environment Symposium. p. 600-606.

DYNAMIC RESPONSE INDICATORS OF HEAT STRESS IN SHADED AND NON-SHADED FEEDLOT CATTLE: PART 2 PREDICTIVE RELATIONSHIPS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eigenberg, R.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A., Hahn, G.L. 2005. Dynamic response indicators of heat stress in shaded and non-shaded feedlot cattle: part 2 predictive relationships. Biosystems Engineering 91(1):111-118.

ANALYSES OF THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE EXPOSED TO SIMULATED HEAT WAVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Eigenberg, R.A., Hahn, G.L., Nienaber, J.A., Mader, T.L., Spiers, D.E., Parkhurst, A.M. 2005. Analyses of thermoregulatory responses of feeder cattle exposed to simulated heat waves. International Journal of Biometeorology 49:285-296.

DYNAMIC RESPONSE INDICATORS OF HEAT STRESS IN SHADED AND NON-SHADED FEEDLOT CATTLE: PART 1. ANALYSIS OF INDICATORS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Eigenberg, R.A., Nienaber, J.A., Hahn, G.L. 2005. Dynamic response indicators of heat stress in shaded and non-shaded feedlot cattle: part 1. analysis of indicators. Biosystems Engineering 90(4):451-462.

WIND SPEED AND SOLAR RADIATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE TEMPERATURE-HUMIDITY INDEX - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mader, T., Davis, S., Gaughan, J., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2004. Wind speed and solar radiation adjustments for the temperature-humidity index. Meeting Abstract. 16th Conference on Biometeorology and Aerobiology,Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. B.3. CDROM.

RELATIVE HEAT TOLERANCE AMONG CATTLE OF DIFFERENT GENETICS - (Abstract)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A., Eigenberg, R.A., Hahn, G.L. 2004. Relative heat tolerance among cattle of different genetics. Meeting Abstract. 16th Biometeorology and Aerobiology Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 6B.5, CDROM.

BIOSENSORS APPLIED TO PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING - (Abstract)

Eigenberg, R.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2004. Biosensors applied to physiological monitoring [abstract]. Third International Workshop on Smart Sensors in Livestock Monitoring (SMART 2004). CD-ROM. p. 12-13.

INDICATORS OF HEAT STRESS IN SHADED AND NON-SHADED FEEDLOT CATTLE - (Other)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Eigenberg, R.A., Nienaber, J.A., Hahn, G.L. 2004. Indicators of heat stress in shaded and non-shaded feedlot cattle. American Society of Agri Engineers Special Meetings and Conferences Papers. Paper No. 044037.

A LITERATURE REVIEW OF SWINE HEAT PRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A., Xin, H., Gates, R.S. 2004. A literature review of swine heat production. Transactions of the ASAE. 47(1):259-270.

EVALUATING MODELING TECHNIQUES FOR LIVESTOCK STRESS PREDICTION - (Other)

BROWN BRANDL, T.M., JONES, D.D., WOLDT, W.E. EVALUATING MODELING TECHNIQUES FOR LIVESTOCK STRESS PREDICTION. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRI ENGINEERS SPECIAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES PAPERS. 2003. Paper #034009.

DYNAMIC RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE TO SIMULATED HEAT WAVES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

BROWN BRANDL, T.M., NIENABER, J.A., HAHN, G.L., EIGENBERG, R.A., PARKHURST, A.M. DYNAMIC RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE TO SIMULATED HEAT WAVES. SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS.EAAP Pub. #109, p. 335-338. 2003.

RELATIVE HEAT TOLERANCE AMONG CATTLE OF DIFFERENT GENETICS - (Other)

BROWN BRANDL, T.M., NIENABER, J.A., EIGENBERG, R.A., MORROW, J.L., DAILEY, J.W., MADER, T.L. RELATIVE HEAT TOLERANCE AMONG CATTLE OF DIFFERENT GENETICS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRI ENGINEERS SPECIAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES PAPERS. 2003. Paper #034035.

DEVELOPMENT OF A LIVESTOCK SAFETY MONITOR FOR CATTLE - (Other)

EIGENBERG, R.A., NIENABER, J.A., BROWN BRANDL, T.M. DEVELOPMENT OF A LIVESTOCK SAFETY MONITOR FOR CATTLE. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRI ENGINEERS SPECIAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES PAPERS. 2003. Paper #032338.

SHADE EFFECTS ON PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

BROWN BRANDL, T.M., EIGENBERG, R.A., NIENABER, J.A., HAHN, G.L. SHADE EFFECTS ON PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE. EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF ANIMAL PRODUCTION PROCEEDINGS. 2003. pg. 107.

A NEW TELEMETRY SYSTEM FOR MEASURING CORE BODY TEMPERATURE IN LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BROWN BRANDL, T.M., YANAGI, T., XIN, H., GATES, R.S., BUCKLIN, R., ROSS, G.S. 2003. A NEW TELEMETRY SYSTEM FOR MEASURING CORE BODY TEMPERATURE IN LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY. APPLIED ENGINEERING IN AGRICULTURE 19(5):583-589.

COMPARING CORRELATED PARAMETER ESTIMATES FOR NONLINEAR PET MODEL - (Proceedings/Symposium)

WU, J., PARKHURST, A., ESKRIDGE, K., TRAVNICEK, D., BROWN BRANDL, T.M., EIGENBERG, R.A., HAHN, G.L., NIENABER, J.A., MADER, T., SPIERS, D. COMPARING CORRELATED PARAMETER ESTIMATES FOR NONLINEAR PET MODEL. MEETING ABSTRACT. 2003.

A LITERATURE REVIEW OF SWINE HEAT AND MOISTURE PRODUCTION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

BROWN BRANDL, T.M., NIENABER, J.A., XIN, H., GATES, R.S. A LITERATURE REVIEW OF SWINE HEAT AND MOISTURE PRODUCTION. PROCEEDINGS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS. 2003. pg 31-40.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONAL CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF HEIFERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FREETLY, H.C., NIENABER, J.A., BROWN BRANDL, T.M. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONALLY CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF HEIFERS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. v. 81. p. 1847-1852.

HEAT PRODUCTION OF GROWING HEIFERS THAT DIFFER IN COMPOSITION OF BOS INDICUS AND BOS TAURUS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

FREETLY, H.C., NIENABER, J.A., BROWN BRANDL, T.M. HEAT PRODUCTION OF GROWING HEIFERS THAT DIFFER IN COMPOSITION OF BOS INDICUS AND BOS TAURUS. PROCEEDINGS OF PROGRESS IN RESEARCH ON ENERGY AND PROTEIN METABOLISM, EAAP PUBLICATION NO. 109. 2003. P. 497-500.

HEAT STRESS CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND THE PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF CATTLE - (Proceedings/Symposium)

NIENABER, J.A., HAHN, G.L., BROWN BRANDL, T.M., EIGENBERG, R.A. 2003. HEAT STRESS CLIMATIC CONDITIONS AND THE PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF CATTLE. PROC., FIFTH INTERNATIONAL DAIRY HOUSING CONFERENCE. 255-262.

THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE - (Other) - (08-Oct-02)

THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BROWN BRANDL, T.M., NIENABER, J.A., EIGENBERG, R.A., FREETLY, H.C., HAHN, G.L. THERMOREGULATORY RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE. JOURNAL OF THERMAL BIOLOGY. 2003. v. 28. p. 149-157.

WEATHER DATA PROCESSOR USING COMMERCIAL WEATHER STATION SYSTEM TO GENERATE CATTLE LIVESTOCK SAFETY INDEX - (Proceedings/Symposium)

EIGENBERG, R.A., HAHN, G.L., BROWN BRANDL, T.M., NIENABER, J.A. WEATHER DATA PROCESSOR USING COMMERCIAL WEATHER STATION SYSTEM TO GENERATE CATTLE LIVESTOCK SAFETY INDEX. AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY, 2002. pg 93.

DYNAMIC RESPONSES OF FEEDER CATTLE TO SIMULATED HEAT WAVES - (Other) - (31-Jul-02)

DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF FEEDLOT CATTLE TO SHADE AND NO-SHADE - (Other)

EIGENBERG, R.A., BROWN BRANDL, T.M., NIENABER, J.A., HAHN, G.L. DYNAMIC RESPONSE OF FEEDLOT CATTLE TO SHADE AND NO-SHADE. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRI ENGINEERS SPECIAL MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES PAPERS. 2003.

NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS OF HIGH-LEAN GAIN SWINE AT A HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL TEMPERATURE - (Other)

Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Yen, J., Klindt, J.M., Turner, L.W., Usry, J.L. 2002. Nutrient requirements of high-lean gain swine at a high environmental temperature. In Proceedings: 2002 American Society of Agri Engineers Annual International Meeting, Chicago, IL, July 28-31, 2002. Paper Number 024048.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AGING AND NUTRITIONAL CONTROLLED GROWTH RATE ON HEAT PRODUCTION OF EWE LAMBS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freetly, H.C., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2002. Relationship between aging and nutritional controlled growth rate on heat production of ewe lambs. Journal of Animal Science. 80:2759-2763.