Projects

OPTIMIZING THE BIOLOGY OF THE ANIMAL-PLANT INTERFACE FOR IMPROVED SUSTAINABILITY OF FORAGE-BASED ANIMAL ENTERPRISES Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412593

FORAGE SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABLE ANIMAL PRODUCTION IN THE MID-SOUTH Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412929

PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSE OF CATTLE CONSUMING TOXIC TALL FESCUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 411095

CONTINUATION OF IMPROVED FORAGE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 411051

Publications

Physiological Basis of Fescue Toxicosis - (Monograph)

Strickland, J.R., Spiers, D.E., Fletcher, L., Oliver, J.W., Aiken, G.E. 2008. Physiological Basis of Fescue Toxicosis. Tall Fescue On-line Monograph. http://forages.oregonstate.edu/is/tfis/book.cfm?pageid=367&chapter=8§ion=0/ Note: The HTML version has been updated but a new posting of the PDF version had not been completed as of 8/6/08.

Evaluation of a Controlled-Release Domperidone Delivery Method for the Treatment of Fescue Toxicosis in Beef Heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Jones, K.L., Schulze, J.L., Strickland, J.R., Cross, D.L., Burns, P., Gilley, R.M., Bassoo, E., Hart, K.B., Thompson, Jr., D.L., King, S.S. 2008. Evaluation of a Controlled-Release Domperidone Delivery Method for the Treatment of Fescue Toxicosis in Beef Heifers. Prof Anim Sci. 24(4):342-348.

Hemodynamics in the Caudal Artery of Beef Heifers Fed Different Ergot Alkaloid Concentrations - (Abstract)

Aiken, G.E., Strickland, J.R., Looper, M.L., Schrick, F.N. 2008. Hemodynamics in the Caudal Artery of Beef Heifers Fed Different Ergot Alkaloid Concentrations. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 86, E-Suppl. p 404.

A Validated Method for Gas Chromatographic Analysis of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid in Tall Fescue Herbage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kagan, I., Coe, B.L., Smith, L.L., Huo, C., Dougherty, C.T., Strickland, J.R. 2008. A validated method for gas chromatographic analysis of gamma-aminobutyric acid in tall fescue herbage. J. Agric. Food Chem. 56, 5538-5543.

Steers Grazing Toxic Neotyphodium Coenophialum-Infected Forages Have Increased Hepatic Gluconeogenic Capacity - (Abstract)

Brown, K.R., Klotz, J.L., Strickland, J.R., Bush, L.P., Boling, J.A., Matthews, J.C. 2008. Steers Grazing Toxic Neotyphodium Coenophialum-Infected Forages Have Increased Hepatic Gluconeogenic Capacity. J. .Anim. Sci. Vol. 86, E-Suppl. 2. p 101.

Grazing Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Alters Serotonin Receptor-Induced Contractility of Bovine Lateral Saphenous Veins - (Abstract)

Klotz, J.L., Brown, K.R., Xue, Y., Matthews, J.C., Boling, J.A., Bush, L.P., Strickland, J.R. 2008. Grazing Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Alters Serotonin Receptor-Induced Contractility of Bovine Lateral Saphenous Veins. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 86. p 102.

The Effect of Toxic Tall Fescue on Cellobiose-Utilizing Populations in the Bovine Rumen - (Abstract)

Flythe, M.D., Gellin, G.L., Klotz, J.L., Strickland, J.R., Brown, K.R., Matthews, J.C., Boling, J.A. 2008. The Effect of Toxic Tall Fescue on Cellobiose-Utilizing Populations in the Bovine Rumen. American Society for Microbiology Annual Meeting. ISBN 978-1555814939. Z-040 (Abstract CD).

Effects of Selected Combinations of Tall Fescue Alkaloids on the Vasoconstrictive Capacity of Fescue-Naive Bovine Lateral Saphenous Veins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klotz, J.L., Kirch, B.H., Aiken, G.E., Bush, L.P., Strickland, J.R. 2008. Effects of Selected Combinations of Tall Fescue Alkaloids on the Vasoconstrictive Capacity of Fescue-Naive Bovine Lateral Saphenous Veins. Journal of Animal Science. 2008. 86:1021-1028.

Ergot Alkaloid Effects on Animal Physiology - (Abstract)

Strickland, J.R., Kirch, B.H., Klotz, J.L., Smith, L.L., Aiken, G.E., Flythe, M.D. 2008. Ergot Alkaloid Effects on Animal Physiology. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Published on Compact Disc, distributed at meeting; Abstract #1843. (http://srm.confex.com/srm/2008/techprogram/P1843.HTM).

Profiles of Nonstructural Carbohydrates, as a Function of Species and Extraction Method, in Four Cool-Season Forage Grasses - (Abstract)

Kagan, I., Kirch, B.H., Strickland, J.R. 2008. Profiles of Nonstructural Carbohydrates, as a Function of Species and Extraction Method, in Four Cool-Season Forage Grasses. Society for Range Management Meeting Abstracts. Published on Compact Disc and distributed at meeting. Abstract #2314. http://srm.confex.com/srm/2008/techprogram/P2314.HTM

USDA Kentucky Report - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Strickland, J.R., Dinkins, R.D., Aiken, G.E., Klotz, J.L., Kirch, B.H., Smith, L.L., Barnes, A.J., Waters, W.J., Bush, L.P., Brown, K.R., Matthews, J.C., Boling, J.A. 2007. Usda Kentucky report. SERA-IEG 8. pgs 159-178.

Selection and Diet Quality of Beef Cattle Grazing Smooth Bromegrass, Switchgrass, and Big Bluestem - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kirch, B.H., Moser, L.E., Waller, S.S., Klofpenstein, T.J., Aiken, G.E., Strickland, J.R. 2007. Selection and Diet Quality of Beef Cattle Grazing Smooth Bromegrass, Switchgrass, and Big Bluestem. J. Professional Animal Sciencist. 23(number6):672-680.

Improved GC/MS Method for Quantitation of n-Alkanes in Plant and Fecal Material - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Smith, L.L., Strickland, J.R. 2007. Improved GC/MS Method for Quantitation of n-Alkanes in Plant and Fecal Material. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2007. 55:7301-7307. 10.1021/jf071313h. Published on Web 08/15/2007.

Neotyphodium Coenophialum Exposure Reduces Carcass Mass and Ribeye Area, but not Meat Quality of Growing Steers Grazing High Versus Low Endophyte Infected Forages - (Abstract)

Brown, K.R., Cox, R.B., Anderson, G.A., Rentfrow, G.K., Bush, L.P., Strickland, J.R. 2007. Neotyphodium Coenophialum Exposure Reduces Carcass Mass and Ribeye Area, but not Meat Quality of Growing Steers Grazing High Versus Low Endophyte Infected Forages. Journal of Animal Science. 85:Suppl 1. pg 12 (Abstract #M26).

Hemodynamic Responses of the Caudal Artery to Toxic Tall Fescue in Beef Heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Aiken, G.E., Kirch, B.H., Strickland, J.R., Bush, L.P., Looper, M.L., Schrick, N.F. 2007. Hemodynamic Responses of the Caudal Artery to Toxic Tall Fescue in Beef Heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 2007. 85:2337-2345.

Ergovaline-Induced Vasoconstriction in an Isolated Bovine Lateral Saphenous Vein Bioassay - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klotz, J.L., Bush, L.P., Smith, D.L., Shafer, W.D., Smith, L.L., Arrington, B.C., Strickland, J.R. 2007. Ergovaline-Induced Vasoconstriction in an Isolated Bovine Lateral Saphenous Vein Bioassay. Journal of Animal Science. 2007. 85:2330-2336.

Separation and Quantitation of Seven Ergot Alkaloids in Bovine Vein Tissue - (Abstract)

Shafer, W.D., Smith, D.L., Smith, L.L., Klotz, J.L., Strickland, J.R. 2007. Separation and Quantitation of Seven Ergot Alkaloids in Bovine Vein Tissue. Proceedings of the ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, June 3-7, 2007. #ThPh-118.

Neotyphodium Coenophialum Alters Blood Metabolites Involved in Nitrogen, Energy, and Minteral Metabolism in Growing Steers - (Abstract)

Brown, K.R., Harrison, L.R., Klotz, J.L., Strickland, J.R., Boling, J.A., Matthews, J.C. 2007. Neotyphodium Coenophialum Alters Blood Metavolites Involved in Nitrogen, Energy, and Minteral Metabolism in Growing Steers. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 85, Suppl. 1/J. Dairy Scit. Vol. 90, SUppl. 1/Poult. Sci. Vol. 86 Suppl 1. pg 418.

Grazing High Versus Low Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Reduces Contractility of Bovine Lateral Saphenous Veins - (Abstract)

Klotz, J.L., Brown, K.R., Matthews, J.C., Boling, J.A., Bush, L.P., Strickland, J.R. 2007. Grazing High Versus Low Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Reduces Contractility of Bovine Lateral Saphenous Veins. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 85, Suppl. 1/J. Dairy Scit. Vol. 90, SUppl. 1/Poult. Sci. Vol. 86 Suppl 1. pg 12-13.

Ergocryptine and Ergonovine Induced Contractile Responses in Fescue Naive Bovine Lateral Saphenous Veins - (Abstract)

Klotz, J.L., Kirch, B.H., Aiken, G.E., Arrington, B.C., Bush, L.P., Strickland, J.R. 2007. Ergocryptine and Ergonovine Induced Contractile Responses in Fescue Naive Bovine Lateral Saphenous Veins. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 85, Suppl. 1/J. Dairy Scit. Vol. 90, SUppl. 1/Poult. Sci. Vol. 86 Suppl 1. pg 13.

Dyanmics of Peripheral Bloodflow for Endophyte-Naive Cattle Fed Toxic Tall Fescue Seed - (Abstract)

Aiken, G.E., Kirch, B.H., Strickland, J.R. 2007. Dyanmics of Peripheral Bloodflow for Endophyte-Naive Cattle Fed Toxic Tall Fescue Seed. Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Fungal Endophytes of Grasses. Grassland Research and Practice Series. 13:387-389.

USDA-Kentucky Report: Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) Investigations: Tall Fescue Alkaloids and Toxicosis - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Strickland, J.R., Aiken, G.E., Dinkins, R.D., Klotz, J.L., Kirch, B.H., Smith, L.L., Looper, M.L., Bush, L.P., Arrington, B.C., Smith, D.L., Shafer, W.D., Schardl, C., Hesse, U. 2006. Usda-Kentucky Report: Forage-Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) Investigations: Tall Fescue Alkaloids and Toxicosis. SERA-IEG 8. Annual Report: pgs. 97-111.

Assessment of Vasoconstrictive Capacity of Tall Fescue Alkaloids Using Fescue Naive Lateral Saphenous Veins of Crossbreed Heifer Cattle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Klotz, J.L., Kirch, B.H., Aiken, G.E., Bush, L.P., Strickland, J.R., Arrington, B.C. 2007. Assessment of Vasoconstrictive Capacity of Tall Fescue Alkaloids Using Fescue Naive Lateral Saphenous Veins of Crossbreed Heifer Cattle. Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Fungal Endophytes of Grasses. Grassland Research and Practice Series No. 13:383-385.

BODY WEIGHT GAIN AND DRY MATTER CONSUMPTION OF STEERS FOLLOWING GRAZING OF TOXIC TALL FESCUE - (Other) - (09-Jun-06)

ASSESSMENT OF VASOCONSTRICTIVE POTENTIAL OF D-LYSERGIC ACID USING AN ISOLATED BOVINE LATERAL SAPHENOUS VEIN BIOASSAY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klotz, J.L., Bush, L.P., Smith, D.L., Schafer, W.D., Smith, L.L., Vevoda, A.O., Craig, A.M., Arrington, B.C., Strickland, J.R. 2006. Assessment of vasoconstrictive potential of d-lysergic acid using an isolated bovine lateral saphenous vein bioassay. Journal of Animal Science. 84:3167-3175.

Effects of Initial and Extended Exposure to an Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Seed Diet on Faecal and Urinary Excertion of Ergovaline and Lysergic Acid in Mature Geldings - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Schultz, C.L., Lodge-Ivey, S.L., Bush, L.P., Craig, A.M., Strickland, J.R. 2006. Effects of Initial and Extended Exposure to an Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Seed Diet on Faecal and Urinary Excertion of Ergovaline and Lysergic Acid in Mature Geldings. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 54(4):178-184.

MONITORING THE PRESENCE OF ERGOT ALKALOIDS IN FORAGE ANIMAL SAMPLES - (Other)

Smith, D.L., Shafer, W.D., Smith, L.L., Klotz, J.L., Strickland, J.R. 2006. Monitoring the presence of ergot alkaloids in forage animal samples. American Society for Mass Spectrometry. Proceedings of the 54th ASMS Conference.

GROSS AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS OF LONG TERM CATHETERIZED VESSELS IN EXPERIMENTAL SHEEP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barraza, M.L., Strickland, J.R., Zepada, H., Taylor, J.B., Krehbiel, C.R., Bell, G.S. 2006. Gross and histopathological observations of long term catheterized vessels in experimental sheep. Journal of Veterinary Medicine. 53:230-238 (2006).

Response of Bovine Lateral Saphenous Vein to Increasing Concentrations of Lysergic Acid and Ergovaline - (Abstract)

Klotz, J.L., Arrington, B.C., Bush, L.P., Strickland, J.R. 2006. Response of Bovine Lateral Saphenous Vein to Increasing Concentrations of Lysergic Acid and Ergovaline. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 84:53-54.

Evaluation of the Vasoconstrictive Capacity of Tall Fescue Alkaloids Using Fescue Naive Bovine Lateral Saphenous Veins - (Abstract)

Klotz, J.L., Kirch, B.H., Aiken, G.E., Bush, L.P., Arrington, B.C., Strickland, J.R. 2006. Evaluation of the Vasoconstrictive Capacity of Tall Fescue Alkaloids Using Fescue Naive Bovine Lateral Saphenous Veins. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 84:54.

Influence of Stocking Rate and Steroida Implants of Growth Performance and Rate of Recovery from Heat Stress for Steers Grazing Endophyte-Infected Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Aiken, G.E., Tabler, S.F., Looper, M.L., Brauer, D.K., Strickland, J.R., Shrick, F.N. 2006. Influence of Stocking Rate and Steroida Implants of Growth Performance and Rate of Recovery from Heat Stress for Steers Grazing Endophyte-Infected Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue. Journal of Animal Science. 84:1626-1632.

Toxicokinetic Profile of Swainsonine Following Exposure to Locoweed (Oxytropis Sericea)in Naive and Previously-Exposed Sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Strickland, J.R., Ashley, A.K., Custis, M., Ashley, R. 2006. Toxicokinetic Profile of Swainsonine Following Exposure to Locoweed (Oxytropis Sericea)in Naive and Previously-Exposed Sheep. New Zealand Veterinary Journal 54(1), 34-40, 2006.

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT FOR USDA-ARS-FAPRU TO SERAIEG 8 TALL FESCUE TOXICOSIS/ENDOPHYTE WORKSHOP - (Other)

Klotz, J.L., Schafer, W.D., Smith, D.K., Smith, L.L., Arrington, B.C., Bush, L.P., Strickland, J.R., Aiken, G.E., Schardl, S., Hesse, U., Dinkins, R.D. 2005. Annual progress report for USDA-ARS-FAPRU to SERA-IEG 8 Tall Fescue Toxicosis/Endophyte Workshop. Meeting Proceedings. pgs 30-36.

Clearance of Para-Aminohippuric Acid in Wethers Consuming Locoweed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Strickland, J.R., Custis, M., Ashley, A.K., Smith, L.L., Klotz, J.L., Krehbiel, C. 2005. Clearance of Para-Aminohippuric Acid in Wethers Consuming Locoweed. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 53(5):288-292.

Effects of Limb Origin and Twenty-four Hour Storage on Contractile Response of Bovine Lateral Saphenous Vein to Norepinephrine - (Abstract)

Klotz, J.L., Sevold, A., Bush, L., Strickland, J.R. 2005. Effects of Limb Origin and Twenty-four Hour Storage on Contractile Response of Bovine Lateral Saphenous Vein to Norepinephrine. Journal of Animal Science. 83:299.

EFFECTS OF VARIOUS EXPOSURE ROUTES OF SWAINSONINE ON SERUM CONSTITUENTS, RUMEN CHARACTERISTICS, AND NUTRIENT METABOLISM OF SHEEP - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Obeidat, B.S., Loest, C.A., Thelen, T.M., Strickland, J.R., Sawyer, J.E., Taylor, J.B., Hallford, D.M. 2005. Effects of various exposure routes of swainsonine on serum constituents, rumen characteristics, and nutrient metabolism of sheep. American Society of Animal Science Proceedings. 56:378-382.

EFFECTS OF VARIOUS EXPOSURE ROUTES OF SWAINSONINE ON SERUM CONSTITUENTS, RUMEN CHARACTERISTICS, AND NUTRIENT METABOLISM OF SHEEP - (Abstract)

Obeidat, B. ., Loest, C.A., Thelen, T.M., Strickland, J.R., Sawyer, J.E., Taylor, J.B., Hallford, D.M. 2005. Effects of various exposure routes of swainsonine on serum constituents, rumen characteristics, and nutrient metabolism of sheep. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 83(Supp2):110

DETERMINATION OF METHYLGLYOXAL IN RUMINAL FLUID BY HIGH-PERFORMANCE LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY USING FLUOROMETRIC DETECTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lodge-Ivey, S.L., May, T., Petersen, M.K., Strickland, J.R. 2004. Determination of methylglyoxal in ruminal fluid by high-performance liquid chromatography using fluorometric detection. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 52(23):6875-6878. DOI: 10.1021/jf049736w.

FORAGE-ANIMAL PRODUCTION RESEARCH UNIT: ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW USDA-ARS RESEARCH LOCATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Strickland, J.R., Aiken, G.E., Kagan, I., Dinkins, R.D. 2005. Forage-animal production research unit: establishment of a new usda-ars research location. International Grasslands Congress. F.P. O'Mara et al (ed). P. 794. Wageningen Academic Publishers.

RECOVERY OF YEARLING CALVES FROM FESCUE TOXICOSIS - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Aiken, G.E., Looper, M.L., Tabler, S.F., Strickland, J.R. 2005. Recovery of yearling calves from fescue toxicosis. International Grasslands Congress. F.P. O'Mara et al (ed). P. 305. 305 Wageningen Academic Publishers.

THE EFFECTS OF SHORT AND LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO ENDOPHYTE INFECTED TALL FESCUE SEED ON SERUM, FECAL AND URINE CONCENTRATIONS OF ERGOVALINE AND LYSERGIC ACID IN MATURE GELDING HORSES - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Schultz, C., Londge-Ivey, S., Bush, L., Craig, M., Strickland, J.R. 2005. The effects of short and long term exposure to endophyte infected tall fescue seed on serum, fecal and urine concentrations of ergovaline and lysergic acid in mature gelding horses. International Grasslands Congress. F.P. O'Mara et al (ed). P. 308. Wageningen Academic Publishers.

EFFECTS OF LOCOWEED ON SERUM CONSTITUENTS AND RUMEN PROFILES OF SHEEP - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Strickland, J.R., Taylor, J.B., Obeidat, B.S., Vogt, M.L., Loest, C.A., Sawyer, J.E., Reed, M.M., Krehbiel, C.R., Halalsheh, R.A., Chen, L. 2004. Effects of locoweed on serum constituents and rumen profiles of sheep. American Society of Animal Science. 55:410-414. 2004.

FORAGE-ANIMAL PRODUCTION RESEARCH UNIT: MOST RECENT AGRICULTURE RESEARCH SERVICE LOCATION - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Aiken,G.E., Strickland , J.R. 2004. Forage-animal production research unit: most recent agriculture research service location. International Neotyphodium Grass Interactions. 5/23/04 Paper 517

MANAGEMENT OF BEEF CATTLE TO ALLEVIATE FESCUE TOXICOSIS. - (Abstract)

Aiken, G.E., Tabler, S.F., Looper, M.L., Brauer, D.K., Strickland, J.R. 2004. Management of beef cattle to alleviate fescue toxicosis.. International Neotyphodium Grass Interactions. 5/23/2004, Paper 410

EFFECTS OF LOCOWEED INGESTION ON SERUM CONSTITUENTS AND RUMEN PROFILES OF SHEEP. - (Abstract)

Strickland, J.R., Obeidat, B.S., Taylor, J.B., Vogt, M.L., Loest, C.A., Sawyer, J.E., Reed, M.M., Krehbiel, C.R., Halalsheh, R.A., Chen, L. 2004. Effects of locoweed ingestion on serum constituents and rumen profiles of sheep.. Journal of Animal Science. Vol. 82, page 130, supplement 2, 7/1/04

TOXICOSIS OF EMBELLISIA FUNGI FROM LOCOWEED (OXYTROPIS LAMBERTII) IS SIMILAR TO LOCOWEED (OXYTROPIS LAMBERTII) TOXICOSIS IN RAT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mclain-Romero, J., Creamer, R., Zepeda, H., Strickland, J.R., Bell, G. 2004. Toxicosis of embellisia fungi from locoweed (oxytropis lambertii) is similar to locoweed (oxytropis lambertii) toxicosis in rat. Journal of Animal Science. 6/1/04, Vol. 82, pages 2167-2174

EFFECTS OF LOCOWEED ON SERUM SWAINSONINE AND SELECTED SERUM CONSITUENTS IN SHEEP DURING ACUTE AND SUBACUTE ORAL/INTRARUMINAL EXPOSURE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Obeidat, B.S., Strickland, J.R., Vogt, M.L., Taylor, J.B., Krehbiel, C.R., Remmenga, M.D., Clayshulte-Ashley, A.K., Whittet, K.M., Hallford, D.M., Hernandez, J.A. 2005. Effects of locoweed on serum swainsonine and selected serum consituents in sheep during acute and subacute oral/intraruminal exposure. Journal of Animal Science. J.Animal Science 2005. 83:466-477.

EFFECTS OF SWAINSONINE ON DIGESTION IN WETHERS CONSUMING LOCOWEED - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Reed, M.M. Obeidat, B.S., Strickland, J.R., Krebiel, C.R., Taylor, J.B., Loest, C.A., Bell, G.S. Effects of swainsonine on digestion in wethers consuming locoweed. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 2003. v 54. p. 108-111.

EFFECTS OF SWAINSONINE ON DIGESTION IN WETHERS CONSUMING LOCOWEED - (Abstract)

Reed, M.M., Obeidat, B.S., Strickland, J.R., Krehbiel, C.R., Taylor, J.B., Loest, C.A., Bell, G.S. Effects of swainsonine on digestion in wethers consuming locoweed. Journal of Animal Science. 2003. v 81 (Suppl.1): Abstract p. 251.

EFFECT OF IONOPHORE SUPPLEMENTATION ON SELECTED SERUM CONSTITUENTS OF SHEEP CONSUMING LOCOWEED. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Whittet, K.M., Encinias, H.B., Strickland, J.R., Taylor, J.B., Graham, J.D., Encinias, A.M. Veterinary and Human Toxicology. 2002. v. 44 p. 136-140.

APPEARANCE AND DISAPPEARANCE OF SWAINSONINE IN SERUM AND MILK OF LACTATING RUMINANTS WITH NURSING YOUNG FOLLOWING A SINGLE DOSE EXPOSURE TO SWAINSONINE (LOCOWEED; OXYTROPIS SERICEA). - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, J.B., Strickland, J.R. Appearance and disappearance of swainsonine in serum and milk of lactating ruminants with nursing young following a single dose exposure to swainsonine (locoweed; Oxytropis sericea). Journal of Animal Science. 2002. v. 80. p. 2476-2484.