Publications

The Value of Manure in Feedlot Operations - (Other)

Spiehs, M.J. 2009. The Value of Manure in Feedlot Operations. University of Minnesota Special Publication. In: Beef Cattle Program Proceedings, Research and Extension Reports, 2009 CDROM.

Odorant production and persistence of Escherichia coli in manure slurries from cattle fed zero, twenty, forty, or sixty percent wet distillers grains with solubles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Varel, V.H., Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Spiehs, M.J., Miller, D.N., Ferrell, C.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Odorant production and persistence of Escherichia coli in manure slurries from cattle fed zero, twenty, forty, or sixty percent wet distillers grains with solubles. Journal of Animal Science 86:3617-3627.

Ruminal methane emission by goats consuming dry hay of condensed tannin-containing lespedeza with or without polyethylene glycol, alfalfa, or sorghum-sudangrass - (Abstract)

(28-May-08)

Odorant production and persistence of generic E. coli in manure slurries from cattle fed 0, 20, 40, and 60% wet distillers grains with solubles (WDGS). - (Abstract)

Varel, V.H., Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Spiehs, M.J., Miller, D.N., Ferrell, C.L., Shackelford, S.D., Koohmaraie, M. 2008. Odorant production and persistence of generic E. coli in manure slurries from cattle fed 0, 20, 40, and 60% wet distillers grains with solubles (WDGS)[abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 86(E-Suppl. 2)/Journal of Dairy Science 91(E-Suppl. 1):325.

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.

Cellulolytic Bacteria from the Rumen - (Research Notes)

(28-Jan-08)

Methane emission by goats consuming diets with different levels of condensed tannins from lespedeza - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Animut, G., Puchala, R., Goetsch, A.L., Patra, A.K., Sahlu, T., Varel, V.H., Wells, J. 2008. Methane emission by goats consuming diets with different levels of condensed tannins from lespedeza. Animal Feed Science and Technology 144:212-227.

Methane emission by goats consuming different sources of condensed tannins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Animut, G., Puchala, R., Goetsch, A.L., Patra, A.K., Sahlu, T., Varel, V.H., Wells, J. 2008. Methane emission by goats consuming different sources of condensed tannins. Animal Feed Science and Technology 144:228-241.

Effect of N-(n-butyl) Phosphoric Triamide (NPBT) and a Linalool or Pine Oil Extract on Urea Concentration, Odorants, and Coliform Bacteria in Cattle Feedlot Manure - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Varel, V.H., Wells, J., Berry, E.D. 2007. Effect of N-(n-butyl) Phosphoric Triamide (NPBT) and a Linalool or Pine Oil Extract on Urea Concentration, Odorants, and Coliform Bacteria in Cattle Feedlot Manure. In CDRom Proceedings: American Society of Agri Engineers Special Meetings, Sept. 15-19, 2007, Broomfield, CO. CDRom 701P0907cd.

Combination of a Urease Inhibitor and a Plant Essential Oil to Control Coliform Bacteria, Odour Production, and Ammonia Loss from Cattle Waste - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Varel, V.H., Wells, J., Miller, D.N. 2007. Combination of a urease inhibitor and a plant essential oil to control coliform bacteria, odour production, and ammonia loss from cattle waste. Journal of Applied Microbiology 102:472-477. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2672.2006.03120.x

The Influence of Oscillating Dietary Protein Concentrations on Finishing Cattle. I. Feedlot Performance and Odorous Compound Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Freetly, H.C., Berry, E.D., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. The influence of oscillating dietary protein concentrations on finishing cattle. I. Feedlot performance and odorous compound production. Journal of Animal Science. 85(6):1487-1495.

The Influence of Oscillating Dietary Protein Concentrations on Finishing Cattle. Ii. Nutrient Retention and Ammonia Emissions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Cole, N.A., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. The influence of oscillating dietary protein concentrations on finishing cattle. II. Nutrient retention and ammonia emissions. Journal of Animal Science. 85(6):1496-1503.

Influence of Thymol and a Urease Inhibitor on Coliform Bacteria, Odor, Urea, and Methane from a Swine Production Manure Pit - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Varel, V.H., Wells, J. 2007. Influence of thymol and a urease inhibitor on coliform bacteria, odor, urea, and methane from a swine production manure pit. Journal of Environmental Quality 36(3):773-779.

Net Portal and Hepatic Flux of Nutrients in Growing Wethers Fed High Concentrate Diets with Oscillating Protein Concentrations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2007. Net portal and hepatic flux of nutrients in growing wethers fed high-concentrate diets with oscillating protein concentrations. Journal of Animal Science. 85(4):997-1005.

Influence of Genotype and Diet on Steer Performance, Manure Odor, and Carriage of Pathogenic and Other Fecal Bacteria. Iii. Odorous Compound Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, D.N., Berry, E.D., Wells, J.E., Ferrell, C.L., Archibeque, S.L., Freetly, H.C. 2006. Influence of genotype and diet on steer performance, manure odor, and carriage of pathogenic and other fecal bacteria. III. Odorous compound production. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2533-2545.

Effects of Feeding Steam-Rolled Corn in Lieu of Dry-Rolled Corn on the Odor of Finishing Beef Steer Manure - (Abstract)

Archibeque, S.L., Miller, D.N., Parker, D.B., Freetly, H.C., Ferrell, C.L. 2006. Effects of feeding steam-rolled corn in lieu of dry-rolled corn on the odor of finishing beef steer manure [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):154-155.

Methane Emission by Goats Consuming Diets with Different Levels of Condensed Tannin-Containing Lespedeza and Sorghum-Sudangrass - (Abstract)

Animut, G., Puchala, R., Goetsch, A., Sahlu, T., Detweiler, G., Patra, A., Varel, V., Wells, J. 2006. Methane emission by goats consuming diets with different levels of condensed tannin-containing lespedeza and sorghum-sudangrass [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):26.

Influence of Thymol on Coliform Bacteria, Vfa, and Methane Production from Pull-Plug Swine Manure Pits - (Abstract)

Varel, V.H., Wells, J. 2006. Influence of thymol on coliform bacteria, VFA, and methane production from pull-plug swine manure pits [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):292-293.