Projects

Management of Temperate Pastures and Silvopastures for Small Farm Livestock Production Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412583

Genetic and Physiological Approaches to Improving Performance of Beef Cattle Grazing Pastures in Which Endophyte-Infected Forages Dominate Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412582

Sustainable Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Small Ruminants Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 409477

Sustainable Control of Gastrointestinal Neatodes in Organic and Grass Fed Small Ruminant Production Systems Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 414781

An Analysis of Agroforestry's Physical, Biological, Ecological, Economic and Social Benefits Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 409449

Sustainable Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Organic and Grass-Fed Small Ruminant Production Systems Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 415214

Sustainable Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Organic and Grass-Fed Small Ruminant Production Systems Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 415198

Sustainable Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Organic and Grass-Fed Small Ruminant Production Systems Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 415169

Sustainable Control of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Organic and Grass-Fed Small Ruminant Production Systems Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 415174

Publications

The effects of feeding sericea lespedeza hay on growth rate of goats naturally infected with gastrointestinal nematodes - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (25-Apr-08)

Dietary copper sulfate for control of gastrointestinal nematodes in goats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E. 2008. Dietary copper sulfate for control of gastrointestinal nematodes in goats. Veterinary Parasitology. 154(3-4):289-293.

Use of FAMACHA system to evaluate gastrointestinal nematode resistance/resilience in offspring of stud rams - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E. 2008. Use of FAMACHA system to evaluate gastrointestinal nematode resistance/resilience in offspring of stud rams. Veterinary Parasitology. 153(1-2):85-92.

Tools for managing internal parasites in small ruminants: Copper wire particles - (Other)

Hale, M., Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E., Terrill, T. Tools for managing internal parasites in small ruminants: Copper wire particles. .

Tools for managing internal parasites in small ruminants: Sericea Lespedeza - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coffey, L., Hale, M., Terrill, T., Mosjidis, J., Miller, J.E., Burke, J.M. Tools for managing internal parasites in small ruminants: Sericea Lespedeza. World Wide Web.

Accuracy of the FAMACHA system for on-farm use by sheep and goat producers in the southeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Kaplan, R.M., Miller, J.E., Terrill, T.H., Getz, W.R., Mobini, S., Valencia, E., Williams, M.J., Williamson, L.H., Vatta, A.F. 2007. Accuracy of the FAMACHA system for on-farm use by sheep and goat producers in the southeastern United States. Veterinary Parasitology. 147(1-2):89-95.

Control of gastrointestinal nematodes with copper oxide wire particles in a flock of lactating Polypay ewes and offspring in Iowa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Morrical, D., Miller, J.E. 2007. Control of gastrointestinal nematodes with copper oxide wire particles in a flock of lactating Polypay ewes and offspring in Iowa. Veterinary Parasitology. 146(3-4):372-375.

Effect of pelleting on efficacy of sericea lespedeza hay as a natural dewormer in goats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Terrill, T.H., Mosjidis, J.A., Moore, D.A., Shaik, S.A., Miller, J.E., Burke, J.M., Muir, J.P., Wolfe, R. 2007. Effect of pelleting on efficacy of sericea lespedeza hay as a natural dewormer in goats. Veterinary Parasitology.

Use of copper oxide wire particles to control gastrointestinal nematodes in goats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Terrill, T.H., Kallu, R.R., Miller, J.E., Mosjidis, J. 2007. Use of copper oxide wire particles to control gastrointestinal nematodes in goats. Journal of Animal Science. 85(10):2753-2761.

Low dose titration of copper oxide wire particles for control of gastrointestinal nematodes in weaned kids - (Abstract) - (24-Oct-06)

Interaction between high protein supplement and copper oxide wire particles to control gastrointestinal nematodes in growing goats - (Abstract) - (24-Oct-06)

Interaction between copper oxide wire particles and grazing sericea lespedeza to control gastrointestinal nematodes in goats - (Abstract) - (24-Oct-06)

Influence of high tannin grain sorghum on gastrointestinal nematode infection in goats - (Abstract) - (24-Oct-06)

Pasture-raised Katahdin and Katahdin crossbred lambs: growth and parasite resistance - (Abstract) - (24-Oct-06)

Use of Copper Oxide Wire Particles (Cowp) to Control Barber Pole Worm in Lambs - (Popular Publication)

Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E., Terrill, T.H. 2006. Use of copper oxide wire particles (cowp) to control barber pole worm in lambs. The Shepherd. 51(6):8-9.

Effect of sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata)fed as hay, on natural and experimental Haemonchus contortus infection in lambs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lange, K.C., Olcott, D.D., Miller, J.E., Mosjidis, J.A., Terrill, T.H., Burke, J.M., Kearney, M.T. 2006. Effect of sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) fed as hay, on natural and experimental Haemonchus contortus infection in lambs. Veterinary Parasitology. 141:273-278.

Control of Haemonchus Contortus in Goats with a Sustained-Release Multi-Trace Element/vitamin Ruminal Bolus Containing Copper - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E. 2006. Control of Haemonchus contortus in goats with a sustained-release multi-trace element/vitamin ruminal bolus containing copper. Veterinary Parasitology. 141:132-137.

Reproductive Characteristics of Endophyte-Infected Or Novel Tall Fescue Fed Ewes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Bishop, C., Stormshak, F. 2006. Reproductive characteristics of endophyte-infected or novel tall fescue fed ewes. Livestock Science. 104:103-111.

Evaluation of Multiple Low Dose Copper Oxide Wire Particle Boluses for Control of Haemonchus Contortus in Lambs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E. 2006. Evaluation of multiple low dose copper oxide wire particle boluses for control of Haemonchus contortus in lambs. Veterinary Parasitology. 139:145-149.

Sericea Lespedeza Hay As a Natural Deworming Agent Against Haemonchus Contortus Infection in Goats - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Shaik, S.A., Terrill, T.H., Miller, J.E., Kouakou, B., Kannan, G., Kaplan, R.M., Burke, J.M., Mosjidis, J. 2006. Sericea lespedeza hay as a natural deworming agent against haemonchus contortus infection in goats. Veterinary Parasitology. 139:150-157.

Lamb Production of Dorper, Katahdin, and St. Croix Bred in Summer, Winter, Or Spring in the Southeastern U.S. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M. 2006. Lamb production of Dorper, Katahdin, and St. Croix bred in summer, winter, or spring in the southeastern U.S. Sheep and Goat Research Journal. 20:51-59.

Growth Performance and Carcass Traits of Forage-Fed Hair Sheep Wethers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Apple, J.K. 2005. Growth performance and carcass traits of forage-fed hair sheep wethers. Small Ruminant Research. 67:264-270.

Interaction Between Copper Oxide Wire Particles and Duddingtonia Flagrans in Lambs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E., Larsen, M., Terrill, T.H. 2005. Interaction between copper oxide wire particles and Duddingtonia flagrans in lambs. Veterinary Parasitology. 134:141-146.

Growth, Feedlot Performance, and Carcass Characteristics of Angus and Charolais-Sired Calves Castrated at Birth Or Weaning - (Experiment Station)

Looper, M.L., Burke, J.M., Mcbeth, L.J., Krehbiel, C.R., Flores, R., Rosenkrans Jr, C.F., Aiken, G.E. 2005. Growth, feedlot performance, and carcass characteristics of Angus and Charolais-sired calves castrated at birth or weaning. Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Series. 535:109-111.

The Effectiveness of Copper Oxide Wire Particles As An Anthelmintic in Pregnant Ewes and Safety to Offspring - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E., Brauer, D.K. 2005. The effectiveness of copper oxide wire particles as an anthelmintic in pregnant ewes and safety to offspring. Veterinary Parasitology. 131:291-297.

Effects of Feeding Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Seed to Sheep Experimentally Infected with Escherichia Coli O157:h7 - (Abstract)

Looper, M.L., Edrington, T.S., Rosenkrans, C.F., Burke, J.M., Flores, R., Callaway, T.R., Aiken, G.E. 2005. Effects of feeding endophyte-infected tall fescue seed to sheep experimentally infected with Escherichia coli O157:H7. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 56:213.

Effects of Feeding Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Seed to Sheep Experimentally Infected with Escherichia Coli O157:h7 - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Looper, M.L., Edrington, T.S., Rosenkrans, Jr, C.F., Burke, J.M., Flores, R., Callaway, T.R., Aiken, G.E. 2005. Effects of feeding endophyte-infected tall fescue seed to sheep experimentally infected with Escherichia coli O157:H7. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 56:213-216.

Effects of Feeding Sericea Lespedeza Hay to Goats Infected with Haemonchus Contortus - (Abstract)

Shaik, S.A., Terrill, T.H., Miller, J.E., Kouakou, B., Kannan, G., Kaplan, R.M., Burke, J.M., Mosjidis, J.A. 2005. Effects of feeding sericea lespedeza hay to goats infected with haemonchus contortus. In: Novel Approaches to the Control of Helminth Parasites of Livestock 2005. Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. p. 37.

Effects of Time of Castration on Growth, Feedlot Performance, and Carcass Characteristics of Angus and Charolais-Sired Calves - (Abstract)

Looper, M.L., Burke, J.M., Mcbeth, L.J., Krehbiel, C.R., Flores, R., Rosenkrans, Jr, C.F., Aiken, G.E. 2005. Effects of time of castration on growth, feedlot performance, and carcass characteristics of Angus and Charolais-sired calves. American Society of Animal Science Southern Section Meeting. Journal of Animal Science 83(Suppl. 2):32.

Dorper Research at the ARS Station in Booneville, Arkansas - (Popular Publication)

Burke, J.M. 2004. Dorper research at the ars station in booneville, arkansas. American Dorper Sheep Breeder's Association Newsletter. 8(Issue 2):24-26.

Reproductive responses of ram lambs under short-term exposure to endophyte-infected tall fescue seed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Rosenkrans, C.F., Rorie, R.W., Golden, C., Apple, J.K. 2006. Reproductive responses of ram lambs fed endophyte-infected tall fescue. Small Ruminant Research. 66:121-128.

Effect of Copper Oxide Wire Particles Dosage and Feed Supplement Level Influences Haemonchus Concortus Infection in Lambs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E., Olcott, D. 2004. Effect of copper oxide wire particles dosage and feed supplement level influences Hemonchus concortus infection in lambs. Veterinary Parasitology. 123/3-4:235-243.

Validation of the Famacha Eye Color Chart for Detecting Clinical Anemia in Sheep and Goats on Farms in the Southern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kaplan, R.M., Burke, J.M., Terrill, T.H., Miller, J.E., Getz, W.R., Mobini, S., Valencia, E., Williams, M.J., Williamson, L.H., Larsen, M., Vatta, A.F. 2004. Validation of the famacha eye color chart for detecting clinical anemia in sheep and goats on farms in the southern united states. Veterinary Parasitology. 123:105-120.

Effects of Grazing Endophyte-Infected Or Novel Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue on Gastro-Intestional Nematodes in Sheep and Cattle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E. 2004. Effects of grazing endophyte-infected or novel endophyte-infected tall fescue on gastro-intestional nematodes in sheep and cattle. International Neotyphodium Grass Interactions. No. 413.

Use of Novel Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue for Cow-Calf Production in Arkansas - (Abstract)

Burke, J.M., Brauer, D.K., Looper, M.L. 2004. Use of novel endophyte-infected tall fescue for cow-calf production in arkansas. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. 82 (Supplement 1):91.

Calving Rate and Production Responses of Long-Term Exposure to Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue - (Abstract)

Burke, J.M., Brauer, D.K., Looper, M.L. 2004. Calving rate and production responses of long-term exposure to endophyte-infected tall fescue. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. 82(Supplement 1):90.

Dose of Copper Oxide Wire Particles (Cowp) and Feed Supplement Level Influences Haemonchus Contortus Infection in Lambs - (Abstract) - (30-Nov-03)

Resistance to Gastrointestinal Parasites in Dorper, Katahdin, and St. Croix Lambs in the Southeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Burke, J.M., Miller, J.E. 2004. Resistance to gastrointestinal parasites in Dorper, Katahdin, and St. Croix lambs in the southeastern United States. Small Ruminant Research. 54:43-51.

Reproductive Responses and Carcass Characteristics of Ram Lambs Fed Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue - (Abstract)

BURKE, J.M., ROSENKRANS, C.F., RORIE, R.W., GOLDEN, C., APPLE, J.K. 2003. REPRODUCTIVE RESPONSES AND CARCASS CHARACTERISTICS OF RAM LAMBS FED ENDOPHYTE-INFECTED TALL FESCUE. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 81(Suppl. 1):91-92.

Agronomic and Grazing Potential of Tridens Flavus and Tridens Strictus - (Proceedings/Symposium)

BURNER, D.M., BURKE, J.M. 2003. AGRONOMIC AND GRAZING POTENTIAL OF TRIDENS FLAVUS AND TRIDENS STRICTUS. IN: AMERICAN FORAGE AND GRASSLAND COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. 12:353-357.

Comparison of Carcass Traits of Extensively Raised Hair Breed Lambs - (Abstract)

BURKE, J.M., APPLE, J.K., ROBERTS, W.J., BOGER, C.B. 2003. COMPARISON OF CARCASS TRAITS OF EXTENSIVELY RAISED HAIR BREED LAMBS. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SOUTHERN SECTION MEETING. 81(Suppl. 2):27.

Relative Resistance of Dorper Crossbred Ewes in Gastro-Intestinal Nematode Infection Compared with St. Croix and Katahdin Ewes in the Southeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BURKE, J.M., MILLER, J.E. 2002. RELATIVE RESISTANCE OF DORPER CROSSBRED EWES IN GASTRO-INTESTINAL NEMATODE INFECTION COMPARED WITH ST. CROIX AND KATAHDIN EWES IN THE SOUTHEASTERN UNITED STATES. VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY. 109:269-275.