Browsing 2013 MU dissertations - Freely available online by Thesis Department "Animal sciences (MU)"
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Applying effective energy concept for intake prediction and balancing ruminal nitrogen and post-ruminal amino acid requirements for beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Proper animal nutrition involves balancing nutrient supply to nutrient requirement. Accurate intake prediction is fundamental to diet formulation and appears simple but has historically been challenging to accomplish. ... -
Effect of commercial feed additives on production variables and metabolic markers of the periparturient dairy cow
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Three experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of commercially available feed additives on production variables and metabolic markers when supplemented during the periparturient period. The hypothesis was that ... -
Effects of aflatoxin B₁ (AFB₁) on hepatic gene expression in pigs and turkeys
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of curcumin (CMN), an antioxidant supplied by turmeric (Curcuma longa) powder to ameliorate the adverse effects of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) on performance of pigs ... -
Feedlot cattle response to rumen undegradable protein and diet fiber level of high concentrate diets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Studies were conducted to determine the effects of feeding rumen undegradable protein (RUP) on subsequent feedlot cattle performance. The first experiment was conducted to determine if growth rate and gain to feed ratio ...