•  
  •  
 

Editors

Editor Title
Editor
Editor Title
Editor

Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station faculty members conduct research in nearly all areas of agricultural production. This online collection of research reports publishes preliminary results of research conducted at centers around the state in beef and dairy cattle, swine, meat science, plant pathology, sorghum and wheat breeding, cropping systems, irrigation engineering, cover crops, weed science, entomology, range management, turfgrass, and other areas. Research is supported by federal and state funds, grants, and Kansas State University.

Recent Content

Research Reports

Agricultural Research Center-Hays

Beef Cattle

Beef Cattle Management

PDF

Restricting Bunk Space Allotments to 6 or 10 Inches has Minimal Impact on Growth Performance in Limit-Fed Receiving Cattle
W. Cole Ellis, Zachary M. Duncan, Madeline S. Grant, William R. Hollenbeck, Evan C. Titgemeyer, and Dale A. Blasi

PDF

Comparing the Performance of Cattle Castrated Using Different Techniques Upon Arrival at the Feedlot
Tyler Blackwood, Tyler J. Spore, Michael D. Kleinhenz, William R. Hollenbeck, Dale A. Blasi, and A. J. Tarpoff

PDF

Stocker Steer Gains and Fly Numbers as Impacted by Burn Date and Type of Mineral on Tallgrass Native Range – Year 5
Jaymelynn K. Farney, Kloey Rash, Hailey Gillespie, Emily Black, and Noelle Collins

Beef Cattle Reproduction

PDF

Field Trial Assessing the Use of Sex-Sorted Semen in Beef Cattle
K. W. Aubuchon, J. A. Odde, C. Bronkhorst, E. M. Bortoluzzi, M. J. Goering, K. E. Fike, and K. G. Odde

PDF

Challenges Associated with Semen Quality While Collecting Beef Bulls for Semen Freezing
A. R. Hartman, N. M. Goodenow, S. K. Tucker, K. E. Fike, and D. M. Grieger

Beef Cattle Nutrition

PDF

Effect of Ruminally-Protected Lysine Supplementation to Growing Cattle on Growth and Subsequent Finishing Performance
K. J. Hazlewood, M. S. Grant, D. A. Blasi, G. A. Ducharme, and E. C. Titgemeyer

PDF

Effects of Betaine on Protein Deposition in Growing Cattle with Modulated Methyl Group Status
M. S. Grant, J. M. Marsh, K. J. Hazlewood, M. D. Miesner, and E. C. Titgemeyer

PDF

Effects of Choline on Neutrophil Function and Inflammation in Growing Cattle with Modulated Methyl Group Status
M. S. Grant, H. D. Aufdemberge, B. J. Bradford, L. K. Mamedova, and E. C. Titgemeyer

Breeding Herd Nutrition and Management

PDF

Effects of the Age of Newborn Pigs Receiving an Iron Injection on Suckling and Subsequent Nursery Performance and Blood Criteria
H. Williams, C. D. Roubicek, J. M. DeRouchey, J. C. Woodworth, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, and A. Holtcamp

PDF

Effects of Fe Dosage in Newborn Pigs on Preweaning and Subsequent Nursery Performance
H. Williams, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, and A. Holtcamp

PDF

Effects of a Bacillus-Based Probiotic on Sow Performance and on Progeny Growth Performance, Fecal Consistency, and Fecal Microflora
M. B. Menegat, K. M. Gourley, M. B. Braun, J. M. DeRouchey, J. C. Woodworth, J. Bryte, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, and R. D. Goodband

PDF

Effect of Lysine-Fermentation By-Product on Urine pH and Total Urine Bacteria Count in Lactating Sows
K. M. Gourley, J. M. DeRouchey, J. C. Woodworth, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband, and K. J. Touchette

PDF

The Effects of Maternal Dietary Supplementation of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) and 25(OH)D3 on Sow and Progeny Performance
M. T. Thayer, J. L. Nelssen, A. J. Langemeier, J. Morton, J. M. Gonzales, S. R. Kruger, Z. Ou, A. J. Makowski, and J. R. Bergstrom

Canola

PDF

Source-Sink Manipulation and Its Impacts on Canola Seed Filling Period
D. Ricciuto, M. A. Secchi, A. J. P. Carcedo, L. Nieto, J. Lacasa, M. Stamm, and I. A. Ciampitti

Cattle Nutrition

PDF

Effects of Guanidinoacetic Acid on Lean Growth and Methionine Flux in Cattle
M. Ardalan, M. D. Miesner, C. D. Reinhardt, D. U. Thomson, C. K. Armendariz, and E. C. Titgemeyer

PDF

Smartamine M Supplementation Reduces Inflammation but Does Not Affect Performance in Receiving Beef Heifers
M. S. Grant, H. F. Speer, W. R. Hollenbeck, R. N. Wahl, N. D. Luchini, D. A. Blasi, and E. C. Titgemeyer

PDF

Syngenta Enogen Feed Corn Containing an Alpha Amylase Expression Trait Improves Digestibility in Growing Calf Diets
M. A. Johnson, T. J. Spore, S. P. Montgomery, C. S. Kubick, J. S. Garzón, W. R. Hollenbeck, R. N. Wahl, C. I. Vahl, E. D. Watson, and D. A. Blasi

PDF

Syngenta Enogen Feed Corn Silage Containing an Alpha Amylase Expression Trait Improves Feed Efficiency in Growing Calf Diets
M. A. Johnson, T. Spore, S. P. Montgomery, W. R. Hollenbeck, R. N. Wahl, E. D. Watson, and D. A. Blasi

Corn

PDF

Dual Purpose Corn Hybrids’ (Grain-Silage) Performance Assessment in Northeastern Kansas. II. Quality
Felicitas Vignati, Lucas Lingua, W. E. Brown, and Ignacio Antonio Ciampitti

PDF

Dual Purpose Corn Hybrids (Grain-Silage) Performance Assessment in Northeastern Kansas. I. Grain Yield
Felicitas Vignati, Lucas Lingua, W. E. Brown, and Ignacio Antonio Ciampitti

PDF

Evaluating Corn Yield Response to Nitrogen According to Soil Parameters in Midwest American Farmland
Joaquin Enrria, Carlos Hernández, Francisco Palmero, Ana Julia Paula Carcedo, and Ignacio Antonio Ciampitti

PDF

Nitrogen Sensing Across Different Corn Growth Stages Using Soil Plant Analysis Development Meter
Lucas H. Suguiura, Leonardo L. Bosche, Luiz Felipe A. Almeida, and Ignacio A. Ciampitti

Cropping and Tillage Systems

PDF

Cover Crop Biomass Removal Rates to Optimize Livestock Production and Soil Health in No-tillage Dryland Cropping Systems
Logan M. Simon, Augustine K. Obour, Zachariah C. Carson, Frank Weber, Stacie Minson, and Craig Dinkel

Cropping Systems Research

PDF

Role of Soil Management in Control of Soil-Borne Diseases
Gretchen F. Sassenrath, Christopher R. Little, and Xiaomao Lin

PDF

Hard Red and Soft Red Winter Wheat Variety Testing - 2023
Gretchen F. Sassenrath, Jane Lingenfelser, and Xiaomao Lin

PDF

Corn and Soybean Production – 2023 Summary
Gretchen F. Sassenrath, Jane Lingenfelser, and Xiaomao Lin

PDF

Critical Soil Health Parameters to Improve Crop Production
Gretchen F. Sassenrath, Bruno C. Pedreira, and Carlos B. Pires

Dairy Cattle: Dairy Foods

PDF

Development of a High Protein Dairy Snack Based on German-Style Quark Cheese
Y. Ou, K. S. Babu, P. Thorakkattu, K. Getty, and J. Amamcharla

Dairy Cattle: Economics

Dairy Cattle: Foreword

PDF

Foreword
B. Bradford

Dairy Cattle: Milk Processing

Dairy Cattle: Nutrition and Feeding

PDF

Effects of Pre-Cutting Round Alfalfa Hay Bales on Forage Quality and Processing Time
W. E. Brown, E. Harms, J Heimsoth, J. McGinnis, C. I. Vahl, B. J. Bradford, and M. J. Brouk

PDF

Combined Risk Factors and Digestive Disorders in Mid-Lactation Holstein Cows: A Case Study
S. T. Quanz, L. K. Mamedova, M. J. Brouk, P. Gott, and B. J. Bradford

PDF

Identifying a Milk-Replacer and Weaning Strategy for Holstein Calves Using Automated Behavioral Measures of Lying and Environmental Enrichment Device Use
E. M. Bortoluzzi, T. M. Hill, L. L. Deikun, L. A. Ruiz, M. J. Goering, T. S. Dennis, F. X. Suarez-Mena, J. D. Quigley, R. L. Schlotterbeck, M. V. Alonso, R. Mazloom, M. Jaberi-Douraki, and L. E. Hulbert

Dairy Cattle: Physiology and Management

PDF

Resynchronizing Returns to Estrus after a Prior Insemination
J. S. Stevenson and J. A. Sauls-Hiesterman

PDF

Deliberate Exercise of Pregnant Holstein Heifers Improves Milk Composition During Lactation
J. Johnson, P. Steichen, B. J. Bradford, A. E. Rhodes, and T. G. Rozell

Dairy Cattle: Supplemental Content

Department of Agronomy

PDF

Biochar and Nitrogen Effects on Winter Wheat Growth
T. E. Zee, N. O. Nelson, and G. Newdigger

PDF

Impact of Cover Crops and Phosphorus Fertilizer Management on Nutrient Cycling in No-Tillage Corn-Soybean Rotation
R. E. Carver, N. O. Nelson, D. S. Abel, K. Roozeboom, G. J. Kluitenberg, P. J. Tomlinson, and J. R. Williams

PDF

Response of Drought-Tolerant Hybrids to Environmental Yield Potential
T. Newell, K. Roozeboom, I. A. Ciampitti, Eric Adee, G. Cramer, J. D. Holman, and A. Schlegel

PDF

Soybean: Evaluation of Inoculation
I. A. Ciampitti, Eric Adee, J. Kimball, and G. I. Carmona

East Central Kansas Experiment Field

PDF

Corn Yield Response to Plant Populations
D. E. Shoup, Eric Adee, and I. A. Ciampitti

PDF

Balanced Nutrition and Crop Production Practices for Closing Sorghum Yield Gaps
B. McHenry, Eric Adee, J. Kimball, P. V. Vara Prasad, and I. A. Ciampitti

PDF

Corn Yield Response to Plant Populations
D. E. Shoup, E. A. Adee, and I. A. Ciampitti

Feed Manufacturing Research

PDF

Effects of Grinding Almond Hulls with a Hammermill on Particle Size and Bulk Density
Zachary M. Duncan, Haley K. Wecker, Zachary L. DeBord, Chad B. Paulk, K. C. Olson, and Dale Blasi

PDF

The Impact of Fines Inclusion Level and Conditioning Temperature on Pellet Quality and Energy Consumption
M. Saensukjaroenphon, Caitlin E. Evans, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Evaluating Hammermill Tip Speed, Air Assist, and Screen Hole Diameter on Ground Corn Characteristics
Michaela B. Braun, Kara M. Dunmire, Haley K. Wecker, Chad B. Paulk, Charles R. Stark, Michael W. Sodak, Maks Kapetanovich, Jerry Shepherd, Randy Fisher, and Kyle Coble

Feed Processing in the Swine Industry

PDF

The Effect of Pellet Mill Production Rate and Knife Distance on Pellet Quality
C. E. Evans, R. J. Beeman, M. Saensukjaroenphon, C. B. Paulk, and C. R. Stark

PDF

Effects of Conditioning Temperature on Pellet Quality of Nursery Pig Diets
G. E. Nichols, C. R. Stark, A. M. Ogles, K. M. Dunmire, and C. B. Paulk

PDF

The Effects of Filter Type and Warm-Up Time on Pellet Durability Index Using the Holmen NHP100 Portable Pellet Tester
C. E. Evans, R. N. Kort, M. Saensukjaroenphon, H. K. Wecker, C. B. Paulk, and C. R. Stark

PDF

Evaluating Soybean Meal Quality Using Near-Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy
K. M. Dunmire, J. Dhakal, K. Stringfellow, C. R. Stark, and C. B. Paulk

Feed Safety Research

PDF

Inoculation of Weaned Pigs by Feed, Water, and Airborne Transmission of Salmonella enterica Serotype 4,[5],12:i:-
Olivia L. Harrison, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Chad B. Paulk, Brandon L. Plattner, Jason C. Woodworth, Susan Rensing, Cassandra K. Jones, and Valentina Trinetta

PDF

Evaluating a Dry vs. Wet Disinfection in Boot Baths on Detection of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus RNA
Olivia L. Harrison, Grace E. Houston, Allison K. Blomme, Haley K. Otott, Jianfa Bai, Elizabeth G. Poulsen Porter, Jason C. Woodworth, Chad B. Paulk, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Cassandra K. Jones

PDF

Assessment of Soy-Based Imports into the US and Associated Foreign Animal Disease Status
Allison K. Blomme, Cassandra K. Jones, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Jason C. Woodworth, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Effect of Benzoic Acid and Essential Oil Blends on Viral Load in Swine Feed and Vitamin Premix
Allison K. Blomme, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Cassandra K. Jones, Jason C. Woodworth, Elizabeth G. Poulsen Porter, Jianfa Bai, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Prevalence and Distribution of African Swine Fever Virus in Swine Feed After Mixing and Feed Batch Sequencing
C. Grace Elijah, Jessie D. Trujillo, Cassandra K. Jones, Taeyong Kwon, Charles R. Stark, Konner R. Cool, Chad B. Paulk, Natasha N. Gaudreault, Jason C. Woodworth, Igor Morozov, Carmina Gallardo, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Jurgen A. Richt

Finishing Pig Nutrition and Management

PDF

Evaluation of a Commercial Model for Predicting Growth Performance of Pigs with Varying Diet Composition and Stocking Density
M. B. Menegat, F. Wu, J. C. Woodworth, M. D. Tokach, J. M. DeRouchey, S. S. Dritz, and R. D. Goodband

PDF

Economic Model for Optimum Standardized Total Tract Digestible Phosphorus for Finishing Pigs
C. M. Vier, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, U. A. Orlando, W. Cast, J. C. Woodworth, R. D. Goodband, and J. M. DeRouchey

PDF

Effect of Die Retention Time on Pellet Quality and Phytase Stability of a Corn-Soybean Meal Swine Diet
M. Saensukjaroenphon, C. E. Evans, C. K. Jones, C. H. Fahrenholz, C. B. Paulk, and C. R. Stark

Forage Crops

PDF

Variety Trial and Fertility of Fescue Cultivars in Southeast Kansas
Dale Helwig, Bruno Pedreira, and Junior Yasuoka

PDF

Nutrient Management Strategies to Control Broomsedge Infestation and Improve Yield and Quality of Tall Fescue Hayfields
Junior I. Yasuoka, Dale Helwig, Wendie Powell, Jaymelynn K. Farney, Gretchen F. Sassenrath, and Bruno C. Pedreira

PDF

Impact of Stubble Heights on Native Hay Meadows in Southeast Kansas
Junior I. Yasuoka, Wendie Powell, Walter H. Fick, and Bruno C. Pedreira

PDF

Yield and Forage Quality on Native Meadows as Affected by Burn and Fertilization Management
Junior I. Yasuoka, Dale Helwig, Walter H. Fick, and Bruno C. Pedreira

Grain Sorghum

PDF

Unraveling Sorghum Canopy Structure’s Genotypic Variability’s Effect on Yield
Matias F. Lucero, Ana J. P. Carcedo, Lucia Marziotte, L. Mayor, and Ignacio Antonio Ciampitti

PDF

Impact of Different Plant Canopy Traits on Sorghum Yields
M. F. Lucero, A. J. P. Carcedo, L. Marziotte, L. Mayor, and I. A. Ciampitti

PDF

Dynamics of Oil and Fatty Acid in Historical Sorghum Varieties
N. S. Volpato, A. J. P. Carcedo, T. Durrett, L. Marziotte, L. Mayor, and I. A. Ciampitti

Insect Control

Irrigation

PDF

Deficit Irrigation Strategies for Subsurface Drip-Irrigated Alfalfa
Rocio Reyes Esteves, Keith Harmoney, and Freddie R. Lamm

Kansas River Valley Experiment Field

PDF

Grain Sorghum Response to Water Supply and Environment
J. Broeckelman, G. J. Kluitenberg, K. Roozeboom, G. Cramer, Eric Adee, A. Schlegel, J. D. Holman, and I. A. Ciampitti

PDF

Sudden Death Syndrome and Soybean Planting Date
Eric Adee, C. R. Little, and I. A. Ciampitti

Management Practices

PDF

Historical Characterization of Sorghum Grain Filling Dynamics
J. Grünberg, A. J. P. Carcedo, P. A. Demarco, L. Mayor, and I. A. Ciampitti

PDF

Yield Response to Nitrogen Management in a Corn-Soybean Sequence in North Central Kansas – 2021 Season
A. A. Correndo, O. Lanza Lopez, L. F. A. Almeida, and I. A. Ciampitti

PDF

Spring and Summer Cover Crop Effects on Dryland Wheat and Grain Sorghum Yields in Western Kansas
L. M. Simon, A. K. Obour, J. D. Holman, S. K. Johnson, and K. L. Roozeboom

Meat Science

PDF

The Effects of Thawing Method on Consumer Palatability Ratings of Beef Strip Loin Steaks
Stephanie L. Witberler, Lindsey K. Decker, Erin S. Beyer, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Michael D. Chao, Jessie L. Vipham, and Travis G. O'Quinn

PDF

The Effects of Thawing Methods on Trained Sensory Evaluation of Beef Palatability Traits and Instrumental Measurements of Quality
Lindsey K. Decker, Erin S. Beyer, Michael D. Chao, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Jessie L. Vipham, and Travis G. O'Quinn

PDF

Evaluation of Thawing Curves of Beef Strip Loin Steaks Using Various Thawing Methods
Lauren M. Frink, Lindsey K. Decker, Erin S. Beyer, Michael D. Chao, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Jessie L. Vipham, and Travis G. O'Quinn

PDF

A Novel Approach of Using Electrostatic Field to Reduce Thawing Time and Improve Frozen Beef Quality
Grace E. Corrette, Haley J. Jeneske, Sara R. Hene, Linnea A. Rimmer, Larissa A. Koulicoff, Morgan D. Zumbaugh, Travis G. O'Quinn, Scott J. Eilert, Bret Flanders, and Michael D. Chao

North Central Kansas Experiment Field

PDF

Grain Sorghum Yield Response to Water Availability—North Central Kansas Experiment Field
J. P. Broeckelman, G. J. Kluitenberg, K. Roozeboom, and I. A. Ciampitti

PDF

Late-Season Nitrogen Fertilizer Application in Soybean
G. R. Balboa, D. R. Hodgins, and I. A. Ciampitti

Nursery Pig Nutrition and Management

PDF

Determining the Effects of Tryptophan Biomass on Growth Performance of 25- to 50-lb Nursery Pigs
M. R. Wensley, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, and K. D. Haydon

PDF

Effects of Soybean Meal Level on Growth Performance of 25- to 50-lb Nursery Pigs
H. S. Cemin, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, and R. D. Goodband

PDF

Effect of Viligen™, Feed Form, and Storage Time on Fumonisin Concentrations in Corn
Z. X. Rao, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, R. D. Goodband, and H. Calderon Cartagena

PDF

Efficacy of Commercial Products on Growth Performance of Nursery Pigs Fed Diets with Fumonisin-Contaminated Corn
Z. X. Rao, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, R. D. Goodband, and H. Calderon Cartagena

Pet Food Research

Poultry Research

PDF

Growth Performance of Broilers in Response to Increasing Concentration of Multiple Mycotoxins in Contaminated Corn
Allison K. Blomme, Khairy I. Jenkins, Kara M. Dunmire, Nelsa M. Beckman, Haley K. Otott, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Effects of Dietary Amino Acid Density and Exogenous Protease Inclusion on Growth Performance and Apparent Ileal Amino Acid Digestibility in Turkeys
Courtney N. Truelock, Haley K. Wecker, Christopher J. Delfelder, Caitln E. Evans, Miguel A. Barrios, Charles R. Stark, Robert S. Beyer, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Effect of Metabolizable Energy and Crumble Quality of the Diet on Growth Performance of Broilers
Nelsa M. Beckman, Khairy I. Jenkins, Allison K. Blomme, Haley K. Otott, Kara M. Dunmire, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Effect of Feed Form, Corn Particle Size, and Extrusion of Corn on Broiler Performance
Marut Saensukjaroenphon, Caitlin E. Evans, Cassandra K. Jones, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Effects of Dietary Amino Acid Density and Exogenous Protease Inclusion on Growth Performance and Apparent Ileal AA Digestibility in Broilers
Haley K. Wecker, Courtney N. Truelock, Christopher J. Delfelder, Caitlin E. Evans, Renan A. Donadelli, Charles G. Aldrich, Miguel A. Barrios, Charles R. Stark, Robert S. Beyer, John M. Gonzalez, and Chad B. Paulk

Soil and Water Management

Soil Fertility

Southeast Agricultural Research Center

Southeast Research and Extension Center: Soil and Water Management

Southwest Research-Extension Center

PDF

Interaction of Seeding and Nitrogen Rate on Grain Sorghum Yield in Southwest Kansas
A. J. Foster, A. Schlegel, J. D. Holman, I. A. Ciampitti, C. Thompson, and D. Ruiz Diaz

Soybean

PDF

Mungbean: A New Alternative Crop for Kansas Farmers
Natalia da Silva Volpato, Claire Bott, Victor Gimenez, Ana Julia Paula Carcedo, and Ignacio A. Ciampitti

PDF

Nitrogen and Sulfur Fertilization’s Effect on Soybean Quality and Yield in Kansas
Yuri A. B. Gross, Luiz Felipe A. Almeida, and Ignacio Antonio Ciampitti

PDF

Assessing Planting Date Effect on Soybean Yield and Dry Down for Different Maturity Groups and Planting Dates in Eastern Kansas
Tainá H. da Silva, Venicius E. Pretto, Gabriel da R. Hintz, Eric Adee, and Ignacio A. Ciampitti

PDF

Effect of Early Planting on Soybean Yield: 2023 Growing Season
Eric Adee, Scott Dooley, Mehraj Dar, and Vaishali Sharda

Sow Nutrition and Management

PDF

Effects of Weaning Age and Antibiotic Use on Pig Performance in a Commercial System
J. E. Faccin, M. W. Allerson, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, and R. D. Goodband

PDF

Effects of High Phytase Supplementation in Lactation Diets on Sow and Litter Performance
K. L. Batson, H. Calderon Cartagena, R. D. Goodband, J. C. Woodworth, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, and J. M. DeRouchey

PDF

Effects of Oceanfeed Swine Feed Additive on Performance of Sows and Their Offspring
L. Del Tuffo, F. Laskoski, C. M. Vier, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, R. D. Goodband, L. A. Constance, M. Niederwerder, and E. Arkfeldt

PDF

Effects of Soybean Meal Concentration in Lactating Sow Diets on Sow and Litter Performance
K. M. Gourley, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, and R. D. Goodband

PDF

Effect of Feeding Duration of Increased Lysine and Energy Prior to Farrowing on Sow Performance and Colostrum Quality
K. M. Gourley, A. J. Swanson, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, and R. D. Goodband

Section 1. Sow Nutrition and Management

PDF

Effects of Increasing Histidine:Lysine Ratio During Lactation on Sow and Litter Performance
Abigail K. Jenkins, Mikayla S. Spinler, Jason C. Woodworth, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, and Keith D. Haydon

PDF

The Effect of Increased Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine through Increased Soybean Meal During Late Gestation on Lactating Sow Performance
Abigail K. Jenkins, Jason C. Woodworth, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, Mike D. Tokach, and Joel M. DeRouchey

PDF

Effects of Flavolac Top Dress on Sow Body Weight and Litter Performance
Rafe Q. Royall, Karley R. Stephens, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, Analia M. Ribeiro da Silva, and Kyle F. Coble

PDF

Effects of Lactation Feeder Design on Sow Bodyweight, Litter Performance, and Feeder Cleaning Criteria
Rafe Q. Royall, Karley R. Stephens, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, and Kyle F. Coble

PDF

Effect of Precision Feeding SID Lysine and Amino Acids to Lactating Sows Compared to a Conventional Feeding Strategy on Sow and Litter Performance and Feed Cost in a Commercial Farm
Mikayla S. Spinler, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Hyatt L. Frobose, and Jason C. Woodworth

Section 2. Nursery Pig Nutrition and Management

PDF

Effects of Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine:Crude Protein Ratio on Growth Performance of 25- to 55-lb Pigs
Jessica L. Smallfield, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Dwight J. Shawk, and Noah C. Gainey

PDF

Is Nitrogen the Limiting Factor to Maintain Feed Efficiency when Feeding Low Protein, Amino Acid Fortified Diets?
Jessica L. Smallfield, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Keith D. Haydon, Alan J. Warner, and Chad W. Hastad

PDF

Evaluation of Net Energy, Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine, and Soybean Meal Content Interactions in Pigs from 25 to 50 lb using a Central Composite Design
Hilario M. Cordoba, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Henrique S. Cemin, and Jose A. Soto

PDF

Effects of Soybean Gums and Soybean Soapstocks on Weanling Pig Growth Performance, Fecal Dry Matter, and Apparent Total Tract Digestibility of Dry Matter
Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Gordon Denny, Carmen Slipher, and Jordan T. Gebhardt

PDF

Evaluating Water Characteristics and Their Effects on Reducing Water pH Using Citric Acid
Maxwell L. Corso, Jason C. Woodworth, Mike D. Tokach, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Joel M. DeRouchey, and Robert D. Goodband

Section 3. Finishing Pig Nutrition and Management

PDF

Effects of 6% Oil Corn Dried Distillers’ Grains with Solubles Withdrawal Strategies on Finishing Pigs Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Diet Economics
Jamil E. G. Faccin, Mikayla S. Spinler, Rachelle M. Lazaga, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, and Jason C. Woodworth

PDF

Effect of Increasing 6% Oil Corn Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles on Finishing Pig Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics
Rachelle Lazaga, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Mikayla S. Spinler, Robert D. Goodband, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, and Jason C. Woodworth

PDF

Effect of Increasing 3% Oil Corn Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles on Nursery and Finishing Pig Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics
Rachelle Lazaga, Hilario M. Cordoba, Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, and Jason C. Woodworth

PDF

Effect of Benzoic Acid, Myristic Acid, and Aspergillus Niger on the AME and N Retention in Grow-Finishing Pigs
Diego A. Lopez, Mason J. Engnell, Allison K. Blomme, Carter Minson, W. Garrett Friesen, Victoria C. Wilson, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk

Section 4. Feed Management and Safety

PDF

Decontamination of a Feed Manufacturing Environment Following Inoculation with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, and Seneca Valley Virus 1
Olivia L. Harrison, Haley K. Otott, Jianfa Bai, Vaughn A. Hamill, Aaron Singrey, Phillip C. Gauger, Marcelo N. Almeida, Jason C. Woodworth, Charles R. Stark, Roman M. Pogranichniy, Cassandra K. Jones, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Evaluation of Formaldehyde When Complete Feed and Soybean Meal Were Inoculated with Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, and Seneca Valley Virus 1
Olivia L. Harrison, Jianfa Bai, Martee Larson, Roman M. Pogranichniy, Francisco Domingues, Nicole Holcombe, Othmar Lopez, and Cassandra K. Jones

PDF

Survey of Biosecurity Practices Applied to Feed Ingredients Imported from ASF/CSF Positive Countries in the U.S. Swine Industry
Jamil E. G. Faccin, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Olivia L. Harrison, Cassandra K. Jones, and Jason C. Woodworth

PDF

An Industry Survey of the Composition and Variability of Soybean Gums and Soapstocks Across US Soybean Processing Plants
Katelyn N. Gaffield, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Gordon Denny, Paul Smolen, Carmen Slipher, Hari B. Krishnan, and Jordan T. Gebhardt

Section 5. Swine Health and Disease Management

PDF

Detection and Investigation of Atypical Porcine Pestivirus within a Breed-to-Finish Farm and Off-Site Nursery and Finisher Locations
C. Grace Elijah, Cassandra K. Jones, Jason C. Woodworth, Rachel Palinski, Chad B. Paulk, Tom Petznick, and Jordan T. Gebhardt

Sunflower

PDF

Irrigated Sunflowers in Northwest Kansas: Productivity and Canopy Formation
F. Lamm, R. M. Aiken, A. A. AbouKheira, and G. J. Seiler

Swine Health and Disease Management

PDF

Effects of Medium Chain Fatty Acid Application in Swine Feed on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
A. B. Lerner, R. A. Cochrane, J. T. Gebhardt, S. S. Dritz, C. K. Jones, J. M. DeRouchey, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, J. Bai, E. Porter, J. Anderson, P. C. Gauger, D. R. Magstadt, J. Zhang, B. Bass, T. P. Karnezos, B. de Rodas, and J. C. Woodworth

PDF

Genome Diversity and Molecular Detection of PRRS Field Strains and Vaccine Strains, and PCV3 and PCV2 Strains
Y. Wang, F. Yuan, X. Liu, W. Zheng, H. Zhang, J. Zhang, K. Yoon, L. Peddireddi, Y. Fang, G. Anderson, and J. Bai

Section 1. Swine Nutrition Research

PDF

Practical Application of Sample Size Determination Models for Assessment of Mortality Outcomes in Swine Field Trials
J. T. Gebhardt, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, N. Cernicchiaro, A. L. Dixon, D. G. Renter, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, and R. D. Goodband

PDF

Evaluation of Compensatory Growth of 200 lb Finishing Pigs Previously Fed a Low Lysine Diet
Z. X. Rao, J. T. Gebhardt, M. D. Tokach, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, and Robert D. Goodband

PDF

Evaluation of Nutritional Strategies to Reduce Growth Rate of Pigs Beyond 200 lb Body Weight
Z. X. Rao, J. T. Gebhardt, M. D. Tokach, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, and R. D. Goodband

PDF

Effects of Standardized Ileal Digestible Tryptophan:Lysine Ratio on Growth and Carcass Performance of Finishing Pigs Fed Ractopamine HCl
H. E. Williams, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. M. DeRouchey, J. C. Woodworth, R. D. Goodband, and J. A. Soto

PDF

Determining the Effects of Manganese Source and Level in Diets Containing High Levels of Copper on Growth Performance of Growing-Finishing Pigs
H. R. Kerkaert, J. C. Woodworth, J. M. DeRouchey, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, and N. E. Manzke

Section 2. Feed Science Research

PDF

Moisture Content Throughout the Pelleting Process and Subsequent Effects on Pellet Quality
H. K. Wecker, R. N. Kort, C. J. Fiehler, A. M. Ogles, J. R. Froetschner, C. R. Stark, and C. B. Paulk

PDF

Evaluation of Conditioning Temperature and Die Specifications on Nursery Pig Performance
M. B. Braun, K. M. Dunmire, C. E. Evans, C. R. Stark, J. C. Woodworth, and C. B. Paulk

PDF

Effect of Dietary Formic Acid and Lignosulfonate on Pellet Quality
G. E. Nichols, C. R. Stark, A. M. Ogles, C. N. Truelock, N. M. Beckman, T. S. Winowiski, and C. B. Paulk

Section 3. Feed Safety Research

PDF

Efficacy of Feed Additives Against Swine Viruses in Feed
G. E. Nichols, J. T. Gebhardt, C. K. Jones, J. C. Woodworth, S. S. Dritz, J. Bai, J. W. Anderson, E. Porter, F. B. Sandberg, A. Singrey, and C. B. Paulk

PDF

Evaluating the Distribution of African Swine Fever Virus Within a Feed Mill Environment Following Manufacture of Inoculated Feed
C. G. Elijah, J. D. Trujillo, C. K. Jones, N. N. Gaudreault, C. R. Stark, K. R. Cool, C. B. Paulk, T. Kwon, J. C. Woodworth, I. Morozov, J. T. Gebhardt, and J. A. Richt

Section 4. Swine Health Research

PDF

Using a CO2 Surgical Laser for Piglet Castration to Reduce Pain and Inflammation, and to Improve Wound Healing
A. V. Viscardi, C. A. Cull, M. D. Kleinhenz, S. Montgomery, A. Curtis, K. Lechtenberg, and J. F. Coetzee

PDF

Feces of Finisher Pigs Have a Low Prevalence of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli that are of Public Health Importance
R. G. Amachawadi, X. Shi, J. Bai, M. D. Tokach, J. C. Woodworth, S. S. Dritz, J. M. DeRouchey, R. D. Goodband, and T. G. Nagaraja

Swine Research

PDF

Effect of Percent Fines in Pelleted Diets on Growth Performance of Grow-Finish Pigs During Three Phases of Production
Patrick A. Badger, Haley K. Otott, Adam Donnelly, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Decreasing Corn Particle Size Increases Metabolizable Energy When Fed to Gestating Sows
Gage E. Nichols, Caitlin E. Evans, Julia P. Holen, Rachel N. Kort, Haley K. Wecker, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Estimating the Net Energy Value of Expelled, Extruded Soybean Meal When Fed to Nursery Pigs
Allison K. Blomme, Haley K. Wecker, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Effects of the Pelleting Process on Diet Formulations with Varying Levels of Crystalline Amino Acids and Reducing Sugars on Nursery Pig Growth Performance
Kara M. Dunmire, Michaela B. Braun, Yiqin Zhang, Cassandra K. Jones, Yonghui Li, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Mike D. Tokach, Adam C. Fahrenholz, Charles R. Stark, and Chad B. Paulk

Weather

Weed Science

PDF

Herbicides and Cereal Rye for Palmer Amaranth Management in Corn and Soybean
Igor G. R. Lima, Alec C. Adam, Wade T. Burris, Salina Raila, and Sarah Lancaster

Wheat

PDF

Wheat Variety-Specific Response to Seeding Rate Under Intensive Management Conditions in Western Kansas in 2021–2022
R. P. Lollato, N. Giordano, L. Ryan, L. M. Simão, J. A. Romero Soler, and L. O. Pradella

PDF

Allelopathic Potential of Winter Wheat Varieties for Weed Suppression
C. Bott, A. Dille, A. Mohammad, L. Simão, L. O. Pradella, and R. P. Lollato

PDF

Does Winter Wheat Yield Response to Fungicide Application Depend on Nitrogen Management?
J. A. Romero Soler, L. O. Pradella, N. Giordano, G. Cruppe, and R. P. Lollato

Full Reports

Section 1: Sow Nutrition and Management

PDF

Evaluation of Precision Feeding Standardized Ileal Digestible Lysine to Meet the Lactating Sow’s Requirement and Maximize Piglet Growth Performance
Mikayla S. Spinler, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Hyatt L. Frobose, and Jason C. Woodworth

PDF

Evaluation of Precision Feeding SID Lysine to Lactating Sows on Sow and Litter Performance, Nitrogen Level, and Feed Cost
Mikayla S. Spinler, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Hyatt L. Frobose, and Jason C. Woodworth

PDF

The Effect of Live Yeast Probiotics in Lactation Diets with and without a Yeast Prebiotic in Nursery Diets on Lifetime Growth Performance, Antibody Titers, and Carcass Characteristics
Abigail K. Jenkins, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Jason C. Woodworth, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, Joseph A. Loughmiller, and Brian T. Kremer

PDF

Pigs Weaned from Sows Fed a Feed Flavor Had Improved Nursery Performance, but Feed Flavor in the Nursery Diets did not Impact Performance
Mikayla S. Spinler, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, and Jason C. Woodworth

PDF

The Effect of Lactation Diets Supplemented with Krave AP on Sow and Litter Performance
Mikayla S. Spinler, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, and Jason C. Woodworth

Section 2: Nursery Pig Nutrition and Management

PDF

Effects of Increasing Levels of Soybean Meal in Nursery Diets on Growth Performance and Fecal Characteristics of 22- to 60-lb Pigs
Jamil E. G. Faccin, Robert D. Goodband, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Jason C. Woodworth

PDF

Evaluation of Lactose Level Intake and Whey Permeate Form on Nursery Pig Performance
Ethan B. Stas, Jason W. Frank, Tingting Wang, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, and Jordan T. Gebhardt

PDF

Evaluation of Anchovy Fish Meal with or without Added Fish Solubles on Nursery Pig Performance
Ethan B. Stas, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, and Jordan T. Gebhardt

PDF

Evaluation of Anchovy Fish Meal with or without Added Fish Solubles Compared to Other Specialty Protein Sources on Nursery Pig Performance
Ethan B. Stas, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, and Jordan T. Gebhardt

PDF

Effects of Various Modified Corn Protein Inclusion Rates on Nursery Pig Growth Performance
Rafe Q. Royall, Ty H. Kim, Jason C. Woodworth, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Robert D. Goodband, Keith Mertz, and John F. Patience

Section 3: Growing and Finishing Pig Nutrition and Management

PDF

A Meta-Regression Analysis to Evaluate the Effects of Narasin on Grow-Finish Pig Performance
Larissa L. Becker, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Mike D. Tokach, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jenna A. Seltzer, Roger A. Arentson, Michael Shields, and Christopher L. Puls

PDF

A Multi-Trial Analysis Evaluating the Effects of Pharmacological Levels of IntelliBond Copper on Growing-Finishing Pig Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics
Hayden R. Kerkaert, Jason C. Woodworth, Joel M. DeRouchey, Steve S. Dritz, Mike D. Tokach, Robert D. Goodband, and Hilda Calderon Cartagena

PDF

Effect of Sulfate or Hydroxychloride Forms of Zinc, Manganese, and Copper on Growth Performance, Weight Variation, Carcass Characteristics, and Economics of Grow-Finish Pigs
Hilario M. Cordoba, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Chris P.A. van de Ligt

PDF

Exploring the Use of Probicon L28 and BIOPLUS 2B as Direct-Fed Microbials to Reduce Salmonella and Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli in Market Pigs
Jimeng Bai, Macie E. Reeb, Mike D. Tokach, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jessie L. Vipham, Qing Kang, John W. Schmidt, Dayna M. Brichta-Harhay, Joseph M. Bosilevac, Morgan Miller, and Sara E. Gragg

PDF

Determining the Impact of Probicon L28 and BioPlus 2B on Finishing Pig Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics
Macie E. Reeb, Jimeng Bai, Mike D. Tokach, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Jason C. Woodworth, Robert D. Goodband, Joel M. DeRouchey, Jessie L. Vipham, Qing Kang, John W. Schmidt, Dayna M. Brichta-Harhay, Morgan Miller, and Sara E. Gragg

Section 4: Herd Health and Management

PDF

Evaluation of Precision, Accuracy, and Efficiency of Scale Stabilization Settings Using LeeO Pig Tracking System
Abigail K. Jenkins, Zhong-Xing Rao, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Jason C. Woodworth, Mike D. Tokach, Joel M. DeRouchey, Robert D. Goodband, Tyler Holck, Joel Stave, and Claire Christensen

PDF

Evaluation of Variation in Nursery Pig Growth Performance Utilizing Different Allotment Strategies
Abigail K. Jenkins, Jordan T. Gebhardt, Jason C. Woodworth, Joel M. DeRouchey, Mike D. Tokach, and Robert D. Goodband

PDF

Understanding the Reduction of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, and Seneca Valley Virus 1 RNA in Inoculated Feed and the Environment Following Thermal Processing
Olivia L. Harrison, Haley K. Otott, Jianfa Bai, Vaughn A. Hamill, Aaron Singrey, Phillip C. Gauger, Marcelo N. Almeida, Jason C. Woodworth, Charles R. Stark, Roman M. Pogranichniy, Cassandra K. Jones, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Evaluating the Distribution of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus, Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, and Seneca Valley Virus 1 Inoculated Feed After the Use of Physical or Chemical Mitigants to Flush a Feed Manufacturing Facility
Olivia L. Harrison, Haley K. Otott, Jianfa Bai, Vaughn A. Hamill, Aaron Singrey, Phillip C. Gauger, Marcelo N. Almeida, Jason C. Woodworth, C. R. Stark, Roman M. Pogranichniy, Cassandra K. Jones, Jordan T. Gebhardt, and Chad B. Paulk

PDF

Development of a Self-Emulsifying Adjuvant for Use in Swine Vaccines
Rachel Madera, Yulia Burakova, Lihua Wang, and Jishu Shi

Swine Day Endnotes

PDF

Swine Day Report Foreword and Acknowledgments
R. D. Goodband, J. T. Gebhardt, M. D. Tokach, J. M. DeRouchey, and J. C. Woodworth

Wheat Supplemental Article

PDF

Wheat Variety Test Results for South Central Kansas – 2023
Jeff Seiler, Randy Hein, Ryan Flaming, Romulo Lollato, and Bruno Pedreira