Archived 2005-2023 Updates

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• Another Method of Castration: Zinc Injection
• Bovine Respiratory Disease during the Mid-Portion of the Feeding Period: Observations of Frequency, Timing, and Population from the Field
• Bovine Respiratory Disease in Feedlot Cattle
• Bovine Respiratory Disease in Feedlot Cattle vs. Feedlot and Carcass Traits
• Bovine Respiratory Disease: Observations from Vaccination History.
• Dietary Roughage Concentration and Health of Newly Received Cattle
• Does Delaying the Initial Feedlot Implant Improve Health by Reducing Stress?
• Does Preconditioning Beef Calves Pay?
• Economics of Preconditioning Calves Prior to Sale by Cow-Calf Producers
• Effect of Auction Exposure on Health and Performance of Weaned Calves
• Effect of Bovine Respiratory Disease and Overall Pathogenic Disease Incidence on Carcass Traits
• Effect of BRD during Preconditioning on Subsequent Feedlot Performance & Carcass Characteristics
• Effect of BRD on Feedlot Performance and Impact of Genetics on BRD Susceptibility
• Effect of Castration and Dehorning at Arrival on Long-Term Growth Performance of Stocker Cattle
• Effect of Castration Method and Analgesia on Performance and Welfare
• Effect of Castration Timing on Growth Performance and Carcass Quality of Beef Calves
• Effect of Early Weaning on Feedlot Performance and Measures of Stress
• Effect of Hauling on Immune Status of Steers
• Effect of Health on Feedlot Performance and Carcass Traits in Beef Calves
• Effect of Implant Timing on Health and Performance of Newly Received Stocker Cattle
• Effect of Increasing Hay Inclusion in Silage-Based Receiving Diets on Performance in Newly Weaned Beef Steers
• Effect of Injectable Vitamin C on Post-Transit Performance of Beef Steers
• Effect of Length of Preconditioning Period on Feedlot Performance
• Effect of Length of Weaning Period and Timing of Vaccination on Performance and Health of Newly-Received Ranch-Direct Feedlot Calves
• Effect of Method and Timing of Castration on Newly Arrived Stocker Cattle
• Effect of Preconditioning Average Daily Gain on Feedlot Performance and Carcass Characteristics
• Effect of Respiratory Disease on Cattle Performance and Carcass Characteristics
• Effect of Route of Vaccine Administration (Subcutaneous vs. Intranasal) on Health and Performance of Receiving Heifers
• Effect of Time of Vaccination at the Feedyard
• Effect of Vaccination Program on Antibody Response, Health, and Performance of Receiving Cattle
• Effect of Weaning Method on Beef Calf Performance during Receiving and Finishing
• Effects of Age and Source Verification of Calves on Value Received at a Video Auction
• Effects of Antimicrobial Metaphylaxis on the Health and Growth Performance of Lightweight Beef Steer Calves Originating from Mexico
• Effects of Dehorning Techniques on Behavior and Wound Healing in Feedlot Cattle
• Effects of Delayed Processing on Hydration Status, Health and Performance of Newly Received Feedlot Heifers
• Effects of Diet for Early-Weaned Beef Steers on Immune Response
• Effects of Exercise on the Health and Performance of Beef Calves 
• Effects of Internal Parasite Infection at Feedlot Arrival on Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Feedlot Steers
• Effects of Metaphylaxis on Production Responses and Total Antimicrobial Use in High-Risk Beef Calves
• Effects of Monensin on Intake, Growth Performance, and Health of Newly-Received Feedlot Calves
• Effects of Rest Stops during Transportation on Performance of Feeder Cattle
• Effects of Source and Weaning Management on Health and Performance of Feedlot Calves
• Effects of Supplemental Fat and Roughage Level on Performance, and Health of Newly Received Feedlot Calves
• Effects of Supplemental Zinc Concentration and Trace Mineral Source on Immune Function and Growth Performance in Weaned Beef Calves Received into a Feedlot
• Effects of Timing of Vaccination and Implants on Health and Performance of Stocker Cattle
• Effects of Vaccination Timing on Performance, Antibody Response, and Health in Feedlot Cattle
• Effects of Weaning Management Strategies on Calves during Feedlot Receiving
• Effects of Weaning Method on Postweaning Performance by Early Weaned Beef Calves
• Effects of Weaning Period Length on Growth and Health of Preconditioned Beef Calves at Conventional Weaning Ages
• Effects of Weaning Period Length on Growth and Health of Preconditioned Beef Calves at Early Weaning Ages
• Evaluation of BRD Treatment with Tulathromycin (Draxxin) in Feedlot Cattle
• Evaluation of High-Intensity and Low-Intensity Preconditioning Systems
• Evaluation of the Economic Effects of Bovine Respiratory Disease on Performance, Carcass Traits, and Economic Outcomes in Feedlot Cattle
• Feeding a High-Energy Finishing Diet upon Arrival to High-Risk Feedlot Calves: Effects on Health, Performance, and Carcass Traits
• Feeding Behavior and Activity of Beef Calves During the First Week at the Feedlot: Impact of Calf Source and Commingling Ratios
• Feeding Behavior as a Predictor of Bovine Respiratory Disease in Feedlots
• How Long Should a Preconditioning Program Be?
• Impact of BRD Complex on Feedlot Cattle Performance and Carcass Traits
• Impact of Morbidity on Performance and Profitability of Feedlot Cattle
• Impacts of a Post-Transport/Pre-Processing Rest period on Growth Performance in Cattle Entering a Feedyard
• Impact of Transportation Stress following Preconditioning on Performance of Feedlot Calves
• Feedlot Health and Performance Effects Associated with the Timing of BRD Treatment
• Measures in Feedlot Cattle
• Morbidity Effects on Stocker Cattle Production
• Pasture Preconditioning Calves
• Pasture vs. Drylot Backgrounding
• Pasture vs. Feedlot Receiving Systems
• Random Metaphylaxis Effects on Health Outcomes and Growth Performance of High-Risk Beef Steers
• Recent Advances in Management of Highly Stressed, Newly Received Feedlot Cattle
• Relationship of Various Incoming Cattle Traits with Feedlot Performance and Carcass Traits
• Relationships between Feedlot Health, Daily Gain, and Carcass Traits in Angus Steers
• Risk Factors for Mid- and Late-Feeding-Stage Bovine Respiratory Morbidity and Mortality based on Individual Animal Treatments of Beef Feedlot Cattle
• Roughage Level and Supplemental Fat for Newly Received Finishing calves: Effects on Growth Performance and Health
• The Effect of Injectable Vitamin C and Long-Haul Transport Stress in Beef Steer Calves
• Vaccination of Newly Received Beef Calves:  Arrival vs. Delayed
• Vaccination of Newly Received Beef Calves:  Single vaccination vs. Revaccination