52. Borders, S.E., T.E. Schwartz, T.R. Mayer, K.B. Gehring, … A.M. Stelzleni, J.M. Gonzalez, K.R. Underwood, B.N. Harsh, C.M. Waters, and J.W. Savell. 2024. National Beef Quality Audit – 2022: Transportation, mobility, live cattle, and hide assessments to determine producer-related defects that affect animal welfare and the value of market cows and bulls at processing facilities. Trans. Anim. Sci. 8: txae033. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txae033
51. Rigdon, M., H. Thippareddi, C.L. Thomas, S. Kumar, R.W. McKee, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2023. High pressure processing helps meet the Escherichia coli performance standards for beef summer sausage. Meat and Muscle Biology. 7(1): 16076, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb.16076
50. Azain, M., P.M. Cline, T.C. Tsai, C.A. Lents, A.M. Stelzleni, and C.R. Dove. 2022. Interaction of dietary carbohydrate and fat on glucose metabolism in growing pigs. Dom. Anim. Endo. 78: 106655. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2021.106655
49. Zhang, J., H. Zhuang, B. Bowker, A.M. Stelzleni, Y. Yang, B. Pang, Y. Gao, and H. Thippareddi. 2021. Evaluation of multi blade shear (MBS) for determining texture of raw and cooked broiler breast fillets with the woody breast myopathy. Poul. Sci. 100: 101123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2021.101123
48. Thomas, C.L., H. Thippareddi, S. Kumar, M. Rigdon, R.W. McKee, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2021. Validation of commonly used antimicrobials on bob veal carcasses inoculated with Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli surrogates. J. Food Port. 84(7): 1114-1121. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-20-458
47. Morris, B.K., R.B. Davis, E. Brokesh, D.K. Flippo, T.A. Houser, F. Najar-Villarreal, K.K. Turner, J.G. Williams, A.M. Stelzleni, and J.M. Gonzalez. 2021. Measurement of the three-axis vibration, temperature, and relative humidity profiles of commercial transport trailers for pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 99: 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab027
46. Rigdon, M., A.M. Stelzleni, R.W. McKee, T.D. Pringle, B. Bowker, H. Zhuang, and H. Thippareddi. 2021. Texture and quality of chicken sausage formulated with woody breast meat. Poultry Science. 100: 100915. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2020.12.014
45. Harmon, D.D., D.W. Hancock, R.L. Stewart, Jr., J.L. Lacy, R.W. Mckee, J.D. Hale, C.L. Thomas, J.R. Segers, C.D. Teutsch, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2020. Warm-season annual forages in forage-finishing beef systems: II. Animal performance and carcass characteristics. Trans. Anim. Sci. 4(1): 400-410. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz181
44. Rigdon, M., H. Thippareddi, R.W. Mckee, C.L. Thomas, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2020. Texture of Fermented Summer Sausage With Differing pH, Endpoint Temperature, and High Pressure Processing Times. Meat and Muscle Biology. 4: 1-11. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb.9476
43. Gonzalez, J.M., T.A. Houser, T.G. O’Quinn, D.E. Nuttelman, R. Odgaard, J.M. Coulter, G. Faltys, A.M. Stelzleni, and M.J. Azain. 2020. The effects of the LIPEX finishing diet regimen on pork quality, fatty acid profile, palatability, and color stability. Trans. Anim. Sci. 4: 339-351. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz149
42. Thomas, C.L., H. Thippareddi, M. Rigdon, S. Kumar, R.W. McKee, W.M. Sims, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2020. The efficacy of antimicrobial interventions on Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) surrogate populations inoculated on beef striploins prior to blade tenderization. LWT-Food Sci & Tech. 117: #108689. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2019.108689
41. Thomas, C.L., Y.C. Hung, M. Rigdon, R.W. Mckee, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2019. The effects of antimicrobials on quality and sensory characteristics of blade tenderized beef strip loins. LWT – Food Sci. & Tech. 110:126-131. https://doi.org/10.106/j.lwt.2019.04.086
40. Harmon, D.D., D.W. Hancock, R.L. Stewart, Jr., J.L. Lacy, R.W. Mckee, J.D. Hale, C.L. Thomas, J.R. Segers, C.D. Teutsch, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2019. Warm-season annual forages in forage finishing beef systems: I. Forage yield and quality. Trans. Anim. Sci. 3:911-926. doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz075
39. Tasoniero, G., B. Bowker, A. Stelzleni, H. Zhuang, M. Rigdon, and H. Thippareddi. 2019. Use of blade tenderization to improve raw and cooked wooden breast meat tenderness. J. Poul. Sci. 0:1-8, pez163. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pez163
38. Thomas, C.L., A.M. Stelzleni, A.G. Rincon, S. Kumar, M. Rigdon, R.W. McKee, and H. Thippareddi. 2019. Validation of antimicrobial interventions for reducing Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) surrogate populations during goat slaughter and carcass chilling. J. Food Prot. 82:3, 364-370. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-298
37. Harris, M.K., L.C. Eastwood, C.A. Boykin, A.N. Arnold, D.S. Hale, C.R. Kerth, D.B. Griffin, J.W. Savell, K.E. Belk, D.R. Woerner, J.D. Hasty, R.J. Delmore, J.N. Martin, T.E. Lawrence, T.J. McEvers, D.L. VanOverbeke, G.G. Mafi, M.M. Pfeiffer, T.B. Schmidt, R.J. Maddock, D.D. Johnson, C.C. Carr, J.M. Scheffler, T.D. Pringle, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2018. National Beef Quality Audit – 2016: Assessment of cattle hide characteristics, offal condemnations, and carcass traits to determine the quality status of the market cow and bull beef industry. Trans. Anim. Sci., 2:37-49. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txx002
36. Harris, M.K., L.C. Eastwood, C.A. Boykin, A.N. Arnold, D.S. Hale, C.R. Kerth, D.B. Griffin, J.W. Savell, K.E. Belk, D.R. Woerner, J.D. Hasty, R.J. Delmore, J.N. Martin, T.E. Lawrence, T.J. McEvers, D.L. VanOverbeke, G.G. Mafi, M.M. Pfeiffer, T.B. Schmidt, R.J. Maddock, D.D. Johnson, C.C. Carr, J.M. Scheffler, T.D. Pringle, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2017. National Beef Quality Audit – 2016: Transportation, mobility, live cattle, and carcass assessments of targeted producer-related characteristics that affect value of market cows and
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35. Rigdon, M., Y-C. Hung, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2017. Replacing traditional enhancement solutions with alkaline electrolyzed water does not improve pork shelf life. Meat and Muscle Biology, 1:90-99. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb2017.03.0016
34. Meenongyai, W., V. Pattarajinda, A.M. Stelzleni, J. Sethakul, M. Duangjinda, and A. Sae-Eaw. 2017. Beef consumption and selection bias in Thailand. Khon Kaen Agr. J. 45:731-740.
33. Meenongyai, W., V. Pattarajinda, A.M. Stelzleni, J. Sethakul, and M. Duangjinda. 2017. Effects of forage ensiling and ration fermentation on total mixed ration pH, ruminal fermentation, and performance of growing Holstein-Zebu cross steers. Anim. Sci. Jour., 88:1372-1379. https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.12797
32. Boykin, C.A., L.C. Eastwood, M.K. Harris, D.S. Hale, C.R. Kerth, D.B. Griffin, A.N. Arnold, J.D. Hasty, K.E. Belk, D.R. Woerner, R.J. Delmore, Jr., J.N. Martin, D.L. VanOverbeke, G.G. Mafi, M.M. Pfeiffer, T.E. Lawrence, T.J. McEvers, T.B. Schmidt, R.J. Maddock, D.D. Johnson, C.C. Carr, J.M. Scheffler, T.D. Pringle, A.M. Stelzleni, J. Gottlieb, and J.W. Savell. 2017. National Beef Quality Audit-2016: Survey of carcass characteristics through instrument grading assessments. J. Anim. Sci. 95:3003-3011. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas2017.1544
31. Boykin, C.A., L.C. Eastwood, M.K. Harris, D.S. Hale, C.R. Kerth, D.B. Griffin, A.N. Arnold…, A.M. Stelzleni, J. Gottlieb, and J.W. Savell. 2017. National Beef Quality Audit-2016: In-plant survey of carcass characteristics related to quality, quantity, and value of fed steers and heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 95:2993-3002. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2017.1543
30. Eastwood, L., C. Boykin, M. Harris, A. Arnold, D. Hale, C. Kerth, D. Griffin, J. Savel…, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2017. National beef quality audit-2016: Transportation, mobility, and harvest-floor assessments of targeted characteristics that affect quality and value of cattle, carcasses, and by-products. Trans. Anim. Sci. 1:229-238. https://doi.org/10.2527/tas2017.0029
29. Rigdon, M., Y-C. Hung, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2017. Evaluation of alkaline electrolyzed water to replace traditional phosphate enhancement solutions: Effects on water holding capacity, tenderness, and sensory characteristics. Meat Sci. 123:211-218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2016.10.007
28. Lourenco, J.M., N. DiLorenzo, A.M. Stelzleni, and R.L. Stewart, Jr. 2016. Use of by-product feeds to decrease cost while maintaining performance of yearling beef bulls. Prof Anim Sci. 32:287-294. https://doi.org/10.15232/pas.2015-01436
27. Stelzleni, A.M., J.R. Segers, and R.L. Stewart, Jr. 2016. Long-term use of corn co-products as a source of protein in beef finishing diets and the effects on carcass characteristics and round muscle quality. J. Anim. Sci. 94:1227-1237. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2015-9752
26. Cline, P.M., T.C. Tsai, A.M. Stelzleni, C.R. Dove, and M. Azain. 2016. Interaction of dietary energy and protein on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and digestibility in finishing barrows when fed at a constant digestible lysine to calorie ratio. Livestock Sci. 184:1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2015.11.027
25. Rincon, A., A.M. Stelzleni, and R. Singh. 2015. Effects of endpoint temperature and thickness on quality of whole-muscle non-intact steaks cooked in a radio frequency oven. Food Sci and Tech. 64:1323-1328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2015.07.017
24. Centner, T.J., J.C. Alvey, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2014. Beta agonists in livestock feed: Status, health concerns, and international trade. J. Anim. Sci. 92:4234-4240. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2014-7932
23. Gonzalez, J.M., D.D. Johnson, M.A. Elzo, M.C. White, A.M. Stelzleni, and S.E. Johnson. 2014. Effect of Brahman genetic influence on collagen enzymatic crosslinking gene expression and meat tenderness. Anim. Biotech. 25:165-178. https://doi.org/10.1080/10495398.2013.846862
22. Talton, C.S., A.M. Stelzleni, J.S. Shook, G.M. Hill, C.R. Kerth, M. Pence, and T.D. Pringle. 2014. Effects of ovariectomization and ractopamine hydrochloride inclusion on heifer feedlot performance, meat yield, and tenderness of select muscles. Meat Sci., 96:73-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.06.016
21. Gonzalez, J.M., K.M. Vonnahme, S.M. Ebarb, A.M. Stelzleni, and S.E. Johnson. 2013. Realimentation of nutrient restricted pregnant beef cows supports compensatory fetal muscle growth. J. Anim. Sci., 91:4797-4806. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2013-6704
20. Stelzleni, A.M., M.A. Froetschel, and T.D. Pringle. 2013. Effects of feeding extruded full-fat cottonseed pellets in place of tallow as a fat source for finishing heifers on feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, sensory traits, display color, and fatty acid profiles. J. Anim. Sci., 91:4510-4520. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2013-6414
19. Stelzleni, A.M., A. Ponrajan, and M.A. Harrison. 2013. Effects of buffered vinegar and sodium dodecyl sulfate plus levulinic acid on Salmonella Typhimurium survival, shelf-life, and sensory characteristics of ground beef patties. Meat Sci., 95:1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2013.04.023
18. Segers, J.R., A.M. Stelzleni, T.D. Pringle, M.A. Froetschel, C.L. Ross, and R.L. Stewart, Jr. 2013. Use of corn gluten feed and dried distillers grains plus solubles as a replacement for soybean meal and corn for supplementation in a corn silage-based stocker system. J. Anim. Sci., 91:950-956. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4392
17. Ponrajan, A., M.A. Harrison, T.D. Pringle, J.R. Segers, B.K. Lowe, R.O. McKeith, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2012. Effect of sodium citrate plus sodium diacetate or buffered vinegar on quality attributes of enhanced beef top rounds. Food Nut. Sci., 3:354-362. http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=17968
16. Lowe, B.K., R.O. McKeith, J.R. Segers, R.M. Pitzer, J.A. Safko, M.A. Froetschel, R.L. Stewart, Jr., A.M. Stelzleni, M.N. Streeter, J.M. Hodgen, and T.D. Pringle. 2012. The effects of zilpaterol hydrohloride supplementation on market dairy cow performance, carcass characteristics, and cutability. Prof. Anim. Sci., 28:150-157. https://doi.org/10.15232/S1080-7446(15)30335-1
15. Ponrajan, A., M.A. Harrison, T.D. Pringle, J.R. Segers, B.K. Lowe, R.O. McKeith, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2012. Effect of sodium citrate plus sodium diacetate or buffered vinegar on quality attributes of enhanced beef top sirloins. Meat Science, 91:43-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2011.12.003
14. Segers, J.R., R.L. Stewart, Jr., C.A. Lents, T.D. Pringle, M.A. Froetschel, B.K. Lowe, R.O. McKeith, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2011. Effect of long-term corn by-product feeding on beef quality, strip loin fatty acid profiles, and shelf-life. J. Anim. Sci., 89: 3792-3802. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4154
13. Lents, C.A., R.D. Randel, A.M. Stelzleni, A.W. Lewis, and T.H. Welsh, Jr. 2011. Function of the corpus luteum in beef heifers is affected by acute submaintenance feeding but is not correlated with residual feed intake. J. Anim. Sci., 89: 4023-4031. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4097
12. Ponrajan, A., M.A. Harrison, J.R. Segers, B.K. Lowe, R.O. McKeith, T.D. Pringle, K.G. Martino, J.H. Mulligan, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2011. Effects of sodium citrate plus sodium diacetate and buffered vinegar on Escherichia coli O157:H7 and psychrotrophic bacteria in brine injected beef. J. Food Prot., 74: 359-364. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-10-294
11. Gonzalez, J.M., S.E. Johnson, A.M. Stelzleni, T.A. Thrift, J.D. Savell, T.M. Warnock and D.D. Johnson. 2010. Effect of ractopamine-HCL supplementation for 28 days on carcass characteristics, muscle fiber morphometrics, and whole muscle yields of six distinct muscles of the loin and round. Meat Sci., 85: 379-384. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2010.02.004
10. Stelzleni, A.M. and D.D. Johnson. 2010. Benchmarking sensory off-flavor score, off-flavor descriptor and fatty acid profiles for muscles from commercially available beef and dairy cull cow carcasses. Livestock Science, 131: 31-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2010.02.020
9. Coker, M.D., R.L. West, J.H. Brendemuhl, D.D. Johnson, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2009. Effects of live weight and processing on the sensory traits, androstenedione concentration and 5-alpha-androst-16-en-3-one (androstenone) concentration in boar meat. Meat Science, 82: 399-404. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2009.02.011
8. Patten, L.E., J.M. Hodgen, A.M. Stelzleni, C.R. Calkins, D.D. Johnson, and B.L. Gwartney. 2008. Chemical properties of cow and beef muscles: Benchmarking the differences and similarities. J. Anim. Sci., 86: 1904-1916. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0478
7. Stelzleni, A.M., D.D. Johnson, and T.A. Thrift. 2008. Effects of Days on Concentrate Feed and Postmortem Aging on Carcass and Palatability Characteristics of Selected Muscles from Cull Beef Cows. Prof. Anim. Sci., 24: 334-341. https://doi.org/10.15232/S1080-7446(15)30864-0
6. Stelzleni, A.M. and D.D. Johnson. 2008. Effect of days on concentrate feed on sensory off-flavor score, off-flavor descriptor and fatty acid profiles for selected muscles from cull beef cows. Meat Sci., 79: 382-393. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2007.10.023
5. Stelzleni, A.M., L.E. Patten, D.D. Johnson, C.R. Calkins, and B.L. Gwartney. 2007. Benchmarking carcass characteristics and muscles from commercially identified beef and dairy cull cow carcasses for Warner-Bratzler shear force and sensory attributes. J. Anim. Sci., 85: 2631-2638. https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2006-794
4. Stelzleni, A.M., T.L. Perkins, A.H. Brown Jr., Z.B. Johnson, F.W. Pohlman, and B.A. Sandelin. 2003. Use of ultrasound to identify Brangus cattle with superior intramuscular fat and other carcass traits. Prof. Anim. Sci., 19: 39-43. https://doi.org/10.15232/S1080-7446(15)31373-5
3. Sandelin, B.A., A.H. Brown Jr., M.A. Brown, Z.B. Johnson, and A.M. Stelzleni. 2002. Genotype x environmental interaction for mature size and rate of maturing for Angus, Brahman and reciprocal cross cows on endophyte infected Fescue or Bermudagrass. J. Anim. Sci., 80: 3073-3076. https://doi.org/10.2527/2002.80123073x
2. Stelzleni, A.M., T.L. Perkins, A.H. Brown Jr., Z.B. Johnson, F.W. Pohlman, and B.A. Sandelin. 2002. Genetic parameter estimates of yearling live animal ultrasonic measurements in Brangus cattle. J. Anim. Sci., 80: 3150-3153. https://doi.org/10.2527/2002.80123150x
1. Yazwinski, T.A., C. Tucker, A. Stelzleni, Z. Johnson, J. Robins, K. Downum, M. Fincher, J. Matlock, and H.D. Chapman. 2002. Subclinical effects and fenbendazole treatment of turkey Ascaridiasis under simulated field conditions. Avian Diseases, 46:886-892. https://doi.org/10.1637/0005-2086(2002)046[0886:SEAFTO]2.0.CO;2