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Mark Enns
Animal Sciences
College of Agricultural Sciences

Animal Sciences Building, Room
Phone:
970-491-2722
Education:
  • Other, Professional Animal Scientist; Beef Cattle Certification
  • Ph D, CSU; Animal Sciences
  • MS, CSU; Animal Sciences
  • Other, Tabor College; Biology
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Heffernan, Kathryn R, Enns, Mark Mark, Blackburn, Harvey, Speidel, Scott E, Wilson, Carrie S, Thomas, Milt, (2021) "Case study of inbreeding within Japanese Black cattle using resources of the American Wagyu Association, National Animal Germplasm Program, and a cooperator breeding program in Wyoming." Translational Animal Science 5 S1 S170-S174

Duggan, Kelley, Holt, Timothy N, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Richard Mark, "Effect of pulmonary arterial pressure and annual precipitation on reproductive performance of Angus heifers in south-central Wyoming." Translational Animal Science 5 S175-S179

Saad, Hamad M A, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Leachman, Lee, Speidel, Scott E, (2021) "Foot scores genetic parameters estimation in beef cattle." Translational Animal Science 5 S1 S180-S184

Gonzalez-Murray, Roderick, Martinez, P G, Vigil, V., Yazar-Gunes, Hilal, Sanchez-Castro, Miguel, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, (2021) "Heterosis effects on age at first calving in a multibreed beef cattle herd in Panama. " Translational Animal Science 5 S1 S185-S188

Yazar-Gunes, Hilal, Gonzalez-Murray, Roderick, Sanchez-Castro, Miguel, Passafaro, Tiago L, Bernal-Rubio, Y L, Andersen, Kent J, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2021) "New approach to sustained cow fertility trait." Translational Animal Science 5 S1 S195-S198

Kukor, Isabella, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Holt, Timothy N, Speidel, Scott E, Cleveland, Matthew, Holland, Ben, Word, Alyssa, Ellis, G B., (2021) "Sire differences within heart and heart fat score in beef cattle." Translational Animal Science 5 S1 S149-S153

Enns, Mark Mark, (2021) "Understanding the Inbreeding Coefficient" Alpaca Owner's Association

Enns, Mark Mark, (2021) "Understanding the Inbreeding Coefficient: Practical Application" Alpaca Owner's Association

Giess, Lane, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Culbertson, Miranda, Schafer, Wade, McGuire, Steve, Enns, Mark Mark, (2021) "Whole herd reporting data from the American Simmental Association as a data source for heifer pregnancy phenotypes." Translational Animal Science 5 S1 S199-S203

Zimprich, Taylor R, Speidel, Scott E, Schafer, David Wain, LaShell, Beth, Holt, Timothy N, Enns, Richard Mark, Cunningham, Sam F, Thomas, Milt, (2021) "Yearling pulmonary arterial pressure at moderate elevations as a varied indicator for pulmonary arterial pressure at high elevations in beef bulls in Colorado." Translational Animal Science 5 S1 S204-S208.

Del Rio-Aviles, A D, Correa-Calderon, A, Avenado-Reyes, L, Macias-Cruz, U, Sanchez-Castro, Miguel A, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Zamoraon-Algandar, Ricardo, Leyva-Corona, Jose C, Garcia-Benitez, C, Luna-Nevarez, Pablo, (2021) Effects of an injectable mineral supplementation on physiological responses and milk production of heat-stressed Holstein cows. J Journal Animal Behavior and Biometeorology 9 2116

Zhai, Chaoyu, Li Puma, Lance Christopher, Chicco, Adam Joseph, Amini, Omar, Delmore, Bob J, Geornaras, Gina, Speidel, Scott E, Holt, Timothy N, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Narayanan Nair, Mahesh, (2021) "High pulmonary arterial pressure in steers at moderate altitude affects early postmortem mitochondria functionality" Reciprocal Meat Conference Proceedings Abstract #123

Zamorano-Algandar, Ricard, Sanchez-Castro, Miguel A, Hernandez-Cordero, Ana I, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Medranao, Juan F, Rincon, Gonzalo, Leyva-Corona, Jose C, Reyna-Granados, J R, Luna-Nevarez, Pablo, (2021) Molecular breeding value estimation from candidate genes associated with reproductive traits in lactating Holstein cows managed in warm environmental conditions Livestock Science 250 104536

Briggs, Emma Aileen, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, (2020) "Evaluation of the genetic relationship between pulmonary arterial pressure with feedlot and carcass performance." Translational Animal Scieences 4 Supplement 1 S98-S102

Sanchez Castro, Miguel, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2020) "Genetic prediction for first-service conception rate in Angus heifers using a random regression model." Translational Animal Scieences 4 S43-S47

Gonzalez-Murray, Roderick, Sanchez Castro, Miguel, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2020) "Heterosis and its potential influence on pulmonary arterial pressure on beef cattle." Translational Animal Scieences 4 S118-S121

Heffernan, Kathryn R, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Holt, Timothy N, Speidel, Scott E, (2020) "Phenotypic relationships between heart score and feed efficiency, carcass and pulmonary arterial pressure traits" Translational Animal Science 4 S103-S107

Zimprich, Taylor R, Speidel, Scott E, Schafer, David Wain, LaShell, Beth, Holt, Timothy N, Enns, Mark Mark, Cunningham, Sam F, Thomas, Milt, (2020) "Repeated measures of PAP at different elevations in beef bulls in Colorado." Translational Animal Science 4 Supplement 1 S113-S117

Saad, Hamad M A, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Peel, Kraig Kraig, Frasier, Marshall Marshall, Enns, Mark Mark, (2020) Differential response from selection for low birth weight versus high calving ease in American Simmental beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science 98 1-10

Briggs, Emma Aileen, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Holt, Timothy N, (2020) "Evaluation of the genetic relationship amongst high elevation pulmonary arterial pressure, feedlot and carcass performance traits." Journal of Animal Science 98 Supp 4 197

Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Holt, Timothy N, Enns, Mark Mark, (2020) Evaluation of the sensitivity of pulmonary arterial pressure to elevation using a reaction norm model in Angus cattle. Journal of Animal Science 98 1-9

Pierce, Courtney F, Speidel, Scott E, Coleman, Stephen John, Enns, R Mark, Bailey, Derek W, Medrano, Juan F, Canovas, A, Meiman, Paul, Howery, Larry D, Mandeville, Walter F, Thomas, Milt, (2020) Genome-wide association studies of beef cow terrain-use traits using Bayesian multiple-SNP regression. Livestock Science

Thomas, Milt, Dillon, Jasmine Ashley, Bailey, Derek, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2020) "Grazing distribution of beef cattle: Acronyms of technology and spatial measures" Journal of Animal Science 98 Supplement 3 363

Heffernan, Kathryn R, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Holt, Timothy N, (2020) "Phenotypic relationships between heart score and feed efficiency, carcass and pulmonary arterial pressure traits" Journal of Animal Sciences Supplement 98 Supplement 4

Zhai, Chaoyu, Delmore, Bob J, Geornaras, Ifigenia, Speidel, Scott E, Holt, Timothy N, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Narayanan Nair, Mahesh, (2020) "Pulmonary arterial pressure in cattle influences beef color during retail display" Journal of Animal Science 98 Supplement 4 363

Zimprich, Taylor R, Speidel, Scott E, Schafer, David Wain, LaSHELL, Beth, Holt, Timothy N, Enns, Mark Mark, Cunningham, Sam F, Thomas, Milt, (2020) "Repeated measures of PAP at different elevations in beef bulls in Colorado" Journal of Animal Science 98 Supplment 4 205-206

Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, (2020) "Report to ABS Global: Results of pulmonary arterial pressure tests on progeny of ABS Global Sires." CSU 8 pages

Thomas, Milt, Holt, Timothy N, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2020) "New research probes into feedlot cattle heart failure" Progressive Cattlemen 42-43

Sanchez Castro, Miguel, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2020) "Genetic prediction for first-service conception rate in Angus heifers using a random regression model" Journal of Animal Science 98 Supplement 4 197-198

Gonzalez-Murray, Roderick, Sanchez Castro, Miguel, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2020) "Heterosis and its potential influence on pulmonary arterial pressure on beef cattle." Journal of Animal Science Supplement 4 208-209

Saad, Hamad M A, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Peel, Kraig Kraig, Frasier, Marshall Marshall, Enns, Mark Mark, (2020) Differential response from selection for high calving ease vs. low birth weight in American Simmental beef cattle. Journal of animal science 98 7

Crawford, Natalie Faye, Jennings, Kaysie, Canovas, Angela, Medrano, Juan F., Islas-Trejo, A., Brown, R. D., Coleman, Stephen John, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Stenmark, Kurt R., Thomas, Milt, (2020) "Genes regulating calcium availability and utilization in Angus steers may be useful in identifying cattle with reduced susceptibility to pulmonary hypertension in high altitude beef production systems." Plant and Animal Genome XXXVII Conference PO0369

Pierce, Courtney Fay, Speidel, Scott E, Coleman, Stephen John, Enns, Mark Mark, Bailey, Derek, Medrano, Juan, Canovas, Angela, Meiman, Paul, Howery, Larry, Mandeville, Walter F., Thomas, Milt, (2020) Genome-wide association studies of beef cow terrain-use traits using Bayesian multiple-SNP regression Livestock Science 232 1-10

Pierce, C.F., Speidel, Scott E, Coleman, Stephen John, Enns, Mark Mark, Bailey, D.W., Medrano, J.F., C\'anovas, A., , Meiman, P.J., Howery, L.D., Mandeville, W.F., Thomas, Milt, (2020) Genome-Wide Association Studies of Beef Cow Terrain-Use Traits Using Bayesian Multiple-SNP Regression Livestock Science 232 103900

Jennings, K.J., Krafsur, G.M., Brown, R.D., Holt, Timothy N, Coleman, Stephen John, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Stenmark, K.R., Thomas, Milt, (2019) Characterizing the impact of altitude and finishing system on mean pulmonary arterial pressure and carcass characteristics in Angus cattle Translational Animal Science 3 Supplement\_1 1669-1672

Briggs, E.A., Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, (2019) Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for feed intake and pulmonary arterial pressure12 Translational Animal Science 3 Supplement 1 1655-1657

Aguilar-Trejo, Carlos Martin, Luna-Nev\'arez, Guillermo, , Romo-Rubio, Javier Alonso, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Zeng, Xi, Sanchez-Castro, Miguel Angel, Reyna-Granados, Javier Rolando, Luna-Nev\'arez, Pablo, , (2019) "PSVI-39 Molecular breeding value prediction of vaccination response against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) in replacement gilts" Journal of Animal Science 97 Supplement 3 198-199

del Rio-Aviles, Andrea Dahnae, Correa-Calderon, Abelardo, Avenda\~no-Reyes, Leonel, , Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Sanchez-Castro, Miguel Angel, Zamorano-Algandar, Ricardo, Luna-Nev\'arez, Pablo, , (2019) "PSXI-1 Effects of mineral supplementation during summer on physiological variables and milk production in Holstein dairy cows" Journal of Animal Science 97 Supplement 3 389-389

Sanchez-Castro, M.A., , Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2019) Stability of genetic predictions for stayability using random regression models that include end points beyond 6 yr of age Translational Animal Science 3 Supplement 1 1678-1682

Foxworthy, H.M., Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, (2019) The estimation of heritability and repeatability of first service conception and first cycle calving in Angus cattle Translational Animal Science 3 Supplement 1 1646-1649

Krafsur, Greta M, Neary, Joseph, Garry, Franklyn B, Holt, Timothy N, Gould, Daniel H, Mason, Gary L, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Tuder, R M, Heaton, M P, Brown, R D, Stenmark, K R, (2019) Cardiopulmonary remodeling in fattened beef cattle: A naturally occurring large animal model of obesity-associated pulmonary hypertension with left heart disease Pulmonary Circulation January 2019

Thomas, Milt, Culbertson, M.M., Holt, Timothy N, Brown, R.D., Krafsur, G.M., Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Bowen, Richard A, Li, M., Stenmark, K., (2019) "Metabolism and inflammation predict cardiopulmonary disease outcomes in fattening beef cattle: Animal Model" Proceedings p. 243

Enns, Mark Mark, Holt, Timothy N, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, (2019) "Pulmonary Arterial Pressure" Proceedings

Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2019) "Pulmonary arterial pressure and their utility for cow-calf producers" Proceedings

Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2019) "Pulmonary arterial pressure EPD and their utility for cow-calf producers." Proceedings of the 26th Range Beef Cow Symposium 26 95-99

Bailey, D. W., Mercado, T., Gannon, M., Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Medrano, J. F., Enns, R. M., Pierce, Courtney Fay, Howery, L. D., (2019) "Selection for grazing distribution, difficulties and opportunities." Proceeding for the Society for Range Management 61

Krehbiel, Beth, Thomas, Milt, Wilson, Carrie, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Paiva, Samuel, Blackburn, Harvey, Evaluation of genetic structure across U.S. climate zones using prominent AI sires of Red Angus cattle. Livestock Science

Cockrum, R.R., Speidel, Scott E, Crawford, N.F., Zeng, Xi, Blackburn, H.D., Holt, Timothy N, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, (2019) Genotypes identified by genome-wide association analyses influence yearling pulmonary arterial pressure and growth traits in Angus heifers from a high-altitude beef production system Livestock Science 224 75-86

Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Retallick, K., Miller, S.P., Moser, D., Enns, Mark Mark, (2019) "Genome-enhanced approaches to improve high-altitude adaptability of Angus cattle" Proceedings Abstract W194

Thomas, Milt, Brown, R.D., Stenmark, K.R., Krafsur, Greta M, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Bowen, Richard A, Holt, Timothy N, (2018) "Metabolism and inflammation predict cardiopulmonary disease outcomes in fattening beef cattle" 99th Conf. Res. Workers Anim. Disease P168

Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2018) "Estimation of variance components due to direct and maternal effects for feed intake in Gelbvieh cattle." Journal of Animal Science 96 Suppl 2 109

Crawford, Natalie Faye, Coleman, Stephen John, Holt, Timothy N, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Hamid, R, Thomas, Milt, (2018) Allele distribution and testing for association between an oxygen dependent degradation domain SNP in EPAS1 and pulmonary arterial pressures in yearling Angus cattle Agri Gene 9 27-31

Krafsur, Greta M, Neary, Joseph, Garry, Franklyn B, Holt, Timothy N, Gould, Daniel H, Mason, Gary L, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Tuder, Rubin, Brown, Dale, (2018) Cardiopulmonary Remodeling in Fattened Beef Cattle: A Naturally Occurring Large Animal Model of Obesity-Associated Pulmonary Hypertension with Left Heart Disease Pulmonary Circulation

Pauling, Rachel Christine, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Holt, Timothy N, Enns, Mark Mark, (2018) Evaluation of moderate to high elevation effects on pulmonary arterial pressure measures in Angus cattle Journal of Animal Science

Speidel, Scott E, Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Sánchez-Castro, M.A., Sellins, Karen S, Engle, Terry E, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2018) "Factors influencing blood urea nitrogen concentration in Angus cattle" Journal of Animal Science 96 (Suppl 3) 384

Boldt, Ryan John, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2018) Genetic parameters for fertility and production traits in Red Angus cattle Journal of animal science 96 10 4100-4111

Foxworthy, Heather Marie, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Holt, Timothy N, (2018) "Gestation length as a weak predictor of yearling pulmonary arterial pressure and risk of developing high altitude disease in Angus cattle at high elevation" Journal of Animal Science 96 (Suppl 3) 106-107

Aguilar-Trejo, C, Romo-Rubio, J, Luna-Nevárez, G, Reyna-Granados, J, Zeng, Xi, Sánchez-Castro, M, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Luna-Nevárez, P, (2018) "Molecular Markers Associated with Physiological Response after Vaccination against Porcine Respiratory and Reproductive Syndrome in Replacement Gilts from Northern Mexico" Journal of Animal Science 96 (Suppl 3) 37-38

Crawford, Natalie Faye, Coleman, Stephen John, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Garry, Franklyn B, Holt, Timothy N, Thomas, Milt, (2018) "Pathway analyses revealed up-regulation of calcium-dependent genes in the cardiac right ventricle of Angus steers fed at high altitude" Journal of Animal Science 96 (Suppl 3) 61-62

Luna-Nevárez, G, Zamorano-Algandar, R, Reyna-Granados, J, Leyva-Corona, J, Luna-Ramirez, R, Rincón, G, Medrano, J, Sánchez-Castro, M, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, (2018) "Polymorphisms in the Prolactin and GH-IGF1 Pathways associated with a Heat Tolerance Indicator in Dairy Cows under Heat Stress in Sonora Mexico" Journal of Animal Science 96 (Suppl 3) 128-129

Jennings, Kaysie, Krafsur, Greta M, Brown, D, Holt, Timothy N, Coleman, Stephen John, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Stenmark, K, Thomas, Milt, (2018) "Pulmonary hypertension in Angus steers: influence of finishing systems and altitudes" Journal of Animal Science 96 (Suppl 3) 87-87

Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2018) "Report to Leachman Cattle of Colorado" Leachman Cattle of Colorado

Sánchez-Castro, M, Holt, Timothy N, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2018) "Use of reaction norms to evaluate high altitude disease susceptibility in Angus sires" Journal of Animal Science 96 (Suppl. 3) 110-111

Pierce, Courtney Fay, Bailey, D, Medrano, J, Cánovas, A, Speidel, Scott E, Coleman, Stephen John, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, (2018) "Validation of Quantitative Trait Loci Associated with Grazing Distribution Traits in Beef Cattle Using Bayes C" Journal of Animal Science 96 (Suppl 3) 105-105

Krafsur, Greta M, Brown, RD, Holt, Timothy N, Gould, Daniel H, Garry, Franklyn B, Riddle, S, Neary, J, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Stenmark, KR, (2018) "Biomarkers of Inflammation and Metabolic Stress in a Bovine Model of Pulmonary Hypertension with Left Ventricular Fibrosis and Pulmonary Venous Remodeling" Am. J. Crit. Care Med. 197 A3748

Thomas, Milt, Neary, J.M., Krafsur, Greta M, Holt, Timothy N, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Garry, Franklyn B, Canovas, A., Medrano, J.F., Brown, R.D., Stenmark, K.R., (2018) "Pulmonary hypertension in beef cattle: a complicated threat to health and productivity in multiple beef industry segments" Certified Angus Beef

Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2018) "Report to Leachman Cattle of Colorado. Results of Development of Multivariate PAP EPD." Leachman Cattle of Colorado

Boldt, Ryan John, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, "Report to the American Blonde d'Aquitaine Association. 2018 Growth Genetic Evaluation" American Blonde d'Aquitaine Association

Boldt, Ryan John, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2018) "Report to the Red Angus Association of America. Results of analysis for prototype udder suspension score and teat score genetic evaluation" Red Angus Association of America

Boldt, Ryan John, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, "Report to the Red Angus Association of America. Results of the development of a dry matter intake genetic prediction." Red Angus Association of America

Pierce, Courtney Fay, Bailey, D.W., Medrano, J.F., Cánovas, A., Speidel, Scott E, Coleman, Stephen John, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, (2018) "Characteristics of grazing distribution traits in beef cattle for genotype-phenotype associations" Proc. 11th World Congr. Genet. Appl. Livest. Prod. 11 246

Mercado, T.J., Bailey, D.W., Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2018) "Repeatability of terrain use by cattle in rugged rangeland pastures" Proc. 71st Soc. Range Mgmt. Ann. Meet.

Gannon, M.R., Mercado, T.J., Bailey, D.W., Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2018) "Sampling period length needed to characterize cattle terrain use on rugged rangeland" Proc. 71st Soc. Range Mgmt. Ann. Meet.

Pierce, Courtney Fay, Barbero, M.M., Bailey, D.W., Medrano, J.F., Cánovas, A., Speidel, Scott E, Coleman, Stephen John, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, (2018) "Studying grazing distribution of beef cattle using DNA technology" Proc. 71st Soc. Range Mgmt. Ann. Meet.

Speidel, Scott E, Buckley, BA, Boldt, Ryan John, Enns, Mark Mark, Lee, J, Spangler, ML, Thomas, Milt, (2018) Genome-wide association study of Stayability and Heifer Pregnancy in Red Angus cattle Journal of Animal Science 96 3 846-853

Pierce, Courtney Fay, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2018) "Improving beef cow grazing technology distribution using GPS and DNA technology" Colorado State University

Leyva-Corona, Jose C, Reyna-Granados, Javier R, Zamorano-Algandar, Ricardo, Sanchez-Castro, Miguel A, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Medrano, Juan F, Rincon, Gonzalo, Luna-Nevarez, Pablo, (2018) Polymorphisms within the prolactin and growth hormone/insulin-like growth factor-1 functional pathways associated with fertility traits in Holstein cows raised in a hot-humid climate Tropical Animal Health and Production 50 1913-1920

Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Boldt, Ryan John, Sanchez-Castro, M.A., Thomas, Milt, (2018) "Summary Breeding and Genetics: further study of fertility traits in Angus cattle may lead to improved EPD strategies" Colorado State University

Thomas, Milt, Holt, Timothy N, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Coleman, Stephen John, Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Jennings, Kaysie, Krafsur, Greta M, Crawford, Natalie Faye, Krehbiel, B.C., (2018) "Summary Breeding and Genetics: genetic study of adaptability of beef cattle to altitude" Colorado State University

Thomas, Milt, Pierce, Courtney Fay, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Bailey, D.W., (2018) "Summary Breeding and Genetics: genetics influences distribution of cows grazing western rangelands" Colorado State University

Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Golden, Bruce, (2018) "Use of a Random Regression model for the evaluation of heifer pregnancy in Red Angus Cattle." Proc. 11th World Congr. Genet. Appl To Livest. Prod. 11 581

Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, , Saad, Hamad M A, (2017) "Zoetis; GeneMax Advantage Validation with CSU Rouse Angus Final Report" Colorado State University

Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2017) "BRDC-CAP teaching final report. " USDA-NIFA 15

Krafsur, Greta M, Brown, Dale Dale, Holt, Timothy N, Gould, Daniel H, Garry, Franklyn B, Riddle, Suzette, Neary, Joseph M, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Stenmark, Kurt R, (2017) "Intense Feeding And Fattening Regimens Augment Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Venous And Cardiac Remodeling In Beef Cattle: A Natural Large Animal Model Of Pulmonary Hypertension With Left Ventricular Dysfunction" Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care. Med. 195 A7216

Dias, Marina M, Canovas, Angela, Mantilla-Rojas, C., Riley, David G, Luna-Nevarez, Pablo, Coleman, Stephen John, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Islas-Trejo, A, Medrano, Juan F, Moore, Steve , Fortes, Marina, Nguyen, Loan T., Venus, B., Diaz, Iara, Souza, F., Albuquerque, L, Thomas, Milt, Oliveria, H., (2017) SNP detection using RNA-sequences of candidate genes associated with puberty in cattle Genetics and Molecular Research 16 1 17

Dias, M M, Cánovas, A, Mantilla-Rojas, C, Riley, D G, Luna-Nevarez, P, Coleman, Stephen John, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Islas-Trejo, A, Medrano, J F, Moore, S S, Fortes, M R, Nguyen, L T, Venus, B, Diaz, I S, Souza, F R, Fonseca, L F, Baldi, F, Albuquerque, L G, Thomas, Milt, Oliveira, H N, (2017) SNP detection using RNA-sequences of candidate genes associated with puberty in cattle. Genetics and molecular research : GMR 16 1

Millard, Michael F, Bailey, Derek W, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Howery, Larry, (2017) "Year to year variability of individual cow distribution patterns: implications to genetic improvement" Proceedings of the Society of Range Management 70th Meeting 208

Luna-Nevarez, P., Leyva-Corona, J. C., Sanchez-Castro, M. A., Zamorano-Algandar, R., Medrano, J. F., Rincon, G., Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, (2016) "A polymorphism within the PAPPA2 gene is associated with postpartum fertility traits in Holstein Dairy cattle located in southern Sonora Mexico" J. Anim. Sci. 94(E. Suppl. 5) E163-E164

Zeng, Xi, Holt, Timothy N, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, (2016) "Angus cattle at high elevation: Comparison of models to estimate breeding values of yearling pulmonary arterial pressure" J. Anim. Sci. 94(E. Suppl. 5) E166-E167

Bailey, D. W., Millward, M., Stricklan, D., Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Medrano, J., Howery, L. D., (2016) "Development of indicies to select beef cattle for terrain use" Proceedings Society of Range Management pp. 81

Krehbiel, B. C., Thomas, Milt, Blackburn, H. D., Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Keenan, L. D., (2016) "Evaluation of genetic structure across five U.S. Climate zones using prominent AI sires of two British Bos taurus breeds" J. Anim. Sci. 94(E. Suppl. 5) E4-E5

Krehbiel, B. C., Thomas, Milt, Blackburn, H. D., Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Keenan, L., (2016) "Evaluation of genetic structure across five US climate zones using prominent AI sires of two British Bos taurus breeds" Proceedings WSASAS 67 65-68

Canovas, A., Cockrum, Rebecca, Brown, D., Riddle, S., Neary, J. M., Holt, Timothy N, Medrano, J. F., Islas-Trejo, A., Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Cammack, K., Stenmark, K. R., Thomas, Milt, (2016) "Functional genomics of high altitude disease in Angus cattle: leveraging-OMICs and systems biology to better understanding of the function and role of key contributing genes." Proc. Int. Soc. Anim. Genet. pp. 78. Abstract P3050

Canovas, A., Cockrum, Rebecca, Brown, D., Riddle, S., Neary, J. M., Holt, Timothy N, Krafsur, Greta M, Medrano, J. F., Islas-Trejo, A., Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Cammack, K., Stenmark, K. R., Thomas, Milt, (2016) "Functional SNP in a polygenic disease induced by high-altitude in fattening Angus steer" Proc. Eur. Fed. Anim. Sci pp. 67. Abstract 419

Canovas, A., .Cockrum, R. R, Brown, D., Riddle, S., Neary, J. M., Holt, Timothy N, Medrano, J. F., Islas-Trejo, A., Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Cammack, K., Stenmark, K. R., Thomas, Milt, (2016) "Functional SNP in a polygenic disease induced by high-altitude in fattening Angus steers using systems biology approach" J. Anim. Sci. 94(E. Suppl. 5) E121

Boldt, Ryan John, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Keenan, L., Enns, Mark Mark, (2016) "Genetic parameters for production traits and heifer pregnancy in Red Angus cattle" J. Anim. Sci. 94(E. Suppl. 5 E183

Cockrum, Rebecca, Berge, N. F., Zeng, Xi, Blackburn, H., Holt, Timothy N, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, (2016) "Genotypes associated with yearling pulmonary arterial pressure similar for growth measures in Angus heifers" Plant and Animal Genome XXIV Abstract PO508

Crawford, Natalie Faye, Thomas, Milt, Holt, Timothy N, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2016) Heritabilities and genetic correlations of pulmonary arterial pressure and performance traits in Angus cattle at high altitude J. Anim. Sci. 94 11 4483-4490

Bailey, D. W., Millward, M. F., Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Medrano, J. F., Howery, L. D., (2016) "Improvements of cattle grazing distribution through genetic selection: challenges and opportunities" Proc. 10th Int. Rangeland Congr. pp. 182-183

Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Hagevoort, R., Neibergs, J. S., Eenennaam, A. L. Van, Neibergs, H. L., Womack, J. E., (2016) "Integrated program for reducing bovine respiratory disease complex (BRDC) in cattle, coordinated agricultural project (CAP): translation of multi-omics research results into teaching programs" J. Anim. Sci. 94(E. Suppl. 5) E121

Thomas, Milt, Coleman, Stephen John, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2016) "Multi-omics data resources and use in genetic improvement of cattle growth and health" J. Anim. Sci. 94(E. Suppl. 5) E369-E370

Canovas, A, Cockrum, Rebecca, Brown, Richard David, Riddle, S. K., Neary, J. M., Holt, Timothy N, Krafsur, Greta M, Medrano, J. F., Islas-Trejo, A., Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Cammack, K., Stenmark, K. R., Thomas, Milt, (2016) "Polymorphisms and splice variants in a polygenic disease induced by high altitude in fattening Angus steers using RNA-Seq and systems biology" Plant and Animal Genome XXIV Abstract PO108

Crawford, Natalie Faye, Zeng, Xi, Coleman, Stephen John, Holt, Timothy N, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Newman, John, Hamid, R., Thomas, Milt, (2016) "Pulmonary arterial pressure in yearling Angus cattle managed at high altitude: Study of a non-synonymous SNP in the oxygen-dependent degradation domain of the endothelial PAS domain-containing protein 1 gene" J. Anim. Sci. 94(E. Suppl. 5) E79-E80

Bailey, Derek W, Thomas, Milt, Holt, Tim N, Stephenson, Mitch B, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2016) Relationship of pulmonary arterial pressure and terrain use of Angus cows grazing high-altitude foothill rangelands Livest. Sci. 190 76-80

Dias, M. M., Thomas, Milt, Canovas, A., Mantilla-Rojas, C., Riley, D., Luna, P., Coleman, Stephen John, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Ilas-Trejo, A., Medrano, J. F., Cockrum, Rebecca, Cammack, K. M., Stenmark, K. R., Moore, S., Fortes, M. R. S., Nguyen, L.T, Venus, B., Diaz, I., Souza, F., Fonseca, L., Baldi, F., Albuquerque, L., Oliveira, H., (2016) "SNP discovery in RNA-Seq across breeds of cattle in puberty-related candidate genes (i.e., network hubs)" Plant and Animal Genome Abstract PO518

Luna-Nevarez, P., Pavlovich-Sotomayor, M., Luna-Ramirez, R. I., Aguilar-Trejo, C. M., Luna-Nevarez, G., Zeng, Xi, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, (2016) "Study of genetic basis of immune response in gilts vaccinated with a modified live PRRS virus in a swine farm from southern Sonora Mexico" J. Anim. Sci. 94(E. Suppl. 5) E86-E87

Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Thomas, Milt, Leachman, L. L., Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2016) "The effect of heterosis on pulmonary arterial pressure in beef cattle" J. Anim. Sci. 94(E. Suppl. 5) E167

Pauling, Rachel Christine, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Peel, Kraig Kraig, Enns, Mark Mark, (2016) "Winter climate variables and their effect of feed intake in Bos taurus bulls" J. Anim. Sci. 94(E. Suppl. 5) E606

Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Thomas, Milt, Leachman, L. L., Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2016) "Effect of heterosis on pulmonary arterial pressure in beef cattle" CSU Grad Showcase

Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2016) "Understanding Cow Maintenance" The American Simmental Register 30 2 22-24

Holt, Timothy N, Crawford, Natalie Faye, Thomas, Milt, Holt, Timothy N, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2016) Heritabilities and genetic correlations of pulmonary arterial pressure and performance traits in Angus cattle at high altitude Journal of Animal Science 94 11 4483-4490

Gulick, A K, Garry, Franklyn B, Holt, Timothy N, Retallick-Trennepohl, K, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Neary, J M, (2016) Angus calves born and raised at high altitude adapt to hypobaric hypoxia by increasing alveolar ventilation rate but not hematocrit. Journal of animal science 94 10 4167-4171

Neary, J M, Brown, R D, Holt, Timothy N, Stenmark, K R, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Garry, Franklyn B, (2016) Static and dynamic components of right ventricular afterload are negatively associated with calf survival at high altitude. Journal of animal science 94 10 4172-4178

Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2016) "Report to the Red Angus Association of America. Results of EPD Grouping Strategies for Stayability" Red Angus Association of America

Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2016) "Growing Profit by Understanding Cow Maintenance Efficiency and Maintenance Requirement in an Animal and Systems Context" Progress on the Prairie: 2016 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting and Symposium 29-35

Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2016) "Growing profit by understanding cow maintenance efficiency and maintenance requirements in an animal and systems context." Beef Improvement Federation 30-31

Boldt, Ryan John, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2016) "Report to the American Gelbvieh Association. Results of analysis for prototype Stayability EPD requiring consecutive carvings." American Gelbvieh Association

Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2016) "Report to Leachman Cattle of Colorado. Results of Development of Stayability EPD." Leachman Cattle of Colorado

Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2016) "Report to Leachman Cattle of Colorado. Results of Development of Pulmonary Arterial Pressure EPD." Leachman Cattle of Colorado

Blackburn, H., Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Paiva, S., (2015) "A livestock database for long term storage and use of genomic and other associated information" Plant and Animal Genome XXIII Abstract W142

Zeng, Xi, Holt, Timothy N, Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, (2015) "Angus cattle at high altitude: Relationship between age and pulmonary arterial pressure" Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66 119-121

Zamorano-Algandar, R., Correa-Calderon, A., Sanchez-Castro, M., Rincon, G., Medrano, J.F., Hernandez, A., Luna-Nevarez, G., Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Luna-Neverez, P., (2015) "Candidate gene molecular breeding value prediction of reproductive performance in Holstein dairy cows managed under heat stress conditions from southern Sonora in Mexico" Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66 249-252

Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2015) "Effects of beef cow milk production levels on longevity from Colorado State University’s Beef Improvement Center" Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66 111-113

Hernandez, A., Sanchez-Castro, M., Zamorano-Algandar, R., Luna-Nevarez, P., Rincon, G., Medrano, J.F., Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, (2015) "Genotypes within the prolactin and GH-IGF1 pathways association with 305 d milk yield in heat stressed lactating Holstein cows" Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66 114-118

Neary, J.M., Garry, Franklyn B, Holt, Timothy N, Morley, P.S., Krafsur, Greta M, Brown, R.D., Stenmark, K.R., Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, (2015) "High altitude disease, PAP, feedlot hypertension and respiratory issues: are they linked?" Proc. Range Beef Cow Symp. XXIV 141-146

Tizioto, Polyana, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2015) Immunological response to single pathogen challenge with agents of the bovine respiratory disease complex: an RNA-seq analysis of the bronchial lymph node transcriptome PLOS One 21

Cockrum, Rebecca, Holloway, C., Zeng, Xi, Crawford, Natalie Faye, Neary, J.M., Holt, Timothy N, Blackburn, H., Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, (2015) "Intrinsic response to hypoxic stress associated with cellular metabolism an inflammation in beef cattle." Plant and Animal Genome XXIII Abstract P0169

Neary, J.M., Garry, Franklyn B, Holt, Timothy N, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2015) Mean pulmonary arterial pressures in Angus steers increase from cow-calf to feedlot-finishing phases J. Anim. Sci. 93 3854-3861

Crawford, Natalie Faye, Speidel, Scott E, Zeng, Xi, Holt, Timothy N, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2015) "Multivariate analysis of genetic relationships between pulmonary arterial pressure and performance traits in an Angus herd at high elevation" Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66 126-128

Krafsur, Greta M, Brown, R.D., Neary, J.M., Holt, Timothy N, Gould, Daniel H, Riddle, S., Canovas, A., Medrano, J., Enns, Mark Mark, Cockrum, Rebecca, Thomas, Milt, Stenmark, K.R., (2015) Natural history of pulmonary hypertension: adaptive versus maladaptive physiologic responses and cardiopulmonary remodeling in beef cattle exposed to chronic hypoxia Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 191 A5535

Krafsur, Greta M, Brown, D., Neary, J., Holt, Timothy N, Gould, Daniel H, Riddle, S., Canovas, A., Medrano, J., Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Stenmark, K., (2015) "Natural history of pulmonary hypertension: adaptive versus maladaptive physiologic responses in beef cattle exposed to chronic hypoxia and the role of inflammation in the progession of pulmonary hypertension" 50th Am. Assoc. Vet. Lab. Diagn. Mtg p. 81

Brown, R.D., Canovas, A., Riddle, S., Neary, J.M., Islas-Trejo, A., Krafsur, Greta M, Cockrum, Rebecca, Enns, Mark Mark, Medrano, J., Thomas, Milt, Stenmark, K.R., (2015) Natural history of pulmonary hypertension: transcriptome analysis of right ventricular remodeling and failure in beef cattle exposed to chronic hypoxia Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 191 A1041

Culbertson, Randie Marguerite, Speidel, Scott E, Peel, Kraig Kraig, Cockrum, Rebecca, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2015) Optimum measurement period for evaluating feed intake traits in beef cattle J. Anim. Sci. 93 1-9

Saad, H.M., Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, (2015) "Performance losses due to selection for low birth weight versus calving ease: a simulation study in beef cattle" Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66 129-132

Canovas, A.A., Cockrum, Rebecca, Brown, R.D., Riddle, S.K., Neary, J.M., Holt, Timothy N, Krafsur, Greta M, Medrano, J.F., Islas-Trejo, A., Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Stenmark, K.R., Thomas, Milt, (2015) "Polymorphisms and splice variants in a polygenic disease induced by high-altitude in Angus cattle using RNA-Sequencing and systems biology" Abstr. Soc. Españ. Genética.

Bailey, D.W., Thomas, Milt, Holt, Timothy N, Stephenson, M.B., Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, (2015) "Relationships of pulmonary arterial pressure and terrain use of beef cows grazing high-altitude foothills rangeland" Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66 99-103

Dias, M.M., Canovas, A., Mantilla-Rojas, C., Medrano, J.F., Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Rivera-Acuna, F., Luna-Nevarez, P., Riley, D.G., (2015) "Single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with growth, fertility, and first-calf survival traits in Brangus heifers managed under semi-desert extensive conditions in southern Sonora" Tex. A&M University CONACYT (MX) Symposium

Dias, M.M., Canovas, A., Mantilla-Rojas, C., Riley, D.G., Luna-Nevarez, P., Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, Dias, I.S.D.P., Souza, F.R.P., Medrano, J.F., Oliveira, H.N., Thomas, Milt, (2015) "SNP query in candidate genes that affect puberty in Bos indicus-influenced heifers" Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66 104-107

Neary, J.M., Garry, Franklyn B, Holt, Timothy N, Brown, R.D., Stenmark, K.R., Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, (2015) The altitude at which a calf is born and raised determines the rate at which mPAP increases with age J. Anim. Sci. 93 1-7

Canovas, A., Cockrum, Rebecca, Brown, R.D., Riddle, S.K., Neary, J.M., Holt, Timothy N, Krafsur, Greta M, Garry, Franklyn B, Medrano, J.F., Islas-Trejo, A., Enns, Mark Mark, Speidel, Scott E, Stenmark, K.R., Thomas, Milt, (2015) "Transciptomics and systems biology of high altitude disease in Angus cattle" Plant and Animal Genome XXIII Abstract P0310

Boldt, Ryan John, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2015) "Variance components for genetic evaluation of body condition score in beef cattle" Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66 108-110

Zeng, Xi, Speidel, Scott E, Enns, Mark Mark, (2015) "Report to Powerline Genetics. Incorporation of external sire EPD into growth and carcass evaluations." Powerline Genetics

Boldt, Ryan John, Enns, Mark Mark, Thomas, Milt, Speidel, Scott E, (2015) "Report to the Red Angus Association of America. Research Update: Red Angus Next Generation Fertility genetic evaluation" Red Angus Association of America

MacNeil, Michael D, Enns, Mark Mark, Newman, Scott, Neilsen, Merlin, Mokolobate, M C, Speidel, Scott E, Scholtz, M M, Cassady, Joe P, (2015) "Background for Guidelines to Facilitate Enhanced Genetic Potentials for Cow Efficiency" 47th Beef Improvement Federation Conference Proceedings

Trejo, C.M. Aguilar, Rubio, J.A. Romo, Nevarez, P. Luna, Thomas, Milt, Enns, M., (2014) "Abstract #162 in Indentification de cerados (Sus scrofa domestica): resistance a la infeccion del PRRS a traves de selection genomica en el sur de Sonora, Mexico" Mexican Agricultural Sciences

Thomas, Milt G., Enns, Mark Mark, (2014) "Susceptibility loci revealed for bovine respiratory disease complex in pre-weaned Holstein calves" BMC Genomics 15 1164

Peters, S.O., Kizilkaya, K., Garrick, D.J., Fernando, R.L., Pollak, E.J., Enns, Mark Mark, De Donato, M., Ajayi, O.O., Imumorin, I.G., (2014) Use of robust multivariate linear mixed models for estimation of genetic parameters for carcass traits in beef cattle Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics 131 6 504–512

Cockrum, R.R., Zeng, X., Berge, N.F., Neary, J.M., Garry, F.B., Holt, Timothy N, Blackburn, H.D., Thomas, Sean Patrick, Speidel, S.E., Garrick, D.J., Enns, R.M., Thomas, M.G., (2014) "Angus cattle at high altitude: genetic relationships and initial genome wide association analyses of pulmonary arterial pressure" WCGALP

Culbertson, M.M., Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, M.G., Keenan, L., Enns, R.M., (2014) "Effect of genetics level of beef cow milk production on longevity in diverse environments" WCGALP

Speidel, Scott E, S., , Cockrum, Rebecca, Salak-Johnson, J. L., Chase, C. C. L., Thomas, Milt, Peel, Kraig Kraig, Enns, Mark Mark, (2014) "Genetic analysis of receiving weight, ultrasound back fat, ultrasound rib eye area, ultrasound percent intramuscular fat, and bovine respiratory disease in feedlot cattle" WCGALP

Zeng, X., Cockrum, R.R., Berge, N.F., Neary, J.M., Garry, F.B., Holt, Timothy N, Blackburn, H.D., Speidel, S.E., Garrick, D.J., Enns, R.M., Thomas, M.G., (2014) "Genetic correlation and genome wide association study of pulmonary arterial pressure and post weaning growth traits in Angus heifers from a high altitude breeding program" WCGALP

Berge, N.F., Speidel, S.E., Zeng, X., Culbertson, M.M., Thomas, M.G., Enns, R.M., (2014) "Genetic relationships between pulmonary arterial pressure and performance traits in Colorado State University Beef Improvement Center Angus herd" WCGALP

Boldt, R.J., Culbertson, M.M., Berge, N.F., Thomas, M.G., Holt, Timothy N, Speidel, S.E., Enns, R.M., (2014) "Phenotypic analysis of pulmonary arterial pressure and feed intake data in cattle" WCGALP

Hernandez, Paul R, Luna-Nevarez, , Rincon, G., Medrano, J.F., Enns, R.M., Thomas, M.G., (2014) "Relationships of endocrine pathway SNP and molecular breeding value with milk production traits in heat stressed Holstein cows" WCGALP

Thomas, M.G., Berge, N.F., Enns, R.M., Hagevoort, G.R., Eenennaam, A.L. Van, Neibergs, H.L., Neibergs, J.S., Womack, J. E., (2014) "Research trainee participation is a bonus to teaching aims in the Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex Coordinated Agricultural Project" WCGALP

Diaz, Iara D.P.S., Crews, Denny, Enns, Mark Mark, (2014) Cluster and meta-analyses of genetic parameters for feed intake traits in growing beef cattle Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics 131 217-226

Bates, K. E., Weaber, R. L., Bormann, J. M., Moser, D. W., Salak-Johnson, J. L., Chase, C. C. L., Peel, Kraig Kraig, Van Campen, Hana, Loneragan, G. H., Wagner, John Joseph, Boddhireddy, P., Payaga, K., Enns, Mark Mark, Relationships among temperament, immune function, and carcass merit in beef cattle. Western Section American Society of Animal Science 64

Zeng, Xi, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2013) "Estimating Economic Values of Traits Belonging to Cattle in Maternal Beef Production. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci." American Society of Animal Science

Nielsen, M. K., MacNeil, M. D., Dekkers, J.C. M., Crews, Denny, Rathje, T. A., Enns, Mark Mark, Weaber, R. L., (2013) Life-cycle, total-industry genetic improvement of feed efficiency in beef cattle: Blueprint for the Beef Improvement Federation Professional Animal Scientist 29 559-565

Zeng, Xi, Speidel, Scott E, Thomas, Milt, Enns, Mark Mark, (2013) "Estimating Economic Values of Traits Belonging to Cattle in Maternal Beef Production. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. An. Sci." Proc. West Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 64 165-168

Bates, K. E., Weaber, R. L., Bormann, J. M., Moser, D. W., Salak-Johnson, J. L., Chase, C. C. L., Peel, Kraig Kraig, Van Campen, Hana, Loneragan, G. H., Wagner, John Joseph, Boddhireddy, P., Payaga, K., Enns, Mark Mark, (2013) Relationships among temperament, immune function, and carcass merit in beef cattle. Western Section American Society of Animal Science 64

(2012) "Cluster and meta-analyses of genetic parameters for feed intake traits in beef cattle" J Anim Sci 90 3 452

Bigler, B.J., French, J.T., Ahola, Jason Kee, Whittier, Jack C, Frasier, Marshall Marshall, Seidel Jr, George E, Enns, Mark Mark, Peel, Kraig Kraig, (2012) "Comparing the lifetime productivity of beef females initially conceiving to, or sired by artificial insemination or natural service" Proceedings, Western Section, American Society of Animal Sciences, July 16, 2012: Phoenix, Arizona

(2012) "Comparing the lifetime productivity of beef females initially conceiving to, or sired by, artificial insemination or natural service" J Anim Sci 90 3 154

(2012) "Cumulative discounted gene expression for economically relevant traits for terminal and maternal purpose in cattle production system" J Anim Sci 90 suppl 3 452

(2012) "Estimation of heterotic effects on stayability in beef cattle" J Anim Sci 90 3 452-453

(2012) "Genetic parameters associated with feedlot bovine respiratory disease complex morbidity and mortality" J Anim Sci 90 3 228

(2012) "Genetic trends for growth-related traits and calving ease of Simmental beef cattle" J Anim Sci 90 3 20

(2012) "Incorporation of external EPBV into the American Gelbvieh Association carcass national cattle evaluation" J Anim Sci 90 suppl 3 451

(2012) "Livestock Management Systems report" AES Progress Report

(2012) "National Beef Cattle Genetic Evaluation progress report" AES Progress Report

(2012) "Results of analysis for incorporations of external Angus and Red Angus EPDs in to the Gelbvieh carcass evaluations" Report to the American Gelbvieh Association 8 pages

(2012) "Results of analysis for prototype heifer calving ease EBV" Report to Focus Genetics L/P New Zealand 5 pages

(2012) "Results of prototype developing for addition of birth weight to mature cow maintenance energy EPD and Accuracy" Report to the Red Angus Association of America 11 pages

(2011) "Braunvieh 2010/2011 Sire Summary Evaluation" Report to Braunvieh Association of America for inclusion with their sire summary, 2 pgs

(2011) "Effects of a long acting trace mineral rumen bolus upon range cow productivity" Proceedings of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science 62 349-353

(2011) Effects of genetic markers and implant strategy on longissimus and gluteus muscle tenderness of calf-fed steers and heifers J Anim Sci 89 1401-1411

(2011) "Evidence of genetic variability in cattle health traits: Opportunities for improvement" Proceedings of the Beef Improvement Federation’s 43rd Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting Bozeman, MT 22-26

(2011) Genetic analyses involving microsatellite ETH10 genotypes on bovine chromosome 5 and performance trait measures in Angus and Brahman-influenced cattle J Anim Sci 89 2031-2041

(2011) "Genetic and phenotypic parameters for carcass and ultrasound traits of american shorthorn beef cattle" Proceedings of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science 62 108-111

(2011) "Genetic associations between bovine respiratory disease and carcass traits in feedlot steers" Proceedings of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science 62 89-92

(2011) "Genetic evaluation of postpartum interval in Charolais cows" Proceedings of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science 62 104-107

(2011) Genetic parameters for intramuscular fat percentage, marbling score, scrotal circumference, and heifer pregnancy in Red Angus cattle J Anim Sci

(2011) "Genetic parameters for ultrasound measurement in Brangus cattle" Proceedings of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science 62 98-100

(2011) "Heifer Pregnancy- Influences on Profitability" Brangus Journal

(2011) "Inclusion of Ultrasound Intramuscular Fat into Ultrasound Fat EBV and Accuracy Calculations" CGEL Report to Rissington Breedline, Ltd 3 pgs

(2011) "Random regression methodologies used for a days to weight genetic prediction in beef cattle" Proceedings of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science 62 93-97

(2011) "The 2011 Shorthorn Sire Summary" Report to ASA for inclusion in their sire summary material, 2pgs

(2011) "Using EPD in the Seedstock Herd" Brangus Journal

Gruber, S L, Tatum, Joseph Daryl, Engle, Terry E, Chapman, Phillip Lee, Enns, Mark Mark, Belk, Keith, Smith, Gary C, (2011) Effects of genetic markers and implant strategy on longissimus and gluteus muscle tenderness of calf-fed steers and heifers. Journal of animal science 89 5 1401-11

(2010) "An International Perspective on Genetic Improvement" Brangus Journal (this was the international edition and also translated into Spanish)

(2010) "Analysis of published genetic parameter estimates for feed utilization traits in beef cattle" J Anim Sci 88 E-Suppl 2 184

(2010) "Braunvieh 2009/2010 Sire Summary Evaluation" Colorado State University Center for Genetic Evaluation of Livestock 2 pgs

(2010) Effects of genetic markers and implant strategy on longissimus and gluteus muscle tenderness of calf-fed steers and heifers Published online as jas2010-2893v1-20102893 , 39 pgs

(2010) "Factors influencing onset of disease and subsequent effects on feedlot performance" J Anim Sci 88 E-Suppl 2 466

(2010) Genetic analysis of longitudinal data in beef cattle Genet Mol Res 9 19-33

(2010) Genetic diversity and population structure of American Red Angus cattle J Anim Sci 88 59-68

(2010) "Genetic Improvement: Staying Focused" Frontline (a commercial producer publication by the International Brangus Breeder's Association) 1pg

(2010) "Grazing Management and Genetic Improvement" Frontline

(2010) Growth characteristics, reproductive performance, and evaluation of their associative relationships in Brangus cattle managed in a Chihuahuan Desert production system J Anim Sci 88 1891-1904

(2010) "Interpreting Total Maternal EPD" Brangus Journal

(2010) "Matching your environment" Brangus Journal

(2010) "Milk EPD--How do they work?" Frontline

(2010) "Report to American Gelbvieh Association" Summary of Changes to Carcass and Stayability Evaluations 9 pgs

(2010) "Selection Decisions: Tools for economic improvement beyond EPD" Beef Sire Selection Manual, 2nd Edition National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium Eds: MK Nielsen This is a revision of the chapter originally written for the 1st Edition in 2006 42-49

(2010) "Techniques for sifting inconsistent data points from repeatedly weighted beef cattle" J Anim Sci 88 E-Suppl 2 39

(2010) "The 2010 American Shorthorn Sire Summary" Written as the introduction to the sire summary analysis 2 pages

(2010) "The effect of morbidity on feedlot performance and carcass quality in feedlot steers" J Anim Sci 88 E-Suppl 2 10

(2010) "The Impacts of AI on Genetic Improvement" Brangus Journal

(2010) "The push for feed efficiency: How will it affect our cows?"

(2010) "The relationship of bovine respiratory disease and carcass ultrasound measures" J Anim Sci 88 E-Suppl 2 41

(2010) "The Role of economically relevant and indicator traits" Beef Sire Selection Manual, 2nd Edition National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium Eds: MK Nielsen, coordinator This is a revision of the chapter originally written for the 1st Edition in 2006 17-20

(2009) Quantitative trait loci with effects on feed efficiency traits in Hereford x composite double backcross populations Anim Genet 40 986-988

Pepper, A.R., Enns, Mark Mark, Weaber, R.L., Van Campen, Hana, Loneragan, G.H., Salak-Johnson, J.L., Chase, C.C.L., Peel, Kraig Kraig, (2009) "Relationships of Exit Velocity and Average Chute Score with Carcass Traits in Feedlot Steers" Proceedings, Western Section, American Society of Animal Science 60 34-36

Hyland, A., Seidel Jr, George E, Enns, Mark Mark, Peel, Kraig Kraig, Whittier, Jack C, (2009) Intervals of Five or Seven Days between Controlled Internal Drug-Release Insertion, Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone and Prostaglandin F2alpha injections: Effects on Pregnancy Rate and Follicular Size. Professional Animal Scientist 25 150-154

(2008) Cattle generalise visual cues from the pen to the field to select initial feeding patches Appl Anim Behav Sci 109 128-140

(2008) Comparison of a caprolactone/lactide film (Mesofol) to two polylactide film products as a barrier to postoperative peridural adhesion in an ovine dorsal laminectomy model Spine 33 1518-1526

(2008) Effect of diet on serum electrolytes, blood pH and markers of bone remodeling in horses J Vet Intern Med 22 820-821

(2008) Genetic change results from selection on an economic breeding objective in beef cattle J Anim Sci 86 3348-3357

(2008) Genetic evaluation of retail product percentage in Simmental cattle J Anim Breed Genet 125 13-19

(2007) Associations of DNA polymorphisms in growth hormone and its transcriptional regulators with growth and carcass traits in two populations of Brangus bulls Genet Mol Res 6 222-237

(2007) Estimation of heterotic effects on heifer pregnancy in crossbred beef cattle J Anim Sci 85 154-154

(2007) Genetic analysis of rebreeding to produce a calf at three years of age in beef cows J Anim Sci 85 191-191

(2007) Genetic analysis of rebreeding to produce a calf at three years of age in beef cows Poultry Sci 86 191-191

(2007) Genetic analysis of rebreeding to produce a calf at three years of age in beef cows J Dairy Sci 90 191-191

(2007) Genetic evaluation of beef carcass data using different endpoint adjustments J Anim Sci 85 1120-1125

(2007) Genetic parameter estimates for ultrasound indicators of carcass performance in Red Angus cattle J Anim Sci 85 152-152

(2007) Maternal effects on docility in Limousin cattle J Anim Sci 85 650-657

(2007) Simulation of cow-calf production with and without realistic levels of variability J Anim Sci 85 332-340

(2007) Stayability to alternate ages J Anim Sci 85 151-151

(2007) Weaning weight inheritance in environments classified by maternal body weight change J Anim Sci 85 610-617

(2006) Effects of a long-acting, trace mineral, reticulorumen bolus on range cow productivity and trace mineral profiles J Anim Sci 84 1439-1453

(2006) Effects of trace mineral supplementation and source, 30 days post-weaning and 28 days post receiving, on performance and health of feeder cattle Asian Austral J Anim 19 1450-1454

(2006) Examination of potential methods to predict pulmonary arterial pressure score in yearling beef cattle J Anim Sci 84 1259-1264

(2006) Genetic correlations of component carcass traits with re-tail product percentage in Simmental cattle J Anim Sci 84 142-142

(2006) Genetic parameters for stayability and body condition score in beef females J Anim Sci 84 144-144

(2006) Human interaction and cortisol Physiol Behav 87 537-541

(2006) Influence of gastrointestinal tract disease on pharmacokinetics of lidocaine after intravenous infusion in anesthetized horses Am J Vet Res 67 317-322

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