Verl M. Thomas
Article Abstract:
Montana-based Verl M. Thomas was one of the most distinguished professors of animal nutrition at the Montana State University. Most of his work focused on the evaluation of the feeding value of co-product feedstuffs and alternate crops for cattle and sheep. Verl was also one of the pioneers who revealed the nutritional value of sunflower silage as an alternate crop in the Pacific Northwest. Toward the latter part of his career, he also conducted intensive research to assess the influence of supplements on forage intake, nutrient balance, reproductive wastage, wool production and lamb mortality. Verl died on Mar. 1, 1996.
Publication Name: Journal of Animal Science
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0021-8812
Year: 1996
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Relationship of milk production, milk expected progeny difference, and calf weaning weight in Angus and Simmental cow-calf pairs
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A study was done on the realtionship of milk expected progeny difference of dams to the actual milk production and offspring weaning weight. Results of the experiment show that milk progeny difference is positively related to actual milk production and calf weaning weights. Milk production potential can be improved by considering milk expected progeny differences and is indicative of the fact that these factors combine with milk production to constitute the maternal environment.
Publication Name: Journal of Animal Science
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0021-8812
Year: 1992
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Supplementation of ammoniated wheat straw: performance and forage utilization characteristics in beef cattle receiving energy and protein supplements
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The performance and forage utilization of cattle were assessed by feeding one group with unsupplemented ammoniated wheat straw (AWS) and another group with AWS provided with energy and protein. AWS was found to have feedstuff potential for cattle while supplementation augments digestible forage, cow weight and body condition change. Supplementation is not recommended routinely since it is not cost-effective. Its use should be based on cattle requirements and needs.
Publication Name: Journal of Animal Science
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0021-8812
Year: 1992
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