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Publications and Presentations

(Since January 1999)

2008

Tyus, J., S.Nahashon, N. Adefope and D.Wright. 2008. Growth performance of Single Comb White Leghorn chickens fed diets containing blood meal supplemented with isoleucine.  Journal of Poultry Science 45: 31-38.

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Tyus, J., S. Nahashon, J. Johnson and G. Kelley. 2008. Molecular characterization of the domesticated Guinea Fowl through partial gene sequence constructs. Proceedings of the 29th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium. Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee.

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2007

Tyus, J., S. Nahashon, N. Adefope and D. Wright. 2007. Production performance of Single Comb White Leghorn chickens fed diets containing blood meal supplemented with isoleucine. Proceedings of the 28th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium. Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee.

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2005

Browning, R., Jr., S. Kebe, T. Payton, B. Donnelly, P. Pandya, and M. Byars. 2005. Initial assessment of three meat goat breeds for pre-weaning doe-kid performance. Presentation: Journal of Animal Science 83(Suppl. 2):14. American Society of Animal Science Southern Section, Little Rock, Arkansas, Feb. 4-8.

Hendrixson, W. C., R. Browning, Jr., P. Pandya, T. Payton, M. Byars. 2005. Heterosis levels in meat goat kids produced by a three-breed diallel mating scheme. Presentation: Proceedings of the 27th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 29-31.
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Love, M. and R. Browning, Jr. 2005. Comparison of meat goat market activity at livestock auctions in three states. Presentation: Proceedings of the 27th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 29-31.
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Nahashon, S. N., A. Adefope, A. Amenyenu, and D. Wright. 2005. Effect of Dietary Metabolizable Energy and Crude Protein levels on growth and carcass characteristics of French guinea broilers. Poultry Science 84:337-344.

Nahashon, S. N., L. Payne, A. Amenyenu, N. Adefope, and D. Wright. 2005. Chicken specific primers reveal endogenous retroviral elements in guinea fowl. Presentation: International Poultry Scientific Forum Abstracts. p. 40.

Pandya, P., R. Browning, Jr., T. Payton, M. Byars. 2005. Effect of endophyte-infected tall fescue on growth and feed intake of Boer and Kiko crossbred does. Presentation: Proceedings of the 27th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 29-31.
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2004

Browning, R., Jr. 2004. Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue on indicators of thermal status and growth in Hereford and Senepol steers. Journal of Animal Science 82:634-643.
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Browning, R. 2004. The goat project - An overview. Presentation: IAgER Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, May 12.

Browning, R., Jr., C. Chisley, O. Phelps, S. H. Kebe, B. Donnelly, M. Byars, and T. Payton. 2004. Influence of maternal breed on meat goat carcass characteristics. Presentation: Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):393. Annual Meeting, American Society of Animal Science, St. Louis, Missouri, Jul 25-29.

Browning, R., Jr., S. H. Kebe, and M. Byars. 2004. Preliminary assessment of Boer and Kiko does as maternal lines for kid performance under humid, subtropical conditions. South African Journal of Animal Science 34 (Suppl.1):1-3.

Lema, M., E. Cebert, and V. Supra. 2004. Evaluation of small grain cultivars for forage in north Alabama. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 23(4):133-145.

Nahashon, S. N., N. Adefope, and A. Amenyenu, and D. Wright. 2004. Chicken and quail microsatellite primers are not efficient markers for guinea fowl. Poultry Science 83(Suppl. 1):9.

Nahashon, S. N., N. Adefope and A. Amenyenu, and D. Wright. 2004. Assessment of awareness and constraints in production of guinea fowl in Tennessee and other parts of the United States. Southern Animal Science, p. 7.

Nahashon, S. N., N. Adefope, A. Amenyenu, D. Wright, and I. Patterson-Brooks. 2004. Understanding growth patterns and genomics of the guinea fowl. Presentation: IAgER Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, April 28.
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Nahashon, S. N., S. E. Aggrey, N. Adefope, and A. Amenyenu. 2004. Growth characteristics of pearl grey guinea fowl as predicted by Richard’s Gompertz and Logistic models. Poultry Science 83(10):1798.

Nahashon, S. N., A. Amenyenu, N. Adefope, and D. Wright. 2004. Evaluation of chicken microsatellite primers for possible utility as genetic linkage markers for guinea fowl. Presentation: Proceedings of the 26th Annual Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, p. 15.

Nahashon, S. N., A. Amenyenu, S. Muhammad, N. Adefope, and D. Wright. 2004. Assessment of awareness and constraints in production of guinea fowl in Tennessee and other parts of the United States. Presentation: American Society of Animal Science Southern Section, Tulsa, Oklahoma, February 14-18. Abstracts 28:7.

Nahashon, S. N., J. Bartlett, and E. J. Smith. 2004. Effect of the late feathering or early feathering genotypes on performance and carcass traits of broiler chickens. Livestock Production Science 91:83-94.

Nahashon, S. N., J. Bartlett, and E. J. Smith. 2004. Influence of the sex-linked feathering locus on performance and carcass traits of broiler breeder chickens. Presentation: Southern Animal Science Abstracts, p. 4.

2003

Browning, R., Jr. 2003. Effect of ergotamine on plasma metabolite and IGF-1 concentrations in cows. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology 135:1-9.
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Coleman, D., R. Browning, Jr., E. Lane, and C. Bradley. 2003. Physiological responses of Brahman and Hereford steers to loading and transportation.  Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, February 26.
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Nahashon, S. N., A. Adefope, A. Amenyenu, L. Payne, and D. Wright. 2003. Nutritional and genetic approaches for improving guinea fowl production efficiency. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, February 12.
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Nahashon, S. N., A. Akuley-Amenyenu, N. Adefope, and D. Wright. 2003. Influence of cage space allowance on production performance of guinea fowl hens. Presentation: 13th Biennial Symposium of the Association of Research Directors, Atlanta, Georgia. p. 178.

Nahashon, S. N., A. Adefope, A. Amenyenu, and D. Wright. 2003. Genetic polymorphisms in guinea fowl and chickens revealed by random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD) and simple sequence repeat based primers. Poultry Science 82(Suppl. 1)63.

Nahashon, S. N., A. Adefope, A. Amenyenu, and D. Wright. 2003. Carcass traits of French guinea keet broilers fed diets with varying levels of crude protein and metabolizable energy. Poultry Science 82(Suppl. 1):76.

Nahashon, S. N., N. A. Adefope, A. A. Amenyenu, and D. Wright. 2003. Dietary crude protein and metabolizable energy requirement of French guinea keet broilers. Poultry Science 82 (Suppl. 1):118.

Nahashon, S. N., N. A. Adefope, A. A. Amenyenu, and D. Wright. 2003. Analysis of genomic diversity among chickens and guinea fowl by random amplification of polymorphic DNA (RAPD). Presentation: Proceedings of the 25th Tennessee State University Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, p. 50.

Nahashon, S., N. Adefope, A. Amenyenu, D. Wright, and L. Payne. 2003. Nutritional and genetic approaches for improving guinea fowl production efficiency.  Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, February 12.
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Payne, L., S. N. Nahashon, N. Adefope, A. Amenyenu, and D. Wright. 2003. Evaluation of Endogenous Retroviral Elements in Guinea Fowl. Presentation: MANRRS 18th Annual Career Fair and Training Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, March 27-29.

2002

Adefope, N., A. Akuley-Amenyenu, S. Muhammad, and D. Wright. 2002. Effect of cage density on the performance of laying guinea fowl hens. Presentation: Poultry Science Association, 91st Annual Meeting, Newark, DE, August 11-14.

Browning, R. 2002. Senepol show resilience on endophyte-infected tall fescue.  Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, October 2.
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Browning, R., Jr., C. Bradley, E. Bradley, and D. Coleman. 2002. Summer growth and thermoregulation in Hereford and Senepol steers fed orchardgrass or endophyte-infected tall fescue hay. Presentation: Southern Section American Society of Animal Science Meeting, Orlando, FL, February 1-6. Abstract #14.

Browning, R., Jr., and F. N. Thompson. 2002. Endocrine and respiratory responses to ergotamine in Brahman and Hereford steers. Veterinary and Human Toxicology 44:149-154.
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Coleman, D., E. Bradley, C. Bradley, and R. Browning. 2002. Body weight and body temperature regulation in Hereford and Senepol steers fed orchard grass or endophyte-infected tall fescue hay. Presentation: Proceedings of the 24th Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 19-20, p. 33.

Leite-Browning, M. L., S. Muhammad, and R. Browning, Jr. 2002. A state-wide survey of goat producers in Tennessee. Presentation: Southern Section American Society of Animal Science Meeting, Orlando FL, February 1-6. Abstract #106.

2001

Browning, R., Jr. 2001. Responses of Hereford and Senepol steers to endophytic tall fescue: a progress report. In: Proceedings of Tall Fescue Toxicosis Workshop, Southern Extension and Research Activity Information Exchange Group (SERAIEG-8), Chapel Hill, TN, November 5-6. p. 58.

Browning, R., Jr., T. Payton, and N. Whittingham. 2001. Growth and thermoregulatory traits of Hereford and Senepol steers on orchardgrass or endophyte-infected tall fescue diets. Presentation: American Society of Animal Science Southern Section, January 27-31, Fort Worth, TX. Journal of Animal Science 79(Suppl. 2):14.

Browning, R., Jr., T. Payton, N. Whittingham, and C. Bradley. 2001. Effects of transportation and relocation on plasma glucose, triglyceride and cortisol concentrations in Brahman and Hereford steers. Journal of Animal Science 79 (Suppl. 1):15.
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Browning, R., Jr., F. N. Schrick, F. N. Thompson, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 2001. Effect of an acute ergotamine challenge on reproductive hormones in follicular phase heifers and progestin-treated cows. Animal Reproduction Science 66:135-149.
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Browning, R., Jr., N. Whittingham, and T. Payton. 2001. Cortisol, insulin, triiodothyronine and weight gain in Hereford and Senepol steers on endophyte-infected tall fescue or orchardgrass. Journal of Animal Science 79 (Suppl. 1):118.
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Payton, T., N. Whittingham, and R. Browning, Jr. 2001. Growth and physiological traits of Hereford and Senepol steers consuming endophyte-infected tall fescue or orchardgrass. Presentation: Proceedings of the 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21, p. 26.

Vo, K. V., N. A. Adefope, A. A. Amenyenu, D. Wright, C. L. Fenderson, and S. H. Kolison, Jr.. 2001. Optimal dietary protein level for Pearl Gray guinea fowl. Presentation: Proceedings of the 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21, p. 38-39.

Whittingham, N., T. Payton, K. Vo, and R. Browning, Jr. 2001. Effect of transportation and relocation on body weight and leukocyte counts in Brahman and Hereford steers. Presentation: Proceedings of the 23rd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21, p. 26-27.

2000

Browning, R., Jr. 2000. Effect of ergotamine on plasma metabolite concentrations in norgestomet treated cows. Presentation: American Society of Animal Science, Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, July 24-28. Journal of Animal Science 78 (Suppl. 1):215.

Browning, R., Jr. 2000. Fescue endophyte toxicosis in cattle: investigations of endocrine mechanisms. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, February 9.

Browning, R., Jr. 2000. Physiological responses of Brahman and Hereford steers to an acute ergotamine challenge. Journal of Animal Science 78:124-130.
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Browning, R., Jr., S. J. Gissendanner, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 2000. Ergotamine alters plasma concentrations of glucagon, insulin, trilodothyronine, and cortisol in cows. Journal of Animal Science 78:690-698.
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Browning, R., Jr., T. Payton, and N. Whittingham. 2000. Physiological indices, growth, and behavioral patterns of Hereford and Senepol steers on Orchardgrass or endophyte-infected Tall Fescue. In: Proceedings of Tall Fescue Toxicosis Workshop, Southern Extension and Research Activity Information Exchange Group (SERAIEG-8), Chapel Hill, TN, October 16-17. p. 57.

Browning, R., Jr., and F. N. Thompson. 2000. Influence of acute ergotamine exposure on plasma concentrations of pituitary hormones in heifers and steers. In: Proceedings of 4th International Symposium on Neotyphodium/Grass Interactions, Soest, Germany, September 25-29. p. 64.

Browning, R., Jr., and K. V. Vo. 2000. Effect of transportation on body weight and hematological traits in Brahman and Hereford steers. Presentation: American Society of Animal Science Southern Section, Lexington, KY, January 29-February 1. Journal of Animal Science 78 (Suppl. 2):15.

Fenderson, C. L., A. S. Gibson, A. Peterson, K. Vo, and M. Byars. 2000. Effect of oral supplementation of alpha-tocopherol on stress parameters of weaned calves. Presentation: Proceedings of Association of Research Directors Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Washington, DC, April 19-21. p. 109.

Howell, R. D., and K. V. Vo. 2000. Effects of early light and feed restrictions on compensatory growth, leg abnormalities, hematological stress and processing yields of commercial broilers. Presentation: Proceedings of Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium of the Association of Research Directors, Inc. p. 105.

Vo, K. V. 2000. Dietary requirements for guinea fowl. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 22.

Vo, K. V., N. A. Adefope, D. Wright, C. L. Fenderson, and C. Catlin, Jr. 2000. Effect of dietary energy and variety on growth performance of guinea keets. Presentation: Proceedings of Twelfth Biennial Research Symposium, Association of Research Directors, Washington, DC, April 19-21. p. 117.

Vo, K. V., and J. P. Agostinho. 2000. Effects of variety and dietary energy on growth performance of guinea keets. Presentation: Proceedings of the 22nd Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 20-21.

1999

Browning, R., Jr. 1999. Influence of a tall fescue ergot alkaloid on plasma concentrations of metabolic regulators and intermediates in cattle. In: CARP Seminar Series: Seminar Summaries. Cooperative Agricultural Research Program, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, March 31. p. 21.
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Browning, R., Jr. 1999. (Editor) CARP Seminar Series: Seminar Summaries. Cooperative Agricultural Research Program, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. 25 p.

Browning, R., Jr. 1999. Influence of a tall fescue ergot alkaloid on plasma hormone concentrations in cattle. Presentation: Department of Biological Sciences Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, November 19.

Browning, R., Jr. 1999. Endocrine responses to ergotamine in heat-sensitive and heat-tolerant steers. Presentation: Proceedings of Tall Fescue Toxicosis Workshop. November 15-16. Southern Extension and Research Activity Information Exchange Group (SERAIEG-8), Chapel Hill, TN, November 15-16. p. 53.

Browning, R., Jr. 1999. Influence of ergotamine on metabolites in cows. Presentation: Tall Fescue Toxicosis Workshop, Southern Extension and Research Activity Information Exchange Group (SERAIEG-8), Chapel Hill, TN, November 15-16. p. 53.

Browning, R., Jr., S. J. Gissendanner, D. Jenkins, D. F. Edwards, C. A. Hightower, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 1999. Effect of breed on endocrine responses to ergotamine in steers. Presentation: 91st Annual Meeting, American Society of Animal Science, Indianapolis, IN, July 21-23. Journal of Animal Science 77 (Suppl. 1):222.

Browning, R., Jr., S. J. Gissendanner, D. Jenkins, D. F. Edwards, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 1999. Effect of ergotamine and breed on cardiovascular and thermoregulatory traits in steers.  Presentation: American Society of Animal Science, Southern Section, and Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists, Ninety-sixth Annual Meeting, Memphis, TN, January 30-February 3. Journal of Animal Science 77 (Suppl. 1):17.

Browning, R., Jr., S. J. Gissendanner, D. Jenkins, D. F. Edwards, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 1999. Effect of ergotamine on pancreatic hormones, metabolites, and leptin in follicular phase heifers. Presentation: 91st Annual Meeting, American Society of Animal Science, Indianapolis, IN, July 21-23. Journal of Animal Science 77 (Suppl. 1):213.

Browning, R., Jr., S. J. Gissendanner, D. Jenkins, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 1999. Plasma concentrations of metabolic regulatory hormones in cows treated with ergotamine. Presentation: American Diabetes Association, 59th Annual Scientific Sessions, San Diego, CA, June 19-22. Diabetes 48 (Suppl. 1):A427.

Edwards, D. F., D. Jenkins, S. J. Gissendanner, and R. Browning, Jr. 1999. Influence of ergotamine and breed on physiological traits in steers. Presentation: Proceedings of 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 38.

Fenderson, C. L., A. D. Peterson, and M. Byars. 1999. A comparative assessment of breeding systems for small beef cattle operations. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, April 7.
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Fenderson, C. L., K. V. Vo, and A. D. Peterson. 1999. Strengthening the teaching program in animal science and pre-veterinary medicine. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, February 24.
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Gissendanner, S. J., C. A. Hightower, T. Wakefield, Jr., and R. Browning, Jr. 1999. Influence of ergotamine on metabolic intermediates in heifers. Presentation: Proceedings of 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 33.

Gissendanner, S. J., D. Jenkins, T. Wakefield, Jr., and R. Browning, Jr. 1999. Influence of ergotamine on endocrine regulators of metabolism in cows. Presentation: Proceedings of 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 39.

Howell, R. D., and K. Vo. 1999. Effect of early feed and light restriction on compensatory growth, stress response, and processing yields of broilers. Presentation: Proceedings of 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 30.

Jenkins, D., S. J. Gissendanner, D. F. Edwards, and R. Browning, Jr. 1999. Influence of breed on metabolic hormonal responses in steers. Presentation: Proceedings of 21st Annual University-Wide Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN. p. 39.

Vo, K. V. 1999. Influence of early feed and light restriction on compensatory growth, stress response, and processing yields of commercial broilers. Presentation: CARP Seminar Series, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN, February 17.
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Vo, K. V., N. A. Adefope, and C. L. Fenderson. 1999. Effect of vitamin and trace mineral withdrawal on performance of broilers reared under high density stress. Presentation: 88th Annual Meeting of the Poultry Science Association, Springdale, AR, August 8-11. Poultry Science 78 (Suppl. 1):58.

Vo, K. V., N. A. Adefope, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 1999. Influence of early feed and light restriction on compensatory growth and processing yields of commercial broilers. Presentation: 20th Annual Meeting, Southern Poultry Science Society and 40th Annual Meeting, Southern Conference on Avian Diseases, Atlanta, GA, January 18-19. Poultry Science 78 (Suppl. 1):125.