@article{rogers_poore_shaeffer_weaver_siciliano_harmon_2024, title={Amazing Grazing webinar and workshop series improves producers understanding of pasture ecology}, volume={102}, ISSN={["1525-3163"]}, DOI={10.1093/jas/skae019.010}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE}, author={Rogers, Johnny R. and Poore, Matt H. and Shaeffer, April D. and Weaver, Andrew R. and Siciliano, Paul and Harmon, Deidre D.}, year={2024}, month={Mar}, pages={7–8} }
 @article{poore_shaeffer_rogers_weaver_siciliano_harmon_2024, title={Pastureland Ecology 1 provides hands-on training in grazing management for USDA-NRCS professionals}, volume={102}, ISSN={["1525-3163"]}, DOI={10.1093/jas/skae019.007}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE}, author={Poore, Matt H. and Shaeffer, April D. and Rogers, Johnny R. and Weaver, Andrew R. and Siciliano, Paul and Harmon, Deidre}, year={2024}, month={Mar}, pages={5–5} }
 @article{newsome_poore_harmon_shaeffer_talbott_fellner_griffith_2023, title={The Effects of Varying Levels of Cotton Gin Byproduct and Wet brewers' Grains on Growth Performance of Growing and Finishing Steers}, volume={101}, ISSN={["1525-3163"]}, DOI={10.1093/jas/skad281.345}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE}, author={Newsome, Madeline and Poore, Matt H. and Harmon, Deidre D. and Shaeffer, April D. and Talbott, Charlotte L. and Fellner, Vivek and Griffith, Emily H.}, year={2023}, month={Nov}, pages={289–290} }
 @article{phipps_harmon_poore_henderson_bryant_ashburn_shaeffer_rogers_2020, title={Utilizing craft brewing side streams of trub, hops, and yeast mix (THYM) as a novel feed additive and an alternative to monensin in beef cattle diets.}, volume={98}, ISSN={["1525-3163"]}, DOI={10.1093/jas/skz397.115}, abstractNote={Journal Article RETRACTED: 186 Utilizing craft brewing side streams of trub, hops, and yeast mix (THYM) as a novel feed additive and an alternative to monensin in beef cattle diets Get access Kendra P Phipps, Kendra P Phipps North Carolina State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Deidre D Harmon, Deidre D Harmon North Carolina State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Matt H Poore, Matt H Poore Department of Animal Science - North Carolina State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Ethan Henderson, Ethan Henderson North Carolina Cooperative Extension Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Robert Bryant, Robert Bryant Warren Wilson College Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Brock Ashburn, Brock Ashburn Highland Brewing Company Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar April Shaeffer, April Shaeffer North Carolina State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Johnny R Rogers Johnny R Rogers North Carolina State University Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Journal of Animal Science, Volume 98, Issue Supplement_2, November 2020, Page 50, https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz397.115 Published: 28 November 2020}, journal={JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE}, author={Phipps, Kendra P. and Harmon, Deidre D. and Poore, Matt H. and Henderson, Ethan and Bryant, Robert and Ashburn, Brock and Shaeffer, April and Rogers, Johnny R.}, year={2020}, month={Nov}, pages={50–50} }
 @article{phipps_harmon_poore_henderson_bryant_ashburn_shaeffer_rogers_2020, title={Utilizing craft brewing side streams of trub, hops, and yeast mix (THYM) as a novel feed additive and an alternative to monensin in beef cattle diets.}, volume={98}, ISBN={1525-3163}, DOI={10.1093/jas/skz397.021}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE}, author={Phipps, Kendra P. and Harmon, Deidre D. and Poore, Matt H. and Henderson, Ethan and Bryant, Robert and Ashburn, Brock and Shaeffer, April and Rogers, Johnny R.}, year={2020}, month={Nov}, pages={9–10} }
 @article{freeman_poore_shaeffer_2019, title={Enhancing the adoption of stockpiling tall fescue and managed grazing}, volume={3}, ISSN={["2573-2102"]}, DOI={10.1093/tas/txz086}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={4}, journal={TRANSLATIONAL ANIMAL SCIENCE}, author={Freeman, Sharon and Poore, Matthew and Shaeffer, April}, year={2019}, month={Jul}, pages={1099–1105} }
 @article{poore_stratton_roberts_smith_andrae_pent_shaeffer_2019, title={The Alliance for Grassland Renewal presents workshops to enhance the understanding and adoption of Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue.}, volume={97}, ISSN={["1525-3163"]}, DOI={10.1093/jas/skz053.018}, abstractNote={Abstract}, journal={JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE}, author={Poore, Matthew H. and Stratton, Tony and Roberts, Craig A. and Smith, S. Ray. and Andrae, John G. and Pent, Gabe J. and Shaeffer, April D.}, year={2019}, month={Jul}, pages={8–9} }
 @article{holland_kriese-anderson_mullenix_flanders_dillard_elmore_thompson_shaeffer_2018, title={2017 Southeast Women's Cattle Handling Program: Alabama Results.}, volume={96}, ISSN={["1525-3163"]}, DOI={10.1093/jas/sky027.015}, abstractNote={The Southeast Women’s Cattle Handling program was designed to promote self-confidence for women by providing hands-on educational opportunities and cattle handling skills implementing Beef Quality Assurance methods and promoting farm safety. The two-day, hands-on workshop was conducted by Alabama Cooperative Extension educators, local veterinarians, and producers. Participation was limited to 20 females in order to allow time for participants to practice the techniques taught by instructors. Applicants were asked to indicate the reason they would like to attend the workshop via an electronic questionnaire. Of the 26 applicants, 20 responded and indicated that they had either found themselves involved in the family farm through marriage (15%) or as the sole operator through inheritance (20%), the death of a spouse (20%), or chose to purchase their own operation (45%). Topics included 1) keeping reproductive/vaccination records, 2) vaccination techniques, 3) truck & trailer safety/hauling, 4) BQA certification training, 5) tractor & equipment safety, 6) forage species, 7) forage analysis & interpretation, 8) forage pests & management, 9) reproduction & dystocia, and 10) supplementing the cow herd. A pre and post-test was administered to participants (n =19) in order to compare participants’ knowledge before and after the workshop. Comparison of answers using paired t-test showed an increase (P < 0.01) from pre-test (63.5%) to post-test (88.5%) knowledge. A BQA certification pre and post-test was administered to participants (n = 19), which showed an increase (P < 0.01) in passing scores from pre-test (83.2%) to post-test (93.7%). Participants completed an impact evaluation at the conclusion of the workshop where they indicated the probability of implementing the following concepts learned (mean values ± standard deviation) as a result of this program (1 = no; 2 = maybe; 3 = yes; 4 = already doing): keep vaccination/reproductive records (3.6 ± 0.51), use proper vaccination techniques (3.6 ± 0.51), assess truck and trailer before hauling (3.2 ± 0.94), apply low stress handling techniques (3.4 ± 0.51), maintain BQA certification (2.8 ± 0.55), manage forage for quality & pests (3.2 ± 0.43), assess your cow herd using 7 quality checks (3.1 ± 0.24), and forage test (2.9 ± 0.58). The total number of hectares of pasture owned and total number of cattle owned was 1014.5 ha and 1128 hd, respectively. In total, 100% of the participants stated the workshop met their expectations and would recommend this workshop to others.}, journal={JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE}, author={Holland, C. M. and Kriese-Anderson, L. A. and Mullenix, M. K. and Flanders, K. and Dillard, S. L. and Elmore, M. and Thompson, G. L. and Shaeffer, A. D.}, year={2018}, month={Mar}, pages={7–8} }
 @article{poore_shaeffer_rogers_freeman_2018, title={Hands-on Workshops Spark Producer Interest in Improving Mineral Programs for Beef Cattle.}, volume={96}, ISSN={["1525-3163"]}, DOI={10.1093/jas/sky027.007}, abstractNote={Mineral supplements are a key input for grazing beef cattle, and the wide variety of products and management approaches is confusing to producers. To address basic mineral requirements and mineral program management, four Amazing Grazing workshops were conducted across North Carolina with funding support from the NC Cattle Industry Assessment Program. Workshops were conducted in collaboration with county livestock extension agents who managed the meeting facilities and logistics, and provided tires and barrels for mineral feeder construction. A state specialist provided the educational materials and also the hardware and tools needed for mineral feeder construction. The presentations were informal and included 1) the basics of mineral requirements and typical forage mineral composition, 2) how to read and interpret a mineral tag, 3) how to determine a need for added mineral technologies such as “organic or chelated” trace minerals, ionophores, weather proofing, etc, and 4) management strategies including how to choose a good mineral feeder. As a hands-on activity producers worked together to build simple tire and barrel mineral feeders which they took home with them from the workshop. Enough supplies were on hand such that each participating farm could take a mineral feeder home if they wished. At the end of the workshop participants filled out a survey to represent each farm participating. Total workshop attendance was 86 (mean and standard deviation; 22 ± 7) and 57 (14 ± 6) surveys were collected. Workshop participants managed 2690 cows, 971 yearlings, and 4532 acres of pasture. All participants were satisfied or very satisfied with the workshop overall, and said they would recommend the workshop to other producers. A total of 49 mineral feeders were built (12 ± 3), and participants indicated they intended to go home and build an additional 81 feeders. Ninety % of the participants indicated they intended to use the information presented to improve their mineral program. Economic impact was determined by assuming that improving a mineral program would improve net income per animal by $10, and mineral feeders were valued at $150. Total economic impact was $52,499. Of all comments about what participants liked most about the workshop, “the hands-on activity” was most common. This program has been adapted for local use by a number of extension agents, and an accompanying YouTube video and set of plans for constructing these mineral feeders have been valuable outreach tools.}, journal={JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE}, author={Poore, M. H. and Shaeffer, A. D. and Rogers, J. R. and Freeman, S. R.}, year={2018}, month={Mar}, pages={4–4} }
 @article{rogers_poore_shaeffer_freeman_2018, title={On-farm workshops improve producers understanding of winter forage management strategies.}, volume={96}, ISSN={["1525-3163"]}, DOI={10.1093/jas/sky027.019}, abstractNote={In 2017 a series of 4 on-farm workshops were held across North Carolina to address winter forage management strategies. Two workshops were held in the Piedmont region where tall fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) is the dominant forage. Topics included extending the grazing season, improving soil health, frost-seeding clover, improving soil nutrient distribution and introducing warm season grasses. Two additional workshops were held in the Coastal Plain region where bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) is the most prevalent forage. Those sessions focused on over-seeding Bermudagrass pastures with winter annuals, renovating winter feeding areas, improving soil nutrient distribution and livestock mineral supplementation. Workshops were held on farms participating in USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant #693A75-14–251 which is focused on improving soil health in pasture-based livestock farms. Total workshop registration was 153 with 120 evaluations completed. Participants were 73% male and 27% female with 51% being under the age of 50. The total number of pasture hectares grazed by participants was 3726 with 1682 ha as hay. Livestock inventories for attendees were 5289 beef cattle, 505 sheep, 359 goats and 62 horses. Post-workshop responses from the Piedmont workshops indicated that 100% of attendees had increased understanding of using stockpiling, frost seeding clover and warm season grasses in fescue systems. Ninety-seven percent of participants indicated a better understanding of how annual forages can be used to extend the grazing season and soil nutrient distribution. Similar responses were reported from the Coastal Plain workshops with 100% of attendees having increased understanding of establishing winter annuals into Bermudagrass, winter feeding area renovation and mineral supplementation. Ninety-six percent of attendees had an improved understanding of how grazing management can impact soil nutrient distribution. Participants completed an evaluation at the conclusion of each workshop (n = 120) where they indicated their satisfaction with (scale of 1 = not satisfied to 4 = very satisfied, mean ± SD): instructors’ knowledge (3.85 ± 0.35), workshop environment/format (3.85 ± 0.37), and overall quality (3.85 ± 0.35). One hundred percent of the attendees indicated that this workshop met their expectations and they would recommend it to others. Continued workshop participation indicates the demand for hands-on education in these areas and that the on-farm format is an effective teaching environment.}, journal={JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE}, author={Rogers, J. R. and Poore, M. and Shaeffer, A. D. and Freeman, S. R.}, year={2018}, month={Mar}, pages={10–10} }
 @article{lyons_shaeffer_drewnoski_poore_poole_2016, title={Effect of protein supplementation and forage allowance on the growth and reproduction of beef heifers grazing stockpiled tall fescue}, volume={94}, ISSN={["1525-3163"]}, DOI={10.2527/jas.2015-9969}, abstractNote={Stockpiled tall fescue can provide adequate winter forage for beef cattle, although unsupplemented replacement heifers may display marginal performance before breeding. The objective of this study was to determine if protein supplementation and/or additional forage improves growth and reproductive performance of replacement heifers grazing stockpiled fescue. Cattle averaging 272 ± 1.59 kg were stratified by BW and then randomly assigned to 1 of 4 plots within a pasture replication. Treatment combinations were assigned in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement and included 1) a conservative forage allocation ("normal," targeting 85% forage use) and mineral supplement (normal forage allocation with mineral supplement [FM]), 2) normal forage allocation with protein tub (FT), 3) more liberal forage allocation ("extra," targeting 70% forage use) and mineral supplement (extra forage allocation with mineral supplement [EM]), and 4) "extra forage allocation with protein tub (ET). Treatments were administered for 8 wk from early November to early January. Heifers were fed fescue hay for 1 wk before breeding in late January. Heifers were synchronized with the 7-d CO-Synch + controlled internal drug release device protocol and inseminated in late January. Heifers were checked for pregnancy by ultrasonography at 35 and 90 d after AI. Main and interaction effects between the 2 treatments were determined. Total supplement intake was greater for protein tub than mineral supplement (0.36 vs. 0.11 kg·heifer·d, respectively; < 0.0001), and the additional dietary protein in the tub groups resulted in greater serum urea N concentrations ( < 0.0001; 8.15 vs. 10.4 mg/dL for mineral and protein tub, respectively). Forage utilization efficiency was greater for normal than extra forage allocation (74.7 vs. 65.8%, respectively; < 0.0001). Main effects of both treatments on ADG were significant ( < 0.0001; 0.28, 0.43, 0.43, and 0.51 kg·heifer·d for FM, FT, EM, and ET, respectively). There was an interaction effect of the 2 treatments on change in BCS ( < 0.05; 0.12, 0.10, 0.18, and 0.31 for FM, FT, EM, and ET, respectively). Reproductive tract scores, pelvic area, and AI pregnancy rates were not different between treatments ( > 0.05). Overall, feeding a protein supplement or providing extra forage increased gain and interacted to increase BCS but did not have an effect on reproductive performance. Supplementing with protein and providing extra forage are strategies that can increase gain in heifers, which could aid heifers in reaching puberty before estrous synchronization.}, number={4}, journal={JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE}, author={Lyons, S. E. and Shaeffer, A. D. and Drewnoski, M. E. and Poore, M. H. and Poole, D. H.}, year={2016}, month={Apr}, pages={1677–1688} }