Mark T Knauer

Works (42)

Updated: January 23rd, 2026 09:59

2025 article

207. Effects of intestinal carnitine transporter expression on carnitine status and fatty acid oxidation in suckling piglets

Boston, T., Wang, F., Knauer, M., Odle, J., & Lin, X. (2025, August 1). Animal - Science Proceedings, Vol. 8.

By: T. Boston n, F. Wang  n, M. Knauer n, J. Odle n  & X. Lin  n

topics (OpenAlex): Metabolism and Genetic Disorders; Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors; Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
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Added: January 22, 2026

2025 article

Effects of a botanical feed additive blend of capsicum oleoresin, clove and garlic essential oils on growth performance and fecal dry matter in nursery pigs

Kim, T. H., Woodworth, J. C., Tokach, M. D., DeRouchey, J. M., Goodband, R. D., Gebhardt, J. T., … Wall, E. H. (2025, January 1). Translational Animal Science.

By: T. Kim*, J. Woodworth *, M. Tokach *, J. DeRouchey*, R. Goodband*, J. Gebhardt *, M. Knauer n, C. Ligt*, E. Wall *

author keywords: botanicals; copper; essential oils; fecal dry matter; nursery pigs; zinc
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health; Moringa oleifera research and applications; Agricultural Practices and Plant Genetics; Silkworms and Sericulture Research
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Added: March 17, 2025

2025 article

Genetic parameters for image-based estimations of swine feet and leg conformation traits

Peppmeier, Z. C., Huang, Y., Bartholomew, J.-M. B., Jiang, J., Knauer, M. T., & Leonard, S. M. (2025, January 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 103.

By: Z. Peppmeier n, Y. Huang *, J. Bartholomew*, J. Jiang n , M. Knauer n & S. Leonard n 

author keywords: digital imagery; feet and leg characteristics; growth; herd retention; pig
MeSH headings : Animals; Swine / genetics; Swine / anatomy & histology; Swine / growth & development; Algorithms; Female; Male; Foot / anatomy & histology; Hindlimb / anatomy & histology; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods; Hoof and Claw / anatomy & histology
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Meat and Animal Product Quality; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
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Added: April 1, 2025

2025 article

PSI-22 Effects of modifying PPAR activity on carnitine uptake in swine mammary organoids.

Wang, F., Boston, T. E., Childs, J., Odle, J., & Knauer, M. (2025, October 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 103, pp. 454–454.

By: F. Wang n, T. Boston n, J. Childs  n, J. Odle n  & M. Knauer n

topics (OpenAlex): Cancer Research and Treatments; Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 21, 2025

2025 article

PSIV-14 Effect of water nipple size on nursery pig performance

Azevedo, P., & Knauer, M. (2025, May 1). Journal of Animal Science.

By: P. Azevedo * & M. Knauer n

author keywords: nursery; pig; water
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 16, 2025

2024 article

105 Water quality analysis and flow rate comparison between wean-finish swine barns

Kittle, O. C. S., Leonard, S. M., Knauer, M., & Almond, G. (2024, May 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 102, pp. 27–27.

By: O. Kittle n, S. Leonard n , M. Knauer n & G. Almond n 

author keywords: drinkers; flow rate; water
topics (OpenAlex): Agriculture, Soil, Plant Science
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 28, 2024

2024 article

228 The effect of temperature-humidity index in different pregnancy stages on litter traits in Taiwan Landrace sows

Lin, K.-H., Flowers, B., Jiang, J., Knauer, M., & Lin, E.-C. (2024, May 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 102, pp. 20–20.

By: K. Lin n, B. Flowers n , J. Jiang n , M. Knauer n & E. Lin *

author keywords: Landrace; litter traits; pregnancy stages,temperature-humidity index; Taiwan
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
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Added: May 20, 2024

2024 article

284 Relationship between sow caliper measurements with sow reproductive performance and longevity in the herd

Vier, C. M., Dritz, S., Orlando, W. A., Diaz, J. A. C., Camp, J., Cast, W. R., … Poulin, J. (2024, May 1). Journal of Animal Science.

By: C. Vier *, S. Dritz *, W. Orlando*, J. Diaz *, J. Camp *, W. Cast*, N. Lu *, S. Canavate* ...

author keywords: body condition; gestating sow; longevity
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 20, 2024

2024 article

Effects of initiating dietary narasin, at different production stages, on growth performance and carcass characteristics of growing-finishing pigs

Arentson, R. A., Knauer, M., Gooding, J., Shields, M., & Carr, S. N. (2024, December 1). Applied Animal Science.

By: R. Arentson, M. Knauer*, J. Gooding, M. Shields & S. Carr

author keywords: bacitracin; narasin; pig; virginiamycin
topics (OpenAlex): Meat and Animal Product Quality; Bee Products Chemical Analysis; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
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Added: December 23, 2024

2024 article

Estimation of genotype by environmental interaction for litter traits by reaction norm model in Taiwan Landrace sows

Lin, K.-H., Flowers, B., Knauer, M., & Lin, E.-C. (2024, January 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 102.

By: K. Lin n, B. Flowers n , M. Knauer n & E. Lin *

author keywords: Landrace; litter traits; reaction norm model; heat stress
MeSH headings : Animals; Female; Taiwan; Pregnancy; Swine / genetics; Swine / physiology; Genotype; Litter Size / genetics; Gene-Environment Interaction; Reproduction / genetics; Heat-Shock Response / genetics
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
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Added: August 19, 2024

2023 article

115 Sow Supplementation with Vitamin C Enhances Pig Throughput

Knauer, M., Bergstrom, J. R., & Hough, S. D. (2023, October 28). Journal of Animal Science.

By: M. Knauer n, J. Bergstrom & S. Hough*

author keywords: reproduction; sow; vitamin
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology
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Added: December 18, 2023

2023 article

181 Effect of Temperature and Humidity on Daily Feeding Behavior in Swine

Peppmeier, Z., Leonard, S. M., & Knauer, M. (2023, May 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 101.

By: Z. Peppmeier n, S. Leonard n  & M. Knauer n

author keywords: growth; heat stress; pig
topics (OpenAlex): Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock; Meat and Animal Product Quality; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
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Added: March 4, 2024

2023 article

183 Sow Location Within Farrowing Room Impacts Reproduction During Heat Stress

Knauer, M., Peppmeier, Z., & Leonard, S. M. (2023, May 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 101.

By: M. Knauer n, Z. Peppmeier n & S. Leonard n 

author keywords: housing; reproduction; sow
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock; Meat and Animal Product Quality
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Added: March 4, 2024

2023 article

6 Comparison of Ammonia Concentrations Between Flush and Pull-Plug Waste Management Systems in Wean-Finish Swine Barns

Kittle, O. J., Leonard, S. M., Knauer, M., & Almond, G. (2023, May 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 101.

By: O. Kittle n, S. Leonard n , M. Knauer n & G. Almond n 

author keywords: air quality; corrosion; facilities
topics (OpenAlex): Odor and Emission Control Technologies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 4, 2024

2023 article

84 Dead Sows do not Rear Piglets

Knauer, M. (2023, October 28). Journal of Animal Science.

By: M. Knauer n

author keywords: mortality; nutrition; sow
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
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Added: December 11, 2023

2023 article

Estimating backfat depth, loin depth, and intramuscular fat percentage from ultrasound images in swine

Peppmeier, Z. C., Howard, J. T., Knauer, M. T., & Leonard, S. M. (2023, August 29). Animal, Vol. 17.

By: Z. Peppmeier n, J. Howard, M. Knauer n & S. Leonard n 

author keywords: Carcass traits; Genetic selection; Growing-finishing swine; Meat quality; Pig
topics (OpenAlex): Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Meat and Animal Product Quality
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Added: October 30, 2023

2023 article

Genetic Parameter Estimates for Teat and Mammary Traits in Commercial Sows

Earnhardt-San, A. L., Gray, K. A., & Knauer, M. T. (2023, July 25). Animals.

By: A. Earnhardt-San n, K. Gray* & M. Knauer n

author keywords: functional teat; heritability; lactation; piglet survival; sow
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
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Added: August 28, 2023

2023 article

PSIII-20 Impact of Prefarrow Fat Supplementation on Piglet Survival and Subsequent Reproduction

Knauer, M., Peppmeier, Z., & Purvis, J. (2023, October 28). Journal of Animal Science.

By: M. Knauer n, Z. Peppmeier n & J. Purvis

author keywords: fat; reproduction; sow
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
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Added: December 18, 2023

2023 article

PSIV-2 Impact of Vitamins C and E on Sow Mortality and Stillborn Rate

Knauer, M. (2023, October 28). Journal of Animal Science.

By: M. Knauer n

author keywords: mortality; sow; vitamin
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
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Added: December 11, 2023

2023 article

The impact of functional teat number on reproductive throughput in swine

Obermier, D. R., Howard, J. T., Gray, K. A., & Knauer, M. T. (2023, January 1). Translational Animal Science.

By: D. Obermier n, J. Howard*, K. Gray* & M. Knauer n

author keywords: litter size; piglet survival; teat number; weaning weight
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
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Added: September 18, 2023

2023 article

Towards rapid weight assessment of finishing pigs using a handheld, mobile RGB-D camera

Nguyen, A. H., Holt, J. P., Knauer, M. T., Abner, V. A., Lobaton, E. J., & Young, S. N. (2023, January 21). Biosystems Engineering, Vol. 226, pp. 155–168.

By: A. Nguyen n, J. Holt n, M. Knauer n, V. Abner n, E. Lobaton n  & S. Young n 

author keywords: Precision livestock farming; Deep learning; Weight prediction; Depth imaging
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock; Industrial Vision Systems and Defect Detection
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Added: January 22, 2023

2022 article

Evaporative Pad Cooling Impacts on Barn Environment and Finishing Pig Performance

Wiegert, J., Knauer, M., & Shah, S. B. (2022, January 1). Applied Engineering in Agriculture, Vol. 38, pp. 351–359.

By: J. Wiegert, M. Knauer* & S. Shah* 

author keywords: Growth; Heat stress; Pig; Temperature-humidity-index
topics (OpenAlex): Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock; Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
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Added: January 3, 2023

2021 article

145 Effect of Substandard Teats on Piglet and Sow Performance

Knauer, M., & Peppmeier, Z. (2021, May 1). Journal of Animal Science.

By: M. Knauer n & Z. Peppmeier n

author keywords: lactation; sow; teat
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
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Added: August 23, 2021

2021 article

Comprehensive Evaluation of a Landscape Fabric Based Solar Air Heater in a Pig Nursery

Yu, L., Shah, S. B., Knauer, M. T., Boyette, M. D., & Stikeleather, L. F. (2021, November 3). Energies, Vol. 11.

By: L. Yu *, S. Shah n , M. Knauer n, M. Boyette n & L. Stikeleather n

author keywords: transpired solar collector; livestock; ventilation; microclimate control; heat storage
topics (OpenAlex): Heat Transfer Mechanisms; Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control; Heat Transfer and Optimization
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Added: November 4, 2021

2021 article

Evidence that pubertal status impacts kisspeptin/neurokinin B/dynorphin neurons in the gilt

Harlow, K. L., Renwick, A. N., Shuping, S. L., Sommer, J. R., Lents, C. A., Knauer, M. T., & Nestor, C. C. (2021, October 13). Biology of Reproduction, Vol. 12.

By: K. Harlow n , A. Renwick  n, S. Shuping n, J. Sommer n, C. Lents *, M. Knauer n, C. Nestor n 

author keywords: kisspeptin; NKB; dynorphin; swine; puberty
MeSH headings : Animals; Arcuate Nucleus of Hypothalamus / metabolism; Dynorphins / metabolism; Female; Kisspeptins / metabolism; Neurokinin B / metabolism; Neurons / physiology; Sexual Maturation; Sus scrofa / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones; Plant Reproductive Biology; Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
TL;DR: The degree to which KNDy neurons exist in the gilt is characterized for the first time, and the impact of pubertal status on kisspeptin, neurokinin B, and dynorphin in the arcuate nucleus of gilts is examined. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: April 18, 2022

2021 article

PSIII-11 Evaluating the Performance of Grow-finish Pigs Supplemented with Butipearl® Z and Kemtrace® Chromium During Natural Heat Stress Exposure

Knauer, M., Mani, V., Marsteller, T., Iseri, V., & Kremer, B. (2021, May 1). Journal of Animal Science.

By: M. Knauer n, V. Mani *, T. Marsteller*, V. Iseri* & B. Kremer*

author keywords: butyrate; chromium; heat stress
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock; Meat and Animal Product Quality
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Added: August 23, 2021

2020 article

279 Evaluation of the NRC (2012) model in estimating standard maintenance metabolizable energy requirement of PIC sows during mid-gestation

Knauer, M., Purvis, J., Lu, N., Orlando, U., Vier, C., & Cast, W. (2020, November 2). Journal of Animal Science.

By: M. Knauer n, J. Purvis, N. Lu *, U. Orlando *, C. Vier * & W. Cast*

author keywords: energy; gestation; sow
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology
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Added: February 8, 2021

2020 article

PSVII-16 Effects of genetic selection for early puberty on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis in gilts

Harlow, K. L., Renwick, A., Shuping, S., Sommer, J., Knauer, M., & Nestor, C. (2020, November 2). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 98, pp. 212–212.

By: K. Harlow n , A. Renwick  n, S. Shuping n, J. Sommer n, M. Knauer n & C. Nestor n 

author keywords: puberty; gilt; neuroendocrine
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
TL;DR: It is concluded that gilts genetically selected for early puberty do so via changes within the hypothalamus that increase gonadotropin secretion and, in turn, stimulate ovarian growth to ultimately advance the timing of puberty onset. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: February 8, 2021

2019 article

67 Structural conformation differences between show pigs and commercial genetic lines

Obermier, D. R., Peppmeier, Z., & Knauer, M. (2019, July 1). Journal of Animal Science.

By: D. Obermier n, Z. Peppmeier  n & M. Knauer n

author keywords: genetic; locomotion; pig
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 12, 2019

2019 article

Associations with four generations of divergent selection for age at puberty in swine

See, G. M., & Knauer, M. T. (2019, April 26). Journal of Animal Science.

By: G. See  n & M. Knauer n

author keywords: age at puberty; genetic parameters; swine
MeSH headings : Age Factors; Animals; Estrus / genetics; Female; Male; Phenotype; Reproduction / genetics; Sexual Maturation / genetics; Swine / genetics; Swine / growth & development; Swine / physiology; Weaning
topics (OpenAlex): Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
TL;DR: Results suggest selection for reduced AGEPUB in swine would decrease AGE PUB and increase PUB, and a random common litter effect effect was suggested. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: July 22, 2019

2019 article

PSII-10 Effect of gilt feeding level and length of increased feeding level in late gestation on piglet birth weight

Quick, J. K., & Knauer, M. (2019, July 1). Journal of Animal Science.

By: J. Quick n & M. Knauer n

author keywords: birth weight; gilt; nutrition
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
TL;DR: Results suggest increasing gilt feeding level in late gestation does not impact mean piglet birth weight when gilts are over conditioned and the main effects of feeding level or length of feedinglevel are not significant. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 12, 2019

2019 article

PSII-12 The effects of lift crates on sow performance and litter survival

Obermier, D. R., Knauer, M., Graham, A., & Frobose, H. (2019, July 1). Journal of Animal Science.

By: D. Obermier n, M. Knauer n, A. Graham & H. Frobose*

author keywords: crate; piglet; survival
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Digital Media and Visual Art; Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
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Added: August 12, 2019

2019 article

PSIII-7 Production trait differences between show pig and commerical genetic lines

Peppmeier, Z., Obermier, D. R., & Knauer, M. (2019, July 1). Journal of Animal Science.

By: Z. Peppmeier  n, D. Obermier n & M. Knauer n

author keywords: backfat; genetic; growth
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Animal Genetics and Reproduction
TL;DR: Results suggest pigs sire by Large White show pig sires are fatter, heavier muscled, and have comparable lean growth to those sired by commercial LW genetic lines. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 12, 2019

2019 article

PSVI-16 Meta-analysis of increasing lysine and energy in late gestation on piglet growth, colostrum composition and piglet throughput

Wiegert, J., & Knauer, M. (2019, July 1). Journal of Animal Science.

By: J. Wiegert  n & M. Knauer n

author keywords: colostrum; piglet; lysine
topics (OpenAlex): Biotin and Related Studies; Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors
TL;DR: Results suggest increasing LYS and FAT in late gestation, above what is typically fed on commercial sow farms, may improve sow reproduction, however a cost benefit analysis should be conducted before increasing feed cost. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 12, 2019

2017 article

A comparison of accuracy validation methods for genomic and pedigree‐based predictions of swine litter size traits using Large White and simulated data

Putz, A. M., Tiezzi, F., Maltecca, C., Gray, K. A., & Knauer, M. T. (2017, November 27). Journal of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Vol. 135, pp. 5–13.

By: A. Putz  n, F. Tiezzi n , C. Maltecca n , K. Gray* & M. Knauer n

Contributors: A. Putz  n, F. Tiezzi n , C. Maltecca n , K. Gray* & M. Knauer n

author keywords: accuracy comparison; accuracy validation; litter size; piglet mortality; single-step GBLUP
MeSH headings : Animals; Breeding; Female; Genomics; Litter Size / genetics; Male; Models, Statistical; Pedigree; Swine / genetics; Swine / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals; Genetics and Plant Breeding
TL;DR: Results suggest that for within-breed selection, theoretical accuracy using PEV was consistent and accurate and correlating predictions to the corrected phenotypes divided by the square root of the heritability is adequate given a large enough validation data set. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2017 article

The relationship between different measures of feed efficiency and feeding behavior traits in Duroc pigs

Lu, D., Jiao, S., Tiezzi, F., Knauer, M., Huang, Y., Gray, K. A., & Maltecca, C. (2017, January 1). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 95, pp. 3370–3380.

By: D. Lu, S. Jiao*, F. Tiezzi* , M. Knauer*, Y. Huang, K. Gray, C. Maltecca* 

topics (OpenAlex): Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
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Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

The Sow Body Condition Caliper

Knauer, M. T., & Baitinger, D. J. (2015, March 25). Applied Engineering in Agriculture.

By: M. Knauer* & D. Baitinger

topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 article

Variance component estimates for alternative litter size traits in swine

Putz, A. M., Tiezzi, F., Maltecca, C., Gray, K. A., & Knauer, M. T. (2015, October 16). Journal of Animal Science, Vol. 93, pp. 5153–5163.

By: A. Putz  n, F. Tiezzi n , C. Maltecca n , K. Gray & M. Knauer n

Contributors: A. Putz  n, F. Tiezzi n , C. Maltecca n , K. Gray & M. Knauer n

author keywords: birth weight; genetic correlation; litter size at d 5; piglet survival
MeSH headings : Animals; Birth Weight / genetics; Breeding; Female; Genetic Variation; Lactation / genetics; Litter Size / genetics; Parturition / genetics; Phenotype; Pregnancy; Swine / genetics; Swine / physiology; Weaning
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
TL;DR: Litter size at d 10 would be a compromise between gain in litter size at weaning and minimizing the potentially negative effects of the nurse dam and direct additive genetics of the piglets, as they are expected to increase throughout lactation. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

US swine industry productivity analysis, 2005 to 2010

Journal of Swine Health and Production, 21(5), 248–252.

By: M. Knauer & C. Hostetler

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Gilt development traits associated with genetic line, diet and fertility

Knauer, M. T., Cassady, J. P., Newcom, D. W., & See, M. T. (2012, June 23). Livestock Science, Vol. 148, pp. 159–167.

By: M. Knauer n, J. Cassady n, D. Newcom & M. See n 

Contributors: M. Knauer n, J. Cassady n, D. Newcom & M. See n 

author keywords: Estrus; Genetic; Gilt; Nutrition
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
TL;DR: It was concluded that gilts with LOE r 1 day or weak standing reflexes were less likely to farrow a litter, and genetic lines differed for estrous traits LOE, TSRBOAR, MSRNOBOar, TSOAR, VR, VISUAL VULVA and VW. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Characterization of Lesions in U.S. Cull Sows

Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 12(2), 152–152.

By: L. Layman*, M. Knauer*, K. Stalder *, L. Karriker *, J. McKean*, T. Serenius*, T. Baas*, C. Johnson*

topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
TL;DR: The strong associations observed suggest that sows who do not respond to increased feeding with improved BCS could reasonably be expected to have additional lesions that may impact performance and welfare. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: June 6, 2020

2007 journal article

A descriptive survey of lesions from cull sows harvested at two Midwestern U.S. facilities

Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 82(3-4), 198–212.

By: M. Knauer*, K. Stalder *, L. Karriker *, T. Baas*, C. Johnson*, T. Serenius*, L. Layman*, J. McKean*

author keywords: cull sows; gross lesions; feet/leg lesions; body condition score
MeSH headings : Abattoirs; Animals; Body Composition; Female; Foot Diseases / pathology; Foot Diseases / veterinary; Genital Diseases, Female / pathology; Genital Diseases, Female / veterinary; Hoof and Claw / pathology; Midwestern United States; Pregnancy; Skin Diseases / pathology; Skin Diseases / veterinary; Swine; Swine Diseases / pathology; Tooth Diseases / pathology; Tooth Diseases / veterinary
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology; Vector-Borne Animal Diseases; Microbial infections and disease research
TL;DR: The prevalence of reproductive lesions detected in the present study was less than the reported percentage of sows culled for reproductive failure from previous studies based on record keeping summaries, suggesting a linear association existed between binary traits and body condition score (BCS). (via Semantic Scholar)
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