Paul David Siciliano

Works (42)

Updated: April 4th, 2024 06:40

2024 article

Amazing Grazing webinar and workshop series improves producers understanding of pasture ecology

Rogers, J. R., Poore, M. H., Shaeffer, A. D., Weaver, A. R., Siciliano, P., & Harmon, D. D. (2024, March 2). JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, Vol. 102, pp. 7–8.

By: J. Rogers n, M. Poore n, A. Shaeffer n, A. Weaver n, P. Siciliano n  & D. Harmon*

author keywords: on-farm workshop; pasture ecology; adaptive grazing
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 25, 2024

2024 article

Pastureland Ecology 1 provides hands-on training in grazing management for USDA-NRCS professionals

Poore, M. H., Shaeffer, A. D., Rogers, J. R., Weaver, A. R., Siciliano, P., & Harmon, D. (2024, March 2). JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, Vol. 102, pp. 5–5.

By: M. Poore n, A. Shaeffer n, J. Rogers n, A. Weaver n, P. Siciliano n  & D. Harmon*

author keywords: ecology; hands-on learning; pastureland
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 25, 2024

2020 article

Chromium propionate improves insulin sensitivity in horses following oral concentrate consumption

Spears, J. W., Siciliano, P., Pratt-Phillips, S., Lloyd, K., Goertzen, E., Krafka, K., … Rounds, W. (2020, November). JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, Vol. 98, pp. 88–88.

By: J. Spears n, P. Siciliano n , S. Pratt-Phillips  n, K. Lloyd n, E. Goertzen n, K. Krafka *, J. Hyda *, W. Rounds*

author keywords: Chromium; Insulin; glucose; horses
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 15, 2021

2020 journal article

Chromium propionate increases insulin sensitivity in horses following oral and intravenous carbohydrate administration

JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, 98(4).

By: J. Spears n, K. Lloyd n, P. Siciliano n , S. Pratt-Phillips  n, E. Goertzen n, S. McLeod n, J. Moore n, K. Krafka, J. Hyda, W. Rounds

author keywords: chromium propionate; glucose; horses; insulin
MeSH headings : Administration, Intravenous / veterinary; Administration, Oral; Animals; Blood Glucose / drug effects; Body Weight; Carbohydrates / administration & dosage; Dietary Supplements; Fatty Acids, Nonesterified / blood; Glucose / metabolism; Glucose Tolerance Test / veterinary; Horses / physiology; Insulin / blood; Insulin Resistance; Male; Propionates / administration & dosage; Propionates / pharmacology
TL;DR: Results of this study indicate that 2 or 4 mg Cr/d from Cr Prop increased insulin sensitivity in adult horses following oral carbohydrate consumption. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 26, 2020

2019 journal article

Effects of Diet Versus Exercise on Morphometric Measurements, Blood Hormone Concentrations, and Oral Sugar Test Response in Obese Horses

JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, 78, 38–45.

By: J. Moore n, P. Siciliano n  & S. Pratt-Phillips  n

author keywords: Horses; Exercise; Weight loss; Insulin
MeSH headings : Animals; Body Weight; Diet; Glucose / metabolism; Horse Diseases / blood; Horse Diseases / metabolism; Horses; Obesity / blood; Obesity / metabolism; Obesity / veterinary; Weight Loss
TL;DR: This study aimed to compare the effects of a diet or exercise protocol resulting in comparable caloric restriction in obese horses, and showed similar decreases over time in BW, HG, G:H, BG, BCS, and CNS, but the EX group showed significantly greater losses. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 1, 2019

2019 journal article

Effects of exercise on voluntary intake, morphometric measurements, and oral sugar test response in horses on ad libitum forage

COMPARATIVE EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY, 15(3), 209–218.

By: J. Moore n, P. Siciliano n  & S. Pratt-Phillips  n

author keywords: insulin; glucose; leptin
TL;DR: In a previous study, exercise resulted in weight loss and improvements in insulin and glucose metabolism, but horses on free-choice forage may increase feed intake in response to exercise, potentia... (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 22, 2019

2019 journal article

Voluntary Energy Intake and Expenditure in Obese and Lean Horses Consuming ad libitum Forage

JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, 74, 13–20.

By: J. Moore n, P. Siciliano n  & S. Pratt-Phillips  n

author keywords: Intake; Energy expenditure; Obese; Horses
TL;DR: Horses that naturally maintained either obese or lean body condition showed no differences in energy intake, digestibility, or estimated expenditure at maintenance, suggesting that these factors do not significantly contribute to the observed variation in maintained BCS. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 25, 2019

2017 review

A Review of Equine Grazing Research Methodologies

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, 51, 92–104.

By: K. Martinson*, P. Sicilian n, C. Sheaffer *, B. McIntosh*, A. Swinker* & C. Williams*

author keywords: Forage; Grazing; Horse; Pasture; Research methodologies
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Effect of Sward Height on Pasture Nonstructural Carbohydrate Concentrations and Blood Glucose/Insulin Profiles in Grazing Horses

JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, 57, 29–34.

By: P. Siciliano n , J. Gill n & M. Bowman n

author keywords: Horse; Nonstructural carbohydrate; Pasture; Grazing; Laminitis
TL;DR: Six mature stock-type geldings with maintenance only requirements were used in a randomized cross-over design to determine the effect of sward height on pasture plant nonstructural carbohydrate (NSC) concentrations and blood glucose and insulin concentrations and analysis of variance for randomized complete block design was used. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Effect of restricting time allowed for grazing on fecal microbial fermentation parameters

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 52, 82.

By: M. Bowman n, J. Moore  n & P. Siciliano n 

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2017 journal article

Relationships Among Digestible Energy Intake, Body Weight, and Body Condition in Mature Idle Horses

JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, 54, 32–36.

By: J. Gill n, K. Lloyd n, M. Bowman n, P. Siciliano n  & S. Pratt-Phillips  n

author keywords: Weight gain; Maintenance requirement; Body condition score; Energy expenditure
TL;DR: Evaluating the relationships among digestible energy (DE) intake, body weight (BW), and body condition score (BCS) in lean/moderate condition horses found it possible that variation in BW gain arose from differences in basal metabolism and energy expenditure. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Relationships between level of adiposity, voluntary intake, and digestibility in horses

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 52, 76–77.

By: J. Moore  n, S. Pratt-Phillips  n & P. Siciliano n 

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2017 journal article

The effect of time- and space-restricted grazing on body weight, body condition score, resting insulin concentration, and activity in grazing horses

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 52, 87–88.

By: J. Gill n, S. Pratt-Phillips  n & P. Siciliano n 

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2016 journal article

Weight Loss Management in Client-Owned Horses

JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, 39, 80–89.

By: J. Gill n, S. Pratt-Phillips  n, R. Mansmann & P. Siciliano n 

author keywords: Dietary restriction; Owner compliance; Digestible energy; Pasture; Obesity
TL;DR: Whether a reduction in body weight and body condition score could be achieved through 10% to 20% energy restriction in privately owned and managed horses, similar to previously published research in a controlled research setting is determined. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

108 Effect of pasture sward height on blood glucose and insulin profiles in grazing horses

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(5), 429.

By: P. Siciliano n  & J. Gill n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2015 journal article

123 Effect of sward height on grazing preference and pasture NSC concentration

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(5), 435.

By: P. Siciliano n 

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 31, 2020

2015 journal article

48 Effect of dietary chromium propionate on plasma C-peptide concentrations of Quarter Horse geldings

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(5), 404.

By: E. Goertzen n, K. Lloyd n, J. Spears  n, P. Siciliano n  & S. Pratt-Phillips  n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2015 journal article

52 Digestible energy intakes of thirty-five horses over a 42-d period

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(5), 406.

By: J. Gill n, K. Lloyd n, M. Hastings n, P. Siciliano n  & S. Pratt-Phillips  n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2015 journal article

76 Validation of a human double-antibody radioimmunoassay kit for measuring equine C-peptide

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 35(5), 416.

By: E. Goertzen n, K. Lloyd n, J. Spears  n, P. Siciliano n  & S. Pratt-Phillips  n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2014 journal article

Intake estimation of horses grazing tall fescue (Lolium arundinaceum) or fed tall fescue hay

JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, 92(5), 2304–2308.

By: S. Chavez n, P. Siciliano n  & G. Huntington n

author keywords: alkanes; horses; intake; pasture; tall fescue
MeSH headings : Animal Feed / analysis; Animals; Body Weight; Cross-Over Studies; Diet / veterinary; Feeding Behavior / physiology; Horses / physiology; Lolium; Male
TL;DR: Alkanes can be used to estimate pasture or hay DMI and DMD, and pasture intake exceeded hay intake when offered ad libitum, in conclusion. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Effect of "class-room capture" technology on student attendance and performance in an introductory equine science course

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 33(5), 382.

By: P. Siciliano n 

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 31, 2020

2013 journal article

Effect of Restricted Pasture Access on Pasture Dry Matter Intake Rate, Dietary Energy Intake, and Fecal pH in Horses

JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, 33(6), 421–426.

By: E. Glunk n, S. Pratt-Phillips  n & P. Siciliano n 

author keywords: Equine; Dry matter intake; Caloric intake; Fecal pH
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Effect of day-time vs. night-time grazing on hindgut fermentation parameters in fall pasture-fed horses

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 33(5), 338–339.

By: C. Wycoff n, E. Glunk n, C. Sykes n, S. Rodpitak n, S. Pratt-Phillips  n & P. Siciliano n 

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2013 journal article

Estimated digestible energy intakes in moderate and overweight horses

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 33(5), 340.

By: J. Gill n, S. Pratt-Phillips  n, R. Mansmann & P. Siciliano n 

TL;DR: This preliminary study examined the differences in estimated digestible energy (DE) intakes in overweight horses compared to horses with moderate body condition scores (BCS) and provides evidence that high concentrate low forage diets increase gastrointestinal permeability and decrease hindgut pH. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2013 journal article

Glucose and insulin concentrations in restricted pasture-fed horses

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 33(5), 351.

By: S. Pratt-Phillips  n, C. Wycoff n, C. Sykes n, J. Kutzner-Mulligan n & P. Siciliano n 

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2013 review

Production and Environmental Implications of Equine Grazing

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, 33(12), 1031–1043.

By: R. Bott*, E. Greene*, K. Koch*, K. Martinson*, P. Siciliano n , C. Williams*, N. Trottier*, A. Burk *, A. Swinker*

author keywords: Environment; Equine; Grazing; Pasture
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

The effect of different feed delivery methods on time to consume feed and the resulting changes in postprandial metabolite concentrations in horses

JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, 91(8), 3772–3779.

By: J. Kutzner-Mulligan n, J. Eisemann n, P. Siciliano n , J. Smith n, K. Hewitt  n, J. Sharlette n, S. Pratt-Phillips  n

author keywords: feed management; horse; insulin resistance; meal; time to consume feed
MeSH headings : Animal Feed / analysis; Animal Husbandry / methods; Animals; Blood Glucose; Cross-Over Studies; Eating / physiology; Female; Horses / blood; Horses / physiology; Insulin Resistance; Male; Postprandial Period; Time Factors
TL;DR: Using obstacles to increase TCF on a daily basis may be an effective method to reduce postprandial glucose and insulin concentrations, thereby decreasing the risk of IR development in horses. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Determination of Pasture Dry Matter Intake Rates in Different Seasons and Their Application in Grazing Management

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 32(2), 85–92.

By: L. Dowler n, P. Siciliano n , S. Pratt-Phillips  n & M. Poore n

author keywords: Horse; Dry matter intake; Pasture; Grazing
TL;DR: The amount of grazing time required for a horse to consume only its maintenance DE requirement and maintain zero BW change over a 6-week period was accurately predicted for period 1 only. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Effect of Restricted Grazing on Hindgut pH and Fluid Balance

JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, 32(9), 558–561.

By: P. Siciliano*  & S. Schmitt*

author keywords: Horse; Pasture; Hindgut pH; Fluid balance
TL;DR: Six mature idle geldings were used in a crossover design to determine the effects of restricted grazing on hindgut pH and fluid balance and mean plasma protein concentrations were not affected by treatment or by treatment × sample time interaction. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Environmental Impacts of Equine Operations: A U.S. Department of Agriculture Multistate Project

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 32(6), 324–326.

By: M. Westendorf*, C. Williams*, A. Burk *, N. Trottier*, K. Martinson*, P. Siciliano n , A. Swinker*, E. Greene*, R. Bott*

author keywords: Equine; Manure Management; Environmental Quality; Pasture Management; BMP
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2011 journal article

Effect of Restricted Grazing on Dry Matter Intake Rate

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 31(5-6), 296–297.

By: E. Glunk n & P. Siciliano n 

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2011 journal article

Effect of pasture consumption on blood insulin, glucose and volatile fatty acid concentrations in horses

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 31(5-6), 298–299.

By: J. Sharlette n, K. Hewitt  n, S. McLeod n, V. Fellner n , P. Siciliano n , A. Pearson n, S. Pratt-Phillips  n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2011 journal article

Effect of turn-out time on pasture NSC intake and hindgut fermentation characteristics

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 31(5-6), 297–298.

By: A. Pearson n, P. Siciliano n , S. McLeod n & V. Fellner n 

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2011 journal article

Horse Intake Estimation of AM versus PM Grazing

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 31(5-6), 296.

By: S. Chavez n, P. Siciliano n  & G. Huntington n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2011 journal article

Intake Estimation of Grazing or Stall-fed Horses

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 31(5-6), 263–264.

By: S. Chavez n, P. Siciliano n  & G. Huntington n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2011 article

Olen Frederick Harper (May 25,1938-October 28, 2009) In Memory

JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, Vol. 31, pp. 203–204.

By: P. Siciliano* 

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Effect of dietary boron on immune function in growing beef steers*

JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION, 94(3), 273–279.

By: R. Fry n, K. Lloyd n, S. Jacobi n, P. Siciliano n , W. Robarge n & J. Spears n

author keywords: cattle; boron; immunoglobulins; cytokines; lymphocytes
MeSH headings : Animal Feed; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Boron / administration & dosage; Boron / blood; Boron / pharmacology; Cattle / growth & development; Cattle / immunology; Diet / veterinary; Dietary Supplements; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Male; Phytohemagglutinins / immunology; Time Factors; Weight Gain
TL;DR: Results from this study indicate that supplemental B had minimal effects on immune function and did not affect performance of growing steers. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Evaluation of Factors Contributing to Daily Within-Horse Variation of Plasma Alpha-Tocopherol Concentration

JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, 29(12), 842–847.

By: P. Siciliano n , S. Pratt-Phillips  n & L. Dowler n

author keywords: Alpha-tocopherol; Horse; Vitamin E; Triglyceride; Cholesterol
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Prediction of Hourly Pasture Dry Matter Intake in Horses

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 29(5), 354–355.

By: L. Dowler∗ n & P. Siciliano n 

TL;DR: The objective of this two-part study was to use an herbage mass (HM) reduction method to determine pasture DMI over an 8-hr period and to test the validity of these estimates, which suggest that herbagemass reduction is a useful tool for determining DMI, it may be most accurate under specific conditions. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2009 journal article

The Influence of Dietary Vitamin E on Serum Vitamin E and Fatty Acids, and Spermatozoa Fatty Acids in Stallions

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 29(5), 334–336.

By: E. Gee∗ *, J. Bruemmer*, P. Siciliano n , P. Morel *, T. Engle * & E. Squires*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

2009 journal article

Variation of Insulin Sensitivity Estimates in Horses

JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE, 29(6), 507–512.

By: S. Pratt n, P. Siciliano n  & L. Walston n

author keywords: Insulin sensitivity; Equine; Variation; Repeatability
TL;DR: The coefficient of variation was used to determine within-horse variation, and repeatability was determined using the repeatability coefficient (RC; measurements from a single horse should differ less than the RC for 95% of the pairs). (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

Effects of dietary vitamin E supplementation on spermatozoal quality in stallions with suboptimal post-thaw motility

Animal Reproduction Science, 107(3-4), 324–325.

By: E. Gee *, J. Bruemmer*, P. Siciliano n , P. McCue * & E. Squires *

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 24, 2020

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