University of Florida

Range Cattle Research and Education Center

John Arthington

Center Director/Associate Professor - Animal Science

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Selected Publications

Non-Refereed - Popular Press, Symposia Preceedings, and Extension Publications

    Staples, C.R., B. do Amaral, F. Silvestre, C. Caldari-Torres, F.M. Cullens, L. Badinga, J.D. Arthington, and W.W. Thatcher. 2008. Immune system responses to diseases/disorders in the dairy animal and potential effects of essential fatty acids. Proc. 19th Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Gainesville, Florida. p. 139.

    Arthington, J.D. 2007. Winter/Spring 2008 - Will it be tough on our cowherds? The Florida Cattlemen. 72(4):8-12.

    Cooke, R.F., and J.D. Arthington. 2007. Does disposition affect reproductive performance in beef cattle? The Florida Cattlemen. 71(12):8-12.

    Hersom, M.J., G.R. Hansen, and J.D. Arthington. 2007. Effect of cation-anion difference on measures of acid-base physiology and performance in beef cattle. Proc. of AFIA Liquid Feed Symposium. p. 21.

    Hersom, M.J., G.R. Hansen, and J.D. Arthington. 2007. Effect of cation-anion difference on measures of acid-base physiology and performance in beef cattle. Proc. 18th Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Gainesville, Florida. p. 1.

    Arthington, J.D. 2007. Certified Calf Preconditioning - Are there financial incentives for weaning calves on the ranch prior to shipping. The Florida Cattlemen. 71(8):8-12.

    Arthington, J.D. 2007. Effects of pre-shipping management on the performance of Florida beef calves in the receiving feedlot. Proc. 18th Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Gainesville, Florida. p. 73.

    Cooke, R.F., J.D. Arthington, C. Staples, W. Thatcher, and G.C. Lamb. 2007. Effects of supplement type on performance, reproductive , and physiological responses of Brahman-crossbred heifers. Proc. 2007 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 87-88.

    Cooke, R.F., C. Staples, X. Qiu, and J.D. Arthington. 2007. Effects of supplement type on performance, reproductive , and physiological responses of Brahman-crossbred heifers. Proc. 2007 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 89-91.

    Vendramini, J.M.B., S. Galindo-Gonzales, J.D. Arthington, R. Kalmbacher, P. Mislevy, L. Sollenberger, and I. Yoon. 2007. Effects of supplement yeast fermentation product on early weaned calf performance while grazing ryegrass and summer stargrass pastures. Proc. 2007 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 97-98.

    Hersom, M., G. Hansen, and J.D. Arthington. 2007. Evaluation of Optigen II® as a source of rumen degradable protein for mature beef cows. Proc. 2007 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 81-85.

    Wahrmund, J., D. B. Araujo, M. Hersom, and J.D. Arthington. 2007. Evaluation of Optigen II as a source of rumen degradable protein for mature beef cows. Proc. 2007 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 61-63.

    Cooke, C.F., and J.D. Arthington. 2007. New Information: Factors impacting beef heifer development in a tropical/subtropical environment. Proc. 11th Annual Curso Novos Enfoques Na Producao E Reproducao De Bovinos. Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

    Arthington, J.D. 2007. Evaluation of adaptation and environment tolerance of beef breeds reared in a tropical/subtropical environment. Proc. 11th Annual Curso Novos Enfoques Na Producao E Reproducao De Bovinos. Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

    Arthington, J.D.. 2007. Impacts of weaning management on measures of post-weaning stress and feedlot performance. Proc. 11th Annual Curso Novos Enfoques Na Producao E Reproducao De Bovinos. Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

    Arthington, J.D. 2006. Winter mineral supplementation: Opportunities for savings. The Florida Cattlemen. 71(3):8-10.

    Arthington, J.D. 2006. Citrus Pulp: New information for an old feed byproduct. The Florida Cattlemen. 70(12):9-11.

    Arthington, J.D. 2006. Early weaning performance and health. Proc. 55th Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course. Gainesville, Florida. p. 37.

    Arthington, J.D. 2006. Contribution of forage sulfur to grazing cow mineral status following ammonium sulfate application. The Florida Cattlemen. 70(9):8-10.

    Arthington, J.D. 2006. Normal fluctuations in cow body weight and body condition score. The Florida Cattlemen. 70(6):8-10.

    Arthington, J.D. 2006. Influence of pre-partum nutrition on measures of health and productivity of offspring. Proc. Tennessee Nutrition Conference. Franklin, TN. p. 1.

    Arthington, J.D. 2006. Trace mineral nutrition and immune competence in cattle. Proc. 17th Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Gainesville, Florida. p. 76.

    Arthington, J.D. 2005. Cow culling. The Florida Cattlemen. 70(3):8-14.

    Arthington, J.D. 2005. Early calf weaning: A management alternative for improving heifer and young beef cow productivity. Proc. 2005 Mealani Forage Field Day. Mealani, HI. pp. 6 - 16.

    Arthington, J.D.., J.W. Spears, D.C. Miller. 2005. The Effect of Early Weaning on Feedlot Performance and Measures of Stress in Beef Calves. Feedinfo News Service Scientific Reviews. September 2005. Available from URL: http://www.feedinfo.com.

    Arthington, J.D. 2005. Zinc nutrition in grazing cattle. The Florida Cattlemen. 69(12):8-10.

    Arthington, J.D. 2005. Trace mineral nutrition and immune competence in cattle. Proc. 2005 California Anim. Nutr. Conf. Fresno, CA. pp. 131 - 142.

    Arthington, J.D. 2005. Feedlot performance of early-weaned Florida calves. The Florida Cattlemen. 69(8):8-11.

    Arthington, J.D. 2005. Citrus Pulp - A supplemental feed option for Florida Cattlemen. Proc. 2005 Forage/Beef Workshop. Immokalee, FL. pp. 13 - 14.

    Arthington, J.D. and F.M. Pate. 2005. Florida Cow/Calf Management Considerations during the "Tough Times". Proc. 22nd Annual Florida Cattlemen's Institute and Allied Trade Show. Kissimmee, FL.

    Vendramini, J.M.B., L. Sollenberger, J. Arthington, J. Dubeux, Jr., R. Stewart, and S. Interrante. 2005.How much supplement is needed for early-weaned calves grazing rye-ryegrass pastures. Proc. 2005 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 33-35.

    Galindo-Gonzales, S., J.D. Arthington, S. Coleman, and A. DeVries. 2005. Calving primiparous Braford heifers at two versus three years of age. Proc. 2005 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 45-46.

    Arthington, J.D., and J.W. Spears. 2005. Comparison of tri-basic copper chloride versus copper sulfate on measures of forage utilization and copper status in beef heifers. Proc. 2005 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 51-52.

    Arthington, J.D., G.C. Lamb, and F.M. Pate. 2005. Effects of supplement type on growth and pregnancy rate of yearling Brahman-crossbred heifers. Proc. 2005 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 53-55.

    Franciscon, I., M. Meneghetti, G.C. Lamb, and J.D. Arthington. 2005. Effects of frequency of mineral intake on measures of performance and mineral status of yearling beef heifers. Proc. 2005 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 55-57..

    Arthington, J.D. 2004. Calf shrink at marketing. The Florida Cattlemen. 69(2):8-10.

    Arthington, J.D. 2004. Trace mineral nutrition and performance of feeder calves. Proc. 2004 Minnesota Cattle Feeder Days. Document No. B-496.

    Arthington, J.D. 2004. The use of organic trace minerals in the commercial cowherd. The Florida Cattlemen. 68(11):8-10.

    Arthington, J.D., 2004. Trace mineral supplementation of beef cattle. Proc. 8th Annual Curso Novos Enfoques Na Producao E Reproducao De Bovinos. Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. pp. 141-155.

    Arthington, J.D., 2004. Supplementation of pre-weaned beef calves. Proc. 8th Annual Curso Novos Enfoques Na Producao E Reproducao De Bovinos. Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. pp. 179-183.

    Vendramini, J.M.B., and J.D. Arthington. 2004. Feeding early weaned calves. The Florida Cattlemen. 68(4):8-9.

    Arthington, J.D. 2003. Mineral intake in grazing cattle. The Florida Cattlemen. 68(2):8-9.

    Arthington, J.D. 2003. Economics of winter cowherd supplementation. Proc. 3rd Annual Florida Cow/Calf Seminars. p. 13.

    Arthington, J.D. 2003. Early weaning: A management alternative for improving heifer and young cow productivity. Proc. 36th Annual Convention of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners. Columbus, OH. pp. 39 - 43.

    Arthington, J.D. 2003. Trace mineral nutrition and the immune response in cattle. Proc. 64th Annual Minnesota Nutrition Conference. Minneapolis, MN. p. 106.

    Arthington, J.D. 2003. Average nutrient content and bulk price of byproduct feeds commonly available to Florida cattle producers. University of Florida, IFAS, Florida Coop. Ext. Serv., Animal Science Dept., EDIS Publication AN142.

    Arthington, J.D. 2003. Copper and Selenium Update. Proc. 33rd Annual AFIA Liquid Feed Symposium. Indianapolis, IN.

    Arthington, J.D., P. Bohlen, and F. Roka. 2003. Effect of stocking rate on measures of cow-calf productivity and nutrient loads in surface water runoff. The Florida Cattlemen. 67(9):7-9.

    Arthington, J.D., W.E. Kunkle, and A.M. Martin. 2003. Citrus pulp for cattle. Proc. 7th Annual Curso Novos Enfoques Na Producao E Reproducao De Bovinos. Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. p. 170.

    Arthington, J.D. 2003. Utilization of early weaning for improving the productivity of beef heifers. Proc. 7th Annual Curso Novos Enfoques Na Producao E Reproducao De Bovinos. Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. p. 230.

    Kalmbacher, R.S., J.D. Arthington, and I. Ezenwa. 2003. Sulfur fertilization of bahiagrass. The Florida Cattlemen. 67(8):7-10.

    Arthington, J.D. 2003. The cost of big cows. The Florida Cattlemen. 67(7):7-8.

    Arthington, J.D. 2003. Citrus Pulp - A Florida feed commodity. The Florida Cattlemen. 67(5):64-67.

    Arthington, J.D. 2003. Copper antagonisms in cattle nutrition. Proc. 14th Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Gainesville, Florida. p. 48.

    Arthington, J.D., and W.F. Brown. 2003. Effect of maturity on measures of quality and dry matter intake of four common Florida Pasture Forages. Proc. 2003 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 11-12.

    Arthington, J.D., and F.M. Pate. 2003. The use of combined limpograss/bahiagrass grazing in south Florida. Proc. 2003 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 12-14.

    Arthington, J.D., and W.F. Brown. 2003. Effect of corn- versus molasses-based supplements on trace mineral status in beef heifers. Proc. 2003 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 45-48.

    Davis, P., W.E. Kunkle, and J.D. Arthington . 2003. Effect of phosphoric acid level in liquid supplement on supplement intake of beef heifers. Proc. 2003 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 49-52.

    Davis, P., W.E. Kunkle, and J.D. Arthington . 2003. Effect of liquid supplement feeder wheel width turning capability on supplement intake of beef heifers. Proc. 2003 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 53-56.

    Davis, P., W.E. Kunkle, and J.D. Arthington . 2003. Effect of liquid supplement pH and acid source on supplement intake of mature Angus cows. Proc. 2003 Florida Beef Report. Gainesville, FL. pp. 57-59.

    Arthington, J.D. 2002. Improving the productivity of beef heifers in Florida. The Florida Cattlemen. 67(4):8.

    Arthington, J. D. 2002. Early Weaning - A management alternative for Florida Cattle Producers. University of Florida, IFAS, Florida Coop. Ext. Serv., Animal Science Dept., EDIS Publication AN131.

    Arthington, J. D. 2002. Improving the Productivity of Beef Heifers in Florida. University of Florida, IFAS, Florida Coop. Ext. Serv., Animal Science Dept., EDIS Publication AN132.

    Arthington, J. D. and J. Stice. 2002. Using Weaning Weight to Estimate Cowherd Productivity. University of Florida, IFAS, Florida Coop. Ext. Serv., Animal Science Dept., EDIS Publication AN129.

    Arthington, J.D. 2002. Absorption of trace minerals in molasses-based supplements. Proc. 32nd Annual AFIA Liquid Feed Symposium. Westminster, CO. p. 121.

    Arthington, J.D. 2002. Improving the productivity of beef heifers in Florida. Proc. 2nd Annual Florida Cow/Calf Seminars. p. 39.

    C.G. Chambliss, J.D. Arthington, M.B. Adjei, and A.R. Blount. 2002. Forage testing. University of Florida, IFAS, Florida Coop. Ext. Serv., Agronomy Dept., EDIS Publication SS-AGR-63.

    Arthington, J.D. 2002. Early weaning - A management alternative for Florida. Proc. 51st Annual Beef Cattle Short Course. Gainesville, Florida. p. 87.

    Arthington, J.D., and R.S. Kalmbacher. 2002. Use of ryegrass for grazing early-weaned calves in a subtropical environment. Soil Crop Sci. Soc. Florida Proc. 61:1-4.

    Arthington, J.D. 2002. Managing trace mineral supplementation in grazing beef cattle. Proc. 2002 Minnesota Beef Cow/Calf Days. St. Paul, MN. p. 22.

    Arthington, J.D. 2002. Mineral supplementation of the grazing cowherd. Proc. 13th Annual Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Gainesville, Florida. p. 103.

    Arthington, J.D., and W.F. Brown. 2002. Effect of maturity on quality measures of four common Florida pasture forages. The Florida Cattlemen. 66(6):40.

    Arthington, J.D. 2002. Improving the productivity of heifers in Florida. Proc. 2002 Spring Rancher's Forum. Central Florida Livestock Agents Group. Geneva, FL.

    Arthington, J. D. 2001. Essential trace minerals for grazing cattle in Florida. University of Florida, IFAS, Florida Coop. Ext. Serv., Animal Science Dept., EDIS Publication. AN086 (Revised, November 2002).

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