John Arthington Center Director/Associate Professor - Animal Science

Refereed Journals

Cooke, R.F., J.D. Arthington, D.B. Araujo, G.C. Lamb, and A.D. Ealy. 2008. Effects of supplementation frequency on performance, reproductive, and metabolic responses of Brahman-crossbred females. J. Anim. Sci. (Under Review).

Arthington, J.D., X. Qiu, R.F. Cooke, J.M.B. Vendramini, D.B. Araujo, C.C. Chase, Jr., and S.W. Coleman. 2008. Effects of pre-shipping management on measures of stress and performance of beef steers during a feedlot receiving period. J. Anim. Sci. (Under Review).

Cooke, R.F., N. DiLorenzo, A. DiCostanzo, J.V. Yelich, and J.D. Arthington. 2008. Effects of Fermenten® Supplementation to beef cattle diets. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. (Under Review).

Cooke, R.F., and J.D. Arthington. 2008. Case Study: Effects of protein source added to molasses-based supplements on performance of range cows. Prof. Anim. Sci. (In Press; 02-08).

Arthington, J.D. 2008. Effects of supplement type and selenium source on measures of growth and selenium status in yearling beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. (In Press; 02-08).

Lamb, G.C., C.R. Dahlen, K.A. Vonnahme, G.R. Hansen, J.D. Arseneau, G.A Perry, R.S. Walker, J. Clement, and J.D. Arthington. 2007. Influence of a CIDR prior to bull-breeding on pregnancy rates and subsequent calving distribution. Anim. Reprod. Sci. (In press: ANIREP-D-07-988).

Lamb, G.C., D.R. Brown, J.E. Larson, C.R. Dahlen, N. DiLorenzo, J.D. Arthington, and A. DiCostanzo. 2007. Effect of organic or inorganic trace mineral supplementation on follicular response, ovulation, and embryo production in superovulated Angus heifers. Anim. Reprod. Sci. (In Press: ANIREP-3354).

Vendramini, J.M.B., L. E. Sollenberger, A.T. Adesogan, J.C.B. Dubeux, Jr., S.M. Interrante, R.L. Stewart, Jr., and J.D. Arthington. 2008. Protein fraction concentrations of Tifton 85 and rye-annual ryegrass due to sward management practices. Agron. J. 100:463-469.

Harrell, R.J., B.A. Corl, H.K. Moon, O. Phillips, E.M. Weaver, J.M. Campbell, J.D. Arthington, and J. Odle. 2007. Effects of plasma proteins on intestinal recovery of neonatal pigs infected with rotavirus. J. Nutr. Biochem. 18:778-784.

Vendramini, J.M.B., and J.D. Arthington. 2007. Effects of supplemental yeast fermentation product on performance of early-weaned calves on pasture and measures of stress and performance during a feedlot receiving period. Prof. Anim. Sci. 23:709-714.

Cooke, R.F., J.D. Arthington, C.R. Staples, and X. Qiu. 2007. Effects of supplement type and feeding frequency on performance and physiological responses of yearling Brahman-crossbred steers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 23:476-481.

X. Qiu, J. D. Arthington, D. G. Riley, C. C. Chase, Jr., W. A. Phillips, S. W. Coleman, and T. A. Olson. 2007. Genetic effects on acute-phase protein response to the stresses of weaning and transportation in beef calves. J. Anim. Sci. 85:2367-2374.

Kim, S.C., A.T. Adesogan, and J.D. Arthington. 2007. Optimizing nitrogen utilization in growing steers fed forage diets supplemented with dried citrus pulp. J. Anim. Sci. 85:2548-2555.

Cooke, R.F., J.D. Arthington, C.R. Staples, W.W. Thatcher, and G.C. Lamb. 2007. Effects of supplement type on performance, reproductive and physiological responses of Brahman-crossbred females. J. Anim. Sci. 85:2564-2574.

Galindo-Gonzalez, S., J.D. Arthington, J.V. Yelich, G.R. Hansen, G.C. Lamb, and A. De Vries. 2007. Effects of cow parity on voluntary hay intake and performance responses to early weaning of beef calves. Livest. Sci. 110:148-153.

Arthington, J.D., and J.W. Spears. 2007. Effects of tri-basic copper chloride versus copper sulfate provided in corn- and molasses-based supplements on measures of forage intake and copper status in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 85:871-876.

Vendramini, J.M.B., L.E. Sollenberger, J.C.B. Dubeux, Jr., S.M. Interrante, R.L. Stewart, Jr., and J.D. Arthington. 2007. Concentrate supplementation effects on the performance of early-weaned calves grazing Tifton 85 bermudagrass. Agron. J. 99:399-404.

Arthington, J.D., F.M. Roka, J.J. Mullahey, S.W. Coleman, R.M. Muchovej, L.O. Lollis, and D. Hitchcock. 2007. Integrating ranch forage production, cattle performance and economics in ranch management systems for south Florida. J. Rangeland Ecol. Mgmt. 60:12-18.

Galindo-Gonzalez, S., J.D. Arthington, S.W. Coleman, and A. De Vries. 2006. Case Study: Evaluation of milk production and energy partitioning in primiparous Braford heifers calving at two- vs. three-years of age. Prof. Anim. Sci. 22:467-471.

Vendramini, J.M.B., L.E. Sollenberger, J.C.B. Dubeux, Jr., S.M. Interrante, R.L. Stewart, Jr., and J.D. Arthington. 2006. Concentrate supplementation effects on forage characteristics and performance of early weaned calves grazing rye-ryegrass pastures. Crop Sci. 46:1595-1600.

Ezenwa, I.V., R.S. Kalmbacher, J.D. Arthington, and F.M. Pate. 2006. Creeping signalgrass versus bahiagrass for cow and calf grazing. Agron. J. 98:1582-1588.

Arthington, J.D. 2005. Effects of high-level copper supplementation or copper oxide bolus administration on forage utilization and copper status in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 83:2894-2900.

Arthington, J.D., and W.F. Brown. 2005. Estimation of feeding value of four tropical forage species at two stages of maturity. J. Anim. Sci. 83:1726-1731.

Kalmbacher R.S., E.V. Ezenwa, J.D. Arthington, and F.G. Martin. 2005. Sulfur fertilization of bahiagrass with varying levels of nitrogen fertilization on a Florida Spodosol. Agron. J. 97: 661-667.

Arthington, J.D., J.W. Spears, and D.C. Miller. 2005. The effect of early weaning on feedlot performance and measures of stress in beef calves. J. Anim. Sci. 83:933-939.

Arthington, J.D., and G.C. Lamb, and F.M. Pate. 2004. Effects of supplement type on growth and pregnancy rate of yearling Brahman-crossbred heifers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 20:282-285.

Arthington, J.D., and C.K. Swenson. 2004. Effects of trace mineral source and feeding method on the productivity of grazing Braford cows. Prof. Anim. Sci. 20:155-161.

Arthington, J.D., and J.E. Minton. 2004. The effect of early calf weaning on feed intake, growth, and postpartum interval in thin, Brahman-crossbred primiparous cows. Prof. Anim. Sci. 20:34-38.

Davis, P.A., W.E. Kunkle, L.R. McDowell, and J.D. Arthington. 2003. Case Study: Effects of liquid supplement feeder wheel width and turning capability on supplement intake by beef heifers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 19:321-325.

Arthington, J.D., F. Blecha, and F.G. Martin. 2003. Effect of molybdenum and sulfur feeding on the acute phase protein response to inflammatory challenge in beef heifers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 19:221-226.

Arthington, J.D., F.M. Pate, and J.W. Spears. 2003. Effect of copper source and level on performance and copper status of cattle consuming molasses supplements. J. Anim. Sci. 81:1357-1362.

Arthington, J.D., and R.S. Kalmbacher. 2003. Effect of early weaning on beef cow and calf performance in the subtropics. J. Anim. Sci. 81:1136-1141.

Arthington, J.D., S.D. Eicher, W.E. Kunkle, and F.G. Martin. 2003. Effect of transportation and commingling on the acute phase protein response, growth and feed intake of newly weaned beef calves. J. Anim. Sci. 81:1136-1141.

Yost, G.P., J.D. Arthington, L.R. McDowell, F.G. Martin, N.S. Wilkinson, and C.K. Swenson. 2002. Effect of copper source and level on the rate and extent of copper repletion in Holstein heifers. J. Dairy Sci. 85:3297-3303.

Yost, G.P., J.D. Arthington, L.R. McDowell, F.G. Martin, N.S. Wilkinson, and C.K. Swenson. 2002. Effect of copper source and level on the copper status of Holstein heifers receiving high doses of zinc. Inter. J. Anim. Sci. 17:33-38.

Arthington, J.D., W.E. Kunkle, and A.M. Martin. 2002. Citrus pulp for cattle. In: G. Rogers and M. Poore (eds.) The Veterinary Clinics of North America - Food Animal Practice. p. 317. W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, PA.

Arthington, J.D., and F.M. Pate. 2002. Effect of corn- versus molasses-based supplements on trace mineral absorption in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 80:2787-2791.

Arthington, J.D., J.E. Rechcigl, G.P. Yost, L.R. McDowell, and M.D. Fanning. 2002. Effect of ammonium sulfate fertilization on bahiagrass quality and copper metabolism in grazing beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 80:2507-2512.

Arthington, J.D., L.R. Corah, and D.A. Hill. 2002. Case Study: The effect of dietary zinc level and source on yearling bull growth and fertility. Prof. Anim. Sci. 18:282-285.

Arthington, J.D., C.A. Jaynes, H.D. Tyler, S. Kapil, and J.D. Quigley. 2002. The use of bovine serum protein as an oral support therapy following coronavirus challenge in calves. J. Dairy Sci. 85:1249-1254.