Scholars@UK
Economic Analysis of Stockers Grazing Botanically Diverse Summer Annual Pasture
Mercier, K. M., Teutsch, C. D., Ray Smith, S., Burdine, K. H., Vanzant, E. S. & Ritchey, E. L., 2025, In: Journal of Extension. 63, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Animal Methods for Evaluating Forage Quality
Vanzant, E. S., Cochran, R. C. & Coblentz, W. K., Jan 1 2020, Forages: The Science of Grassland Agriculture: Volume 2, 7th Edition. Vol. 2. p. 673-685 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Nutrient net absorption across the portal-drained viscera of forage-fed beef steers: Quantitative assessment and application to a nutritional prediction model
El-Kadi, S. W., McLeod, K. R., Elam, N. A., Kitts, S. E., Taylor, C. C., Harmon, D. L., Bequette, B. J. & Vanzant, E. S., Sep 2008, In: Journal of Animal Science. 86, 9, p. 2277-2287 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Essential oil supplementation improves insulin sensitivity and modulates the plasma metabolome of hyperinsulinemic horses
Loos, C. M. M., Zhao, S., Li, L., Li, J., Han, W., Vanzant, E. S. & McLeod, K. R., 2024, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 11, 1444581.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Nutraceutical Supplement Mitigates Insulin Resistance in Horses with a History of Insulin Dysregulation During a Challenge with a High-Starch Diet
Loos, C., Castelein, A., Vanzant, E., Adam, E. & McLeod, K. R., Dec 2024, In: Animals. 14, 23, 3385.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effects of a Proprietary Kelp Blend Product on Enteric Methane Production and Tissue Residues in Cattle
Altman, A., Vanzant, E., Davis, S., Harmon, D. & McLeod, K. R., Aug 2024, In: Animals. 14, 16, 2411.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Review: Utilizing industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) by-products in livestock rations
Altman, A. W., Kent-Dennis, C., Klotz, J. L., McLeod, K. R., Vanzant, E. S. & Harmon, D. L., Jan 2024, In: Animal Feed Science and Technology. 307, 115850.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
In Vitro Measurements of True Digestibility and Products of Digestion Using Multiple Cultivars of Non-Extracted and CBD-Extracted Industrial Hemp Biomass (Cannabis sativa)
Altman, A. W., Vanzant, E. S., McLeod, K. R. & Harmon, D. L., 2022, In: Frontiers in Animal Science. 3, 915916.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Interactions between animal temperament and exposure to endophytic tall fescue: Effects on cell-mediated and humoral immunity in beef heifers
Altman, A. W., Adams, A. A., McLeod, K. R. & Vanzant, E. S., 2023, In: Frontiers in Animal Science. 4, 1086755.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Development and Utilization of an Isolation Box Test to Characterize Personality Traits of Dairy Calves
Woodrum Setser, M. M., Neave, H. W., Vanzant, E. & Costa, J. H. C., 2022, In: Frontiers in Animal Science. 3, 770755.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Impact of ergot alkaloid and steroidal implant on whole-body protein turnover and expression of mTOR pathway proteins in muscle of cattle
Ferguson, T. D., Loos, C. M. M., Vanzant, E. S., Urschel, K. L., Klotz, J. L. & McLeod, K. R., 2023, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 10, 1104361.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Is There an Economic Advantage to Planting Diverse Summer Annual Forage Mixtures?
Mercier, K., Teutsch, C., Smith, R., Burdine, K., Ritchey, E. & Vanzant, E., 2022, In: Journal of Extension. 60, 4, 16.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
INVITED REVIEW: Rise of craft distilleries in the southeastern United States increases bourbon-distillery feedstuffs as supplement for beef cattle
Lehmkuhler, J. W. & Vanzant, E. S., Oct 2022, In: Applied Animal Science. 38, 5, p. 456-465 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Differential effect of two dietary protein sources on time course response of muscle anabolic signaling pathways in normal and insulin dysregulated horses
Loos, C. M. M., McLeod, K. R., Vanzant, E. S., Stratton, S. A., Bohannan, A. D., Coleman, R. J., van Doorn, D. A. & Urschel, K. L., Aug 1 2022, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 9, 896220.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effects of Bromocriptine on Glucose and Insulin Dynamics in Normal and Insulin Dysregulated Horses
Loos, C. M. M., Urschel, K. L., Vanzant, E. S., Oberhaus, E. L., Bohannan, A. D., Klotz, J. L. & McLeod, K. R., May 31 2022, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 9, 889888.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Methods of Remote, Continuous Temperature Detection in Beef Cattle
Davis, J. D., Vanzant, E. S., Purswell, J. L., Green, A. R., Bicudo, J. R., Gates, R. S., Holloway, L. E. & Smith, W. T., 2003, St. Joseph, MIResearch output: Other contribution › peer-review
Correction to “Synthesis, Evaluation, and Characterization of an Ergotamine Imprinted Styrene-Based Polymer for Potential Use as an Ergot Alkaloid Selective Adsorbent�
Kudupoje, M. B., Vanzant, E. S., McLeod, K. R. & Yiannikouris, A., Jan 11 2022, In: ACS Omega. 7, 1, p. 1538 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate
Endophyte Infected Tall Fescue: Plant Symbiosis to Animal Toxicosis
Ferguson, T. D., Vanzant, E. S. & McLeod, K. R., Dec 24 2021, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 8, 774287.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Feeding Cannabidiol (CBD)-Containing Treats Did Not Affect Canine Daily Voluntary Activity
Kitts-Morgan, S. E., Spangler, D. M., Gebert, J., Vanzant, E. S., McLeod, K. R. & Harmon, D. L., 2021, In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 8, p. 645667Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Nitrogen fertilizer rate effects on yield and botanical components of summer annual forage mixtures
Mercier, K. M., Teutsch, C. D., Smith, S. R., Ritchey, E. L., Burdine, K. H. & Vanzant, E. S., May 1 2021, In: Agronomy Journal. 113, 3, p. 2798-2811 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
KY01 2025 NADPRP Biosecurity Blueprint: (Safeguarding Horses, Poultry and Livestock)
Wulster-Radcliffe, M. (PI), Higdon, A. (CoI), McNamara, A. (CoI), Morgan, M. (CoI), Radcliffe, J. (CoI) & Vanzant, E. (CoI)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
8/1/25 → 7/31/27
Project: Research project
Consumption and Environmental Stability Study for Free Choice Ridley R800 Low- moisture Block Supplement
Vanzant, E. (PI)
5/10/24 → 12/31/24
Project: Research project
The Agronomy of Hemp and Its Uses in Forage-Animal Agriculture
Harmon, D. (PI), Ely, D. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI) & Vanzant, E. (CoI)
8/1/21 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
The Agronomy of Hemp and Its Uses in Forage-Animal Agriculture
Matthews, J. (PI), Adam, E. (CoI), Adams, A. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Gauthier, N. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI), Ji, H. (CoI), Kawashima, T. (CoI), Lawrence, L. (CoI), Mark, T. (CoI), McCulley, R. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI), Moe, L. (CoI), Page, A. (CoI), Pearce, R. (CoI), Schendel, R. (CoI), Urschel, K. (CoI), Vanzant, E. (CoI), Villanueva, R. (CoI) & Xiong, Y. (CoI)
8/1/21 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
ARS/FAPRU: Effects of animal temperament on fescue toxicosis-induced changes in animal growth and immunological responses
Vanzant, E. (PI)
5/1/18 → 4/30/23
Project: Research project
Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems
Matthews, J. (PI), Aaron, D. (CoI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Barrett, M. (CoI), Bridges, P. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI), Ji, H. (CoI), McCulley, R. (CoI), McDowell, K. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI), Phillips, T. (CoI), Schardl, C. (CoI), Schendel, R. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI), Vanzant, E. (CoI), Bennett, A. (Former PI), Houtz, R. (Former PI) & Holder, M. (Former CoI)
5/1/18 → 4/30/23
Project: Research project
ARS/SCA Cooperative Agreement - Grazing Strategies to optimize Production in Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Pasture Systems
Vanzant, E. (PI) & McLeod, K. (CoI)
7/1/07 → 12/31/09
Project: Research project
ARS/SCA Cooperative Agreement - Impact of supplemental energy on nitrogen conservation, mechanisms of amino acid and nucleoside absorption, and amino acid metabolism of forage-fed beef cattle
McLeod, K. (PI), Boling, J. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Matthews, J. (CoI) & Vanzant, E. (CoI)
3/6/07 → 12/31/09
Project: Research project
Continuous Health Monitoring and Lifetime Tracking of Beef Cattle - Subproject # 2 Livestock Health Monitoring
Vanzant, E. (PI) & Cox, N. (CoI)
9/1/05 → 6/30/08
Project: Research project
Scope B: Effects of Ruminal and Post-Ruminal Carbohydrate Supply on Whole Body Urea Kinetics
Vanzant, E. (PI)
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension
9/15/04 → 9/14/07
Project: Research project
Fostering a Well-Rounded and Sustainable Hemp Industry in the United States
Harmon, D. (PI), McLeod, K. (CoI) & Vanzant, E. (CoI)
7/1/20 → 6/30/23
Project: Research project
ARS/SCA: Supplementation of Cattle Grazing Endophyte-Infected Fescue
Vanzant, E. (PI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI) & McLeod, K. (CoI)
8/1/14 → 4/30/18
Project: Research project
ARS/SCA: Supplementation of Cattle Grazing Endophyte-Infected Fescue
Vanzant, E. (PI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI) & McLeod, K. (CoI)
7/1/13 → 2/29/16
Project: Research project
Grazing Strategies to Optimize Production in Endophyte-Infected, Tall Fescue Pasture Systems
Vanzant, E. (PI) & McLeod, K. (CoI)
6/17/08 → 4/30/13
Project: Research project
Evaluation of tall fescue populations and genotypes from diverse origins and endophyte status for agronomic performance grazing tolerance and persistence
Phillips, T. (PI), Bush, L. (CoI), Coleman, R. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI) & Vanzant, E. (CoI)
7/1/05 → 2/28/07
Project: Research project
Impact of Supplemental Energy on Nitrogen Conservation Mechanisms of Amino Acid and Nucleoside
McLeod, K. (PI), Boling, J. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Matthews, J. (CoI) & Vanzant, E. (CoI)
3/1/04 → 2/28/07
Project: Research project
Forage For Advancing Livestock Production III-SCOPE B
Vanzant, E. (PI)
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension
9/15/03 → 9/14/06
Project: Research project
Forage for Advancing Livestock Production II
Vanzant, E. (PI) & Henning, J. (CoI)
6/1/02 → 5/31/05
Project: Research project
Forage for Advancing Livestock Production II
Anderson, L. (PI) & Vanzant, E. (CoI)
6/1/02 → 5/31/05
Project: Research project
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