Publications

• Holder, AL, MA Gross, AN Moehlenpah, CL Goad, MM Rolf, RS Walker, JK Rogers, and DL Lalman. 2022. Effects of diet on feed intake, weight change, and gas emissions in mature Angus cows. Journal of Animal Science (accepted).
• LaKamp, AD., RL Weaber, JM Bormann, and MM Rolf. 2022. Relationships between enteric methane production and economically important traits in beef cattle. Livestock Science (under review).
• M. Butler, A.R. Hartman, J. Bormann, R.L. Weaber, D. Grieger, and M.M. Rolf. 2022. Genetic parameter estimation of beef bull semen attributes. BMC Genomics (accepted).
• Giess, LK, BR Jensen, JM Bormann, MM Rolf, and RL Weaber. 2021. Genetic parameter estimates for feet and leg traits in Red Angus cattle. Journal of Animal Science 99(11): skab256.
• M. Butler, A.R. Hartman, J. Bormann, R.L. Weaber, D. Grieger, and M.M. Rolf. 2021. Genetic parameter estimation of beef bull semen attributes. Journal of Animal Science 99(2):skab013.
• M. Butler, J. Bormann, R.L. Weaber, D. Grieger, and M.M. Rolf. 2020. Beef Bull Fertility: A Review. Translational Animal Science 4(1):1-19.
• C. Ahlberg, Allwardt, K., A. Broocks, K. Bruno, A. Taylor, C. Krehbiel, M. Calvo-Lorenzo, C. Richards, S. Place, U. DeSilva, D. VanOverbeke, R. Mateescu, J. Bormann, R.L. Weaber, L.A. Kuehn, and M.M. Rolf*. 2019. Characterization of water intake and water efficiency in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science 97(12):4770-4782.
• C. Ylioja, M Rolf, L. Mamedova, and B. Bradford. 2019. Associations between body condition score at parturition and microRNA profile in colostrum of dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 102(12):11609-11621.
• C. Ahlberg, Allwardt, K., A. Broocks, K. Bruno, A. Taylor, C. Krehbiel, M. Calvo-Lorenzo, C. Richards, S. Place, U. DeSilva, D. VanOverbeke, R. Mateescu, J. Bormann, R.L. Weaber, L.A. Kuehn, and M.M. Rolf*. 2018. Environmental Effects on Water Intake and Water Intake Prediction in Growing Beef Cattle. Journal of Animal Science 96(10):4368-4384. https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/96/10/4368/5085718?searchresult=1

• C. Ahlberg, Allwardt, K., A. Broocks, K. Bruno, A. Taylor, C. Krehbiel, M. Calvo-Lorenzo, C. Richards, S. Place, U. DeSilva, D. VanOverbeke, R. Mateescu, J. Bormann, R.L. Weaber, L.A. Kuehn, and M.M. Rolf*. 2018. Test Duration for Water Intake, Dry Matter Intake, and Average Daily Gain in Beef Cattle. Journal of Animal Science 96(8):3043-3054. https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/96/8/3043/5001189?searchresult=1
  
  
• C.A. Bir, E.A. Devuyst, M.M. Rolf, and D. Lalman. 2018. Optimal Beef Cow Weights in the US Southern Plains. Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 43(1):103-117. http://www.waeaonline.org/UserFiles/file/JAREJanuary20187Bir103-117.pdf
  
  
• Allwardt, K., C. Ahlberg, A. Broocks, K. Bruno, A. Taylor, S. Place, C. Richards, C. Krehbiel, M. Calvo-Lorenzo, U. DeSilva, D. VanOverbeke, R. Mateescu, C. Goad, and M.M. Rolf*. 2017. Technical note: Validation of an automated system for monitoring and restricting water intake in group-housed beef steers. Journal of Animal Science (accepted). https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/95/9/4213/4702690
  
  
• Bormann, J.M., and M.M. Rolf. 2017. The use of current events to enhance student learning in agricultural genetics. Journal of the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (accepted June 16 2017). https://www.nactateachers.org/index.php/volume-62-number-1-march-2018/2697-the-use-of-current-events-to-enhance-student-learning-in-agricultural-genetics
  
  
• Cole, J.B., J.M. Bormann, C.A. Gill, H. Khatib, J.E. Koltes, C. Maltecca, and F. Miglior. 2017. Breeding and Genetics Symposium: Resilience of livestock to changing environments. J. Anim. Sci. 95:1777-1779. doi:10.2527/jas.2017.1402. https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/95/4/1777/4702235?searchresult=1
  
  
• Retallick, K.J., J.M. Bormann, R.L. Weaber, M.D. MacNeil, H.L. Bradford, H.C. Freetly, K.E. Hales, D.W. Moser, W.M. Snelling, R.M. Thallman, and L.A. Kuehn. 2017. Genetic (co)variance and breed differences for feed intake and average daily gain to improve feed efficiency in growing cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 95:1444-1450. doi:10.2527/jas.2016.1260. https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/95/4/1444/4702022
  
  
• White, K.L., J.M. Bormann, K.C. Olson, J.R. Jaeger, S. Johnson, B. Downey, D.M. Greiger, J.W. Waggoner, D.W. Moser, and R.L. Weaber. 2016. Phenotypic relationships between docility and reproduction in Angus heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 94:483-489. doi:10.2527/jas2015-9327. https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/94/2/483/4701463?searchresult=1
  
  
• Douthit, T.L., S.L. Schaake, M.R. Hay McCammant, D.M. Grieger, and J.M. Bormann. 2015. Student blogs and journals as assessment tools for faculty-led study abroad trips. NACTA Journal. 59(3):213-218. https://www.nactateachers.org/attachments/article/2316/12%20%20Douthit_Sept2015%20NACTA%20Journal-6.pdf
  
  
• Bradford, H.L, D.W. Moser, J. Minick Bormann, and R.L. Weaber. 2015. Estimation of genetic parameters for udder traits in Hereford cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 93:2663-2668. doi:10.2527/jas.2014-8858. https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/93/6/2663/4703436?searchresult=1
  
  
• Douthit, T.L., J.M. Bormann, and N.M. Bello. 2014. Assessing the association between hoof thermography and hoof Doppler ultrasonography for the diagnosis of lameness in horses. J. Equine Vet. Sci. 34(275-280). doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2013.06.005 https://www.j-evs.com/article/S0737-0806(13)00417-6/fulltext
  
  
• Nafikov, R.A., J.P. Schoonmaker, K.T. Korn, K. Noack, D.J. Garrick, K.J. Koehler, J. Minick Bormann, J.M. Reecy, D.E. Spurlock, and D.C. Beitz. 2014. Polymorphisms in lipogenic genes and milk fatty acid composition in Holstein dairy cattle. Genomics. 104:572-81. doi.org/10.1016/j.ygeno.2014.10.001. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0888754314001931?via%3Dihub
  
  
• Bates, K.E., R.L. Weaber, J.M. Bormann, D.W. Moser, J.L. Salak-Johnson, C.C.L. Chase, R.K. Peel, H. Van Campen, G.H. Loneragan, J.J. Wagner, P. Bodhireddy, K. Prayaga, and R.M. Enns. 2013. Relationships among temperament, immune function, and carcass merit in beef cattle. Proceedings of the Western Section American Society of Animal Science. 64:169-173.
  
  
• Nafikov, R.A., J.P. Schoonmaker, K.T. Korn, K. Noack, D.J. Garrick, K.J. Koehler, J. Minick- Bormann, J.M. Reecy, D.E. Spurlock, and D.C. Beitz. 2013. Association of polymorphisms in solute carrier family 27, isoform A6 (SLC27A6) and fatty acid-binding protein-3 and fatty acid-binding protein-4 (FABP3 and FABP4) with fatty acid composition of bovine milk. J. Dairy. Sci. 96:6007-6021. doi.org/10.3168/jds.2013-6703. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030213004840?via%3Dihub
  
  
• Bormann, J.M., D.W. Moser, and K.E. Bates. 2013. Factors affecting student performance in an undergraduate genetics course. J. Anim. Sci. 91:2438-2443. doi:10.2527/jas.2012-5839 https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/91/5/2438/4717307
  
  
• Douthit, T.L., J.M. Kouba, and J.M. Bormann. 2013. A retrospective look at students enrolled in an upper-level horse science class: factors that affect classroom performance. J. Anim. Sci. 91:2976-2984. doi:10.2527/jas.2012-5936 https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/91/6/2976/4717388
  
  
• Nafikov, R.A., J.P. Schoonmaker, K.T. Korn, K. Noack, D.J. Garrick, K.J. Koehler, J. Minick- Bormann, J.M. Reecy, D.E. Spurlock, and D.C. Beitz. 2013. Sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1 (SREBF1) polymorphism and milk fatty acid composition. J. Dairy Sci. 96:2605-2616. doi.org/10.3168/jds.2012-6075. J. Dairy Sci. featured article April 2013. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002203021300091X?via%3Dihub
  
  
• Blair, E.E., J. Minick Bormann, D.W. Moser, and T.T. Marston. 2013. Relationship between residual feed intake and female reproductive measurements in heifers sired by high- or low-residual feed intake Angus bulls. Professional Animal Scientist. 29:46-50. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1080744615301947
  
  
• Douthit, T.L, J.M. Bormann, K.C. Gradert, L.W. Lomas, S.F.DeWitt, and J.M. Kouba. 2012. The impact of endophyte-infected fescue consumption on digital circulation and lameness in the distal thoracic limb of the horse. J. Anim. Sci. 90:3101-3111. doi:10.2527/jas.2011-4371 https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/90/9/3101/4701662?searchresult=1
  
  
• Bormann, J.M. 2012. Incorporating group problem solving to improve student learning in an agricultural genetics class. NACTA Journal, 56:57-59. https://www.nactateachers.org/attachments/article/1932/Bormann.pdf
  
  
• Garmyn, A.J., D.W. Moser, R.A. Christmas, and J.Minick Bormann. 2011. Estimation of genetic parameters and effects of cytoplasmic line on scrotal circumference and semen quality traits in Angus bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 89:693-698. doi:10.2527/jas.2010-3534 https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/89/3/693/4764269
  
  
• Slough, T.L. and J.M. Bormann. 2011. Field trip to racetrack enhances classroom experience. NACTA Journal, 55(4):59-64. https://www.nactateachers.org/attachments/article/1675/12_Slough_Dec2011.pdf
  
  
• Bormann, J. Minick, D.W. Moser, and T.T. Marston. 2010. Case Study: Feed intake and performance of heifers sired by high and low residual feed intake Angus bulls. Professional Animal Scientist. 26:328-331. doi.org/10.15232/S1080- http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1014&context=ardhaskell