VITA
Walter F. "Frank" Owsley, Ph.D.
ACADEMIC RECORD
Degree, area of study
B.S. - Animal Science
M.S. - Animal Nutrition
Ph.D. - Animal Science
Graduation date
December, 1977
August, 1979
August, 1982
Institution
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Texas Tech University
Position
Graduate Assistant
Employer
Texas A&M University
Dates
1/78 - 8/79
Research Assistant
Texas Tech University
9/79 - 8/82
Extension Animal Scientist
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
University of Georgia
8/82 - 10/90
8/82 - 6/88
7/88 - 11/90
Extension Animal Scientist
Associate Professor
Professor
Professor Emeritus
Auburn University
11/90 - present
11/90 – 8/14
8/14 – 6/15
7/15 to present
Tarleton State University
7/15 to present
POSITIONS HELD
Professor and Department Head
Professional and Industry Affiliations:
American Society of Animal Science, American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists,
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association, Alabama Farmers Federation, Alabama Poultry and Egg
Association, Sigma Xi, Alabama Association of County Agricultural Agents and Specialists,
National Association of County Agricultural Agents, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers
Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
Professional and Industry Credentials:
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists, Professional Animal Scientist
American College of Animal Science, Diplomate (Animal Nutrition)
Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Qualified Credentialed Professional
Current Academic Program
Tarleton State University
Assigned responsibilities: 50% administration, 50% teaching
Previous Programs, Auburn University
Assigned responsibilities: 70% Extension, 10% teaching, 10% administration and 10% research
Extension Efforts (.70 FTE)
Environmental Stewardship in Animal Agriculture (.25 FTE): I provide leadership to a
multi-discipline program designed to assist Alabama citizens with issues related to the
environment and animal agriculture. The program serves as a source of science-based, commonsense practices to preserve surface water quality. It also provides farmers with the tools needed
to monitor surface water quality through Alabama Water Watch training and monitoring. I serve
as the liaison between the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the Alabama Agricultural
Experiment Station and the College of Agriculture and the Alabama Department of
Environmental Management on issues related to animal agriculture. I also serve as co-chair of
the Interagency Animal Waste Management Workgroup. Started in 1995, this group,
representing Extension, state agencies, and commodity groups, meets quarterly to discuss
pressing issues related to animal waste management and the environment. This committee was
responsible for a poultry litter newsletter, the foundation of the Certified Animal Waste Vendor
Program, and the Nutrient Management Training program.
Additional responsibilities:
o coordinate Continuing Education for farmers in compliance with the Alabama
Department of Environmental Management’s AFO/CAFO rule
o Coordinate the Environmental Steward program for Alabama’s cattlemen
o direct the multi-agency Qualified Credentialed Professional (QCP) training
program, providing hands on training on animal waste management for
professional engineers and Certified Crop Advisors
o direct the Certified Animal Waste Vendor training and certification program in
conjunction with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries
o conduct educational meetings for animal producers providing information on
environmental stewardship
o maintain the Alabama Animal Waste Management website
(http://www.aces.edu/dept/aawm/)
o maintain the Environmental Stewardship in Poultry Production website
(http://www.broilerlitter.com).
Meat Animal Quality Assurance (.25 FTE): I provide leadership for the Animal
Science/Forages Team efforts in Meat Animal Quality Assurance. This includes programs
addressing meat quality and animal care and well-being. My emphasis is the impact of handling
and routine care on animal performance and production costs. We provide “certification” to
producers as a way to verify program participation. I am the State Coordinator and trainer
for the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), Pork Quality Assurance PQA+ and Youth Quality
Assurance (YPQA+) programs. In this capacity, I am responsible for preparing educational
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materials specific to Alabama that meet guidelines determined by national commodity
organizations, and presenting these materials either to producers, or in a train-the-trainer function
with Extension professionals, veterinarians and vocational agriculture teachers
(YPQA+). Funding for the BQA program is provided through annual competitive grants from
the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association. Pork check-off funds directly finance the PQA+ and
YPQA+ programs with additional funding from the Pork Division of the Alabama Farmers
Federation. I am also a trainer for the National Pork Board’s Transporter Quality Assurance
program and conduct programs as needed across the southeastern region of the U.S.
Additional responsibilities:
o develop and coordinate beef cattle handling demonstrations at the Sunbelt
Agricultural Exposition in Moultrie, Georgia
o conduct animal handling demonstrations for undergraduate students
o provide hands-on handling experience for seniors in the College of Veterinary
Medicine during large-animal rotations
o develop BQA and PQA+ training for veterinarians
o provide YPQA+ training for the Alabama Youth Swine Day and conduct a leangain contest to award top youth producers.
Extension Swine Specialist (.10 FTE): I provide leadership for the Alabama Cooperative
Extension System’s Animal Science/Forages Team efforts in swine production. Most programs
deal with environmental or meat quality issues and are included in those headings. I provide
assistance to Extension professionals and producers on questions dealing with housing, nutrition
and selection, using current research and common sense to formulate effective production plans.
Extension Animal Scientist (.10 FTE): With 28 years of experience as an Extension
professional and a background in animal production and nutrition, I provide assistance when
needed for programs outside the responsibilities listed above, particularly in the areas of feed
formulation and production, alternative feed ingredients and production systems planning.
Research Efforts (.10 FTE)
My current research efforts began in 2004 with grant proposal submitted to a state-funded
initiative to improve the use of broiler litter in Alabama. The initial project covered innovations
in litter storage and transportation, and use of litter as a fertilizer for winter annual forages.
Alabama farmers with poultry, swine and dairy animals must have a way to use manure that is
environmentally and economically sound. Application to winter annuals is one such use. We
are investigating nutrient uptake by these annuals, as well as their impact on nutrient and
pathogen run-off. The projects are collaborative efforts involving faculty from Agronomy and
Soils; Biosystems Engineering and Animal Sciences with emphasis on soil chemistry,
microbiology, forage production and use and hydrology. I served as co-chair of one Master of
Science student and one Ph. D. student involved in this project. Our group has received over
$500,000 in competitive funding for the projects, and has developed 6 run-off plots with surface
water sampling and one stream monitoring site. I am finishing a 3 year project to determine the
role of triticale in nutrient management, and have two on-going projects to determine phosphorus
uptake by winter annuals.
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A separate but related research area is the impacts of livestock production on surface water
quality, specifically e. coli. Using a waterway currently listed on the Alabama list of impaired
surface waters, eight sites were established to monitor e. coli using two methods (Coliscan,
IDEXX). Also monitored are air and water temperature, rainfall, and surface flow. Two years of
data are currently being analyzed.
Administrative Responsibilities (.10 FTE)
My current administrative responsibilities include coordination of the Environmental
Stewardship in Animal Agriculture program in the College of Agriculture. In addition to the
previously mentioned Extension activities, I also coordinate and facilitate research efforts that
include faculty from 3 departments and scientists from USDA. Previously, I was responsible for
the supervision the department’s food animal centers’ staff. I chaired the building committee for
the Swine Research and Education Center completed in 2005 and was responsible for upgrading
our food animal facilities in preparation of AAALAC accreditation in 2008.
Teaching Efforts (.10 FTE)
I began teaching ANSC 4000 (Modern Livestock Systems) in the spring of 2014. I have lectured
and provided laboratory sessions for ANSC 4000 (Modern Livestock Systems) in the past and
became the instructor of record due to faculty retirements. I also provide guest lectures for
ANSC 2010 (Animals and Society), ANSC 3000 (Herd Health Management) and ANSC 5010
(Beef Production) for the past 7 to 10 years. I deliver ANSC 4960 (Special Problems) directed
studies courses as requested by students. I served as Faculty Advisor for the Block and Bridle
Club and current serve as Faculty Advisor for the Collegiate Cattlewomen / Cattlemen. As
advisor, I attend club and officer meetings, and accompany club members on service activities
around the state. I continue conducting an animal handling training for the Block and Bridle
Club and BQA training for the Collegiate Cattlewomen / Cattlemen each fall.
Most of our undergraduate students are from urban backgrounds with little or no farm animal
experience. I started taking students with me on Extension visits and meetings to get them a feel
for Extension work. In reality, the students’ interest was going to a farm or ranch. I enlisted
students to spend their spring break of 2007 helping me with a survey to determine the
effectiveness of the BQA program. We visited 23 of our 27 livestock auctions, with the students
actually conducting the survey. In the spring of 2008, we initiated a spring break tour. On this
inaugural tour, we visited the High Plains of Texas to show the feedlot and dairy industry in the
Amarillo area. We followed this tour with a tour of Alabama’s animal agriculture in the fall. In
2009, our students participated in BCIA field days, the Alabama Cattlemen’s Convention, and
numerous purebred cattle sales.
Courses developed but not taught:
Environmental Stewardship in Animal Agriculture: developed as a 3 credit senior-level course
to be offered to students in Agronomy, Animal Science, Biosystems Engineering and Poultry
Science. The course was developed to demonstrate the relationship between animal production
and environmental quality. The course was not approved.
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Courses developed and taught:
Environmental Stewardship in Animal Agriculture: developed as a 3 credit graduate course
offered to students in Agronomy, Animal Science, Biosystems Engineering, Fisheries, Poultry
Science and Wildlife. The course was taught as a Special Problem and combined lecture,
fieldwork, literature review and a group project addressing a pressing environmental issue of the
day.
Modern Livestock Systems: Developed by an Animal Science faculty committee as a teamtaught, capstone course in animal production emphasizing the application of emerging
technologies to modern livestock production. The team was reduced from 6 to 2 instructors with
one over content, schedule and grades in 2013. Enrollment in the class doubled in 2014 and an
additional laboratory section was added for 2015.
Stocker Cattle Production: This course was developed to meet the professional needs of a group
of graduate students. A list of topics was developed pertinent to the field, and professors with
specific training in those particular areas teach a series of lectures. Overall, eight professors
teach one or more components of the course.
Lectures:
Introduction to Animal Science: modern swine facilities
Animals and Society: relationship between animal production and environmental quality
Herd Health Management: quality assurance and animal handling
Beef Production: beef quality assurance and animal handling laboratory
Service Activities
Campus committees:
University:
EPA Peer Audit Team 2008 - 2009
Conduct EPA Peer Audits at Alabama colleges and universities
Residency Appeals, October 2006 - September 2009
SREC Building Subcommittee Chair, October 2003 - September 2008
Campus Planning, October 2001 - September 2004
Review plans and procedures for campus planning
Faculty Advisor, Swine Nutrition Unit, May 1991 - September 2004
Advise management team of the Swine Nutrition Unit, Animal Sciences
Department, Auburn University
IACUC, October 1998 - September 2001, October 2013 - present
College:
Budget Advisory Committee, 2010 to 2013
Strategic Planning Committee, 2010 - 2013
Sunbelt Expo Planning Committee, October 2005 - September 2007
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College Planning Committee, October 2003 - September 2007
Department:
Swine Users Committee Chair, October 2005 - Present
Advise the department staff at the Swine Research and Education Center
and facilitate communicate between staff and facility users; provide
information, support and guidance to the user group for the Swine
Research and Education Center
Beef Users Committee, October 2005 - Present
Assist with decisions concerning operation of the Beef Teaching Unit
Meats Lab Users Committee, October 2005 - Present
Web Development Committee, October 2001 - Present
Awards Committee, October 2005 - September 2007; October 2013 Present
Faculty Positions Committee Chair, October 2001 - September 2003
Evaluate position needs and draft recommendation to the department
Faculty Coordinator, Swine Nutrition Unit (Administrative), October 1991
– September 2005
Coordinate activities at a research/education facility, including supervision
in the manager.
State and National Service Activities:
Vice President, Alabama Coalition for Farm Animal Care and Wellbeing
July 2013 - Present
Executive Committee Member, National Swine Educators Group, National Pork Board
September 2012 - Present
Committee Chair, Alabama Coalition for Farm Animal Care and Wellbeing
January 2010 - Present
Board of Directors Member, Professional Animal Auditors Certification Organization
January 2009 – Present (Secretary, January 2011 - December 2012)
Trainer, National Pork Board Transporter Quality Assurance Program, Des Moines, IA
October 2008 - 2014
Task Force Member, National Pork Board Youth Task Force, Des Moines, IA
October 2005 - Present
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State BQA Coordinator, National Cattlemen's Beef Association / Alabama Cattlemen’s
Association
July 2005 - Present
Reviewer, Journal of Animal Science
July 2000 - Present
Reviewer, NACAA Journal
January 2012 – present
Team Co-Chair, Inter-Agency Waste Team
January 1999 – 2013, (Chair, January 2014 – present)
Task Force Member, AFO/CAFO Work Group
January 1997 - Present
Advisor, ALFA Pork Division
January 1991 - Present
State Coordinator and Trainer, National Pork Board PQA+ Program
November 1990 – Present
State Coordinator and Trainer, National Pork Board Youth PQA+ Program
October 2003 – Present
International Activities
Fostering Environmental Stewardship of the Gulf of Mexico: A Trans-Boundary Network
of Water Education and Monitoring for Animal Producers, Classrooms and Community
Volunteers. This Environmental Education project teaches animal producers, middle/high
school teachers and students, and volunteer water monitors about Gulf issues, water protection
and monitoring. The project was initiated from Gulf watersheds in Alabama and Veracruz,
Mexico. A series of water monitoring workshops, meetings, study tours and an Environmental
Education Directory is underway to educate the target audiences and broader Gulf community.
EPA-approved protocols are used and all data is stored, analyzed and shared online. The
program is funded by a grant from US-EPA ($299,000).
Cattle production and handling short courses with SAF-AGRI Mexico. I am part of a team
that conducts programs for producers in Latin America through SAF-AGRI, Inc. My
responsibilities include feed processing nutrient management and cattle handling. To date, short
courses have been completed in Mexico and Costa Rica.
Ensminger International Ag-Tech Schools, Havana and Camaguey, Cuba (1995). I was
invited to participate in Dr. M.E. Ensminger’s first school in Cuba, covering topics related to
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swine nutrition and management. I gave three lectures per school at two locations and met with
pork production leadership from 7 provinces to discuss international production issues.
Arricia Partnership LLC. I provided technical expertise in the area of pork production to the
development of Arricia Partnership LLC, a joint venture between Auburn University and the
private sector (US and Italy) to develop, produce and market traditional Italian pork products in
the United States. Through this program, I was invited to travel to Italy to evaluate potential
marketing ventures involving pork and beef products in October 2004.
Accomplishments
Funded Proposals (internal):
Fulton, J., P. Srivastava, O. Fasina, W.F. Owsley, R. Muntifering, W. Wood, Y. Feng, J. Shaw,
E. van Santen, M.Davis & H. Fadamiro. A Systems Approach to Sustain and Stimulate the
Agricultural Economy of Alabama: Optimal On- and Off-Farm Management of Poultry Litter.
AAES/ACES Poultry Waste Initiative. $290,000 (2006), $312,740 (2007)
P. Srivastava, J. Fulton, K.H. Yoo, T. Way, W.F. Owsley, W. Wood. Addressing Poultry Litter
Management Challenges through Improved Understanding of Fundamental Hydrologic and
Nutrient Transport Processes. 2007 AU Natural Resource Initiative, $294,865
Owsley, W., R. Muntiferring, K. Yoo, W. Deutsch, E. Brantley, Y. Feng, P. Srivastava. Best
management practices to insure surface water quality with grazing livestock. 2007 AU Natural
Resource Initiative, $218,000
Owsley, W F, R. B. Mintiferring, K. H. Yoo, Y. Feng, E. F. Brantley and W. G. Deutsch.
Management Practices to Insure Surface Water Quality with grazing Livestock. 2008 AAES
Competitive Research Grant. $50,000
S. Rodning, M. Givens, W. Prevatt and W. F. Owsley. Assessing the herd health and economic
impact of bovine viral diarrhea virus on cow-calf operation. 2008 AAES Competitive Research
Grant. $50,000
Funded Proposals (external):
Owsley, W F. Beef Quality Assurance in Alabama. 2004-2007 Alabama Cattlemen’s
Association Competitive Grant Program $31,000
Owsley, W F. Alabama Environmental Stewards Program. 2009 Alabama Cattlemen’s
Association Competitive Grant Program. $6000
Mintifering, R B, W. F. Owsley, C. W. Wood and Y. Feng. Nutrient and microbiological quality
of surface runoff from sod-seeded triticale/clover pasture. 2009 Alabama Cattlemen’s
Association Competitive Grant Program. $5000
Deutsch, W., W. F. Owsley, L. Yokel and M. Ramos-Escobedo. Fostering Environmental
Stewardship of the Gulf of Mexico: A Trans-Boundary Network of Water Education and
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Monitoring for Animal Producers, Classrooms and Community Volunteers. US-EPA $299,000
(2008-2011)
Extension educational meetings and contacts (2005-2014)
 County and multi-county meetings: 150
 State meetings: 60
 Contacts: 6500 face-to-face/year
 Over 95 percent of the pigs produced in Alabama are from farms participating in the
PQA+ program.
 There are 3295 farms with BQA certification in Alabama. All board sales require
participation in BQA for participation. Over 50 percent of the calves leaving Alabama are
from BQA certified farms.
 Eighty-five farmers participated in one of 8 training meetings for certification for
bacteriological testing for Alabama Water Watch
 An Alabama Beef producer was the regional winner in the NCBA Environmental
Stewards program in 2008.
Scholarly Activities
See attached publication list
Academic Program Summary, 1990-2004
Agribusiness Development: From 1993 to 2004, I worked with a group to promote economic
development in Alabama through pork production. The group included state agencies and
private companies interested in agribusiness development. For over 10 years, contacts were
made with numerous organizations interested in moving to or expanding in Alabama, as well as
county and area groups (industrial/economic development boards, county commissioners)
looking at pork production as a potential industry. These efforts resulted in two companies
locating contract production in Alabama, and an existing company doubling their production.
Approximately 30 new swine facilities were constructed with the capacity of 4,000 to 12,000
pigs per site.
Swine Herd Monitoring Program: This program started in 1990 as a way to emphasize routine
monitoring and record keeping. A publication of the same name was written and contained goals
and intervention levels for many production criteria. Pork Quality Assurance provided the
mechanism for on-site review and verification. In 2002, the Swine Welfare Assurance Program
was incorporated into the program, providing better documentation of animal care.
Specific recommendations were developed for seedstock producers. Using the data collected
from the pork processors and the sire summaries, specific breeding programs for seedstock
producers were developed. On-farm testing and participation in within and across herd
evaluations was emphasized. Results were presented at an annual Purebred Breeders Workshop.
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Alabama was represented in the national sire evaluations for the Yorkshire and Duroc breeds
throughout the 1990s.
On-Farm Assessment and Environment Review Program (OFAER): The National Pork
Board's Environmental Assurance Program produced OFAER in cooperation with America’s
Clean Water Foundation. Assessors underwent a training and certification process, then
provided environmental assessments through the program. The results provided insight into the
environmental status of the swine industry. OFAER became the foundation of VALIDUS, Inc.,
an Iowa-based company providing environmental assessments and audits.
AU-SPICE (Swine Production In Concert with the Environment): In 2002, I began an
education program emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship in all forms of
pork production. A series of demonstrations using pastures and conventional confinement
facilities was started to show differences required in management and nutrition. The initial
program was funded by a grant from the Pork Division of the Alabama farmers Federation for
$25,000. Pigs finished on pasture were housed in ½-acre paddocks with continuous or rotational
grazing to demonstrate the impact on the pastures. Effluent from the conventional confinement
facilities was used to produce Bermudagrass hay. Detailed records were kept on nutrient output,
hay production and nutrient removal. Both systems were used in producer meetings and in
training Alabama Department of Environmental Management and EPA inspectors. The
irrigation component remains an integral part of CAWV and QCP training.
Alternative Marketing Strategies for Independent Pork Producers: Pork production in
Alabama has traditionally centered on small units (lesss than 1000 head.) These units provided a
significant portion of the operating capital for other farm enterprises, supplemental income
and/or food for the producer. In 1997, these units accounted for over 50 percent of Alabama pork
producers. Traditional markets for these units have dwindled, with the last large processor in the
Deep South closing in 2007. With the depression in prices during the winter of 1998-99,
innovative small producers investigated alternative markets for their animals. Applying modern
production practices and non-traditional feed ingredients to these innovative units aided
producers in providing essential revenues for themselves and their communities. This program
included: 1. Feeding/handling strategies making use of locally produced ingredients and byproducts. 2. Identifying alternative marketing options for small-scale pork producers. Two
marketing options were investigated: hispanic markets and "pasture raised" labeling. Both were
moderately successful, but lacked the continuity required to maintain production.
Arricia Partners, LLC: Auburn University became a 20 percent share-holder in a for-profit
company to produce and market Porchetta Originale, a specialty pork product historically
produced in Arricia, Italy. I was responsible for developing guidelines for pig production and
insuring a supply of quality animals. This included working with Italian farmers and processors
to develop quality standards. The product received national recognition and was featured at
major U.S. resorts and food shows. Unfortunately, difficulties arose with other partners leading
to the end of the venture in 2006.
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The International Ag-Tech Schools in Cuba, 1995: I was one of three U.S. swine specialists
selected to be part of these 1995 schools. I traveled to Cuba in June of 1995 as guest professor
for the Agriservices Foundation’s Ag-Tech Schools in Havana and Camaguey. My
responsibilities were to present lectures on swine nutrition and production, and advise and
interact with local producers and scientists. The schools were conducted at the Institute for
Animal sciences in Havana and the University of Camaguey.
Triticale as a tool in swine nutrient management: A series of research projects, funded in part
by a $165,000 Alabama Agriculture Experiment Station competitive grant, was conducted to
determine the effects of feeding triticale on nutrient digestibility and fertilizer value of manure.
Two metabolism trials clearly demonstrated an advantage for triticale in phosphorus availability.
Manure from one trial was transported to another research station to determine the fertilizer
value. Manure from pigs fed triticale contained less phosphorus per unit of nitrogen, but resulted
in no differences in corn growth. This project was a collaboration between Animal Sciences and
Agronomy at Auburn University, and Agronomy at Alabama A&M University. It produced two
M.S. theses and three published abstracts. The results were also used by a major swine
integrator to reformulate swine finishing diets.
Nigerian Swine Management Training: Four agriculture technicians from the Nigerian
Ministry of Agriculture participated in a four-week training program on swine production and
management. Participants were taught basic production techniques as well as how to apply the
techniques in a variety of production settings. Three of the four continued correspondence four
several years after returning to Nigeria.
Academic Program Summary, 1982-1990
Advanced Swine Production (UGA) - A graduate level course offered off-campus, emphasizing
the use of basic production knowledge in solving production problems.
Impact of nursery performance on subsequent grow-finish performance: A major economic
loss for swine producers is variation in performance (weight gain, feed intake and feed
conversion) within contemporary groups. As many as 25% of pigs within a contemporary group
do not reach acceptable market weights with their group. These pigs, commonly called "tailender" pigs, are usually sold at light weights and drastically lower prices. Attempts to get them
nearer the ideal weight by continued feeding often result in further monetary loss. Recent trends
towards heavier market weights may make matters worse. I conducted 5 projects dealing with
weaned pig nutrition resulting in 8 publications (abstracts and station reports.) The results of
these projects demonstrated a definite effect of early nutritional status on subsequent pig
performance.
Agribusiness training: I developed a training program specifically for the agribusiness
community (sales, management and consultants) on several topics dealing with swine nutrition
and feed management. To enhance teaching effectiveness, I developed printed material and
visual aides specifically for this audience. Rather than lecture on the basics of swine nutrition,
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the students are given hypothetical situations to solve in an open discussion. During the course
of the discussion, both the basics as well as the applications of swine nutrition are taught. One
group was asked to evaluate both the content and quality of the presentation at a training session.
On a scale of 1 (excellent) to 5 (poor), the score was 1.71 on the presentation and 1.75 on the
content of the presentation, compared to scores of 1.90 and 1.89 for the entire program. The
printed material served as reference guides upon completion of training and has been used as
training guides for several feed and equipment manufacturers.
Georgia Swine Slaughter Check Program: The swine slaughter check program was
collaboration between animal science, food science and veterinary medicine. Farmers in a
county submitted a feed sample, a detailed production survey and 4 finished pigs. Feed samples
were analyzed visually and chemically. Pigs were delivered to a packing plant for a post-mortem
health and carcass evaluation. The three specialists representing each of the three departments
evaluated the results and prepared a written report for each participant. Overall results were
presented in a county meeting. Following the group meeting, specialists met with each
participant individually to go over their specific results and recommendations results. Results
from the program were used to evaluate the industry, educational needs and previous Extension
programs.
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Publication List
W. F. “Frank” Owsley, Ph.D.
Refereed journal articles
Dillard, S.L., C.W. Wood, B.H. Wood, Y. Feng, W.F. Owsley and R.R. Muntiferring. 2015.
Effects of nitrogen fertilization on soil nutrient concentration and phosphatase activity and forage
nutrient uptake from a grazed pasture system. J. Env. Man. 154:208-215.
Jiang, T., J. C. Wicks, T. K. Welch, W. F. Owsley, S. P. Rodning, K. A. Cummins, C. L.
Bratcher. 2014. Growth performance, carcass characteristics, and pork quality of pigs fed plum
juice concentrate as a feed additive. The Professional Animal Scientist. 30(2): 252-259
•Wicks, J. C., T. Jiang, T. K. Welch, M. Singh, W. F. Owsley, K. A. Cummins, and C. L.
Bratcher. 2014. Effects of supplemental feeding of plum juice concentrate on fecal microbial
shedding in growing-finishing Yorkshire pigs. The Professional Animal Scientist. 30(2):2360265.
Starnes*, J.R., D. L. Rankins, Jr., and W.F. Owsley. 2013. Evaluation of high moisture and dry
feed with and without hay fed to feeder calves subjected to transportation shrink. Prof. Anim.
Sci. 29:546-551
Dillard*,S.L., L.E. Sturgeon, W.F. Owsley, C.W. Wood, J L Holliman and R. Muntifering. 2012.
Productivity and nutritive quality of Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) as influenced by
commercial fertilizer, broiler litter and interseeded white clover (Trifolium repens). Applied and
Environmental Soil Science. Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 234103, 6 pages.
www.hindawi.com/journals/aess/2012/234103/.
Rodning, S., , M. Givens, M. Marley, Y Zhang, K Riddell, P. K. Galik, T. L. Hathcock, J. Gard,
W.J. Prevatt and W.F. Owsley. 2012. Reproductive and economic impact following controlled
introduction of cattle persistently infected with bovine viral diarrhea virus into a naïve group of
heifers."Theriogenology 78: 1508-1516.
Kang, M.S., P. Srivastava, T. Tyson, J.P. Fulton, W. F. Owsley, and K.H. Yoo. 2008. A
comprehensive GIS-based poultry litter management system for nutrient management planning
and litter transportation. COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE, 64 (2):
212-224.
Reiter, S.S., C.H.C. Halsey, B.M. Stronach, J.L. Bartosh, W. F. Owsley and W.G. Bergen. 2007.
Lipid metabolism related gene expression profiling in liver, skeletal, muscle and adipose tissue
in crossbred Duroc and Pietrain pigs. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part D2: 200206.
Kang, M.S., P. Srivastava, J. Fulton, T. Tyson, F. Owsley, and K.H. Yoo. 2006. Optimal Poultry
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Litter Management through GIS-based Transportation Analysis System. Journal of the Korean
Society of Agricultural Engineers (JKSAE) 48(7): 73-86. (In English)
Sullivan, D.G., C.W. Wood, W.F. Owsley, M.L. Norfleet, B.H. Wood, J.N. Shaw, and J.F.
Adams. 2005. Denitrification following land application of swine waste to bermudagrass pasture.
Comm. Soil Sci. Plant Anal. 36:1277.
Wilborn, B.S, C. R. Kerth, W. F. Owsley, W. R. Jones and L. T. Frobish. 2004. Improving pork
quality by feeding supranutritional concentrations of vitamin D3. J. Animal Sci. 82:218.
Sullivan, D.G., C.W. Wood, W.F. Owsley, M.L. Norfleet, B.H. Wood, J.N. Shaw, and J.F.
Adams. 2003. Ammonia volatilization from a swine waste amended pasture. Comm. Soil Sci.
Plant Anal. 34:1499.
Pinkert, C.A., L.W. Johnson, M.H. Irwin, S. Wong, E.E. Baetge, D.F. Wolfe, S.A. Simpkins,
W.F. Owsley and F.F. Bartol. 2001. Optimization of superovulation and fertilization protocols
in the production of transgenic swine. Adv. Reprod. 5(1)45-53.
Kelly, R. L., S. B. Jungst, T. E. Spencer, W. F. Owsley, C. H. Rahe, and D. R. Mulvaney. 1995.
Maternal treatments with somatropin alters embryonic development and early postnatal growth
of pigs. Dom. Anim. Endoc. 12:83.
Owsley, W. F., D. E. Orr, Jr. and L. F. Tribble. 1986. Effects of age and diet on the
development of the pancreas and the synthesis and secretion of pancreatic enzymes in the young
pig. J. Anim. Sci. 85:222.
Owsley, W. F., D. A. Knabe and T. D. Tanksley, Jr. 1981. Effect of sorghum particle size on
digestibility of nutrients at the terminal ileum and over the total digestive tract of
growing-finishing pigs. J. Anim. Sci. 52:552.
Owsley, W. F., D. E. Orr, Jr. and L. F. Tribble. 1986. Effects of nitrogen and energy source on
nutrient digestibility in the young pig. J. Anim. Sci. 85:221.
Non-refereed research reports
Owsley, W. F., K. D. Haydon and R. Dove. 1990. Effects of feeding program on performance
of pigs weaned at 28 days. 1990 Georgia Swine Report. UGA Coll. of Agr. Spec. Rept.
Owsley, W. F. 1989. Quality of swine finishing feed in Georgia: 1988. 1989 Georgia Swine
Report. UGA Coll. of Agr. Spec. Rept.
Owsley, W. F., K. D. Haydon, R. D. Jones and R. Seerley. 1988. Nutrient recommendations for
swine in Georgia. 1988 Georgia Swine Report. UGA Coll. of Agr. Spec. Rept. 61, p 4-6
Owsley, W. F., K. D. Haydon and S. Hobbs. 1988. Whey and fishmeal in diets for weaned
pigs. 1988 Georgia Swine Report. UGA Coll. of Agr. Spec. Rept. 61, p 17-19.
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Owsley, W. F. 1987. Effects of agronomic practices on the nutrient content of triticale. 1987
Georgia Swine Report. UGA Coll. of Agr. Spec. Rept. 44, p 16-20.
Owsley, W. F. 1984. Wheat in swine rations. The University of Georgia Swine Report, pg. 20.
Owsley, W. F. 1982. Effects of age and diet on digestive function in the young pig. Ph. D.
Dissertation. Texas Tech University, Lubbock.
Orr, D. E., Jr., W. F. Owsley, G. W. Adrian and L. f. Tribble. 1981. Use of a modified starch
product in pig starter rations. Texas Tech University Ag. Sci. Tech. Report No. T-5-161, pg. 42.
Owsley, W. F., D. E. Orr, Jr. and L. F. Tribble. 1982. The effects of protein and energy source
on nutrient digestibility and passage rate of pigs weaned at four weeks of age. Texas Tech
University Ag. Sci. Tech. Report No. T-5:165, pg. 42.
Owsley, W. F., D. E. Orr, Jr. and L. F. Tribble. 1982. The effects of diet and weaning on the
development of the pancreatic ecbolic secretion in pigs from birth to 56 days. Texas Tech
University Ag. Sci. Tech. Report No. T-5-165, pg. 38.
Owsley, W. F., D. E. Orr, Jr. and L. F. Tribble. 1981. Effects of various levels of sodium
bicarbonate on performance of pigs weaned at four weeks of age. Texas Tech University Ag.
Sci. Tech. Report No. T-5-161,pg. 28.
Orr, D. E., Jr., W. F. Owsley and L. F. Tribble. 1981. Use of corn distillers dried grains,
dextrose and fish meal in pig starter rations. Texas Tech University Ag. Sci. Tech. Report No.
T-5-161, pg. 48.
Orr, D. E., Jr., W. F. Owsley, G. W. Adrian and L. F. Tribble. 1980. Palatability of various
ingredients for weaned pigs. Texas Tech University Ag. Sci. Tech. Report No. T-5-154, pg. 39.
Extension Publications
A. Bulletins (refereed)
Rodning, S., W.F. Owsley, M.A. Edmonston, J.A. Gard, and A.S. Lovelady. 2011.
Understanding Protection Claims on Vaccine Labels. Alabama Cooperative Extension
System Circular ANR-1416
Rodning, S., W.F. Owsley, M.F. Elmore, M.A. Edmonston, J.A. Gard, and A.S.
Lovelady. 2011. Common Complications with Calving. Alabama Cooperative
Extension System Circular ANR-1404
Rodning, S., W.F. Owsley, M.F. Elmore, M.A. Edmonston, J.A. Gard, and A.S.
Lovelady. 2011. Managing a Successful Calving Season. Alabama Cooperative
Extension System Circular ANR-1403
Rodning, S., W.F. Owsley, M.A. Edmonston, J.A. Gard, and A.S. Lovelady. 2011.
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Blackleg and Other Clostridial Diseases in Cattle. Alabama Cooperative Extension
System Circular ANR-0888
Owsley, W. F. 2010. Low-Stress Cattle Handling. Alabama Cooperative Extension
System Circular ANR-1394
Rodning, S. P. and W. F. Owsley. 2008. Livestock carcass disposal. Alabama
Cooperative Extension System Circular ANR-1324.
Giminez, D. D. Ball, C. Kerth, L. Kriese Anderson, W. F. Owsley, W. Prevatt, D. L.
Rankins, and S. Rodning. 2008. Alabama Beef Cattle Pocket Guide. Alabama
Cooperative Extension System ANR-1323.
Ducar, J. T., M. K. Stanford and W. F. Owsley. 2007. Environmental Stewardship in
Dairy Production Handbook.
Owsley, W. F. 2006. Biosecurity for Beef Production in Alabama. ANR-1293
Owsley, W. F. 2006. Applying Biosecurity Practices to Youth Swine Projects. ANR1294
Owsley, W. F. 2005. Alabama Beef Quality Assurance: Avoiding Residues from Feed.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-1284
Owsley, W. F. 2005. Alabama Beef Quality Assurance: Maintaining Proper Records.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-1285
Owsley, W. F. and R. E. Blaylock. 2005. Alabama Beef Quality Assurance: Using
Handling Facilities Correctly. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR1283
Owsley, W. F, H. Dorough, J. G. Floyd, Jr., and R. E. Blaylock. 2005. Alabama Beef
Quality Assurance: Getting Started. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin
ANR-177
Owsley, W. F. and J. G. Floyd, Jr. 2005. Alabama Beef Quality Assurance: Administer
Drugs Properly. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-1280
Owsley, W. F. and J. G. Floyd, Jr. 2005. Alabama Beef Quality Assurance: Managing
for Good Herd Health. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-1278
Owsley, W. F. and J. G. Floyd, Jr. 2005. Alabama Beef Quality Assurance:
Understanding Proper Drug Use and Storage. Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Bulletin ANR-1279
Owsley, W. F., J. G. Floyd, Jr., and R. E. Blaylock. 2005. Alabama Beef Quality
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Assurance: Implanting Cattle Properly. Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Bulletin ANR-1281
Owsley, W. F., J. G. Floyd, Jr. and R. E. Blaylock. 2005. Alabama Beef Quality
Assurance: Planning and Constructing Handling Facilities and Equipment. Alabama
Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-1282
Owsley, W. F. and L. Kriese-Anderson. 2005. Alabama Beef Quality Assurance:
Benchmarking for Quality. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-1286
Owsley, W. F. 2002. Biosecurity for Pork Production. Alabama Cooperative Extension
System Bulletin ANR-1224.
Owsley, W. F. and J. G. Floyd, Jr. 1996. Swine Production Records. Alabama
Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-844.
Owsley, W. F., R. E. Blaylock and J. G. Floyd, Jr. 1996. Swine Herd Monitoring.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-673.
Floyd, J. G., Jr., and W. F. Owsley. 1994. Scheduling All-In-All-Out Swine Production.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-847.
Blaylock, R. E. and W. F. Owsley. 1994. Selection Guidelines for Commercial Pork
Production. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-822.
Owsley, W. F., and J. G. Floyd, Jr. 1994. Improving Swine Reproduction. Alabama
Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-683.
Owsley, W. F., J. G. Floyd, Jr., N. J. Van Dyke and R. E. Blaylock. 1994. Feeding and
Managing Grow-Finish Pigs. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR672.
Owsley, W. F. and N. J. Van Dyke. 1994. Swine Diet Recommendations for Alabama.
Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-639.
Van Dyke, N. J., W. F. Owsley and R. E. Blaylock. 1993. Managing Purchased Feeder
Pigs. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-815.
Owsley, W. F. and N. J. Van Dyke. 1992. Controlling the Quality of Farm Mixed Swine
Feed. Alabama Cooperative Extension System Bulletin ANR-637.
Owsley, W. F. 1991. Small grains in swine diets. Bulletin No. 953.
Owsley, W. F., R. L. Stewart, Gary Heusner and Rick Jones. 1990. Use of small grains
in swine, beef cattle and horse rations. In "Small Grain Production and Utilization in
Georgia". Bulletin No. 929.
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Jones, Rick and W. F. Owsley. 1990. Practical swine feeding ideas. Bulletin No. 845.
Owsley, W. F. 1988. Mixing swine feed on-the-farm. Georgia Cooperative Extension
Service Bulletin No. 938.
Lee, D. and W. F. Owsley. 1986. Triticale production and utilization. Georgia
Cooperative Extension Service Circ. No. 783.
Owsley, W. F. 1985. Feeding and managing growing-finishing hogs. Georgia
Cooperative Extension Service Bulletin No. 928.
Jones, Rick and W. F. Owsley. l985. Evaluating alternative swine feeds. Georgia
Cooperative Extension Service Bulletin No. 856.
Brown, Dan T., Rick Jones and W. F. Owsley. 1983. Management of the young pig.
Georgia Cooperative Extension Service Bulletin No. 871.
B. Refereed Fact Sheets
Owsley, W.F. 2012. Scheduling all-in-all-out swine production. Pig Information
Gateway Factsheet No. PIG 01-03-01
Owsley, W. F., C. B. Navarre and S. P. Rodning. 2006. Disaster Biosecurity In Cattle
Operations. LSU AgCenter No. 2949-S
C. Non-refereed Fact Sheets
Owsley, W. F. 2010. Producing Pigs on a Small Scale. Swine Fact Sheet 0104
Owsley, W. F. 2010. Producing Pork on a Small Scale: Planning. Swine Fact Sheet
0310
Owsley, W. F. 2010. Producing Pork on a Small Scale: Facilities. Swine Fact Sheet
0410
Owsley, W. F. 2010. Housing and Pastures for Sows and Litters. Swine Fact Sheet 0210
Owsley, W. F. 2009. Low-Stress Cattle Handling. Alabama BQA Fact Sheet #ALBQA13
Owsley, W. F. 2009. Alabama BQA: In A Nutshell. Alabama BQA Fact Sheet
#ALBQA-14
Owsley, W. F. 2009. Alabama BQA Recertification. Alabama BQA Fact Sheet
#ALBQA-12
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Owsley, W. F. 2009. The Science Behind the F1 Brahman Cow. Extension Factsheet
Owsley, W. F. 2005. Biosecurity precautions for a confinement animal facility.
Owsley, W. F. 2004. Producing pork on a small scale.
Owsley, W. F. 2003. Swine Herd Monitoring: Feed.
Owsley, W. F. 2003. Triticale in swine diets.
Owsley, W. F. 2002. Fencing pastures and drylots for hogs.
Owsley, W. F. 2001. Biosecurity precautions for touring a swine farm.
Owsley, W. F. 2001. Biosecurity considerations for pork production in Alabama.
Owsley, W. F. and T. Tyson. 2000. Steps in Developing a Pork Production Unit in
Alabama
Owsley, W. F. and J. G. Floyd. 2000. Aflatoxicosis in Swine
Owsley, W. F. 2000. Evaluating Alternative Feedstuffs for Swine
D. Other Extension Publications
Owsley, W. F., E. Brown, E. Cleveland, R. Jones and F. Kay. 1990. Low Investment
Swine Production Handbook. Misc. Publ. No. 269. (30%)
Owsley, W. F. and R. D. Jones. 1990. Swine rations for Georgia. Misc. Publ. No. 165.
(85%)
Owsley, W. F., R. D. Jones, N. McCarter and D. Reeves. 1989. Swine Herd Monitoring.
Misc. Publ. No. 382. (40%)
Jones, R. D. and W. F. Owsley. 1988. UGA Extension and the swine industry. 1988
Georgia Swine Report. UGA Coll. of Agr. Spec. Rept. 61, p 1-3
Owsley, W. F. and O. M. Hale. 1987. Wheat and triticale in swine diets. Georgia Small
Grain Handbook.
Owsley, W. F. 1986. Improving reproduction in swine: REPRO 80s demonstration
farm results. UGA Coll. of Agr. Spec. Publ. 41, p 52-54.
Owsley, W. F. 1985. Georgia Swine Slaughter Check Program: characteristics of
finishing feeds. The Univ. of Ga. Col. of Ag. Spec. Publ. 37, p 87-90.
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Owsley, W. F. 1985. Low investment swine production in Georgia. The Univ. of Ga.
Col. of Ag. Spec. Publ. 37, p 6-7.
Owsley, W. F. 1985. Analysis of swine finishing diets in Georgia. Anim. Sci. Fact
Sheet, 85-313.
Owsley, W. F. 1985. Small grains in swine diets. Misc. Publ. No. 218.
Owsley, W. F. 1985. Improving reproduction in the gilt. Misc. Publ. No. 210.
Jones R. D. and W. F. Owsley. 1984. Extension swine education programs. Anim. Sci.
Fact Sheet, 84-318.
Owsley, W. F. 1984. Georgia swine slaughter check program. Anim. Sci. Fact Sheet,
84-315
Jones, R. D. and W. F. Owsley. 1984. Microcomputer use in livestock feeding. Misc.
Publ. No. 201. (25%)
E. Symposia and conference publications.
Owsley, W.F. 2013. Using quality assurance programs in a large animal veterinary
conference. 22st Annual Alabama Conference for Food Animal Veterinarians, Alabama
4-H Center, Columbiana, Alabama.
Rodning,S., M. Givens, M. Marley, T.L. Hathcock, W.F. Owsley and J.W. Prevatt.
"Impact of bovine viral diarrhea virus on reproductive performance following
introduction of persistently infected animals" in 21st Annual Alabama Conference for
Food Animal Veterinarians, Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana, Alabama. (2012). 74.
Owsley, W. F., W. Deutsch and J. Oates. 2008. Water quality monitoring in animal
agriculture. Procedings of the 18th National Non-Point Source Monitoring Workshop,
Columbus, Ohio.
Ducar, J. T., M. K. Stanford and W. F. Owsley. 2007. Environmental Stewardship in
Broiler Production Handbook. National Water Quality Conference Proceedings.
Owsley, W. F. 2007. Applying the 2005 National Beef Quality Audit to Alabama Beef
Production 2007. Alabama Food Animal Veterinary Conference Proceedings. January
27, 2007, Columbiana, AL
Fasina, O., J. Fulton, P. Srivastava, C. Wood and W. Owsley. "Volume Reduction
Technologies for Transporting Poultry Litter" in ASABE Annual International
Conference, Portland, Oregon. (ASABE Paper No. 066173, 2006).
Srivastava, P., M.S. Kang, J. Fulton, T. Tyson, F. Owsley, and K. Yoo. 2006. Optimal
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Transportation of Renewable Biomass Using GIS-Based Decision Support System.
Alternative Energy Solutions for Alabama’s Natural Resources Conference. October 2324, 2006. Auburn, AL. (Poster)
Kang, M.S., P. Srivastava, J. Fulton, T. Tyson, F. Owsley, and K. Yoo. 2006. Optimal
Poultry Litter Management through GIS-Based Decision Support System. 3rd Annual
GIS Symposium and Workshops. November 1, 2006. Auburn, AL.
Owsley, W. F. 2006. Alabama Meat Animal Quality Assurance Programs. 2006
Alabama Food Animal Veterinary Conference Proceedings. February 11, 2006,
Columbiana, AL
Owsley, W. F. 2005. Animal welfare and beef production. Proceedings of the 2005
Auburn Beef Cattle Shortcourse.
Owsley, W. F., A. S. Lopez, L. T. Frobish, C. W. Wood and J. L. Waggoner. 2001.
Triticale as a replacement for corn in swine diets: effects on performance and nutrient
output. 2001 International Symposium, "Addressing Animal Production and
Environmental Issues"
Owsley, W. F. and A. S. Lopez. 2001. Modifying nutrient output from swine through
dietary manipulations. 2001 Southern Regional Extension Water Quality Conference.
Owsley, W. F. and K. D. Haydon. 1989. Amino acid supplementation of small grains in
swine diets. Georgia Nutrition Conference.
Owsley, W. F. 1986. Factors affecting the value of Beagle 82 triticale for swine.
Georgia Nutrition Conference.
Owsley, W. F. 1986. Using computer ration formulation in Georgia Extension Animal
Science programs. International Conference on Computers in Agricultural Extension
Programs.
Owsley, W. F. 1985. Nutrient requirements of growing boars and gilts. Master Purebred
Swine Breeders Workshop, Tifton.
Owsley, W. F. 1984. Feeding management for growing boars and gilts. Master
Purebred Swine Breeders Workshop, Statesboro.
Owsley, W. F. 1984. Small grains in swine production. Statesboro Swine Short Course,
Statesboro.
Owsley, W. F. 1984. The relationship between type and performance. Master Purebred
Swine Breeders Workshop, Statesboro.
Owsley, W. F. 1983. Nutrition of the young pig. Proceedings of the 1983 Georgia Pork
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Congress.
Owsley, W. F. 1983. How type and performance are related. Master Purebred Swine
Breeders Workshop, Tifton.
Owsley, W. F. 1983. Feed mixing systems: Mixing the best feed possible on-the-farm.
Statesboro Swine Short Course, Statesboro.
F. Published abstracts.
Dillard*, S.L, W.F. Owsley, C.W. Wood, B.H. Wood, C. J. Weissend* and R.
Muntifering. 2013. Foliar uptake and utilization of phosphorus by grazing cattle as
influenced by nitrogen fertilization regime. in Journal of Animal Science. Suppl. 2 ed.
(2013).
Dillard*, S.L, W.F. Owsley, C.W. Wood, B.H. Wood, C. J. Weissend* and R.
Muntifering. 2013. Forage productivity, phosphorus uptake, and soil phosphatase activity
in a cool-season pasture as influenced by nitrogen fertilization. Abstracts, Southern
Section. (American Society of Animal Science, 2013). 44.
Tigue*, D.A., R. Muntifering, S. Schmidt, W.F. Owsley and C. Bratcher. 2012. Beef
cattle carcass characteristics from continuously stocked triticale, wheat and ryegrass
pasture. Journal of Animal Science. Suppl. 1:14.
Wicks*, J.C., T.K. Welch, W.F. Owsley, S. Rodning, M. Singh, M. D. Hayden, H.M.
Finegan, K. Cummins, L. Kriese-Anderson and C. Bratcher. 2012. Growth and carcass
characteristics of pigs fed plum juice concentrate as a feed additive. Abstracts, Southern
Section. (American Society of Animal Science)
Rodning,S., M. Givens, M. Marley, T.L. Hathcock, W.F. Owsley and J.W. Prevatt.
"Impact of bovine viral diarrhea virus on reproductive performance following
introduction of persistently infected animals" in 21st Annual Alabama Conference for
Food Animal Veterinarians, Alabama 4-H Center, Columbiana, Alabama. (2012). 74.
Dillard*, S.L, W.F. Owsley, C.W. Wood, B.H. Wood, C. J. Weissend* and R.
Muntifering. 2012. Foliar uptake and utilization of phosphorus by grazing cattle as
influenced by nitrogen fertilization regime. J. Anim. Sci. Suppl. 3:586.
Dillard*, S.L, W.F. Owsley, C.W. Wood, B.H. Wood, C. J. Weissend* and R.
Muntifering. 2012. Phosphorus release from fecal pats in grazed pasture as influenced by
nitrogen fertilization regime. (ASA/CSSA/SSSA).
cisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2012am/webprogram/Paper75104.html.
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Dillard*, S.L, W.F. Owsley, C.W. Wood, B.H. Wood, Y. Feng and R. Muntifering.
2012. Soil phosphatase activity and foliar uptake of phosphorus as influenced by
nitrogen fertilization regime in a grazed pasture system. (ASA/CSSA/SSSA).
scioc.confex.com/scisoc/2012am/webprogram/Paper73937.html.
Soren Rodning, Maurice Givens, Mylissa SD Marley, Yijing Zhang, Kay P Riddell,
Patricia K Galik, Terri Lynn Hathcock, Walter Owsley and James Prevatt. "The
reproductive impact of introduction of persistently infected cattle at a controlled time
point" in 5th BVDV Symposium, San Diego, California. (2011)
Owsley, W.F. and C. Bratcher. 2011. Cattle handling demonstrations for undergraduate
students. J. Anim. Sci. 89:3, E-Suppl. 2
Smith, L.A., S. P. Schmidt, W. F. Owsley, and R.B. Muntifering. 2011. Forage
characteristics and beef cattle production from continuously stocked triticale, wheat and
ryegrass pasture. J. Anim. Sci. 89:4, E-Suppl. 2
Britton, C., W. F. Owsley, R. Muntifering, and C. Wood. 2011. Forage quality of
triticale fertilized with poultry litter or commercial fertilizer. C. Britton, W. Owsley*,. J.
Anim. Sci. 89:27, E-Suppl. 2
Rodning, S.P., M.D. Givens, M.S.D. Marley, Y. Zhang, K.P. Riddell, P.K. Galik, T.L.
Hathcock, W.F. Owsley, J.W. Prevatt. 2011. The reproductive impact of introduction of
persistently infected cattle at a controlled time point. 5th Annual BVDV Symposium, San
Diego, California
Wijesinghe, R.U., M. Owsley, Y. Feng, and F. Owsley. 2010. Comparison of
conventional and real-time PCR for detection of human and cattle host specific markers
in surface water. Annual Meetings Abstracts [CD-ROM]. ASA, CSSA, SSSA, Madison,
WI.
Kuhlers, D.L., K. Nadarajah, C. L. Bratcher, C. R. Kerth, and W. F. Owsley. 2010.
Growth efficiency and carcass compositions of pigs raised on pasture in the summer
season. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 88, E-Suppl. 3:6
Dillard, S.L., L. E. Sturgeon, C. W. Wood, J. L. Holliman, R. B. Muntifering, and W. F.
Owsley. 2010. Productivity and nutritive quality of Johnsongrass as influenced by
interseeded ladino clover and fertilization with commercial fertilizer or broiler litter. J.
Anim. Sci. Vol. 88, E-Suppl. 3:9
Effects of two systems for pasture grazing pigs on meat quality and sensory evaluation.
2010. C. L. Bratcher, D. L. Kuhlers, K. Nadarajah, C. R. Kerth, and W. F. Owsley. J.
Anim. Sci. Vol. 88, E-Suppl. 3:15
Hicks, M. S. and W. F. Owsley. 2008. Relationships between production measurements
and sow longevity in a university research herd. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 86, Suppl 2:391
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Owsley, W. F., J. B. Elmore, M. F. Elmore, L.A. Kriese-Anderson, W. C. Rutherford, S.
V. Free, and L. S. Saunders. 2008. Management practices used in Alabama beef
production I: Impact of herd size. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 86, Suppl 2:21.
Owsley, W. F., J. B. Elmore, M. F. Elmore, L.A. Kriese-Anderson, W. C. Rutherford, S.
V. Free, and L. S. Saunders. 2008. Management practices used in Alabama beef
production II: Impact of source of herd health information. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 86, Suppl
2:21.
Elmore, J. B., L. A. Kriese-Anderson, W. C. Rutherford, S. V. Free, G. S. Hecht, and W.
F. Owsley. 2007. Comparison of carcass trends of Alabama cattle with national quality
audit reports. J. Anim. Sci. (Abstr.) 85 (Supp. 1): 372.
Nadarajah, K. , D. L. Kuhlers, and W. F. Owsley. 2007. Evaluation of pigs raised on
two types of pasture-based and a confined grow-finish systems for production efficiency.
J. Anim. Sci. (Abstr.) 85 (Supp. 1): 578.
Owsley, W. F., H. D. Dorough, and J. D. Gladney. 2007. Evaluating the Alabama beef
quality assurance program. J. Anim. Sci. (Abstr.) 85 (Supp. 1): 632.
Bonner, T.R., C.R. Kerth, W.F. Owsley, W.R. Jones and L.T. Frobish. 2003. Feeding
supranutritional concentrations of vitamin D3 and restricting dietary phosphorus effects
on pork quality.. J. Anim. Sci. 80(suppl 2):14.
Lopez, A. W. F. Owsley and L.T. Frobish. 2002. Effect of triticale on nutrient excretion
in grow-finish swine. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 1): 224.
B.S. Wilborn, C. R. Kerth, W.F. Owsley, W.R. Jones, and L.T. Frobish.
2002. Improving pork quality by feeding supranutritional levels of vitamin D3. J. Anim.
Sci. 80(Suppl. 2): (Abstr.).
Waggoner, J. L., L. T. Frobish, C. W. Wood, and W. F. Owsley. 2000. Effects of
dietary manipulation on nutrient output in growing swine. J. Anim. Sci 78 (Suppl 2):9.
Sullivan, D. G., C. W. Wood, W. F. Owsley and M. L. Norfleet. 1999. Denitrification
losses from swine waste amended bermudagrass systems. Southern Branch Agronomy
Abstracts, ASA, Madison, WI.
Donald R. Mulvaney, Russell Kelly, W.F. Owsley, Steve B. Jungst, William B. Mikel,
Dwight D. Wolfe, Thomas Powe. 1996. Use of Materinal pST Treatment to Manipulate
Fetal Muscle Development of Progeny from Terminal and Maternal Genotype Matings.
1996 Research Investment Report, National Pork Board.
Owsley, W. F., N. McCarter and D. Reeves. 1991. Nutritional summary of the Georgia
Swine Slaughter Check Program. J. Anim. Sci. 70(Supl. 1):46 (Abstr.)
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Owsley, W. F., K. D. Haydon and R. Dove. 1990. Effects of diet and feeding regime on
performance of pigs weaned at 28d. J. Anim. Sci. 68(Supl. 1):375(Abstr.)
Owsley, W. F. and K. D. Haydon. 1989. Effects of diet complexity on performance of
pigs weaned at 28d. J. Anim. Sci. 67(Supl. 1):67 (Abstr.)
Owsley, W. F. and R. D. Jones. 1988. The Georgia Swine Agribusiness Seminar. J.
Anim. Sci. 66(Supl. 1):17(Abstr.)
Owsley, W. F., K. D. Haydon and R. D. Jones. 1988. Effects of diet complexity and
organic acid addition on performance of pigs weaned at 28d. J. Anim. Sci. 66(Supl.
1):41 (Abstr.)
Owsley, W. F., K. D. Haydon and R. D. Lee. 1987. Effect of variety and planting
location on the value of triticale for swine. J. Anim. Sci. 65(Supl. 1):37 (Abstr.)
Owsley, W. F. and R. D. Jones. 1986. Microcomputer in Extension animal nutrition
programs. J. Anim. Sci. 63 (Supl. 1):209 (Abstr.)
Owsley, W. F. 1986. Characteristics of swine finishing feed in Georgia. J. Anim. Sci.
63 (Supl. 1):27 (Abstr.)
Owsley, W. F., T. W. Powell and A. E. Reynolds. 1984. Georgia swine slaughter/feed
check program. J. Anim. Sci. 59 (Supl. 1):5 (Abstr.).
Jones, R. D., and W. F. Owsley. 1984. Microcomputers in Extension swine education
programs. J. Anim. Sci. 59 (Supl. 1):197 (Abstr.)
Owsley, W. F., R. A. Snyder and T. W. Powell. 1984. Using state prison swine facilities
in Extension. J. Anim. Sci. 59 (Supl. 1):198 (Abstr.)
Owsley, W. F., D. E. Orr, Jr. and L. F. Tribble. 1984. The relationship between
performance and digestive function in pigs weaned at 28 d. J. Anim. Sci. 59 (Supl.
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