Education
- Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1961
- M.S., North Dakota State University, 1958
- B.S., Iowa State University, 1955
Research
Interests
Beef cattle genetics, swine genetics, sheep management systems.
Honors and Awards
Member, Epsilon Sigma Phi National Membership and Recruitment Committee.
Affiliated
Centers/Organizations/Appointments
- Minnesota Beef Cattle Improvement Association, Advisor
- Minnesota Pork Producers Central Test Station, Advisor
- Minnesota State Fair - Open Swine Show, Advisor
- World Wide Auctioneering College, Guest Instructor
- Ramsey County 4-H Animal Science Committee, Chairperson
Selected Publications
Christians, C.J. 1999. Influence of bagels as a source of energy on lamb growth. Sheep Magazine, Vol. 20, No. 1, p. 14.
Romano, J.E., C.J. Christians, and B.G. Crabo. 1999. Effects of continuous presence of the ram to hasten estrus onset in ewes synchronized for estrus during breeding season. Sheep Magazine, Vol. 20, No. 1, p. 15.
Anttila, T., and C.J. Christians. 1998. Alfalfa leaf meal as an alternative protein source for growing lambs. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 1-12.
Arthun, A., A. Yonas, and C. Christians. 1998. Visual proprioceptive control of posture in newborn lambs. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 39-50.
Christians, C., A. Conrad, N. Doyle, and J. Bice. 1998. Influence of bagels as a source of energy on lamb growth. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 19-31.
Hazelwood, M.E., B.E. Stromberg, G.A. Averbeck, and C.J. Christians. 1998. Influence of Doramectin on internal sheep parasite levels. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 19-31.
Romano, J.E., C.J. Christians, and B.G. Crabo. 1998. Applications of transrectal ultrasonography in ewe reproduction. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 81-82.
Romano, J.E., C.J. Christians, and B.G. Crabo. 1998. Comparison between two semen extenders on the fertility rate in ewes inseminated during out-of-breeding season. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 66-69.
Romano, J.E., C.J. Christians, and B.G. Crabo. 1998. Early pregnancy detection by transrectal ultrasonography in Suffolk Ewes. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 83-86.
Romano, J.E., C.J. Christians, and B.G. Crabo. 1998. Effect of continuous presence of the ram to hasten estrus onset in ewes synchronized for estrus during breeding season. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 73-76.
Romano, J.E., C.J. Christians, and B.G. Crabo. 1998. Embryo development from day 15 to 40 of pregnancy in Suffolk ewes determined by transrectal ultrasonography. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 87-90.
Romano, J.E., C.J. Christians, and B.G. Crabo. 1998. Estrus induction during out-of-breeding season in ewes. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 77-80.
Romano, J.E., C.J. Christians, S.P. Fanua, and B.G. Crabo. 1998. Estrus synchronization in ewes using either CIDR or Syncromate B during breeding season. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 69-72.
Russelle, M., C. Christians, C. Sheaffer, K. Schmidt, and L. Robshaw. 1998. Impacts of excessive manure applications on pasture restoration. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 32-38.
Russelle, M., C. Sheaffer, C. Christians, W. Head, Jr., and L. Wanshura. 1998. Nitrogen cycling in management-intensive grazing. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, pp. 52-57.
Sheaffer, C., N. Ehlke, and C. Christians. 1998. Kura clover-grass mixtures. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, p. 51.
Stromberg, B.E., G.A. Averbeck, and C.J. Christians. Persistent efficacy of Doramectin in sheep. 1998. 1998 Minnesota Sheep Research Report, Dept. of Animal Science, Univ. of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN, p. 91.
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