Education
- Postdoctorate, University
of Missouri, 1990
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1989
- M.S., University of Minnesota, 1985
- B.S., ITESM Campus Queretaro, Mexico, 1981
Research Interests
- Nutrition and management
factors affecting the biologic and economic efficiency of cow-calf and
feedlot operations.
- Evaluation of alternative feeds and feeding and
management strategies to improve economic efficiency.
- Determination
of nutrient requirements to enhance economic and environmentally sustainable
beef production.
Teaching Responsibilities
- ANSC 4403: Ruminant
Nutrition (co-instructor)
- ANSC 4603:
Beef Production Systems Management
- ANSC 4613: Advanced
Beef Production Systems Management
- CAPS 5162:
Large Animal Medicine (guest lecturer)
- CAPS 5165:
Introduction to Animal Nutrition (guest lecturer)
- CAPS 5835:
Advanced Ruminant Nutrition (guest lecturer)
Graduate Students
- Nicolas
Di Lorenzo (co-advise), M.S. student, Animal Sciences
- Jamie E. Larson (co-advise), M.S. student, Animal Sciences
- Kevin N. Thielen (co-advise), M.S. student, Animal Sciences
Outreach Programs
Statewide
Coordinator for Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management Programs:
- Cattle Feeder
Days, 1993 to present
- Cow-Calf Days,
1997
- Bagley Beef Workshop,
1995 to present
- Beef Veterinary
Conference, 1995
- Southwest MN
Beef Cow-Calf producer workshops, 1995 to present
- Minnesota State
Cattlemen’s Annual Convention Program, 1995 to present
- Minnesota Cattlemen’s
Association producer workshops
- Nutrition and
Management staff development programs
- Minnesota Carcass
Merit Program
Awards
- Outstanding Teacher
Award, College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences Student
Board, 2000
- Multi-cluster
Team Award "Beef Correspondence Course", Minnesota Association
of Extension Educators, 1998
- Outstanding
Service Award, Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association, 1996
Affiliated Centers/Organizations/Appointments
- Minnesota
Beef Industry Center
- Minnesota
State Cattlemen’s Association Member
- Beef Community
Liaison Team Leader
- NCR-185
Optimizing Nutrient Intake by Feedlot Cattle for Growth, Retail Product
and Environmental Concerns Committee Member and Past Chair (1994-1995)
- American
Society of Animal Science Member (1985 to present)
Publications (2002-2006)
- Refereed Articles -
DiLorenzo, N., F. Diez-Gonzalez, and A. DiCostanzo. 2006. Effects of feeding polyclonal antibody preparations on ruminal bacteria populations and rumen pH of steers fed high-grain diets. J. Anim. Sci. 84:2178-2185.
Larson, J.E., G.C. Lamb, J.S. Stevenson, S.K. Johnson, M.L. Day, T.W. Geary, D.J. Kesler, J.M. DeJarnette, F.N. Schrick, A. DiCostanzo, and J.D. Arseneau. 2006. Synchronization of estrus in suckled beef cows for detected estrus and artificial insemination and timed artificial insemination using gonadotropin-releasing hormone, prostaglandin F2α, and progesterone. J. Anim. Sci. 84: 332-342.
Dahlen, C.R., C.M. Zehnder, K.A. Hachmeister, M.E. Dikeman, A. DiCostanzo, G.C. Lamb,
L.R. Miller, and H. Chester-Jones. 2005. Effects of including malting
industry byproducts in feedlot diets on performance and beef quality.
Prof. Anim. Sci. 21:22-29.
Roeber, D.R., R.K. Gill, and A. DiCostanzo. 2005. Meat quality responses to feeding distillers grains to finishing Holstein steers. J. Anim. Sci. 83:2455-2460.
Dahlen, C.R., G.C. Lamb, C.M. Zehnder, L.R. Miller, and A. DiCostanzo. 2003. Fixed-time
artificial insemination in peripubertal, lightweight replacement heifers
after estrous synchronization with PGF2 and GnRH. Theriogenology 59:1827-1838.
- Invited Papers and Conference Proceedings
DiCostanzo, A. 2006. Building and retro-fitting feedlot facilities and management. MN Cattle Feeder Rep., University of Minnesota, St. Paul.
DiCostanzo, A. 2006. University of Minnesota research report. In: Proc. Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conf. Texas A&M University, San Antonio, TX. pp. 66-70.
DiCostanzo, A. and N. DiLorenzo. 2006. Strategic manipulation of RDP and RUP suplí to meet the protein needs of beef cows. In: Proc. Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symp. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. pp. 1-9.
Lamb, G.C., and A. DiCostanzo. 2006. Current and future trends of marketing cattle. MN Cow-Calf Day Rep., University of Minnesota, Grand Rapids. pp. 6-14.
DiCostanzo, A. 2004. Fatores nutricionais e de manejo que afetam a qualidad de carcaça. Proc., VIII Curso Novos Enfoques Na Produção e Reprodução de Bovinos. CONAPEC, Jr. (UNESP-Botucatu). Uberlândia-Minas Gerais. pp. 231-241.
DiCostanzo, A. 2004. Sire selection to target specific markets. Minnesota Beef Cow-Calf Day Rep., University of Minnesota. pp. 16-24.
DiCostanzo, A. 2004. Suplementação para recria e terminação de bovines a pasto. Proc., VIII Curso Novos Enfoques Na Produção e Reprodução de Bovinos. CONAPEC, Jr. (UNESP-Botucatu). Uberlândia-Minas Gerais. pp. 199-210.
DiCostanzo, A. 2004. Suplementação para vacas de corte a pasto. Proc., VIII Curso Novos Enfoques Na Produção e Reprodução de Bovinos. CONAPEC, Jr. (UNESP-Botucatu). Uberlândia-Minas Gerais. pp. 189-194.
DiCostanzo, A. and S. Steffen. 2004. Quality control of feeding and management processes. Minnesota Cattle Feeder Day Rep. B-497, University of Minnesota.
Di Lorenzo, N., C.R. Dahlen, and A. DiCostanzo. 2004. Modification of rumen bacterial populations for enhanced performance and health. Proc., 65th Minnesota Nutrition Conference, St. Paul, MN. Sep. 21-22. pp. 172-185.
DiCostanzo,
A. 2003. Use of byproducts to meet the nutritional needs of the
cowherd. 2003 MN Beef Cow/Calf Rep. pp. 13-27.
DiCostanzo,
A. 2003. Use of corn distillers' grains in feedlot cattle diets.
2003 MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-493.
DiCostanzo,
A. and C.R. Dahlen. 2003. Making breeding decisions based on production
goals. In: Proc. 3rd Annual Florida Cow/Calf Seminars. University
of Florida. IFAS. pp. 1-10.
Lamb, G.C.,
D.R. Brown, R. Wasson, J.E. Larson, C.R. Dahlen, and A. DiCostanzo.
2003. Preliminary Report: Effect of trace mineral nutrition on follicular
response, ovulation, and embryo production in superovulated Angus
heifers. 2003 MN Beef Cow/Calf Rep. pp. 88-93.
DiCostanzo,
A. 2002. Feeding and managing calves according to market endpoint.
2002 MN Beef Cow/Calf Rep. pp. 59-71.
DiCostanzo, A. and C.R. Dahlen. 2002. Adequacy of the 1996 Beef NRC model to predict feedlot performance. Plains Nutrition Council. Spring Conference. San Antonio, TX. pp. 125.
DiCostanzo,
A., D. Putnam, A. Cansler, and R. Gilland. 2002. Report of Progress:
Effects of feeding protected choline on performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle reared under commercial conditions.
2002 MN Cattle Feeders Rep. B-489.
- Experiment Station Reports -
DeJarnette, J.M., D.G. Landblom, R. Wasson, D.R. Brown, and A. DiCostanzo. 2004. Estrus synchronization of replacement beef heifers using GnRH, prostaglandin F2α (PG), and progesterone (CIDR): A multi-location study. Minnesota Beef Cow-Calf Day Rep., University of Minnesota. pp. 33-37.
Larson, J.E., G.C. Lamb, J.S. Stevenson, T.W. Marston, S.K. Johnson, M.L. Day, T.W. Geary, D.J. Kesler, J.M. DeJarnette, F.N. Schrick, J.D. Arseneau, R. Wasson, D.R. Brown, and A. DiCostanzo. 2004. Estrus synchronization of suckled beef cows using GnRH, prostaglandin F2α (PG), and progesterone (CIDR): A multi-location study. Minnesota Beef Cow-Calf Day Rep., University of Minnesota. pp. 33-37.
Chester-Jones, H.,
R. Hall, B. Perry, D. Ziegler, J. Linn, and A. DiCostanzo. 2003. Effects
of early calf nutrition on Holstein steer performance and carcass effects
of early calf nutrition on Holstein steer performance and carcass characteristics.
2003 MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-494.
Dahlen, C.R., L.J. Smith, N. Di Lorenzo, and A. DiCostanzo. 2003. Effects of polyclonal
antibody preparations against Streptococcus bovis and fusobacterium
necrophorum on performance and carcass characteristics of steers fed
high-grain diets. 2003 MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-495.
Lamb, G.C., D.R.
Brown, R. Wasson, J. Larson, C. Dahlen, and A. DiCostanzo. 2003. Preliminary
report: Effect of trace mineral nutrition on follicular response, ovulation,
and embryo production in superovulated Angus heifers. 2003 MN Beef Cow/Calf
Rep. pp. 94-100.
Dahlen, C.R., G.C.
Lamb, B. Lindsay, A. DiCostanzo, D.R. Brown, R. Spell, and L.R. Miller.
2002. Pregnancy rates in recipients after receiving either two identical
demi-embryos or a single embryo. 2002 MN Beef Cow/Calf Rep. pp. 95-99.
Dahlen, C.R., G.C.
Lamb, L.R. Smith, A. DiCostanzo, R. Ethington, and T. Durham. 2002.
Forage sources for finishing diets containing wet corn gluten feed.
2002 MN Cattle Feeders Rep. B-488.
- Abstracts -
Blanch, M., S. Calsamiglia, N DiLorenzo, and A. DiCostanzo. 2006. Effects of feeding a polyclonal antibody preparation against Streptococcus bovis on rumen fermentation of heifers switched from a high forage to a high concentrate diet. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 1):128.
Gill, R.K., D.L. VanOverbeke, and A. DiCostanzo. 2006. Impacts of beef cattle diets containing corn or sorghum distillers grains on beef color, fatty acid profiles, and sensory attributes. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 1):114.
Pacheco, R.D.L., D.D. Millen, N.DiLorenzo, and A. DiCostanzo. 2006. In vitro evaluation of various energy supplements for tropical and temperate forages. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 1):23.
Dahlen, C.R., N. DiLorenzo, A. DiCostanzo, G.C. Lamb, and L.J. Smith. 2004. Effects of feeding a polyclonal antibody preparation against Streptococcus bovis or Fusobacterium necrophorum on performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot steers. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):270.
Dahlen, C.R., N. DiLorenzo, A. DiCostanzo, G.C. Lamb, and L.J. Smith. 2004. Effects of feeding a polyclonal antibody preparation against Streptococcus bovis or Fusobacterium necrophorum on performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot steers. Plains Nutr. Conf. TAMU Pub. No. AREC 04-14. p. 95.
Gill, R., D.L. Roeber, and A. DiCostanzo. 2004. Impact of feeding distillers grains on beef tenderness and sensory traits. Reciprocal Meats Conference, Lexington, KY. June 20-23.
Gill, R.K., D.L. Roeber, and A. DiCostanzo. 2004. Impact of feeding distillers grains to dairy-beef steers on beef color, tenderness and sensory traits. Plains Nutrition Conference, San Antonio, TX. TAMU Pub. No. AREC 04-14. p. 99.
Lamb, G.C., D.R. Brown, R.C. Wasson, J.E. Larson, C.R. Dahlen, and A. DiCostanzo. 2004. Effect of trace mineral nutrition on follicular response, ovulation, and embryo production in superovulated Angus heifers. J. Reprod. Fertil. 16(1,2):289.
Wasson, R., J.E. Larson, D.R. Brown, A. DiCostanzo, J.D. Arthington, and G.C. Lamb. 2004. Cow and calf performance in a management system including twinning and early weaning. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):59.
Dahlen, C.R., A. DiCostanzo, R.T. Ethington, T.L. Durham, J.E. Larson, and G.C. Lamb. 2003. Evaluation of forage sources for finishing diets containing wet com gluten feed. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1): 111-112.
Dahlen, C.R., A. DiCostanzo, B.M. Mitteness, P. Nash, J.E. Larson, N. Di Lorenzo, and G.D. Marx. 2003. Influence of a polygonal antibody preparation against rumen proteolytic bacteria on rumen fermentation and yield of milk and milk components. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1):58.
Marx, G. D., C.R. Dahein, A. DiCostanzo, T.L. Durham, and R.T. Ethington. 2003. Performance of lactating cows fed wet corn gluten feed. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1):340.
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