Alfredo DiCostanzo
Professor
Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management
Publications (continued)
- Scientific Journals -
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.
DiCostanzo, A. and C.M. Zehnder. 2000. Estimation of protein requirements of feedlot steers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 15:11-123.
Zehnder, C.M., A. DiCostanzo, K. Thate, R. Gilland, M.J. Murphy, and T.R. Halbach. 2000. Health and environmental implications of using composted municipal solid waste as bedding in cattle feedlots. J. Anim. Sci. 78:495-503.
DiCostanzo, A.,
J.E. Williams, and D.H. Keisler. 1999. Effects of short- or long-term
infusions of acetate or propionate on luteinizing hormone, insulin
and metabolite concentrations in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 77:3050.
DiCostanzo, A.
and C.M. Zehnder. 1999. Estimation of protein requirements of feedlot
steers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 15:116.
Johnson, B.J.,
N. Halstead, M.E. White, M.R. Hathaway, A. DiCostanzo, and W.R.
Dayton. 1998. Activation state of muscle satellite cells isolated
from steers implanted with a combined trenbolone acetate and estradiol
implant. J. Anim. Sci. 76:2779-2786.
DiCostanzo, A.,
L. Johnston, H. Windels, and M. Murphy. 1996. A review of effects
of molds and mycotoxins on ruminants. Prof. Anim. Sci. 12:138.
DiCostanzo, A.,
R.J. Lipsey, M.G. Siemens, J.C. Meiske, and H.B. Hedrick. 1995.
Prediction of carcass and empty body composition of steers by 40K
emission detection. J. Anim. Sci. 73:2882.
- Invited Papers and Conference Proceedings -
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.
DiCostanzo,
A. and C.R. Dahlen. 2001. From the grid to the breed. 2001 MN Beef
Cow/Calf Rep. pp. 39-50.
DiCostanzo,
A., L.R. Miller, and W.A. Head. 2001. Fate of nitrogen in ruminant
feeding operations. Proc. 62nd MN Nutrition Conf. and MN Corn Growers
Association Technical Symposium. Bloomington, MN. September 11-12,
2001. pp. 169-181.
Miller, L.R., A. DiCostanzo, C.M. Zehnder, G.C. Lamb, and L. Smith. 2001. Effects of two protein supplementation systems on performance and nitrogen output of feedlot steers. Proc., 2001 Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conference. Pub. No. AREC 01-23:90. Texas A&M Res. Ext. Center, Amarillo.
Miller, L.R.,
W.A. Head, N.C. Hansen, C.R. Dahlen, and A. DiCostanzo. 2001. The
impact of dietary protein manipulation on feedlot nitrogen balance. In: Proc. 2nd International Nitrogen Conf. Bolger Conference Center,
Potomac, MD. p. 40.
DiCostanzo, A. 2000. Economic of making vs buying hay. In: Proc. 25th Annual Minnesota Forage Conference, January 11-12, Grand Casino, Hinckley, MN.
DiCostanzo, A. 2000. Evaluating cow-calf nutrition: Where to start? MN Cow Calf Rep. pp 25-31.
DiCostanzo, A. 2000. Feedlot management techniques. Tri-State Beef Days. Dubuque, IA and Spring Grove, MN.
DiCostanzo, A. 2000. Out of season calving patterns. Tri-State Beef Days. Dubuque, IA and Spring Grove, MN.
DiCostanzo A. and C.R. Dahlen. 2000. Grid pricing as a fed cattle marketing strategy. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-470.
Head Jr., W.A, H. Chester-Jones, A. DiCostanzo, and D.G. Johnson. 2000. Supplementing grazing livestock. Proc. MN Nutrition Conf. p. 114.
DiCostanzo,
A. 1999. Strategies for profitable breeding, managing and marketing
of feeder calves. MN Cow-Calf Rep. pp. 6-17
DiCostanzo,
A. 1999. Using alfalfa leaf meal in ruminant diets. In: Proc.
61st Minnesota Nutrition Conference. Bloomington, MN.
DiCostanzo,
A., C.M. Zehnder, J.M. Akayezu, M.A. Jorgensen, J.M. Cassady,
D.M. Allen, D.G. Standorf, J.G. Linn, H. Jung, L.J. Smith, G.C. Lamb, D. Johnson, H. Chester-Jones, and G. Robinson. 1999. Use
of alfalfa leaf meal in ruminant diets. Proc. 60th MN Nutrition Conf.
And IPC Technical Symposium. Bloomington, MN.
Chester-Jones, H.,
A. DiCostanzo, T.M. Peters, H. Rebhan, D. Schafer, and D. Vermeire.
1998. Now there's dairy steers on the farm: What do you feed them? Tri-State
Dairy Nutrition Conference. pp. 129-152. Fort Wayne, IN.
DiCostanzo,
A., C.M. Zehnder, and H. Chester-Jones. 1998. Economics of feeding
corn silage in feedlot diets. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-456.
Kuehn, C.,
J.G. Linn, A. DiCostanzo, and H. Chester-Jones. 1998. Corn silage
hybrids for dairy and beef cattle. In: Proc. 59th Minnesota Nutrition
Conference and IPC Technical Symposium. Bloomington, MN.
DiCostanzo,
A. 1997. Alfalfa Leaf Meal Feeding Research. In: Proc. 22nd Annual
Minnesota Forage Conference, February 5-6. Holiday Inn, Willmar, MN.
DiCostanzo, A. 1997.
Least cost rations for beef cows. MN Cow-Calf Rep. C-136.
DiCostanzo, A. 1997.
Strategies for the next beef cattle price cycle. MN Cow-Calf Rep. C-137.
DiCostanzo,
A. and C.M. Zehnder. 1997. Effects of growth stimulants on protein
requirements of feedlot cattle. In: Proc. Impact of Implants on Performance
and Carcass Value of Beef Cattle Symposium. Oklahoma State Univ. P-957,
Tulsa, OK.
Zehnder, C.M. and
A. DiCostanzo. 1997. Estimating feedlot nutrient budgets and managing
manure output. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-450.
DiCostanzo, A. 1996.
Protein requirements of feedlot cattle. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-432.
DiCostanzo, A.,
J.M. Cassady, and C.M. Zehnder. 1996. Utilization of approved feed
additives in growing, finishing and replacement beef cattle diets. In:
Proc. 57th Minnesota Nutrition Conference and Alltech, Inc. Technical
Symposium. Pp. 81-96. Bloomington, MN.
DiCostanzo, A. 1995.
Evaluation of alternative livestock enterprise profit indicators. In:
Proc. Alternative Livestock Conference. Pp. 33-41. Earle Brown Center,
St. Paul, MN.
DiCostanzo, A. 1995.
Protein nutrition of feedlot cattle. In: Proc. 56th Minnesota Nutrition
Conference and Alltech, Inc. Technical Symposium. Pp. 69-79. Bloomington,
MN.
DiCostanzo, A. 1995.
Supplementing beef cow rations. MN Beef Cow-Calf Rep. C-112.
DiCostanzo, A.,
L. Johnston, L. Felice, and M. Murphy. 1995. Mycotoxins: What do we
know, what can we do? In: Proc. Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference.
Pp. 1-28. Fort Wayne, IN.
DiCostanzo, A.,
J.C. Meiske, and H. Chester-Jones. 1995. Strategies for reducing feed
cost of gain. MN Cattle Feeders Rep. B-421.
- Experiment Station Reports -
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.
Dahlen, C.R., K.
Hachmeister, C.M. Zehnder, M. Dikeman, G.C. Lamb, L.R. Miller, H. Chester-Jones,
and A. DiCostanzo. 2001. Influence of feeding malting industry byproducts
to feedlot cattle on longissimus muscle sensory traits and tenderness.
2001 MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-482.
Dahlen, C.R., A.F.
Kayser, L.R. Miller, G.C. Lamb, L.R. Smith, and A. DiCostanzo. 2001.
Effects of lowering dietary CP content on steer performance and carcass
characteristics. 2001 MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-483.
Dahlen, C.R., G.C.
Lamb, C.M. Zehnder, L.R. Miller, and A. DiCostanzo. 2001. Fixed-time
insemination in peripuberal, lightweight replacement heifers synchronized
with PGF2 and GnRH. MN Beef Cow/Calf Rep. pp. 81-86.
DiCostanzo, A.,
L.R. Miller, and W.A. Head. 2001. The nitrogen cycle in ruminant feeding
operations. 2001 MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-480.
Lamb, G.C., J.S.
Stevenson, C.R. Dahlen, C.M. Zehnder, L.R. Miller, and A. DiCostanzo.
2001. Resetting of follicular waves for resynchronization of repeat
estrus and AI in suckled beef cows after previous synchronization of
ovulation and timed insemination. 2001 MN Beef Cow/Calf Rep. pp. 65-73.
Miller, L.R., A.
DiCostanzo, C.M. Zehnder, G.C. Lamb, and L. Smith. 2001. Effects of
two protein supplementation systems on performance and nitrogen output
of feedlot steers. 2001 MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-481.
Miller, L.R., W.A. Head, N.C. Hansen, C.R. Dahlen, and A. DiCostanzo. 2001. The impact
of dietary protein manipulation on feedlot nitrogen balance. 2001 MN
Cattle Feeder Rep. B-479.
Lamb, G.C., L.R. Miller, C.M. Zehnder, J.M. Cassady, and A. DiCostanzo. 2000. Fixed-time insemination versus insemination after estrus in replacement beef heifers. MN Cow-Calf Rep. pp 63-70.
Miller, L.R., C.M. Zehnder, G.C. Lamb, A. DiCostanzo, and A. Miron. 2000. Evaluation of alfalfa leaf meal in creep feed supplements. MN Cow-Calf Rep. pp 74-76.
Standorf, D.G., M. Encinias, A. DiCostanzo, G.C. Lamb, G. Lardy, and A. Miron. 2000. Alfalfa leaf meal in late gestation beef cow diets. MN Cow-Calf Rep. pp 77-81.
Dahlen, C.R., C.M. Zehnder, D. Ziegler, A. DiCostanzo, L.R. Miller, H. Chester-Jones, G.C. Lamb, and D. Westlund. 2000. Utilization of malting industry byproducts in feedlot diets. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-473.
Miller, L.R., A. DiCostanzo, C.M. Zehnder, G.C. Lamb, and L.R. Smith. 2000. Effects of two protein supplementation systems on performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot steers. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-474.
Brown, D.R., J.B. Hall, A. DiCostanzo, and J. Cassady. 1999. Comparison of estrous
synchronization system in postpartum beef cows. MN Cow-Calf Rep. pp.
53-55.
Cassady, J.M.,
J.E. Wheaton, A. DiCostanzo, G.C. Lamb, and B.E. Seguin. 1999. Estrous
synchronization in beef heifers using MGA and prostaglandin F2 or GnRH
and prostaglandin F2.
MN Cow-Calf Rep. pp. 40-45.
DiCostanzo, A. 1999.
Minnesota carcass merit program: Another tool to improve your enterprise
bottom line. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-466.
DiCostanzo, A. and
C.M. Zehnder. 1999. Estimation of protein requirements of feedlot steers.
MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-465.
Standorf, D.G.,
A. DiCostanzo, C.M. Zehnder, G.C. Lamb, and A. Miron. 1999. Effects
of alfalfa leaf meal in finishing steer diets on liver abscess incidence.
MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-467.
Zehnder, C.M.,
J.M. Hall, D.B. Brown, and A. DiCostanzo. 1999. Alfalfa leaf meal
in wintering beef cow diets. MN Cow-calf Rep. pp. 34-39.
DiCostanzo, A.,
C.M. Zehnder, J.M. Cassady, H. Chester-Jones, D. Ziegler, and R. Greenwald.
1998. Effects of corn silage hybrid or dietary proportion on yearling
steer performance. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-451.
Zehnder, C.M. and
A. DiCostanzo. 1998. Alfalfa leaf meal in receiving steer diets. MN
Cattle Feeder Rep. B-452.
Zehnder, C.M.,
A. DiCostanzo, and L.R. Smith. 1998. Alfalfa leaf meal in finishing
steer diets. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-453.
DiCostanzo, A.,
C.M. Zehnder, H. Chester-Jones, D. Ziegler, and R. Greenwald. 1997.
Effect of dietary corn silage proportion on yearling steer performance
and economic returns. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-442.
Hall, J.B., A.
DiCostanzo, J. Cassady, and D.R. Brown. 1997. Effects of two alternate
estrous synchronization systems for early postpartum beef cows. MN Beef
Cow-Calf Rep. C-142.
Hall, J.B., A.
DiCostanzo, B. Woodward, and D. Brown. 1997. Progress report: Effect
of pattern of post-weaning body weight gain on age at puberty, reproduction
and milk production in Angus heifers. MN Beef Cow-Calf Rep. C-140.
Zehnder, C.M.,
A. DiCostanzo, J.B. Hall, and L.B. Smith. 1997. Alfalfa leaf meal
in finishing steer diets. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-441.
Zehnder, C.M.,
A. DiCostanzo, J.B. Hall, and L.B. Smith. 1997. Alfalfa leaf meal
in receiving steer diets. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-440.
Zehnder, C.M.,
A. DiCostanzo, K. Thate, R. Gilland, M.J. Murphy, and T.R. Halbach.
1997. Utilization of municipal solid waste compost as bedding material
for cattle feedlots. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-443.
Cassady, J.M. and
A. DiCostanzo. 1996. Effects of body weight and condition on the reproductive
response of beef heifers to energy restriction and refeeding. MN Beef
Cow-Calf Rep. C-131.
Cassady, J.M.,
J.B. Hall, A. DiCostanzo, and D.R. Brown. 1996. Progress report: Effect
of energy intake and progestin on reproduction in postpartum beef cows.
MN Beef Cow-Calf Rep. C-132.
DiCostanzo, A. L.J. Johnston, B.W. Woodward, J.M. Cassady, and H. Chester-Jones. 1996.
Evaluation of various ionophore inclusion strategies on steer performance
during the growing phase. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-426.
DiCostanzo, A.,
L.J. Johnston, B.W. Woodward, J.M. Cassady, C.M. Zehnder, and H.
Chester-Jones. 1996. Evaluation of implant and feeding strategies on
feedlot performance of medium-frame steers. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-428.
DiCostanzo, A. L.J. Johnston, B.W. Woodward, C.M. Zehnder, and H. Chester-Jones. 1996.
Evaluation of various ionophore inclusion strategies on steer performance
during the finishing phase. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-427.
Fernandez, M.I.,
B.W. Woodward, B.E. Stromberg, A. DiCostanzo, W.C. Koskinen, and
J.F. Anderson. 1996. Progress report: Meat quality and cost of production
comparison of sustainable and conventional beef production systems.
MN Beef Cow-Calf Rep. C-130.
Windels, H.F.,
A. DiCostanzo, R.D. Goodrich, and D.E. Otterby. 1996. Effect of combined
use of trenbolone acetate and estradiol implants on response of large-frame
crossbred steers to dietary energy sources. MN Cattle Feeder Rep. B-425.
Cassady, J. and
A. DiCostanzo. 1995. Influence of body condition on the reproductive
performance of beef heifers during energy restriction. MN Beef Cow-Calf
Rep. C-119.
DiCostanzo, A.,
J.C. Meiske, M. Murphy, R. Epley, L. Felice, L. Johnston, and H. Chester-Jones.
1995. Effects of feeding vomitoxin-contaminated barley on performance
of feedlot steers. MN Cattle Feeders Rep. B-418.
DiCostanzo, A.,
B. Woodward, J.C. Meiske, L. Johnston, and H. Chester-Jones. 1995.
Determination of implant strategies for medium-frame steers under two
feeding systems. MN Cattle Feeders Rep. B-419.
Windels, H.F.,
A. DiCostanzo, and R.D. Goodrich. 1995. Effect of deoxynivalenol from
barley on performance and health of large-frame crossbred steers. MN
Cattle Feeders Rep. B-417.
- Abstracts -
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.
Dahlen, C.R., K. Hachmeister, C.M. Zehnder, M. Dikeman, G.C. Lamb, L.R. Miller, H. Chester-Jones, and A. DiCostanzo. 2001. Influence of feeding malting industry byproducts to feedlot cattle on longissiums muscle sensory traits and tenderness. J. Anim. Sci. 79(Suppl. 1): 64.
Dahlen, C.R., G.C. Lamb, C.M. Zehnder, L.R. Miller, and A. DiCostanzo. 2001. Fixed-time insemination in peribueral, lightweight replacement heifers synchronized with PGF2α and GnRH. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2):62.
Dahlen, C.R., C.M. Zehnder, D. Ziegler, A. DiCostanzo, G.C. Lamb, L.R. Miller, and H. Chester-Jones. 2001. Utilization of malting industry byproducts in cattle feedlot diets. In: Proc. 2001 Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conference. Pub. No. AREC 01-23:84. Texas A&M Res. Ext. Center, Amarillo.
Dahlen, C.R., C.M. Zehnder, D. Ziegler, A. DiCostanzo, L.R. Miller, H. Chester-Jones, and G.C. Lamb. 2001. Utilization of malting industry byproducts in cattle feedlot diets. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2):80.
Lamb, G.C., L.R. Miller, J.M. Cassady, C.M. Zehnder, and A. DiCostanzo. 2001. Fixed-time insemination versus insemination after estrus in replacement heifers synchronized with GnRH, Norgestoment and PGF2α. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2):62.
Miller, L.R., A. DiCostanzo, C.M. Zehnder, G.C. Lamb, and L. Smith. 2001. Effects of two protein supplementation systems on performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot steers. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2):71.
Nennich, T., C.R. Dahlen, C.M. Zehnder, L.R. Miller, G.C. Lamb, D. Kampmeier, and A. DiCostanzo. 2001. Designing and implementing a quality assured, source-verified feeder calf sale program. J. Anim. Sci. 79(Suppl. 1): 217.
Miller, L.R., C.M. Zehnder, G.C. Lamb, A. DiCostanzo, and A. Miron. 2000. Evaluation of alfalfa leaf meal in creep feeding diets. J. Anim. Sci. 78: (Suppl. 2): 91.
Radintz, T., A. DiCostanzo, J. Reed-Boniface, T. Ames, and F.A. Ponce de León. 2000. Development and implementation of an interactive, hands-on summer day camp program for urban youth. J. Anim. Sci. 78: (Suppl. 1):102.
Standorf, D., A. DiCostanzo, G.C. Lamb, L.J. Smith, and A. Miron. 2000. Effects of alfalfa leaf meal on feedlot performance and incidence of liver abscesses. J. Anim. Sci. 78: (Suppl. 1):84.
- Popular Press -
DiCostanzo,
A. 1999. The Minnesota Carcass Merit Program: Another tool to improve
your enterprise bottom line. Minnesota-Wisconsin Beef Producer.
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