Eric J. Scholljegerdes Curriculum Vita
Office Address: New Mexico State University
Department of Animal and Range Sciences
PO Box 30003 MSC – 3I
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Phone: 575-646-1750
Fax: 575-646-5441
Home Address: 4280 Egyptian St.
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Personal: Born: August 2, 1975, (USA)
Marital Status: Married (Bridget Sadie Scholljegerdes)
Daughter (Ellie Hope Scholljegerdes)
Academic Background:
Date Degree Institution Subject Area
2005 Ph.D. University of Wyoming Animal Science (Ruminant Nutrition)
Amino acid and fatty acid nutrition in beef cattle
consuming forage-based diets
2001 M. S. University of Wyoming Animal Science (Ruminant Nutrition)
Balancing supply of amino acids to the small
intestine of cattle fed limited amounts of forage
1998 B. S. University of Missouri-Columbia Major: Animal Science Minor: Biology
Professional Advancement:
June 2015 – Present Associate Professor, Department of Animal and Range Sciences,
NMSU; Chairman, NMSU Corona Range and Livestock Research
Center steering committee; Chair of the NMSU Campus Livestock
Education and Research Center steering committee; Supervisor of
NMSU ANRS Chromatography lab; Member of NMSU Graduate
School Council
April 2010 – 2015 Assistant Professor, Department of Animal and Range Sciences,
NMSU; Chairman, NMSU Corona Range and Livestock Research
Center steering committee; Chair of the NMSU Campus Livestock
Education and Research Center steering committee; Supervisor of
NMSU ANRS Chromatography lab
January 2006 – Present Adjunct Faculty member, Dept. Animal and Range Sciences, NDSU
March 2008 – April 2010 Research Animal Scientist, USDA-ARS, Northern Great Plains
Research Laboratory (GS-12)
January 2005 – March 2008 Research Animal Scientist, USDA-ARS, Northern Great Plains
Research Laboratory (GS-11)
August 1998- January 2005 Graduate Research Assistant
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University of Wyoming
August 1998- June 1999 Research Assistant - Research Farm
University of Wyoming
June 1996 – June 1998 Assistant Beef Unit Manager
University of Missouri-Columbia
June 1995 – May 1996 Assistant Sheep Unit Manager
University of Missouri-Columbia
Professional Memberships:
American Society of Animal Science
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
Crop Science Society of America
New Mexico Cattle Growers Association
Society for Range Management
Gamma Sigma Delta
Graduate Committees:
Brandon Meyerhoff, M.S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2015-Present (Advisor)
Joslyn Beard, M.S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2015-Present (Co-Advisor).
Eben Oosthuysen, Ph.D, NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2015-Present (Co-Advisor).
Shiann Burns, NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2016-Present.
Brandon Smythe, Ph.D., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2014-Present.
Kacie McCarthy, M.S. NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2016 (Advisor).
Matthew Herrington, M.S. NMSU Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2016.
Kelsey Quinn, Ph.D., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2016.
Shelby Rosasco, M.S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2016.
Jacqueline Alford, M.S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2016.
Joseph Castro, M.S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2016.
Lyndi Owensby, M.S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2015 (Advisor).
Katelin Marchetti, M.S., NMSU, Dep. Anim. Range Sci., 2015
Trevor Morgan, M.S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2015.
Allison Salazar, M.S., NMSU, Dept Anim. Range Sci., 2015.
Margaret Garcia, M.S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2015 (Advisor).
Colleen Buck, M.S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2015 (Co-Advisor).
Whitney Stewart, Ph.D., NMSU and TAMU, Dept of Anim. and Rng. Sci., 2015. (Advisor).
Laura Goodman, Ph.D. NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2015.
Leah Schmitz, M. S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2014 (Advisor).
James Graves, M. S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2014 (Advisor).
Clayton Gardner, M. S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2014 (Advisor).
Mitch Stephenson, Ph.D. NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2014.
Brandon Smythe, M.S. NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2014.
Christopher Shelly, M.S. NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2012.
Melanie Beckman, M. S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2012.
Vanessa Prileson, M. S. NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2012.
Kali Benson, M. A., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2012.
Kelsey Quinn, M. S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2012.
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Nigel Miller, M.S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2012 (Advisor).
Travis Mulliniks, Ph.D., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2012 (Advisor).
Katie Taylor, M. S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2012.
Cody Terpening, M. S., NMSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2011.
Breanne Isles, M.S., NDSU, Dept. Anim. Range Sci., 2011.
Philipe Moriel, M.S., U. Wyoming, Department of Anim. and Vet. Sci., 2010.
Will Schultz, M.S., U. Wyoming, Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. 2009.
Professional Committees:
Grazing Livestock Nutrition Conference planning committee, 2015-Present
WSASAS, Beef Symposium Committee, 2014-Present
President, Gamma Sigma Delta, 2014-2015
Member, Western Coordinating Committee on Improving Ruminant Use of Forages in Sustainable
Production Systems for the Western U.S. (W-1012), 2010 – Present.
Chairman, Western Coordinating Committee on Improving Ruminant Use of Forages in Sustainable
Production Systems for the Western U.S. (W-1012), 2010 – 2011.
ADSA Lactational Biology Coordinating Committee 2010-2013 (Chair).
WSASAS Advising and Coordinating Committee 2011-2013.
WSASAS Graduate Student Competition Committee 2011-2013.
NMSU Committees:
Member, Secretary, NMSU Graduate School Council
Chair, Corona Range and Livestock Research Center Steering Committee
Chair, Department of Animal and Range Sciences Campus Livestock Education and Research Center
Steering Committee
Department of Animal and Range Sciences Graduate committee
Department of Animal and Range Sciences Library liaison
Department of Animal and Range Sciences, WSASAS meeting committee, 2014-2015
Search Committees – 4 positions to date
Reviewer/Editor Activities:
Associate Editor – Ruminant Nutrition
Journal of Animal Science 2014-2017
Associate Editor – Livestock Foraging and Nutrition
Rangeland Ecology and Management 2011 – 2014
Associate Editor – Production
Journal of Animal Science 2008 – 2011
Editorial Board
Journal of Animal Science 2006 – 2008
Ad hoc reviewer
National Research Council, 2015 Nutrient Requirements for Beef Cattle Feed Science and
Technology
Journal of Dairy Science
Forage and Grazinglands
Lipids
Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems
Grant proposal reviews
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Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency
USDA-NIFA – Food Security and Animal Losses Program – Grant review panelist, 2014
Invited or Extension Related Activities:
Invited Speaker, Zoetis Cattlemen’s College, New Mexico Cattlegrowers Association, December, 2016
Invited speaker, Corona Ranchers Roundtable, Timing of supplementation, November, 2016.
Invited speaker, ADM Veterinary Educational Program, Influence of roughages/fiber on weaning and
feedlot health, October, 2016
Invited speaker, New Mexico Youth Ranch Camp, Range cow nutrition, June, 2016
Invited Speaker, Grazing Livestock Nutrition Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, July, 2016.
Invited Speaker, NCBA National Meeting, Cattleman’s College, San Diego, CA, January, 2016.
Invited Speaker, NMSU CES Pregnancy Check School, Acoma, Pueblo, October, 2015
Invited Speaker, NMSU, (2 presentations) Cattle and wildlife interactions; Cow/Calf nutrition, Clayton
Livestock Research Center Field Day, September, 2015
Invited Speaker, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle, Nutritional management of heifers
during drought, Davis CA, August, 2015.
Invited Speaker, NMSU, Corona Range and Livestock, Beyond the Roundtable Symposium, Cow/Calf
Nutrition, August, 2015
Invited Speaker, NMSU, Corona Range and Livestock, Beyond the Roundtable Symposium, Ruminant
Nutrition, July, 2015
US Beef Academy, (3 presentations) Structure and function of the ruminant digestive system; Feeding
and supplementing for reproduction; Body condition Scoring, July, 2015.
Invited speaker, New Mexico Youth Ranch Camp, Range cow nutrition, June, 2015
Invited Speaker, NM Indian Livestock Days, Goat nutrition, health, and management. May, 2015.
Invited Speaker, Zinpro Corporation, Influence of trace mineral level and source on cattle performance
and mineral status. February, 2015.
Invited Speaker, Beyond the Roundtable Seminar series, Mineral issues in NM, Corona NM, November
2014
Invited Speaker, Hildalgo Co. Pregnancy Diagnosis School. Nutrition and Reproduction & Body condition
scoring. Lordsburg, NM September 2014
Invited speaker, NMSU Ag Degree days, Ruminant Nutrition 101. August, 2013 and 2014.
Invited speaker, New Mexico Youth Ranch Camp, Range cow nutrition, July, 2014
Interview, Jane Moorman, Albuquerque Journal. NMSU Research at Clayton and Corona. February 27,
2014.
Invited speaker, Southwest Beef Symposium. Role of Mineral Nutrition on Performance of NM Ranch
Calves. Clayton, NM January, 2014.
Invited speaker, Dine College/Extension personnel Educational program for Navajo Nation. Ruminant
Nutrition and Research at NMSU. October, 2013.
Invited panelist, NMSU Cooperative Extension Ranch Management Series. Las Vegas, NM and Clayton,
NM January, 2013.
Invited panelist, NMSU Corona Range and Livestock Research Center – Ranchers Roundtable, November
14th, 2012.
Invited Oral presentation, “US BEEF ACADEMY- Nutrition Day”, Valles Caldera, NM July 12th, 2012.
Invited panelist, NMSU Corona Range and Livestock Center – Ranchers Roundtable, July 11th, 2012.
Moderator, NMSU Corona Range and Livestock Research Center – Ranchers Roundtable – monthly
meeting between producers and experts in the field of Beef cattle production. 2012- present
Invited Oral presentation, “New Mexico Youth Ranch Camp – Beef cattle nutrition”, Valles Caldera, NM,
June 5th, 2012
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Invited Oral presentation, “Techniques of sampling water for livestock” and “Water the forgotten
nutrient”, New Mexico Indian Livestock Days, May 11th, 2011.
Invited Oral presentation, “Beef cattle nutritional management: Getting the most out of less”. Joint
meeting between New Mexico Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico Forest Service and
Northern New Mexico Livestock producers, April 19th -20th, 2011.
Invited Oral presentation, “Long-term nutritional management: What you feed or don’t feed today may
impact your herd tomorrow”. Hidalgo County Cattlegrower’s meeting, April 14th, 2011.
Invited Oral presentation, “By-product Feedstuffs: Nutrition, Costs, and Concerns”. NMSU, Corona
Range and Livestock Research Center, June 10th, 2010.
Invited Oral presentation, “Effects of an integrated crop and livestock system for fall forage production
on beef cow growth performance. South Dakota State University, Cow Camp Producer Education
Meetings, Bison and Lisbon, SD March 3, 2010.
Interview, Sara Gustin, KXMB Channel 8, “swath grazing in the winter” February, 2010.
Interview, Al Gustin, KFYR AM 1130, “Use of Altai wildrye for winter grazing” January, 2010.
Invited Oral presentation, “Alternative feeding strategies for grazing livestock” will present to University
of Wyoming Department of Animal Science, November, 2009
Interview, Sarah Gustin, KXMB Channel 8, “Control of Kentucky Bluegrass with Early Grazing” June,
2009.
Interview, Sarah Gustin, KXMB Channel 8, “Late Season Calving” May, 2009.
Oral presentation, “Developing a greater understanding of beef cattle nutrition and physiology in an effort
to improve the sustainability of beef cattle production”. Presented to the Department of Animal
and Range Sciences, Montana State University, February, 2009.
Interview, Sarah Gustin, KXMB Channel 8, “Swath Grazing Part II” January, 2009.
Interview, Al Gustin, KFYR AM 1130, “Swath grazing through heavy snow” December, 2008
Oral presentation, “Supplementation strategies for beef cattle grazing rangelands: Getting the most from
our precious resource”, Presented to the North Dakota Range Forum, November, 2008
Interview, Sarah Gustin, KXMB Channel 8, “Swath Grazing Part I” September, 2008.
Oral presentation, “Livestock Research”, Presented to the North Dakota Post-Secondary Agriculture
Teachers Association. August, 2008.
Oral presentation, “Integrated crops and Livestock and satellite imagery for predicting carrying capacity
on rangelands”, Presented at the Northern Great Plains Friends and Neighbors Field Tour. July
2008.
Interview, Sarah Gustin, KXMB Channel 8, “Improving cow productivity on grass” May, 2008.
Invited Oral presentation, “Effects of an integrated crops/livestock system used for fall forage production
on cow performance”, Presented at the Pfizer/NDSU scientific exchange meeting, April, 2008.
Interview, Sarah Gustin, KXMB Channel 8, “Feeding flaxseed to beef cattle” February, 2008.
Interview, Al Gustin, KFYR AM 1030, “Integrated Crops/Livestock” January, 2008
Interview, Retha Colclasure, KFYR Channel 5, “Grazing crops with cattle” September, 2007.
Invited Oral presentation, “Supplementing flaxseed to cattle consuming forage-based diets”, Presented at
the Pfizer/NDSU scientific exchange meeting, April, 2007.
Invited oral presentation, “Effects of supplemental flaxseed on growth performance and site and extent of
digestion in beef cattle consuming forage-based diets”. North Dakota State University,
Department of Animal and Range Sciences, March, 2007.
Oral presentation, “Feeding the beef herd: What, when, and why”, Presented at the Research Results
workshop for the Area 4 Soil Conservation District and the Northern Great Plains Research
Laboratory, February 2007.
Invited Oral presentation, “Supplementing fat to beef cattle consuming forage-based diets”, Presented at
the Pfizer/NDSU scientific exchange meeting, March, 2006.
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Oral presentation, “Low input, high output cows” and “Least cost cattle growing and finishing”, Presented
at the Research Results workshop for the Area 4 Soil Conservation District and the Northern Great
Plains Research Laboratory, February 2006.
Oral presentation, Bismarck State College, Feeds and Feeding Laboratory, October, 2005.
Invited oral presentation, “History and Research at the Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory”.
North Dakota State University, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, September 2005.
Oral presentation, Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory, Friends and Neighbors Day, July, 2005.
Oral presentation “Organic Beef: Now let’s hear the rest of the story”, Presented at the Research Results
workshop for the Area 4 Soil Conservation District and the Northern Great Plains Research
Laboratory, February 2005.
Oral presentation “Influence of high-linoleate safflower seeds on the IGF system and reproductive
hormones in beef cattle” at the University of Wyoming Department of Animal Science Field Day,
September 2002.
Interview with livestock producers in the Copper Canyon of Mexico. January 2002.
Oral presentation “Balancing the supply of duodenal essential amino acids in beef cattle consuming
restricted amounts of forage and supplemental ruminally undegradable protein” at the University
of Wyoming Department of Animal Science Field Day, September 2001.
Oral presentation on “Ration evaluation for show cattle” Cowboy Youth Classic, June 1999.
Oral presentation on “farm animals and their job on the farm” to 15 groups of 15 children (ages 5-7) for
School Days at the University of Wyoming Livestock Center, May 1998-2003.
Personal Interview with Tonya Talbert, “Scholljegerdes places second in research competition” Excerpts
published in the Branding Iron and Agademics, May 2001.
Grants/Gifts/Fellowships
USDA-HSI. 2017. Strengthen the ability to graduate Hispanic students for nation's food, agriculture and
natural resource scientific and professional work force. Collaborator ($1,000,000)
Balchem Inc. 2016. Effects of rumen protected methionine on growth performance of newly-weaned beef
calves grazing native range. PI ($107,864; Not funded)
USDA-NIFA. 2016. Effects of growth promoting implants on mechanisms controlling beef heifer
reproductive efficiency. Co-PI ($149,303; Not funded).
USDA- National Sheep Industry Improvement Center. 2016. Effect of organic mineral supplementation
prior to artificial insemination and superovulation on ewe reproductive efficiency. Co-PI ($21,164;
Not funded).
Morris Animal Foundation. 2016. Arginine supplementation to late gestation mares. Co-PI ($10,800;
Submitted)
Merck Animal Health and Advantage Vet. 2016. Effects of growth promoting implants on growth and
health of Holstein calves. PI ($9,500 funded)
Ajinomoto 2015. Effects of maternal supplementation of arginine on progeny performance. PI ($76,230
worth of product; funded)
USAID. 2015. Livestock Innovations Lab. Collaborator E. Scholljegerdes $11,000,000 (Not Funded).
NMSU Ag Experiment Station Graduate Research Award. 2016. Impact of undegradable protein
supplementation during late gestation on progeny performance Co-PI ($43,000; funded)
USDA-AFRI. 2014. RESUBMISSION: Impacts of maternal arginine supplementation during critical
physiological windows on developmental outcomes in beef cattle. Co-PI: E. Scholljegerdes and J.
Caton $500,000 (Not Funded).
NMSU Ag Experiment Station Graduate Research Award. Effect of arrival dehydration status of newly
received high-risk feeders calves on feedlot health and performance. PI ($48,000; funded).
Merck Animal Health, 2014. Effects of arrival dehydration status of newly received high-risk feeder
calves on feedlot health and performance. CoPIs: E. Scholljegerdes and M. Hubbert. $25,000 (Funded).
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Texas Cattle Feeders Association, 2014. Effects of arrival dehydration status of newly received high-risk
feeder calves on feedlot health and performance. PI: E. Scholljegerdes, $33,400 (Not Funded)
Kraft Foods – Oscar Mayer – Animal Welfare. 2014. Disease prevention in feedlot cattle: alleviation of
dehydration in high-risk feeder calves. PI: C. Reinhardt Co-PI’s: E. Scholljegerdes, D. Thompson,
M. Hubbert, S. Bartle, C. Löest. $63,000 (Not funded).
USDA-AFRI. 2014. Strengthen the ability to graduate Hispanic students for nation's food, agriculture and
natural resource scientific and professional work force. PI S. Soto, Co-PI C. Löest, S. Ivey,
Scholljegerdes. $1,000,000 (Not funded).
Zinpro Corp. 2014. Development of a chelated product to increase circulating supply of Arg. PI. E. J.
Scholljegerdes. $750 (Funded).
Zinpro Corp. 2013. Effects of level and source of tracemineral on liver mineral status and health of newly
received calves. PI’s E. J. Scholljegerdes, and M. E. Hubbert. $25,000 (Funded).
USDA NIFA. 2013. Identifying weaning management programs that influence STEC-8 prevalence. PIs
W. Fedio, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and M. E. Hubbert. $49,926 (Not funded).
National Sheep Industry Improvement Center. 2013. Southwest Sheep Symposium. PI. E. J.
Scholljegerdes, $31,556. (Not funded)
USDA-NIFA-HSI. 2013. The LEADERS Program: Learning, Enhancing, and Developing Experiential
Research Skills. Collaborator, $799,772 (Funded).
USDA-AFRI. 2013. Acquisition of a high-speed centrifuge to support the research mission of the
Department of Animal and Range Sciences at New Mexico State University. COPI E.
Scholljegerdes. $75,000 (Funded)
USDA-AFRI. 2013. Effects of maternal supplementation of arginine on bovine progeny and reproduction
Co-PI: E. Scholljegerdes and J. Caton $500,000 (Not funded)
USDA-AFRI. 2013. Enhancing the livestock feeding value of woody plants. PI: T. R. Whitney, C.
Yoeman, B. Lambert, and E. Scholljegerdes. $350,000 (Not funded)
Hatch Funds. Effects of maternal supplementation on bovine progeny PI: E. Scholljegerdes. $26,000/yr
for 5 years (Funded)
USDA - Specific Cooperative Agreement (RENEWAL). 2013. Range cow adaptive mechanisms to
stressors: genetic, metabolic, and Behavioral. Co-PI M. Petersen and E. Scholljegerdes. $23,000
(Funded)
National Sheep Industry Improvement Center. 2013. Developing a “Wood to Feed” livestock cooperative
to reduce costs associated with feeding livestock and managing juniper and mesquite. Co-PI T.
Whitney, J. Ansley, E. Scholljegerdes, J. Walker, R. Walston, P. Hernandez. $79,968 (Not
funded).
NM Chile Association. 2013. Improving the value of chile pepper processing waste as livestock feed. Co-
PI C. Löest and E. Scholljegerdes. $19,957 (Not funded)
Merck Animal Health. 2012. Efficacy of Zuprevo versus Draxxin as metaphylaxis treatment in newly
received feedlot steers. Co-PI M. Hubbert, S. Soto, and E. Scholljegerdes. $48,000 (Funded)
NM Agriculture Exp. Station. 2012. Animal Health. Relationship of arrival Bovine Respiratory Disease
titers and subsequent morbidity and performance of New Mexico cattle purchased at New Mexico
sale barns. PI E. Scholljegerdes and M. Hubbert. $12,000 (Funded)
Pfizer Animal Health. 2012 Relationship of arrival Bovine Respiratory Disease titers and subsequent
morbidity and performance of New Mexico cattle purchased at New Mexico sale barns. E.
Scholljegerdes, C. Löest, M. Hubbert, J. Garcia. $53,583 (Partially funded $10,000 for first year
with a renewal for 2013)
Agriculture Exp. Station – Animal Health, 2012. Relationship of arrival Bovine Respiratory Disease titers
and subsequent morbidity and performance of New Mexico cattle purchased at New Mexico sale
barns. Co-PI $12,000 (Funded)
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Specific Cooperative Agreement (RENEWAL), 2012. Range cow adaptive mechanisms to stressors:
genetic, metabolic, and Behavioral. Co PIs E Scholljegerdes NMSU, M. Petersen, USDA-ARS –
Miles City, MT. $23,000 (Funded)
Faculty Fellowship to Israel program, Jewish National Fund, 2012. Travel to Universities in Israel to
discuss collaborative research projects, May 27 – June 6, 2012. $4,000 (Funded)
USAID- MALI, 2012. Intensive fodder banks for livestock production in a changing climate. $5,207,000
(Opportunity suspended due to Coup d’état)
Pfizer Animal Health Cattle Call. 2012. Genotypic assessment of receiving cattle with varying titers to
Bovine respiratory disease. Co PI $75,838 (Not funded)
WSARE. 2012 An evaluation of serum vaccine titers on health and performance of newly-arrived feedlot
cattle and titer response of beef cattle to vaccines as a potential to decrease antibiotic use. Co-PI
$200,000 (Not funded)
NM Chile Association, 2012. Improving the value of chile pepper processing waste as livestock feed. Co-
PI. $19,957 (Not funded).
USDA-AFRI. 2011. Sustainable year round production of biofuels and bio-products in the Southwest
region. Co PI E. Scholljegerdes. $453,671.28 (Not Funded).
WSARE. 2011. RESUBMISSION: Effects of supplemental copper source on mineral status of cattle
grazing in Central New Mexico. PI. E. Scholljegerdes. $140,186 (Not Funded)
Ajinomoto Inc. 2011. Maternal supplementation of L-arginine on progeny. PI. $57,000 (product)
Hatch Funds, 2010-2015. Effects of maternal supplementation on bovine progeny. PI. E. Scholljegerdes
26,000/yr. (Funded).
USDA AFRI. 2010. Effects of Familial Aggregation, Calf Management, and STEC Exposure on
Gastrointestinal Ecology and Fecal Shedding of STEC in Beef. PI W. Pinchak, Co-PI S. Ivey, E.
Scholljegerdes $125,886 (Not funded)
Specific Cooperative Agreement. 2010. Range cow adaptive mechanisms to stressors: genetic, metabolic,
and Behavioral. Co PIs E Scholljegerdes NMSU, M. Petersen, USDA-ARS – Miles City, MT.
$23,000 (Funded)
WSARE. 2010. Effects of supplemental copper source on mineral status of cattle grazing in Central New
Mexico. PI. E. Scholljegerdes. $140,186 (Not Funded)
State Board of Agriculture Research and Education. 2010. Effects of an integrated crops/livestock system
on beef cow growth performance, soil quality, and economic risk. PI: E. Scholljegerdes. $7,225
(Funded)
State Board of Agriculture Research and Education. 2010. Effects of an integrated crops/livestock system
on beef cow growth performance, soil quality, and economic risk. PI: E. Scholljegerdes. $8,500
(Funded)
5 State Ruminant Consortium. 2009. Weaning strategies to maximize crop residues and improve carcass
quality in beef steers. PI: S. Lake. $102,067 (Funded).
NCR-SARE Pre-proposal. 2009. Agronomic, environmental, and economic impacts of cover crops in
North Dakota cropping systems. PI: M. Liebig; Co PIs: D. Archer, J. Hendrickson, K. Nichols, L.
Overstreet, and E. Scholljegerdes. $172,590 (Not funded).
Elanco Animal Health. 2008. Producer concept evaluation of spinosad in loose mineral for controlling
horn flies (Haematobia irritans) and / or face flies (Musca autumnalis) on pastured beef cattle. PI:
E. Scholljegerdes. $1000. (Funded)
Ralco Nutrition Inc. 2008. Effects of organic cobalt on nitrogen balance and nutrient digestion in lambs
fed a forage-based diet. PI: E. Scholljegerdes. $6,884 (Funded)
USDA-ARS Northern Plains Area Summer Internship Program. 2008. Effects of supplemental fat on
intake and ruminal degradability of dietary protein. PI: E. Scholljegerdes. $1814 (Funded)
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North Dakota State Board of Agriculture Research and Education. 2007. Effects of short-term oilseed
supplementation on reproductive performance in beef cows grazing summer range. Co PIs: E.
Scholljegerdes and K. Vonnhame. $10,056 (Not Funded)
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Support for D. Larson. 2006. Effect of Short-term Fat Supplementation on
Embryo Survival and Pregnancy Rate in Beef Heifers. PI: R. Funston; Co PI: K. Vonnahme, and
E. Scholljegerdes. $10,000. (Funded)
North Dakota Oilseed Council. 2006. “Effects of corn or flaxseed supplementation on ruminal
fermentation and performance of beef cattle grazing summer pasture” PI: E. Scholljegerdes.
$2,000. (Funded)
Ralco Nutrition Inc. 2006. Effects of organic cobalt supplementation on site and extent of digestion in
beef cattle. PI: E. Scholljegerdes. $11,666 (Funded)
UDSA-CREES NRI. 2006. Influence of forage intake level and flaxseed supplementation on fatty acid
metabolism. PI. E. Scholljegerdes. $121,379. (Not funded)
Fats and Protein Research Foundation. 2006. The Effects of Rendered Vegetable Oil and Fish Oil Fed in
an Oscillating Ration on Performance, Adipose Tissue Lipogenic Activity and Fatty Acid Profile,
and Biohydrogenation in Feedlot Steers. PI: S. Lake; Co PI: R. Lemenager and E. Scholljegerdes.
$39,759. (Not funded)
North Dakota State Board of Agriculture Research and Education. 2006. Effects of short-term oilseed
supplementation on reproductive performance in beef cows grazing summer range. Co PIs: E.
Scholljegerdes and K. Vonnahme. $16,976. (Not Funded)
North Dakota State Board of Agriculture Research and Education. 2005. Effects of corn or flaxseed
supplementation on ruminal fermentation and performance of beef cattle grazing summer pasture.
PI: E. Scholljegerdes. $18,000 (Not Funded)
Technical Experience:
Liver biopsy
Ruminal and intestinal cannulation surgeries on cattle and sheep
Serial slaughters and organ collection for gross measurement, histological, and enzymatic analysis
Adipose tissue biopsy
Jugular vein catheterization
Sampling of milk, digesta and blood
Particulate and fluid passage rate modeling
Atomic absorption spectrophotometry
Gas chromatography with an emphasis on fatty acid analysis
Colorimetric spectrophotometry
Radioimmuno assays (Safe Use of Radioisotopes Certified)
ELISA
Western-Ligand blot analysis
Phosphoimager and Quantity One software
Diet analysis for crude fat, Van Soest fiber fractions, Kjeldahl and LECO N
In situ, In vitro and In vivo digestion experiments
Competence with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel; BRILL, NRC Ration Evaluation Software;
Cowbytes, OSU Cowculator software, and CNCPS computer software; and data analysis using SAS
Histological preparation and staining of tissues
Teaching Experience:
Animal Science 416, Beef Cattle Production, NMSU 2011-Present
Animal Science 484, Ruminant Nutrition, NMSU 2010- Present
Animal Science 510, Range Nutrition Techniques, NMSU 2010-Present
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Animal Science 515, Graduate seminar, NMSU 2010- Present
Animal Science 521, Advanced nutritional management II: Cow Calf/Stocker, NMSU 2010- Present
Mentor, Brandon Meyerhoff, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Fellow, 2014-2015
Supervisor, Yasmeen Gurmendi, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholar, 2013
Supervisor, Kelsey Tibke, Bismarck State College, Internship Program, 2009
Supervisor, Jessica Hauge, Bismarck State College, Internship Program, 2008
Mentor, Tori Lange, North Dakota Stockman’s Association High School Mentorship Program, 2008.
Mentor, Cole Erickson, Shiloh Christian School, Senior Mentorship program, 2006
Mentor, Lacey Maier, North Dakota Stockman’s Association High School Mentorship Program, 2006.
Teaching Assistant, Feeds and Feeding (ANSC 2020), University of Wyoming.
Responsibilities: Laboratories, lectures and quizzes on laboratory techniques, anatomy of
ruminant and non-ruminant digestive tracts and diet formulations.
Teaching Assistant, Nutritional Management (ANSC 4100), University of Wyoming.
Responsibilities: Laboratory lectures and demonstrations on diet formulation and mixing.
Teaching Assistant, Calving Management (An. Sci. 200), University of Missouri-Columbia.
Responsibilities: Demonstrate proper cow/calf management during parturition.
Practical and other Pertinent Experience:
Production agriculture background emphasizing cow/calf management.
University of Wyoming Research Farm, 1998-1999.
University of Missouri-Columbia, Beef Farm, 1996-1998.
University of Missouri-Columbia, Sheep Farm, 1995-1996.
Responsible for supervision of undergraduate employees, University of Wyoming.
Manager of research (cannulated) cattle and sheep, University of Missouri-Columbia and University of
Wyoming.
President, Animal Science Graduate Student Association, University of Wyoming, 2002-2003.
Deacon, Laramie Valley Chapel, 2003-2005.
Bible Study Leader for College Students and Faculty, 2010-Present
Awards:
Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science – Young Scientist Award, 2014
Israel Faculty Fellowship, Jewish National Fund May 2012.
3rd Place, Poster Competition, Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, sponsored by the American Registry of
Professional Animal Scientists, NE, WY, CO Chapter. March 2004.
Nominated, Omega Protein Research Award, ASAS/ADSA/PSA National Meeting, St. Louis, MO, 2004.
Travel Award Scholarship, University of Wyoming Graduate School, $180, March 2004.
1st Place, Poster Competition, Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, sponsored by the American Registry of
Professional Animal Scientists, NE, WY, CO Chapter. March 2003.
1st Place, WSASAS, Graduate Student Paper Competition, June 23, 2003, Phoenix, AZ.
Contributing presenter, Zinpro Corporation Graduate Student Institution Award, June 23, 2003, Phoenix,
AZ.
1st Place, University of Wyoming, Department of Animal Science, Graduate Student Oral/Paper
Presentation Competition, June 12, 2003.
1st Place, Oral Presentation, University of Wyoming Graduate Student Symposium, April 15, 2003.
2nd Place, Poster Competition, Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, sponsored by the American Registry of
Professional Animal Scientists, NE, WY, CO Chapter. 2002.
3rd Place, Poster Competition, Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, sponsored by the American Registry of
Professional Animal Scientists, NE, WY, CO Chapter. 2001.
2nd Place, Midwest Section of ADSA/ASAS Invitational Research Paper, Graduate Student Competition,
M. S. Division. 2001.
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Travel Award Scholarship, University of Wyoming Graduate School, $200, June 2000.
Travel Award Scholarship, University of Wyoming Graduate School, $200, March 1999.
Current Projects (Status):
Assessment of implant strategy in nursing Holstein calves (Publication development)
Development of novel rumen protection procedure for amino acids and starch
Assessment of maternal supplementation of arginine during early and late gestation on progeny
performance (4 yr project) which includes: Cow responses, Heifer progeny, Steer progeny, Glucose
tolerance test on progeny
Assessment of rumen protected arginine fed to growing lambs (Publication development)
Assessment of annual crops in heifer development programs (3 of 5 yr study)
Assessment of microalgae as a protein source for ruminants (finalizing data)
Assessment of juniper as a feedstuff for sheep (Publication development)
Assessment of South African Meat Merino crossed with Rambouillet and its influence on growth and
wool characteristics (Summarizing data)
Assessment of rate of growth prior to breeding on heifer reproductive performance (4 of 5 yr project)
Assessment of dehydration status of newly received feedlot calves and immunocompetence (Publication)
Assessment of level and source minerals on performance, health, and liver mineral status feedlot
originating from New Mexico and South Texas Sale barns (finalizing data)
Impact of level and source of minerals on repleting liver mineral stores in deficient animals (finalizing
data)
Publications:
Refereed Journals (49 published, 1 in review)
Schmitz, L. H., C. M. Buck, C. B. Gardner, J. R. Graves, R. C. Dunlap, S. H. Cox, D. M. Hallford, and E.
J. Scholljegerdes. Effects of controlled body weight gain on growth and reproductive performance
of heifers grazing native rangeland during the pre-breeding period. Prof. Anim. Sci. (In
Preparation).
Buck, C. M., N. M. Rodriguez, F. R. Melgar, L. H. Schmitz, A. L. Salazar, K. H. Marchetti, B. E.
Bonfantini, S. L. Lodge-Ivey, M. P. T. Coleson, C. B. Gardner, J. R. Graves, and E. J.
Scholljegerdes. Effects of ad libitum supplement containing increasing levels of microalgae,
Scenedesmus sp., on site and extent of digestion in beef heifers consuming a forage-based diet. J.
Anim. Sci. (In Preparation).
Scholljegerdes E. J., N. P. Miller, and S. L. Kronberg. Effects of flaxseed level and processing on site
and extent of digestion in beef cows fed native hay. J. Anim. Sci. (In Preparation).
Scholljegerdes, E. J., and S. L. Kronberg. Effects of ruminal protein degradability on site and extent of
digestion in beef cows grazing summer rangelands and fed flaxseed. Prof. Anim. Sci. (In
Preparation).
Graves, J. R., M. E. Hubbert, J. S. Schutz, C. A. Löest, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2016. Relationship of
arrival Bovine Respiratory Disease titers and subsequent morbidity and performance of newly
received cattle. Can. J. Vet. Med (In Preparation).
Green M. A., E. R. Cope, Z. D. McFarlane, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and J. T. Mulliniks. Impact of
supplementing rumen-protected arginine on amino acid utilization and circulating blood
metabolite concentration in beef cows consuming toxic endophyte-infected tall fescue seed. J.
Anim. Sci. (In preparation)
Whitney, T. R., J. L. Glasscock, J. P. Muir, W. C. Stewart, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2017. Substituting
ground woody plants for cottonseed hulls in lamb feedlot diets: Growth performance, blood serum
chemistry, and rumen fluid parameters. J. Anim. Sci (Submitted)
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Van Emon, M. L., A. F. Schultz, P. J. Gunn, M. K. Neary, R. P. Lemenager, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and S.
L. Lake. 2016. Effects of added dietary protein and fat on subcutaneous adipose tissue and
longissimus muscle fatty acid profiles of finishing lambs when fed differing levels of dried
distillers grains with solubles. Sheep and Goat Res. 31: (In Review).
Green, M. A., B. K. Whitlock, J. L. Edwards, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and J. T. Mulliniks. 2017. Rumen-
protected arginine alters blood flow parameters and luteinizing hormone concentration in cyclic
beef cows consuming endophyte-infected tall fescue seed. J. Anim. Sci. 95:1-8
doi:10.2527/jas2016.1309.
Smythe, B. G., S. Urias, M. E. Wise, E. J. Scholljegerdes, A. F. Summers, and D. W. Bailey. 2017.
Comparing visual and digital counting methods to estimate horn fly (Diptera: Muscidae)
populations on cattle. J. Med. Ento. 53: in-press.
Kronberg, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, R. J. Maddock, G. Barcelo-Coblijn, and E. J. Murphy. 2017. Rump
and shoulder muscles from grass and linseed fed cattle as important sources of n-3 fatty acids for
beef consumers. European J. Lipid Res. 119: in-press. dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.201600390
Liebig, M. A., J. Ryschawy, S. L. Kronberg, D. W. Archer, E. J. Scholljegerdes, J. R. Hendrickson, and
D. L. Tanaka. 2017. Integrated crop-livestock systems effects on soil N, P, and pH in a semiarid
region. Geoderma. 289:178-184.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., and A. F. Summers. 2016. How do we identify energetically efficient grazing
animals? J. Anim. Sci. 94 (Suppl 6): 103-109. doi: 10.2527/jas.2016-0653
Goodman L., A. Cibils, R. Wesley, T. Mulliniks, M. Petersen, E. Scholljegerdes, and S. Cox. 2016.
Temperament affects rangeland use patterns and reproductive performance of beef cows.
Rangelands 381-5. doi: 10.1016/j.rala.2016.07.002
Stewart, W. C., T. R. Whitney, E. J. Scholljegerdes, R. P. Adams, H. D. Naumann, N. M Cherry, K. D.
Welch, and D. R. Gardner. 2015. Effects of Juniperus species and stage of maturity on nutritional,
in vitro digestibility, and plant secondary compound characteristics J. Anim. Sci. 93:4034-4047.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., L. A. Lekatz, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2014. Effects of short-term oilseed
supplementation on plasma fatty acid composition, progesterone, and prostaglandin F metabolite
in lactating beef cows. Animal 7: 777-785.
Arias, R. P., L. J. Unruh-Snyder, E. J. Scholljegerdes, A. N. Baird, K. D. Johnson, D. Buckmaster, R. P.
Lemenager, and S. L. Lake. 2013. Effects of feeding corn modified-wet distiller’s grains
plussolubles co-ensiled with chopped whole-plant corn on heifer growth performance, and diet
digestibility in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 91:4366-4373.
Mulliniks, J. T., M. E. Kemp, R. L. Endecott, S. H. Cox, A. J. Roberts, R. C. Waterman, T. W. Geary, E.
J. Scholljegerdes, and M. K. Petersen. 2013. Does β-hydroxybutyrate concentration influence
conception date in young postpartum range beef cows? J. Anim. Sci. 91: 2902-2909.
Mulliniks, J. T., D. E. Hawkins, K. K. Kane, S. H. Cox, L. A. Torell, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and M. K.
Petersen. 2013. Metabolizable protein supply while grazing dormant winter forage during heifer
development alters pregnancy and subsequent in-herd retention rate. J. Anim. Sci. 91: 1409-1416.
Kronberg, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, E. J. Murphy, R. E. Ward, T. D. Maddock, and C. S. Schauer. 2012.
Treatment of flaxseed to reduce biohydrogenation of α-linolenic acid by ruminal microbes in sheep
and cattle and increase n-3 fatty acid concentrations in red meat. J. Anim. Sci. 90:4618-4624.
Arias, R. P., L. J. Unruh-Snyder, E. J. Scholljegerdes, A. N. Baird, K. D. Johnson, D. Buckmaster, R. P.
Lemenager, and S. L. Lake. 2012. Effects of feeding corn modified wet distiller’s grain plus
solubles co-ensiled with direct cut forage on feedlot performance, carcass characteristics and diet
digestibility of finishing steers. J. Anim. Sci. 90:3574-3583.
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Liebig, M. A., D. L. Tanaka, S. L. Kronberg, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and J. F. Karn. 2011. Integrated crops
and livestock in central North Dakota, USA: Agroecosystem management to buffer soil change.
Renew. Ag. Fd. Syst. 23: 80-86.
Liebig, M.A., D.L. Tanaka, S.L. Kronberg, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and J.F. Karn. 2011. Soil hydrological
attributes of an integrated crop-livestock agroecosystem: Increased adaptation through resistance
to soil change. Appl. Environ. Soil Sci. 27:115-124.
Kronberg, S.L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, A.N. Lepper, and E.P. Berg. 2011. The effect of flaxseed
supplementation on growth, carcass characteristics, fatty acid profile, retail shelf life, and sensory
characteristics of beef from steers finished on grasslands of the northern Great Plains. J. Anim.
Sci. 89: 2892-2903.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., L. A. Lekatz, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2011. Effects of short-term oilseed
supplementation on reproductive performance in beef heifers. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 91:75-79.
Maiga, H. A., M. L. Bauer, C. R. Dahlen, M. Badaruddin, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2011. Mustard bran
in lactating dairy cow diets. J. Dairy Sci. 94:3054-3062.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., W. J. Hill, H. T. Purvis, L. A. Voigt, and C. S. Schauer. 2010. Effects of
supplemental cobalt on nutrien digestion and nitorgen balance in lambs fed forage-based diets.
Sheep and Goat Res. J. 25:74-77.
Murrieta, C. M., B. W. Hess, S. L. Lake, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and D. C. Rule. 2010. Body condition
score at parturition and day of lactation regulate mRNA abundance in milk somatic cells and
transcription factors and fatty acid transporters in adipose tissue of beef cows. Livest. Sci. 131:65-
72.
Scholljegerdes, E. J. and S. L. Kronberg. 2010. Effects of supplemental ground flaxseed fed to beef cattle
grazing summer native range on the northern Great Plains. J. Anim. Sci. 88:2108-2121.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, M. H. J. Grant, S. L. Lake, B. M. Alexander, T. R. Weston, D. L.
Hixon, E. A. Van Kirk, and G. E. Moss. 2009. Effects of feeding high-linoleate safflower seeds
on postpartum reproduction in beef cow. J. Anim. Sci. 87: 2985-2995.
Phillips, R., O. Beeri, E. Scholljegerdes, D. Bjergaard, and J. Hendrickson. 2009. A satellite data-driven
model for estimating grazing capacity in northern prairie. Ag. Syst. 100:72-79.
Scholljegerdes, E., and S. Kronberg. 2008. Influence of supplemental whole flaxseed on forage intake
and site and extent of digestion in beef heifers consuming native grass hay. J. Anim. Sci. 86:2310-
2320.
Galbreath, C. W., E. J. Scholljegerdes, G. P. Lardy, K. G. Odde, M. E. Wilson, J. W. Schroeder, and K.
A. Vonnahme. 2008. Effect of feeding flax or linseed meal on progesterone clearance rate in
ovariectomized ewes. Dom. Anim. Endo. 35:164-169
Tanaka, D. L., J. F. Karn, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2008. Integrated crop/livestock systems research:
Practical research considerations. Renew. Agric. Food Syst. 23:80-86.
Kronberg, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, G. Barceló-Coblijn, and E. J. Murphy. 2007. Flaxseed treatments
to reduce biohydrogenation of α-linolenic acid by rumen microbes in cattle. Lipids 42: 1105-1111.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., S. L. Lake, T. R. Weston, D. C. Rule, G. E. Moss, T. M. Nett, and B. W. Hess.
2007. Fatty acid composition of plasma, medial basal hypothalamus, and uterine tissue in
primiparous beef cows fed high-linoleate safflower seeds. J. Anim. Sci. 85:1555-1564.
Lake, S. L., T. R. Weston, E. J. Scholljegerdes, C. M. Murrieta, B. M. Alexander, D. C. Rule, G. E. Moss,
and B. W. Hess. 2007. Effects of postpartum dietary fat and body condition score at parturition on
plasma, adipose tissue, and milk fatty acid composition of lactating beef cows. J. Anim. Sci.
85:717-730.
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Murrieta, C. M., B. W. Hess, E. J. Scholljegerdes, T. E. Engle, K. L. Hossner, G. E. Moss, and D. C.
Rule. 2006. Evaluation of milk somatic cells as a source of mRNA for study of lipogenesis in the
mammary gland of lactating beef cows supplemented with dietary high-linoleate safflower seeds.
J. Anim. Sci. 84: 2399-2405.
Lake, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, T. R. Weston, D. C. Rule, and B. W. Hess. 2006. Postpartum
supplemental fat, but not maternal body condition score at parturition, affects plasma and adipose
tissue fatty acid profiles of suckling beef calves. J. Anim. Sci. 84:1811-1819.
Lake, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, W. T. Small, E. L. Belden, S. I. Paisley, D. C. Rule, and B. W. Hess.
2006. Immune response and serum immunoglobulin G concentrations in beef calves suckling
cows of differing body condition score at parturition and supplemented with high-linoleate or high-
oleate safflower seeds. J. Anim. Sci. 84:997-1003.
Lake, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, D. M. Hallford, G. E. Moss, D. C. Rule, and B. W. Hess. 2006. Effects
of body condition score at parturition and postpartum supplemental fat on metabolite and hormone
concentrations of beef cows and their suckling claves. J. Anim. Sci. 84:1038-1047.
Lake, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, V. Nayigihugu, C. M. Murrieta, R. L. Atkinson, D. C. Rule, T. J.
Robinson, and B. W. Hess. 2006. Effects of body condition score at parturition and postpartum
supplemental fat on adipose tissue lipogenic activity of lactating beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 84: 397-
404.
Atkinson, R. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, S. L. Lake, V. Nayigihugu, B. W. Hess, and D. C. Rule. 2006 Site
and extent of digestion and duodenal and ileal flow of total and esterified fatty acids in sheep fed
a high-concentrate diet supplemented with high-linoleate safflower oil. J. Anim. Sci. 84:387-396.
Lake, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, R. L. Atkinson, V. Nayigihugu, S. I. Paisley, D. C. Rule, G. E. Moss,
T. J. Robinson, and B. W. Hess. 2005. Body condition score at parturition and postpartum
supplemental fat effects on cow and calf performance. J. Anim. Sci. 83:2908-2917.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. 2005. Effect of restricted forage intake on ruminal
disappearance of a blood meal, feather meal, and fish meal supplement. J. Anim. Sci. 83:2146-
2150.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., T. W. Weston, P. A. Ludden, and B. W. Hess. 2005. Supplementing a ruminally
undegradable protein supplement to maintain essential amino acid supply to the small intestine
when forage intake is restricted in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 83:2151-2161.
Hess, B. W., S. L. Lake, E. J. Scholljegerdes, T. R. Weston, V. Nayigihugu, J. D. C. Molle, and G. E.
Moss. 2004. Nutritional controls of beef cow reproduction. J. Anim. Sci. 83(E. Suppl.):E90-E106.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, G. E. Moss, D. L. Hixon, and D. C. Rule. 2004. Influence of
supplemental high-linoleate or high-oleate cracked safflower seeds on site and extent of
disappearance in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 82:3577-3588.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. 2004. Site and extent of digestion and amino acid
flow to the small intestine in beef cattle consuming limited amounts of forage. J. Anim. Sci. 84:
1146-1156.
Gould, J., E. J. Scholljegerdes, P. A. Ludden, D. C. Rule, and B. W. Hess. 2003. Effect of ethanol
supplementation on in vitro digestion and VFA production and growth performance of newly
weaned lambs. Sheep Goat Res. J. 18:55-60.
Hess, B. W., J. E. Williams, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2003. An evaluation of different energy
supplements for lambs consuming endophyte-free tall fescue. Sheep Goat Res. J. 18:79-82.
Ludden, P. A., T. L. Wechter, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and B. W. Hess. 2003. Effects of oscillating dietary
protein on growth, efficiency, and serum metabolites in growing beef steers. Prof. Anim. Sci.
19:30-34.
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Strauch, T. A., E. J. Scholljegerdes, D. J. Patterson, M. F. Smith, M. C. Lucy, W. R. Lamberson, and J.
E. Williams. 2001. Influence of undegraded intake protein on reproductive performance of
primiparous beef heifers maintained on stockpiled fescue pasture. J. Anim. Sci. 79:574-581.
Williams, J. E., S. A. Newell, B. W. Hess, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 1999. Influence of rumen-protected
methionine and lysine on growing cattle fed forage and corn based diets. J. Prod. Agric. 12:696-
701.
Hess, B. W., E. J. Scholljegerdes, S. A. Coleman, and J. E. Williams. 1998. Supplemental protein plus
ruminally protected methionine and lysine for primiparous beef cattle consuming annual rye hay.
J. Anim. Sci. 76:1767-1777.
Lalman, D. L., D. H. Keisler, J. E. Williams, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and D. M. Mallett. 1997. Influence of
postpartum weight and body condition change on duration of anestrus by undernourished suckled
beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 75:2003-2008.
Book Chapters
Spiers, D. E., J. E. Williams, B. L. Snyder, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and G. E. Rottinghaus. 1997.
Determination of sensitivity to endophyte-infected tall fescue for beef heifers in a summer field
environment. Pages 441-442 in Neotyphodium/Grass Interactions. C. W. Bacon and N. S. Hill,
eds. Proc. Third Int. Symp., Athens, GA.
Proceedings (68 published)
McCarthy, K. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, J. A. Gould, J. Hepton, and W. T. Nichols. 2017. Effects of early
adnimistration of Ralgro to Holstein calves on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics.
Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 68: (in press).
Meyerhoff, B., W. C. Stewart, S. H. Cox, R. L. Dunlap, N. P. Miller, R. Pope, and E. J. Scholljegerdes.
2017. Comparison of growth, feed efficiency, and wool characteristics of commerical Rambouillet
x South African Meat Merino (SAMM) crossbred rams to purebred Rambouillet rams. Proc. West.
Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 68: (in press).
Alford, J. B., J. G. Castro, E. R. Oosthuysen, S. L. Rosasco, R. D. Richins, E. J. Scholljegerdes, D. M.
Hallford and C. A. Löest. 2016. Effects of capsaicin source on blood capsaicin, glucose and insulin
concentrations, rumen fermentation and nitrogen balance of sheep. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc.
Anim. Sci. 67: 171-175.
Castro, J. G., J. B. Alford, K. E. Quinn, F. A. Lopez, S. L. Pillmore, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and C. A. Löest.
2016. Bioavailability of supplemental ruminally-protected leucine in sheep. Proc. West. Sec. Am.
Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 101-105.
McCarthy, K. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, J. A. Gould, and W. T. Nichols. 2016. Effects of administering
ralgro to holstein calves during the hutch period on growth performance. Proc. West. Sec. Am.
Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 198-199.
Oosthuysen, E. R., M. E. Hubbert, K. L. Samuelson, E. J. Scholljegerdes, G. C. Duff, and C. A. Löest.
2016. Health evaluation of immune-stimulated and hay-supplemented feedlot receiving calves as
assessed by blood gas analysis. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 83-87.
Owensby, L. R., C. B. Gardner, R. C. Dunlap, C. A. Löest, S. L. Ivey, S. H. Cox, A. F. Summers, and E.
J. Scholljegerdes. 2016. Effects of rumen protected arginine supplementation to cows during early
or late gestation on progeny glucose tolerance. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 194-197.
Rath, L. L., K. L. Samuelson, A. L. Salazar, F. A. Lopez, E. J. Scholljegerdes and C. A. Löest. 2016.
Mammalian hormones associated with stress impact microbial fermentation of rumen fluid in vitro.
Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 67: 190-193.
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Scholljegerdes, E. J. 2015. Drought: Devastating natural event or a wake-up call for better cattle
management. Applied Reproductive Strategies Meeting. Pp. 157-171.
Smythe, B. G., M. E. Wise, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and M. Fletcher. 2015. Performance of beef cattle as
influenced by controlled and uncontrolled opulations of horn flies (Diptera Muscidae). Proc. West.
Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66:72-76.
Stewart, W. C., T. R. Whitney, E. J. Scholljegerdes, D. M. Hallford, S. A. Soto-Navarro, and H. D.
Naumann. 2015. Effects of feeding ground juniper to gestationg ewes on pre- and psotartum ewe
performance, serum metabolites, and progeny preweaning performance. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc.
Anim. Sci. 66:10-16.
Garcia, M. E., E. R. Oosthuysen, M. E. Hubbert, M. E. Branine, C. K. Larson, C. A. Löest, and E. J.
Scholljegerdes. 2015. Assessment of supplemental trace mineral level and source on liver and
serum mineral concentrations after feeding cattle a diet deficient in trace minerals. Proc. West.
Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66:235-239.
Owensby, L. R., L. M. White, B. Housewright, E. J. Scholljegerdes and K. W. Walter. 2015. Effects of
arginine supplementation in adult exercising horses on heart rate and blood metabolites. Proc.
West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66:277-281.
Morgan, T. D., A. L. Salazar, E. J. Scholljegerdes, C. A. Löest, L. M. White, F. R. Melgar, S. A. Soto-
Navarro, and S. L. Ivey. 2015. Comparison of titanium dioxide vs. Chromic oxide as an external
marker t estimate fecal output in horses. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66:85-87.
Marchetti, K. H., A. Garza, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and S. L. Lodge-Ivey. 2015. Effects of supplementation
of acyl-homoserine lactones on in vitro true digestibility of a forage diet. Proc. West. Sec. Am.
Soc. Anim. Sci. 66:5-9.
Glasscock, J. L., T. R. Whitney, J. R. Roper, A. R. Holmes, S. G. Mars, N. M. Cherry, J. P. Muir, W. C.
Stewart, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2015. Effects of using ground woody plants in kid goat feedlot
diets on growth performance. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66:204-212.
Löest, C. A., M. E. Hubbert, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2014. Research Update: New Mexico State
University. Proceedings of the Plains Nutrition Conference.
Scholljegerdes, E. 2014. Role of mineral nutrition in NM calves. Proceedings of the Southwest Beef
Symposium.
Morgan, T. D., A. Salazar, E. J. Scholljegerdes, C. L. Löest, L. M. White, and S. L. Ivey. 2014. Evaluation
of titanium dioxide as a digestibility marker for horses. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci.
65:64-66.
Schmitz, L. H., C. M. Buck, C. B. Gardner, J. R. Graves, R. C. Dunlap, S. H. Cox, D. M. Hallford, and E.
J. Scholljegerdes. 2014. Effects of controlled body weight gain on growth and reproductive
performance of heifers grazing native rangeland during the pre-breeding period. Proc. West. Sec.
Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 65:67-69.
Stewart, W. C., T. R. Whitney, E. J. Scholljegerdes, H. D. Naumann, N. M Cherry, J. P. Muir, B. D.
Lambert, R. P. Adams K. D. Welch, and D. R. Gardner. 2014. Effects of juniper species and stage
of maturity on nutritional, digestive, and plant secondary compound characteristics. Proc. Am.
Soc. Anim. Sci. 65:59-63.
Buck, C. M., N. M. Rodriguez, F. R. Melgar, L. H. Schmitz, A. L. Salazar, K. H. Marchetti, B. E.
Bonfantini, S. L. Lodge-Ivey, M. P. T. Coleson, C. B. Gardner, J. R. Graves, and E. J.
Scholljegerdes. 2014. Effects of ad libitum supplement containing increasing levels of
microalgae, Scenedesmus sp., on site and extent of digestion in beef heifers consuming a forage-
based diet. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 65:74-78.
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Garcia, M. E., E. Oosthuysen, J. R. Graves, M. E. Hubbert, M. E. Branine, C. A. Löest, and E. J.
Scholljegerdes. 2014. Effects of level and source of supplemental trace minerals on growth
responses of beef calves received from New Mexico Ranches. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim.
Sci. 65:91-94.
Samuelson, K. L., C. Ikard, J. B. Alford, J. G. Castro, S. Gutierrez, F. A. Allataifeh, B. L. Slayton-
Magitman, N. C. Burdick Sanchez, J. A. Carroll, A. K. Ashley, E. J. Scholljegerdes, D. M.
Hallford, and C. A. Löest. 2014. Capsaicin supplementation does not reduce lipopolysaccharide-
induced inflammation in growing beef steers. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 65: 230-234.
Beckman, M. K., L. N. Tracey, C. L. Shelly, N. P. Miller, K. L. Norman, K. H. Marchetti, E. J.
Scholljegerdes, S. A. Soto-Navarro, C. A. Loest, S. L. Lodge-Ivey. 2013. Evaluation of the novel
feedstuff, lipid extracted algae, for ruminant animals in forage and concentrate diets. Proc. West.
Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 64:55-59.
Graves, J. R., M. E. Hubbert, J. S. Schutz, C. A. Löest, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2013. Relationship of
arrival Bovine Respiratory Disease titers and subsequent morbidity and performance of newly
received cattle. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 64:223-226.
Gardner, C. B., S. H. Cox, J. R. Graves, C. M. Buck, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2013. Effects of rumen
protected arginine on lamb growth performance. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 64:409-
411.
Shelly, C. L., L. D. Tracey, A. L. Salazar, L. Schmitz, E. J. Scholljegerdes, C. K. Larson, and S. Ivey.
2013. Effect of cobalt supplementation on rumen fermentation and blood metabolites. Proc. West.
Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 64:107-111.
Caballero, J. D., J. R. Graves, E. J. Scholljegerdes, J. S. Schutz, M. E. Hubbert, and S. A. Soto-Navarro.
2013. Effect of Zuprevo as a mass medication of receiving cattle on feedlot performance and
health. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 64:230-233.
Beckman, M. K., L. N. Tracey, N. Miller, K. Norman, K. Marchetti, E. J. Scholljegerdes, S. A. Soto-
Navarro, C. A. Löest, and S. L. Lodge-Ivey. 2012. Digestibility of algal biofuel co-product in a
forage diet. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 63: 93-97.
Allataifeh, F. A., C. A. Löest, M. N. Sawalhah, F. Castillo, A. F. Cibils, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2012.
Swainsonine excretion, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen retention of lambs fed alfalfa hay,
locoweed, and novel feed additives. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci.63:320-232.
Miller, N. P., R. C. Dunlap, S. H. Cox, M. M. Marricle, D. M. Hallford, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2012.
Effects of dried distiller’s grains fed for programmed rate of body weight gain in beef heifers
grazing native rangelands prior to breeding on growth and reproductive performance. Proc. West.
Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 63:288-291.
Mulliniks, J. T., A. J. Roberts, R. C. Waterman, T. W. Geary, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and M. K. Petersen.
2012. Assessment of serum IGF-1 and -hydroxybutyrate concentrations on reproductive
performance prior to calving and breeding in young beef cows grazing native range. Proc. West.
Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 63:185-188.
Mulliniks, J. T., D. E. Hawkins, K. K. Kane, S. H. Cox, L. A. Torell, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and M. K.
Petersen. 2012. Metabolizable protein supply alters pregnancy and subsequent retention rate
during heifer development while grazing dormant winter forage. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim.
Sci. 63:306-310.
Mulliniks, J. T., M. E. Kemp, R. L. Endecott, S. H. Cox, E. J. Scholljegerdes, T. W. Geary, and M. K.
Petersen. 2012. Pre-breeding β-hydroxybutyrate concentration influences conception date in
young postpartum range beef cows. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 63:10-15.
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Miller, N. P., S. L. Kronberg, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2011. Effects of flaxseed level and processing on
site and extent of digestion in beef cows fed native hay. Proc. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 62: 46-51.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., and S. L. Kronberg. 2011. Effects of ruminal protein degradability on site and extent
of digestion in beef cows grazing summer rangelands and fed flaxseed. Proc. West. Sect. Am.
Soc. Anim. Sci. Vol. 62: 405-409.
Scholljegerdes, E. J. 2009. Effects of level of supplemental flax oil on ruminal disappearance of soybean
meal. Proc. West. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 60: 215-218.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., and S. L. Kronberg. 2008. Effects of supplemental flaxseed on site and extent of
digestion in beef heifers grazing summer native pasture in the northern Great Plains. Proc. 62nd
Flax Inst. United States. Pg 34-42.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., L. A. Lekatz, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2008. Effects of short-term oilseed
supplementation on plasma fatty acid composition in lactating beef cows. Proc. West. Sect. Am.
Soc. Anim. Sci. 59: 308-313.
Van Emon, M. L., A. F. Musselman, P. J. Gunn, M. K. Neary, R. P. Lemenager, E. J. Scholljegerdes,
and S. L. Lake. 2008. Effects of added dietary protein and fat on subcutaneous adipose tissue of
finishing lambs when fed differing levels of dried distiller’s grains with solubles. Proc. West. Sect.
Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 59: 299-304.
Hess, B. W., E. J. Scholljegerdes, C. M. Murrieta, and D. C. Rule. 2007. Long-chain fatty acid flow to
the duodenum of cattle fed limited amounts of forage plus supplementary ruminally undegradable
protein containing fishmeal. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 58: 320-324.
Scholljegerdes, E. and S. Kronberg. 2007. Effects of supplemental ground flaxseed on the growth
performance of steers grazing summer native pasture in the northern Great Plains. Proc. West.
Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 58: 248-251.
Scholljegerdes, E., and S. Kronberg. 2007. Influence of supplemental whole flaxseed on forage intake
and site and extent of digestion in beef heifers consuming native grass hay. Proc. West. Sect.
Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 58: 339-343.
Murrieta C. M., S. L. Lake, E. J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, and D. C. Rule. 2006. Body condition score
at parturition and day of lactation affect lipogenic enzyme messenger RNA abundance in milk
somatic cells in lactating beef cows fed supplemental fat. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci.
57: 220-225.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., S. L. Lake, T. R. Weston, D. C. Rule, G. E. Moss, T. M. Nett, and B. W. Hess.
2005. Fatty Acid Composition of Plasma, Medial Basal Hypothalamus, and Uterine Tissue in
Primiparous Beef Cows fed High-Linoleate Safflower Seeds. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim.
Sci. 55:383-387.
Lake, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, V. Nayigihugu, R. L. Atkinson, E. A. Van Kirk, D. C. Rule, D. M.
Hallford, G. E. Moss, and B. W. Hess. 2005. Body condition score at parturition and effects of
postpartum supplemental fat on metabolite and hormone concentrations of beef cows. Proc. West.
Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:360-364.
Murrieta, C. M., E.J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, D. C. Rule, T.E. Engle, and K.L. Hossner. 2005.
Evaluation of milk somatic cells as a source of mRNA for study of mammary gland lipogenesis in
lactating beef cows. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55: 36-39.
Wolf, A., E. J. Scholljegerdes, J. Krall, S. Lake, B. Hess. 2005. Growth performance and carcass
characteristics of finishing hogs consuming 'dun' or 'white' field peas. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc.
Anim. Sci. 55:135-138.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., K. A. Vonnahme, J. D. C. Molle, V. Nayigihugu, S. L. Lake, R. L. Atkinson, P. A.
Ludden, L. R. Miller, S. P. Ford, and B. W. Hess. 2004. Effects of maternal undernutrition from
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early- to mid-gestation on visceral organs of the ewe and fetus. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim.
Sci. 55:344-348.
Lake, S. L., B. W. Hess, D. C. Rule, E. J. Scholljegerdes, V. Nayigihugu, R. L. Atkinson, and C. M.
Murrieta. 2004. Effects of supplemental high-linoleate or high-oleate safflower seeds on adipose
tissue fatty acids, apparent mobilization, and potential uptake and storage in postpartum cows.
Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:29-35.
Miller, L. R., S. I. Paisley, J. D. C. Molle, E. J. Scholljegerdes, S. L. Lake, R. L. Atkinson, V. Nayigihugu,
W. T. Small, S. P. Ford, W. J. Means, K. R. Underwood, S. A. Thompson, and B. W. Hess. 2004.
Use of ultrasound to determine body composition of beef cows nutrient restricted during early to
mid-gestation. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:163-167.
Molle, J. D. C., E. J. Scholljegerdes, S. L. Lake, V. Nayigihugu, R. L. Atkinson, L. R. Miller, S. P. Ford,
W. J. Means, J. S. Caton, and B. W. Hess. 2004. Effects of maternal nutrient restriction during
early- to mid-gestation on cow and fetal visceral organ measurements. Proc. West. Sect. Amer.
Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:405-409.
Small, W. T., S. I. Paisley, B. W. Hess, S. L. Lake, E. J. Scholljegerdes, T. A. Reed, E. L. Belden, and
S. Bartle. 2004. Supplemental at in limit-fed, high grain prepartum diets of beef cows: Effects on
cow weight gain, reproduction, and calf health, immunity, and performance. Proc. West. Sect.
Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 55:45-52.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, F. S. D’Angieri and P. A. Ludden. 2003. Balancing supply of essential
amino acids to the small intestine in cattle consuming restricted amounts of forage plus
supplementary ruminally undegradable protein. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54: 77-
81.
Atkinson, R. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, S. L., Lake, V. Nayigihugu, B. W. Hess, and D. C. Rule. 2003.
Increasing dietary high-linoleate safflower oil affects duodenal flow of esterified linoleate in
wethers. Proc. West Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 54: 13-17.
Lake, S. L., B. W. Hess, D. C. Rule, C. M. Murrieta, E. J. Scholljegerdes, V. Nayigihugu, and R. L.
Atkinson. 2003. Effects of supplemental high-linoleate or oleate safflower seeds on production
and lipogenesis by adipose tissue of postpartum cows. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci.
54: 40-45.
Carter, D. E., B. W. Hess, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and D. C. Rule. 2002. Effect of supplemental soybean oil
on duodenal flow of long chain fatty acids in beef heifers grazing summer pasture. Proc. West.
Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:646-650.
Hess, B. W., P. A. Ludden, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and V. Nayigihugu. 2002. Effects of time of daily
cracked corn supplementation on site and extent of digestion in cattle grazing summer cool-season
pasture. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:651-654.
Lake, S. L., B. W. Hess, E. J. Scholljegerdes, L. Brokaw, and D. C. Rule. 2002. Effects of supplemental
corn and high-oil corn on duodenal fatty acid flows for beef heifers grazing summer pasture. Proc.
West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:628-633.
Ludden, P. A., D. E. Carter, V. Nayigihugu, E. J. Scholljegerdes, R. S. Townsend, B. W. Hess, and D.
C. Rule. 2002. Effect of ruminal protein degradability and supplementation frequency on lamb
growth and gastrointestinal organ mass. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:523-526.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, M. B. Whitney, and D. C. Rule. 2002. Effects of level of supplemental
soybean oil on duodenal fatty acid flow in beef heifers fed bromegrass hay. Proc. West. Sect.
Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:619-623.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., V. Nayigihugu, B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. 2002. A comparison of techniques
for estimating forage digestion. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 53:373-375.
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Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, K. R. Hightower, G. E. Moss, D. L. Hixon, and D. C. Rule. 2001.
Biohydrogenation, flow and disappearance of fatty acids in beef cattle fed supplemental high-
linoleate or high-oleate safflower seeds. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:59-64.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., J. Gould, B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. 2001. Site and extent of digestion in beef
cattle consuming restricted amounts of forage and supplemental undegradable intake protein.
Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 52:463-468.
Brokaw, B. W. Hess, A. D. Schleicher, E. J. Scholljegerdes, L. M. Yun, J. D. Heeg, and H. Bratka. 2000
Evaluation of supplemental high-oil corn for heifers grazing summer pasture. Proc. West. Sect.
Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 51:290-293.
Gould, J., E. J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, P. A. Ludden, and D. C. Rule. 2000. Effect of ethanol and
oil supplementation on site and extent of OM and NDF digestion. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc.
Anim. Sci. 51:83-85.
Gould, J., E. J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, D. W. Koch, J. W. Flake, and L. J. Held. 2000. Replacement
value of radish hay for alfalfa hay in diets of newly-weaned beef calves. Proc. West. Sect. Amer.
Soc. Anim. Sci. 51:549-551.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. 2000. The influence of level of feed restriction on
forage digestibility by beef cattle. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 51:86-90.
Wechter, T. L., P. A. Ludden, B. W. Hess, J. Heeg, E. J. Scholljegerdes, L. Brokaw, A. D. Schleicher, J.
Gould, and K. R. Bessler. 2000. Effects of oscillating dietary protein on ruminal fermentation and
flows of N fractions to the small intestine in sheep. Proc. West. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 51:58-
60.
Abstracts (41 published)
Stewart, W. C., T. R. Whitney, E. J. Scholljegerdes, D. F. Waldron, J. W. Walker, and J. M. B. Musser.
2016. Effects of selection for high and low juniper-consuming goats on rumen fermentation
characteristics. J. Anim. Sci. 94 (E-Suppl 2): In press (Abstr).
Kronberg, S. L., and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2015. In vitro evaluation of a treatment to flaxseed for reducing
biohydrogenation of the n-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid. J. Anim. Sci. 93: (Suppl. 3): 775
(Abstr.).
Garcia, M. E., E. Oosthuysen, J. R. Graves, M. E. Hubbert, M. E. Branine, C. A. Löest, and E. J.
Scholljegerdes. 2014. The effect of mineral source and level on growth performance of newly-
received feedlot cattle. Plains Nutrition Conf. San Antonio, April 10th, 2014.
Rodriguez, N. M., C. M. Buck, F. R. Melgar, L. H. Schmitz, A. L. Salazar, K. H. Marchetti, S. L. Lodge-
Ivey, M. P. T. Coleson, C. B. Gardner, J. R. Graves, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2014. Effect of
inclusion of microalgae Scenedesmus on fatty acid digestion in beef heifers consuming a forage-
based diet. J. Anim. Sci. 97(Supl. 2): (Abstr.).
Gunter, S. A., D. B. Faulkner, A. M. Meyer, E. J. Scholljegerdes, J. E. Sprinkle, S. A. Soto-Navarro,
and S. W. Coleman. 2013. Difficulties associated with predicting forage intake by grazing beef
cows. J. Anim. Sci. 96(Suppl. 2): 440.
Graves, J. R., M. E. Hubbert, J. S. Schutz, C. A. Löest, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2013. Case Study:
Arrival Bovine Respiratory Disease titers and subsequent morbidity and performance of newly
received cattle from New Mexico ranches and south Texas livestock auctions. Plains Nutrition
Conf. San Antonio, April 19th, 2013.
Donald Tanaka, Eric Scholljegerdes, Mark Liebig, and Scott Kronberg. 2011. Crop and livestock
enterpirse integration: Livestock impacts on forage, sotver, and grain. ASA, CSSA, SSSA
International Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX.
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Scholljegerdes, Eric, Donald Tanaka, Mark Liebig, and Scott Kronberg. 2011. Crop and Livestock
Enterprise Integration: Effects of annual crops used for fall forage production on livestock
productivity. ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX
Kronberg, S. L., E. J. Murphy, R. J. Maddock, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2010. Growing and fattening
cattle on the northern Great Plains with ruminally-protected flaxseed. Page 196 in Proc. 4th
Grazing Livestock Nutr. Conf. Estes Park, CO
Kronberg, S.L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, A. N. Lepper, and E. P. Berg. 2010. The effect of linseed
supplementation on growth, carcass traits, fatty acid profile, retail shelf life, and sensory attributes
of beef from steers finished on grassland of the northern Great Plains. 61st Annual Meeting of the
European Association of Animal Production, Heraklion, Greece.
Arias, R.P, L. J. Unruh-Snyder, E. J. Scholljegerdes, A. N. Baird, K. D. Johnson, D. Buckmaster, R. P.
Lemenager, and S. L. Lake. 2010. Effects of co-ensiling direct-cut grass with corn modified wet
distiller’s grain plus solubles on beef steer diet digestibility. J. Anim. Sci. 88 (E-Suppl. 2): 701.
Kronberg, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, and E. J. Murphy. 2009. Treated linseed increases ALA in lambs.
Presented Annual meeting Europ. Assoc. Anim. Prod., Barcelona, Spain.
Bork N. R., J. W. Schroeder, K. A. Vonnahme, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2009.
Effect of physical form of flaxseed on digestibility of lactation diets fed to Holstein steers. J. Dairy
Sci. 92:2361.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., W. J. Hill, and H. B. Purvis. 2009. Effects of supplemental organic cobalt on
nutrient digestion and nitrogen balance in lambs fed forage-based diets. J. Anim. Sci. 87 (E-Suppl.
3):123.
Tanaka, D., E. Scholljegerdes, M. Liebig, S. Kronberg, J. Karn, and J. Hanson. 2008. Soil water storage
during the non-crop period as influenced by livestock. Presented Joint Annual meeting Tri-
Societies meeting, Houston, TX. October, 2008.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., and S. L. Kronberg. 2008. Effects of supplemental flaxseed or corn on site and
extent of digestion in beef heifers grazing summer rangelands in the northern Great Plains. J. Anim.
Sci. 86(E-Suppl. 2): 330.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., and W. J. Hill. 2008. Effects of supplemental cobalt on site and extent of digestion
in beef heifers consuming chopped grass hay. J. Anim. Sci. 86 (E-Suppl. 2): 285.
Kronberg, S. L., and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2008. A win-win scenario with flaxseed supplementation to
reduce methane output and increase weight gains of grazing cattle. Presented at Livestock and
Global Climate Change, British Soc. Anim. Sci., Hammamet, Tunisia, May 17-20, 2008.
Murrieta, C. M, S. L. Lake, E. J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, and D. C. Rule. 2007. Body condition score
and day of lactation affect lipogenic messenger RNA abundance and transcription factors in
adipose tissue of beef cows fed supplemental fat. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1): 121.
Murrieta, C. M., S. L. Lake, E. J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, and D. C. Rule. 2006. Maternal nutrition
effects on lipogenic enzyme messenger RNA in adipose tissue of suckling calves. J. Anim. Sci. 84
(Suppl. 1): 70 (Abstr.).
Murrieta, C. M., S. L. Lake, E. J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, and D. C. Rule. 2006 Body condition score
at parturition and day of lactation affect lipogenic enzyme messenger RNA abundance in milk
somatic cells from lactating beef cows fed supplemental fat. J. Anim. Sci. 84 (Suppl. 2): 138
(Abstr.).
Lake, S. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, V. Nayigihugu, R. L. Atkinson, G. E. Moss, E. A. Van Kirk, D. M.
Hallford, D. C. Rule, and B. W. Hess. 2005. Performance and serum glucose, insulin, IGF-1, and
NEFA concentrations of calves nursing beef cows consuming high-linoleate or high-oleate
safflower seed supplements. J. Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 1): 54.
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Murrieta, C. M., E.J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, D. C. Rule, T.E. Engle, and K.L. Hossner. 2005.
Mammary Lipid Metabolism in Primiparous Beef Cows Fed High-Linoleate Safflower Seeds. J.
Anim. Sci. 83 (Suppl. 1):55.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., T. R. Weston, F. S. D’Angieri, P. A. Ludden, and B. W. Hess. 2004. Site and extent
of digestion in beef cattle consuming restricted amounts of forage and supplemental ruminally
undegradable protein. J. Anim. Sci. 82 (Suppl. 1): 437.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, E. A. Van Kirk, and G. E. Moss. 2004. Effects of dietary high-linoleate
safflower seeds on IGF-I in the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland, serum, liver, and follicular
fluid of primiparous beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 82 (Suppl. 2): 48
Lake, S. L., B. W. Hess, E. J. Scholljegerdes, R. L. Atkinson, and D. C. Rule. 2004. Milk and adipose
tissue fatty acid changes in response to maternal supplementation with high-linoleate or high-
oleate safflower seeds. J. Anim. Sci. 82 (Suppl. 2): 102.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, E. A. Van Kirk, and G. E. Moss. 2003. Effects of supplemental high-
linoleate safflower seeds on ovarian follicular development and hypophyseal gonadotropins and
GnRH receptors. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1): 236. (Abstr.)
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. 2002. Effect of restricted forage intake on ruminal
disappearance of a blood meal, feather meal, and fish meal supplement. J. Anim. Sci. 80 (Suppl.
2):91. (Abstr.)
Bolte, M. R., E. J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, J. Gould, D. C. Rule and F. N. Owens. 2001. Long-chain
fatty acid flow in and digestion by beef steers fed dry-rolled or high-moisture typical or high-oil
corn diets. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2):98. (Abstr.)
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, J. Gould, and F. N. Owens. 2001. Site and extent of digestion of dry-
rolled or high-moisture typical diets by beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2):99. (Abstr.)
Scholljegerdes, E. J., J. Gould, B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. 2001. Supply of essential amino acids to
the small intestine in cattle consuming restricted amounts of forage plus supplementary
undegradable intake protein. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2): 22. (Abstr.)
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. 2000. Characterizing essential amino acid flow to
the small intestine in cattle consuming limited levels of forage. J. Anim. Sci. 78(Suppl. 2):70.
(Abstr.)
Ciminski, L. A., T. A. Wechter, E. J. Scholljegerdes, P. A. Ludden, B. W. Hess, and D. E. Byerly. 2000.
Effects of oscillating dietary protein on growth and serum metabolites in growing steers. J. Anim.
Sci. 78(Suppl. 1):88.
Spiers, D. E., J. E. Williams, B. L. Snyder, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and G. E. Rottinghaus. 1997.
Determination of sensitivity of endophyte-infected tall fescue for beef heifers in a summer field
environment. Androphytic symposium, Athens, Georgia 1997. (Abstr.)
Hess, B. W., E. J. Scholljegerdes, S. A. Coleman, A. Mowery, D. L. Lalman, and J. E. Williams. 1997.
Soybean hulls plus undegradable intake protein as supplements to tall fescue hay for cattle exposed
to cold. J. Anim. Sci. 75 (Suppl. 1):201. (Abstr.)
Coleman, S. A., B. W. Hess, J. E. Williams, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 1996. Supplementation of ruminally
protected amino acids for heifers grazing low-endophyte tall fescue. J. Anim. Sci. 74 (Suppl. 1):78.
(Abstr.)
Hess, B. W., D. A. Lalman, S. A. Coleman, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and J. E. Williams. 1996. Influence of
ruminally protected methionine and lysine on serum metabolite and metabolic hormone
concentrations of primiparous beef cattle consuming annual rye hay. J. Anim. Sci. 74 (Suppl.
1):204. (Abstr.)
Eric J. Scholljegerdes - CV
Hess, B. W., E. J. Scholljegerdes, S. A. Coleman, A. Mowery, and J. E. Williams. 1996. Supplemental
ruminally protected lysine and methionine for primiparous beef cattle consuming annual rye hay.
J. Anim. Sci. 74 (Suppl. 1):37. (Abstr.)
Lalman, D. L., E. J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, D. H. Keisler, and J. E. Williams. 1996. Influence of
early lactation balance on milk production and postpartum interval in thin primiparous beef heifers.
J. Anim. Sci. 74 (Suppl. 1):31. (Abstr.)
Coleman, S. A., J. E. Williams, B. W. Hess, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and G. A. Ducharme. 1995. The
influence of various levels of smartamine ML on growth, ADG, and plasma urea nitrogen of
crossbred steers. J. Anim. Sci. 73 (Suppl. 1):271. (Abstr.)
Hess, B. W., J. E. Williams, J. L. Davis, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 1995. The effect of source of
supplemental energy for lambs consuming endophyte-free tall fescue. J. Anim. Sci. 73
(Suppl.1):57. (Abstr.)
Research Progress Reports
Scholljegerdes, E. J., L. A. Lekatz, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2007. Short-term oilseed supplementation
effects on plasma fatty acid composition in lactating beef cows. North Dakota State University,
Department of Animal Sciences, Beef Cattle and Range Research Report. Pg 16-20.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., D. L. Tanaka, S. L. Kronberg, M. A. Leibig, and J. D. Hanson. 2007. Effects of an
integrated crops/livestock system on beef cow growth performance. WERA-110 Annual Rep. Page
55.
Scholljegerdes, E. J. and S. L. Kronberg. 2007. Effects of supplemental ground flaxseed on the growth
performance of steers grazing summer native pasture in the northern Great Plains. WERA-110
Annual Rep. Page 56.
Scholljegerdes, E. J. and S. L. Kronberg. 2007. Influence of supplemental whole flaxseed level on forage
intake and site and extent of digestion in beef heifers consuming native grass hay. WERA-110
Annual Rep. Page 57.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, E. A. Van Kirk, and G. E. Moss. 2004. Effects of dietary high-linoleate
safflower seeds on IGF-I in the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland, serum, liver, and follicular
fluid of primiparous beef cattle. Univ. Wyo. Annual Anim. Sci. Res. Rep.
Scholljegerdes, E. J. B. W. Hess, T. R. Weston, F. S. D’Angieri, P. A. Ludden. 2004. Effects of
supplemental ruminally undegradable protein on site and extent of digestion when beef cattle are
fed restricted amounts of forage. Univ. Wyo. Annual Anim. Sci. Res. Rep.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., K. A. Vonnahme, J. D. C. Molle, V. Nayigihugu, S. L. Lake, R. L. Atkinson, P. A.
Ludden, L. R. Miller, S. P. Ford, and B. W. Hess. 2004. Effects of maternal undernutrition from
early- to mid-gestation on visceral organs of the ewe and fetus. Univ. Wyo. Annual Anim. Sci.
Res. Rep.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, E. A. Van Kirk, and G. E. Moss. 2003. Ovarian follicular development
and hypophyseal gonadotropins and GnRH receptors of primiparous beef cows fed supplemental
high-linoleate safflower seeds. WCC-110 Annual Rep. Page 56.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, F. S. D’Angieri, P. A. Ludden. 2003. Balancing supply of essential
amino acid to the small intestine in cattle consuming restricted amounts of forage plus
supplementary ruminally undegradable protein. WCC-110 Annual Rep. Page 59.
Lake, S. L., B. W. Hess, D. C. Rule, C. M. Murrieta, E. J. Scholljegerdes, V. Nayigihugu, and R. L.
Atkinson. 2003. Beef cow production and lipogenesis by adipose tissue of postpartum cows fed
supplemental high-linoleate or high-oleate safflower seeds. WCC-110 Annual Rep. Page 58.
Eric J. Scholljegerdes - CV
Atkinson, R. L., B. W. Hess, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and D. C. Rule. 2002. Effect of supplemental soybean
oil on duodenal flow of long chain fatty acids in beef heifers grazing summer pasture. Univ. Wyo.
Annual Anim. Sci. Res. Rep. pp 12-15.
Hess, B. W., P. A. Ludden, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and V. Nayigihugu. 2002. Effects of time of daily
cracked corn supplementation on site and extent of digestion in cattle grazing summer cool-season
pasture. WCC-110 Annual Rep. Page 61.
Lake, S. L., B. W. Hess, E. J. Scholljegerdes, L. Brokaw, and D. C. Rule. 2002. Effects of supplemental
corn and high-oil corn on duodenal fatty acid flows for beef heifers grazing summer pasture. Univ.
Wyo. Annual Anim. Sci. Res. Rep. pp 21-25.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, M. B. Whitney, and D. C. Rule. 2002. Effects of level of supplemental
soybean oil on duodenal fatty acid flow in beef heifers fed bromegrass hay. Univ. Wyo. Annual
Anim. Sci. Res. Rep. pp 16-20.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., V. Nayigihugu, B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. 2002. A comparison of techniques
for estimating forage digestion. Univ. Wyo. Annual Anim. Sci. Res. Rep. pp 12-15.
Brokaw, B. W. Hess, A. D. Schleicher, E. J. Scholljegerdes, L. M. Yun, J. D. Heeg, and H. Bratka. 2001
Evaluation of supplemental high-oil corn for heifers grazing summer pasture. Univ. Wyo. Ag. Exp.
Sta. Progress Rep. pp 30-38.
Gould, J., E. J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, P. A. Ludden, and D. C. Rule. 2001. Effect of ethanol and
oil supplementation on site and extent of OM and NDF digestion. Univ. Wyo. Annual Anim. Sci.
Res. Rep. pp 48-52.
Gould, J. E. J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, P. A. Ludden, and D. C. Rule. 2001. Effect of ethanol and oil
supplementation on site and extent of OM and NDF digestion. Univ. Wyo. Ag. Exp. Sta. Progress
Rep. pp 15-19.
Ludden, P. A., T. L. Wechter, J. Heeg, E. J. Scholljegerdes, L. Brokaw, J. Gould, and B. W. Hess. 2001.
Effects of oscillating dietary protein on ruminal fermentation and site and extent of nutrient
digestibility in sheep. Univ. Wyo. Annual Anim. Sci. Res. Rep. pp 32-37.
Ludden, P. A., T. L. Wechter, L. Ciminski, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and B. W. Hess. 2001. Effects of
oscillating dietary protein on growth, feed efficiency, and serum metabolites in growing beef
steers. Univ. Wyo. Annual Anim. Sci. Res. Rep. pp 28-31.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. 2001. Balancing supply of amino acids to the small
intestine of cattle fed limited amounts of forage. Univ. Wyo. Annual Anim. Sci. Res. Rep. pp 56-
58.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. 2001. The influence of level of feed restriction on
forage digestibility by beef cattle. Univ. Wyo. Annual Anim. Sci. Res. Rep. pp 41-48.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, K. R. Hightower, G. E. Moss, D. L. Hixon, and D. C. Rule. 2001.
Biohydrogenation, flow, and disappearance of fatty acids in beef cattle fed supplemental high-
linoleate or high-oleate safflower seeds. WCC-110 Annual Report. Page 87.
Brokaw, L., B. W. Hess, A. D. Schleicher, E. J. Scholljegerdes, L. M. Yun, J. D. Heeg, and J. Bratka.
2000. Evaluation of supplemental high-oil corn for heifers grazing summer pasture. WCC-110.
Annual Rep. Page 34.
Gould, J., E. J. Scholljegerdes, B. W. Hess, D. W. Koch, J. W. Flake, and L. J. Held. 2000. Replacement
value of radish hay for alfalfa hay in diets of newly-weaned beef calves. Univ. Wyo. Ag. Exp.
Sta. Progress Rep. pp 34-36.
Eric J. Scholljegerdes - CV
Scholljegerdes, E. J., B. W. Hess, and P. A. Ludden. The influence of level of feed restriction on forage
digestibility and duodenal amino acid flow in beef cattle. WCC-110 Annual Rep. Page 39.
Williams, J. E., B. W. Hess, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 1997. The effects of soyhulls and yeast culture on
feedlot performance of cattle. Univ. Missouri Anim. Sci. Res. Progress Rep. pp 140-144.
Williams, J. E., T. Strauch, C. McKee, E. J. Scholljegerdes. 1996. The evaluation of soybean meal versus
soypass as an added ingredient to a supplement on performance of weaned calves in the dry lot
versus pasture. Presented to Moormans feed. Oct. 1996.
Williams, J. E., E. J. Scholljegerdes, J. Markway. 1996. The effect of feeding 20mg/hd/day
Bambermycin and/or Revalor-G in body weight gain of steers grazing tall fescue pastures.
Presented to Hoechst Roussel Agri-Vet, Aug 1996.
Extension and Popular Press Publications:
Scholljegerdes, E. J. Non-stressed vs. Stressed calves‘ mineral requirements. Progressive Cattlemen,
August, 2016.
Ward, M. A., N. K. Ashcroft, S. T. Smallidge, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2015. Estimating water intake
for range beef cattle. New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Guide B-231.
http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_b/B231.pdf
Bryant, G., Dealing with drought. Working Ranch Magazine, June, 2015.
Scholljegerdes, E. 2014. Role of mineral nutrition in NM calves. Livestock Market Digest. 56:12-13.
Scholljegerdes, E. 2014. Role of mineral nutrition in NM calves. New Mexico Stockman, March pp. 84-
89.
Bryant, G., Think Zinc. Working Ranch Magazine, October, 2013.
Bryant, G., Trace Race. Working Ranch Magazine, March, 2011.
Nickel, R., Swath grazing cuts wintering costs. Successful Farming Magazine, Janurary, 2010
Roesler, S., “ARS builds own herd for year-round research, adds feedlot“. Farm and Ranch Guide.
December, 2009.
Hendrickson, J. R., and E. J. Scholljegerdes. “Control Kentucky Bluegrass and Smooth Bromegrass”
Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory: Integrator, July 2009.
Bork, N. R., J. W. Schroeder, k. A. Vonnahme, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer, and E. J. Scholljegerdes. 2009.
Effects of Physical form of flaxseed on digestibility of lactation diets. Feedstuffs. 81(15): 10.
Roesler, S., “Research helps scientist fine tune animal performance.” Page 38. Farm and Ranch Guide.
August 1, 2008.
Scholljegerdes, E. J., “Supplementing forage diets with flaxseed”. Northern Great Plains Research
Laboratory: Integrator, January 2008.
Roesler, S., “Can flax, soybean decrease embryonic loss?”. Page 19B of the Farm and Ranch Guide.
August 31, 2007.
Roesler, S., “Research focuses on lowering input costs by grazing through winter”. Pg. 30A of the Farm
and Ranch Guide. March 30, 2007.
Kronberg, S. L. and E. J. Scholljegerdes. Fall and Winter Grazing to Reduce Cow Costs. Northern Great
Plains Research Laboratory: Integrator, February 2007.
Professional Development
Eric J. Scholljegerdes - CV
Attendee. King Ranch Institute of Ranch Management Lectureship. Excellence in Ranch Management
Kingsville, TX October, 2014.
Attendee. American Veterinary Consultants: Bovine Respiratory Disease Conference, Denver, CO July
2014.
Attendee. Western Section American Society Animal Science Annual meeting. San Angelo, TX June
2014.
Attendee and Presenter. Southwest Beef symposium. Clayton, NM, January, 2014.
Attendee, Western Education/Extension and Research Activity on Improving ruminant use of forage in
sustainable production systems for the Western U.S. (W-1012) Meeting, Las Cruces, NM October,
2013
Attendee, Western Education/Extension and Research Activity on Improving ruminant use of forage in
sustainable production systems for the Western U.S. (W-1012) Meeting, Denver, CO August 2012.
Attendee and chairperson. Western Education/Extension and Research Activity on Improving ruminant
use of forage in sustainable production systems for the Western U.S. (W-1012) Meeting, Miles
City, MT, June 2011.
Attendee. National Science Foundation – Grant writing workshop. Albuquerque, NM, March, 2011
Attendee. Western Education/Extension and Research Activity on Improving ruminant use of forage in
sustainable production systems for the Western U.S. (W-1012) Meeting, Estes Park, CO, July
2010.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral). Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science, Fort Collins,
CO, June 2009.
Attendee. Western Education/Extension and Research Activity on Improving ruminant use of forage in
sustainable production systems for the Western U.S. (WERA-110) Meeting, Encampment, WY,
May 2009.
Attendee and Presenter (Poster). Midwest Section of the American Society of Animal Science, Des
Moines, IA, March 2009.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral and Poster). National American Society of Animal Science, Indianapolis,
IN, July 2008.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral). Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science, Laramie,
WY, June 2008.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral). 62nd Flax Institute of the United States. Fargo, ND April, 2008.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral and Poster). Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science,
Moscow, ID, June 2007.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral). Western Education/Extension and Research Activity on Improving
ruminant use of forage in sustainable production systems for the Western U.S. (WERA-110)
Meeting, Miles City, MT, May 2007.
Attendee, National American Society of Animal Science, Minneapolis, MN, July 2006.
Attendee, American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meetings, Des Moines, IA, March 2006.
Attendee, Range Beef Cow Symposium, Rapid City, SD, December 2005.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science, Las Cruces,
NM, June 2005.
Attendee and Presenter (Poster), Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, September 2004.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), National American Society of Animal Science, St. Louis, MO, July 2004.
Eric J. Scholljegerdes - CV
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science, Corvallis,
OR, June 2004
Attendee, Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, March 2004
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meetings, Des Moines, IA,
March 2004.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), 2nd Annual University of Wyoming Graduate Student Symposium, March
2004.
Attendee, Range Beef Cow Symposium, Scottsbluff, NE, December 2003.
Attendee and Presenter (Poster), Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, September 2003.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), Western Coordinating Committee on Improving ruminant use of forage in
sustainable production systems for the Western U.S. (WCC-110) Meeting, Logan, UT, July 2003.
Invited Presenter (Poster), Triennial Reproduction Symposium, June 2003.
Attendee and Presenter (Poster), American Society of Animal Science National Meeting, Phoenix, AZ,
June 2003.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science, Phoenix, AZ,
June 2003.
Attendee, Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, March 2003.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), 1st Annual University of Wyoming Graduate Student Symposium, March
2003.
Attendee and Presenter (Poster), Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, September 2002.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral and Poster), Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science
Meetings, Fort Collins, CO June 2002.
Attendee, Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, March 2002.
Speaker, “Agriculture in Copper Canyon, Mexico”. Department of Animal Science Seminar, May 2002.
Attendee and Presenter (Poster), American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meetings, Des Moines,
IA, March 2002.
Attendee and Presenter (Poster), Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, September 2001, Fort
Collins, CO, September 2001.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science Meetings,
Bozeman, MT, June 2001.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, March 2001.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral and Poster), American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meetings, Des
Moines, IA, March 2001.
Attendee, Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, September 2001, Fort Collins, CO,
September 2000.
Attendee, WCC-110 Meeting and Tour of UC-Davis and UC Sierra Foothills Experiment Station, June
2000.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science Meetings,
UC-Davis, June 2000.
Attendee, Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, March 2000.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meetings, Des Moines, IA,
March 2000.
Eric J. Scholljegerdes - CV
Speaker, “Characterizing and balancing the amino acid supply to the small intestine to cattle consuming
restricted amounts of forage”. Department of Animal Science Seminar, April 2000.
Attendee, Range Beef Cow Symposium, Greeley, CO, December 1999.
Attendee, Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, September 2001, Fort Collins, CO,
September 1999.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), Tristate Nutrition Conference, Dickinson, ND, August 1999.
Attendee, Colorado Nutrition Roundtable, Fort Collins, CO, March 1999.
Attendee and Presenter (Oral), American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meetings, Des Moines, IA,
March 1999.