Theses from 2023
Determining the effectiveness of rosemary essential oil on the shelf life of ground beef under different lighting conditions, Jordan Looper
Evaluation of Anaplasma marginale ELISA Positive Cattle for Co-Infection with Ehrlichia spp., Grayson Robbins
Prevalence of Ehrlichia and Rickettsia Within Ticks in Arkansas State Parks, Haley Stanton
In-Service Education and the Provision of Educational Materials to Improve Awareness of Chronic Wasting Disease Management Efforts in Arkansas, Mary Claire Stewart
Theses from 2022
Pandemics and Animal Welfare: A Quantitative Inquiry into how the Covid-19 Pandemic has Affected the Companion Animal Industry in Northwest Arkansas, Kayla N. DeSmet
Time course investigation of the dermal leukocyte response to lipoteichoic acid in chickens, Ian Gilbert
Pilot Testing a Survey to Evaluate Horse Owner and Trainer Perceptions of the Importance and Ideality of Equine Hoof Balance, Katherine Gilmore
Using Community Science to Assess the Effect of Wing Pattern and Weather on Butterfly Behavior, Abbigail Merrill
Broiler efficiency as affected by dietary protein supply and grain source, Victoria Reid
Effects of Cottonseed Meal Containing Gossypol on Testis Physiology in Boars, Kristin Ryan
Impact of a Cattle Crossing on Water Quality Along a Tributary of the Muddy Fork of the Illinois River, Northwest Arkansas, Nicholas Valentini
Effects of Retail Case Environment and LED Lighting Temperature on Color and Oxidation of Previously Frozen Ground Beef Patties, Devin Elaine Whiteside
Theses from 2021
Use of 3D-Printed Surgical Spoons Compared to Other Cystotomy Methods in Dogs, Davina D'Angelo
Leaders of the Pack: The Effect of Companion and Livestock Animal Ownership and/or Management on Leadership Skills in College Students, Laurel E. Dhority
Determination of Ownership Practices and Cytauxzoon felis Prevalence in Domestic Felines of Northwest Arkansas, Daniella M. Duran
Effects of retail case environment and LED lighting temperature on color of ground beef patties, Mesa Kutz
Exploring How Maternal Phosphorus Status Affects Calf Growth and Performance, Elizabeth Lafferty
Through the Lens of EAAT Facility Manager: Benefits of Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapies to College-aged students, AnnaLee Parker
Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy Compared to Carprofen in Reducing the Effects of Osteoarthritis in Dogs, Elle A. Rottman
Theses from 2020
Surveillance of Anaplasma marginale in Arkansas Beef Cattle Herds, Gabriel Apple
Supersize It! Developing a "Supercytoplast" Through Platelet Fusion, Taulbee B. Gunter
Impact of Phosphorus Intake on Beef Heifer Growth Performance and Conception Rates, Hailey Hilfiker
Mechanistic Understanding of Leaky Gut Syndrome in Heat Stressed Broiler Chickens, Jennifer Hoover
Use of Diatomaceous Earth and Copper Oxide Wire Particles to Control Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Lambs, Olivia Jones
The efficacy of extended-release eprinomectin for the reduction of horn flies, face flies, and fecal egg counts of parasitic nematodes in replacement beef heifers, Sophia F. Landers
Effect of Dietary Spirulina platensis on Stress Levels and Growth of Female Broiler Chickens, Victoria Tarkington
The Effects of Storage Temperature on the Bovine Nasal Microbiome, Hunter Usdrowski
Theses from 2019
Observations and Applications of Husbandry Methodologies on a Backyard Poultry Farm in Dangriga, Belize, Bailey Carpenter
The Effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) on Brown Adipogenesis in Stem Cell Culture, Darynne Dahlem
The Effects of Pre and Post Exercise Low-Level Laser Therapy on Biochemical Markers of Skeletal Muscle Fatigue in Equines, Carson Freeman
Release Kinetics of Methylene Blue in Pluronic F-127 Hydrogel, Meredith Hayden
The Diversity of Terrestrial Mammals Surrounding Waterfall at Billy Barquedier National Park, Kelsey Johnson
Evaluation of Enzyme Effectiveness at Enhancing Fiber Digestion in Small Ruminants, Rachel Ranells
Mammal species inventory using various trapping methods in Zone 4 of Billy Barquedier National Park, Belize during rainy season, Mersady Redding
Theses from 2018
Effects of Fescue Toxicosis on Whole Blood Gene Expression in Beef Cattle, Julie Atchley
Relationships Among Beef Cow Productivity Traits and Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the Bovine Heat Shock Protein 70 Gene, Ashley Finney
Phylogeny of the Orangethroat Darter (Etheostoma spectabile) species complex in the Ozark Highlands of Arkansas, McKenna George
Impact of Teat Order on Feed Consumption in Swine from Birth to Nursery, Callan Lichtenwalter
Effects of Toxic Fescue Exposure on Vaginal Microbial Communities of Crossbred Beef Cows, Abby Ratton
Polymorphisms of Bovine HSP90 and Their Implications in Beef Cattle Productivity, Glynn G. Smith
Theses from 2017
The Effect of Pet Ownership on ESL Students’ U.S. Academic Success, Emily Benjumea
The Bovine Rumen Microbiome Revealed by Different Fractions of Rumen Contents, Ashlee L. Breakstone
Effects of labeling and consumer health trends on preferred ground beef color characteristics, fat content, and palatability in simulated retail display, Fred W. Pohlman II
Predicting the Onset of Parturition by Determining Calcium in Prepartum Milk of Sheep, Lensey Watson
Theses from 2016
Calcium and magnesium absorption and retention by growing goats offered diets with different calcium sources., Jennifer Long
Use of anti-mullerian hormone to select for fertility in beef heifers, Hannah Newberry
Studies on the Prevalence and Control of Parasitic Helminths in "Natural" Laying Hens, Brittany R. Weir
Theses from 2015
Use of endocrine and immune responses as predictors of bull sperm motility, Lydia Mitchener
Intake and Digestibility of Fescue Hay Supplemented with Co-Product Feeds, Omega J. Sanders
Earthworm Populations in a Wheat-Soybean Double-Crop System under Seven Years of Established Residue Management Practices, Jill Elizabeth Thomason
Theses from 2014
Isoflupredone acetate as ancillary therapy for bovine respiratory disease in high-risk stocker calves, Claire E. Crews
Palatability of teff grass by horses, Rachel R. Cummins
Theses from 2013
Efficacies of fenbendazole and albendazole in the treatment of commercial turkeys artificially infected with Ascaridiadissimilis, Jessica Perkins
Hair Shedding Scores Relating to Maternal Traits and Productivity in Beef Cattle, Ashton Williams