Dr. Matt Hersom

Extension Beef Cattle Specialist
Phone: (352) 392-2390
E-mail: hersom@animal.ufl.edu

Publications

Selected Publications
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Selected Publications

Hersom, M. J., G. W. Horn, and C. R. Krehbiel, and W. A. Phillips. 2004. Effect of live weight gain of steers during winter grazing: I. Subsequent feedlot performance, carcass characteristics and body composition in beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. 82:262-272. http://jas.fass.org/cgi/reprint/82/1/262

Hersom, M. J., C. R. Krehbiel, G. W. Horn. 2004. Effect of live weight gain of steers during winter grazing: II. Visceral organ mass, cellularity, and oxygen consumption in cattle during high-grain feeding. J. Anim Sci. 82:184-197. http://jas.fass.org/cgi/reprint/82/1/184

Hersom, M. J., R. P. Wettemann, C. R. Krehbiel, G. W. Horn, and D. H. Keisler. 2004. Effect of live weight gain of steers during winter grazing: III. Blood metabolites and hormones during feedlot finishing. J. Anim. Sci. (In Press).

Hersom, M. J., C. R. Krehbiel, G. W. Horn, and J. G. Kirkpatrick. 2003. Effect of live weight gain of steers during winter grazing on digestibility, acid/base balance, blood flow, and oxygen consumption by splanchnic tissues during adaptation and subsequent feeding of a high-grain diet. J. Anim. Sci. 81:3130-3140. http://jas.fass.org/cgi/reprint/81/12/3130

Karsli, M. A., J. R. Russell, and M. J. Hersom. 1999. Evaluation of berseem clover in diets of ruminants consuming corn crop residues. J. Anim. Sci. 77: 2873-2882. http://jas.fass.org/cgi/reprint/77/11/2873

Hersom, M. J. 2004. Principles of supplementing the grazing beef cow. Pp 43-51. Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Beef Cattle Short Course, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. http://www.animal.ufl.edu/extension/beef/shortcourse/2004/
MHersom.pdf

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Refereed Journal Articles

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Peer Reviewed Publications

Hersom, M., D. Dubberly, K. Friend. 2004. Poultry Litter Feeding Ban: Implications of the 2nd Interim Rule. University of Florida, IFAS EDIS document. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN150

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Abstracts of Papers Presented at Regional, National and International Scientific Meetings

Hersom, M. J., J. W. Ross, D. Stein, L. McBeth, R. D. Geisert, C. R. Krehbiel, J. R. Malayer. 2004. Characterization of specific gene expression following differentiation of bovine stromal-vascular cells into adipocytes. ASAS/ADSA/PSA Joint Meeting, St. Louis, MO. Submitted.

Hersom, M. J., C. R. Krehbiel, G. W. Horn, J. G. Kirkpatrick, R. P. Wettemann, and D. H. Keisler. 2003. Effect of compensatory growth on net metabolite and hormone flux across splanchnic tissues during adaptation to a high-grain diet in beef steers. ASAS/ADSA Midwestern Section Meeting, Des Moines, IA. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl 2): 94.

Krehbiel, C. R., M. J. Hersom, and G. W. Horn. 2003. Effect of grazing on subsequent animal response: Performance, body composition, visceral organs and nutrient flux. ASAS Southern Section Meeting, Mobile, AL. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl 2): 20.

Hersom, M. J., C. R. Krehbiel, G. W. Horn, and J. G. Kirkpatrick. Effect of previous liveweight gain on acid/base balance, blood flow, and oxygen consumption by splanchnic tissues during adaptation to a high-grain diet in steers. ADSA/ASAS/CSAS International Meeting. Quebec City, Canada. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl 1):68.

Hersom, M. J., G. W. Horn, and C. R. Krehbiel. 2002. Effect of bodyweight gain during winter grazing on subsequent feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of cattle. Plains Nutrition Council Spring Conference (San Antonio, TX). Publication No. AREC 02-20

Hersom, M. J., C. R. Krehbiel, G. W. Horn, and W. A. Phillips. Effect of previous liveweight gain on visceral organ mass and oxygen consumption in cattle during high-grain feeding. ASAS/ADSA Midwestern Section Meetings. Des Moines, IA. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl 2):49.

Hersom, M. J., R. P. Wettemann, G. W. Horn, and C. R. Krehbiel. 2001. Effect of rate of liveweight gain during winter grazing on blood constituents during adaptation of cattle in the feedlot. International Animal Agriculture and Food Science Conference. Indianapolis, IN. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl 1): 235.

Hersom, M. J., G. W. Horn, and C. R. Krehbiel. 2001. Effect of liveweight gain during winter on subsequent feedlot performance of cattle. ASAS/ADSA Midwestern Section Meetings. Des Moines, IA. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl 2): 69.

Russell, J. R., M. J. Hersom, M. M. Haan, M. L. Kruse, and D. G. Morrical. 2001. Effects of grazing corn crop residues from Bt-corn hydrides on pregnant beef cows. ASAS/ADSA Midwestern Section Meetings. Des Moines, IA. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl 2): 67.

Russell, J. R., M. J. Hersom, A. Pugh, and K. Barrett. 2000. Effects of grazing crop residues from bt-corn hybrids on the performance of gestating beef cows. ASAS/ADSA Midwestern Section Meetings. Des Moines, IA. J. Anim. Sci. 78 (Suppl 2): 54.

Hersom, M. J. and J. R. Russell. 1999. Evaluation of three forage management systems for spring-calving beef herds: winter. ASAS National Meetings Indianapolis, IN. J. Anim. Sci. 77 (Suppl 1): 210.

Russell, J. R., M. J Hersom, M. L. Hermann, K. J. Moore, and P. K. Patrick. 1999. Effects of hay composition on forage intake by beef heifers. ASAS National Meetings Indianapolis, IN. J. Anim. Sci. 77 (Suppl 1): 207.

Hersom, M. J. and J. R. Russell. 1998. Evaluation of two forage systems for the year-round management of beef cows. ASAS/ADSA National Meetings. Denver, CO. J. Anim. Sci 76 (Suppl 1): 192.

Russell, J. R., M. J. Hersom, S. M. Kremer. 1998. Evaluation of stockpiled berseem clover or sorghum x sudangrass as supplements for grazed corn crop residues in beef cow wintering systems. ASAS/ADSA National Meetings. Denver, CO. J. Anim. Sci. 76 (Suppl 1): 204.

Hersom, M. J. and J. R. Russell. 1997. Evaluation of sequential grazing of corn crop residues and stockpiled perennial forages to maintain beef cows during winter. ASAS/ADSA Midwestern Section Meetings. Des Moines, IA. J. Anim. Sci. 75 (Suppl 1): 100.

Hersom, M. J. and J. R. Russell. 1997. Rotational stocking of cool-season grass and legume pastures by beef cows with yearlings and/or hay harvest to remove excess forage. ASAS National Meeting, Nashville, TN. J. Anim. Sci. 75 (Suppl 1): 202.

Russell, J. R., M. J. Hersom, J. M. Western, K. J. Moore, and R. Kalton. 1997. Stockpiled berseem clover or brown midrib sorghum x sudangrass forage as supplements for beef cows grazing corn crop residues. ASAS National Meeting, Nashville, TN. J. Anim. Sci. 75 (Suppl 1): 209.

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Proceedings

Hersom, M. J. 2004. Principles of supplementing the grazing beef cow. Pp 43-51. Proceedings of the 53rd Annual Beef Cattle Short Course, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. http://www.animal.ufl.edu/extension/beef/shortcourse/2004/
MHersom.pdf

Hersom, M. J., J. R. Russell, A. Hallam, J. A. Lawrence, D. R. Strohbehn, D. G. Morrical, S. K. Barnhart, D. R. Maxwell, and L. J. Secor. 1998. The development, evaluation and demonstration of management systems which increase uniformity of the forage supply for year-round grazing by spring calving herds. p. 61. Proceedings of the Management Intensive Grazing Symposium. November 24-25. Des Moines, IA.

Russell, J., M. Hersom, A. Hitz, S. Barnhart, J. Secor, D. Maxwell. 1998. Using tall fescue in a winter grazing system. p. 35-40. Proceedings of the Management Intensive Grazing Symposium. November 24-25. Des Moines, IA.

Hersom, M. J., J. Russell, D. Maxwell, and L. J. Secor. 1997. Evaluation of a year-round grazing system for beef cows. p. 5. Proceedings of the Management Intensive Grazing Symposium. January 22-23. Newton, IA.

Hersom, M. J., J. Russell, D. Maxwell, and L. J. Secor. 1997. Use of stockers for excess forage removal in a year-round grazing system. p. 6. Proceedings of the Management Intensive Grazing Symposium. January 22-23. Newton, IA.

Hallam, A., J. D. Lawrence, J. Russell, and M. Hersom. 1997. Economics of stockpiled grazing programs. p.24. Proceedings of the Management Intensive Grazing Symposium. January 22-23. Newton, IA.

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Research Reports of the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station

Hersom, M. J., G. W. Horn, and C. R. Krehbiel. 2001. Feedlot performance of steers for different winter grazing systems. Animal Science Research Rep. Okla. Agr. Exp. Sta. Res. Rep. http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/research/2001rr/25/25.htm.

Hersom, M. J., C. R. Krehbiel and G. W. Horn. 2001. Effect of liveweight gain during winter on organ mass and organ mass accretion during subsequent feedlot finishing. Animal Science Research Rep. Okla. Agr. Exp. Sta. Res. Rep. http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/research/2001rr/26/26.htm.

Hersom, M. J., and G. W. Horn. 2001. In situ starch and nitrogen degradation of feedstuffs for use as supplements to wheat forage. Animal Science Research Rep. Okla. Agr. Exp. Sta. Res. Rep. http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/research/2001rr/15/15.htm.

Horn, G. W., M. J. Hersom, and D. A. Cox. 2000. Effect of monensin and Synovex-S on growth performance of steers in a dry-winter grazing program. Animal Science Research Rept. Okla. Agr. Exp. Sta. Res. Rep. P-980:46-49.

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Abstracts of Papers Presented Annual Research Symposium of Oklahoma State University Graduate College

Hersom, M. J., C. R. Krehbiel, G. W. Horn, and W. A. Phillips. Effect of previous liveweight gain on visceral organ mass and oxygen consumption in cattle during high-grain feeding. 13th Annual Research Symposium of OSU Graduate College March 6-8 2002.

Hersom, M. J., G. W. Horn, and C. R. Krehbiel. 2001. Effect of liveweight gain during winter on subsequent feedlot performance of cattle. 12th Annual Research Symposium of OSU Graduate College. March 7-9 2001.

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Research Reports of the Iowa Agricultural and Home Economics Experiment Station

Russell, James, R., M. J. Hersom, M. M. Haan, M. Kruse, P. M. Dixon, D. G. Morrical, and D. E. Farnham. 2001. Effects of grazing crop residues of bt-corn hybrids on performance of pregnant beef cows. 2001 Beef Research Report, Iowa State University. p. 32-11.

Russell, J. R., D. Farnham, R. K. Berryman, M. J. Hersom, A. Pugh, and K. Barrett. 2000. Nutritive value of the crop residues from bt-corn hybrids and their effects on performance of grazing beef cows. 2000 Beef Research Report, Iowa State University. p. 56-61.

Hersom, M. J., J. R. Russell, S. K. Barnhart, J. D. Lawrence, A. Hallam, L. J. Secor, and D. R. Maxwell. 1999. Management systems that increase uniformity of the forage supply for year-round grazing by spring calving herds. 1999 Beef Research Report, Iowa State University. p. 35-46.

Russell, J. R., M. J Hersom, M. L. Hermann, K. J. Moore, and P. K. Patrick. 1999. Effects of hay composition on forage intake by beef heifers. 1999 Beef Research Report, Iowa State University. p. 47-52.

Hersom, M. J., J. R. Russell, D. R. Maxwell, and L. J. Secor. 1998. Evaluation of a year-round grazing system: Winter progress report. 1998 Beef Research Report, Iowa State University. p. 63-68.

Hersom, M. J., J. R. Russell, D. R. Maxwell, and L. J. Secor. 1998. Evaluation of a year-round grazing system: Summer cow-calf progress report. 1998 Beef Research Report, Iowa State University. p. 69-72.

Jensen, S. M., M. J. Hersom, J. R. Russell, and R. Berryman. 1998. Evaluation of stockpiled berseem clover and brown midrib sorghum x sudangrass as supplements for grazed cornstalks in beef cow wintering systems. 1998 Beef Research Report, Iowa State University. p. 73-78.

Hersom, M. J., J. R. Russell, D. R. Maxwell, and L. J. Secor. 1997. Evaluation of a year-round grazing system: Summer cow-calf progress report. 1997 Beef Research Report, Iowa State University. p. 114-117.

Hersom, M. J., J. R. Russell, D. R. Maxwell, and L. J. Secor. 1997. Evaluation of a year-round grazing system: Winter progress report. 1997 Beef Research Report, Iowa State University. p. 118-122.

Russell, J. R., M. J. Hersom, K. J. Moore, and R. Kalton and R. Berryman. 1997. Evaluation of stockpiled berseem clover and sorghum x sudangrass as supplements for grazed cornstalks in beef cow wintering systems. 1997 Beef Research Report. Iowa State University. p. 123-127.

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Non-Refereed Invited Papers

Hersom, M. J., J. R. Russell, A. Hallam, J. A. Lawrence, D. R. Strohbehn, D. G. Morrical, S. K. Barnhart, D. R. Maxwell, and L. J. Secor. 1998. Development and evaluation of a year-round grazing system. p. 73-78. Proceedings of Animal Production Systems and the Environment. An International Conference on Odor, Water Quality, Nutrient Management and Socioeconomic Issues, July 19-22. Des Moines, IA.

Russell, J. R, M. J. Hersom, A. Hallam, J. A. Lawrence, D. R. Strohbehn, D. G. Morrical, S. K. Barnhart, D. R. Maxwell, and L. J. Secor. 1997. Development and evaluation of a year-round grazing system. p. 4. Poster Abstracts of Sustainable Agriculture: Taking Stock, Moving Forward. Leopold Center Tenth Anniversary Conference, July 30-31. Ames, IA.

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