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SELECTED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Refereed Journal Papers
  • Willard, S. T., R. G. Sasser, J. C. Gillespie, J. T. Jaques, T. H. Welsh, Jr. and R. D. Randel. 1994. Methods for pregnancy determination and the effects of body condition on pregnancy status in Rocky Mountain Elk (cervus elephus nelsoni). Theriogenology 42:1095-1102.

  • Willard, S. T., J. A. Carroll, R. D. Randel, P. G. Harms and T. H. Welsh, Jr. 1995. Regulation of adrenocorticotropin secretion in vitro by anterior pituitary corticotrophs from fallow deer (Dama dama). Dom. Anim. Endo. 12:283-292.

  • Willard, S. T., J. A. Carroll, R. D. Randel and T. H. Welsh, Jr. 1996. In vitro cell culture and adrenocorticotropin secretion by Indian Blackbuck antelope (Antilope cervicapra) anterior pituitary glands collected under field conditions. J. Zoo and Wildlife Med. 26(2):252-259.

  • Willard, S. T., D. M. Hughes, M. Bringans, R. G. Sasser, J. T. Jaques, R. W. Godfrey, T. H. Welsh, Jr. and R. D. Randel. 1996. Artificial breeding, hybridization and pregnancy detection in sika deer (Cervus nippon). Theriogenology 46:779- 789.

  • Willard, S. T., R. G. Sasser, J. T. Jaques, D. R. White, D. A. Neuendorff and R. D. Randel. 1998. Early pregnancy detection and the hormonal characterization of embryonic-fetal mortality in fallow deer (Dama dama). Theriogenology 49:861-869.

  • Willard, S. T., D. A. Neuendorff, and R. D. Randel. 1998. Voluntary feed intake, growth characteristics and serum concentrations of thyroid hormones in male and female axis fawns (Axis axis). Small Rum. Res. 30:19-27.

  • Willard, S. T., G. Flores-Foxworth, S. Chapman, M. L. Drew, D. M. Hughes, D A. Neuendorff, and R. D. Randel. 1998. Hybridization between wapiti (Cervus elephus manitobensis) and sika deer (Cervus nippon): A comparison of two artificial insemination techniques. J. Zoo and Wildlife Med. 29(3):295-299.

  • Willard, S. T., S. J. Petty, R. G. Sasser, D. L. White and R. D. Randel. 1999. Pregnancy detection and the effects of age, body weight and previous reproductive performance on pregnancy status and weaning rates of farmed fallow deer (dama dama). J. Anim. Sci 77:32-38.

    • Proceedings
  • Randel, R. D., and S. T. Willard. 1992. Future deer research efforts. Paper VII. Game Ranching and Farming Seminar, April 23-24, 1992. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

  • Randel, R. D. and S. T. Willard. 1994. Reproductive management of cervidae. Proceedings, Annual Meeting North American Deer Farmers Assoc. March 3-6, 1994, New Orleans, LA. pp. 53-57.

  • Randel, R. D. and S. T. Willard. 1995. Reproductive management of female cervidae. Proceedings, North American Deer Farmers Assoc. Nashville, TN, March 2-5, 1995. pp. 73-78.

  • Willard, S. T. and R. D. Randel. 1995. Reproductive management of male cervidae and growth characteristics of Axis deer. Proceedings, North American Deer Farmers Assoc. Nashville, TN, March 2-5, 1995. pp. 79-84.

  • Willard S. T. and R. D. Randel. 1996. Nutrition, growth and development in farmed deer. Proceedings, North American Deer Farmers Assoc. Ft. Worth, TX, February 28-March 2, 1996. pp. 31-36.

  • Davidson, A. D., G. W. Evers, R. D. Randel and D. A. Neuendorff. 1997. Farmiing non-native deer on southern forages. Proceedings, American Forage and Grassland Council, Ft. Worth, TX, April 13-15, 1997. pp. 27-31.

  • Randel, R. D., J. C. Kroll, A. J. Smalling, J. D. Sellers and B. H. Koerth. 1998. Infusing new genes: natural or artificial insemination? IN: The Role of Genetics in White-tailed Deer Management, Symposium, College Station, TX, January 26-28, 1998. pp 37-39.

    Abstracts
  • Willard, S. T., R. G. Sasser and R. D. Randel. 1993. The effect of body weight and body condition score on pregnancy status in elk cows and evaluation of two methods of pregnancy detection. J. Anim. Sci. 71(Suppl.1):24.
  • Willard, S. T. and R. D. Randel. 1993. Testicular function continues throughout the year regardless of antler status in Axis deer. J. Anim. Sci. 71(Suppl.1):213.

  • Willard, S. T. and R. G. Sasser, M. Bingaus, D. M. Hughes, T. H. Welsh, Jr., J. T. Jaques and R. D Randel. 1994. Methods for pregnancy detection in sika deer (Cervus nippon). J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl.1):340.

  • Willard, S. T., R. G. Sasser, J. C. Gillespie, J. T. Jaques, T. H. Welsh and R. D. Randel. 1994. Early pregnancy detection and embryonic mortality in fallow deer (Dama dama). J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl. 2):18.

  • Randel, L. W., G. W. Clary, R. D. Randel and H. L. Goodwin, Jr. 1994. Characterizing the demand by restaurants for exotic game meat products. J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl. 2):24.

  • Willard, S. T., J. A. Carroll, B. L. Bruner, P. G. Harms, R. D. Randel and T. H. Welsh, Jr. 1994. Regulation of adrenocorticotropin (ACTH) secretion by Fallow deer (Dama dama) corticotrophs in vitro. FASEB Vol. 8, No. 4:A574.

  • Willard, S. T., S. J. Petty and R. D. Randel. 1995. Factors influencing pregnancy status in Fallow deer. J. Anim. Sci. 73(Suppl. 1):29.

  • Willard, S. T., D. A. Neuendorff and R. D. Randel. 1995. Serum cortisol concentrations under differing management conditions and pregnancy in farmed fallow deer, sika deer and Rocky Mountain elk. J. Anim. Sci. 73(Suppl. 1):227.

  • Willard, S. T., D. A. Neuendorff and R. D. Randel. 1995. Growth and developmental characteristics of Axis deer (Axis axis). J. Anim. Sci. 73(Suppl. 1):249.

  • Willard, S. T., D. A. Neuendorff and R. D. Randel. 1996. A comparison of the seasonal reproductive cycles between a temperate and a tropical species of farmed deer. J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):236.

  • Willard, S., J. Jaques, D. Neuendorff, G. Flores-Foxworth, M. Drew, J. Hill, S. Chapman, M. Westhusin and R. D. Randel. 1998. Interspecific hybridization of farmed axis deer with fallow deer: an attempt using artificial insemination and associated hormonal profiles post-breeding. J. Anim. Sci. 76(Suppl.1):268.

  • Webb, S. M., D. A. Neuendorff, G. W. Evers, R. K. Miller and R. D. Randel. 1998. Comparison of growth and carcass traits of yearling European fallow with Axis and ¬ Mesopotamian fallow bucks. J. Anim. Sci. 76(Suppl. 1):285.

  • Neuendorff, D. A., S. M. Webb, G. W. Evers, R. K. Miller and R. D. Randel. 1998. Body weight gains of weaned ¬ Mesopotamian fallow, European fallow and Axis bucks in drylot, on rye-ryegrass pasture or on coastal bermudagrass pasture. J. Anim. Sci. 76(Suppl. 1):285.

  • Evers, G. W., A. D. Davidson, R. D. Randel and D. A. Neuendorff. 1998. Growth of weaned fallow bucks on cool- season annual pasture in northeast Texas. J. Anim. Sci. 76(Suppl.2):23.

  • Wilson, T. W., D. A. Neuendorff and R. D. Randel. 1998. Alterations in antler and testis growth in fallow bucks implanted with zeranol as weanlings. J. Anim. Sci. 76(Suppl.2):24.

  • Wilson, T. W., D. A. Neuendorff and R. D. Randel. 1998. Efficacy of elastrator bands to remove velvet antlers and antler regrowth in yearling fallow bucks. J. Anim. Sci. 76(Suppl. 2):24.

    • Experiment Station Reports
  • Willard, S. T. and R. D. Randel. 1992. Ultrasonography as a management tool for pregnancy determination in sika deer and Rocky Mountain elk. Overton Technical Report 92-1:103-104.

  • Willard, S. T., J. A. Carroll and R. D. Randel. 1993. Spermatozoan content and characteristics of testis and epididymas in the Axis deer. Overton Technical Report 93-1:139-140.

  • Willard, S. T. and R. D. Randel. 1994. Methods for pregnancy detection in farmed deer. Overton Technical Report 94- 1:115-116.

  • Clary, G. M., L. W. Randel, R. D. Randel and H. L. Goodwin, Jr. 1994. Characterizing the demand by restaurants for exotic game meat products. Overton Technical Report 94-1:133-134.

  • Evers, G. W., D. S. Doctorian, D. A. Neuendorff and R. D. Randel. 1995. Pasture systems for farming exotic deer. Overton Technical Report 95-1:16-21.

  • Willard, S. T. and R. D. Randel. 1995. Reproductive management of male cervidae and growth characteristics of Axis deer. Overton Technical Report 95-1:22-29.

  • Randel, R. D. and S. T. Willard. 1995. Reproductive management of female cervidae. Overton Technical Report 95- 1:30-38.

  • Doctorian, D. S., G. W. Evers, D. A. Neuendorff and R. D. Randel. 1996. Growing weaned fallow bucks to slaughter on cool-season pasture in East Texas. Overton Technical Report 96-1:57-58.

  • Willard, S. T., S. J. Petty and R. D. Randel. 1996. Factors influencing pregnancy status in fallow deer (Dama dama). Overton Technical Report 96-1:75-76.

  • Willard, S. T., D. A. Neuendorff and R. D. Randel. 1996. Feed intake, feed efficiency and growth in male and female axis fawns (Axis axis). Overton Technical Report 96-1:85-86.

  • Evers, G. W., R. D. Randel, D. S. Doctorian and D. A. Neuendorff. 1997. Influence of stocking rate, forage utilization and weight gain of weaned fallow bucks grazing ryegrass pasture. In: Forage Research in Texas, 1996. Texas Agric. Exp. Stn. CRP-5258.

  • Willard, S. T. and R. D. Randel. 1997. Deer species. Overton Technical Report 97-1:4-9.

  • Willard, S. T., D. A. Neuendorff and R. D. Randel. 1997. Deer facilities. Overton Technical Report 97-1:10-14.

  • Randel, R. D. and S. T. Willard. 1997. Reproductive management of farmed non-native deer. Overton Technical Report 97-1:35-37.

  • Randel, R. D., D. A. Neuendorff, G. W. Evers and R. K. Miller. 1997. Growth and carcass characteristics of farmed non- native deer. Overton Technical Report 97-1:46-52.

  • Evers, G. W., A. D. Davidson, R. D. Randel and D. A. Neuendorff. 1998. Influence of stocking rate on weaned fallow bucks grazing winter pasture. Overton Technical Report 98-1:73-74.

  • Randel, R. D., D. A. Neuendorff, G. W. Evers and S. M. Webb. 1998. Body weight gains of weaned 1/4 Mesopotamian fallow, European fallow and axis bucks in drylot, on rye-ryegrass pasture or on Coastal bermudagrass pasture. Overton Technical Report 98-1:75-76.

  • Evers, G. W., R. D. Randel, D. A. Neuendorff and A. D. Davidson. 1998. Coastal bermudagrass and Coastal bermudagrass-cowpea mixture for does nursing fawns. Overton Technical Report 98-1:77-78.

  • Evers, G. W., A. D. Davidson, D. A. Neuendorff and R. D. Randel. 1998. Preference of warm-season annual forage species by non-native deer. Overton Technical Report 98-1:79-80.

  • Smith, G. R., G. W. Evers and R. D. Randel. 1998. Summer forage legumes for non-native deer. Overton Technical Report 98-1:81-82.

  • Randel, R. D. T. W. Wilson and D. A. Neuendorff. 1998. Alterations in antler and testis growth in fallow bucks implanted with Ralgro as weanlings. Overton Technical Report 98-1:95-96.

  • Randel, R. D., T. W. Wilson and D. A. Neuendorff. 1998. Efficacy of elastrator bands to remove velvet antlers and prevent antler regrowth in yearling fallow bucks. Overton Technical Report 98-1:97-98.

  • Randel, R. D., D. A. Neuendorff, S. M. Webb, G. W. Evers and R. K. Miller. 1998. Comparison of growth and carcass characteristics of yearling European fallow with axis bucks. Overton Technical Report 98-1:99-100.

  • Randel, R. D., D. A. Neuendorff, S. M. Webb, G. W. Evers and R. K. Miller. 1998. Comparison of growth and carcass characteristics of yearling European with 1/4 Mesopotamian fallow bucks. Overton Technical Report 98-1:101-102.

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