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Donald Ely
Regular Faculty
Associated Departments
Scholars@UK
Artificial Raising on Milk Replacer and Finishing Diet Did Not Affect Color and Oxidative Stability of Longissimus Lumborum Muscles From Polypay Ram Lambs
Mondal, K., Suman, S. P., Purvis, K. G., Rentfrow, G., Ely, D. G., Davis, B. E., Weinert-Nelson, J., Wang, Y. & Salim, A. P. A. A., 2025, In: Meat and Muscle Biology. 9, 1, 18343.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Biochanin A feed supplementation alters dynamics of trace gas emissions from lamb urine-amended soil
Jacobs, A. A., Flythe, M. D., Ely, D. G., Munoz, L., May, J. B., Nelson, J. A., Stanton, V., McGrail, R. K., Pham, K. & McCulley, R. L., Nov 1 2024, In: Journal of Environmental Quality. 53, 6, p. 1086-1098 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Fructan Catabolism by Rumen Microbiota of Cattle and Sheep
Weinert-Nelson, J. R., Kagan, I. A., Ely, D. G., Flythe, M. D. & Davis, B. E., Nov 2023, In: Fermentation. 9, 11, 925.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Ex Vivo Fermentation of Hay and Corn by Rumen Bacteria from Cattle and Sheep
Weinert-Nelson, J. R., Ely, D. G., Flythe, M. D., Hamilton, T. A., Ferrell, J. L. & Davis, B. E., Nov 2023, In: Fermentation. 9, 11, 929.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Red clover supplementation modifies rumen fermentation and promotes feed efficiency in ram lambs
Weinert-Nelson, J. R., Ely, D. G., Flythe, M. D., Hamilton, T. A., May, J. B., Ferrell, J. L., Hamilton, M. C., Leeann Jacks, W. & Davis, B. E., 2023, In: Journal of Animal Science. 101, skad036.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effect of breed, slaughter weight and sex on histological properties of ovine muscle.
Solomon, M. B., Moody, W. G., Kemp, J. D. & Ely, D. G., May 1981, In: Journal of Animal Science. 52, 5, p. 1019-1025 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Chemical Quality, in Vitro Cellulose Digestion, and Yield of Tall Fescue Forage Affected by Mefluidide
Glenn, S., Glenn, B., Rieck, C. E., Ely, D. G. & Bush, L. P., Nov 1981, In: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 29, 6, p. 1158-1161 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Abomasal and blood plasma nitrogen constituents of wethers fed corn gluten and fish meal supplemented semipurified diets.
Amos, H. E., Mitchell, G. E., Little, C. O. & Ely, D. G., Nov 1972, In: Journal of Animal Science. 35, 5, p. 1020-1024 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Quality of Tall Fescue Forage Affected by Mefluidide
Glenn, S., Rieck, C. E., Bush, L. P. & Ely, D. G., Mar 1 1980, In: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 28, 2, p. 391-393 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Dietary thyroprotein influence on lamb performance and blood constituents.
Ely, D. G., Boling, J. A. & Deweese, W. P., May 1976, In: Journal of Animal Science. 42, 5, p. 1309-1315 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Abomasal and plasma nitrogen constituents of steers fed on different physical forms of shelled maize
Pendlum, L. C., Boling, J. A. & Ely, D. G., Sep 1977, In: Animal Feed Science and Technology. 2, 3, p. 225-233 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Influence of maternal frame size and nutritional restriction on growth and development of the postnatal lamb.
Kemp, J. D., Vimini, R. J. & Ely, D. G., Dec 1988, In: Journal of Animal Science. 66, 12, p. 3073-3085 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Isolation-perfusion of ovine hind limbs. II. Amino acid metabolism.
Cross, D. L., Boling, J. A. & Ely, D. G., Nov 1974, In: Journal of Animal Science. 39, 5, p. 898-902 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effect of castration, testosterone and slaughter weight on fatty acid content of ovine adipose tissue.
Crouse, J. D., Kemp, J. D., Fox, J. D., Ely, D. G. & Moody, W. G., Mar 1972, In: Journal of Animal Science. 34, 3, p. 384-387 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Oil coating of dietary protein for the ruminant
Peterson, B. J., Ely, D. G. & Boling, J. A., 1975, In: International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. 45, 3, p. 349-356 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Estimation of the extent of conversion of dietary zein to microbial protein in the rumen of lambs.
Ely, D. G., Little, C. O., Woolfolk, P. G. & Mitchell, G. E., Mar 1967, In: Journal of Nutrition. 91, 3, p. 314-318 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Rumen development in lambs. 3. Microbial B-vitamin synthesis.
Poe, S. E., Mitchell, G. E. & Ely, D. G., May 1972, In: Journal of Animal Science. 34, 5, p. 826-829 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Nitrogen components reaching the omasum and abomasum of lambs fed two nitrogen levels.
Goshtasbpour-Parsi, B. G., Ely, D. G., Boling, J. A., Alderson, N. E. & Amos, H. E., 1974, In: Journal of Animal Science. 39, 3, p. 643-647 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Nitrogen metabolism in lambs fed soybean meal treated with heat, formalin and tannic acid.
Nishimuta, J. F., Ely, D. G. & Boling, J. A., Jan 1973, In: Journal of Nutrition. 103, 1, p. 49-53 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effects of Ammonium Nitrate and Potassium Sulfate Fertilization on Nitrogen and Sulfur Composition of Tall Fescue and Orchardgrass
Glenn, B. P., Ely, D. G., Glenn, S., Doualass, L. W., Bush, L. P. & Hemken, R. W., Jan 1 1985, In: Journal of Plant Nutrition. 8, 1, p. 15-38 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
ARS/FAPRU: Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems
Matthews, J. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Bridges, P. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Haan, N. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI), Ji, H. (CoI), McCulley, R. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI), Phillips, T. (CoI), Rentfrow, G. (CoI), Schardl, C. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI), Suman, S. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI), VanValin, K. (CoI) & Zhu, H. (CoI)
5/1/23 → 4/30/26
Project: Research project
ARS/FAPRU: Ely - Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems
Ely, D. (PI)
5/1/23 → 4/30/26
Project: Research project
The Agronomy of Hemp and Its Uses in Forage-Animal Agriculture
Harmon, D. (PI), Ely, D. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI) & Vanzant, E. (CoI)
8/1/21 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
The Agronomy of Hemp and Its Uses in Forage-Animal Agriculture
Matthews, J. (PI), Adam, E. (CoI), Adams, A. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Gauthier, N. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI), Ji, H. (CoI), Kawashima, T. (CoI), Lawrence, L. (CoI), Mark, T. (CoI), McCulley, R. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI), Moe, L. (CoI), Page, A. (CoI), Pearce, R. (CoI), Schendel, R. (CoI), Urschel, K. (CoI), Vanzant, E. (CoI), Villanueva, R. (CoI) & Xiong, Y. (CoI)
8/1/21 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
Use of Yeast Cell Wall Preparations to Absorb Toxins Present in Endophyte Infected Tall Fescue
Ely, D. (PI) & Aaron, D. (CoI)
9/1/00 → 8/31/03
Project: Research project
ARS/FAPRU: Environmental Impact Characteristics of Feces from Horses and Cattle Fed similar Diets
Ely, D. (PI) & Holder, M. (Former CoI)
1/1/19 → 4/30/23
Project: Research project
ARS/FAPRU: Biochain A to Improve Weight Gain in Lambs
Ely, D. (PI) & Aaron, D. (CoI)
5/1/18 → 4/30/23
Project: Research project
Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems
Matthews, J. (PI), Aaron, D. (CoI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Barrett, M. (CoI), Bridges, P. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI), Ji, H. (CoI), McCulley, R. (CoI), McDowell, K. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI), Phillips, T. (CoI), Schardl, C. (CoI), Schendel, R. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI), Vanzant, E. (CoI), Bennett, A. (Former PI), Houtz, R. (Former PI) & Holder, M. (Former CoI)
5/1/18 → 4/30/23
Project: Research project
ARS/SCA Cooperative Agreement - To Identify the Degradation Routes, Excretory Products, and Tissue Damage When Ergovaline is Consumed by Sheep
Ely, D. (PI) & Aaron, D. (CoI)
7/1/07 → 12/31/09
Project: Research project
Forage for Advancing Livestock Production II
Ely, D. (PI), Aaron, D. (CoI) & Vanzant, E. (CoI)
6/1/02 → 5/31/05
Project: Research project
Animal Health and Grazing Systems
Carter, C. (PI), Aaron, D. (CoI), Bush, L. (CoI), Dougherty, C. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Harrison, L. (CoI), Taylor, N. (CoI), Vanzant, E. (CoI) & Witt, W. (CoI)
Cooperative State Research Education and Extension
9/15/04 → 9/14/07
Project: Research project
Forage for Advancing Livestock Production II
Collins, M. (PI), Aaron, D. (CoI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Bush, L. (CoI), Coleman, R. (CoI), Ditsch, D. (CoI), Dougherty, C. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Henning, J. (CoI), Lacefield, G. (CoI), Lawrence, L. (CoI), Phillips, T. (CoI), Rasnake, M. (CoI), Taylor, N. (CoI) & Vanzant, E. (CoI)
6/1/02 → 5/31/05
Project: Research project