Richard Browning, Jr. - CV

  

Department of Agricultural Sciences

Tennessee State University

3500 John A. Merritt Blvd.

Nashville, Tennessee 37209-1561

Office:  615-963-5837

Lab:  615-963-5867

Fax:  615-963-1557

E-mail:  rbrowning@tnstate.edu

  

  

  

  

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Research Interest

 

Investigating environmental and genetic factors that influence reproduction, growth, and endocrine function in beef cattle and meat goats.

  

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Education

  

Ph.D. Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
1994
  Major: Physiology of Reproduction
 

Dissertation: Influence of Calf Genotype on Preweaning Calf Development and Reproductive Function in Brahman (Bos indicus) Dams

  Advisor: Ronald D. Randel

  

M.S. Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
1992
  Major: Physiology of Reproduction
 

Thesis: The Effects of Postpartum Nutrition and Suckling Management on Reproductive Function and Preweaning Calf Performance in Fall-Calving Brahman (Bos indicus) Females

  Advisor: Ronald D. Randel

  

B.S. Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, Texas
1989
  Major: Agriculture

  

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Professional Experience

 

 

Research Associate Professor
Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Research
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
2002 - Present

 

Associate Investigator
Cooperative Agricultural Research Program
Tennessee State University
Nashville, Tennessee
1994 - 2002

  

Scientific Consultant
E. (Kika) de la Garza Institute for Goat Research
Langston University
Langston, Oklahoma
1994

  

Graduate Research Assistant
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Overton, Texas
1992 - 1994

  

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Animal Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
1989 - 1992

  

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Publications

  

 

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  

Browning, R., S. H. Kebe, M. Byars. 2004. Preliminary assessment of Boer and Kiko does as maternal lines for kid performance under humid, subtropical conditions. South African Journal of Animal Science 34 (5):1-3.
Online Paper

 

Browning, R., Jr. 2004. Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue on indicators of thermal status and growth in Hereford and Senepol steers. Journal of Animal Science 82:634-643.
Online Abstract

  

Browning, R., Jr. 2003. Effect of ergotamine on plasma metabolite and IGF-1 concentrations in cows. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology - Part C: Toxicology & Pharmacology 135:1-9.
Online Abstract

  

Browning, R., Jr. and F. N. Thompson. 2002. Endocrine and respiratory responses to ergotamine in Brahman and Hereford steers. Veterinary and Human Toxicology 44:149-154.
Online Abstract

  

Browning, R., Jr., F. N. Schrick, F. N. Thompson, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 2001. Effect of an acute ergotamine challenge on reproductive hormones in follicular phase heifers and in progestin-treated cows. Animal Reproduction Science 66:135-149.
Online Abstract

  

Browning, R., Jr. 2000. Physiological responses of Brahman and Hereford steers to an acute ergotamine challenge. Journal of Animal Science 78:124-130.
Online Abstract

  

Browning, R., Jr., S. J. Gissendanner, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 2000. Ergotamine alters plasma concentrations of glucagon, insulin, triodothyronine, and cortisol in cows. Journal of Animal Science 78:690-698.
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Browning, R., Jr., F. N. Schrick, F. N. Thompson, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 1998. Reproductive hormonal responses to ergotamine and ergonovine in cows during the late luteal phase of the estrous cycle. Journal of Animal Science 76:1448-1454.
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Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, H. M. Smith, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 1998. Effect of ergotamine and ergonovine on plasma thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and cortisol concentrations in cattle. Journal of Animal Science 76:1644-1650.
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Browning, R., Jr., B. G. Warrington, J. W. Holloway, and R. D. Randel. 1997. Testicular size at weaning in tropically-adapted beef bulls as influenced by breed of sire and dam. Theriogenology 48:257-265.
Online Abstract

  

Browning, R., Jr., and M. L. Leite-Browning. 1997. Effect of ergotamine and ergonovine on thermal regulation and cardiovascular function in cattle. Journal of Animal Science 75:176-181.
Online Abstract

  

Browning, R., Jr., F. N. Thompson, J. L. Sartin, and M. L. Leite-Browning. 1997. Plasma concentrations of prolactin, growth hormone, and luteinizing hormone in cattle administered individual ergot alkaloids. Journal of Animal Science 75:796-802.
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Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, A. W. Lewis, and R. D. Randel. 1996. Sire breed of calf influences peripartum endocrine profiles and postpartum ancestrus in Brahman cows. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 13:511-517.

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Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, and T. Sahlu. 1995. Factors affecting standardized milk and fat yields in Alpine goats. Small Ruminant Research 18:173-178.
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Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, D. A. Neuendorff, and R. D. Randel. 1995. Preweaning calf growth and reproductive activity of Brahman cows calving to Angus (Bos taurus), Brahman (Bos indicus) or Tuli (Sanga) bulls. Journal of Animal Science 73:2558-2563.
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Browning, R., Jr., B. S. Robert, A. W. Lewis, D. A. Neuendorff, and R. D. Randel. 1994. Effect of postpartum nutrition and once-daily suckling on reproductive efficiency and preweaning calf performance of fall-calving Brahman (Bos indicus) cows. Journal of Animal Science 72:984-989.
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 International and Invited Presentations

 

Browning, R., Jr., and M. L. Leite-Browning. 2008. Reproductive, growth, and fitness traits among Boer, Kiko, and Spanish meat goats meat goat does semi-intensively managed in the southeastern United States. In: Proc. 9th International Conference on Goats. Sept. 1-5, Queretaro, MEXICO. p 173.

 

Browning, R., Jr., B. Donnelly, T. Payton, P. Pandya, and M. Byars. 2007. Weight gain and voluntary intake in meat goat does fed endophyte-infected and endophyte-free tall fescue seed. Mar. 24-28, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND. OP-67, 8 pp.
 

Browning, R. Jr., T. Payton, B. Donnelly, M.L. Leite-Browning, P. Pandya, W. Hendrixson, M. Byars. 2006. Evaluation of three meat goat breeds for doe fitness and reproductive performance in the southeastern United States. In: Proc. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Aug. 13-18, Belo Horizonte, BRAZIL. 32-11, 4 pp. Online Report
 

Browning, R., Jr. 2004. Invited Talk: Physiological observations related to beef cattle under stress. Beef Cattle Adaptability Symposium. National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium. Oct. 29-30, Kansas City, MO. pp F1-F8.
 

Browning, R., S. H. Kebe, M. Byars. 2004. Preliminary assessment of Boer and Kiko does as maternal lines for kid performance under humid, subtropical conditions. 8th International Conference on Goats. Jul 4-9, Pretoria, SOUTH AFRICA. Online Report

 

Browning, R., Jr. 2003. Evaluation of physiological responses to stress events associated with transportation in Hereford and Brahman steers. In: Proc. 9th World Congress on Animal Production. Oct. 26-31, Porto Alegre, BRAZIL.
 

Browning, R., Jr. 2003. Invited Talk: Tall fescue endophyte toxicosis in beef cattle: clinical mode of action and potential mitigation through cattle genetics. In: Proc. 35th Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting, Beef Improvement Federation. May 28-31, Lexington, KY. pp 25-32. Online Report
 

Browning, R., Jr. 2002. Performance of purebred Senepol and Hereford steers on endophyte-infected tall fescue in Tennessee. In: Proc. Senepol - Cattle for the New Millennium. Nov. 8-9, Univ. of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix, USVI. Online Report
 

Browning, R., Jr. 2002. Interactive effects of forage and breed on steer performance involving endophyte-infected tall fescue and Senepol cattle. In: Proc. 7th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Aug. 19-23, Montpellier, FRANCE. 33:441-443.

 

Browning, R., Jr., and F. N. Thompson. 2000. Influence of acute ergotamine exposure on plasma concentrations of pituitary hormones in heifers and steers. In: Proceedings of 4th International Symposium on Neotyphodium/Grass Interactions, Soest, GERMANY, September 25-29. p. 64.

 

 

Selected Research Abstracts (since 1999)

  

Browning, R. Jr., W. Getz, O. Phelps, and C. Chisley. 2009. Sire and dam breed effects on carcass characteristics of meat goat kids from a three-breed diallel. Southern Section Meeting, American Society of Animal Science. Feb. 1-3, Atlanta, GA. p. 33.

 

Browning, R., Jr., B. Donnelly, L. Moore, and J. Carlise. 2008. Endophyte-infected tall fescue affects intake-equalized weight gain in yearling meat goat does. J. Anim. Sci. 86(Suppl. 2):28.Browning, R., Jr., B. Donnelly, T. Payton, and M. Byars. 2007. Preweaning body weights of meat goat kids born in three-breed diallel managed on southern pastures. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):39.
 

Browning, R., Jr., B. Donnelly, T. Payton, M. L. Leite-Browning, P. Pandya, W. Hendrixson, and M. Byars. 2006. Indicators of fitness among Boer, Kiko, and Spanish does managed on pasture in Tennessee (Year 2). J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1):389.
 

Browning, R., Jr., B. Donnelly, T. Payton, P. Pandya, W. Hendrixson, and M. Byars. 2006. Doe-kid performance to weaning among three meat goat breeds (Year 2). J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 2):25.
 

Browning, R., Jr., P. Pandya, T. Payton, B. Donnelly, W. Hendrixson, and M. Byars. 2006. Weight gain in meat goat does fed endophyte-infected and non-infected tall fescue. J. Anim. Sci. 84(Suppl. 2):23.
 

Browning, R., Jr., T. Payton, B. Donnelly, P. Pandya, M. L. Leite-Browning, W. Hendrixson, and M. Byars. 2005. Fitness indicators among Boer, Kiko, and Spanish does managed on pasture in central Tennessee. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):360.
 

Browning, R., Jr., S. Kebe, T. Payton, B. Donnelly, P. Pandya, and M. Byars. 2005. Initial assessment of three meat goat breeds for preweaning doe-kid performance. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2):14.

 

Browning, R., Jr., C. Chisley, O. Phelps, S. H. Kebe, B. Donnelly, M. Byars, and T. Payton. 2004. Influence of maternal breed on meat goat carcass characteristics. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 1):393.

  

Browning, R., Jr., S. H. Kebe, and M. Byars. 2004. Evaluation of Boer and Kiko goats for doe-kid performance to weaning. J. Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2):27.

 

Browning, R., Jr., S. H. Kebe, M. Byars, E. Lane, and C. Johnson. 2003. Thermoregulation and weight change in Hereford and Senepol steers as affected by forage type and estrogen therapy. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):121.

 

Browning, R., Jr., Y. G. Myles, M. Byars, S. H. Kebe, T. Payton, E. Lane, C. Johnson, D. A. Young, D. Coleman. 2003. Growth rates of Boer and Kiko crossbred wethers fed endophyte-infected tall fescue or orchardgrass. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 2):27.

 

Browning, R., Jr., Y. G. Myles, and T. L. Payton. 2002. Plasma glucagon, IGF-1, and metabolite concentrations in Hereford and Senepol steers on orchardgrass or endophyte-infected tall fescue. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):68.

 

Browning, R., Jr., C. Bradley, E. Bradley, and D. Coleman. 2002. Summer growth and thermoregulation in Hereford and Senepol steers fed orchardgrass or endophyte-infected tall fescue hay. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 2):4.

 

Leite-Browning, M. L., S. Muhammad, and R. Browning, Jr. 2002. A state-wide survey of goat producers in Tennessee. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 2):27.

  

Browning, R., Jr., T. Payton, and N. Whittingham. 2001. Growth and thermoregulatory traits of Hereford and Senepol steers on orchardgrass or endophyte-infected tall fescue diets. Journal of Animal Science 79 (Suppl. 2):14.

  

Browning, R., Jr., T. Payton, N. Whittingham, and C. Bradley. 2001. Effects of transportation and relocation on plasma glucose, triglyceride and cortisol concentrations in Brahman and Hereford steers. Journal of Animal Science 79 (Suppl. 1):15.

  

Browning, R., Jr., N. Whittingham, and T. Payton. 2001. Cortisol, insulin, triiodothyronine and weight gain in Hereford and Senepol steers on endophyte-infected tall fescue or orchardgrass. Journal of Animal Science 79 (Suppl. 1):118.

  

Browning, R., Jr. 2000. Effect of ergotamine on plasma metabolite concentrations in norgestomet treated cows. Journal of Animal Science 78 (Suppl. 1):215.

  

Browning, R., Jr., and K. V. Vo. 2000. Effect of transportation on body weight and hematological traits in Brahman and Hereford steers. Journal of Animal Science 78 (Suppl. 2):15.

  

Browning, R., Jr., S. J. Gissendanner, D. Jenkins, D. F. Edwards, C. A. Hightower, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 1999. Effect of breed on endocrine responses to ergotamine in steers. Journal of Animal Science 77 (Suppl. 1):222.

  

Browning, R., Jr., S. J. Gissendanner, D. Jenkins, D. F. Edwards, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 1999. Effect of ergotamine on pancreatic hormones, metabolites, and leptin in follicular phase heifers. Journal of Animal Science 77 (Suppl. 1):213.

  

Browning, R., Jr., S. J. Gissendanner, D. Jenkins, and T. Wakefield, Jr. 1999. Plasma concentrations of metabolic regulatory hormones in cows treated with ergotamine. Diabetes 48 (Suppl. 1):A427.

 

  

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Resident Instruction

  

 

Classes Taught at Tennessee State University

  

Undergraduate Courses

  

  AGSC 3450 Beef Production and Management
  AGSC 4440 Physiology of Reproduction
  AGSC 4450 Science of Meat
  AGSC 4710 Undergraduate Seminar

  

Graduate Courses

  

  AGSC 5110 Research Methods
  AGSC 5140 Special Problems in Animal Science
  AGSC 5150 Livestock Management
  AGSC 5610 Graduate Seminar

 

 

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