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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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Investigating environmental and genetic factors that influence reproduction, growth, and endocrine function in beef cattle and meat goats. |
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Research Associate Professor
Associate Investigator
Scientific Consultant
Graduate Research Assistant
Graduate Teaching Assistant |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Browning, R., Jr. 2000. Physiological
responses of Brahman and Hereford steers to an acute ergotamine challenge.
Journal of Animal Science 78:124-130.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Classes Taught at Tennessee State University
Undergraduate Courses
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