J. E. GOTTI, Ph. D. B. S., 1975 Animal Science Fort Hays Kansas State University, Hays, Kansas
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1 J. E. GOTTI, Ph. D. Contact Information: emid=88 Office: Cell: EDUCATION: Ph. D., 1982 Animal Breeding and Genetics The University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia Title: Evaluation of Performance Characteristics in a Partial Diallel Involving Angus, Santa Gertrudis and Gelbvieh Breeds of Beef Cattle. M. S., 1978 Animal Breeding and Genetics, Minor: Experimental Statistics Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina Title: Calving Ease Classifications as Indicators of Reproductive Performance in Angus Cattle B. S., 1975 Animal Science Fort Hays Kansas State University, Hays, Kansas PROFESSIONAL: Sept., Present: Professor of Animal Science, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas. Present position is 75% teaching 25% administrative. Promoted to Associate Professor 1986, Awarded tenure 1987.Promoted to Full Professor Teaching: Developed Equine Emphasis Degree Plan. Courses: Basic Horsemanship, Horse Production, Equitation, Training the Performance Horse Western, Training the Performance Horse English. Colt Starting, Horse Judging, Horse Selection and Evaluation, Principles of Animal Breeding, Animal Reproductive Physiology, Advanced Animal Breeding (Graduate level), Equine Law. Administrative: Director of the University Equestrian Center. Duties include budget, management and labor supervision, short and long range planning and development. Planned, Supervised Construction of Covered Arena and stables. Received $185, in donations for the Equine program this year. Additional Duties: Coach, SFA Ranch Horse Team. Coach SFA I.H.S.A. Team. Advisor, SFA Horseman s Association. Coach, SFA Horse Judging Team.
2 PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: Board of Directors, Build East Texas, Bull Development Task Force, Texas Forage and Grassland Council. Nacogdoches County Steer Show Committee, Board of Directors, Piney Woods Quarter Horse Association, Board of Directors, Nacogdoches County Exposition Center, President, Nacogdoches Jaycees. President, Carpenter PTA., 1992 President, East Texas Performance Horse Association, American and Texas Forage and Grassland Council. American Quarter Horse Association. National Cutting Horse Association.
3 PUBLICATIONS JOURNAL ARTICLES Growth Characteristics in Crosses of Angus, Santa Gertrudis, and Gelbvieh Beef Cattle J. Anim. Sci. 66:1585. J. E. Gotti and L. L. Benyshek. Reproductive Performance in Crosses of Angus, Santa Gertrudis and Gelbvieh Beef Cattle J. Anim. Sci. 61:1017. J. E. Gotti, L. L. Benyshek, and T. E. Kiser. THESES DIRECTED Estrous Synchronization in Beef Heifers Using Progesterone Intravaginal Insert CIRD and a Two- Injection System of Prostaglandin (ProstaMate and Progesterone-Estradiol) in Conjunction with Time Breeding Regimen Ralph W. Steen Library, Stephen F. Austin State University, Manuscript Thesis. Brian Rogers. A Nineteen Year Analysis of Performance Parameters of Forage Developed Bulls Ralph W. Steen Library, Stephen F. Austin State University, Manuscript Thesis. Steven M. Dreyer. Estrous Synchronization in Beef Heifers Using Progesterone Intravaginal Insert (CIRD), and a Two- Injection System of Prostaglandin (Lutalyse ), in Conjunction with Two Breeding Regimen Ralph W. Steen Library, Stephen F. Austin State University, Manuscript Thesis. Emmett E. Capt IV Estrous Synchronizaion in Beef Heifers Using Melengesterol Acetate (MGA), Synchro- Mate B (SMB), and a Two Injection System of Prostaglandin (Lutalyse ), in Conjunction with Two Breeding Regimens Ralph W. Steen Library, Stephen F. Austin State University, Manuscript Thesis. Jeanie E. Bendy. Estrus Synchronization Using Melegestrol Acetate (MGA), and Synchro-Mate B (SMB) in Concert with 72-Hour Timed Insemination and A.M. P.M. Breeding Ralph W. Steen Library, Stephen F. Austin State University, Manuscript Thesis. Clarence Edward Ferguson. Effects of Zinc Proteinate and Zinc Sulfate on the Performance of Growing Swine Ralph W. Steen Library, Stephen F. Austin State University, Manuscript Thesis. William Darryl Clark. A Study of the Breeding Longevity and Performance of Forage Developed Bulls Ralph W. Steen Library, Stephen F. Austin State University, Manuscript Thesis. Stephen Marcus Webb. Genetic Parameters of Forage Developed Bulls Ralph W. Steen Library, Stephen F. Austin State University, Manuscript Thesis. Carolyn Shackelford Gazda.
4 ABSTRACTS Growth Performance of Beef Bulls Developed on Forages for 300+ Days Proc. Amer. Forage and Grassland Conf., Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Abstr.) No. 71. J. E. Gotti, E. E. Wisnoski, and K. L. Dyes. A Forage System for Bull Development Proc. Texas Forage and Grassland Conf., Tyler, Texas (Abstr.). J. E. Gotti. Growth Rates of Forage Developed Bulls in East Texas Proc. Amer. Forage and Grassland Conf., Houston, Texas (Abstr.) No J. E. Gotti. Carcass Trait Evaluation Among Single Crosses of Angus, Santa Gertrudis, and Gelbvieh Breeds of Beef Cattle Proc. South. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. (Abstr.) No J. E. Gotti, L. L. Benyshek, R. S. Lowery, and H. C. McCambell. Preweaning and Feedlot Performance Among Single Crosses of Angus, Santa Gertrudis, and Gelbvieh Breeds of Beef Cattle Proc. South. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. (Abstr.) No J. E. Gotti, L. L. Benyshek, R. S. Lowery. Reproductive Performance Among Single Crosses of Angus, Santa Gertrudis, and Gelbvieh Breeds of Beef Cattle Proc. South. Sect. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. (Abstr.) No J. E. Gotti, L. L. Benyshek, R. S. Lowery, and T. E. Kiser. Feeding Weaned Calves During the Preconditioning Period J. Anim. Sci. (Abstr.) No M. K. Cook, B. Mills, G. Calvert, R. S. Lowery and J. E. Gotti. Optimum Time of Insemination of Heifers Following Removal of a Progesterone - Releasing Intervaginal Devise J. Anim. Sci. 45:390 (Abstr.) A. R. Ellicott, J. W. Kelly, J. E. Gotti, and C. E. Thompson. The Effects of Breed and Milk Production of the Dam on Preweaning Traits of Beef Calves J. Anim. Sci. 35:16 (Abstr.). J. W. Comerford, C. E. Thompson, P. M. Burrows, and J. E. Gotti. Response of Angus and Angus F1 Dams to Differing Managements J. Anim. Sci. 40:19 (Abstr.). S. G. Woods, C. E. Thompson, J. E. Gotti, and J. W. Comerford. Preweaning Traits of Angus, Polled Hereford, Charolais, and Simmental Sired Calves J. Anim. Sci. 19:9 (Abstr.). J. E. Gotti, C. E. Thompson,and J. W. Comerford. The Effect of Thaw Method on Fertility of Bovine Semen J. Anim. Sci. 34:16 (Abstr.). J. E. Gotti, C. E. Thompson, A. R. Ellicott, J. R. Hill, Jr., and J. W. Comerford.
5 ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS: Forage Developed Bulls. Sept Texas Brangus Journal. J. E. Gotti. Performance of Red Polled Sired Calves by Angus and F1 Angus Crossbred Dams Animal Science Research Series No. 34. Clemson University, Clemson, SC. C. E. Thompson, S. G. Woods, L. R. Allen, J. R. Hill, Jr., J. W. Comerford, and J. E. Gotti. Reproductive Performance of Two- Year old Beef Cows on Differing Forages Animal Science Research Series No. 34. Clemson University, Clemson, SC. C. E. Thompson, L. R. Allen, S. G. Woods, J. E. Gotti,and J. W. Comerford. Milk Production in Young Beef Cows Animal Science Research Series No. 34. Clemson University, Clemson, SC. J. W. Comerford, C. E. Thompson, S. G. Woods, J. E. Gotti, and J. R. Hill, Jr. Clitoral Massage in Beef Cattle Prior to Artificial Insemination Animal Research Series No. 34. Clemson University, Clemson, SC. J. E. Gotti, C. E. Thompson, A. R. Ellicott, J. R. Hill, Jr., and J. W. Comerford. Thawing Bovine Semen Stored in Plastic Straws Animal Science Research Series No. 34. Clemson University, Clemson, SC. J. E. Gotti, C. E. Thompson, A. R. Ellicott, J. R. Hill, Jr., and J. W. Comerford. Influence of Breed, Age, Body Weight, and Length of Lactation on Milk Yield in Beef Cattle Animal Science Research Series No. 32. Clemson University, Clemson, SC. J. W. Comerford, C. E. Thompson, J. R. Hill, Jr., and J. E. Gotti. Fertility in Cows Bred at a Predetermined Time Animal Science Research Series No. 32. Clemson University, Clemson, SC. A. R. Ellicott, J. E. Gotti, and C. E. Thompson. Influence of Clitorial Massage on Conception Rate Following Artificial Insemination Animal Science Research Series No. 32 Clemson University, Clemson, SC. J. E. Gotti, C. E. Thompson, A. R. Ellicott, J. R. Hill, Jr., and J. W. Comerford. Effect of Method of Thawing Bovine Semen on Fertility Animal Science Research Series No. 32. Clemson University, Clemson, SC. J. E. Gotti, C. E. Thompson, A. R. Ellicott, J. R. Hill, Jr., and J. W. Comerford.
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