Animal and Range Sciences Faculty

South Dakota State University
Department ofAnimal and Range Sciences
Sara J. Winterholler, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Cow Calf and Seedstock Production Management

221 Animal Science Complex
South Dakota State University
Box 2170
Brookings, SD  57007
Phone: (605) 688-5458
FAX: (605) 688-6170
E-Mail: Sara.Winterholler@sdstate.edu


Education

Doctor of Philosophy, May 2009
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK  
Concentration: Animal Nutrition
Major advisor:  Dr. David L. Lalman

Master of Science, August 2006
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
Concentration: Animal Sciences and Industry 
Major advisor: Dr. Bradley J. Johnson

Bachelor of Science, May 2004
 Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary Science)

Publications

Winterholler, S. J., G. L. Parsons, C. D. Reinhardt, J. P. Hutcheson, W. T. Nichols, D. A. Yates, and B. J. Johnson.  2007.  Response to ractopamine-hydrochloride is similar in yearling steers across days on feed.  J. Anim. Sci.  85:413-419.  

Winterholler, S. J., D. L. Lalman, M. D. Hudson, C. E. Ward, C. R. Krehbiel, and G. W. Horn.  2008.  Performance, carcass characteristics and economic analysis of calf-fed and wheat pasture yearling systems in the southern great plains.  Prof. Anim. Sci.  24:232-238. 

Winterholler, S. J., G. L. Parsons, D. K. Walker, M. J. Quinn, J. S. Drouillard, and B. J. Johnson.  2008.  Effect of feedlot management system on response to ractopamine-hydrochloride in yearling steers.  J. Anim. Sci.  86:2401-2414. 

Winterholler, S. J., T. K. Dye, C. P. McMurphy, C. J. Richards, and D. L. Lalman.  2009.  In situ ruminal degradation characteristics of byproduct feedstuffs for beef cows consuming low-quality forage.  J. Anim. Sci.  87:2996-3002.

Winterholler, S. J., M. D. Hudson, C. L. Goad, and D. L. Lalman.  2009.  An evaluation of extruded-expelled cottonseed meal as a protein supplement to beef cows consuming low-quality forage.  J. Anim. Sci.  87:3003-3012.

Winterholler, S. J., B. P. Holland, C. P. McMurphy, C. R. Krehbiel, G.W. Horn and D. L. Lalman. Use of Dried Distillers Grains in Preconditioning Programs for Weaned Beef Calves and Subsequent Impact on Wheat Pasture, Feedlot and Carcass Performance.  Prof. Anim. Sci.  (In Press).