Animal & Dairy Science: Personnel
William M. Graves
William M. Graves B.S., Clemson University Edgar L. Rhodes Center for ADS |
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Extension and Research Interests:
Interests include: reproductive anatomy and physiology, ovulation synchronization, estrous detection, embryo transfer, semen handling and placement, timed insemination, problem breeders, minimizing effects of heat stress, and maximizing production and milk quality.
Teaching Responsibilities:ADSC 3400 - Physiology of Reproduction
ADSC 4410 & 6410 - Applied Reproductive Management in Cattle & Swine
ADSC 3260 - Dairy Cattle Evaluation
ADSC 3270 - Advanced Dairy Cattle Evaluation
Also, serve as scholarship coordinator, undergraduate teaching committee and Dairy Science Club co-advisor.
Publications:W. M. Graves. 2002. Heat detection strategies in dairy cattle (UGA Bulletin 1212).
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1212.htm
W. M. Graves. 2002. Setting goals to improve breeding strategies. (UGA Bulletin 1213).
http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1213.htm
W. M. Graves and A. K. McLean. 2001. Solving postpartum breeding problems. (UGA Bulletin 1211). http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1211.htm
W. M. Graves and L. E. McKee. 2002. Dairy herd synchronization programs. (UGA Bulletin 1227). http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1227.htm
W. M. Graves and A. K. McLean. 2002. Dairy judging terminology. (UGA Bulletin 1234). http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/PDF/B1234.htm
W. M. Graves and A. K. McLean. 2003. Improving dairy heifer reproductive management. (UGA Bulletin 1235). http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1235.htm
L. E. McKee, W. M. Graves and J. D. Clark. 2004. Evaluating the effectiveness of decreasing the dosage of GnRH for ovulation synchronization and timed AI in dairy cows. J. of Dairy Science 87:131 (Suppl. 1).
W. M. Graves, A. K. McLean, R. C. Smith, J. B. Rosenberg and B. C. Beachnau. 2004. The effect of Day 6 and Day 7 PGF2? injections and using a disinfectant lubricant with controlled internal drug release (CIDR) inserts for estrus synchronization in dairy heifers. J. of Dairy Science 87:366 (Suppl. 1).
M. M. Long, G. M. Hill, J. F. Bates, W. M. Graves and M. A. Froetschel. Reproductive performance of primiparous and multiporous cows fed whole soybeans before breeding. Journal of Anim. Sci. 82:298 (Suppl. 1).
J. W. Smith, L. O. Ely, W. M. Graves and W. D. Gilson. 2002. Effect of milking frequency on DHI performance measures. J. of Dairy Sci. 85:3526-3533.
J. W. Smith, L. O. Ely, W. D. Gilson and W. M. Graves. 2003. Effects of artificial insemination versus natural service breeding on production and reproduction parameters in dairy herds. J. of Applied Anim. Sci.
W. M. Graves and A. K. McLean. 2001. Alternatives, costs and benefits of herd synchronization protocols. Proceedings of the Southern Herd Management Conference. November 13 & 14, 2001.
A. K. McLean, W. M. Graves, R. C. Smith, B. C. Lance and L. E. McKee. 2003. Using controlled internal drug release (CIDR) inserts for estrus synchronization in dairy heifers. J. of Anim. Sci. Vol. 81, Suppl. 1/ J. of Dairy Sci. Vol. 86 (Suppl. 1).
N. M. Long, G. M. Hill, J. F. Baker, W. M. Graves, M. A. Froetschel and B. G. Mullens. 2003. Reproductive performance of yearling heifers fed Magalac before breeding. ASAS Southern Section Meeting. Orlando, FL.
J. W. Smith, L. O. Ely, W. M. Graves and W. D. Gilson. 2002. Effect of milking 2x versus 3x on DHI management parameters. ASAS Southern Section Meeting. Orlando, FL.