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R A Zinn is affiliated with the University of California, Davis in the United States. Their research primarily spans the field of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, with a significant focus on Animal Science and Zoology, Agronomy and Crop Science, Small Animals, Genetics, and Plant Science.

The scientist has published extensively on topics related to ruminant nutrition and digestive physiology, animal nutrition and physiology, and the effects of environmental stressors on livestock. Additional research areas include rabbits' nutrition, reproduction and health, genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock, reproductive physiology in livestock, and studies on animal behavior and welfare.

Among recent publications, several papers stand out, including:

  • Effects of single or combined supplementation of probiotics and prebiotics on ruminal fermentation, ruminal bacteria and total tract digestion in lambs (2021, Small Ruminant Research)
  • The Effects of Single or Combined Supplementation of Probiotics and Prebiotics on Growth Performance, Dietary Energetics, Carcass Traits, and Visceral Mass in Lambs Finished under Subtropical Climate Conditions (2021, Biology)
  • The effects of feeding a standardized mixture of essential oils vs monensin on growth performance, dietary energy and carcass characteristics of lambs fed a high-energy finishing diet (2021, Small Ruminant Research)
  • Blend of Essential Oils Supplemented Alone or Combined with Exogenous Amylase Compared with Virginiamycin Supplementation on Finishing Lambs: Performance, Dietary Energetics, Carcass Traits, and Nutrient Digestion (2021, Animals)
  • Interaction of early metabolizable protein supplementation and virginiamycin on feedlot growth performance and carcass characteristics of calf-fed Holstein steers (2021, Translational Animal Science)

R A Zinn frequently collaborates with other researchers, including A. Plascencia, A. Barreras, Brooke C Latack, Alfredo Estrada-Angulo, and Jesús D. Urías-Estrada.

The scientist's work has been published in several journals, with multiple contributions in:

  • Journal of Animal Science
  • Animals
  • Translational Animal Science
  • Small Ruminant Research
  • Canadian Journal of Animal Science

Best Publications

  • A RAPID PROCEDURE FOR PURINE MEASUREMENT AND ITS USE FOR ESTIMATING NET RUMINAL PROTEIN SYNTHESIS

    R. A. Zinn;F. N. Owens

  • Limits to Starch Digestion in the Ruminant Small Intestine1,2

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  • An evaluation of ruminally degradable intake protein and metabolizable amino acid requirements of feedlot calves.

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  • Flaking corn: processing mechanics, quality standards, and impacts on energy availability and performance of feedlot cattle

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  • Comparative feeding value of supplemental fat in finishing diets for feedlot steers supplemented with and without monensin.

    Zinn Ra

  • Influence of flake density on the comparative feeding value of steam-flaked corn for feedlot cattle.

    R. A. Zinn

  • Influence of level and source of dietary fat on its comparative feeding value in finishing diets for feedlot steers: metabolism.

    R. A. Zinn

  • Influence of Level and Source of Dietary Fat on Its Comparative Feeding Value in Finishing Diets for Steers: Feedlot Cattle Growth and Performance

    R. A. Zinn

  • Interaction of Whole Cottonseed and Supplemental Fat on Digestive Function in Cattle

    R A Zinn;A Plascencia

  • Influence of processed corn grain in diets of dairy cows on digestion of nutrients and milk composition.

    L.M. Crocker;E.J. DePeters;J.G. Fadel;H. Perez-Monti

  • B-vitamin supplementation of diets for feedlot calves.

    R. A. Zinn;F. N. Owens;R. L. Stuart;J. R. Dunbar

  • Influence of lasalocid and monensin plus tylosin on comparative feeding value of steam-flaked versus dry-rolled corn in diets for feedlot cattle.

    Zinn Ra

  • Influence of steaming time on site of digestion of flaked corn in steers.

    R A Zinn

  • Influences of saturation ratio of supplemental dietary fat on digestion and milk yield in dairy cows.

    C.D. Avila;E.J. DePeters;H. Perez-Monti;S.J. Taylor

  • Effects of forage level on the comparative feeding value of supplemental fat in growing-finishing diets for feedlot cattle.

    R A Zinn;A Plascencia

  • Influence of flake density on the feeding value of steam-processed corn in diets for lactating cows

    A Plascencia;R A Zinn

  • Effects of Corn Processing on the Site and Extent of Digestion in Lactating Cows

    M.T. Joy;E.J. DePeters;J.G. Fadel;R.A. Zinn

  • Influence of processing on the comparative feeding value of barley for feedlot cattle.

    Zinn Ra

  • Interaction of Forage Level and Monensin in Diets for Feedlot Cattle on Growth Performance and Digestive Function

    R A Zinn;A Plascencia;R Barajas

  • Influence of ruminal biohydrogenation on the feeding value of fat in finishing diets for feedlot cattle.

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  • Influence of free fatty acid content on the feeding value of yellow grease in finishing diets for feedlot cattle.

    A Plascencia;M Estrada;R A Zinn

  • Influence of sodium bicarbonate and monensin on utilization of a fat-supplemented, high-energy growing-finishing diet by feedlot steers.

    R A Zinn;J L Borques

  • Interaction of feed intake level on comparative ruminal and total tract digestion of dry-rolled and steam-flaked corn.

    R A Zinn;C F Adam;M S Tamayo

  • Relationship between body weight and level of fat supplementation on fatty acid digestion in feedlot cattle.

    A. Plascencia;G. D. Mendoza;C. Vásquez;R. A. Zinn

Frequent Co-Authors

Edward J. DePeters
Edward J. DePeters University of California, Davis
James G. Fadel
James G. Fadel University of California, Davis
Margalida Joy
Margalida Joy Centro de Investigación y Tecnología Agroalimentaria de Aragón

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