Beef Cattle  Back to top

Hupp, H.D. (1978) History and development of Senepol cattle.  VI Agricultural Experiment Station Report No. 11., 12 pp., ill.

Wildeus, S. (1987) Senepol Cattle (Proceedings - International Senepol Research Symposium), Agricultural Experiment Station, University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix, 138+vi pp.

Wildeus, S. (1987) Performance of Senepol cows at two locations on St. Croix. In: Senepol Cattle (Proceedings - International Senepol Research Symposium), S. Wildeus (ed.), St. Croix, pp. 15-23.

Wildeus, S. and Fugle J.R. (1987) Reproductive performance of Senepol bulls on St. Croix. In: Senepol Cattle (Proceedings - International Senepol Research Symposium), S. Wildeus (ed.), St. Croix, pp. 31-38.

Wildeus, S. and Wright, D.W. (1987) Growth and age at first calving in Senepol x Charolais cross cattle on St. Croix. In: Senepol Cattle (Proceedings - International Senepol Research Symposium, S. Wildeus (ed.), St. Croix, pp. 91-96.

Wildeus, S., Fugle, J.R. and Wright, D.W. (1987) Scrotal circumference, testis size and sperm production in bulls of the Senepol breed. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 65:424.

Williams, A.R., Hupp, H.D., Thompson, C.E. and Grimes, L.W. (1988) Breed structure of Senepol cattle. Journal of Heredity 79:9-13.

Wildeus, S., Traugott, K.T. and Fugle, J.R. (1988) Age of puberty in ewe and ram lambs of the St. Croix breed under native, tropical conditions. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 66:448.

Wildeus, S., Fugle, J.R. and Traugott, K.T. (1988) Effects of breed, age and season on bull reproductive func-tion under tropical conditions. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 66:83.

Wildeus, S. (1988) Bull fertility on St. Croix: effects of breed, age and season. Virgin Islands Perspective - Agricultural Research Notes 2:28-33.

Wright, D.W., Brown, C.J., Wildeus, S., Johnson, Z.B., Hupp, H.D. and Lakos, S.A. (1989) Non-genetic sources of variation in weaning weights of Senepol cattle. South. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci., Nashville, TN.

Wildeus, S., Fugle, J.R. and Traugott, K.T. (1989) Age, body weight and scrotal circumference at puberty in Senepol bulls at two locations on St. Croix. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1,67:439.

Wright, D.W., Johnson, Z.B., Brown, C.J. and Wildeus, S. (1990) Variance and covariance estimates for wean-ing weight of Senepol cattle. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 68:248.

Wright, D.W., Johnson, Z.B., Brown, C.J. and Wildeus, S. (1991) Effect of age of dam and sex on 205-d weight of Senepol calves. Professional Animal Scientist 7(2):17-20. 

Wright, D.W., Johnson, Z.B., Brown, C.J. and Wildeus, S. (1991) Variance and covariance estimates for wean-ing weight of Senepol cattle. Journal of Animal Science 69:3945-3951.

Wildeus, S., McDowell, L.R. and Fugle, J.R. (1992) Season and location effects on serum and liver mineral concentrations of Senepol cattle on St. Croix. Tropical Animal Health and Production 24:223-230.

Wright, D.W., Hupp, H.D., Deans, R.J. and Mao, I.L. (1992) Growth characteristics of Senepol bulls fed various energy levels over different time periods under tropical conditions. Tropical Agriculture 69:181-185.

Wildeus, S. (1993) Age-related changes in scrotal circumference, testis size and sperm reserves in bulls of the tropically-adapted Senepol breed. Animal Reproduction Science 32:185-195.

Wildeus, S. and Hammond, A.C. (1993) Testicular, semen and blood parameters in adapted and non-adapted Bos taurus bulls in the semi-arid tropics.  Theriogenology 40:345-355.

Wildeus, S. (1986) Reproductive characteristics of Senepol cattle on St. Croix. Virgin Islands Perspective - Agricultural Research Notes 1:14-19.

Wright, D.W., Wildeus, S., Brown, C.J. and Johnson, Z.B. (1992) Development of expected progeny differences for weaning weight in the Senepol breed.  UVI Research 4:2-4.  

Godfrey, R.W and R.E. Dodson. 2001. Results of Breeding Soundness Evaluations performed on Senepol bulls in the US Virgin Islands.J. Anim Sci. 79(Suppl. 1):254

Godfrey, R.W. and R. E. Dodson.  2002.  The level of inbreeding of Senepol bulls in a closed herd in the US Virgin Islands.  J.     Anim. Sci.  80(Suppl. 1):306.

      Godfrey, R.W. and R.E. Dodson. 2002. Results of Breeding Soundness Evaluations of Senepol Bulls in the US Virgin Islands. Proceedings of the Senepol Research Symposium: Senepol – Cattle for the New Millennium, University of the Virgin Islands, St Croix VI (Link to document)

Dairy Cattle:  Back to top

Gibson, C.D. and Hupp, H.D. (1985) Integrated dairy management for the Caribbean. Proc. Caribbean Food Crop Soc., 20:115-117.

Godfrey, R.W. and P.J. Hansen. (1994) Seasonal influences on reproductive patterns of dairy cows in the tropics. J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl. 2):13.

Godfrey, R.W. and P.J. Hansen.  (1994)  Effects of coat color on production and reproduction of  dairy cattle on St. Croix. Proc. Caribbean Food Crop Soc., 30:180-185.

Godfrey, R.W. and P.J. Hansen.  (1994)  Environmental influences on reproduction and milk  production of Holstein cows on St. Croix.  UVI Research 6:10-12.

Godfrey, R.W. and P.J. Hansen.  (1996)  Reproduction and milk yield of Holstein cows in the US  Virgin Islands as influenced by time of year and coat color.  Archivos Latinoamericanos de  Producción Animal 4:31-44.

Godfrey, R.W. and J.R. Collins.  (1998)  Semen quality of Holstein bulls throughout the year in the US Virgin Islands.  J. Anim. Sci.  76(Suppl. 1):96.  

Gandy, B., Tucker, W., Ryan, P., Williams, A., Tucker, A., Moore, A., Godfrey, R. and S.    Willard. 2000.  Evaluation of an early conception factor test for use in dairy cattle.  J. Anim Sci. 78(Suppl. 1):203. 

Godfrey, R.W. and S.T. Willard.  2000.   The use of estrous synchronization, artificial insemination        and a cow side early conception test on Holstein heifers in the tropics.   J. Anim Sci. 78(Suppl. 1):203

Gandy, B., W. Tucker, P. Ryan, A. Williams, A. Tucker, A. Moore, R. Godfrey and S. Willard. 2001. Evaluation of the early conception factor (ECF) test for the detection of nonpregnancy in dairy cattle. Theriogenology 56:637-647.

Hair Sheep Production:  Back to top

Hupp, H.D. and Deller,D. (1983) Virgin Islands White hair sheep. In: Hair SHeep of Western Africa and the Americas: A genetic Resource for the Tropics (Eds. H.A. Fitzugh and G.E. Bradford) Westview Press, Boulder, CO. pp. 171-175. 

Wildeus, S. and Traugott, K.T. (1987) The white hair sheep of St. Croix. Virgin Islands Agriculture and Food Fair Bulletin No.2, pp. 21-22.

Wildeus, S. (1987) Growth and reproductive characteristics in a flock of V.I. White (St. Croix) hair sheep. Virgin Islands Perspective - Agricultural Research Notes 2:2-6.

Wildeus, S., Traugott, K.T., Wildeus, C. and McDowell, L.R. (1988) Growth and lambing performance of hair sheep grazing native pastures during the dry season on St. Croix. Proceedings Caribbean Food Crops Society Meeting, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, vol. 24:109-113.

Wildeus, S. (1988) Puberal development in Virgin Islands White (St. Croix) ewe and ram lambs. Second Annual Sheep Field Day, UVI-AES, pp. 2-6.

Wildeus, S. (1988) Effects of pre-breeding supplementation on the reproductive performance of Virgin Islands White (St. Croix) ewes. Second Annual Sheep Field Day, UVI-AES, pp. 11-15. 

Wildeus, S. (1988) Growth and carcass characteristics  of weaned lambs  supplemented with corn or coconut meal. Second Annual Sheep Field Day, UVI-AES, pp. 16-20.

Wildeus, S. (1988) Performance of Barbados Blackbelly and Virgin Islands White sheep on St. Croix. Second Annual Sheep Field Day, UVI-AES, pp. 21-24.

Wildeus, S. (1989) Reproductive performance of hair sheep ewes following pre-breeding supplementation. Virgin Islands Perspective - Agricultural Research Notes 3:13-16.

Wildeus, S. (1989) Barbados Blackbelly sheep in the Caribbean. In: Colored Sheep and Wool: Exploring their Beauty and Function. K. Erskine (ed.), pp. 37-42, Black Sheep Press, Ashland, OR.

Wildeus, S., Traugott, K.T. and Fugle, J.R. (1990) Effect of creep feeding on lamb growth and postpartum inter-val in hair sheep grazing tropical pasture. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 68:492.

Wildeus, S. and Courtney C.H. (1990) Seasonal parasite burden and performance of hair sheep ewes under two levels of management in the semi-arid tropics. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 68:260-261.

Courtney,C.H. and Wildeus, S. (1990) Seasonal transmission of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep on St. Croix. 35th Ann. Meet. Am. Assoc. Vet. Parasitologists, San Antonio, TX, July 21-24, 1990.

Wildeus, S. (1991) Proceedings Hair Sheep Research Symposium, Agricultural Experiment Station, University of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix, 362+xiii pp.

Wildeus, S., Maciulis, A. and Foote, W.C. (1991) Lambing performance of St. Croix hair sheep in two different climatic environments. In: Proceedings Hair Sheep Research Symposium, S. Wildeus (ed.), St. Croix, V.I., pp. 142-152.

Hammond, A.C. and Wildeus, S. (1991) Protein supplements for hair sheep fed a tropical grass based diet. In: Proceedings Hair Sheep Research Symposium, S. Wildeus (ed.), St. Croix, V.I., pp. 228-235.

Wildeus, S. and Fugle, J.R. (1991) Effect of supplementation on growth and carcass characteristics of hair sheep lambs grazing native tropical pasture. In: Proceedings Hair Sheep Research Symposium, S. Wildeus (ed.), St. Croix, V.I., pp. 243-251.

Evans, R.C., Wildeus, S., Foote, W.C. and Anderson R.M. (1991) Aspects of puberal development in St. Croix hair sheep. In: Proceedings Hair Sheep Research Symposium, S. Wildeus (ed.), St. Croix, V.I., pp. 291-299.

Evans, R.C., W.C. Foote and Wildeus, S. (1991) Environmental effects on parameters of reproduction in St. Croix hair sheep. In: Proceedings Hair Sheep Research Symposium, S. Wildeus (ed.), St. Croix, V.I., pp. 321-327.

Courtney, C.H. and Wildeus, S. (1991) Seasonal transmission of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep on St. Croix. In: Proceedings Hair Sheep Research Symposium, S. Wildeus (ed.), St. Croix, V.I., 357-362.

Wildeus, S., Maciulis A., Foote, W.C., Traugott, K.T. and Evans, R.C. (1991) Lambing performance of St. Croix hair sheep ewes maintained in the dry lot under tropical and temperate climatic conditions. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 69:52-53.

Wildeus, S. and Fugle J.R. (1991) Effects of supplementation and castration on growth and carcass characteristics of tropical pasture-reared hair sheep lambs. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 69:470.

Hammond, A.C. and Wildeus, S. (1991) Performance of St. Croix lambs fed chopped tropical forage and sup-plemented with coconut and(or) fish meal. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 69:509. 

Wildeus, S. (1992) Effect of season and parity on lambing performance of St. Croix ewes grazing native pasture.  Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 70:30.

Courtney, C.H, and Wildeus, S. (1992) Epidemiology of parasitic gastroenteritis of Sheep on St. Croix. Ann. Meet. Am. Assoc. Vet. Parasitologists.

Wildeus, S. and Courtney C.H. (1992) Influence of gastrointestinal parasite control on body weight, blood parameters and fecal egg counts in hair sheep ewes and lambs in the dry tropics. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 70:286.

Wildeus, S., Collins, J.R. and Gray, M.L. (1992) Comparative ewe performance of Virgin Islands White (St. Croix) and Barbados Blackbelly hair sheep phenotypes under semi-arid tropical conditions.  Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 70:279.

Hammond, A.C. and Wildeus, S. (1993) Effects of coconut meal or fish meal supplementation on performance, carcass characteristics and whole diet apparent digestibility of growing St. Croix lambs fed a tropical grass-based diet. Small Ruminant Research 12:13-25.

Wildeus, S. and Hammond, A.C. (1993) Effects of supplementation on body weight change and postpartum interval in lactating hair sheep ewes grazing tropical pastures. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 71:25.

Wildeus, S., Collins, J.R. and Gray, M.L. (1993) Lambing performance and postpartum interval in hair and wool sheep ewes under tropical production conditions. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl., 1, 71:242.

Wildeus, S. and Willock, G. (1993) Physiological response of three sheep breeds to summer temperatures on St. Croix.  Virgin Islands Agriculture and Food Fair Bulletin No. 7, pp.51-53.

Wildeus S. and Collins, J.R. (1993) Hair sheep performance in an extensive, native pasture system: A five year summary.  UVI Research 5:1-3.

Godfrey, R.W., J.R. Collins and M.L. Gray.  (1995)  Lamb growth and ewe milk production of hair and wool sheep in a tropical environment.  J.  Anim.  Sci.  73(Suppl. 1):245.

Wildeus, S. and Hammond, A.C. (1996)  Diet digestibility and growth performance of St. Croix lambs fed tropical forage supplemented with graded doses of coconut meal and molasses.  Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 74:15.

Godfrey, R.W.  and J.R. Collins.  (1996)  Performance of St. Croix White (SCW) hair and wool x SCW lambs from birth to weaning in the tropics.  J.  Anim.  Sci.  74(Suppl. 1):260.

Godfrey, R.W., M.L. Gray and J.R. Collins.  (1997)  Lamb growth and milk production of hair and  wool sheep in a semi-arid tropical environment.  Sm.  Rum.  Res.  24:77-83.

Godfrey, R.W., J.R. Collins, E.L. Hensley and M.B. Adjei.  (1998)  Effect of pasture management and season on gastrointestinal nematodes in hair sheep in the tropics.  J. Anim. Sci. 76(Suppl. 1): 282.

Godfrey, R.W., H.A. Buroker and B.M. Pannagl.  (1999)  Parasite resistance and physiological responses of hair and wool X hair lambs in a tropical environment.  J. Anim. Sci. 77(Suppl. 1): 238.

Godfrey, R.W., H.A. Buroker and B.M. Pannagl.  (1999)  Growth and carcass traits of St. Croix White (SCW) and Barbados Blackbelly x SCW (BBSC) lambs in the tropics.  J. Anim. Sci. 77(Suppl. 1): 239.

Godfrey, R.W. and J.R. Collins.  (1999)  Post-weaning growth and carcass traits of hair and wool x hair lambs in the US Virgin Islands. Sheep & Goat Research Journal 15:100-105. 

      Godfrey, R.W. 2000.  The effect of supplemental feed around parturition on hair sheep ewe and lamb performance in the tropics.  J. Anim Sci. 78(Suppl. 2):23.

      Godfrey, R.W. and G. D'Souza. 2000.  The economics of hair sheep production in the US Virgin Islands.  J. Anim. Sci. 78(Suppl. 1):306.

      Godfrey, R.W., Dodson, R.E. and E. Panitz.  2000. Parasite burdens of purebred and crossbred hair lambs during the wet season in a tropical environment.  J. Anim. Sci. 78(Suppl. 1):306.

      Godfrey, R.W., Bultman, J.K. and C.J. Lupton.  2000.  Fiber analysis of wool and hair crossbred sheep.  J. Anim. Sci. 78(Suppl. 1):307.

      Godfrey, R.W., Gonzalez, W. and R.E. Dodson.  2001.  The effect of supplemental feed at   parturition in the rainy season on hair sheep ewe performance in the tropics.  J. Anim. Sci. 79(Suppl. 1):119.

      Panitz, E., Dodson, R.E. and R.W. Godfrey.  2001.  Incidence of Coccidia (eimeridae) in adult ewes and lambs on St. Croix.  J. Agric. Univ. Puerto Rico. 85:197-199.

      Panitz, E., Dodson, R.E. and R.W. Godfrey.  2001.  The efficacy of topical and drench anthelmintics on fecal egg counts in St. Croix White hair sheep in the tropics.  J. Anim. Sci. 79(Suppl. 2):22.

      Godfrey, R.W. and G. D'Souza.  2001. Hair Sheep production in the U.S. Virgin Islands: Management Practices and Economic Analysis.  UVI-AES Go to order page

      Godfrey, R.W., Weis, A.J. and R.E. Dodson. 2002. Performance of St. Croix White and Dorper x St. Croix White lambs from birth to weaning in the tropics. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):405.  

      Godfrey, R.W.  2002.  Barbados Blackbelly Sheep. In: Animal Health and Production Compendium.  Wallingford, UK: CAB International.

      Panitz, E., R. W.  Godfrey and R.E.Dodson  2002 Resistance to Ivermectin and effect of topical Eprinomectin on faecal egg counts in St. Croix White hair sheep. Veterinary Research Communications 26:443-446.

      Godfrey, R.W and R.E. Dodson. 2003. Effect of supplemental nutrition around lambing on hair sheep ewes and lambs during the dry and wet seasons in the U.S. Virgin Islands. J. Anim. Sci. 81:587-593.   Download PDF file

      Godfrey, R.W., A.J. Weis and R.E. Dodson. 2003. Effect of flushing hair sheep ewes during the dry and wet seasons in the U.S. Virgin Islands. J. Anim. Vet. Adv. 2:184-190.  Download PDF file

 Hair Sheep - Female Reproductive Physiology:  Back to top

Wildeus, S., Traugott, K.T. and Fugle, J.R. (1989) Effects of pre-breeding supplementation on body weight and reproductive characteristics in multiparous and nulliparous St. Croix ewes. South. Sect. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci., Nashville, TN.

Anderson, R.M., Foote, W.C., Wildeus, S., Evans, R.C. and England, B.G. (1991) Endocrinology and related aspects of the post partum period in St. Croix hair sheep. In: Proceedings Hair Sheep Research Symposium, S. Wildeus (ed.), St. Croix, V.I., pp. 338-342.

Wildeus, S., Evans, R.C., Foote, W.C., Traugott, K.T. and Maciulis, A. (1991) Incidence of estrus and ovula-tion and LH secretory patterns in hair sheep ewes maintained under tropical and temperate climatic condi-tions. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 69:38-39.

Wildeus, S., Foote W.C. and Evans, R.C. (1991) Characteristics of the post partum interval in the St. Croix hair sheep ewe. Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 69:448.

Wildeus, S., Gray, M.L. and Collins, J.R. (1993) Seasonal effects on pubertal characterisitics in hair and wool sheep ewe lambs under tropical conditions.  Journal of Animal Science, Suppl. 1, 71:119.

Godfrey, R.W., M.L. Gray and J.R. Collins.  (1994)  The effect of ram exposure on uterine involution (UI) and postpartum luteal function of hair sheep in the tropics.  J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl. 1):366. 

Godfrey, R.W., J.R. Collins and M.L. Gray. (1995)  An evaluation of two methods of estrous  synchronization in sheep.  UVI Research 7:19-20.

Godfrey, R.W., M.L. Gray and J.R. Collins.  (1995)  Estrus synchronization of sheep in the tropics using either controlled internal drug release (CIDR) dispensers or prostaglandin F2a (PGF).  J.  Anim.  Sci.  73(Suppl. 1):232.

Godfrey, R.W., E.L. Hensley, J. R. Collins and J.E. Wheaton.  (1996)  The timing of estrus and ovulation in hair sheep after estrous synchronization with either progesterone or prostaglandin F2a (PGF).  J.  Anim.  Sci.  74(Suppl. 1):224.

Romano, J.E., M.Q. Husein, M.T. Bailey, B.D. Sitzmann, K.M. Huset, W.A. Head, R.W. Godfrey, B.G. Crabo, C.J. Christians and J.E. Wheaton.  (1996)  Exposure to rams improves luteal function in ewes following synchronization of estrus during the breeding season.  J.  Anim.  Sci.  74(Suppl. 1):247.

Godfrey, R.W., M.L.Gray and J.R. Collins.  (1997)  A comparison of two methods of oestrous  synchronisation of hair sheep in the tropics.  Anim. Reprod. Sci.  47:99-106. 

Godfrey, R.W., J.R. Collins and E.L. Hensley.  (1997)  The effect of male stimuli on the time and duration of estrus and luteinizing hormone (LH) in hair sheep ewes.  J. Anim. Sci. 75(Suppl. 1):231.

Godfrey, R.W., E.L. Hensley, J.R. Collins and J.E. Wheaton.  (1997)  Progesterone (P4) and luteinizing hormone (LH) levels in hair sheep after estrous synchronization with either progesterone or prostaglandin F2a (PGF).  J. Anim. Sci. 75(Suppl. 1):232.

Husein, M.Q.,  J.E. Romano, M.T. Bailey, M.M. Ababneh, B.G. Crabo, R.W. Godfrey, W.A.  Head and J.E. Wheaton.  (1998)  Estrous synchronization and pregnancy rate of  transcervically inseminated ewes during the breeding season. Sheep & Goat Research  Journal 14:148-152.

Godfrey, R.W., M.L. Gray and J.R. Collins.  (1998)  The effect of ram exposure on uterine involution and luteal function during the postpartum period of hair sheep ewes in the tropics.  J. Anim. Sci. 76:3090-3094. Download PDF file  

Godfrey, R.W., J.R. Collins, E.L. Hensley, H.A. Buroker and B.M. Pannagl.  (1999)  The use of transcervical artificial insemination (TAI) in hair sheep ewes in the tropics.  J. Anim. Sci. 77(Suppl. 1): 20.

Godfrey, R.W., J.R. Collins, E.L. Hensley and J.E. Wheaton.  (1999) Estrus synchronization and artificial insemination of hair sheep ewes in the tropics.  Theriogenology 51:985-997.

Godfrey, R.W., B.M. Pannagl and H.A. Buroker.  (1999)  The effect of flushing hair sheep ewes during the rainy season on St. Croix.  J. Anim. Sci. 77(Suppl. 1): 229.  

Godfrey, R.W., J. R. Collins and E.L Hensley. 2001. Behavioral and endocrine responses of hair sheep ewes exposed to different mating stimuli around estrus.  Theriogenology 55:877-884.  Download PDF file

Godfrey, R.W., Dodosn, R.E., Bultman, J.K., Tolleson, D.R., Stuth, J.W. and A. Norman. 2001. Use of near infrared reflectance spectroscopy to differentiate pregnancy status and gender of hair sheep in the tropics. J. Anim Sci. 79(Suppl. 2):23.

Hair Sheep - Male Reproductive Physiology:  Back to top

Godfrey, R.W., J.R. Collins and M.L. Gray.  (1995)  The effect of ambient temperature on sexual behavior of rams in a tropical environment.  J.  Anim.  Sci.  73(Suppl. 1):132.

Godfrey, R.W. and J.R. Collins.  (1996)  Changes in semen quality of hair sheep rams exposed to synchronized or naturally cycling ewes during a 35 day breeding season.  J.  Anim.  Sci.  74(Suppl. 1):237.

Collins, J.R., E.L. Hensley and R.W. Godfrey.  (1997)  The effect of temporary scrotal insulation on semen quality of hair sheep rams in a tropical environment.  J. Anim. Sci. 75(Suppl. 1):215.

Godfrey, R.W., J.R. Collins and M.L. Gray.  (1998)  Evaluation of sexual behavior of hair sheep  rams in a tropical environment.  J. Anim. Sci. 76:714-717. Download PDF file  

Godfrey, R.W., J.R. Collins, E.L. Hensley, B.M. Pannagl and J.E. Wheaton.  (1998)  Effects of immunizing ram lambs against inhibin on puberty and testicular growth and function.  J. Anim. Sci. 76(Suppl. 1): 237.

Wang, S., R.C. Evans, G.R. Holyoak, R.W. Godfrey, J.N. Stellflug and T.D. Bunch.  (1999)  Laparoscopic insemination of ewes using resazurin-treated ram semen.   J. Anim. Sci. 77(Suppl. 1):98.

Wang, S., R. G. Holyoak, R. C. Evans, K. E. Panter, R.W. Godfrey, J. N. Stellflug and T. D. Bunch. (1999)  Laparoscopic insemination of ewes with resazurin-treated ram semen.  Proceedings, Western Section, American Society of Animal Science.  50:88-90.

Godfrey, R.W, J. R. Collins and E.L Hensley. 2000. Semen quality of hair sheep rams in a tropical environment after temporary scrotal insulation.   Sheep & Goat Research Journal 16:83-87.

Henry, D.M. and R.W. Godfrey. 2002. Evaluation of a laser thermometer for measuring the internal scrotal temperature of hair sheep rams. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 2):31
   

Livestock/Forage:  Back to top

Wildeus, S. (1988) Pasture composition and quality of pastures at the Sheep Research Facility during the dry season. Second Annual Sheep Field Day, UVI-AES, pp. 7-10.

Wildeus, S. and Wildeus, C.L. (1989) Production potential of buffelgrass in the Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands Perspective - Research Notes 3:24-25.

Wildeus, C.L., Michaud, M.W. and Wildeus, S. (1989) Yield of buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) cultivars at three cutting frequencies in the Virgin Islands. Proceedings Caribbean Food Crops Society Meeting, Guadelupe, F.W.I.

Wildeus, C.L., Michaud, M.W., Wildeus, S. and Pitman, W.D. (1990) Response of Desmanthus germplasm to grazing on St. Croix. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Agronomy, San Antonio, TX, Oct. 21-26, Agronomy Abstracts, p. 64.

Wildeus, C.L., Michaud, M.W. and Wildeus, S. (1991) Establishment of green panic/perennial soybean pastures in the semiarid tropics. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Agron., Fort Worth, TX, Feb. 2-6, Abstracts of Technical Papers 18:14

Wildeus, C.L., Adjei, M.B. and Wildeus, S. (1991) Potential of sorghum silage as a roughage source in hair sheep diets.  Proceedings Caribbean Food Crops Society (vol. 27), Roseau, Dominica

Wildeus, C.L., Adjei, M.B. and Wildeus, S. (1992) Response of hair sheep fed silage produced from various cropping systems. Proceedings Caribbean Food Crops Society (vol. 28), Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Brown, W.F., M. Gray, M.B. Adjei and R.W. Godfrey.  (1994)  Growth response of hair sheep fed  urea-ammoniated guineagrass (Panicum maxumum) hay. Proc. Caribbean Food Crop Soc.,  30:173-179.

Adjei, M.B., T.J. Gentry and R.W. Godfrey.  (1995)  Sheep grazing pressure effects on productivity of guinea grass pasture.  UVI Research 7:9-12.

 Adjei, M.B., T.J. Gentry and R.W. Godfrey. (1996)  Grazing management systems for improved   guinea grass persistence.  Proc. Caribbean Food Crop Soc., 32: 54-64.   

 Valencia, E. and R.W. Godfrey. 2001. Grazing method effects on growth rate of St. Croix White   hair sheep lambs on a tropical grass-shrub legume over-story. 79(Suppl. 1):459.

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