All Publications:

1976:
Shanks, R. D., A. E. Freeman, P. J. Berger, and D. H. Kelley. 1976. Phenotypic causes of variation in conception interval in Holstein cows. Page 95 in Program 71st Ann. Mtg. Amer. Dairy Sci. Assoc. Raleigh, North Carolina.

1977:
Shanks, R. D. 1977. Phenotypic causes of variation in conception interval. M.S. Thesis. 120 pages. Iowa State University.

Shanks, R. D., A. E. Freeman, P. J. Berger, and D. H. Kelley. 1977. Consequences of selecting for high milk production. Page 75 in Program 72nd Ann. Mtg. Amer. Dairy Sci. Assn., Ames, IA.

1978:
Berger, P. J., R. D. Shanks, A. E. Freeman, and R. C. Laben. 1978. Genetic aspects of milk yield and reproductive performance. J. Dairy Sci. 61(Suppl. 1):79.

Shanks, R. D. and A. E. Freeman. 1978. Minimizing herd semen costs in choosing Holstein sires in artificial insemination. J. Dairy Sci. 61(Suppl. 1):87-88.

Shanks, R. D., A. E. Freeman, P. J. Berger, and D. H. Kelley. 1978. Effect of selection for milk production on reproductive and general health of the dairy cow. J. Dairy Sci. 61:1765-1772.

1979:
Shanks, R. D. 1979. Relations among health cost, persistency, postpartum length, and milk production in Holstein cows. Ph.D. Dissertation, Iowa State University, Ames. 252 pages and Dissertation Abstracts International 40(11):5139B, University Microfilms International, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Shanks, R. D. and A. E. Freeman. 1979. Postpartum distribution of health costs and health disorders in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 62(Suppl. 1):87-88.

Freeman, A. E., P. J. Berger, and R. D. Shanks. 1979. Example of sire evaluation for type traits. Mimeo, Iowa State University, Ames.

Shanks, R. D., A. E. Freeman, and P. J. Berger. 1979. Relationships of reproductive factors with interval and rate of conception. J. Dairy Sci. 62:74-83.

Shanks, R. D. and A. E. Freeman. 1979. Choosing progeny-tested Holstein sires that meet genetic goals at minimum semen costs. J. Dairy Sci. 62:1429-1434.

1980:
Berger, P. J., R. D. Shanks, A. E. Freeman and R. C. Laben. 1980. Inheritance of fertility and its relationship with milk yield. J. Dairy Sci. 63(Suppl. 1):100-101.

Shanks, R. D., P. J. Berger, A. E. Freeman, and F. N. Dickinson. 1980. Genetic aspects of lactation-curve parameters. J. Dairy Sci. 63(Suppl. 1):111.

Shanks, R. D. 1980. The dollars and sense of selecting for high milk production. 1980 Illinois Dairy Report. Harvesting your milk potential, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. p. 2-5.

Shanks, R. D. 1980. Report for the Animal and Dairy Industry Discussion Group in Proceedings of the PACE80 Conference. K. W. Reisch, editor. pp 83-85.

1981:
Heath, E., B. Merritt, P. Weinstein, R. Shanks, and J. Hixon. 1981. Morphometry of bovine luteal granules and lipid inclusions after PGF2 treatment. Anat. Rec. 199:109A.

Shanks, R. D. and S. L. Spahr. 1981. Relationships among udder depth, hip height, hip width, and daily milk production in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 64(Suppl. 1):85.

Rooney, K. A., and R. D. Shanks. 1981. Differences among Illinois Holstein herds grouped by marketing regions and milk production quartiles. J. Dairy Sci. 64(Suppl. 1):78.

Rattanaronchart, S., M. Grossman, R. D. Shanks, and H. W. Norton. 1981. Estimates of genetic parameters for growth and lactation traits in dairy cattle on different feeding levels. J. Dairy Sci. 64(Suppl. 1):80.

Grossman, M., A. K. A. Ali, and R. D. Shanks. 1981. A summary of production and reproduction traits in dairy goats. J. Dairy Sci. 64(Suppl. 1):80.

Crooker, B. A., J. H. Clark, and R. D. Shanks. 1981. Rare earth markers for rate of passage measurements of individual dietary feedstuffs. J. Animal Sci. 52(Suppl. 1):390.

Ott, R. S., R. D. Shanks, J. E. Hixon and D. R. Monke. 1981. Scrotal circumference and testosterone secretion in Holstein bulls. J. Animal Sci. 52(Suppl. 1):354-355.

Crooker, B. A., R. D. Shanks, J. H. Clark, and G. C. Fahey. 1981. Effects of ruminal exposure upon the amino acid profile of typical feedstuffs. J. Animal Sci. 52(Suppl. 1):391.

Anderson, K. L., H. L. Whitmore, A. R. Smith, J. E. Hixon, S. L. Spahr, R. D. Shanks, and E. H. Jaster. 1981. Effect of the estrous cycle on subclinical mastitis. Proceedings 62nd Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, Chicago, IL.

Haas, P. J., W. B. Buck, J. E. Hixon, R. D. Shanks, W. C. Wagner, P. G. Weston, and H. L. Whitmore. 1981. The effect of age, weight, scrotal circumference and plasma testosterone on blood cholinesterase acivity in Holstein bulls. Proceedings 62nd Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases, Chicago, IL:6.

Shanks, R. D. 1981. Selecting bulls by multiple traits. 1981 Illinois Dairy Report, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. pp. 27-29.

Shanks, R. D. and K. A. Rooney. 1981. Selecting cows and adjusting records. 1981 Illinois Dairy Report, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. pp. 29-31.

Puckett, H. B. and R. D. Shanks. 1981. Real-time measurement and analysis of data for the dairy herd. Dairy Research and Teaching Facility Open House.

Shanks, R. D. 1981. Using the embryo transfer index to select cows. Illinois Dairy Digest 10:3-4.

Berger, P. J., R. D. Shanks, A. E. Freeman, and R. C. Laben. 1981. Genetic aspects of milk yield and reproductive performance. J. Dairy Sci. 64:114-122.

Shanks, R. D., A. E. Freeman, and F. N. Dickinson. 1981. Postpartum distribution of costs and disorders of health. J. Dairy Sci. 64:683-688.

Shanks, R. D., P. J. Berger, A. E. Freeman, and F. N. Dickinson. 1981. Genetic aspects of lactation curves. J. Dairy Sci. 64:1852-1860.

1982:
Rooney, K. A. 1982. Differences among Illinois Dairy Herd Improvement Holstein Herds by regions and milk production. M.S. Thesis. UIUC. 96 pages.

Grossman, M., A. K. A. Ali, and R. D. Shanks. 1982. Relationships among production and reproduction traits in dairy goats. Page 303 in Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Goat Production and Disease. Dairy Goat J. Publ. Co., Scottsdale, AZ.

Weinstein, P. A., R. D. Shanks, and J. E. Hixon. 1982. Specificity of Prostaglandin F2 -induced degranulation of bovine luteal cells. Biol. Reprod. 26(Suppl. 1):55A.

Shanks, R. D., K. A. Rooney, and M. F. Hutjens. 1982. Breeding practices of Illinois dairy producers. J. Dairy Sci. 65(Suppl. 1):96.

Grossman, M., A. K. A. Ali, and R. D. Shanks. 1982. Correlations between parities for lactation traits in U.S. dairy goats. J. Animal Sci. 148-149.

VanRaden, P. M., R. D. Shanks, and R. Hoyt. 1982. Estimation of predicted difference milk from pedigree data. J. Dairy Sci. 65(Suppl. 1):99.

Crooker, B. A., J. H. Clark, and R. D. Shanks. 1982. Effects of formaldehyde treated soybean meal on milk yield, milk composition and nutrient digestibility in the dairy cow. J. Dairy Sci. 65(Suppl. 1):126.

Rattanaronchart, S., M. Grossman, R. L. Fernando, and R. D. Shanks. 1982. A comparison of estimators of average daily gain in body weight. J. Animal Sci. 160-161.

Deschamps, J. C., R. S. Ott, P. G. Weston, R. D. Shanks, and J. E. Hixon. 1982. Effects of zearalanol (P-1496) on scrotal circumference and serum concentrations of LH and testosterone following challenges with GnRH and hCG. J. Animal Sci. 349.

Rooney, K. A., R. D. Shanks, and M. F. Hutjens. 1982. Feeding and breeding practices in Illinois DHI Holstein herds. 1982 Illinois Dairy Report. pp. 21-23.

Rattanaronchart, S., M. Grossman, and R. D. Shanks. 1982. Selection for average daily gain in dairy cattle. 1982 Illinois Dairy Report. p. 24.

Hutjens, M. F., K. A. Rooney and R. D. Shanks. 1982. Illinois feeding survey reveals interesting trends. Hoard's Dairymen (June 15), 127:874.

Shanks, R. D. and G. W. Harpestad. 1982. Procedure for evaluation of distribution of fat percentage from milk samples taken by DHIA supervisors. Mimeo. Department Dairy Science, University of Illinois.

Shanks. R. D. and A. E. Freeman. 1982. Can you select for lower health costs? Hoard's Dairyman 127:1102. Sept. 10, 1982.

Shanks, R. D. 1982. Dairy cattle breeding. Ill. Res. 24:8-9.

Shanks, R. D., P. J. Berger, A. E. Freeman, D. H. Kelley, and F. N. Dickinson. 1982. Projecting health cost from research herds. J. Dairy Sci. 65:644-652.

Laben, R. C., R. D. Shanks, P. J. Berger, and A. E. Freeman. 1982. Factors affecting milk yield and reproductive performance. J. Dairy Sci. 65:1005-1015.

Shanks, R. D., P. J. Berger, A. E. Freeman, F. N. Dickinson. 1982. Genetic and phenotypic aspects of health traits by lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 65:1601-1611.

Shanks, R. D., P. J. Berger, A. E. Freeman, and F. N. Dickinson. 1982. Genetic and phenotypic relations of milk production and postpartum length with health and lactation curve traits by lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 65:1612-1623.

Crooker, B. A., J. H. Clark, and R. D. Shanks. 1982. Rare earth elements as markers for rate of passage measurements of individual feedstuffs through the digestive tract of ruminants. J. Nutr. 112:1353-1361.

Shanks, R. D. and S. L. Spahr. 1982. Relationships among udder depth, hip height, hip width, and daily milk production in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 65:1771-1775.

1983:
Robinson, J. L., D. B. Dombrowski, and R. D. Shanks. 1983. Prevalence and genetics of UMP synthase deficiency in the bovine. Abstract. American Society of Biological Chemists (ASBC) Fed. Proc. 42:1844.

Robinson, J. L., D. B. Dombrowski, G. W. Harpestad, and R. D. Shanks. 1983. Prevalence of UMP synthase deficiency among dairy cattle. Abstract. J. Dairy Sci. 66(Suppl. 1):122.

Shanks, R. D., D. B. Dombrowski, G. W. Harpestad, and J. L. Robinson. 1983. The inheritance of UMP synthase among dairy cattle. Abstract. J. Dairy Sci. 66(Suppl. 1):122.

Crooker, B. A., J. H. Clark, and R. D. Shanks. 1983. Formaldehyde treated soybean meal for dairy cows. 1983 Illinois Dairy Day Report. pp. 20-21.

Shanks, R. D. and M. Grossman. 1983. Yes, select for milk protein. 1983 Illinois Dairy Day Report. pp. 27-28.

Shanks, R. D., K. A. Rooney, M. F. Hutjens. 1983. Breeding philosophies of Illinois dairy producers. 1983 Illinois Dairy Day Report. pp. 28-31.

Shanks, R. D., K. A. Rooney, and M. F. Hutjens. 1983. Illinois dairymen put most emphasis on PD milk, udders, feet and legs. Hoard's Dairyman 128(6):426-427.

Shanks, R. D. 1983. New genetic base changes. Illinois Dairy Digest 12(4):1-2.

Crooker, B. A., J. H. Clark and R. D. Shanks. 1983. Effects of formaldehyde treated soybean meal on milk yield, milk composition and nutrient digestibility in the dairy cow. J. Dairy Sci. 66:492-504.

Hixon, J. E., C. A. Pimental, P. G. Weston, E. P. Chavez, R. D. Shanks and W. Hansel. 1983. A leutolytic interaction between estradiol benzoate and prostaglandin F2 in cattle. J. Animal Sci. 56:1190-1197.

Shanks, R. D., K. A. Rooney and M. F. Hutjens. 1983. Breeding practices on Illinois Holstein farms. J. Dairy Sci. 66:1209-1217.
Anderson, K. L., A. R. Smith, S. L. Spahr, B. K. Gustafsson, J. E. Hixon, P. G. Weston, E. H. Jaster, R. D. Shanks, and H. L. Whitmore. 1983. The influence of the estrous cycle on selected biochemical and cytological characteristics of milk in cows with subclinical mastitis. Amer. J. Vet. Res. 44:677-680.

Haas, P. J., W. B. Buck, J. E. Hixon, R. D. Shanks, W. C. Wagner, P. G. Weston and H. L. Whitmore. 1983. The effect of Chlorpyrifos on Holstein steers and testosterone treated Holstein bulls. Amer. J. Vet. Res. 44:879-881.

Ali, A. K. A., W. A. Mohammad, M. Grossman, R. D. Shanks and G. R. Wiggans. 1983. Relationships among lactation and reproduction traits in dairy goats. J. Dairy Sci. 66:1926-1936.

Heath, E., P. Weinstein, B. Merritt, R. Shanks and J. Hixon. 1983. Effects of prostaglandins on the bovine corpus luteum: granules, lipid inclusions, and progesterone secretion. Biol. Repro. 29:977-985.

Rattanaronchart, S., M. Grossman, R. L. Fernando, and R. D. Shanks. 1983. A Monte-Carlo comparison of estimators of average daily gain in body weight. J. Animal Sci. 57:885-891.

Hixon, J. E., G. J. Pijanowski, P. G. Weston, R. D. Shanks and W. C. Wagner. 1983. Evidence for an oscillator other than luteinizing hormone controlling the secretion of progesterone in cattle. Biol. Reprod. 29:1155-1162.

1984:
Shanks, R. D. and J. L. Robinson. 1984. Comparison of production traits for bulls normal and deficient in uridine monophosphate synthase. J. Dairy Sci. 67(Suppl. 1):183-184.

Shanks, R. D. 1984. Formula for detecting a carrier from information on known carrier descendants. Genetics 107:s97-s98.

Braun, N., E. Health, R. Shanks, J. Hixon and J. Lodge. 1984. Effects of PGF2 on % granulate area of bovine luteal cells at days 4 and 12 of the estrous cycle. The 65th Conference of Research Workers in Animal Disease:57.

Robinson, J. L., G. W. Harpestad, and R. D. Shanks. 1984. DUMPS--a cause of dairy calf mortality. Illinois Dairy Day Report. pp. 28-30.

Shanks, R. D. 1984. Updating the genetic base of dairy cattle. Illinois Dairy Day Report. pp. 40-41.

Shanks, R. D., Mark Knief, and W. R. Gomes. 1984. Variation in milk constituents. Illinois Dairy Day Report. pp. 41-43.

Robinson, J. L., D. B. Dombrowski, J. H. Clark, and R. D. Shanks. 1984. Orotate in milk and urine of dairy cows with a partial deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase. J. Dairy Sci. 67:1024-1029.

Robinson, J. L., D. B. Dombrowski, G. W. Harpestad, and R. D. Shanks. 1984. The detection and prevalence of UMP synthase deficiency among dairy cattle. J. Hered. 75:277-280.

Shanks, R. D., D. B. Dombrowski, G. W. Harpestad, and J. L. Robinson. 1984. Inheritance of UMP synthase in dairy cattle. J. Hered. 75:337-340.

1985:
Healey, M. H. 1985. Productive and reproductive performance of cows deficient in UMP
Synthase. M.S. Thesis. UIUC. 70 pages.

Nehrkorn, G. R. 1985. Trends in economic values among important traits in dairy cattle. M.S. Thesis. UIUC. 69 pages.

Nehrkorn, G. R. and R. D. Shanks. 1985. Relative economic values for predicted differences of milk, type and percent fat. J. Dairy Sci. 62(Suppl. 1):225.

Ali, A. K., R. D. Shanks and M. Grossman. 1985. Associations among lactations for milk, milk fat, and days in milk in dairy goats. J. Dairy Sci. 68(Suppl. 1):229.

DeVol, D. L., F. K. McKeith, F. J. Bechtel, J. Novakofski, R. D. Shanks, and T. R. Carr. 1985. Relation of carcass and muscle characteristics to longissimus tenderness in random sample of port carcasses. J. Animal Sci. 61(Suppl. 1):274.

Shanks, R. D. and M. H. Healey. 1985. Effects of inherited deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase on milk production and calving interval in Holstein cattle. Genetics 110:s99.

Shanks, R. D. 1985. Qualitative genetics in dairy cattle breeding. Illinois Dairy Day Report. pp. 34-35.

Rattanaronchart, S., M. Grossman, W. A. Mohammad, R. D. Shanks and A. J. Lee. 1985. Sire and sire-feeding regimen interaction effects on lactation growth and carcass traits in dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 68:1311-1319.

Mohammad, W. A., M. Grossman, and R. D. Shanks. 1985. Algebraic equivalence of matrix inversion, elimination, and absorption for use in animal breeding. Amer. Stat. 39:123-125.

Sherwood, O. D., S. J. Downing, A. J. Rieber, S. W. Fraley, R. E. Bohrer, B. C. Richardson, and R. D. Shanks. 1985. Influence of litter size on antepartum serum relaxin and progesterone immunoactivity levels and on birth in the rat. Endocrinology 116:2554-2562.

Vanderwert, W., L. L. Berger, F. K. McKeith, P. J. Bechtel and R. D. Shanks. 1985. Influence of zeronal implants on growth carcass and palatability traits in bulls and late castrates. J. Animal Sci. 61:537-545.

Campbell, J. R., J. F. Lasley and R. D. Shanks. 1985. Fundamental Principles of Genetics. Revision of Chapter 4 in The Science of Animals That Serve Humanity. Third Edition by J. R. Campbell and J. F. Lasley. McGraw-Hill, New York. pp 130-135.

Campbell, J. R. and R. D. Shanks. 1985. Principles of Selecting and Mating Farm Animals. Revision of Chapter 5 in The Science of Animals That Serve Humanity. Third Edition by J. R. Campbell and J. F. Lasley. McGraw-Hill, New York. pp 168-172.

1986:
Shanks, R. D., D. S. Bragg, and J. L. Robinson. 1986. Body measurements in dairy cattle normal and deficient for uridine monophosphate synthase. J. Dairy Sci. 69(Suppl. 1):127.

Shanks, R. D., D. S. Bragg, and J. L. Robinson. 1986. Incidence of deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase in dairy bulls. Genetics 113:s73.

Shanks, R. D., J. L. Robinson, and M. H. Healey. 1986. Productive and reproductive performance of cattle heterozygous for deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase. Proceedings 3rd World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Vol. XI. pp. 78-83.

Shanks, R. D. and J. L. Robinson. 1986. The quandary of DUMPS. Illinois Dairy Day Report. pp. 41-42.

Shanks, R. D. 1986. Developing a dairy breeding program. Venezuela, National Association Animal Breeders. Mimeo.

Anderson, K. L., A. R. Smith, R. D. Shanks, L. E. Davis, and B. K. Gustafsson. 1986. Efficacy of flunixin meglumine for the treatment of endotoxin-induced bovine mastitis. Amer. J. Vet. Res. 47:1366-1372.

Grossman, M., R. L. Fernando, W. A. Mohammad, A. K. A. Ali, and R. D. Shanks. 1986. Correlations between parities for lactation traits in United States dairy goats. J. Dairy Sci. 69:1917-1921.

Crooker, B. A., J. H. Clark, R. D. Shanks and E. E. Hatfield. 1986. Effects of ruminal exposure on the amino acid profile of heated and formaldehyde treated soybean meal. J. Dairy Sci. 69:2648-2657.

Anderson, K. L., A. R. Smith, R. D. Shanks, H. L. Whitmore, L. E. Davis, and B. K. Gustafsson. 1986. Endotoxin-induced bovine mastitis: immunoglobulins, phagocytosis and effect of flunixin meglumine. Amer. J. Vet. Res. 47:2405-2410.

Shanks, R. D. 1986. Editor of Proceedings for Workshop on Breeding for Resistance to Disease in Dairy Cattle. Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station. 118 pages.

1987:
Curtis, S. E., R. J:. Hurst, T. M. Widowski, R. D. Shanks, A. H. Jensen, H. W. Gonyou, D. P. Bone, A. J. Muehling and R. P. Kesler. 1987. Some effects of sow-crate design on piglets. 20th Annual Meeting Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science.

Shanks, R. D., D. St. A. Bragg, and J. L. Robinson. 1987. Deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase in Holstein cattle: Survivability of conceptus from carrier by carrier matings. J. Dairy Sci. 70(Suppl. 1):158.

Shanks, R. D. 1987. Deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase in Holstein cattle: Reproductive status of carriers. (Abstract No. 101). Second International Conference on Quantitative Genetics. Raleigh, N.C.

Greiner, M. A. and R. D. Shanks. 1987. Production differences in dairy bulls normal and deficient for uridine monophosphate synthase. J. Dairy Sci. 70(Suppl. 1):157.

Shanks, R. D. and M. A. Greiner. 1987. Do two-year olds burn-out? Illinois Dairy Day Report. pp. 42-44.

DeVol, D. L., F. K. McKeith, P. J. Bechtel, J. Novakofski, R. D. Shanks and T. R. Carr. 1987. Variation in composition and palatability traits and relationships between muscle characteristics and palatability in a random sample of pork carcasses. Univ. of Illinois 1987 Swine Research Report.

Shanks, R. D. and J. L. Robinson. 1987. DUMPS in Holstein cattle: Current status and recommendations. Presented to Executive Committee of Holstein Association of America. Mimeo.

Deschamps, J. C., R. S. Ott, P. G. Weston, R. D. Shanks, D. J. Kesler, D. J. Bolt, and J. E. Hixon. 1987. Effects of zeranol on reproduction in beef bulls. Luteinizing hormone, follicle stimulating hormone and testosterone secretion in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone and human chorionic gonadotropin. Amer. J. Vet. Res. 48:31-36.

Deschamps, J. C., R S. Ott, R. R. Heinrichs, R. D. Shanks and J. E. Hixon. 1987. Effects of zeranol on reproduction in beef bulls. Scrotal circumference, serving ability, semen characteristics, and pathologic changes of the reproductive organs. Amer. J. Vet. Res. 48:137-147.

Shanks, R. D., D. S. Bragg, and J. L. Robinson. 1987. Deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase in dairy cattle: Inheritance and body measurements. J. Animal Sci. 64:695-700.

Healey, M. H. and R. D. Shanks. 1987. Performance of females heterozygous for deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase. J. Dairy Sci. 70:945-951.

Shanks, R. D., D. S. A. Bragg, and J. L. Robinson. 1987. Incidence and inheritance of deficiency for uridine monophosphate synthase in Holstein bulls. J. Dairy Sci. 70:1893-1897.

Crooker, B. A., J. H. Clark, R. D. Shanks, and G. C. Fahey, Jr. 1987. Effect of ruminal exposure upon the amino acid profile of feeds. Can. J. Animal Sci. 67:1143-1148.

Ali, A. K. A., R. D. Shanks and M. Grossman. 1987. Associations among lactations for production traits in dairy goats. J. College of Agriculture, King Saud Univ. 9:203-216.

1988:
Greiner, M. M. 1988. Relationships between genetic merit of Holstein bulls and deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase. M.S. Thesis. UIUC. 65 pages.

Syed, M. and R. D. Shanks. 1988. Incidence and potential inheritance of atresia coli. J. Dairy Sci. 71(Suppl. 1):204.

Shanks, R. D., D. S. A. Bragg, and E. P. Barton. 1988. No DUMPS carriers among leading Jersey sires. J. Dairy Sci. 71(Suppl. 1):204.

Jackson, G. L., H. T. Jansen, D. E. Kuehl, and R. D. Shanks. 1988. Is there an endogenous circannual rhythm in responsiveness to the phase-resetting effects of photoperiod in the ewe? Biol. Reprod. 38(Suppl. 1):114.

Shanks, R. D. and J. L. Robinson. 1988. DUMPS carrier bull released into active service: Questions and answers. Illinois Dairy Day Report. pp. 63-65.

Shanks, R. D. and J. L. Robinson. 1988. DUMPS carrier bull released into active service. Hoard's Dairyman 133:461.

DeVol, D. L., F. K. McKeith, P. J. Bechtel, J. Novakofski, R. D. Shanks and T. R. Carr. 1988. Variation in composition and palatability traits and relationships between muscle characteristics and palatability in a random sample of pork carcasses. J. Animal Sci. 66:385-395.

Braun, N. S., E. Heath, J. R. Chenault, R. D. Shanks, and J. E. Hixon. 1988. Effects of prostaglandin F2 on degranulation of bovine luteal cells on days 4 and 12 of the estrous cycle. Amer. J. Vet. Res. 49:516-519.

1989:
Johnson, R. W., S. E. Curtis and R. D. Shanks. 1989. Multiple sequential stressor's effects on performance: a chick model. J. Animal Sci. 67(Suppl. 2):93.

Shanks, R. D. and J. L. Robinson. 1989. Sampling program for deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase. J. Anim. Sci. 67(Suppl. 1):51-52 (J. Dairy Sci. 72(Suppl. 1):51-52).

Robinson, J. L., G. C. McCoy, and R. D. Shanks. 1989. Detection of uridine monophosphate synthase in bovine embryos. J. Anim. Sci. 67(Suppl. 1):400. (J. Dairy Sci. 72(Suppl. 1):400).

Johnson, R. W., S. E. Curtis, and R. D. Shanks. 1989. Chronology of multiple stressor effects on chick performance. Poultry Sci. 68(Suppl. 1):76.

Shanks, R. D. 1989. More research is needed on calf losses from atresia coli. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 80-81.

Shanks, R. D. 1989. A new undesirable recessive in Red & White dairy cattle. The Red Bloodlines. February. p. 6. Reprinted May, 1991. Page 26.

Shanks, R. D. 1989. You make the call. Does she stay or go? Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 66-67.

Rubin, S. I., D. R. Krawiec, H. Gelberg, and R. D. Shanks. 1989. Nephrotoxicity of Amphotericin B in Dogs: A Comparison of Two Methods of Administration. Can. J. Vet. Res. 53:23-28.

Jackson, G. L., H. T. Jansen, D. E. Kuehl, and R. D. Shanks. 1989. Time of the sidereal year affects responsiveness to the phase-resetting effects of photoperiod in the ewe. J. Reprod. Fert. 85:221-227.
Wu, Ming-Che, R. D. Shanks, and H. A. Lewin. 1989. Milk and fat production in dairy cattle influenced by advanced subclinical bovine leukemia virus infection. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. USA 86:993-996.

Curtis, S. E., R. J. Hurst, T. M. Widowski, R. D. Shanks, A. H. Jensen, H. W. Gonyou, D. P. Bane, A. J. Muehling, and R. P. Kesler. 1989. Effects of sow-crate design on health and performance of sows and piglets. J. Animal Sci. 67:80-93.

Shanks, R. D., D. St. A. Bragg, and E. P. Barton. 1989. Uridine monophosphate synthase in Jersey bulls. J. Dairy Sci. 72:722-725.

McFarlane, J. M., S. E. Curtis, R. D. Shanks, and S. G. Carmer. 1989. Multiple concurrent stressors in chicks: I. Effects on weight gain, feed intake and behavior. Poultry Sci. 68:501-509.

Hwang, J.-J., R. D. Shanks, and O. D. Sherwood. 1989. Monoclonal antibodies specific for rat relaxin. IV. Passive immunization with monoclonal antibodies during the antepartum period reduces cervical growth and extensibility, disrupts birth and reduces pup survival in intact rats. Endocrinology 125:260-266.

Shanks, R. D. and J. L. Robinson. 1989. Embryonic mortality attributed to inherited deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase. J. Dairy Sci. 72:3035-3039.

Robinson, J. L. and R. D. Shanks. 1989. Animal model for human disease: Hereditary orotic aciduria. Compar. Path. Bull. 21(4):2-4.

Eldridge-White, R., R. A. Easter, D. M. Heaton, M. B. O'Day, G. C. Petersen, R. D. Shanks, M. K. Tarbell and O. D. Sherwood. 1989. Hormonal control of the cervix in pregnant gilts: I. Changes in the physical properties of the cervix correlate temporally with elevated serum levels of estrogen and relaxin. Endocrinology 125:2996-3003.

Vanderwert, W., P. J. Bechtel, D. L. DeVol, F. K. McKeith, L. L. Berger and R. D. Shanks. 1989. Factors related to longissimus tenderness among alternate methods of lean beef production. J. Food Quality 12:445-453.

1990:
Maltz, E., S. Devir, O. Kroll, S. L. Spahr and R. D. Shanks. 1990. Computer feeding according to performance potential to economize on intake of concentrates. J. Dairy Sci. 73(Suppl. 1):223.

Shanks, R. D., R. G. Popp, G. C. McCoy, D. R. Nelson, and J. L. Robinson. 1990. Identification of the homozygous recessive genotype for the deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase in 36-day bovine embryos. J. Dairy Sci. 73(Suppl. 1):253.

Spahr, S. L., J. H. Clark, R. D. Shanks, S. Devir, E. Maltz, O. Kroll and B. Zur. 1990. Body weight change, performance potential and lactation number as strategy parameters for adjusting nutrient density. J. Dairy Sci. 73(Suppl. 1):222.

Kuhn, M. T. and R. D. Shanks. 1990. Influence of activity of uridine monophosphate synthase on production and calving interval in Holstein cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 73(Suppl. 1):253.

Kuhn, M. T., R. D. Shanks and H. A. Lewin. 1990. Bovine leukemia virus: description, effects, control. Illinois Dairy Days Report. p42-45.

Shanks, R. D. and J. L. Robinson. 1990. The official DUMPS testing program: report on the first 18 months. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p49-50.

Shanks, R. D. and J. L. Robinson. 1990. Deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase among Holstein cattle. Cornell Vet. 80:119-122.

Shanks, R. D. 1990. Reproductive consequences of deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase in Holstein cattle. Am. J. Vet. Res. 51:801-803.

Robinson, J. L. and R. D. Shanks. 1990. Review: The inherited deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase in dairy cattle. J. Chinese Agricultural Association of Students and Scholars 1:1-5.

1991:
Syed, Mirajuddin. 1991. Inheritance and incidence of atresia coli in Holstein cattle. PhD. Dissertation. UIUC. 189 pages.

Kuhn, M. T. 1991. Phenotypic differences in milk yield, fat yield, and calving interval associated with deficiency of UMP synthase in Holstein cows. M.S. Thesis. UIUC. 128 pages.

Shanks, R. D. and R. G. Popp. 1991. No DUMPS carriers among 102 Guernsey bulls. J. Dairy Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):281.

Syed, M. and R. D. Shanks. 1991. Minimum gene frequency estimates of defective allele for atresia coli among registered US Holstein females. J. Dairy Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):281.

Robinson, J. L., C. E. Magura and R. D. Shanks. 1991. Prevalence of bovine citrullinemia in US Holstein cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):280.

Robinson, J. L. and R. D. Shanks. 1991. Citrullinemia, another inherited disorder of dairy cattle. Illinois Dairy Day Report, p22-25.

Johnson, R. W., S. E. Curtis, and R. D. Shanks. 1991. Effects on chick performance of ammonia and heat stressors in various combination sequences. Poultry Science 70:1132-1137.

Healy, P. J., J. A. Dennis, L. M. Camilleri, J. L. Robinson, A. L. Stell, and R. D. Shanks. 1991. Bovine citrullinaemia traced to the sire of Linmark Kriss King. Australian Vet. Journal. 68:155.

1992:
Huang, Y-C and R. D. Shanks. 1992. Genetic evidence for claw disorders. J. Dairy Sci 75(Suppl. 1):149.

Spahr, S. L., R. D. Shanks, G. C. McCoy and E. Maltz. 1992. Production potential as a criterion for total mixed ration feeding strategy. J. Dairy Sci. 75(Suppl. 1):166.

Hutjens, M.F. and R.D. Shanks. 1992. Potential for managing milk composition through genetics and nutrition. Invited presentation at American Society of Animal Science annual meting, August 8-11, 1992, Pittsburgh, PA. In Milk Composition and the industry response to consumer demand. Pages 31-39.

Shanks, R. D. 1992. Consultant report as dairy improvement and production specialist. Transformation and Integration of the Provincial Agricultural Network (TIPAN). Northwest Frontier Province, Pakistan, Office of International Agriculture, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 16 Pages.

Hutjens, M. F. and R. D. Shanks. 1992. Potential for managing milk composition through genetics and nutrition. Jersey Journal 39:25-26.

Shanks, R. D. 1992. Atresia coli, a genetic abnormality. Illinois Dairy Day Report, p28-30.

Shanks, R. D., R. G. Popp, G. C. McCoy, D. R. Nelson and J. L. Robinson. 1992. Identification of the homozygous recessive genotype for the deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase in 35-day bovine embryos. J. Reprod. Fert. 94:5-10.

Syed, M. and R. D. Shanks. 1992. Atresia coli inherited in Holstein cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 75:1105-1111.

Syed, M. and R. D. Shanks. 1992. Incidence of atresia coli and relationships among the affected calves born in one herd of Holstein cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 75:1357-1364.

Maltz, E., O. Kroll, S. Devir, B. Zur, S. L. Spahr and R. D. Shanks. 1992. Comparative responses of lactating cows to a total mixed ration or to computerized individual supplementation of concentrates. J. Dairy Sci. 75:1588-1603.

Shanks, R. D. and M. M. Greiner. 1992. Relationship between genetic merit of Holstein bulls and deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase. J. Dairy Sci. 75:2023-2029.

Rankin, T. A., W. R. Smith, R. D. Shanks, and J. R. Lodge. 1992. Timing of insemination in dairy heifers. J. Dairy Sci. 75:2840-2845.

1993:
Huang, Yu-Chia and R. D. Shanks. 1993. Within herd estimates of heritabilities of hoof characteristics. J. Dairy Sci. 76(Suppl. 1):148.

Huang, Yu-Chia, R. D. Shanks, and G. C. McCoy. 1993. Evaluation of fixed factors affecting hoof health characteristics. J. Dairy Sci. 76(Suppl. 1):148.

Itulya, S. and R. D. Shanks. 1993. Factors affecting gestation length in one herd of Holstein cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 76(Suppl. 1):253.

Robinson, J. L. and R. D. Shanks. 1993. Prevalence of two inherited disorders of nutritional significance in U.S. Holstein cattle. 15th International Congress of Nutrition, Adelaide, Australia. p. 710.

Shanks, R. D. 1993. Potential for managing milk composition through genetics. Illinois Dairy Day, p. 28-30.

Shanks, R. D. and J. L. Robinson. 1993. Five years of DUMPS testing. Illinois Dairy Day, p. 38-40.

Robinson, J. L. and R. D. Shanks. 1993. Low incidence of citrullinemia in U.S. dairy cattle. Illinois Dairy Day, p. 41-43.

Shanks, R. D. 1993. Outcrossing and heterosis: will it help your purebred herd? RegisteRED ANGUS, Issue 2, Vol. 2, p. 1, 4.

Robinson, J. L., J. L. Burns, C. E. Magura and R. D. Shanks. 1993. Low incidence of citrullinemia among dairy cattle of the United States. J. Dairy Sci. 76:853-858.
Robinson, J. L., R. G. Popp, R. D. Shanks, A. Oosterhof and J. H. Veerkamp. 1993. Testing for deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase among Holstein-Friesian cattle of North America and Europe. Livestock Production Science 36:287-298.

Da, Y., R.D. Shanks, J.A. Stewart and H.A. Lewin. 1993. Milk and fat yields decline in bovine leukemia virus-infected dairy cattle with persistent lymphocytosis. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 90:6538-6541.

Spahr, S. L., R. D. Shanks, G. C. McCoy, E. Maltz, and O. Kroll. 1993. Lactation potential as a criterion for strategy of feeding total mixed rations to dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 76:2723-2735.

Syed, M., and R. D. Shanks. 1993. What causes atresia coli in Holstein calves? The Cornell Veterinarian 83:261-263.

1994:
Huang, Yu-Chia. 1994. Genetic analysis of hoof traits. Ph.D. Dissertation. UIUC. 245 pages.

Huang, Y. C., and R. D. Shanks. 1994. Visualization of inheritance patterns from graphic representation of additive and dominance relationships between animals. J.Anim.Sci. 72 (Suppl. 1):202 (J. Dairy Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1):202).

Marshall, K. M. and R. D. Shanks. 1994. Relationship between progeny hoof traits and sire productive life. J. Anim. Sci.. 72 (Suppl. 1):202 (J. Dairy Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1):202).
Shanks. R. D., Y. C. Huang and J. L. Robinson. 1994. Citrullinemia, marker for economically important traits? Proceedings 5th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Vol. 19, pp. 319-322.

Huang, Y. C., R. D. Shanks and Anna H. L. Chang. 1994. Changes of performance and semen price in Top 400 bulls (Title translated from Chinese to English). J. Chinese Soc. Anim. Sci. 23(Supplement):106.

Robinson, J. L. and R. D. Shanks. 1994. Prevalence of two inherited disorders in U.S. Holstein cattle. Proc. New Zealand Soc. of Anim. Prod. 54:35-37.

Huang, Y. C., R. D. Shanks, and G. C. McCoy. 1994. Log-linear association models applied to interpretation of inheritance of hoof conformation and health. J. Anim. Sci. 72 (Suppl. 1):202 (J. Dairy Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1):202).

Huang, Y.-C., and R. D. Shanks. 1994. Genetic association for corkscrew claw, interdigital hyperplasia, sole ulcers and heel warts. Illinois Dairy Day Report. P46-50.

Lueking, D., D. B. Fischer, S. T. Smith, R. D. Shanks, M. F. Hutjens. 1994. Illinois Heifer Hustle Program: Milk Production Results. Illinois Dairy Dairy Report. P39-42.

Kuhn, M. T., and R. D. Shanks. 1994. Association of deficiency of uridine monophosphate synthase with production and reproduction. J. Dairy Sci. 77:589-597 .

1995:
Lueking, D. D., D. B. Fischer, S. T. Smith, R. D. Shanks, and M. F. Hutjens. 1995. Heifer hustle program: growing heifers in Illinois. Midwestern Section Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. and Amer. Dairy Sci. Assoc. Abstract No. 56.

McGovern, A. D. and R. D. Shanks. 1995. Associations between predicted transmitting abilities and status for bovine leukocyte adhesion deficiency. J. Dairy Sci. 78(Suppl. 1):281.

O'Callaghan, K. M. and R. D. Shanks. 1995. Relationship between cumulative worst scores of hoof traits with cow herdlife. J. Dairy Sci. 78(Suppl. 1):281.

O’Callaghan, K. M. 1995. Relationship of progeny hoof traits with productive life evaluations. M. S. Thesis. UIUC. 103 pages.

Shanks, R. D. 1995. Dairy cattle breeding in 2020. Illinois Dairy Day Report. P73-75.

Zhao, S., C. H. Malmgren, R. D. Shanks, and O. D. Sherwood. 1995. Monoclonal antibodies specific for rat relaxin. VIII. Passive immunization with monoclonal antibodies throughout the second half of pregnancy reduces water consumption in rats. Endocrinology 136:1892-1897.

Elliott, J. P., J. K. Drackley, G. C. Fahey, R., and R. D. Shanks. 1995. Utilization of supplemental fat by dairy cows fed diets varying in content of nonstructural carbohydrates. J. Dairy Sci. 78:1512-1525.

Huang, Y. C., and R. D. Shanks. 1995. Within herd estimates for heritabilities for six hoof characteristics and impact of dispersion of discrete severity score on estimates. Livestock Prod. Sci. 44:107-114.

Huang, Y. C., R. D. Shanks, and G. C. McCoy. 1995. Evaluation of fixed factors affecting hoof health. Livestock Prod. Sci. 44:115-124.

Huang, Y. C., and R. D. Shanks. 1995. Visualization of inheritance patterns from graphic representation of additive and dominance relationships between animals. J. Dairy Sci. 78:2877-2883.

Shanks, R. D. and K. M. Marshall. 1995. Opportunities to solve: Genetics and Animal Improvement, 90 pages.

1996:
Domatob, F. N., S. L. Spahr, J. E. Novakofski, R. D. Shanks, A. Mizrach, and E. Maltz. 1996. Effects of stages of lactation and sites of measurement of subdermal fat on body condition score in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 79(Suppl. 1):204.

McGovern, A. D. and R. D. Shanks. 1996. Economic impact of testing or not testing for genetic defects using Bovine Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency as an example. J. Dairy Sci. 79(Suppl. 1):206.

Murphy, M. R., A. W. P. Geijsel, E. C. Hall, and R. D. Shanks. 1996. Effects of dietary variety on the voluntary feed intake of lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 79(Suppl. 1):141.

Orias, F., S. L. Spahr, R. D. Shanks, and E. Maltz. 1996. Effects of plane of nutrition on production parameters in primiparous and multiparous cows receiving Posilac® and group-fed TMR. J. Dairy Sci. 79(Suppl. 1):159.

Shanks, R. D. 1996. The A, B, C and D of genetic abnormalities. Illinois Dairy Day Report. P29-31.

Rowen, L. L., D. E. Morin, W. L. Hurley, R. D. Shanks, I. Kahoma, W. E. Hoffman, T. E. Goetz and J. S. Cullor. 1996. Evaluation of udder health and mastitis in Llamas. J. An. Vet. Med. Assoc. 209:1457-1463.

1997:
Morin, D. E., R. D. Shanks, and G. C. McCoy. 1997. Antibiotic regimen alters the outcome of clinical mastitis in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):225.

Orias, F., S. L. Spahr, R. D. Shanks and E. Maltz. 1997. Patterns of daily milk production following PosilacTM injections at 14-day intervals between week 9 and week 26 of lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 80(Suppl. 1):230.

Murphy, M. R. A. W. P. Geijsel, E. C. Hall and R. D. Shanks. 1997. Dietary variety via sweetening and voluntary feed intake of lactation dairy cows. Illinois Dairy Report. p. 53-54.

Shanks, R. D. 1997. Breeding dairy cattle is making new genetic combinations. Illinois Dairy Report. p. 61-63.

Shanks, R. D. 1997. Technology impacts genetic advancement of dairy cattle. Illinois Dairy Report. p. 64-65.

Shanks, R. D. 1997. Markers in the Workplace. Proceedings of International Conference on Animal Biotechnology, pages 205-120. Editors: Ning Li and Yongfu Chen.

Gentry, P. A., L. A. Cheryk, R. D. Shanks and R. Healey. 1997. An inherited platelet function defect in a Simmental crossbred herd. Can. J. Vet. Res. 61:128-133.

Omi, E. C., S. Zhao, R. D. Shanks and O. D. Sherwood. 1997. Evidence that systemic Relaxin promotes moderate water consumption during later pregnancy in rats. Endocrinology 153: 33-40.

Murphy, M. R., A. W. P. Geijsel, E. C. Hall, and R. D. Shanks. 1997. Dietary variety and voluntary feed intake of lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 80: 894-897.

Constable, P. D., R. D. Shanks, J. Huhn, D. E. Morin. 1997. Evaluation of breed as a risk factor for atresia coli in cattle. Theriogenology 48:775-790.

1998:
Shim, E. H., R. D. Shanks and G. C. McCoy. 1998. Cow preference to filler materials in stall mattresses. J. Animal Sci. 76(Suppl. 1) / J. Dairy Sci. 81(Suppl. 1): 47.

Smutny, S. K., E. A. Leighton and R. D. Shanks. 1998. Sex and breed differences in growth curves for two breeds of guide dogs. J. Animal Sci. 76(Suppl. 1) / J. Dairy Sci. 81(Suppl. 1): 82.

Smutny, S. K. and R. D. Shanks. 1998. Dollars from selecting for improved milk yield. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 40-41.

Morin, D. E., R. D. Shanks and G. C. McCoy. 1998. Effectiveness of antibiotic therapy for treatment of clinical mastitis. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 55-57.

Orias, F., S. L. Spahr, R. D. Shanks and E. Maltz. 1998. Effects of nutrition on production and pattern of daily milk following PosilacTM. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 73-75.

Heisner, P., E. H. Shim, G. C. McCoy and R. D. Shanks. 1998. Will cows select their beds? Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 94-95.

Morin, D. E., R. D. Shanks and G. C. McCoy. 1998. Antibiotic treatment regimen improves the outcome of clinical mastitis in dairy cows. J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. 213(5):676-684.

Shanks, R. D. and F. Kolb. 1998. Plant and Animal Genetics. Outline of lectures notes for Animal Sciences 220, 165 pages (Updated annually since 1987).

1999:
Boisot, P. O., S. L. Rodriguez-Zas, and R. D. Shanks. 1999. Repeatability estimates of objective measurements on the rear legs of dairy cows. J. Animal Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1): 139-140.

Helmink, S. K., S. L . Rodriguez-Zas., R. D. Shanks and E. A. Leighton. 1999. Estimation of genetic parameters for growth traits in a dog guide population. J. Animal Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1): 133.

Shim, E. H., and R. D. Shanks. 1999. Impact of mastitis on the accuracy of the diphasic lactation curve model. J. Animal Sci 77 (Suppl. 1):242.

Butler, C. L., G. C. McCoy, and R. D. Shanks. 1999. Impact of mattress bedding on cow health in a tie-stall barn. Illinois Dairy Report p. 84.

Shanks, R. D. 1999. Impact of using one or 200 bulls on your dairy herd. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 85-87.

Shanks, R. D. 1999. Genetics and Animal Improvement. Outline of Lecture Notes for Animal Sciences 305. 214 pages. (Updated annually since 1982)

2000:
Boisot, P. O. and R. D. Shanks. 2000. Feet and leg structures associated with changes in productive life in diary cows. J. Animal Sci. 78(Suppl. 1)/J. Dairy Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):51.

Helmink, S. K., R. D. Shanks and E. A. Leighton. 2000. Investigation of breeding strategies to increase the probability of dog guides attaining optimum size. J. Animal Sci. 79(Suppl. 1)/J. Dairy Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):67.

Helmink, S. K. 2000. Analysis of weight and height in a dog guide population to optimize mature size. M.S. Thesis. UIUC. 119 pages.

Shim, E. H., D. E. Morin and R. D. Shanks. 2000. Milk production loss associated with mastitis and the efficacy of treatment protocols. J. Animal Sci. 78(Suppl. 1):/J. Dairy Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):52.

Kadzere, C. T., M. R. Murphy, R. D. Shanks and M. F. Hutjens. 2000. Heat stress trends in U.S. dairy cows. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 71-72.

Shim, E. H., R. D. Shanks and D. E. Morin. 2000. Milk yield loss associated with mastitis and the efficacy of treatment protocols. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 75-76.

Boisot, P.O. and R. D. Shanks. 2000. Collect objective measurements on the rear legs of dairy cows. p. 77-80.

Helmink, S. K., R. D. Shanks, and E. A. Leighton. 2000. Breed and sex difference in growth curves for two breeds of dog guides. J. Animal Sci. 78:27-32.

2001:
Boisot, P.O. 2001. Impact of feet and legs on longevity in dairy cows. M.S. Thesis. UIUC. 137 pages.

Braundmeier, A. G., J. M. Demers, R. D. Shanks and D. J. Miller. 2001. Is the binding ability of spermatozoa to the zona pellucida an indicator of fertility? SSR.

Shim, E. H. 2001. Milk production loss associated with clinical mastitis and the efficacy of treatment protocols. M.S. Thesis. UIUC. 106 pages.

Shim, E.H. R. D Shanks and D.E. Morin. 2001. Economic efficacy of treatment protocols for clinical mastitis. J. Animal Sci. 79(Suppl 1)/J. Dairy Sci. 84(Suppl. 1): 331-332.

Wolter, B. F., M. Ellis, S. E. Curtis, G. R. Hollis, R. D. Shanks, E. N. Parr and D. M. Webel. 2001. Effect of initial stocking rate and weighing frequency on pig performance in wean-to-finish pens. J. Anim. Sci 79(Suppl. 1):/J. Dairy Sci. 84(Suppl. 1):185.

Hess, S. M., R. D. Shanks, and M. F. Hutjens. 2001. Accelerated calf growing program. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 20-21.

Boisot, P. O. and R. D. Shanks. 2001. Identification of feet and leg structures associated with changes in productive life. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 26-27.

Shanks, R. D. 2001. Stillbirths from a genetic recessive. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 31-32.

Shim, E. H., D. E. Morin, and R. D. Shanks. 2001. The economics of treatment protocols. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p 48-50.

Helmink, S. K., S.L. Rodriguez-Zas, R. D. Shanks, and E. A. Leighton. 2001. Estimated genetic parameters for growth traits of German shepherd dog and Labrador retriever dog guides. J. Animal Sci. 79:1450-1456.

2002:
Shanks, R. D. 2002. Crossbreeding dairy cattle. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 41-43.

Wolter, B.F., M. Ellis, J. M. DeDecker, S. E. Curtis, G. R. Hollis, R. D. Shanks, E. N. Parr, and D. M. Webel. 2002. Effects of double stocking and weighing frequency on pig performance in wean-to-finish production systems. J. Animal Sci. 80:1442-1450.

Braundmeier, A. G., J. M. Demers, R. D. Shanks, R. G. Saacke, and D. J. Miller. 2002. Examination of the binding ability of bovine spermatozoa to the zona pellucida as an indicator of fertility. J Androl. 23:645-651.

Huang, Y-C., and R. D. Shanks. 2002. Genetic aspect of foot abscess, heel warts and interdigital hyperplasia in dairy cattle. J Chin. Soc. Animal Sci. 31(2):141-155.

Boisot, P. O., S. L. Rodriguez-Zas, and R. D. Shanks. 2002. Repeatability of Objective Measurements on the Rear Legs of Dairy Cows. J. Dairy Sci. 85:2344-2351.

2003:
Boisot, P.O., M. Syed, and R.D Shanks. 2003. Feet and legs associated with productive life in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. Submitted.

Shim, E. H., R. D. Shanks, and D. E. Morin. 2003. Milk loss and treatment costs associated with two treatment protocols for clinical mastitis in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. Submitted.

Meier, B. J., M. Hutjens, H. M. Dann, and R. D. Shanks. 2003. Manure evaluation field study. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 24-25.

Shanks, R. D. 2003. A new genetic evaluation for fertility. Illinois Dairy Day Report. p. 36-37.

Helmink, S.K., R. D Shanks, and E.A. Leighton. 2003. Investigation of breeding strategies to increase the probability that German shepherd dog and Labrador retriever dog guides would attain optimum size. J. Animal Sci. 81: 2950-2958.

Berger, P.J., J. Koltes, M.H. Healey, M.S. Ashwell, R.D. Shanks, H. Schlesser, and H.A. Lewin. 2003. Putative quantitative trait loci affecting perinatal survival in eleven Holstein families. J. Dairy Sci. 86(Suppl. 1): 196 (Abstr).

Kolter, J., P.J.Berger, J.C.M. Dekkers, M.H. Healey, M.S. Ashwell, R.D. Shanks, H. Schlesser, and H.A. Lewin. 2003. Evidence for major quantitative trait loci affecting perinatal survival in two elite Holstein sire families. Proc. The John M. Airy Beef Cattle Symposium. Visions for genetics and breeding. p131. Ed. J. M. Reecy.

Schlesser, H., R.D. Shanks, P.J. Berger, M.H. Healey. 2003. Graphical approach to evaluate genetic estimates of calf survival. J. Dairy Sci. 86(Suppl. 1): 196 (Abstr).