Katie VanValin
Extension Faculty
Professional Biography
Professional Biography
Beef Cattle Extension Team: Nutrition
Presentations
Dietary Protein Supplementation Enhances the Growth of Low Birth Weight Calves, 2015 Poster Presentation at the Animal and Poultry Science department research symposium, Blacksburg, VA
Professional Affiliation
American Society of Animal Science
Member, 2017-Present
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Member, 2017-Present
Association of Graduate Animal Scientists- Iowa State University
Member, 2016 - 2019
Treasurer, 2018-2019
Scholars@UK
Effects of including Sweet Bran or modified distillers grains in the diet of feedlot steers and sorting at terminal implant on growth performance, feeding behavior, and liver abscess occurrence
Heiderscheit, K. J., Beenken, A. M., Deters, E. L., Hochmuth, K. G., Jackson, T. D., Messersmith, E. M., Vanderwal, A. J., Vanvalin, K. R., Peschel, J. M. & Hansen, S. L., Oct 1 2022, In: Translational Animal Science. 6, 4, txac112.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Dietary zinc concentration and lipopolysaccharide injection affect circulating trace minerals, acute phase protein response, and behavior as evaluated by an ear-tag-based accelerometer in beef steers
VanValin, K. R., Carmichael-Wyatt, R. N., Deters, E. L., Messersmith, E. M., Heiderscheit, K. J., Hochmuth, K. G., Jackson, T. D., Peschel, J. M., Johnson, A. K. & Hansen, S. L., Oct 1 2021, In: Journal of Animal Science. 99, 10, skab278.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Investigating the effects of a novel rumen-protected folic acid supplement on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of beef steers
Deters, E. L., Niedermayer, E. K., Genther-Schroeder, O. N., Blank, C. P., Carmichael, R. N., Hartman, S. J., Messersmith, E. M., Vanvalin, K. R., Branine, M. E. & Hansen, S. L., Apr 1 2021, In: Translational Animal Science. 5, 2, txab093.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effect of bis-glycinate bound zinc or zinc sulfate on zinc metabolism in growing lambs
Deters, E. L., Vanderwal, A. J., Vanvalin, K. R., Beenken, A. M., Heiderscheit, K. J., Hochmuth, K. G., Jackson, T. D., Messersmith, E. M., Mcgill, J. L. & Hansen, S. L., Sep 1 2021, In: Journal of Animal Science. 99, 9, skab252.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Relative bioavailability of organic bis-glycinate bound copper relative to inorganic copper sulfate in beef steers fed a high antagonist growing diet
Vanderwal, A. J., Vanvalin, K. R. & Hansen, S. L., Jun 1 2021, In: Journal of Animal Science. 99, 6, skab111.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Influence of dietary zinc concentration and supplemental zinc source on nutrient digestibility, zinc absorption, and retention in sheep
VanValin, K. R., Genther-Schroeder, O. N., Carmichael, R. N., Blank, C. P., Deters, E. L., Hartman, S. J., Niedermayer, E. K., Laudert, S. B. & Hansen, S. L., Dec 3 2018, In: Journal of Animal Science. 96, 12, p. 5336-5344 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Relative bioavailability of organic and hydroxy copper sources in growing steers fed a high antagonist diet
Vanvalin, K. R., Genther-Schroeder, O. N., Laudert, S. B. & Hansen, S. L., Mar 1 2019, In: Journal of Animal Science. 97, 3, p. 1375-1383 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Comparison of multiple single-use, pulse-dose trace mineral products provided as injectable, oral drench, oral paste, or bolus on circulating and liver trace mineral concentrations of beef steers
Jackson, T. D., Carmichael, R. N., Deters, E. L., Messersmith, E. M., VanValin, K. R., Loy, D. D. & Hansen, S. L., Feb 2020, In: Applied Animal Science. 36, 1, p. 26-35 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Trace mineral metabolism and nutrient digestibility in lambs supplemented with zinc sulfate during an adrenocorticotropic hormone challenge
VanValin, K. R., Genther-Schroeder, O. N., Carmichael, R. N., Blank, C. P., Deters, E. L., Hartman, S. J., Niedermayer, E. K. & Hansen, S. L., Nov 2020, In: Livestock Science. 241, 104197.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The influence of supplemental zinc and dietary fiber concentration on mineral retention of beef steers
Carmichael, R. N., Genther-Schroeder, O. N., Deters, E. L., Jackson, T. D., Messersmith, E. M., VanValin, K. R. & Hansen, S. L., Feb 26 2019, In: Translational Animal Science. 3, 2, p. 785-795 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
KBN 13 Grant Kentucky Beef Cattle Startup Program
VanValin, K. (PI)
1/1/26 → 12/31/26
Project: Research project
ARS/FAPRU: Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems
VanValin, K. (PI)
8/28/25 → 8/27/26
Project: Research project
ARS/FAPRU: Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems
Matthews, J. (PI), Bridges, P. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Haan, N. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI), McCulley, R. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI), McNees, C. (CoI), Phillips, T. (CoI), Schardl, C. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI), Suman, S. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI), Trotta, R. (CoI), VanValin, K. (CoI), Zhu, H. (CoI) & Ji, H. (Former CoI)
8/28/25 → 8/27/26
Project: Research project
KBN 13 Grant
VanValin, K. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Bullock, K. (CoI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI) & Teutsch, C. (CoI)
3/5/25 → 12/31/26
Project: Research project
Beef Systems Analyzer Update
Bullock, K. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI) & VanValin, K. (CoI)
KY Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy
2/24/25 → 5/24/26
Project: Research project
KY Farm Launch: A Beginning Farmer Accelerator Program for Kentucky
Jacobsen, K. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Bullock, K. (CoI), Durbin, K. (CoI), Jacob, J. P. (CoI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI), Potter, A. (CoI), VanValin, K. (CoI), Williams, M. (CoI), Yeargan, R. (CoI) & Young, J. (CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/15/24 → 9/14/27
Project: Research project
KY Farm Launch: A Beginning Farmer Accelerator Program for Kentucky
Jacobsen, K. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Bullock, K. (CoI), Durbin, K. (CoI), Jacob, J. P. (CoI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI), Potter, A. (CoI), VanValin, K. (CoI), Williams, M. (CoI), Yeargan, R. (CoI) & Young, J. (CoI)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
9/15/24 → 9/14/27
Project: Research project
Evaluation of Agolin as a Feed Additive for Stocker Calves
VanValin, K. (PI)
5/1/24 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project
Grazing Cover Crop Wheat and Wheat for Grain to Maximize Soil Health and Returns
Ritchey, E. (PI), Grove, J. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI) & VanValin, K. (CoI)
Kentucky Small Grain Growers Association
9/1/24 → 12/31/25
Project: Research project
ARS/FAPRU: Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems
Matthews, J. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Bridges, P. (CoI), Ely, D. (CoI), Haan, N. (CoI), Harmon, D. (CoI), Hunt, A. (CoI), McCulley, R. (CoI), McLeod, K. (CoI), McNees, C. (CoI), Phillips, T. (CoI), Rentfrow, G. (CoI), Schardl, C. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI), Suman, S. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI), VanValin, K. (CoI), Zhu, H. (CoI) & Ji, H. (Former CoI)
5/1/23 → 4/30/26
Project: Research project
ARS/FAPRU: VanValin- Improving Sustainability of Forage-Based Production Systems
VanValin, K. (PI)
5/1/23 → 4/30/26
Project: Research project
KBN 12 Grant Master Grazer
Teutsch, C. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Bullock, K. (CoI), Burdine, K. (CoI), Henning, J. (CoI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI) & VanValin, K. (CoI)
2/28/23 → 1/31/25
Project: Research project
KBN 12 Grant Expansion of Cow-Calf and Backgrounding/Stocker Profitability Conferences
Burdine, K. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Bullock, K. (CoI), Henning, J. (CoI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI) & VanValin, K. (CoI)
2/28/23 → 1/31/25
Project: Research project
KBN 12 Grant Beef Bull Seedstock Symposium
Bullock, K. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI) & VanValin, K. (CoI)
2/28/23 → 1/31/25
Project: Research project
KBN 12 Grant Innovative Facilities
VanValin, K. (PI), Anderson, L. (CoI), Bullock, K. (CoI), Burdine, K. (CoI), Lehmkuhler, J. (CoI), Smith, S. (CoI), Teutsch, C. (CoI) & Henning, J. (Former CoI)
2/28/23 → 4/30/25
Project: Research project
