Conference information and scientific program

Variability in predicted weaning weight of nursing calves using four models. 
Phillip A. Lancaster*
1
 and Luis O. Tedeschi
2
, 
1
Range Cattle Research and Education Center, University of Florida, Ona, 
FL, 
2
Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
OTHER EVENTS
Global Networking Reception 
Butler 
4:30 to 6:00 PM
The Global Networking Reception will feature a presentation by Kevin Folta, professor and chair of the Horticultural Sciences 
Department, University of Florida. All meeting attendees, family, and friends are invited.

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Thursday, July 16
WORKSHOP
Mixed Models Workshop 
Gatlin A-3 
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (continues from Wednesday)
The Mixed Models Workshop provides a comprehensive exposition of proper statistical data analysis and power determina-
tions of commonly used experimental designs in the animal sciences; our approach is example-driven and primarily based on 
the various mixed model analysis procedures available in SAS software.
Instructors: Nora Bello,  Ken Koehler, and Kevin McCarter
ORAL SESSIONS
Nonruminant Nutrition 
Fiber
Chair: Pedro Urriola, University of Minnesota 
Panzacola F-3
8:30 AM 
835  
Effects of dietary mannan oligosaccharide supplementation on performance and immune response of sows and 
their offspring. 
X. D. Duan
1
, D. W. Chen
1
, P. Zheng
1
, G. Tian
1
, J. P. Wang
1
, X. B. Mao
1
, J. Yu
1
, J. He
1
, B. Li
1
, Z. Q. Huang
1
, Z. G. Ao
2
, and B. 
Yu*
1
, 
1
Institute of Animal Nutrition, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 
2
Alltech Biological Prod-
uct (China) Co. Ltd, Beijing, China.
8:45 AM 
836  
Dietary chitooligosaccharide supplementation alleviates immune challenge induced by lipopolysaccharide in 
weaned piglets. 
L. Zhang, G. Tian, D. W. Chen, B. Yu*, Y. Yao, J. Yu, P. Zheng, X. B. Mao, J. He, and Z. Q. Huang, Animal Nutrition Insti-
tute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
9:00 AM 
837  
Effects of feeding fermented wheat with Lactobacillus reuteri on nutrient digestibility, growth performance, and 
intestinal fermentation in weaned pigs. 
M. H. A. Le*
1
, Y. Yang
1
, S. Galle
1
, J. L. Landero
1
, E. Beltranena
1,2
, M. G. Gänzle
1
, and R. T. Zijlstra
1
, 
1
University of Alberta, 
Edmonton, AB, Canada, 
2
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
9:15 AM 
838  
Extracted rice bran improves performance and fecal parameters in weaning pigs via prebiotic action. 
M. Begum*, B. Balasubramanian, M. M. Hossain, S. D. Upadhaya, and I. H. Kim, Department of Animal Resource & 
Science, Dankook University, Cheonan, Chungnam, South Korea.
Production, Management, and the Environment VI
Chair: Rafael Bisinotto, Cornell University 
Panzacola F-4
8:30 AM 
839  
Associations between management practices and reproductive performance in Canadian dairy herds. 
José Denis-Robichaud*
1
, Ronaldo L. A. Cerri
2
, Andria Jones-Bitton
1
, and Stephen J. LeBlanc
1
, 
1
Department of Popula-
tion Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 
2
Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of Brit-
ish Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

THURSDAY
ORALS
259
8:45 AM 
840  
Evaluation of Ovsynch and CIDR inserted concurrently with or two days after initiation of Ovsynch protocol to 
improve reproductive performance in lactating dairy cows with low estrus detection efficiency. 
Abid Hussain Shahzad*
1
, Abdul Sattar
1
, Nasim Ahmad
1
, Ijaz Ahmad
1
, Deniz Nak
2
, and Yavuz Nak
2
, 
1
University of Veteri-
nary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 
2
Uludag University, Bursa, Bursa, Turkey.
9:00 AM 
841  
Reproductive outcomes following presynchronization of dairy heifers with a 14-d CIDR and prostaglandin F
2α
. 
Courtney K. Claypool*
1
, Jennifer A. Spencer
1
, Saulo Menegatti Zoca
3
, Bahman Shafii
1
, William J. Price
1
, Amin Ah-
madzadeh
1
, Neil R. Rimbey
2
, and Joseph C. Dalton
2
, 
1
University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, 
2
University of Idaho, Caldwell, 
ID, 
3
UNESP, Botucatu, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
9:15 AM 
842  
Effects of expression of estrus measured by activity monitors on ovarian dynamics and conception risk in Holstein 
cows. 
Augusto M. L. Madureira*
1,2
, Bruna F. Silper
2
, Tracy A. Burnett
2
, Liam B. Polsky
2
, Eraldo L. Drago Filho
1
, Sergio So-
riano
3
, Alex F. Sica
3
, José L. M. Vasconcelos
1
, and Ronaldo L. A. Cerri
2
, 
1
Sao Paulo State University, Botucatu, SP, Brazil, 
2
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 
3
Colorado Dairies, Araras, SP, Brazil.
9:30 AM 
843  
Vitality and morphology of Boer buck spermatozoa stored fresh for 72 hours. 
Olumide A. Ajao*, Daniel M. Barry, and Kow K. Benyi, University of Venda, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province, South 
Africa.
9:45 AM 
 
Break
10:00 AM 
845  
Environmental and economic consequences of subclinical ketosis and related diseases in dairy farming. 
P. F. Mostert*, E. A. M. Bokkers, C. E. Van Middelaar, and I. J. M. De Boer, Wageningen University, Animal Production 
Systems group, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
10:15 AM 
846  
Characterizing the temporal pattern of leaky gut biomarkers in healthy and ketotic cows during the transition 
period. 
M. Abuajamieh*
1
, S. K. Stoakes
1
, M. V. Sanz Fernandez
1
, J. S. Johnson
1
, J. T. Seibert
1
, E. A. Nolan
1
, S. M. Lei
1
, H. B. 
Green
2
, K. M. Schoenberg
2
, W. E. Trout
2
, and L. H. Baumgard
1
, 
1
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 
2
Elanco Animal 
Health, Indianapolis, IN.
10:30 AM 
847  
A randomized clinical trial assessing the use of a single injection of dexamethasone combined with oral propylene 
glycol therapy for the treatment of hyperketonemia. 
Elise H. Tatone*
1
, Michael B. Capel
2
, Jessica L. Gordon
1
, Stephen J. LeBlanc
1
, and Todd F. Duffield
1
, 
1
Department of 
Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada, 
2
Perry Veterinary Clinic, Perry, NY.
10:45 AM 
848  
Effects of prepartum digital dermatitis on first-lactation performance. 
Arturo Gomez*
1,2
, Nigel Cook
1
, Mike Socha
2
, and Dörte Döpfer
1
, 
1
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, 
2
Zinpro Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN.
11:00 AM 
849  
Identification of the most likely classical swine fever outbreak scenarios in the swine industry of Indiana. 
Shankar Yadav*
1
, Nicole Olynk Widmar
2
, and Hsin-Yi Weng
1
, 
1
Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue Uni-
versity, West Lafayette, IN, 
2
Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.

260
Ruminant Nutrition 
Dairy rumen metabolism
Chair: Timothy Hackmann, University of Florida 
Panzacola F-2
8:30 AM 
850  
A novel inhibitor persistently decreased enteric methane emission and increased weight gain of high-producing 
Holstein cows without negatively affecting milk production. 
Alexander N. Hristov*
1
, Joonpyo Oh
1
, Fabio Giallongo
1
, Michael T. Harper
1
, Holley Weeks
1
, Antonio F. Branco
2
, Peter 
J. Moate
3
, Matthew H. Deighton
3
, S. Richard O. Williams
3
, Maik Kindermann
4
, and Stephane Duval
5
, 
1
Department of 
Animal Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 
2
Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade 
Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, Parana, Brazil, 
3
Agriculture Research Division, Department of Economic Development 
Jobs Transport and Resources, Ellinbank, Victoria, Australia, 
4
DSM Nutritional Products, Animal Nutrition and Health, 
Basel, Switzerland, 
5
DSM Nutritional Products France, Research Centre for Animal Nutrition and Health, Saint Louis 
Cedex, France.
8:45 AM 
851  
Effect of frequency of total mixed ration delivery on digestibility and milk production in lactating dairy cows: A 
meta-analysis and meta-regression. 
Hamidreza Mirzaei-Alamouti*
1
, Mehdi Kazemi-Joujili
1
, Hamid Amanlou
1
, and Mina Vazirigohar
2
, 
1
Department of 
Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran, 
2
Department of Animal Science, Campus of 
Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Alborz, Iran.
9:00 AM 
852  
Relationship between rumen molar volatile fatty acid proportions and milk odd- and branched-chain fatty acid 
concentrations in cows fed diets containing sunflower oil. 
Mina Vazirigohar*, Mehdi Dehghan-Banadaky, Kamran Rezayazdi, and Ardeshir Nejati-Javaremi, Department of Ani-
mal Science, Campus of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Alborz, Iran.
9:15 AM 
853  
The effect of increasing level of by-product inclusion on milk production, milk composition, nutrient digestibility 
and nitrogen excretion in early lactation grazing dairy cows. 
Billy Carey
1
, Tommy M. Boland*
1
, Stephen J. Whelan
2
, Gaurav Rajauria
1
, and Karina M. Pierce
1
, 
1
School of Agriculture 
and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, 
2
DairyCo, Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board, 
Stoneleigh Park, Kenilworth, United Kingdom.
9:30 AM 
854  
Effects of feeding Fermenten or urea on milk production, rumen nitrogen metabolism, and microbial nitrogen 
content in lactating dairy cattle. 
Samuel W. Fessenden*
1
, Andreas Foskolos
1
, Elliot Block
2
, and Michael E. Van Amburgh
1
, 
1
Department of Animal Sci-
ence, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 
2
Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition, Princeton, NJ.
9:45 AM 
855  
Effect of passage rate and pH on microbial diversity and total methanogens in continuous culture. 
Benjamin A. Wenner*, Jill A. Stiverson, Zhongtang Yu, and Jeffrey L. Firkins, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio 
State University, Columbus, OH.
10:00 AM 
856  
Lactational performance and ruminal morphometrics when mid-lactation dairy cows are fed Sacchararomyces 
cerevisisae fermentation products. 
Jon P. Pretz*
1
, Subash Acharya
1
, Ilky Yoon
2
, Mark Scott
2
, and David P. Casper
1
, 
1
South Dakota State University, Brook-
ings, SD, 
2
Diamond V Mills Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA.
10:15 AM 
857  
Effects of nitrate and docosahexaenoic acid on methane production in lactating dairy cows. 
G. Klop*
1
, B. Hatew
1
, A. Bannink
2
, and J. Dijkstra
1
, 
1
Wageningen University, Animal Nutrition Group, Wageningen, the 
Netherlands, 
2
Wageningen UR Livestock Research, Wageningen, the Netherlands.
10:30 AM 
858  
Effects of clay (EcoMix) after a grain challenge on rumen health and metabolism of Holstein cows. 
Saige A. Sulzberger*
1
, Carlie C. Kalebich
1
, Sergey Melnichenko
2
, and Felipe C. Cardoso
1
, 
1
University of Illinois, Urbana, 
IL, 
2
United Minerals Group, Kyviv, Ukraine.
10:45 AM 
859  
Magnitude of difference in chemical and nutrient profiles, ruminal degradation kinetics, and intestinal digestion of 
three different types of co-products from bio-oil processing for dairy cattle. 
Xinxin Li*
1,2
, Yonggen Zhang
1
, and Peiqiang Yu
1,2
, 
1
College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural 
University, Harbin, China, 
2
Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sas-
katchewan, Canada.

THURSDAY
ORALS
261
11:00 AM 
860  
Amino acid profiles of ruminal microbes, ruminal undegradable protein, and gastrointestinal contents in lactating 
dairy cows when corn stover or rice straw replaces alfalfa hay. 
Bing Wang*
1,2
 and J. X. Liu
1,2
, 
1
Institute of Dairy Science, College of Animal Sciences, Hangzhou, P. R. China, 
2
MoE Key 
Laboratory of Molecular Animal Nutrition, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P.R. China.
11:15 AM 
861  
Effect of increasing concentration of dietary fiber in diets rich in plant oil on milk fat concentration, rumen param-
eters and feeding behavior of mid-lactating cows. 
H. R. Mirzaei Alamouti* and A. Aghaei, Department of Animal Science, University of Zanjan, Zanjan, Iran.
Ruminant Nutrition 
Feedlot nutrition
Chair: Derek Brake, South Dakota State University 
Panzacola F-1
8:30 AM 
862  
Comparison of methods to calculate metabolizable protein requirements of growing beef cattle. 
Andrea K. Watson*
1
, Terry J. Klopfenstein
1
, Vic A. Wilkerson
2
, Galen E. Erickson
1
, and Jim C. MacDonald
1
, 
1
University 
of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 
2
Purina Animal Nutrition, Forest Grove, OR.
8:45 AM 
863  
The effect of zilpaterol hydrochloride supplementation on gain efficiency, harvest yields and carcass grading of 
steers fed a maintenance intake. 
Lee-Anne J. Walter*
1
, N. Andy Cole
2
, Jenny S. Jennings
3
, John P. Hutcheson
4
, Beverly E. Meyer
2
, Angela N. Schmitz
1
, 
DeMetris D. Reed
1
, and Ty E. Lawrence
1
, 
1
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, 
2
USDA ARS, Bushland, TX, 
3
Texas 
A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Amarillo, TX, 
4
Merck Animal Health, Summit, NJ.
9:00 AM 
864  
The effect of zilpaterol hydrochloride supplementation on apparent nutrient digestibility and carbon-nitrogen 
retention of steers fed at maintenance intake. 
Lee-Anne J. Walter*
1
, N. Andy Cole
2
, Jenny S. Jennings
3
, John P. Hutcheson
4
, Beverly E. Meyer
2
, Angela N. Schmitz
1
, 
DeMetris D. Reed
1
, and Ty E. Lawrence
1
, 
1
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, 
2
USDA ARS, Bushland, TX, 
3
Texas 
A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Amarillo, TX, 
4
Merck Animal Health, Summit, NJ.
9:15 AM 
865  
The effect of zilpaterol hydrochloride supplementation on energy metabolism of steers at maintenance and fast-
ing intake levels. 
Lee-Anne J. Walter*
1
, N. Andy Cole
2
, Jenny S. Jennings
3
, John P. Hutcheson
4
, Beverly E. Meyer
2
, Angela N. Schmitz
1
, 
DeMetris D. Reed
1
, and Ty E. Lawrence
1
, 
1
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, TX, 
2
USDA ARS, Bushland, TX, 
3
Texas 
A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, Amarillo, TX, 
4
Merck Animal Health, Summit, NJ.
9:30 AM 
866  
Effects of chromium propionate in combination with yeast on growth performance and carcass quality of finishing 
steers. 
Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger*, Justin E. Axman, John M. Gonzalez, and Jim S. Drouillard, Kansas State University, 
Manhattan, KS.
9:45 AM 
867  
The influence of supplemental Zn-amino acid complex and Optaflexx feeding duration on growth performance 
and carcass characteristics of finishing beef cattle. 
Olivia N. Genther-Schroeder*
1
, Mark E. Branine
2
, and Stephanie L. Hansen
1
, 
1
Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 
2
Zinpro 
Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN.
10:00 AM 
868  
Residual feed intake in ad libitum and limit-fed steers. 
Roberto D. Sainz*, University of California, Davis, CA.
10:15 AM 
869  
Behavioral evaluation when using wet corn gluten feed or wet distillers grains plus solubles to adapt cattle to 
finishing diets. 
Lauren A. Ovinge*
1
, Jhones O. Sarturi
1
, Rick A. Stock
2
, Galen E. Erickson
3
, and Terry J. Klopfenstein
3
, 
1
Texas Tech Uni-
versity, Lubbock, TX, 
2
Cargill Wet Milling, Blair, NE, 
3
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE.
10:30 AM 
870  
Effects of Megasphaera elsdenii on ruminal pH, VFA, and lactate during transition from 60 to 80% concentrate 
diet. 
Jake D. Thieszen*
1
, Cadra L. Van Bibber-Krueger
1
, Justin E. Axman
1
, Celine C. Aperce
2
, James S. Drouillard
1
, and Kevin 
A. Miller
2
, 
1
Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 
2
MS Biotec, Wamego, KS.

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10:45 AM 
871  
Dry matter intake patterns of feedlot cattle. 
R. B. Hicks
1
, R. P. Lake
2
, and F. N. Owens*
3
, 
1
Oklahoma State University, Goodwell, OK, 
2
Hitch Consulting Services, 
Guymon, OK, 
3
DuPont Pioneer, Johnston, IA.
11:00 AM 
872  
Effect of backgrounding system on beef calf performance. 
Jordan L. Cox*
1
, Kristin E. Hales
2
, Kristen M. Ulmer
1
, Rick J. Rasby
1
, Steven D. Shackelford
2
, Harvey C. Freetly
2
, and 
Mary E. Drewnoski
1
, 
1
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, 
2
USDA-ARS, US Meat Animal Research Center, Clay 
Center, NE.
11:15 AM 
873  
Gene expression of the hypothalamus in steers fed high-concentrate diet upon entering feedlot phase. 
Jason E. Griffin*
1
, Zhongde Wang
2
, Jeffrey A. Clapper
1
, Robbi H. Pritchard
1
, Keith R. Underwood
1
, and Michael G. 
Gonda
1
, 
1
South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 
2
Utah State University, Logan, UT.

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Author
Index
Author Index
Numbers following names refer to abstract numbers; a number alone indicates an oral presentation, an M preceding the 
number indicates a Monday poster, a T indicates a Tuesday poster, and a W indicates a Wednesday poster. Monday, Tuesday, 
and Wednesday posters are listed first, followed by orals in numeric order.
The author index is created directly and automatically from the submitted abstracts. If an author’s name is typed differently 
on multiple abstracts, the entries in this index will reflect those discrepancies. Efforts have been made to make this index 
consistent; however, error from author entry contributes to inaccuracies.
A
Aamand, G. P., 753
Abbas, H. M., W138
Abbott, J. R., T235
Abdalla, A., W229
Abdalla, A. L., T514, 292
Abdalla, E. A. E., T97
Abdalla-Bozrayda, S., T97
Abdalla Filho, A. L., 292
Abdelaal, H. A., 254
Abdel-Rahman, G. A., T374
Abdullah, M., T442, 628
Abecia, J. A., M219
Abel, J. M., 131, 132, 408
Abell, C., M25
Abell, C. E., W16
Abioja, O. M., W238
Abiona, J. A., W238
Abojnah, Y., T144
Aboujaoude, C., M91, T84, T85, W66
Abra, M. B., M450
Abreu, A. R. C., W228
Abreu, A. S., 812
Abreu, D. C., 602
Abuajamieh, M., M40, W45, 246, 364, 490, 
846 
Acciaro, M., W491
Acedo, T. S., M331, M332, W294, 612
Acharya, I., T202, W196, 278
Acharya, S., M41, T171, T181, 172, 856
Achberger, E., W273
Achilonu, M. C., M492
Acker, D. G., 485
Acosta, D. A. V., M217, M404
Acuña, J., T402
Adams, A. E., M272, M273, M274, M275, 
M276, 136, 138, 139, 148
Adams, M. C., 656, 657
Adams, R., T62
Adams Progar, A., 696
Adams-Progar, A. L., M6
Adán, S., T507
Adderley, N. A., W10
Adebiyi, A. E., T515, T517
Adebiyi, O. A., W109
Adejumo, I. A., W109
Adeleke, M. A., M74
Adelusi, O. O., 271, 823
Adenaike, B. D., W238
Adeniji, O. A., W109
Adeola, L., M192
Adeola, O., M194, M516, 119
Aderinboye, R. Y., W209
Adesogan, A., 389
Adesogan, A. T., M383, T28, T470, T477, 
W166, W172, W190, W355, W367, 161, 
216, 272, 832
Adewuyi, S. T., 271
Adjei-Fremah, S., M483
Adjou, K., M62
Afanador-Tellez, G., M197, T285
Agarussi, M. C. N., M325, W169, W170
Agarwal, S., 566
Agarwal, U., W255
Agboola, A. F., 795
Agenäs, S., 726
Agenbroad, A., W272
Aghaei, A., 861
Agrawal, A., 463, 464
Aguerre, M. J., W443, W462
Aguiar, P. R., M100
Aguilar, I., M67, T106, W80, 534, 535, 646
Aguilar-Aguilar, J. M., M437
Aguilar-Pérez, C. F., M442
Aguirre, R., W237
Agyekum, A. K., M491, W111
Ahmad, I., 840
Ahmad, M., 585
Ahmad, N., 134, 585, 628, 840
Ahmadpour, A., W469
Ahmadzadeh, A., M241, M303, 483, 841
Ahmed, B. M., W268, 808, 809
Ahola, J. K., M232, T342
Aiken, G. E., W36, 264
Ajanaku, A. O., 413
Ajao, O. A., 629, 843
Ajuwon, K., M194, W214
Ajuwon, K. M., M516
Akanwa, C. L., T330
Akbari, K., W342
Akers, K. A., 275
Akers, M. M., 452
Akers, R. M., T223, T229, T264, W218, 419
Akin, I., T54
Akins, M., T391
Akins, M. S., 281
Akinyemi, B. T., 273
Akison, L., 326
Akwetey, W. Y., 414
Al Abri, M., T236
Al Abri, M. A., T37
Al Naib, A., 452
Alabi, J., W244
Alam, M., T93, T94
Alamouti, H. R. M., M447, T494, W339, 
W342
Alarcon-Rojo, A. D., T107
Alarcón-Zúñiga, B., M403
Alas-Avelar, N. P., M437
Alas-García, E. A., M437
Alatengdalai, W466
Alavi, S., W99, W103, 393
Alayón-Gamboa, J. A., M442
Alazzeh, A. Y., M333
Albanell, E., T520, T521
Albarran-Portillo, B., T331
Albertini, T. Z., T433
Albino, L. F. T., M172, 306
Albrecht, E., M157, M164
Albuquerque, L. G., T83, W58, W59, W66, 
W72, W77, W78 
Alcalde, C. R., M473, 
Alcantara, A. A., M512, M513
Al-Doski, S., 112
Aldrich, C. G., W97, W99, W103, W105, 122, 
393
Aldrich, G., W95
Aldrich, J. M., M365, T439 
Alencar, M. M., W69
Alencar, S. M., 292
Alende, M., M420, 162
Alexander, B. M., 243
Alexander, L., W145
Alfred, C. R., M453, M454, M457
Alhadas, H. M., W436
al-Haddad, A., M262
Ali, A., T104
Ali, R., 209
Ali, R. A., 752