selected publications academic article Starns, H. D., Wonkka, C. L., Dickinson, M. B., Lodge, A. G., Treadwell, M. L., Kavanagh, K. L., ... Rogers, W. E. (2022). Prosopis glandulosa persistence is facilitated by differential protection of buds during low- and high-energy fires. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT. 303, 114141-114141. Tolleson, D. R., Randel, R. D., Perry, G. A., Diaz, J. M., Starns, H. D., Knight, C. W., ... Welsh, T. H. (2021). 282 Nutritional Monitoring of Prenatally Stressed and Translocated Brahman Heifers. J Anim Sci. 99(Supplement_3), 148-148. Quadros, D. G., Whitney, T. R., Weishuhn, C., Xu, W., Tolleson, D. R., Diaz, J. M., & Kerth, C. (2021). 359 Intake and Growth Performance of Feedlot Lambs Fed Diets with Hi-a and Low-a Corn Cobs and Bermudagrass Hay. J Anim Sci. 99(Supplement_3), 200-200. Lee, R. H., Navarro-Navarro, L. A., Ley, A. L., Hartfield, K., Tolleson, D. R., & Scott, C. A. (2021). Spatio-temporal dynamics of climate change, land degradation, and water insecurity in an arid rangeland: The Río San Miguel watershed, Sonora, Mexico. Journal of Arid Environments. 193, 104539-104539. Morgan, L. R., Marsh, K. J., Tolleson, D. R., & Youngentob, K. N. (2021). The Application of NIRS to Determine Animal Physiological Traits for Wildlife Management and Conservation. Remote Sensing. 13(18), 3699-3699. Tolleson, D. R., & Schafer, D. W. (2021). Evaluation of non-invasive bioforensic techniques for determining the age of hot-iron brand burn scars in cattle. Translational Animal Science. 5(3), txab108. Hiers, Q. A., Treadwell, M. L., Dickinson, M. B., Kavanagh, K. L., Lodge, A. G., Starns, H. D., ... Rogers, W. E. (2021). Grass bud responses to fire in a semiarid savanna system. Ecology and Evolution. 11(11), 6620-6633. Tolleson, D. R. (2021). Determination of Sex in Ungulate Herbivores via near Infrared Spectroscopy of Hair: Growing Cattle as a Surrogate Model. J Anim Sci. 99(Supplement_2), 23-24. Hays, S. R., Teel, P. D., Starns, H. D., Garza, N. E., Diaz-Gomez, J. M., Beall, S. L., & Tolleson, D. R. (2021). Effect of Anti-acaricide Treatment on Tick Species Present and Performance of Growing Beef Heifers. J Anim Sci. 99(Supplement_2), 33-34. Tolleson, D. R., Rouquette, M. M., Norman, K., & Long, C. R. (2021). Effect of Stocking Rate During Gestation on Subsequent Performance of Growing Beef Cattle. J Anim Sci. 99(Supplement_2), 29-29. Hollingsworth, K. A., Shively, R. D., Glasscock, S. N., Light, J. E., Tolleson, D. R., & Barboza, P. S. (2021). Trace mineral supplies for populations of little and large herbivores. PLoS One. 16(3), e0248204-e0248204. Brooks (Turner), R. J., Tolleson, D. R., Ruyle, G. B., & Faulkner, D. B. (2021). A production-scale evaluation of nutritional monitoring and decision support software for free-ranging cattle in an arid environment. The Rangeland Journal. 43(1), 35-35. Sprinkle, J. E., Schafer, D. W., Cuneo, S. P., Tolleson, D. R., & Enns, R. M. (2021). Effects of a long-acting trace mineral rumen bolus upon range cow productivity. Translational Animal Science. 5(1), txaa232. Starns, H. D., Tolleson, D. R., Agnew, R. J., Schnitzler, E. G., & Weir, J. R. (2020). Smoke in the Great Plains, USA: an increasing phenomenon with potential policy and health implications. FIRE ECOLOGY. 16(1), 12. Tolleson, D. R., Welsh, T. H., & Walker, J. W. (2020). 109 Metabolic and endocrine indicators in male goats differing in genetic propensity to consume juniper. J Anim Sci. 98(Supplement_2), 32-33. Tolleson, D. R., Welsh, T. H., Garza, N., Hollingsworth, K., & Walker, J. W. (2020). 132 Proportional tissue weights in male goats differing in genetic propensity to consume juniper. J Anim Sci. 98(Supplement_2), 33-34. Tolleson, D. R., Garza, N., Hollingsworth, K., Diaz, J. M., & Welsh, T. H. (2020). 157 Spectroscopic analysis of tissues collected from male goats differing in genetic propensity to consume juniper. J Anim Sci. 98(Supplement_4), 119-120. Diaz, J. M., Tolleson, D. R., Angerer, J. P., Christian, A., Fox, W. E., & Pinchak, W. E. (2020). 176 Application of growing degree day to predict diet crude protein in rangeland beef cows. J Anim Sci. 98(Supplement_4), 132-132. Quadros, D. G., Whitney, T. R., Weishuhn, C., Diaz, J. M., & Tolleson, D. R. (2020). 235 Effects of cottonseed hulls and bermudagrass hay particle size on dry matter intake, physiological parameters, and growth performance of feedlot lambs. J Anim Sci. 98(Supplement_4), 174-175. Tolleson, D. R., Angerer, J. P., Kreuter, U. P., & Sawyer, J. E. (2020). Growing Degree Day: Noninvasive Remotely Sensed Method to Monitor Diet Crude Protein in Free-Ranging Cattle. Rangeland Ecology & Management. 73(2), 234-242. Hannusch, H. J., Rogers, W. E., Lodge, A. G., Starns, H. D., & Tolleson, D. R. (2020). Semi‐arid savanna herbaceous production and diversity responses to interactive effects of drought, nitrogen deposition, and fire. Journal of Vegetation Science. 31(2), 255-265. Starns, H. D., Taylor, C. A., Garza, N. E., & Tolleson, D. R. (2020). Effects of Fire Exclusion on Previously Fire-Managed Semiarid Savanna Ecosystem. Rangeland Ecology & Management. 73(1), 93-96. Tolleson, D. R., & Angerer, J. P. (2020). The application of near infrared spectroscopy to predict faecal nitrogen and phosphorus in multiple ruminant herbivore species. The Rangeland Journal. 42(6), 415-415. Tolleson, D. R., Bryan, L., Whitfield, C., & Hairgrove, T. (2019). 11 The effect of tissue depth and day of healing on effectiveness of near infrared spectroscopy to predict quantitative differences in histological imagery of superficial burn scars in cattle. J Anim Sci. 97(Supplement_3), 14-15. Tolleson, D. R., Rhodes, E. C., Malambo, L., Angerer, J. P., Redden, R. R., Treadwell, M. L., & Popescu, S. C. (2019). Old School and High Tech: A Comparison of Methods to Quantify Ashe Juniper Biomass as Fuel or Forage. Rangelands. 41(4), 159-168. Johnson, J. R., Carstens, G. E., Prince, S. D., Ominski, K. H., Wittenberg, K. M., Undi, M., ... Basarab, J. A. (2017). Application of fecal near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy profiling for the prediction of diet nutritional characteristics and voluntary intake in beef cattle. J Anim Sci. 95(1), 447-447. Johnson, J. R., Carstens, G. E., Prince, S. D., Ominski, K. H., Wittenberg, K. M., Undi, M., ... Basarab, J. A. (2017). Application of fecal near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy profiling for the prediction of diet nutritional characteristics and voluntary intake in beef cattle. J Anim Sci. 95(1), 447-454. Meiman, P. J., Tolleson, D. R., Johnson, T., Echols, A., Price, F., & Stackhouse-Lawson, K. (2016). Usable Science for Managing Animals and Rangeland Sustainability. Rangelands. 38(2), 79-84. Vance, C. K., Tolleson, D. R., Kinoshita, K., Rodriguez, J., & Foley, W. J. (2016). Near Infrared Spectroscopy in Wildlife and Biodiversity. Journal of Near Infrared Spectroscopy. 24(1), 1-25. Tolleson, D., & Meiman, P. (2015). Global effects of changing land-use on animal agriculture. Animal Frontiers. 5(4), 14-23. Bernau, C. R., Sprinkle, J., Tanner, R., Kava, J. A., Thiel, C., Prileson, V., & Tolleson, D. (2014). Twenty Years After the Dude Fire: Targeted Cattle Grazing of Weeping Lovegrass Through the Use of Protein Supplementation. Rangelands. 36(6), 15-21. Rhodes, E. C., Tolleson, D. R., Angerer, J. P., Kava, J. A., Dyess, J., & Nicolet, T. (2014). A Comparison of Rangeland Monitoring Techniques for Modeling Herbaceous Fuels and Forage in Central Arizona, USA. FIRE ECOLOGY. 10(2), 76-91. Tolleson, D. (2014). Heavy Seasonal Grazing on Central Arizona PionJuniper Rangeland: Risky Business?. Rangelands. 36(3), 12-17. Tolleson, D. R., & Schafer, D. W. (2014). Application of fecal near-infrared spectroscopy and nutritional balance software to monitor diet quality and body condition in beef cows grazing Arizona rangeland. J Anim Sci. 92(1), 349-358. Craine, J. M., Towne, E. G., Tolleson, D., & Nippert, J. B. (2013). Precipitation timing and grazer performance in a tallgrass prairie. OIKOS. 122(2), 191-198. Tolleson, D. R., Carstens, G. E., Welsh, T. H., Teel, P. D., Strey, O. F., Longnecker, M. T., Prince, S. D., & Banik, K. K. (2012). Plane of nutrition by tick-burden interaction in cattle: effect on growth and metabolism. J Anim Sci. 90(10), 3442-3450. Wiedower, E. E., Kouba, A. J., Vance, C. K., Hansen, R. L., Stuth, J. W., & Tolleson, D. R. (2012). Fecal near infrared spectroscopy to discriminate physiological status in giant pandas. PLoS One. 7(6), e38908-e38908. Tolleson, D., Halstead, L., Howery, L., Schafer, D., Prince, S., & Banik, K. (2012). The Effects of a Rotational Cattle Grazing System on Elk Diets in Arizona PionJuniper Rangeland. Rangelands. 34(1), 19-25. CRAINE, J. M., ELMORE, A. J., OLSON, K. C., & TOLLESON, D. (2010). Climate change and cattle nutritional stress. Glob Chang Biol. 16(10), 2901-2911. Tolleson, D. R., Teel, P. D., Stuth, J. W., Strey, O. F., Welsh, T. H., Carstens, G. E., ... Prince, S. D. (2010). Effects of a lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum) burden on performance and metabolic indicators in growing beef steers. Vet Parasitol. 173(1-2), 99-106. Bailey, D. W., Thomas, M. G., Walker, J. W., Witmore, B. K., & Tolleson, D. (2010). Effect of Previous Experience on Grazing Patterns and Diet Selection of Brangus Cows in the Chihuahuan Desert. Rangeland Ecology & Management. 63(2), 223-232. Wiedower, E., Hansen, R., Bissell, H., Ouellette, R., Kouba, A., Stuth, J., Rude, B., & Tolleson, D. (2009). Use of near Infrared Spectroscopy to Discriminate between and Predict the Nutrient Composition of Different Species and Parts of Bamboo: Application for Studying Giant Panda Foraging Ecology. Journal of Near Infrared Spectroscopy. 17(5), 265-273. Kidane, N. F., Stuth, J. W., & Tolleson, D. R. (2008). Predicting Diet Quality of Donkeys via Fecal-NIRS Calibrations. Rangeland Ecology & Management. 61(2), 232-239. Li, H., Tolleson, D., Stuth, J., Bai, K., Mo, F., & Kronberg, S. (2007). Faecal near infrared reflectance spectroscopy to predict diet quality for sheep. SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH. 68(3), 263-268. Tolleson, D. R., Teel, P. D., Stuth, J. W., Strey, O. F., Welsh, T. H., & Carstens, G. E. (2007). Fecal NIRS: detection of tick infestations in cattle and horses. Vet Parasitol. 144(1-2), 146-152. Showers, S. E., Tolleson, D. R., Stuth, J. W., Kroll, J. C., & Koerth, B. H. (2006). Predicting Diet Quality of White-Tailed Deer via NIRS Fecal Profiling. Rangeland Ecology & Management. 59(3), 300-307. Showers, S. E., Tolleson, D. R., & Stuth, J. W. (2006). Predicting Diet Quality of White-Tailed Deer via NIRS Fecal Profiling. JOURNAL OF RANGE MANAGEMENT. 59(3), Tolleson, D. R., Randel, R. D., Stuth, J. W., & Neuendorff, D. A. (2005). Determination of sex and species in red and fallow deer by near infrared reflectance spectroscopy of the faeces. SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH. 57(2-3), 141-150. Pinchak, W. E., Tolleson, D. R., McCloy, M., Hunt, L. J., Gill, R. J., Ansley, R. J., & Bevers, S. J. (2004). Morbidity effects on productivity and profitability of stocker cattle grazing in the Southern Plains. J Anim Sci. 82(9), 2773-2779. Stuth, J. W., & Tolleson, D. R. (2000). Monitoring the nutritional status of grazing animals using near-infrared spectroscopy. COMPENDIUM ON CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR THE PRACTICING VETERINARIAN. 22(8), S108-S115. Teague, W. R., Dowhower, S. L., Pinchak, W. E., Tolleson, D. R., & Hunt, L. J. (1996). Increasing Utilization Efficiency of Continuously Stocked Old World Bluestem Pasture. JOURNAL OF RANGE MANAGEMENT. 49(6), 535-535. Forbes, T. D., Carpenter, B. B., Randel, R. D., & Tolleson, D. R. (1994). Effects of phenolic monoamines on release of luteinizing hormone stimulated by gonadotropin-releasing hormone and on plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone, norepinephrine, and cortisol concentrations in wethers. J Anim Sci. 72(2), 464-469. Erlinger, L. L., Tolleson, D. R., & Brown, C. J. (1990). Comparison of bite size, biting rate and grazing time of beef heifers from herds distinguished by mature size and rate of maturity. J Anim Sci. 68(11), 3578-3587. Tolleson, D. R., & Randel, R. D. (1988). Effects of Alfaprostol and uterine palpation on postpartum interval and pregnancy rate to embryo transfer in Brahman influenced beef cows. THERIOGENOLOGY. 29(3), 555-564. chapter Tolleson, D. R., Teel, P. D., Carstens, G. E., & Welsh, T. H. (2012). The physiology of tick-induced stress in grazing animals. Ticks: Disease, Management and Control. (pp. 1-18). conference paper Quadros, D. G., Whitney, T. R., Weishuhn, C., Xu, W., Tolleson, D. R., Diaz, J. M., & Kerth, C. (2021). Intake and Growth Performance of Feedlot Lambs Fed Diets with Hi-a and Low-a Corn Cobs and Bermudagrass Hay. J Anim Sci. 200-200. Tolleson, D. R., Randel, R. D., Perry, G. A., Diaz, J. M., Starns, H. D., Knight, C. W., ... Welsh, T. H. (2021). Nutritional Monitoring of Prenatally Stressed and Translocated Brahman Heifers. J Anim Sci. 148-148. Tolleson, D. R., Bryan, L., Whitfield, C., & Hairgrove, T. (2019). The effect of tissue depth and day of healing on effectiveness of near infrared spectroscopy to predict quantitative differences in histological imagery of superficial burn scars in cattle. J Anim Sci. 14-15. Tolleson, D. R., Campbell, E., Garza, N., & Moen, R. (2019). 121 Non-invasive monitoring of hot-iron brands on growing cattle. J Anim Sci. 49-50. Hays, S. R., Teel, P. D., Starns, H. D., Garza, N., Moen, R., & Tolleson, D. R. (2019). 125 Tick burden observed on cattle and sheep during winter season on the Edwards Plateau of Texas. J Anim Sci. 53-54. Rich, B. T., Teel, P. D., Thomas, D. B., Angerer, J., Tolleson, D. R., & de Leon, A. (2019). 126 Detection of fecal chemistry changes in cattle infested with the Southern Cattle Tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. J Anim Sci. 54-54. Johnson, J. R., Carstens, G. E., Prince, S. D., Ominski, K. H., Wittenberg, K. M., Undi, M., ... Basarab, J. A. (2017). 112 Evaluation of fecal near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy profiling technology to predict forage intake estimated using n-alkane markers in grazing cattle. J Anim Sci. 55-56. Gutierrez-Banuelos, H., Prince, S., Tolleson, D. R., Carstens, G. E., Forbes, T., Rouquette, F. M., Randel, R. D., & Jr, W. (2007). Use of fecal near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy to predict residual feed intake in growing calves. J Anim Sci. 30-31. Stuth, J., Jama, A., & Tolleson, D. (2003). Direct and indirect means of predicting forage quality through near infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Field Crops Research. 45-56. Wilson, J. M., Rowley, M. B., Rowley, W. K., Smith, H. A., Webb, R. L., & Tolleson, D. R. (1987). Successful non-surgical transfer of equine embryos to post-partum lactating mares. THERIOGENOLOGY. 295-295.
principal investigator on The effects of drought, fire, and woody plant management on the nutrition and physiology of ungulate herbivores in semi-arid regions: Phase 1. awarded by National Institute of Food and Agriculture - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States) 2018 - 2023
education and training Ph.D. in Rangeland Ecology and Management, Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States)