Karen M. Koenig, Ph.D.

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Research Scientist

Ruminant Nutrition

Current research and/or projects

Phytobiotics as alternatives to antimicrobials in beef cattle production

Strategies for sustainable cropping of annual crops in the Lower Fraser Valley and other intensive agricultural regions

Improving nutrient balances on dairy farms using model farmlets and simulation

Mitigating enteric methane emissions to improve environmental performance of forage-fed ruminants

Research and/or project statements

Nitrogen-use efficiency and mitigation of ammonia emissions from beef cattle

Natural plant extracts to optimize rumen function and nutrient utilization

Whole farm nutrient management and environmental sustainability

Trace mineral nutrition and metabolism

Education and awards

Ph.D. Ruminant Nutrition, University of Saskatchewan, 1994

M.Sc. Ruminant Nutrition, University of British Columbia, 1988

B.Sc. (Honours). Animal Science, University of British Columbia, 1984

Key publications

  1. Chibisa, G.E., Beauchemin, K.A., Koenig, K.M., Penner, G.B. (2020). Optimum roughage proportion in barley-based feedlot cattle diets: total tract nutrient digestibility, rumination, ruminal acidosis, short-chain fatty absorption, and gastrointestinal tract barrier function. Journal of Animal Science, [online] 98(6), http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa160

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  2. Hunt, D; Bittman, S., Koenig, K. and Telford, G. Jump-Starting Fall Cover Crops By Relay Cropping; The Case of Italian Ryegrass and Corn. ASA, CSSA and SSSA International Annual Meetings Nov. 10-13, 2019.

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  3. Aboagye, I.A., Oba, M., Koenig, K.M., Zhao, G.Y., Beauchemin, K.A. (2019). Use of gallic acid and hydrolyzable tannins to reduce methane emission and nitrogen excretion in beef cattle fed a diet containing alfalfa silage. Journal of Animal Science, [online] 97(5), 2230-2244. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz101

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  4. Cordeiro, M.R.C., Rotz, A., Kroebel, R., Beauchemin, K.A., Hunt, D., Bittman, S., Koenig, K.M., McKenzie, D.B. (2019). Prospects of forage production in northern regions under climate and land-use changes: A case-study of a dairy farm in Newfoundland, Canada. Agronomy, [online] 9(1), http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9010031

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  5. Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A., McGinn, S.M. (2018). Feeding condensed tannins to mitigate ammonia emissions from beef feedlot cattle fed high-protein finishing diets containing distillers grains. Journal of Animal Science, [online] 96(10), 4414-4430. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky274

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  6. Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A. (2018). Effect of feeding condensed tannins in high protein finishing diets containing corn distillers grains on ruminal fermentation, nutrient digestibility, and route of nitrogen excretion in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science, [online] 96(10), 4398-4413. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky273

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  7. Thomas, B.W., Stoeckli, J.L., Beck, R., Liu, K., Koenig, K.M., Beres, B.L., Hao, X., Gao, X. (2017). Nitrapyrin reduced nitrous oxide emissions from beef cattle urine patches on a semiarid tame pasture. Soil Science Society of America Journal, [online] 81(6), 1537-1547. http://dx.doi.org/10.2136/sssaj2017.04.0123

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  8. Lee, C., Araujo, R.C., Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A. (2017). In situ and in vitro evaluations of a slow release form of nitrate for ruminants: Nitrate release rate, rumen nitrate metabolism and the production of methane, hydrogen, and nitrous oxide. Animal Feed Science and Technology, [online] 231 97-106. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2017.07.005

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  9. Lee, C., Araujo, R.C., Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A. (2017). Effects of encapsulated nitrate on growth performance, nitrate toxicity, and enteric methane emissions in beef steers: Backgrounding phase. Journal of Animal Science, [online] 95(8), 3700-3711. http://dx.doi.org/10.2527/jas.2017.1460

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  10. Koenig, K.M., and Beauchemin, K. A. 2017. Feeding tannins to reduce nitrogen losses from feedlot cattle fed high protein diets containing wheat distillers grains: ruminal fermentation, digestibility, and route of nitrogen excretion. J. Anim. Sci. 95 (Suppl. 4):279-280 (Abstr.). doi:10.2527/asasann.2017.569

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  11. Jancewicz, L.J., Swift, M.L., Penner, G.B., Beauchemin, K.A., Koenig, K.M., Chibisa, G.E., He, M.L., McKinnon, J.J., Yang, W.Z., McAllister, T.A. (2017). Development of near-infrared spectroscopy calibrations to estimate fecal composition and nutrient digestibility in beef cattle. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, [online] 97(1), 51-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/cjas-2016-0107

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  12. Hunt, D., Bittman, S., Koenig, K. 2016. "Optimizing Corn –Cover Crop Systems for Production of Dairy Feed in a Changing Climate in BC, Canada." ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting 2016-Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 6-9.

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  13. Hunt, D., Bittman, S., Koenig, K. 2016. "Increasing nutrient production on dairy farms by less frequent harvesting of late maturing grass varieties." ASA-CSSA-SSSA International annual meeting 2016-Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 6-9.

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  14. Bittman, S., Hunt, D., Koenig, K., Duynisveld, J., Mckenzie, D., Kroebel, R., and Haak, D. "Semi-Virtual Model Farmlets to Study Nutrients in Livestock Farms: Proposed Dairy System Case Study. 2016. ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting 2016-Phoenix, AZ, Nov. 6-9.

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  15. Koenig, K. M. and McGinn, S. M. 2016. Effect of temperature on ammonia emissions from feedlot cattle manure. J. Anim. Sci. 94, E-Suppl. 5/J. Dairy Sci. 99, E. Suppl. 1:569-570 (Abstr.). doi.org/10.2527/jam2016-1187

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  16. Lee, C., Araujo, R.C., Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A. (2015). Effects of encapsulated nitrate on eating behavior, rumen fermentation, and blood profile of beef heifers fed restrictively or ad libitum. Journal of Animal Science, [online] 93(5), 2405-2418. http://dx.doi.org/10.2527/jas.2014-8851

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  17. Lee, C., Araujo, R.C., Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A. (2015). Effects of encapsulated nitrate on enteric methane production and nitrogen and energy utilization in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science, [online] 93(5), 2391-2404. http://dx.doi.org/10.2527/jas.2014-8845

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  18. Koenig, K.M., McGinn, S.M., and Beauchemin, K.A. (2013). "Feeding tannins to reduce ammonia emissions from feedlot cattle fed high protein finishing diets containing corn distillers grains.", CSAS-CMSA Joint Annual Meeting, Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel and Conference Centre, Banff, AB, Canada, June 18-20, 2013, P56, pp. 48. (Poster)

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  19. Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A., and Yang, W.-Z. (2013). "Processing feed grains: factors affecting the effectiveness of grain processing for beef and dairy cattle production.", 34th Western Nutrition Conference – Processing, Performance & Profits, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, September 24 - 26, 2013, pp. 62-73.

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  20. Koenig, K.M., Beauchemin, K.A., and Yang, W.-Z. (2013). "Processing Feed Grains: Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Grain Processing for Beef and Dairy Cattle Production.", Western Nutrition Conference, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, September 24-26, 2013.

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Research facility

5403 1st Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 4B1
Canada

Affiliations

Senior Editorial Board, Animal Feed Science and Technology

Member Canadian Society of Animal Science, American Society of Animal Science, American Dairy Science Association

Language

English