Environmental Health
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Lethbridge Research Centre
P.O. Box 3000
5403 - 1st Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB
Canada T1J 4B1

tel: direct (403) 317-2229
fax (403) 382-3156
reception (403) 327-4561

E-mail: mir@agr.gc.ca

Research Staff:

B. Pink
B.Sc (Chemistry, University of Alberta, 1980)
Research Technician

E-Mail: pinkb@agr.gc.ca

M. Rushfeldt
B.Sc. (Biochemistry, University of Lethbridge, 1996)
Research Technician

L. J. Paterson
B.Sc. (Biology, University of Regina,1989)
Graduate Student

Research Specialization:

• Beef Feedlot Nutrition

Recent Research Topics and Projects:

• Comparison of diet induced conjugated linoleic acid (DICLA) with supra nutritional supplementation of vitamin E on performance and meat quality of beef cattle.
• Effects of á-hydroxy-á-methylbutyrate on leucine rich protein on performance and carcass quality of feedlot steers.
• Nutritional strategies to improve production efficiency and meat quality in beef cattle using traditional and non-traditional feeds.

Recent Research Publications:
Research

Mir, P. S. and Mir, Z. 1997. Effect of increasing the proportion of dietary concentrate for dairy cows on the composition of ruminal contents, faeces and physico-chemical characteristics of duodenal digesta. Can. J. Anim. Sci. (In press).

Mir, P. S., Bailey, D. R.C., Mir, Z. , Morgan Jones, S. D. Douwes, H., McAllister, Westlake, R. J. and Lozeman, F. J. 1997. Activity of intestinal mucosal membrane carbohydrases in cattle of different breeds. Can. J. Anim. Sci. (In press).

Wang, Y., McAllister, T. A., Zobell, D.R., Pickard, M. D., Rode, L. M.,Mir, Z., and Cheng, K-J. 1997. The effect of micronization of full-fat canola seed on digestion in the rumen and total tract of dairy cows. Can. J. Anim. Sci. (In press).

Mir, P. S., Bailey, D. R.C., Mir, Z. , Jones, S. D. M., Entz, T., Husar, S. D., Shannon, N. H. and Robertson, W. M. 1997. Effect of feeding barley based diets on animal performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of crossbred beef cattle with or without Wagyu genetics. Can. J. Anim. Sci. (In press).

McAllister, T. A., Feniuk, R., Mir, Z., Mir, P. S., Selinger, L. B. and Cheng, K. -J. 1997. Inoculants for alfalfa silage: Effects on aerobic stability, digestibility and the growth performance of feedlot steers. Livestock Production Sci.( In press).

Cheng, K-J., McAllister, T. A., Popp, J.D., Hristov, A., Mir, Z. and Shin, H. T. 1997. A review of bloat in feedlot cattle. J. Anim. Sci. (In press).

Mir, Z., Mir, P. S.. Zaman, M. S., Selinger, L. B., McAllister, T. A., Yanke, L. J. And Cheng, K. -J. 1997. Use of Bacillus stearothermophilus spores as a marker for estimating digesta passage from the rumen in cattle. Livestock Production Sci. 47:231-234.

Mir, Z., Acharya, S. N., Mir, P. S., Taylor, W. G., Zaman, M. S., Mears, G. J. and Goonewardene, L. A. 1997. Nutrient composition, in vitro gas production and digestibility of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) and alfalfa forages. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 77:119-124.

Taylor, W. G., Zaman, M. S., Mir, Z., Mir, P. S., Acharya, S. N., Mears, G. J. and Elder, J. L. 1997. Analysis of steroidal sapogenins from Amber fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) by capillary gas chromatography and combined gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. J. Agri. Food Chem. 45:753-759.

Mir, Z., Jan, E.Z., Robertson, J.A., Mir, P.S. and McCartney, D.H. 1995. Effects of microbial inoculant and moisture content on preservation and quality of round bale alfalfa. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 75:15-23.

Jan, E.Z., McCartney, D.H., Mir, Z., Hill, L., Berkenkamp, W. and Wright, T. 1995. An evaluation of harvesting losses and low cost storage systems for high moisture barley. Can. Agric. Eng. 30: 13- 17.

Mir, P.S.,Mir, Z., Broersma, K., Bittman, S. and Hall, J.W. 1995. Prediction of nutrient composition and in vitro dry matter digestibility from physical characteristics of forages. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 55: 275-285.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1994. Effect of live-yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) addition on growth and carcass quality of steers fed high forage or high grain diets and on feed digestibility and in situ degradability. J. Anim. Sci. 72: 537-545.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1994. Effect of live-yeast culture and lasalocid supplementation of growing- finishing steers fed alfalfa-silage, corn silage and high-grain diets sequentially. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 74: 563-566.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1993. Growth of and digestibility by sheep when fed diets comprised of mixture of grass and legume hay compared to those fed high grain diets. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 73:101- 107.

Fisher, L.J., Bittman, S., Mir, Z., Mir, P.S. and Shelford, J.A. 1993. Nutritional evaluation of ensilage made from intercropped corn and sunflowers. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 73: 539-545.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Townley-Smith, L. 1993. Comparison of the nutrient content and in situ degradability of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) and alfalfa hays. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 73: 993-996.

Thompson, D.J., Stout, D.G., Moore, T. and Mir, Z. 1992. Yield and quality of forage from intercrops of barley and annual ryegrass. Can. J. Plant Sci. 72:163-172.

Mir, Z., Mir, P.S., Bittman, S. and Fisher, L.J. 1992. Ruminal degradation characteristics of corn and corn-sunflower intercropped silages prepared at two stages of maturity. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 72:881-889.

Mir, Z., Bittman, S. and Townley-Smith, L. 1991. Nutritive value of Kochia (Kochia scoparia) hay or silage grown in black soil zone in north-eastern Saskatchewan for sheep. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 71:107-114.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Hall, J.W. 1991. Comparison of effective degradability with dry matter degradability measured at mean rumen retention time for several forages and forage:concentrate diets. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 32:287-296.

Mir, Z., Jan, E-Z., Robertson, J.A. McCartney, D.H. and Mir, P.S. 1991. Effects of ammoniation of brome-alfalfa and alfalfa hay, stored as large round bales, on preservation and feed quality. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 71:755-765.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Hall, J.W. 1991. Relationships among rate of passage of feed, dry matter intake and chemical components of several diets. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 71:1159-1166.

Mir. P.S., Mir, Z. and Pink, B.M. 1991. In vitro digestibility of forages supplemented with cellulose (filter paper) and branched-chain fatty or amino acid. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 71:1149-1158.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Hall, J.W. 1990. Physical characteristics of feeds and their relation to nutrient components and dry matter disappearance in sacco. Anim. Feed Sci. Technol. 31:17-27.

Mir, Z. 1989. Monensin, chlortetracycline, and Tylosin effects on performance and digestion in lambs fed ground alfalfa complete diets. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 69:505-508.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1988. In situ degradability of barley straw in cattle fed a barley straw and crested wheatgrass diet supplemented with isobutyric acid. Can J. Anim Sci. 68:821-829.

Beacom, S.E., Mir, Z., Korsrud, G.O. Yates, W.D.G. and MacNeish, J.D. 1988. Effect of feed additives, chlortetracycline, monensin and lasalocid on feedlot performance of finishing cattle, liver, lesions and tissue levels of chlortetracycline. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 68:1131-1141.

Reports:

Mir, Z., Mir, P. S., El-Meadawy, A., Zaman, M. S., McAllister, T. A., Cheng, K.-J., ZoBell, D and Mathison, G. W. 1997.Use of barley/annual ryegrass intercrop system to optimize barley-based diets for beef cattle . Final Report, AARI Farming for the future, Project No. 95-M815.

M. A. M. Saleem and Mir, Z. 1997. Grasslands in Arid and Semi-Arid regions. Reports from the chairpersons, Int. Grassland Congress Session 23.

Mir, Z., Mir, P. S., Acharya, S. N., Zaman, M. S., Taylor, W. G., Mears, G. J. and Goonewardene, L. A. 1996. Evaluation of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) as an annual forage legume for beef cattle. Final Report, AARI, Farming for the future, Project No. 940539.

Cheng, K.-J., McAllister, T. A.,Xu, Z.,Mir, Z., Pickard, M. D., and Gilbert, R. P. 1996. Regulation of wheat digestion to enhance the growth performance of feedlot cattle. Final Report, AARI Farming for the future, Project No. 90M245.

Mir, Z., Saunders, H., Mir, P.S., Quinton, D.A. and Van Ryswyk, A. 1992. Management for beef cattle fed high molybdenum forage in the highland valley of British Columbia. 1. The effect of feeding dry harvested high molybdenum hay to mature steers. Confidential report prepared for Highland Valley Copper Mine, Logan Lake, B.C.

McCartney, D.H., Mir, Z., Berkencamp, B., Jan, E-Z., Wright, T. and Hill, L. 1990. Effect of anhydrous ammonia and urea on fermentation and feeding value of high moisture barley. Report to Saskatchewan Agricultural Development Fund.

Mir, Z. and Lakshman, G. 1988. Voluntary intake and apparent digestibility of cattail (Typha latifolia L.) and its potential as a feed source for ruminants. Technical Report, Saskatchewan Research Council Tech. Publ. #E-901-5-E-88. Saskatoon, SASK.

Conference Proceedings:

Mir, Z., Mir, P. S., Acharya, S. N., Zaman, M. S., Taylor, W. G., Mears, G. J., McAllister, T. A. and Goonewardene, L. A. 1997. Comparison of composition and degradation characteristics of early bloom alflafa with fenugreek forages harvested at defferent stages of maturity. Int. Grassland Congress Proc. Winnipeg, MB.

Mir, P. S., Bailey, D. R.C., Mir, Z. , Jones, S. D. M., Weselake, R. J. and Lozeman, F. J.1997. Growth performance, carcass characteristics and tenderness of meat beef cattle with Wagyu genetic influence. Proc. WSASAS Vol.48.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P. S. 1996. Digesta factors affecting absorption efficiency in the gastrointestinal tract. In. Animal Science Research and Development - Meeting Future Challenges (Ed. L. M. Rode) p. 195-203. Minister of Supply and Services Canada Cat. No. A42-61/1996 E. ISBN 0-660-16499- X.

Mir, Z., Acharya, S.N., Mir, P.S., Taylor, W.G., Zaman, M.S., Mears, G.J. and Goonerwarde, L.A. 1995. Chemical composition, in vitro gas production and digestibility of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) and alfalfa forages. Proc. WSAS 46: 518-519.

Mir, Z., Acharya, S.N., Mir, P.S., Taylor, W.G., Zaman, M.S., Mears, G.J. and Goonerwarde, L.A. 1995. Nutrient composition, in vitro gas production and digestibility of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) and alfalfa forages. Ann Zootech 44: (Suppl) 59.

Mir, P.S., Bailey, D.R.C., Mir, Z., Morgan Jones, S.D., Douwes, H., Weslake, R.J. and Lozeman, F. 1995. Activity of intestinal mucosal membrane carbohydrase in cattle of different breeds. Proc. WSAS 46: 161-162.

Popp, J.D., Gardener, W.C., Quinton, D.A., Mir, Z., Mir, P.S. and Buckley, W.T. 1995. Effects of supplementing cattle grazing molybdenum-enriched forage with copper-enriched boli on copper and molydenum in serum and liver tissue. Proc. WSASAS 46: 491-493.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1994. Psyllium husk as a potential feed supplement for ruminants. Proc. Soc. Nutr. Physiol.(3):p198.

Mir, Z., Mir, P.S., Stout, D.G. and Thompson, D.J. 1993. Nutritive value of corn, barley and intercropped barley/annual ryegrass silage for growing-finishing steers. Proc. VII World Conf. Anim. Prod. Vol:3 pp 55-56.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1993. Effect of live-yeast culture and lasalocid supplementation on performance of growing steers fed alfalfa silage, corn silage or high-grain diets. Proc. VII World Conf. Anim. Prod. Vol:3 pp 57-58.

McCartney, D.H., Jan, E.Z., Mir, Z., Hill, L., Berkenkamp, W. and Wright, T. 1992. Low cost storage systems and harvesting advantages for high moisture barley. Proc. U. of Sask. Livestock Research Update 1992.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Hall, J.W. 1991. Physical characteristics of feeds and their relation to nutrient components and dry matter disappearance in sacco. Proc. of the Expert Committee on Animal Nutrition, Edmonton, Alberta.

Bittman. S., Mir, Z. and McCartney, D.H. 1989. Proportion of leaves and floral tillers and nutritional quality of prolific and non-prolific seed yielding cultivars of smooth bromegrass. Proc. 16th Int. Grassl. Conf. pp 829-830.

Abstracts of papers presented at scientific conferences:

Mir, Z., Mir, P.S., El-Meadaway, A., Zaman, M.S., McAllister, T.A., Cheng, K.-J., ZoBell, D. and Mathison, G.W. 1997. Performance and carcass quality of beef cattle fed diets containing silage from intercropped barley/annual ryegrass. CSAS Abstr. P261.

McAllister, T. A., Feniuk, R., Mir, Z., Mir, P. Selinger, L. B. and Cheng, K.-J. 1997. Inoculants for alfalfa silage: effects on aerobic stability, digestibility and the growth performance of feedlot steers. J. Anim. Sci. 75(Suppl.1): p119.

Mir, Z., Paterson, L. J. and Mir, P.S. 1997. A comparison of conjugated linoleic acid concentration inmeat from different breeds of cattle. AOCS, Abstr.

Mir, Z., Paterson, L. J. and Mir, P.S. 1997. The effect of dietary supplementation with conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) or linoleic acid-rich oil on the CLA content of lamb tissues. CSAS Abstr. P211.

Mir, P. S., Mears, G. J., Ross, Husar, S. D., Robertson, W. M., Morgan Jones, S. D. and Mir, Z.1997. Insulin response during glucose tolerance test in cattle with increasing Wagyu genetic influence. CSAS Abstr. P221.

Mir, Z., Mir, P. S., Acharya, S. N., Zaman, M. S., Taylor, W. G., Mears, G. J., McAllister, T. A. and Goonewardene, L. A. 1996. Effect of feeding fenugreek or alfalfa silage supplemented with barley grain on performance of backgrounding steers. CSAS Abstr. No. 46, p23.

Mir, Z., Mir, P. S., El-Meadawy, A., Zaman and Yanke, L. J. 1996. Relative efficacy of inoculum from rumen fluid or faecal solution for determining in vitro digestibility and gas production. CSAS Abstr. No. 47, p24.

Husar, S. D., Mir, P. S., Mears, G. J., Mir, Z., McAllister, T. A., Oosting, S., McMahon, L. R. and Cheng, K. -J. 1996. Effect of abomasal infusate viscosity on Cholecystokinin (CCK) concentration in portal plasma in sheep. CSAS Abstr. No. 103, p52.

Mir, P. S., Bailey, D. R. C., Mir, Z., Morgan Jones, S. D., Weselake, R. J. and Lozeman, F. J. 1996. Comparison of animal performance, carcass characteristics and meat quality of Waghu crossbred and European and British crossbred cattle receiving barley based diets. CSAS Abstr. No. 62, p31.

Laliberte, A. S., Gardner, W. G., Popp, J. D., Quinton, D. A., Mir, Z., Mir, P. S. and Buckley, W. T. 1996. The distribution of molybdenum and copper in the tissues and organs of yearling beef cattle backgrounded on a molybdenum-enriched diet. CSAS Abstr. No. 45, p23.

Gardner, W. G., Popp, J. D., Quinton, D. A., Mir, Z., Mir, P. S. and Buckley, W. T. 1996. Effect of molybdenum-enriched diets on backgrounding performance of weaned calves. CSAS Abstr. No. 13, p7.

Treacher, R., McAllister, T. A., Popp, J. D., Mir, Z., Mir, P. S. And Cheng, K. -J. 1996. Effect of exogenous cellulases and xylanases on feed utilization and growth performance of feedlot steers. CSAS Abstr. No. 1, p1.

Willms, W.D., Kenzie, O.B., Mir, Z. and Quinton, D. 1995. Effects of water supplied from old dugouts on the performance of cattle. Fifth Int. Rangland Congress. Abstr. p74.

Mir, Z., Mir, P.S., Zaman, M.S., Selinger, L.B., McAllister, T.A., Yanke, L.J. and Cheng, K.-J. 1995. The potential of Bacillus stearothermophilus spores as marker for estimating digesta passage rate in ruminants. Proc. Rumen Function. Chicago. IL. p38.

Berg, B.P., McAllister, T.A., Mir, Z., Tait, R.M. and Cheng, K.-J.1995. Evaluation of a bloat resistant cultivar using the Menke's gas technique. Proc. Rumen Function. Chicago. IL. p42.

ZoBell, D.R., McAllister, T.A.,. Bae, H.D., Mir, Z., Cheng, K.-J. and Entz, T. 1995. A comparison of in situ dry matter disappearance and in vitro gas production from micronized and untreated full fat canola. XXIII Conference on Rumen Function. Chicago. IL. p27.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1992. Effect of addition of live-yeast culture (Saccharomyces cerevisae) on feed digestibility, degradability in the rumen and performance of steers. J. Anim. Sci. 70(Suppl):309. Abstr.

Mir, P.S. Mir, Z. and Townley-Smith, L. 1992. A comparison of nutrient content and in situ rumen degradability of forage from fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum) with alfalfa. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 72:1018. Abstr.

Mir, Z., Mir, P.S., Bittman, S. and Fisher, L.J. 1991. Comparison of degradation characteristics of corn and corn-sunflower intercropped silages prepared at two stages of maturity. I. Dry matter and protein. CSAS Proc. (Western Branch).

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z., Fisher, L.J. and Bittman, S. 1991. Comparison of degradation characteristics of corn and corn-sunflower intercropped silages prepared at two stages of maturity. II. Fibre fractions. CSAS Proc. (Western Branch).

Fisher, L.J., Bittman, S., Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1991. Sunflower-corn silage as a forage for lactating cows. J. Dairy Sci. 74 (Suppl.1):148.

Mir, Z., Jan, E-Z., Robertson, J.A., McCartney, D.H. and Mir, P.S. 1990. Effect of inoculant and moisture levels on preservation and nutritive value of alfalfa large round bales for ruminants. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 70:1192.

Mir, Z., Jan, E-Z., Robertson, J.A., McCartney, D.H. and Mir, P.S. 1989. The effect of anhydrous ammonia on nutritional quality of brome-alfalfa and alfalfa hay for cattle and sheep. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 69:289.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1989. In vitro digestibility of forages supplemented with filter paper and branched-chain fatty or amino acids. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 69:289.

Bittman, S. McCartney, D.H. and Mir, Z. 1989. Seasonal changes in nutritional quality of floral and non-floral tillers of smooth bromegrass. Can. J. Plant Sci. 69:549-550.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1989. Relationships among rate of passage of feed through the rumen, intake and chemical characteristics of several forage, forage:concentrate diets. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 69:1145.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1989. Comparison of effective degradability with dry matter degradability measured at rumen retention time of several forage, forage:concentrate diets. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 69:1138.

Mir, Z., Bittman, S. and Townley-Smith, L. 1989. Effect of variety and maturity of kochia on ensiling potential and on voluntary intake and digestibility in sheep fed Kochia hay and silages. Can. J. Anim. Sci. 69:1146.

Technology Transfer:

Mir, Z. New forage shows strong potential as alfalfa alternate. Letbridge Research Centre, Advance, July 1997, p6-7.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P. S. Forages in Feedlot diets: advantages and disadvantages. Letbridge Research Centre, Advance, Research Report - National Beef Science Seminar, August 1997.

Mir, Z. Rethinking production systems for feedlot cattle. Letbridge Research Centre, Advance, Research Report - National Beef Science Seminar, August 1997.

Mir, P. S., Bailey, D. R. C., Mir, Z., Morgan Jones, S. D., Weselake, R. J. and Lozeman, F. J. Growth performance, carcass characteristics and tenderness of meat from beef cattle with Wagyu genetic influence. Letbridge Research Centre, Advance, Research Report - National Beef Science Seminar, August 1997.

Acharya, S. N., Mir, Z. and Mir, P. S. Exciting new forages available soon. Letbridge Research Centre, Advance, Research Report - National Beef Science Seminar, August 1997.

Press article “Plant's praises sung in feedlots” Western Producer, September 18, 1997.

Press article “Femugreek looks great as forage” in Grain News July 1996.

Press article “Intercropping barley/annual ryegrass for feedlot cattle” in Grain News Sept. 1996.

Mir, Z., Mir, P. S., Peterson, L. and Morgan Jones, S. D. 1996. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) - a unique fatty acid with health enhancing characteristics. Beef Probe Vol 13, No.2.

Stout, D., Quinton, D., Mir, Z., and Gossen, B. 1995. Tall fescue is as good as orchardgrass. Lethbridge Research Centre Weekly Letter No. 3140. Feb. 1995.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1995. Creep feed for lambs on milk replacers. The Shepard's Journal. Jan. 1995. pp 14-15.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1995. Hay or grain for lambs? Lethbridge's study compared hay mixtures with 90% barley. The Shepard's Journal. Feb. 1995. pp 14-15.

Mir, Z. 1995. Feedlot lamb nutrition: Canola fatty acids are evaluated against tallow. The Shepard's Journal. April. 1995. pp 32-33.

Stout, D.G. Quinton, D., Mir, Z., and Gossen, B. 1995. Tall fescue a good alternative to orchardgrass. B.C. Agridigest 11:2 April/May.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1995. Beef boast high level of cancer-fighting compound. LethbridgeResearch Centre Weekly Letter No.3170. November 1995.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Townley-Smith, L. 1994. Promising tropical forage. Western Producer. Jan 1994.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1994. Live-yeast has no effect on growing-finishing steers. Cattlemen p.36. June/July 1994.

Stout, D.G., Quinton, D., Mir, Z., Gossen, B. and McMenamin, H. 1994. Tall Fescue expands forage options for interior B.C. Kamloops Farm and Range Newsletter. p.8 Summer 1994.

Quinton, D., Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1994. Mining sites may be reclaimed for grazing. Kamloops Farm and Range Newsletter. p.8-9. Summer 1994.

Stout, D., Quinton, D., Mir, Z., and Gossen, B. 1994. Beef production from cooksfoot versus tall fescue. IGER Working Group on Pasture Ecology Newsletter 34:3-5.

Mir, Z., Mir, P.S., Stout, D., Thompson, D.J. and Moore, T. 1994. Barley/Ryegrass silage as good as corn silage for feedlot cattle. Lethbridge Research Centre Weekly Letter No. 3136. Dec, 1994 and Cattlmen April 1995.

Mir, Z., Mir, P.S., Stout, D.G. and Thompson, D.J. 1993. Preliminary results on the feeding value of corn, barley and intercropped barley/annual ryegrass silage for growing-finishing steers. Kamloops Farm & Ranch Newsletter. BCMAF Feb. 1993.

Mir. Z. and Mir, P.S. 1993. Use of wood smoke to preserve high moisture hay. Country Life in B.C. April 1993.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Townley-Smith, L. 1993. Nutritive value of fenugreek hay. Country Life in B.C. Jan. 1993.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Townley-Smith, L. 1993. Fenugreek for forage. Lehtbridge Research Centre Weekly Letter No. 3091. Nov.1993.

Mir, Z., Mir, P.S. and Townley-Smith, L. 1993. New legume compares well with alfalfa. Cattlemen p.53 Dec. 1993.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Hall, J.W. 1992. Effective degradability of feeds. Country Life in B.C., March issue.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Willis, J. 1992. Pulp mill wastes as potential livestock feed. Country Life in B.C. August issue.

Mir, Z., Broersma, K. and Mir, P.S. 1991. Effect of protein supplementation of timothy silage on performance of growing steers. In Country Life In B.C. November issue.

Fisher, L.J., Bittman, S., Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1991. Sunflower-corn silage as a forage for lactating cows. University of Saskatchewan Livestock Research and Demonstration Update 1991.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1991. Pulp mill sludge, cattle could be a winning combination. Kamloops Daily News. Feb 1/91.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1990. Forage quality- The role of protein and non-protein nitrogen. In Country Life in B.C. November issue.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1990. Live yeast culture supplementation of beef cattle diets. In Western Producer, March issue.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1990. Live yeast may improve efficiency of high forage diets. B.C. Farmer, July issue.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1990. Live yeast culture study update. In Beef In B.C. May/June issue.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Hall, J.W. 1990. Physical characteristics of feed and their relation to nutrient components and feed digestibility. In Country Life in B.C., August issue.

Fisher, L.J., Bittman, S., Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1990. The response of lactating cows to the feeding of corn-sunflower silage. In Country Life in B.C., October issue.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1990. Protein requirements for ruminants. In Country Life in B.C. January issue.

Beacom. S.E. and Mir, Z. 1989. The effects of supplementing beef cattle finishing rations with the feed additives chlortetracycline, monensin and lasalocid. Canadex # 420.67.

Beacom, S.E. and Mir, Z. 1989. Performance and carcass characteristics of steers and heifers. Canadex # 420.55.

Mir, Z. and Mir, P.S. 1989. Effect of live yeast culture supplementation on performance of steers fed high forage or grain diets. Kamloops Research Station Highlights. pp 10-14.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Hall, J.W. 1989. Physical characteristics of feed and their relation to nutrient components and dry matter disappearance in sacco. Kamloops Research Station Highlights, pp 19- 21.

Mir, P.S. and Mir, Z. 1989. Estimation of effective degradability : 1. The relationship of animal factors and of chemical and physical factors of several forages and forage:concentrate diets to rates of passage of feed through the rumen. Kamloops Research Station Highlights, pp 26-29.

Mir, P.S., Mir, Z. and Hall, J.W. 1989. Estimation of effective degradability : 2. Comparison of effective degradability with dry matter degradability measured at mean rumen retention time for several forages and forage:concentrate diets. Kamloops Research Station Highlights, pp 26-29.

Mir, Z. 1989. Live yeast culture study underway at the Kamloops Research Station. In Beef In B.C., March issue.

Mir, Z. 1989. Live yeast culture study update. In Beef In B.C. October issue.

Mir, Z. 1989. Use of feed additives in beef production. In Country Life in B.C. February issue.

Mir, Z. and Jan, E-Z. 1989. Inoculants in round bale silage. In Country Life in B.C., October issue.

Mir, Z. 1988. Kochia as a potential feedstuff for ruminants. Cattlemen, March Issue.

Mir, Z. 1988. Preservation of high-moisture hay. Country Life in B.C. August Issue.