1861 E US Hwy 169
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
United States
Areas of Interest
Beef Cattle Management
Biography
Eric Mousel is a Beef Systems Management Specialist in the Department of Animal Science.
He organizes several statewide educational programs including Cow Calf Days, the Minnesota
Grazing School, and the Fall Beef Roundup. Eric is a native of Nebraska and attended the
University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Eric and his wife Alaina raise Red Angus seedstock on their
farm near Jacobson, MN.
Research
- Beef cattle nutrition and management
- Landscape reclamation with grazing
- Improving grazing land productivity through management
Publications
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Select Research Publications
Catalano, D.N., C.C. Sheaffer, N.P. Wiering, A.M. Grev, N.J. Ehlke, E. Mousel, K.L. Martinson. 2020. Yield, persistence, forage nutritive value, and preference of perennial ryegrass under grazing. Agronomy Journal. 112: 4,182-4,194.
Alexander J. Smart, Tabithia K. Scott, Sharon A. Clay, David E. Clay, Michelle Ohrtman, and Eric M. Mousel. 2013. Spring Clipping, Fire, and Simulated Increased Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition Effects on Tallgrass Prairie Vegetation. Rangeland Ecology & Management: November 2013, Vol. 66, No. 6, pp. 680-687. (Impact factor = 1.34)
Mitchell B. Stephenson, Walter H. Schacht, Jerry D. Volesky, Kent M. Eskridge, Eric M. Mousel, and Dennis Bauer. 2013. Grazing Method Effect on Topographical Vegetation Characteristics and Livestock Performance in the Nebraska Sandhills. J. Range Ecol. And Manage. 66(5):561-569.
R.A. Cushman, LK. Kill, R.N. Funston, E.M. Mousel, and G.A. Perry. 2013. Heifer calving date positively influences calf weaning weights through six parturitions. J. Anim. Sci. 91(9):4486- 91.
Ortman, M.K., S.A. Clay, D.E. Clay, E.M. Mousel, and A.J. Smart. 2012. Fire as a Tool for Salt Cedar (Tarmarix spp.) Control in Northern Grasslands. Invasive Plant Science and Management. 5:139-147.
Ortman, M.K., S.A. Clay, D.E. Clay, E.M. Mousel, and A.J. Smart. 2011. Preventing Salt Cedar (Tamarix spp.) Seedling Establishment in Northern Prairie Pothole Region. Invasive Plant Science and Management. 4:427-436.
Mousel, E.M., W.H. Schacht, P.E. Reece, A.E. Herron, and A. Koehler. 2011. Vegetation Production Responses to October Grazing in the Nebraska Sandhills. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 64 (2).
Smart, A.J., J. Derner, J.R. Hendrickson, R.L. Gillen, B.H. Dunn, E.M. Mousel, P. Johnson, R.N. Gates, K.K. Sedivec, K.R. Harmoney, J.D. Volesky, and K.C. Olson. 2010. Effects of Grazing Pressure on Efficacy of Grazing on North American Great Plains Rangelands. Rangeland Ecology and Management. 63:4 397-406.
Mousel, E.M., W.H. Schacht, C.W. Zanner, and D.A. Wedin. 2007. Comparison of Botanical Composition, Soil Carbon Content, and Root Distribution of Subirrigated Meadows in the Nebraska Sandhills. Great Plains Research. Vol. 17, No. 1.
Mousel, E.M., W.H. Schacht, C.W. Zanner, and L.E. Moser. 2005. Effects of Summer Grazing Strategies on Organic Reserves and Root Characteristics of Big Bluestem. Crop Sci. Vol. 45 No. 5, p. 2008-2014.
Mousel, E.M., W.H. Schacht, and L.E. Moser. 2003. Summer Grazing Strategies Following Early Season Grazing of Big Bluestem. Agron. J. Vol. 95 No. 5, p. 1240-1245 W.H. Schacht, J.D. Volesky, D. Bauer, A. Smart, and E. Mousel. Plant Community Patterns on Upland Prairie in the Eastern Nebraska Sandhills. 2000. The Prairie Naturalist. 32 (1).
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Extension Publications
Mousel, E.M. 2021. Creep Feeding Calves. University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul,
MN.
Martinson, K., C. Sheaffer, N. Ehlke, E. Mousel, N. Wiering, D. Catalano, A. Grev. 2020. Winter Weather Woes – How Does Winterhardy Perennial Ryegrass Stack Up? University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul, MN.
Mousel, E.M. 2019. Evaluating Nutritional Status of Beef Cows Using Body ConditionScoring. University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul, MN.
Mousel, E.M., J. Schefers, and T. Goldsmith. 2018. Liver Flukes and Redwater Disease in Minnesota Beef Cattle. University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul, MN.
Mousel, E.M. 2018. Guide to Understanding and Using EPD’s in Beef Cattle Breeding. University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul, MN.
Mousel, E.M. 2018. Evaluating Your Philosophy of Genetic Selection. University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul, MN.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Basic Principles of Grazing Management. 4 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Forage Distribution and Stocking Rates for Minnesota. 5 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Forage Quality and Grazing Management. 6 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Grazing Distribution on Range and Pasture. 5 pg. University ofMinnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Grazing Systems. 5 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Managing Wildlife Habitat with Grazing Management. 7 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Matching Livestock Demand to Forage Supply. 7 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Minnesota Grazing Carrying Capacity Map. 1 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Nutrient Requirements for Grazing Livestock. 5 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Pasture Monitoring. 4 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Pasture Soil Fertility and Management. 4 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Setting Grazing Goals and Selecting a Grazing System to Achieve Those Goals. 7 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2016. Understanding How Grass Grows. 6 pg. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
Mousel, E.M. 2013. Forage Options for Prevent Plant Acres. University of Minnesota Extension Factsheet.
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Industry Reports
Mousel, E.M. 2022. Minnesota Cow Calf Business Report for 2021. University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul, MN.
Mousel, E.M. 2021. Minnesota Cow Calf Business Report for 2020. University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul, MN.
Mousel, E.M. 2020. Minnesota Cow Calf Business Report for 2019. University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul, MN.
Mousel, E.M. 2019. Minnesota Cow Calf Business Report for 2018. University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul, MN.
Mousel, E.M. 2018. Minnesota Cow Calf Business Report for 2017. University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul, MN.
Mousel, E.M. 2017. Minnesota Cow Calf Business Report for 2016. University of Minnesota Extension. St. Paul, MN.
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Presentations
Mousel, E. M., MN Grazing Partners Quarterly Meeting, "U of M Beef Systems Management Grazing Research Update," USDA NRCS, Minnesota. (January 14, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., Roger J. Elkington Middle School 6th grade Science Class, "The Beef Ecosystem and Climate Change," Roger J. Elkington Middle School, Grand Rapids, Minnesota. (November 26, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., Mississippi Valley Cattlemen’s Association Monthly Meeting, "New World Screwworm and other Crazy Stuff," Mississippi Valley Cattlemen’s Association, McGregor, Minnesota. (November 18, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association Annual Meeting, "Economic Drivers of Heavier Carcass Weights," Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association, Motley, Minnesota. (October 23, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., ANSCI 8511, "Beef Systems Management Research Program at NCROC," U of M DAS, Zoom. (October 15, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., Ducks Unlimited Grazing Partners Quarterly Meeting, "Partnership Proposal Presentation," Ducks Unlimited Inc., Zoom. (October 7, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., Finlayson Ag Center & CO-OP Annual Member Meeting, "Beef Research Update," Finlayson Ag Center & CO-OP, Finlayson, Minnesota. (September 25, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., MPCA Annual Meeting, "Cow Calf Current Economic Drivers," Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, St. Paul, Minnesota. (September 25, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., Devenish Nutrition Annual National Sales Meeting, "Research on FerAppease," Devenish Nutrition, zoom. (August 1, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., Tri-County Cattlemen’s Association Monthly Meeting, "Calf Scours Management," Tri-County Cattlemen’s Association, Askov, Minnesota. (May 20, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., U of M Extension Forage Team Monthly Meeting, "Forage and Grazing Research Update," U of M Extension Forage Team, Zoom. (May 13, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., Feedlot SWCD Annual Conference, "Cow Calf Current Economic Drivers," MN - BWSR, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. (March 27, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., USDA NRCS Grazing Team Training, "Metrics of Progress in Advanced Rotational Grazing," USDA NRCS. (March 21, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., Lake of the Woods SWCD Annual Meeting, "Cow Calf Current Economic Drivers," Lake of the Woods SWCD, Baudette, Minnesota. (February 26, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., Cow Calf Days Seminar Tour & Tradeshow JAN 21-23 & FEB 3-7, 2025, "Beef Systems Research Update," U of M Extension Beef Team. (January 21, 2025).
Mousel, E. M., Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association Annual Meeting, "Effects of Fall Grazing on Species Diversity and Pasture Health," Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association, St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. (December 16, 2024).
Mousel, E. M., Minnesota State Cattlemen's Annual Convention, "Current Research in Cow/Calf Management," Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association, St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. (December 6, 2024).
Mousel, E. M., Minnesota Beef Council Strategic Planning Council, "U of M Beef Program Update," Minnesota Beef Council, Maple Plain, Minnesota, United States. (November 12, 2024).
Mousel, E. M., U of M Regents Tour of NCROC, "Current Beef Systems Research at U of M NCROC," U of M NCROC, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States. (October 22, 2024).
Mousel, E. M., MN Nutrition Conference, "Current Research in Beef Systems Management," U of M Dept. ANSCI, Mankato, Minnesota, United States. (September 19, 2024).
Mousel, E. M., USDA NRCS Grazing Team Training, "Metrics of Progress in Advanced Rotational Grazing," USDA NRCS. (September 10, 2024).
Mousel, E. M., Minnesota State Cattlemen's Summer Tour, "Grazing Multi-Species Annual Crops," Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association, Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States. (June 25, 2024).
Mousel, E. M., Beef Industry Partner's Conference, "U of M Beef Program Update," U of M Extension, Deerwood, Minnesota, United States. (June 4, 2024).
Mousel, E. M., Tri-County Cattlemen's Annual Meeting, "Tools to Improve Calf Weaning," Tri-County Cattlemen's Association, Hinckley, Minnesota, United States. (April 30, 2024).
Mousel, E. M., USDA NRCS Employee Training, "Working Effectively With Livestock Producers," USDA NRCS, Rochester, Minnesota, United States. (February 25, 2024).
Mousel, E. M., Ridgewater College Beef Production Class, "Effect of BAS on Calf Weaning Behavior and Performance," Ridgewater College, Willmar, Minnesota, United States. (February 21, 2024).
Mousel, E. M., Cow Calf Days Seminar Tour & Trade Show, "U of M Beef Research Update," U of M Extension, Multiple (10 locations in MN), Minnesota, United States. (January 23, 2024).
Industry Associations
- Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association
- Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
- Midwest Forage Association
- Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association