Peer reviewed

Almeida JI, Min RJ, Raabe R, McLean DJ, Madsen M. 2011. Cyanoacrylate Adhesive for the Closure of Truncal Veins: 60-Day Swine Model Results. Vasc Endovascular Surg, 45(7):631-5.

Alexander, B.M., N. Cockett, D. J. Burton, T. L. Hadfield, G. E. Moss. 2012. Breeding Performance of Rams in Three Wyoming Producer Flocks: Evidence of poor sexual behavior in the field. Small Ruminant Research. In Press.

Alexander, B.M., D.C. Skinner, C.E. Roselli. 2011. Wired on steroids: Sexual differentiation of the brain and its role in the expression of sexual partner preferences. Frontiers in Endocrinology 2:42.

Ashley RL, Antoniazzi AQ, Anthony RV, Hansen TR. The chemokine receptor CXCR4 and its ligand CXCL12 are activated during implantation and placentation in sheep. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2011; 9:148

Beck, J.L., R.D. Mealor, B.W. Hess, G.E. Moss, and S.L. Lake. 2011. Case Study: Effect of cattle and sheep grazing on stocking rate and botanical composition of sub-irrigated pasture. Prof. Anim. Scientist 27:500-504.

Breton, A.B., K.J. Austin, M.G. Leedy, and B.M. Alexander. 2012. Effects of Progesterone and RU486 on development and expression of adult male sexual behavior and gene expression of adult male sexual behavior and gene expression in the preoptic area of the hypothalamus and amygdala. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. In Press.

Breton, A.B., R.R. Cockrum, K.M. Cammack, K.J. Austin, S.P. Ford, B.W. Hess, G.E. Moss, P.W. Nathanielsz,, B.M. Alexander. 2011. Hypothalamic Expression of Genes for Appetite Regulators and Receptors for Estrogen α, Estrogen β, and Leptin in Obese Dams and their Fetuses. Animal. 5: 1944-1948.

Bielefeldt-Ohmann H, Smirnova NP, Tolnay AE, Webb BT, Antoniazzi AQ, van Campen H, Hansen TR. Neuro-invasion by a 'Trojan Horse' strategy and vasculopathy during intrauterine flavivirus infection. Int J Exp Pathol 2012; 93:24-33.

Bridges, G.A. and S.L. Lake 2011. Comparison of the CIDR Select and Five Day Select Synch + CIDR protocols that included a limited estrous detection and timed insemination for synchronizing estrus in beef heifers. Professional Anim. Sci. 27:141-146.

Bridges G.A., L.H. Cruppe, J.F. Currin, M.L. Day, P.J. Gunn, J.R. Jaeger, G.C. Lamb, A.E. Radunz, P. Repenning, J.S. Stevenson, J.C. Whittier, W.D. Whittier. 2012. Determination of the appropriate delivery of PGF2 in the 5 day CO-Synch + CIDR protocol in lactating beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. In Review.

Bauersachs S, Ulbrich SE, Reichenbach H-D, Reichenbach M, Buttner M, Meyer HHD, Spencer TE, Minten M, Sax G, Winter G, Wolf E. Comparison of the effects of early pregnancy with the effects of intra-uterine application of human, interferon alpha two (IFNA2), on gene expression in bovine endometrium. Biol Reprod 2012; 86:46.

Bazer FW, Spencer TE, Thatcher WW. Growth and development of the ovine conceptus. J Anim Sci 2011; 90:159-70.

Bazer FW, Song G, Kim J, Erikson DW, Johnson GA, Burghardt RC, Gao H, Satterfield MC, Spencer TE, Wu G. Mechanistic mammalian target of rapamycin (MTOR) cell signaling: effects of select nutrients and secreted phosphoprotein 1 on development of mammalian conceptuses. Mol Cell Endocrinol 2011; 354:22-33.

Caires KC, de Avila JM, Cupp AS, McLean DJ. 2012. VEGFA family isoforms regulate spermatogonial stem cell homeostasis in vivo. Endocrinology, 153(2):887-900.

Caires KC, de Avila JM, Shima CM, McLean DJ. 2012. Acute ethanol exposure affects spermatogonial stem cell homeostasis in neonatal mice. Reprod Toxicol, Dec 14. [Epub ahead of print].

Caldwell, J., K. Coffey, J. Jennings, D. Philipp, A. N. Young, J. D. Tucker, D. S. Hubbell, T. Hess, M. L. Looper, W. C., M. C. Savin, M. P. Popp, D. L. Kreider, D. M. Hallford, and C. F. Rosenkrans. 2012. Performance by spring and fall-calving cows grazing with full access, limited access, or no access to neotyphodium coenophialum-infected fescue. J. Anim. Sci. 90 (in press).

Camacho, L. E., J. M. Benavidez, and D. M. Hallford. 2012. Serum hormone profiles, pregnancy rates, and offspring performance of Rambouillet ewes treated with recombinant bovine somatotropin before breeding. J. Anim. Sci. 90 (in press).

Caires K, J de Avila, AS Cupp, and DJ McLean. VEGFA family isoforms regulate spermatogonial stem cell homeostasis in vivo. Endocrinology. 2012 Feb;153(2):887-900. Epub 2011 Dec 6. Cover picture for February was from this article.

Castanon, B. I., A. D. Stapp, C. A. Gifford, L. J. Spicer, D. M. Hallford, and J. A. Hernandez-Gifford. 2012. Follicle-stimulating hormone regulation of estradiol production: Possible involvement of WNT2 abd B-catenin in bovine granulosa cells. J. Anim. Sci. 90 (in press).

Castanon, B. I., A. D. Stapp, C. A. Gifford, L. J. Spicer, D. M. Hallford, and J. A. Hernandez-Gifford. 2012. Follicle-stimulating hormone regulation of estradiol production: Possible involvement of WNT2 abd B-catenin in bovine granulosa cells. J. Anim. Sci. 90 (in press).

Chang, T.-C., Yang, Y., Yasue, H., Bharti, A., Retzel, E., Liu, W.-S. (2011) The expansion of the PRAME gene family in eutheria. PLoS ONE 6(2), e16867.

Chang, T.-C., Klabnik, J., Liu, W.-S. (2011) Regional selection acting on OFD1 genes. PLoS ONE 6(10), e26195.

Claro Júnior, I, Sá Filho, O.G., Peres, R.F.G., Aono, F.H.S., Day, M.L. and J.L.M. Vasconcelos. 2010. Reproductive performance of prepubertal Bos indicus heifers after progesterone-based treatments. Theriogenology 74: 903–911.

Coker, M.R, Rauw, W.M., Nieto, N.C., Thain, D. Teglas, M.B. (2012)

Hematologic and IgG Responses of Heifer Experimentally Infected with the

Agent of Epizootic Bovine Abortion. Veterinary Clinical Pathology, In Press.

Cox, L.A., J.P. Glen, K.D. Sprading, M.J. Nijland, R. Garcia, P.W. Nathanielsz, S.P. Ford. 2012. A genome resource to address mechanisms of developmental programming: determination of the fetal sheep heart transcriptome. J. Physiol. [Epub ahead of print].

Davis TL, Whitesell JD, Cantlon JD, Clay CM, Nett TM. Does a nonclassical signaling mechanism underlie an increase of estradiol-mediated gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor binding in ovine pituitary cells? Biol Reprod 2011; 85:770-778.

Day, M.L., M.L. Mussard, G.A. Bridges and C.R. Burke. 2010. Controlling the dominant follicle in beef cattle to improve estrous synchronization and early embryonic development. Soc Reprod Fertil Suppl. 67:405-420. Review.

Dorniak P, Bazer FW, Spencer TE. Prostaglandins regulate conceptus elongation and mediate effects of interferon tau on the ovine uterine endometrium. Biol Reprod 2011; 84:1119-1127.

Dorniak P, Bazer FW, Welsh Jr TH, Spencer TE. Endometrial HSD11B1 and Cortisol Regeneration in the Ovine Uterus: Effects of Pregnancy, Interferon Tau and Prostaglandins. Biol Reprod 2012; Dec 28 [Epub ahead of print]

Dorniak P, Bazer FW, Wu G, Spencer TE. Conceptus-derived prostaglandins regulate endometrial function in sheep. Biol Reprod 2012; Apr 18. [Epub ahead of print].

Einarsson, J.I., A.T. Grazul-Bilska, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2011. Barbed vs. standard suture: a randomized comparison of adhesion formation and ease of use. The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 18:716-719.

Forde N, Carter F, Spencer TE, Bazer FW, Sandra O, Mansouri-Attia N, Okumu L, McGettigan P, Mehta J, McBride R, Gaora PO, Roche J, Lonergan P. Conceptus-induced changes in the endometrial transcriptome: how soon does the cow know she is pregnant? Biol Reprod 2011; 85:144-156.

Ford, S.P., N.M. Long. 2011. Evidence for similar changes in offspring phenotype following either maternal undernutrition or overnutrition: potential impact on fetal epigenetic mechanisms. Reprod. Fertil. Devel. 24:1-7.

Ford, S.P., N.M. long. 2012. Evidence for similar changes in offspring phenotype following either maternal undernutrition or overnutrition: potential impact on fetal epigenetic mechanisms. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 24:105-111.

Funston, R. N., J. L. Martin, D. M. Larson and A. J. Roberts. 2012. Nutritional aspects of developing replacement heifers.J. Anim. Sci. 90:1166-1171.

Geary, T. W., K. J. Wells, D. M. deAvila, J. deAvila, V. A. Conforti, D. J. McLean, A. J. Roberts, R. C. Waterman, and J. J. Reeves. 2011. Effects of immunization against LHRH and treatment with trenbolone acetate on reproductive function of beef bulls and steers. J. Anim. Sci. 89:2086–2095.

Geary, T. W. 2012. Effects of ACTH and flunixin meglumine on pregnancy retention in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 90:207-212.

George, L.A., L. Zhang, N. Tuersunjiang, Y. Ma, N.M. Long, A.B. Uthlaut, D.T. Smith, P.W. Nathanielsz, S.P. Ford. 2012. Early maternal undernutrition programs increased feed intake, altered glucose metabolism and insulin secretion, and liver function, in aged female offspring. Am. J. Physiol. Regul. Integr. Comp. Physiol. 302:R795-804.

Grazul-Bilska, A.T, K.A. Vonnahme, J.J. Bilski, E. Borowczyk, D. Soni, B. Mikkelson, M.L. Johnson, L.P. Reynolds, D.A. Redmer and J.S. Caton. 2011. Expression of gap junctional connexin proteins in ovine fetal ovaries: Effects of maternal diet. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 41:185-194.

Greenberg, J.A., S. Walden, C. M. Hammer, A. T. Grazul-Bilska, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2011. A comparison of barbed and smooth sutures for ovine cesarean delivery. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 113:215-217.

Gunn, P.J., K.C. Culp, S.L. Lake, R.P. Arias, and G.A. Bridges. Efficacy of the 5 day CO-Synch estrous synchronization protocol with or without the inclusion of a CIDR in beef cows. Professional. Anim. Sci. In Review

Hammer, C.J., J. F. Thorson, A. M. Meyer, D. A. Redmer, J. S. Luther, T. L. Neville, J. J. Reed, L. P. Reynolds, J. S. Caton, and K. A. Vonnahme. Effects of maternal plane of nutrition and selenium supply during gestation on passive transfer of immunity and health in neonatal lambs. Journal of Animal Science 89:3690-3698

Huang, y., X.J. Zhao, X. Yan, M.J. Zhu, N.M. Long, R.J. McCormick, S.P. Ford, P.W. Nathanielsz, M. Du. 2012. Maternal obesity enhances collagen accumulation and cross-linking in skeletal muscle of ovine offspring. PLoS One. 7:e31691.

Kim J, Burghardt RC, Wu G, Johnson GA, Spencer TE, Bazer FW. Select nutrients in the ovine uterine lumen: VII. Effects of arginine, leucine, glutamine and glucose on trophectoderm cell signaling, proliferation and migration. Biol Reprod 2011; 84:62-69.

Waterman, R. C., A. J. Roberts, T. W. Geary, E. E. Grings, L. J. Alexander, and M. D. MacNeil. 2011. Effect of reduced heifer nutrition during in utero and post weaning development on glucose and acetate kinetics. Br. J. Nutr. 106(11):1702-12.

Webb BT, Norrdin RW, Smirnova NP, Van Campen H, Weiner CM, Antoniazzi AQ, Bielefeldt-Ohmann H, Hansen TR. Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Cyclically Impairs Long Bone Trabecular Modeling in Experimental Persistently Infected Fetuses. Vet Pathol 2012.

Weems YS, Arreguin-Arevalo JA, Nett TM, Vann RC, Ford SP, Bridges PJ, Welsh TH Jr, Lewis AW, Neuendorff DA, Randel RD, Weems CW. In vitro intra-luteal implants of prostaglandin (PG) E(1) or E(2) (PGE(1), PGE(2)) prevent luteolysis in cows. I. Luteal weight, circulating progesterone, mRNA for luteal luteinizing hormone (LH) receptor, and occupied and unoccupied luteal receptors for LH. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat 2011; 95:35-44.

Weems, YS, Bridges PJ, Jeoung M, Arreguin-Arevalo JA, Nett, TM, Vann RC, Ford SP, Lewis AW, Neuendorff DA, Welsh TH Jr, Randel RD, Weems CW. In vivo intra-luteal implants of prostaglandin (PG) E1 or E2 (PGE1, PGE2) prevent luteolysis in cows. II: mRNA for PGF2a, EP1, EP2, EP3 (A-D), EP3A, EP3B, EP3C, EP3D, and PE4 prostanoid receptors in luteal tissue. Prostaglandins Other Lipid Mediat. 2012, in press.

Weiner CM, Smirnova NP, Webb BT, Van Campen H, Hansen TR. Interferon stimulated genes, CXCR4 and immune cell responses in peripheral blood mononuclear cells infected with bovine viral diarrhea virus. Res Vet Sci 2012.

Yan, X., Y. Huang, J.X. Zhao, N.M. Long, A.B. Uthlaut, M.J. Zhu, S.P. Ford, P.W. Nathanielsz, M. Du. 2011. Maternal obesity-impaired insulin signaling in sheep and induced lipid accumulation and fibrosis in skeletal muscle of offspring. Biol. Reprod. 85(1):172-178

Yan, X., Y. Huang, H. Wang, M. Du, B.W. Hess, S.P. Ford, P.W. Nathanielsz, M.J. Zhu. 2011. Maternal obesity induces sustained inflammation in both fetal and offspring large intestine of sheep. Inflamm. Bowel Dis. 17(7):1513-1522

Yang, Y., Chang, T.-C., Yasue, H., Bharti, A, Retzel, E., Liu, W.-S. (2011) ZNF280BY and ZNF280AY: autosome derived Y chromosome gene families in Bovidae. BMC Genomics 12, 1

Yates, D. T., C. A. Loest, T. T. Ross, D. M. Hallford, B. H. Carter, and S. W. Limesand. 2011. Effects of bacterial lipopolysaccharide injection on white blood cell counts, hematological variables, and serum glucose, insulin, and cortisol concentrations in ewes fed low- or high-protein diets. J. Anim. Sci. 89: 4286-4293.

Yates, D. T., L. J. Yates, D. M. Hallford, and T. T. Ross. 2011. Effects of 8-epi-prostaglandin F2a and prostaglandin F2a on serum progesterone concentration and corpus luteum size in ewes. Afr. J. Agric. Res. 6: 1425-1429.

Zalman Y, Klipper E, Farberov S, Mondal M, Wee G, Folger JK, Smith GW, Meidan R. 2011. Regulation of angiogenesis related prostaglandin F2 alpha induced genes in the bovine corpus luteum. Biol Reprod 86 (3): 92, 1-10.

Book Chapters

Bazer FW, Spencer TE, Johnson GA, Burghardt RC. Uterine receptivity to implantation of blastocysts in mammals. Front Biosci (Schol Ed) 2011; 3:745-767.

Bridges G.A., M.L. Day and A.V. Pires. 2010. Physiological aspects of reproduction in bovine females and optimizing the synchronization of estrus and ovulation. In: A. V. Pires (ed.) Beef Cattle Production (Bovinocultura De Corte). p 667-682. FEALQ, Piracicaba, SP, BR

Day, M.L., C.L. Gasser, D.E. Grum and A.V. Pires. 2010. Factors affecting age at puberty in beef heifers. In: A. V. Pires (ed.) Beef Cattle Production (Bovinocultura De Corte). p 637-648. FEALQ, Piracicaba, SP, BR

Day M.L., C.R. Burke and A.V. Pires. 2010. The use of exogenous estradiol to

coordinate follicular growth, estrus and ovulation. In: A. V. Pires (ed.) Beef Cattle Production (Bovinocultura De Corte). p 653-663. FEALQ, Piracicaba, SP, BR

Day M.L. and A.V. Pires. 2010. The physiology of anestrus and hormonal methods to induce cyclicity in bovine females. In: A. V. Pires (ed.) Beef Cattle Production (Bovinocultura De Corte). p 667-682. FEALQ, Piracicaba, SP, BR

Rhodes, J., T.R.H. Regnault and R.V. Anthony. 2011. Angiogenesis. In: Fetal and Neonatal Physiology (4th edition). R.A. Polin, W.W. Fox and S.H. Abman, eds. W.B. Saunders Company, Divisioin of Harcourt Brace & Company, Philidelphia. Vol. 1, pp 102-107

Abstracts

Bischoff, K.M., T.E. Black, R.D. Estermann, G.A. Bridges, G.C. Lamb, and J.V. Yelich. 2011. Reproductive performance of replacement beef heifers when estrus was synchronized with progesterone (CIDR) for 5 or 7 d, GnRH, and PGF2α. J. Anim. Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1): T232.

Bridges, G.A, L.H. Cruppe, J.F. Currin, M.L. Day, P.J. Gunn, J.R. Jaeger, G.C. Lamb, A.E. Radunz, P. Repenning, J.S. Stevenson, J.C. Whittier, and W.D. Whittier. 2011. Determination of appropriate delivery of PGF2α in the 5-day CO-Synch + CIDR protocol in lactating beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1): 265.

Gunn, P.J., J.P. Schoonmaker, R.P. Lemenager, and G.A. Bridges. 2011. Feeding distiller’s grains as an energy source to gestating and lactating heifers: Impact on calving and pre-weaning progeny performance. J. Animal Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):W331.

Gunn, P.J., J.P. Schoonmaker, R.P. Lemenager, and G.A. Bridges. 2011. Feeding distiller’s grains as an energy source to gestating and lactating heifers: Impact on milk production, composition, and fatty acid profile. J. Animal Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):W332.

Gunn, P.J., J.P. Schoonmaker, R.P. Lemenager, and G.A. Bridges. 2011. Feeding distiller’s grains as an energy source to gestating and lactating heifers: Impact on ovarian function and reproductive efficiency. J. Animal Sci. 89 (Suppl. 1):770.

Gunn, P.J. and G.A. Bridges. 2011. Circulating concentrations of progesterone in ovariectomized beef heifers receiving a new, once-used, or twice-used CIDR. J. Anim. Sci. 89 (Suppl. 2):127.

Bridges, G.A., P.J. Gunn, and M.L. Day. 2011. (Invited) The 5 day CO-Synch + CIDR protocol for facilitating timed-AI in cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 89 (Suppl. 2):54.

Culp, K., M. Claeys, R. Lemenager, C. Rusk, G.A. Bridges, and S. Lake. 2011. Effects of continual or step-up ractopamine hydrochloride supplementation on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of finishing steers. J. Anim. Sci. 89 (Suppl. 2):68.

Ashley, R.L., A.Q. Antoniazzi, R.V. Anthony and T.R. Hansen. 2011. Expression of ovine membrane progesterone receptors (alpha, beta, and gamma) during early pregnancy: Implications in conceptus growth and development. 44th Annual Society for the Study of Reproduction meeting. Abstract 459.

Cantlon, J.D., K. C. Gates and R.V. Anthony. 2011. Glycogen synthase kinase 3 beta regulates expression of proline rich 15 in trophoblast cells. 44th Annual Society for the Study of Reproduction meeting. Abstract 53.

Cleys, E.R., M.E. Field, H. Han and R.V. Anthony. 2011. Maternal nutrient restriction increases umbilical artery GHRL and placental GHRL mRNA concentrations in ovine pregnancies. 44th Annual Society for the Study of Reproduction meeting. Abstract 457.

Field, M.E., R.V. Anthony, T.E. Engle, S.L. Archibeque and H. Han. 2011. Insulin-like growth factor-I (IGFI), IGF binding proteins (IGFBP), and growth hormone receptor (GHR) mRNA concentration in fetal liver and duodenum in response to variable maternal nutrition during gestation. J Anim. Sci. 89 (Suppl) (Abstr) W135.

Field, M.E., R.V. Anthony, T.E. Engle, S.L. Archibeque and H. Han. 2011. Effects of variable maternal undernutrition on uterine and umbilical insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I), insulin and ghrelin concentrations in sheep twin pregnancies. J Anim. Sci. 89 (Suppl) (Abstr) W136.

Gates, K.C., J.D. Cantlon and R.V. Anthony. 2011. Transcriptional regulation of proline rich 15 in trophoblast cells. 44th Annual Society for the Study of Reproduction meeting. Abstract 445.

Hansen, T.R., L. Henkes, R.L. Ashley, R. Veeramachaneni, R.V. Anthony, K. Gates, B. Webb, G.J. Bouma and J.K. Pru. 2011. Isgylation: A conserved pathway in mammalian pregnancy. 44th Annual Society for the Study of Reproduction meeting. Abstract 105.

Ashley, R.A., A. Q. Antoniazzi, R.V. Anthony, and T.R. Hansen. 2011. Expression of Ovine Membrane Progesterone Receptors (Alpha, Beta, and Gamma) During Early Pregnancy: Implications in Conceptus Growth and Development. Society for the Study of Reproduction, 44th Annual Meeting. Abstract #459.

Carter, B. H., C. P. Mathis, G. C. Duff, J. B. Taylor, K. M. Taylor, B. C. Graham, L. W. Hall, J. D. Allen, D. M. Hallford, and C. A. Loest. 2011. Supplemental branched-chain amino acids improve performance and immune response of newly-received feedlot calves. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 2): 188(Abstr.).

Felker, C. D., S. M. Fields, G. E. Powers, and D. M. Hallford. 2011. Conception rates and serum progesterone profiles in Rambouillet ewes treated with intravaginal progesterone and prostaglandin F2a injections. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 2): 190(Abstr.).

Fields, S. M., G. E. Powers, C. D. Felker, and D. M. Hallford. 2011. Reproductive cyclicity and progesterone profiles in postpartum Rambouillet ewes treated with a progesterone containing intravaginal insert and PMSG. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 2): 190(Abstr.).

Hansen, T.R., L. E. Henkes, R.L. Ashley, R. Veeramachaneni, R.V. Anthony, K. Gates, B. Webb, G.J. Bouma, and J.K. Pru. 2011. Isgylation: A Conserved Pathway in Mammalian Pregnancy. Society for the Study of Reproduction, 44th Annual Meeting. Abstract #105.

Lemley, C. O., T. L. Neville, D. M. Hallford, D. A. Redmer, L. P. Reynolds, J. S. Caton, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2011. Effects of dietary selenium and nutritional plane during gestation on placental size at term and serum growth hormone in ewe lambs during pregnancy and lactation. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 2): 137(Abstr.).

McCann, M.A., J.M. Scheffler, S.P. Greiner, M.D. Hanigan, G.A. Bridges, S.L. Lake, J.M. Stevenson, H. Jiang, T.L. Scheffler, and D.E. Gerrard. 2011. Early metabolic imprinting events increase marbling scores in fed cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 89 (Suppl.1):M59.

Powers, G. E., S. M. Fields, C. D. Felker, and D. M. Hallford. 2011. Serum concentrations of progesterone, IGF-I, insulin, and glucose and pregnancy rates of ewes treated with dexamethasone before breeding. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 2): 208(Abstr.).

Richardson, C. M., P. L. Black, R. A. Halalsheh, S. M. Fields, D. M. Hallford, and T. T. Ross. 2011. Progesterone concentrations and lambing rates in ewes given human chorionic gonadotropin. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 2): 209(Abstr.).

Taylor, K. M., B. H. Carter, M. R. McDaniel, L. Chen, G. C. Duff, D. M. Hallford, and C. A. Loest. 2011. Effects of amino acid supplementation on nitrogen metabolism and immune response of bottle-fed calves exposed to an endotoxin. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 2): 188(Abstr.).

Abreu, F. M., M. Maquivar, M. D. Utt, C. A. Roberts, M. L. Mussard, M. L. Day, and T. W. Geary. 2011. Effect of follicle age on conception rate in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 89(Suppl. 1):253.

Abreu, F. M., L. H. Cruppe, C. A. Roberts, E. M. Jinks, K. G. Pohler, M. L. Day, and T. W. Geary. 2011. The effect of follicle age on pregnancy rate in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 89(Suppl. 2):178.

Endecott, R. L., B. L. Shipp, M. D. MacNeil, L. J. Alexander, and A. J. Roberts. 2011 Feedlot Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Calves From Dams With Different Levels of Winter Supplementation Developed With or Without Feed Restriction During the Postweaning Period. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 2):180.

Jinks, E. M., K. G. Pohler, M. F. Smith, M. D. MacNeil, A. J. Roberts, R. C. Waterman, and T. W. Geary. 2011. Effect of ovulatory follicle size and estradiol supplementation during the preovulatory period on pregnancy rates in postpartum beef cows. Biol. Reprod. 85(Suppl. 1):

Kelly, W. L. R. C. Waterman, A. J. Roberts, R. L. Endecott, M. K. Petersen, T. W. Geary, L. J. Alexander, and M. D. MacNeil. 2011. First parity evaluation of body condition, weight, and blood beta-hydroxybutyrate

during lactation of range cows developed in the same ecophysiological system but receiving different harvested feed inputs. J. Anim. Sci. 89(Suppl. 2):198.

Petersen, M. K., J. M. Muscha, A. J. Roberts, and J. T. Mulliniks. 2011. Range Cattle Winter Water Consumption in Northern Great Plains. J. Anim. Sci. 89(E-Suppl. 2):189.

Roberts, A. J., J. T. Mulliniks, R. C. Waterman, T. W. Geary, L. J. Alexander, M. K. Petersen, and M. D. MacNeil. 2011. Management and genetic factors affecting efficiency of cattle in a grazing environment. J. Anim. Sci. 89(Suppl. 1):161.

Waterman, R. C., A. J. Roberts, R. L. Endecott, M. K. Petersen, T. W. Geary, L. J. Alexander, and M. D. MacNeil. 2011. First parity evaluation of peak milk yield for range cows developed in the same ecophysiological system but receiving different concentrations of harvested feed inputs. J. Anim. Sci. 89(Suppl. 2):198.

Davis, A., M. L. Looper, T. P. Neidecker, B. C. Williamson, D. L. Kreider, and C. F. Rosenkrans. Relationship of Angus x Charolais cow measurements prepartum with subsequent calf performance. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 2, pg 14. (abstract).

Davis, A.J., D.L. Kreider, C.F. Rosenkrans, Jr, J.G. Powell, R.W. Rorie, M.L. Looper, M.P. Rowe, C.L. Williams, R.J. Page, T.D. Lester, J.B. Woolley. Single nucleotide polymorphisms of the FSHβ gene & effects on semen quality J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 1. pg 23. (abstract).

Alexander, B.M., D.C. Skinner, A.J. Mirto, C.E. Roselli. 2011. The Ovine Sexually Dimorphic Nucleus of the Preoptic Area: Functional Significance. Soc Behavioral Neuroendo (Queretaro, Mexico).

Alexander, B.M., K.C. Otto, K.J. Austin. 2011. Ram and ewe reproductive behavior and serum testosterone during the early and mid- breeding season. J. Anim. Sci. 89 (suppl). And Rocky Mountain Reproduction Sciences Symposium

Ford, S.P., D.R. Shasa, P.W. Nathanielsz, N.M. Long. 2011. The impact of maternal obesity on eliminating the postnatal leptin spike and increasing adiposity of offspring across multiple generations in the sheep: direct evidence for developmental programming. Proceedings, Society for the Study of Reproduction, Portland, OR (abstract #815).

Ford, S.P, D.R. Shasa, N.W. Long, T. Nurmamat, P.W. Nathanielsz. 2012. Reduction of an obesogenic diet to requirements in early gestation alleviates diet-induced dysregulation in glucose-insulin dynamics and fetal adiposity in the sheep Proceedings, Society for the Study of Reproduction, Hershey, PA (Accepted).

Ford, S.P., T. Nurmamat, N.M. Long, P.W. Nathanielsz. 2011. Maternal obesity and high nutrient intake in the ewe result in increased adiposity of male offspring: possible impact of pituitary leptin resistance on down regulating the GH/IGF-1 axis. J. Devel. Origins of Health and Disease. 2 (Suppl. 1) (Abstract PII-203).

Long, N.M., P.W. Nathanielsz, S.P. Ford. 2011. Developmental programming of the female hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis across two-generations following dexamethasone (DEX) administration in ovine pregnancy. J. Devel. Origins of Health and Disease. 2 (Suppl. 1).

Long, N.M., D.C. Rule, P.W. Nathanielsz, S.P. Ford. 2011. Maternal obesity and nutrient exces throughout gestation in the ewe increases appetite and adiposity of adult male offspring, through increases in adipocyte size and metabolism. J. Devel. Origins of Health and Disease. 2 (Suppl. 1) (Abstract PII-204).

Long, N.M., D.R. Shasa, P.W. Nathanielsz, S.P. Ford. 2011. The transgenerational impact of maternal dexamethasone administration on female offspring growth and insulin and Glucose dynamics. Proceedings, Society for the Study of Reproduction, Portland, OR (abstract #39).

Long, N.M., P.W. Nathanielsz, S.P. Ford. 2012. Dexamethasone (DM) administration in F0 ovine pregnancy eliminates the F2 offspring (OFF) postnatal (PN) plasma leptin (L) peak (LP) increasing appetite and weight gain. Proceedings, Soc. Gynecol. Invest. San Diego, CA (Abstract).

Long, N.M., P.W. Nathanielsz, S.P. Ford. 2012. Maternal obesity (MO) and maternal nutrient excess (MNE) in pregnancy has adipose tissue specific effects on mRNA for angiogenesis factors but not adipogenic markers in late gestation fetal sheep adipose tissue (AT). Proceedings, Soc. Gynecol. Invest. San Diego, CA (Abstract).

Willmore A, Stahlman M, Davis TL. Chronic administration of GnRH alters corpus luteum area and follicular dynamics in lactating dairy cows. Tenth Annual Research Symposium, Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology Retreat, University of Florida. St. Augustine, FL March 30 – 31, 2012.

Willmore A, Stahlman M, Davis TL. Chronic administration of GnRH agonist alters corpus luteum area and follicular dynamics in lactating dairy cows. Rocky Mountain Reproductive Sciences Symposium. Loveland, CO April 21, 2012.

Stahlman M, Willmore A, Davis TL. Troubleshooting long term ventricular cannulation of intact ewes: A possible role for microbial endocrinology. Rocky Mountain Reproductive Sciences Symposium. Loveland, CO April 21, 2012.

Willmore A, Stahlman M, Davis TL. Chronic administration of GnRH agonist alters corpus luteum area and follicular dynamics in lactating dairy cows. Center of Reproductive Biology, Washington State University/University of Idaho. Pullman, WA May 17, 2012.

Stahlman M, Willmore A, Davis TL. Troubleshooting long term ventricular cannulation of intact ewes: A possible role for microbial endocrinology. Center of Reproductive Biology, Washington State University/University of Idaho. Pullman, WA May 17, 2012.

Redden, R.R., R.B. McCosh, R.W. Kott, and J.G. Berardinelli. 2011. Effect of residual feed intake on temporal patterns of glucose, insulin, and NEFA concentrations after a glucose challenge in Targhee ewes. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 2:181, Abstr. 20.

Berardinelli, J. G., R. R. Redden, R.B. McCosh, and R.W. Kott. 2011. Temporal patterns of glucose, insulin, and NEFA concentrations after a glucose challenge in high, moderate, and low RFI Targhee ewes. Montana Acad. Sci. Program and Montana Local Sect. Amer. Chem. Abstracts. p. 6.

McCosh, R. B., C. Butler, N. Cloutier, R. W. Kott, and J. G. Berardinelli. Preparation of an atlas of the ovine hypothalamus for co-localization of key signaling peptides in reproduction. 2011. Montana Acad. Sci. Program and Montana Local Sect. Amer. Chem. Soc. Abstracts. p. 22.

Butler, C. and J.G. Berardinelli. 2011. Effect of exposing twenty-month-old virgin ewes to mature rams on kisspeptin in arcuate nucleus and preoptic area during the early breeding season. Student Research Celebration Program and Abstracts, Montana State University. Abstr. p. 73.

Ahmadzadeh A, Davis TL, Carnahan KG. Effect of urea on uterine response to interferon-tau. ADSA/ASAS Joint Meeting, New Orleans, LA, July 10-14, 2011.

Davis TL. The non-classical actions of estradiol in ovine pituitary cells cannot be mimicked in the immortalized mouse gonadotrope cell line, alphaT3-1 cells. Society for the Study of Reproduction, 44th Annual Meeting, Portland, Oregon, July 31-August 4, 2011.

Vonnahme, K.A. 2011. How the maternal environment sets the stage for postnatal growth and development. COST Action 925 “The importance of prenatal events for postnatal muscle growth in relation to the quality of muscle based foods” Agroscope Liebefeld-Posieux Research Station ALP, Posieux, Switzerland, August 23, 2011.

Lemley, C.O., A.M. Meyer, L.E. Camacho, T.L. Neville, D.J. Newman, J.S. Caton, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2011. Fetal growth and maternal body condition following melatonin supplementation in adequately fed or nutrient restricted ewes. Journal of Animal Science 89: E-Suppl 1: 339.

Camacho, L.E., C.O. Lemley, B.W. Neville, C.R. Dahlen, G.P. Lardy, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2011. Effects of realimentation after nutrient restriction during early to mid-gestation on uterine blood flow in pregnant beef cows. Journal of Animal Science 89: E-Suppl 1: 339.

Vonnahme, K.A., C.O. Lemley, L.E. Camacho, L.A. Lekatz, D.A. Redmer, L.P. Reynolds, and J.S. Caton. 2011. INVITED: ASAS Early Career Award Presentation: Placental programming: How the maternal environment can impact placental growth and function. Journal of Animal Science 89: E-Suppl 1: 443.

Schwartz, C.A., W.L. Keller, T.L. Neville, L.P. Reynolds, D.A. Redmer, A.M. Meyer, C.J. Hammer, K. A. Vonnahme, J.S. Caton, and K.R. Maddock-Carlin. 2011. Effects of nutritional plane and selenium supply during gestation in primiparous ewes on offspring skeletal muscle development. Journal of Animal Science 89: E-Suppl 1: 567.

Lekatz, L.A., M.L.Van Emon, C.S. Schauer, K.R. Maddock-Carlin, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2011. Effects of metabolizable protein level in late gestation on circulating amino acid concentrations in the ewe and the fetus. Journal of Animal Science 89: E-Suppl 1: 591.

Grant, J.K., P. Steichen, C.L. Wright, K.A. Vonnahme, M.L. Bauer, J.S. Jennings, and G.A. Perry. 2011. Influence of nitrogen and sulfur intake on bovine uterine pH. Journal of Animal Science 89: E-Suppl 1: 592.

Van Emon, M.L., K.A. Vonnahme, S.E. Eckerman, L.A. Lekatz, K.R. Maddock-Carlin, M.M. Thompson, and C.S. Schauer. 2011. Effect of supplementing ewes during late gestation with metabolizable protein on wether lamb feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, and nitrogen balance. Journal of Animal Science 89: E-Suppl 1: 694.

Steichen, P. L., J. K. Grant, C. L. Wright, G.A. Perry, K.A. Vonnahme, and M. L. Bauer. 2011. Effect of feeding high sulfur vs. high crude protein diets on heifer growth and performance. Journal of Animal Science 89 (E-Suppl 2):161.

Wilmoth, T.A., E.K. Harris, T.L. Neville, E.P. Berg, K.A. Vonnahme, and M.E. Wilson. 2011. Maternal exercise alters fetal amino acids in pigs. Journal of Animal Science 89(E-Suppl 2):81.

Lekatz, L.A., J.S. Haring, C.O. Lemley, G.P. Dorsam, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2011. Effects of estradiol-17β treatment on the specific activity of kallikrein in ovariectomized ewes. Journal of Animal Science 89(E-Supple 2):136.

Lemley, C.O., A.M. Meyer, T.L. Neville, D.M. Hallford, D. A. Redmer, L.P. Reynolds, J.S. Caton, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2011. Effects of dietary selenium and nutritional plane during gestation on placental size at term and serum growth hormone in ewe lambs during pregnancy and lactation. Journal of Animal Science 89(E-Suppl 2):137.

Camacho, L. E., A. M. Meyer, T. L. Neville, C. M. Hammer, D. A. Redmer, L. P. Reynolds, J. S. Caton, and K.A. Vonnahme. 2011. Neonatal hormone changes and percent weight change in lambs born to dams receiving differing Se levels and dietary intakes during gestation. Journal of Animal Science 89(E-Suppl 2):137-138.

Meyer, A.M., K.A. Vonnahme, D.A. Redmer, L.P. Reynolds, B. W. Hess, and J.S. Caton. 2011. (Invited ASAS Animal Science Young Scholar) Developmental programming and the ruminant small intestine: Responses of the dam and offspring to alterations in gestational nutrition. Journal of Animal Science 89(E-Suppl 2):155.

Camacho, L.E., C.O. Lemley, B.W. Neville, C. R. Dahlen, and K.A. Vonnahme, 2011. Effects of realimentation after nutrient restriction during early to mid-gestation on umbilical blood flow in pregnant beef cows. Journal of Animal Science 89(E-Suppl 2):209.

Vonnahme, K.A., T. L. Neville, J. S. Caton, D.A. Redmer, L.P. Reynolds, and A.T. Grazul-Bilska. 2011. Effects of maternal diet on age of puberty and uterine and ovarian characteristics in adolescent offspring in sheep. Journal of Animal Science 89(E-Suppl 2):136-137.

Greenberg, J., R. Burwick, and K. Vonnahme. 2011. A comparison of barbed and smooth sutures in pregnant ewe cesarean sections. Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Accepted.

Nurmamat, T, N.M. Long, P.W. Nathanielsz, S.P. Ford. 2011. Early to mid-gestational nutrient restriction in the ewe programs reduced steroidogenic enzyme expression in luteal tissue of mature offspring. Proceedings, Society for the Study of Reproduction, Portland, OR (abstract # 216).

Nurmamat, T., N. M. Long, L. J. Edens, P. W. Nathanielsz, S.P. Ford. 2012. Maternal overnutrition/obesity programs altered pituitary function resulting in increased adiposity of male offspring. Proceedings, Society for the Study of Reproduction, Hershey, PA (Accepted).

Pickrel, T., J.M. North, R.D. Landeis, B.A. McCoy, T. Dearinger, B.M. Alexander, S.L. Lake, D.L. Montgomery, and G.E. Moss*. 2011. Response of sucking calves to BRD vaccination and treatment with Vitamin E. J. Anim. Sci. 89 (suppl). WSASAS Miles City, MT.

Shasa, D.R., N.M. Long, P.W. Nathanielsz, S.P. Ford. 2011. Maternal obesity and overnutrition is associated with reduced systemic progesterone during the estrous cycle of adult female offspring and a marked increase in insulin resistance at midpregnancy. Proceedings, Society for the Study of Reproduction, Portland, OR (abstract # 201).

Weems, C., Y.S. Weems, Y. Ma, S.P. Ford, T.M. Nett, P. Bridges, R. Vann, D. Neuendorff, A. Lewis, T. Welsh, R. Randel. 2011. Effects of Prostaglandin (PG) or E2 (PGE1, PGE2) intra-luteal implants on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2), and Angiopoietin 1 and 2 (ANG-1; ANG-2) Receptor: B-actin ratio to prevent luteolysis in cows. Proceedings, Society for the Study of Reproduction, Portland, OR (abstract # 211).

Wojciechowski, H., X.Liu, S.P. Ford, and C.R. Rosenfeld. 2012. Early Pregnancy Maternal Nutrient Restriction (NR) Does Not Alter Uterine Artery (UA) Expression of Large Conductance Ca2+-Dependent K+ Channels (BKCa). Proceedings, Soc. Gynecol. Invest. San Diego, CA (Abstract).

Chang, T.-C., Yang, Y., Retzel, E., Liu, W.-S. (2012) The Genomic Organization and Gene Content of the Male-Specific Region (MSY) of the Bovine Y-chromosome. Conference Abstract, PAG-XX, January 15-19, 2011. San Diego, CA. P573.

Liu, W.S. (2012) The Heterochromatic Region of the Bovine Y Chromosome Is Gene-Rich. Conference Abstract, PAG-XX, January 15-19, 2011. San Diego, CA. W634.

Liu, W.-S. , Yang, Y., Chang, T.-C., Yasue, H., Bharti, A., Retzel, E., (2011) Predominant expression of two bovid-specific Y-chromosome genes (ZNF280BY and PRAMEY) in spermatids. Conference Abstract, SSR2011 (45th Annual Meeting), Jul 31-Aug 4, 2011. Portland, OR. P136.

Mistry, B.V., Chang, T.-C., Yasue, H., Bharti, A, Retzel, E., Kim,D., Oatley, J. and Liu, W.-S. (2011) Roles of Prame in spermatogenesis. Conference Abstract, SSR2011 (45th Annual Meeting), Jul 31-Aug 4, 2011. Portland, OR. P574.

Toyokawa, K., Liu, W.-S., and Pate, J.L. (2011) Expression and regulation of PRAME in the bovine corpus luteum. Conference Abstract, SSR2011 (45th Annual Meeting), Jul 31-Aug 4, 2011. Portland, OR. P221.

Sargent KM, ML Bremer, WE Pohlmeier, VM Brauer, Andrea S Cupp. Neuropilin-1 (NRP-1) loss in Sertoli cells increases testis weight and alters expression of genes necessary for undifferentiated spermatogonia self-renewal, differentiation and cell survival. Biol. Repro accepted platform 2012.

Summers AF, WE Pohlmeier, RM McFee, VM Brauer, SG Kurz, RA Cushman, JR Wood and AS Cupp. VEGFA164_B mRNA abundance has a positive relationship to AMH, BCL2 and the ratio of E2:A4 in mural granulosa cells of estrogen active and inactive follicles prior to ovulation. Bio repro Accepted 2012.

Summers AF, R. A. Cushman, and A. S. Cupp. Heifers with low antral follicle counts have low birth weights and produce progeny with low birth weights. J Anim Sci. 2012 accepted.

He J, WE Pohlmeier, J Lee, AS Cupp. The effect of copper/zinc superoxide dismutase knockout (SOD1) on abundance of mRNA for Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGFA) angiogenic and antiangiogenic isoforms in female ovaries. Rocky Mountain Reproductive Symposia 2012.

SG. Kurz, NX Lu, WE Pohlmeier, VM Brauer, D Silversides, N Ferrara and AS Cupp. Production of VEGFA Isoforms by Sertoli and Granulosa cells is critical for male and female fertility. Rocky Mountain Reproductive Symposia 2012.

Liu, W.-S. (2011) The Y-linked “testis genes” and male fertility in cattle. Conference Proceedings: 2011 International Conference on Beef Cattle Improvement and Industrialization in China, Vol I, P4-8. May 8-10, 2011. Yangling, Shaanxi, China.

Folger, J.K., Jimenez-Krassel, F., Ireland, J.J. and Smith, G.W. 2011 Regulation of bovine granulosa cell cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CART) receptor binding in vivo and in vitro. Proceedings, 44th Annual Meeting, Society for the Study of

Reproduction, July 31 - August 4, 2011, Portland, OR p. 146.

Smith. G.W., Folger, J.K and Ireland, J.J. 2011. Evidence supporting a role for the novel bovine oocyte-specific protein JY-1 in regulation of cumulus cell steroidogenesis. Proceedings, 44th Annual Meeting, Society for the Study of Reproduction, July 31 - August 4, 2011, Portland, OR p. 35.

Tripurani S, L Wang, KB Lee, G Wee, GW Smith and J Yao. 2011. The SUMO-conjugating enzyme Ubc9 is developmentally regulated and interacts with activating transcription factor 7 interacting protein 2 (ATF7IP2) in cattle. Proceedings, 44th Annual Meeting, Society for the Study of Reproduction, July 31 - August 4, 2011, Portland, OR p. 94.

Mossa F, SW Walsh, TB Hildebrandt, DA Kenny, P Lonergan, GW Smith, JJ Ireland and ACO Evans. 2011. Evidence that undernutrition during the first trimester of pregnancy influences development and function of the cardiovascular system in female offspring in cattle. Proceedings, 44th Annual Meeting, Society for the Study of Reproduction, July 31- August 4, 2011, Portland, OR p. 66.

Tripurani S, KB Lee, GW Smith and J Yao. 2011. Cloning and expression of bovine factor in the germline alpha (FIGLA) in oocytes and early embryos: A potential target of

microRNA-212. Thirty Seventh Annual Conference of the International Embryo

Transfer Society, January 8-12, Orlando, FL.

Charles W. Weems, Yoshie S.Weems , Magen E. LaPorte, Alejandro Arreguin-Arevalo, Torrance M. Nett, Nicole M. Tsutahara, Tracy Sy, Michel Chon, Jade Haberman, and Ronald D. Randel. Effects of a prostanoid EP4 receptor agonist on luteal function in vivo and endometrial function in vitro during the estrous cycle in ewes. Proc. Soc. Study Reprod. 2012; ABSTR. ACCEPTED.

Almeida JI, Min RJ, Raabe R, McLean DJ, Madsen M. 2011. Cyanoacrylate Adhesive For the Closure of Truncal Veins: 60-Day Swine Model Results. 23rd American Venous Forum, San Diego, CA. Abstract Q15.

Broady JW, de Avila JM, Peluso JJ, Pru JK, McLean DJ. 2011. Conditional Deletion of Pgrmc1 in Sertoli Cells Disrupts Germ Cell Development and Steroidogenesis in the Male. Society for the Study of Reproduction 2011 Annual Meeting. Abstract 135.

Caires KC, McLean DJ. Functional Analysis of Spermatogonial Stem Cell Self-Renewal During Initiation of Spermatogenesis in Mice. 2011. Society for the Study of Reproduction 2011 Annual Meeting. Abstract 58.

Cloninger E, Pru CA, DiGirolamo CM and Pru JK. Glucocorticoid intracrine signaling at the maternal-embryo interface. 44th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction, Portland, OR, 2011

Elzawam A, McLean DJ, Tibary A. Effect of age on testosterone response to a single injection of hCG in male alpacas. 2nd International Conference on Cammelid Genetics and Reproductive Biotechnologies. September 16-18, 2011.

McLean DJ, Caires KC, de Avila JM, Cupp AS. 2011. VEGFA Isoforms Regulate the Biological Activity of Spermatogonial Stem Cells In Vivo. Society for the Study of Reproduction 2011 Annual Meeting. Abstract 46.

Patterson AL and Pru JK. H2B-GFP label retention reveals slow-cycling stromal cells as a potential population of endometrial stem/progenitor cells. 44th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction, Portland, OR, 2011

Claro Júnior I., O. Sá Filho, R. Peres, F. Aono, M. Day, and J. L. Vasconcelos. 2010. Reproductive performance of prepubertal Bos indicus heifers after progesterone-based treatments. J. Anim. Sci. 88 (E-Suppl. 2):392.

Cruppe, L.H., M. Maquivar, E.M. Jinks, G.E. Fogle, M.L. Mussard, A.V. Pires, and M.L. Day. 2010. The influence of two doses of PGF2α given at 2 or 12 hour intervals on luteolysis and pregnancy rate to timed AI with the 5-d CO-Synch + CIDR program. . J. Anim. Sci. 88 (E-Suppl. 2):767.

Cruppe, L.H., L.A. Souto, M. Maquivar, P. Gunn, M.L. Mussard, D. Wolfenson, A.V. Pires, G.A. Bridges and M.L. Day. 2010. Use of two coincident doses of PGF2α with the 5-d CO-Synch + CIDR estrous synchronization program. J. Anim. Sci. 88 (E-Suppl. 2):768.

Souto, L.A., L.H. Cruppe, M. Maquivar,M. L. Mussard, V. J. Guerreiro, D.E. Grum, T.L. Ott, J. L. Pate, and M.L. Day. 2010. The effect of duration of the preovulatory period on the expression of IFNtau and CSH-1 mRNA by embryos collected on Day 17.5 of pregnancy in beef cattle. Biol. Reprod. 83 (Special Issue):58.

Cruppe, L.H., L.A. Souto, M. Maquivar, F.M. Abreu, M.L. Mussard, A.V. Pires, T.L. Ott, J.L. Pate, and M.L. Day. 2010. The effect of duration of the preovulatory period on expression of ISG-15, SPP1, and Mx1 mRNA in endometrial tissues collected on Day 17.5 in pregnant and cyclic beef cattle. Biol. Reprod. 83 (Special Issue):91.

Maquivar, M.G., L.A. Souto, L.H. Cruppe, D.E. Grum, M.L. Mussard, and M.L. Day. 2010. Effect of a high energy diet on steroidogenic capacity of dominant follicles, secretion of LH and estradiol, and precocious puberty in beef heifers. Biol. Reprod. 83 (Special Issue):132.

Biehl, M.V., A.V. Pires, J.L.M. Vasconselos, R. Sartori, J.R.S. Goncalves, L.G. Lima, D.D. Nepomuceno, I. Susin, G.B. Mourao and M.L. Day. 2010. Influence of dose of PGF2α and length of CIDR treatment on reproductive performance of non-lactating Nelore beef cows. Proceedings of the 8th International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium:322.

Abreu F.M., Cruppe L.H., Maquivar M., Utt M.D., Roberts C.A., Mussard M.L., Day M.L. and Geary T.W. 2011. Effect of follicle age on conception rate in beef heifers J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1:253.

Abreu F.M., Cruppe L.H., Roberts C.A., Jinks E.M., Pohler K.G., Day M.L. and Geary T.W. 2011. The effect of follicle age on pregnancy rate in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E Suppl. 2:78.

Bas S., C. G. Pinto, M. L. Day and G. M. Schuenemann. 2011. Evaluation of LH release after the intrauterine administration of GnRH in lactating dairy cattle. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1:190.

Biehl M.V., Pires A.V., Susin I., Cruppe L.H., Nepomuceno D.D., Gonçalves J.R.S., Da Rocha F.M. and Day M.L. 2011. Use of the CIDR+EB synchronization program in prepubertal Nellore heifers. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1:342.

Biehl M.V., Pires A.V., Susin I., Nepomuceno D.D., Gonçalves J.R.S. , Cruppe L.H., Da Rocha F.M. and Day M.L. 2011. Influence of CIDR-based protocols associated with supplementation of calcium soap on reproductive performance of Nellore cows. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1:341.

Biehl M.V., Pires A.V., Susin I., Nepomuceno D.D., Lima L.G., Cruppe L.H., Da Rocha F.M. and Day M.L. 2011. Use of dinoprost tromethamine (PGF2α) at two different times in lactating Nellore cows synchronized with a CIDR-based protocol with FTAI. Proceedings of the 62nd Annual EAAP Meeting. Stavanger, Norway:231.

Bridges G.A., Cruppe L.H., Currin J. F., Day M.L., Gunn P. J., Jaeger J. R., Lamb G. C., Radunz A. E., Repenning P., Stevenson J.S., Whittier J.C.and Whittier W.D. 2011. Determination of appropriate delivery of PGF2α in the 5-day Co-Synch + CIDR protocol in lactating beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1:251.

Cruppe L.H., Souto L.A., Maquivar M., Abreu F. M., Mussard M.L., Ott T.L., Pate J.L. and Day M.L. 2011. Effect of length of the preovulatory period on estradiol, progesterone, ISG-15 and Mx2 in cows. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1:253.

Gentil R.S., Gilaverte S., Ferreira E.M., Cruppe L.H., Day M.L. 2011. Use of Prostaglandin F2α (PGF) at two different moments in Santa Inês ewes synchronized with a CIDR-based protocol. Proceedings of the 7th International Congress on Farm Animal Endocrinology. Bern, Switzerland:211.

Maquivar M, Helser L.A., Utt M.D., Cruppe L.H., Abreu F.M., Fogle G.E., DeJarnette J.M. and Day M.L. 2011. Effect of a high-energy diet after weaning on luteinizing hormone secretion in Holstein bulls. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 89, E-Suppl. 1:731.

Webb BT, Norrdin RW, Smirnova NP, Van Campen H, Antoniazzi AQ, Weiner CM, Hansen TR. Fetal Long Bone Lesions Following Experimental Persistent Infection With Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus. American College of Veterinary Pathologists and American Society forVeterinary Clinical Pathology 2011; Vet Pathol:http://vet.sagepub.com/content/48/46/E41.

Smirnova NP, Van Campen H, Bielefeldt-Ohmann H, Antoniazzi AQ, Weiner CM, Webb BT, Ashley RL, Henkes LE, Hansen TR. Establishment of fetal persistent infection with bovine viral diarrhea virus in early gestation induces robust response of type I interferon stimulated genes in fetal blood cells. Gordon Research Conference 2011; Viruses and Cells:Page 114.

Romero JJ, Antoniazzi AQ, Davis JS, Hansen TR. Differential gene expression in corpora lutea from pregnant and non-pregnant sheep. 2011 Society for the Study of ReproductionMeeting 2011; 44th Annual Meeting:Abstract #85.

Hansen TR, Henkes LE, Ashley RL, Veeramachaneni R, Anthony RV, Gates K, Webb BT, Bouma GJ, Pru JK. Isgylation: A conserved pathway in mammalian pregnancy. Minisymposium VIII. Post-translational protein modifications in gametes, embryos and the reproductive system. 2011 Society for the Study of Reproduction Meeting 2011; 44th Annual Meeting:Abstract # 105.

Hansen TR, Anthony RV. Function and regulation of PRR15 in sheep conceptus development. USDA National Research Initiative Animal Protection Annual Investigator Meeting 2011; Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Joint Animal Systems Project Director Meeting:107-109.

Hansen TR. Maternal and fetal response to fetal persistent infection with BVDV. USDA National Research Initiative Animal Protection Annual Investigator Meeting 2011; Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Joint Animal Systems Project Director Meeting:89-91.

Hansen TR. Endocrine action of interferon-tau: 2011 update. USDA National Research Initiative Animal Protection Annual Investigator Meeting 2011; Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Joint Animal Systems Project Director Meeting:217-218.

Ashley RL, Antoniazzi AQ, Anthony RV, Hansen TR. Expression of ovine membrane progesterone receptors (alpha, beta, gamma) during early pregnancy: Implications in conceptus growth and development. 2011 Society for the Study of Reproduction Meeting 2011; 44th Annual Meeting:Abstract #459.

Antoniazzi AQ, Webb BT, Romero JJ, N.P. S, Niswender GD, Bazer FW, Hansen TR. Endocrine delivery ofinterferon-tau into the uterine or jugular veins at different concentrations protects the corpus luteum from prostaglandin F2 alpha induced luteolysis. 2011 Society for the Study of Reproduction Meeting 2011; 44th Annual Meeting:Abstract # 227.

Antoniazzi AQ, Hansen TR. Infustion of interferon-tau into the uterine vein protects the corpus luteum from prostaglandin F2alpha down-regulation of cell survival genes. J. Anim. Sci. 2011; 89:498: Abstract # 543.

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Quinn, K. and R. Ashley. 2011. CXCL12 and CXCR4 expression in peripheral blood from pregnant and non-pregnant sheep: implications in pregnancy diagnosis. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 62: 19-22.

Richardson, C. M., P. L. Black, R. A. Halalsheh, S. M. Fields, D. M. Hallford, and T. T. Ross. 2011. Progesterone concentrations and lambing rates in ewes given human chorionic gonadotropin. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 62: 299-302.

Maquivar M. and M. L. Day. 2011. Nutritional and hormonal induction of puberty in heifers and the impact on fertility. Proceedings of the XV Course on New Approaches to Production and Reproduction in Cattle: 43-54. Uberlandia, Brazil, March 17-18, 2011.

Cruppe L. H. and M. L. Day. 2011. Estrous synchronization protocols to optimize follicular dynamics and hormonal concentration in Brazil and the USA. Proceedings of the XV Course on New Approaches to Production and Reproduction in Cattle: 87-97. Uberlandia, Brazil, March 17-18, 2011.

Maquivar M, and M. L. Day. 2011. Strategies for nutritional and hormonal induction of puberty in beef heifers and the impact on fertility. Proceedings for the 9th International Symposium on Animal Reproduction: 43-70. Cordoba, Argentina, September 9-11, 2011.

Cruppe L. H. and M. L. Day. 2011. Maximizing timed AI pregnancy rates with the 5 day CO-Synch + CIDR protocol in beef cattle. Proceedings for the 9th IRAC International Symposium on Animal Reproduction: 193-222. Cordoba, Argentina, September 9-11, 2011.

Abreu, F. M., L. H. Cruppe, C. A. Roberts, E. M. Jinks, K. G. Pohler, M. L. Day, and T. W. Geary. 2011. The effect of follicle age on pregnancy rate in beef cows. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 62:58-61.

Taylor, K. M., B. H. Carter, M. R. McDaniel, L. Chen, G. C. Duff, D. M. Hallford, and C. A. Loest. 2011. Effects of amino acid supplementation on nitrogen metabolism and immune response of bottle-fed calves exposed to an endotoxin. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 62: 325-329.

Teglas, M. B. (Presenter & Author), Stott, J. (Presenter & Author), CA and NV Cattlemen's Convention, "Efforts to Understand the Bovine Immunologic Response to EBA Infection," CA and NV Cattlemen's Association. (November 11, 2009).

Teglas, M. B. (Presenter & Author), Cattlemen’s College, "EBA Research Overview and Efforts to Develop a Vaccine”. NV Cooperative Extention (September 12, 2009).

Coker, M. (Presenter & Author), Teglas, M. B. (Presenter & Author), Main Station Field Day, "Epizootic bovine abortion research efforts," NV Cattlemen’s Association. (September 20, 2008).

Long, A. (Presenter & Author), Teglas, M. B. (Author Only), Northern California

Parasitologists, "Identification of host DNA in the tick vector of Epizootic Bovine Abortion, Ornithodoros coriaceus," American Society of Parasitologists. (March 9, 2008).

Teglas, M. B. (Presenter & Author), Society for Vector Ecology, 39th Annual Conference, "Epizootic bovine abortion: Efforts to characterize the pathogen and describe the ecology of its tick vector," Society for Vector Ecology. (September 19, 2007).

Teglas, M. B. (Presenter & Author), Nevada Veterinary Medical Association Meeting, "Epizootic bovine abortion: disease overview and update on current research," NV VMA and NV State Department of Agriculture. (June 6, 2007).

Abreu, F. M., L. H. Cruppe, C. A. Roberts, E. M. Jinks, K. G. Pohler, M. L. Day, and T. W. Geary. 2011. The effect of follicle age on pregnancy rate in beef cows. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 62:58-61.

Endecott, R. L., B. L. Shipp, M. D. MacNeil, L. J. Alexander, and A. J. Roberts. 2011 Feedlot Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Calves From Dams With Different Levels of Winter Supplementation Developed With or Without Feed Restriction During the Postweaning Period. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 62:189-192.

Kelly, W. L. R. C. Waterman, A. J. Roberts, R. L. Endecott, M. K. Petersen, T. W. Geary, L. J. Alexander, and M. D. MacNeil. 2011. First parity evaluation of body condition, weight, and blood beta-hydroxybutyrate during lactation of range cows developed in the same ecophysiological system but receiving different harvested feed inputs. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 62:253-256.

Petersen, M. K., J. M. Muscha, A. J. Roberts, and J. T. Mulliniks. 2011. Range Cattle Winter Water Consumption in Northern Great Plains. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings 62:73-75.

Waterman, R. C., A. J. Roberts, R. L. Endecott, M. K. Petersen, T. W. Geary, L. J. Alexander, and M. D. MacNeil. 2011. First parity evaluation of peak milk yield for range cows developed in the same ecophysiological system but receiving different concentrations of harvested feed inputs. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 62:249-252.

Summers AF, RA Cushman, AS Cupp. Heifers with low antral follicle counts have low birth weights and produce progeny with low birth weights. (Submitted West Sec Anim. Sci.). Vol. 63, 2012.

Redden, R.R., R.B. McCosh, R.W. Kott, and J.G. Berardinelli. 2011. Effect of residual feed intake on temporal patterns of glucose, insulin, and NEFA concentrations after a glucose challenge in Targhee ewes. Proc. Wes. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 62:237-240.

Summers AF, RA Cushman, SP Weber, KV Moline, JW Bergman, ML Spangler, AS Cupp. Nutritional Regime and Antral Follicle Count Impact Reproductive Characteristics in Heifers. Nebraska Beef Report 2012, pg. 24-25.

McRee, RM, RA Artac, WE Pohlmeier, JG Kerl, VM Brauer, RA Cushman, AS Cupp. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGFA) in Ovulatory Follicles. Nebraska Beef Report 2012, pg. 26-27.

Lu NX, J Smith V Brauer, A Summers, W Pohlmeier, KA Beavers, R McFee, K Sargent J Kerl, RA Cushman, AS Cupp, JR Wood. Ooctye mRNA and Follicle Androgen Levels associated with Fertility. Nebraska Beef Report 2012, Pg 28-29.

Thesis and Dissertations

McFee, Renee M. The role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor isoforms in early follicle development. MS Thesis. Kansas State University, February 2012- co advisor with Tim Rozell.

Sargent, Kevin M. Treatment with or elimination of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGFA) results in altered mRNA abundance of undifferentiated spermatogonial niche renewal and differentiation factors. MS Thesis. University of Nebraska-Lincoln May 2012.

Tarbet, J. Maternal and fetal immune response to fetal persistent infection with bovine viral diarrhea virus. 2011. Honors Thesis. Colorado State University

Powers, G.E. 2011. Serum concentrations of progesterone, IGF-I, insulin, and glucose and pregnancy rates of ewes treated with dexamethasone before breeding. NMSU MS Thesis, Las Cruces.

Ti-Cheng Chang (2012). THE GENOMIC ORGANIZATION AND GENE REPERTOIRE OF THE MALE-SPECIFIC REGION OF THE BOVINE Y CHROMOSOME. Ph.D dissertation, Pennsylvania State University. Wansheng Liu, Advisor.

Lucas Souto. The effect of length of the preovulatory period on mechanisms regulating embryonic survival in beef cattle. Autumn, 2010. Ohio State University

Leandro Cruppe. The effect of preovulatory concentration of estradiol and length of proestrus on fertility in beef cattle. December, 2011. Ohio State University

Fernanda Abreu. The effect of follicle age on fertility in beef cattle. December, 2011. Ohio State University

Martin Maquivar. Nutritional regulation of precocious puberty in heifers. December, 2011. Ohio State University

Powers, G.E. 2011. Serum concentrations of progesterone, IGF-I, insulin, and glucose and pregnancy rates of ewes treated with dexamethasone before breeding. NMSU MS Thesis, Las Cruces.

Fields, S. M. 2011. Reproductive cyclicity, progesterone profiles, and pregnancy rates in lactating. seasonally anestrous Rambouillet ewes treated with a progesterone containing intravaginal insert and pregnant mare serum gonadotropin. NMSU MS Thesis, Las Cruces.

Thompson, Luke. A Comparison of the Effects of Three Different Weaning

Methods on Performance and Behavior of Beef Calves. 2011.

Long, Amber. Blood Meal Analysis for the Detection and Identification of Host DNA in the Gut Contents of Ornithodoros coriaceus. 2009.

Coker, Michelle. Detection of an Immunological Response in Heifers Experimentally Infected with Epizootic Bovine Abortion (Foothill Abortion). 2008.

McCosh, R. M. 2011. Effect of rams on temporal hormone concentrations in Targhee ewes during the transition into the breeding season. M. S. Thesis. Montana State University. http://etd.lib.montana.edu/etd/2011/mccosh/McCoshR0511.pdf