10/21/2013

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10/31/2014

10/28/2015

Peer-reviewed Journals

Amundson, O. L., Fountain, T. H., Larimore, E. L., Richardson, B. N., McNeel, A .K., Wright, E. C., Keisler, D .H., Cushman, R. A., Perry, G. A., Freetly, H .C.. Post-weaning nutritional programming of ovarian development in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. In revision.

Bridges, G. A., S. L. Lake, S. G. Kruse, S. L. Bird, B. J. Funnell, R. Aries, J. A. Walker, J. K. Grant, and G. A. Perry. 2014. Comparison of three CIDR-based fixed-time AI protocols in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 92:3127-3133.

Brown, B.M., J.W. Stallings, J.S. Clay and M.L. Rhoads. 2015. Milk production and composition of dairy cows that were exposed to heat stress at or around the time they were conceived. PLoS One. (in review).

Brown, B.M., J.W. Stallings, J.S. Clay and M.L. Rhoads. 2015. Periconceptional heat stress of Holstein dams is associated with differences in daughter milk production during their first lactation. PLoS One. (in review).

Calderón Diaz, J. A., Vallet, J. L., Lents, C. A., Nonneman, D .J., Miles, J. R., Wright, E. C., Rempel, L. A., Cushman, R. A., Freking, B. A., Rohrer, G. A., Phillips, C., DeDecker, A., Foxcroft, G., Stalder, K. Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and uterine length of developing gilts fed two lysine and three metabolizable energy concentrations from 100 d to 260 d of age. J. Anim. Sci. 2015; 93:3521-3527.

Cappellozza, B. I., R. F. Cooke, M. M. Reis, R. Marques, T. A. Guarnieri Filho, G. A. Perry, D. B. Jump, K. A. Lytie, and D. W. Bohnert. 2015. Effects of protein Supplementation frequency on metabolic responses associated with reproduction of beef cows. Journal of Animal Science 93:386-394.

Carvalho, P. D., M. C. Wiltbank, and P. M. Fricke. 2015. Manipulation of progesterone to increase ovulatory response to the first GnRH treatment of an Ovsynch protocol in lactating dairy cows receiving first timed artificial insemination. J. Dairy Sci. (accepted).

Carvalho, P. D., M. J. Fuenzalida, A. Ricci, A. H. Souza, R. V. Barletta, M. C. Wiltbank, and P. M. Fricke. 2015. Modifications to Ovsynch improve fertility during resynchronization: Evaluation of presynchronization with GnRH 6 days before Ovsynch and addition of a second prostaglandin F2? treatment. J. Dairy Sci. (accepted).

Cerny, K.L., L. Anderson, W.R. Burris, M. Rhoads, J.C. Matthews and P.J.
Bridges. 2015. Form of Supplemental Selenium fed to cycling cows affects ovarian production of progesterone, but not estradiol. Theriogenology (in review).

Cushman, R. A., McNeel, A. K., Souza, J. C., Britt, J. H. Applying ultrasonographic evaluation of antral follicle count to improve reproductive management in heifers. Clinical Theriogenology 2015; 7:223-227.

Cushman, R. A., McNeel, A. K., Souza, J. C., Echternkamp, S. E., Britt, J. H., Freetly, H. C. Mechanisms influencing establishment of the ovarian reserve in heifers. Clinical Theriogenology 2015; 7:229-233.

Cushman, R. A., R.G. Tait Jr., A.K. McNeel, E.D. Forbes, O.L. Amundson, C.A. Lents, A.K. Lindholm-Perry, G.A. Perry, J.R. Wood, A.S. Cupp, T.P.L. Smith, H.C. Freetly, and G.L. Bennett. 2015. A polymorphism in myostatin influences puberty but not fertility in beef heifers, whereas µ-calpain affects first calf birth weight. J. Anim. Sci. 93:117-126.

Deaver, S.E., A.M. Felix and M.L. Rhoads. 2015. Reproductive performance of lactating dairy cattle after intrauterine administration of a prostaglandin F2? receptor antagonist four days after insemination. Theriogenology. 83(4):560-566.

Freetly, H .C., Vonnahme, K. A., McNeel, A. K., Camacho, L. E., Amundson, O. L., Forbes, E. D., Lents, C. A., Cushman, R. A. The consequence of level of nutrition on heifer ovarian and mammary development. J. Anim. Sci. 2014; 92:5437-5443.

Hill, S. L., G. A. Perry, V. R. G. Mercadante, G. C. Lamb, J. R. Jaeger, KC Olson, and J. S. Stevenson. 2014. Altered progesterone concentrations by hormonal manipulations before a fixed-time artificial insemination CO-Synch + CIDR program in suckled beef cows. Theriogenology 82:104-113

Larimore, E. L., O. L. Amundson, S. L. Bird, B. J. Funnell, S. G. Kruse, G. A. Bridges, and G. A. Perry. 2015. Influence of estrus at fixed-time AI on accessory sperm numbers and embryonic development. J. Anim. Sci. 93: 2806-2812.

Madsen, C. A., G. A. Perry, C. L. Mogck, R. F. Daly, M. D. Macneil, and T. W. Geary. 2015. Effects of Preovulatory Estradiol on Embryo Survival and Pregnancy Establishment in Beef Cows. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 158:96-103.

McCracken, V.L., G. Xie, S.E. Deaver, L.H. Baumgard, R.P. Rhoads and M.L. Rhoads. 2015. Hepatic progesterone-metabolizing enzymes cytochrome P450 2C and 3A in lactating cows during thermoneutral and heat stress conditions. J. Dairy Sci. 98(5):3152-3157.

McFee, R .M., Artac, R .A., Gomes, R .S., Kurz, S .G., Summers, A. F., Cushman, R .A., Wood, J. R., Cupp, A. S. Vascular endothelial growth factor A isoforms are differentially expressed prior to the LH surge, after the LH surge, and in persistent bovine dominant follicles and may be a marker of follicle health. Cell and Tissue Research. Submitted.

McNeel, A. K., Cushman, R. A. Influence of puberty and antral follicle count on calving day in cross-bred beef heifers. Theriogenology 2015; 84:1061-1066.

McNeel, A. K., Vallet, J. L., Snelling, W. M., Wright, E. C., Larimore, E. L., Amundson, O. L., Miles, J .R., Chase, C. C. Jr., Lents, C. A., Sonstegard, T .S., Schroeder, S. G., Wood, J. R., Cupp AS, Perry GA, Cushman RA. Effects of antral follicle count on gene expression and function of the bovine endometrium. Biol. Reprod. Submitted.

Mercadante, V.R.G., L. E. Kozicki, F. M. Ciriaco, D. D. Henry, C. R. Dahlen, M. R. Crosswhite, J. E. Larson, B. E. Voelz, D. J. Patterson, G. A. Perry, R. N.

Funston, T. L. Steckler, S. L. Hill, J. S. Stevenson, and G. C. Lamb. 2015. Effects of administration of prostaglandin F2? at initiation of the 7-d CO-Synch+CIDR ovulation synchronization protocol for suckled beef cows and replacement beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. (Accepted: # E-2015-8967).

Mercadante, VRG, LE Kozicki, FM Ciriaco, DD Henry, CR Dahlen, MR Crosswhite, JE Larson, BE Voelz, DJ Patterson, GA Perry, RN Funston, TL Steckler, SL Hill, JS Stevenson, and GC Lamb. 2015. Effects of administration of prostaglandin F2? at initiation of the 7-d CO-Synch+CIDR ovulation synchronization protocol for suckled beef cows and replacement beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. (Accepted: # E-2015-8967).

Perry, G. A. E. L. Larimore, B. L. Perry, and J. A. Walker. 2015. Grazing behavior of drylot developed beef heifers and the influence of post-AI Supplementation on AI pregnancy success. Prof. Anim. Sci 31:264-269.

Perry, G. A., O. L. Swanson, E. L. Larimore, B. L. Perry, G. D. Djira, and R. A. Cushman. 2015. Relationship of follicle size and concentrations of estradiol among cows exhibiting or not exhibiting estrus during a fixed-time AI protocol. Dom. Anim. Endo. 48:15-20.

Pinto, T. L., Nogueira, M. B., Sales, J. S., Goncalves, T .M., Carvalho, R. R., Cushman, R .A., Souza, J. C. Factors affecting pregnancy rates after ovum pick up (OPU)-derived embryo transfer in lactating Holstein recipients under tropical conditions. Ciência e Agrotecnologia 2015; In press.

Pulley, S. L., and J. S. Stevenson. 2015. Five-day resynch programs in dairy cows including presynchronization and progesterone at two stages post-artificial insemination. J. Dairy Sci. 98:6243–6255.

Pulley, S. L., D. H. Keisler, and J. S. Stevenson. 2015. Concentrations of luteinizing hormone and ovulatory responses in dairy cows before timed artificial insemination. J. Dairy Sci. 98:6188-6201.

Rhoads, M.L., A.L. Zezeski, V.L. McCracken, G.A. Perry and A.D. Ealy. 2015. Maturation of bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes in varying concentrations of follicular fluid improves cumulus cell expansion without affecting the outcome of in vitro fertilization. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. (in review).

Ricci, A., P. D. Carvalho, M. C. Amundson, R. H. Fourdraine, L. Vincenti, and P. M. Fricke. 2015. Factors associated with pregnancy-associated glycoprotein (PAG) levels in plasma and milk of Holstein cows during early pregnancy and their effect on the accuracy of pregnancy diagnosis. J. Dairy Sci. 98:2502-2514.

Roberts, A.J., M.K. Petersen, and R.N. Funston. 2015. Can we build the cowherd by increasing longevity of females? J. Anim. Sci.

Senturklu, S., D. G. Landblom, G. A. Perry, and T. Petry. 2015. Effect of Frame Score on Growth, Fertility, and Economics. Asian Australas. J. Anim. Sci. 28(1):69-78; HTTP//dx.doi.org/ 10.5713/ajas.13.0833.

Stevenson, J. S., and G. C. Lamb. 2015. Contrasting effects of progesterone on fertility of dairy and beef cows. J. Dairy Sci. 99: Submitted.

Stevenson, J. S., and S. L. Pulley. 2015. Ovulation and fertility responses to feedback effects of estradiol and progesterone on gonadotropin-releasing hormone-induced release of luteinizing hormone. J. Dairy Sci. 99: Submitted.

Stevenson, J. S., S. L. Hill, G. A. Bridges, J. E. Larson, and G. C. Lamb. 2015. Progesterone status, parity, body condition, and days postpartum before estrus- or ovulation-5 synchronization in suckled beef cattle influences artificial insemination pregnancy outcomes. J. Anim. Sci 93:2111-2123.

Summers, A. F., Pohlmeier, W. E., Sargent, K .M., Cole, B. D., Vinton, R. J., Kurz, S. G., McFee, R. M., Cushman, R. A., Cupp, A. S., Wood, J. R. Altered theca and cumulus oocyte gene expression, follicular arrest and reduced fertility in cows with dominant follicle follicular fluid androgen excess. PLoS ONE 2014; 9:e110683.

Summers, A.F., A.D. Blair, and R.N. Funston. 2015. Impact of Supplemental protein source offered to primiparous heifers during gestation on. II. Progeny performance and carcass characteristics. J. Anim. Sci. 93:1871-1880.

Summers, A.F., T.L. Meyer, and R.N. Funston. 2015. Impact of Supplemental protein source offered to primiparous heifers during gestation on. I. ADG, feed intake, calf birth weight, and rebreeding in pregnant beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 93:1865-1870.

Tait, R. G. Jr., Cushman , R .A, McNeel, A. K., Casas, E., Smith, T. P. L., Freetly, H. C., Bennett, G. L. Casein alpha s1 and thyroglobulin genetic interaction effects on own performance, reproduction, and first calf performance traits in beef heifers selected for bigenic SNP equalization. J. Anim. Sci. Submitted.

Waters, K. M., T. E. Black, V. R. G. Mercadante, G. H. L. Marquezini, N. DiLorenzo, R. O. Myer, A. T. Adesogan, and G. C. Lamb. 2015. Effects of feeding perennial peanut hay on growth, development, attainment of puberty, and fertility in beef replacement heifers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 31:40-49.

Xie, M., S. McCoski, S. Johnson, M. Rhoads and A. Ealy. 2015. Combinatorial effects of epidermal growth factor, fibroblast growth factor 2, and insulin-like growth factor 1 on trophoblast cell proliferation and embryogenesis in cattle. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. (accepted).

Abstracts/Posters/Professional Presentations

Al Naib, A., A.Y. Wood, H.L.M. Tucker, C.M. Parsons, V.L. McCracken, A.L. Zezeski, S.E. Deaver, B.M. Brown, R.M. Akers and M.L. Rhoads. 2015. Effects of Tamoxifen on pre-pubertal heifer reproductive tissues: Potential for disruption of tract development through alteration of related signaling pathways. J. Dairy Sci. 98(Suppl 2):545.

Amundson, O. L., T. G. Fountain, E. L. Larimore, B. N. Richardson, A. K. McNeel, E. C. Wright-Johnson, D. H. Keisler, R. A. Cushman, G. A. Perry, and H. C. Freetly. 2015. Post-weaning nutritional programming of ovarian development in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. Midwest ASAS

Bishop, BE, JM Thomas, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson. 2015. Timing GnRH administration based on estrous response in beef heifers following administration of the 14-d CIDR-PG protocol with split-time AI. J. Anim. Sci. 93, Suppl. s3:231.

Black, D.N., M.R. Crosswhite, B.W. Neville, and C.R. Dahlen. 2015. Impact of managing cow-calf pairs on pasture or in a dry lot during a 10 day synchronization period on reproductive performance and weight change in cows and their calves. J. Anim. Sci. 93(Suppl. 2):188.

Bridges, P.J., K.L. Cerny, M. Rhoads, L.H. Anderson, W.R. Burris and J.C. Matthews. 2015. Form of selenium in free-choice mineral mixes affects ovarian production of progesterone but not estradiol in cycling beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 93(Suppl s3):88.

Mogck, C.L., C. A. Madsen, T. W. Geary, and G. A. Perry. 2015. Role of exogenous estradiol in initiation of estrus and induction of an LH surge. J. Anim. Sci. Midwest ASAS.

Carvalho, P. D. and P. M. Fricke. 2015. Association between changes in body condition score and back fat thickness during the transition period with fertility and health events in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 98(Suppl. 2):102.

Carvalho, P. D., M. C. Wiltbank, and P. M. Fricke. 2015. Hormonal manipulation of progesterone before initiation of an Ovsynch protocol to increase ovulatory response to the first GnRH treatment in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 98(Suppl. 2):811.

Carvalho, P. D., M. C. Wiltbank, and P. M. Fricke. 2015. Progesterone concentration at each treatment during an Ovsynch protocol affects fertility to timed AI in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 98(Suppl. 2):92.

Carvalho, P. D., M. J. Fuenzalida, V. G. Santos, A. Ricci, M. C. Wiltbank, and P. M. Fricke. 2015. Progesterone concentration at initiation of an Ovsynch protocol and a second prostaglandin F2? treatment affect luteal regression and fertility to timed AI in Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 98(Suppl. 2):811.

Chase, Jr., C. C., R. A. Cushman, A. K. McNeel, E. C. Wright, O. L. Amundson, E. L. Larimore, B. N. Richardson, G. A. Perry, S. C. Tenley, J. R. Wood, A. S. Cupp, J. L. Vallet, D. D. Sypherd, and J. R. Miles. 2015. IN Vitro fertilization (IVF) from low or high antral follicle count pubertal beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci.

Ciriaco, F. M., D. D. Henry, V. R. G. Mercadante, T. Schulmeister, G. C. Lamb, and N. DiLorenzo. 2014. Evaluation of a mixture of crude glycerol and molasses as an energy Supplement for beef cattle consuming bermudagrass hay. J. Anim. Sci 92(E-Suppl. 2):353 (Abstr.)

Crosswhite, M.R., B.W. Neville, J.C. Rodgers, J.T. Seeger, and C.R. Dahlen. 2015. Impact of prebreeding vaccination with modified-live or inactivated viral vaccines on subsequent reproductive performance in crossbred beef females. J. Anim. Sci. 93(Suppl. 2):170.

Crouse, M.S., K.J. McLean, L.P. Reynolds, C.R. Dahlen, B.W. Neville, P.P. Borowicz, and J.S. Caton. 2015. Nutrient transporters in bovine utero-placental tissues on days 16 to 50 of gestation. 2015 American Society of Animal Science Western Section Meeting.

Cushman, R.A., K. McNeel, E. C. Wright, O. L. Amundson, S. C. Tenley, E. L. Larimore, B. N. Richardson, C. C. Chase Jr., G. A. Perry, and A. S. Cupp. 2015. Relationship between pre-weaning gain, age at puberty, and reproductive tract development in Angus heifers. J. Anim. Sci. Midwest ASAS.

da Silva, A.G. and R.N. Funston. 2015. Economic aspects of rebreeding non-pregnant cows. J. Anim. Sci. 93(e-Suppl. 2).

Dahlen, C.R. and C.L. Stoltenow. 2015. The PregCard study; assessing the impact of routine management strategies on reproductive performance of beef herds in the upper Great Plains. 2015 American Society of Animal Science Western Section Meeting.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. 30:30 - How to achieve a 30% preg rate in a 30,000 lb. dairy herd. Zoetis Reproduction Meetings. August 26-27, Grand Rapids, MI and Fort Wayne, IN.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. 30:30 - How to achieve a 30% preg rate in a 30,000 lb. dairy herd. Zoetis Pacific Coast Veterinary Meeting. April 10, Pismo Beach, CA.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. 30:30 - How to achieve a 30% preg rate in a 30,000 lb. dairy herd. Central Plains Dairy Expo Zoetis preconference symposium. March 24, Sioux Falls, SD.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. 4 Keys to reproductive success. Form-A-Feed Professional Dairy Conference, January 23, Morton, MN.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. Can dairy cows eat their way to better reproduction? Form-A-Feed Professional Dairy Conference, January 22, Morton, MN.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. Double-Vision: Management of twinning in dairy cows. Proc. AABP annual conference, September 19, New Orleans, LA.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. Factors associated with pregnancy-associated glycoprotein levels in blood and milk of Holstein cows during early pregnancy and their impact on the accuracy of pregnancy diagnosis. IDEXX Advisory Board meeting, May 21-22, Westbrook, ME.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. Five keys to reproductive success. Proc. Georgia Milk Producers Conference, January 13, Savannah, GA.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. New Technologies to manage reproduction in dairy cows. Zoetis Reproduction Meetings. August 26-27, Grand Rapids, MI and Fort Wayne, IN.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. Physiology and treatment of anovular and cystic dairy cows. Merck Animal Health Conference, May 29, Stare Jablonki, Poland.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. Reproductive challenges of high producing dairy cows. Proc. North American Veterinary Conference. January 19, Orlando, FL.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. Strategies for nonpregnancy diagnosis. Proc. North American Veterinary Conference. January 19, Orlando, FL.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. Strategies for submitting cows for first insemination. Proc. North American Veterinary Conference. January 19, Orlando, FL.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. Strategies for submitting cows for second and greater insemination. Proc. North American Veterinary Conference. January 19, Orlando, FL.

Fricke, P. M. 2015. 30:30 - How to achieve a 30% preg rate in a 30,000 lb. dairy herd. Zoetis Dairy Meeting, May 3, Gettysburg, PA.

Fricke, P. M., A. Ricci, and P. D. Carvalho. 2015. Factors associated with pregnancy-associated glycoprotein levels in plasma and milk of Holstein cows during early pregnancy and their impact on the accuracy of pregnancy diagnosis. Proc. Four-State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference, June 10, Dubuque, IA, pp. 57-62.

Fricke, P. M., A. Ricci, P. D. Carvalho, and M. C. Amundson. 2015. Milk vs. Blood – which is best for PAG pregnancy prediction? Proc. 12th Western Dairy Management Conference, March 4-5, Reno, NV, pp. 177-185.

Fricke, P. M., A. Valenza, G. Lopes Jr., M. C. Amundson, and J. O. Giordano. 2015. Expression and detection of estrus in dairy cows: The role of activity monitoring systems. Proc. Georgia Milk Producers Conference, January 14, Savannah, GA.

Fuenzalida, M. J., P. D. Carvalho. M. C. Wiltbank, P. L. Ruegg, and P. M. Fricke. 2015. Etiology of early pregnancy losses in Holstein dairy cows based on serum pregnancy-associated glycoprotein and progesterone concentrations. J. Dairy Sci. 98(Suppl. 2):426.

Funston, R.N., E.E. Grings, A.J. Roberts, and B.T. Tibbitts. 2015. Selection of a calving season. J. Anim. Sci. 93(e-Suppl. 2, invited).

Geppert, T. C. G. A. Perry and P. J. Gunn. 2015. Effects of Supplementing excess amounts of rumen undegradable protein on ovarian function of beef cows consuming low quality forage. J Anim Sci

Geppert, T. C., G. A. Perry and P. J. Gunn. 2015. Effects of excess dietary MP from corn gluten meal or soybean meal on ovarian function of beef cows consuming low quality forage. J. Anim. Sci.

Geppert, T.C., A. M. Meyer, G. A. Perry and P. J. Gunn. 2015. Relationship between circulating plasma amino acid profile and reproductive function around the time of ovulation in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci.

Gunn, P.J., A. L. Lundberg, R. A. Cushman, H. C. Freetly, O. L. Amundson, J. A. Walker, and G. A. Perry. 2015. Effect of circulating blood urea nitrogen concentrations on reproductive efficiency in beef heifers and cows. J. Anim. Sci.

Henry, D. D., F. M. Ciriaco, V. R. G. Mercadante, T. Schulmeister, D. Demeterco, A. Marin, G. C. Lamb, and N. DiLorenzo. 2014. Effects of feeding chitosan on nutrient digestibility in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci 92(E-Suppl. 2):326 (Abstr.)

Henry, D. D., V. R. G. Mercadante, F. M. Ciriaco, P. M. Mercadante, T. Schulmeister, N. DiLorenzo, and G. C. Lamb. 2014. Potential bull buyers perceive increased value to their operations when purchasing bulls from the Florida Bull Test. J. Anim. Sci 92(E-Suppl. 2):517 (Abstr.)

Hill, S. L., D. M. Grieger, KC Olson, J. R. Jaeger, C. R. Dahlen, S. R. Underdahl, G. A. Bridges, J. E. Larson, J. K. Ahola, M. C. Fischer, G. A.
Perry, T. L. Steckler, W. D. Whittier, J. F. Currin, and J. S. Stevenson. 2015. Using estrus-detection patches to optimally time artificial insemination (AI) improved pregnancy rates in suckled beef cows in a timed AI program. J. Anim. Sci. 93(E-Suppl. s3):90 (Abstr.).

Kincheloe, J.K., R.N. Funston, A.D. Blair, K. Olson. 2015. Impact of maternal protein restriction in first-calf heifers during mid- to late-gestation on dam and suckling calf performance through weaning. Proc. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66:

Manthey, A. K., J. L. Anderson, and G. A. Perry. 2015. Evaluation of growth performance in dairy heifers fed reduced fat distillers grains in replacement of forage in limit-fed rations. J. Anim. Sci.

Manthey, A. K., J. L. Anderson, G. A. Perry, and D. H. Keisler. 2015. Metabolic profile and onset of puberty in dairy heifers fed reduced-fat distillers grains in replacement of forage. J Anim Sci.

McNeel, A. K., E. L. Larimore, O. L. Amundson, C. C. Chase Jr, G. A. Perry, and R. A. Cushman. 2015. Differences in antral follicle counts in pubertal Angus cattle are associated with differences in the uterine transcriptome during the late luteal phase. Society for the Study of Reproduction

Mercadante, V. R. G., D. D. Henry, F. M. Ciriaco, P. M. Mercadante, J. C. Rodgers, N. DiLorenzo, and G. C. Lamb. 2014. Development and utilization of the AI Cowculator: A decision-aid application to determine whether to utilize fixed-time artificial insemination (TAI) or purchase herd sires for natural service. J. Anim. Sci 92(E-Suppl. 2):524 (Abstr.)

Mercadante, V. R. G., L. E. Kozicki, F. M. Ciriaco, D. D. Henry, C. R. Dahlen, R. N. Funston, J. E. Larson, G. A. Perry, T. L. Steckler, and G. C. Lamb. 2014. Effects of administration of prostaglandin F2? at initiation of the 7-d CO-Synch + CIDR estrus synchronization protocol for replacement beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci 92(E-Suppl. 2):261 (Abstr.)

Mercadante, V. R. G., L. E. Kozicki, F. M. Ciriaco, D. D. Henry, C. R. Dahlen, J. E. Larson, B. E. Voelz, D. J. Patterson, G. A. Perry, T. L. Steckler, J. S. Stevenson, and G. C. Lamb. 2014. Effects of administration of prostaglandin F2? at initiation of the 7-d CO-Synch+CIDR estrus synchronization protocol for suckled beef cows. J. Anim. Sci 92(E-Suppl. 2):269 (Abstr.)

Nielson, H.R., D.J. Kelly, and R.N. Funston. 2015. Comparison of TAI at GnRH injection and delayed insemination of non-estrus beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 93(e-Suppl. 2).

Nielson, H.R., R.V. Anderson, and R.N. Funston. 2015. Effect of MGA vs CIDR estrus synchronization on estrus response and pregnancy rates in 311 d old beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 93(e-Suppl. 2).

Nielson, H.R., T.L. Meyer, and R.N. Funston. 2015. Effect of post-weaning heifer development on pregnancy rates and subsequent feed efficiency as a pregnant first calf heifer J. Anim. Sci. 93(e-Suppl. 2).

Northrop, E. J., O. L. Amundson, B. N. Richardson, A. K. McNeel, R. A. Cushman, and G. A. Perry. 2015. Influence of estrus expression prior to fixed-time AI on embryo survival to maternal recognition of pregnancy. J. Anim. Sci.

Perry, G.A., O. L. Amundson, and R. A. Cushman. 2015. Use of ultrasonography to make management decisions. J. Anim. Sci.

Rasby, R.J., and R.N. Funston. 2015. Nutrition and management of cows – Supplementation and feed additives. J. Anim. Sci. 93(e-Suppl. 2, invited).

Richardson, B.N., E. L. Larimore, J. A. Walker, M. Utt, M. DeJarnette, and G.A. Perry. 2015. Comparison of fresh-extended and conventional semen on fertility when varying the interval from CIDR removal to insemination in a 7-day CO-Synch + CIDR protocol. J. Anim. Sci.

Roberts, A.J., E.E. Grings, M.K. Peterson, R.N. Funston. 2015. Developmental programming of fertility. J. Anim. Sci. 93(e-Suppl. 2, invited).

Rocha, L., J. S. Stevenson, and L. G. D. Mendonça. 2015. Presynchronization strategy using prostaglandin F2? and GnRH to improve fertility in a resynchronization program based on detection of estrus. J. Dairy Sci. 98(E-Suppl. 2):91-92 (Abstr.).

Safranski, T., M.C. Lucy, J.N. Rhoades, M. Estienne, J.G. Wiegert, M. Rhoads, R.P. Rhoads, L.H. Baumgard and J.W. Ross. 2015. Reproductive performance of gilts having developed in heat stressed dams. J. Anim. Sci. 93(Suppl 2):85.

Santos, V. G., P. D. Carvalho, C. Maia, B. Carneiro, A. Valenza, E. M. Bettencourt, and P. M. Fricke. 2015. Effect of decreasing the duration of a PRID-synch protocol and addition of a second prostaglandin F2? treatment on fertility after resynchronization of ovulation in lactating Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 98(Suppl. 2):543.

Schook, M.R., P. L. Steichen, V. R. G. Mercadante, G. C. Lamb, B. W. Neville, and C. R. Dahlen. 2014. Effects of breeding system of origin (natural service or AI) on growth, attainment of puberty, and pregnancy rates in crossbred beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci 92(E-Suppl. 2):68 (Abstr.)

Steichen, P. L., S. I. Klein, Q. Larson, K. M. Bischoff, V. R. G. Mercadante, G. C. Lamb, C. S. Schauer, B. W. Neville, and C. R. Dahlen. 2014. Effects of artificial insemination and natural service breeding systems on calving characteristics and weaning weights of resultant progeny. J. Anim. Sci 92(E-Suppl. 2):263 (Abstr.)

Stevenson, J. S., and G. C. Lamb. 2015. Contrasting effects of progesterone on fertility of dairy and beef cows. J. Dairy Sci. 98(E-Suppl. 2):306 (Abstr.).

Thomas, JM, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JE Decker, SE Poock, DS Brown, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson. 2015. The Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program: Improving heifer development practices and increasing technology utilization through economic incentives. J. Anim. Sci. 93, Suppl. s3:526.

Thomas, JM, SE Poock, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson. 2014. Delayed insemination of non-estrous beef heifers and cows when using conventional semen in timed artificial insemination. J. Anim. Sci. 92:4189-4197.

Tibbitts, B.T., C.A. Welchons, R.G. Bondurant, F.H. Hilscher, J.C. MacDonald, R.N. Funston. 2015. Effects of Supplemental energy and protein source on performance of steers grazing irrigated corn residue. J. Anim. Sci. 93(e-Suppl. 2).

Valenza, A., P. M. Fricke. 2015. Expression and detection of estrus in dairy cows: The role of new technologies. Ceva publication.

Voelz, B. E., L. Rocha, F., J. S. Stevenson, and L. G. D. Mendonça. 2015. Treatment of primiparous lactating dairy cows with GnRH before first insemination during summer heat stress. J. Dairy Sci. 98(E-Suppl. 2):91 (Abstr.).

Wiegert, J.G., R.H. Preisser, M.C. Lucy, T.J. Safranski, R.P. Rhoads, J.W. Ross, L.H. Baumgard, M.J. Estienne and M.L. Rhoads. 2015. Effects of in utero heat stress on subsequent lactational performance of gilts and transgenerational effects on offspring. J. Anim. Sci. 93(Suppl 2):166.

Extension Reports/Publications

Crouse, M.S., K.J. McLean, L.P. Reynolds, C.R. Dahlen, B.W. Neville, P.P. Borowicz, and J.S. Caton. 2015. Nutrient transporters in bovine utero-placental tissues on days 16 to 50 of gestation. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66:44-47.

Dahlen, C.R. and C.L. Stoltenow. 2015. The PregCard study; assessing the impact of routine management strategies on reproductive performance of beef herds in the upper Great Plains. Proc. West. Sec. Amer. Soc. Anim. Sci. 66:151-154.

Dahlen, C.R., and G.L Stokka. 2015. Bull Breeding Soundness Examinations. NDSU AS-1755. Available at http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ansci/livestoc/as1755.pdf

Dahlen, C.R., D.N. Black, and M.R. Crosswhite. 2015. Maximizing Pregnancy Rates to AI. NDSU AS-1749. Available at: http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ansci/livestoc/as1749.pdf

Patterson, DJ, and JE Decker. 2015. Phenotypic data collection for reproductive traits in replacement beef heifers. In: Proceedings, Beef Improvement Federation. June 10, Biloxi, MS.

Patterson, DJ, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, and MF Smith. 2014. Control of estrus and ovulation in heifers. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. October 7-8, Stillwater, OK. pp. 75-109.

Patterson, DJ, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, and MF Smith. 2015. Control of estrus and ovulation in heifers. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 17-88, Davis, CA. pp. 36-67. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 17-88, Davis, CA. pp. 67-105.

Patterson, DJ, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JE Decker, and MF Smith. 2015. Control of estrus and ovulation in beef cows. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 17-18, Davis CA. pp. 67-105.

Patterson, DJ, JM Thomas, JM Abel, BE Bishop, JE Decker, and MF Smith. 2014. Control of estrus and ovulation in beef cows. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. October 7-8, Stillwater, OK. pp. 111-154.

Schnabel, R.D., .JF. Taylor, A.L. Van Eenennaam, D.S. Brown, M.F. Smith, M.M. Rolf, M.D. MacNeil, B.P. Kinghorn, and D.J. Patterson. Reducing the incidence of early embryonic mortality in beef cattle. Proceedings, 10th World Congress of Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. August, 2014. Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Schook, M.R., P.L. Steichen, V.R.G. Mercadante, G.C. Lamb, B.W. Neville, and C.R. Dahlen. 2014. Effects of breeding system of origin (natural service or artificial insemination) on growth, attainment of puberty, and pregnancy rates in crossbred beef heifers. North Dakota Beef Report:46-48.

Smith, M..F, G.A. Perry, K.G. Pohler, R.M. Wallace, SE Dickinson, AO Gatea, and DJ Patterson. 2014. Physiological principles underlying synchronization of estrus. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. October 7-8, Stillwater, OK. pp. 22-48.

Thomas, J.M., and D..J Patterson. 2014. The importance and challenges of a beef sire fertility system. In: Proceedings, 25th National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB) Annual Convention and Technical Conference. September 25-26, Green Bay, WI. pp. 27-45.

Articles in the Popular Press (non-peer reviewed)

Steckler T. L. Aug 2015. Health Considerations When Weaning Calves. Mid-America Farmer Grower

Steckler T. L. Dec 2014. Limping in Cattle May Indicate Foot Rot. Mid-America Farmer Grower

Steckler T. L. Dec 2014. Livestock Care Increases as Temperatures Drop. Illinois AgriNews

Steckler T. L. Jan 2015. Management Tips for the Calving Season. Mid-America Farmer Grower

Steckler T. L. July 2015. Alternative Grazing. Mid-America Farmer Grower

Steckler T. L. July 2015. Its West Again this Year. Illinois AgriNews

Steckler T. L. Mar 2015. Is he really earning his keep or just getting by? Mid-America Farmer Grower

Steckler T. L. May 2015. Ticks and flies – the scourge of man and cattle alike! Mid-America Farmer Grower

Steckler T. L. Nov 2014. Watch for Cold Stress in Cattle This Winter. Mid-America Farmer Grower

Steckler T. L. Sept 2015. Consider Grazing Cornstalks. Mid-America Farmer Grower

Stevenson, J. S. 2014. Five-day Ovsynch deserves a good look. Hoard’s Dairyman 159:744.

Stevenson, J. S. 2014. Heat detection pays dividends. Hoard’s Dairyman 159:649.

Stevenson, J. S. 2014. Timed A.I. marks 20-year anniversary. Hoard’s Dairyman 159:580.

Stevenson, J. S. 2015. Do larger doses improve Ovsynch? Hoard’s Dairyman 160:162.

Stevenson, J. S. 2015. Keep A.I. breeding benchmarks easy. Hoard’s Dairyman 160:506.

Stevenson, J. S. 2015. More on mastitis and fertility. Hoard’s Dairyman 160:414.

Stevenson, J. S. 2015. New milk and blood pregnancy tests can improve A.I. Hoard’s Dairyman 160:15.

Stevenson, J. S. 2015. Refining your timed AI program. Hoard’s Dairyman 160:93.

Stevenson, J. S. 2015. What about progesterone? Hoard’s Dairyman 160:345.

Stevenson, J. S. 2015. When to breed or not to breed. Hoard’s Dairyman 160:256.

Student Theses and/or Dissertations

Amundson, O. 2015. Post-weaning nutritional programming of ovarian development and role of elevated blood urea on uterine environment and pregnancy success in beef heifers. MS thesis, South Dakota State University.

Crego, S. 2015. Factors that impact pregnancy success with sexed-semen in dairy cows. MS thesis, South Dakota State University.

McCracken, V. 2015. The effects of dietary fructose and fat on the reproductive parameters of prepubertal and pregnant gilts. MS thesis, Virginia Tech.

Zezeski, A. 2014. Utilization of early weaning and intrafollicular insemination as methods to improve the reproductive performance of cattle. MS thesis, Virginia Tech.

Funding (include grants and contracts)

1. Missouri. Facilitating expansion and genetic improvement of the Missouri beef cow herd through use of sex-sorted semen in timed artificial insemination of beef heifers. University of Missouri Commercial Agriculture. 2015. $25,000. PI.

2. Missouri. Database enhance: Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer program. University of Missouri Commercial Agriculture. 2015. $25,000. Co-PI.

3. Missouri. University of Missouri Thompson Research Center. 2015. Research Incentive Grant. $15,000. PI.

4. Missouri. Multistate Project NC-1201: Methods to Increase Reproductive Efficiency in Cattle. 2015. USDA. $10,000 PI.

5. Missouri. Identification and management of alleles impairing heifer fertility while optimizing genetic gain in Angus cattle. USDA-NIFA-AFRI #2013-68004-20364 (01/01/2013 to 12/31/2017; $2,997,040). PD.

6. Kansas. Enhancing Expression of Estrus before Artificial Insemination of Lactating Dairy Cows. Kansas Dairy Commission. 2014-201. $5,000. PI.

7. Kansas. Administration of Prostaglandin F2? at Timed Artificial Insemination of Lactating Dairy Cows to Increase Pregnancy Outcomes. Select Sires. 2015-2016. $8,800. Co-PI.

8. Kansas. The Effect of Multimin Injectable Trace Mineral Solution on Semen Quality of Young Breeding Beef Bulls. Multimin. 2014-2015. $25,000. Co-PI.

9. Kansas. Delayed Insemination of Beef Cows Not Yet in Estrus by 60 hours after CIDR Insert Removal and Lutalyse Injection. Zoetis. $5,000. PI.

10. Kansas. Multistate Project NC-1201: Methods to Increase Reproductive Efficiency in Cattle. USDA Hatch. 2014-2015. $10,000. PI.

11. Wisconsin. Manipulating progesterone to increase fertility to timed AI in lactating dairy cows. USDA NC-1201 Regional Research project/Hatch project. $123,481. PI

12. Wisconsin. Ceva Animal Health. 2014. Unrestricted gift. $10,000.

13. Wisconsin. Genetic, nutritional and management approaches to improve fertility in lactating dairy cattle. Ireland Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. 12-11-2013 to 11-30-2017. €961,125.40. CoPI.

14. Wisconsin. Strategies to improve reproductive performance in the beef cattle industry. USDA NIFA NLGCA proposal. 11-01-2013 to 10-31-2016. UW subcontract: $150,328. CoPI.

15. Florida. Fetal Versus Maternal Contributions of Bos indicus genetics to offspring growth. USDA-NIFA AFRI. 2015-2017, $450,000.

10/07/2016

Publications
Peer-reviewed Journals

Abel, J. M., B. E. Bishop, J. M. Thomas, M. R. Ellersieck, S. E. Poock, M. F. Smith, and D. J. Patterson. 2016. Comparing strategies to synchronize estrus and ovulation before fixed-time artificial insemination in primiparous two-year-old beef cows. Theriogenology. (Submitted).

Al Naib, A., H. L. Tucker, G. Xie, D. H. Keisler, F. F. Bartol, R. P. Rhoads, R. M. Akers and M. L. Rhoads. 2016. Prepubertal tamoxifen treatment affects development of heifer reproductive tissues and related signaling pathways. J. Dairy Sci. 99:5780-5792.

Amundson, O. L. E. L. Larimore, A. K. McNeel, C. C. Chase, Jr., R. A. Cushman, H. C. Freetly, and G. A. Perry. 2016. Uterine environment and pregnancy rate of heifers fed different levels of protein. Anim. Reprod. Sci. (R1 Submitted).

Amundson, O. L. T. G. Fountain, E. L. Larimore, B. N. Richardson, A. K. McNeel, E. C. Wright, D. H. Keisler, R. A. Cushman, G. A. Perry, H. C. Freetly. 2015. Post-weaning nutritional programming of ovarian development in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 93:5232-5239.

Anderson, J. L., K. F. Kalscheur, J. A. Clapper, G. A. Perry, D. H. Keisler, A. D. Garcia, and D. J. Schingoethe. 2015. Feeding fat from distillers dried grains with solubles to dairy heifers: metabolic profile. J. Dairy Sci. 98:5709-5719.

Bishop, B. E., J. M. Thomas, J. M. Abel, S. E. Poock, M. R. Ellersieck, M. F. Smith, and D. J. Patterson. 2016. Split-time artificial insemination in beef cattle: I. Using estrous response to determine optimal time(s) at which to administer GnRH in beef heifers and postpartum cows. Theriogenology 86: 1102-1110.

Bishop, B. E., J. M. Thomas, J. M. Abel, S. E. Poock, M. R. Ellersieck, M. F. Smith, and D. J. Patterson. 2016. Split-time artificial insemination in beef cattle. II. Comparing pregnancy rates among non-estrous heifers based on administration of GnRH at AI. Theriogenology. In press.

Bolzenius, J. K., R. A. Cushman, and G. A. Perry. 2016. Expression of Na+/H+ exchanger isoforms 1, 2, 3, and 4 in bovine endometrium and the influence of uterine pH at fixed-timed AI of pregnancy success. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 171:98-107.

Brown, B. M., J. W. Stallings, J. S. Clay and M. L. Rhoads. 2015. Periconceptional heat stress of Holstein dams is associated with differences in daughter milk production and composition during multiple lactations. PLOS ONE. 10: e0133574.

Brown, B. M., J. W. Stallings, J. S. Clay and M. L. Rhoads. 2016. Periconceptional heat stress of Holstein dams is associated with differences in daughter milk production during their first lactation. PLOS ONE. 11:e0148234.

Cappellozza, B. I., R. F. Cooke, M. M. Reis, R. S. Marques, T. A. Guarnieri Filho, G. A. Perry, D. B. Jump, K. A. Lytle, and D. W. Bohnert. 2015. Effects of protein Supplementation frequency on physiological responses associated with reproduction in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 93:386-394.

Cerny, K. L., L. Anderson, W. R. Burris, M. Rhoads, J. C. Matthews and P. J. Bridges. 2016. Form of Supplemental selenium fed to cycling cows affects systemic concentrations of progesterone but not those of estradiol. Theriogenology 85:800-806.

Cipriano, R. S. M. C. V. Miguel, M. A. Maioli, L. M. Pavanello, D. Giraldo-Arana, R. F. Cooke, M. L. Day, and G. P. Nogueira. 2015. Follicular profile, LH and leptin concentrations in prepubertal Nellore heifers treated with fat acids or high energy. Braz. J. Vet. Res. (In press).

Cipriano, R. S., R. F. Cooke, A. D. Rodrigues, L. G. T. Silva, D. W. Bohnert, R. S. Marques, J. L. M. Vasconcelos, A. V. Pires, and R. L. A. Cerri. 2016. Effects of post-AI Supplementation with Ca salts of soybean oil on pregnancy establishment parameters in Bos indicus beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. (In review).

Cline, G. F., A. M. Muth-Spurlock, B. E. Voelz, C. O. Lemley, and J. E. Larson. 2016. Evaluating blood perfusion of the corpus luteum in beef cows during fescue toxicosis. J. Anim. Sci. 94:90-95.

Cooke, R. F., R. F. G. Peres, R. S. Cipriano, T. A. Guarnieri Filho, R. S. Marques, M. C. Rodrigues, R. S. Carvalho, D. W. Bohnert, and J. L. M. Vasconcelos. 2016. Impacts of meloxicam before temporary calf weaning on physiological and reproductive responses of Bos indicus beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 94:406-411.

Crouse, M. S., J. S. Caton, K. J. McLean, P. P. Borowicz, L. P . Reynolds, C. R. Dahlen, B. W. Neville, and A. K. Ward. 2016. Rapid Communication: Isolation of glucose transporters GLUT3 and GLUT14 in bovine utero-placental tissues from d 16 to 50 of gestation. doi: 10. 2527/jas. 2016-0808; Date posted: August 12, 2016

da Silva, A. G., D. C. Adams, and R. N. Funston. 2016. Fall-breeding beef females failing to conceive during spring breeding. Prof. Anim. Sci. 32:243-247.

Daetz, R., F. Cunha, J. H. Bittar, C. A. Risco, F. Magalhaes, Y. Maeda, J. E. P. Santos, K. C. Jeong, R. F. Cooke, and K. N. Galvão. 2016. Safety of chitosan microparticles administration and efficacy in preventing metritis in lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 10. 3168/jds. 2016-11400.

Dahlen, Carl R. and Charles L. Stoltenow. 2015. The PregCard study; assessing the impact of routine management strategies on reproductive performance of beef herds in the upper Great Plains. Bov. Pract. 49:152-155.

Davoodi, S., R. F. Cooke, A. C. C. Fernandes, B. I. Cappellozza, J. L. M. Vasconcelos, and R. L. A. Cerri. 2015. Expression of estrus modifies the gene expression profile in reproductive tissues on day 19 of gestation in beef cows. Theriogenology 85:645-655.

Deaver, S. E., A. M. Felix and M. L. Rhoads. 2015. Reproductive performance of lactating dairy cattle after intrauterine administration of a prostaglandin F2α receptor antagonist four days after insemination. Theriogenology 83:560-566.

Dohlman, T. M., D. M. Madson, P. E. Phillips, C. A. Clark, and P. J. Gunn. 2016. Effects of label-dose permethrin administration in yearling beef cattle: II. Bull reproductive function and testicular histopathology. Theriogenology 85:1534-1539.

Dohlman, T. M., M. M. Jahnke, J. K. West, P. E. Phillips, and P. J. Gunn. 2016. Effects of label-dose permethrin administration in yearling beef cattle: I. Reproductive function and embryo quality of superovulated heifers. Theriogenology 85:1528-1533.

Ferreira, L. C. L., R. F. Cooke, R. S. Marques, H. J. Fernandes, C. E. Fernandes, R. Stelato, G. L. Franco, and R. A. A. Lemos. 2016. Effects of vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease virus on reproductive performance of Bos indicus beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 94:401-405.

Fricke, P. M., P. D. Carvalho, M. C. Lucy, F. Curran, M. M. Herlihy, S. M. Waters, J. A. Larkin, M. A. Crowe, and S. T. Butler. 2016. Effect of manipulating progesterone before timed artificial insemination on reproductive and endocrine parameters in seasonal‐calving pasture‐based Holstein‐Friesian cows. J. Dairy Sci. 99:6780‐6792.

Funston, R. N., E. E. Grings, A. J. Roberts, and B. T. Tibbitts. 2016. Choosing a calving date. Prof. Anim. Sci. 32:145-153.

Gaievski, F. R., G. C. Lamb, R. R. Weiss, M. A. F. Bertol, M. S. Sequi, A. C. M. R. Abreu, L. E. Kozicki. 2015. Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) and equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) improve the pregnancy rate on protocols for timed-artificial insemination in beef cattle. Vet. E. Zootech. 22:471-480.

Geppert, T. C. A. M. Meyer, G. A. Perry, and P. J. Gunn. 2016. Effects of excess dietary metabolizable protein from corn gluten meal or soybean meal on ovarian function and circulating amino acid concentrations of beef cows consuming low quality forage. Animal (In Press)

Geppert, T. C. A. M. Meyer, G. A. Perry, and P. J. Gunn. 2016. Effects of supplementing excess amounts of metabolizable protein from a moderately abundant rumen undegradable source on ovarian function and circulating amino acid concentrations of beef cows consuming low quality forage. Animal (In Press)

Geppert, T. C., A. M. Meyer, G. A. Perry, and P. J. Gunn. 2016. Effects of excess metabolizable protein on ovarian function and circulating amino acids of beef cows: 1. Excessive Supply from corn gluten meal or soybean meal. Animal (Accepted).

Grazul-Bilska, A., C. S. Bass, S. L Kaminski, G. A. Perry, and D. A Redmer. 2015. Progesterone secretion by ovine granulosa cells: effects of nitric oxide and plane of nutrition. Can. J. Phys. Pharm. 93:973-978.

Gunn, P. 2016. Optimización de la nutrición de ganado de carne de concepción hasta consumo. Ceiba. 54:14-22.

Gunn, P. J., R. P. Lemenager, K. C. Culp, and G. A. Bridges. 2016. Efficacy of the 5 day CO-Synch estrous synchronization protocol with or without the inclusion of a CIDR in beef cows. Prof. Anim. Sci. 32:82-89.

Hill, S. L., D. M. Grieger, K. C. Olson, J. R. Jaeger, C. R. Dahlen, G. A. Bridges, F. Dantas, J. E. Larson, A. M. Muth-Spurlock, J. K. Ahola, M. C. Fischer, G. A. Perry, E. L. Larimore, T. L. Steckler, W. D. Whittier, J. F. Currin, and J. S. Stevenson. 2016. Using estrus-detection patches to optimally time insemination improved pregnancy risk in suckled beef cows enrolled in a fixed-time artificial insemination program. J. Anim. Sci. 94:doi: 10. 2527/jas. 2016-0469; Published: June 14, 2016.

Hill, S. L., D. M. Grieger, K. C. Olson, J. R. Jaeger, C. R. Dahlen, M. R. Crosswhite, N. Negrin Pereira, S. R. Underdahl, B. W. Neville, J. Ahola, M. C. Fischer, G. E. Seidel, and J. S. Stevenson. 2016. GnRH increased pregnancy risk in suckled beef cows not detected in estrus and subjected to a split-time artificial insemination program. J. Anim. Sci. 94:doi:10. 2527/jas. 2016-0582, Published: August 11, 2016.

Kramer, R. W., D. R. Smith, G. R. Rupp, D. D. Griffin, and R. N. Funston. 2016. Estimation of calving date in beef cattle with real time ultrasound. Prof. Anim. Sci. 32:322-327.

Kruse, S. G., G. A. Bridges, B. J. Funnell, S. L. Bird, S. L. Lake, R. P. Arias, O. L. Amundson, E. L. Larimore, D. H. Keisler, and G. A. Perry. 2016. Influence of post-insemination nutrition on embryonic development in beef heifers. Theriogenology (R1 Submitted)

Lamb, G. C., V. R. G. Mercadante, D. D. Henry, P. L. P. Fontes, C. R. Dahlen, J. E. Larson, and N. DiLorenzo. 2016. Advantages of current and future reproductive technologies for beef cattle production. Prof. Anim. Sci. 32:162-171.

Larimore, E. L., O. L. Swanson, G. A. Bridges, A. K. McNeel, R. A. Cushman, and G. A. Perry. 2016. Changes in ovarian function associated with circulating concentrations of estradiol before a GnRH-induced ovulation in beef cows. Domest. Anim. Endo. (In press).

Leiva, T. R. F. Cooke, A. P. Brandão, U. Pardelli, R. O. Rodrigues, F. N. Corrá, and J. L. M. Vasconcelos. 2016. Effects of concentrate type and chromium propionate Supplementation on insulin sensitivity parameters, milk production, and reproductive outcomes of lactating dairy cows consuming excessive energy. Animal 10. 1017/S1751731116001713

Leiva, T., R. F. Cooke, A. P. Brandão, A. C. Aboin, J. Ranches, and J. L. M. Vasconcelos. 2015. Effects of excessive energy intake and Supplementation with chromium propionate on insulin resistance and reproductive parameters in lactating dairy cows. Livest. Prod. Sci 180:121-128.

Manthey, A. K., J. L. Anderson, and G. A. Perry. 2016. Feeding distillers dried grains in replacement of forage in limit-fed dairy heifer rations: Effects on growth performance, rumen fermentation, and total tract digestibility of nutrients. J. Dairy Sci. 99:7206–7215.

Marques, R. S., R. F. Cooke, M. C. Rodrigues, B. I. Cappellozza, C. K. Larson, P. Moriel, and D. W. Bohnert. 2016. Effects of organic or inorganic Co, Cu, Mn, and Zn Supplementation to late-gestating beef cows on productive and physiological responses of the offspring. J. Anim. Sci. 94:1215-1226.

Marques, R. S., R. F. Cooke, M. C. Rodrigues, P. Moriel, and D. W. Bohnert. 2016. Impacts of cow body condition score during gestation on weaning performance of the offspring. Livest. Prod. Sci. 191:174-178.

Mayer, J. J., J. D. Davis, J. L. Purswell, E. J. Koury, N. H. Younan, J. E. Larson, and T. M. Brown-Brandl. 2016. Development and characterization of a continuous tympanic temperature logging (CTTL) probe for bovine animals. Transactions of the ASABE. 59:703-714. (DOI: 10. 13031/trans. 59. 11367).

McCracken, V. L., G. Xie, S. E. Deaver, L. H. Baumgard, R. P. Rhoads and M. L. Rhoads. 2015. Hepatic progesterone-metabolizing enzymes cytochrome progesterone50 2C and 3A in lactating cows during thermoneutral and heat stress conditions. J. Dairy Sci. 98:3152-3157.

McLean, K. J. M. S. Crouse, M. R. Crosswhite, D. N. Black, C. R. Dahlen, P. Borowicz, L. R. Reynolds, A. K. Ward, B. W. Neville, and J. S. Caton. 2016. Rapid Communication: Expression of an endogenous retroviral element, syncytin-Rum1, during early gestation in beef heifers. doi: 10. 2527/jas. 2016-0793; Date posted: August 12, 2016.

Mercadante, V. R. G., L. E. Kozicki, F. M. Ciriaco, D. D. Henry, C. R. Dahlen, M. R. Crosswhite, J. E. Larson, B. E. Voelz, D. J.Patterson, G. A. Perry, R. N. Funston, T. L. Steckler, S. L. Hill, J. S. Stevenson, and G. C. Lamb. 2015. Effects of administration of prostaglandin F2α at initiation of the seven-day COSynch+ controlled internal drug release ovulation synchronization protocol for suckled beef cows and replacement heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 93:5204-5213.

Mercadante, V. R. G., P. L. P. Fontes, F. M. Ciriaco, D. D. Henry, P. Moriel, A. D. Ealy, S. E. Johnson, N. DiLorenzo, and G. C. Lamb. 2016. Effects of recombinant bovine somatotropin administration at breeding on cow, conceptus and subsequent offspring performance of beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 94:2128-2138.

Meyer, A. M., and P. J. Gunn. 2015. Making more but using less: The future of the U. S. beef industry with a reduced cow herd and the challenge to feed the United States and world. J. Anim. Sci. 93:4223-4226.

Muth-Spurlcok, A. M., J. A. Dix, M. P. T. Coleson, C. G. Hart, C. O. Lemley, T. M. Schulmeister, G. C. Lamb, and J. E. Larson. 2016. The effect of follicular wave on fertility characteristics in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. (Submitted).

Muth-Spurlock, A. M., A. N. Montgomery, T. M. Schulmeister, G. C. Lamb, J. Block, C. O. Lemley, J. M. Feugang, and J. E. Larson.2016. Characteristics of ovulatory and non-ovulatory dominant follicles among beef cows exhibiting two and three follicular waves. Domest. Anim. Endo. (Submitted).

Nielson, H. R., A. F. Summers, and R. N. Funston. 2016. A comparison of two implant protocols; Synovex-Choice/Synovex-Plus vs. Synovex-S/Revalor-S on steer feedlot performance and carcass characteristics. Prof. Anim. Sci. 32:63-66.

Nielson, H. R., D. J. Kelly, and R. N. Funston. 2016. Effect of delayed insemination of nonestrus beef heifers in a melengestrol acetate-prostaglandin F2α timed artificial insemination protocol. Prof. Anim. Sci. 32:445-447.

Perry, G. A. 2016. Factors affecting puberty in replacement beef heifers. Theriogenology 86:373-378.

Perry, G. A. and R. A. Cushman. 2016. Use of ultrasonography to make management decisions. Prof. Anim. Sci. Prof. Anim. Sci. 32:154-161.

Perry, G. A. B. L. Perry, and J. A. Walker. 2016. Post-insemination diet change on reproductive performance in beef heifers. Prof. Anim. Sci. Prof. Anim. Sci. 32:316-321.

Perry, G. A., and R. A. Cushman. 2016. Use of ultrasonography to make reproductive management decisions. Prof. Anim. Sci. 32:154-161.

Reese, S. T., M. C. Pereira, J. L. Vasconcelos, M. F. Smith, J. A. Green, T. W. Geary, R. F. G Peres, G. A. Perry, and K. G. Pohler. 2016. Markers of pregnancy: how early can we detect pregnancies using pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAGs) and microRNAs. Anim. Reprod. Sci. (In press).

Reis, M. M., R. F. Cooke, B. I. Cappellozza, R. S. Marques, T. A. Guarnieri Filho, M. C. Rodrigues, J. S. Bradley, C. J. Mueller, D. H. Keisler, S. E. Johnson, and D. W. Bohnert. 2015. Creep-feeding to stimulate metabolic imprinting in nursing beef heifers: Impacts on heifer growth, reproductive, and physiological parameters. Animal 9:1500-1508.

Richardson, B. N., S. L. Hill, J. S. Stevenson, G. D. Djira, and G. A. Perry. 2016. Expression of estrus before fixed-time AI affects conception rates and factors that impact expression of estrus and the repeatability of expression of estrus in sequential breeding seasons. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 166:133-140.

Roberts, A. J., R. N. Funston, E. E. Grings, and M. K. Petersen. 2016. Beef heifer development systems and lifetime productivity. J. Anim. Sci. 94:2705-2715.

Santos, V. G., P. D. Carvalho, C. Maia, B. Carneiro, A. Valenza, P. M. Crump, and P. M. Fricke. 2016. Adding a second prostaglandin F2α treatment to but not reducing the duration of a PRID‐Synch protocol increases fertility after resynchronization of ovulation in lactating Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. 99:3869‐3879.

Sauls, J. A., B. E. Voelz, S. L. Hill, L. G. D. Mendonça, and J. S. Stevenson. 2016. Increasing estrus expression in the lactating dairy cow. J. Dairy Sci. 99 (Accepted).

Schubach, K. M., R. F. Cooke, A. P. Brandão, K. D. Lippolis, L. G. T. da Silva, R. S. Marques, and D. W. Bohnert. 2016. Impacts of stocking density on development and puberty attainment of replacement beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. (In review).

Schulz, L. L., C. E. Andresen, and P. J. Gunn. 2016. Factors affecting timing and intensity of calving season of beef cow-calf producers in the Midwest. Prof. Anim. Sci. 32:430-437.

Stevenson, J. S. 2016. Ovarian characteristics and timed artificial insemination pregnancy risk after presynchronization with gonadotropin-releasing hormone 7 days before PGF2a in dairy cows. Theriogenology 85:1139-1146.

Stevenson, J. S. 2016. Synchronization and artificial insemination strategies in dairy herds. Vet. Clin. Food Anim. http://dx. doi. org/10. 1016\j. cvfa. 2016. 01. 007.

Stevenson, J. S., and G. C. Lamb. 2015. Contrasting effects of progesterone on fertility of dairy and beef cows. J. Dairy Sci. 99:5951-5964.

Stevenson, J. S., and S. L. Pulley. 2016. Feedback effects of estradiol and progesterone on ovulation and fertility after gonadotropin-releasing hormone-induced release of luteinizing hormone. J. Dairy Sci. 99:3003-3015.

Stevenson, J. S., S. L. Hill, G. A. Bridges, J. E. Larson, and G. C. Lamb. 2015. Progesterone status, parity, body condition, and days postpartum before estrus or ovulation synchronization in suckled beef cattle influence artificial insemination pregnancy outcomes. J. Anim. Sci. 93:2111-2123.

Swanson, T. J., L. A. Lekatz, M. L. Van Emon, G. A. Perry, C. S. Schauer, K. R. Maddock Carlin, C. J. Hammer, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2016. Supplementation of metabolizable protein during late gestation on ewe organ mass and blood parameters. Domest. Anim. Endo. (In press)

Tait, R. G., Jr., R. A. Cushman, A. K. McNeel, E. Casas, T. P. L. Smith, H. C. Freetly, and G. L. Bennett. 2016. Estimates of epistatic and pleiotropic effects of casein alpha s1 (CSN1S1) and thyroglobulin (TG) genetic markers on beef heifer performance traits enhanced by selection. J. Anim. Sci. 94:920-926.

Thomas, J. M., B. E. Bishop, J. M. Abel, M. R. Ellersieck, M. F. Smith, and D. J. Patterson. 2016. The 9-day CIDR-PG protocol: Incorporation of PGF2α pretreatment into a long-term progestin based estrus synchronization protocol for postpartum beef cows. Theriogenology 85: 1555-1561.

Tucker, H. L., C. L. Parsons, S. Ellis, M. L. Rhoads and R. M. Akers. 2016. Tamoxifen impairs prepubertal mammary development and alters expression of estrogen receptor α (ESR1) and progesterone receptors (PGR). Domest. Anim. Endo. 54:95-105.

Vallet, J. L., J. A. Calderón-Díaz, K. J. Stalder, C. Phillips, R. A. Cushman, J. R. Miles, L. A. Rempel, G. A. Rohrer, C. A. Lents, B. A. Freking and D. J. Nonneman. 2016. Litter-of-origin trait effects on gilt development. J. Anim. Sci. 94:96-105.

Voelz, B., C. E. Payne, L. Hulbert, J. S. Stevenson, M. Brouk, and L. G. D. Mendonça. 2016. Kansas dairy producers’ needs survey: Reproductive management of Kansas dairy farms. J. Extension. (Submitted.)

Voelz, B., L. Rocha, F. Scortegagna, J. S. Stevenson, and L. G. D. Mendonça. 2016. Treatment of lactating dairy cows with gonadotropin-releasing hormone before first insemination during summer heat stress. J. Dairy Sci. 99: Published online: June 8, 2016.

Xie, G., L. C. Cole, L. D. Zhao, M. V. Skrzypek, S. R. Sanders, M. L. Rhoads, L. H. Baumgard and R. P. Rhoads. 2016. Skeletal muscle and hepatic insulin signaling is maintained in heat-stressed lactating Holstein cows. J. Dairy Sci. doi: 10. 3168/jds. 2015-10464.

Xie, M., S. R. McCoski, S. E. Johnson, M. L. Rhoads and A. D. Ealy. 2015. Combinatorial effects of epidermal growth factor, fibroblast growth factor 2, and insulin-like growth factor 1 on trophoblast cell proliferation and embryogenesis in cattle. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. doi: 10. 1071/RD15226.

Extension Reports/Publications

Cline, G. F., A. M. Muth-Spurlock, B. E. Voelz, C. O. Lemley, and J. E. Larson. 2016. Evaluating blood perfusion of the corpus luteum in beef cows during fescue toxicosis. MSU Beef Unit 2016 Research Roundup pp. 7.

Cooke, R. F. 2015. Dystocia in Beef Females. In: Cattle Producer’s Handbook, 456.

Cooke, R. F. 2015. Feeding gestating beef cows trace minerals aids calf. Feedstuffs 87(40):12-14.

Cooke, R. F. 2015. Handling Calving Difficulties. In: Cattle Producer’s Handbook, 447.

Cooke, R. F. 2015. Hot to select cattle for temperament. In: Cattle Producer’s Handbook, 830.

Cooke, R. F. 2015. Impacts of organic and inorganic Co, Cu, Mn, and Zn supplementation to gestating beef cows on offspring performance: potential fetal programming effects? Oregon Beef Producer, December 2015, pp. 28-32.

Cooke, R. F. and J. Sprinkle. 2015. How to select and manage replacement heifers. In: Cattle Producer’s Handbook, 745.

Cooke, R. F. Beef cattle nutrition: opportunities for improving reproductive efficiency. Select Sires Roy Wallace Symposium, Plain City, OH (10/2015).

Cooke, R. F. Impacts of temperament on reproductive performance of Bos indicus and B. taurus beef females. Beef Improvement Federation – NAAB Symposium, Biloxi, MS (06/2015)

Cooke, R. F. Impacts of temperament on reproductive performance of Bos indicus and B. taurus beef females. Joint Annual Meeting, Extension symposium, Salt Lake City, UT (07/2016).

Cooke, R. F. Influences of cattle temperament on performance. Montana Nutrition Conference 2016, Bozeman, MT (04/2016).

Cooke, R. F. Ionophores to optimize reproductive efficiency in beef females. Zoetis Research Group Brazil, Caldas Novas, OG, Brazil (8/2016).

Cooke, R. F. Nutrition of Gestating Beef Cows to Optimize Offspring Productivity. Coos County Cattlemen’s Meeting, Myrtle Point, OR (11/2015).

Cooke, R. F. Nutrition of Gestating Beef Cows to Optimize Offspring Productivity. Oregon 2015 Beef Industry Tour (4 presentations total; 12/2015).

Cooke, R. F. Nutritional and management strategies for developing beef heifers: post-weaning phase. Annual conference novos enfoques na producao e reproducao de bovinos. Uberlandia, MG, Brazil (03/2016).

Cooke, R. F. Nutritional and management strategies for developing beef heifers: pre-weaning phase. Annual conference novos enfoques na producao e reproducao de bovinos. Uberlandia, MG, Brazil (03/2016).

Cooke, R. F. Nutritional and management strategies to optimize productivity of beef cows. Annual conference novos enfoques na producao e reproducao de bovinos. Uberlandia, MG, Brazil (03/2016). Impacts of temperament on reproductive performance of Bos indicus and B. taurus beef females. Lane County Cattlemen’s Meeting, Eugene, OR (02/2015)

Cooke, R. F. Supplementing Trace Minerals to Beef Cows. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattlemen’s College, San Diego, CA (01/2016).

Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council, Columbus, OH (November 8-9, 2016)

Dohlman, T. and P. Gunn. Research update: Use of pyrethroids in heifers. Iowa Beef Center – Growing Beef Newsletter. April, 2016. Available at: http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/growingbeef.html

Dohlman, T. M., M. Jahnke, J. West, P. E. Phillips, and P. J. Gunn. 2016. Effects of Label-Dose Permethrin Administration on Reproductive Function and Embryo Quality on Superovulated Beef Heifers. Animal Industry Report: AS 662, ASL R3050. Available at: http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ans_air/vol662/iss1/11

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Alta Dairy Showcase. June 17, Forestville, WI.

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Barriers to high fertility in high‐producing dairy herds. Zoetis Veterinarian Dairy Owner meeting, April 29, Madison, WI.

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Double‐Vision: Management of twinning in dairy cows. Proc. Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners, April 14, Guelph, ON.

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Fertility programs to achieve high 21‐d pregnancy rates in high producing Holstein dairy herds. Zoetis Pennsylvania Dairy meetings, March 7‐10, Somerset, Strasburg, Spring Mills, Bedford, and Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania.

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Managing Fertility in Expanding Dairy Herds. MSD Ireland dairy vet meetings, May 24‐26, Armagh, Northern Ireland, Mullingar, Ireland, and Tipperary, Ireland.

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Managing reproduction in dairy cattle. Cornell Summer Dairy Institute, July 28, Ithaca, NY.

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Managing reproduction in dairy herds. AltaU UK, May 23, Bristol, U.K.

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Repro update. Alta Genetics / VAS meeting, March 30, Tulare, CA.

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Repro update. CRI Distributor University, May 17, Mt. Horeb, WI.

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Repro update. CRI University, May 17, Mt. Horeb, WI.

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Repro update. Zoetis UK Westpoint Farm Vets meeting, May 21, Dorking, UK.

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Reproductive programs to maximize fertility in dairy cows. Proc. Large Dairy Herd Management Conference, May 2‐4, Oakbrook, IL.

Fricke, P. M. and J. R. Pursley. 2016. BRED Veterinary Workshop. June 9, Montebello, Quebec, Canada.

Fricke, P. M. and M. C. Wiltbank. 2016. Managing reproduction using the latest technologies. Parnell dairy farmer and vet meetings, July 12‐14, Napa Valley, CA.

Fricke, P. M. M. C. Wiltbank, P. D. Carvalho, and J. O. Giordano. 2016. Fertility programs to achieve high 21‐d pregnancy rates in high‐producing dairy herds. Elanco Dairy Meetings, April 25‐27, Decorah, IA, St. Cloud, MN, Red Wing, MN.

Fricke, P. M., A. Ricci, and P. D. Carvalho. 2016. Factors associated with pregnancy associated glycoprotein levels in plasma and milk of Holstein cows during early pregnancy and their impact on the accuracy of pregnancy diagnosis. Proc. Central Canadian Veterinary Conference, February 5, Winnipeg, MB.

Fricke, P. M., M. C. Wiltbank, P. D. Carvalho, and G. O. Giordano. 2015. Fertility programs to achieve high 21‐d pregnancy rates in high‐producing Holstein dairy herds. Proc. Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Meeting, February 6, Minneapolis, MN.

Fricke, P. M., M. C. Wiltbank, P. D. Carvalho, and J. O. Giordano. 2016. Fertility programs to achieve high 21‐d pregnancy rates in high‐producing dairy herds. Proc. Central Canadian Veterinary Conference, February 5, Winnipeg, MB.

Fricke, P. M., M. C. Wiltbank, P. D. Carvalho, and J. O. Giordano. 2016. Fertility programs to achieve high 21‐d pregnancy rates in high‐producing dairy herds. Proc. Mid‐Atlantic States Bovine Conference, April 1, Hagarstown, MD.

Fricke, P. M., M. C. Wiltbank, P. D. Carvalho, and J. O. Giordano. 2016. Fertility programs to achieve high 21‐d pregnancy rates in high‐producing dairy herds. Proc. Ontario Association of Bovine Practitioners, April 14, Guelph, ON.

Fricke, P. M., P. D. Carvalho, and J. O. Giordano. 2016. Fertility programs to achieve high 21‐d pregnancy rates in high‐producing dairy herds. Proc. Four‐State Dairy Nutrition & Management Conference, June 15‐16, Dubuque, IA. pp. 68‐74.

Funston, R., American Association of Bovine Practitioners Annual Meeting, AABP, Baton Rouge, LA, "Fetal Programming-Implications for Beef Production", Outreach, Workshop, Regional, Invited. (September 18, 2015).

Funston, R., Arthur County Producer Meeting. Arthur, NE. Increasing Production Efficiency Through Reproductive Management. (2/17/2016).

Funston, R., Boehringer Ingleheim producer meeting. Dallas, TX. Increasing Production Efficiency Through Reproductive Management. (2/27/2016).

Funston, R., Boehringer Ingleheim producer meeting. Eden, SD. Increasing Production Efficiency Through Reproductive Management. (2/23/2016).

Funston, R., Boehringer Ingleheim producer meeting. Miller, SD. Increasing Production Efficiency Through Reproductive Management. (1/21/2016).

Funston, R., Boehringer Ingleheim producer meeting. Zell, SD. Increasing Production Efficiency Through Reproductive Management. (1/21/2016).

Funston, R., Calving Distribution Conference, UNL, MARC, Clay Center, MARC, "Importance of calving distribution", Extension, Seminar, Regional, Invited. (September 3, 2015).

Funston, R., Chile Producer Tour, UNL Extension, North Platte, "Beef Systems Research", Extension, Other, Regional, Invited. (September 2, 2015).

Funston, R., Great Plains Livestock Consulting meeting, Denison, IA. Heifer Development Systems. (1/13/2016).

Funston, R., Great Plains Livestock Consulting meeting, Emmetsburg, IA. Heifer Development Systems. (1/12/2016).

Funston, R., Husker Harvest Days, Nebraska Gelbvieh Association, Grand Island, NE, "Beef Cattle Depreciation", Outreach, Workshop, Regional, Invited. (September 15, 2015).

Funston, R., Idaho FFA Tour, UNL Extension, North Platte, "Beef Systems Research", Extension, Other, Regional, Invited. (October 24, 2015).

Funston, R., Irish Producer Tour, UNL Extension, Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory, "Beef Systems Research", Extension, Other, Regional, Invited. (October 6, 2015).

Funston, R., Kentucky Veterinary Association Annual Convention, KVMA, Louisville, KY, "Increasing Beef Production Efficiency", Outreach, Workshop, National, Invited. (September 26, 2015).

Funston, R., Kentucky Veterinary Association Annual Meeting, KVMA, Louisville, KY, "Synchronization Systems", Outreach, Workshop, National, published in proceedings, Invited. (September 26, 2015).

Funston, R., KY Cattlemen’s Convention. Owensborro, KY. Increasing Production Efficiency Through Reproductive Management. (1/15/2016).

Funston, R., Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Annual Meeting. Minneapolis, MN. Increasing Production Efficiency Through Reproductive Management. (2/6/2016).

Funston, R., ND Stockgrowers Cattlemen's College, Zoetis, Bismarck, ND, "Heifer Development Systems", Extension, Seminar, Regional, Invited. (September 24, 2015).

Funston, R., NE College of Technical Agriculture Vet Tech CE Meeting, NCTA, Curtis, "Increasing Beef Production Efficiency", Outreach, Workshop, National, Invited.

Funston, R., Northwest Oklahoma Beef Conference, OSU, Enid, OK, "Heifer Development Systems", Extension, Seminar, Regional, Invited. (October 29, 2015).

Funston, R., Panama Study Group. North Platte, NE. Beef Systems Research. (3/12/16).

Funston, R., Panhandle Cattlemen's Day, Merck, Merial, Zoetis, Boehringer, Gordon, "Beef Cattle Depreciation", Outreach, Workshop, Regional, Invited. (October 26, 2015).

Funston, R., Purina Producer Meeting, Purina, Holyoke, CO, "Increasing Beef Production Efficiency", Outreach, Workshop, National, Invited. (September 29, 2015).

Funston, R., Sandhills NE Cattlemen Affiliate Field Day, Sandhills Affiliate, Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory, "Beef Cattle Depreciation", Outreach, Workshop, National, Invited. (October 3, 2015).

Funston, R., Steele Veterinary Clinic Meeting, Zoetis, Steele, ND, "Beef Cattle Depreciation", Outreach, Workshop, Regional, Invited. (September 23, 2015).

Funston, R., Ultrasound Training for Veterinarians, UNL, MARC, Clay Center, MARC, "Importance of calving distribution", Extension, Seminar, Regional, Invited. (2/25/2016).

Funston, R., Western Canadian Veterinary Association Annual Convention, CANWEST, Bannff, Alberta, Canada, "Synchronization Systems", Outreach, Workshop, National, Invited. (October 19, 2015).

Funston, R., Zoetis Producer Meeting, Zoetis, Killdeer, ND, "Increasing Beef Production Efficiency", Outreach, Workshop, National, Invited. (September 22, 2015).

Grings, E. E., A. N. Sackey, D. W. Brake, and G. A. Perry. Comparison of camelina meal and distiller’s dried grains with solubles in diet of beef replacement heifers. SDSU 2015 Beef Report 2015-04.

Grussing, T., A. Meyer, and P. J. Gunn. 2016. Effects of Supplementing Excess Amounts of Metabolizable Protein from a Moderately Abundant Rumen

Grussing, T.; A. Meyer, G. Perry, and P. J. Gunn. 2016. Relationship between Plasma Amino Acid Profile and Ovarian Function around the Time of Ovulation in Beef Cows. Animal Industry Report: AS 662, ASL R3046. Available at: http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ans_air/vol662/iss1/7

Gunn, P. Beef production in the U.S. and function of the Iowa Beef Center: USFAO sponsored trip of Ukranian Farmers. November 13, 2015.

Gunn, P. Building a herd for the long haul. Iowa Beef Center – Growing Beef Newsletter. July, 2016. Available at: http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/growingbeef.html

Gunn, P. Bull selection philosophy. Dysart, IA. (March 7, 2016).

Gunn, P. Can feed efficiency and fertility co-exist? Missouri Livestock Symposium. (December 5, 2015).

Gunn, P. Cornstalks and fall breeding. Angus Journal- Angus Advisor. October, 2015, pp 164-165.

Gunn, P. Distillers grains in beef cow diets. Brazilian producer and academic group hosted by Summit Farms. Ames, IA. (July 29, 2016).

Gunn, P. Excess protein not a problem this breeding season? Iowa Beef Center – Growing Beef Newsletter. April, 2016. Available at: http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/growingbeef.html

Gunn, P. Getting serious about colostrum. Angus Journal- Angus Advisor. February, 2016, pp 190-191.

Gunn, P. Heifer selection- How to Target Longevity and Profit. Iowa Cattlemen’s Association BeefMeets. Independence, Atlantic, and Riverside, IA. (June 23, 28, and 29, 2016).

Gunn, P. J., G. Dahlke, and Werner Family Angus. 2016. Managing Fertility and Longevity in the Beef Herd through Feed Efficiency. Driftless Region Beef Conference. Dubuque, IA, pp22-23.

Gunn, P. J.; A. L. Lundberg, R. A. Cushman, H. C. Freetly, O. L. Amundson, J. A. Walker, and G. A. Perry. 2016. Effect of Circulating Blood or Plasma Urea Nitrogen Concentrations on Reproductive Efficiency in Beef Heifers and Cows. Animal Industry Report: AS 662, ASL R3066. Available at: http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ans_air/vol662/iss1/27

Gunn, P. Management to reduce calving difficulty. McNay Update for Veterinarians. Chariton, IA. (May 24, 2016)

Gunn, P. Managing Fertility and Longevity in the Beef Herd through Feed Efficiency. Driftless Region Beef Conference. Dubuque, IA. (February 4-5, 2016

Gunn, P. Maximizing your breeding season. McNay Fall field day. Chariton, IA. (August 2, 2016)

Gunn, P. Optimizing beef cattle nutrition from conception to consumption. Ensminger international conference for enhanced livestock production. Jointly conducted by Iowa State and Zamarano Universities. Zamarano, Honduras. (May 13-14, 2016).

Gunn, P. Pregnancy checking pays the bills. Iowa Cattleman- Cow-Calf Commentary August, 2016. p. 18.

Gunn, P. The post-AI nutrition slump. Iowa Beef Center – Growing Beef Newsletter. May, 2016. Available at: http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/growingbeef.html

Gunn, P. What is a bull worth? 2016 edition. Iowa Beef Center – Growing Beef Newsletter. March, 2016. Available at: http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/growingbeef.html

Gunn, P. Why deworm the cow? Merial Bovine Veterinary Symposium. San Diego, CA. (April 7-10, 2016).

Gunn, P. Why deworm the cow? Merial sales meeting. Postville, IA. (March 31, 2016).

Gunn, P., and L. Schulz. A heightened need for longevity in the cowherd. Iowa Beef Center – Growing Beef Newsletter. January, 2016. Available at: http://www.iowabeefcenter.org/growingbeef.html

Lamb, G. C. Advantages of current and future reproductive technologies for beef cattle production, Joint Annual Meeting, ARPAS Symposium, Orlando, FL

Lamb, G. C. Fetal Programming in Beef Cattle - Merial Producer Seminars, Crystal River, FL.

Lamb, G. C. Herd improvement utilizing AI vs. buying high quality bulls, Florida Heritage Beef Group – Okeechobee, FL

Lamb, G. C. Impacts of changing calving distribution on economic and reproductive efficiency. Alabama Farmers Federation Commodity Organizational Meeting, Montgomery, AL

Lamb, G. C. Impacts of estrous synchronization on cowherd performance. The Range Beef Cow Symposium XXIV, Loveland, CO

Lamb, G. C. Reproductive Management Considerations for Herd Expansion. Montana Nutrition Conference, Bozeman, MT.

Lamb, G. C. Reproductive Management for Beef Cattle (16 presentations in KS, IA, MT, OK, SD). ABS Global Inc. technical service training.

Lamb, G. C. Synchronization programs for heifers and cows, Florida Heritage Beef Group – Okeechobee, FL.

Lamb, G. C. The impacts of estrus synchronization on calving distribution. Kansas State University Cattlemen’s Day, Manhattan, KS.

Lamb, G. C. The Reproduction and nutrition connection. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Cattlemen’s College, San Diego, CA

Lamb, G. C. The role of reproductive technologies for herd expansion. American Angus Association Bootcamp, Marianna, FL.

Lamb, G. C. Use of reproductive technologies to improve economic efficiency of beef operations. Oregon Cow/Calf Seminar Series (4 presentations Oregon)

Lamb, G. C. Using Decision aids to implement AI in the beef herd. Alabama Farmers Federation Commodity Organizational Meeting, Montgomery, AL

Lamb, G. C. What Does It Take to Start an AI Program? – Beef Cattle Short Course, Gainesville, FL

Lamb, G. C., D. D. Henry, N. DiLorenzo, F. M Ciriaco, P. L. P. Fontes, V. R. G. Mercadante, and D. Mayo. 2015. Understanding Pregnancy Diagnosis in Beef Cattle. University of Florida, IFAS, Florida Coop. Ext

Lamb, G. C. 2015. W15th Annual Florida Bull Test Summary and Sale Information. Panhandle Ag e-News. http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2015/01/09/15th-annual-florida-bull-test-summary-and-sale-information/

Lamb, G. C. 2015. What are the long-term impacts of estrus synchronization and artificial insemination? Panhandle Ag e-News. http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2015/10/09/what-are-the-long-term-impacts-of-es

Lamb, G. C. 2015. What does it take to start an AI program? University of Florida Beef Cattle Short Course http://animal.ifas.ufl.edu/beef_extension/bcsc/2015/speaker_proceedings/lamb.pdf

Lamb. G. C. Economics of AI vs. natural service: Using decision-aid tools. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Symposium, Davis, CA

Lamb. G. C. Reproductive Management of Commercial Cows, North Florida Cattlemen’s Association Quarterly Meeting, Live Oak, FL.

Larson, J. Assessing the Economic Impacts of Estrus Synchronization and Fixed-Time AI in Beef Production Systems. Beef Improvement Federation – NAAB Symposium, Biloxi, MS.

Larson, J. E. 2015. Using ultrasonography in research applications. Mississippi

Larson, J. E. 2016. Using ultrasonography in research applications. Louisiana Farm Bureau Member Tour, Mississippi State, MS.

Larson, J. E. 2016. Using ultrasonography in research applications. Mississippi Hereford Association Field Day, Mississippi State, MS.

Larson, J. E. Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors, Mississippi State, MS.

Mercadante, V. ABS Global Beef Meetings, Madison and Jefferson City, MO. Speaker: The economic advantages of implementing TAI. March 9 and 10, 2016.

Mercadante, V. Blue Ridge Cattlemen’s Association. Beef 20/20 series. Upperville, VA. Speaker: Improving reproductive efficiency with applied reproductive technologies, fetal programming and how it can effect beef production. April 6, 2016.

Mercadante, V. KSU, Southeast Research and Extension Center. Heifer and Cow Breeding Meeting. Parsons, KS. Speaker: Managing cow synchronization with a real-life cow herd. February 23, 2016.

Mercadante, V.R.G., D.D. Henry, F.M. Ciriaco, P.L.P. Fontes, N. Oosthuizen, and G.C. Lamb. 2016. Estrous Synchronization and Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination. University of Florida, IFAS, Florida Coop. Ext.

Montgomery, A., A. M. Muth-Spurlock, C. Hart, M. Coleson, C. O. Lemley, and J. E. Larson. 2016. Effect of antral follicle count on growth characteristics of follicles and concentrations of steroid hormones in follicular fluid of beef cows. MSU Beef Unit 2016 Research Roundup pp. 9.

Muth-Spurlock, A. M., C. Hart, C. O. Lemley, and J. E. Larson. 2016. The effects of follicular wave on characteristics of fertility in beef cattle. MSU Beef Unit 2016 Research Roundup pp. 10.

Muth-Spurlock, A. M., C. O. Lemley, and J. E. Larson. 2016. Differences in blood perfusion, growth characteristics, and steroid hormones among anovulatory dominant follicles that emerge under basal or luteal concentrations of progesterone in beef cattle. MSU Beef Unit 2016 Research Roundup pp. 8.

Patterson, D. J. Control of estrus and ovulation in beef cows. American Veterinary Medical Association Meetings. August 8, 2016. San Antonio, TX.

Patterson, D. J. Control of estrus and ovulation in beef heifers. American Veterinary Medical Association Meetings. August 8, 2016. San Antonio, TX.

Patterson, D. J. Expediting genetic improvement in beef cattle with fixed-time artificial insemination. Georgia Angus Convention. January 23, 2016. Athens, GA.

Patterson, D. J. Management strategies for adding value to beef heifers: A working model. American Veterinary Medical Association Meetings. August 8, 2016. San Antonio, TX.

Patterson, D. J. Management strategies for adding value to beef heifers: A working model. Food Animal Conference, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. March 19, 2016. Tifton, GA.

Patterson, D. J. Opportunities to enhance pregnancy rates resulting from fixed-time AI. Food Animal Conference, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. March 19, 2016. Tifton, GA.

Patterson, D. J. Physiological and management advances enhancing adoption of applied reproductive management procedures in beef cattle. Joint Annual Meeting American Societies of Animal and Dairy Science. July 21, 2016. Salt Lake City, UT.

Patterson, DJ, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, and MF Smith. 2015. Control of estrus and ovulation in beef heifers. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 17-18, 2015. Davis, CA. pp. 36-67.

Patterson, DJ, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JE Decker, and MF Smith. Control of estrus and ovulation in beef cows. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 17-18, 2015. Davis, CA. pp. 68-105.

Perry, G. A. 2015 Interstate Veterinary Conference. Alternative Management Systems: The Good and The Bad; Current Advances in Estrous Synchronization; Fetal Programing: What do we know?

Perry, G. A. 2015 Science and Solutions Symposium. Banff, Canada. Title “Vaccinating with a Modified Live – How it can Impact Reproductive Efficiency”

Perry, G. A. Academy of Veterinary Consultants conference Kansas City, Mo August 2016

Perry, G. A. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Conference. 2015. Davis, California “Management Factors that Impact the Efficiency and Applied Reproductive Technologies”

Perry, G. A. British Society of Animal Science. Chester, England. 2016. Title” Reproductive management of beef heifers.”

Perry, G. A. Merial 2016 Bovine Veterinary Symposiums. Tempe, Arizona and Miami, Florida “Impact of Nutrition on Reproductive Success and Fetal Programing.”

Rhoads, M. American Association of Bovine Practitioners Hands on Embryo Transfer School; Physiology of superovulation and synchronization. Instructor, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, August 10, 2016.

Rhoads, M. American Association of Bovine Practitioners Hands on Embryo Transfer School; Physiology of superovulation and synchronization. Instructor, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, August 17, 2015.

Richardson, B.N., S. L. Hill, J. S. Stevenson, G. D. Djira, and G. A. Perry. Importance of estrus expression before fixed-time AI on conception rates in beef cattle. SDSU 2015 Beef Report 2015-01.

Schulz, L. L., C. E. Andresen, and P. J. Gunn. 2016. Factors Affecting Timing and Intensity of Calving Season of Beef Cow-Calf Producers in the Midwest. Animal Industry Report: AS 662, ASL R3053. Available at: http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ans_air/vol662/iss1/14

Smith, MF, GA Perry, KG Pohler, SE Dickinson, and DJ Patterson. 2015. Establishment of pregnancy in beef cattle: Application of basic principles. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 17-18. Davis, CA. pp. 9-35.

Stevenson, J. S. 70th Annual Conference for Veterinarians (KVMA) (June 7-8, 2016)

Stevenson, J. S. Parnell Sales Meeting, Overland Park, KS (May 24, 2016)

Stevenson, J. S. Physiological and management advances enhancing adoption of applied reproductive management procedures in dairy cattle. Joint Annual Meeting American Societies of Animal and Dairy Science. July 21, 2016. Salt Lake City, UT.

Stevenson, J. S. KSU College of Veterinary Medicine AABP student group (February 8, 2016)

 

Articles in the Popular Press (non-peer reviewed)

Fricke, P. M. 2016. Strategies for Nonpregnancy Diagnosis in Dairy Cows. Hoard’s Dairyman Webinar, May 9.

Gunn, P. Maximizing the value of estrous synchronization. Angus Journal- Angus Advisor. May, 2016. Pp 82-83.

Gunn, P. New management practices for the New Year. Angus Journal- Angus Advisor. January, 2016. Pp 124-125.

Gunn, P. New Year’s resolutions. Angus Journal- Angus Advisor. December, 2015. Pp 77-78.

Gunn, P. nutritionally preparing for spring calving. Angus Journal- Angus Advisor. November, 2015, pp 84-85.

Gunn, P. Parasite control Part 1. Angus Journal- Angus Advisor. June, 2016. p.68.

Gunn, P. Parasite control Part 2. Angus Journal- Angus Advisor. July, 2016. p.58.

Gunn, P. Revisiting vitamins. Angus Journal- Angus Advisor. September, 2015. p.252.

Lamb, G.C. 2015. How have early reproductive developments affected beef production systems? The Florida Cattlemen and Livestock Journal 80:42-46.

Lamb, G.C. 2015. Options for diagnosis of pregnancy for beef cattle. The Florida Cattlemen and Livestock Journal 79:8-14.

Lamb, G.C. 2015. Pregnancy diagnosis options for beef cattle producers. Panhandle Ag e-News. http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2015/05/22/pregnancy-diagnosis-options-for-beef-cattle-producers/

Lamb, G.C. 2015. Reducing the breeding season using reproductive technologies – A case study. The Florida Cattlemen and Livestock Journal 79:32-33.

Lamb, G.C. 2015. Repro Tracks – Advantages of Reproductive Technologies (1). Angus Journal (September 2015:264-266)

Lamb, G.C. 2015. Repro Tracks – Advantages of Reproductive Technologies (2). Angus Journal (October 2015:178-179)

Lamb, G.C. 2015. Repro Tracks – Heifer Development. Angus Journal (February 2015:140-141)

Lamb, G.C. 2015. Repro Tracks – Planning for the Breeding Season. Angus Journal (April 2015:134-136).

Lamb, G.C. 2015. Reducing the breeding season using reproductive technologies – A case study. The Florida Cattlemen and Livestock Journal 79:32-33.

Lamb, G.C. 2015. Repro Tracks – Sexed Semen. Angus Journal (March 2015:202-204).

Lamb, G.C. 2015. Repro Tracks – Stress and Reproduction. Angus Journal (August 2015:90-93).

Lamb, G.C. 2015. What should producers consider when implementing an artificial insemination program in their operations? Braford News, Fall 2015, pp 16-18.

Lamb, G.C. 2016. Advanced reproductive technologies that may impact beef production systems in the near future. The Florida Cattlemen and Livestock Journal 80:52-56.

Stevenson, J. S. 2015. GnRH enhances presynch programs and preg rates. Hoard’s Dairyman 160:632. October 10, 2016.

Stevenson, J. S. 2015. Research validates timed A.I. programs. Hoard’s Dairyman 160:573. September 10, 2015.

Stevenson, J. S. 2015. When is the optimal time to run new-age preg tests? Hoard’s Dairyman 160:726. November, 2015.

Stevenson, J. S. 2016. Body condition and body weight predict fertility. Hoard’s Dairyman 161:253. April 10, 2016.

Stevenson, J. S. 2016. Celebrating 10 years of stepped-up reproduction. Hoard’s Dairyman 161:25. January 10, 2016.

Stevenson, J. S. 2016. Critical points to monitor in your timed A.I. program. Hoard’s Dairyman 161:90. February 10, 2016.

Stevenson, J. S. 2016. Delay timing of A.I. with sexed semen. Hoard’s Dairyman 161:400. June, 2016.

Stevenson, J. S. 2016. Prepare for better summer production and reproduction. Hoard’s Dairyman 161:333. May 10, 2016.

Stevenson, J. S. 2016. We’re getting more cystic and aborted cows pregnant. Hoard’s Dairyman 161:164. March 10, 2016.

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