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reproductive characteristics of Rambouillet ewe lambs treated with propylthiouracil before puberty. Theriogenology 59:1403-1413.



Willard, S. T., S. J. Jaques, H. R. Vera-Avila and R. D. Randel. 2002. Thyroid hormone

response to thyroid-stimulating hormone and effects on luteinizing hormone secretion in

the ovariectomized cow. J. Anim. And Vet. Adv. 1:174-179.



Willard, S. T., D. A. Neuendorff, A. W. Lewis and R. D. Randel. 2002. A comparison of trans-vaginal artificial insemination procedures for use in commercially farmed deer. Small Rum. Res. 44:135-140.



Willard, S. T. and R. D. Randel. 2002. Testicular morphology and sperm content

relative to age, antler status and season in axis deer stags (Axis axis). Small Rum.

Res. 45:51-60.



Williams GL, Amstalden M, Garcia MG, Stanko RL, Nizielski SE, Morrison CD, Keisler DH. Role of leptin and its central regulation of reproduction in cattle. 2002. Dom Anim Endo 23:339-49.



Wilson, T. W., D. A. Neuendorff, A. W. Lewis and R. D. Randel. 2002. Effect of zeranol

or melengestrol acetate (MGA) on testicular and antler development and aggression in

fallow bucks. J. Anim. Sci. 80:1433-1441.

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Alexander, B.M., B.W. Hess, R.V. Lewis, R.H. Stobart, and G.E. Moss. 2003. Growth and reproductive performance of ewe lambs implanted with zeranol after weaning, but before sexual maturation. Sheep & Goat Res. J. 18:61-64.

Anthony, R.V., A.N. Scheaffer, C.D. Wright, and T.R.H. Regnault. 2003. Ruminant models of prenatal growth restriction. Reproduction Suppl. 61: 183-194.

Austin, K.J., B.M. Bany, E.L. Belden, L.A. Rempel, J.C. Cross, and T.R. Hansen. 2003. Interferon-stimulated gene-15 (Isg15) expression is up-regulated in the mouse uterus in response to the implanting conceptus. Endocrinology 144:3107-3113.

Austin, K.J., A.L. Carr, J.K. Pru, C.E. Hearne, E.L. George, E.L. Belden, and T.R. Hansen. 2004. Localization of ISG15 and conjugated proteins in bovine endometrium using immunocytochemistry and electron microscopy. Endocrinology 145:967-975.

Bakke, L.B., Q. Li, C.A. Cassar, M.P.D. Dow, J.R. Pursley, and G.W. Smith. 2004. Gonadotropin surge induced differential upregulation of collagenase-1 (MMP-1) and collagenase-3 (MMP-13) mRNA and protein in bovine preovulatory follicles. Bio. Reprod. (in press).

Baratta M, A.M. Turzillo, A. Arreguin-Arevalo, C.M. Clay, and T.M. Nett. 2003. Regulation of genes encoding steroidogenic factor-1 and gonadotropin subunits in the ovine pituitary gland. Dom. Anim. Endocr. 23:121-131.

Berg, E.P., E.L. McFadin, K.R. Maddock, R.N. Goodwin, T.J. Baas, and D.H. Keisler. 2003. Serum concentrations of leptin in six genetic lines of swine and relationship with growth and carcass characteristics. J. Anim. Sci. 81:167-171.

Biga, P.R., K.D. Cain, R.W. Hardy, G.T. Schelling, K. Overturf, and T.L. Ott. 2004. Growth hormone differentially regulates myostatin-I and II in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. (In Press).

Biga, P.R., K.D. Cain, R.W. Hardy, K. Overturf, G.T. Schelling, and T.L. Ott. 2004. The effects of recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST) on tissue IGF-I, IGF-I receptor, and GH mRNA levels in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 135: 324-333.

Bispham, J., G. Gopalakrishnan, J. Dandrea, V. Wilson, H. Budge, D.H. Keisler, P.F. Broughton, T. Stephenson, and M.E. Symonds. 2003. Maternal endocrine adaptation throughout pregnancy to nutritional manipulation: consequences for maternal plasma leptin and cortisol and the programming of fetal adipose tissue development. Endocrinol. 144:3575-3585.

Boutinaud, M., C. Rousseau, D.H.Keisler, J. Djiane, and H. Jammes. 2003. Growth hormone and milking frequency act differently on goat mammary gland in late lactation. J. Dairy Sci. 86:509-520.

Bowers, S., C. Brown, T. Strauch, S. Gandy, D. Neuendorff, R. Randel, and S. Willard. 2004. Observational versus electronic methods for detection of estrous in red deer. Theriogenology. In press.

Buaas, F.W., A.L. Kirsh, D.J. McLean, J.L. Morris, M.D. Griswold, D.G. de Rooij, and R.E. Braun. 2004. Plzf is required in adult male germ cells for stem cell self-renewal and tissue regeneration. Nat. Genetics. In press.

Burke, C.R., M.L. Mussard, C.L. Gasser, D.E. Grum, and M.L. Day. 2003. Estradiol benzoate delays new follicular wave emergence in a dose dependent manner after ablation of the dominant ovarian follicle in cattle. Theriogenology 60:647-658.

Chelikani, P.K., D.H. Keisler, and J.J. Kennelly. 2003. Response of plasma leptin concentration to jugular infusion of glucose or lipid is dependent on the stage of lactation in Holstein cows. J. Nutr. 133:4163-4171.

Ciccioli, N.H., R.P. Wettemann, L.J. Spicer, C.A. Lents, F.J. White, and D.H. Keisler. 2003. Influence of body condition at calving and postpartum nutrition on endocrine function and reproductive performance of primiparous beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 81:3107-3120.

Cupp, A.S., M. Uzumcu, and M.K. Skinner. 2003. Chemotactic role of Neurotropin 3 in the embryonic testis that facilitates male sex determination. Biol. Reprod. 68:2033-2037.

Cupp, A.S., M. Uzumcu, H. Suzuki, K. Dirds, B. Phillips, and M.K. Skinner. 2003. Effect of transient embryonic in vivo exposure to the endocrine disruptor methoxychlor on embryonic and postnatal development. J. Andro. 24:736-745.

Daniel, J.A., T.H.Elsasser, C.D. Morrison, D.H. Keisler, B.K. Whitlock, B. Steele, D. Pugh, and J.L. Sartin. 2003. Leptin tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and CD14 in ovine adipose tissue and changes in circulating TNF in lean and fat sheep. J. Anim. Sci. 81:2590-2599.

Day, M.L. 2004. Hormonal induction of estrous cycles in anestrous, Bos Taurus beef cows. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 60:647-658.

Denniston, D.J., M.G. Thomas, K.K. Kane, C.N. Roybal, L. Canales, D.M. Hallford, M.D. Remmenga, and D.E. Hawkins. 2003. Effect of neuropeptide Y on GnRH induced LH release from bovine anterior pituitary cell cultures derived from heifers in a follicular, luteal or ovariectomized state. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 78:25-31.

Echternkamp, S.E., A.J. Roberts, D.D. Lunstra, T. Wise, and L.J. Spicer. 2004 Ovarian follicular development in cattle selected for twin ovulations and births. J. Anim. Sci. 82:459-471.

Evans, A., J. L.H. Ireland, M.E. Winn, P. Lonergan, G.W. Smith, P.M. Coussens, and J.J. Ireland. 2004. Identification of candidate estradiol target genes involved in apoptosis and dominant follicle development during follicular waves in cattle. Biol. Reprod. 70:1475-1484.

Flores, R., M.L. Looper, M.G. Thomas, and D.M. Hallford. 2004. Influence of bovine somatotropin on characteristics of estrus and reproduction of Holstein cows during summer months. Prof. Anim. Scientist 20:191-197.

Funston, R.N., J.A. Patterson, J.A. Williams, and A.J. Roberts. 2003. Effects of body condition, initial weight, and implants on feedlot and carcass characteristics of cull cows. Prof. Anim. Scientist 19:233-238.

Garcia, M.R., M. Amstalden, C.D. Morrison, D.H. Keisler, and G.L. Williams. 2003. Age at puberty, total fat and conjugated linoleic acid content of carcass, and circulating metabolic hormones in beef heifers fed a diet high in linoleic acid beginning at four months of age. J. Anim. Sci. 81:261-268.

Geary, T.W., E.L. McFadin, M.D. MacNeil, R.N. Funston, R.E. Short, and D.H. Keisler. 2003. Leptin as a predictor of carcass composition in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81:1-8.

Hampton, J.H., B.E. Salfen, J.F. Bader, D.H. Keisler, and H.A. Garverick. 2003. Ovarian follicular responses to high doses of pulsatile luteinizing hormone in lactating dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 86:1963-1969.

Hawkins, D. and K. Kane. 2003. Advances in reproductive biotechnology. In: Cow-Calf Management Guide and Cattle Producers Library. Western Beef Resource Committee. CL 460-1-460-5.

Hernandez, J.A., D.M. Hallford, and N.H. Wells. 2003. Ovarian cyclicity in thyroid-suppressed ewes treated with propylthiouracil immediately before onset of seasonal anestrus. J. Anim. Sci. 81:29-34.

Hicks, B.A., S.J. Etter, K.G. Carnahan, M.M. Joyce, A.A. Assiri, S.J. Carling, K. Kodali, G.A. Johnson, T.R. Hansen, M.A. Mirando, G.L. Woods, D.K. Vanderwall, and T.L. Ott. 2003. Expression of the uterine Mx protein in cyclic and pregnant cows, gilts, and mares. J. Anim. Sci. 81:1552-1561.

Johnson, S.K. and M.L. Day. 2004. Methods to reduce or eliminate detection of estrus in a melengestrol acetate  PGF2± protocol for synchronization of estrus in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. Accepted.

Kane, K.K., D.E. Hawkins, G.D. Pulsipher, D.J. Denniston, C.R. Krehbiel, M.G. Thomas, M.K. Petersen, D.M. Hallford, M.D. Remmenga, A. Roberts, and D.H. Keisler. 2004. Effect of increasing levels of undegradable intake protein on metabolic and endocrine factors in cycling beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 82:283-291.

Kieborz-Loos, K.R., H.A. Garverick, D.H. Keisler, S.A. Hamilton, B.E. Salfen, R.S. Youngquist, and M.F. Smith. 2003. Oxytocin-induced release of prostaglandin F2± in postpartum beef cows: effects of progesterone and estradiol-17² treatment. J. Anim. Sci. 81:1830-1836.

Kiyma, Z., B.M. Alexander, E.A. Van Kirk, W.J. Murdoch, D.M. Hallford, and G.E. Moss. 2004. Effects of feed restriction on reproductive and metabolic hormones in ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 82:2548-2557.

Kojima, F.N., G.M. Bergfeld, M.E. Wehrman, A.S. Cupp, K.E. Fike, D.V. Mariscal-Aguayo, T. Sanchez-Torres, M. Garcia-Winder, D.T. Clopton, A.J. Roberts, and J.E. Kinder. 2003. Frequency of luteinizing hormone pulses in cattle influences duration of persistence of dominant follicles, follicular fluid concentrations of steroids and activity of insulin-like growth factor binding proteins. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 77:187-211.

Kuber, P.S., J.R. Busboom, S.K. Duckett, P.S. Mir, Z. Mir, R.J. McCormick, C.T. Gaskins, J.D. Cronrath, D.J. Marks, and J.J. Reeves. 2004. Effects of biological type and dietary fat treatment on factors associated with tenderness: II. Measurements on beef semitendinosus muscle. J. Anim. Sci. 82:779-784.

Kuber, P.S., J.R. Busboom, E. Huff-Lonergan, S.K. Duckett, P.S. Mir, Z. Mir, R.J. McCormick, M.V. Dodson, C.T. Gaskins, J.D. Cronrath, D.J. Marks, and J.J. Reeves. 2004. Effects of biological type and dietary fat on facors associated with tenderness: I. Measurements on beef longissimus muscle. J. Anim. Sci. 82:770-778.

Limesand, S.W., K.M. Jeckel, and R.V. Anthony. 2004. Pura, a single-stranded DNA binding protein, augments placental lacogen gene transcription. Mol. Endocrinol. 18:447-457.

McDonnel, A.C., E.A. Van Kirk, K.J. Austin, T.R. Hansen, E.L. Belden, and W.J. Murdoch. 2003. Expression of CA-125 by progestational bovine endometrium: prospective regulation and function. Reproduction 126:615-620.

McFadin, E.L., D.H. Keisler, T.B. Schmidt, C.L. Lorenzen, and E.P. Bert. 2003. Correlations between serum concentrations of leptin and beef carcass composition and quality. J. Muscle Foods 14:81-87.

Morrison, C.D., J.A. Danniel, J.H. Hampton, P.R. Buff, T.M. McShane, M.G. Thomas, and D.H. Keisler. 2003. Luteinizing hormone and growth hormone secretion in ewes infused intracerebroventricularly with neuropeptide Y. Dom. Anim. Endo. 24:69-80.

Narro, L.A., M.G. Thomas, G.A. Silver, K.J. Rozeboom, and D.H. Keisler. 2003. Body composition, leptin, and the leptin receptor and their relationship to growth hormone (GH) axis in growing wethers treated wit hzeranol. Dom. Anim. Endo. 24:243-255.

Oatley, J.M., D.M. de Avila, J.J. Reeves, and D.J. McLean. 2004. Testis tissue explant culture supports survival and proliferation of bovine spermatogonial stem cells. Biol. Reprod. 70:625-631.

Oatley, J.M., D.M. de Avila, J.J. Reeves, and D.J. McLean. 2004. Spermatogenesis and germ cell transgene expression in xenografted bovine testicular tissue. Biol. Reprod. In press.

Oatley, J.M., J.J. Reeves, and D.J. McLean. 2004. Biological activity of cryopreserved bovine spermatogonial stem cells during in vitro culture. Biol. Reprod. In press.

Paslay, E.M., J.R. Jaeger, U. Salli, and F. Stormshak. 2003. Ovarian function in ewes after treatment with mifepristone early during the oestrous cycle. Reproduction 125:205-210.

Perry, G.A., M.F. Smith, and T.W. Geary. 2004. Ability of intravaginal progesterone inserts and melengestrol acetate to induce estrous cycles in postpartum beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 82:695-704.

Peters, M.W., J.R. Pursley and G. W. Smith. 2004. Inhibition of intrafollicular PGE2 synthesis and ovulation following ultrasound-mediated intrafollicular injection of the selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor NS-398 in cattle. J. Anim. Sci. (In press).

Peterson, B.C., P.R. Simpson, K.D. Cain, R.H. Hardy, G.T. Schelling, and T.L. Ott. 2003. Effects of Administration of Somatostatin-14 and Immunoneutralization of Somatostatin on endocrine and Growth Responses in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Journal of Fish Biology 63:1-17.

Redmon, L.A., G.M. Clary, J.J. Cleere, G.W. Evers, V.A. Haby, C.R. Long, L.R. Nelson, R.D. Randel, M. Rouquette, Jr., G.R. Smith, and T.L. Thrift. 2004. Pasture and livestock management workshop for novices: a new curriculum for a new clientele. J. Nat.Resour. Life. Sci. Educ. 33:7-10.

Regnault, T.R.H., B. deVrijer, H.L. Galan, M.L. Davidsen, K.A. Trembler, F.C. Battaglia, R.B. Wilkening, and R.V. Anthony. 2003. The relationship between transplacental O2 diffusion and placental expression of PlGF, VEGF and their receptors in a placental insufficiency model of fetal growth restriction. J. Physiology 550: 641-656.

Reynolds, L.P., P.P. Borowicz, K.A. Vonnahme, M.L. Johnson, A.T. Grazul-Bilska, J.M. Wallace, J.S. Caton, and D.A. Redmer. 2004. Animal models of placental angiogenesis. Placenta. In Press.

Riberio, E.L.de A., J.A. Hernandez, E.L. Zanelly, M. Shimokomaki, S.H. Pudencio-Ferreira, H.J.S.S. Riberio, R. Bogden, and J.J. Reeves. 2004. Growth and carcass characteristics of pasture fed LHRH immunocastrated, castrated and intact Bos indicus bulls. Meat Sci. In press.

Rivera, J.D., G.C. Duff, M.L. Galyean, D.M. Hallford, and T.T. Ross. 2003. Effects of graded levels of vitamin E on inflammatory response and evaluation of methods of delivering supplemental vitamin E on performance and health of beef steers. Prof. Anim. Scientist 19:171-177.

Roberts, A.J. and S.E. Echternkamp. 2003. Insulin-like growth factor binding proteins in granulosa and thecal cells from bovine ovarian follicles at different stages of development. J. Anim. Sci. 81:2826-2839.

Roselli, C.E., F. Stormshak, J.N. Stellflug, and J.A. Resko. 2002. Relationship of serum testosterone concentrations to mate preference in rams. Biol. Reprod. 67:263-268.

Roselli, C.E., J.A. Resko, and F. Stormshak. 2003. Estrogen synthesis in fetal sheep brain: effect of maternal treatment with aromatase inhibitor. Biol. Reprod. 68:370-374.

Rowell, J. E., M. C. Sousa, A.M. Hirth and M. P. Shipka. In press. Reproductive Management of Farmed Reindeer in Alaska. Proceedings of the First World Veterinary Deer Congress, Queenstown, NZ February 22-24, 2004.

Rowell, J. E., M. C. Sousa, and M. P. Shipka. 2003. The male effect, mounting behavior and the onset of estrus in farmed muskoxen. J. Anim Sci. 81: 2669-2674.

Selfen, B.E., J.A. Carroll, and D.H. Keisler. 2003. Endocrine responses to short-term feed deprivation in weanling pigs. J. Endo. 178:541-551.

Shima, J.E., D.J. McLean, J.R. McCarey, and M.D. Griswold. 2004. The murine testicular transcriptome: characterizing gene expression in the testis during the progression of spermatogenesis. Biol. Reprod. In press.

Stevenson, J. S., G. C. Lamb, S. K. Johnson, M. A. Medina-Britos, D. M. Grieger, K. R. Harmoney, J. A. Cartmill, S. Z. El-Zarkouny, C. R. Dahlen, and T. J. Marple. 2003. Supplemental norgestomet, progesterone, or melengestrol acetate increases pregnancy rates in suckled beef cows after timed inseminations. J. Anim Sci. 2003 81: 571-586.

Strauch, T.A., D.A. Neuendorff, C.G. Brown, M.L. Wade, A.W. Lewis, D.H. Keisler, and R.D. Randel. 2003. Effects of lasalocid on circulating concentrations of leptin and insulin-like growth factor-I and reproductive performance of postpartum Brahman cows. J. Anim. Sci. 81:1363-1370.
Tatman, S.R., D.A. Neuendorff, T.W. Wilson, and R.D. Randel. 2004. Influence of season on birth on growth and reproductive development of Brahman bulls. Theriogenology. In press.

Valdez, K.E., S.P. Cuneo, P.J. Gorden, G.L. Mainardi, and A.M. Turzillo. 2004. Changes in steroidogenic capacity of dominant bovine follicles during the first follicular wave. Dom. Animal Endocrinol. Submitted.

Villarroel, A., T.E. Carpenter, and R.H. BonDurant. 2004. Development of a simulation model to evaluate the effect of vaccination against Tritrichomonas foetus on reproductive efficiency in beef herds. Am. J. Vet. Res. Accepted.

Vonnahme, K.A., B.W. Hess, T.R. Hansen, R.J. McCormick, D.C. Rule, G.E. Moss,W.J. Murdoch, M.J. Nijland, D.C. Skinner, P.W. Nathanielsz, and S.P. Ford. 2003. Maternal undernutrition from early- to mid-gestation leads to growth retardation, cardiac ventriculary hypertrophy, and increased liver weight in the fetal sheep. Biol. Reprod. 69:133-140.

Weber, P.S.D., T. Toelboell, L.C. Chang, J. D. Tirrell, P.J. Saama, G.W. Smith, and J.L. Burton. 2004. Mechanisms of glucocorticoid-induced down regulation of neutrophil L-selectin: Evidence for effects at the genome level and primarily on blood neutrophils. J. Leukocyte Biol. 75:815-827.

Weems, C., Y. Weems, T. Welsh, G. Carsten, and R. Randel. 2004. Do calcium-mediated cellular signaling pathways, PGE2, estrogen of progesterone receptor antagonists, or bacterial toxins affect bovine placental function in vitro? Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediators. 74: IN PRESS

Weems, C., Y. Weems, S. Tatman, A. Lewis, D. Neuendorf, and R. Randel. 2003. Does estrous synchronization affect corpus luteum (CL) function. Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediators. 74: IN PRESS

Weiss, M.L., K.E. Mitchell, J.E. Hix, S. Medicetty, S.Z. El-Zarkouny, D. Grieger, D.L. Troyer. 2003. Transplantation of Porcine Umbilical Cord Matrix Cells into the Rat Brain. Experimental Neurology, 2003 Aug; 182(2): 288-99.
Wells, N.H., D.M. Hallford, and J.A. Hernandez. 2003. Serum thyroid hormones and reproductive characteristics of Rambouillet ewe lambs treated with propylthiourcil before puberty. Theriogenology 59:1403-1413.
Wheaton, J.E., and R.W. Godfrey. 2003. Plasma LH, FSH, testosterone, and age at puberty in ram lambs actively immunized against an inhibin alpha-subunit peptide. Therio. 60:933-941.

Willard, S.T., J.A. Carroll, M.A. Lammoglia, C.N. Kemper-Green, T.H. Welsh, Jr., and R.D. Randel. 2003. Plasma concentrations of growth hormone, growth hormone secretory dynamics and changes in follicular development during the bovine estrous cycle. J. Anim. and Vet. Adv. 2:102-109.

Yuen, B.S.J., P.C. Owens, B.S. Muhlhausler, C.T. Roberts, M.E. Symnds, D.H. Keisler, J.R. McFarlane, K.G. Kauter, Y. Evans, and I.C. McMillen. 2003. Leptin alters the structural and functional characteristics of adipose tissue before birth. FASEB J. 17:1102-1104.

Zieba, D.A., M. Amstalden, M.N. Maciel, D.H. Keisler, N. Raver, A. Gertler, and G.L. Williams. 2003. Divergent effects of leptin on luteinizing hormone and insulin secretion are dose-related. Exp. Biol. and Med. 228:325-330.

08/17/2005

Refereed Publications:

Adams T.E. Using gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and GnRH analogs to modulate testis function and enhance the productivity of domestic animals. Anim. Reprod. Sci. (in press).

Ahola, J.K., D.S. Baker, P.D. Burns, R.G. Mortimer, R.M. Enns, J.C. Whittier, T.W. Geary, and T.E. Engle. 2004. Effect of Cu, Zn, and Mn supplementation and source on reproduction, mineral status, and performance in grazing beef cattle over a two-year period. J. Anim. Sci. 82:2375-2383.

Alexander, B.M., R.H. Stobart, W.C. Russell, K.I. ORourke, G.S. Lewis, J.R. Logan, J.V. Duncan, and G.E. Moss. 2005. The occurrence of scrapie resistance genotypes in five breeds of sheep and production traits of ewes associated with those genotypes. J. Anim. Sci. 83:455-459.

Amstalden, M., P.G. Harms, T.H. Welsh, Jr., R.D. Randel, and G.L. Williams. 2004. Effect of leptin on gonadotropin-releasing hormone release from hypothalamic-infundibular explants and gonadotropin release from adenohypophyseal primary cell cultures: further evidence that fully nourished cattle are resistant to leptin. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 85:41-52.

Anway, M.D., A.S. Cupp, M. Uzumcu, and M.K. Skinner. 2005. Epigenetic Transgenerational Actions of Endocrine Disruptors on Male Fertility. Science 308:1466-1469.

Arreguin, A. and T.M. Nett. 2005. A nongenomic action of 17b-estradiol as the mechanism underlying the acute suppression of secretion of luteinizing hormone. Biol. Reprod. 73:115-122.

Austin, K.J., A.L. Carr, J.K. Pru, C.E. Hearne, E.L. George, E.L. Belden, and T.R. Hansen. 2004. Localization of isg15 and conjugated proteins in bovine endometrium using immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy. Endocrinology 145:967-975.

Baker, D.L., M.A. Wild, M.M. Connor, H.B. Ravivarapu, R.L. Dunn, and T.M. Nett. 2004. Gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist: A new approach to reversible contraception in female deer. J. Wildlife Disease 40:713-724.

Berardinelli, J.G. and P.S. Joshi. 2005. Introduction of bulls at different days postpartum on resumption of ovarian cycling activity in primiparous beef cows. J. Anim Sci. 83: 2106-2110.

Berardinelli, J.G., P.S. Joshi, and S.A. Tauck. 2005. Postpartum resumption of ovarian cycling activity in first-calf suckled beef cows exposed to familiar or unfamiliar bulls. J. Anim. Sci. (In Press, February 18, 2005).

Bertolini M., A.L. Moyer, J.B. Mason, C.A. Batchelder, K.A. Hoffert, L.R. Bertolini, G.F. Carneiro, S.L. Cargill, T.F. Famula, C.C. Calvert, R.D. Sainz, and G.B. Anderson. 2004. Evidence of increased substrate availability in in vitro-derived bovine fetuses and association with accelerated conceptus growth. Reproduction 128:341-354.

Biga, P.R., K.D. Cain, R.W. Hardy, G.T. Schelling, K. Overturf, and T.L. Ott. 2004. Growth hormone differentially regulates muscle myostatin-1 and -2 and increases circulating cortisol in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). Gen. Comp. Endocrinol. 138: 32-41.

Biga, P.R., B.C. Peterson, G.T. Schelling, R.W. Hardy, K.D. Cain, K. Overturf, and T.L. Ott. 2005. Serum somatotropin, insulin-like growth factor-I, and antibody production in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) treated with sustained-release bovine somatotropin (rbST). Aquaculture 246:437-445.

Bowers, S., C. Brown, T. Strauch, S. Gandy, D. Neuendorff, R. Randel, and S. Willard. 2004. Artificial insemination following observational versus electronic methods of estrus detection in red deer hinds (Cervus elephus). Theriogenology 62:652-663.

Buaas F.W., A.L. Kirsh, D.J. McLean, J.L. Morris, M.D. Griswold, D.G. de Rooij, and R.E. Braun . 2004. Plzf is required in adult male germ cells for stem cell self-renewal and tissue regeneration. Nat. Genetics 36:647-652.

Burke, C.R., H. Cardenas, M.L. Mussard, and M.L. Day. 2005. Histological and steroidogenic changes in dominant ovarian follicles during oestradiol-induced atresia in heifers. Reproduction 129:611-620.

Caldwell, C.A., S.A. Fuller, W.R. Gould, P.R. Turner, and D.M. Hallford. 2004. Seasonal changes in 17- ß estradiol of the Rio Grande chub (Gila Pandora) in south-central New Mexico. The Southwestern Naturalist 49: 311-315.

Day, M.L. 2004. Hormonal induction of estrous cycles in anestrous, Bos taurus beef cows. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 82-83:487-494.

Day M. L. and D. E. Grum. Breeding strategies to optimize reproductive efficiency in beef herds. 2005. In: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice. Vol. 21/2, pp. 367-381. (Book Chapter)

Du, M., M.J. Zhu, W.J. Means, B.W. Hess, and S.P. Ford. 2004. Regulation of calpains and calpastatin in the skeletal muscle of nutrient restricted cows and their fetuses. J. Anim. Sci. 82:2541-2547.

Du, M., M.J. Zhu, W.J. Means, B.W. Hess, and S.P. Ford. 2004. Nutrient restriction differentially modulates the mammalian target of rapamysin signaling and the ubiquitin-proteasome system in skeletal muscle of cows and their fetuses. J. Anim. Sci. 83:117-123.

Dunlap, K.A. and F. Stormshak. 2004. Nongenomic inhibition of oxytocin binding by progesterone in the ovine uterus. Biol. Reprod. 70:65-69.

Flores, R., M.L. Looper, M.G. Thomas, and D.M. Hallford. 2004. Influence of bovine somatotropin on characteristics of estrus and reproduction of Holstein cows during summer months. Prof. Anim. Sci. 20:191-197.

Funston, R.N., R.J. Lipsey, T.W. Geary, and A.J. Roberts. 2005. Effect of administration of human chorionic gonadotropin after artificial insemination on concentrations of progesterone and conception rates in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 83:1403-1405.

Funston, R.N., R.J. Lipsey, T.W. Geary, and R.P. Ansotegui. 2004. Evaluation of three estrous synchronization protocols in beef heifers. Prof. Anim. Sci. 20:384-387.

Galan, H.L., R.V. Anthony, S. Rigano, T.A. Parker, B. de Vrijer, E. Ferrazzi, R.B. Wilkening, and T.R.H. Regnault. 2005. Hypertension and abnormal doppler velocimetry in the growth restricted fetus. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 192: 272-279.

Goncalves, A.C., L.G. Griffiths, R.V. Anthony, and E. C. Orton. 2005. Decellularization of bovine pericardium for tissue-engineering: antigen removal and decellulariztion. J. Heart Valve Dis. 14:212-217.

Grant, M.H.J., B.M. Alexander, B.W. Hess, J.D. Bottger, D.L. Hixon, E.A. Van Kirk, T.M. Nett, and G.E. Moss. 2005. Dietary supplementation with safflower seeds differing in fatty acid composition differentially influences serum concentrations of prostaglandin F metabolite in postpartum beef cows. Reprod. Nutr. Dev. 6:(In Press).

Guzeloglu, A., M. Binelli, L. Badinga, T.R. Hansen, and W.W. Thatcher. 2004. Inhibition of phorbol ester-induced PGF2± secretion by ifn-tau is not through regulation of protein kinase c. Prostaglandins Lipid Mediators 74:87-99.

Han, H.C., K.J. Austin, P.W. Nathanielsz, S.P. Ford, M.J. Nijland, and T.R. Hansen. 2004. Maternal nutrient restriction alters gene expression in the ovine fetal heart. J Physiol. 558:111-121.

Harrison, G.S., M.E. Wierman, T.M. Nett, and L.M. Glode. 2004. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone and its receptor in normal and malignant cells. Endocr. Relat. Cancer 11:1-24.

Hartt, L., S.J. Carling, M.M. Joyce, G.A. Johnson, D.K. Vanderwall, and T.L. Ott. 2005. Temporal and spatial associations of oestrogen receptor alpha and progesterone receptor expression in the endometrium of pregnant and non-pregnant mares. Reproduction, 130:1-11.

Hess, B.W., S.L. Lake, E.J. Scholljegerdes, T.R. Weston, V. Nayigihugu, J.D.C. Molle, and G.E. Moss. 2005. Nutritional controls of beef cow reproduction. J. Animal Sci. 83: E90-106E.

Jiang. Z., X.L. Wu, M.D. Garcia, K.B. Griffin, J.J. Michal, M. Zhang, V.D. Wasem, T.L. Ott, C.T.Gaskins, and R.W. Wright Jr. 2004. Comparative Gene-based Anatomy of Different Tissues/Organs in Cattle: Transcriptomes, Expression Similarities and Preferentially Expressed Genes Based on the Expressed Sequence Tags. Genome 47:1164-1172.

Johnson, S.K. and M.L. Day. 2004. Methods to reduce or eliminate detection of estrus in a melengestrol acetate - PGF2a protocol for synchronization of estrus in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 82:3071-3076.

Kane, K.K., D.E. Hawkins, G.D. Pulsipher, D.J. Denniston, C.R. Krehbiel, M.G. Thomas, M.K. Petersen, D.M. Hallford, M.D. Remmenga, A.J. Roberts, and D.H. Keisler. 2004. Effect of increasing levels of undegradable intake protein on metabolic and endocrine factors in estrous cycling beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 82:283-291.

Kiyma, Z., B.M. Alexander, E.A. Van Kirk, W.J. Murdoch, D.M. Hallford, and G.E. Moss. 2004. Effects of feed restriction on reproductive and metabolic hormones in ewes. J. Anim Sci. 82:2548-2557.

Kobayashi, Y., F. Jimenez-Krassel, Q. Li, J. Yao, R. Huang, J.J. Ireland, P.M. Coussen, and G.W. Smith. 2004. Evidence that cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript is a novel intraovarian regulator of follicular atresia. Endocr. 145:5373-5383.

Kwon, H, S.P. Ford, F.W. Bazer, T.E. Spencer, P.W. Nathanielsz, M.J. Nijland, B.W.Hess, and G. Wu. 2004. Maternal nutrient restriction reduces concentrations of amino acids and polyamines in ovine maternal and fetal plasma and fetal fluids. Biol. Reprod. 71:901-908.

Li, Q., L.J. Bakke, J.R Pursley, and G.W. Smith. 2004. Localization and temporal regulation of tissue Inhibitors of metalloproteinases 3 and 4 in bovine preovulatory follicles. Reproduction 128:555-564.

McLean, D.J. Spermatogonial stem cell transplantation and testicular function. Cell Tissue Res. (in press) Accepted: 11 May 2005 Published online: 27 July 2005.

Oatley, J.M., D.M. De Avila, J.J. Reeves, and D.J. McLean. 2004. Spermatogenesis and germ cell transgene expression in xenografted bovine testicular tissue. Biol. Reprod. 71:494-501.

Oatley, J.M., D.M. de Avila, J.J. Reeves, and D.J. McLean. 2004. Testis tissue explant culture supports survival and proliferation of bovine spermatogonial stem cells. Biol. Reprod. 70:625-31.

Oatley, J.M., J.J. Reeves, and D.J. McLean. 2004. Biological activity of cryopreserved bovine spermatogonial stem cells during in vitro culture. Biol. Reprod. 71:942-947.

Oatley, J.M., A. Tibary, D.M. de Avila, J.E. Wheaton, D.J. McLean, and J.J. Reeves. 2005. Changes in spermatogenesis and endocrine function in the ram testis due to irradiation and active immunization against LHRH. J. Anim. Sci. 83:604-612.

Obeidat, B.S., J.R. Strickland, M.L. Vogt, J.B. Taylor, C.R. Krehbiel, M.D. Remmenga, A.K. Clayshulte-Ashley, K.M. Whittet, D.M. Hallford, and J.A. Hernandez. 2005. Effects of locoweed on serum swainsonine and selected serum constituents in sheep during acute and subacute oral/intraruminal exposure. J. Anim. Sci. 83:466-477.

Patel, O.V., S. Suchyta, S.S. Sipkovsky , J. Yao, J.J. Ireland, P.M. Coussens and G.W. Smith. 2005. Validation and application of high fidelity mRNA linear amplification procedure for profiling gene expression. Vet. Immun. Immunopath. 105:331-342.

Perry, G.A., M.F. Smith, M.C. Lucy, J.A. Green, T.E. Parks, M.D. MacNeil, A.J. Roberts, and T.W. Geary. 2005. Relationship between follicle size at insemination and pregnancy success. PNAS 102:5268-5273.

Quezada Casasola, A., A. Ramirez Godinez, F. Perez Casio, L. Avendano Reyes, and D. M. Hallford. 2004. Comparacion de dos protocolos de sincronizacion del estro en vaquillas de carne con distintas calificaciones de tracto reproductivo. Interciencia 29:638-642.

Regnault, T.R.H., J. Friedman, R.B. Wilkening, R.V. Anthony, and W.W. Hay, Jr. 2005. Fetoplacental transport and utilization of amino acids in IUGR. Placenta 26:S52-62.

Rempel, L.A., B.R. Francis, K.J. Austin, and T.R. Hansen. 2004. Isolation and sequence of an interferon-tau-inducible, pregnancy- and isg15-specific, bovine ubiquitin-activating e1-like (ube1l) enzyme. Biol. Reprod. 72:365-72.

Ribeiro, E.L. de A., J.A .Hernandez, E.L. Zanella, M. Shimokomaki, S.H. Prudencio-Ferreira, H.J.S.S. Ribeiro, R. Bogden, and J.J. Reeves. 2004. Growth and carcass characteristics of pasture fed LHRH immunocastrated, castrated and intact Bos indicus bulls. Meat Sci. 68:285-290.

Roberts, A.J., J. Klindt and T.G. Jenkins. 2005. Effects of varying energy intake and sire breed on resumption of estrus, insulin-like growth factor -1 and growth hormone in mature crossbred cows. J. Anim. Sci. 83:1705-1714.

Roselli, C.E., K. Larkin, J.A. Resko, J.N. Stellflug, and F. Stormshak. 2004. The volume of a sexually dimorphic nucleus in the ovine medial preoptic area/anterior hypothalamus varies with sexual partner preference. Endocrinology 145:478-483.

Roselli, C.E., K. Larkin, J.M. Schrunk, and F. Stormshak. 2004. Sexual partner preference, hypothalamic morphology and aromatase in rams. Physiol. Behav. 83:233-245.


Rui, R., H. Shim, A.L. Moyer, D. Anderson, M.C. Penedo, J.D. Rowe, R.H. BonDurant, and G.B. Anderson. 2004. Attempts to enhance production of chimeras from porcine embryonic germ cells and preimplantation porcine embryos. Theriogenology 61:1225-1235.

Scholljegerdes, E.J., B.W. Hess, G.E. Moss, D.L. Hixon, and D.C. Rule. 2004. Influence of supplemental cracked high-linoleate or high-oleate safflower seeds on site and extent of digestion in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 82:3577-3588.

Shima, J.E., D.J. McLean, J.R. McCarrey, M.D. Griswold. 2004. The murine testicular transcriptome: characterizing gene expression in the testis during the progression of spermatogenesis. Biol.Reprod. 71:319-330.

Snowder, G.D., J.N. Stellflug, and L.D. VanVleck. 2004. Genetic correlation of ram sexual performance with ewe reproductive traits of four sheep breeds. Appl. Anim. Behav. Sci. 88:253-261.

Stellflug, J.N. 2003. Use of naloxone challenge to predict sexual performance of young rams. J. Anim. Sci. 81:2111-2117.

Stellflug, J.N., A. Perkins, and V.A. LaVoie. 2004. Testosterone and luteinizing hormone responses to naloxone help predict sexual performance in rams. J. Anim. Sci. 82:3380-3387.
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Stevens, J.D., J.M. Sosa, C.M. deAvila, J.M. Oatley, K.P. Bertrand, and J.J. Reeves. 2005. Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone fusion protein vaccines block estrous cycle activity in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 83:152-159.

Tatman, S.R., D.A. Neuendorff, T.W. Wilson, and R.D. Randel. 2004. Influence of season of birth on growth and reproductive development of Brahman bulls. Theriogenology 62:93-102.

Tolleson, D.R., R.D. Randel, J.W. Stuth, and D.A. Neuendorff. 2005. Determination of sex and species in red and fallow deer by near infrared reflectance spectroscopy of feces. Sm. Rumin. Res. 57(2-3):141-150.

Ulker, H., M. Kanter, O. Gokdal, T. Aygun, F. Karakus, M.E. Sakarya, D.M. deAvila, and J. J. Reeves. 2005. Testicular development, ultasonographic and histological appearance of the testis in ram lambs immunized against recombinant LHRH fusion proteins. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 86:205-219.

Wallace, J.M., T.R.H. Regnault, S.W. Limesand, W.W. Hay, Jr., and R.V. Anthony. 2005. Investigating the causes of low birth weight in contrasting ovine paradigms. J. Phys. 565:19-26.

Weems, C.W., Y.S. Weems, and R.D. Randel. 2005. Prostaglandins and Reproduction in Female Farm Animals-An Invited Review. The Vet. J. (E-PUBJanuary 2005) (in press).

Weems, Y.S., R.D. Randel, G. Carstens, T. Welsh, Jr., and C.W. Weems. 2004. Do calcium-mediated cellular signalling pathways, Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), estrogen or progesterone receptor antagonists, or bacterial endotoxins affect bovine placental function? Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediators 73:265-278.

Weems, Y.S., R.D. Randel, S. Tatman, A. Lewis, D.A. Neuendorff, and C.W. Weems. 2004. Effects of Estrous Synchronization on Response to Nitric Oxide Donors and Endothelin-1 In Vitro. Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediators. 74:45-59.

White, D., Jr., J.G. Berardinelli, and K.E. Aune. Age variation in gross and histological characteristics of the testis and epididymus in male grizzly bears. Ursus (Accepted, Mar 25, 2005).

White, D., Jr., J.G. Berardinelli, and K.E. Aune. 2004. Seasonal changes in spermatogenesis and serum testosterone concentrations in the male grizzly bear. Ursus (In Press; April 16, 2005).

Willard, S.T., D.C. Lay, Jr., T.H. Friend, D.A. Neuendorff, and R.D. Randel. 2005. Plasma progesterone response following ACTH administration during mid-gestation in the pregnant Brahman heifers. Theriogenology 63:1061-1069.

Yao, J., X. Ren, J.J. Ireland, P.M. Coussens, T.P.L. Smith, and G.W. Smith. 2004. Generation of a bovine oocyte cDNA library and microarray: Resources for identification of oocyte-expressed genes potentially important for oocyte/follicular development and early embryogenesis. Physiol. Genom. 19:84-92.

Zhu, M.J., S.P. Ford, P.W. Nathanielsz, and M. Du. 2004. Effect of maternal nutrient restriction in sheep on the development of fetal skeletal muscle. Biol. Reprod. 71:1968-1973.

08/18/2006

Refereed Publications:

1) Adams TE. Using gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) and GnRH analogs to modulate testis function and enhance the productivity of domestic animals. Ani. Repro. Sci. 88:127-139. 2005.

2) Alexander, B.M., Z. Kiyma, M. McFarland, E.A. Van Kirk, D.M. Hallford, D.E. Hawkins, K.K. Kane, and G.E. Moss. 2006. Influence of short-term fasting during the luteal phase of the estrous cycle on ovarian follicular development during the ensuing proestrus of ewes. Anim. Reprod. Sci. In Press.

3) Alexander, B.M., R.H. Stobart, W.C. Russell, K.I. ORourke, G.S. Lewis, J.R. Logan, J.V. Duncan and G.E. Moss. 2005. The incidence of genotypes at codon 171 of the prion protein gene (PRNP) in five breeds of sheep and production traits of ewes associated with those genotypes. J. Animal Sci. 83:455-459.

4) Anil L, Anil S, Deen J, Baidoo S, Morrison R, Wheaton J, 2005. Evaluation of well-being, productivity, and longevity of pregnant sows housed in groups in pens with an electronic sow feeder or separately in gestation stalls. Am J Vet Res 66:1630-1638

5) Arreguin-Arevalo, A. and Nett, T.M. 2005. Nongenomic action of 17b-estradiol as the mechanism underlying the acute suppression of secretion of luteinizing hormone. Biol. Reprod. 73:115-122.

6) Arreguin-Arevalo, J.A. and Nett, T.M. 2006. A nongenomic action of 17b-estradiol as the mechanism underlying the acute suppression of secretion of luteinizing hormone in ovariectomized ewes.. Biol. Reprod. 74:202-208.

7) Barry, J.S., M.L. Davidsen, S.W. Limesand, H.L. Galan, J.E. Friedman, T.R.H. Regnault, W.W. Hay Jr. Developmental Changes in Ovine Myocardial Glucose Transporters and Insulin Signaling following Hyperthermia-Induced Intrauterine Fetal Growth Restriction. Experimental Biology and Medicine 231(5):566-75. 2006.

8) Bettegowda, A., O.V. Patel, J.J. Ireland and G.W. Smith. 2006. Quantitative analysis of messenger RNA abundance for ribosomal protein L-15, cyclophilin-A, phosphoglycerokinase, b-glucuronidase, glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase, b -actin and histone H2A during bovine oocyte maturation and early embryogenesis. Molecular Reproduction and Development 73:267-278.

9)Bishop, C.V. and F. Stormshak. 2006. Nongenomic action of progesterone inhibits oxytocin-induced phosphoinositide hydrolysis and prostaglandin F2a secretion in the ovine endometrium. Endocrinology 147:937-942.

10) Bott RC, McFee, R M, DT Clopton, CF Toombs and AS Cupp. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGFA) is involved in vascular development and seminiferous cord formation during testis morphogenesis in the rat. 2006; 75: 56-67; Biol Repro.

11) Bott RC, DT Clopton, RM McFee and AS Cupp. Kinase Domain Receptor (Kdr) expression is present in sex specific vascular patterns in the developing gonads: Role for VEGF in regulation of testis specific vasculature and spermatogenesis. (Submitted to Biol Repro. In review).

12) Burke, C. R., H. Cárdenas, M.L. Mussard, C.L. Gasser, and M.L. Day. 2006. Steroidogenic changes and expression of messenger RNA encoding steroidogenic enzymes, gonadotrophin receptors and cell-death signalling in the dominant ovarian follicle during oestradiol-induced atresia in cattle. Anim. Reprod. Sci. (In review).

13) Carlin, R.W., R.L. Sedlacek, R. R. Quesnell, F. Peirucci-Alves, D.M. Grieger and B.D. Schultz. PVD9902, a porcine vas deferens epithelial cell line that exhibits neurotransmitter-stimulated anion secretion and expresses numerous HCO3 transporters. Accepted, American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology, Dec 20, 2005.

14) Corcoran, D., T. Fair, D. Rizos, O.V. Patel, G.W. Smith, S. Park, P.M. Coussens, J.J. Ireland, M.P. Boland, A.C.O. Evans and P. Lonergan. 2005. Differential developmental Competence of in vivo compared to in vitro cultured bovine embryos is associated with differential gene expression and a suppression of transcription. Reproduction 131:651-660.

15) Dong, F., S.P. Ford, C. Fang, M.J. Nijland, P.W. Nathanielsz and J. Ren. 2005. Maternal undernutrition during early to mid-gestation up-regulates cardiac insulin-like growth factor (IGF) receptors associated with ventricular hypertrophy in fetal sheep. Growth Hormones & IGF Research 15:291-299.

16) Du, M., M.J. Zhu, W.J. Means, B.W. Hess and S.P. Ford. 2005. Nutrient restriction differentially modulates mTOR signaling and ubiquitin-proteasome system in skeletal muscle of cows and their fetuses. J. Anim. Sci. 83:117-123.

17) Echternkamp, S.E., K.A. Vonnahme, J.A. Green and S.P.Ford. 2006. A comparison of concentrations of vascular endothelial growth factor and pregnancy-associated glycoproteins in maternal blood between cows gestating single versus twin fetuses. Reproduction (In revision).

18) Erickson Hagen, A.S., R.J. Orbus, R.B. Wilkening, T.R.H. Regnault and R.V. Anthony. 2005. Placental expression of angiopoietin-1, angiopoietin-2 and Tie-2 during placental development in an ovine model of placental insufficiency-fetal growth restriction. Ped. Res. 58:1228-1232.

19) Ford, S.P., B.W. Hess, M.M. Schwope, M.J. Nijland, J.S. Gilbert, K.A. Vonnahme, W.J. Means, H. Han and P.W. Nathanielsz. 2006. Maternal undernutrition from early to mid-gestation in the ewe results in glucose intolerance in male offspring. J. Anim. Sci. (In revision).

20) Gasser, C. L., D. E. Grum, M. L. Mussard, J. E. Kinder, and M. L. Day. 2006. Induction of precocious puberty in heifers I: Enhanced secretion of luteinizing hormone. J. Anim. Sci. (In Press).

21) Gasser, C. L., C. R. Burke, M. L. Mussard, E J. Behlke, D. E. Grum, J. E. Kinder, and M. L. Day. 2006. Induction of precocious puberty in heifers II: Advanced ovarian follicular development. J. Anim. Sci. (In Press).

22) Gasser, C. L., G. A. Bridges, M. L. Mussard, D. M. Dauch, D. E. Grum, J. E. Kinder and M. L. Day. 2006. Induction of precocious puberty in heifers III: Hastened reduction of estradiol negative feedback on secretion of luteinizing hormone. J. Anim. Sci. (In Press).

23) Gasser, C. L., E. J. Behlke, D. E. Grum, and M. L. Day. 2005. Effect of timing of feeding a high-concentrate diet on growth and attainment of puberty in early-weaned heifers. J. Anim. Sci. (In Review).

24) Geary, T. W., E. E. Grings, M. D. MacNeil, D. M. de Avila, and J. J. Reeves. 2006. Use of recombinant gonadotropin-releasing hormone antigens for immunosterilization of beef heifers. J Anim Sci 84:343-350.

25) Grant, M.H.J., B.M. Alexander, B.W. Hess, J.D. Bottger, D.L. Hixon, E.A. Van Kirk, T.M. Nett and G.E. Moss. 2005. Dietary supplementation with safflower seeds differing in fatty acid composition differentially influences serum concentrations of prostaglandin F metabolite in postpartum beef cows. Reprod. Nutr. Dev. 45:721-727.

26) Grings, E. E., R. E. Short, K. D. Klement, T. W. Geary, M. D. MacNeil, M. R. Haferkamp, and R. K. Heitschmidt. 2005. Calving system and weaning age effects on cow and preweaning calf performance in the Northern Great Plains. J Anim Sci 83:2671-2683.

27) Hernandez,J.A., E.L. Zanella, R.Bogden, D.M. de Avila, C.T. Gaskins and J.J.Reeves.2005 Reproductive characteristics of grass-fed, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone immunocastrated Bos indicus bulls. J. Anim Sci. 83:2901-2907.
28) Hess, B.W., S.L. Lake, E.J. Scholljegerdes, T.R. Weston, V. Nayigihugu, J.D.C. Molle and G.E. Moss. 2005. Nutritional controls of beef cow reproduction. J. Animal Sci. 83: (E. Suppl.):E90-E106.

29) Kealey, C. G., M. D. MacNeil, M. W. Tess, T. W. Geary, and R. A. Bellows. 2006. Genetic parameter estimates for scrotal circumference and semen characteristics of Line 1 Hereford bulls. J Anim Sci 2006 84: 283-290

30) Khaira H, McLean D, Ohl D, Smith GD. 2005. Spermatogonial stem cell isolation, storage and transplantation. J Androl 26(4):442-50.

31) Kobayashi, Y, Jimenez-Krassel, F., JJ. Ireland and G.W. Smith. 2006. Evidence of a local negative role for cocaine and amphetamine regulated transcript (CART), inhibins and low molecular weight insulin like growth factor binding proteins in regulation of granulosa cell estradiol production during follicular waves in cattle. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology (invited review) 4:22

32) Lake, S.L., E.J. Scholljegerdes, R.L. Atkinson, V. Nayigihugu, S.I. Paisley, D.C. Rule, G.E. Moss, T.J. Robinson and B.W. Hess. 2005. Body condition score at parturition and postpartum supplemental fat effects on cow and calf performance. J. Anim. Sci. 83: 83:2908-2917.

33) Lake, S.L., E.J. Scholljegerdes, D.M. Hallford, G.E. Moss, D.C. Rule, and B.W. Hess. 2006. Effects of body condition score at parturition and postpartum supplemental fat on metabolite and hormone concentrations of beef cows and their suckling calves. J. Anim. Sci. 84:1038-1047.

34) Larson, E., G. C. Lamb, J. S. Stevenson, S. K. Johnson, M. L. Day, T. W. Geary, D. J. Kesler, J. M. DeJarnette, F. N. Schrick, A. DiCostanzo, and J. D. Arseneau. 2006. Synchronization of estrus in suckled beef cows for detected estrus and artificial insemination and timed artificial insemination using gonadotropin-releasing hormone, prostaglandin F2 , and progesterone. J Anim Sci 84:332-342.

35) Li, J., F. Jimenez-Krassel, Y. Kobayashi, J.J. Ireland and G.W. Smith. 2005. Unraveling the intrafollicular mechanism of ovulation: In vivo evidence of prostanoid dependent regulation of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase  4 and tissue-type plasminogen activator in bovine preovulatory follicles. Reproduction 131:533-543.

36) Limesand, S.W., P.J. Rozance, G.O. Zerbe, J.C. Hutton, and W.W. Hay, Jr. Attenuated Insulin Release and Storage in Fetal Sheep Pancreatic Islets with Intrauterine Growth Restriction. Endocrinology 147(3):1488-1497 2006.

37) Limesand, S.W., J. Jensen, J.C. Hutton, and W.W. Hay, Jr. Diminished b-cell replication contributes to reduced b-cell mass in sheep fetuses with intrauterine growth restriction. American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology 288:R1297-R1305, 2005.

38) McLean, DJ. 2005. Spermatogonial stem cell transplantation and testicular function. Cell Tissue Res. 322(1):21-31.

39) Mihm, M., P.J. Baker, J.L.H. Ireland, G.W. Smith, P.M. Coussens, A.C.O Evans and J.J. Ireland. 2006. Molecular evidence that growth of dominant follicles involves a switch from follicle stimulating hormone- to luteinizing hormone-dependence in cattle. Biology of Reproduction Feb. 15 (e-pub ahead of print).

40) Murrieta, C.M., B.W. Hess, E.J. Scholljegerdes, T.E. Engle, K.L. Hossner, G.E. Moss, and D.E. Rule. 2006. Evaluation of milk somatic cells as a source of mRNA for study of lipid metabolism in the mammary gland of lactating beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. Accepted.

41) Oatley JM, Reeves JJ, McLean DJ. 2005. Establishment of spermatogenesis in neonatal bovine testicular tissue following ectopic xenografting varies with donor age. Biol Reprod, 72: 358-364.

42) Oatley J, Tibary A, de Avila D, Wheaton J, McLean D, Reeves J, 2005. Changes in spermatogenesis and endocrine function in the ram testis due to irradiation and active immunization against LHRH. J Anim Sci 83:152-159

43) Obeidat, B. S., J. R. Strickland, M. L. Vogt, J. B. Taylor, C. R. Krehbiel, M. D. Remmenga, A. K. Clayshulte-Ashley, K. M. Whittet, D. M. Hallford, and J. A. Hernandez. 2005. Effects of locoweed on serum swainsonine and selected serum constituents in sheep during acute and subacute oral/intraruminal exposure. J Anim. Sci. 83: 466-477.

44) Pohlmann RM, RM McFee, DT Clopton, RC Bott, TG Rozell and AS Cupp. Inhibition of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) signal transduction arrests vascular development and blocks follicle progression to the pre-antral stage in perinatal rat ovaries. (Submitted to Endocrinology. In review).

45) Rispoli, L.A. and Nett, T.M. 2005. Pituitary gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor: Structure, distribution and regulation of expression. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 88:57:74.

46) Rempel LA, Francis BR, Austin KJ, and TR Hansen. 2005. Isolation and sequence of an interferon-tau-inducible, pregnancy- and bovine interferon-stimulated gene product 15 (ISG15)-specific, bovine ubiquitin-activating E1-like (UBE1L) enzyme. Biol Reprod. 2005 72(2):365-72.

47) Roberts, A. J., J. Klindt and T. G. Jenkins. 2005. Effects of varying energy intake and sire breed on resumption of estrus, insulin-like growth factor -1 and growth hormone in mature crossbred cows. J. Anim. Sci.83:1705-1714.

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51) Schmidt JA, de Avila JM, McLean DJ. 2006. Grafting period and donor age affect the potential for spermatogenesis in bovine ectopic testis xenografts. Biol Reprod, in press.

52) Schultz, C. L., T. S. Edrington, S. B. Schroeder, D. M. Hallford, K. J. Genovese, T. R. Callaway, R. C. Anderson, and D. J. Nisbet. 2005. Effect of the thyroid on faecal shedding of E. coli O157:H7 and Escherichia coli in naturally infected yearling beef cattle. J. Appl. Microbiol. 99: 1176-1180.

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54) Stellflug, J.N. 2006. Comparison of cortisol, luteinizing hormone, and testosterone responses to a defined stressor in sexually inactive rams and sexually active female-oriented and male-oriented rams. J. Anim. Sci. 84:1520-1525.

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Book Chapters:

1) Griswold MD, McLean DJ. 2006. The Sertoli Cell. In: The Physiology of Reproduction, Third Edition. (Neill JD, ed). Academic Press pp 949-975.

2) Griswold MD, McLean DJ. 2005. Spermatogenesis from transplanted spermatogenic stem cells. In: Stem Cells in Endocrinology (Lester LB, Ed.) Humana Press, New Jersey pp. 207-220.

GenBank Submission:

1 ) NCBI Genbank, Accession# DQ159208
Sus scrofa Sox-2 mRNA, partial cds.
Carlin, R.W., Troyer, D.L., Weiss, M.L., Davis, D.L., Grieger, D.M. and Eborn, D.R.
Expression of early stem cell markers by porcine umbilical cord matrix (puc) cells. 2005.