Projects

NEW MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING RANGELAND MANAGEMENT Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412482

IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF SHEEP PRODUCTION IN WESTERN RANGELAND PRODUCTION SYSTEMS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 423671

New Monitoring Technologies for Improving Rangeland Management Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 424737

ARS RESEARCH SHEEP GRAZING - USDA ARS U.S. SHEEP EXPERIMENT STATION AND THE USDA FOREST SERVICE CARIBOU-TARGHEE NATIONAL FOREST AGREEMENT Memorandum of Understanding (M)   Accession Number: 422382

THE EFFECT OF THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL (CDNST) ON ECOSYSTEM PROCESSES Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 421111

Candidate genes for improving reproductive efficiency of sheep Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 421468

ASSESSING THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON ENVIRONMENTAL VARIABLES, BIODIVERSITY, INVASIVE SPECIES,& NUTRIENT CYCLING IN SEMIARID SHRUBLANDS Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 421655

Does sex of littermates affect lifetime productivity of ewes? Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 416622

USING ANEMOMETER DATA FOR RESEARCH AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 416780

Characterization of sheep breeds and development of composite lines suitable for range environements Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 417997

LIVESTOCK GRAZING IN RANGELAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Trust (T)   Accession Number: 423130

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Genetic evaluation of the probability of lambing in yearling Targhee ewes - (Abstract Only) - (01-Apr-13)

Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: II. Postweaning growth and ultrasonic measures of composition. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Notter, D.R., Leeds, T.D., Mousel, M.R., Taylor, J.B., Kirschten, D.P., Lewis, G.S. 2012. Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: II. Postweaning growth and ultrasonic measures of composition. Journal of Animal Science. DOI:10.2527/jas.2011-4641.

Genome-Wide association identifies multiple genomic regions associated with susceptibility to and control of ovine lentivirus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, S.N., Mousel, M.R., Herrmann-Hoesing, L.M., Reynolds, J.O., Leymaster, K.A., Neibergs, H.L., Lewis, G.S., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2012. Genome-Wide association identifies multiple genomic regions associated with susceptibility to and control of ovine lentivirus . PLoS One. 7(10):e47829.

Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: I. Ewe productivity and crossbred lamb survival and preweaning growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leeds, T.D., Notter, D.R., Leymaster, K.A., Mousel, M.R., Lewis, G.S. 2012. Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: I. Ewe productivity and crossbred lamb survival and preweaning growth. Journal of Animal Science. DOI:10.2527/jas.2011-4640.

Fabricated carcass measurements in terminally sired F1 lambs - (Abstract Only) - (01-Apr-12)

Water quality effects of herded stream crossings by domestic sheep bands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Clark, P., Moffet, C.A., Lewis, G.S., Seyfried, M.S., Hardegree, S.P., Pierson Jr, F.B. 2012. Water quality effects of herded stream crossings by domestic sheep bands. Journal of Environmental Quality. 41:1-11.

Fabricated carcass measurements in terminally sired F1 lambs - (Abstract Only)

Mousel, M.R., Notter, D.R., Leeds, T.D., Zerby, H.N., Moeller, S.J., Lewis, G.S. 2012. Fabricated Carcass Measurements in Terminally Sired F1 Lambs. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 90(3):672.

Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: III. Prefabrication carcass traits and organ - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mousel, M.R., Notter, D.R., Leeds, T.D., Zerby, H.N., Moeller, S.J., Lewis, G.S. 2012. Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires in an extensive rangeland production system: III. Prefabrication carcass traits and organ. Journal of Animal Science. DOI:10.2527/jas.2011-4767.

Reduced lentivirus susceptibility in sheep with TMEM154 mutations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Heaton, M.P., Clawson, M.L., Chitko-Mckown, C.G., Leymaster, K.A., Smith, T.P.L., Harhay, G.P., White, S.N., Herrmann-Hoesing, L.M., Mousel, M.R., Lewis, G.S., Kalbfleisch, T.S., Keen, J.E., Laegreid, W.W. 2012. Reduced lentivirus susceptibility in sheep with TMEM154 mutations. PLoS Genetics. 8(1): e1002467. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1002467.

Sodium chlorate reduces presence of Escherichia coli in feces of lambs and ewes managed in shed-lambing systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taylor, J.B., Dungan, R.S., Lewis, G.S. 2011. Sodium chlorate reduces presence of Escherichia coli in feces of lambs and ewes managed in shed-lambing systems. Journal of Animal Science. 90:381-386.

Feed intake and efficiency of F1 lambs - (Proceedings)

Kirschten, D.P., Notter, D.R., Leeds, T.D., Mousel, M.R., Taylor, J.B., Lewis, G.S. 2011. Feed intake and efficiency of F1 lambs. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 62:81-85.

Correlations between measures of feed efficiency and feedlot return for F1 lambs - (Abstract Only) - (14-Mar-11)

Carcass fat and muscle measurements in terminally sired F1 lambs - (Abstract Only)

Mousel, M.R., Leeds, T.D., Notter, D.R., Zerby, H.N., Moeller, S.J., Lewis, G.S. 2011. Carcass fat and muscle measurements in terminally sired F1 lambs. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. 89:584.

Correlations between measures of feed efficiency and feedlot return for F1 lambs - (Proceedings)

Kirschten, D.P., Notter, D.P., Leeds, T.D., Mousel, M.R., Taylor, J.B., Lewis, G.S. 2011. Correlations between measures of feed efficiency and feedlot return for F1 lambs. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 62:86-89.

Non-maternal transmission is the major mode of ovine lentivirus transmission in a ewe flock: A molecular epidemiology study - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Broughton-Neiswanger, L.E., White, S.N., Knowles Jr, D.P., Mousel, M.R., Lewis, G.S., Herndon, D.R., Hoesing, L.M. 2010. Non-maternal transmission is the major mode of ovine lentivirus transmission in a ewe flock: A molecular epidemiology study. Infection, Genetics and Evolution. 10(7):998-1007.

Live and carcass leg characteristics in terminally-sired lambs. - (Abstract Only)

Mousel, M.R., Leeds, T.D., Notter, D.R., Zerby, H.N., Moeller, S.J., Lewis, G.S. 2010. Live and carcass leg characteristics in terminally-sired lambs. [abstract]. American Society of Animal Science. 88: 579.

Pregnancy rates after ewes were treated with estradiol-17beta and oxytocin. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewis, G.S. 2010. Pregnancy rates after ewes were treated with estradiol-17beta and oxytocin. Small Ruminant Research. 25:21-25.

Evaluation of a Caprine Arthritis-Encephalitis Virus/Maedi-Visna Virus Indirect Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay in the Serological Diagnosis of Ovine Progressive Pneumonia Virus in U.S. Sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoesing, L.M., Broughton-Neiswanger, .L., Gouine, K., White, S.N., Mousel, M.R., Lewis, G.S., Marshall, K.L., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2010. Evaluation of a Caprine Arthritis-Encephalitis Virus/Maedi-Visna Virus Indirect Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay in the Serological Diagnosis of Ovine Progressive Pneumonia Virus in U.S. Sheep. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 17(2):307-310.

Triennial Reproduction Symposium: challenges and opportunities facing livestock reproduction in the 21st century. - (Proceedings)

Knox, R.V., Day, M.L., Lewis, G.S., Lucy, M.D., Vonnahme, K.A. 2010. Triennial Reproduction Symposium: challenges and opportunities facing livestock reproduction in the 21st century.. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. EE(13Suppl):E193-194.

Enhancing nutritiousness of lamb meat and preventing selenium deficiency. - (Abstract Only) - (11-Sep-09)

Abstracts in Journal of Animal Science - (Other) - (01-Sep-09)

Does breed of ram affect ewe and lamb productivity? - (Popular Publication)

Notter, D.R., Leeds, T.D., Mousel, M.R., Leymaster, K.A., Lewis, G.S. 2009.Does breed of ram affect ewe and lamb productivity?. The Shepherd. March Issue. pp. 8-10.

Common promoter deletion is associated with 3.9-fold differential transcription of ovine CCR5 and reduced proviral level of ovine progressive pneumonia virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, S.N., Mousel, M.R., Reynolds, J.O., Lewis, G.S., Hoesing, L.M. 2009. Common promoter deletion is associated with 3.9-fold differential transcription of ovine CCR5 and reduced proviral level of ovine progressive pneumonia virus. Animal Genetics. 40(5):583-589.

Guidelines for Sheep and Goat Husbandry. - (Book / Chapter)

Lewis, G.S., Gavin, W.G., Goetsch, A.L., Taylor, J.B.,and Thonney, M.L. 2010. Chapter 10: Sheep and Goats, in Guide for Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching. 3rd ed. Federation of Animal Science Society, Savoy, IL. p. 129-142.

Fatty acid profiles, growth, and immune responses of neonatal lambs fed milk replacer and supplemented with fish oil or safflower oil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewis, G.S., Wulster-Radcliffe, M.C., Herbein, J.H. 2008. Fatty acid profiles, growth, and immune responses of neonatal lambs fed milk replacer and supplemented with fish oil or safflower oil. Small Ruminant Research. 79:167-173.

Ovine progressive pneumonia provirus levels associate with breed and Ovar-DRB1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoesing, L.M., White, S.N., Mousel, M.R., Lewis, G.S., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2008. Ovine progressive pneumonia provirus levels associate with breed and Ovar-DRB1. Immunogenetics. 60(12):749-758.

B-mode, real-time ultrasound for estimating carcass composition in live sheep: Accuracy of ultrasound measures and their relationships with carcass composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Leeds, T.D., Mousel, M.R., Notter, D.R., Zerby, H.N., Moffet, C.A., Lewis, G.S. 2008. B-mode, real-time ultrasound for estimating carcass composition in live sheep: Accuracy of ultrasound measures and their relationships with carcass composition. Journal of Animal Science. 86:3203-3214.

Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires: Effects of ram breed on ewe productivity and F1 lamb survival and growth. - (Proceedings)

Leeds, T.D., Mousel, M.R., Notter, D.R., Leymaster, K.A., Lewis, G.S. 2008. Evaluation of Columbia, USMARC-Composite, Suffolk, and Texel rams as terminal sires: Effects of ram breed on ewe productivity and F1 lamb survival and growth. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 59:65-68.

Evaluation of three-ram cohort serving capacity tests as a substitute for individual serving capacity tests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stellflug, J.N., Lewis, G.S., Moffet, C.A., Leeds, T.D. 2008. Evaluation of three-ram cohort serving capacity tests as a substitute for individual serving capacity tests. Journal of Animal Science. 86:2024-2031.

Validation of an Anaplasma marginale cELISA for use in the diagnosis of A. ovis infections in domestic sheep and Anaplasma spp. in wild ungulates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Scoles, G.A., Goff, W.L., Lysyk, T.J., Lewis, G.S., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2008. Validation of an Anaplasma marginale cELISA for use in the diagnosis of A. ovis infections in domestic sheep and Anaplasma spp. in wild ungulates. Veterinary Microbiology. 130:184-190.

Development and Validation of an Ovine Progressive Pneumonia Virus Quantitative PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoesing, L.M., White, S.N., Lewis, G.S., Mousel, M.R., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2007. Development and Validation of an Ovine Progressive Pneumonia Virus Quantitative PCR. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology. 14(10):1274-1278

Intrauterine bacterial inoculation and level of dietary methionine alter amino acid metabolism in nulliparous yearling ewes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Thelen, T.M., Loest, C.A., Taylor, J.B., Wang, S., Lewis, G.S. 2007. Intrauterine bacterial inoculation and level of dietary methionine alter amino acid metabolism in nulliparous yearling ewes. Journal of Animal Science. 85:3371-3382.

Presence of specific MHC Class II expressed alleles associates with clinical disease in ovine progressive pneumonia virus (OPPV) infected sheep - (Abstract Only) - (18-Jun-07)

Ultrasound Estimates of Loin Muscle Measures and Backfat Thickness Augment Live Animal Prediction of Weights of Subprimal Cuts in Sheep. - (Proceedings)

Leeds, T.D., Mousel, M.R., Notter, D.R., Lewis, G.S. 2007. Ultrasound Estimates of Loin Muscle Measures and Backfat Thickness Augment Live Animal Prediction of Weights of Subprimal Cuts in Sheep. Western Section of Animal Science Proceedings. 58:97-100.

The influence of breeding intensity on above- and below-average sexual performance rams in single- and multiple-sire breeding environments. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stellflug, J.N., Cockett, N.E., Lewis, G.S. 2007.The influence of breeding intensity on above- and below-average sexual performance rams in single- and multiple-sire breeding environments. Animal Reproduction Sciences. doi:10.1016/j.anireprosci.2007.02.017

EFFECT OF EARLY AND LATE EXPOSURE TO ESTRUAL EWES ON RAM SEXUAL PERFORMANCE CLASSIFICATIONS. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stellflug, J.N., Lewis, G.S. 2007. Effect of early and late exposure to estrual ewes on ram sexual performance classifications. Animal Reproduction Sciences. 97:295-302.

COMPARISON OF OVINE HERPESVIRUS 2 GENOMES ISOLATED FROM DOMESTIC SHEEP (OVIS ARIES) AND A CLINICALLY AFFECTED COW (BOS BOVIS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Taus, N.S., Herndon, D.R., Traul, D., Stewart, J.P., Ackermann, M., Li, H., Knowles Jr, D.P., Lewis, G.S., Brayton, K.A. 2007. Comparison of ovine herpesvirus 2 genomes isolated from domestic sheep (Ovis aries) and a clinically affected cow (Bos bovis). Journal of General Virology. 88(1):40-45.

THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT OF SHEEP IS THE PREDOMINANT SITE OF OVINE HERPESVIRUS-2 REPLICATION - (Abstract Only)

Traul, D., Taus, N.S., Oaks, J.L., Lewis, G.S., Li, H. 2006. The upper respiratory tract of sheep is the predominant site of ovine herpesvirus-2 replication. International Herpesvirus Workshop. Paper No. 8-68.

PROSTAGLANDIN F2ALPHA UP REGULATES UTERINE IMMUNE DEFENSES IN THE PRESENCE OF THE IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE STEROID PROGESTERONE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewis, G.S., Wulster-Radcliffe, M.C. 2006. Prostaglandin F2ALPHA up regulates uterine immune defenses in the presence of the immunosuppressive steriod progesterone. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 56:102-111.

BREED COMPARISONS AND TRENDS FOR EWE PRODUCTIVITY AND LAMB GROWTH TRAITS IN SHEEP MANAGED AS CONTEMPORARIES IN A WESTERN RANGE SYSTEM - (Proceedings)

Leeds, T.D., Lewis, G.S. 2006. Breed Comparisons and Trends for Ewe Productivity and Lamb Growth Traits in Sheep Managed as Contemporaries in a Western Range System. Proceedings of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 57:86-89.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SEXUAL BEHAVIOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF RAMS AND LAMBS SIRED IN A COMPETITIVE BREEDING ENVIRONMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Stellflug, J.N., Cockett, N.E., Lewis, G.S. 2006. The relationship between sexual behavior classifications of rams and lambs sired in a competitive breeding environment. Journal of Animal Science. 84:463-468.

IDENTIFICATION AND PHYLOGENETIC ANALYSIS OF 15 MHC CLASS II DRB1 B1 EXPRESSED ALLELES IN A EWE-LAMB FLOCK - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hoesing, L.M., Brown, W., Lewis, G.S., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2005. Identification and phylogenetic analysis of 15 MHC class II DRB1 B1 expressed alleles in a ewe-lamb flock. Immunogenetics. 57(11):855-863.

DEFINING POSTPARTUM UTERINE DISEASE IN CATTLE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sheldon, I.M., Lewis, G.S., LeBlanc, S., Gilbert, R.O. 2006. Defining postpartum uterine disease in cattle. Theriogenology. 65:1516-1530.

UTERINE RESPONSE TO MULTIPLE INOCULATIONS WITH ARCANOBACTERIUM PYOGENES AND ESCHERICHIA COLI IN NULLIPAROUS EWES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wulster-Radcliffe, M.C., Seals, R.C., Lewis, G.S. 2005. Uterine Response to Multiple Inoculations with Arcanobacterium pyogenes and Escherichia coli in Nulliparous Ewes. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 54:249-261.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SEXUAL BEHAVIOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF RAMS AND LAMBS SIRED IN A COMPETITIVE BREEDING ENVIRONMENT - (Abstract Only)

Stellflug, J.N., Cockett, N.E., Lewis, G.L. 2005. Relationship bewteen sexual behavior classificaions of rams and lambs sired in a competitive breeding environment [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 2)Paper No.26:105.

SURFACE ENVELOPE GLYCOPROTEIN IS B-LYMPHOCYTE IMMUNODOMINANT IN SHEEP NATURALLY INFECTED WITH OVINE PROGRESSIVE PNEUMONIA VIRUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Herrmann, L.M., Mcguire, T.C., Hotzel, I., Lewis, G.S., Knowles Jr, D.P. 2005. Surface envelope glycoprotein is b-lymphocyte immunodominant in sheep naturally infected with ovine progressive pneumonia virus. Clinical and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology. 12(6):797-800.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SEXUAL BEHAVIOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF RAMS AND LAMBS SIRED IN A COMPETITIVE BREEDING ENVIRONMENT - (Proceedings)

Stellflug, J.N., Cockett, N.E., Lewis, G.S. 2005 The relationship between sexual behavior classifications of rams and lambs sired in a competitive breeding environment. Proceedings of the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 55:65-68.

SPLANCHNIC METABOLISM OF NUTRIENTS IN RESPONSE TO METHIONINE SUPPLEMENTATION IN EWES - (Abstract Only)

Thelen, T.M., Taylor, J.B., Loest, C.A., Wang, S., Lewis, G.S. 2005. Splanchnic metabolism of nutrients in response to methionine supplementation in ewes [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83:(Suppl. 1)Paper No.396.

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. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Alexander, B.M., Stobart, R.H., Russell, W.C., Orourke, K.I., Lewis, G.S., Logan, J.R., Duncan, J.R., Moss, G.E. 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. Journal of Animal Science. 83(2):455-459.

EFFECT OF PEPTIDOGLYCAN-POLYSACCHARIDE COMPLEX ON REPRODUCTIVE EFFICIENCY AND MASTITIS IN SHEEP. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (04-Sep-04)

STEROIDAL REGULATION OF UTERINE IMMUNE DEFENSES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewis, G.S. 2004. Steroidal regulation of uterine immune defenses. Animal Reproduction Science. 82-83:281-294.

SEVEN NEW OVINE PROGRESSIVE PNEUMONIA VIRUS (OPPV) FIELD ISOLATES FROM DUBOIS IDAHO SHEEP COMPRISE PART OF OPPV CLADE II BASED ON SURFACE ENVELOPE GLYCOPROTEIN (SU) SEQUENCES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Herrmann, L.M., Hotzel, I., Cheevers, W.P., Pretty On Top, K., Lewis, G.S., Knowles, D.P. SEVEN NEW OVINE PROGRESSIVE PNEUMONIA VIRUS (OPPV) FIELD ISOLATES FROM DUBOIS IDAHO SHEEP COMPRISE PART OF OPPV CLADE II BASED ON SURFACE ENVELOPE GLYCOPROTEIN (SU) SEQUENCES. Virus Research. 2004. v. 102. p. 215-220.

TRANSCERVICAL ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION IN SHEEP: EFFECTS OF A NEW TRANSCERVICAL ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION INSTRUMENT AND TRAVERSING THE CERVIX ON PREGNANCY AND LAMBING RATES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wulster-Radcliffe, M.C., Wang, S., Lewis, G.S. 2004. Transcervical artificial insemination in sheep: effects of a new transcervical artificial insemination instrument and traversing the cervix on pregnancy and lambing rates. Theriogenology. 62:990-1002.

STEROIDAL REGULATION OF UTERINE RESISTANCE TO BACTERIAL INFECTION IN LIVESTOCK. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewis, G.S. 2003. Steroidal regulation of uterine resistance to bacterial infection in livestock. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. 1:117. http://www.rbej.com/content/1/1/117.

DETECTION OF SERUM ANTIBODIES TO OVINE PROGRESSIVE PNEUMONIA VIRUS (OPPV) IN SHEEP USING A CAPRINE ARTHRITIS-ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS (CAEV) COMPETITIVE-INHIBITION ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY (CELISA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

HERRMANN, L.M., CHEEVERS, W.P., MARSHALL, K.L., MC GUIRE, T.C., HUTTON, M.M., LEWIS, G.S., KNOWLES JR, D.P. DETECTION OF SERUM ANTIBODIES TO OVINE PROGRESSIVE PNEUMONIA VIRUS (OPPV) IN SHEEP USING A CAPRINE ARTHRITIS-ENCEPHALITIS VIRUS (CAEV) COMPETITIVE-INHIBITION ENZYME-LINKED IMMUNOSORBENT ASSAY (CELISA). CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY IMMUNOLOGY. 2003. v. 10 p. 862-865.

SHEDDING OF OVINE HERPESVIRUS 2 IN SHEEP NASAL SECRETIONS: THE PREDOMINANT MODE OF TRANSMISSION - (Abstract Only)

Li, H., Kim O., Lewis, G.S., Crawford, T.B. Shedding of ovine herpesvirus 2 in sheep nasal secretions: the predominant mode of transmission. The 22nd Annual Meeting of American Society for Virology. 2003. Abstract. p. 247.

TRANSCERVICAL AI IN SHEEP: EFFECTS OF A NEW TRANSCERVICAL AI CATHETER AND TRAVERSING THE CERVIX - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wulster-Radcliffe, M.C., Lewis, G.S. Development of a new transcervical artificial insemination method for sheep: effects of a new transcervical artificial insemination catheter and traversing the cervix on semen quality and fertility. Theriogenology. 2002. v. 58. p. 1361-1371.

PROGESTERONE INCREASES THE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF GILTS TO UTERINE INFECTIONS AFTER INTRAUTERINE INOCULATION WITH INFECTIOUS BACTERIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wulster-Radcliffe, M.C., Seals, R.C., Lewis, G.S. Progesterone increases the susceptibility of gilts to uterine infections after intrauterine inoculation with infectious bacteria. Journal of Animal Science. 2003. v. 81. p. 1242-1252.

UTERINE RESPONSE TO INFECTIOUS BACTERIA IN ESTROUS CYCLIC EWES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Seals, R.C., Wulster-Radcliffe, M.C., Lewis, G.S. Uterine response to infectious bacteria in estrous cyclic ewes. American Journal of Reproductive Immunology. 2003. v.49. p. 269-278.

ROLE OF THE OVARIES AND EXOGENOUS PROGESTERONE AND POTENTIAL ROLE OF PROSTAGLANDIN F2A AND PROSTAGLANDIN E2 IN MODULATING THE UTERINE RESPONSE TO INFECTIOUS BACTERIA IN POSTPARTUM EWES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lewis, G.S. Role of the ovaries and exogenous progesterone and potential role of prostaglandin F2A and prostaglandin E2 in modulating the uterine response to infestious bacteria in postpartum ewes. Journal of Animal Science. 2003. v. 81. p. 285-293

PREGNANCY RATES IN SHEEP AFTER TRAVERSING THE CERVIX WITH A NEW TRANSCERVICAL ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION INSTRUMENT - (Abstract Only) - (01-Feb-02)

INFLUENCE OF SUPPLEMENT FORM ON EWE PERFORMANCE AND REPRODUCTION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (31-Jan-02)

OXYTOCIN-INDUCED CERVICAL DILATION AND CERVICAL MANIPULATION IN SHEEP: EFFECTS ON LAPAROSCOPIC ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Journal of Animal Science. 2001. v. 79. p. 568-573.