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Lea Ann Rempel
Livestock Bio-Systems
Research Physiologist (Animals)

Phone: (402) 762-4185
Fax: (402) 762-4382

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Projects
Improving Lifetime Productivity in Swine using Systems Biology and Precision Management Approaches
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 442712
Identifying AMR Gene Reservoirs and Bacterial Host-AMR Gene Associations To Identify Bacterial Host Range of AMR Genes in Swine
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 444506
Influence of Maternal- and Embryonic- Derived Extracellular Vesicles on the Initiation of Porcine Conceptus Elongation.
Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement (R)
  Accession Number: 441290

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Putative metabolites for sow lifetime opportunity and production traits - (Abstract Only)
Early- and mid-lactation milk traits are associated with piglet growth during lactation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R. 2023. Early- and mid-lactation milk traits are associated with piglet growth during lactation. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skad340. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad340.
Evaluation of uterine capacity during late gestation in young commercial females over the past twenty years - (Abstract Only)
Characterization of mRNA expression for key glycerophospholipid and sphingolipid enzymes within trophectoderm and embryonic disc during initiation of porcine conceptus elongation Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Snider, A.P., Pannier, A.K. 2023. Characterization of mRNA expression for key glycerophospholipid and sphingolipid enzymes within trophectoderm and embryonic disc during initiation of porcine conceptus elongation [abstract]. Molecular Reproduction and Development. 90(7):736. https://doi.org/10.1002/mrd.23697.
Combination of 1.8 Mm choline and follistatin supplementation may reduce transcript abundance of CEPT1 and CPBE4 during in-vitro bovine oocyte maturation Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Snider, A.P., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R., Miles, J.R. 2023. Combination of 1.8 Mm choline and follistatin supplementation may reduce transcript abundance of CEPT1 and CPBE4 during in-vitro bovine oocyte maturation. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):591-592. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.689.
Methods to predict lameness in sows - (Abstract Only)
Is scrotal ultrasound a useful tool in ram breeding soundness examination? Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Murphy, T.W., Freking, B.A., Wildeus, S., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R., Snider, A.P., Rempel, L.A. 2023. Is scrotal ultrasound a useful tool in ram breeding soundness examination? Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):654. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.761.
Secreted metabolome of porcine blastocysts encapsulated within in vitro 3D alginate hydrogel culture systems undergoing morphological changes provides insights into specific mechanisms involved in the initiation of porcine... Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walsh, S.C., Miles, J.R., Broeckling, C.D., Rempel, L.A., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Pannier, A.K. 2023. Secreted metabolome of porcine blastocysts encapsulated within in vitro 3D alginate hydrogel culture systems undergoing morphological changes provides insights into specific mechanisms involved in the initiation of porcine conceptus elongation. Journal of Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 35(5):375-394. https://doi.org/10.1071/RD22210.
Mechanisms regulating the initiation of porcine conceptus elongation - (Review Article)
Mechanisms regulating the initiation of porcine conceptus elongation Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Miles, J.R., Walsh, S.C., Rempel, L.A., Pannier, A.K. 2022. Mechanisms regulating the initiation of porcine conceptus elongation. Molecular Reproduction and Development. Article 23623. https://doi.org/10.1002/mrd.23623.
Sperm characteristics of maternal composite rams before and after the breeding season - (Abstract Only)
Snider, A.P., Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Crouse, M.S., Cushman, R.A., Wildeus, S., Murphy Jr, T.W. 2022. Sperm characteristics of maternal composite rams before and after the breeding season [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, July 26-29, 2022, Spokane, Washington. Poster P233.
Lameness detection in sows using few-shot approach - (Proceedings)
Dam parity structure and body condition during lactation influence piglet growth and gilt sexual maturation through pre-finishing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Keel, B.N., Oliver, W.T., Wells, J.E., Lents, C.A., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2022. Dam parity structure and body condition during lactation influence piglet growth and gilt sexual maturation through pre-finishing. Journal of Animal Science. 100(4):1-9. Article skac031. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac031.
Global analysis of differential gene expression within the porcine conceptus transcriptome as it transitions through spherical, ovoid, and tubular morphologies during the initiation of elongation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walsh, S.C., Miles, J.R., Keel, B.N., Rempel, L.A., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Oliver, W.T., Pannier, A.K. 2022. Global analysis of differential gene expression within the porcine conceptus transcriptome as it transitions through spherical, ovoid, and tubular morphologies during the initiation of elongation. Molecular Reproduction and Development. Article 23553. https://doi.org/10.1002/mrd.23553.
Hematology parameters as potential indicators of feed efficiency in pigs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Wells, J., Rempel, L.A., Chitko-McKown, C.G., Keel, B.N., Oliver, W.T. 2021. Hematology parameters as potential indicators of feed efficiency in pigs. Translational Animal Science. 5(4). Article txab219. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txab219.
Characterization and comparative analysis of transcriptional profiles of porcine colostrum and mature milk at different parities Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keel, B.N., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Oliver, W.T., Wells, J.E., Jones, S.A., Rempel, L.A. 2021. Characterization and comparative analysis of transcriptional profiles of porcine colostrum and mature milk at different parities. BMC Genomic Data. 22. Article 25. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-021-00980-5.
Parity and lactation stage affect the sow milk microbiome Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Henniger, M.T., Rempel, L.A., Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Myer, P.R. 2021. Parity and lactation stage affect the sow milk microbiome. Journal of Animal Science. 99(Supplement 3):498. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab235.878.
Potential functional variants in AHR signaling pathways are associated with age at puberty in swine Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nonneman, D.J., Lents, C.A., Rempel, L.A., Rohrer, G.A. 2021. Potential functional variants in AHR signaling pathways are associated with age at puberty in swine. Animal Genetics. 52(3):284-291. Article 13051. https://doi.org/10.1111/age.13051.
Epigenetic marks within the swine placenta are differentially expressed due to season Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Cheek, R., Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R. 2020. Epigenetic marks within the swine placenta are differentially expressed due to season. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement2):80. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz397.188.
Utilization of a 3D hydrogel culture system to study reproductive process of conceptus elongation in vitro - (Abstract Only)
Genes associated with chromatin modification within the swine placenta are differentially expressed due to factors associated with season Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Parrish, J.J., Miles, J.R. 2020. Genes associated with chromatin modification within the swine placenta are differentially expressed due to factors associated with season. Frontiers in Genetics. 11:1019. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2020.01019.
Early- and mid-lactation milk traits are associated with piglet growth during lactation Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R. 2020. Early- and mid-lactation milk traits are associated with piglet growth during lactation [abstract]. In: Proceedings of American Society of Animal Science, Madison, WI, July 19-23, 2020. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement 4):373-374. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.657.
The effect of varicocele on semen quality in boars exposed to heat stress Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gruhot, T.R., Rempel, L.A., White, B.R., Mote, B.E. 2020. The effect of varicocele on semen quality in boars exposed to heat stress. Translational Animal Science. 4(1):293-298. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaa003.
Genes associated with body weight gain and feed intake identified by meta-analysis of the mesenteric fat from crossbred beef steers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Oliver, W.T., Rempel, L.A., Keel, B.N. 2020. Genes associated with body weight gain and feed intake identified by meta-analysis of the mesenteric fat from crossbred beef steers. PLoS One. 15(1):e0227154. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227154.
Sow parity structure and body condition measurements throughout lactation and relationship to piglet growth Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Cervantes, M.A., Garcia, M., Keel, B.N., Oliver, W.T., Wells, J., Rempel, L.A. 2019. Sow parity structure and body condition measurements throughout lactation and relationship to piglet growth [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 97 (Supplement 2):250. Abstract PSI-16. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz122.441.
Metabolic compounds within the porcine uterine environment are unique to the type of conceptus present during the early stages of blastocyst elongation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Walsh, S.C., Miles, J.R., Yao, L., Broeckling, C.D., Rempel, L.A., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Pannier, A.K. 2020. Metabolic compounds within the porcine uterine environment are unique to the type of conceptus present during the early stages of blastocyst elongation. Journal of Molecular Reproduction and Development. 87:174-190. https://doi.org/10.1002/mrd.23306.
Transcriptomic profiles of uniform populations of in vivo-produced spherical, ovoid, or tubular porcine embryos during the initiation of elongation Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Walsh, S., Miles, J.R., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Keel, B.N., Rempel, L.A., Pannier, A.K. 2019. Transcriptomic profiles of uniform populations of in vivo-produced spherical, ovoid, or tubular porcine embryos during the initiation of elongation [abstract]. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 32(2):152. https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv32n2Ab53.
Dam body condition during lactation influences piglet growth and maturation pre-finishing Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Keel, B.N., Oliver, W.T., Wells, J., Lents, C.A., Rohrer, G.A. 2019. Dam body condition during lactation influences piglet growth and maturation pre-finishing [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 97(Supplement 3):139-140. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz258.285.
Relationship between early gestation maternal plasma progesterone concentrations and within-litter birth weight variation from Yorkshire sired litters Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Lents, C.A. 2019. Relationship between early gestation maternal plasma progesterone concentrations and within-litter birth weight variation from Yorkshire sired litters [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 97(Supplement 3):368-369. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz258.735.
Impact of seasonality, storage of semen, and sperm head-shape on whole tissue methylation and expression of methylation responsive candidate genes in swine placenta and fetal livers from summer and winter breedings Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Krautkramer, M.M., Parrish, J.J., Miles, J.R. 2019. Impact of seasonality, storage of semen, and sperm head-shape on whole tissue methylation and expression of methylation responsive candidate genes in swine placenta and fetal livers from summer and winter breedings. Molecular Reproduction and Development. 86(4):465-475. https://doi.org/10.1002/mrd.23125.
Epigenetic marks within the swine placenta are differentially expressed due to factors associated with season Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R. 2019. Epigenetic marks within the swine placenta are differentially expressed due to factors associated with season [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 97(Supplement 2):124. Abstract 214. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz122.221.
The heritability of pampiniform plexus vessel size and varicocele in boars Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gruhot, T.R., Rempel, L.A., Spangler, M.L., Stephen, K.D., Mote, B.E. 2019. The heritability of pampiniform plexus vessel size and varicocele in boars. Reproduction of Domestic Animals. 54(2):270-274. https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.13350.
Non-targeted metabolomic profiles within the uterine milieu of porcine pregnancies containing populations of uniform or diverse spherical, ovoid or tubular conceptuses during initiation of embryo elongation Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Miles, J.R., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Walsh, S., Broeckling, C.D., Yao, L., Rempel, L.A., Pannier, A.K. 2018. Non-targeted metabolomic profiles within the uterine milieu of porcine pregnancies containing populations of uniform or diverse spherical, ovoid or tubular conceptuses during initiation of embryo elongation [abstract]. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 31(1):154. https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv31n1Ab57.
Impact of seasonality and storage of semen on epigenetics in swine placenta and fetal livers - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Krautkramer, M.M., Parrish, J.J., Miles, J.R. 2018. Impact of seasonality and storage of semen on epigenetics in swine placenta and fetal livers [abstract]. In proceedings: Society for the Study of Reproduction 51st Annual Meeting, 10-13 July 2018, New Orleans, LA. p. 27-28. Available: https://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/2018_annual_meeting_abstracts_updated.pdf
Characterization of plasma metabolites at late gestation and lactation in early parity sows on production and post-weaning reproductive performance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Vallet, J.L., Nonneman, D.J. 2018. Characterization of plasma metabolites at late gestation and lactation in early parity sows on production and post-weaning reproductive performance. Journal of Animal Science. 96(2):521-531. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skx066.
The heritability of vessel size of the pampiniform plexus as a means to assess the genetic component of varicocele - (Proceedings)
Gruhot, T., Rempel, L.A., Spangler, M., Mote, B. 2018. The heritability of vessel size of the pampiniform plexus as a means to assess the genetic component of varicocele. In proceedings: World Congress of Genetics Applied in Livestock Production, 11-17 Feb 2018, Auckland, New Zealand. Electronic Poster Session-Biology-Reproduction 2, 698. Available: https://www.wcgalp.org/proceedings/2018.
Season of collection and sperm head shape impacts expression of CARHSP and FTL from motile-rich boar sperm Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Krautkramer, M.M., Loether, T.M., Parrish, J.J., Miles, J.R. 2018. Season of collection and sperm head shape impacts expression of CARHSP and FTL from motile-rich boar sperm. AGRI GENE. 7:1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aggene.2017.10.002.
Genomics and metabolomics of post-weaning return to estrus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2017. Genomics and metabolomics of post-weaning return to estrus. Molecular Reproduction and Development. 84(9):987-993. https://doi.org/10.1002/mrd.22820.
Development of pre-implantation porcine blastocysts cultured within alginate hydrogel systems either supplemented with secreted phosphoprotein 1 or conjugated with Arg-Gly-Asp Peptide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Laughlin, T.D., Miles, J.R., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Rempel, L.A., Lents, C.A., Pannier, A.K. 2017. Development of pre-implantation porcine blastocysts cultured within alginate hydrogel systems either supplemented with secreted phosphoprotein 1 or conjugated with Arg-Gly-Asp Peptide. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 29(12):2345-2356. https://doi.org/10.1071/RD16366.
Genetic improvement of sow lifetime productivity - (Abstract Only)
Rohrer, G.A., Cross, A.J., Lents, C.A., Miles, J.R., Nonneman, D.J., Rempel, L.A. 2017. Genetic improvement of sow lifetime productivity. [Abstract] In proceedings: Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. March 13-15, 2017. Omaha, NE. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 95(Suppl 2):11-12 doi:10.2527/asasmw.2017.026.
Non-targeted plasma metabolomic profile at early and late lactation in parity 1 dams with diverging body composition at weaning - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R. 2014. Non-targeted plasma metabolomic profile at early and late lactation in parity 1 dams with diverging body composition at weaning [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 92(E-Supplement 2):954 (Abstract #1963).
Non-targeted plasma metabolome of early and late lactation gilts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R., Oliver, W.T., Broeckling, C.D. 2016. Non-targeted plasma metabolome of early and late lactation gilts. Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences. 3:77. doi:10.3389/fmolb.2016.00077.
Impact of collection season and storage of semen on methylation activity in swine placental and fetal tissues derived from summer or winter breedings - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R. 2016. Impact of collection season and storage of semen on methylation activity in swine placental and fetal tissues derived from summer or winter breedings [abstract]. International Society for Animal Genetics (35th ISAG). Abstract Book. p. 44 (Abstract # P2013).
Non-targeted metabolomic evaluation of the uterine milieu during the transitional period of embryo elongation in the pig - (Abstract Only)
Miles, J.R., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Laughlin, T.D., Broeckling, C.D., Rempel, L.A., Pannier, A.K. 2016. Non-targeted metabolomic evaluation of the uterine milieu during the transitional period of embryo elongation in the pig [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 94 (E-Supplement 5):503-504 (Abstract # 1070).
Evaluation of contributions to seasonal reproductive inefficiency; NPB project #14-052 - (Research Technical Update)
Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R., Parrish, J. 2016. Evaluation of contributions to seasonal reproductive inefficiency; NPB #14-052. National Pork Board. Available: http://research.pork.org/FileLibrary/ResearchDocuments/14-052-REMPEL-final%20rpt.pdf.
Uterine and placenta characteristics during early vascular development in the pig from day 22 to 42 of gestation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wright, E.C., Miles, J.R., Lents, C.A., Rempel, L.A. 2016. Uterine and placenta characteristics during early vascular development in the pig from day 22 to 42 of gestation. Animal Reproduction Science. 164:14-22.
Litter-of-origin trait effects on gilt development Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vallet, J.L., Calderón-Díaz, J.A., Stalder, K.J., Phillips, C., Cushman, R.A., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Rohrer, G.A., Lents, C.A., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2016. Litter-of-origin trait effects on gilt development. Journal of Animal Science. 94(1):96-105.
Measurements of body composition during late gestation and lactation in first and second parity sows and its relationship to piglet production and post-weaning reproductive performance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Vallet, J.L., Lents, C.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2015. Measurements of body composition during late gestation and lactation in first and second parity sows and its relationship to piglet production and post-weaning reproductive performance. Livestock Science. 178:289-295.
Development of pre-implantation porcine embryos cultured within a three-dimensional alginate hydrogel system either conjugated with Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) peptide or supplemented with secreted phosphoprotein 1 (SPP1) - (Abstract Only)
Miles, J., Laughlin, T., Wright-Johnson, E., Rempel, L., Pannier, A. 2015. Development of pre-implantation porcine embryos cultured within a three-dimensional alginate hydrogel system either conjugated with Arg-Gly-Asp (RGD) peptide or supplemented with secreted phosphoprotein 1 (SPP1) [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. p. 172 (Abstract #432). Available: https://www.ssr.org/
Effect of lysozyme or antibiotics on fecal zoonotic pathogens in nursery pigs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Rempel, L.A., Kim, M., Oliver, W.T. 2015. Effect of lysozyme or antibiotics on fecal zoonotic pathogens in nursery pigs. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 118:1489-1497.
Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and uterine length of developing gilts fed two lysine and three metabolizable energy concentrations from 100 to 260 d of age Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Calderón Díaz, 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.J. 2015. Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and uterine length of developing gilts fed two lysine and three metabolizable energy concentrations from 100 to 260 d of age. Journal of Animal Science. 93(7):3521-3527.
Seasonal and cryopreservation impacts on semen quality in boars - (Abstract Only)
Krautkramer, M.M., Parrish, J.J., Loether, T.M., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A. 2015. Seasonal and cryopreservation impacts on semen quality in boars [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):185 (Abstract #413).
Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and reproductive tract traits of developing gilts fed two lysine levels and three metabolizable energy levels from 100 to 260 d of age - (Abstract Only)
Calderon Diaz, J.A., Vallet, J.L., Lents, C.A., Nonneman, D., Miles, J.R., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Freking, B.A., Rohrer, G.A., Phillips, C.E., DeDecker, A.E., Foxcroft, G., Stalder, K. 2015. Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and reproductive tract traits of developing gilts fed two lysine levels and three metabolizable energy levels from 100 to 260 d of age [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):81 (Abstract #180).
Relationships between day one piglet serum immunoglobulin immunocrit and subsequent growth, puberty attainment, litter size, and lactation performance Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Nonneman, D.J., Lents, C.A. 2015. Relationships between day one piglet serum immunoglobulin immunocrit and subsequent growth, puberty attainment, litter size, and lactation performance. Journal of Animal Science. 93(6):2722-2729.
Optimal dietary energy and protein for gilt development: Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and reproductive tract traits - (Research Technical Update)
Calderon Diaz, J.A., Vallet, J.L., Lents, C.A., Nonneman, D.J., Miles, J.R., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Freking, B.A., Rohrer, G.A., Phillips, C., Dedecker, A., Foxcroft, G., Stalder, K.J. 2015. Optimal dietary energy and protein for gilt development: Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and reproductive tract traits. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. AS 661(ASL R3022). Available: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/asn_air/vol661/iss1/85.
Contributions…uterine environment and piglet genotype on weaning survivability potential: II. Piglet growth, lactation performance, milk composition…blood profiles…lactation…reciprocal embryo transfers…Meishan and White…gilts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Ford, J.J., Freking, B.A., Oliver, W.T., Rempel, L.A. 2015. Contributions of the maternal uterine environment and piglet genotype on weaning survivability potential: II. Piglet growth, lactation performance, milk composition, and piglet blood profiles during lactation following reciprocal embryo transfers between Meishan and White crossbred gilts. Journal of Animal Science. 93(4):1555-1564.
Metabolomic differences in early and late lactation first-parity gilts - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R. 2015. Metabolomic differences in early and late lactation first-parity gilts [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):8 (Abstract #17).
Litter of origin effects on gilt development in a commercial setting - (Abstract Only)
Vallet, J.L., Calderon-Diaz, J.A., Stalder, K.J., Phillips, C.E., Miles, J.R., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Rempel, L.A., Lents, C.A., Nonneman, D., Rohrer, G.A., Freking, B.A., Cushman, R.A. 2015. Litter of origin effects on gilt development in a commercial setting [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):79-80 (Abstract #177).
Optimal dietary energy and protein for the development of gilts - NPB #12-209 - (Research Technical Update)
Vallet, J., Calderon, J., Stalder, K., Phillips, C., Bradley, G., Miles, J., Rempel, L., Lents, C., Freking, B., Rohrer, G., Nonneman, D., Cushman, R. 2014. Optimal dietary energy and protein for the development of gilts - NPB #12-209. National Pork Board. Available: http://research.pork.org/FileLibrary/ResearchDocuments/12-209-Vallet-USDA.pdf.
Effect of lysozyme or antibiotics on fecal zoonotic pathogens in nursery pigs - (Abstract Only)
Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Kalchayanand, N., Rempel, L.A., Oliver, W.T. 2014. Effect of lysozyme or antibiotics on fecal zoonotic pathogens in nursery pigs. Journal of Animal Science 92(E-Suppl.2):529.
Effect of essential fatty acid and zinc supplementation during pregnancy on birth intervals, neonatal piglet brain myelination, stillbirth, and preweaning mortality Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vallet, J.L., Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R., Webel, S.K. 2014. Effect of essential fatty acid and zinc supplementation during pregnancy on birth intervals, neonatal piglet brain myelination, stillbirth, and preweaning mortality. Journal of Animal Science. 92(6):2422-2432.
Identifying genetic loci controlling neonatal passive transfer of immunity using a hybrid genotyping strategy Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rohrer, G.A., Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R., Keele, J.W., Wiedmann, R.T., Vallet, J.L. 2014. Identifying genetic loci controlling neonatal passive transfer of immunity using a hybrid genotyping strategy. Animal Genetics. 45(3):340-349.
Effect of progesterone on kisspeptin and neurokinin B cell numbers in the arcuate nucleus of the female pig - (Abstract Only)
Hileman, S.M., Meadows, L.J., Porter, K.L., Coolen, L.M., Fergani, C., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Oliver, W.T., Wright, E.C., Miles, J.R., Lents, C.A. 2013. Effect of progesterone on kisspeptin and neurokinin B cell numbers in the arcuate nucleus of the female pig [abstract]. Abstracts of Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, November 9-13, 2013, San Diego, California. Poster # BBB25. Available: http://www.sfn.org/annual-meeting/past-and-future-annual-meetings.
Adipose and muscle tissue gene expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Oliver, W.T., Sexten, A.K., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C. 2013. Adipose and muscle tissue gene expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain. PLoS One. 8(11):e80882.
Uterine and placental interactions during necrotic tip development in the pig from day 22 to 42 of gestation - (Abstract Only)
Wright, E.C., Miles, J.R., Lents, C.A., Rempel, L.A. 2014. Uterine and placental interactions during necrotic tip development in the pig from day 22 to 42 of gestation. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 26(1):153-154 (Abstract #79).
Genome-wide association with delayed puberty in swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Nonneman, D., Lents, C., Rohrer, G., Rempel, L., Vallet, J. 2014. Genome-wide association with delayed puberty in swine. Animal Genetics. 45(1):130-132.
Genetic analysis of behavior traits in swine production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rohrer, G.A., Brown-Brandl, T., Rempel, L.A., Schneider, J.F., Holl, J. 2013. Genetic analysis of behavior traits in swine production. Livestock Science. 157(1):28-37.
Ruminal and adipose gene expression in beef steers selected for diverse feed intake and gain phenotypes - (Abstract Only)
Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Rempel, L.A., Hales, K.E., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C., Kuehn, L.A. 2013. Ruminal and adipose gene expression in beef steers selected for diverse feed intake and gain phenotypes [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 91(E-Supplement 2):629.
The relationship of plasma urea nitrogen with growth traits and age at first estrus in gilts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lents, C.A., Rempel, L.A., Klindt, J., Wise, T., Nonneman, D., Freking, B.A. 2013. The relationship of plasma urea nitrogen with growth traits and age at first estrus in gilts. Journal of Animal Science. 91(7):3137-3142.
Lipogenic-associated gene activity of adipose tissue from beef heifers and relation to production and reproductive traits - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., McDaneld, T.G., Miles, J.R., Kuehn, L.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2013. Lipogenic-associated gene activity of adipose tissue from beef heifers and relation to production and reproductive traits. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (E-Supplement 2):466 (Abstract #510).
Relationships of birth weight traits with age at first estrus and number of ovulations in Landrace-Duroc-Yorkshire gilts - (Abstract Only)
Lents, C.A., Rempel, L.A., Wise, T., Nonneman, D. 2013. Relationships of birth weight traits with age at first estrus and number of ovulations in Landrace-Duroc-Yorkshire gilts. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (E-Supplement 2):591 (Abstract #TH339).
Identification of an ionotropic glutamate receptor AMPA1/GRIA1 polymorphism in crossbred beef cows differing in fertility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cushman, R.A., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., McDaneld, T.G., Kuehn, L.A., Chitko-McKown, C.G., Nonneman, D., Echternkamp, S.E. 2013. Identification of an ionotropic glutamate receptor AMPA1/GRIA1 polymorphism in crossbred beef cows differing in fertility. Journal of Animal Science. 91(6):2640-2646.
Effect of creatine supplementation during the last week of gestation on birth intervals, stillbirth, and preweaning mortality in pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A. 2013. Effect of creatine supplementation during the last week of gestation on birth intervals, stillbirth, and preweaning mortality in pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 91(5):2122-2132.
Methylation patterns in fetal tissues generated from gilts inseminated with fresh or cryopreserved semen - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R. 2013. Methylation patterns in fetal tissues generated from gilts inseminated with fresh or cryopreserved semen [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (Supplement 2):123-124 (Abstract #P103).
Identification of QTL affecting a piglet’s ability to acquire and absorb gamma-immunoglobulin from colostrum - (Abstract Only)
Rohrer, G.A., Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R., Keele, J.W., Vallet, J.L. 2013. Identification of QTL affecting a piglet’s ability to acquire and absorb gamma-immunoglobulin from colostrum [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (Supplement 2):63-64 (Abstract #O189).
Fetal liver glycogen production and glycogenic transcript expression during prenatal development from pig breeds differing in preweaning survivability - (Abstract Only)
Miles, J.R., Noel, J.A., Rempel, L.A., Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2013. Fetal liver glycogen production and glycogenic transcript expression during prenatal development from pig breeds differing in preweaning survivability [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (Supplement 2):124 (Abstract #P105).
A simple novel measure of passive transfer of maternal immunoglobulin is predictive of preweaning mortality in piglets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A. 2013. A simple novel measure of passive transfer of maternal immunoglobulin is predictive of preweaning mortality in piglets. The Veterinary Journal. 195(1):91-97.
Litter size influences lamb weight and ovarian reserve but not reproductive tract development or expression of genes involved in early follicular development - (Abstract Only)
Genome-wide association study of swine farrowing traits. Part II: Bayesian analysis of marker data - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schneider, J.F., Rempel, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Wiedmann, R.T., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2012. Genome-wide association study of swine farrowing traits. Part II: Bayesian analysis of marker data. Journal of Animal Science. 90(10):3360-3367.
Genome-wide association study of swine farrowing traits. Part I: Genetic and genomic parameter estimates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schneider, J.F., Rempel, L.A., Rohrer, G.A. 2012. Genome-wide association study of swine farrowing traits. Part I: Genetic and genomic parameter estimates. Journal of Animal Science. 90(10):3353-3359.
Adipose and muscle tissue expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain - (Abstract Only)
Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Sexten, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Adipose and muscle tissue expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90(Suppl. 3):453.
Evaluation of bovine chemerin (RARRES2) gene variation on beef cattle production traits - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Smith, T.P., Cushman, R.A., McDaneld, T.G., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Evaluation of bovine chemerin (RARRES2) gene variation on beef cattle production traits. Frontiers in Genetics. 3:39.
Contributions of the maternal uterine environment and piglet genotype on weaning survivability potential: I. Development of neonatal piglets after reciprocal embryo transfers between Meishan and White crossbred gilts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Ford, J.J., Freking, B.A., Cushman, R.A., Oliver, W.T., Rempel, L.A. 2012. Contributions of the maternal uterine environment and piglet genotype on weaning survivability potential: I. Development of neonatal piglets after reciprocal embryo transfers between Meishan and White crossbred gilts. Journal of Animal Science. 90(7):2181-2192.
Relationship of polymorphisms within metabolic genes and carcass traits in crossbred beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Casas, E., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2012. Relationship of polymorphisms within metabolic genes and carcass traits in crossbred beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 90(4):1311-1316.
Single nucleotide polymorphisms in sheep varying in tolerance to elevated dietary nitrate - (Abstract Only)
Cockrum, R., Rempel, L., Cammack, K.M. 2012. Single nucleotide polymorphisms in sheep varying in tolerance to elevated dietary nitrate [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XX Conference Proceedings. Abstract #P0219.
Polymorphism within thyroid hormone responsive (THRSP) associated with weaning-to-oestrus interval in swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2012. Polymorphism within thyroid hormone responsive (THRSP) associated with weaning-to-oestrus interval in swine. Animal Genetics. 43(3):364-365.
Genetic parameter estimates among scale activity score and farrowing disposition with reproductive traits in swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Schneider, J.F., Rempel, L.A., Rohrer, G.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2011. Genetic parameter estimates among scale activity score and farrowing disposition with reproductive traits in swine. Journal of Animal Science. 89(11):3514-3521.
Current genetic technologies to improve efficiency of livestock production - (Abstract Only)
Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Rempel, L.A., Lents, C.A., Vallet, J.L. 2011. Current genetic technologies to improve efficiency of livestock production [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 85 (1 Supplement):83 (Abstract # 107).
Association of porcine heparanase and hyaluronidase 1 and 2 with reproductive and production traits in a Landrace-Duroc-Yorkshire population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Schneider, J.F., Vallet, J.L. 2011. Association of porcine heparanase and hyaluronidase 1 and 2 with reproductive and production traits in a Landrace-Duroc-Yorkshire population. Frontiers in Livestock Genomics. 2:20.
Genetics of sow behavior: Associations with reproductive performance and perspectives toward loose sow housing - (Other)
Schneider, J., Rempel, L., Rohrer, G., Brown Brandl, T. 2010. Genetics of sow behavior: Associations with reproductive performance and perspectives toward loose sow housing [PowerPoint]. Record of Proceedings of National Swine Improvement Federation. NSIF Volume 35. Available at: http://www.nsif.com/conferences/2010/contents.html
Genome-wide associations for age at puberty in a Duroc-Landrace-Yorkshire swine population - (Abstract Only)
Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Rempel, L.A., Wiedmann, R.T., Vallet, J.L. 2011. Genome-wide associations for age at puberty in a Duroc-Landrace-Yorkshire swine population. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. Poster #P609.
Influence of metabolic pathways on dam longevity - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A. 2011. Influence of metabolic pathways on dam longevity [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 2):140 (Abstract #279).
QTL associations for weaning-to-estrus interval in a Landrace-Duroc-Yorkshire swine population - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Wiedmann, R.T., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2011. QTL associations for weaning-to-estrus interval in a Landrace-Duroc-Yorkshire swine population [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings. (XIX Conference):Abstract P607.
Genetic Parameter Estimates Among Scale Activity Score and Farrowing Disposition with Reproductive Traits in Swine - (Proceedings)
Schneider, J.F., Rempel, L.A., Rohrer, G.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2010. Genetic Parameter Estimates Among Scale Activity Score and Farrowing Disposition with Reproductive Traits in Swine. Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, Leipzig, Germany. August 1-6, 2010. CD-ROM Communication No. PP2-180.
Using growth traits and adipose function to identify indicators of heifer fertility - (Abstract Only)
Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Mcdaneld, T.G., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2010. Using growth traits and adipose function to identify indicators of heifer fertility [abstract]. Proceedings of 8th International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium. p. 130 (Abstract # M43).
Metabolic Measurements in the Sow and Relationship to Post-Weaning Reproductive Performance - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Vallet, J.L., Nonneman, D.J. 2010. Metabolic Measurements in the Sow and Relationship to Post-Weaning Reproductive Performance [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88 (E-Supplement 2):112-113. (Abstract #M293).
The “Immunocrit,” a Simple Measure of Passive Transfer, is a Useful Predictor of Nursing Ability and Preweaning Mortality of Piglets - (Abstract Only)
Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Kuehn, L.A. 2010. The “Immunocrit,” a Simple Measure of Passive Transfer, is a Useful Predictor of Nursing Ability and Preweaning Mortality of Piglets [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88(E-Supplement 2):501. (Abstract #523).
Association Analyses of Candidate SNP on Reproductive and Production Traits in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rempel, L.A., Nonneman, D.J., Wise, T.H., Erkens, T., Peelman, L.J., Rohrer, G.A. 2010. Association Analyses of Candidate Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms on Reproductive Traits in Swine. Journal of Animal Science. 88:1-15.
Prepubertal Scoring of Scale Activity in Gilts and Its Potential Relationship to Subsequent Fertility and Reproductive Performance in Landrace-Duroc-Yorkshire Cross Females - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Rohrer, G.A., Brown-Brandl, T. 2009. Prepubertal Scoring of Scale Activity in Gilts and Its Potential Relationship to Subsequent Fertility and Reproductive Performance in Landrace-Duroc-Yorkshire Cross Females [abstract]. Proceedings of VIIIth International Conference on Pig Reproduction, Banff, Alberta, Canada, p. 177.
Association analysis of candidate SNPs on reproductive traits in swine - (Abstract Only)
Rempel, L.A., Holl, J.W., Rohrer, G.A. 2008. Association analysis of candidate SNPs on reproductive traits in swine. Journal of Animal Science 86(E-Suppl. 2):209. (Abstract W51)