Projects

IMPROVING SOW LIFETIME PRODUCTIVITY IN SWINE Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 422291

Dietary effects on sow productivity to three parities Trust (T)   Accession Number: 423766

OPTIMAL DIETARY ENERGY AND PROTEIN FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF GILTS Trust (T)   Accession Number: 424017

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

PRSS23 and the plasminogen activator system in the ovine placentome during late gestation and stage two of parturition - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Apr-13)

Laser capture microdissection coupled with RNA-seq reveals that short cuboidal trophoblast cells of the porcine placenta possess a transcriptome consistent with a migratory cell type - (Abstract Only) - (28-Mar-13)

Insights into differential trophoblast function within the late gestation porcine placenta using laser capture microdissection and RNA-seq - (Proceedings) - (22-Mar-13)

Limitations in uterine and conceptus physiology that lead to fetal losses - (Review Article) - (10-Feb-13)

Effect of creatine supplementation during gestation on birth intervals, stillbirth, and preweaning mortality in pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Feb-13)

Use of the Immunocrit to monitor a split-suckle program in commercial production - (Abstract Only) - (02-Jan-13)

Estrogen receptor 1 and 2 mRNA expression and protein localization in the porcine endometrium during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy - (Abstract Only)

Swanson, O.L., Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L. 2013. Estrogen receptor 1 and 2 mRNA expression and protein localization in the porcine endometrium during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (Supplement 2):2-3 (Abstract #O006).

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).

Genome-wide association identifies candidate genes for ovulation rate in swine - (Abstract Only)

Nonneman, D., Schneider, J., Wiedmann, R., Vallet, J., Rohrer, G. 2013. Genome-wide association identifies candidate genes for ovulation rate in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (Supplement 2):64 (Abstract #O191).

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).

Lactation Biology Symposium: Lactocrine signaling and developmental programming - (Review Article)

Bartol, F.F., Wiley, A.A., Miller, D.J., Silva, A.J., Roberts, K.E., Davolt, M.L.P., Chen, J.C., Frankshun, A.-L., Camp, M.E., Rahman, K.M., Vallet, J.L., Bagnell, C.A. 2013. Lactation Biology Symposium: Lactocrine signaling and developmental programming. Journal of Animal Science. 91(2):696-705.

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) - (13-Apr-12)

Comparison of myelination between large and small pig fetuses during late gestation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R. 2012. Comparison of myelination between large and small pig fetuses during late gestation. Animal Reproduction Science. 132(1-2):50-57.

Limitations in uterine and conceptus physiology that lead to fetal losses - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L. 2012. Limitations in uterine and conceptus physiology that lead to fetal losses [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90 (Supplement 3):6 (Abstract #15).

Expression of PRSS, the plasminogen activator system and its activity in the ovine placentome during Stage 2 of parturition - (Abstract Only)

McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Vallet, J.L. 2012. Expression of PRSS, the plasminogen activator system and its activity in the ovine placentome during stage 2 of parturition [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90 (Supplement 3):471 (Abstract #517).

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.

MicroRNA expression profile in bovine cumulus–oocyte complexes: Possible role of let-7 and miR-106a in the development of bovine oocytes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, J.R., McDaneld, T.G., Wiedmann, R.T., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E., Vallet, J.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2012. MicroRNA expression profile in bovine cumulus–oocyte complexes: Possible role of let-7 and miR-106a in the development of bovine oocytes. Animal Reproduction Sciences. 130(1-2):16-26.

Differential gene regulation of steroidogenic transcripts and estradiol production following in vitro pig embryo elongation in alginate hydrogel three-dimensional matrix - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Sargus, C.N., Plautz, S.A., Vallet, J.L., Pannier, A.K. 2012. Differential gene regulation of steroidogenic transcripts and estradiol production following in vitro pig embryo elongation in alginate hydrogel three-dimensional matrix. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 24(1):162 (Abstract #99).

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.

Effect of empty uterine space on birth intervals and fetal and placental development in pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R. 2011. Effect of empty uterine space on birth intervals and fetal and placental development in pigs. Animal Reproduction Sciences. 125:158-164.

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.

Piglet growth and blood components during lactation following reciprocal embryo transfer between Meishan and White crossbred gilts - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Ford, J.J., Freking, B.A., Cushman, R.A., Oliver, W.T., Christenson, R.K. 2011. Piglet growth and blood components during lactation following reciprocal embryo transfer between Meishan and White crossbred gilts [abstract]. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 23(1):177-178 (Abstract #148).

In Vitro Elongation of Porcine Embryos Using Alginate Hydrogels as a Three-Dimensional Extracellular Matrix - (Abstract Only) - (14-Jun-10)

Molecular cloning of porcine chemokine CXC motif ligand 2 (CXCL2) and mapping to the SSC8 - (Abstract Only)

Kim, J.G., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D., Vallet, J.L. 2010. Molecular cloning of porcine chemokine CXC motif ligand 2 (CXCL2) and mapping to the SSC8 [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 83 (Special Issue):79 (Abstract # 351).

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).

Finishing Growth and Carcass Characteristics Following Reciprocal Embryo Transfer between Meishan and White Crossbred Pigs - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Ford, J.J., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Finishing Growth and Carcass Characteristics Following Reciprocal Embryo Transfer between Meishan and White Crossbred Pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88 (E-Supplement 2):355. (Abstract #T152).

The Effect of Intrauterine Growth Retardation on the Expression of Developmental Factors in Porcine Placenta Subsequent to Placentation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blomberg, L., Schreier, L.L., Guthrie, H.D., Caperna, T.J., Ramsay, T.G., Sample, G.L., Vallet, J. 2010. The effect of intrauterine growth retardation on the expression of developmental factors in porcine placenta subsequent to placentation. Placenta. 31(6):549-52.

In Vitro Elongation of Porcine Embryos Using Alginate Hydrogels as a Three-Dimensional Extracellular Matrix - (Abstract Only) - (08-Feb-10)

Screening and Characterization of Spontaneous Porcine Congenital Heart Defects for Gene Identification and Models of Human Disease - (Abstract Only)

Metlay, L.A., Goldman, B.I., Cassady, J., Miles, J.R., Rohrer, G.A., Vallet, J.L., Ackerman, K.G. 2010. Screening and Characterization of Spontaneous Porcine Congenital Heart Defects for Gene Identification and Models of Human Disease [abstract]. Society for Pediatric Pathology Spring Meeting, Washington, D.C., 3/20-21/2010. #27. (available: http://www.spponline.org/2010-1SpringMtg/FullAbstractsAcceptedPresentationOrder.pdf)

Myelination is Decreased in the Brain Stem of Small Piglets Compared to Larger Littermates During Late Gestation - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R. 2010. Myelination is Decreased in the Brain Stem of Small Piglets Compared to Larger Littermates During Late Gestation [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88 (E-Supplement 3):119-120. (Abstract #249).

Proportion of the Litter Farrowed, Litter Size, and Progesterone and Estradiol Effects on Piglet Birth Intervals and Stillbirths - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2010. Proportion of the Litter Farrowed, Litter Size, and Progesterone and Estradiol Effects on Piglet Birth Intervals and Stillbirths. Animal Reproduction Science. 119(1-2):68-75.

Quantitative genomics of female reproduction - (Book / Chapter)

Vallet, J.L., Nonneman, D.J., Kuehn, L.A. 2010. Quantitative genomics of female reproduction. In: Jiang, Z., Ott, T.L., editors. Reproductive Genomics in Domestic Animals. Ames, IA: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. p. 23-51.

Effect of Fetal Size on Fetal Placental Hyaluronan and Hyaluronoglucosaminidases Throughout Gestation in the Pig - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Freking, B.A. 2010. Effect of Fetal Size on Fetal Placental Hyaluronan and Hyaluronoglucosaminidases Throughout Gestation in the Pig. Animal Reproduction Science. 118(2-4):297-309.

Molecular Cloning and Characterisation of Heparanase mRNA in Porcine Placenta Throughout Gestation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2009. Molecular Cloning and Characterisation of Heparanase mRNA in Porcine Placenta Throughout Gestation. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 21(6):757-772.

Development of the Pig Placenta - (Review Article)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Freking, B.A. 2009. Development of the Pig Placenta. IN: Control of Pig Reproduction VIII (Rodriguez-Martinez, H., Vallet, J.L., Ziecik, A.J., eds.), Nottingham University Press. Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Pig Reproduction, May 31-June 4, 2009, The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada. Society of Reproduction and Fertility Supplement. 66:265-279.

Effect of Empty Uterine Space on Placental Development, Farrowing Intervals, and Stillbirth - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2009. Effect of Empty Uterine Space on Placental Development, Farrowing Intervals, and Stillbirth [abstract]. Proceedings of VIIIth International Conference on Pig Reproduction, Banff, Alberta, Canada, p. 158.

Development of Neonatal Piglets Following Reciprocal Embryo Transfers Between Meishan and White Crossbred Gilts - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Ford, J.J., Freking, B.A., Cushman, R.A., Oliver, W.T., Christenson, R.K. 2009. Development of Neonatal Piglets Following Reciprocal Embryo Transfers Between Meishan and White Crossbred Gilts [abstract]. Proceedings of VIIIth International Conference on Pig Reproduction, Banff, Alberta, Canada, p. 148.

Impact of Selection for Uterine Capacity on the Placental Transcriptome - (Abstract Only)

Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Bischoff, S.R., Tsai, S., Hardison, N., Xia, Y., Nonneman, D.J., Vallet, J.L., Piedrahita, J.A. 2009. Impact of Selection for Uterine Capacity on the Placental Transcriptome [Abstract]. In: Control of Pig Reproduction VIII (H. Rodriguez-Martinez, J.L. Vallet and A.J. Ziecik, eds.) Journal of Reproduction and Fertility Supplement. 66:207-208.

MicroRNA expression profile in bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes during late oogenesis - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., McDaneld, T.G., Wiedmann, R.T., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E., Vallet, J.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2009. MicroRNA expression profile in bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes during late oogenesis [abstract]. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 21(1):186 (Abstract #174).

Conceptus development during blastocyst elongation in lines of pigs selected for increased uterine capacity or ovulation rate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, J.R., Freking, B.A., Blomberg, L., Vallet, J.L., Zuelke, K.A. 2008. Conceptus development during blastocyst elongation in lines of pigs selected for increased uterine capacity or ovulation rate. Journal of Animal Science. 86(9):2126-2134.

Placental hyaluronidase expression during gestation in swine - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J., Miles, J., Freking, B. 2008. Placental hyaluronidase expression during gestation in swine [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:217-218 (Abstract #694).

Molecular cloning and characterization of heparanase mRNA in porcine placenta throughout gestation - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J., Vallet, J., Freking, B. 2008. Molecular cloning and characterization of heparanase mRNA in porcine placenta throughout gestation [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:125-126 (Abstract #305).

Placental transcriptome profile differences associated with selection for uterine capacity - (Abstract Only)

Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Bischoff, S.R., Xia, Y., Nonneman, D.J., Vallet, J.L., Piedrahita, J.A. 2008. Placental transcriptome profile differences associated with selection for uterine capacity [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Suppl. 3):49. Abstract #36.

MicroRNA (MiRNA) technology in livestock: expression profiling of bovine oocyte and developmental stages of porcine skeletal muscle - (Proceedings)

Mcdaneld, T.G., Wiedmann, R.T., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R.A., Vallet, J.L., Smith, T.P. 2007. MicroRNA (MiRNA) technology in livestock: expression profiling of bovine oocyte and developmental stages of porcine skeletal muscle. Conference Proc., National Swine Improvement Federation Conference & Ann. Mtg., Dec. 5-7, 2007. Kansas City, MO, NSIF Volume 32, www.nsif.com.

Maternal plasma progesterone and estradiol concentrations prior to farrowing are not associated with either birth intervals or stillbirth rates in pigs - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Miles, J.R. 2008. Maternal plasma progesterone and estradiol concentrations prior to farrowing are not associated with either birth intervals or stillbirth rates in pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86 (E-Supplement 3):107 (Abstract #234).

Conceptus development during embryo elongation in lines of pigs selected for ovulation rate or uterine capacity - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Freking, B.A., Blomberg, L., Vallet, J.L. 2008. Conceptus development during embryo elongation in lines of pigs selected for ovulation rate or uterine capacity [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86 (E-Supplement 3):107 (Abstract #233).

Differences in placental structure during gestation associated with large and small pig fetuses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2007. Differences in placental structure during gestation associated with large and small pig fetuses. Journal of Animal Science. 85(12):3267-3275.

Number of Fetuses and Conceptus Growth Throughout Gestation in Lines of Pigs Selected for Either Ovulation Rate or Uterine Capacity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R. 2007. Number of fetuses and conceptus growth throughout gestation in lines of pigs selected for either ovulation rate or uterine capacity. Journal of Animal Science. 85(9):2093-2103.

Differential gene regulation of estrogen receptor 1 and 2 in the porcine endometrium during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J., Vallet, J. 2007. Differential gene regulation of estrogen receptor 1 and 2 in the porcine endometrium during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:127.

PLACENTAL EXPRESSION OF THE MEMBRANE FORM OF FOLATE BINDING PROTEIN DURING PREGNANCY IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L. 2007. Placental expression of the membrane form of folate binding protein during pregnancy in swine. Theriogenology. 67(7):1279-1284.

Factors affecting litter size in pigs - (Proceedings)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2006. Factors affecting litter size in pigs. Proceedings National Swine Improvement Federation (NSIF) Conference and Annual Meeting (7-8 Dec 2006; Nashville, TN). NSIF Vol. 31:15-21.

Seasonal, litter size and birth order effects on farrowing intervals and stillbirth rate in swine - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Nienaber, J.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Miles, J.R. 2007. Seasonal, litter size, and birth order effects on farrowing intervals and stillbirth rate in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 2):118. (Abstract #236)

Characterization of mRNA expression for the endothelial differentiation G-protein-coupled (EDG) receptors in porcine endometrial tissue during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J., Vallet, J. 2007. Characterization of mRNA expression for the endothelial differentiation G-protein-coupled (EDG) receptors in porcine endometrial tissue during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 2):117-118. (Abstract #235)

CHANGES IN FETAL ORGAN WEIGHTS DURING GESTATION AFTER SELECTION FOR OVULATION RATE AND UTERINE CAPACITY IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2006. Changes in fetal organ weights during gestation after selection for ovulation rate and uterine capacity in swine. Journal of Animal Science. 84(9):2338-2345.

COMPARISON OF PLACENTAL MICROSCOPIC FOLD DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN LARGE AND SMALL FETUSES THROUGHOUT GESTATION IN SWINE - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2006. Comparison of placental microscopic fold development between large and small fetuses throughout gestation in swine [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. (Supplement):163. (Abstract #409)

SEQUENCE VARIATION AND EVALUATION OF INHIBIN ALPHA-SUBUNIT AND STEROIDOGENIC ACUTE REGULATORY PROTEIN FOR REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Nonneman, D.J., Vallet, J.L., Wise, T.H., Rohrer, G.A. Sequence variation and evaluation of inhibin alpha-subunit and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein for reproductive traits in swine. Animal Genetics. 37:424-425. 2006.

AN ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR (EPOR) GENE POLYMORPHISM (SNP) ALTERS EPOR MRNA IN FETAL LIVER OF SWINE DURING EARLY GESTATION - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2006. An erythropoietin receptor (EPOR) gene polymorphism (SNP) alters EPOR mRNA in fetal liver of swine during early gestation [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84 (Supplement 1):450. (Abstract #634)

LACK OF EFFECT OF METYRAPONE AND EXOGENOUS CORTISOL ON EARLY PORCINE CONCEPTUS DEVELOPMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klemcke, H.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2006. Lack of effect of metyrapone and exogenous cortisol on early porcine conceptus development. Experimental Physiology. 91(3):521-530.

PLACENTAL EXPRESSION OF THE MEMBRANE FORM OF FOLATE BINDING PROTEIN DURING PREGNANCY IN SWINE - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J., Kim, J. 2006. Placental expression of the membrane form of folate binding protein during pregnancy in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84 (Supplement 2):129-130. (Abstract #308)

WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED ABOUT PRENATAL PHYSIOLOGY IN THE PIG FROM UTERINE CROWDING EXPERIMENTS - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J., Freking, B., Kayser, J.P., Christenson, R., Leymaster, K. 2006. What we have learned about prenatal physiology in the pig from uterine crowding experiments [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84 (Supplement 2):71-72. (Abstract #95)

GLOBAL CHARACTERIZATION OF PORCINE INTRAUTERINE PROTEINS DURING EARLY PREGNANCY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kayser, J-P.R., Kim, J.G., Cerny, R.L., Vallet, J.L. 2006. Global characterization of porcine intrauterine proteins during early pregnancy. Reproduction. 132(2):379-388.

ALLELIC VARIATION IN THE SECRETED FOLATE BINDING PROTEIN GENE IS ASSOCIATED WITH UTERINE CAPACITY IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R. 2005. Allelic variation in the secreted folate binding protein gene is associated with uterine capacity in swine. Journal of Animal Science. 83(8):1860-1867.

EFFECT OF SELECTION FOR OVULATION RATE AND UTERINE CAPACITY ON FETAL BRAIN, HEART, LIVER AND SPLEEN WEIGHTS THROUGHOUT GESTATION - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2005. Effect of selection for ovulation rate and uterine capacity on fetal brain, heart, liver and spleen weights throughout gestation [abstract]. Seventh International Conference on Pig Reproduction (June 12-15, 2005; Congress Center 'Rolduc', Kerkrade, The Netherlands). p. 108.

(BRIEF NOTE) LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE PORCINE CHROMOGRANIN B (CHGB) GENE TO CHROMOSOME 17 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Nonneman, D., Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Christenson, R.K. 2005. (Brief Note) Linkage mapping of the porcine chromogranin B (CHGB) gene to chromosome 17. Animal Genetics. 36(2):168.

ALLELIC VARIATION IN THE ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR GENE IS ASSOCIATED WITH UTERINE CAPACITY AND LITTER SIZE IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R.K. 2005. Allelic variation in the erythropoietin receptor gene is associated with uterine capacity and litter size in swine. Animal Genetics. 36(2):97-103.

(BRIEF NOTE) LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE PORCINE MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN (MBP) GENE TO CHROMOSOME 1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Nonneman, D.J., Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Christenson, R.K. 2005. (Brief note) Linkage mapping of the porcine myelin basic protein gene to chromosome 1. Animal Genetics. 36(2):163-164.

A 12 BP INSERTION/DELETION (IN/DEL) POLYMORPHISM IN THE SECRETED FOLATE BINDING PROTEIN (SFBP) GENE IS ASSOCIATED WITH UTERINE CAPACITY AND OVULATION RATE IN SWINE - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R.K. 2005. A 12 bp insertion/deletion (in/del) polymorphism in the secreted folate binding protein (sFBP) gene is associated with uterine capacity and ovulation rate in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83 (Supplement 2):87.

PRENATAL MORTALITY THROUGHOUT GESTATION IN LINES OF PIGS SELECTED FOR EITHER OVULATION RATE OR UTERINE CAPACITY - (Abstract Only)

Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R., Vallet, J.L. 2005. Prenatal mortality throughout gestation in lines of pigs selected for either ovulation rate or uterine capacity [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 2):41. Paper No. 28.

DEFINING PARAMETERS FOR HOMOLOGY TOLERANT DATABASE SEARCHING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kayser, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Cerny, R.L. 2004. Defining parameters for homology tolerant database searching. Journal of Biomolecular Techniques. 15(4):285-295.

ADDITION OF FOURTEEN ANCHORED LOCI TO THE PORCINE CHROMOSOME 8 COMPARATIVE MAP - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Rohrer, G.A., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K., Nonneman, D. 2004. Addition of 14 anchored loci to the porcine chromosome 8 comparative map. Animal Genetics. 35(6):474-476.

SECRETED AND PLACENTAL MEMBRANE FORMS OF FOLATE BINDING PROTEIN OCCUR SEQUENTIALLY DURING PREGNANCY IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L. 2004. Secreted and placental membrane forms of folate-binding protein occur sequentially during pregnancy in swine. Biology of Reproduction. 71(4):1214-1219.

EVALUATION OF AN SNP IN STEROIDOGENIC ACUTE REGULATORY (STAR) PROTEIN FOR REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN SWINE - (Abstract Only)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D. 2004. Evaluation of an SNP in steroidogenic acute regulatory (STAR) protein for reproductive traits in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82(Supplement 1):65. (Abstract #M258)

FURTHER EVIDENCE FOR AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN A POLYMORPHISM IN THE ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR (EPOR) GENE AND LITTER SIZE IN PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2004. Further evidence for an association between a polymorphism in the erythropoietin receptor (EPOR) gene and litter size in pigs [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 70 (Supplement):152. (Abstract #259)

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE INTRAUTERINE PROTEOME IN PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Kayser, J.R., Kim, J.G., Cerny, R.L., Vallet, J.L. 2004. Characterization of the intrauterine proteome in pigs [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 70(Supplement):93.

MOLECULAR CLONING AND ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION OF PORCINE HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN RECEPTOR SR-BI DURING THE ESTROUS CYCLE AND EARLY PREGNANCY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Nonneman, D., Christenson, R.K. 2004. Molecular cloning and endometrial expression of porcine high density lipoprotein receptor SR-BI during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 222(1-2):105-112.

DEFINING PARAMETERS FOR HOMOLOGY TOLERANT DATABASE SEARCHING - (Abstract Only)

Kayser, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Cerny, R.L. 2004. Defining parameters for homology tolerant database searching [abstract]. Journal of Biomolecular Techniques. 15(1):15.

FOLATE BINDING PROTEIN IS SECRETED BY PORCINE ENDOMETRIUM UNTIL PLACENTATION IN PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L. 2004. Folate binding protein is secreted by porcine endometrium until placentation in pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82 (Supplement 2):87. (Abstract #240)

EFFECT OF PROGESTERONE, MIFEPRISTONE, AND ESTROGEN TREATMENT DURING EARLY PREGNANCY ON CONCEPTUS DEVELOPMENT AND UTERINE CAPACITY IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. EFFECT OF PROGESTERONE, MIFEPRISTONE, AND ESTROGEN TREATMENT DURING EARLY PREGNANCY ON CONCEPTUS DEVELOPMENT AND UTERINE CAPACITY IN SWINE. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION. 2004. V. 70(1). p. 92-98.

11BETA-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE AND GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR MESSENGER RNA EXPRESSION IN PORCINE PLACENTAE: EFFECTS OF STAGE OF GESTATION, BREED, AND UTERINE ENVIRONMENT - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klemcke, H.G., Sampath-Kumar, R., Yang, K., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2003. 11beta-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and glucocorticoid receptor messenger RNA expression in porcine placentae: effects of stage of gestation, breed, and uterine environment. Biology of Reproduction. 69(6):1945-1950.

THE EFFECT OF BREED AND INTRAUTERINE CROWDING ON FETAL ERYTHROPOIESIS ON DAY 35 OF GESTATION IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

VALLET, J.L., KLEMCKE, H.G., CHRISTENSON, R.K., PEARSON, P.L. THE EFFECT OF BREED AND INTRAUTERINE CROWDING ON FETAL ERYTHROPOIESIS ON DAY 35 OF GESTATION IN SWINE. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. 81(9). p. 2352-2356.

BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF A SNP IN THE PORCINE MADH1 GENE TO A REGION OF CHROMOSOME 8 THAT CONTAINS QTL FOR UTERINE CAPACITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., NONNEMAN, D.J., ROHRER, G.A., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF A SNP IN THE PORCINE MADH1 GENE TO A REGION OF CHROMOSOME 8 THAT CONTAINS QTL FOR UTERINE CAPACITY. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34(4). p. 310-311.

BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE BOVINE BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR-IB (BMPR-IB) TO CHROMOSOME 6 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., SMITH, T.P., SNELLING, W.M., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE BOVINE BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR-1B (BMPR1B) TO CHROMOSOME 6. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34(4). p. 311.

MIFEPRISTONE TREATMENT ON D 2 OF PREGNANCY DECREASES UTERINE CAPACITY IN SWINE - (Abstract Only)

VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MIFEPRISTONE TREATMENT ON D 2 OF PREGNANCY DECREASES UTERINE CAPACITY IN SWINE. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 81 SUPPLEMENT 1:142. 2003.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION OF PORCINE SMAD1 - (Abstract Only)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L., NONNEMAN, D.J., ROHRER, G.A., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION OF PORCINE SMAD1. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SUPPLEMENT. 2003. v. 81(Suppl. 1). p. 243. Abstract No. T27.

MOLECULAR CLONING AND ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION OF PORCINE HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN RECEPTOR SR-BI DURING THE ESTROUS CYCLE AND EARLY PREGNANCY - (Abstract Only)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MOLECULAR CLONING AND ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION OF PORCINE HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN RECEPTOR SR-BI DURING THE ESTROUS CYCLE AND EARLY PREGNANCY. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SUPPLEMENT. 2003. v. 81(Suppl. 1). p. 142. Abstract No. 563.

CHANGES IN ALLANTOIC FLUID FOLATE BINDING DURING PREGNANCY IN SWINE - (Abstract Only)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L. CHANGES IN ALLANTOIC FLUID FOLATE BINDING DURING PREGNANCY IN SWINE. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION ABSTRACTS. 2003. v. 68(Suppl. 1). p. 247. Abstract No. 329.

MOLECULAR CLONING AND ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION OF PORCINE AMPHIREGULIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. CHARACTERIZATION OF PORCINE UTERINE AMPHIREGULIN. Molecular Reproduction and Development. 2003. v. 65(4). p. 366-372.

A POLYMORPHISM IN THE PIG ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR (EPOR) GENE IS ASSOCIATED WITH UTERINE CAPACITY - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R.K. 2003. A polymorphism in the pig erythropoietin receptor (EPOR) gene is associated with uterine capacity [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 81(Supplement 2):61.

BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE PORCINE TESTIS ENHANCED GENE TRANSCRIPT (TEGT) GENE TO CHROMOSOME 5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., NONNEMAN, D.J., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE PORCINE TESTIS ENHANCED GENE TRANSCRIPT (TEGT) GENE TO CHROMOSOME 5. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34(2). p. 152-153.

BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM (SNP) IN THE PORCINE QDPR GENE TO CHROMOSOME 8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., NONNEMAN, D.J., VALLET, J.L., ROHRER, G.A., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM (SNP) IN THE PORCINE QDPR GENE TO CHROMOSOME 8. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2002. v. 33(6). p. 474.

MAPPING OF THE PORCINE ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN (AFP) GENE TO SWINE CHROMOSOME 8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., NONNEMAN, D.J., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MAPPING OF THE PORCINE ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN (AFP) GENE TO SWINE CHROMOSOME 8. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2002. v. 33(6). p. 471-472.

MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION OF PORCINE BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR-IB IN THE UTERUS OF CYCLIC AND PREGNANT GILTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., SONG, J.H., VALLET, J.L., ROHRER, G.A., JOHNSON, G.A., JOYCE, M.M., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION OF PORCINE BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR-IB IN THE UTERUS OF CYCLIC AND PREGNANT GILTS. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION. 2003. v. 68(3). p. 735-743.

RETINOL AND ESTRADIOL REGULATION OF RETINOL BINDING PROTEIN AND PROSTAGLANDIN PRODUCTION BY PORCINE UTERINE EPITHELIAL CELLS IN VITRO - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Groothuis, P.G., McGuire, W.J., Vallet, J.L., Grieger, D.M., Davis, D.L. 2002. Retinol and estradiol regulation of retinol binding protein and prostaglandin production by porcine uterine epithelial cells in vitro. Journal of Animal Science. 80(10):2688-2694.

CHARACTERIZATION OF PORCINE UTERINE ESTROGEN SULFOTRANSFERASE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L., ROHRER, G.A., CHRISTENSON, R.K. CHARACTERIZATION OF PORCINE UTERINE ESTROGEN SULFOTRANSFERASE. DOMESTIC ANIMAL ENDOCRINOLOGY. 2002. v. 23(4). p. 493-506.

MIFEPRISTONE (RU486) TREATMENT ON DAY 2 DECREASES UTERINE PROTEIN SECRETION AND CONCEPTUS DIAMETERS ON DAY 11 OF PREGNANCY IN SWINE - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2002. Mifepristone (RU486) treatment on day 2 decreases uterine protein secretion and conceptus diameters on day 11 of pregnancy in swine [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 66(Supplement 1):229. (Abstract No. 324)

PLACENTAL WEIGHTS ARE GREATER IN GILTS HOMOZYGOUS FOR A SECRETED FOLATE BINDING PROTEIN (SFBP) GENE POLYMORPHISM - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K., Freking, B.A. 2002. Placental weights are greater in gilts homozygous for a secreted folate binding protein (sFBP) gene polymorphism [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80(Supplement 1):300-301. (Abstract No. 1202)

CHARACTERIZATION OF UTERINE EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR RECEPTOR EXPRESSION DURING THE ESTROUS CYCLE AND EARLY PREGNANCY IN PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2002. Characterization of uterine epidermal growth factor receptor expression during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy in pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80 (Supplement 1):300. (Abstract No. 1200)

PORCINE GENE-DISCOVERY BY NORMALIZED CDNA-LIBRARY SEQUENCING AND EST CLUSTER ASSEMBLY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

FAHRENKRUG, S.C., SMITH, T.P., FREKING, B.A., CHO, J., WHITE, J., VALLET, J.L., WISE, T.H., ROHRER, G.A., KEELE, J.W. PORCINE GENE-DISCOVERY BY NORMALIZED CDNA-LIBRARY SEQUENCING AND EST CLUSTER ASSEMBLY. MAMMALIAN GENOME. 2002. v. 13. p. 475-478.

ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION AND CHROMOSOMAL LOCATION OF THE PORCINE BONE MORPHOGENIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR-IB (BMPR-IB) GENE - (Abstract Only)

Kim, J.G., Song, J.H., Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Christenson, R.K. 2002. Endometrial expression and chromosomal location of the porcine bone morphogenic protein receptor-IB (BMPR-IB) gene [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 66(Supplement 1):278. (Abstract No. 445)

BRIEF NOTE. MAPPING OF THE PORCINE AREG AND EGF GENES TO SSC8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L., ROHRER, G.A., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. MAPPING OF THE PORCINE AREG AND EGF GENES TO SSC8. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2002. v. 33(4). p. 314-315.

BRIEF NOTE. MAPPING OF THE PORCINE AREG AND EGF GENES TO SSC8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L., ROHRER, G.A., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. MAPPING OF THE PORCINE AREG AND EGF GENES TO SSC8. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2002. v. 33(4). p. 314-315.

BRIEF NOTE. MAPPING OF THE PORCINE AREG AND EGF GENES TO SSC8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L., ROHRER, G.A., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. MAPPING OF THE PORCINE AREG AND EGF GENES TO SSC8. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2002. v. 33(4). p. 314-315.

BRIEF NOTE. MAPPING OF THE PORCINE AREG AND EGF GENES TO SSC8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L., ROHRER, G.A., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. MAPPING OF THE PORCINE AREG AND EGF GENES TO SSC8. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2002. v. 33(4). p. 314-315.

THE INFLUENCE OF UTERINE FUNCTION ON EMBRYONIC AND FETAL SURVIVAL - (Review Article)

Vallet, J.L., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R.K. 2002. The influence of uterine function on embryonic and fetal survival. Journal of Animal Science. 80(E. Suppl. 2):E115-E125.

THE EFFECT OF PROGESTERONE TREATMENT ON DAY 2 AND 3 OF PREGNANCY ON GESTATION LENGTH, LITTER SIZE, BIRTH WEIGHT, AND PIGLET GROWTH RATE IN INTACT WHITE CROSSBRED PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L. 2002. The effect of progesterone treatment on day 2 and 3 of pregnancy on gestation length, litter size, birth weight, and piglet growth rate in intact white crossbred pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80(Supplement 2):83. (Abstract No. 208)

INTERRELATIONSHIPS AMONG CONCEPTUS SIZE, UTERINE PROTEIN SECRETION, FETAL ERYTHROPOIESIS AND UTERINE CAPACITY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Klemcke, H.G., Christenson, R.K. 2002. Interrelationships among conceptus size, uterine protein secretion, fetal erythropoiesis, and uterine capacity. Journal of Animal Science. 80(3):729-737.

SHORT COMMUNICATION: AN UPDATED LINKAGE AND COMPARATIVE MAP OF PORCINE CHROMOSOME 18 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CAMPBELL, E.M., FAHRENKRUG, S.C., VALLET, J.L., SMITH, T.P., ROHRER, G.A. SHORT COMMUNICATION: AN UPDATED LINKAGE AND COMPARATIVE MAP OF PORCINE CHROMOSOME 18. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2001. v. 32. p. 375-379.

THE INFLUENCE OF UTERINE FUNCTION ON EMBRYONIC AND FETAL SURVIVAL - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L. 2001. The influence of uterine function on embryonic and fetal survival [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 79(Supplement 1):230-231. (Abstract No. 954)

PROGESTERONE TREATMENT ON DAY 2 AND 3 OF PREGNANCY DECREASES UTERINE CAPACITY AND INCREASES PLACENTAL EFFICIENCY IN SWINE - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Klemcke, H.G., Christenson, R.K. 2001. Progesterone treatment on days 2 and 3 of pregnancy decreases uterine capacity and increases placental efficiency in swine [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 64(Supplement 1):284. (Abstract No. 453)

PRESENCE OF TWO FORMS OF PORCINE AMPHIREGULIN CDNA AND MAPPING OF THE GENE TO SSC8 NEAR A UTERINE CAPACITY QUANTITATIVE TRAIT TRAIT LOCUS - (Abstract Only)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Christenson, R.K. 2001. Presence of two forms of porcine amphiregulin cDNA and mapping of the gene to SSC8 near a uterine capacity quantitative trait trait locus [abstract]. Proceedings Sixth International Conference on Pig Reproduction, Columbia, Missouri, p. 111. (Abstract No. 61)

INTERRELATIONSHIPS AMONG DAY 11 CONCEPTUS SIZE, DAY 11 UTERINE PROTEIN SECRETION, DAY 105 FETAL ERYTHROPOIESIS AND DAY 105 UTERINE CAPACITY - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Klemcke, H.G., Christenson, R.K. 2001. Interrelationships among day 11 conceptus size, day 11 uterine protein secretion, day 105 fetal erythropoiesis and day 105 uterine capacity [abstract]. Proceedings Sixth International Conference on Pig Reproduction, Columbia, Missouri, p. 115. (Abstract No. 65)

CORTISOL INFLUENCES ON PORCINE EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT - (Abstract Only)

Klemcke, H.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2001. Cortisol influences on porcine embryonic development [abstract]. Proceedings of Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Conference (The FASEB Journal). 15:A70.

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE PORCINE AMPHIREGULIN GENE - (Abstract Only)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2001. Characterization of the porcine amphiregulin gene [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 64(Supplement 1):269. (Abstract No. 415)

ARE HEMATOCRIT AND PLACENTAL EFFICIENCY SELECTION TOOLS FOR UTERINE CAPACITY IN SWINE? - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Leymaster, K.A., Cassady, J.P., Christenson, R.K. 2001. Are hematocrit and placental efficiency selection tools for uterine capacity in swine? [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 79(Supplement 2):89. (Abstract No. 257)

CHARACTERIZATION OF UTERINE PORCINE AMPHIREGULIN - (Abstract Only)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Christenson, R.K. 2001. Characterization of uterine porcine amphiregulin [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 79(Supplement 2):90. (Abstract No. 261)

CHARACTERIZATION OF UTERINE EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR DURING EARLY PREGNANCY IN PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2001. Characterization of uterine epidermal growth factor during early pregnancy in pigs. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 20(4):253-265.

ERYTHROPOIETIN MRNA EXPRESSION IN PIG EMBRYOS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klemcke, H.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K., Pearson, P.L. 2001. Erythropoietin mRNA expression in pig embryos. Animal Reproduction Sciences. 66(1-2):93-108.

INTRAVENOUS INFUSION OF IRON AND TETRAHYDROFOLATE DOES NOT INFLUENCE INTRAUTERINE UTEROFERRIN AND SECRETED FOLATE BINDING PROTEIN CONTENT IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K., Klemcke, H.G., Pearson, P.L. 2001. Intravenous infusion of iron and tetrahydrofolate does not influence intrauterine uteroferrin and secreted folate-binding protein content in swine. Journal of Animal Science. 79(1):188-192.

RAPID COMMUNICATION: NUCLEOTIDE SEQUENCES OF TWO ISOFORMS OF PORCINE MICROMOLAR CALCIUM ACTIVATED NEUTRAL PROTEASE 1 CDNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (23-Aug-00)

STRUCTURE OF THE GENE FOR UTEROFERRIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Fahrenkrug, S.C. 2000. Structure of the gene for uteroferrin. DNA and Cell Biology. 19(11):689-696.

PORCINE ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR: MOLECULAR CLONING AND EXPRESSION IN EMBRYONIC AND FETAL LIVER - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pearson, P.L., Smith, T.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Klemcke, H.G., Christenson, R.K., Vallet, J.L. 2000. Porcine erythropoietin receptor: molecular cloning and expression in embryonic and fetal liver. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 19(1):25-38.

STRUCTURE OF THE GENE FOR UTEROFERRIN - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Fahrenkrug, S.C. 2000. Structure of the gene for uteroferrin [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 62(Supplement 1):288. (Abstract No. 462)

CLUSTERIN MRNA EXPRESSION IN PORCINE CONCEPTUSES - (Abstract Only)

Klemcke, H.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2000. Clusterin mRNA expression in porcine conceptuses [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 62(Supplement 1):309-310. (Abstract No. 515)

CHARACTERIZATION OF UTERINE EPIDERMAL GROWTH FACTOR DURING EARLY PREGNANCY IN PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2000. Characterization of uterine epidermal growth factor during early pregnancy in pigs [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 62(Supplement 1):310-311. (Abstract No. 517)

RETINOL BINDING PROTEIN (RBP) SECRETION BY PRIMARY CULTURES OF PORCINE UTERINE EPITHELIAL (UE) CELLS - (Abstract Only)

Woldesenbet, S., Vallet, J.L., Newton, G.R. 2000. Retinol binding protein (RBP) secretion by primary cultures of porcine uterine epithelial (UE) cells [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 62(Supplement 1):262-263. (Abstract No. 397)

STRUCTURE OF THE GENES FOR PORCINE ENDOMETRIAL SECRETED AND MEMBRANE FOLATE BINDING PROTEINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Smith, T.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Heaton, M.P., Fahrenkrug, S.C. 2001. Structure of the genes for porcine endometrial secreted and membrane folate binding proteins. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 21(1):55-72.

GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR (GR) MRNA EXPRESSION IN PORCINE CONCEPTUSES - (Abstract Only)

Klemcke, H.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2000. Glucocorticoid receptor (GR) mRNA expression in porcine conceptuses [abstract]. Proceedings Endocrine 2000 Society Meeting. p. 102. (Abstract No. 394).

EFFECTS OF PRE- AND POST-MATING FEED INTAKE ON BLASTOCYST SIZE, SECRETORY FUNCTION AND GLUCOSE METABOLISM IN MEISHAN GILTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ASHWORTH, C.J., BEATTIE, L., ANTIPATIS, C., VALLET, J.L. EFFECTS OF PRE- AND POST-MATING FEED INTAKE ON BLASTOCYST SIZE, SECRETORY FUNCTION AND GLUCOSE METABOLISM IN MEISHAN GILTS. REPRODUCTION, FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT. 11-323-327. 1999.

FETAL ERYTHROPOIESIS AND OTHER FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE UTERINE CAPACITY IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L. 2000. Fetal erythropoiesis and other factors which influence uterine capacity in swine. Journal of Applied Animal Research. 17:1-26.

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE GENE FOR PORCINE ENDOMETRIAL/PLACENTAL MEMBRANE FOLATE BINDING PROTEIN (MFBP) - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Smith, T.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Heaton, M.P., Fahrenkrug, S.C. 2000. Characterization of the gene for porcine endometrial/placental membrane folate binding protein (mFBP) [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 78(Supplement 2):77. (Abstract No. 231)

PHYSICAL ASSIGNMENT OF THE PORCINE ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR GENE TO SSC2 (SHORT COMMUNICATION) - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Aug-99)

EFFECT OF INTRAUTERINE CROWDING AND BREED ON FETAL ERYTHROPOIESIS ON DAY 35 OF PREGNANCY IN SWINE - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Klemcke, H.G., Pearson, P.L., Christenson, R.K. 1999. Effect of intrauterine crowding and breed on fetal erythropoiesis on day 35 of pregnancy in swine [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 60(Supplement 1):126-127.

FACTORS AFFECTING FETAL HEMATOCRIT (HC) AND FETAL PLASMA IRON (PI) AT 105 DAYS OF GESTATION IN SWINE - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Klemcke, H.G., Christenson, R.K. 1999. Factors affecting fetal hematocrit (HC) and fetal plasma iron (PI) at 105 days of gestation in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 77(Supplement 1):219.

GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR (GR) MRNA EXPRESSION IN PORCINE FETAL LIVER AND PLACENTA - (Abstract Only) - (23-Apr-99)

PORCINE PLACENTAL 11BETA-HYDROXYSTEROID DEHYDROGENASE (11BETA-HSD) DURING EARLY GESTATION - (Abstract Only) - (23-Apr-99)

ISOLATION OF COMPLEMENTARY DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACIDS ENCODING PUTATIVE SECRETED AND MEMBRANE-BOUND FOLATE BINDING PROTEINS FROM ENDOMETRIUM OF SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (02-Mar-99)

PHASE 2 IN THE IDENTIFICATION OF A GENE AFFECTING OVULATION RATE IN SWINE: GENTOYPING ADDITIONAL ANIMALS WITH ADDITIONAL MARKERS - (Abstract Only) - (01-Mar-99)

EFFECT OF INTRAVENOUS IRON AND FOLIC ACID ON UTERINE PROTEIN SECRETION DURING EARLY PREGNANCY - (Abstract Only) - (01-Feb-99)

TECHNICAL NOTE: A RADIOIMMUNOASSAY FOR PORCINE INTRAUTERINE FOLATE BINDING PROTEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (27-Jan-99)

IDENTIFICATION OF QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI AFFECTING FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE TRAITS IN A MULTI-GENERATION, MEISHAN-WHITE COMPOSITE SWINE POPULATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Dec-98)

MAPPING QTL AFFECTING OVULATION RATE IN A MULTI-GENERATION, MEISHAN- WHITE COMPOSITE POPULATION - (Abstract Only) - (01-Jul-98)

STRUCTURE OF THE GENE FOR PORCINE ENDOMETRIAL FOLATE BINDING PROTEIN - (Abstract Only) - (29-Jun-98)

PLASMA CORTISOL AND ALDOSTERONE DURING EARLY PORCINE PREGNANCY - (Abstract Only) - (29-Jun-98)

PORCINE ERYTHROPOIETIN RECEPTOR: CLONING OF A PARTIAL CDNA AND EXPRESSION IN EMBRYONIC/FETAL LIVER - (Abstract Only) - (29-Jun-98)

CONCEPTUS, PROGESTERONE AND BREED EFFECTS ON UTERINE PROTEIN SECRETION IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (29-May-98)

ONTOGENY OF LIVER ERYTHROPOIETIN MRNA EXPRESSION IN PIG EMBRYOS - (Abstract Only) - (24-Apr-98)

UTERINE ENVIRONMENT AND BREED EFFECTS ON ERYTHROPOIESIS AND LIVER PROTEIN SECRETION IN LATE EMBRYONIC AND EARLY FETAL SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Nov-97)

INTRAUTERINE CORTISOL, ALDOSTERONE, AND CORTICOSTEROID BINDING GLOBULIN- LIKE ACTIVITY (CBG) DURING EARLY PORCINE PREGNANCY AND THE ESTROUS CYCLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Sep-97)

VITAMIN AND MINERAL TRANSFER DURING FETAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE EARLY POST- NATAL PERIOD IN PIGS - (Review Article) - (10-Jun-97)

PORCINE UTERINE FOLATE BINDING PROTEING: FOLATE BINDING, CLONING OF A PARTIAL CDNA, AND MRNA EXPRESSION DURING THE ESTROUS CYCLE AND EARLY PREGNANCY - (Abstract Only) - (23-Apr-97)

EFFECTS OF FETAL AGE AND UTERINE ENVIRONMENT ON PORCINE FETAL ERYTHROPOIESIS - (Abstract Only) - (23-Apr-97)

FETAL AGE, BREED AND UTERINE ENVIRONMENT EFFECTS ON FETAL PIG LIVER PROTEIN SECRETION - (Abstract Only) - (23-Apr-97)

PURIFICATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PORCINE FOLATE BINDING PROTEINS FROM UTERINE FLUSHINGS AND ALLANTOIC FLUID - (Abstract Only) - (25-Mar-97)

THE INFLUENCE OF BREED ON UTERINE PROTEIN SECRETION IN WHITE CROSSBRED AND MEISHAN GILTS - (Abstract Only) - (25-Mar-97)

THE INFLUENCE OF THE CONCEPTUS AND EARLY PROGESTERONE TREATMENT ON UTERINE PROTEIN SECRETION IN SWINE - (Abstract Only) - (02-Feb-97)

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF UTERINE MORPHOGENESIS AND PROTEIN SECRETION IN NEONATAL WHITE CROSSBRED AND MEISHAN GILTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-Dec-96)

THE EFFECT OF ESTRONE AND ESTRADIOL TREATMENT ON ENDOMETRIAL TOTAL PROTEIN,UTEROFERRIN, AND RETINOL-BINDING PROTEIN SECRETION DURING MIDPREGNANCY OR MIDPSEUDOPREGNANCY IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (11-Jul-96)

QUANTITATION AND LOCALIZATION OF RETINOL BINDING PROTEIN (RBP) AND UTEROFERRIN (UF) MRNA IN UTERINE TISSUE DURING THE ESTROUS CYCLE AND PREGNANCY IN SWINE - (Abstract Only) - (10-Jun-96)

TRANSFERRIN IN UTERINE FLUSHINGS AND CONCEPTUS FLUIDS DURING THE ESTROUS CYCLE AND PREGNANCY IN SWINE - (Abstract Only) - (22-Apr-96)

INTRAUTERINE CORTISOL AND CORTICOSTEROID BINDING GLOBULIN (CBG) DURING EARLY PREGNANCY AND THE ESTROUS CYCLE IN PIGS - (Abstract Only) - (19-Apr-96)

THE EFFECT OF ESTROGEN TREATMENT ON ENDOMETRIAL PROTEIN SECRETION DURING MIDPREGNANCY OR MIDPSEUDOPREGNANCY IN SWINE - (Abstract Only) - (22-Feb-96)

UTEROFERRIN INDUCES LIPID PEROXIDATION IN ENDOMETRIAL AND CONCEPTUS MICROSOMAL MEMBRANES AND IS INHIBITED BY APOTRANSFERRIN, RETINOL BINDING PROTEIN AND THE UTEROFERRIN-ASSOCIATED PROTEINS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Nov-95)

EFFECT OF PREPUBERTAL RETINYL PALMITATE TREATMENT ON UTERINE DEVELOPMENT AND SUBSEQUENT UTERINE CAPACITY IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (03-Nov-95)

ASSOCIATION OF ALLANTOIC FLUID AND ENDOMETRIAL RETINOL BINDING PROTEIN (RBP) AND UTEROFERRIN (UF) DURING GESTATION IN THE PIG - (Abstract Only) - (25-May-95)

ASSOCIATION BETWEEN UTEROFERRIN, RETINOL BINDING PROTEIN AND TRANSFERRIN WITHIN THE UTERINE AND CONCEPTUS COMPARTMENTS DURING PREGNANCY IN SWINE - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (22-Apr-95)

PURIFICATION AND PROPERTIES OF PORCINE ALLANTOIC FLUID RETINOL BINDING PROTEIN - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (16-Mar-95)

EFFECT OF TREATMENT WITH RETINYL PALMITATE, PROGESTERONE, OESTRADIOL AND TAMOXIFEN ON SECRETION OF A PROTEIN SIMILAR TO RETINOL-BINDING PROTEIN DURING UTERINE GLAND DEVELOPMENT IN NEONATAL PIGS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (03-May-94)