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

Development of an ELISA for detection of chicken osteocalcin and its use in evaluation of perch effects on bone remodeling in caged White Leghorns - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(03-Apr-13)

Repeated intranasal oxytocin administration in early life dysregulates the HPA axis and alters social behavior - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(19-Feb-13)

Changes of blood parameters associated with bone remodeling following experimentally induced fatty liver disorder in laying hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(10-Feb-13)

The effect of perch availability during pullet rearing and egg laying on musculoskeletal health of caged White Leghorn hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hester, P.Y., Enneking, S.A., Haley, B.K., Cheng, H., Einstein, M.E., Rubin, D.A. 2013. The effect of perch availability during pullet rearing and egg laying on musculoskeletal health of caged White Leghorn hens. Poultry Science. 92(2):310-320.

Gas alternatives to carbon dioxide for euthanasia: A piglet perspective - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rault, J., Mcmunn, K.A., Marchant Forde, J.N., Lay Jr, D.C. 2013. Gas alternatives to carbon dioxide for euthanasia: A piglet perspective. Journal of Animal Science. 1874-1883.

Genetic variations alter production and behavioral responses following heat stress in two strains of laying hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(16-Oct-12)

Rubber flooring for first through second lactation cows on production, locomotion, hoof health, immune functions, and stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eicher, S.D., Lay Jr, D.C., Arthington, J.D., Schutz, M.M. 2013. Rubber flooring for first through second lactation cows on production, locomotion, hoof health, immune functions, and stress. Journal of Dairy Science. 96:1-13.

Feeding Behaviors of Transition Dairy Cows Fed Glycerol as a Replacement for Corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Carvalho, E.R., Schmelz, N.S., White, H., Wilcox, C.S., Eicher, S.D., Donkin, S.S. 2012. Feeding Behaviors of Transition Dairy Cows Fed Glycerol as a Replacement for Corn. Journal of Dairy Science. 95:7214-7224.

Pre-pubertal exposure to mechanical loading in White Leghorn pullets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Enneking, S.A., Cheng, H., Jerrerson-Moore, K.Y., Einstein, M.E., Hester, P.Y. 2012. Pre-pubertal exposure to mechanical loading in White Leghorn pullets. Poultry Science. 91:2114-2120.

The effects of R-salbutamol on growth, carcass measures and health of finishing pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marchant Forde, J.N., Lay Jr, D.C., Marchant-Forde, R.M., Mcmunn, K.A., Richert, B.T. 2012. The effects of R-salbutamol on growth, carcass measures and health of finishing pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 90:1-9.

Genetic variations alter physiological responses following heat stress in laying hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(10-May-12)

Gas alternatives to carbon dioxide for euthanasia: A piglet perspective - (Abstract Only)

Lay Jr, D.C., Rault, J., Mcmunn, K.A., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2013. Gas alternatives to carbon dioxide for euthanasia: A piglet perspective. Journal of Animal Science. 91:1-10.

Effects of different infrared beak treatment protocols on chicken welfare and physiology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(25-Mar-12)

Does the presence of a human effect the preference of enrichment items in young isolated pigs? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Deboer, S.P., Garner, J.P., Lay Jr, D.C., Eicher, S.D., Lucas, J.R., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2013. Does the presence of a human effect the preference of enrichment items in young isolated pigs?. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 143:96-103.

Behavioral changes in neonatal swine after an 8-hour rest during prolonged transportation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, J.L., Marchant Forde, J.N., Richert, B.T., Eicher, S.D. 2012. Behavioral changes in neonatal swine after an 8-hour rest during prolonged transportation. Journal of Animal Science. 90:3213-3219.

Effects on selective serotonin antagonism on central neurotransmission - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dennis, R.L., Cheng, H. 2012. Effects on selective serotonin antagonism on central neurotransmission. Poultry Science. 9(4) 817-822.

Increasing the frequency of co-mingling piglets during the lactation period alters the development of social behavior before and after weaning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kanaan, V.T., Lay Jr, D.C., Richert, B.T., Pajor, E.A. 2012. Increasing the frequency of co-mingling piglets during the lactation period alters the development of social behavior before and after weaning. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 15(2):163-180.

Plasma cortisol and noradrenalin concentrations in pigs: automated sampling of freely moving pigs housed in PigTurn versus manually sampled and restrained pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marchant Forde, J.N., Matthews, D.L., Poletto, R., Mccain, R.R., Mann, D.E., Degraw, R., Hampsch, J.M., Peters, S., Knipp, G.T., Kissinger, C.B. 2012. Plasma cortisol and noradrenalin concentrations in pigs: automated sampling of freely moving pigs housed in PigTurn versus manually sampled and restrained pigs. Animal Welfare. 21:197-205.

Genetic variation in resistance to infection and inflammation - (Book / Chapter)

(12-Sep-11)

Effects of increasing dietary concentrations of corn naturally contaminated with deoxynivalenol on broiler and turkey poult performance and response to lipopolysaccharide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, L., Eicher, S.D., Applegate, T. 2011. Effects of increasing dietary concentrations of corn naturally contaminated with deoxynivalenol on broiler and turkey poult performance and response to lipopolysaccharide. Poultry Science. 90(12):2766-2774.

Nitrous oxide by itself is insufficient in relieving piglet castration-induced pain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rault, J.Y., Lay Jr, D.C. 2011. Nitrous oxide by itself is insufficient in relieving piglet castration-induced pain. Journal of Animal Science. 89(10):3318-3325.

Glucosamine:chondroitin or ginger root extract have little effect on articular cartilage in swine - (Abstract Only)

(28-Apr-11)

Strain variations in behavioral traits under heat stress in laying hens - (Abstract Only)

(10-Apr-11)

The effect of perches installed in conventional cages on White Leghorn pullets - (Abstract Only)

(30-Mar-11)

Onion consumption and bone density in laying hens - (Abstract Only)

(30-Mar-11)

Changes in the Heat Stress Response of Laying Hens Following Antioxidant Supplementation - (Abstract Only)

(30-Mar-11)

Castration is no laughing matter, nitrous oxide can’t even help - (Abstract Only)

(21-Feb-11)

Castration induced pain in pigs and other livestock - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rault, J., Lay Jr, D.C., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2011. Castration induced pain in pigs and other livestock. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 135:214-225.

Identification of low and high frequency ranges for heart rate variability and blood pressure variability analyses using pharmacological autonomic blockade with atropine and propranolol in swine. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Poletto, R., Janczak, A.M., Marchant-Forde, R.M., Marchant Forde, J.N., Matthews, D.L., Dowell, C.A., Hogan, D.F., Freeman, L.J., Lay Jr, D.C. 2011. Identification of low and high frequency ranges for heart rate variability and blood pressure variability analyses using pharmacological autonomic blockade with atropine and propranolol in swine. Physiology and Behavior. 103(2):188-196.

Effect of prenatal stress on subsequent response to mixing stress and a lipopolysaccharide challenge in pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Lay Jr, D.C., Kattesh, H.G., Cunnick, J.E., Daniels, M.J., Kranendonk, G., Mcmunn, K.A., Toscano, M.J., Roberts, M.P. 2011. Effect of prenatal stress on pig’s subsequent response to mixing stress and a lipopolysaccharide challenge. Journal of Animal Science. 89(6):1787-1794.

Effects of Beak Trimming on Pecking Force     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dennis, R.L., Cheng, H. 2010. Effects of Beak Trimming on Pecking Force. International Journal of Poultry Science. 9(3):863-866.

The dopaminergic system and aggression in laying hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dennis, R.L., Cheng, H. 2011. The dopaminergic system and aggression in laying hens. Poultry Science. 90(11): 2440-2448.

Different effects of infrared and one-half hot-blade beak trimming on beak topography and growth - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Marchant Forde, R., Cheng, H. 2010. Different effects of infrared and one-half hot-blade beak trimming on beak topography and growth. Poultry Science. 89(12):2559-2564.

A Comparison of the Long Term Effects of Infrared Beak Treatment and Hot Blade Beak Trimming in Laying Hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dennis, R.L., Cheng, H. 2010. A Comparison of the Long Term Effects of Infrared Beak Treatment and Hot Blade Beak Trimming in Laying Hens. International Journal of Poultry Science. 9:716-719.

Effects of Diet and Handling on Behavioral and Neurophysiological Indicators of Aggression in Growing - (Abstract Only)

Poletto, R., Richert, B.T., Cheng, H., Meisel, R.L., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2010. Effects of Diet and Handling on Behavioral and Neurophysiological Indicators of Aggression in Growing [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, American Society of animal Science, Midwest Meeting, March 15-17, 2010, Des Miones, Iowa. 88:48-49 (E-Suppl. 3).

Hen Welfare in Different Housing Systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(14-Jun-10)

Pain in Chickens and Effects of Beak Trimming - (Proceedings)

Cheng, H. 2010. Pain in Chickens and Effects of Beak Trimming. In: American College of Poultry Veterinarians. Workshop Proceedings Laying Hen and Pullet Well-being, Management and Auditing, April 18, 2010, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA. p.20.

Effect of Bedding Material on Flies, and Behavior and Innate Immunity of Calves Reared in Hutches - (Abstract Only)

Gay, K.D., Eicher, S.D., Wilcox, C.S., Bridges, J.A., Rostagno, M.H., Charley, S.E., Grott, M.J., Williams, R.E., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Effect of Bedding Material on Flies, and Behavior and Innate Immunity of Calves Reared in Hutches [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 93:611 (E-Suppl. 1).

Effects of Heat Stress on Egg Production and Quality in Two Strains of Layers - (Abstract Only)

Mack, L.A., Felver-Gant, J.N., Dennis, R.L., Cheng, H. 2010. Effects of Heat Stress on Egg Production and Quality in Two Strains of Layers [abstract]. Poultry Science. 89:M311(E-Suppl. 1).

Hen Welfare in Different Housing Systems - (Abstract Only)

Lay Jr, D.C., Fulton, R.M., Hester, P.Y., Karcher, D.M., Kjaer, J., Mench, J.A., Mullens, B.A., Newberry, R.C., Nicol, C.J., O'Sullivan, N.P., Porter, R.E. 2010. Hen Welfare in Different Housing Systems [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88:1027(E-Suppl. 2).

Rubber Flooring Impact on Production and Herdlife of Dairy Cows - (Abstract Only)

Schutz, M.M., Eicher, S.D. 2010. Rubber Flooring Impact on Production and Herdlife of Dairy Cows [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 93:M2(E-Suppl. 1).

The Effect of Alleyway Width on Gestating Sow Welfare in a Free-Access Stall System - (Abstract Only)

Mack, L.A., Elischer, M.F., Eicher, S.D., Johnson, A.K., Lay Jr, D.C., Richert, B.T., Pajor, E.A. 2010. The Effect of Alleyway Width on Gestating Sow Welfare in a Free-Access Stall System [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88:T4(E-Suppl. 2).

Effects of Different Infrared Beak Treatment Protocols on Chicken Welfare and Physiology - (Abstract Only)

Dennis, R.L., Cheng, H. 2010. Effects of Different Infrared Beak Treatment Protocols on Chicken Welfare and Physiology [abstract]. Poultry Science. 89:261 (E-Suppl. 1).

Genetic Variations of Physiological Responses Following Heat Stress in Laying Hens - (Abstract Only)

Felver-Gant, J.N., Mack, L.A., Dennis, R.L., Cheng, H. 2010. Genetic Variations of Physiological Responses Following Heat Stress in Laying Hens [abstract]. Poultry Science. 89:T38(E-Suppl. 1).

Effects of Postnatal Serotonin Agonism on Fear Response and Memory - (Abstract Only)

Dennis, R.L., Cheng, H. 2010. Effects of Postnatal Serotonin Agonism on Fear Response and Memory [abstract]. Poultry Science. 89:T7(E-Suppl 1).

Heart Rate Variability – a Tool to Differentiate Positive and Negative Affective States in Pigs? - (Abstract Only)

Poletto, R., Marchant-Ford, R.M., Marchant Forde, J.N., Rault, J., Hogan, D.F., Lay Jr, D.C. 2010. Heart Rate Variability – a Tool to Differentiate Positive and Negative Affective States in Pigs? [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88:415(Suppl. 2).

Assessing the Potential Value for an Automated Body Condition Scoring System through Stochastic Simulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bewley, J.M., Boehlje, M.D., Gray, A.W., Hogeveen, H., Kenyon, S.J., Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Assessing the Potential Value for an Automated Body Condition Scoring System through Stochastic Simulation. Agricultural Finance Review. 70(1):126-150.

Stochastic Simulation Using @ Risk for Dairy Business Investment Decisions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bewley, J.M., Boehlje, M.D., Gray, A.W., Hogeveen, H., Kenyon, S.J., Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Stochastic Simulation using @Risk for Dairy Business Investment Decisions. Agricultural Finance Review. 70(1):97-125.

The Physiologic Response to Stress and its Effects on Swine Reproduction - (Abstract Only)

Lay Jr, D.C. 2010. The Physiologic Response to Stress and its Effects on Swine Reproduction [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 1. p. 9.

Aggression in Replacement Grower and Finisher Gilts fed a High-Tryptophan Diet and the Effect of Long-term Human-Animal Interaction     - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Poletto, R., Meisel, R.L., Richert, B.T., Cheng, H., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2010. Aggression in Replacement Grower and Finisher Gilts Fed a High-Tryptophan Diet and the Effect of Long-Term Human-Animal Interaction. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 122(24):90-110.

Breeding of Tomorrow’s Chickens to Improve Well-Being - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cheng, H. 2010. Breeding of Tomorrow’s Chickens to Improve Well-Being. Poultry Science. 89(4):805-813.

The Effects of Maternal Natural (RRR Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) or Synthetic (All-Rac Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) Vitamin E Supplementation on Suckling Calf Performance, Colostrum IgG, and Immune Function - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Horn, M.J., Van Emon, M.L., Gunn, P.J., Eicher, S.D., Lemenager, R.P., Pyatt, N., Lake, S.L. 2010. The Effects of Maternal Natural (RRR Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) or Synthetic (All-Rac Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) Vitamin E Supplementation on Suckling Calf Performance, Colostrum IgG, and Immune Function. Journal of Animal Science. 88:3128-3135.

Furnished Cage System and Hen Well-Being: Comparative Effects of Furnished and Battery Cages on Egg Production and Physiological Parameters of White Leghorn Hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pohle, K., Cheng, H. 2009. Furnished Cage System and Hen Well-Being: Comparative Effects of Furnished and Battery Cages on Egg Production and Physiological Parameters of White Leghorn Hens. Poultry Science. 88(8):1559-1564.

Transport losses in market weight pigs: I. A review of cefinitions, incidence and economic impact - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ritter, M.J., Ellis, M., Berry, N.L., Curtis, S.E., Anil, L., Benjamin, M., Butler, D., Dewey, C., Driessen, B., Dubois, P., Hill, J., Marchant Forde, J.N., Matzat, P., Mcglone, J.J., Mormede, P., Moyer, T., Pfalzgraf, K., Salak-Johnson, J., Sterle, J., Stull, C., Whiting, T., Wolter, B., Niekamp, S.R., Johnson, A.K. 2008. Transport losses in market weight pigs: I. A review of cefinitions, incidence and economic impact. Professional Animal Scientist. 25:404-414.

Making Sense of Fear Testing - Validating Common Behavioral Tests used in Swine - (Abstract Only)

(18-Feb-09)

The behavior nutrition interaction in swine - (Abstract Only)

(10-Feb-09)