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William Thomas Oliver
Nutrition, Growth and Physiology
Research Physiologist (Animals)

Phone: (402) 762-4206
Fax: (402) 762-4209

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Projects
Optimizing Nutrient Management and Efficiency of Beef Cattle and Swine
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 442588
Identification of Genetic Predictors and Molecular Indicators of Liver Abscesses in Beef Cattle
Interagency Reimbursable Agreement (I)
  Accession Number: 444393
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

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Disrupted one-carbon metabolism in heifers negatively affects their health and physiology Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crouse, M.S., Trotta, R.J., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Neville, B.W., Oliver, W.T., Hammer, C.J., Syring, J.G., King, L.E., Neville, T.L., Reynolds, L.P., Dahlen, C.R., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Cushman, R.A. 2024. Disrupted one-carbon metabolism in heifers negatively affects their health and physiology. Journal of Animal Science. 102. Article skae144. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae144.
Assessing endotoxin or Escherichia coli vaccine administration during gestation as a means to alter postnatal immune function in pigs Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Sanchez, N.C., Dobbins, T.W., Murphy, I., Barker, S.N., Dornbach, C.W., Childress, K.D., McDaniel, Z.S., Grant, M.S., Hales, K.E., Broadway, P.R., Oliver, W.T., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Legako, J.F., Petry, A.L. 2024. Assessing endotoxin or Escherichia coli vaccine administration during gestation as a means to alter postnatal immune function in pigs. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 102(3):671-672. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.760.
Utilization of rumen protected lysine and methionine in beef feedlot diets: Impacts on steer performance Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Neville, B.W., Oliver, W.T., Wells, J., Crouse, M.S., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Thorson, J.F., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C. 2024. Utilization of rumen protected lysine and methionine in beef feedlot diets: Impacts on steer performance [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 102(Supplement 3):732. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.099.
Why are some cows skinny? An evaluation of stress and immune factors Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Freetly, H.C., Oliver, W.T., Neville, B.W., Crouse, M.S., Thorson, J.F., Wells, J., Keel, B.N. 2024. Why are some cows skinny? An evaluation of stress and immune factors [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 102(Supplement 3):88. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.099.
Altering methyl donors to beef heifers during the periconceptual period impacts fetal muscle transcript abundance Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Hauxwell, K.M., Cushman, R.A., Caton, J.S., Diniz, W.J., Keel, B.N., Ward, A.K., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Snider, A.P., Freetly, H.C., Dahlen, C.R., Amat, S., Neville, B.W., Thorson, J.F., Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Crouse, M.S. 2024. Altering methyl donors to beef heifers during the periconceptual period impacts fetal muscle transcript abundance [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 102(Supplement 3):205. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skae234.240.
Weaning transition, but not the administration of probiotic candidate Kazachstania slooffiae, shaped the gastrointestinal bacterial and fungal communities in nursery piglets Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Harlow, K., Summers, K., Oliver, W.T., Wells, J., Ferguson, M., Crouse, M.S., Neville, B.W., Rempel, L.A., Rivera-Colon, I., Ramsay, T.G., Davies, C.L. 2024. Weaning transition, but not the administration of probiotic candidate Kazachstania slooffiae, shaped the gastrointestinal bacterial and fungal communities in nursery piglets. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 10. Article e1303984. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2023.1303984.
A compendium of genetic regulatory effects across pig tissues Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Teng, J., Gao, Y., Yin, H., Bai, Z., Liu, S., Zeng, H., Consortium, T., Bai, L., Cai, Z., Zhao, B., Li, X., Xu, Z., Lin, Q., Pan, Z., Yang, W., Yu, X., Guan, D., Hou, Y., Keel-Mercer, B.N., Rohrer, G.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Oliver, W.T., Ballester, M., Crespo, D., Quintanilla, R., Canela-Xandri, O., Rawlik, K., Xia, C., Yao, Y., Zhao, Q., Yao, W., Yang, L., Li, H., Zhang, H., Liao, W., Chen, T., Karlskov-Mortensen, P., Fredholm, M., Amills Eras, M., Clop, A., Giuffra, E., Wu, J., Cai, X., Diao, S., Pan, X., Wei, C., Li, J., Cheng, H., Wang, S., Su, G., Sahana, G., Lund, M., Dekkers, J., Kramer, L., Tuggle, C.K., Corbett, R., Groenen, M.A., Madsen, O., Godia, M., Rocha, D., Li, C., Pausch, H., Hu, X., Frantz, L., Luo, Y., Lin, L., Zhou, Z., Zhang, Z., Chen, Z., Cui, L., Xiang, R., Shen, X., Li, P., Huang, R., Tang, G., Li, M., Zhao, Y., Yi, G., Tang, Z., Jiang, J., Zhao, F., Yuan, X., Liu, X., Chen, Y., Xu, X., Zhao, S., Zhao, P., Haley, C., Zhou, H., Wang, Q., Pan, Y., Ding, X., Ma, L., Li, J., Navarro, P., Zhang, Q., Li, B., Tenesa, A., Liu, G. 2024. A compendium of genetic regulatory effects across pig tissues. Nature Genetics. 56:112-123. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41588-023-01585-7.
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.
Maternal amino acid supplementation from pre-breeding through early gestation alters fetal muscle development - (Other)
Hauxwell, K.M., Cushman, R.A., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Snider, A.P., Freetly, H.C., Dahlen, C.R., Amat, S., Neville, B.W., Thorson, J.F., Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Crouse, M.S. 2023. Maternal amino acid supplementation from pre-breeding through early gestation alters fetal muscle development. North Dakota Livestock Research Report. 18-21. Available: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/2023-north-dakota-livestock-research-report
Estimation of cell type proportions from bulk RNA-Seq of porcine whole blood samples using partial reference-free deconvolution Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keel, B.N., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Rohrer, G.A., Oliver, W.T. 2023. Estimation of cell type proportions from bulk RNA-Seq of porcine whole blood samples using partial reference-free deconvolution. Animal Gene. 30. Article 200159. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.angen.2023.200159.
Microbiomes from theory to application - (Abstract Only)
Adams, S., Aluthge, N.D., Abbas, W., Spangler, M.L., Wells, J., Hales, K.E., Kuehn, L.A., Oliver, W.T., Burkey, T., Miller, P.S., Fernando, S.C. 2023. Microbiomes from theory to application. Journal of Animal Science. 101(supplement 2):63.
Influence of dietary methionine and guanidinoacetic acid on estrous cycles and early pregnancy in beef heifers Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Cushman, R., Hauxwell, K., Snider, A.P., Freetly, H., Oliver, W.T., Amat, S., Neville, B.W., Thorson, J., Lindholm-Perry, A., Miles, J.R., Dahlen, C.R., Ward, A., Perry, G.A., Caton, J.S., Crouse, M.S. 2023. Influence of dietary methionine and guanidinoacetic acid on estrous cycles and early pregnancy in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):580-581. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.678.
Microbiome taxa involved in carbohydrate breakdown and synthesis of SFCA in the piglet gut Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Davies, C.L., Garrett, W.M., Xiong, W., Cole, R.N., O'Meally, R., Oliver, W.T., Wells, J., Summers, K.L. 2023. Microbiome taxa involved in carbohydrate breakdown and synthesis of SFCA in the piglet gut. Meeting Abstract. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.773.
Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation during the periconceptual period of gestation shifts methionine metabolism of fetal bull calves at d 63 of gestation Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Crouse, M.S., Hauxwell, K., Caton, J.S., Ward, A., Dahlen, C.R., Amat, S., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A., Neville, B.W., Oliver, W.T., Thorson, J., Snider, A.P., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R.A. 2023. Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation during the periconceptual period of gestation shifts methionine metabolism of fetal bull calves at d 63 of gestation. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):172. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.208.
Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation throughout the periconceptual period of gestation alters metabolite concentrations and fetal development Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Hauxwell, K.M., Cushman, R.A., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Snider, A.P., Freetly, H.C., Dahlen, C.R., Amat, S., Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Crouse, M.S. 2023. Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation throughout the periconceptual period of gestation alters metabolite concentrations and fetal development. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):329-330. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.395.
One-carbon metabolite supplementation to heifers for the first 14 d of the...alters the plasma and hepatic one-carbon metabolite pool and methionine-folate cycle enzyme transcript abundance in a dose-dependent manner Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Crouse, M.S., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Neville, B.W., Oliver, W.T., Lee, R.T., Syring, J.G., King, L.E., Reynolds, L.P., Dahlen, C.R., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Cushman, R.A. 2023. One-carbon metabolite supplementation to heifers for the first 14 d of the estrous cycle alters the plasma and hepatic one-carbon metabolite pool and methionine-folate cycle enzyme transcript abundance in a dose-dependent manner. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skac419. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac419.
Yearling bulls have reduced sperm concentration and increased seminal plasma interleukin-8 after a 28-day breeding season Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snider, A.P., McCarthy, K.L., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Ondrak, J.D., Oliver, W.T., Dahlen, C.R., Cushman, R.A., Crouse, M.S. 2022. Yearling bulls have reduced sperm concentration and increased seminal plasma interleukin-8 after a 28-day breeding season. Reproduction of Domestic Animals. 57:1465-1473. https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14223.
Yearling bulls have reduced concentrations of sperm after a 28-day breeding season - (Abstract Only)
One-carbon metabolite supplementation influences pancreatic a-amylase activity and protein concentration in a dose-dependent manner in beef heifers Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Trotta, R.J., Freetly, H., Cushman, R.A., Oliver, W., Lindholm-Perry, A., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Crouse, M.S. 2022. One-carbon metabolite supplementation influences pancreatic a-amylase activity and protein concentration in a dose-dependent manner in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 100(Supplement 3):259. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac247.469.
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.
Health events during the first year of life can alter the uterine environment and ovarian reserve in cycling heifers - (Abstract Only)
Snider, A.P., Oliver, W.T., Crouse, M.S., Cushman, R.A. 2021. Health events during the first year of life can alter the uterine environment and ovarian reserve in cycling heifers [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, December 15-18, 2021, St. Louis, Missouri. Poster P335.
Transcriptome profiles of the skeletal muscle of mature cows during feed restriction and realimentation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cunningham-Hollinger, H.C., Kuehn, L.A., Cammack, K.M., Hales, K.E., Oliver, W.T., Crouse, M.S., Chen, C.T., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2021. Transcriptome profiles of the skeletal muscle of mature cows during feed restriction and realimentation. BMC Research Notes. 14. Article 361. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05757-8.
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.
Ovarian follicular profiling of high- and low-immunocrit gilts on postnatal day 14 Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Lynnes, B.M., Cushman, R.A., Miles, J.R., Oliver, W.T., Bartol, F.F., Bagnell, C.A., Lents, C.A. 2021. Ovarian follicular profiling of high- and low-immunocrit gilts on postnatal day 14 [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 99(Supplement 1):150-151. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab054.257.
Associations of mucosal disaccharidase kinetics and expression in the jejunum of steers with divergent average daily gain Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, W.N., Brake, D.W., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C., Foote, A.P. 2020. Associations of mucosal disaccharidase kinetics and expression in the jejunum of steers with divergent average daily gain. Journal of Animal Science. 98(9):1-6. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa285.
Evaluation of transcript assembly in multiple porcine tissues suggests optimal sequencing depth for RNA-Seq using total RNA library Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keel, B.N., Oliver, W.T., Keele, J.W., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2020. Evaluation of transcript assembly in multiple porcine tissues suggests optimal sequencing depth for RNA-Seq using total RNA library. Animal Gene. 17-18. Article 200105. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.angen.2020.200105.
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.
Uterine gland development and FOXA2 immunolocalization in gilts at postnatal 14 affected by lactocrine deficiency from birth - (Abstract Only)
Paranjpe, N.E., Ho, T., Wiley, A.A., Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Lents, C.A., Bartol, F.F., Bagnell, C.A. 2020. Uterine gland development and FOXA2 immunolocalization in gilts at postnatal 14 affected by lactocrine deficiency from birth [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, Virtual. p. 245. Abstract 1929. Available: https://www.ssr.org/news-events/past-meetings/ssrvirtual2020.
Determination of gastrointestinal tract colonization sites from feedlot cattle transiently shedding or super-shedding Escherichia coli O157:H7 at harvest Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J., Berry, E.D., Kim, M., Bono, J.L., Oliver, W.T., Kalchayanand, N., Wang, R., Freetly, H.C., Means, W.J. 2020. Determination of gastrointestinal tract colonization sites from feedlot cattle transiently shedding or super-shedding Escherichia coli O157:H7 at harvest. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 129:1419-1426. https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.14684.
Using SNP weights derived from gene expression modules to improve GWAS power for feed efficiency in pigs - (Abstract Only)
Keel, B.N., Snelling, W.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Oliver, W.T., Kuehn, L.A., Rohrer, G.A. 2020. Using SNP weights derived from gene expression modules to improve GWAS power for feed efficiency in pigs [abstract]. In proceedings: Plant and Animal Genome Conference Proceedings, San Diego, CA, 11-15 Jan 2020. W222. Available: https://plan.core-apps.com/pag_2020/abstract
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.
Using SNP weights derived from gene expression modules to improve GWAS power for feed efficiency in pigs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keel, B.N., Snelling, W.M., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Oliver, W.T., Kuehn, L.A., Rohrer, G.A. 2020. Using SNP weights derived from gene expression modules to improve GWAS power for feed efficiency in pigs. Frontiers in Genetics. 10:1339. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2019.01339.
Evaluation of transcript assembly in multiple porcine tissues suggests optimal sequencing depth for RNA-Seq using total RNA library - (Abstract Only)
Keel, B.N., Oliver, W.T., Keele, J.W., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2020. Evaluation of transcript assembly in multiple porcine tissues suggests optimal sequencing depth for RNA-Seq using total RNA library. In: Proceedings of Plant and Animal Genome XXVIII Conference, January 11-15, 2020, San Diego, California. Poster No. PE0128. Available: https://plan.core-apps.com/pag_2020/abstract
A survey of copy number variation in the porcine genome detected from whole-genome sequence Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keel, B.N., Nonneman, D.J., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Oliver, W.T., Rohrer, G.A. 2019. A survey of copy number variation in the porcine genome detected from whole-genome sequence. Frontiers in Genetics. 10:737. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgene.2019.00737.
A survey of genomic variants in commercial swine germplasm identified from whole-genome sequence - (Abstract Only)
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.
Porcine single nucleotide polymorphisms and their functional effect: an update Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keel, B.N., Nonneman, D.J., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Oliver, W.T., Rohrer, G.A. 2018. Porcine single nucleotide polymorphisms and their functional effect: an update. BMC Research Notes. 11:860. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-018-3973-6.
Late-Breaking: Mucosal disaccharidase kinetics in the jejunum of steers with a divergent average daily gain Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Brake, D., Smith, W., Oliver, W., Freetly, H., Foote, A. 2018. Late-Breaking: Mucosal disaccharidase kinetics in the jejunum of steers with a divergent average daily gain [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96(Supplement S3):84-85. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky404.186.
The effects of Capn1 gene inactivation on the differential expression of genes in skeletal muscle Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliver, W.T., Keel, B.N., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Horodyska, J., Foote, A.P. 2018. The effects of Capn1 gene inactivation on the differential expression of genes in skeletal muscle. Gene. 668:54-58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gene.2018.05.040.
RNA-seq meta-analysis identifies genes in skeletal muscle associated with gain and intake across a multi-season study of crossbred beef steers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Keel, B.N., Zarek, C.M., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2018. RNA-seq meta-analysis identifies genes in skeletal muscle associated with gain and intake across a multi-season study of crossbred beef steers. BMC Genomics. 19:430. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-018-4769-8.
Energy balance affects pulsatile secretion of luteinizing hormone from the adenohypophesis and expression of neurokinin B in the hypothalamus of ovariectomized gilts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thorson, J.F., Prezotto, L.D., Adams, H., Petersen, S.L., Clapper, J.A., Wright, E.C., Oliver, W.T., Freking, B.A., Foote, A.P., Berry, E.D., Nonneman, D.J., Lents, C.A. 2018. Energy balance affects pulsatile secretion of luteinizing hormone from the adenohypophesis and expression of neurokinin B in the hypothalamus of ovariectomized gilts. Biology of Reproduction. 99(2):433-445. https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioy069.
The effects of Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation products as an alternative to antibiotics - (Abstract Only)
Knapp, J.P., Wells, J.E., Maxwell, C.V., Tsai, T., Durso, L.M., Oliver, W.T. 2018. The effects of Lactobacillus Acidophilus fermentation products as an alternative to antibiotics [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96(Supplement 2):154-155.
Meta-analysis of RNA-Seq data across cohorts in a multi-season feed efficiency study of crossbred beef steers accounts for biological and technical variability within season - (Abstract Only)
Keel, B.N., Zarek, C.M., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2017. Meta-analysis of RNA-Seq data across cohorts in a multi-season feed efficiency study of crossbred beef steers accounts for biological and technical variability within season [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 95(Suppl4):98. doi:10.2527/asasann.2017/198.
Genes in skeletal muscle associated with gain and intake identified in a multi-season study of crossbred beef steers - (Abstract Only)
Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Keel, B.N., Zarek, C.M., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C. 2017. Genes in skeletal muscle associated with gain and intake identified in a multi-season study of crossbred beef steers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 4):161.
Relationship of neuropeptide FF receptors with pubertal maturation of gilts Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Thorson, J.F., Heidorn, N.L., Ryu, V., Czaja, K., Nonneman, D.J., Barb, C.R., Hausman, G.J., Rohrer, G.A., Prezotto, L.D., McCosh, R.B., Wright-Johnson, E.C., White, B.R., Freking, B.A., Oliver, W.T., Hileman, S.M., Lents, C.A. 2017. Relationship of neuropeptide FF receptors with pubertal maturation of gilts. Biology of Reproduction. 96(3):617-634. doi:10.1095/biolreprod.116.144998
Relationships between inflammation- and immunity-related transcript abundance in the rumen and jejunum of beef steers with divergent average daily gain Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reynolds, J.G., Foote, A.P., Freetly, H.C., Oliver, W.T., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2017. Relationships between inflammation- and immunity-related transcript abundance in the rumen and jejunum of beef steers with divergent average daily gain. Animal Genetics. 48(4):447-449. doi:10.1111/age.12546.
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.
Transcriptome differences in the rumen of beef steers with variation in feed intake and gain Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kern, R.J., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Snelling, W.M., Kern, J.W., Keele, J.W., Miles, J.R., Foote, A.P., Oliver, W.T., Kuehn, L.A., Ludden, P.A. 2016. Transcriptome differences in the rumen of beef steers with variation in feed intake and gain. Gene. 586:12-26.
Differential gene expression in the duodenum, jejunum and ileum among crossbred beef steers with divergent gain and feed intake phenotypes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Butler, A.R., Kern, R.J., Hill, R., Kuehn, L.A., Wells, J., Oliver, W.T., Hales, K.E., Foote, A.P., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Differential gene expression in the duodenum, jejunum and ileum among crossbred beef steers with divergent gain and feed intake phenotypes. Animal Genetics. 47(4):408-427. doi: 10.1111/age.12440.
Lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics in swine feed - (Abstract Only)
Oliver, W.T., Wells, J. 2016. Lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics in swine feed [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(Supplement 2):138.
Plasma concentrations of acyl-ghrelin are associated with average daily gain and feeding behavior in grow-finish pigs Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lents, C.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Rohrer, G.A., Oliver, W.T., Freking, B.A. 2016. Plasma concentrations of acyl-ghrelin are associated with average daily gain and feeding behavior in grow-finish pigs. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 55:107-113.
Replacement for antibiotics: Lysozyme - (Proceedings)
Oliver, W.T., Wells, J. 2015. Replacement for antibiotics: Lysozyme. Proceedings of the Western Nutrition Conference, September 28-29, 2015, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. p. 63-72.
Lysozyme as an alternative to growth promoting antibiotics in swine production Reprint Icon - (Review Article)
Oliver, W.T., Wells, J. 2015. Lysozyme as an alternative to growth promoting antibiotics in swine production. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology. 6:35.
Differences in transcript abundance of genes on BTA15 located within a region associated with gain in beef steers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kern, R.J., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Miles, J.R., Oliver, W.T., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Differences in transcript abundance of genes on BTA15 located within a region associated with gain in beef steers. Gene. 572(1):42-48. doi:10.1016/j.gene.2015.06.076.
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.
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.
Effects of sire breed, gender, and postnatal litter size on plasma concentrations of acyl ghrelin and its relationship with growth traits and feeding behavior in swine - (Abstract Only)
Lents, C.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Rohrer, G.A., Oliver, W.T., Freking, B.A. 2015. Effects of sire breed, gender, and postnatal litter size on plasma concentrations of acyl ghrelin and its relationship with growth traits and feeding behavior in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):148 (Abstract #333).
Lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics improves performance in nursery pigs during an indirect immune challenge - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliver, W.T., Wells, J., Maxwell, C.W. 2014. Lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics improves performance in nursery pigs during an indirect immune challenge. Journal of Animal Science. 92(11):4927-4934.
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.
Effects of RFRP2 and RF9 on secretion of luteinizing hormone in prepubertal gilts - (Abstract Only)
Thorson, J.F., Prezotto, L.D., McCosh, R.B., Wright, E.C., Swanson, K.C., White, B.R., Freking, B.A., Oliver, W.T., Hileman, S.M., Lents, C.A. 2014. Effects of RFRP2 and RF9 on secretion of luteinizing hormone in prepubertal gilts [abstract]. In: Endocrine Society’s 96th Annual Meeting and Expo (ICE/ENDO 2014), June 21-24, 2014, Chicago, IL. Endocrine Reviews. 35(3 Supplement):SUN-0669.
DNA polymorphisms and transcript abundance of PRKAG2 and phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase in the rumen are associated with gain and feed intake in beef steers Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Oliver, W.T., Kern, R.J., Cushman, R.A., Miles, J.R., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2014. DNA polymorphisms and transcript abundance of PRKAG2 and phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase in the rumen are associated with gain and feed intake in beef steers. Animal Genetics. 45(4):461-472.
Lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics improves growth performance and tumor necrosis factor-a levels during an indirect immune challenge - (Abstract Only)
Oliver, W.T., Wells, J., Maxwell, C.V. 2014. Lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics improves growth performance and tumor necrosis factor-a levels during an indirect immune challenge [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 92(Supplement 2):50.
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.
The effects of Capn1 gene inactivation on skeletal muscle growth, development, and atrophy, and the compensatory role of other proteolytic systems - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kemp, C.M., Oliver, W.T., Wheeler, T.L., Chishti, A.H., Koohmaraie, M. 2013. The effects of Capn1 gene inactivation on skeletal muscle growth, development, and atrophy, and the compensatory role of other proteolytic systems. Journal of Animal Science. 91(7):3155-3167.
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.
Lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics improves growth performance and small intestinal morphology in nursery pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliver, W.T., Wells, J. 2013. Lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics improves growth performance and small intestinal morphology in nursery pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 91(7):3129-3136.
Insulin and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) receptor phosphorylation in µ-calpain knockout mice - (Abstract Only)
Oliver, W., Chishti, A., Kemp, C. 2013. Insulin and insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) receptor phosphorylation in µ-calpain knockout mice [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 91(E-Supplement 2):628.
Effects of antimicrobials fed as dietary growth promoters on faecal shedding of Campylobacter, Salmonella and shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli in swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J., Kalchayanand, N., Berry, E.D., Oliver, W.T. 2013. Effects of antimicrobials fed as dietary growth promoters on faecal shedding of Campylobacter, Salmonella and shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli in swine. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 114(2):318-328.
Zearalenone enhances reproductive tract development, but does not alter skeletal muscle signaling in prepubertal gilts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Diaz, D.E., Dibner, J.J., Rottinghaus, G.E., Harrell, R.J. 2012. Zearalenone enhances reproductive tract development, but does not alter skeletal muscle signaling in prepubertal gilts. Animal Feed Science And Technology. 174(1-2):79-85.
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.
Granulated lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics improves growth performance and small intestinal morphology of 10-day-old pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
May, K.D., Wells, J., Maxwell, C.V., Oliver, W.T. 2012. Granulated lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics improves growth performance and small intestinal morphology of 10-day-old pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 90(4):1118-1125.
Growth and development of skeletal muscle in mu-calpain knockout mice - (Abstract Only)
Kemp, C.M., Oliver, W.T., Wheeler, T.L., Chishti, A.H., Koohmaraie, M. 2011. Growth and development of skeletal muscle in mu-calpain knockout mice [abstract]. FASEB Journal. 25:707.6.
Granulated lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics improves growth performance and small intestinal morphology of 10-day-old pigs - (Abstract Only)
May, K.D., Wells, J., Maxwell, C.V., Oliver, W.T. 2011. Granulated lysozyme as an alternative to antibiotics improves growth performance and small intestinal morphology of 10-day-old pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 89(E-Supplement 2):71-72. Abstract # 83.
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).
Growth and development of skeletal muscle in µ-Calpain Knockout mice - (Abstract Only)
Kemp, C.M., Oliver, W.T., Wheeler, T.L., Chishti, A.H., Koohmaraie, M. 2011. Growth and development of skeletal muscle in µ-Calpain Knockout mice. [Abstract]. FASEB Journal 25:1(supplement 707.6).
A Low-fat Liquid Diet Increases Protein Accretion and Alters Cellular Signaling for Protein Synthesis in 10-day-old Pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R. 2010. A Low-fat Liquid Diet Increases Protein Accretion and Alters Cellular Signaling for Protein Synthesis in 10-day-old Pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 88(8):2576-2584.
Zearalenone Increases Reproductive Tract Development, but not Skeletal Muscle Signaling in Prepubertal Gilts - (Abstract Only)
Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Diaz, D.E., Dibner, J.J., Rottinghaus, G.E., Harrell, R.J. 2010. Zearalenone Increases Reproductive Tract Development, but not Skeletal Muscle Signaling in Prepubertal Gilts [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, 88(E-Supplement 2):113.
Effects of Dietary Antimicrobials on Fecal Shedding of Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Shiga-toxin Producing Escherichia coli in Production Swine - (Abstract Only)
Wells, J., Kalchayanand, N., Berry, E.D., Oliver, W.T. 2010. Effects of Dietary Antimicrobials on Fecal Shedding of Campylobacter, Salmonella, and Shiga-toxin Producing Escherichia coli in Production Swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88 (E-Supplement 2):616. (Abstract #W102).
Triennial Growth Symposium: Dietary regulation of growth development - (Proceedings)
Oliver, W.T. 2011. Triennial Growth Symposium: Dietary regulation of growth development. Journal of Animal Science. 89(7):1955-1956.
The Effects of Dietary Additives on Faecal Levels of Lactobacillus spp., Coliforms, and Escherichia coli, and Faecal Prevalence of Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp. in U.S. Production Nursery Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wells, J., Oliver, W.T., Yen, J. 2010. The Effects of Dietary Additives on Faecal Levels of Lactobacillus spp., Coliforms, and Escherichia coli, and Faecal Prevalence of Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp. in U.S. Production Nursery Swine. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 108:306-314.
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.
A low-fat liquid diet decreases AMPK and increases mTOR phosphorylation in skeletal muscle of 10-day-old pigs - (Abstract Only)
Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R. 2008. A low-fat liquid diet decreases AMPK and increases mTOR phosphorylation in skeletal muscle of 10-day-old pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Supplement 2):560-561.
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