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PHYSIOLOGY ABSTRACTS

Atkins, J.A., Geary, T.W., Wells, K.J., Lucy, M.C., Smith, M.F. 2006. Factors affecting ovulatory follicle size and ovulation success to GnRH-induced ovulation in postpartum beef cows. Journal of Animal Science Supplement Abstract #210.

Geary, T.W., Waterman, R.C., Paterson, J., Ansotegui, R., Lipsey, R. 2006. Performance of early weaned (~80 d) vs normal weaned (~215 d) cows in the Northern Great Plains. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl 2):155 (#58).

Geary, T.W., Macneil, M.D., Ansotegui, R.P. 2006. Effects of transportation stress, handling stress and flunixin meglumine approximately 13 d after ai on pregnancy establishment. International Symposium on Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants.

Roberts, A.J., Mclean, D.J. 2006. Microarray analysis of gene expression in anterior pituitary glands from anestrous and cycling postpartum beef cows. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 2):158.

Olson, J.L., Roberts, A.J., Ansotegui, R.P., Paterson, J.A., Funston, R.N. 2004. Efficacy of an intravaginal progesterone insert and an injection of pgf-{2?}- to advance date of breeding in postpartum beef cows while utilizing natural service. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 82(2):117.

Perry, G.A., Smith, M.F., Roberts, A.J., MacNeil, M.D., Geary, T.W. 2004. Effect of ovulatory follicle size on pregnancy rates and fetal mortality in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 82(1):101.

Perry, G.A., Smith, M.F., Roberts, A.J., MacNeil, M.D., Geary, T.W. 2004. Effect of ovulatory follicle size on pregnancy rates and fetal mortality in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science 82(Suppl. 1):101.

Larson, J.E., Lamb, G.C., Geary, T.W., Stevenson, J.S., Johnson, S.K., Day, M.L., Kesler, D.J., Dejarnette, J.M., Landblom, D.G. 2004. Synchrnonization of estrus in replacement beef heifers using gnrh, prostaglandin f2? (pg), and progesterone (cidr): a multi-location study. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 82(1):369.

Merrill, M.L., Ansotegui, R.P., Geary, T.W. 2004. Effect of flunixin meglumine on early embryonic mortality in stressed beef females. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 82(2):126.

Roberts, A.J., Echternkamp, S.E. 2004. Associations among changes in estrogen concentrations in the first wave dominant follicle and steroid concentrations in other antral ovarian follicles in beef cows. Biology of Reproduction. 70 (Supplement):135. (Abstract #184)

Turzillo, A.M., Moore, H.C., Rajapaksa, K.S., Greer, K.A., Hoying, J.B., Collier, R.J., Roberts, A.J. 2004. Gene expression profiling in pituitary glands of cows during the preovulatory period using bovine specific cdna microarrays. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting Proceedings Abstract 368.

Walker, R.S., Enns, R.M., Geary, T.W., Wamsley, N.W., Downing, E.R., Mortimer, R.G., Lashell, B.A., Zalesky, D.D. 2004. Fertility in beef heifers synchronized using a modified co-synch plus cidr protocol with or without gnrh at timed ai. Journal of Animal Science Supplement 82(2):117.

Geary, T.W. 2003. Evaluation of the select synch protocol with natural service in beef cows. Soc. for Theriogenology Annual Conference and Symposium Proceedings p. 7.

Geary, T.W. 2003. Fertility and distribution of estrus among cows following prostaglandin induced embryonic/fetal mortality. Journal of Animal Science 81(Suppl. 1):119. Abstract #471.

Mcfadin, E.L., Geary, T.W., Macneil, M.D., Keisler, D.H., Berg, E.P. 2003. Relationship Between Serum Concentrations Of Leptin and Carcass Composition and Quality in Beef Cattle and Swine. American Meat Science Association Conference Reciprocal Proceedings. Poster available at: http://www.meatscience.org/pubs/rmcarchv/2002/presentations/rmc_2002_055_3_0000_McFadin.pdf.

Merrill, M.L., Ansotegui, R.P., Wamsley, N.E., Burns, P.D., Geary, T.W. 2003. Effects of flunixin meglumine on embryonic loss in stressed beef cows. Journal of Animal Science 81(Suppl. 1):35. Abstract #140.

Perry, G.A., Smith, M.F., and Geary, T.W. 2003. Ability of CIDRs and melengestrol acetate to induce estrous cycling status in anestrous postpartum beef cows. Soc. for Theriogenology Annual Conference and Symposium Proceedings p. 26.

Perry, G.A., Smith, M.F., Lucy, M.C., Roberts, A.J., MacNeil, M.D., and Geary, T.W. 2003. Effect of ovulatory follicle size at time of GnRH injection or standing estrus on pregnancy rates and embryonic/fecal mortality in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):52. Abstract #211.

Roberts, A.J., and Jenkins, T.G. 2003. Associations among circulating concentrations of IGF-1 and GH during the postpartum period with resumption of estrus, calf weights, and milk production in mature crossbred cows fed varying levels of energy intake. J. Amer. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):101. Abstract #401.

Olson, J.L., Roberts, A.J., Paterson, J.A., and Funston, R.N. 2003. Effect of exogenous progesterone before calf removal and prostaglandin F2? on estrous response and pregnancy rates in 3-year-old beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):186. Abstract #M31.

Funston, R.N., Olson, J.L., Lipsey, R.J., Geary, T.W., and Roberts, A.J. 2003. Effect of hCG administration approximately 5 d after artificial insemination on progesterone concentrations and AI conception rates in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):53. Abstract #212.

Hall, J.B., DeJarnette, J.M., Whittier, J.C., and Geray, T.W. 2003. Timing of insemination and GnRH on pregnancy rates in beef cows in a modified Co-Synch estrous synchronization system. J. Anim. Sci. 81(Suppl. 1):51. Abstract #206.

Perry, G.A., Smith, M.F., Roberts, A.J., MacNeil, M.D., and Geary, T.W. 2003. Effect of ovulatory follicle size at time of GnRH injection on preovulatory serum concentrations of estradiol in beef cows. Soc. for the Study of Reproduction. 68(Suppl. 1):330. Abstract #530.

McFadin, E.L., Geary, T.W., MacNeil, M.D., Keisler, D.H., and Berg, E.P. 2002. Relationship between serum concentrations of leptin and carcass composition and quality in beef cattle and swine. Reciprocal Meat Conference (Submitted 3/02).

Roberts, A.J. and Jenkins, T.G. 2002. Effects of varying energy intake and sire breed on duration of postpartum anestrus, IGF-1 and GH in mature crossbred cows. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 2):132. Abstract #111.

Perry, G.A., Geary, T.W., Lucy, M.C., and Smith, M.F. 2002. Effect of follicle size at time of GnRH-induced ovulation on luteal function and fertility. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 2):114.

Geary, T.W., Grings, E.E., MacNeil, M.D., and Keisler, D.H. 2002. Effects of feeding high linoleate Safflower seeds prepartum on leptin concentration, weaning, and re-breeding performance of beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 2):131-132.

Funston, R.N., Ansotegui, R.P., Lipsey, R.J., and Geary, T.W. 2002. Evaluation of melengesterol acetate/prostaglandin (MGA/PGF), Select Synch, and 7 d MGA/Select Synch estrous synchronization protocols in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 2):128.

Short, R.E., MacNeil, M.D., and Grings, E.E. 2001. A model for determining risk of pine needle abortion in cattle calving at different times of the year. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2):118.

Rule, D.C., Rule, J.M., Short, R.E. Grings, E.E., and MacNeil, M.D. 2001. Genotype effects on cholesterol and fatty acids in longissimus and semitendinosus muscles from Hereford, Limousin, and Piedmontese F2 crossbred cattle at slaughter. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2):125.

Fennewald, D.J., Paterson, J.A., Lipsey, R.J., Burfening, P.J., Funston, R.N., Peterson, J., and Anderson, L.P. 2001. A systems approach for reducing morbidity of feeder calves. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2):120.

Fennewald, D.J., Paterson, J.A., Funston, R.N., and Anderson, L.P. 2001. A systems approach for adding value to Montana feeder calves. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 1):274.

Foster, H., Whittier, J.C., Burns, P.D., Bruemmer, J., Field, T., and Geary, T.W. 2001. Half dose GnRH does not affect pregnancy rates with the CO-Synch synchronization protocol. J. Anim. Sci. 79 (Suppl. 2):132.

Geary, T.W., McFadin-Buff, E.L., MacNeil, M.D., Funston, R.N., Short, R.E., Grings, E.E., and Keisler, D.H. 2001. A possible role of the leptin assay in assessing carcass fat and composition in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 79(Suppl. 2):125 .

Foster, H., Whittier, J.C., Burns, P.D., Bruemmer, J., Baker, D., Engle, T., Field, T., Wailes, W.R., and Geary, T.W. 2001. Use of bovine somatotropin in conjunction with CO-Synch and Select Synch protocols for synchronizing estrus and ovulation in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 79(Suppl. 2):123.

Oswegawa, K., L.S. Chung, B. Zhu, J. Gardner, T.W. Geary, D. Antczak, G.J. Rauch, J.J. Catanese, and P. de Jong. 2001. Construction of new maize, bovine, equine, and zebrafish BAC libraries. Plant & Animal Genome IX Conference. pp. 2001. (http://www.intl-pag.com/pag/9/abstracts)

Geary, T.W., E.E. Grings, M.D. MacNeil, S.E. Bellows, K.P. Bertrand, D.M. de Avila, and J.J. Reeves. 2001. Use of recombinant GnRH antigens for immunosterilization of beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 79(Suppl. 2):117.

Funston, R.N., T.W. Geary, R.P. Ansotegui, J.J. Lipsey, M.D. MacNeil, and J.A. Paterson. 2001. Supplementation of whole sunflower seeds before AI in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 79(Suppl. 2):132 .

Geary, T.W., J.C. Whittier, R.G. Mortimer, J.W. Young, and R.R. Salverson. 2001. Synchronization of estrus in beef cows using GnRH and PGF with estrus AI or times AI 72 h after PGF with or without a second GnRH injection. J. Anim. Sci. 79(Suppl. 2):131.

King, M.C., Paterson, J.A., Funston, R.N., Anderson, L.P., and Montana Cooperative Extension Agents. 2000. Montana ranch production practices: 1999 survey. J. Anim. Sci. 78(Suppl. 2):122.

Bottger, J.D., Hixon, D.L., Hess, B.W., Funston, R.N., Hallford, D.M., Woodard, L.F., and Moss, G.E. 2000. Effects of postpartum supplementation with two types of cracked sunflower on production, reproduction, metabolites, and hormonal profiles of primiparous beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 78(Suppl. 2):100.

Sasongko, B.W.P., Whittier, J.C., Burns, P.D., Geary, T.W., and Mortimer, R.G. 2000. Evaluation of fixed-time AI with GnRH on pregnancy rate of beef heifers synchronized with the MGA/PGF2a protocol. J. Anim. Sci. 78(Suppl. 2):119.

Funston, R.N., Ansotegui, R.P., Thompson, B.D., Lipsey, J.J., Ropp, M.D., and Geary, T.W. 2000. Evaluation of the melengesterol acetate/prostaglandin (MGA/PGF) and MGA/Select Synch estrous synchronization protocols in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 78 (Suppl. 2):118.

Sasongko, B.W.P., Whittier, J.C., Geary, T.W., Schutz, D.N., Downing, E.R., and Seidel, G.E. Jr. 2000. Reduced dose GnRH in Select Synch and CO-Synch protocols to synchronize estrus or ovulation in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 78 (Suppl. 2):219.

Bellows, R.A., Grings, E.E., Phelps, D.A., Bellows, S.E., Geary, T.W., and Simms, D.D. 2000. Feeding supplemental fat to mature cows. J. Anim. Sci. 78 (Suppl. 1):228.

Geary, T.W., Whittier, J.C., LeFever, D.G., Niswender, G.D., Nett, T.M., and Hallford, D.M. 1999. Evaluation of the GnRH/PGF2 protocols for synchronization of oestrus/ovulation in beef cows. J. Reproduction and Fertility (Suppl. 54):515.

Short, R.E., Grosz, M.D., MacNeil, M.D., and Grings, E.E. 1999. Effects of varying degrees of muscularity and muscular hypertrophy in Hereford, Limousin, and Piedmontese F2 crossbred calves on traits measured at slaughter. J. Anim. Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1): 108.

Bellows, R.A., Lammoglia, M.A., Geary, T.W., and Funston, R.N. 1999. Effects of dystocia on cold tolerance and serum glucose and cortisol in newborn beef calves. J. Anim. Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1): 107.

Doherty, D.R., Vaad, J., Greathouse, G., Knight, A.P., Geary, T.W., and Ralphs, M.H. 1999. Locoweed bite count correlation with serum swainsonine levels in cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1): 97.

Salverson, R.R., Whittier, J.C., Downing, E.R., and Geary, T.W. 1999. Synchronization of ovulation using hCG or GnRH with the CO-Synch protocol in suckled beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1): 95.

Salverson, R.R., Seidel, G.E., Jr., and Geary, T.W. 1999. Use of hCG or GnRH with the Select Synch Protocol in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1): 237.

Bellows, R.A., Simms, D.D., Grings, E.E., Phelps, D.A., Bellows, S.E., Bellows, N.R., Short, R.E., Funston, R.N., and Geary, T.W. 1999. Effects of feeding supplemental fat during gestation on reproduction in primiparous beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1): 236.

Short, R.E., Grosz, M.D., MacNeil, M.D., Grings, E.E., and Bellows, R.A. 1999. Effects of varying degrees of muscularity and muscular hypertrophy in Hereford, Limousin, and Piedmontese F2 crossbred calves on traits measured through weaning. J. Anim. Sci. 77 (Suppl. 1): 158.

Kronberg, S.L., Walker, J.W., and Short, R.E. 1998. Predicting Ponderosa pine needle intake with near infrared reflectance spectroscopy and fecal samples. J. Anim. Sci. 76 (Suppl. 1):98.

Duckett, S.K., Cuvala, S.L., Klein, T.A., and Short, R.E. 1998. Effects of sire breed, sex, crude protein source, and time on finishing diet (TOF) on longissimus muscle fatty acid and cholesterol content of beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. 76 (Suppl. 1):254.

Lammoglia, M.A., Short, R.E., Bellows, S.E., Bellows, R.A., MacNeil, M.D., and Hafs, H.D. 1998. Dose titration of estradiol benzoate (EB) in heifers and cows after treatment with an intravaginal progesterone releasing (IVP4) insert and PGF2. J. Anim. Sci. 76 (Suppl. 1):244.

Bellows, R.A., Lammoglia, M.A., Short, R.E., Bellows, S.E., Shipp, B.L., Phelps, D.A., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1998. Effects of muscular hypertrophy sires on fetal gestation and birth traits. J. Anim. Sci. 76 (Suppl. 1):279.

Thrift, T.A., Short, R.E., and Randel, R.D. 1997. Effects of feeding two species of pine needles to Bos taurus and Bos indicus cows. J. Anim. Sci. 75(Suppl. 1):4.

Lammoglia, M.A., Staigmiller, R.B., Bellows, R.A., Grings, E.E., Bergman, J.W., Short, R.E., MacNeil, M.D., Bellows, S.E., and Balsam, B.L. 1997. Effects of dietary fat and sire breed on weight gain and reproductive traits of beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 75(Suppl. 1):224.

Kronberg, S.L. and Short, R.E. 1997. A potential reason for ponderosa pine needle ingestion by cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 75(Suppl. 1):272..

Johnson, S.K., Day, M.L., Lynch, J.M., Kinder, J.E., Rasby, R., Short, R.E., Wettemann, R.P., and Hafs, H.D. 1997. Onset of estrus and luteal function in peripubertal heifers given an intravaginal progesterone releasing insert with or without a subsequent injection of estradiol. J. Anim. Sci. 75(Suppl. 1):231.

Bellows, R.A., Grings, E.E., Brophy, D.T., Bellows, N.R., Bellows, S.E., and Phelps, D.A. 1997. Effects of sire, dam, fetal genotype and zinc supplementation on dystocia and zinc concentrations in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 75 (Suppl. 1):248.

Short, R.E., Grings, E.E., Lammoglia, M.A., Davison, C.A., Biensen, N.J., and Ford, S.P. 1997. Effects of elk and cattle rumen contents and dietary fat on abortifacient activity of pine needles. J. Anim. Sci. 75 (Suppl. 1):117.

Lammoglia, M.A., Bellows, R.A., Grings, E.E., Bergman, J.W., Short, R.E., and MacNeil, M.D. 1997. Effects of diet fat composition and content, breed and calf sex on birth weight, dystocia, calf vigor and postpartum reproduction in first calf beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 75(Suppl. 1):117.

McNeley, S.M., VanTassell, L.W., MacNeil, M.D., Short, R.E., and Grings, E.E. 1997. Economic analysis of cow-calf weaning treatments and retained ownership options. Soc. Range Manage. 50:5.

Short, R.E., Ford, S.P., Rosazza, J.P.N., Farley, D.B., Klavons, J.A., and Hall, J.B. 1996. Effects of feeding pine needles and pine needle components to late pregnant cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):210.

Rule, D.C., Short, R.E., and MacNeil, M.D. 1996. Influence of sire x diet x maturity on fatty acids and cholesterol in the ground carcass and longissimus of beef steers. J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):166.

MacNeil, M.D., Short, R.E., and Grings, E.E. 1996. Preweaning performance of Hereford, Limousin, and Piedmontese sired calves. J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):246.

Lammoglia, M.A., Bellows, R.A., Staigmiller, R.B., Short, R.E., Bellows, S.E., and Balsam, B.L. 1996. Effects of sires with muscular hypertrophy on conceptus development at two stages of gestation. J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):150.

Lammoglia, M.A., Bellows, R.A., Staigmiller, R.B., Short, R.E., Bellows, S.E., Bighorn, E.G., Brophy, D.T., Stevenson, J.S., and Randel, R.D. 1996. Peripartum body temperature and hormonal interactions in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):236.

Grings, E.E., Short, R.E., MacNeil, M.D., and Balsam, B.L. 1996. Effect of sire breed, gender, protein, and length of finishing on growth and carcass composition of beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):256.

Brownson, R.M., Nisley, B.D., Gagnon, L.C., Tess, M.W., Staigmiller, R.B., Campbell, C.B., and Step, D.L. 1996. Pre-weaning responses of estradiol benzoate and zeranol of steers and heifers (Phase 1). J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):273.

Bellows, S.E., Short, R.E., and Ford, S.P. 1996. Effects of feeding pine needles to late pregnant elk and goats. J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):209.

Bellows, N.R., Balsam, B.L., Grings, E.E., MacNeil, M.D., and Short, R.E. 1996. Accuracy of ultrasound compared to carcass measurements for determining treatment effects in feedlot steers and bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):244.

Bellows, R.A., Genho, P.C., Moore, S.A., and Knapp, B.W. 1995. Body and pelvic size relationships and dystocia in Zebu-cross heifers in Florida. J. Anim. Sci. 73(Suppl. 1):239.

Bellows, R.A., Grings, E.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Hould, B.S., Bellows, S.E., and Phelps, D.A. 1995. Effects of genotype and zinc supplementation during gestation on dystocia and plasma zinc levels in the dam and calf. J. Anim. Sci. 73(Suppl. 1):322.

Staigmiller, R.B., Short, R.E., Bellows, R.A., and Hall, J.B. 1994. Variations in a single injection protocol for superovulation of beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl. 1):80.

Short, R.E., Ford, S.P., Grings, E.E., and Kronberg, S.L. 1994. Effects of feeding pine needles to cattle and sheep. J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl. 2):116.

Short, R.E., MacNeil, M.D., Grings, E.E., and Bennett, G.L. 1994. Effects of sire growth potential and management system on postweaning production efficiency and composition of beef: a time constant analysis. J. Anim. Sci. 72 (Suppl. 1):294.

Hall, J.B., Staigmiller, R.B., Short, R.E., Bellows, R.A., and Bartlett, S.E. 1994. Effect of age and growth rate on induction of puberty with a progestin in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci.72 (Suppl. 1):79.

Corah, L.R., Deutscher, G.H., Odde, K.G., Bellows, R.A., Simms, D.D., Whittier, J.C., and Sprott, L.R. 1994. The biological impact of Synovex-C on subsequent reproductive performance in beef females--a review. J. Anim. Sci. 72 (Suppl. 1):293.

Berrardinelli, J.G., Fernandez, D.L., and Short, R.E. 1994. Acute and chronic changes in LH secretion in postpartum first- calf suckled beef cows exposed continuously or intermittently to bulls. J. Anim. Sci.72(Suppl. 1):365.

Bellows, R.A., Caldwell, R.W., and Anthony, R.V. 1994. Effects of dam breed and calf sex on peripartum pelvic changes in beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl. 1):86.

Staigmiller, R.B., Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., MacNeil, M.D., Hall, J.B., Phelps, D.A., and Bartlett, S.E. 1993. Conception rates in beef heifers following embryo transfer at the pubertal or third estrus. Proc., Annu. Meet. Int. Embryo Trans. Soc., p. 84. (Abstract)

Staigmiller, R.B., Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., MacNeil, M.D., Hall, J.B., Phelps, D.A., and Bartlett, S.E. 1993. Conception rates in beef heifers following embryo transfer at the pubertal or third estrus. Theriogenology 39:315.

Short, R.E., Phelps, D.A., Bellows, R.A., Staigmiller, R.B., Hudyma, W.T., and Ford, S.P. 1993. Pine needle abortion in cattle: Effects of diet variables on consumption of pine needles and parturition response. J. Anim. Sci. 71(Suppl. 1):248.

Hall, J.B., Staigmiller, R.B., Short, R.E., Bellows, R.A., Bartlett, S.E., and Phelps, D.A. 1993. Body composition at puberty in beef heifers as influenced by nutrition and breed. J. Anim. Sci. 71(Suppl. 1):205.

Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., Hall, J.B., Staigmiller, R.B., Phelps, D.A., and Bartlett, S.E. 1993. Some effects of exercise and induced parturition on dystocia and rebreeding in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 71(Suppl. 1):247.

Short, R.E., Grings, E.E., Adams, D.C., and Killen, J.H. 1992. Effects of time of weaning, supplement and sire breed of calf on cow and calf performance during the fall grazing period. J. Anim. Sci. 70(Suppl. 1):277.

Larsen, W.E. and Short, R.E. 1992. Variable width and length livestock handling facility. Am. Soc. Agric. Eng. 47th Annu. Meet. of Pacific Northwest Section, Bozeman, MT. Sept. 16-18.

Hall, J.B., Woods, B.L., Schillo, K.K., and Bradley, N.W. 1992. Effects of prepuberal energy intake and recombinant bovine somatotropin (BST) on performance of beef heifers and their offspring. J. Anim. Sci. 70(Suppl. 1):288.

Fernandez, D., Berardinelli, J.G., Short, R.E., and Adair, R. 1992. Temporal requirement for presence of bulls to alter postpartum interval to resumption of ovarian cycling activity and breeding performance in first-calf suckled beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 70(Suppl. 1):278.

Dhuyvetter, D.V., Petersen, M.K., Ansotequi, R.P., Bellows, R.A., Nisley, B., Brownson, R., and Tess, M.W. 1992. Reproductive efficiency of range beef cows fed differing sources of protein during gestation and differing quantities of ruminally undegradable protein prior to breeding. J. Anim. Sci. 70(Suppl. 1):101.

Christensen, L.K., Farley, D.B., Anderson, L.H., Short, R.E., and Ford, S.P. 1992. Ponderosa pine needle ingestion by late-pregnant beef cows increases caruncular arterial (CA) potentential sensitive Ca++ channel (PSC). J. Anim. Sci. 70(Suppl. 1):78.

Bellows, R.A., Staigmiller, R.B., Hall, J.B., Short, R.E., Killen, J.H., and Knapp, B. W. 1992. Size relationships among dam, fetus and calf. J. Anim. Sci. 70(Suppl. 1):278.

Patterson, D.J., Perry, R.C., Kiracofe, G.H., Bellows, R.A., Staigmiller, R.B., and Corah, L.R. 1991. Management considerations in heifer development and puberty. A review. J. Anim. Sci. 69(Suppl. 1):486.

Lane, M.A., Berardinelli, J.G., Cardenas, H., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1991. Sperm transport through the anterior reproductive tract in puberal and post-puberal ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 69(Suppl. 1):458.

Clark, D.H. and Short, R.E. 1991. Comparison of AOAC analyses of meat with infrared reflectance (NIR). J. Anim. Sci. 69(Suppl. 1):340.

Short, R.E., Larsen, W.E., Duke, H.R., Crosby, L.O., and Adams, D.C. 1990. Measurement of live cattle by infusion of air into an airtight chamber (plethysmometer) for estimating specific gravity and body composition. J. Anim. Sci. 68(Suppl. l):306.

Panter, K.E., James, L.F., Short, R.E., and Ford, S.P. 1990. Effects of Ponderosa pine needles on reproduction in cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 68(Suppl. 1):404.

Lewis, A.W., Berardinelli, J.G., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1990. Histological development of ovine tubal reproductive organs during the puberal transition. J. Anim. Sci. 68(Suppl. 1):451-452.

Lane, M.A., Berardinelli, J.G., Cardenas, H., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1990. Sperm transport during the puberal transition in ewe lambs. J. Anim. Sci. 68(Suppl. 1):150.

Ford, S.P., Christensen, L.K., Rosazza, J.P., and Short, R.E. 1990. Effects of Ponderosa pine needles on uterine vascular function in cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 68(Suppl. l):404.

Christenson, L.K., Short, R.E., and Ford, S.P. 1990. Ingestion of Ponderosa pine needles by late pregnant cows induces a marked decrease in uterine blood flow followed by a premature parturition. J. Anim. Sci. 68(Suppl. 1):428-429.

Staigmiller, R.B., Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., and Phelps, D.A. 1989. Use of horse anterior pituitary extract for superovulation in cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl. 1):376.

Short, R.E., Adams, D.C., Phelps, D.A., Pfister, J.A., and James, L.F. 1989. Effects of dietary protein level and availability of straw on consumption of pine needles and abortion response. J. Anim. Sci. 67(Suppl. 2):197.

Short, R.E., Panter, K.E., Phelps, D.A., Staigmiller, R.B., and James, L.F. 1989. Effects of feeding MGA or Ketoprofen on pine needle-induced abortion in cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl. 1):399.

Musha, A.I., Bellows, R.A., Schwabe, C., and Anderson, L.L. 1989 Relaxin and progesterone secretion are breed dependent in Bos taurus and Bos indicus cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl. 1):391.

Lewis, A.W., Berardinelli, J.G., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1989. Effect of estradiol benzoate (EB) on physical characteristics of oviducts and uteri in ovariectomized ewes during the puberal transition. J. Anim. Sci. 67(Suppl. 2):202.

Christianson, L.K., Short, R.E., and Ford, S.P. 1989. Specific effect of plasma from pine needle fed late pregnant beef cows which abort, on increasing caruncular arterial TONE in vitro. J. Anim. Sci. 67(Suppl. 1):399-400.

Caldwell, R.W., Anthony, R.V., Bellows, R.A., and Hall, J.A. 1989. Administration of porcine relaxin to primigravid beef heifers at either four or seven days prepartum. Biol. Reprod. 40(Suppl. 1):70.

Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Phelps, D.A., and Milmine, W.L. 1989. Factors associated with conceptus development in single and multiple pregnancies. J. Anim. Sci. 72(Suppl. 1):398.

Panter, K.E., James, L.F., Molyneux, R.J., Baker, D.C., and Short, R.E. 1988. Effects of various parts of the Ponderosa pine on bovine pregnancy. J. Anim. Sci. 66(Suppl. 1):372.

Custer, E.E., Berardinelli, J.G., Wehrman, M.E., Adair, R., and Short, R.E. 1988. Postpartum interval to estrus and patterns of luteinizing hormone (LH) concentrations in first-calf suckled beef heifers exposed to mature bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 66(Suppl. l):4l2.

Bellows, R.A., Staigmiller, R.B., and Short, R.E. 1988. Genetic and maternal factors associated with fetal growth. J. Anim. Sci. 66(Suppl. 1):202.

Staigmiller, R.B., Parrish, J., Bellows, R.A., and Short, R.E. 1987. In vitro maturation, fertilization and development of preovulatory oocytes from beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 65(Suppl. l):405.

Staigmiller, R.B., Short, R.E., and Bellows, R.A. 1987. Follicle development following superovulation in cows on high and low energy diets. Canada West. Soc. Reprod. Biol. Workshop, WCVM, Saskatoon, Sask. p.32.

Short, R E., Staigmiller, R.B., Panter, K.E., and James, L.F. 1987. Effect of stage of pregnancy on pine needle-induced abortions in cattle. Canada West Soc. Reprod. Biol. Workshop, WCVM, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. p.27.

Short, R.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Bellows, R.A., Panter, K.E., and James, L.F. 1987. Effect of level and duration of feeding of pine needles on incidence of abortions in cattle, sheep and goats. J. Anim. Sci. 65(Suppl. 1):352.

Phelps, D.A., Short, R.E., Panter, K.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Bellows, R.A., and James, L.F. 1987. Effects of presence of CL on pine needle-induced abortion in cattle and of alternative treatments for retained placenta. J. Anim. Sci. 65(Suppl. l):4l5.

Panter, K.E., James, L.F., Baker, D.C., and Short, R.E. 1987. Pine needle toxicoses in cattle and goats. J. Anim. Sci. 65(Suppl. 1):351.

Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1987. Some effects of induced parturition and obstetrical assistance. J. Anim. Sci. 65(Suppl. 1):237-238.

Adams, D.C., Staigmiller, R.B., and Knapp, B.W. 1987. Native and improved range effects on reproduction of beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 65(Suppl. l):326.

Short, R.E., Peters, A.R., Easdon, M.P., and Lamming,G.E. 1986. The effect of an opiate antagonist on LH secretion in beef cows. Soc. for the Study of Fertil. Annu. Conf., Abstr. No. 6.

Byerley, D.J., Staigmiller, R.B., and Berardinelli, J.G. 1986. Pregnancy rates of beef heifers bred either on first or third observed estrus. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Proc. 63(Suppl. l):385-386.

Staigmiller, R.B. and Panter, K. 1985. Pine needle abortion in beef cattle. Biol. Reprod. 32(Suppl. l):l48.

Short, R.E., Brooks, A.N., Capel, J.P., Peters, A.R., and Lamming, G.E. 1985. Opioid modulation of LH secretion during the oestrous cycle of the heifer. Soc. for the Study of Fertility, Annu. Conf., Abstr. No. 3.

Faltys, G.L., Fogwell, R.L., Short, R.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Glass, J.D., and Nett, T.M. 1985. Influence of suckling and diet on estradiol-l7b (E) receptors and anterior pituitary in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 6l(Suppl. l):4l4.

Short, R.E., Nelsen, T.C., Urick, J.J., and Reynolds, W.L. 1984. Reproduction and growth traits of Hereford bulls in a random-selected herd. J. Anim. Sci. 59(Suppl. l):347.

Phelps, D.A., Short, R.E., and Nelsen, T.C. 1984. Puberty in heifers: Influence of sexually mature cows and incidence of nonpuberal estrus. J. Anim. Sci. 59(Suppl. l):322.

Anthony, R.V., Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Kaltenbach, C.C., and Dunn, T.G. 1984. Prenatal development of the calf and related placental characteristics associated with birth weight. Biol. Reprod. 30(Suppl. l): 52.

Anthony, R.V., Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Kaltenbach, C.C., and Dunn, T.G. 1984. Precalving serum steroid and metabolite concentrations related to calving difficulty. J. Anim. Sci. 59(Suppl. l):3l5.

Spicer, L.J., Leung, K., Convey, E.M., Gunther, J., Tucker, H. A., and Short, R.E. 1983. Secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and prolactin (PRL), and changes in ovarian folliculogenesis and follicular fluid (FF) hormones during postpartum anestrus in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 57(Suppl. l):375.

Leung, K., Padmanabhan, V., Spicer, L.J., Gunther, J., Tucker, H. A., Short, R.E., and Convey, E.M. 1983. In vitro and in vivo LH secretion, pituitary LH and GnRH binding sites in postpartum beef cattle. Biol. Reprod. 28(Suppl. l):ll5.

Keech, C.A., Short, R.E., and Convey, E.M. 1983. Corticoid- binding globulin (CBG) concentrations increase in beef cows postweaning. J. Anim. Sci. 57(Suppl. l):347.

Faltys, G.L., Fogwell, R.L., Short, R.E., and Convey, E.M. 1983. Influence of suckling on secretory patterns of LH and concentrations of cortisol in lactating beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 57(Suppl. l):335.

Pursel, V.G., Elliott, D.O., Staigmiller, R.B., and Newman, C.W. 1982. Fertility of gilts fed Altrenogest with and without hormone injection to control ovulation. Proc., Annu. Meet. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Proc., p. 379.

Leung, K., Convey, E.M., Short, R.E., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1982. Pituitary sensitivity to GnRH and pituitary GnRH binding sites in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 55:78.

Convey, E.M., Tucker, H.A., and Short, R.E. 1982. Acute effect of suckling on prolactin and gonadotropin concentrations in serum of lactating beef cows. Annu. Meet. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Proc., p. 344-345.

Brownson, R.M., Staigmiller, R.B., Kartchner, R.J., and Williams, J.H. 1982. Fertility, growth rates and carcass characteristics in bull calves receiving zearanol implants. Annu. Meet. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Proc., p. 206.

Anthony, R.V., Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1982. Effects of dietary protein level on prepartum beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 17(Suppl. 1):151-l53.

Walters, D.L., Short, R.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Kaltenbach, C.C., and Dunn, T.G. 1981. Changes in follicular gonadotropin receptors prior to ovulation in suckled and nonsuckled postpartum cows compared to cycling cows. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Annu. Meet. Proc., Abstr. No. 607, p. 374.

Staigmiller, R.B., Short, R.E., and Bellows, R.A. 1981. Response to multiple GnRH injections in prepuberal beef heifers. Biol. Reprod. 24(Suppl. 1):72A.

Short, R.E., Convey, E.M., Staigmiller, R.B., and Bellows, R.A. 1981. Effects of intermittent small-dose injections of GnRH in anestrous postpartum beef cows. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Proc., p. 154.

Short, R.E., Walters, D.L., Convey, E.M., Staigmiller, R.B., and Kaltenbach, C.C. 1981. Role of pulsatile LH release in resumption of ovarian cycles in postpartum beef cows. Abstract presented at EEC seminar -- Factors influencing fertility in the postpartum cow, Freising, Germany, Sept. 30-Oct. 2.

Webb, R. and Bellows, R.A. 1980. Relationship between gonadotropin binding and steroidogenesis in individual bovine follicles. Biol. Reprod. 22(Suppl. I):45.

Walters, D.L., Short, R.E., Convey, E.M., Staigmiller, R.B., Dunn, T.G., and Kaltenbach, C.C. 1980. Induction of ovulation and luteal function with intermittent small-dose injections of GnRH in anestrous postpartum beef cows. Soc. for Study of Fertility, Winter Meet., London, Abstr. No. 22.

Walters, D.L., Short, R.E., Moseley, W.M., Dunn, T.G., and Kaltenbach, C.C. 1980. Effects of prolactin on steroidogenesis of bovine preovulatory follicles in vitro. Soc. for Study of Reprod. Annu. Meet.

Walters, D.L., Short, R.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Convey, E.M., Kaltenbach, C.C., and Dunn, T.G. 1980. Effects of suckling on in vivo and in vitro release of LH in postpartum beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 5l(Suppl. I):335.

Staigmiller, R.B., England, B.G., and Schappa, L.W. 1980. Regrowth of bovine follicles after cautery. Soc. Study Reprod. Meet. Abstr. No. l79.

Moseley, W.M., Staigmiller, R.B., Short, R.E., Dunn, T.G., and Kaltenbach, C.C. 1980. Relationship of growth and puberty in beef heifers fed monensin. J. Anim. Sci. 5l(Suppl. I):l52.

Moody, E.L., Cameron, D.G., Short, R.E., Han, D.K., Ansotequi, R. P., and Higgins, K.C. 1980. Comparisons of estrous synchronization management systems using PGF2 and progesterone plus PGF2. J. Anim. Sci. 5l(Suppl. I):l5l.

Pursel, V.G., Elliott, D.O., Newman, C.W., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1980. Synchronization in swine with Allyl Trenbolone and subsequent fertility with frozen semen. 9th International Congress on Animal Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Madrid, Spain 3:ll3.

Staigmiller, R.B., Webb, R., England, B.G., Bellows, R.A., and Short, R.E. 1979. Steroidogenic function of individual bovine follicles during estrus. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci., Meet. Abstr. No. 485.

Reynolds, W.L., Bellows, R.A., Urick, J.J., and Pahnish, O.F. 1979. Pregnancy and calving rates among Hereford lines and crosses. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Abstr. No. 66, p. l7l.

Patterson, D.J., Bellows, R.A., Burfening, P.J., Short, R.E., and Carr, J.B. 1979. Incidence and causes of neonatal and postnatal mortality in range cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 49(Suppl. 1):325.

Patterson, D.J., Bellows, R.A., Burfening, P.J., Short, R.E., and Miller, R.J. 1979. Effects of cesarean section, retained placenta and prolapse on subsequent fertility in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 49(Suppl. 1):325.

Moseley, W.M., Short, R.E., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1979. Age and sex differences in pituitary responsiveness of prepuberal calves. J. Anim. Sci. 49(Suppl. 1):319.

Moseley, W.M., Short, R.E., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1979. Age and sex differences in pituitary responsiveness of prepuberal calves. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci., Meet. Abstr. No. 438.

Kartchner, R.J., Wight, J.R., Bishop, J.L., and Bellows, R.A. 1979. Response of yearling cattle grazing contour- furrowed range interseeded with alfalfa. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Meet. Abstr. No. 3l0, p. 266-267.

Kartchner, R.J., Wight, J.R., Bishop, J.L., and Bellows, R.A. 1979. Beef production from yearling cattle grazing native range fertilized with different rates of nitrogen and phosphorus. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci., Meet. Abstr. No. 309, p. 266.

Forrest, D.W., Moseley, W.M., Kaltenbach, C.C., Dunn, T.G., Short, R.E., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1979. Serum LH response to estrone or short-term calf removal in postpartum beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 49(Suppl. 1):297.

Forrest, D.W., Moseley, W.M., Kaltenbach, C.C., Dunn, T.G., Short, R.E., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1979. Serum LH levels in postpartum beef cows after administration of estradiol 17b or estriol. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Abstr. No. 385, p. 297.

Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., Carr, J.B., Staigmiller, R.B., and Kartchner, R.J. 1979. Effects of prepartum feed level on dystocia and postpartum reproduction. J. Anim. Sci. 49(Suppl. 1):182.

Staigmiller, R.B., Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., and Carr, J.B. 1978. Zearalonone implants in replacement heifers. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 29:392.

Short, R.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Bellows, R.A., and Carr, J.B. 1978. Breeding cows by AI or natural service at the first or second postsynchronization estrus. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 29:389.

Clemente, P.F., Short, R.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Bellows, R.A., Kaltenbach, C.C., and Dunn, T.G. 1978. Effect of precalving nutrition, early weaning, CB-l54 and antiprolactin treatment on postpartum interval length in beef cows. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. 29:351-352.

Carr, J.B., Short, R.E., Graves, N.W., and Milmine, W.L. 1978. Effect of clitoral stimulation and length of time to complete AI on pregnancy rates in beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 47(Suppl. 1):173.

Staigmiller, R.B., Short, R.E., Bellows, R.A., and Carr, J.B. 1977. Effect of nutrition on response to exogenous FSH in beef cows. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Meet. Abstr. No. 524, p. 211.

Short, R.E., Bellows, R.A., and Staigmiller, R.B. 1977. Multiple nonlinear regression analysis of factors causing calving difficulty. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Meet. Abstr. No. 5l8, pp. 208-209.

Randel, R.D., Short, R.E., and Bellows, R.A. 1977. Effect of ovine antisestrogen serum on estrus and ovulation in the bovine. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Meet. Abstr. No. 497, p. 199.

Randel, R.D., Short, R.E., and Bellows, R.A. 1977. Effect of stage postpartum upon serum progesterone and luteinizing hormone during the first postpartum estrous cycle in cows. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Meet. Abstr. No. 496, p. 199.

Doornbos, D.E., Bellows, R.A., Carr, J.B., Burfening, P.J., Staigmiller, R.B., Kartchner, R.J., and Short, R.E. 1977. Obstetrical assistance and postpartum reproduction. J. Anim. Sci. Annu. Meet. Abstr. No. 381, p. 151.

Staigmiller, R.B., Bellows, R. A., Short, R.E., and Carr, J.B. 1976. Ovarian response to FSH injections in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 43(Suppl. I):306.

Short, R.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Baber, J.K., Carr, J.B., and Bellows, R.A. 1976. Effects of mammary denervation in postpartum cows. J. Anim. Sci. 43:304.

Randel, R.D., Short, R.E., and Bellows, R.A. 1976. Suckling effect on LH and progesterone in beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 43(Suppl. I):267.

Beal, W.E., Short, R.E., Staigmiller, R.B., Bellows, R.A., Dunn, T.G., and Kaltenbach, C.C. 1976. Restricted energy intake and LH storage and secretion in intact cows. J. Anim. Sci. 43(Suppl. I):274.

Tucker, W.F., Dunn, T.G., Kaltenbach, C.C., First, N.L., Staigmiller, R.B., and Niswender, G.D. 1975. Isolation and identification of metabolites of 14C- estrogen metabolite patterns in beef tissues. J. Anim. Sci. 41:382.

Short, R.E., Bellows, R.A., Carr, J.B., Staigmiller, R.B., and Randel, R.D. 1975. Induced puberty in heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 4l:379.

Graves, N.W., Dunn, T.G., Kaltenbach, C.C., Short, R.E., and Carr, J.B. 1975. Estrus and ovulation with PGF2, SC21009 and GnRH. J. Anim. Sci. 41:354.

Tucker, W.F., Dunn, T.G., Kaltenbach, C.C., Koritnik, D.R., Staigmiller, R.B., Niswender, G.D., and Batson, D.B. 1974. Distribution of 14C-estrogens in beef tissue. J. Anim. Sci. 39:228.

Staigmiller, R.B. and Ellenwood, W.E. 1974. Uptake of prostaglandin F2 by ovarian tissue in vivo. Proc. Seventh Meet. of Soc. for Study of Reprod., p. 55.

Short, R.E., Randel, R.D., and Bellows, R.A. 1974. Factors affecting reproduction in the postpartum cow. J. Anim. Sci. 39:226.

Short, R.E., Randel, R.D., Christensen, D.S., and Bellows, R.A. 1974. Effects of E2b induced LH release in the bovine. J. Anim. Sci. 39:226.

Randel, R.D., Bellows, R.A., and Short, R.E. 1974. Prog-3H elution from silicone elastomer implants. J. Anim. Sci. 39:223.

Randel, R.D., Short, R.E., Christensen, D.S., and Bellows, R.A. 1974. Conception rate after A.I. with clitoral massage. J. Anim. Sci. 39:223.

Graves, N.W., Short, R.E., Randel, R.D., Bellows, R.A., Kaltenbach, C.C., and Dunn, T.G. 1974. Estrus and pregnancy following MAP, PGF2 and GnRH. J. Anim. Sci. 39:208.

Bellows, R.A., Kitto, G.P., Randel, R.D., Short, R.E., and Varner, L.W. 1974. Conceptus development in superovulated beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 39:198.

Stellflug, J.N., Randel, R.D., and Moody, E.L. 1973. Plasma estrogens in periparturient beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 37:330.

Short, R.E., Burfening, P.J., Bellows, R.A., and Howland, B.E. 1973. Effects of suckling in fall lambing ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 37:329.

Reynolds, W.L., Foote, W.C., Bellows, R.A., DeRouen, T.M., and Meyerhoeffer, D.C. 1973. Influence of progesterone implant on reproduction of cows. J. Anim. Sci. 37:250.

Randel, R.D., Schmidt, J.L., Short, R.E., Christensen, D.S., and Bellows, R.A. 1973. Metabolism of radioactive estrogens in the cow. J. Anim. Sci. 37:326.

Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., Randel, R.D., Christensen, D.S., and Pahnish, O.F. 1973. Calving rates in superovulated heifers fed MGA during gestation. J. Anim. Sci. 37:301.

Short, R.E., Randel, R.D., Howland, B.E., Christenson, D.S., and Bellows, R.A. 1972. Attempt to block induced LH release in spayed cows. J. Anim. Sci. 34:901.

Randel, R.D., Short, R.E., Christensen, D.S., and Bellows, R.A. 1972. Effect of mating stimuli on LH and ovulation in the cow. J. Anim. Sci. 34:90l.

First, N.L. and Staigmiller, R.B. 1972. The effects of ovariectomy, dexamethasone and progesterone on the maintenance of pregnancy in swine. J. Anim. Sci. 35:1118.

Christensen, D.S., Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., and Wiltbank, N. H. 1972. Embryo survival in superovulated heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 34:902.

Christensen, D.S., Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., and Wiltbank, N. H. 1972. Embryo survival in superovulated heifers. West. Sec. Am. Soc. Anim. Sci. Proc, 23:293-297.

Bellows, R.A. and Short, R.E. 1972. Superovulation and multiple births in beef cattle. Xth Biennial Symposium on Animal Reproduction, J. Anim. Sci. 34(Suppl. I):67-79.

Bellows, R.A., Varner, L.W., Short, R.E., and Pahnish, O.F. 1972. Gestation feed level, calf birth weight and calving difficulty. J. Anim. Sci. 35:l85.

Staigmiller, R.B., First, N.L., and Casida, L.E. 1971. Ovarian compensatory hypertrophy in hysterectomized and early pregnant gilts. J. Anim. Sci. 33:1163.

Reynolds, W.L., Foote, W.C., Bellows, R.A., DeRouen, T.M., White, T.W., and Meyerhoeffer, D.C. 1971. Effects of progesterone implants on reproduction of cows. J. Anim. Sci.33:266.

Howland, B.E., Short, R.E., Bellows, R.A., and Ibrahim, E.A. 1971. Effect of ovariectomy and estrogen on serum LH in cows. J. Anim. Sci. 33:257.

Clark, J.R., Dailey, R.A., Staigmiller, R.B., First, N.L., Chapman, A.B., and Casida, L.E. 1971. C.L. number and follicular fluid weight relationships in swine. J. Anim. Sci. 33:1156.

Short, R.E., Bellows, R.A., and Wiltbank, N.H. 1970. Unilateral ovariectomy and CL removal in the bovine. J. Anim. Sci. 3l:230.

Reynolds, W.L., Bellows, R.A., DeRouen, T.M., and Meyerhoeffer, D.C. 1970. Cow response to FSH treatment. J. Anim. Sci. 3l:229.

Bellows, R.A., Short, R.E., Wiltbank, N.H., and Pahnish, O.F. 1970. Multiple births and artificial rearing of calves. J. Anim. Sci. 30:l030.

Short, R.E., Bellows, R.A., and Anderson, D.C. 1969. Effects of mastectomy and suckling on bovine postpartum reproduction. J. Anim. Sci. 29:198.

Reynolds, W.L., Bellows, R.A., DeRouen, T.M., and Meyerhoeffer, D.C. 1969. Reproductive performance of cows fed MAP or MGA injected with FSH. J. Anim. Sci. 29:l97.

Bellows, R.A., Anderson, D.C., and Short, R.E. 1969. Some factors associated with calving difficulty. J. Anim. Sci. 29:l84.

Krehbiel, E.V., Hetzer, H.O., Flower, A.E., Harvey, W.R., and Swiger, W.R. 1968. Relationship of parturition time and preweaning mortality in swine. J. Anim. Sci. 27:1756.

Anderson, D.C. and Bellows, R.A. 1967. Some causes of neonatal and postnatal calf losses. J. Anim. Sci. 26:94l.

Gerrits, R.J., Krehbiel, E.V., and Kincaid, C.M. 1966. Synchronization of estrus and reproductive performance of gilts. J. Anim. Sci. 25:923.

Short, R.E., Peters, J.B., First, N.L., and Casida, L. E. 1965. Some effects of unilateral ovariectomy in gilts. J. Anim. Sci. 24:929.

First, N.L., Short, R.E., Peters, J.B., and Stratman, F.W. 1965. Transport of boar spermatozoa in estrual and luteal sows. J. Anim. Sci. 24:917.

Bellows, R.A., Gibson, R.B., Riley, T.M., Thompson, G.S., Urick, J.J., and Pahnish, O.F. 1965. Pelvic area and body size relationships in Hereford heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 24:9l3.

Bellows, R.A., Riley, T.M., Kieffer, N.M., Urick, J.J., Brinks, J.S., and Clark, R.T. 1964. Preliminary studies of sperm production and breeding ability in young straight and crossbred bulls. Anim. Sci. 23:593.

Short, R.E., Zimmerman, D.R., and Sumption, L.J. 1963. Heterotic influence on reproductive performance in swine. J. Anim. Sci. 22(3):868.

Bellows, R.A., Pope, A.L., Chapman, A.B., and Casida, L.E. 1961. Attempts to flush mature ewes with a sodium propionate drench and pelleted rations. J. Anim. Sci. 20:965.

Bellows, R.A., Pope, A.L., Chapman, A.B., and Casida, L.E. 1959. The effect of level and sequence of feeding and breed on ovulation rate, embryo survival and fetal weight in the mature ewe. J. Anim. Sci. 18:1548.

Bellows, R.A. and Vanhorn, J.L. 1959. Induced lactation in nonpregnant ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 17:1222.

 
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