Research Project: Biophotonics - The Application of Novel Imaging Methodologies to Livestock Production Research

Location: Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit

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

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) as a method for biological sex discrimination in the endangered Houston toad (Anaxyrus houstonensis) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, L., Santos-Rivera, M., Burger, I., Kouba, A.J., Vance, C.K., Barber, D. 2021. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) as a method for biological sex discrimination in the endangered Houston toad (Anaxyrus houstonensis). Methods and Protocols. 5(1):4-16. https://doi.org/10.3390/mps5010004.

Differences in bovine placentome blood vessel density and transcriptomics in a mid to late-gestating maternal nutrient restriction model - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Reid, D.S., Burnett, D.D., Contreras-Correa, Z.E., Lemley, C.O. 2022. Differences in bovine placentome blood vessel density and transcriptomics in a mid to late-gestating maternal nutrient restriction model. Placenta. 117:122-130. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.placenta.2021.12.004.

Fertilization potential of cold-stored Fowler’s toad (Anaxyrus fowleri) spermatozoa: temporal changes in sperm motility based on temperature and osmolality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Arregui, L., Kouba, A.J., Germano, J., Barrios, L., Moore, M., Vance, C.K. 2021. Fertilization potential of cold-stored Fowler’s toad (Anaxyrus fowleri) spermatozoa: temporal changes in sperm motility based on temperature and osmolality. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 34(5):461-469. https://doi.org/10.1071/RD21037.

Proteome profiling of equine follicular fluid before, during, and after selection of the dominant follicle - (Abstract Only)
Feugang, J.M., Ishak, G.M., Pechan, T., Pechanova, O., Gastal, M., Ryan, P., Gastal, E. 2021. Proteome profiling of equine follicular fluid before, during, and after selection of the dominant follicle. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 34(2):289-289. https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv34n2Ab105.

Biothermoimaging tools for management of climate smart and precision livestock-assisted reproduction - (Book / Chapter)
Mustapha, P.A., Bogoro, S.E., Feugang, J.M. 2022. Biothermoimaging tools for management of climate smart and precision livestock-assisted reproduction. In: Obembe, O.O., Ekundayo, E.O., Okoli, A.S., Gidado, A., Adetunji, C.O., Ibrahim, A.B., Ubi, B.E., editors. Agricultural biotechnology, biodiversity and bioresources conservation and utilization. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 315-334. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003178880.

Spermiation response to exogenous hormone therapy in hibernated and non-hibernated boreal toads (Anaxyrus boreas boreas) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kouba, A.J., Langhorne, C.J., Willard, S.T., Vance, C.K., Smith, T. 2021. Spermiation response to exogenous hormone therapy in hibernated and non-hibernated boreal toads (Anaxyrus boreas boreas). Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 34(5):453-460. https://doi.org/10.1071/RD21033.

Melatonin alters bovine uterine artery hemodynamics, vaginal temperatures, and fetal morphometrics during late gestational nutrient restriction in a season-dependent manner - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Contreras-Correa, Z.E., Messman, R.D., Sidelinger, D.R., King, E.H., Sanchez-Rodriguez, H.L., Burnett, D.D., Lemley, C.O. 2021. Melatonin alters bovine uterine artery hemodynamics, vaginal temperatures, and fetal morphometrics during late gestational nutrient restriction in a season-dependent manner. Journal of Animal Science. 99(9):1-14. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab242.

Influence of oviposition-inducing hormone on spawning and mortality in the endangered panamanian golden frog (atelopus zeteki) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bronson, E., Guy, E.L., Murphy`, K.J., Barrett, K., Kouba, A.J., Poole, V., Kouba (Vance), C.K. 2021. Influence of oviposition-inducing hormone on spawning and mortality in the endangered panamanian golden frog (atelopus zeteki). BMC Zoology. 6(17):1-14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40850-021-00076-8.

Melatonin-induced changes in the bovine vaginal microbiota during maternal nutrient restriction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Messman, R.D., Contreras-Correa, Z.E., Paz, H.A., Lemley, C.O. 2021. Melatonin-induced changes in the bovine vaginal microbiota during maternal nutrient restriction. Journal of Animal Science. 99(5):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab098.

Efficacy of hormone stimulation on sperm production in an alpine amphibian (Anaxyrus boreas boreas) and the impact of short-term storage on sperm quality - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Langhorne, C.J., Calatayud, N.E., Kouba (Vance), C.K., Willard, S.T., Smith, T., Ryan, P.L., Kouba, A.J. 2021. Efficacy of hormone stimulation on sperm production in an alpine amphibian (Anaxyrus boreas boreas) and the impact of short-term storage on sperm quality. Zoology. 146(125912):1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.zool.2021.125912.

Effects of administering exogenous bovine somatotropin to beef heifers during the first trimester on conceptus development as well as steroid and eicosanoid-metabolizing enzymes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sanford, C.D., Owen, M.O., Oosthuizen, N., Fontes, P.L., Vonnahme, K.A., Nelson, M., Reyaz, A., Lemley, C.O., Delorenzo, N., Lamb, G.C. 2021. Effects of administering exogenous bovine somatotropin to beef heifers during the first trimester on conceptus development as well as steroid and eicosanoid-metabolizing enzymes. Journal of Animal Science. 99(3):1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab050.

Profiling Mannheimia haemolytica infection in dairy calves using near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and multivariate analysis (MVA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santos-Rivera, M., Woolums, A., Thoresen, M., Blair, E., Jefferson, V., Meyer, F., Vance, C.K. 2021. Profiling Mannheimia haemolytica infection in dairy calves using near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and multivariate analysis (MVA). Nature Scientific Reports. 11. Article 1392. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81032-x.

Short-term storage of tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) spermatozoa: The effect of collection type, temperature and time - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gillis, A.B., Guy, E.L., Kouba, A.J., Allen, P.J., Marcec-Greaves, R.M., Vance, C.K. 2021. Short-term storage of tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) spermatozoa: The effect of collection type, temperature and time. PLoS ONE. 16(1):e0245047. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0245047.

The effect of different ultraviolet-C light doses on microbial reduction and the components of camel milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhahir, N., Feugang, J., Witrick, K., Park, S., White, S., Abughazaleh, A. 2020. The effect of different ultraviolet-C light doses on microbial reduction and the components of camel milk. Food Science and Technology International. 27(2):99-111. https://doi.org/10.1177/1082013220935230.

Vaginal bacterial community composition and concentrations of estradiol at the time of artificial insemination in Brangus heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Messman, R., Contreras-Correa, Z., Paz, H., Perry, G., Lemley, C. 2020. Vaginal bacterial community composition and concentrations of estradiol at the time of artificial insemination in Brangus heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 98(6):1-9.

High-throughput sperm assay using label-free microscopy: morphometric comparison between different sperm structures of boar and stallion spermatozoa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rubessa, M., Feugang, J., Kandel, M., Schreiber, S., Hessee, J., Salermo, F., Meyers, S., Chu, I., Popescu, G., Wheeler, M. 2020. High-throughput sperm assay using label-free microscopy: morphometric comparison between different sperm structures of boar and stallion spermatozoa. Animal Reproduction Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2020.106509.

Comparative analysis of porcine follicular fluid proteomes of small and large ovarian follicles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ryan, P., Willard, S., Feugang, J. 2020. Comparative analysis of porcine follicular fluid proteomes of small and large ovarian follicles. Biology. 9(5):101.

Sperm collection and cryopreservation for threatened newt species - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guy, E., Gillis, A., Kouba, A., Barber, D., Poole, V., Vance, C. 2020. Sperm collection and cryopreservation for threatened newt species. Cryobiology. 94:1-9.

Investigating ovine placentome blood perfusion using power flow Doppler ultrasonography - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lemley, C., Bowers, K., Yankey, K., Tu, M., Hart, C., Steadman, C., Mccarty, K., Owen, M. 2020. Investigating ovine placentome blood perfusion using power flow Doppler ultrasonography. Small Ruminant Research. 184:106051.

Aerosol delivery of synthetic mRNA to vaginal mucosa leads to durable expression of broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lindsay, K., Vanover, D., Thoresen, M., King, H., Xiao, P., Peres, B., Arainga, M., Park, S., Tiwari, P., Peck, H., Blanchard, E., Feugang, J., Olivier, A., Zurla, C., Villinger, F., Woolums, A., Santangelo, P. 2020. Aerosol delivery of synthetic mRNA to vaginal mucosa leads to durable expression of broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV. Molecular Therapy. 28(3):805-819.

Evaluation of different temporal periods between hormone-induced ovulation attempts in the female Fowler’s toad Anaxyrus fowleri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guy, E., Martin, M., Kouba, A., Cole, J., Vance, C. 2019. Evaluation of different temporal periods between hormone-induced ovulation attempts in the female Fowler’s toad Anaxyrus fowleri. Conservation Physiology. 8(1):1-8.

Reproductive performance of mares fed dietary zearalenone - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vance, C., King, E., Bowers, S., Ryan, P., Walters, K., Shappell, N.W. 2019. Reproductive performance of mares fed dietary zearalenone. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 6:423.

Proteome changes of porcine follicular fluid during follicle development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liao, S., Willard, S., Ryan, P., Feugang, J. 2019. Proteome changes of porcine follicular fluid during follicle development. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology. 10:94.

Oxylipin concentrations in bovine corpora lutea during maternal recognition of pregnancy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owen, M., Northrop, E., Rich, J., Perry, G., Messman, R., Dinh, T., Mccarty, K., Yang, J., Wan, D., Lemley, C. 2019. Oxylipin concentrations in bovine corpora lutea during maternal recognition of pregnancy. Theriogenology. 142:384-389.

Transition to the ovulatory season in mares: An investigation of antral follicle receptor gene expression in vivo - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ishak, G., Dutra, G., Gastal, G., Gastal, M., Feugang, J., Gastal, E. 2019. Transition to the ovulatory season in mares: An investigation of antral follicle receptor gene expression in vivo. Molecular Reproduction and Development. 86(12):1832-1845.

Discriminating intrauterine growth-restricted piglets through near-infrared spectroscopy of amniotic fluids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feugang, J., Santos-Rivera, M., Grant, A., Park, S., Devos-Burnett, D., Lemley, C., Vance, C. 2019. Discriminating intrauterine growth-restricted piglets through near-infrared spectroscopy of amniotic fluids. Journal of Reproduction and Fertility. 32(2):230.

Deficiency in proliferative, angiogenic, and LH receptors in the follicle wall: implications of season toward the anovulatory condition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ishack, G., Dutra, G., Gastal, G., Elcombe, M., Gastal, M., Park, S., Feugang, J., Gastal, E. 2019. Deficiency in proliferative, angiogenic, and LH receptors in the follicle wall: implications of season toward the anovulatory condition. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 70:106382.

A nutrigenomics approach using RNA sequencing technology to study nutrient–gene interactions in agricultural animals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shamimul, H., Feugang, J., Liao, S. 2019. A nutrigenomics approach using RNA sequencing technology to study nutrient–gene interactions in agricultural animals. Current Developments in Nutrition. 3:18.

Impact of ultrasound processing on some milk-borne microorganisms and the components of camel milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dhahir, N., Feugang, J., Witrick, K., Park, S., Abughazaleh, A. 2019. Impact of ultrasound processing on some milk-borne microorganisms and the components of camel milk. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture. 3:18.

Treatment of boar sperm with nanoparticles for improved fertility - (Review Article)
Feugang, J., Rhoads, C., Mustapha, P., Parrish, J., Willard, S., Ryan, P. 2019. Treatment of boar sperm with nanoparticles for improved fertility. Theriogenology. 137:75-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2019.05.040.

Nasal administration of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) elicits sperm production in Fowler’s toads (Anaxyrus fowleri) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Julien, A., Kouba, A., Kabelik, D., Feugang, J., Willard, S., Vance, C. 2019. Nasal administration of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) elicits sperm production in Fowler’s toads (Anaxyrus fowleri). BMC Biology. 4(3):2-10.

Nasal administration of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) elicits sperm production in Fowler’s toads (Anaxyrus fowleri) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Julien, A., Kouba, A., Kabelik, D., Feugang, J., Willard, S., Kouba, C. 2019. Nasal administration of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) elicits sperm production in Fowler’s toads (Anaxyrus fowleri). Zoology. 4(3):1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40850-019-0040-2.

Seasonal variation in equine follicular fluid proteome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dutra, G., Ishak, G., Pechan, P., Pechan, T., Peterson, D., Jacobs, J., Willard, S., Ryan, P., Gastal, E., Feugang, J. 2019. Seasonal variation in equine follicular fluid proteome. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. 17(1):29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-019-0473-z.

Evaluating bacterial colonization of a developing broiler embryo after in ovo injection with a bioluminescent bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Castaneda, C., McDaniel, C., Abdelhamed, H., Karsi, A., Kiess, A. 2019. Evaluating bacterial colonization of a developing broiler embryo after in ovo injection with a bioluminescent bacteria. Poultry Science. 98(7):2997-3006. https://doi.org/10.3382/ps/pez053.

In vivo antral follicle wall biopsy: a new research technique to study ovarian function at the cellular and molecular levels - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ishack, G., Dutra, G., Gastal, G., Gastal, M., Cavinder, C., Feugang, J., Gastal, E. 2018. In vivo antral follicle wall biopsy: a new research technique to study ovarian function at the cellular and molecular levels. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. 16(71):1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12958-018-0380-8.

Nanotechnology-based approach for safer enrichment of semen with best spermatozoa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Durfey, C., Swistek, S., Liao, S., Crenshaw, M., Clemente, H., Thirumalai, R., Steadman, C., Ryan, P., Willard, S., Feugang, J. 2019. Nanotechnology-based approach for safer enrichment of semen with best spermatozoa. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology. 10:14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-018-0307-4.

Effect of cryopreservation techniques on proliferation and apoptosis of cultured equine ovarian tissue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gastal, G., Aguiar, F., Ishak, G., Cavinder, C., Willard, S., Ryan, P., Feugang, J., Gastal, E. 2018. Effect of cryopreservation techniques on proliferation and apoptosis of cultured equine ovarian tissue. Theriogenology. 126:88-94. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.11.034.

Effects of dietary supplementation of l-methionine vs. dl-methionine on performance, plasma concentrations of free amino acids and other metabolites, and myogenesis gene expression in young growing pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Z., Md Shamimul, H., Htoo, J., Burnett, D., Feugang, J., Crenshaw, M., Liao, S. 2019. Effects of dietary supplementation of l-methionine vs. dl-methionine on performance, plasma concentrations of free amino acids and other metabolites, and myogenesis gene expression in young growing pigs. Translational Animal Science. 3(1):329-339. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txy109.

Effect of chronic melatonin supplementation during mid to late gestation on maternal uterine artery blood flow and subsequent development of male offspring in beef cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McCarty, K., Owen, M., Hart, C., Thompson, R., Burnett, D., King, E., Hopper, R., Lemley, C. 2018. Effect of chronic melatonin supplementation during mid to late gestation on maternal uterine artery blood flow and subsequent development of male offspring in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 96:5100-5111.

Maternal nutrient restriction alters uterine artery hemodynamics and placentome vascular density in Bos indicus and Bos taurus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lemley, C., Hart, C., Lemire, R., King, E., Hopper, R., Park, S., Rude, B., Burnett, D. 2018. Maternal nutrient restriction alters uterine artery hemodynamics and placentome vascular density in Bos indicus and Bos taurus. Journal of Animal Science. 96:4823-4834.

Dietary L-arginine supplementation affects boar seminal plasma proteome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gruhot, T., Park, S., Mustapha, P., Liao, S., Mote, B., Feugang, J. 2018. Dietary L-arginine supplementation affects boar seminal plasma proteome. Journal of Reproduction and Development. 31(1):203-204. https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv31n1Ab157.

Newly designed liposome nanoparticles for drug delivery into boar spermatozoa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feugang, J., Eggert, M., Park, S., Mustapha, P., Steadman, C., Arnold, R., Ryan, P., Willard, S. 2018. Newly designed liposome nanoparticles for drug delivery into boar spermatozoa. Journal Of Reproduction, Fertility And Development. 31(1):227. https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv31n1Ab203.

Real-time bioluminescence analysis of Escherichia coli O157:H7 survival on livestock meats stored fresh, cold, or frozen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Park, S., White, S., Steadman, C., Cavinder, C., Willard, S., Ryan, P., Feugang, J. 2018. Real-time bioluminescence analysis of Escherichia coli O157:H7 survival on livestock meats stored fresh, cold, or frozen. Journal of Food Protection. 81(11):1906-1912. https://doi.org/10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-18-207.

Uteroplacental secretion of progesterone and estradiol-17ß in an ovine model of intrauterine growth restriction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lemley, C., Camacho, L., Hallford, D., Vonnahme, K. 2018. Uteroplacental secretion of progesterone and estradiol-17ß in an ovine model of intrauterine growth restriction. Animal Reproduction Science. 193:68-78.

Proteomic analysis of antimicrobial effects of pegylated silver coated carbon nanotubes in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Park, S., Steadman, C., Chaudhari, A., Pillai, S., Singh, S., Ryan, P., Willard, S., Feugang, J. 2018. Proteomic analysis of antimicrobial effects of pegylated silver coated carbon nanotubes in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium. Journal of Nanobiotechnology (Biomed Central Open Access). http://doi.org/10.1186/s12951-018-0355-0.

Cryopreservation and in vitro culture of white-tailed deer ovarian tissue - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gastal, G., Aguiar, F., Rodrigues, A., Scimeca, J., Apgar, G., Banz, W., Feugang, J., Gastal, G. 2018. Cryopreservation and in vitro culture of white-tailed deer ovarian tissue. Theriogenology. 113:253-260.

Endometrial blood perfusion as assessed using a novel laser doppler technique in Angus cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owen, M., McCarty, K., Hart, C., Steadman, C., Lemley, C. 2018. Endometrial blood perfusion as assessed using a novel laser doppler technique in Angus cows. Animal Reproduction Science. 190:119-126.

Hepatic steroid inactivating enzymes, hepatic portal blood flow and corpus luteum blood perfusion in cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hart, C., Voelz, B., Brockus, K., Lemley, C. 2018. Hepatic steroid inactivating enzymes, hepatic portal blood flow and corpus luteum blood perfusion in cattle. Reproduction of Domestic Animals. 53:751-758.

In-depth proteomic analysis of boar spermatozoa through shotgun and gel-based methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feugang, J., Liao, S., Willard, S., Ryan, P. 2018. In-depth proteomic analysis of boar spermatozoa through shotgun and gel-based methods. BMC Genomics. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-018-4442-2.

Applications of fluorescent quantum dots for reporductive medicine and disease detection - (Book / Chapter)
Jain, S., Park, S., Pillai, S., Ryan, P., Willard, S., Feugang, J. 2018. Applications of fluorescent quantum dots for reporductive medicine and disease detection. Intech. http://doi.org/10.5772.intech.72978.

Nanotechnology-based selection of boar spermatozoa: growth development and health assessments of produced offspring - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Durfey, C., Burnett, D., Liao, S., Steadman, C., Crenshaw, M., Clemente, H., Willard, S., Ryan, P., Feugang, J. 2017. Nanotechnology-based selection of boar spermatozoa: growth development and health assessments of produced offspring. Horizons in Livestock Sciences Conference. 205:137-142.

Effects of body condition score (BCS) on steroid-and eicosanoid-metabolizing enzyme activity in various mare tissues during winter anoestrus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Owen, M., Ferjak, E., Cavinder, C., McCarty, K., Yankey, K., Hart, C., Burnett, D., Dinh, T., Lemley, C. 2017. Effects of body condition score (BCS) on steroid-and eicosanoid-metabolizing enzyme activity in various mare tissues during winter anoestrus. Reproduction of Domestic Animals. 53:296-303.

Investigating the Cryotolerance of Boar Spermatozoa Subjected to Prior Selection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lewis, M., Durfey, C., Hartung, S., Steadman, C., Park, S., Clemente, H., Willard, S., Ryan, P., Feugang, J. 2017. Investigating the Cryotolerance of Boar Spermatozoa Subjected to Prior Selection. Journal Of Reproduction, Fertility And Development. 30:244.

Investigating reproductive organ blood flow and blood perfusion to ensure healthy offspring - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lemley, C.O. 2017. Investigating reproductive organ blood flow and blood perfusion to ensure healthy offspring. Animal Frontiers. 7(3):18-24.