Research Project: Applying Nutritional Strategies to Improve Early Embryonic Development and Progeny Performance in Beef Cows

Location: Livestock Bio-Systems

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

The influence of choline and follistatin supplementation during in-vitro bovine oocyte maturation on oocyte maturation and blastocyst development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Transcriptomic analysis of luteal tissue supports the delayed timing of luteolysis in heifers with greater ovarian reserve - (Abstract Only)

Relationship of length of the estrous cycle to antral follicle number in crossbred beef heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cushman, R.A., Kaps, M., Snider, A.P., Crouse, M.S., Woodbury, B.L., Keel, B.N., McCarthy, K.L. 2024. Relationship of length of the estrous cycle to antral follicle number in crossbred beef heifers. Translational Animal Science. 8. Article txae074. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txae074.

Indicator traits of fertility in beef cows II: The role of progesterone in uterine biology and embryo development - (Proceedings)
Cushman, R.A. 2024. Indicator traits of fertility in beef cows II: The role of progesterone in uterine biology and embryo development. In Proceedings: 1st Annual Reproduction Symposium, April 18-20,2024. Lavras, MG Brazil. Virtual.

Heat stress during gestation induces follicular and ovarian changes in 30 day old IUGR-born lambs - (Abstract Only)
Snider, A.P., Gibbs Wilson, R., Yates, D., Cabaret, C. 2024. Heat stress during gestation induces follicular and ovarian changes in 30 day old IUGR-born lambs. Symposium Proceedings. Rocky Mountain Reproductive Science Symopoium.

Developmental programming of the ovarian reserve in livestock - (Review Article)
Cushman, R.A., Akbarinejad, V., Perry, G.A., Lents, C.A. 2024. Developmental programming of the ovarian reserve in livestock. Animal Reproduction Science. 264. Article 107458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107458.

Developmental programming of reproduction in the female animal - (Review Article)
Akbarinejad, V., Cushman, R.A. 2024. Developmental programming of reproduction in the female animal. Animal Reproduction Science. 263. Article 107456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107456.

An extreme model of fertility in sheep demonstrates the basis of controversies surrounding antral follicle count and circulating concentrations of anti-Müllerian hormone as predictors of fertility in ruminants - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cushman, R.A., Yake, H.K., Snider, A.P., Lents, C.A., Murphy, T.W., Freking, B.A. 2023. An extreme model of fertility in sheep demonstrates the basis of controversies surrounding antral follicle count and circulating concentrations of anti-Müllerian hormone as predictors of fertility in ruminants. Animal Reproduction Science. 259. Article 107364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2023.107364.

Identification of lipids and cytokines in plasma and follicular fluid before and after follicle stimulating hormone stimulation as potential markers for follicular maturation in cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Snider, A.P., Gomes, R.S., Summers, A.F., Tenley, S.C., Abedal-Majed, M.A., McFee, R.M., Wood, J.R., Davis, J.S., Cupp, A.S. 2023. Identification of lipids and cytokines in plasma and follicular fluid before and after follicle stimulating hormone stimulation as potential markers for follicular maturation in cattle. Animals. 13(20). Article 3289. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13203289.

Embryo transfer medium supplemented with bovine plasminogen increases zona pellucida diameter and decreases thickness - (Abstract Only)
Snider, A.P., Cushman, R.A., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Crouse, M.S., Miles, J.R., Menino, Jr., A.R. 2024. Embryo transfer medium supplemented with bovine plasminogen increases zona pellucida diameter and decreases thickness [abstract]. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 36(2):216. https://doi.org/10.1071/RDv36n2Ab126.

Relationship of field and in vitro fertility of dairy bulls with sperm parameters, including DAG1 and SERPINA5 proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zoca, S.M., Walker, J.A., Kline, A.C., Andrews, T.N., Rich, J.J.J., Epperson, K.M., Drum, J.N., Ortega, M.S., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2023. Relationship of field and in vitro fertility of dairy bulls with sperm parameters, including DAG1 and SERPINA5 proteins. Frontiers in Animal Science. 4. Article 1180967. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2023.1180967.

The influence of Synovex-C growth implants at weaning with different supplementation levels on ovarian parameters in developing beef heifers - (Abstract Only)
Andrews, T.N., Cushman, R., Snider, A.P., Perry, G.A., Cox, S.H., Dunlap, R.L., Anderson, C., Chavez, M.K., Gallacher, K.L., Melchior-Tiffany, E.A., Selman, A., Scholljegerdes, E.J., Summers, A.F. 2023. The influence of Synovex-C growth implants at weaning with different supplementation levels on ovarian parameters in developing beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 101(Supplement 3):405-406. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.481.

Influence of dietary methionine and guanidinoacetic acid on estrous cycles and early pregnancy in beef heifers - (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.

Combination of 1.8 Mm choline and follistatin supplementation may reduce transcript abundance of CEPT1 and CPBE4 during in-vitro bovine oocyte maturation - (Abstract Only)
Snider, A.P., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R., Miles, J.R. 2023. Combination of 1.8 Mm choline and follistatin supplementation may reduce transcript abundance of CEPT1 and CPBE4 during in-vitro bovine oocyte maturation. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):591-592. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.689.

Alfalfa in rotation with annual crops reduces nitrate leaching potential and increases soil organic carbon sequestration - (Other)
Singh, A., Afzal, T., Woodbury, B.L., Wortmann, C., Iqbal, J. 2023. Alfalfa in rotation with annual crops reduces nitrate leaching potential and increases soil organic carbon sequestration. CropWatch, March 31, 2023.

Alfalfa in rotation with annual crops reduced nitrate leaching potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Singh, A., Afzal, T., Woodbury, B.L., Wortmann, C., Iqbal, J. 2023. Alfalfa in rotation with annual crops reduced nitrate leaching potential. Journal of Environmental Quality. 52(3):930-938. https://doi.org/10.1002/jeq2.20473.

Multi-tissue multi-omics approach to investigate genomic factors underlying pubertal phenotypes in gilts - (Abstract Only)
Wijesena, H.R., Nonneman, D.J., Keel, B.N., Rohrer, G.A., Snelling, W.M., Lents, C.A. 2023. Multi-tissue multi-omics approach to investigate genomic factors underlying pubertal phenotypes in gilts [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Plant and Animal Genome Conference, January 13-18, 2023, San Diego, California. Palm 1-2.

Influence of estradiol on the uterine clock in cows and its relationship to fertility before and after timed artificial insemination - (Other)
Cushman, R.A. 2023. Influence of estradiol on the uterine clock in cows and its relationship to fertility before and after timed artificial insemination. Cattle HQ. South Dakota State University/Episode 27:Unwinding the uterine clock. Online January 17, 2023.