This is a draft schedule. Presentation dates, times and locations may be subject to change.

Poster Session: Physiology and Endocrinology

Wednesday, July 12, 2017: 7:15 AM-8:15 AM
Exhibit Hall (Baltimore Convention Center)
450
Effect of Sire Breed on Pregnancy Rate of Katahdin Ewes after Liquid Semen Vaginal Artificial Insemination
Dahlia O'Brien, Virginia State University; Stephan Wildeus, Virginia State University; Donald L Wright, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrew R. Weaver, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and Scott P. Greiner, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
452
Effects of Lactobacillus Reuteri LR1 on Tight Junction Proteins Expression in Ipec-1 Cells during Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli K88 Infection and Its Underlying Mechanisms
Li Wang, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China; Hongbo Yi, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China; Zhilin Wang, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China; Yueqin Qiu, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China; Xiaolu Wen, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China; Xianyong Ma, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Xuefen Yang, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences and Zongyong Jiang, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences
453
Effects of Feeding Strategy in Early Lactation on Oxidative Stress of Primiparous Dairy Cows
Mariana Carriquiry, Facultad de Agronomia, Universidad de la Republica; Mercedes Garcia-Roche, Facultad de Agronomia, Universidad de la Republica; Alberto Casal, Facultad de Agronomia, Universidad de la Republica; Adriana M Cassina, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la Republica and Diego A Mattiauda, Facultad de Agronomia, Universidad de la Republica
454
A High-Fat Diet Expands Body Fat Mass and up-Regulates Expression of Genes Involved in Adipogenesis and Inflammation in a Genetically Lean Pig
Xuefen Yang, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China; Xianyong Ma, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China; Li Wang, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China; Kaiguo Gao, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China and Zongyong Jiang, Ministry of Agriculture Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science in South China, Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences
456
Residual Feed Intake in Beef Cattle and Hypothalamic Regulation of Appetite-Related Genes
Ahmed A Elolimy, Mammalian NutriPhysioGenomics, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois; Joshua C McCann, University of Illinois; Daniel W. Shike, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois and Juan J Loor, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Illinois Informatics Institute, University of Illinois, Mammalian NutriPhysioGenomics, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois
457
Effects of Protein Supplementation with Low to Medium Quality Forage on Reproductive Parameters in Beef Heifers in Early Pregnancy.
Anna L Jones, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Emma L Stephenson, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Kayla Kruckenburg, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Morgan Randall, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Eric Zwiefelhofer, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Jessica Stuttgen, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Kaitlyn Martin, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Amy E Radunz, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Paul M Fricke, University of Wisconsin- Madison and Justin S Luther, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
458
Assessment of Glucose Homeostasis in Crossbred Steer Progeny Sired By Brahman Bulls That Experienced Prenatal Transportation Stress
Brittni P. Littlejohn, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M AgriLife Research; Nicole C Burdick Sanchez, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit; Paul R. Broadway, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit; Jeffery A. Carroll, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit; Ronald D. Randel, Texas A&M AgriLife Research; Thomas H. Welsh, Jr., Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Department of Animal Science and Rhonda C. Vann, MAFES - Brown Loam Experiment Station, Mississippi State University
459
Assessment of Physiological Parameters in Response to an Endotoxin Challenge in Crossbred Steer Progeny Sired By Brahman Bulls That Experienced Prenatal Transportation Stress
Brittni P. Littlejohn, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M AgriLife Research; Nicole C Burdick Sanchez, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit; Paul R. Broadway, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit; Jeffery A. Carroll, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit; Thomas H. Welsh, Jr., Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Department of Animal Science; Ronald D. Randel, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Rhonda C. Vann, MAFES - Brown Loam Experiment Station, Mississippi State University
460
Assessment of Chromatin Damage in Bull Semen Utilizing an Acridine Orange Assay Adapted for Agilent 2100 Bioanalyzer
Peter Rowan, Clemson University; Rachel Johnston, Clemson University; Andrea N DeCarlo, Clemson University and Scott L Pratt, Clemson University
461
Clostat® Alters the Serum Metabolome of Holstein Steer Calves
Paul R. Broadway, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit; Jeffery A. Carroll, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit; Nicole C Burdick Sanchez, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit; Todd R. Callaway, USDA-ARS; Sara D. Lawhon, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University; Laura K Bryan, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University; Elena V. Gart, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University; Debra O'Connor, Kemin Industries, Inc. and Peter Whitney Rounds, Kemin Industries, Inc.
462
Fractionated Dairy Cow Milk β-Casein Enhances Affinity of the Jejunal Alkaline Phosphatase for Hydrolyzing ATP in Piglets Fed Liquid Formulas
Nicole Burello, University of Guelph; Niloufar Rafiee Tari, University of Guelph; Kevin Zhou, University of Guelph; Tania Archbold, University of Guelph; Milena Corredig, University of Guelph and Ming Z. Fan, University of Guelph
463
Broiler Chickens Express Differential Alkaline Phosphatase Activity and Enzyme Affinity in Hydrolyzing ATP Along the Small Intestinal Longitudinal Axis
Kevin Zhou, University of Guelph; Nicole Burello, University of Guelph; Weijun Wang, University of Guelph; Tania Archbold, University of Guelph; Haley Leung, University of Guelph; Elijah Kiarie, University of Guelph and Ming Z. Fan, University of Guelph
466
Administration of a Subcutaneous High Concentrate Prostaglandin F2α in Replacement Beef Heifers and the Effects on Estrus Response and Pregnancy Rates
Nicky Oosthuizen, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Luara B. Canal, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Pedro L. P. Fontes, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Carla D. Sanford, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Nicolas DiLorenzo, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Carl R. Dahlen, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University and Graham C Lamb, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University
468
The Application of Busulfan to Inhibit the Spermatogenesis in Chicken Testis
Anastasia Vetokh, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry; Natalia Volkova, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry; Evgeniya Tomgorova, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry; Denis Beloglazov, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry; Arsen V Dotsev, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry and Natalia A Zinovieva, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry
470
Effects of eCG Administration 4 Versus 2 Days Prior to Timed AI on Nellore Cows
Guilherme H L Marquezini, Faculdade Marechal Rondon FARON, Norte Genética; Geraldo F Santos Junior, Norte Genética; Rafael A Franco, Norte Genética and Rayan A Souza, Norte Genética
471
Use of Doppler Ultrasound to Evaluate Testicular Blood Flow Dynamics in Bulls
Patricia Favaro, UNOPAR; Flavio Antonio Barca Junior, UNOPAR; Gabriel R Pereira, UNOPAR; Silvio RO Menegassi, NESPRO/UFRGS - Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul; Julio Otavio Barcellos, NESPRO/UFRGS - Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and Celso Koetz Junior, UNOPAR
472
Sophorolipids Are a Potential Antimicrobial Agent in Vitro and in Broilers
Ki-Peum Sung, Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School, Korea University, EASY BIO, Inc.; Sang Kyoon Lee, EASY BIO, Inc.; David Garnett, Pathway Intermediates Ltd.; Jonggun Kim, Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School, Korea University and Kwang-Youn Whang, Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School, Korea University
473
Differences in Embryo Survival Between Bos Indicus and Bos Taurus Females Receiving Energy Restricted Diets during Early Gestation
Pedro L. P. Fontes, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Nicky Oosthuizen, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Darren D. Henry, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Francine M. Ciriaco, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Carla D. Sanford, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Luara B. Canal, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Vitor R. G. Mercadante, Virginia Tech - Animal and Poultry Sciences; Sally E. Johnson, Virginia Tech; Alan D. Ealy, Virginia Tech - Animal and Poultry Sciences; Nicolas DiLorenzo, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center and Graham C Lamb, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University
474
Effect of FOUR Assisted Hatching Techniques and Two in Vitro Culture MEDIA on Embryo Hatching RATE
Nkhumeleni Cathbert Negota, University of Venda; Livhuwani Pertunia Nethenzheni, University of Venda and Nthabiseng Ruth Serota, University of Venda
475
Pregnancy Loss Associated with Timed-Artificial Insemination Using Gender-Selected Semen in Cows.
Scott L Pratt, Clemson University; Andrea N DeCarlo, Clemson University; Graham S. Sell, Clemson University; Linda K. Lewis, Clemson University and Nathan M. Long, Clemson University
476
The Presence of Prolactin and Tyrosine Hydroxylase Messenger Ribonucleic Acid in Bovine Testis and Epididymis
Andrea N DeCarlo, Clemson University and Scott L Pratt, Clemson University
477
Effects of Delayed Insemination on Pregnancy Rates of Suckled Beef Cows Enrolled in the 7-d CO-Synch+Cidr Estrus Synchronization Protocol and That Were Not Detected in Estrus By the Time of Fixed-Time AI.
Nicholas W. Dias, Virginia Tech - Animal and Poultry Sciences; Claire L. Timlin, Virginia Tech - Animal and Poultry Sciences; John F Currin, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine; Sherrie Clark, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine; William D Whittier, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and Vitor R. G. Mercadante, Virginia Tech - Animal and Poultry Sciences
478
Effects of Administration of Prostaglandin F2α 7 Days Prior to Initiation of the 7-Day CO-Synch + Cidr Protocol in Beef Heifers on Estrus Response and Pregnancy Rates
Nicky Oosthuizen, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Luara B. Canal, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Pedro L. P. Fontes, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Carla D. Sanford, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Nicolas DiLorenzo, University of Florida, North Florida Research and Education Center; Carl R. Dahlen, Department of Animal Sciences, North Dakota State University; George E. Seidel, Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory, Colorado State University and Graham C Lamb, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University
479
LH Concentration after Kisspeptin Injection for Sexual Precocity Evaluation in Heifers
Guilherme P Nogueira, FMVA/São Paulo State University; Ana Flavia Teresa Paiva, FMVA-UNESP; Marcos A Maioli, Unesp; Devani M Pinheiro, Unesp and Tiago Arrieiro Rodrigues, Fazenda Santa Encarnacao
480
Follicle Dynamics and Fertility at Fixed-Time AI of Bos Indicus-Influenced Beef Cows Synchronized with the 5-Day Bee Synch + Cidr Protocol with or without GnRH on Day 0
Jose O Scarpa, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University; Meaghan M O'Neil, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University; Rodolfo C Cardoso, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University; Randy L. Stanko, Department of Animal Rangeland and Wildlife Sciences,Texas A&M University-Kingsville, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Gary L. Williams, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University
481
Examining Uterine Endometrial Blood Perfusion Using a Novel Laser Doppler Technique in Angus Cows
Megan P. T. Owen, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences; Keelee J. McCarty, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences; Kalisha C. Yankey, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences; Christopher N. McGee, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences; Caitlin G. Hart, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences and Caleb O. Lemley, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences
482
Age at Puberty and Pregnancy Rate in Beef Heifer Genotypes Offered Contrasting Nutrition Levels
John Heslin, School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Animal and Bioscience Research Department, Teagasc Grange; David A. Kenny, Teagasc Grange; Alan K. Kelly, School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Belfield and Mark McGee, Teagasc Grange
483
Vasoconstrictive Responses of the Carotid Artery in Pregnant Ewes to Ergot Alkaloid Exposure
Glen E. Aiken, USDA-ARS, Forage-Animal Production Research Unit; Andrae John, Clemson University; Jessica L Britt, Clemson University; Markus F Miller Jr., Clemson University; Sarah K Adams, Clemson University and Susan K. Duckett, Clemson University
484
Effects of Ergot Alkaloid Exposure during Gestation on Maternal and Fetal Vasoactivity in Sheep.
James L. Klotz, USDA-ARS, Forage-Animal Production Research Unit; Markus F Miller Jr., Clemson University; Jessica L Britt, Clemson University; Miriam A. Snider, University of Kentucky; Glen E. Aiken, USDA-ARS, Forage-Animal Production Research Unit; Nathan M. Long, Clemson University; Scott L Pratt, Clemson University; Andrae John, Clemson University and Susan K. Duckett, Clemson University
485
Impacts of Estrus Expression and Intensity during a Fixed-Time AI Protocol on Parameters Associated with Fertility and Pregnancy Success in Beef Cows
Reinaldo F. Cooke, Oregon State University - EOARC Burns; Adnan Darin Pereira Rodrigues, UNESP - FMVZ; Rafael S Cipriano, UniSalesiano; Luis Gustavo T da Silva, UNESP - FMVZ; Ronaldo L.A. Cerri, Applied Animal Biology, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia; Leandro H Cruppe, Select Sires Inc; Mauro Meneghetti, Zoetis; Ky G. Pohler, University of Tennessee and Jose L.M. Vasconcelos, Department of Animal Production, São Paulo State University
486
Effects of Late Gestational Forage System on Fetal Growth and Neonatal Calf Blood Chemistry
Allison M. Meyer, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri; Natalie B. Duncan, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri; Jill M Larson, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri and Brian L. Vander Ley, Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center
487
Effect of Melatonin Supplementation during Mid- to Late- Gestation on Maternal Uterine Blood Flow and Calf Size at Birth
Keelee J. McCarty, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences; Megan P. T. Owen, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences; Caitlin G. Hart, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences; Kalisha C. Yankey, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences; Robyn C. Thompson, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences; Derris D. Burnett, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences; E. Heath King, Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine, Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine; Richard M. Hopper, Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine, Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Caleb O. Lemley, Mississippi State University, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences
852
Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Sows with Excess Backfat: Up-Regulated Cytokine Expression and Elevated Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Placenta
Yuanfei Zhou, Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University; Hongkui Wei, Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University and Jian Peng, Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science, College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, The Cooperative Innovation Center for Sustainable Pig Production
857
The Dynamics of Spermatogenesis in Quail
Evgeniya Tomgorova, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry; Natalia Volkova, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry; Anastasia Vetokh, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry; Inna Novgorodova, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry; Elmira Mennibaeva, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry and Natalia A Zinovieva, L.K. Ernst Institute of animal husbandry