Novel approaches to improving reproductive success in domestic animals
Wednesday, July 23, 2014: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM
2104A (Kansas City Convention Center)
Moderator:
José E.P. Santos
10:45 AM
CLC improves the post thaw semen quality but not the fertility in Sahiwal bulls
Abdul Sattar, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences;
Ahmed Gul Tarin, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences;
Nasim Ahmad, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences;
Khalid Javed, Department of Livestock Production, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences;
Mushtaq Ahmad, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences;
Abdul Razzaq, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences;
Khurshid Ahmad, Livestock Experiment Station, Fazilpur;
Muhammad Younis, Semen Production Unit, Qadirabad
11:00 AM
Effects of administration of prostaglandin F2α (PGF) at initiation of the 7-day CO-Synch+CIDR estrus synchronization protocol for replacement beef heifers
V. R. G. Mercadante, University of Florida;
L. E. Kozicki, Pontifical Catholic University (PUCPR);
F. M. Ciriaco, University of Florida;
D. D. Henry, University of Florida;
C. R. Dahlen, North Dakota State University;
R. N. Funston, University of Nebraska;
J. E. Larson, Mississippi State University;
G. A. Perry, South Dakota State University;
T. L. Steckler, University of Illinois;
G. C. Lamb, University of Florida
11:15 AM
Modifications to Ovsynch improve fertility during resynchronization: Evaluation of presynchronization with GnRH 6 days before Ovsynch and addition of a second PGF treatment
Paulo D Carvalho, University of Wisconsin;
Maria J Fuenzalida, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Alessandro Ricci, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Max Luchterhand, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Joseph M Mulcahy, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Rafael V Barletta, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Giovanni M. Baez, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Vanda G Santos, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Mason C Amundson, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Jerry N Guenther, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Alexandre H Sousa, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison;
Milo C Wiltbank, University of Wisconsin;
Paul M Fricke, Department of Dairy Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
11:30 AM
The effects of prenatal stress and postnatal temperament on age and body weight at first sperm, puberty and sexual maturity in Brahman bulls
Meghan C. Roberts, Texas A&M AgriLife Research;
Rhonda C. Vann, MAFES - Brown Loam Experiment Station, Mississippi State University;
Don A Neuendorff, Texas A&M Agrilife Research;
Brittni P Littlejohn, Texas A&M AgriLife Research;
David G. Riley, Texas A&M AgriLife Research;
Jeffery A. Carroll, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit;
Thomas H. Welsh, Jr., Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science;
Ronald D. Randel, Texas A&M AgriLife Research
11:45 AM
Equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) improves follicular dynamics, estrus expression, ovulation and pregnancy rate in CIDR based estrus synchronization protocol in Nili-Ravi buffalo
Muhammad Ilyas Naveed, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences;
Ali Husnain, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences;
Umair Riaz, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences;
Mubbashar Hassan, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences;
Abdul Sattar, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences;
Nasim Ahmad, Department of Theriogenology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
12:00 PM
Effects of prenatal transportation stress on endogenous and exogenously-induced LH secretion in sexually mature Brahman bulls
Brittni P. Littlejohn, Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science;
Meghan C. Roberts, Texas A&M AgriLife Research;
Michelle N. Bedenbaugh, Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science;
Andrew W. Lewis, Texas A&M AgriLife Research;
Don A. Neuendorff, Texas A&M AgriLife Research;
David G. Riley, Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science;
Jeffery A. Carroll, USDA-ARS, Livestock Issues Research Unit;
Rhonda C. Vann, MAFES - Brown Loam Experiment Station, Mississippi State University;
Marcel Amstalden, Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science;
Thomas H. Welsh, Jr., Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science;
Ronald D. Randel, Texas A&M AgriLife Research
12:15 PM
Effects of artificial insemination and natural service breeding systems on calving characteristics and weaning weights of resultant progeny
Philip L Steichen, North Dakota State University;
Sharnae I Klein, North Dakota State University;
Quynn Larson, North Dakota State University;
Kalyn M. Bischoff, University of Florida, NFREC;
V. R. G. Mercadante, University of Florida;
G. C. Lamb, North Florida Research and Education Center;
Chris S. Schauer, Hettinger Research Extension Center;
Bryan W. Neville, North Dakota State University;
C. R. Dahlen, North Dakota State University
