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Characterization of the genetic landscape of feline oral squamous cell carcinoma
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Over 94 million domestic cats are susceptible to cancers and other common and rare diseases. While cancer treatment in cats increasingly mirrors that available in humans, treatment failures are more frequent. There are no ...
Influence of subclinical hypocalcemia on plasma biochemical parameters, liver histologic changes, and common postpartum diseases in dairy cows
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Holstein cows were assigned to one of two groups 1) normocalcemic (n=49; ionized calcium [iCa] ! 1.0 mmol/L) or 2) hypocalcemic (n=51; [iCa] [less than 1.0 mmol/L) based on whole blood [iCa] on the day of calving. Blood samples were collected from all cows...
Factors affecting neonatal beef calf metabolism and vigor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Two studies were conducted to investigate factors affecting neonatal beef calf metabolism and vigor. In the first study, effects of late gestational nutrient restriction on colostrum yield, neonatal vigor, and blood chemistry ...
Evaluating progestin-based protocols to control estrous cycles of beef heifers prior to timed artificial insemination
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
release (CIDR[copyright]) estrus synchronization protocol. Heifers (n = 524) in Experiment 1 (Chapter 2) were managed in 10 pens and assigned within pen to balanced treatments based on weight and reproductive tract score (RTS; Scale 1-5). Heifers were fed...
11 [beta]-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity in feline, equine, and ossabaw swine adipose tissue
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Enzymatic 11 [beta] HSD1 amplification of glucocorticoid concentrations in adipose tissue has been associated with obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disease in humans and mice. Unfortunately, ...
Effects of essential oils on the performance, health, and feeding behavior of growing cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
. Essential oils are reported to alter ruminal fermentation (Hart et al., 2008) and animal performance (Calsamiglia et al., 2007). There is also evidence to suggest that EOs may manipulate feeding behavior in cattle (Tager and Krause, 2011). An experiment...
Heritable, differential gene expression in pre-implantation embryos from rats with endometriosis and their daughters
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Endometriosis, which affects millions of women, is a condition where the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus and is associated with subfertility ...
Estimates of correlation between estrus behavior and estradiol concentrations during estrus
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
rump touches and number of steps during estrus. Holstein-Friesian cows (n = 1197; Study 1) across five pasture-based grazing dairy herds were fitted with a capacitive touch sensing (CTS) device on the rump (FlashMate; Farmshed Labs Limited, Hamilton, NZ...
Implications of ovarian and uterine maturity evaluated in replacement heifer candidates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
gain (ADG) was calculated for the development period. Heifers were subjected to the 14-day MGA-PG protocol and artificial insemination (AI) were performed based on detected estrus. Pregnancy diagnosis was performed using transrectal ultrasonography 45...
The importance of the supplementation of zinc in nursey pig diets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Two 28-d experiments were conducted to investigate the effect of feeding pharmacological concentrations of Zn, from organic and inorganic sources, on growth performance and intestinal microbial population in nursery pigs. ...
The effects of the selective estrogen receptor modulators MPP and raloxifene in normal and cancerous human and murine uterine tissue
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
in culture and on murine uterine tissue. These SERMs have been developed to target and understand the role of estrogen receptor action in estrogen-responsive organs. Based on their antagonistic actions, SERMs have both real and potential value in treating...
Improved cloning efficiency by chemically induced metabolic reprogramming of donor cells used for porcine somatic cell nuclear transfer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The use of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) to create agricultural and biomedical models is extremely useful for understanding how we can improve the efficiency of production agriculture, as well as how we can better ...
Tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 contributes to reduced fecundity in a rat model of endometriosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide; its symptoms are pain and reduced fecundity. An established rat model was used which endometriosis ...
Exploration of fecal microbial transfer and the competitive exclusion concept in broilers as a possible alternative to antibiotic growth promoters
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
particularly associated with culture-based surveys. Although there is increasing evidence for a connection between feed efficiency and gut microbiota in broilers, the relationship is still not yet fully understood. Future research on the impact of FMT...
Effects of heat stress on leukocyte function and gene expression in lactating dairy cows
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
, behavior, and health lead to greater costs for producers and decreased welfare for animals. In terms of health, the current literature does not provide conclusive evidence of the effects of heat stress on the immune system of dairy cows. To elucidate a...
Cotton seed and cotton-seed products as feeds for live stock
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1916)
The purpose of this work was to get together the results of the different experiments with cotton seed and cotton seed products in order that comparisons might be made of the feeding values of the different products with ...
The effects of elevated temperature on preimplantation-stage porcine embryos
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
It was the objective of these experiments to more fully characterize the biochemical and developmental responses of in vitro-produced preimplantation stage porcine embryos to elevated temperatures. In vitro fertilized (IVF) ...