Browsing 2014 MU dissertations - Freely available online by Thesis Department "Animal sciences (MU)"
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Biological characteristics of Katahdin sheep selected for footrot resistance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The objectives of this study were to select sheep divergent for a footrot resistant genotype by screening with the DQA2 gene marker and to investigate the host resistant immune response, neutrophil phagocytic efficiency, ... -
Characterization of interleukin-1 beta 2, a novel interleukin-1 expressed by the early pig conceptus during establishment of pregnancy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)It is essential that the early mammalian embryo attaches to the uterus or implants to survive. Most embryonic mortality is associated with complications during this process resulting in a loss of 25-60% of embryos or ... -
The effects of leptin on placental development and function, and offspring behavior in mice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The nutritional and energy status of individuals is communicated throughout the body by means of leptin. This hormone also plays a role in implantation and placental development and function, as well as programming behavior ... -
Immune Mediators of Murine Lyme Arthritis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in both the United States and Europe; however, its pathogenesis is incompletely understood. The studies described in this thesis aid in the elucidation of mechanisms ... -
Transcriptional profiling to improve porcine preimplantation embryo development in vitro
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Culture environments can have profound impacts on the developmental program of the preimplantation embryo. Even though significant improvements have been made to embryo culture environments they are still sub-optimal to ...