Browsing Animal Sciences electronic theses and dissertations (MU) by Thesis Semester "2007 Fall"
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Comparison of CIDR-based protocols to synchronize estrus in beef heifers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Estrus synchronization and artificial insemination (AI) are reproductive management techniques that allow beef producers to enhance the reproductive efficiency and genetic composition of their cow herd. However, U.S. beef ... -
Effects of reduced protein, amino acid supplemented diets on production and economic performance of commercial broilers fed from hatch to market age
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Five studies were conducted to determine the effects of reduced crude protein (CP) of commercial boilers fed for further processing. In experiments(EXP) 1, 2, and 3, birds were fed diets with up to 1.5% reduction in CP. ... -
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)The goal of this research was to determine the in vitro and in vivo effects of the Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs), methyl-piperidino-pyrazole (MPP), raloxifene, ICI 182,780 and 17[beta]-estradiol on endometrial ... -
Endocrine associations with beef carcass quality and yield
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Serum concentrations of insulin, insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) and leptin were investigated relative to their association to beef carcass quality ... -
Evaluation of modified montmorillonites in poultry diets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)The present work was conducted to determine if modification of MONTs with Cu and Zn would enhance the protection of broiler chicks against the adverse effects of AF, and to determine if the modified MONTs would be bioavailable ... -
Identification and quantification of differentally represented transcripts in preimplantation bovine embryos
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Identification of transcripts present at key development stages in preimplantation embryos is critical for a better understanding of early embryogenesis. To that end, we characterized the relative abundance of multiple ... -
Influence of seasonal environment, top and bottom deck transport, transport duration, and time in lairage on overall pork quality and blood serum cortisol concentrations of market hogs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Objectives of this study were to determine effects of seasonal environment, top and bottom deck transport, transport duration, and time in lairage on overall pork quality and blood serum concentrations of the stress hormone ... -
Temporal effects of fescue toxicosis and heat stress on rat physiology and hepatic gene expression
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Fescue toxicosis results from intake of toxins in fescue containing an endophytic fungus, Neotyphodium coenophialum. Time-related changes in rats associated with intake of an endophyte-infected fescue diet (E+) were evaluated ...