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IMPROVING SOW LIFETIME PRODUCTIVITY IN SWINE Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 422291

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Lipogenic-associated gene activity of adipose tissue from beef heifers and relation to production and reproductive traits - (Abstract Only) - (08-Mar-13)

Identification of an ionotropic glutamate receptor AMPA1/GRIA1 polymorphism in crossbred beef cows differing in fertility - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Feb-13)

Effect of creatine supplementation during gestation on birth intervals, stillbirth, and preweaning mortality in pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (07-Feb-13)

Fetal liver glycogen production and glycogenic transcript expression during prenatal development from pig breeds differing in preweaning survivability - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Noel, J.A., Rempel, L.A., Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2013. Fetal liver glycogen production and glycogenic transcript expression during prenatal development from pig breeds differing in preweaning survivability [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (Supplement 2):124 (Abstract #P105).

Methylation patterns in fetal tissues generated from gilts inseminated with fresh or cryopreserved semen - (Abstract Only)

Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R. 2013. Methylation patterns in fetal tissues generated from gilts inseminated with fresh or cryopreserved semen [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (Supplement 2):123-124 (Abstract #P103).

Estrogen receptor 1 and 2 mRNA expression and protein localization in the porcine endometrium during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy - (Abstract Only)

Swanson, O.L., Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L. 2013. Estrogen receptor 1 and 2 mRNA expression and protein localization in the porcine endometrium during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (Supplement 2):2-3 (Abstract #O006).

Identification of QTL affecting a piglet’s ability to acquire and absorb gamma-immunoglobulin from colostrum - (Abstract Only)

Rohrer, G.A., Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R., Keele, J.W., Vallet, J.L. 2013. Identification of QTL affecting a piglet’s ability to acquire and absorb gamma-immunoglobulin from colostrum [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (Supplement 2):63-64 (Abstract #O189).

A simple novel measure of passive transfer of maternal immunoglobulin is predictive of preweaning mortality in piglets - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A. 2013. A simple novel measure of passive transfer of maternal immunoglobulin is predictive of preweaning mortality in piglets. The Veterinary Journal. 195(1):91-97.

Litter size influences lamb weight and ovarian reserve but not reproductive tract development or expression of genes involved in early follicular development - (Abstract Only) - (13-Apr-12)

Comparison of myelination between large and small pig fetuses during late gestation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R. 2012. Comparison of myelination between large and small pig fetuses during late gestation. Animal Reproduction Science. 132(1-2):50-57.

Adipose and muscle tissue expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain - (Abstract Only)

Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Sexten, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Adipose and muscle tissue expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90(Suppl. 3):453.

Zearalenone enhances reproductive tract development, but does not alter skeletal muscle signaling in prepubertal gilts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Diaz, D.E., Dibner, J.J., Rottinghaus, G.E., Harrell, R.J. 2012. Zearalenone enhances reproductive tract development, but does not alter skeletal muscle signaling in prepubertal gilts. Animal Feed Science And Technology. 174(1-2):79-85.

Contributions of the maternal uterine environment and piglet genotype on weaning survivability potential: I. Development of neonatal piglets after reciprocal embryo transfers between Meishan and White crossbred gilts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Ford, J.J., Freking, B.A., Cushman, R.A., Oliver, W.T., Rempel, L.A. 2012. Contributions of the maternal uterine environment and piglet genotype on weaning survivability potential: I. Development of neonatal piglets after reciprocal embryo transfers between Meishan and White crossbred gilts. Journal of Animal Science. 90(7):2181-2192.

MicroRNA expression profile in bovine cumulus–oocyte complexes: Possible role of let-7 and miR-106a in the development of bovine oocytes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, J.R., McDaneld, T.G., Wiedmann, R.T., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E., Vallet, J.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2012. MicroRNA expression profile in bovine cumulus–oocyte complexes: Possible role of let-7 and miR-106a in the development of bovine oocytes. Animal Reproduction Sciences. 130(1-2):16-26.

Differential gene regulation of steroidogenic transcripts and estradiol production following in vitro pig embryo elongation in alginate hydrogel three-dimensional matrix - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Sargus, C.N., Plautz, S.A., Vallet, J.L., Pannier, A.K. 2012. Differential gene regulation of steroidogenic transcripts and estradiol production following in vitro pig embryo elongation in alginate hydrogel three-dimensional matrix. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 24(1):162 (Abstract #99).

Association of porcine heparanase and hyaluronidase 1 and 2 with reproductive and production traits in a Landrace-Duroc-Yorkshire population - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rempel, L.A., Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Nonneman, D.J., Rohrer, G.A., Schneider, J.F., Vallet, J.L. 2011. Association of porcine heparanase and hyaluronidase 1 and 2 with reproductive and production traits in a Landrace-Duroc-Yorkshire population. Frontiers in Livestock Genomics. 2:20.

Effect of empty uterine space on birth intervals and fetal and placental development in pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R. 2011. Effect of empty uterine space on birth intervals and fetal and placental development in pigs. Animal Reproduction Sciences. 125:158-164.

Piglet growth and blood components during lactation following reciprocal embryo transfer between Meishan and White crossbred gilts - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Ford, J.J., Freking, B.A., Cushman, R.A., Oliver, W.T., Christenson, R.K. 2011. Piglet growth and blood components during lactation following reciprocal embryo transfer between Meishan and White crossbred gilts [abstract]. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 23(1):177-178 (Abstract #148).

In Vitro Elongation of Porcine Embryos Using Alginate Hydrogels as a Three-Dimensional Extracellular Matrix - (Abstract Only) - (14-Jun-10)

A Low-fat Liquid Diet Increases Protein Accretion and Alters Cellular Signaling for Protein Synthesis in 10-day-old Pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R. 2010. A Low-fat Liquid Diet Increases Protein Accretion and Alters Cellular Signaling for Protein Synthesis in 10-day-old Pigs. Journal of Animal Science. 88(8):2576-2584.

Zearalenone Increases Reproductive Tract Development, but not Skeletal Muscle Signaling in Prepubertal Gilts - (Abstract Only)

Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Diaz, D.E., Dibner, J.J., Rottinghaus, G.E., Harrell, R.J. 2010. Zearalenone Increases Reproductive Tract Development, but not Skeletal Muscle Signaling in Prepubertal Gilts [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science, 88(E-Supplement 2):113.

Reproductive Tract Differences in Repeat-Breeder Cows - (Abstract Only)

Cushman, R.A., Miles, J.R., Echternkamp, S.E. 2010. Reproductive Tract Differences in Repeat-Breeder Cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88 (E-Supplement 2):220. (Abstract #168).

The “Immunocrit,” a Simple Measure of Passive Transfer, is a Useful Predictor of Nursing Ability and Preweaning Mortality of Piglets - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Kuehn, L.A. 2010. The “Immunocrit,” a Simple Measure of Passive Transfer, is a Useful Predictor of Nursing Ability and Preweaning Mortality of Piglets [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88(E-Supplement 2):501. (Abstract #523).

Finishing Growth and Carcass Characteristics Following Reciprocal Embryo Transfer between Meishan and White Crossbred Pigs - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Ford, J.J., Shackelford, S.D., Wheeler, T.L. 2010. Finishing Growth and Carcass Characteristics Following Reciprocal Embryo Transfer between Meishan and White Crossbred Pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88 (E-Supplement 2):355. (Abstract #T152).

In Vitro Elongation of Porcine Embryos Using Alginate Hydrogels as a Three-Dimensional Extracellular Matrix - (Abstract Only) - (08-Feb-10)

Screening and Characterization of Spontaneous Porcine Congenital Heart Defects for Gene Identification and Models of Human Disease - (Abstract Only)

Metlay, L.A., Goldman, B.I., Cassady, J., Miles, J.R., Rohrer, G.A., Vallet, J.L., Ackerman, K.G. 2010. Screening and Characterization of Spontaneous Porcine Congenital Heart Defects for Gene Identification and Models of Human Disease [abstract]. Society for Pediatric Pathology Spring Meeting, Washington, D.C., 3/20-21/2010. #27. (available: http://www.spponline.org/2010-1SpringMtg/FullAbstractsAcceptedPresentationOrder.pdf)

Myelination is Decreased in the Brain Stem of Small Piglets Compared to Larger Littermates During Late Gestation - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R. 2010. Myelination is Decreased in the Brain Stem of Small Piglets Compared to Larger Littermates During Late Gestation [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88 (E-Supplement 3):119-120. (Abstract #249).

Proportion of the Litter Farrowed, Litter Size, and Progesterone and Estradiol Effects on Piglet Birth Intervals and Stillbirths - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2010. Proportion of the Litter Farrowed, Litter Size, and Progesterone and Estradiol Effects on Piglet Birth Intervals and Stillbirths. Animal Reproduction Science. 119(1-2):68-75.

Effect of Fetal Size on Fetal Placental Hyaluronan and Hyaluronoglucosaminidases Throughout Gestation in the Pig - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Freking, B.A. 2010. Effect of Fetal Size on Fetal Placental Hyaluronan and Hyaluronoglucosaminidases Throughout Gestation in the Pig. Animal Reproduction Science. 118(2-4):297-309.

Molecular Cloning and Characterisation of Heparanase mRNA in Porcine Placenta Throughout Gestation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2009. Molecular Cloning and Characterisation of Heparanase mRNA in Porcine Placenta Throughout Gestation. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 21(6):757-772.

Development of the Pig Placenta - (Review Article)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Freking, B.A. 2009. Development of the Pig Placenta. IN: Control of Pig Reproduction VIII (Rodriguez-Martinez, H., Vallet, J.L., Ziecik, A.J., eds.), Nottingham University Press. Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Pig Reproduction, May 31-June 4, 2009, The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada. Society of Reproduction and Fertility Supplement. 66:265-279.

Effect of Empty Uterine Space on Placental Development, Farrowing Intervals, and Stillbirth - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R., Brown Brandl, T.M., Nienaber, J.A. 2009. Effect of Empty Uterine Space on Placental Development, Farrowing Intervals, and Stillbirth [abstract]. Proceedings of VIIIth International Conference on Pig Reproduction, Banff, Alberta, Canada, p. 158.

MicroRNA Transcriptome Profiles During Swine Skeletal Muscle Development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McDaneld, T.G., Smith, T.P., Doumit, M.E., Miles, J.R., Coutinho, L.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Matukumalli, L.K., Nonneman, D.J., Wiedmann, R.T. 2009. MicroRNA Transcriptome Profiles During Swine Skeletal Muscle Development. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 10:77.

Development of Neonatal Piglets Following Reciprocal Embryo Transfers Between Meishan and White Crossbred Gilts - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Ford, J.J., Freking, B.A., Cushman, R.A., Oliver, W.T., Christenson, R.K. 2009. Development of Neonatal Piglets Following Reciprocal Embryo Transfers Between Meishan and White Crossbred Gilts [abstract]. Proceedings of VIIIth International Conference on Pig Reproduction, Banff, Alberta, Canada, p. 148.

Impact of Selection for Uterine Capacity on the Placental Transcriptome - (Abstract Only)

Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Bischoff, S.R., Tsai, S., Hardison, N., Xia, Y., Nonneman, D.J., Vallet, J.L., Piedrahita, J.A. 2009. Impact of Selection for Uterine Capacity on the Placental Transcriptome [Abstract]. In: Control of Pig Reproduction VIII (H. Rodriguez-Martinez, J.L. Vallet and A.J. Ziecik, eds.) Journal of Reproduction and Fertility Supplement. 66:207-208.

MicroRNA expression profile in bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes during late oogenesis - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., McDaneld, T.G., Wiedmann, R.T., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E., Vallet, J.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2009. MicroRNA expression profile in bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes during late oogenesis [abstract]. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 21(1):186 (Abstract #174).

MicroRNA profiles of the fetal pig during skeletal muscle development - (Abstract Only)

McDaneld, T.G., Wiedmann, R.T., Miles, J.R., Smith, T.P. 2008. MicroRNA profiles in skeletal muscle of fetal pig. XXXI Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings. Poster #2206.

Conceptus development during blastocyst elongation in lines of pigs selected for increased uterine capacity or ovulation rate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, J.R., Freking, B.A., Blomberg, L., Vallet, J.L., Zuelke, K.A. 2008. Conceptus development during blastocyst elongation in lines of pigs selected for increased uterine capacity or ovulation rate. Journal of Animal Science. 86(9):2126-2134.

A low-fat liquid diet decreases AMPK and increases mTOR phosphorylation in skeletal muscle of 10-day-old pigs - (Abstract Only)

Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R. 2008. A low-fat liquid diet decreases AMPK and increases mTOR phosphorylation in skeletal muscle of 10-day-old pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Supplement 2):560-561.

Molecular cloning and characterization of heparanase mRNA in porcine placenta throughout gestation - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J., Vallet, J., Freking, B. 2008. Molecular cloning and characterization of heparanase mRNA in porcine placenta throughout gestation [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:125-126 (Abstract #305).

Relationship of antral follicle counts to fertility and ovarian AMH mRNA levels in beef cows - (Abstract Only)

Cushman, R., Miles, J., Allan, M., Kuehn, L., Echternkamp, S., Freetly, H. 2008. Relationship of antral follicle counts to fertility and ovarian AMH mRNA levels in beef cows [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:224 (Abstract #722).

Placental hyaluronidase expression during gestation in swine - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J., Miles, J., Freking, B. 2008. Placental hyaluronidase expression during gestation in swine [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:217-218 (Abstract #694).

Placental transcriptome profile differences associated with selection for uterine capacity - (Abstract Only)

Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Bischoff, S.R., Xia, Y., Nonneman, D.J., Vallet, J.L., Piedrahita, J.A. 2008. Placental transcriptome profile differences associated with selection for uterine capacity [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Suppl. 3):49. Abstract #36.

MicroRNA (MiRNA) technology in livestock: expression profiling of bovine oocyte and developmental stages of porcine skeletal muscle - (Proceedings)

Mcdaneld, T.G., Wiedmann, R.T., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R.A., Vallet, J.L., Smith, T.P. 2007. MicroRNA (MiRNA) technology in livestock: expression profiling of bovine oocyte and developmental stages of porcine skeletal muscle. Conference Proc., National Swine Improvement Federation Conference & Ann. Mtg., Dec. 5-7, 2007. Kansas City, MO, NSIF Volume 32, www.nsif.com.

Conceptus development during embryo elongation in lines of pigs selected for ovulation rate or uterine capacity - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Freking, B.A., Blomberg, L., Vallet, J.L. 2008. Conceptus development during embryo elongation in lines of pigs selected for ovulation rate or uterine capacity [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86 (E-Supplement 3):107 (Abstract #233).

Maternal plasma progesterone and estradiol concentrations prior to farrowing are not associated with either birth intervals or stillbirth rates in pigs - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Miles, J.R. 2008. Maternal plasma progesterone and estradiol concentrations prior to farrowing are not associated with either birth intervals or stillbirth rates in pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86 (E-Supplement 3):107 (Abstract #234).

COMPARATIVE TRANSCRIPTOME ANALYSIS OF IN VIVO AND IN VITRO PORCINE BLASTOCYSTS BY SMALL AMPLIFIED RNA SERIAL ANALYSIS OF GENE EXPRESSION (SAR-SAGE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, J.R., Blomberg, L.A., Krisher, R.L., Everts, R.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Zuelke, K.A. 2008. Comparative transcriptome analysis of in vivo- and in vitro- produced porcine blastocysts by small amplified RNA-serial analysis of gene expression (SAR-SAGE). Molecular Reproduction and Development. 75:976-88.

Differential gene regulation of estrogen receptor 1 and 2 in the porcine endometrium during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J., Vallet, J. 2007. Differential gene regulation of estrogen receptor 1 and 2 in the porcine endometrium during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:127.

Factors affecting litter size in pigs - (Proceedings)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2006. Factors affecting litter size in pigs. Proceedings National Swine Improvement Federation (NSIF) Conference and Annual Meeting (7-8 Dec 2006; Nashville, TN). NSIF Vol. 31:15-21.

Characterization of mRNA expression for the endothelial differentiation G-protein-coupled (EDG) receptors in porcine endometrial tissue during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J., Vallet, J. 2007. Characterization of mRNA expression for the endothelial differentiation G-protein-coupled (EDG) receptors in porcine endometrial tissue during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 2):117-118. (Abstract #235)

Seasonal, litter size and birth order effects on farrowing intervals and stillbirth rate in swine - (Abstract Only)

Vallet, J.L., Nienaber, J.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Miles, J.R. 2007. Seasonal, litter size, and birth order effects on farrowing intervals and stillbirth rate in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 2):118. (Abstract #236)

IDENTFICATION OF MRNAS ASSOCIATED WITH GONADOTROPIN-INDUCED MATURATION OF MURINE CUMULUS OOCYTE COMPLEXES USING SERIAL ANALYSIS OF GENE EXPRESSION (SAGE) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rodriguez, K.F., Blomberg, L., Zuelke, K.A., Miles, J.R., Alexander, J.E., Farin, C.E. 2006. Identfication of mrnas associated with gonadotropin-induced maturation of murine cumulus oocyte complexes using serial analysis of gene expression (sage). Physiological Genomics. 27(3):318-327.

SMALL AMPLIFED RNA- SERIAL ANALYSIS OF GENE EXPRESSION (SAR-SAGE) FROM PORCINE BLASTOCYSTS PRODUCED IN VIVO OR IN VITRO - (Abstract Only)

This is a poster presentation for BARC Poster Day 4/26/2006.

TRANSCRIPTOME PROFILING OF THE TUBULAR PORCINE CONCEPTUS IDENTIFIES THE DIFFERENTIAL REGULATION OF GROWTH AN DDEVELOPMENTALLY ASSOCIATED GENES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Blomberg, L., Garrett, W.M., Guillomot, M., Miles, J.R., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Zuelke, K.A. 2006. Transcriptome profiling of the tubular porcine conceptus identifies the differential regulation of growth and developmentally associated genes. Molecular Reproduction and Development. 73(12):1491-1502.

LINES OF PIGS SELECTED FOR COMPONENT TRAITS OF LITTER SIZE EXHIBIT DIFFERENTIAL GENE REGULATION AT THE ONSET OF EMBRYO (TROPHOECTODERM) ELONGATION - (Abstract Only)

Miles, J.R., Blomberg, L., Freking, B.A., Zuelke, K.A. 2006. Lines of pigs selected for component traits of litter size exhibit differential gene regulation at the onset of embryo (trophoectoderm) elongation [abstract]. International Embryo Transfer Society Annual Meeting. 18:235-236.

UNIQUE EXPRESSION PATTERNS OF DIFFERENTIATION, GROWTH AND CELL STRUCTURE FACTORS IN THE ELONGATING PORCINE CONCEPTUS - (Abstract Only)

Blomberg, L., Miles, J.R., Talbot, N.C., Garrett, W.M., Zuelke, K.A. 2006. Unique expression patterns of differentiation, growth and cell structure factors in the elongating porcine conceptus. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 18:170.

PIG LINES GENETICALLY SELECTED FOR COMPONENT TRAITS OF LITTER SIZE EXHIBIT DIFFERENTIAL GENE REGULATION AT THE ONSET OF EMBRYO (TROPHECTODERM) ELONGATION - (Abstract Only)

This is a poster presentation for BARC Poster Day on 5/12/2005.