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- Projects Methyl Donor Availability in Utero and Programming of Postnatal Performance in Beef CattleCooperative Agreement (A) Accession Number:442168Applying Nutritional Strategies to Improve Early Embryonic Development and Progeny Performance in Beef CowsIn-House Appropriated (D) Accession Number:442475
- Publications - (Clicking on the reprint icon  will take you to the publication reprint.)  
- The influence of choline and follistatin supplementation during in-vitro bovine oocyte maturation on oocyte maturation and blastocyst development -(Peer Reviewed Journal)     
- Transcriptomic analysis of luteal tissue supports the delayed timing of luteolysis in heifers with greater ovarian reserve -(Abstract Only)     
- Relationship of length of the estrous cycle to antral follicle number in crossbred beef heifers -(Peer Reviewed Journal)     
- Indicator traits of fertility in beef cows II: The role of progesterone in uterine biology and embryo development -(Proceedings)   Cushman, R.A. 2024. Indicator traits of fertility in beef cows II: The role of progesterone in uterine biology and embryo development. In Proceedings: 1st Annual Reproduction Symposium, April 18-20,2024. Lavras, MG Brazil. Virtual.   
- Serum concentrations of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in KISS1 knockout gilts treated with neurokinin B, kisspeptin, and GnRH hormone analogs -(Abstract Only)     
- Developmental programming of the ovarian reserve in livestock  -(Review Article)   Cushman, R.A., Akbarinejad, V., Perry, G.A., Lents, C.A. 2024. Developmental programming of the ovarian reserve in livestock. Animal Reproduction Science. 264. Article 107458. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107458.   
- Developmental programming of reproduction in the female animal  -(Review Article)   Akbarinejad, V., Cushman, R.A. 2024. Developmental programming of reproduction in the female animal. Animal Reproduction Science. 263. Article 107456. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107456.   
- An extreme model of fertility in sheep demonstrates the basis of controversies surrounding antral follicle count and circulating concentrations of anti-Müllerian hormone as predictors of fertility in ruminants  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Yake, H.K., Snider, A.P., Lents, C.A., Murphy, T.W., Freking, B.A. 2023. An extreme model of fertility in sheep demonstrates the basis of controversies surrounding antral follicle count and circulating concentrations of anti-Müllerian hormone as predictors of fertility in ruminants. Animal Reproduction Science. 259. Article 107364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2023.107364.   
- Clustering of multi-tissue transcriptomes in gilts with normal cyclicity or delayed puberty reveals genes related to pubertal development  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Wijesena, H., Keel-Mercer, B.N., Nonneman, D.J., Cushman, R.A., Lents, C.A. 2023. Clustering of multi-tissue transcriptomes in gilts with normal cyclicity or delayed puberty reveals genes related to pubertal development. Biology of Reproduction. 110(Issue2)261-274(Article ioad145). https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioad145.   
- Maternal amino acid supplementation from pre-breeding through early gestation alters fetal muscle development -(Other)   Hauxwell, K.M., Cushman, R.A., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Snider, A.P., Freetly, H.C., Dahlen, C.R., Amat, S., Neville, B.W., Thorson, J.F., Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Crouse, M.S. 2023. Maternal amino acid supplementation from pre-breeding through early gestation alters fetal muscle development. North Dakota Livestock Research Report. 18-21. Available: https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/2023-north-dakota-livestock-research-report   
- Role of the placenta in developmental programming: Observations from models using large animals  -(Review Article)   Reynolds, L.P., Dahlen, C.R., Ward, A.K., Crouse, M.S., Borowicz, P.P., Davila-Ruiz, B.J., Kanjanaruch, C., Bochantin, K.A., McLean, K.J., McCarthy, K.L., Menezes, A.C.B., Diniz, W.J.S., Cushman, R.A., Caton, J.S. 2023. Role of the placenta in developmental programming: Observations from models using large animals. Animal Reproduction Science. 257. Article 107322. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2023.107322.   
- Embryo transfer medium supplemented with bovine plasminogen increases zona pellucida diameter and decreases thickness -(Abstract Only)     
- Relationship of field and in vitro fertility of dairy bulls with sperm parameters, including DAG1 and SERPINA5 proteins  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Zoca, S.M., Walker, J.A., Kline, A.C., Andrews, T.N., Rich, J.J.J., Epperson, K.M., Drum, J.N., Ortega, M.S., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2023. Relationship of field and in vitro fertility of dairy bulls with sperm parameters, including DAG1 and SERPINA5 proteins. Frontiers in Animal Science. 4. Article 1180967. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2023.1180967.   
- Influence of dietary methionine and guanidinoacetic acid on estrous cycles and early pregnancy in beef heifers  -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R., Hauxwell, K., Snider, A.P., Freetly, H., Oliver, W.T., Amat, S., Neville, B.W., Thorson, J., Lindholm-Perry, A., Miles, J.R., Dahlen, C.R., Ward, A., Perry, G.A., Caton, J.S., Crouse, M.S. 2023. Influence of dietary methionine and guanidinoacetic acid on estrous cycles and early pregnancy in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):580-581. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.678.   
- The influence of Synovex-C growth implants at weaning with different supplementation levels on ovarian parameters in developing beef heifers  -(Abstract Only)   Andrews, T.N., Cushman, R., Snider, A.P., Perry, G.A., Cox, S.H., Dunlap, R.L., Anderson, C., Chavez, M.K., Gallacher, K.L., Melchior-Tiffany, E.A., Selman, A., Scholljegerdes, E.J., Summers, A.F. 2023. The influence of Synovex-C growth implants at weaning with different supplementation levels on ovarian parameters in developing beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 101(Supplement 3):405-406. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.481.   
- Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation throughout the periconceptual period of gestation alters metabolite concentrations and fetal development  -(Abstract Only)   Hauxwell, K.M., Cushman, R.A., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Snider, A.P., Freetly, H.C., Dahlen, C.R., Amat, S., Oliver, W.T., Miles, J.R., Crouse, M.S. 2023. Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation throughout the periconceptual period of gestation alters metabolite concentrations and fetal development. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):329-330. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.395.   
- Combination of 1.8 Mm choline and follistatin supplementation may reduce transcript abundance of CEPT1 and CPBE4 during in-vitro bovine oocyte maturation  -(Abstract Only)   Snider, A.P., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R., Miles, J.R. 2023. Combination of 1.8 Mm choline and follistatin supplementation may reduce transcript abundance of CEPT1 and CPBE4 during in-vitro bovine oocyte maturation. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):591-592. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.689.   
- The kisspeptin knockout pig; a new model for dissecting mechanisms controlling reproduction  -(Abstract Only)   Lents, C.A., Florez, J.M., Martins, K., Bostrom, J.R., Rodriquez-Villamil, P., Ongaratto, F., Huisman, A., Larson, S.A., Ahern, D.F., Ross, C.E., Elsken, D.H., Cushman, R.A., White, B.R., Sonstegard, T.S. 2023. The kisspeptin knockout pig; a new model for dissecting mechanisms controlling reproduction. American Society of Animal Science Proceedings. 101(Supplement 3):234-235. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.283.   
- Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation during the periconceptual period of gestation shifts methionine metabolism of fetal bull calves at d 63 of gestation  -(Abstract Only)   Crouse, M.S., Hauxwell, K., Caton, J.S., Ward, A., Dahlen, C.R., Amat, S., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A., Neville, B.W., Oliver, W.T., Thorson, J., Snider, A.P., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R.A. 2023. Methionine and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation during the periconceptual period of gestation shifts methionine metabolism of fetal bull calves at d 63 of gestation. Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):172. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.208.   
- Bull field fertility differences can be estimated with in vitro sperm capacitation and flow cytometry  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Zoca, S.M., Geary, T.W., Zezeski, A.L., Kerns, K.C., Dalton, J.C., Harstine, B.R., Utt, M.D., Cushman, R.A., Walker, J.A., Perry, G.A. 2023. Bull field fertility differences can be estimated with in vitro sperm capacitation and flow cytometry. Frontiers in Animal Science. 4. Article 1180975. https://doi.org/10.3389/fanim.2023.1180975.   
- Is scrotal ultrasound a useful tool in ram breeding soundness examination?  -(Abstract Only)   Murphy, T.W., Freking, B.A., Wildeus, S., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R., Snider, A.P., Rempel, L.A. 2023. Is scrotal ultrasound a useful tool in ram breeding soundness examination? Journal of Animal Science. 101(Supplement 3):654. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skad281.761.   
- A longitudinal characterization of the seminal microbiota and antibiotic resistance in yearling beef bulls subjected to different rates of gain  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Webb, E.M., Holman, D.B., Schmidt, K.N., Crouse, M.S., Dahlen, C.R., Cushman, R.A., Snider, A.P., McCarthy, K.L., Amat, S. 2023. A longitudinal characterization of the seminal microbiota and antibiotic resistance in yearling beef bulls subjected to different rates of gain. Microbiology Spectrum. 11(2). Article e05180-22. https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.05180-22.   
- One-carbon metabolite supplementation to heifers for the first 14 d of the...alters the plasma and hepatic one-carbon metabolite pool and methionine-folate cycle enzyme transcript abundance in a dose-dependent manner  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Crouse, M.S., Freetly, H.C., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Neville, B.W., Oliver, W.T., Lee, R.T., Syring, J.G., King, L.E., Reynolds, L.P., Dahlen, C.R., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Cushman, R.A. 2023. One-carbon metabolite supplementation to heifers for the first 14 d of the estrous cycle alters the plasma and hepatic one-carbon metabolite pool and methionine-folate cycle enzyme transcript abundance in a dose-dependent manner. Journal of Animal Science. 101. Article skac419. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac419.   
- Polymorphism of the follicle stimulating hormone receptor does not impact reproductive performance or in-vitro embryo production in beef heifers  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Snider, A.P., Yake, H.K., Granger, C.D., Rosasco, S.L., McDaneld, T.G., Snelling, W.M., Chase Jr., C.C., Miles, J.R., Lents, C.A., Quail, L.K., Rich, J.J., Epperson, K.M., Crouse, M.S., Summers, A.F., Perry, G.A., Bennett, G.L., Cushman, R.A. 2023. Polymorphism of the follicle stimulating hormone receptor does not impact reproductive performance or in-vitro embryo production in beef heifers. Theriogenology. 195:131-137. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.10.025.   
- Polymorphism of the follicle stimulating hormone receptor does not impact reproductive performance or in-vitro embryo production in beef heifers -(Abstract Only)     
- The influence of Synovex-C growth implants at weaning with different supplementation levels on growth performance and antral follicle counts in developing beef heifers  -(Abstract Only)   Andrews, T.N., Cushman, R.A., Snider, A.P., Cox, S.H., Dunlap, R.L., Anderson, C., Chavez, M.K., Gallacher, K.L., Melchior, E.A., Scholljegerdes, E.J., Summers, A.F. 2022. The influence of Synovex-C growth implants at weaning with different supplementation levels on growth performance and antral follicle counts in developing beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 100(Supplement 4):30-31. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac313.044.   
- Yearling bulls have reduced sperm concentration and increased seminal plasma interleukin-8 after a 28-day breeding season  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Snider, A.P., McCarthy, K.L., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Ondrak, J.D., Oliver, W.T., Dahlen, C.R., Cushman, R.A., Crouse, M.S. 2022. Yearling bulls have reduced sperm concentration and increased seminal plasma interleukin-8 after a 28-day breeding season. Reproduction of Domestic Animals. 57:1465-1473. https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.14223.   
- Yearling bulls have reduced concentrations of sperm after a 28-day breeding season -(Abstract Only)     
- Prenatal transportation stress did not impact ovarian follicle count for three generations of female Brahman offspring  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Quail, L.K., Randel, R.D., Welsh Jr., T.H., Cushman, R.A., Yake, H.K., d'Orey Branco, R.A., Neuendorff, D.A., Long, C.R., Perry, G.A. 2022. Prenatal transportation stress did not impact ovarian follicle count for three generations of female Brahman offspring. Animal Reproduction Science. 243. Article 107016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.107016.   
- One-carbon metabolite supplementation influences pancreatic a-amylase activity and protein concentration in a dose-dependent manner in beef heifers  -(Abstract Only)   Trotta, R.J., Freetly, H., Cushman, R.A., Oliver, W., Lindholm-Perry, A., Caton, J.S., Ward, A.K., Crouse, M.S. 2022. One-carbon metabolite supplementation influences pancreatic a-amylase activity and protein concentration in a dose-dependent manner in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 100(Supplement 3):259. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac247.469.   
- Characterization of the seminal microbiota in beef bulls subjected to different rate of gains using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and culturomics  -(Abstract Only)   Webb, E.M., Holman, D., Schmidt, K., Crouse, M.S., Dahlen, C.R., Cushman, R.A., Snider, A.P., McCarthy, K.L., Amat, S. 2022. Characterization of the seminal microbiota in beef bulls subjected to different rate of gains using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and culturomics [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 100(Supplement 3):180. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac247.331.   
- Variation in antral follicle number but not primordial follicle number is positively related to luteal function in beef heifers -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Bedke, C.D., Shults, M.A., Quail, L.K., Epperson, K.M., Snider, A.P., Perry, G.A., Scholljegerdes, E.J., Summers, A.F., Lake, S.L., Cunningham-Hollinger, H.C., Rosasco, S.L. 2022. Variation in antral follicle number but not primordial follicle number is positively related to luteal function in beef heifers [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, July 26-29, 2022, Spokane, Washington. Poster P120.   
- Sperm characteristics of maternal composite rams before and after the breeding season -(Abstract Only)   Snider, A.P., Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Crouse, M.S., Cushman, R.A., Wildeus, S., Murphy Jr, T.W. 2022. Sperm characteristics of maternal composite rams before and after the breeding season [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, July 26-29, 2022, Spokane, Washington. Poster P233.   
- Effects of administration of a growth promoting implant during the suckling phase or at weaning on growth, reproduction, and ovarian development in replacement heifers grazing native range  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Rosasco, S.L., Melchior-Tiffany, E.A., Kassetas, C.J., Cox, S.H., Dunlap, R.L., Hernandez Gifford, J.A., Scholljegerdes, E.J., Cushman, R.A., Summers, A.F. 2022. Effects of administration of a growth promoting implant during the suckling phase or at weaning on growth, reproduction, and ovarian development in replacement heifers grazing native range. Journal of Animal Science. 100(6):1-11. Article 170. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac170.   
- Greater numbers of antral follicles in the ovary are associated with increased concentrations of glucose in uterine luminal fluid of beef heifers  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Snider, A.P., Crouse, M.S., Rosasco, S.L., Epperson, K.M., Northrop-Albrecht, E.J., Rich, J.J., Chase, C.C. Jr., Miles, J.R., Perry, G.A., Summers, A.F., Cushman, R.A. 2022. Greater numbers of antral follicles in the ovary are associated with increased concentrations of glucose in uterine luminal fluid of beef heifers. Animal Reproduction Science. 239. Article 106968. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.106968.   
- RNA sequencing and iTRAQ proteomic data from an experiment examining the influence of conceptus presence...preovulatory estradiol on endometrial gene transcripts and proteins..maternal recognition of pregnancy in beef cattle  -(Database / Dataset)   Northrop-Albrecht, E.J., Rich, J.J., Cushman, R.A., Yao, R., Ge, X., Perry, G.A. 2022. RNA sequencing and iTRAQ proteomic data from an experiment examining the influence of conceptus presence and preovulatory estradiol on endometrial gene transcripts and proteins around maternal recognition of pregnancy in beef cattle. Data in Brief. 42. Article 108056. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2022.108056.   
- Proteomic analyses identify differences between bovine epididymal and ejaculated spermatozoa that contribute to longevity  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Menegatti Zoca, S., Northrop-Albrecht, E.J., Walker, J.A., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2022. Proteomic analyses identify differences between bovine epididymal and ejaculated spermatozoa that contribute to longevity. Theriogenology. 184:51-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.02.021.   
- Proteomic analysis of epididymal and ejaculated sperm and respective fluids -(Experiment Station)   Menegatti Zoca, S., Northrop-Albrecht, E.J., Walker, J.A., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2022. Proteomic analysis of epididymal and ejaculated sperm and respective fluids. South Dakota State University Beef Day 2022 Summary Publication. 86-99.   
- Use of sperm in vitro capacitation and flow cytometry to estimate bull fertility -(Experiment Station)   Menegatti Zoca, S., Geary, T.W., Zezeski, A.L., Kerns, K.C., Dalton, J.C., Harstine, B.R., Utt, M.D., Cushman, R.A., Walker, J.A., Perry, G.A. 2022. Use of sperm in vitro capacitation and flow cytometry to estimate bull fertility. South Dakota State University Beef Day 2022 Summary Publication. 66-75.   
- Are ovarian reserve parameters related to reproductive tract development and fertility in ewes?  -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Yake, H.K., Snider, A.P., Murphy Jr, T.W., Freking, B.A. 2022. Are ovarian reserve parameters related to reproductive tract development and fertility in ewes [abstract]? Journal of Animal Science. 100(Supplement 2):85. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac064.138.   
- Practical applications for developmental programming of the bovine ovary  -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A. 2022. Practical applications for developmental programming of the bovine ovary [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 100(Supplement 1):29. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skac028.057.   
- Influence of conceptus presence and preovulatory estradiol exposure onuterine gene transcripts and proteins around maternal recognition ofpregnancy in beef cattle  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Northrop-Albrecht, E.J., Rich, J.J., Cushman, R.A., Yao, R., Ge, X., Perry, G.A. 2022. Influence of conceptus presence and preovulatory estradiol exposure on uterine gene transcripts and proteins around maternal recognition of pregnancy in beef cattle. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 540. Article 111508. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mce.2021.111508.   
- Preovulatory estradiol concentrations influence oviductal gene expression -(Abstract Only)   Quail, L.K., Cushman, R.A., Keel, B.N., McNeel, A.K., Gonda, M.G., Perry, G.A. 2021. Preovulatory estradiol concentrations influence oviductal gene expression [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, December 15-18, 2021, St. Louis, Missouri. Poster P232.   
- Health events during the first year of life can alter the uterine environment and ovarian reserve in cycling heifers -(Abstract Only)   Snider, A.P., Oliver, W.T., Crouse, M.S., Cushman, R.A. 2021. Health events during the first year of life can alter the uterine environment and ovarian reserve in cycling heifers [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, December 15-18, 2021, St. Louis, Missouri. Poster P335.   
- Bull field fertility differences can be estimated with in vitro capacitation and flow cytometry -(Abstract Only)     
- Chorionic somatomammotropin deficiency perturbs the metabolic transcriptome in the ruminant placenta  -(Proceedings)   Tanner, A.R., Cushman, R.A., Anthony, R.V. 2021. Chorionic somatomammotropin deficiency perturbs the metabolic transcriptome in the ruminant placenta. Translational Animal Science. 5(Supplement S1):S67-S71. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txab175.   
- Production performance of daughters from cows with different maternal nutrition -(Abstract Only)   Freetly, H.C., Cushman, R.A. 2021. Production performance of daughters from cows with different maternal nutrition [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the American Society of Animal Science Western Section Meeting, October 18-21, 2021, Fort Collins, Colorado. Meeting App.   
- Relationship of molecular breeding value for beef tenderness with heifer traits through weaning of their first calf  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Bennett, G.L., Tait, R.G., McNeel, A.K., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L., Freetly, H.C. 2021. Relationship of molecular breeding value for beef tenderness with heifer traits through weaning of their first calf. Theriogenology. 173:128-132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.07.020.   
- Using genomics to measure phenomics: Repeatability of bull prolificacy in multiple-bull pastures  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Dickey, A.M., Light, D.E., Cushman, R.A., McDaneld, T.G. 2021. Using genomics to measure phenomics: Repeatability of bull prolificacy in multiple-bull pastures. Agriculture. 11(7). Article 603. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11070603.   
- Using genomics to measure phenomics: Repeatability of bull prolificacy in multiple-bull pastures  -(Pre-print Publication)   Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Dickey, A.M., Light, D.E., Cushman, R.A., McDaneld, T.G. 2021. Using genomics to measure phenomics: Repeatability of bull prolificacy in multiple-bull pastures. Agriculture. 11(7). Article 603. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture11070603.   
- The ovarian follicle of ruminants: the path from conceptus to adult  -(Review Article)   Juengel, J.L., Cushman, R.A., Dupont, J., Fabre, S., Lea, R.G., Martin, G.B., Mossa, F., Pitman, J.L., Price, C.A., Smith, P. 2021. The ovarian follicle of ruminants: the path from conceptus to adult. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. Article RD21086. https://doi.org/10.1071/RD21086.   
- Prenatal transportation stress does not impact ovarian follicle count in Brahman offspring  -(Abstract Only)   Quail, L.K., Randel, R.D., Welsh Jr., T.H., D'Orey Branco, R., Neundorff, D.A., Cushman, R.A., Yake, H.K., Perry, G.A. 2021. Prenatal transportation stress does not impact ovarian follicle count in Brahman offspring [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 99(Supplement 3):126. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab235.229.   
- Relationship among granulosa cell GnRH-I, GnRH-II, and GnRH-R mRNA abundance and follicular fluid steroid hormone concentrations of bovine antral follicles at specific stages of follicular development  -(Abstract Only)   Rich, J.J., Northrop-Albrecht, E.J., Epperson, K.M., Menegatti Zoca, S., Perkins, S.D., Daly, R.F., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2021. Relationship among granulosa cell GnRH-I, GnRH-II, and GnRH-R mRNA abundance and follicular fluid steroid hormone concentrations of bovine antral follicles at specific stages of follicular development [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 99(Supplement 3):126. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab235.230.   
- Influence of estradiol on bovine trophectoderm and uterine gene transcripts around maternal recognition of pregnancy  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Northrop-Albrecht, E.J., Rich, J.J., Cushman, R.A., Yao, R., Ge, X., Perry, G.A. 2021. Influence of estradiol on bovine trophectoderm and uterine gene transcripts around maternal recognition of pregnancy. Biology of Reproduction. 105(2):381-392. Article ioab091. https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioab091.   
- Uterine function during maternal recognition of pregnancy differs due to size of the ovarian reserve in beef heifers  -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Rosasco, S., Epperson, K.M., Northrop-Albrecht, E.J., Rich, J.J., Chase, C., Miles, J.R., Crouse, M.S., Perry, G.A., Summers, A., Snider, A. 2021. Uterine function during maternal recognition of pregnancy differs due to size of the ovarian reserve in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 99(Supplement 3):123. Article 235. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab235.225.   
- Beef heifers with increased number of follicles have greater uterine luminal glucose concentrations  -(Abstract Only)   Snider, A., Crouse, M.S., Rosasco, S., Epperson, K.M., Northrop-Albrecht, E.J., Rich, J.J., Chase, C., Miles, J.R., Summers, A., Cushman, R.A. 2021. Beef heifers with increased number of follicles have greater uterine luminal glucose concentrations [abstract]. In: Proceedings of National American Society of Animal Science, Louisville, KY, July 14-18, 2021. Journal of Animal Science. 99(Supplement 3):128. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab235.233.   
- iTRAQ-based proteomic dataset for bovine pre-ovulatory plasma and follicular fluid containing high and low Estradiol  -(Database / Dataset)   Afedi, P.A., Larimore, E.L., Cushman, R.A., Raynie, D., Perry, G.A. 2021. iTRAQ-based proteomic dataset for bovine pre-ovulatory plasma and follicular fluid containing high and low Estradiol. Data in Brief. 36:Article 106998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2021.106998.   
- Review: Perspective on high-performing dairy cows and herds  -(Review Article)   Britt, J.H., Cushman, R.A., Dechow, C.D., Dobson, H., Humblot, P., Hutjens, M.F., Jones, G.A., Mitloehner, F.M., Ruegg, P.L., Sheldon, I.M., Stevenson, J.S. 2021. Review: Perspective on high-performing dairy cows and herds. Animal. 15. Article 100298. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.animal.2021.100298.   
- Production performance of cows raised with different postweaning growth patterns  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Freetly, H.C., Cushman, R.A., Bennett, G.L. 2021. Production performance of cows raised with different postweaning growth patterns. Translational Animal Science. 5(3):1-7. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txab031.   
- iTRAQ-based proteomic analysis of bovine pre-ovulatory plasma and follicular fluid  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Afedi, P.A., Larimore, E.L., Cushman, R.A., Raynie, D., Perry, G.A. 2021. iTRAQ-based proteomic analysis of bovine pre-ovulatory plasma and follicular fluid. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 76:106606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2021.106606.   
- Cerebrum, liver, and muscle regulatory networks uncover maternal nutrition effects in developmental programming of beef cattle during early pregnancy  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Diniz, W.J., Crouse, M.S., Cushman, R.A., McLean, K.J., Caton, J.S., Dahlen, C.R., Reynolds, L.P., Ward, A.K. 2021. Cerebrum, liver, and muscle regulatory networks uncover maternal nutrition effects in developmental programming of beef cattle during early pregnancy. Scientific Reports. 11. Article 2771. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82156-w.   
- Can we developmentally program the epigenome to improve traits relevant to production in cattle?  -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Snider, A., Crouse, M.S. 2021. Can we developmentally program the epigenome to improve traits relevant to production in cattle [Abstract]? Journal of Animal Science. 99(Supplement 1):20. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab054.035.   
- Ovarian follicular profiling of high- and low-immunocrit gilts on postnatal day 14  -(Abstract Only)   Lynnes, B.M., Cushman, R.A., Miles, J.R., Oliver, W.T., Bartol, F.F., Bagnell, C.A., Lents, C.A. 2021. Ovarian follicular profiling of high- and low-immunocrit gilts on postnatal day 14 [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 99(Supplement 1):150-151. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skab054.257.   
- Alternative heifer development systems utilizing corn residue and cover crops  -(Abstract Only)   Speer, H., Riley, H., Cushman, R., Freetly, H., Drewnoski, M. 2020. Alternative heifer development systems utilizing corn residue and cover crops [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement 3):128. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa054.220.   
- Maternal periconceptual nutrition, early pregnancy, and developmental outcomes in beef cattle  -(Review Article)   Caton, J.S., Crouse, M.S., McLean, K.J., Dahlen, C.R., Ward, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Grazul-Bilska, A.T., Neville, B.W., Borowicz, P.P., Reynolds, L.P. 2020. Maternal periconceptual nutrition, early pregnancy, and developmental outcomes in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 98(12):1-16. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa358.   
- Effects of the F94L Limousin associated myostatin gene marker on metabolic index in growing beef heifers  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Hales, K.E., Tait Jr, R.G., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Bennett, G.L. 2020. Effects of the F94L Limousin associated myostatin gene marker on metabolic index in growing beef heifers. Applied Animal Science. 36(6):851-856. https://doi.org/10.15232/aas.2020-02046.   
- Extended aging and marbling class effects on color stability of beef Longissimus lumborum, Gluteus medius, and Biceps femoris steaks  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   King, D.A., Shackelford, S.D., Cushman, R.A., Wheeler, T.L. 2021. Extended aging and marbling class effects on color stability of beef Longissimus lumborum, Gluteus medius, and Biceps femoris steaks. Meat and Muscle Biology. 5(1):1-14. https://doi.org/10.22175/mmb.11139.   
- Antral follicular count has limited impact in the selection of more fertile beef heifers  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cunha, F., Cushman, R.A., Santa Cruz, R., de Nava, G., Vinoles, C. 2020. Antral follicular count has limited impact in the selection of more fertile beef heifers. Livestock Science. 241:104230. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104230.   
- Maternal energy restriction in early gestation affects MYOG network topology of bovine skeletal muscle  -(Abstract Only)   Diniz, W.J., Crouse, M.S., Cushman, R.A., Caton, J., Dahlen, C.R., Reynolds, L.P., Ward, A.K. 2020. Maternal energy restriction in early gestation affects MYOG network topology of bovine skeletal muscle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement 4):241. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa278.439.   
- Effect of stair-step nutritional programming on ovarian development in replacement beef heifers  -(Proceedings)   Rosasco, S.L., Melchior, E.A., Cox, S.H., Dunlap, R.L., Hernandez Gifford, J.A., Scholljegerdes, E.J., Cushman, R.A., Summers, A.F. 2020. Effect of stair-step nutritional programming on ovarian development in replacement beef heifers. Translational Animal Science. 4(Supplement 1):S32-S36. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txaa092.   
- Environmental parameters may increase likelihood of beef heifers classified with earlier or later pubertal attainment -(Abstract Only)   Keane, J.A., Nafziger, S.R., Bergman, J.W., Kurz, S.G., Snider, A.P., Bochantin, K.A., Wood, J.R., Cushman, R.A., Summers, A.F., Cupp, A.S. 2020. Environmental parameters may increase likelihood of beef heifers classified with earlier or later pubertal attainment [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Virtual Abstract Program p. 67-68. Available: https://www.ssr.org/news-events/past-meetings/ssrvirtual2020   
- Comparison of microRNA between ejaculated and epididymal semen  -(Abstract Only)   Zoca, S., Ge, X., Perkins, S., Cushman, R.A., McDaneld, T.G., Keel, B.N., Perry, G. 2020. Comparison of microRNA between ejaculated and epididymal semen. Animal Reproduction Science. 220. Article 106378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2020.106378.   
- Relationship among GnRH-R mRNA abundance and GnRH-I, GnRH-II, and intrafollicular steroid hormone concentrations in granulosa cells of bovine antral follicles at specific stages of follicular development -(Abstract Only)     
- Influence of age of dam on daughter reproductive performance and follicle numbers in beef heifers  -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R., Spuri-Gomes, R., Tenley, S., Rosasco, S., Rich, J., Northrop, E., Miles, J., Lindholm-Perry, A., Keel, B., Perry, G., Summers, A., Cupp, A. 2020. Influence of age of dam on daughter reproductive performance and follicle numbers in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 98(Supplement 3):115. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skaa054.195.   
- Vascular endothelial growth factor A isoforms modulate follicle development in peripubertal heifers independent of diet through diverse signal transduction pathways  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Abedal-Majed, M.A., Kurz, S.G., Springman, S.A., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Largen, V., Magamage, M., Sargent, K.M., Wood, J.R., Cushman, R.A., Cupp, A.S. 2020. Vascular endothelial growth factor A isoforms modulate follicle development in peripubertal heifers independent of diet through diverse signal transduction pathways. Biology of Reproduction. 102(3):680-692. https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioz211.   
- Role of preovulatory concentrations of estradiol on timing of conception and regulation of the uterine environment in beef cattle  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Perry, G.A., Cushman, R.A., Perry, B.L., Schiefelbein, A.K., Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., Perkins, S.D. 2019. Role of preovulatory concentrations of estradiol on timing of conception and regulation of the uterine environment in beef cattle. Systems Biology in Reproductive Medicine. 66(1):12-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/19396368.2019.1695979.   
- Changing views on the role of the uterus in post-partum reproductive function in beef cows  -(Review Article)   Cushman, R.A. 2019. Changing views on the role of the uterus in post-partum reproductive function in beef cows. Journal of Animal Science. 97(10):4021-4022. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz287.   
- Brangus cows have ovarian reserve parameters more like Brahman than Angus cows  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Soares, E.M., Yake, H.K., Patterson, A.L., Rosasco, S.L., Beard, J.K., Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., Miles, J.R., Chase, C.C., Gonda, M.G., Perry, G.A., McNeel, A.K., Summers, A.F. 2019. Brangus cows have ovarian reserve parameters more like Brahman than Angus cows. Animal Reproduction Science. 209:106170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2019.106170.   
- Relationship of molecular breeding value for beef tenderness on heifer traits through weaning their first calf  -(Abstract Only)   Bennett, G.L., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L. 2019. Relationship of molecular breeding value for beef tenderness on heifer traits through weaning their first calf [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 97(Suppl3):266-267. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz258.542.   
- Relationship between early gestation maternal plasma progesterone concentrations and within-litter birth weight variation from Yorkshire sired litters  -(Abstract Only)   Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Lents, C.A. 2019. Relationship between early gestation maternal plasma progesterone concentrations and within-litter birth weight variation from Yorkshire sired litters [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 97(Supplement 3):368-369. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz258.735.   
- Abundance of transcript for bovine interferon tau is decreased in blastocysts produced from ovaries with increased numbers of antral follicles -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., Perry, G.A., Miles, J.R., Chase, Jr., C.C. 2019. Abundance of transcript for bovine interferon tau is decreased in blastocysts produced from ovaries with increased numbers of antral follicles [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract Program p. 308. Available: https://community.ssr.org/news-events/past-meetings/annual-meeting575   
- The influence of preovulatory estradiol on trophectoderm and uterine gene transcript abundance around maternal recognition of pregnancy in beef cattle -(Abstract Only)   Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., Cushman, R.A., Miles, J.R., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Keel, B.N., Yao, R., Ge, X., Perry, G.A. 2019. The influence of preovulatory estradiol on trophectoderm and uterine gene transcript abundance around maternal recognition of pregnancy in beef cattle [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract Program, p. 317.  Available: https://community.ssr.org/news-events/past-meetings/annual-meeting575   
- Influence of microRNAs from semen on bovine fertility -(Abstract Only)   Perkins, S.D., Keel, B.N., Northrop, E.J., McDaneld, T.G., Cushman, R.A., Harstine, B.R., DeJarnette, J.M., Utt, M.D., Perry, G.A. 2019. Influence of microRNAs from semen on bovine fertility [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract Program, p. 181-182. Available: https://community.ssr.org/news-events/past-meetings/annual-meetings575   
- Differences in relative abundance of GnRH-I and GnRH-II in granulosa cells of bovine antral follicles at specific stages of follicular development -(Abstract Only)   Rich, J.J., Northrop, E.J., Epperson, K.M., Menegatti Zoca, S., Perkins, S.D., Daly, R.F., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2019. Differences in relative abundance of GnRH-I and GnRH-II in granulosa cells of bovine antral follicles at specific stages of follicular development [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract Program, p. 95-96.  Available: https://community.ssr.org/news-events/past-meetings/annual-meeting575   
- Moderate nutrient restriction of beef heifers alters expression of genes associated with tissue metabolism, accretion, and function in fetal liver, muscle, and cerebrum by day 50 of gestation  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Crouse, M.S., Caton, J.S., Cushman, R.A., McLean, K.J., Dahlen, C.R., Borowicz, P.P., Reynolds, L.P., Ward, A.K. 2019. Moderate nutrient restriction of beef heifers alters expression of genes associated with tissue metabolism, accretion, and function in fetal liver, muscle, and cerebrum by day 50 of gestation. Translational Animal Science. 3(2):855-866. https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txz026.   
- Developmental programming of fertility in livestock  -(Book / Chapter)   Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2019. Developmental programming of fertility in livestock. Veterinary Clinics of North America. 35(2):321-330. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2019.02.003.   
- Influence of daily temperature fluctuations on estrus activity determined by an electronic estrus detection system and conception to artificial insemination in cross-bred beef heifers  -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Chase, C.C., Rich, J.J., Northrop, E.J., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Kuehn, L.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Perry, G.A. 2019. Influence of daily temperature fluctuations on estrus activity determined by an electronic estrus detection system and conception to artificial insemination in cross-bred beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 97(Supplement 2):125-126. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skz122.223.   
- Maternal age influences the number of primordial follicles in the ovaries of yearling Angus heifers  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Tenley, S.C., Spuri Gomes, R., Rosasco, S.L., Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., McNeel, A.K., Summers, A.F., Miles, J.R., Chase, Jr., C.C., Lents, C.A., Perry, G.A., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S., Cushman, R.A. 2019. Maternal age influences the number of primordial follicles in the ovaries of yearling Angus heifers. Animal Reproduction Science. 200:105-112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.12.004.   
- Influence of preovulatory estradiol on uterine luminal fluid proteomics around maternal recognition of pregnancy in beef cattle -(Abstract Only)   Northrop, E., Rich, J., Cushman, R., Ge, X., Perry, G. 2018. Influence of preovulatory estradiol on uterine luminal fluid proteomics around maternal recognition of pregnancy in beef cattle [abstract]. Animal Reproduction. 15(Supplement 1):1065.   
- Antral follicular count is a tool that may allow the selection of more precocious Bradford heifers at weaning  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Santa Cruz, R., Cushman, R.A., Vinoles, C. 2018. Antral follicular count is a tool that may allow the selection of more precocious Bradford heifers at weaning. Theriogenology. 119:35-42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.06.010.   
- Maternal nutrition alters concentrations of nutrients in fetal fluids and expression of genes impacting production efficiencies in bovine fetal liver, muscle, and cerebrum during the first 50 days of gestation  -(Abstract Only)   Crouse, M.S., Caton, J.S., Cushman, R.A., Greseth, N.P., McLean, K.L., Reynolds, L.P., Dahlen, C.R., Borowicz, P.P., Ward, A.K. 2018. Maternal nutrition alters concentrations of nutrients in fetal fluids and expression of genes impacting production efficiencies in bovine fetal liver, muscle, and cerebrum during the first 50 days of gestation [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96(Suppl. S3):350-351. https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/sky404.770.   
- Maternal age influences folliculogenesis and gene networks in the ovaries of beef heifers -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Tenley, S.C., Spuri Gomes, R., Rosasco, S.L., Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., McNeel, A.K., Summers, A.F., Miles, J.R., Chase, C.C., Lents, C.A., Perry, G.A., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2018. Maternal age influences folliculogenesis and gene networks in the ovaries of beef heifers [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract Program p. 137-138. Available: https://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/2018_annual_meeting_abstracts_updated.pdf.   
- Attainment and maintenance of pubertal cyclicity may predict high A4 cows with reduced fertility -(Abstract Only)   Nafziger, S., Abedal-Majed, M.A., Tenley, S., Summers, A., Hart, M., Bergman, J., Kurz, S.G., Wood, J., Cushman, R., Cupp, A.S. 2018. Attainment and maintenance of pubertal cyclicity may predict high A4 cows with reduced fertility [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract Program p. 221. Available:  https://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/2018_annual_meeting_abstracts_updated.pdf.   
- Microarray analysis predicts differentially expressed genes in theca cells from cows with high intrafollicular androstenedione are regulated by ESR1 and VEGFA signaling and increased mRNA stability -(Abstract Only)   Bochantin, K.A., Summers, A.F., Pohlmeier, W.E., Sargent, K.M., Kurz, S.G., Romereim, S.M., Daudu, O., Mcfee, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Davis, J.S., Cupp, A.S., Wood, J.R. 2018. Microarray analysis predicts differentially expressed genes in theca cells from cows with high intrafollicular androstenedione are regulated by ESR1 and VEGFA signaling and increased mRNA stability [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract Program p. 327-328. Available: https://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/2018_annual_meeting_abstracts_updated.pdf   
- Altered blood plasma and follicular fluid lipid profiles predict alterations in cell signaling, metabolism, and immune function in cows with androgen excess -(Abstract Only)   Neilson, M.A., Spuri Gomes, R., Romereim, S.M., Summers, A.F., Abedal-Majed, M.A., Tenley, S.C., Kurz, S.G., Bergman, J.W., Cushman, R.A., Davis, J.S., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2018. Altered blood plasma and follicular fluid lipid profiles predict alterations in cell signaling, metabolism, and immune function in cows with androgen excess [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract Program p. 323-324. Available: https://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/2018_annual_meeting_abstracts_updated.pdf   
- Ovarian cortex from high A4 cows secrete excess steroid hormones contributing to arrested follicle development, increased oxidative stress and fibrosis which can be rescued by angiogenic VEGFA165 -(Abstract Only)   Springman, S.A., Abedal-Majed, M.A., Hart, M.L., Largen, V., Magamage, M.P., Kurz, S.G., Sargent, K.M., Bergman, J., McFee, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Davis, J.S., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2018. Ovarian cortex from high A4 cows secrete excess steroid hormones contributing to arrested follicle development, increased oxidative stress and fibrosis which can be rescued by angiogenic VEGFA165 [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract Program p. 308-309. Available: https://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/2018_annual_meeting_abstracts_updated.pdf   
- Cyclicity phenotype and ovarian cortex androgen secretion in androgen excess cows are predictive of plasma steroid and lipids, liver enzymes and follicular fluid cytokines -(Abstract Only)   Hart, M.L., Abedal-Majed, M.A., Spuri-Gomes, R., Snider, A.P., Kurz, S.G., Bergman, J.W., McFee, R.M., Casey, C.A., Lemley, C.O., Cushman, R.A., Davis, J.S., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2018. Cyclicity phenotype and ovarian cortex androgen secretion in androgen excess cows are predictive of plasma steroid and lipids, liver enzymes and follicular fluid cytokines [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract Program p. 381-382. Available: https://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/2018_annual_meeting_abstracts_updated.pdf   
- Effects of preovulatory estradiol on uterine environment and conceptus survival from fertilization to maternal recognition of pregnancy  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Soares, E.M., Brooks, K., Spencer, T.E., Perry, G.A. 2018. Effects of preovulatory estradiol on uterine environment and conceptus survival from fertilization to maternal recognition of pregnancy. Biology of Reproduction. 99(3):629-638. https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioy086.   
- Influence of estrus expression in a fixed-time AI protocol on reproductive performance -(Abstract Only)   Perry, G.A., Cushman, R.A., Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J.J., Perkins, S.D. 2018. Influence of estrus expression in a fixed-time AI protocol on reproductive performance [abstract]. Animal Reproduction. 15(Supplement 1):1141.   
- μ-Calpain (CAPN1), calpastatin (CAST), and growth hormone receptor (GHR) genetic effects on Angus beef heifer performance traits and reproduction  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Tait Jr, R.G., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Casas, E., Smith, T.P.L., Freetly, H.C., Bennett, G.L. 2018. μ-Calpain (CAPN1), calpastatin (CAST), and growth hormone receptor (GHR) genetic effects on Angus beef heifer performance traits and reproduction. Theriogenology. 113:1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.02.002.   
- Invited review: Learning from the future--A vision for dairy farms and cows in 2067  -(Review Article)   Britt, J.H., Cushman, R.A., Dechow, C.D., Dobson, H., Humblot, P., Hutjens, M.F., Jones, G.A., Ruegg, P.S., Sheldon, I.M., Stevenson, J.S. 2018. Invited review: Learning from the future--A vision for dairy farms and cows in 2067. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(5):3722-3741. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-14025.   
- Current understanding of factors influencing antral follicle count and applications to reproductive management in cattle -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A., Britt, J.H. 2018. Current understanding of factors influencing antral follicle count and applications to reproductive management in cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96(Supplement 2):21-22.   
- Regulation of preovulatory estradiol and its impacts throughout the bovine estrous cycle -(Abstract Only)   Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2018. Regulation of preovulatory estradiol and its impacts throughout the bovine estrous cycle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96(Supplement 2):22-23.   
- The effect of Slit homolog 2 (SLIT2) on populations of preantral follicles in cultured cortical tissue from pig ovaries -(Abstract Only)   Witzke, M.C., Cushman, R.A., Lents, C.A. 2018. The effect of Slit homolog 2 (SLIT2) on populations of preantral follicles in cultured cortical tissue from pig ovaries [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96 (Supplement 2):208. Abstract 387.   
- Treatment for bovine pathogenic diseases during the first year of life does not alter antral follicle counts in Angus heifers at a year of age -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Kuehn, L.A. 2018. Treatment for bovine pathogenic diseases during the first year of life does not alter antral follicle counts in Angus heifers at a year of age [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 96(Supplement 2):204.   
- Moderate nutrient restriction influences expression of genes impacting production efficiencies of beef cattle in fetal liver, muscle and cerebrum by day 50 of gestation -(Other)   Crouse, M.S., Caton, J.S., Cushman, R.A., McLean, K.J., Dahlen, C.R., Borowicz, P.P., Reynolds, L.P., Ward, A.K. 2017. Moderate nutrient restriction influences expression of genes impacting production efficiencies of beef cattle in fetal liver, muscle and cerebrum by day 50 of gestation. 2017 North Dakota Beef Report. pp. 8-12.   
- Transcriptomic and bioinformatics analysis of the early time-course of the response to prostaglandin F2 alpha in the bovine corpus luteum  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Talbott, H., Hou, X., Qui, F., Zhang, P., Guda, C., Yu, F., Cushman, R.A., Wood, J.R., Wang, C., Cupp, A.S., Davis, J.S. 2017. Transcriptomic and bioinformatics analysis of the early time-course of the response to prostaglandin F2 alpha in the bovine corpus luteum. Data in Brief. 14:695-706. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2017.08.026.   
- Timing of transcriptomic and proteomic changes in the bovine placentome after parturition -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   McNeel, A.K., Ondrak, J.D., Amundson, O.L., Fountain, T.H., Wright, E.C., Whitman, K.J., Chitko-McKown, C.G., Jones, S., Chase, C.C., Cushman, R.A. 2017. Timing of transcriptomic and proteomic changes in the bovine placentome after parturition. Theriogenology. 100:1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.05.020.   
- Early transcriptome responses of the bovine midcycle corpus luteum to prostaglandin F2a includes cytokine signaling  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Talbott, H., Hou, X., Qiu, F., Zhang, P., Guda, C., Yu, F., Cushman, R.A., Wood, J.R., Wang, C., Cupp, A.S., Davis, J.S. 2017. Early transcriptome responses of the bovine midcycle corpus luteum to prostaglandin F2a includes cytokine signaling. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 452:93-109. doi:10.1016/j.mce.2017.05.018.   
- Moderate nutrient restriction influences transcript abundance of genes impacting production efficiencies of beef cattle in fetal liver, muscle, and cerebrum by d 50 of gestation -(Proceedings)   Crouse, M., Caton, J.S., Cushman, R.A., McLean, K.J., Dahlen, C.R., Borowicz, P.P., Reynolds, L.P., Ward, A.K. 2017. Moderate nutrient restriction influences transcript abundance of genes impacting production efficiencies of beef cattle in fetal liver, muscle, and cerebrum by d 50 of gestation. Proceedings, Western Section, American Society of Animal Science. 68:42-47. doi: 10.2527/asasws.2017.0014.   
- Improving calving day to improve lifetime productivity -(Proceedings)   Cushman, R.A., Tenley, S.C., Soares, E.M., McNeel, A.K. 2017. Improving calving day to improve lifetime productivity. In: Proceedings of the XLV Uruguayan Buiatric Congress, June 8-9, 2017, Paysandu, Uruguay. p. 61-67.   
- Nutritional programming of reproductive development in heifers -(Proceedings)   Cushman, R.A. 2017. Nutritional programming of reproductive development in heifers. In:  Proceedings of the XLV Uruguayan Buiatric Congress, June 8-9, 2017, Paysandu, Uruguay. p. 57-61.   
- Estrous cycle regulatory mechanisms of the uterus are altered in cows that do not demonstrate behavioral estrus during an ovulation induction protocol -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., Chase, C.C., Perry, G.A. 2017. Estrous cycle regulatory mechanisms of the uterus are altered in cows that do not demonstrate behavioral estrus during an ovulation induction protocol [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract #P230 (Scientific Program p. 227). Available: http://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/uploads/attachments/node/482/ssr2017abstracts.pdf   
- Characterization and comparison of proteins in the sperm storage tubules of female chickens to bovine epididymal fluid -(Abstract Only)   Perkins, S.D., Cushman, R.A., Rich, J.J., Northrop, E.L., Perry, G.A. 2017. Characterization and comparison of proteins in the sperm storage tubules of female chickens to bovine epididymal fluid [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract #P467 (Scientific Program p. 158-159). Available: http://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/uploads/attachments/node/482/ssr2017abstracts.pdf   
- The influence of elevated preovulatory estradiol on apoptosis in the trophectoderm of day 16 bovine conceptuses -(Abstract Only)   Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., McNeel, A.K., Soares, E.M., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2017. The influence of elevated preovulatory estradiol on apoptosis in the trophectoderm of day 16 bovine conceptuses [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract #P60 (Scientific Program p. 302). Available: http://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/uploads/attachments/node/482/ssr2017abstracts.pdf   
- Ovarian cortex from high A4 cows secretes excess A4, and exhibits increased oxidative stress, macrophage markers and arrested follicle development which can be partially rescued by angiogenic VEGFA Is -(Abstract Only)   Abedal-Majed, M.A., Hart, M.L., Largen, V., Magamage, M.P., Kurz, S.G., Sargent, K.M., Bergman, J., Mcfee, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Davis, J.S., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2017. Ovarian cortex from high A4 cows secretes excess A4, and exhibits increased oxidative stress, macrophage markers and arrested follicle development which can be partially rescued by angiogenic VEGFA Is [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract #P385 (Scientific Program p. 251). Available: http://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/uploads/attachments/node/482/ssr2017abstracts.pdf   
- Endocrine profiles during attainment of puberty may predict reproductive longevity in heifers -(Abstract Only)   Nafziger, S., Abedal-Majed, M.A., Tenley, S., Summers, A., Hart, M., Harsh, G., Bergman, J., Kurz, S., Wood, J., Cushman, R.A., Cupp, A.S. 2017. Endocrine profiles during attainment of puberty may predict reproductive longevity in heifers [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract #P281 (Scientific Program p. 332). Available: http://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/uploads/attachments/node/482/ssr2017abstracts.pdf   
- Maternal nutrition during the first 50 d of gestation alters expression of metal-binding genes in fetal cerebrum -(Abstract Only)   Crouse, M.S., Ward, A.K., Cushman, R.A., McLean, K.J., Dahlen, C.R., Borowicz, P.P., Reynolds, L.P., Caton, J.S. 2017. Maternal nutrition during the first 50 d of gestation alters expression of metal-binding genes in fetal cerebrum [abstract]. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology. 41S:63. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.temb.2017.03.261.   
- Maternal nutrition during the first 50 days of gestation alters bovine fetal hepatic metabolic transcriptome -(Abstract Only)   Crouse, M.S., Caton, J.S., Cushman, R.A., Mclean, K.J., Dahlen, C.R., Borowicz, P.P., Reynolds, L.P., Ward, A.K. 2017. Maternal nutrition during the first 50 days of gestation alters bovine fetal hepatic metabolic transcriptome [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 4):306-307.   
- Maternal nutrient restriction in early gestation upregulates myogenic genes in cattle fetal muscle tissue -(Abstract Only)   Ward, A.K., Crouse, M.S., Cushman, R.A., McLean, K.J., Dahlen, C.R., Borowicz, P.P., Reynolds, L.P., Caton, J.S. 2017. Maternal nutrient restriction in early gestation upregulates myogenic genes in cattle fetal muscle tissue [abstract]. International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG). Abstract #WT34 (Abstract Book p. 177). Available:  http://www.isag.us/2017/docs/ISAG2017_Proceedings.pdf   
- Maternal nutrition during the first 50 days of gestation alters expression of histone and histone modifying genes in bovine fetal liver -(Abstract Only)   Crouse, M.S., Caton, J.S., Cushman, R.A., McLean, K.J., Dahlen, C.R., Borowicz, P.P., Reynolds, L.P., Ward, A.K. 2017. Maternal nutrition during the first 50 days of gestation alters expression of histone and histone modifying genes in bovine fetal liver [abstract]. International Society for Animal Genetics (ISAG). Abstract #112 (Abstract Book p. 32). Available: http://www.isag.us/2017/docs/ISAG2017_Proceedings.pdf   
- Beef heifers with diminished numbers of antral follicles have decreased uterine protein concentrations  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   McNeel, A.K., Soares, E.M., Patterson, A.L., Vallet, J.L., Wright, E.C., Larimore, E.L., Amundson, O.L., Miles, J.R., Chase Jr., C.C., Lents, C.A., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S., Perry, G.A., Cushman, R.A. 2017. Beef heifers with diminished numbers of antral follicles have decreased uterine protein concentrations. Animal Reproduction Science. 179:1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2017.01.004.   
- Calving distributions of individual bulls in multiple-sire pastures -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Abell, K., Theurer, M.E., Larson, R., White, B.J., Hardin, D., Randle, R., Cushman, R.A. 2017. Calving distributions of individual bulls in multiple-sire pastures. Theriogenology. 93:7-11. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.01.010.   
- Impact of elevated preovulatory estradiol during a fixed-time AI protocol on uterine environment and embryonic survival to day 16 -(Abstract Only)   Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2016. Impact of elevated preovulatory estradiol during a fixed-time AI protocol on uterine environment and embryonic survival to day 16 [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(Supplement 2):44-45.   
- Transcriptomes of bovine ovarian follicular and luteal cells  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Romereim, S.M., Summers, A.F., Pohlmeier, W.E., Zhang, P., Hou, X., Talbott, H.A., Cushman, R.A., Wood, J.R., Davis, J.S., Cupp, A.S. 2017. Transcriptomes of bovine ovarian follicular and luteal cells. Data in Brief. 10:335-339. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2016.11.093   
- Impact of estrus expression and conceptus presence on plasma and uterine glucose concentrations up until maternal recognition of pregnancy in beef cattle -(Abstract Only)   Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2017. Impact of estrus expression and conceptus presence on plasma and uterine glucose concentrations up until maternal recognition of pregnancy in beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 2):57. doi: 10.2527/asasmw.2017.121.   
- Characterization of proteins in the bovine epididymal and seminal fluid and proteins attached to epididymal and ejaculated sperm -(Abstract Only)   Perry, G.A., Northrop, E.J., Gunn, P.J., Cushman, R.A. 2017. Characterization of proteins in the bovine epididymal and seminal fluid and proteins attached to epididymal and ejaculated sperm [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 2):151-152. doi: 10.2527/asasmw.2017.311.   
- Cows with follicular fluid androgen excess exhibit anovulation and have altered circulating sex hormone binding globulin, gonadotropin secretion and plasma and follicular fluid composition -(Abstract Only)   Spuri Gomes, R., Tenley, S.C., Romereim, S., Abedal-Majed, M.A., Summers, A.F., Kurz, S., Bergman, J., McFee, R.M., Gomes Neto, J.C., Cushman, R.A., Davis, J.S., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2017. Cows with follicular fluid androgen excess exhibit anovulation and have altered circulating sex hormone binding globulin, gonadotropin secretion and plasma and follicular fluid composition [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 2):51. doi: 10.2527/asasmw.2017.109.   
- Investigation of ovarian reserve parameters in Bos indicus cows -(Abstract Only)   Patterson, A.L., Beard, J.K., Herrington, M.C., Rosasco, S.L., Soares, E.M., Northrop, E.J., Larimore, E.L., Rich, J.J., Amundson, O.L., McNeel, A.K., Chase, C.C., Perry, G.A., Summers, A.F., Cushman, R.A. 2017. Investigation of ovarian reserve parameters in Bos indicus cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 95(Supplement 2):154-155. doi: 10.2527/asasmw.2017.317.   
- Gene expression profiling of bovine ovarian follicular and luteal cells provides insight into cellular identities and functions  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Romereim, S.M., Summers, A.F., Pohlmeier, W.E., Zhang, P., Hou, X., Talbott, H.A., Cushman, R.A., Wood, J.R., Davis, J.S., Cupp, A.S. 2017. Gene expression profiling of bovine ovarian follicular and luteal cells provides insight into cellular identities and functions. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 439:379-394. doi:10.1016/j.mce.2016.09/029   
- Fetal programming of reproduction, what we know and how we manage it -(Proceedings)   Cushman, R.A., Britt, J.H., Chase, C.C., Cupp, A.S., Perry, G.A., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Fetal programming of reproduction, what we know and how we manage it. Proceedings. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle, September 7-8, 2016, Des Moines, Iowa. p. 242-250.   
- Uterine environment and pregnancy rate of heifers with elevated plasma urea nitrogen -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Amundson, O.L., Larimore, E.L., McNeel, A.K., Chase, Jr., C.C., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C., Perry, G.A. 2016. Uterine environment and pregnancy rate of heifers with elevated plasma urea nitrogen. Animal Reproduction Science. 173:56-62. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2016.08.011.   
- Effect of antral follicle count in beef heifers on in vitro fertilization/production -(Abstract Only)   Chase, C.C., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Perry, G.A., Tenley, S.C., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S., Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R. 2017. Effect of antral follicle count in beef heifers on in vitro fertilization/production [abstract]. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 29(1):180.   
- Association between preovulatory concentrations of estradiol and expression of uterine milk protein precursor, inhibin beta A, Period 1, proenkephalin-A, and receptors for oxytocin, progesterone, and estradiol -(Peer Reviewed Journal)     
- Changes in ovarian function associated with circulating concentrations of estradiol before a GnRH-induced ovulation in beef cows  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Larimore, E.L., Amundson, O.L., Bridges, G.A., McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2016. Changes in ovarian function associated with circulating concentrations of estradiol before a GnRH-induced ovulation in beef cows. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 57:71-79. doi:10.1016/j.domaniend.2016.06.001.   
- Influence of preovulatory estradiol on conceptus survival and uterine glucose transporter expression -(Abstract Only)   Northrop, E.J., Rich, J.J., Cushman, R.A., Spencer, T.E., Brooks, K., Perry, G.A. 2016. Influence of preovulatory estradiol on conceptus survival and uterine glucose transporter expression [abstract]. 18th International Congress on Animal Reproduction, June 26-30, 2016, Tours, France. Abstract W136, p. 461.   
- Differences in abundance of GnRH-I and GnRH-II among bovine antral follicles -(Abstract Only)   Rich, J.J., Northrop, E.J., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2016. Differences in abundance of GnRH-I and GnRH-II among bovine antral follicles [abstract]. 18th International Congress on Animal Reproduction, June 26-30, 2016, Tours, France. Abstract PW1554, p. 514.   
- Influence of ovarian reserves in beef heifers on uterine morphometry and function -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Tenley, S.C., Soares, E.M., McNeel, A.K., Chase, C.C., Vallet, J.L., Wood, J.R., Perry, G.A., Cupp, A.S. 2016. Influence of ovarian reserves in beef heifers on uterine morphometry and function [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract #278 (Scientific Program p. 181).Available:  http://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/uploads/attachments/node/320/2016_ssr_abstracts.pdf   
- A comparison of ovarian follicular and luteal cell gene expression profiles provides insight into cellular identities and functions -(Abstract Only)   Romereim, S.M., Hou, X., Talbott, H., Cushman, R.A., Wood, J.R., Davis, J.S., Cupp, A.S. 2016. A comparison of ovarian follicular and luteal cell gene expression profiles provides insight into cellular identities and functions [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract #258 (Scientific Program p. 181). Available:  http://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/uploads/attachments/node/320/2016_ssr_abstracts.pdf   
- A portion of heifers attaining “early puberty” do not display estrus, are anovulatory and have altered sex hormone binding globulin concentrations -(Abstract Only)   Tenley, S., Summers, A., Spuri-Gomes, R., Abedal-Majed, M.A., Bergman, J., Kurz, S., Wood, J., Cushman, R.A., Cupp, A.S. 2016. A portion of heifers attaining “early puberty” do not display estrus, are anovulatory and have altered sex hormone binding globulin concentrations [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract #533 (Scientific Program p. 181). Available:  http://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/uploads/attachments/node/320/2016_ssr_abstracts.pdf   
- Effect of diet on ability of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGFA) isoforms to alter follicular progression in bovine ovarian cortical cultures -(Abstract Only)   Abedal-Majed, M.A., Cupp, A.S., Wood, J.R., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Kurz, S.G., Magamage, M., Vinton, R., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Effect of diet on ability of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGFA) isoforms to alter follicular progression in bovine ovarian cortical cultures [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Abstract #239 (Scientific Program p. 181). Available:  http://www.ssr.org/sites/ssr.org/files/uploads/attachments/node/320/2016_ssr_abstracts.pdf   
- Prevalence of non-Tritrichomonas foetus trichomonads in preputial samples from Nebraska beef bulls -(Abstract Only)   Ondrak, J.D., Cushman, R.A. 2016. Prevalence of non-Tritrichomonas foetus trichomonads in preputial samples from Nebraska beef bulls. Proceedings of the 29th World Buiatrics Congress, July 3-8, 2016, Dublin, Ireland. 514.   
- Effects of neonatal litter size and age on ovarian gene expression and follicular development in gilts -(Abstract Only)   McClure, M.W., Cushman, R.A., Nonneman, D.J., Lents, C.A. 2016. Effects of neonatal litter size and age on ovarian gene expression and follicular development in gilts [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(Supplement 2):184 (Abstract #403).   
- Where we've been and where we're going on heifer selection -(Trade Journal)   Cushman, R.A. 2016. Where we've been and where we're going on heifer selection. Progressive Cattleman. February:71-73.   
- Estimates of epistatic and pleiotropic effects of casein alpha s1 (CSN1S1) and thyroglobulin (TG) genetic markers on beef heifer performance traits enhanced by selection  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Tait Jr, R.G., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Casas, E., Smith, T.P., Freetly, H.C., Bennett, G.L. 2016. Estimates of epistatic and pleiotropic effects of casein alpha s1 (CSN1S1) and thyroglobulin (TG) genetic markers on beef heifer performance traits enhanced by selection. Journal of Animal Science. 94(3):920-926. doi:10.2527/jas2015-9860.   
- Fetal and postnatal nutritional programming of reproductive performance in ruminants -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Soares, E.M., Abedal-Majed, M., Cupp, A.S., Perry, G.A., Freetly, H.C. 2016. Fetal and postnatal nutritional programming of reproductive performance in ruminants [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(Supplement 2):147.   
- Use of an electronic activity detection system to characterize estrus activity in crossbred beef heifers differing in follicle number -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Tenley, S.C., Soares, E.M., McNeel, A.K., Gomes, R.S., Tait Jr, R.G., Cupp, A.S., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Thallman, R.M., Perry, G.A., Chase, C.C. 2016. Use of an electronic activity detection system to characterize estrus activity in crossbred beef heifers differing in follicle number [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(Supplement 2):152.   
- Impact of initiating a fixed-time AI program on herd calving date and weaning weight -(Abstract Only)   Quail, L.K., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2016. Impact of initiating a fixed-time AI program on herd calving date and weaning weight [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(Supplement 2):183.   
- Relationship between ovarian reserve and preovulatory estradiol during a fixed-time AI protocol in beef heifers -(Abstract Only)   Soares, E.M., Cushman, R.A., Northrop, E.J., Larimore, E.L., Perry, G.A. 2016. Relationship between ovarian reserve and preovulatory estradiol during a fixed-time AI protocol in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 94(Supplement 2):144.   
- Litter-of-origin trait effects on gilt development  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Vallet, J.L., Calderón-Díaz, J.A., Stalder, K.J., Phillips, C., Cushman, R.A., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Rohrer, G.A., Lents, C.A., Freking, B.A., Nonneman, D.J. 2016. Litter-of-origin trait effects on gilt development. Journal of Animal Science. 94(1):96-105.   
- Use of ultrasonography to make reproductive management decisions -(Literature Review)   Perry, G.A., Cushman, R.A. 2016. Use of ultrasonography to make reproductive management decisions. Professional Animal Scientist. 32(2):154-161.   
- Postweaning nutritional programming of ovarian development in beef heifers  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Amundson, O.L., Fountain, T.H., Larimore, E.L., Richardson, B.N., McNeel, A.K., Wright, E.C., Keisler, D.H., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Postweaning nutritional programming of ovarian development in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 93(11):5232-5239.  doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9067   
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) using semi-defined culture conditions from low or high antral follicle count pubertal beef heifers -(Abstract Only)   Chase Jr., C.C., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Amundson, O.L., Perry, G.A., Tenley, S.C., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S., Vallet, J.L., Miles, J.R. 2016. In vitro fertilization (IVF) using semi-defined culture conditions from low or high antral follicle count pubertal beef heifers. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 28(1-2):221.   
- Applying ultrasonographic evaluation of antral follicle count to improve reproductive management in heifers -(Literature Review)   Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Souza, J.C., Britt, J.H. 2015. Applying ultrasonographic evaluation of antral follicle count to improve reproductive management in heifers. Clinical Theriogenology. 7(3):223-227.   
- Mechanisms influencing establishment of the ovarian reserve in heifers -(Literature Review)   Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Souza, J.C., Echternkamp, S.E., Britt, J.H., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Mechanisms influencing establishment of the ovarian reserve in heifers. Clinical Theriogenology. 7(3):229-233.   
- Influence of puberty and antral follicle count on calving day in crossbred beef heifers  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A. 2015. Influence of puberty and antral follicle count on calving day in crossbred beef heifers. Theriogenology. 84:1061-1066.   
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A 165 (VEGFA165), angiogenic isoform, promotes while VEGFA165b antagonizes VEGFA165 stimulated follicular progression in bovine ovarian cortical pieces cultured from pre-pubertal heifers -(Abstract Only)   Abedal-Majed, M.A., Manamage, M.P., Vinton, R.J., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2015. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A 165 (VEGFA165), angiogenic isoform, promotes while VEGFA165b antagonizes VEGFA165 stimulated follicular progression in bovine ovarian cortical pieces cultured from pre-pubertal heifers [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. p. 246.   
- Granulosa cell cycle regulation and steroidogenesis in a high androstenedione follicular microenvironment -(Abstract Only)   Romereim, S., Summers, A.F., Pohlmeier, B.E., McFee, R.M., Spuri-Gomes, R., Kurz, S.G., McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Davis, J.S., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2015. Granulosa cell cycle regulation and steroidogenesis in a high androstenedione follicular microenvironment [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. p. 245.   
- Factors affecting pregnancy rates after ovum pick up-derived embryo transfer in lactating Holstein recipients under tropical conditions  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Pinto, T.L., Nogueira, M.B., Sales, J.S., Carvalho, R.R., Cushman, R.A., Souza, J.C. 2015. Factors affecting pregnancy rates after ovum pick up-derived embryo transfer in lactating Holstein recipients under tropical conditions. Science and Agrotechnology of Lavras. 39(5):498-505.   
- Use of ultrasonography to make management decisions -(Abstract Only)   Perry, G.A., Amundson, O.L., Cushman, R.A. 2015. Use of ultrasonography to make management decisions [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93 (Supplement s3):512.   
- Impact of maternal nutritional level on progeny ovarian development and fertility in cattle -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Cushman, R.A. 2015. Impact of maternal nutritional level on progeny ovarian development and fertility in cattle [abstract]. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. pp. 133.   
- Differences in antral follicle counts in pubertal Angus heifers are associated with differences in the uterine transcriptome during the late luteal phase -(Abstract Only)     
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) from low or high antral follicle count pubertal beef heifers using semi-defined culture conditions -(Abstract Only)   Chase Jr., C.C., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Amundson, O.L., Larimore, E.L., Richardson, B.N., Perry, G.A., Tenley, S.C., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S., Vallet, J.L., Sypherd, D.D., Miles, J.R. 2015. In vitro fertilization (IVF) from low or high antral follicle count pubertal beef heifers using semi-defined culture conditions [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93 (Supplement s3):424.   
- Association between circulating blood or plasma urea nitrogen concentrations and reproductive efficiency in beef heifers and cows -(Abstract Only)   Gunn, P.J., Lundberg, A.L., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C., Amundson, O.L., Walker, J.A., Perry, G.A. 2015. Association between circulating blood or plasma urea nitrogen concentrations and reproductive efficiency in beef heifers and cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93 (Supplement s3):88-89.   
- Influence of estrus expression prior to fixed-time AI on embryo survival to maternal recognition of pregnancy -(Abstract Only)   Northrop, E.J., Amundson, O.L., Richardson, B.N., McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2015. Influence of estrus expression prior to fixed-time AI on embryo survival to maternal recognition of pregnancy [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93 (Supplement s3):232.   
- Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and uterine length of developing gilts fed two lysine and three metabolizable energy concentrations from 100 to 260 d of age  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Calderón Díaz, J.A., Vallet, J.L., Lents, C.A., Nonneman, D.J., Miles, J.R., Wright, E.C., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Freking, B.A., Rohrer, G.A., Phillips, C., Dedecker, A., Foxcroft, G., Stalder, K.J. 2015. Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and uterine length of developing gilts fed two lysine and three metabolizable energy concentrations from 100 to 260 d of age. Journal of Animal Science. 93(7):3521-3527.   
- Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and reproductive tract traits of developing gilts fed two lysine levels and three metabolizable energy levels from 100 to 260 d of age -(Abstract Only)   Calderon Diaz, J.A., Vallet, J.L., Lents, C.A., Nonneman, D., Miles, J.R., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Freking, B.A., Rohrer, G.A., Phillips, C.E., DeDecker, A.E., Foxcroft, G., Stalder, K. 2015. Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and reproductive tract traits of developing gilts fed two lysine levels and three metabolizable energy levels from 100 to 260 d of age [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):81 (Abstract #180).   
- Optimal dietary energy and protein for gilt development: Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and reproductive tract traits -(Research Technical Update)   Calderon Diaz, J.A., Vallet, J.L., Lents, C.A., Nonneman, D.J., Miles, J.R., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Freking, B.A., Rohrer, G.A., Phillips, C., Dedecker, A., Foxcroft, G., Stalder, K.J. 2015. Optimal dietary energy and protein for gilt development: Age at puberty, ovulation rate, and reproductive tract traits. Iowa State University Animal Industry Report. AS 661(ASL R3022). Available: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/asn_air/vol661/iss1/85.   
- Post-weaning nutritional programming of ovarian development in beef heifers -(Abstract Only)   Amundson, O.L., Fountain, T.H., Larimore, E.L., Richardson, B.N., McNeel, A.K., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Keisler, D.H., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A., Freetly, H.C. 2015. Post-weaning nutritional programming of ovarian development in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):169-170.   
- Relationship between pre-weaning gain, age at puberty, and reproductive tract development in Angus heifers -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Amundson, O.L., Tenley, S.C., Larimore, E.L., Richardson, B.N., Chase, C.C., Perry, G.A., Cupp, A.S. 2015. Relationship between pre-weaning gain, age at puberty, and reproductive tract development in Angus heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 92(Supplement 2):22.   
- Litter of origin effects on gilt development in a commercial setting -(Abstract Only)   Vallet, J.L., Calderon-Diaz, J.A., Stalder, K.J., Phillips, C.E., Miles, J.R., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Rempel, L.A., Lents, C.A., Nonneman, D., Rohrer, G.A., Freking, B.A., Cushman, R.A. 2015. Litter of origin effects on gilt development in a commercial setting [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Supplement 2):79-80 (Abstract #177).   
- A polymorphism in myostatin influences puberty but not fertility in beef heifers, whereas μ-calpain affects first calf birth weight  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Tait Jr, R.G., McNeel, A.K., Forbes, E.D., Amundson, O.L., Lents, C.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Perry, G.A., Wood, J.A., Cupp, A.S., Smith, T.P., Freetly, H.C., Bennett, G.L. 2015. A polymorphism in myostatin influences puberty but not fertility in beef heifers, whereas μ-calpain affects first calf birth weight. Journal of Animal Science. 93(1):117-126.   
- Effect of increased systemic concentrations of urea nitrogen in crossbred heifers on in vitro fertilization (IVF) -(Abstract Only)   Chase, C.C., Amundson, O.L., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C., McNeel, A.K., Wright-Johnson, E.C., Perry, G.A., Sypherd, D.D., Miles, J.R. 2015. Effect of increased systemic concentrations of urea nitrogen in crossbred heifers on in vitro fertilization (IVF)[abstract]. American Society of Animal Science, Southern Section, January 31-February 3, 2015, Atlanta, GA. p. 30.   
- The consequence of level of nutrition on heifer ovarian and mammary development  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Freetly, H.C., Vonnahme, K.A., McNeel, A.K., Camacho, L.E., Amundson, O.L., Forbes, E.D., Lents, C.A., Cushman, R.A. 2014. The consequence of level of nutrition on heifer ovarian and mammary development. Journal of Animal Science. 92(12):5437-5443.   
- Altered theca and cumulus oocyte complex gene expression, follicular arrest and reduced fertility in cows with dominant follicle follicular fluid androgen excess  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Summers, A.F., Pohlmeier, W.E., Sargent, K.M., Cole, B.D., Vinton, R.J., Kurz, S.G., McFee, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Cupp, A.S., Wood, J.R. 2014. Altered theca and cumulus oocyte complex gene expression, follicular arrest and reduced fertility in cows with dominant follicle follicular fluid androgen excess. PLoS One. 9(10):e110683.   
- Effect of high and low antral follicle count in pubertal beef heifers on in vitro fertilization (IVF) -(Abstract Only)   Chase, Jr., C.C., Wright, E.C., McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A., Cupp, A.S., Vallet, J.L., Sypherd, D.D., Miles, J.R. 2014. Effect of high and low antral follicle count in pubertal beef heifers on in vitro fertilization (IVF) [abstract]. American Embryo Transfer Association/Canadian Embryo Transfer Association Joint Convention Proceedings, October 6-8, 2014, Middleton, Wisconsin.  49.   
- Optimal dietary energy and protein for the development of gilts - NPB #12-209 -(Research Technical Update)   Vallet, J., Calderon, J., Stalder, K., Phillips, C., Bradley, G., Miles, J., Rempel, L., Lents, C., Freking, B., Rohrer, G., Nonneman, D., Cushman, R. 2014. Optimal dietary energy and protein for the development of gilts - NPB #12-209. National Pork Board. Available: http://research.pork.org/FileLibrary/ResearchDocuments/12-209-Vallet-USDA.pdf.   
- Granulosa cell gene expression profiling in cows with divergent follicular fluid concentrations of androgens -(Abstract Only)   Summers, A., Pohlmeier, W., Sargent, K., Kurz, S., McFee, R., McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Wood, J., Cupp, A. 2014. Granulosa cell gene expression profiling in cows with divergent follicular fluid concentrations of androgens [abstract]. In:  Society for the Study of Reproduction, 47th Annual Meeting, 19-23 July 2014, Grand Rapids, MI. Abstract 22.   
- Gentic improvement in cattle -- are we sacrificing reproduction in favor of production? -(Literature Review)   Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Tait Jr, R.G., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Perry, G.A., Snelling, W.M., Bennett, G.L. 2014. Gentic improvement in cattle -- are we sacrificing reproduction in favor of production?. In:  Juengel, J. L., Miyamoto, A., Price, C., Reynolds, L. P., Smith, W. F., and Webb, R., editors.  Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants VIII.  Leicestershire, England: Context Products Ltd. p. 27-36.   
- Identification of changes in bovine oviductal mRNA expression by RNAseq from animals with high and low circulating estradiol concentrations during timed artificial insemination -(Abstract Only)   Perry, G.A., McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Gonda, M.G., Perry, B.L. 2014. Identification of changes in bovine oviductal mRNA expression by RNAseq from animals with high and low circulating estradiol concentrations during timed artificial insemination. In:  Juengel, J. L., Miyamoto, A., Price, C., Reynolds, L. P., Smith, M. F., and Webb, R., editors.  Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants VIII. Leicestershire, England:  Context Products Ltd. p. 553.   
- Association of circulating concentrations of estradiol during the preovulatory period and expression of steroidogenic enzymes in beef cows -(Abstract Only)   Larimore, E.L., Amundson, O.L., Bridges, G.A., McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2014. Association of circulating concentrations of estradiol during the preovulatory period and expression of steroidogenic enzymes in beef cows. In:  Juengel, J. L., Miyamoto, A., Price, C., Reynolds, L. P., Smith, M. F., and Webb, R., editors.  Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants VIII.  Leicestershire, England: Context Products Ltd. p. 610.   
- Effects of change in body composition on gene expression in the uterine endometrium of beef cattle -(Abstract Only)   Bridges, G.A., Kruse, S.G., McNeel, A.K., Amundson, O.L., Funnell, B.J., Bird, S.L., Cushman, R.A. 2014. Effects of change in body composition on gene expression in the uterine endometrium of beef cattle. In:  Juengel, J. L., Miyamoto, A., Price, C., Reynolds, L. P., Smith, M. F., and Webb, R., editors.  Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants VIII.  Leicestershire, England:  Context Products Ltd. p. 554.   
- Effects of IL8 and immune cells on the regulation of luteal progesterone secretion  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Talbott, H., Delaney, A., Zhang, P., Yu, Y., Cushman, R.A., Cupp, A.S., Hou, X., Davis, J.S. 2014. Effects of IL8 and immune cells on the regulation of luteal progesterone secretion. Reproduction. 148:21-31.   
- De novo assembly and identification of unique contigs in the bovine oviduct from animals with high and low circulating estradiol concentrations during timed artificial insemination -(Abstract Only)   McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Snelling, W.M., Gonda, M.G., Perry, B.L., Perry, G.A. 2014. De novo assembly and identification of unique contigs in the bovine oviduct from animals with high and low circulating estradiol concentrations during timed artificial insemination [abstract]. In:  Society for the Study of Reproduction, 47th Annual Meeting, 19-23 July 2014, Grand Rapids, MI. Abstract 245.   
- Maternal dietary effects on embryonic ovarian development in cattle -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Eborn, D.R., Cushman, R.A. 2014. Maternal dietary effects on embryonic ovarian development in cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 92(E-Supplement 2):678-679.   
- Measures of the ovaries and uterus during development of gilts selected for differences in uterine capacity  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Lents, C.A., Cushman, R.A., Freking, B.A. 2014. Measures of the ovaries and uterus during development of gilts selected for differences in uterine capacity. Journal of Animal Science. 92(6):2433-2439.   
- DNA polymorphisms and transcript abundance of PRKAG2 and phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase in the rumen are associated with gain and feed intake in beef steers  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Oliver, W.T., Kern, R.J., Cushman, R.A., Miles, J.R., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2014. DNA polymorphisms and transcript abundance of PRKAG2 and phosphorylated AMP-activated protein kinase in the rumen are associated with gain and feed intake in beef steers. Animal Genetics. 45(4):461-472.   
- Relationship of follicle size and concentrations of estradiol among cows exhibiting or not exhibiting estrus during a fixed-time AI protocol  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Perry, G.A., Swanson, O.L., Larimore, E.L., Perry, B.L., Djira, G.D., Cushman, R.A. 2014. Relationship of follicle size and concentrations of estradiol among cows exhibiting or not exhibiting estrus during a fixed-time AI protocol. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 48:15-20.   
- The impact of cow nutrient status during the second and third trimesters on age at puberty, antral follicle count, and fertility of daughters -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2014. The impact of cow nutrient status during the second and third trimesters on age at puberty, antral follicle count, and fertility of daughters. Livestock Science. 162:252-258.   
- Global changes in uterine protein secretion are associated with differences in the number of antral follicles in heifers -(Abstract Only)   Vallet, J.L., Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Wright, E.C., Larimore, E., Miles, J.R., Chase, C.C., Lents, C.A., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S., Perry, G.A. 2014. Global changes in uterine protein secretion are associated with differences in the number of antral follicles in heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 92(Supplement 2):89 (Abstract #200).   
- Effect of progesterone on kisspeptin and neurokinin B cell numbers in the arcuate nucleus of the female pig -(Abstract Only)   Hileman, S.M., Meadows, L.J., Porter, K.L., Coolen, L.M., Fergani, C., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Oliver, W.T., Wright, E.C., Miles, J.R., Lents, C.A. 2013. Effect of progesterone on kisspeptin and neurokinin B cell numbers in the arcuate nucleus of the female pig [abstract]. Abstracts of Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, November 9-13, 2013, San Diego, California. Poster # BBB25. Available: http://www.sfn.org/annual-meeting/past-and-future-annual-meetings.   
- ATF3 Expression in the corpus luteum: possible role in luteal regression  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Mao, D., Hou, X., Talbot, H., Cushman, R., Cupp, A., Davis, J.S. 2013. ATF3 expression in the corpus luteum: possible role in luteal regression. Molecular Endocrinology. 27(12):2066-2079.   
- Adipose and muscle tissue gene expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Oliver, W.T., Sexten, A.K., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Freetly, H.C. 2013. Adipose and muscle tissue gene expression of two genes (NCAPG and LCORL) located in a chromosomal region associated with cattle feed intake and gain. PLoS One. 8(11):e80882.   
- Effect of high and low antral follicle count in pubertal beef heifers on IVF -(Abstract Only)   Chase, C.C., Jr., Wright, E.C., McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A., Cupp, A.S., Vallet, J.L., Sypherd, D.D., Miles, J.R. 2014. Effect of high and low antral follicle count in pubertal beef heifers on IVF. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 26(1):184 (Abstract #142).   
- Effect of postweaning diet on ovarian development and fertility in replacement beef heifers -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Eborn, D.R., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E. 2013. Effect of postweaning diet on ovarian development and fertility in replacement beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 91(9):4168-4179.   
- Alternative models in genetic analyses of carcass traits measured by ultrasonography in Guzerá cattle: A Bayesian approach -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Azevedo, Jr., J., Souza, J.C., Cushman, R.A., Bink, M.C.A.M., Perazza, C.A., Meirelles, S.L., Goncalves, T.M. 2013. Alternative models in genetic analyses of carcass traits measured by ultrasonography in Guzerá cattle: A Bayesian approach. Journal of Agricultural Science 5(9):29-36.   
- Genetics of reproductive traits: Antagonisms with production traits -(Proceedings)   Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., McDaneld, T.G., Perry, G.A. 2013. Genetics of reproductive traits: Antagonisms with production traits. Proceedings, Genomic Seedstock Symposium (June 27-28, 2013, Sioux Falls, SD). pp. 19-28.   
- Heifer calving date positively influences calf weaning weights through six parturitions  -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Kill, L.K., Funston, R.N., Mousel, E.M., Perry, G.A. 2013. Heifer calving date positively influences calf weaning weights through six parturitions. Journal of Animal Science. 91(9):4486-4491.   
- Effect of age at puberty/conception date on cow longevity -(Book / Chapter)   Perry, G.A., Cushman, R. 2013. Effect of age at puberty/conception date on cow longevity. In: Patterson, D.J., Smith, M.F., editors. Management Considerations in Beef Heifer Development and Puberty. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice. 29(3). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. p. 579-590. DOI: dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2013.07.011.   
- Incorporation of genetic technologies associated with applied reproductive technologies to enhance world food production -(Book / Chapter)   Cushman, R.A., McDaneld, T.G., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Nonneman, D. 2014. Incorporation of genetic technologies associated with applied reproductive technologies to enhance world food production. In: Lamb, G.C., DiLorenzo, N., editors. Current and Future Reproduction Technologies and World Food Production. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. New York, NY: Springer. p. 77-96. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-8887-3.   
- The plasminogen activator system in the ovine placentome during late gestation and stage-two of parturition -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Vallet, J.L. 2013. The plasminogen activator system in the ovine placentome during late gestation and stage-two of parturition. Molecular Reproduction and Development. 80(6):466-473.   
- Does reduced peri-pubertal nutrient intake influence the ovarian reserve in beef heifers? -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Forbes, E.D., Swanson, O.L., McNeel, A.K., Chase, C.C., Lents, C.A., Freetly, H.C. 2013. Does reduced peri-pubertal nutrient intake influence the ovarian reserve in beef heifers? [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction Supplement (46th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction). pp. 44-45 (Abstract #48).   
- Changes in ovarian function associated with circulating concentrations of estradiol prior to a GnRH-induced ovulation in beef cows -(Abstract Only)   Larimore, E.L., Swanson, O.L., McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2013. Changes in ovarian function associated with circulating concentrations of estradiol prior to a GnRH-induced ovulation in beef cows [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction Supplement (46th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction). p. 256 (Abstract #555).   
- Granulosa cells from bovine follicles activate different signal transduction pathways dependent on follicle health status and ability to convert androstenedione to estrogen -(Abstract Only)   McFee, R.M., Kurz, S.G., Summers, A.F., Pohlmeier, W.E., Cushman, R.A., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2013. Granulosa cells from bovine follicles activate different signal transduction pathways dependent on follicle health status and ability to convert androstenedione to estrogen [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction Supplement (46th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction). p. 265 (Abstract #577).   
- A bovine model for polycystic ovary syndrome -(Abstract Only)   Summers, A.F., Pohlmeier, W.E., Sargent, K.M., Kurz, S.G., McFee, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2013. A bovine model for polycystic ovary syndrome [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction Supplement (46th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction). p. 53 (Abstract #67).   
- Lipogenic-associated gene activity of adipose tissue from beef heifers and relation to production and reproductive traits -(Abstract Only)   Rempel, L.A., Cushman, R.A., McDaneld, T.G., Miles, J.R., Kuehn, L.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K. 2013. Lipogenic-associated gene activity of adipose tissue from beef heifers and relation to production and reproductive traits. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (E-Supplement 2):466 (Abstract #510).   
- Relationship of follicle size and concentrations of estradiol among cows that do and do not exhibit estrus during a fixed-time AI protocol -(Abstract Only)   Swanson, O.L., Larimore, E.L., Perry, B.L., Djira, G.D., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2013. Relationship of follicle size and concentrations of estradiol among cows that do and do not exhibit estrus during a fixed-time AI protocol. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (E-Supplement 2):205 (Abstract #223).   
- The effects of selecting for the myostatin F94L polymorphism on reproductive traits in pubertal heifers -(Abstract Only)   Forbes, E.D., Swanson, O.L., McNeel, A.K., Tait, Jr., R.G., Smith, T.P.L., Bennett, G.L., Hoagland, T.A., Zinn, S.A., Lents, C.A., Perry, G.A., Cushman, R.A. 2013. The effects of selecting for the myostatin F94L polymorphism on reproductive traits in pubertal heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (E-Supplement 2):287 (Abstract #W181).   
- CAPN1 and GDF8 genetic marker effects on heifer performance, reproduction, and first calf performance traits in beef cattle -(Abstract Only)   Tait Jr, R.G., Cushman, R.A., Smith, T.P., Freetly, H.C., Bennett, G.L. 2013. CAPN1 and GDF8 genetic marker effects on heifer performance, reproduction, and first calf performance traits in beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91(E-Supplement 2):392.   
- Identification of an ionotropic glutamate receptor AMPA1/GRIA1 polymorphism in crossbred beef cows differing in fertility -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Miles, J.R., Rempel, L.A., McDaneld, T.G., Kuehn, L.A., Chitko-McKown, C.G., Nonneman, D., Echternkamp, S.E. 2013. Identification of an ionotropic glutamate receptor AMPA1/GRIA1 polymorphism in crossbred beef cows differing in fertility. Journal of Animal Science. 91(6):2640-2646.   
- Technical Report:  Serial collections of placentomes during parturition in cattle and subsequent reproductive performance -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   McNeel, A.K., Ondrak, J.D., Cushman, R.A. 2013. Technical Report: Serial collections of placentomes during parturition in cattle and subsequent reproductive performance. Journal of Animal Science. 91(5):2119-2121.   
- Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium: The current status of heat shock in early embryonic survival and reproductive efficiency -(Other)   Cushman, R.A. 2013. Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium: The current status of heat shock in early embryonic survival and reproductive efficiency. Journal of Animal Science. 91(3):1141-1142.   
- How our basic understanding of the ovarian reserve is improving reproductive management in domestic farm animals -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A., Chase, C., Jr., Lents, C. 2013. How our basic understanding of the ovarian reserve is improving reproductive management in domestic farm animals [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (Supplement 2):77-78 (Abstract #O237).   
- Bovine females with thecal cell androgen excess result in altered oocyte maternal effect gene abundance -(Abstract Only)   Summers, A.F., Pohlmeier, W.E., Brauer, V.M., Sargent, K.M., McFee, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Wood, J.R., Cupp, A.S. 2013. Bovine females with thecal cell androgen excess result in altered oocyte maternal effect gene abundance [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 91 (Supplement 2):47 (Abstract #O136).   
- Effect of heifer calving date on longevity and lifetime productivity -(Proceedings)   Mousel, E.M., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A., Kill, L.K. 2012. Effect of heifer calving date on longevity and lifetime productivity. Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle, Sioux Falls, SD, December 3-4, 2012. pp. 23-31.   
- Management strategies for improving lifetime reproductive success in beef heifers -(Proceedings)   Perry, G.A., Larimore, E.L., Bridges, G.A., Cushman, R.A. 2012. Management strategies for improving lifetime reproductive success in beef heifers. Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle, Sioux Falls, SD, December 3-4, 2012. pp. 249-266.   
- What we know about the genetics of reproduction -(Proceedings)   Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2012. What we know about the genetics of reproduction. Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle, Sioux Falls, SD, December 3-4, 2012. pp. 165-173.   
- Networks and pathways to guide genomic selection -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Snelling, W.M., Cushman, R.A., Keele, J.W., Maltecca, C., Thomas, M.G., Fortes, M.R., Reverter, A. 2013. Networks and pathways to guide genomic selection. Journal of Animal Science. 91(2):537-552.   
- Prostaglandin F2a activates stress response signaling and induces expression of activating transcription factor 3 (ATF3) in bovine large luteal cells -(Abstract Only)     
- Heifers with low antral follicle counts have low birth weights and produce progeny with low birth weights -(Proceedings)   Summers, A.F., Cushman, R.A., Cupp, A.S. 2012. Heifers with low antral follicle counts have low birth weights and produce progeny with low birth weights. Proceedings, Western Section, American Society of Animal Science. 63:217-220.   
- VEGFA164_B mRNA abundance has a positive relationship to AMH, BCL2 and the ratio of E2:A4 in mural granulosa cells of estrogen active and inactive follicles prior to ovulation -(Abstract Only)     
- Litter size influences lamb weight and ovarian reserve but not reproductive tract development or expression of genes involved in early follicular development -(Abstract Only)     
- 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.   
- Networks and pathways to guide genomic selection -(Abstract Only)   Snelling, W.M., Cushman, R.A., Keele, J.W., Maltecca, C., Thomas, M.G., Fortes, M.R., Reverter, A. 2012. Networks and pathways to guide genomic selection [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 90(Supplement 3):162. (Abstract No. 57).   
- Reduced fertility in female progeny from beef heifers on dietary restriction during development -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Eborn, D.R., Cushman, R.A. 2012. Reduced fertility in female progeny from beef heifers on dietary restriction during development [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90 (Supplement 3):472 (Abstract #519).   
- Heifers with low antral follicle counts have low birth weights and produce progeny with low birth weights -(Abstract Only)   Summers, A.F., Cushman, R.A., Cupp, A.S. 2012. Heifers with low antral follicle counts have low birth weights and produce progeny with low birth weights [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90 (Supplement 3):680 (Abstract #702).   
- The impact of cow nutrient status during the second and third trimester on development of the reproductive axis and fertility of daughters -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., McNeel, A.K., Freetly, H.C. 2012. The impact of cow nutrient status during the second and third trimester on development of the reproductive axis and fertility of daughters [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90 (Supplement 3):472 (Abstract #520).   
- Expression of PRSS, the plasminogen activator system and its activity in the ovine placentome during Stage 2 of parturition -(Abstract Only)   McNeel, A.K., Cushman, R.A., Vallet, J.L. 2012. Expression of PRSS, the plasminogen activator system and its activity in the ovine placentome during stage 2 of parturition [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90 (Supplement 3):471 (Abstract #517).   
- Evaluation of bovine chemerin (RARRES2) gene variation on beef cattle production traits -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Smith, T.P., Cushman, R.A., McDaneld, T.G., Wheeler, T.L., Shackelford, S.D., King, D.A., Freetly, H.C. 2012. Evaluation of bovine chemerin (RARRES2) gene variation on beef cattle production traits. Frontiers in Genetics. 3:39.   
- Commentary:  Evidence that the autoimmune regulator gene influences thymic production of ovarian antigens and prevents autoimmune-mediated premature reproductive senescence -(Other)   Cushman, R.A. 2012. Commentary:  Evidence that the autoimmune regulator gene influences thymic production of ovarian antigens and prevents autoimmune-mediated premature reproductive senescence. Biology of Reproduction. 86(4):109.   
- 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.   
- Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium. Factors controlling puberty in beef heifers -(Other)   Fricke, P.M., Cushman, R.A. 2012. Physiology and Endocrinology Symposium. Factors controlling puberty in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 90(4):1150-1151.   
- Effect of heifer calving date on longevity and lifetime productivity -(Abstract Only)   Kill, L.K., Mousel, E.M., Cushman, R.A., Perry, G.A. 2012. Effect of heifer calving date on longevity and lifetime productivity [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90 (Supplement 2):131 (Abstract #340P).   
- Ultrasound and phenotypic measures of the reproductive tract of prepubertal gilts selected for increased uterine capacity -(Abstract Only)   Lents, C.A., Cushman, R.A., Freking, B.A. 2012. Ultrasound and phenotypic measures of the reproductive tract of prepubertal gilts selected for increased uterine capacity [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 90 (Supplement 2):118 (Abstract #299P).   
- How single nucleotide polymorphism chips will advance our knowledge of factors controlling puberty and aid in selecting replacement beef females -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Snelling, W.M., Cushman, R.A., Fortes, M., Reverter, A., Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., McDaneld, T.G., Thallman, R.M., Thomas, M.G. 2012. How single nucleotide polymorphism chips will advance our knowledge of factors controlling puberty and aid in selecting replacement beef females. Journal of Animal Science. 90:1152-1165.   
- Investigation of a functional role for Titin in the bovine ovary based on the results of an initial whole genome scan for antral follicle count -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E. 2011. Investigation of a functional role for Titin in the bovine ovary based on the results of an initial whole genome scan for antral follicle count [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 85 (1 Supplement):199 (Abstract # 642).   
- Anti-angiogenic VEGFA164B isoform mRNA is more abundant in E2-inactive, atretic follicles while expression of angiogenic VEGFA isoforms is greater in granulosa cells from developing bovine follicles prior to the LH surge -(Abstract Only)   Mcfee, R., Artac, R., Pohlmeier, W., Kerl, J., Brauer, V., Cushman, R., Cupp, A. 2011. Anti-angiogenic VEGFA164B isoform mRNA is more abundant in E2-inactive, atretic follicles while expression of angiogenic VEGFA isoforms is greater in granulosa cells from developing bovine follicles prior to the LH surge [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 85 (1 Supplement):205 (Abstract # 668).   
- Females with reduced fertility have excess androstenedione in follicular fluid, altered theca gene expression and increased VEGFA164b, maternal effect, and microRNA processing mRNA levels in cumulus-oocyte complexes -(Abstract Only)   Summers, A., Cushman, R., Smith, J.E., Lammers, B., Mcfee, R., Pohlmeier, W., Brauer, V., Sargent, K., Lu, N., Cupp, A.S., Wood, J.R. 2011. Females with reduced fertility have excess androstenedione in follicular fluid, altered theca gene expression and increased VEGFA164b, maternal effect, and microRNA processing mRNA levels in cumulus-oocyte complexes [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 85 (1 Supplement):205 (Abstract # 667).   
- Rapid induction of gene expression in the corpus luteum following in vivo treatment with prostaglandin F2 alpha -(Abstract Only)   Davis, J.S., Hou, X., Maroni, D., Talbott, H., Fan, J., Guda, C., Yu, F., Cushman, R.A., Cupp, A.S. 2011. Rapid induction of gene expression in the corpus luteum following in vivo treatment with prostaglandin F2 alpha [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 85 (1 Supplement):111 (Abstract # 229).   
- Using ultrasonography to determine reproductive tract development in beef heifers -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Kuehn, L.A., Thallman, R.M., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2011. Using ultrasonography to determine reproductive tract development in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):418-419 (Abstract #327).   
- Effects of protein supplementation during heifer development on reproductive characteristics and success in beef heifers -(Abstract Only)   Summers, A.F., Cushman, R.A., Weber, S.P., Spangler, M.L., Cupp, A.S. 2011. Effects of protein supplementation during heifer development on reproductive characteristics and success in beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):91 (Abstract #M241).   
- Failure of differences in prepubertal dietary intake to affect ovarian development in pubertal beef heifers -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Eborn, D.R., Cushman, R.A. 2011. Failure of differences in prepubertal dietary intake to affect ovarian development in pubertal beef heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 1):93 (Abstract #M246).   
- How SNP chips will advance our knowledge of factors controlling puberty and aid in selecting replacement females -(Abstract Only)   Snelling, W.M., Cushman, R.A., Bennett, G.L., Keele, J.W., Kuehn, L.A., Mcdaneld, T.G., Thallman, R.M., Thomas, M.G. 2011. How SNP chips will advance our knowledge of factors controlling puberty and aid in selecting replacement females [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 89(E-Supplement 1):494. Abstract # 534.   
- Reproductive strategies to increase cow longevity -(Research Notes)   Cushman, R.A. 2011. Reproductive strategies to increase cow longevity. (New York Winter Beef Management Meeting Handout, Syracuse, January 22, 2011.) Cornell University, Department of Animal Science Teaching, Extension, Research. Mimeograph Series No. 250.   
- Impact of bull development on reproductive success -(Abstract Only)   Perry, G.A., Rupp, G.P., Cushman, R.A. 2011. Impact of bull development on reproductive success [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Supplement 2):65 (Abstract #52).   
- 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).   
- Follicle size and volume is less indicative of development of a persistent follicle in beef heifers -(Abstract Only)   Mcfee, R., Pohlmeier, W., Smith, J., Kerl, J., Slattery, R., Clopton, D., Wood, J., Cushman, R., Cupp, A. 2010. Follicle size and volume is less indicative of development of a persistent follicle in beef heifers [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 83 (Special Issue):139 (Abstract # 615).   
- Using growth traits and adipose function to identify indicators of heifer fertility -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Mcdaneld, T.G., Kuehn, L.A., Rempel, L.A., Lindholm-Perry, A.K., Snelling, W.M., Freetly, H.C. 2010. Using growth traits and adipose function to identify indicators of heifer fertility [abstract]. Proceedings of 8th International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium. p. 130 (Abstract # M43).   
- 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).   
- Effect of Dietary Energy on Ovarian Development and Fertility in Postpuberal Beef Heifers -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Cushman, R.A., Ferrell, C.L. 2010. Effect of Dietary Energy on Ovarian Development and Fertility in Postpuberal Beef Heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88 (E-Supplement 2):115. (Abstract #M300).   
- Size of Ovulatory Follicles in Cattle Expressing Multiple Ovulations Naturally and Its Influence on Corpus Luteum Development and Fertility -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Echternkamp, S.E., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F. 2009. Size of Ovulatory Follicles in Cattle Expressing Multiple Ovulations Naturally and Its Influence on Corpus Luteum Development and Fertility. Journal of Animal Science. 87(11):3556-3568.   
- Association Between Preovulatory Concentrations of Estradiol and Expression of Uterine Milk Protein Precursor, Inhibin Beta A, Period 1, Proenkephalin, and Receptors for Oxytocin, Progesterone, and Estradiol -(Abstract Only)   Perry, G.A., Perry, B.L., Cushman, R.A. 2009. Association Between Preovulatory Concentrations of Estradiol and Expression of Uterine Milk Protein Precursor, Inhibin Beta A, Period 1, Proenkephalin, and Receptors for Oxytocin, Progesterone, and Estradiol [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 2009 Supplement:117 (Abstract #308).   
- Influence of Reproductive Aging of the Cow on Luteal Function and Period 1 mRNA Expression -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E. 2009. Influence of Reproductive Aging of the Cow on Luteal Function and Period 1 mRNA Expression [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 2009 Supplement:156 (Abstract #478).   
- Comparison of Two Protocols to Achieve Pregnancy to Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination (TAI) in Suckled Beef Cows -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Hays, W.G., Jones, S., Cushman, R.A. 2009. Comparison of Two Protocols to Achieve Pregnancy to Fixed-Time Artificial Insemination (TAI) in Suckled Beef Cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 87 (E-Supplement 2):269 (Abstract # T228).   
- Evaluation of Antral Follicle Count and Ovarian Morphology in Crossbred Beef Cows: Investigation of Influence of Stage of the Estrous Cycle, Age, and Birth Weight -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M., Cupp, A.S., Freetly, H.C. 2009. Evaluation of Antral Follicle Count and Ovarian Morphology in Crossbred Beef Cows: Investigation of Influence of Stage of the Estrous Cycle, Age, and Birth Weight. Journal of Animal Science. 87(6):1971-1980.   
- 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.   
- Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) mRNA Isoforms are Altered in Bovine Granulosa Cells (GC) by Circulating Progestin Concentrations (P4) and May Indicate Follicle Status and Oocyte Competence -(Abstract Only)   Slattery, R., Clopton, D., Wood, J., Cushman, R., Cupp, A. 2009. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) mRNA Isoforms are Altered in Bovine Granulosa Cells (GC) by Circulating Progestin Concentrations (P4) and May Indicate Follicle Status and Oocyte Competence [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 87 (E-Supplement 3):66 (Abstract # 85).   
- Influence of Exogenous Progestin on Ovarian Function in Beef Cows -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Wood, J.R., Echternkamp, S.E., Cupp, A.S. 2009. Influence of Exogenous Progestin on Ovarian Function in Beef Cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 87 (E-Supplement 3):113 (Abstract # 239).   
- Achievements of Research in Reproduction Sciences -(Review Article)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Kuehn, L.A. 2009. Achievements of Research in Reproduction Sciences. In: Rosati, A., Tewolde, A., Mosconi, C., editors. Animal Production and Animal Science Worldwide - WAAP Book of the Year 2007. The Netherlands: Wageningen Academic Publishers. p. 59-65.   
- 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).   
- Confirmation of quantitative trait loci using a low-density single nucleotide polymorphism map for twinning and ovulation rate on bovine chromosome 5 -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Allan, M.F., Kuehn, L.A., Cushman, R.A., Snelling, W.M., Echternkamp, S.E., Thallman, R.M. 2009. Confirmation of quantitative trait loci using a low-density single nucleotide polymorphism map for twinning and ovulation rate on bovine chromosome 5. Journal of Animal Science. 87(1):46-56.   
- Characterization of biological types of cattle: Indicator traits of fertility in beef cows -(Review Article)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Kuehn, L.A. 2008. Characterization of biological types of cattle: Indicator traits of fertility in beef cows. Brazilian Journal of Animal Science. 37(Special Supplement):116-121.   
- Comparisons of mRNA expression for aromatase, FSH receptor, and IGF-I in the granulosa of small ovarian follicles between cattle selected and unselected for twin ovulations -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S., Cushman, R., Spicer, L. 2008. Comparisons of mRNA expression for aromatase, FSH receptor, and IGF-I in the granulosa of small ovarian follicles between cattle selected and unselected for twin ovulations [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:81 (Abstract #123).   
- Association between Period 1 mRNA levels in leukocytes and initiation of estrous cycles in peripubertal beef heifers -(Abstract Only)   Fields, S., Perry, B., Perry, G., Cushman, R. 2008. Association between Period 1 mRNA levels in leukocytes and initiation of estrous cycles in peripubertal beef heifers [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:209 (Abstract #654).   
- 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).   
- 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.   
- Association between age and ovarian morphology in crossbred beef cows -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A. 2008. Association between age and ovarian morphology in crossbred beef cows [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86 (E-Supplement 3):106-107 (Abstract #231).   
- Increased calf production in cattle selected for twin ovulations -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Echternkamp, S.E., Thallman, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Gregory, K.E. 2007. Increased calf production in cattle selected for twin ovulations. Journal of Animal Science. 85(12):3239-3248.   
- Effects of ovulation rate and fetal number on fertility in twin-producing cattle -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Echternkamp, S.E., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Gregory, K.E. 2007. Effects of ovulation rate and fetal number on fertility in twin-producing cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 85(12):3228-3238.   
- Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VII): Influence of postpartum interval and estrous cycle length on fertility -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2007. Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VII): Influence of postpartum interval and estrous cycle length on fertility. Journal of Animal Science. 85(9):2156-2162.   
- Identification of indicator traits of fertility in the postpartum beef cow -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R., Echternkamp, S., Allan, M., Freetly, H. 2007. Identification of indicator traits of fertility in the postpartum beef cow [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:187-188.   
- Influence of breed on postpartum interval and estrous cycle length in beef cattle -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cundiff, L.V. 2007. Influence of breed on postpartum interval and estrous cycle length in beef cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 1):370. (Abstract #401)   
- Increasing ovulation rate reduced follicle size and increased blood progesterone concentrations but had no effect on fertility in cattle selected for twins -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F. 2007. Increasing ovulation rate reduced follicle size and increased blood progesterone concentrations but had no effect on fertility in cattle selected for twins [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 1):649. (Abstract #886)   
- Fine mapping of QTL for twinning and ovulation rate using low density SNP map in conjunction with microsatellite marker information in the USMARC twinning population -(Abstract Only)   Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E., Kuehn, L.A., Snelling, W.M. 2007. Fine mapping of QTL for twinning and ovulation rate using low density SNP map in conjunction with microsatellite marker information in the USMARC twinning population [abstract]. Plant & Animal Genome XV Conference. Poster No. 521. p. 231.   
- ASSOCIATION OF A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM IN SPP1 WITH GROWTH TRAITS AND TWINNING IN A CATTLE POPULATION SELECTED FOR TWINNING RATE -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E., White, S.N., Kuehn, L.A., Casas, E., Smith, T.P. 2007. Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism in spp1 with growth traits and twinning in a cattle population selected for twinning rate. Journal of Animal Science. 85(2):341-347.   
- LOCALIZATION OF PERIOD 1 MRNA IN THE RUMINANT OOCYTE AND INVESTIGATIONS OF ITS ROLE IN OVARIAN FUNCTION -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Jones, S.A., Rupp, G.P., Echternkamp, S.E. 2007. Localization of Period 1 mRNA in the ruminant oocyte and investigations of its role in ovarian function. Animal Reproduction Science. 99(1-2):93-105.   
- INHIBITION OF VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL GROWTH FACTOR SIGNALING BLOCKS PRIMORDIAL FOLLICLE ACTIVATION IN BOVINE OVARIAN CORTICAL CULTURES -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Clopton, D.T., Echternkamp, S.E., Cupp, A.S. 2006. Inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor signaling blocks primordial follicle activation in bovine ovarian cortical cultures [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. (Supplement):144. (Abstract #325)   
- RELATIONSHIP OF CIRCULATING PROGESTERONE CONCENTRATIONS TO OVULATION RATE AND FERTILITY IN CATTLE SELECTED FOR TWIN OVULATIONS -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F. 2006. Relationship of circulating progesterone concentrations to ovulation rate and fertility in cattle selected for twin ovulations [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. (Supplement):139.  (Abstract #301)   
- LOCALIZATION OF PERIOD 1 MRNA IN THE RUMINANT OOCYTE AND INVESTIGATIONS OF ITS ROLE IN OVARIAN FUNCTION -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Jones, S., Rupp, G.P., Echternkamp, S.E. 2006. Localization of Period 1 mRNA in the ruminant oocyte and investigations of its role in ovarian function [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84 (Supplement 1):452-453. (Abstract #641)   
- EFFECTS OF OVULATION RATE AND FETAL NUMBER ON FERTILITY IN TWIN-PRODUCING CATTLE -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F. 2006. Effects of ovulation rate and fetal number on fertility in twin-producing cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84 (Supplement 1):152. (Abstract #209)   
- OBSERVED AND PREDICTED NUMBERS OF SINGLE, TWIN, AND TRIPLET BIRTHS IN A CATTLE POPULATION SELECTED FOR INCREASED TWINNING -(Abstract Only)   Bennett, G.L., Allan, M.F., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E. 2006. Observed and predicted numbers of single, twin, and triplet births in a cattle population selected for increased twinning [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 84(Suppl. 1):203.   
- RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONCENTRATIONS OF PREGNANCY-ASSOCIATED GLYCOPROTEINS (PAG) IN MATERNAL BLOOD AND FETAL NUMBER AND STATUS IN PREGNANT COWS -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Green, J.A., Vonnahme, K.A., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F. Relationship between concentrations of pregnancy-associated glycoproteins (PAG) in maternal blood and fetal number and status in pregnant cows. Journal of Animal Science. 84(Supplement 2):127.  (Abstract #301)   
- COMPARISON OF FERTILITY, LUTEAL CHARACTERISTICS, AND LUTEAL FUNCTION BETWEEN UNILATERAL AND BILATERAL DOUBLE OVULATIONS -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R., Allan, M., Christenson, R., Echternkamp, S. 2006. Comparison of fertility, luteal characteristics, and luteal function between unilateral and bilateral double ovulations [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84 (Supplement 2):127. (Abstract #300)   
- EVALUATION OF OVULATION RATE AND OVARIAN PHENOTYPE IN PUBERAL HEIFERS FROM A CATTLE POPULATION SELECTED FOR INCREASED OVULATION RATE -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Snowder, G.D., Thallman, R.M., Echternkamp, S.E. 2005. Evaluation of ovulation rate and ovarian phenotype in puberal heifers from a cattle population selected for increased ovulation rate. Journal of Animal Science. 83(8):1839-1844.   
- DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION IN THE OVARIAN CORTEX OF COWS SELECTED FOR MULTIPLE OVULATIONS -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Christenson, R., Echternkamp, S.E. 2005. Differential gene expression in the ovarian cortex of cows selected for multiple ovulations [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. (Supplement):188. (Abstract #W483)   
- INCREASED MRNA EXPRESSION FOR FSH RECEPTOR IN SMALL ANTRAL FOLLICLES IN THE OVARIAN CORTEX OF TWIN-PRODUCING CATTLE -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Cushman, R.A., Christenson, R. 2005. Increased mRNA expression for FSH receptor in small antral follicles in the ovarian cortex of twin-producing cattle [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. (Supplement):93. (Abstract #53)   
- EVIDENCE FOR A ROLE FOR ANTI-MULLERIAN HORMONE IN THE SUPPRESSION OF FOLLICLE ACTIVATION IN MOUSE OVARIES AND BOVINE OVARIAN CORTEX GRAFTED BENEATH THE CHICK CHORIOALLANTOIC MEMBRANE -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Gigli, I., Cushman, R.A., Wahl, C.M., Fortune, J.E. 2005. Evidence for a role for anti-Mullerian hormone in the suppression of follicle activation in mouse ovaries and bovine ovarian cortex grafted beneath the chick chorioallantoic membrane. Molecular Reproduction and Development. 71(4):480-488.   
- EVALUATION OF OVULATION RATE AND OVARIAN PHENOTYPE IN PUBERAL HEIFERS FROM A CATTLE POPULATION SELECTED FOR MULTIPLE BIRTHS -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Snowder, G.D., Thallman, R.M., Echternkamp, S.E. 2005. Evaluation of ovulation rate and ovarian phenotype in puberal heifers from a cattle population selected for multiple births [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83 (Supplement 2):86-87.   
- HERITABILITY ESTIMATE FOR BILATERAL OVULATION IN HEIFERS -(Abstract Only)   Snowder, G.D., Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Thallman, R.M., Echternkamp, S.E. 2005.  Heritability estimate for bilateral ovulation in heifers [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science 83(2):39.   
- EFFECT OF OVULATION RATE ON DEVELOPMENT OF THE OVINE CORPUS LUTEUM -(Abstract Only)   Echternkamp, S.E., Cushman, R.A., Christenson, R.K. 2004. Effect of ovulation rate on development of the ovine corpus luteum [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82 (Supplement 1):67. (Abstract #M266)   
- FACTORS AFFECTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF PREANTRAL FOLLICLES IN CATTLE -(Abstract Only)   Cushman, R.A., Allan, M.F., Echternkamp, S.E. 2004. Factors affecting the development of preantral follicles in cattle [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82 (Supplement 2):85. (Abstract #230)   
- BOVINE OVARIAN CORTICAL PIECES GRAFTED TO CHICK EMBRYONIC MEMBRANES: A MODEL FOR STUDIES ON THE ACTIVATION OF PRIMORDIAL FOLLICLES -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Wahl, C.M., Fortune, J.E. 2002. Bovine ovarian cortical pieces grafted to chick embryonic membranes: a model for studies on the activation of primordial follicles. Human Reproduction. 17(1):48-54.   
- ALTERATION OF ACTIVATION, GROWTH, AND ATRESIA OF BOVINE PREANTRAL FOLLICLES BY LONG-TERM TREATMENT OF COWS WITH ESTRADIOL AND RECOMBINANT BOVINE SOMATOTROPIN -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Desouza, J.C., Hedgpeth, V.S., Britt, J.H. 2001. Alteration of activation, growth, and atresia of bovine preantral follicles by long-term treatment of cows with estradiol and recombinant bovine somatotropin. Biology of Reproduction. 65(2):581-586.   
- EFFECT OF LONG-TERM TREATMENT WITH RECOMBINANT BOVINE SOMATOTROPIN AND ESTRADIOL ON HORMONE CONCENTRATIONS AND OVULATORY RESPONSE OF SUPEROVULATED CATTLE -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Desouza, J.C., Hedgpeth, V.S., Britt, J.H. 2001. Effect of long-term treatment with recombinant bovine somatotropin and estradiol on hormone concentrations and ovulatory response of superovulated cattle. Theriogenology. 55(7):1533-1547.   
- THE PRIMORDIAL TO PRIMARY FOLLICLE TRANSITION -(Review Article)   Fortune, J.E., Cushman, R.A., Wahl, C.M., Kito, S. 2000. The primordial to primary follicle transition. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 163(1/2):53-60.   
- TECHNICAL NOTE: USE OF SLOW-RELEASE ESTRADIOL AND PROSTAGLANDIN F2ALPHA TO INDUCE PSEUDOPREGNANCY AND CONTROL ESTRUS IN GILTS -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Davis, P.E., Boonyaprakob, U., Hedgpeth, V.S., Burns, P.J., Britt, J.H. 1999. Technical note: Use of slow-release estradiol and prostaglandin F2alpha to induce pseudopregnancy and control estrus in gilts. Journal of Animal Science. 77(11):2883-2885.   
- SUPEROVULATORY RESPONSE OF ONE OVARY IS RELATED TO THE MICRO- AND MACROSCOPIC POPULATION OF FOLLICLES IN THE CONTRALATERAL OVARY OF THE COW -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Cushman, R.A., Desouza, J.C., Hedgpeth, V.S., Britt, J.H. 1999. Superovulatory response of one ovary is related to the micro- and macroscopic population of follicles in the contralateral ovary of the cow. Biology of Reproduction. 60(2):349-354.   
- IN VIVO DESENSITIZATION OF A HIGH AFFINITY PGF2ALPHA RECEPTOR IN THE OVINE CORPUS LUTEUM -(Peer Reviewed Journal)   Lamsa, J.C., Cushman, R.A., Nay, M.G., Mccracken, J.A. 1992. In vivo desensitization of a high affinity PGF2alpha receptor in the ovine corpus luteum. Prostaglandins. 43(2):165-179.   

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