Projects

SAFEGUARDING WELL-BEING OF FOOD PRODUCING ANIMALS Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414823

HANDLING AND TRANSPORT STRESS INTERACTIONS WITH PATHOGEN BIOLOGY IN SWINE AND CATTLE Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 420795

GROUP SIZE, AGE AT GROUPING AND FIBER INCLUSION IN DIETS OF VEAL AND DAIRY CALVES Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 422758

EFFECTS OF HEAT STRESS ON FARM ANIMAL WELL-BEING Specific Cooperative Agreement (S)   Accession Number: 422723

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Rubber flooring for first through second lactation cows on production, locomotion, hoof health, immune functions, and stress - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eicher, S.D., Lay Jr, D.C., Arthington, J.D., Schutz, M.M. 2013. Rubber flooring for first through second lactation cows on production, locomotion, hoof health, immune functions, and stress. Journal of Dairy Science. 96:1-13.

Feeding Behaviors of Transition Dairy Cows Fed Glycerol as a Replacement for Corn - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Carvalho, E.R., Schmelz, N.S., White, H., Wilcox, C.S., Eicher, S.D., Donkin, S.S. 2012. Feeding Behaviors of Transition Dairy Cows Fed Glycerol as a Replacement for Corn. Journal of Dairy Science. 95:7214-7224.

Genetic variations alter physiological responses following heat stress in laying hens - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (10-May-12)

Does the presence of a human effect the preference of enrichment items in young isolated pigs? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Deboer, S.P., Garner, J.P., Lay Jr, D.C., Eicher, S.D., Lucas, J.R., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2013. Does the presence of a human effect the preference of enrichment items in young isolated pigs?. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 143:96-103.

Behavioral changes in neonatal swine after an 8-hour rest during prolonged transportation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, J.L., Marchant Forde, J.N., Richert, B.T., Eicher, S.D. 2012. Behavioral changes in neonatal swine after an 8-hour rest during prolonged transportation. Journal of Animal Science. 90:3213-3219.

Effects of increasing dietary concentrations of corn naturally contaminated with deoxynivalenol on broiler and turkey poult performance and response to lipopolysaccharide - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xu, L., Eicher, S.D., Applegate, T. 2011. Effects of increasing dietary concentrations of corn naturally contaminated with deoxynivalenol on broiler and turkey poult performance and response to lipopolysaccharide. Poultry Science. 90(12):2766-2774.

Beta-glucan plus ascorbic acid in neonatal calves modulates immune functions with and without Salmonella enterica serovar Dublin - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eicher, S.D., Patterson, J.A., Rostagno, M.H. 2011. Beta-glucan plus ascorbic acid in neonatal calves modulates immune functions with and without Salmonella enterica serovar Dublin. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology. 142:258-264.

Changes in the Heat Stress Response of Laying Hens Following Antioxidant Supplementation - (Abstract Only) - (30-Mar-11)

Dam heat load affects neonatal calves’ bacterial prevalence and innate immunity - (Abstract Only)

Pan, D., Lee, C.N., Rostagno, M.H., Eicher, S.D. 2011. Dam heat load affects neonatal calves’ bacterial prevalence and innate immunity. Journal of Dairy Science. 94 (E-Suppl. 1):744.

Does pre-slaughter stress affect pork safety risk? - (Abstract Only)

Rostagno, M.H., Eicher, S.D., Lay Jr, D.C. 2011. Does pre-slaughter stress affect pork safety risk?. Journal of Animal Science. 89 (E-Suppl. 1):430.

Yeast culture supplement during nursing and transport affects immunity and intestinal microbial ecology of weanling pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Weedman, S., Rostagno, M.H., Patterson, J., Yoon, I., Fitzner, G., Eicher, S.D. 2011. Yeast culture supplement during nursing and transport affects immunity and intestinal microbial ecology of weanling pigs. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 89(6):1908-1921.

Immunological, physiological and behavioral effects of Salmonella enterica carriage and shedding in experimentally infected finishing pigs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rostagno, M.H., Eicher, S.D., Lay Jr, D.C. 2011. Immunological, physiological and behavioral effects of Salmonella enterica carriage and shedding in experimentally infected finishing pigs. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 8(5):623-630.

Rubber Flooring Impact on Health of Dairy Cows - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Lay Jr, D.C., Arthington, J.D., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Rubber Flooring Impact on Health of Dairy Cows. In: Proceedings American Society of Animal Science, July 11-15, 2010, Denver, Colorado. CDROM.

Effect of Bedding Material on Flies, and Behavior and Innate Immunity of Calves Reared in Hutches - (Abstract Only)

Gay, K.D., Eicher, S.D., Wilcox, C.S., Bridges, J.A., Rostagno, M.H., Charley, S.E., Grott, M.J., Williams, R.E., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Effect of Bedding Material on Flies, and Behavior and Innate Immunity of Calves Reared in Hutches [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 93:611 (E-Suppl. 1).

Does Pre-Slaughter Stress Affect Pork Safety? - (Abstract Only)

Rostagno, M.H., Eicher, S.D., Lay Jr, D.C. 2010. Does Pre-Slaughter Stress Affect Pork Safety [abstract]?. In: Proceedings of the 21st International Pig Veterinary Society (IPVS)Congress, July 18-21, 2010, Vancouver, Canada. p. 176.

Rubber Flooring Impact on Health of Dairy Cows - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Lay Jr, D.C., Arthington, J.D., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Rubber Flooring Impact on Health of Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 93.E:14 (Suppl. 1)

Effect of Bedding Material on Flies, and Behavior and Innate Immunity of Calves Reared in Hutches. - (Abstract Only)

Gay, K.D., Eicher, S.D., Wilcox, C.S., Bridges, J.A., Rostagno, M.H., Charley, S.E., Grott, M.J., Williams, R.E., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Effect of Bedding Material on Flies, and Behavior and Innate Immunity of Calves Reared in Hutches [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:W87(E-Suppl. 1).

Rubber Flooring Impact on Production and Herdlife of Dairy Cows - (Abstract Only)

Schutz, M.M., Eicher, S.D. 2010. Rubber Flooring Impact on Production and Herdlife of Dairy Cows [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 93:M2(E-Suppl. 1).

The Effect of Alleyway Width on Gestating Sow Welfare in a Free-Access Stall System - (Abstract Only)

Mack, L.A., Elischer, M.F., Eicher, S.D., Johnson, A.K., Lay Jr, D.C., Richert, B.T., Pajor, E.A. 2010. The Effect of Alleyway Width on Gestating Sow Welfare in a Free-Access Stall System [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 88:T4(E-Suppl. 2).

Effects of Increased Hutch Ventilation on Dairy Calf Performance - (Abstract Only)

Pezzanite, L.M., Dennis, T.S., Schroer, R.C., Schutz, M.M., Eicher, S.D., Nennich, T.D. 2010. Effects of Increased Hutch Ventilation on Dairy Calf Performance. Journal of Animal Science. 93(Midwest):6.

The Effects of Maternal Natural (RRR Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) or Synthetic (All-Rac Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) Vitamin E Supplementation on Suckling Calf Performance, Colostrum IgG, and Immune Function - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Horn, M.J., Van Emon, M.L., Gunn, P.J., Eicher, S.D., Lemenager, R.P., Pyatt, N., Lake, S.L. 2010. The Effects of Maternal Natural (RRR Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) or Synthetic (All-Rac Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) Vitamin E Supplementation on Suckling Calf Performance, Colostrum IgG, and Immune Function. Journal of Animal Science. 88:3128-3135.

Assessing the Potential Value for an Automated Body Condition Scoring System through Stochastic Simulation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bewley, J.M., Boehlje, M.D., Gray, A.W., Hogeveen, H., Kenyon, S.J., Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Assessing the Potential Value for an Automated Body Condition Scoring System through Stochastic Simulation. Agricultural Finance Review. 70(1):126-150.

Stochastic Simulation Using @ Risk for Dairy Business Investment Decisions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bewley, J.M., Boehlje, M.D., Gray, A.W., Hogeveen, H., Kenyon, S.J., Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Stochastic Simulation using @Risk for Dairy Business Investment Decisions. Agricultural Finance Review. 70(1):97-125.

Effect of Bedding Material on Performance, Health, and Hide Contamination of Calves Reared in Hutches - (Abstract Only)

Gay, K.D., Eicher, S.D., Wilcox, C.S., Bridges, J.A., Rostagno, M.H., Charley, S.E., Schutz, M.M. 2010. Effect of Bedding Material on Performance, Health, and Hide Contamination of Calves Reared in Hutches. Journal of Dairy Science. 93(Midwest):19.

Yeast Cell-Wall Products Containing Beta-Glucan Plus Ascorbic Acid Affect Neonatal Bos-Taurus Calf Leukocytes and Growth after a Transport Stressor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eicher, S.D., Wesley, I.V., Sharma, V.K., Johnson, T.R. 2010. Yeast Cell-Wall Products Containing Beta-Glucan plus Ascorbic Acid affect Neonatal Bos-Taurus Calf Leukocytes and Growth after a Transport Stressor. Journal of Animal Science. 88(3):1195-1203.

The Effects of Maternal Natural (RRR Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) or Synthetic (All-Rac Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) Vitamin E Supplementation on Suckling Calf Performance, Colostrum IgG, and Immune Function - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Horn, M.J., Van Emon, M.L., Gunn, P.J., Eicher, S.D., Lemenager, R.P., Pyatt, N., Lake, S.L. 2010. The Effects of Maternal Natural (RRR Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) or Synthetic (All-Rac Alpha-Tocopherol Acetate) Vitamin E Supplementation on Suckling Calf Performance, Colostrum IgG, and Immune Function. Journal of Animal Science. 88:3128-3135.

Influence of milk yeild stage of lactation, and body conditions on dairy cattle lying behavior measured using an automated activity monitoring sensor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bewley, J.M., Boyce, R.E., Hockin, J., Munksgaard, L., Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M. 2009. Influence of milk yeild stage of lactation, and body conditions on dairy cattle lying behavior measured using an automated activity monitoring sensor. Journal of Dairy Research. 77:1-6.

The effect of floor surface on dairy cow immune function and locomotion score - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

O'Driscoll, K., Schutz, M.M., Eicher, S.D., Lossie, A.C. 2009. The effect of floor surface on dairy cow immune function and locomotion score. Journal of Dairy Science. 92:4249-4261.

Behavior, plasma cortisol, and immune cell populations of pigs experimentally infected with Salmonella Typhimurum - (Abstract Only)

Lay, Jr, D.C., Rostagno, M.H., Eicher, S.D., McMunn, K.A. 2008. Behavior, plasma cortisol, and immune cell populations of pigs experimentally infected with Salmonella Typhimurum [abstract]. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. p. 192.

Salmonella infection and immune response in finishing pigs - (Abstract Only) - (10-Feb-09)

Expression of Neonatal Bovine Acute Phase Cytokines after In-Vitro - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S. D., and T. A. Johnson. 2008. Expression of neonatal bovine acute phase cytokines after in vitro stimulation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae beta-glucan, Staphylococcus aureus peptidoglycan, or Eschericia coli LPS. J. Leukoc. Biol. 84: suppl.1:43.

Short Communication: Effect of temporary glycosuria on molasses consumption in Holstein calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wilcox, C.S., Schutz, M.M., Donkin, S.S., Lay Jr, D.C., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Short Communication: Effect of temporary glycosuria on molasses consumption in Holstein calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 91:3607-3610.

Analysis of locomotion scores with altered periparturient management - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M., Townsend, J., Daniels, K., Donkin, S., Parkhurst, A. 2008. Analysis of locomotion scores with altered periparturient management [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl. 1:404.

Effect of rubber flooring on cow locomotion and gene expression - (Abstract Only)

Odriscoll, K., Schutz, M.M., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Effect of rubber flooring on cow locomotion and gene expression [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl. 1:594.

Maternal natural source vitamin E supplementation on suckling calf performance and immune response - (Abstract Only)

Richardson, M., Lake, S., Eicher, S.D., Lemenager, R., Einstein, M., Payatt, N. 2008. Maternal natural source vitamin E supplementation on suckling calf performance and immune response [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86, E-Suppl. 2:282.

Temporary glycosuria alters molasses consumption in Holstein calves - (Abstract Only)

Wilcox, C.S., Schutz, M.M., Donkin, S.S., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Temporary glycosuria alters molasses consumption in Holstein calves [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl. 1:401.

Intestinal microbial affects of yeast products on weaned and transport stressed pigs - (Abstract Only)

Weedman, S., Rostagno, M.H., Patterson, J., Kiess, A., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Intestinal microbial affects of yeast products on weaned and transport stressed pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86, E-Suppl. 2:25.

Effect of rubber flooring on leukocyte activation during the peripartuient period - (Abstract Only)

Odriscoll, K., Schutz, M.M., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Effect of rubber flooring on leukocyte activation during the peripartuient period [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl. 1:195.

A stochastic simulation model for assessment of investments in Precision Dairy Farming technologies: model enhancements and utility demonstration - (Abstract Only)

Bewley, J.M., Boehlje, M.D., Gray, A.W., Hogeveen, H., Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M. 2008. A stochastic simulation model for assessment of investments in Precision Dairy Farming technologies: model enhancements and utility demonstration [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl 1:557.

Assessing the potential value of automated body condition scoring through stochastic simulation - (Abstract Only)

Bewley, J.M., Boehlje, M.D., Gray, A.W., Hogeveen, H., Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M. 2008. Assessing the potential value of automated body condition scoring through stochastic simulation [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl. 1:404.

Lairage during transport has an impact on the swine innate immunity and commensal bacteria diversity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, J.L., Minton, J.E., Patterson, J.A., Marchant-Forde, J.N., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Lairage during transport has an impact on the swine innate immunity and commensal bacteria diversity. Journal of Animal Science. 86:1232-1244.

The Effects of Maternal Natural Source Vitamin E Supplementation on Suckling Calf Immune Function - (Abstract Only)

M. Richardson, S. Lake, S.D. Eicher, R. Lemenoger, and N. Pyatt. 2007. Title Journal of Animal Science

TLR4, IL-1, AND iNOS EXPRESSION IN COCONUT MEAL-FED BROILERS AFTER AN ORAL CHALLENGE WITH SALMONELLA - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Davidson, M.K., Applegate, T.J., Patterson, J.A. 2007. TLR4, IL-1, and inos expression in coconut meal-fed broilers after an oral challenge with salmonella. [abstract] In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Animal Genomics for Animal Health. Paris, France, October 23-25, 2007. CDROM.

Spleen cell TLR7 and iNOS RNA expression of coconut meal fed broilers following IBDV challenge - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Lin, T., Wu, C., Applegate, T., Patterson, J. 2007. Spleen cell TLR7 and iNOS RNA expression of coconut meal fed broilers following IBDV challenge [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 8th Veterinary Immunology International Symposium. p. 76.

Periparturient cortisol, acute phase cytokine, and acute phase protein profiles of gilts housed in groups or stalls during gestation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sorrells, A.D., Eicher, S.D., Harris, M.J., Pajor, E.A., Richert, B.T. Periparturient cortisol, acute phase cytokine, and acute phase protein profiles of gilts housed in groups or stalls during gestation. Journal of Animal Science. 85:1750-1757.

Pre-partum milking effects on parlor behavior, endocrine and immune responses in Holstein heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M., Willard, S.T., Bowers, S., Gandy, S., Graves, K. 2007. Pre-partum milking effects on parlor behavior, endocrine and immune responses in Holstein heifers. Journal of Dairy Research. 74(4):431-438.

EFFECTS OF PREPARTUM MILKING ON PRODUCTION AND HEALTH OF FIRST CALF HEIFERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-Jan-07)

MUCOSAL IMMUNE RESPONSE TO A PROLONGED STRESSOR IN PIGS - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Williams, J., Patterson, J., Minton, E., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2006. Mucosal immune response to a prolonged stressor in pigs. Journal of Leukocyte Biology. 80(1):40.

DEVELOPMENT OF A STOCHASTIC SIMULATION MODEL TO ASSESS THE POTENTIAL ECONOMIC BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH INVESTMENTS IN PRECISION DAIRY FARMING TECHNOLOGIES - (Abstract Only)

Bewley, J.M., Boehlje, M.D., Gray, A.W., Kenyon, S.J., Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M. 2006. Development of a stochastic simulation model to assess the potential economic benefits associated with investments in precision dairy farming technologies. Journal of Dairy Science. 84:1.

AGE AT TRANSPORT EFFECTS ON BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES IN DAIRY CALVES TO NOVEL STIMULI - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Johnson, T.A., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2006. Age at transport effects on behavioral responses in dairy calves to novel stimuli. Journal of Animal Science. 84(1):305.

EFFECTS OF LAIRAGE DURING TRANSPORT ON INNATE IMMUNE FUNCTION OF SWINE - (Abstract Only)

Williams, J.L., Eicher, S.D., Patterson, J.A., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2006. Effects of lairage during transport on innate immune function of swine. Journal of Animal Science. 84(1):417.

WHY SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT ANIMAL WELFARE AUDITS - (Proceedings)

Eicher, S.D. 2006. Why should i know about animal welfare audits. Tri State Dairy Nutrition Conference Proceedings. 15:65-70.

THE EFFECTS OF PREPARTUM MILKING ON POSTPARTUM REPRODUCTIVE AND PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE IN FIRST-CALF DAIRY HEIFERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bowers, S., Gandy, S., Graves, K., Eicher, S.D., Willard, S. 2006. The effects of prepartum milking on postpartum reproductive and production performance in first-calf dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Research. 73(3):257-263.

SHORT COMMUNICATIONS: BEHAVIORAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL INDICATORS OF SENSITIVITY OR CHRONIC PAIN FOLLOWING TAIL-DOCKING IN DAIRY CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eicher, S.D., Cheng, H., Sorrells, A.D., Schutz, M.M. 2006. Short communications: behavioral and physiological indicators of sensitivity or chronic pain following tail-docking in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:3047-3051.

SUPPLEMENTAL VITAMIN C AND YEAST CELL-WALL BETA-GLUCAN AS GROWTH ENHANCERS IN NEWBORN PIGS AND AS IMMUNOMODULATORS AFTER AN ENDOTOXIN CHALLENGE AFTER WEANING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mckee, C.A., Eicher, S.D., Carroll, J.A. 2006. Supplemental vitamin C and yeast cell-wall beta-glucan as growth enhancers in newborn pigs and as immunomodulators after an endotoxin challenge after weaning. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2352-2360.

CYTOKINES - (Book / Chapter) - (26-Jan-06)

IMMUNE SYSTEM - (Book / Chapter) - (26-Jan-06)

EFFECTS OF STALL OR SMALL GROUP GESTATION HOUSING ON THE PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR OF GILTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harris, M.J., Pajor, E.A., Sorrells, A.D., Eicher, S.D., Richert, B.T., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2006. Effects of stall or small group gestation housing on the production, health and behavior of gilts. Livestock Production Science. 102:171-179.

FLUORESCENTLY LABELED BETA-GLUCAN TRAFFICS FROM JEJUNAL AND ILIAL TISSUE TO MESENTERIC LYMPH AND SPLEEN - (Proceedings) - (04-Dec-05)

EFFECTS OF LAIRAGE DURING TRANSPORT ON INNATE IMMUNE FUNCTION OF SWINE - (Proceedings) - (04-Dec-05)

POST-NATAL BEHAVIORAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES OF PIGLETS FROM GILTS HOUSED INDIVIDUALLY OR IN GROUPS DURING GESTATION - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sorrells, A.D., Eicher, S.D., Scott, K.A., Harris, M.J., Pajor, E.A., Lay Jr, D.C., Richert, B.T. 2006. Post-natal behavioral and physiological responses of piglets from gilts housed individually or in groups during gestation. Journal of Animal Science. 84:757-766.

MODULATION OF TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS 2 AND 4 AND INTERLEUKIN-1 RNA EXPRESSION OF BLOOD LEUKOCYTES BY BETA-GLUCAN AND ASCORBIC ACID IN NEONATAL CALVES - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Cary, D.C. 2005. Modulation of toll-like receptors 2 and 4 and interleukin-1 rna expression of blood leukocytes by beta-glucan and ascorbic acid in neonatal calves. Journal of Leukocyte Biology. 78(1):67.

THE PERIPHERAL AND MICRO-ENVIRONMENT IMMUNE FUNCTION OF NEONATAL DAIRY CALVES FED BETA-GLUCAN WITH AND WITHOUT ASCORBIC ACID - (Abstract Only)

Cary, D.C., Eicher, S.D., Patterson, J.A. 2005. The peripheral and micro-environment immune function of neonatal dairy calves fed beta-glucan with and without ascorbic acid. Journal of Leukocyte Biology. 78(1):67.

YEAST CELL-WALL PRODUCTS PLUS ASCORBIC ACID: POTENTIAL IMMUNE MODULATORS FOR NEONATAL CALVES - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Johnson, T.A., Cary, D.C., Patterson, J.A. 2004. Yeast cell-wall products plus ascorbic acid: potential immune modulators for neonatal calves. Proceedings of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases. p. 131.

INFLUENCE OF AGE OF TRANSPORT ON TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS 2 AND 4 AND INTERLEUKIN-1 IN NEONATAL DAIRY CALVES - (Abstract Only)

Cary, D.C., Eicher, S.D., Johnson, T.A. 2004. Influence of age of transport on toll-like receptors 2 and 4 and interleukin-1 in neonatal dairy calves. Research Workers in Animal Diseases Conference Proceedings. p. 94.

A YEAST CELL-WALL DERIVATIVE AND ASCORBIC ACID FED TO NEONATAL DAIRY CALVES IS PROTECTIVE AGAINST ENTERIC CHALLENGE WITH SALMONELLA DUBLIN - (Abstract Only)

Cary, D.C., Eicher, S.D., Patterson, J.A., Johnson, T.A. 2004. A yeast cell-wall derivative and ascorbic acid fed to neonatal dairy calves is protective against enteric challenge with salmonella dublin. Journal of Dairy Science. 87(1):406.

AGE AT TRANSPORT EFFECTS ON BEHAVIORAL RESPONSES IN DAIRY CALVES TO NOVEL STIMULI - (Abstract Only)

Johnson, T.A., Eicher, S.D., Marchant Forde, J.N., Wilcox, C.S. 2004. Age at transport effects on behavioral responses in dairy calves to novel stimuli. International Society of Applied Ethology. p. 25.

TLR2,TLR4, IL-1 AND IL-1RA EXPRESSION FROM GLUCOCORTICOID TREATED AND COLOSTRUM FED CALVES - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Sauter, S.N., Blum, J.W., Hammon, H.M. 2004. TLR2,TLR4, IL-1 and IL-1RA expression from glucocorticoid treated and colostrum fed calves [abstract]. Veterinary Immunology International Symposium. p. 248.

TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS 2 (TLR2) AND 4 (TLR4) OF PORCINE BLOOD LEUKOCYTES DURING HEAT-STRESS - (Abstract Only)

Eicher, S.D., Sartin, J.L., Schwartz, D.D., Lay, Jr., D.C., Cheng, H. 2004. Toll-like receptors 2 (TLR2) and 4 (TLR4) of porcine blood leukocytes during heat-stress [absreact]. Veterinary Immunology International Symposium. p. 240.

TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE EXPRESSION IN NEONATAL DAIRY CALVES - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D., JOHNSON, T.A., MCMUNN, K.A., JOHNSON, T.R. TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE EXPRESSION IN NEONATAL DAIRY CALVES. ARS IMMUNOLOGY WORKSHOP. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 4.

IMMUNOLOGY SYSTEM: STRESS EFFECTS - (Book / Chapter)

Eicher, S. 2010. the Encyclopedia of Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare, CABI No. Am. Office, Cambridge, MA. Available: www.cabi.org

TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS 2 AND 4, AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE GENE EXPRESSION IN DEXAMETHASONE AND GROWTH HORMONE TREATED DAIRY CALVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eicher, S.D., Mcmunn, K.A., Hammon, H.M., Donkin, S.S. 2003. Toll-like receptors 2 and 4, and acute phase cytokine gene expression in dexamethasone and growth hormone treated dairy calves. Veterinary Immunology And Immunopathology. V. 98. P. 115-125.

THERMAL IMAGING INDICATIONS OF ELEVATED BODY TEMPERATURES DURING A SALMONELLA DUBLIN CHALLENGE - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D., PATTERSON, J.A., WILCOX, C.S., JOHNSON, T.A., SCHUTZ, M.M., JOHNSON, T.R. THERMAL IMAGING INDICATIONS OF ELEVATED BODY TEMPERATURES DURING A SALMONELLA DUBLIN CHALLENGE. RESEARCH WORKERS IN ANIMAL DISEASES CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2003. P. 52.

TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE EXPRESSION IN GENETICALLY SELECTED LINE OF LAYERS FOLLOWING AN LPS CHALLENGE - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D., CHENG, H. TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE EXPRESSION IN GENETICALLY SELECTED LINE OF LAYERS FOLLOWING AN LPS CHALLENGE. ARS IMMUNOLOGY WORKSHOP. 2003. V. 17:C51.

IN VITRO MODULATION BY BETA-GLUCAN AND ASCORBIC ACID OF BLOOD LEUKOCYTE TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE EXPRESSION - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D., JOHNSON, T.R., MCMUNN, K.A. IN VITRO MODULATION BY BETA-GLUCAN AND ASCORBIC ACID OF BLOOD LEUKOCYTE TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE EXPRESSION. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2003. V. 86(SUPPL.1): P. 192.

NO ILL EFFECTS AFTER TAIL-DOCKING - (Trade Journal) - (21-Dec-02)

EFFECT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMINGLING ON THE ACUTE PHASE PROTEIN RESPONSE AND GROWTH AND FEED INTAKE OF NEWLY WEANED BEEF CALVES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ARTHINGTON, J.D., EICHER, S.D., KUNKLE, W.E., MARTIN, F. EFFECT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMINGLING ON THE ACUTE PHASE PROTEIN RESPONSE AND GROWTH AND FEED INTAKE OF NEWLY WEANED BEEF CALVES. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003.

TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR 2 AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE RESPONSES BY GENETICALLY SELECTED CHICKENS FOLLOWING AN LPS CHALLENGE - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D., CHENG, H. TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR 2 AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE RESPONSES BY GENETICALLY SELECTED CHICKENS FOLLOWING AN LPS CHALLENGE. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY. 2003. P. 28.

TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE GENE EXPRESSION IN DEXAMETHASONE AND GROWTH HORMONE TREATED CALVES - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D., MCMUNN, K.A., HAMMON, H.M., DONKIN, S.S. TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE GENE EXPRESSION IN DEXAMETHASONE AND GROWTH HORMONE TREATED CALVES. JOURNAL INTERFERON CYTOKINE RESEARCH. 2002. P. 22S-182.

EVALUATION OF HOUSING STRESS IN GESTATING GILTS USING IMMUNOLOGICAL MEASURES - (Abstract Only) - (21-Jul-02)

PREPARTUM MILKING OF HOLSTEIN HEIFERS:EFFECTS ON PRODUCTION, REPRODUCTION, EDEMA, AND SCC - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (21-Jul-02)

THE EFFECTS OF PREPARTUM MILKING ON POSTPARTUM PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE IN DAIRY HEIFERS - (Abstract Only) - (21-Jul-02)

THE EFFECTS OF PREPARTUM MILKING ON POSTPARTUM REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE IN DAIRY HEIFERS - (Abstract Only) - (21-Jul-02)

THE EFFECT OF HOLDING PEN TIME ON MILK PRODUCTION AND BLOOD COMPONENTS IN HOLSTEIN DAIRY COWS - (Abstract Only) - (21-Jul-02)

EFFECTS ON PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR OF TWO TYPES OF HOUSING FOR GESTATING GILTS - (Abstract Only) - (20-Jul-02)

EFFECTS ON BEHAVIOR DURING GESTATION AND FARROWING OF HOUSING GILTS IN GESTATION STALLS OR SMALL GROUPS - (Abstract Only) - (20-Jul-02)

ANIMAL FEED COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - (Patent Application) - (09-Jul-02)

INDICATORS OF ACUTE PAIN AND FLY AVOIDANCE BEHAVIORS IN HOLSTEIN CALVES FOLLOWING TAIL-DOCKING - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

EICHER, S.D., DAILEY, J.W. INDICATORS OF ACUTE PAIN AND FLY AVOIDANCE BEHAVIORS IN HOLSTEIN CALVES FOLLOWING TAIL-DOCKING. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2002. V. 85. P. 2850-2858.

EVALUATING HOUSING STRESS IN GESTATING GILTS USING IMMUNOLOGICAL MEASURES - (Experiment Station)

SORRELLS, A.D., EICHER, S.D., HARRIS, M.J., PAJOR, E.A., RICHERT, B.T. EVALUATING HOUSING STRESS IN GESTATING GILTS USING IMMUNOLOGICAL MEASURES. SWINE DAY REPORT. 2002. P. 112-114.

EFFECTS ON PRODUCTION AND HEALTH OF TWO TYPES OF HOUSING FOR PREGNANT GILTS - (Experiment Station) - (10-Jan-02)

ORAL ASCORBIC ACID AND BETA-GLUCAN AFFECT CYTOKINE EXPRESSION DIFFRERENTLY AFTER AN LPS CHALLENGE - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D., MCKEE, C.A., CARROLL, J.A., JOHNSON, T.R. ORAL ASCORBIC ACID AND BETA-GLUCAN AFFECT CYTOKINE EXPRESSION DIFFRERENTLY AFTER AN LPS CHALLENGE. SOCIETY FOR LEUKOCYTE BIOLOGY MEETINGS PROCEEDINGS. 2001. V. 1. ABSTRACT P. 85.

INFLUENCE OF FEEDER DESIGN ON BEHAVIOR AND SUPPLEMENT INTAKE OF BEEF CATTLE - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D., SCOTT, K.A., ARTHINGTON, J.D., KUNKLE, W.E., DAVIS, P.H. INFLUENCE OF FEEDER DESIGN ON BEHAVIOR AND SUPPLEMENT INTAKE OF BEEF CATTLE. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPLIED ETHOLOGY. 2001. P. 153.

BEHAVIORAL AND TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT, AS INDICATORS OF CHRONIC PAIN AND SENSITIVITY IN TAIL-DOCKED HEIFERS - (Abstract Only) - (04-Aug-01)

MODULATION OF HEALTH AND PRODUCTION BY ORAL BETA-GLUCAN AND ASCORBIC ACID AFTER TRANSPORT - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D., JOHNSON, T.R. MODULATION OF HEALTH AND PRODUCTION BY ORAL BETA-GLUCAN AND ASCORBIC ACID AFTER TRANSPORT. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2001. V.85(SUPPL.1): ABSTRACT P. 82.

SUPPLEMENTAL VITAMIN C AND BETA-GLUCAN ALTER GROWTH AND THE LPS-INDUCED IMMUNOLOGICAL RESPONSES IN YOUNG PIGS - (Abstract Only) - (24-Jul-01)

EFFECT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMINGLING ON THE ACUTE PHASE PROTEIN RESPONSE OF NEWLY WEANED CALVES - (Abstract Only) - (24-Jul-01)

TAIL-DOCKING ALTERS FLY NUMBERS, FLY AVOIDANCE BEHAVIORS, AND CLEANLINESS BUT NOT PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASURES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

EICHER, S.D., MORROW, J.L., ALBRIGHT, J.L., WILLIAMS, R.E. TAIL-DOCKING IN DAIRY CATTLE INCREASES FLY NUMBERS AND FLY AVOIDANCE BEHAVIORS. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2001. V. 84 (SUPPL.1). P. 1822-1828.

NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION DURING TRANSPORTATION OF HEIFERS - (Proceedings)

EICHER, S.D. NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION DURING TRANSPORTATION OF HEIFERS. TRI STATE DAIRY NUTRITION CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2001. P. 133-141.

EFFECT OF GENETIC SELECTION FOR GROUP PRODUCTIVITY AND LONGEVITY ON IMMUNOLOGICAL AND HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF CHICKENS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

CHENG, H., EICHER, S.D., CHEN, Y., SINGLETON, P.B., MUIR, W.M. EFFECT OF GENETIC SELECTION FOR GROUP PRODUCTIVITY AND LONGEVITY ON IMMUNOLOGICAL AND HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF CHICKENS. JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE. 2001. V. 80. P. 1079-1086.

HOG INDUSTRY INSIDER, WELFARE RESEARCH - (Trade Journal) - (14-Mar-01)

PROFIT TIPS: GIVE CALVES ENOUGH SPACE DURING TRANSPORT - (Trade Journal) - (14-Mar-01)

TIPS FOR HANDLING CALVES DURING TRANSPORT - (Trade Journal) - (14-Mar-01)

CALF MANAGEMENT - (Trade Journal) - (21-Dec-00)

TRANSPORTATION OF CATTLE IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY: CURRENT RESEARCH AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

EICHER, S.D. TRANSPORTATION OF CATTLE IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY: CURRENT RESEARCH AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2001. V. 84(SUPPL.E): P. E19-E23.

PORCINE ACUTE PHASE RESPONSES OF DIFFERENT GENOTYPES BEFORE AND AFTER TRANSPORT - (Proceedings)

EICHER, S.D., BUSSE, C., SHEA-MOORE, M. PORCINE ACUTE PHASE RESPONSES OF DIFFERENT GENOTYPES BEFORE AND AFTER TRANSPORT. RESEARCH WORKERS IN ANIMAL DISEASES CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2000. P. 110.

VITAMIN C AND A BETA-GLUCAN PRODUCT EFFECTS ON NEONATAL CALF IMMUNITY - (Proceedings)

EICHER, S.D., MCKEE, C., JOHNSON, T.R. VITAMIN C AND A BETA-GLUCAN PRODUCT EFFECTS ON NEONATAL CALF IMMUNITY. RESEARCH WORKERS IN ANIMAL DISEASES CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2000. P. 62.

TRANSPORTATION OF CATTLE IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY: PRESENT KNOWLEDGE AND FUTURE QUESTIONS - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D. TRANSPORTATION OF CATTLE IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY: PRESENT KNOWLEDGE AND FUTURE QUESTIONS. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2000. V. 83 (SUPPL.E): P. E19-E23.

EFFECT OF GENETIC SELECTION ON IMMUNOCOMPETENCE IN CHICKEN LINES SELECTED FOR HIGH AND LOW AGGRESSIVENESS - (Abstract Only)

CHEN, Y., CHENG, H., EICHER, S.D., MUIR, W.M. EFFECT OF GENETIC SELECTION ON IMMUNOCOMPETENCE IN CHICKEN LINES SELECTED FOR HIGH AND LOW AGGRESSIVENESS. SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE. 2001. V. 26. ABSTRACT P. 1181.

BEHAVIOR FOLLOWING SUBCUTANEOUS ELECTROLYTE TREATMENT IN TRANSPORTED CALVES - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D., MORROW, J.L. BEHAVIOR FOLLOWING SUBCUTANEOUS ELECTROLYTE TREATMENT IN TRANSPORTED CALVES. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPLIED ETHOLOGY. 2000. P. 76.

SUPPLEMENTAL VITAMIN C AND A BETA-GLUCAN PRODUCT ENHANCE DAIRY CALF WELFARE - (Abstract Only) - (01-Aug-00)

EVALUATION OF EARLY DETECTION OF INDUCED STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS MASTITIS USING INFRARED THERMOGRAPHY - (Abstract Only) - (24-Jul-00)

ASCORBIC ACID AND A BETA-GLUCAN PRODUCT FROM SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE INFLUENCE ON DAIRY CALF WELL-BEING - (Abstract Only) - (24-Jul-00)

PREPARTUM MILKING OF HOLSTEIN HEIFERS: III. EFFECTS ON LACTATION MEASURES OF PRODUCTION, REPRODUCTION AND UDDER HEALTH - (Abstract Only) - (24-Jul-00)

TAIL-DOCKING INFLUENCES ON BEHAVIORAL, IMMUNOLOGICAL, AND ENDOCRINE RESPONSES IN DAIRY HEIFERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

EICHER, S.D., MORROW, J.L., ALBRIGHT, J.L., YOUNG, C., STANKER, L.H. TAIL-DOCKING INFLUENCES ON BEHAVIORAL, IMMUNOLOGICAL, AND ENDOCRINE RESPONSES IN DAIRY HEIFERS. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2000. V. 83. P. 1456-1462.

PREPARTUM MILKING OF HOLSTEIN HEIFERS: II. EFFECT ON ACUTE PHASE PROTEINS AND IMMUNE ACTIVATION - (Abstract Only)

EICHER, S.D., SCHUTZ, M.M. PREPARTUM MILKING OF HOLSTEIN HEIFERS: II. EFFECT ON ACUTE PHASE PROTEINS AND IMMUNE ACTIVATION. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 1999. V. 82(SUPPL.1): P. 60.

PREPARTUM MILKING OF HOLSTEIN HEIFERS: I. EFFECTS ON PRODUCTION, PARTURITION, EDEMA, AND SCC - (Abstract Only) - (20-Jun-99)

DATA ON DOCKING - (Trade Journal) - (25-May-99)

TAIL-DOCKING ALTERS BEHAVIOR BUT NOT ACUTE PHASE PROTEINS OF YOUNG DAIRY CALVES - (Abstract Only) - (15-Mar-99)

LYMPHOCYTE PHENOTYPES AND PLASMA IGG CHANGE FOLLOWING TRANSPORT STRESS WITHOR WITHOUT ELECTROLYTE TREATMENTS IN CALVES - (Abstract Only) - (08-Nov-98)

PHYSIOLOGICAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGES OF TAIL-DOCKED COWS DURING FLY SEASON - (Abstract Only) - (27-Jul-98)

BETA-GLUCAN FROM SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE ACCUMULATES IN THE THYMUS AND LUNGS OF MICE AND INCREASES SECRETED IL-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST AFTER PROLONGED FEEDING - (Abstract Only) - (14-Jul-98)

PORCINE MYELOMONOCYTIC MARKERS:SUMMARY OF THE SECOND INTERNATIONAL SWINE CD WORKSHOP - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-Jan-98)

WORKSHOP STUDIES WITH MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES IDENTIFYING A NOVEL PORCINE DIFFERENTION ANTIGEN SWCA - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-Jan-98)

NEONATAL CALF ACUTE PHASE PROTEIN, ENDOCRINE, AND IMMUNE RESPONSES TO NORMAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES - (Abstract Only) - (10-Oct-97)

B-GLUCAN MODULATES NEUTROPHIL AND MACROPHAGE FUNCTION IN MICE - (Proceedings) - (11-Nov-96)

PORCINE NEUTROPHIL AND LYMPHOCYTE REGULATION BY RECOMBINANT HUMAN IL-1 RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST - (Abstract Only) - (01-Aug-96)

BIOAVAILABILITY OF ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL WHEN FED WITH RETINOL AND RELATIVE BIOAVAILABILITY OF D-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL OR DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE. - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (06-May-96)