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

PRSS23 and the plasminogen activator system in the ovine placentome during late gestation and stage two of parturition - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (09-Apr-13)

Laser capture microdissection coupled with RNA-seq reveals that short cuboidal trophoblast cells of the porcine placenta possess a transcriptome consistent with a migratory cell type - (Abstract Only) - (28-Mar-13)

Does reduced peri-pubertal nutrient intake influence the ovarian reserve in beef heifers? - (Abstract Only) - (28-Mar-13)

Insights into differential trophoblast function within the late gestation porcine placenta using laser capture microdissection and RNA-seq - (Proceedings) - (22-Mar-13)

The effects of selecting for the myostatin F94L polymorphism on reproductive traits in pubertal heifers - (Abstract Only) - (06-Mar-13)

Limitations in uterine and conceptus physiology that lead to fetal losses - (Review Article) - (10-Feb-13)

Technical Report: Serial collections of placentomes during parturition in cattle and subsequent reproductive performance - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (28-Jan-13)

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).

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

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).

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).