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

Effect of age at puberty/conception date on cow longevity - (Book / Chapter)

(17-May-13)

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

(28-Mar-13)

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)

(08-Mar-13)

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

(06-Mar-13)

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).

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.

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.

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.