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  • Sperm acrosome associated 3 protein expression and antigenicity in horses

    Creator:
    Cozzi, Brynley C.
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    Sperm acrosome associated 3 protein (SPACA3) is a unique, intra-acrosomal, conventional-type lysozyme-like protein of mammalian spermatozoa. SPACA3 is present in all stages of ovarian follicles and is localized to granulosa cells and ooplasma in humans, mice, cows, dogs, and cats. The objective of this study was to determine if equine...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Michelle Kutzler Sperm acrosome associated 3 protein (SPACA3) is a unique, intra

  • Evaluation of novel swim-up approaches on canine sperm progressive motility, concentration, morphology, and acrosome reaction

    Creator:
    Lengele, Amber
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    Introduction: Swim-up has been considered a preferred method for separating non-motile sperm in an ejaculate. However, the long incubation time and equipment necessary for swim-up make this process clinically impractical. It was hypothesized that these problems could be avoided for canine applications with a shorter incubation time at room temperature...
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    : _____________________________________________________ Michelle Kutzler Introduction: Swim-up has been considered a preferred method for

  • Survey Showed No Change in Dog Behavior or Quality of Life Since Onset of Covid-19

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    Callagy, Patrick P.
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    The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone in the world to some degree through social isolation and a changing of the norms, including the number of deaths. However, no research has been done on how companion dogs in the United States have been affected by these societal changes. Research in Israel,...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Michelle Kutzler Abstract The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone in the world to

  • Comparison of Canine Spermatozoa Motility, Morphology, and RNA Integrity Using Three Different Cell Purification Solutions

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    Hegedus, Rachel M.
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    Transcriptome gene expression studies of sperm RNA have been utilized in a variety of different species to investigate causes of male infertility. Previous research investigators have optimized cell separation and RNA isolation techniques for each species of interest. To date, no study has been completed for dogs. The objective of...
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    : ______________________________________________ Michelle Kutzler Transcriptome gene expression studies of sperm RNA have been

  • Acupuncture prevents the postpartum reduction in matrix metalloproteinase type-2 concentration and enzyme activity in bovine caruncles

    Creator:
    Hiebel, Katrina A.
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    The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of acupuncture in dairy cows on caruncular matrix metalloproteinase type-2 (MMP2) tissue concentration and enzyme activity at 0, 2, and 4 hours after calving. Immediately after natural calving, a caruncle was obtained from the body of the uterus and flash...
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    Michelle Kutzler The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of acupuncture in dairy

  • Comparing the Ovarian Expression of Sperm Acrosome Associated 3 Protein in Young and Adult Queens

    Creator:
    Ramsey, Ann M.
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    The purpose of this thesis was to quantify sperm acrosome associated 3 (SPACA3) protein expression in the ovaries of young (3.0±0.9 months, n=11) and adult (10.4±2.8 months, n=11) queens. It was hypothesized that SPACA3 expression would not differ between age groups. Immunohistochemistry was performed on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded feline ovarian sections...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Michelle Kutzler The purpose of this thesis was to quantify sperm acrosome associated

  • Determining the Onset of Reproductive Capacity in Free-Roaming, Unowned Cats

    Creator:
    Bohrer, Ellie
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    The purpose of this thesis was to determine if an underlying biological cause exists for the exuberant reproductive success in free-roaming unowned (FRU) cats. The hypothesis for this thesis was that FRU tom and queen cats have reproductively adapted to man-made sterilization efforts by lowering the age at which they...
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    : ______________________________________________________ Michelle Kutzler The purpose of this thesis was to determine if an underlying biological

  • Advances in Camelid Theriogenology

    Creator:
    McAllister, Anna
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    Reproductive physiology of South American camelids is unique, especially in comparison to other domestic animals. For example, mating occurs in a recumbent position over a period of approximately 30 minutes. Males are dribble ejaculators, and the camelid ejaculate is highly viscous making it nearly impossible to work with in vitro....
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    :_____________________________________________________ Michelle Kutzler Reproductive physiology of South American camelids is unique, especially in

  • A Report on the Goat Industries of Oregon

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    Lamphere, Charlotte A.
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    Goats were the first livestock species to be domesticated by humans and continue to function as a key source of protein and economic value for many communities. In the sixteenth century, Spanish colonists brought goats to the Americas. Unlike other nations, the United States did not maintain a significant market...
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    . Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Michelle Kutzler Goats

  • Prevalence of Canine Brucellosis in the United States

    Creator:
    Douglas, Lisa
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    Brucella canis is a zoonotic proteobacterium causing brucellosis in dogs and other wild canidae. It is primarily spread to the fetus through the placenta, to other dogs through fetal fluids and vaginal discharge after abortion, and to mating partners through vaginal and seminal fluids. Transmission to other dogs can also...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Michelle Kutzler Brucella canis is a zoonotic proteobacterium causing brucellosis in dogs