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  • Gastrointestinal Parasitism in Healthy Show South American Camelids

    Creator:
    Kutzler, Colleen J.
    Abstract:
    Camelid health and parasitology experts disagree on what a “safe” level of internal parasitism is in camelids. The objective was to determine the levels of parasitism in show camelids (llamas and alpacas). The hypothesis was that fecal egg counts (FEC) in camelid would differ based upon geographic location, species (llama...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    : _____________________________________________________ Michelle Kutzler Camelid health and parasitology experts disagree on what a “safe” level of

  • Measuring Anti-Müllerian Hormone Concentrations to Determine Reproductive Status in Female Rabbits

    Creator:
    Meeker, Alissa R.
    Abstract:
    There are over two million pet rabbits in the United States. Many rabbits are obtained as adults from pet stores and humane societies. Pet rabbit owners may elect to perform ovariohysterectomy (spay) surgeries on female rabbits to prevent unwanted pregnancies as well as to eliminate the possibility of reproductive disorders...
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Michelle Kutzler, Mentor, representing Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences

  • 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

  • Luteinizing Hormone Receptor Expression in the Canine Coxofemoral and Femorotibial Joints

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    Kiefel, Claire A.
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    Gonadectomy has been associated with a 1.5-2 fold increase in the occurrence of canine hip dysplasia and a 2-3 fold increase in the occurrence of canine anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. In intact dogs, luteinizing hormone (LH) is secreted from the adenohypophysis to stimulate the synthesis of gonadal hormones, which...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Michelle Anne Kutzler Gonadectomy has been associated with a 1.5-2 fold increase in the

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Prevalence of Canine Brucellosis in the United States

    Creator:
    Douglas, Lisa
    Abstract:
    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

  • 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