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Effect of Folic Acid Supplementation and Dietary Protein Level on Growth Performance, Serum Chemistry and Immune Response in Weanling Piglets Fed Differing Concentrations of Aflatoxin by Wang, Ding, Lindemann, Merlin D, Estienne, Mark J

“…Effects of folic acid and protein levels on growth and serum chemistry in pigs fed aflatoxin were determined in two experiments. Increasing aflatoxin (250 to…”
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Characteristics of estrous cycles in gilts treated with gonadotropins after estrus or treatment with a progestogen by Estienne, Mark J., Crawford, Russell J.

“…A combination of eCG (400 IU) and hCG (200 IU) (P.G. 600; Merck Animal Health, Summit, NJ, USA) stimulates puberty in gilts, but variation in the estrual…”
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A cooperative study assessing reproductive performance in sows fed diets supplemented with organic or inorganic sources of trace minerals by Tsai, Tsung, Apgar, Gary A, Estienne, Mark J, Wilson, Mark, Maxwell, Charles V

“…Abstract Sows from three university research facilities (n = 245) were stratified by parity and initial body weight (BW), and within outcome groups, randomly…”
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Effects of group-size-floor space allowance during the nursery phase of production on future litter size and retention of sows through three parities by Callahan, Stuart R, Cross, Amanda J, DeDecker, Ashley E, Lindemann, Merlin D, Estienne, Mark J

“…We previously reported that reduced floor space allowance caused by increasing the number of gilts per pen decreased growth and affected blood chemistry and…”
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Characteristics of sperm motility in boar semen diluted in different extenders and stored for seven days at 18 degrees C by Estienne, Mark J, Harper, Allen F, Day, Jennifer L

“…Although numerous extenders exist for diluting boar semen, little research has been conducted comparing commercial extenders with regard to maintaining sperm…”
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Assessment of a hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate agent and antioxidant blend for mitigation of aflatoxin-induced physiological alterations in pigs by Harper, Allen F, Estienne, Mark J, Meldrum, J. Blair, Harrell, Robert J, Diaz, Duarte E

“…Objective: To assess hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicates (HSCAS) and an antioxidant supplying ethoxyquin and tertiary butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) as dietary…”
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Effects of dietary l-carnitine supplementation on semen characteristics in boars by Kozink, Daniel M, Estienne, Mark J, Harper, Allen F, Knight, James W

“…In some species, dietary supplementation with l-carnitine has been reported to increase sperm concentration and sperm motility. The objective of these…”
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Effects of dietary supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on some reproductive characteristics in gilts by Estienne, Mark J, Harper, Allen F, Estienne, Cynthia E

“…The main objective of this study was to determine the effects of dietary supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on ovulation rate and litter…”
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71 Growth and reproductive responses to gonadotropins in gilts fed on ad libitum (AD) or restricted (RS) bases using an electronic sow feeder (ESF) by Niblett, Richard T, Williams, Kimberly A, Cross, Marguerite B, Clapp, Alexis L, Estienne, Mark J

“…Abstract Previous work in our laboratory showed that age at puberty was similar for replacement gilts fed on either RS or AD bases using an ESF. The objective…”
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PSXI-13 Growth and Onset of Puberty in Replacement Gilts Fed on Ad Libitum Or Restricted Bases Using an Electronic Sow Feeder by Niblett, Richard T, Williams, Kimberly A, Cross, Marguerite B, Clapp, Alexis L, Estienne, Mark J

“…Abstract Replacement gilts are typically fed on an ad libitum basis until approximately 135 kg BW at approximately 200 d of age and are bred between 135 and…”
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A review of the effects of prostaglandins on sexual behavior in boars by Estienne, Mark J.

“…Artificial insemination (AI) is the primary method of breeding sows in many countries worldwide. In general, semen for AI is collected using the gloved hand…”
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38 Effects of Dietary Supplementation with an Immuno-Modulator on Feed Intake and Reproductive Performance in Sows by Niblett, Richard T, Williams, Kimberly A, Cross, Marguerite B, Clapp, Alexis L, Estienne, Mark J

“…Abstract OmniGen-AF (Phibro Animal Health, Teaneck, NJ; OG), an immuno-modulator consisting of a blend of vitamins, minerals, and microbial ingredients, has…”
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171 Effects of a Dietary Immuno-Modulator on Growth Performance in Nursery Pigs by Bonelli, Kayla A, Niblett, Richard T, Williams, Kimberly A, Estienne, Mark J

“…Abstract Feed-grade antibiotics in pig production were used to not only treat and prevent disease, but to promote growth as well, with improvements in ADG of…”
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Effects of prostaglandins and prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors on sexual behavior in boars by Estienne, Mark J, Harper, Allen F, Beal, Wilfred E, Crawford, Russell J

“…Experiments were conducted investigating the effects of prostaglandins and prostaglandin synthesis inhibitors on libido in boars. In Experiment 1, two…”
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Effect of naloxone treatment on luteinizing hormone and testosterone concentrations in boars with high and low libido by Estienne, Mark J, Harper, Allen F, Speight, Susan M, Crawford, Russell J, Barb, C. Richard

“…SUMMARY The objective was to determine the effects of the opioid peptide receptor antagonist, naloxone on circulating concentrations of luteinizing hormone…”
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The effect of lutalyse on the training of sexually inexperienced boars for semen collection by Kozink, Daniel M, Estienne, Mark J, Harper, Allen F, Knight, James W

“…The objective was to determine if i.m. treatments of lutalyse 1 Pharmacia and Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, MI. 1 (PGF 2α; dinoprost tromethamine salt) expedited…”
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PSVII-11 Long-term evaluation of dietary OmniGen AF supplementation on reproductive performance and milk composition of sows by Lee, Jung Wook, Monegue, Jim J, Williams, Kim, Estienne, Mark J, Chapman, Jim, Humphrey, Brooke, Lindemann, Merlin D

“…Abstract A cooperative study involving 189 litters from 114 sows [initial breeding body weight (BW), 200.8 ± 37.1 kg] was conducted at two experiment stations…”
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Effect of P.G. 600 on rebreeding performance in sows limit-fed during lactation by Estienne, Mark J, Harper, Allen F, Horsley, B Ryan

“…The objective was to determine whether treatment with 400 IU PMSG and 200 IU hCG (P.G. 600; Intervet America, Inc., Millsboro, DE, USA) at weaning improved…”
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18 Does crowding in the nursery affect future sow reproductive performance and longevity in the breeding herd? by Estienne, Mark J, Callahan, Stuart, Cross, Amanda, DeDecker, Ashley, Lindemann, Merlin D

“…Abstract We previously reported that crowding in the nursery decreased growth rate and affected blood chemistry and hematology measures in gilts. In the…”
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Does crowding in the nursery affect future sow reproductive performance and longevity in the breeding herd? by Estienne, Mark J, Callahan, Stuart, Cross, Amanda, DeDecker, Ashley, Lindemann, Merlin D

“…We previously reported that crowding in the nursery decreased growth rate and affected blood chemistry and hematology measures in gilts. In the current…”
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