Projects

Safeguarding Well-Being of Food Producing Animals Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414823

Handling and Transport Stress Interactions with Pathogen Biology in Swine and Cattle Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 409981

Modulating Weaning and Transport Stressors with Yeast Products in Piglets Trust (T)   Accession Number: 411891

Publications

Salmonella infection and immune response in finishing pigs - (Abstract) - (10-Feb-09)

Behavior, plasma cortisol, and immune cell populations of pigs experimentally infected with Salmonella Typhimurum - (Abstract)

Lay, Jr, D.C., Rostagno, M.H., Eicher, S.D., McMunn, K.A. 2008. Behavior, plasma cortisol, and immune cell populations of pigs experimentally infected with Salmonella Typhimurum [abstract]. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. p. 192.

Short Communication: Effect of temporary glycosuria on molasses consumption in Holstein calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Wilcox, C.S., Schutz, M.M., Donkin, S.S., Lay Jr, D.C., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Short Communication: Effect of temporary glycosuria on molasses consumption in Holstein calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 91:3607-3610.

Analysis of locomotion scores with altered periparturient management - (Abstract)

Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M., Townsend, J., Daniels, K., Donkin, S., Parkhurst, A. 2008. Analysis of locomotion scores with altered periparturient management [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl. 1:404.

Effect of rubber flooring on cow locomotion and gene expression - (Abstract)

Odriscoll, K., Schutz, M.M., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Effect of rubber flooring on cow locomotion and gene expression [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl. 1:594.

Maternal natural source vitamin E supplementation on suckling calf performance and immune response - (Abstract)

Richardson, M., Lake, S., Eicher, S.D., Lemenager, R., Einstein, M., Payatt, N. 2008. Maternal natural source vitamin E supplementation on suckling calf performance and immune response [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86, E-Suppl. 2:282.

Temporary glycosuria alters molasses consumption in Holstein calves - (Abstract)

Wilcox, C.S., Schutz, M.M., Donkin, S.S., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Temporary glycosuria alters molasses consumption in Holstein calves [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl. 1:401.

Intestinal microbial affects of yeast products on weaned and transport stressed pigs - (Abstract)

Weedman, S., Rostagno, M.H., Patterson, J., Kiess, A., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Intestinal microbial affects of yeast products on weaned and transport stressed pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86, E-Suppl. 2:25.

Effect of rubber flooring on leukocyte activation during the peripartuient period - (Abstract)

Odriscoll, K., Schutz, M.M., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Effect of rubber flooring on leukocyte activation during the peripartuient period [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl. 1:195.

Assessing the potential value of automated body condition scoring through stochastic simulation - (Abstract)

Bewley, J.M., Boehlje, M.D., Gray, A.W., Hogeveen, H., Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M. 2008. Assessing the potential value of automated body condition scoring through stochastic simulation [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl. 1:404.

A stochastic simulation model for assessment of investments in Precision Dairy Farming technologies: model enhancements and utility demonstration - (Abstract)

Bewley, J.M., Boehlje, M.D., Gray, A.W., Hogeveen, H., Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M. 2008. A stochastic simulation model for assessment of investments in Precision Dairy Farming technologies: model enhancements and utility demonstration [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 91, E-Suppl 1:557.

Lairage during transport has an impact on the swine innate immunity and commensal bacteria diversity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Williams, J.L., Minton, J.E., Patterson, J.A., Marchant-Forde, J.N., Eicher, S.D. 2008. Lairage during transport has an impact on the swine innate immunity and commensal bacteria diversity. Journal of Animal Science. 86:1232-1244.

Tlr4, Il-1, and Inos Expression in Coconut Meal-Fed Broilers after An Oral Challenge with Salmonella - (Abstract)

Eicher, S.D., Davidson, M.K., Applegate, T.J., Patterson, J.A. 2007. TLR4, IL-1, and inos expression in coconut meal-fed broilers after an oral challenge with salmonella. [abstract] In: Proceedings of the International Symposium on Animal Genomics for Animal Health. Paris, France, October 23-25, 2007. CDROM.

Spleen cell TLR7 and iNOS RNA expression of coconut meal fed broilers following IBDV challenge - (Abstract)

Eicher, S.D., Lin, T., Wu, C., Applegate, T., Patterson, J. 2007. Spleen cell TLR7 and iNOS RNA expression of coconut meal fed broilers following IBDV challenge [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 8th Veterinary Immunology International Symposium. p. 76.

Periparturient cortisol, acute phase cytokine, and acute phase protein profiles of gilts housed in groups or stalls during gestation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sorrells, A.D., Eicher, S.D., Harris, M.J., Pajor, E.A., Richert, B.T. Periparturient cortisol, acute phase cytokine, and acute phase protein profiles of gilts housed in groups or stalls during gestation. Journal of Animal Science. 85:1750-1757.

Pre-partum milking effects on parlor behavior, endocrine and immune responses in Holstein heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M., Willard, S.T., Bowers, S., Gandy, S., Graves, K. 2007. Pre-partum milking effects on parlor behavior, endocrine and immune responses in Holstein heifers. Journal of Dairy Research. 74(4):431-438.

Effects of Prepartum Milking on Production and Health of First Calf Heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (05-Jan-07)

Mucosal Immune Response to a Prolonged Stressor in Pigs - (Abstract)

Eicher, S.D., Williams, J., Patterson, J., Minton, E., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2006. Mucosal immune response to a prolonged stressor in pigs. Journal of Leukocyte Biology. 80(1):40.

Development of a Stochastic Simulation Model to Assess the Potential Economic Benefits Associated with Investments in Precision Dairy Farming Technologies - (Abstract)

Bewley, J.M., Boehlje, M.D., Gray, A.W., Kenyon, S.J., Eicher, S.D., Schutz, M.M. 2006. Development of a stochastic simulation model to assess the potential economic benefits associated with investments in precision dairy farming technologies. Journal of Dairy Science. 84:1.

Age at Transport Effects on Behavioral Responses in Dairy Calves to Novel Stimuli - (Abstract)

Eicher, S.D., Johnson, T.A., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2006. Age at transport effects on behavioral responses in dairy calves to novel stimuli. Journal of Animal Science. 84(1):305.

Effects of Lairage During Transport on Innate Immune Function of Swine - (Abstract)

Williams, J.L., Eicher, S.D., Patterson, J.A., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2006. Effects of lairage during transport on innate immune function of swine. Journal of Animal Science. 84(1):417.

Why Should I Know About Animal Welfare Audits - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Eicher, S.D. 2006. Why should i know about animal welfare audits. Tri State Dairy Nutrition Conference Proceedings. 15:65-70.

The Effects of Prepartum Milking on Postpartum Reproductive and Production Performance in First-Calf Dairy Heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bowers, S., Gandy, S., Graves, K., Eicher, S.D., Willard, S. 2006. The effects of prepartum milking on postpartum reproductive and production performance in first-calf dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Research. 73(3):257-263.

Short Communications: Behavioral and Physiological Indicators of Sensitivity Or Chronic Pain Following Tail-Docking in Dairy Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eicher, S.D., Cheng, H., Sorrells, A.D., Schutz, M.M. 2006. Short communications: behavioral and physiological indicators of sensitivity or chronic pain following tail-docking in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:3047-3051.

Supplemental Vitamin C and Yeast Cell-Wall Beta-Glucan As Growth Enhancers in Newborn Pigs and As Immunomodulators after An Endotoxin Challenge after Weaning - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mckee, C.A., Eicher, S.D., Carroll, J.A. 2006. Supplemental vitamin C and yeast cell-wall beta-glucan as growth enhancers in newborn pigs and as immunomodulators after an endotoxin challenge after weaning. Journal of Animal Science. 84:2352-2360.

Cytokines - (Book/Chapter) - (26-Jan-06)

Immune System - (Book/Chapter) - (26-Jan-06)

Effects of Stall Or Small Group Gestation Housing on the Production, Health and Behavior of Gilts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harris, M.J., Pajor, E.A., Sorrells, A.D., Eicher, S.D., Richert, B.T., Marchant Forde, J.N. 2006. Effects of stall or small group gestation housing on the production, health and behavior of gilts. Livestock Production Science. 102:171-179.

Fluorescently Labeled Beta-Glucan Traffics from Jejunal and Ilial Tissue to Mesenteric Lymph and Spleen - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (04-Dec-05)

Effects of Lairage During Transport on Innate Immune Function of Swine - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (04-Dec-05)

Post-Natal Behavioral and Physiological Responses of Piglets from Gilts Housed Individually Or in Groups During Gestation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sorrells, A.D., Eicher, S.D., Scott, K.A., Harris, M.J., Pajor, E.A., Lay Jr, D.C., Richert, B.T. 2006. Post-natal behavioral and physiological responses of piglets from gilts housed individually or in groups during gestation. Journal of Animal Science. 84:757-766.

Modulation of Toll-Like Receptors 2 and 4 and Interleukin-1 Rna Expression of Blood Leukocytes by Beta-Glucan and Ascorbic Acid in Neonatal Calves - (Abstract)

Eicher, S.D., Cary, D.C. 2005. Modulation of toll-like receptors 2 and 4 and interleukin-1 rna expression of blood leukocytes by beta-glucan and ascorbic acid in neonatal calves. Journal of Leukocyte Biology. 78(1):67.

The Peripheral and Micro-Environment Immune Function of Neonatal Dairy Calves Fed Beta-Glucan with and Without Ascorbic Acid - (Abstract)

Cary, D.C., Eicher, S.D., Patterson, J.A. 2005. The peripheral and micro-environment immune function of neonatal dairy calves fed beta-glucan with and without ascorbic acid. Journal of Leukocyte Biology. 78(1):67.

Yeast Cell-Wall Products Plus Ascorbic Acid: Potential Immune Modulators for Neonatal Calves - (Abstract)

Eicher, S.D., Johnson, T.A., Cary, D.C., Patterson, J.A. 2004. Yeast cell-wall products plus ascorbic acid: potential immune modulators for neonatal calves. Proceedings of the Conference of Research Workers in Animal Diseases. p. 131.

Influence of Age of Transport on Toll-Like Receptors 2 and 4 and Interleukin-1 in Neonatal Dairy Calves - (Abstract)

Cary, D.C., Eicher, S.D., Johnson, T.A. 2004. Influence of age of transport on toll-like receptors 2 and 4 and interleukin-1 in neonatal dairy calves. Research Workers in Animal Diseases Conference Proceedings. p. 94.

A Yeast Cell-Wall Derivative and Ascorbic Acid Fed to Neonatal Dairy Calves Is Protective Against Enteric Challenge with Salmonella Dublin - (Abstract)

Cary, D.C., Eicher, S.D., Patterson, J.A., Johnson, T.A. 2004. A yeast cell-wall derivative and ascorbic acid fed to neonatal dairy calves is protective against enteric challenge with salmonella dublin. Journal of Dairy Science. 87(1):406.

Age at Transport Effects on Behavioral Responses in Dairy Calves to Novel Stimuli - (Abstract)

Johnson, T.A., Eicher, S.D., Marchant Forde, J.N., Wilcox, C.S. 2004. Age at transport effects on behavioral responses in dairy calves to novel stimuli. International Society of Applied Ethology. p. 25.

Tlr2,tlr4, Il-1 and Il-1ra Expression from Glucocorticoid Treated and Colostrum Fed Calves - (Abstract)

Eicher, S.D., Sauter, S.N., Blum, J.W., Hammon, H.M. 2004. TLR2,TLR4, IL-1 and IL-1RA expression from glucocorticoid treated and colostrum fed calves [abstract]. Veterinary Immunology International Symposium. p. 248.

Toll-Like Receptors 2 (Tlr2) and 4 (Tlr4) of Porcine Blood Leukocytes During Heat-Stress - (Abstract)

Eicher, S.D., Sartin, J.L., Schwartz, D.D., Lay, Jr., D.C., Cheng, H. 2004. Toll-like receptors 2 (TLR2) and 4 (TLR4) of porcine blood leukocytes during heat-stress [absreact]. Veterinary Immunology International Symposium. p. 240.

Toll-Like Receptor and Acute Phase Cytokine Expression in Neonatal Dairy Calves - (Abstract)

EICHER, S.D., JOHNSON, T.A., MCMUNN, K.A., JOHNSON, T.R. TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE EXPRESSION IN NEONATAL DAIRY CALVES. ARS IMMUNOLOGY WORKSHOP. 2003. ABSTRACT P. 4.

Immunology System: Stress Effects - (Book/Chapter) - (21-Oct-03)

Toll-Like Receptors 2 and 4, and Acute Phase Cytokine Gene Expression in Dexamethasone and Growth Hormone Treated Dairy Calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Eicher, S.D., Mcmunn, K.A., Hammon, H.M., Donkin, S.S. 2003. Toll-like receptors 2 and 4, and acute phase cytokine gene expression in dexamethasone and growth hormone treated dairy calves. Veterinary Immunology And Immunopathology. V. 98. P. 115-125.

Thermal Imaging Indications of Elevated Body Temperatures During a Salmonella Dublin Challenge - (Abstract)

EICHER, S.D., PATTERSON, J.A., WILCOX, C.S., JOHNSON, T.A., SCHUTZ, M.M., JOHNSON, T.R. THERMAL IMAGING INDICATIONS OF ELEVATED BODY TEMPERATURES DURING A SALMONELLA DUBLIN CHALLENGE. RESEARCH WORKERS IN ANIMAL DISEASES CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. 2003. P. 52.

Toll-Like Receptor and Acute Phase Cytokine Expression in Genetically Selected Line of Layers Following An Lps Challenge - (Abstract)

EICHER, S.D., CHENG, H. TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE EXPRESSION IN GENETICALLY SELECTED LINE OF LAYERS FOLLOWING AN LPS CHALLENGE. ARS IMMUNOLOGY WORKSHOP. 2003. V. 17:C51.

In Vitro Modulation by Beta-Glucan and Ascorbic Acid of Blood Leukocyte Toll-Like Receptor and Acute Phase Cytokine Expression - (Abstract)

EICHER, S.D., JOHNSON, T.R., MCMUNN, K.A. IN VITRO MODULATION BY BETA-GLUCAN AND ASCORBIC ACID OF BLOOD LEUKOCYTE TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE EXPRESSION. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2003. V. 86(SUPPL.1): P. 192.

Effect of Transportation and Commingling on the Acute Phase Protein Response and Growth and Feed Intake of Newly Weaned Beef Calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ARTHINGTON, J.D., EICHER, S.D., KUNKLE, W.E., MARTIN, F. EFFECT OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMINGLING ON THE ACUTE PHASE PROTEIN RESPONSE AND GROWTH AND FEED INTAKE OF NEWLY WEANED BEEF CALVES. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003.

Toll-Like Receptor 2 and Acute Phase Cytokine Responses by Genetically Selected Chickens Following An Lps Challenge - (Abstract)

EICHER, S.D., CHENG, H. TOLL-LIKE RECEPTOR 2 AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE RESPONSES BY GENETICALLY SELECTED CHICKENS FOLLOWING AN LPS CHALLENGE. JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY. 2003. P. 28.

Toll-Like Receptors and Acute Phase Cytokine Gene Expression in Dexamethasone and Growth Hormone Treated Calves - (Abstract)

EICHER, S.D., MCMUNN, K.A., HAMMON, H.M., DONKIN, S.S. TOLL-LIKE RECEPTORS AND ACUTE PHASE CYTOKINE GENE EXPRESSION IN DEXAMETHASONE AND GROWTH HORMONE TREATED CALVES. JOURNAL INTERFERON CYTOKINE RESEARCH. 2002. P. 22S-182.

Evaluation of Housing Stress in Gestating Gilts Using Immunological Measures - (Abstract) - (21-Jul-02)

The Effects of Prepartum Milking on Postpartum Production Performance in Dairy Heifers - (Abstract) - (21-Jul-02)

The Effects of Prepartum Milking on Postpartum Reproductive Performance in Dairy Heifers - (Abstract) - (21-Jul-02)

The Effect of Holding Pen Time on Milk Production and Blood Components in Holstein Dairy Cows - (Abstract) - (21-Jul-02)

Effects on Production, Health and Behavior of Two Types of Housing for Gestating Gilts - (Abstract) - (20-Jul-02)

Effects on Behavior During Gestation and Farrowing of Housing Gilts in Gestation Stalls Or Small Groups - (Abstract) - (20-Jul-02)

Animal Feed Composition and Methods of Using the Same - (Patent Application) - (09-Jul-02)

Modulation of Health and Production by Oral Beta-Glucan and Ascorbic Acid after Transport - (Abstract)

EICHER, S.D., JOHNSON, T.R. MODULATION OF HEALTH AND PRODUCTION BY ORAL BETA-GLUCAN AND ASCORBIC ACID AFTER TRANSPORT. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2001. V.85(SUPPL.1): ABSTRACT P. 82.