Projects

Physiological Approaches to Increase the Efficiency of Pork Production Through Improved Nutritional and Reproductive Competence Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 412207

Publications

Impact of selection for uterine capacity on the placental transcriptome - (Abstract) - (22-Dec-08)

MicroRNA expression profile in bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes during late oogenesis - (Abstract)

Miles, J.R., McDaneld, T.G., Wiedmann, R.T., Cushman, R.A., Echternkamp, S.E., Vallet, J.L., Smith, T.P.L. 2009. MicroRNA expression profile in bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes during late oogenesis [abstract]. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. 21(1):186 (Abstract #174).

Conceptus development during blastocyst elongation in lines of pigs selected for increased uterine capacity or ovulation rate - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miles, J.R., Freking, B.A., Blomberg, L., Vallet, J.L., Zuelke, K.A. 2008. Conceptus development during blastocyst elongation in lines of pigs selected for increased uterine capacity or ovulation rate. Journal of Animal Science. 86(9):2126-2134.

Placental hyaluronidase expression during gestation in swine - (Abstract)

Vallet, J., Miles, J., Freking, B. 2008. Placental hyaluronidase expression during gestation in swine [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:217-218 (Abstract #694).

Molecular cloning and characterization of heparanase mRNA in porcine placenta throughout gestation - (Abstract)

Miles, J., Vallet, J., Freking, B. 2008. Molecular cloning and characterization of heparanase mRNA in porcine placenta throughout gestation [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:125-126 (Abstract #305).

Placental transcriptome profile differences associated with selection for uterine capacity - (Abstract)

Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Bischoff, S.R., Xia, Y., Nonneman, D.J., Vallet, J.L., Piedrahita, J.A. 2008. Placental transcriptome profile differences associated with selection for uterine capacity [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86(E-Suppl. 3):49. Abstract #36.

MicroRNA (MiRNA) technology in livestock: expression profiling of bovine oocyte and developmental stages of porcine skeletal muscle - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Mcdaneld, T.G., Wiedmann, R.T., Miles, J.R., Cushman, R.A., Vallet, J.L., Smith, T.P. 2007. MicroRNA (MiRNA) technology in livestock: expression profiling of bovine oocyte and developmental stages of porcine skeletal muscle. Conference Proc., National Swine Improvement Federation Conference & Ann. Mtg., Dec. 5-7, 2007. Kansas City, MO, NSIF Volume 32, www.nsif.com.

Maternal plasma progesterone and estradiol concentrations prior to farrowing are not associated with either birth intervals or stillbirth rates in pigs - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M., Miles, J.R. 2008. Maternal plasma progesterone and estradiol concentrations prior to farrowing are not associated with either birth intervals or stillbirth rates in pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86 (E-Supplement 3):107 (Abstract #234).

Conceptus development during embryo elongation in lines of pigs selected for ovulation rate or uterine capacity - (Abstract)

Miles, J.R., Freking, B.A., Blomberg, L., Vallet, J.L. 2008. Conceptus development during embryo elongation in lines of pigs selected for ovulation rate or uterine capacity [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 86 (E-Supplement 3):107 (Abstract #233).

Differences in placental structure during gestation associated with large and small pig fetuses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2007. Differences in placental structure during gestation associated with large and small pig fetuses. Journal of Animal Science. 85(12):3267-3275.

Number of Fetuses and Conceptus Growth Throughout Gestation in Lines of Pigs Selected for Either Ovulation Rate or Uterine Capacity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R. 2007. Number of fetuses and conceptus growth throughout gestation in lines of pigs selected for either ovulation rate or uterine capacity. Journal of Animal Science. 85(9):2093-2103.

Differential gene regulation of estrogen receptor 1 and 2 in the porcine endometrium during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy - (Abstract)

Miles, J., Vallet, J. 2007. Differential gene regulation of estrogen receptor 1 and 2 in the porcine endometrium during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. Special Issue:127.

Placental Expression of the Membrane Form of Folate Binding Protein During Pregnancy in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L. 2007. Placental expression of the membrane form of folate binding protein during pregnancy in swine. Theriogenology. 67(7):1279-1284.

Factors affecting litter size in pigs - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Miles, J.R., Nienaber, J.A., Brown Brandl, T.M. 2006. Factors affecting litter size in pigs. Proceedings National Swine Improvement Federation (NSIF) Conference and Annual Meeting (7-8 Dec 2006; Nashville, TN). NSIF Vol. 31:15-21.

Seasonal, litter size and birth order effects on farrowing intervals and stillbirth rate in swine - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Nienaber, J.A., Brown-Brandl, T.M., Miles, J.R. 2007. Seasonal, litter size, and birth order effects on farrowing intervals and stillbirth rate in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 2):118. (Abstract #236)

Characterization of mRNA expression for the endothelial differentiation G-protein-coupled (EDG) receptors in porcine endometrial tissue during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy - (Abstract)

Miles, J., Vallet, J. 2007. Characterization of mRNA expression for the endothelial differentiation G-protein-coupled (EDG) receptors in porcine endometrial tissue during the pre-implantation period of pregnancy [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 85 (Supplement 2):117-118. (Abstract #235)

Changes in Fetal Organ Weights During Gestation after Selection for Ovulation Rate and Uterine Capacity in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2006. Changes in fetal organ weights during gestation after selection for ovulation rate and uterine capacity in swine. Journal of Animal Science. 84(9):2338-2345.

Comparison of Placental Microscopic Fold Development Between Large and Small Fetuses Throughout Gestation in Swine - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2006. Comparison of placental microscopic fold development between large and small fetuses throughout gestation in swine [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. (Supplement):163. (Abstract #409)

Sequence Variation and Evaluation of Inhibin Alpha-Subunit and Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory Protein for Reproductive Traits in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Nonneman, D.J., Vallet, J.L., Wise, T.H., Rohrer, G.A. Sequence variation and evaluation of inhibin alpha-subunit and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein for reproductive traits in swine. Animal Genetics. 37:424-425. 2006.

An Erythropoietin Receptor (Epor) Gene Polymorphism (Snp) Alters Epor Mrna in Fetal Liver of Swine During Early Gestation - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2006. An erythropoietin receptor (EPOR) gene polymorphism (SNP) alters EPOR mRNA in fetal liver of swine during early gestation [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84 (Supplement 1):450. (Abstract #634)

Lack of Effect of Metyrapone and Exogenous Cortisol on Early Porcine Conceptus Development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klemcke, H.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2006. Lack of effect of metyrapone and exogenous cortisol on early porcine conceptus development. Experimental Physiology. 91(3):521-530.

Placental Expression of the Membrane Form of Folate Binding Protein During Pregnancy in Swine - (Abstract)

Vallet, J., Kim, J. 2006. Placental expression of the membrane form of folate binding protein during pregnancy in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84 (Supplement 2):129-130. (Abstract #308)

What We Have Learned About Prenatal Physiology in the Pig from Uterine Crowding Experiments - (Abstract)

Vallet, J., Freking, B., Kayser, J.P., Christenson, R., Leymaster, K. 2006. What we have learned about prenatal physiology in the pig from uterine crowding experiments [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 84 (Supplement 2):71-72. (Abstract #95)

Global Characterization of Porcine Intrauterine Proteins During Early Pregnancy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kayser, J-P.R., Kim, J.G., Cerny, R.L., Vallet, J.L. 2006. Global characterization of porcine intrauterine proteins during early pregnancy. Reproduction. 132(2):379-388.

Allelic Variation in the Secreted Folate Binding Protein Gene Is Associated with Uterine Capacity in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R. 2005. Allelic variation in the secreted folate binding protein gene is associated with uterine capacity in swine. Journal of Animal Science. 83(8):1860-1867.

Effect of Selection for Ovulation Rate and Uterine Capacity on Fetal Brain, Heart, Liver and Spleen Weights Throughout Gestation - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2005. Effect of selection for ovulation rate and uterine capacity on fetal brain, heart, liver and spleen weights throughout gestation [abstract]. Seventh International Conference on Pig Reproduction (June 12-15, 2005; Congress Center 'Rolduc', Kerkrade, The Netherlands). p. 108.

(Brief Note) Linkage Mapping of the Porcine Chromogranin B (Chgb) Gene to Chromosome 17 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Nonneman, D., Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Christenson, R.K. 2005. (Brief Note) Linkage mapping of the porcine chromogranin B (CHGB) gene to chromosome 17. Animal Genetics. 36(2):168.

Allelic Variation in the Erythropoietin Receptor Gene Is Associated with Uterine Capacity and Litter Size in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R.K. 2005. Allelic variation in the erythropoietin receptor gene is associated with uterine capacity and litter size in swine. Animal Genetics. 36(2):97-103.

(Brief Note) Linkage Mapping of the Porcine Myelin Basic Protein (Mbp) Gene to Chromosome 1 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Nonneman, D.J., Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Christenson, R.K. 2005. (Brief note) Linkage mapping of the porcine myelin basic protein gene to chromosome 1. Animal Genetics. 36(2):163-164.

A 12 Bp Insertion/deletion (In/del) Polymorphism in the Secreted Folate Binding Protein (Sfbp) Gene Is Associated with Uterine Capacity and Ovulation Rate in Swine - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R.K. 2005. A 12 bp insertion/deletion (in/del) polymorphism in the secreted folate binding protein (sFBP) gene is associated with uterine capacity and ovulation rate in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 83 (Supplement 2):87.

Prenatal Mortality Throughout Gestation in Lines of Pigs Selected for Either Ovulation Rate Or Uterine Capacity - (Abstract)

Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R., Vallet, J.L. 2005. Prenatal mortality throughout gestation in lines of pigs selected for either ovulation rate or uterine capacity [abstract]. Midwestern Section of the American Society of Animal Science. 83(Suppl. 2):41. Paper No. 28.

Defining Parameters for Homology Tolerant Database Searching - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kayser, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Cerny, R.L. 2004. Defining parameters for homology tolerant database searching. Journal of Biomolecular Techniques. 15(4):285-295.

Addition of Fourteen Anchored Loci to the Porcine Chromosome 8 Comparative Map - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Rohrer, G.A., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K., Nonneman, D. 2004. Addition of 14 anchored loci to the porcine chromosome 8 comparative map. Animal Genetics. 35(6):474-476.

Secreted and Placental Membrane Forms of Folate Binding Protein Occur Sequentially During Pregnancy in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L. 2004. Secreted and placental membrane forms of folate-binding protein occur sequentially during pregnancy in swine. Biology of Reproduction. 71(4):1214-1219.

Evaluation of An Snp in Steroidogenic Acute Regulatory (Star) Protein for Reproductive Traits in Swine - (Abstract)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K., Rohrer, G.A., Nonneman, D. 2004. Evaluation of an SNP in steroidogenic acute regulatory (STAR) protein for reproductive traits in swine [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82(Supplement 1):65. (Abstract #M258)

Further Evidence for An Association Between a Polymorphism in the Erythropoietin Receptor (Epor) Gene and Litter Size in Pigs - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A. 2004. Further evidence for an association between a polymorphism in the erythropoietin receptor (EPOR) gene and litter size in pigs [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 70 (Supplement):152. (Abstract #259)

Characterization of the Intrauterine Proteome in Pigs - (Abstract)

Kayser, J.R., Kim, J.G., Cerny, R.L., Vallet, J.L. 2004. Characterization of the intrauterine proteome in pigs [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 70(Supplement):93.

Molecular Cloning and Endometrial Expression of Porcine High Density Lipoprotein Receptor Sr-Bi During the Estrous Cycle and Early Pregnancy - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Nonneman, D., Christenson, R.K. 2004. Molecular cloning and endometrial expression of porcine high density lipoprotein receptor SR-BI during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 222(1-2):105-112.

Defining Parameters for Homology Tolerant Database Searching - (Abstract)

Kayser, J.R., Vallet, J.L., Cerny, R.L. 2004. Defining parameters for homology tolerant database searching [abstract]. Journal of Biomolecular Techniques. 15(1):15.

Folate Binding Protein Is Secreted by Porcine Endometrium until Placentation in Pigs - (Abstract)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L. 2004. Folate binding protein is secreted by porcine endometrium until placentation in pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 82 (Supplement 2):87. (Abstract #240)

Effect of Progesterone, Mifepristone, and Estrogen Treatment During Early Pregnancy on Conceptus Development and Uterine Capacity in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. EFFECT OF PROGESTERONE, MIFEPRISTONE, AND ESTROGEN TREATMENT DURING EARLY PREGNANCY ON CONCEPTUS DEVELOPMENT AND UTERINE CAPACITY IN SWINE. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION. 2004. V. 70(1). p. 92-98.

11beta-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase and Glucocorticoid Receptor Messenger Rna Expression in Porcine Placentae: Effects of Stage of Gestation, Breed, and Uterine Environment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Klemcke, H.G., Sampath-Kumar, R., Yang, K., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2003. 11beta-Hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and glucocorticoid receptor messenger RNA expression in porcine placentae: effects of stage of gestation, breed, and uterine environment. Biology of Reproduction. 69(6):1945-1950.

The Effect of Breed and Intrauterine Crowding on Fetal Erythropoiesis on Day 35 of Gestation in Swine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

VALLET, J.L., KLEMCKE, H.G., CHRISTENSON, R.K., PEARSON, P.L. THE EFFECT OF BREED AND INTRAUTERINE CROWDING ON FETAL ERYTHROPOIESIS ON DAY 35 OF GESTATION IN SWINE. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2003. 81(9). p. 2352-2356.

Brief Note. Linkage Mapping of a Snp in the Porcine Madh1 Gene to a Region of Chromosome 8 That Contains Qtl for Uterine Capacity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., NONNEMAN, D.J., ROHRER, G.A., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF A SNP IN THE PORCINE MADH1 GENE TO A REGION OF CHROMOSOME 8 THAT CONTAINS QTL FOR UTERINE CAPACITY. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34(4). p. 310-311.

Brief Note. Linkage Mapping of the Bovine Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptor-Ib (Bmpr-Ib) to Chromosome 6 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., SMITH, T.P., SNELLING, W.M., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE BOVINE BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR-1B (BMPR1B) TO CHROMOSOME 6. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34(4). p. 311.

Mifepristone Treatment on D 2 of Pregnancy Decreases Uterine Capacity in Swine - (Abstract)

VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MIFEPRISTONE TREATMENT ON D 2 OF PREGNANCY DECREASES UTERINE CAPACITY IN SWINE. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 81 SUPPLEMENT 1:142. 2003.

Molecular Characterization and Endometrial Expression of Porcine Smad1 - (Abstract)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L., NONNEMAN, D.J., ROHRER, G.A., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION OF PORCINE SMAD1. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SUPPLEMENT. 2003. v. 81(Suppl. 1). p. 243. Abstract No. T27.

Molecular Cloning and Endometrial Expression of Porcine High Density Lipoprotein Receptor Sr-Bi During the Estrous Cycle and Early Pregnancy - (Abstract)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MOLECULAR CLONING AND ENDOMETRIAL EXPRESSION OF PORCINE HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN RECEPTOR SR-BI DURING THE ESTROUS CYCLE AND EARLY PREGNANCY. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE SUPPLEMENT. 2003. v. 81(Suppl. 1). p. 142. Abstract No. 563.

Changes in Allantoic Fluid Folate Binding During Pregnancy in Swine - (Abstract)

KIM, J.G., VALLET, J.L. CHANGES IN ALLANTOIC FLUID FOLATE BINDING DURING PREGNANCY IN SWINE. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION ABSTRACTS. 2003. v. 68(Suppl. 1). p. 247. Abstract No. 329.

A Polymorphism in the Pig Erythropoietin Receptor (Epor) Gene Is Associated with Uterine Capacity - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Freking, B.A., Leymaster, K.A., Christenson, R.K. 2003. A polymorphism in the pig erythropoietin receptor (EPOR) gene is associated with uterine capacity [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science 81(Supplement 2):61.

Brief Note. Linkage Mapping of the Porcine Testis Enhanced Gene Transcript (Tegt) Gene to Chromosome 5 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., NONNEMAN, D.J., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF THE PORCINE TESTIS ENHANCED GENE TRANSCRIPT (TEGT) GENE TO CHROMOSOME 5. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2003. v. 34(2). p. 152-153.

Brief Note. Linkage Mapping of a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (Snp) in the Porcine Qdpr Gene to Chromosome 8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., NONNEMAN, D.J., VALLET, J.L., ROHRER, G.A., CHRISTENSON, R.K. BRIEF NOTE. LINKAGE MAPPING OF A SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM (SNP) IN THE PORCINE QDPR GENE TO CHROMOSOME 8. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2002. v. 33(6). p. 474.

Mapping of the Porcine Alpha-Fetoprotein (Afp) Gene to Swine Chromosome 8 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., NONNEMAN, D.J., VALLET, J.L., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MAPPING OF THE PORCINE ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN (AFP) GENE TO SWINE CHROMOSOME 8. ANIMAL GENETICS. 2002. v. 33(6). p. 471-472.

Molecular Characterization and Expression of Porcine Bone Morphogenetic Protein Receptor-Ib in the Uterus of Cyclic and Pregnant Gilts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

KIM, J.G., SONG, J.H., VALLET, J.L., ROHRER, G.A., JOHNSON, G.A., JOYCE, M.M., CHRISTENSON, R.K. MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND EXPRESSION OF PORCINE BONE MORPHOGENETIC PROTEIN RECEPTOR-IB IN THE UTERUS OF CYCLIC AND PREGNANT GILTS. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION. 2003. v. 68(3). p. 735-743.

Retinol and Estradiol Regulation of Retinol Binding Protein and Prostaglandin Production by Porcine Uterine Epithelial Cells in Vitro - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Groothuis, P.G., McGuire, W.J., Vallet, J.L., Grieger, D.M., Davis, D.L. 2002. Retinol and estradiol regulation of retinol binding protein and prostaglandin production by porcine uterine epithelial cells in vitro. Journal of Animal Science. 80(10):2688-2694.

Mifepristone (Ru486) Treatment on Day 2 Decreases Uterine Protein Secretion and Conceptus Diameters on Day 11 of Pregnancy in Swine - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2002. Mifepristone (RU486) treatment on day 2 decreases uterine protein secretion and conceptus diameters on day 11 of pregnancy in swine [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 66(Supplement 1):229. (Abstract No. 324)

Placental Weights Are Greater in Gilts Homozygous for a Secreted Folate Binding Protein (Sfbp) Gene Polymorphism - (Abstract)

Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K., Freking, B.A. 2002. Placental weights are greater in gilts homozygous for a secreted folate binding protein (sFBP) gene polymorphism [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80(Supplement 1):300-301. (Abstract No. 1202)

Characterization of Uterine Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Expression During the Estrous Cycle and Early Pregnancy in Pigs - (Abstract)

Kim, J.G., Vallet, J.L., Christenson, R.K. 2002. Characterization of uterine epidermal growth factor receptor expression during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy in pigs [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science. 80 (Supplement 1):300. (Abstract No. 1200)

Endometrial Expression and Chromosomal Location of the Porcine Bone Morphogenic Protein Receptor-Ib (Bmpr-Ib) Gene - (Abstract)

Kim, J.G., Song, J.H., Vallet, J.L., Rohrer, G.A., Christenson, R.K. 2002. Endometrial expression and chromosomal location of the porcine bone morphogenic protein receptor-IB (BMPR-IB) gene [abstract]. Biology of Reproduction. 66(Supplement 1):278. (Abstract No. 445)

Effects of Pre and Post-Mating Feed Intake on Blastocyst Size, Secretory Function and Glucose Metabolism in Meishan Gilts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

ASHWORTH, C.J., BEATTIE, L., ANTIPATIS, C., VALLET, J.L. EFFECTS OF PRE- AND POST-MATING FEED INTAKE ON BLASTOCYST SIZE, SECRETORY FUNCTION AND GLUCOSE METABOLISM IN MEISHAN GILTS. REPRODUCTION, FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT. 11-323-327. 1999.