Projects

Genomic and Immunologic Strategies to Improve Milk Production Efficiency and Control Mastitis Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 411304

Manipulation of Mammary Stem Cells to Improve Milk Production Efficiency Reimbursable (R)   Accession Number: 412305

Evaluation of the Effects of Cis-Urocanic Acid in a Bovine Model of Acute Mastitis Trust (T)   Accession Number: 410565

Publications

Canonical Pathways and Networks Regulated by Estrogen in the Bovine Mammary Glands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, R.W., Capuco, A.V. 2008. Canonical Pathways and Networks Regulated by Estrogen in the Bovine Mammary Glands. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 8:55-68.

Effects of increased milking frequency on gene expression in the bovine mammary gland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Connor, E.E., Siferd, S., Elsasser, T.H., Clover, C.M., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Fernandes, V., Capuco, A.V. 2008. Effects of increased milking frequency on gene expression in the bovine mammary gland. Biomed Central (BMC) Genomics. 9:362. 14 pp.

Regulation of Mammary Gland Sensitivity to Thyroid Hormones during the Transition from Pregnancy to Lactation - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (15-May-08)

Effects of Milk Replacer Composition on Growth, Body Composition, and Nutrient Excretion in Pre-weaned Holstein Heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (18-Apr-08)

Gene expression in bovine mammary gland in response to increased milking frequency as determined by microarray and SAGE - (Other)

Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Siferd, S., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Fernandes, V. 2008. Gene expression in bovine mammary gland in response to increased milking frequency as determined by microarray and SAGE. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database. Accession number GSE9344.

Predicting Perchlorate Exposure in Milk From Concentrations in Dairy Feed - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rice, C., Baldwin, R.L., Abbott, L., Hapeman, C.J., Capuco, A.V., Le, A.N., Bialek Kalinski, K.M., Bannerman, D.D., Hare Jr, W.R., Paape, M.J. 2007. Predicting Perchlorate Exposure in Milk From Concentrations in Dairy Feed. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 55:8806-8813.

Ontogenic and Nutritional Regulation of Steroid Receptor and Igf-I Transcript Abundance in the Prepubertal Bovine Mammary Gland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meyer, M.J., Rhoads, R.P., Capuco, A.V., Connor, E.E., Boisclair, Y.R., Van Amburgh, M.E. 2007. Ontogenic and nutritional regulation of steroid receptor and igf-i transcript abundance in the prepubertal bovine mammary gland. Journal of Endocrinology. 195:59-66.

Identification of Putative Bovine Mammary Epithelial Stem Cells by Their Retention of Labeled DNA Strands - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Capuco, A.V. 2007. Identification of Putative Bovine Mammary Epithelial Stem Cells by Their Retention of Labeled DNA Strands. Experimental Biology and Medicine. 232:1381-1390.

Management and Environmental Influences on Mammary GLand Develoment and Milk Production - (Book/Chapter) - (04-Jul-07)

Mammary Growth and Alveolar Secretory Cell Differentiation: Keys to Milk Production - (Abstract)

Akers, R.M., Capuco, A.V. 2007. Mammary Growth and Alveolar Secretory Cell Differentiation: Keys to Milk Production . Meeting Abstract.

In vivo treatment with xanthosine expands the mammary stem cell population - (Abstract)

Capuco, A.V., Clover, C.M., Wood, D.L., Minute, A. 2007. In vivo treatment with xanthosine expands the mammary stem cell population. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science.

Ontogenic expression of microRNA in bovine mammary gland - (Abstract)

Capuco, A.V., Coutinho, L.L., Clover, C.M., Minuti, A., Sonstegard, T.S., Boisclair, Y.R., Van Amburgh, M.E., Bertoni, G., Matukumalli, L.K. 2007. Ontogenic expression of microRNA in bovine mammary gland. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science.

Effects of dietary supplementation with flax during prepuberty on mammary development and circulating prolactin and estradiol concentrations - (Abstract)

Farmer, C., Petit, H.V., Capuco, A.V. 2007. Effects of dietary supplementation with flax during prepuberty on mammary development and circulating prolactin and estradiol concentrations . Joint Meeting of the ADSA, AMSA, ASAS and PSA.

Effects of dietary supplementation with flax during prepuberty on fatty acid profile, mammogenesis and bone metabolism in gilts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Farmer, H., Petit, H.V., Weiler, H., Capuco, A.V. 2007. Effects of dietary supplementation with flax during prepuberty on fatty acid profile, mammogenesis and bone metabolism in gilts. Journal of Animal Science. 85(7):1675-1686.

Discovery and Profiling of Bovine Micrornas from Immune Related and Embryonic Tissues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Coutinho, L.L., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Gasbarre, L.C., Capuco, A.V., Smith, T.P. 2007. Discovery and profiling of bovine micrornas from immune related and embryonic tissues. Physiological Genomics. 29(1):35-43.

Regulation of Gene Expression in the Bovine Mammary Gland by Ovarian Steroids - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Connor, E.E., Meyer, M.J., Li, R.W., Van Amburgh, M.E., Boisclair, Y.R., Capuco, A.V. 2007. Regulation of gene expression in the bovine mammary gland by ovarian steroids. Journal of Dairy Science. 90 (E. Suppl):E55-E65.

Developmental and Nutritional Regulation of the Prepubertal Bovine Mammary Gland: Ii. Allometric Growth, Epithelial Cell Proliferation, and the Influence of Age at Slaughter on Parenchyma Development - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meyer, M.J., Capuco, A.V., Ross, D.A., Lintualt, L.M., Van Amburgh, M.E. 2006. Developmental and nutritional regulation of the prepubertal bovine mammary gland: ii. allometric growth, epithelial cell proliferation, and the influence of age at slaughter on parenchyma development. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:4298-4304.

Effect of Continuous Milking and Bst Supplementation on Mammary Epithelial Cell Turnover - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Annen, E.L., Fitzgerald, A.C., Gentry, P.C., Mcguire, M.A., Capuco, A.V., Baumgard, L.H., Collier, R.J. 2007. Effect of continuous milking and bST supplementation on mammary epithelial cell turnover. Journal of Dairy Science. 90:165-183.

Transfer of Perchlorate from Dairy Feed to Milk: Possible Exposure Scenarios - (Abstract)

Rice, C., Abbott, L., Capuco, A.V., Hapeman, C.J., Baldwin, R.L., Hare Jr, W.R., Paape, M.J., Mccarty, G.W., Mcconnell, L.L., Van Tassell, C.P. 2006. Transfer of perchlorate from dairy feed to milk: possible exposure scenarios [abstract]. International Conference on The Future of Agriculture: Science, Stewardship and Sustainability (Aug 7-9, Sacramento, CA). 1:52.

Identification of Estrogen-Responsive Genes in the Parenchyma and Fat Pad of the Bovine Mammary Gland by Microarray Analysis - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, R.W., Meyer, M.J., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Connor, E.E., Van Amburgh, M.E., Boisclair, Y.R., Capuco, A.V. 2006. Identification of estrogen responsive genes in the parenchyma and fat pad of the bovine mammary gland by microarray analysis. Physiological Genomics 27(1):42-53.

Developmental and Nutritional Regulation of the Prepubertal Heifer Mammary Gland:i. Parenchyma and Fat Pad Mass and Composition - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meyer, M.J., Capuco, A.V., Ross, D.A., Lintault, L.M., Van Amburgh, M.E. 2006. Developmental and nutritional regulation of the prepubertal heifer mammary gland:i. parenchyma and fat pad mass and composition. Journal of Dairy Science. 89:4289-4297.

Estrogen-Dependent Responses to the Mammary Fat Pad in Prepubertal Dairy Heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Meyer, M.J., Capuco, A.V., Boisclair, Y.R., Van Amburgh, M.E. 2006. Estrogen-dependent responses to the mammary fat pad in prepubertal dairy heifers. J. Endocrinol. 190(3):819-827.

A Mammary Gland Biologist's Persepective on Functional Genomics - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Capuco, A.V., Meyer, M.J., Li, R.W., Connor, E.E., Van Tassell, C.P., Boisclair, Y.R., Van Amburgh, M.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Urban Jr, J.F. 2006. A mammary gland biologist's persepective on functional genomics. World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Belo Horizonte, Brazil, August 13-18, pp 01-6.

Bos Taurus 60mer Oligonucleotide Microarray - (Other)

Li, R.W., Capuco, A.V., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Connor, E.E., Gasbarre, L.C. 2006. Bos taurus 60mer oligonucleotide microarray. NIH Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) Database.

Cellular Differentiation in Mammary Tissue of Beef and Dairy Heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Akers, R.M., Capuco, A.V., Keys, J.E. 2006. Cellular differentiation in mammary tissue of beef and dairy heifers. Livestock Science. 105:44-49.

Profiling of Bovine Micrornas from Immune Related and Embryonic Tissues. - (Abstract)

Matukumalli, L.K., Coutinho, L.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Gasbarre, L.C., Capuco, A.V., Smith, T.P. 2006. Profiling of bovine micrornas from immune related and embryonic tissues [abstract]. International Conference on Animal Genetics. pp. C329.

Identification of Bovine Micrornas - (Abstract)

Matukumalli, L.K., Coutinho, L.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Gasbarre, L.C., Capuco, A.V., Smith, T.P. 2006. Identification of bovine micrornas [abstract]. Cold Springs Harbor Laboratories 71 Symposium of Regulatoary RNAs. Cold Spring Harbor, NY. Number 214.

Effect of Mastitis on Milk Perchlorate Concentrations in Dairy Cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bannerman, D.D., Paape, M.J., Baldwin, R.L., Rice, C., Bialek Kalinski, K.M., Capuco, A.V. 2006. Effect of mastitis on milk perchlorate concentrations in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science. 89(8):3011-3019.

Identification and Profiling of Bovine Micrornas from Immune Related and Embryonic Tissues. - (Abstract)

Coutinho, L.L., Matukumalli, L.K., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Gasbarre, L.C., Capuco, A.V., Smith, T.P. 2006. Identification and profiling of bovine micrornas from immune related and embryonic tissues [abstract]. 17th Annual BARC Poster Day, Beltsville, MD. No 6.

Identification of Putative Bovine Mammary Stem Cells by Their Retention of Labeled DNA Strands - (Abstract)

Capuco, A.V. 2006. Identification of putative bovine mammary stem cells by their retention of labeled DNA strands [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 89(Suppl 1):147.

Advancements and Future Challenges in Understanding Mammary Gland Function - (Abstract)

Capuco, A.V., Connor, E.E., Meyer, M.J., Li, R.W., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Amburgh, M.E., Boisclair, Y.R. 2006. Advancements and future challenges in understanding mammary gland function [abstract]. J. Dairy Sci. 89(Suppl. 1):409.

Adrenomedullin (Am) and Adrenomedullin Binding Protein (Am-Bp) in the Bovine Mammary Gland and Milk: Effects of Stage of Lactation and Experimental Intramammary Coliform Infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Elsasser, T.H., Capuco, A.V., Caperna, T.J., Martinez, A., Cuttitta, F., Kahl, S. 2006. Adrenomedullin (AM) and adrenomedullin binding protein (AM-BP) in the bovine mammary gland and milk: Effects of stage of lactation and experimental intramammary E. coli infection. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. Available:http://dx.doi.org/doi:10.1016/j.domaniend. 32:138-154.

Regulation of Gene Expression in the Bovine Mammary Gland by Ovarian Steroids - (Abstract)

Connor, E.E., Meyer, M.J., Li, R.W., Van Amburgh, M.E., Boisclair, Y.R., Capuco, A.V. 2006. Regulation of gene expression in the bovine mammary gland by ovarian steroids [abstract]. J. Dairy Sci. 89(Suppl. 1):426.

Regulation of Expression of Cytosolic Nadp+-Dependent Isocitrate Dehydrogenase in Bovine Mannary Epithelium. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Liu, W., Capuco, A.V., Romagnolo, D. 2006. Regulation of expression of cytosolic NADP+-dependent isocitrate dehydrogenase in bovine mannary epithelium. Experimental Biology and Medicine. 231(5):599-610.

Quantitative Analysis of Estrogen-Related Receptor Alpha-1 (Erra), Estrogen Receptors Alpha (Era), and Beta (Erb) and Progesterone (Pr) During Bovine Mammary Gland Development, & Mapping of the Receptors to the Bovine Genome. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Mota, A.F., Wood, D.L., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J.L., Capuco, A.V. 2005. Chromosomal mapping and quantitative analysis of estrogen-related receptor alpha-1 (ERRa), estrogen receptors alpha (ERa), and beta (ERb) and progesterone (PR) in the bovine mammary gland. Journal of Endocrinology. 185:593-609.

Fate of Dietary Perchlorate in Lactating Dairy Cows: Relevance to Animal Health and Levels in the Milk Supply. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Capuco, A.V., Rice, C., Baldwin, R.L., Bannerman, D.D., Paape, M.J., Hare, Jr., W.R., Kauf, A.C., McCarty, G.W., Hapeman, C.J., Sadeghi, A.M., Starr, J.L., McConnell, L.L., Van Tassell, C.P. 2005. Fate of dietary perchlorate in lactating dairy cows: Relevance to animal health and levels in the milk supply. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 102(45):16152-16157.

Long Day Photoperiod That Enhances Puberty Does Not Limit Body Growth in Holstein Heifers. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rius, A.G., Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Kendall, P.E., Auchtung, T.L., Dahl, G.E. 2005. Long day photoperiod that enhances puberty does not limit body growth in Holstein heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. 88:4356-4365.

Predicting Perchlorate Exposure in Milk from Concentrations in Dairy Feed - (Abstract)

Rice, C., Abbott, L.C., Hapeman, C.J., Baldwin, R.L., Capuco, A.V., Mccarty, G.W., Hare Jr, W.R. 2005. Predicting perchlorate exposure in milk from concentrations in dairy feed. [abstract].American Chemical Society Annual Meeting Symposium Proceedings. pp. 928-930.

Developing High-Density Bovine Oligo Microarrays to Investigate Genes Involved in Mammary Gland Development - (Abstract)

Li, R.W., Capuco, A.V., Meyer, M., Boisclair, Y., Van Amburgh, M. 2005. Developing high-density bovine oligo microarrays to investigate genes involved in mammary gland development [abstract]. BARC Poster Day. Paper No. 40.

Molecular Cloning, Expression and Radiation Hybrid Mapping of the Bovine Deiodinase Type II (Di02) and Deiodinase Type III (Di03) Genes. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Connor, E.E., Laiakis, E.C., Fernandes, V.M., Williams, J.L., Capuco, A.V. 2005. Molecular cloning, expression and radiation hybrid mapping of the bovine deiodinase type II (DI02) and deiodinase type III (DI03) genes. Animal Genetics. 36(3):240-243.

Assessing the Relationship Between Ruminal Perchlorate Infusion in Dairy Cows and Its Levels in Milk - (Abstract)

Capuco, A.V., Baldwin, R.L., Rice, C., Hare Jr, W.R., Paape, M.J., Bannerman, D.D., Kauf, A.C., Mccarty, G.W., Sadeghi, A.M., Starr, J.L., Mcconnell, L.L., Hapeman, C.J., Van Tassell, C.P. 2005. Assessing the relationship between ruminal perchlorate infusion in dairy cows and its levels in milk [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 88(1):237.

Transcriptioal Regulation of Mammary Gland Sensitivity to Thyroid Hormones Duirng the Transition from Pregnancy to Lactation. - (Abstract)

Capuco, A.V., Connor, E.E., Wood, D.L. 2005. Transcriptioal regulation of mammary gland sensitivity to thyroid hormones duirng the transition from pregnancy to lactation [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Science. 83(1):120.

Sequencing, Chromosomal Mapping and Expression of the Bovine Deiodinase Type II (Di02)and Deiodinase Type III (Di03) Genes - (Abstract)

Connor, E.E., Laiakis, E.C., Fernandes, V.M., Williams, J.L., Capuco, A.V. 2005. Sequencing, chromosomal mapping and expression of the bovine deiodinase type II (DI02)and deiodinase type III (DI03) genes [abstract]. J. Dairy Science. 83(1):167-168.

Effects of Continuous Milking (Cm) and Prostaglandin E2 (Pge2) on Mammary Gene Expression in Dairy Cows. - (Abstract)

Annen, E.L., Gentry, P.C., Sprissler, R., Hadsell, D.L., Capuco, A.V., Collier, R.J. 2005. Effects of continuous milking (cm) and prostaglandin e2 (pge2) on mammary gene expression in dairy cows [abstract]. J. Dairy Science. 83(1):364.

Efffects of Continuous Milking (Cm)and Bovine Somatotropin(bst) on Mammary Gene Expression in Primiparous Cows. - (Abstract)

Annen, E.L., Gentry, P.C., Sprissler, R., Hadsell, D.L., Capuco, A.V., Collier, R.J. 2005. Efffects of continuous milking (cm)and bovine somatotropin(bst) on mammary gene expression in primiparous cows [abstract]. J. Dairy Science. 83(1):364-365.

Effects of Body Weight and Plane of Nutrition on Histological Development of Mammary Tissue in Holstein Heifers. - (Abstract)

Daniels, K.M., Mcgilliarda, M.L., Boyle, P.L., Neter, M.J., Van Amburgh, M.E., Capuco, A.V., Akers, R.M. 2005. Effects of body weight and plane of nutrition on histological development of mammary tissue in Holstein heifers [abstract]. J. Dairy Science. 83(1):288.

Changes in Secretory Cell Turnover, and Mitochondrial Oxidative Damage in the Mouse Mammary Gland During a Single Prolonged Lactation Cycle Suggest the Possibility of Accelerated Cellular Aging. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hadsell, D.L., Torres, D., George, J., Capuco, A.V., Ellis, S.E., Fiorotto, M.L. 2006. Changes in secretory cell turnover, and mitochondrial oxidative damage in the mouse mammary gland during a single prolonged lactation cycle suggest the possibility of accelerated cellular aging. Experimental Gerontology. 41(3):271-281.

Bovine Mammary Progenitor Cells: Current Concepts and Future Directions - (Review Article)

Capuco, A.V., Ellis, S. 2005. Bovine mammary progenitor cells: current concepts and future directions. Journal of Mammary Gland Biology and Neoplasia. 10:5-15.

Endocrine Effects on Immune Function: Defining Opportunities Based on Knowledge from Growing Calf and Periparturient Animal Models - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Elsasser, T.H., Ingvartsen, K.L., Kahl, S., Capuco, A.V. 2006. In: Ruminant Physiology, Sejrsen, K., Hvelplund, T. Neilsen, M.O., eds. Wagemingem Academic Publishers, Netherlands. pp. 415-447.

Mammary Cell Turnover: Relevance to Lactation Persistency and Dry Period Management - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Capuco, A.V., Annen, E., Fitzgerald, A.C., Ellis, S.E., Collier, R.J. 2006. Mammary cell turnover: relevance to lactation persistency and dry period management. IN:Ruminant Physiology:Digestion, metabolism and impact of nutrition on gene expression, immunology and stress. K. Sejrsen, T. Hvelplund, M.O. Nielsen (eds), Wageningen Academic Publishers, Wageningen, The Netherlands. pp. 363-388.

Prepubertal Mammary Development in the Bovine: Influence of Nutrition and Age at Puberty - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Meyer, M.J., Capuco, A.V., Ross, D.A., Van Amburgh, M.E. 2004. Prepubertal mammary development in the bovine: influence of nutrition and age at puberty. 66th Cornell Nutrition Conference. East Syracuse, New York. p. 77-95.

Endocring Effects on Immune Function with Special Focus on the Periparturient Animal - (Abstract)

Elsasser, T.H., Ingvartsen, K.L., Kahl, S., Capuco, A.V. 2004. Endocrine effects on immune function with special focus on the periparturient animal [abstract]. Tenth International Symposium on Ruminant Physiology. v. 10:44.

Role of Neutrophil Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes During Bovine Coliform Mastitis: Physiology Or Pathology? - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Paape, M.J., Burvenich, C., Mehrzad, J., Monfardini, E., Capuco, A.V. 2004. Role of neutrophil polymorphonuclear leukocytes during bovine coliform mastitis: physiology or pathology? Veterinary Research. 66(2):97-153.

Genetic Mapping and Evaluation of Estrogen-Related Receptor Alpha (Esrra), Estrogen Receptors Alpha (Esr1) and Beta (Esr2) and Progesterone Receptor (Pgr) Expression During Bovine Mammary Gland Development - (Germplasm Release)

Connor, E.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Da Mota, A.F., Wood, D.L., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J.L., Laiakis, E.C., Philpot, J.C., Baumann, R.G., Capuco, A.V. 2004. Genetic mapping and evaluation of estrogen-related receptor alpha (esrra), estrogen receptors alpha (esr1) and beta (esr2) and progesterone receptor (pgr) expression during bovine mammary gland development. Germplasm Release. Accession numbers BV166870-BV166875, AY656812-AY656813.

Bovine Bac End Sequences from Rpci-42 Library - (Germplasm Release)

Aycock, M.M., Najar, F.Z., Gasbarre, L.C., Van Tassell, C.P., Sonstegard, T.S., Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Roe, B.A. 2004. Bovine bac end sequences from rpci-42 library. Germplasm Release.

Bovine Somatotropin and Rumen Undegradable Protein Effects on Skeletal Growth in Prepubertal Dairy Heifers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moallem, U., Dahl, G.E., Duffey, E.K., Capuco, A.V., Erdman, R.A. 2004. Bovine somatotropin and rumen undegradable protein effects on skeletal growth in prepubertal dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science. 87:3381-3888.

Use of Serial Analysis of Gene Expression (Sage) for Gene Transcript Profiling in Lactating Bovine Mammary Gland - (Abstract)

Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Sonstegard, T.S. 2004. Use of serial analysis of gene expression (sage) for gene transcript profiling in lactating bovine mammary gland [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 82(Suppl. 1):131.

Effects of Energy Intake and Time to Puberty on Mammary Growth of Prepubertal Holstein Heifers - (Abstract)

Meyer, M.J., Capuco, A.V., Van Amburgh, M.E. 2004. Effects of energy intake and time to puberty on mammary growth of prepubertal Holstein heifers [abstract]. ADSA/ASAS/PAS Joint Meeting, St. Louis, MO, p. 47.

Developmental and Nutritional Regulation of Steroid Receptor Mrna Expression and Epithelial Cell Proliferation in the Prepubertal Bovine Mammary Gland - (Abstract)

Meyer, M.J., Capuco, A.V., Hummel, A.S., Connor, E.E., Boisclair, Y.R., Van Amburgh, M.E. 2004. Developmental and nutritional regulation of steroid receptor mRNA expression and epithelial cell proliferation in the prepubertal bovine mammary gland [abstract]. ADSA/ASAS/PAS Joint Meeting, St. Louis, MO, p. 353.

Long Days That Hasten Puberty Do Not Reduce Lean Body Growth in Heifers - (Abstract)

Rius, A.G., Kendall, P.E., Auchtung, T.L., Capuco, A.V., Connor, E.E., Dahl, G.E. 2004. Long days that hasten puberty do not reduce lean body growth in heifers. Abstract. Joint Abstracts of the American Dairy Science and Society of Animal Science, p. 500.

Long Days Do Not Alter Mammary Growth in Prepubertal Heifers - (Abstract)

Connor, E.E., Rius, A.G., Auchtung, T.L., Wood, D.L., Kendall, P.E., Dahl, G.E., Capuco, A.V. 2004. Long days do not alter mammary growth in prepubertal heifers [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 82(Suppl. 1): 206.

Characterization of Open Reading Frame Expressed Sequence Tags Generated from Bos Indicus and Bos Taurus Mammary Gland Cdna Libraries - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Da Mota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Shade, L.L., Matukamalli, L.K., Wood, D.L., Capuco, A.V., Brito, M.P., Connor, E.E., Martinez, M.L. 2004. Characterization of open reading frame expressed sequence tags generated from bos indicus and bos taurus mammary gland cDNA libraries. Animal Genetics 35:213-219.

Bovine Somatotropin and Rumen Undergradable Protein Effects on Organ and Tissue Weights and Components of Growth of Prepubertal Heifers. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Moallem, U., Dahl, G.E., Duffey, E.K., Capuco, A.V., Mcleod, K.R., Baldwin, R.L., Erdman, R.A. 2004. Bovine somatotropin and rumen undergradable protein effects in prepubertal heifers: Effects on body composition and organ tissue weights. Journal of Dairy Science. 87(11):3869-3880.

Late Gestation and Advanced Lactation at Cessation of Milking Do Not Delay Mammary Epithelial Apoptosis in Dairy Cattle - (Abstract)

Annen, E.L., Capuco, A.V., Gentry, P.C., Baumgard, L.H., Collier, R.J. 2003. Late gestation and advanced lactation at cessation of milking do not delay mammary epithelial apoptosis in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science [abstract]. 86(Suppl 1):117

The Mammary Gland: Developmental Changes - (Review Article)

Capuco, A.V., Ellis, S. 2004. The mammary gland: developmental changes. In:Encyclopedia of Animal Science. W. Pond and A. Bell, editors. Marcel Dekker, New York. pp. 603-605.

Effect of Bovine Somatotropin and Rumen Undegradable Protein on Mammary Growth of Prepubertal Dairy Heifers and Subsequent Milk Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Capuco, A.V., Dahl, G.E., Wood, D.L., Moallem, U., Erdman, R.E. 2004. Effect of bovine somatotropin and rumen undegradable protein on mammary growth of prepubertal dairy heifers and subsequent milk production. Journal of Dairy Science. 87(11):3762-3769.

Visceral Tissue Growth and Proliferation During the Bovine Lactation Cycle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Baldwin, R.L., Mcleod, K.R., Capuco, A.V. 2004. Visceral tissue growth and proliferation during the bovine lactation cycle. Journal of Dairy Science.87:2977-2986.

Characterization of Orestes Cdna Libraries Generated from Mammary Gland Tissues of Holstein (Bos Taurus) and Gir (Bos Indicus) Cattle. - (Abstract)

Mota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Shade, L.L., Matukumalli, L., Wood, D.L., Capuco, A.V., Brito, M.A., Martinez, M.L., Connor, E.E. 2003. Characterization of ORESTES cDNA libraries generated from mammary gland tissues of Holstein (Bos taurus) and Gir (Bos indicus) cattle [abstract]. Animal Production World Conference Proceedings.

Ontogenetic Regulation of Progesterone Receptor (Pr) Expression in Bovine Mammary Gland - (Abstract)

Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Wood, D.L., Sonstegard, T.S., Mota, A.F. 2003. Ontogenetic regulation of progesterone receptor (pr) expression in bovine mammary gland [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 81 (Suppl. 1): 302.

Quantitative Analysis of Estrogen-Related Receptor A, Estrogen Receptor a and Estrogen Receptor B Throughout Bovine Mammary Gland Development - (Abstract)

Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Sonstegard, T.S., Mota, A.F., Wood, D.L., Garrett, W.M., Bennett, G.L., Williams, J.L. 2003. Quantitative analysis of estrogen-related receptor a, estrogen receptor a and estrogen receptor b throughout bovine mammary gland development [abstract]. Journal of Animal Science Supplement. 81 (Suppl. 1):118.

Expression of Lysostaphin in Milk of Transgenic Mice Affects the Growth of Neonates - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Mitra, A., Hruska, K., Wellnitz, O., Kerr, D. E., Caupuco, A. V., and Wall, R. J. (2003). Expression of lysostaphin in milk of transgenic mice afftects the growth of neonates. Transgenic Research 12:597-605

Functional Genomics of Mammary Gland Growth and Development - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (10-May-03)

Heifer Nutrition - Prepubertal Growth and Development - (Proceedings/Symposium)

Capuco, A.V., Erdman, R., Dahl, G., Meyer, M., Vanamburgh, M. 2003. Heifer nutrition - prepubertal growth and development. Proceedings of the Maryland Nutrition Conference.

Heifer Nutrition - Prepubertal Growth and Development - (Proceedings/Symposium)

CAPUCO, A.V., ERDMAN, R., DAHL, G., MEYER, M., VANAMBURGH, M. HEIFER NUTRITION - PREPUBERTAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. PROCEEDINGS OF THE MARYLAND NUTRITION CONFERENCE. 2003, pp. 102-115.

Construction and Characterization of Cdna Libraries Generated from Mammary Gland Tissues of Holstein (Bos Taurus) and Gir (Bos Indicus) Cattle - (Germplasm Release)

D.A. Mota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Matukumalli, L.K., Wood, D.L., Capuco, A.V., Brito, M.A., Martinez, M.L., Connor, E.E., Machado, M.A. 2003. Construction and characterization of cDNA Libraries generated from mammary gland tissues of Holstein (Bos taurus) AND GIR (Bos indicus) cattle. Germplasm Release. Accession Numbers CA998517-CA995586, CB040527-CB042862, CB059218-CB063292.

Lactation Persistency: Insights from Mammary Cell Proliferation Studies - (Review Article)

Capuco, A.V., Ellis, S.E., Hale, S.A., Long, E., Erdman, R.A., Zhao, X., Paape, M.J. 2003. Lactation persistency: insights from mammary cell proliferation studies. Journal of Animal Science, 81, Supp. 3, pp.18-31.

Mammary Epithelial Proliferation and Estrogen Receptor-Alpha expression in Prepubertal Heifers: Effects of Ovariectomy And and Growth Hormone. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

BERRY, S.D., JOBST, P.M., ELLIS, S.E., HOWARD, R.D., CAPUCO, A.V., AKERS, R.M. MAMMARY EPITHELIAL PROLIFERATION AND ESTROGEN RECEPTOR-ALPHA EXPRESSION IN PREPUBERTAL HEIFERS: EFFECTS OF OVARIECTOMY AND AND GROWTH HORMONE. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. vol. 86, pp. 2098-2105, 2003.

Milk Yield and Mammary Growth Effects Due to Increased Milking Frequency During Early Lactation. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Hale, S.A., Capuco, A.V., Erdman, R.A. 2003. Milk yield and mammary growth effects due to increased milking frequency during early lactation.. Journal of Dairy Science. vol. 86(6), pp. 2061-71.

Sampling Gene Expression from Mammary Tissues by Est Sequencing Or Orestes Cdna Libraries from Holstein and Gir Cattle. - (Abstract)

Damota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Brito, M.P., Machado, M.A., Martinez, M.L., Coutinho, L.L. 2002. Sampling gene expression from mammary tissues by est sequencing or orestes cdna libraries from holstein and gir cattle.. Animal Genetics International Conference Proceedings.

Lactation Persistency: Insights from Mammary Cell Proliferation Studies. - (Abstract)

Capuco, A.V., Ellis, S.E., Hale, S.A., Long, E.L., Erdman, R.A., Zhoa, X., Paape, M.J. 2002. Lactation persistency: insights from mammary cell proliferation studies [abstract]. Journal of Dairy Sci 58(Suppl 1):2

Effect of Stage of Lactation on Visceral Tissue Mass and Intestinal Proliferation - (Abstract)

BALDWIN, R.L., CAPUCO, A.V., MCLEOD, K. EFFECT OF STAGE OF LACTATION ON VISCERAL TISSUE MASS AND INTESTINAL PROLIFERATION. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE. 2002.

Influence of Ruminal and Postruminal Carbohydrate Infusion on Visceral Organ Mass and Adipose Tissue Accretion in Growing Beef Steers. - (Abstract)

BALDWIN, R.L., MCLEOD, K., CAPUCO, A.V., SOLOMON, M.B., HARMON, D. INFLUENCE OF RUMINAL AND POSTRUMINAL CARBOHYDRATE INFUSION ON VISCERAL ORGAN MASS AND ADIPOSE TISSUE ACCRETION IN GROWING BEEF STEERS. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE. 2002.

Construction and Characterization of Orestes Cdna Libraries Generated from Bovine Mammary Gland Tissues. - (Abstract)

Mota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Brito, A.P., Machado, M.A., Martinez, M.L., Coutinho, L.L. 2002. Construction and characterization of orestes cdna libraries generated from bovine mammary gland tissues [abstract]. American Society of Animal Science.

Characterization of Orestes Cdna Libraries Generated from Mammary Gland Tissues of Gir Cattle. - (Abstract)

Mota, A.F., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Connor, E.E., Capuco, A.V., Brito, M., Martinez, M.L., Coutinho, L.L. 2002. Characterization of orestes cdna libraries generated from mammary gland tissues of gir cattle.. BARC Poster Day.

Strategies for Increasing Herd Milk Production Through More Frequent Milking - (Popular Publication)

Hale, S., Varner, M., Erdman, R., Capuco, A.V. 2002. Strategies for increasing herd milk production through more frequent milking. Maryland Dairy Talk. Vol.5, No. 2, pp 1-2.

Increasing Milking Frequency - (Review Article)

Varner, M., Hale, S., Capuco, A.V., Sanders, A., Erdman, R. 2002. Increasing milking frequency. Advances in Dairy Technology:proceedings of the Western Canadian Dairy Seminar, March 5-8, Red Deer, Alberta, pp. 265-271.