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Research Publications

Refereed Manuscripts

Krisher, R.L., Petters, R.M., Johnson, B.H., Bavister, B.D., Archibong, A.E. (1989) Development of porcine embryos from the one-cell stage to blastocyst in mouse oviducts maintained in organ culture. J. Exp. Zool. 249:235-239.
 
Krisher, R.L., Petters, R.M., Johnson, B.H. (1989) Effect of oviductal condition on the development of one-cell porcine embryos in mouse or rat oviducts maintained in organ culture. Theriogenology 32:885-892.
 
Hajdu, M.A., Knight, J.W., Canseco, R.S., Krisher, R.L., Velander, W.H., Pearson, R.E., Gwazdauskas, F.C. (1994) Effect of culture conditions, donor age, and injection site on in vitro development of DNA microinjected porcine zygotes. J. Anim. Sci. 72:1299-1305.
 
Krisher, R.L., Gwazdauskas, F.C., Page, R.L., Russell, C.G., Canseco, R.S., Sparks, A.E.T., Velander, W.H., Johnson, J.L., Pearson, R.E. (1994) Ovulation rate, zygote recovery and follicular populations in FSH-superovulated goats augmented with PGF and/or GnRH. Theriogenology 41:491-498.
 
Gibbons, J.R., Beal, W.E., Krisher, R.L., Faber, E.G., Pearson, R.E., Gwazdauskas, F.C. (1994) Effects of once versus twice weekly transvaginal follicular aspiration on bovine oocyte recovery and embryo development. Theriogenology 42:405-419.
 
Krisher, R.L., Gibbons, J.R., Pearson, R.E., Gwazdauskas, F.C. (1994) Gene microinjection into the germinal vesicle of bovine oocytes. Transgenics 1:395-398.
 
Krisher, R.L., Gibbons, J.R., Canseco, R.S., Johnson, J.L., Russell, C.G., Notter, D.R., Velander, W.H., Gwazdauskas, F.C. (1994) Influence of time of gene microinjection on development and DNA detection frequency in bovine embryos. Transgenic Res. 3:226-231.
 
Gibbons, J.R., Krisher, R.L., Carlin, S.K., Pearson, R.E., Gwazdauskas, F.C. (1995) In vitro embryo production after microinjection and ovarian dynamics following transvaginal follicular oocyte aspiration. Theriogenology 43:1129-1139.
 
Krisher, R.L., Gibbons, J.R., Gwazdauskas, F.C. (1995) Nuclear transfer in the bovine using microinjected donor embryos: Assessment of development and DNA detection frequency. J. Dairy Sci. 78:1282-1288.
 
Krisher, R.L., Gibbons, J.R., Gwazdauskas, F.C., Eyestone, W.H. (1995) Frequency of detection of exogenous DNA 7, 14, and 21 days after microinjection of bovine zygotes. Anim. Biotechnology 6:15-25.
 
Sasabe, Y., Krisher, R.L., Stehlik, J.C., Stehlik, E.F., Katayama, K.P. (1996) Sex determination by simultaneous application of polymerase chain reaction and fluorescent in situ hybridization to the same blastomere of a pre-embryo. Fertil. Steril. 66:490-492.
 
Greenlee, A.R., Krisher, R.L., Plotka, E.D. (1998) Rapid sexing of murine preimplantation embryos using a nested, multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Mol. Reprod. Dev. 49:261-267.
 
Krisher, R.L., Gibbons, J.R., Gwazdauskas, F.C. (1998) Effectiveness of Menuzos' B2 medium with buffalo rat liver cells for development of in vitro matured/in vitro fertilized bovine oocytes. J. Assist. Reprod. & Genet. 15:50-53.
 
Krisher, R.L., Bavister, B.D. (1998) Responses of oocytes and embryos to the culture environment. Theriogenology 49:103-114.
 
Krisher, R.L., Lane, M., Bavister, B.D. (1999) Developmental competence and metabolism of bovine embryos cultured in semi-defined and defined culture media. Biol Reprod 60: 1345-1352.
 
Krisher R.L., Bavister, B.D. (1999) Enhanced glycolysis after maturation of bovine oocytes in vitro is associated with increased developmental competence. Mol. Reprod. Dev. 53:19-26.
 
Gandhi, A.P., Lane, M., Gardner, D.K., Krisher, R.L. (2000) A single medium supports development of bovine embryos throughout maturation, fertilization and culture. Human Reprod. 15:395-401.
 
Gandhi, A.P., Lane, M., Gardner, D.K., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Substrate utilization in porcine embryos cultured in NCSU23 and G1.2/G2.2 sequential culture media. Mol. Reprod. Dev. 58:269-275.
 
Ongeri, E.M., Bormann, C.L., Butler, R.E., Melican, D., Gavin, W.G., Echelard, Y., Krisher, R.L., Behboodi, E. (2001) Development of goat embryos after in vitro fertilization and parthenogenetic activation by different methods. Theriogenology 55:1933-1945.
 
Swain, J.E., Bormann, C.L., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Development and viability of in vitro derived porcine embryos cultured in NCSU23 and G1.2/G2.2 sequential medium. Theriogenology 56:459-469.
 
Ongeri, E.M., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Glucose and pyruvate metabolism of pre-implantation goat blastocysts following in vitro fertilization and parthenogenetic activation. Cloning and Stem Cells 3:115-123.
 
Swain, J.E., Bormann, C.L., Clark, S.G., Walters, E.M., Wheeler, M.B., Krisher, R.L. (2002) Use of energy substrates by various stage preimplantation pig embryos produced in vivo and in vitro. Reproduction (formerly Journal of Reproduction and Fertility) 123:253-260.
 
Bormann, C.L., Ongeri, E.M., Krisher R.L. (2003) The effect of vitamins during maturation of caprine oocytes on subsequent developmental potential in vitro. Theriogenology 59:1373-1380.
 
Brad, A.M., Bormann, C.L., Swain, J.E., Durkin, R.E., Johnson, A.E., Clifford, A.L., Krisher, R.L. (2003) Glutathione and adenosine triphosphate content of in vivo and in vitro matured porcine oocytes. Mol. Reprod. Dev. 64:492-498.
 
Herrick, J.R., Brad, A.M., Krisher, R.L., Pope, W.F. (2003) Relationship between intracellular adenosine triphosphate or glutathione concentration and in vivo developmental potential of porcine oocytes. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 78: 123-131.
 
Herrick, J.R., Conover-Sparman, M.L., Krisher, R.L. (2003) Reduced polyspermic fertilization of porcine oocytes utilizing elevated bicarbonate and reduced calcium concentrations in a single medium system. Reprod. Fertil. Dev.15:249-254.
 
Herrick, J.R., Bartels, P., Krisher, R.L. (2004) Cryopreservation and post-thaw evaluation of in vitro function in epididymal spermatozoa from four species of free-ranging African bovids. Biol. Reprod. 71:948-958.
 
Herrick, J.R., Behboodi, E., Memili, E., Blash, S., Echelard, Y., Krisher, R.L. (2004) Effect of macromolecule supplementation during in vitro maturation of goat oocytes on developmental potential. Mol. Reprod. Dev. 69:338-346.
 
Herrick, J.R., Behboodi, E., Memili, E., Blash, S., Echelard, Y., Krisher, R.L. (2006) Metabolism, protein content and in vitro embryonic development of goat cumulus-oocyte complexes matured with physiological concentrations of glucose and L-lactate. Mol. Reprod. Dev. 73:256-266. Published Online: 25 Oct 2005.
 
Herrick, J.R., Brad, A.M., Krisher, R.L. (2006) Chemical Manipulation of Glucose Metabolism in Porcine Oocytes: Effects on Nuclear and Cytoplasmic Maturation In Vitro. Reprod. 131:289-298.
 
Herrick, J.R., Bond, J.B., Magarey, G.M., Bateman, H.L., Krisher, R.L., Dunford, S.A., Swanson, W.F. (2007) Toward a Feline-Optimized Culture Medium: Impact of Ions, Carbohydrates, Essential Amino Acids, Vitamins, and Serum on Development and Metabolism of In Vitro Fertilization-Derived Feline Embryos Relative to Embryos Grown In Vivo. Biol. Reprod. 76:858-870. Published online before print 31 January 2007, DOI 10.1095/biolreprod.106.058065.
 
Miles, J.R., Blomberg, L.A., Krisher, R.L., Everts, R.E., Sonstegard, T.S., Van Tassell, C.P., Zuelke, K.A. (2008) Small amplified RNA-serial analysis of gene expression (SAR-SAGE) from porcine blastocysts produced in vivo or in vitro. Molecular Reproduction and Development. 75:976-988. DOI: 10.1002/mrd.20844.
 
Stevenson, J.S., Tenhouse, D.E., Krisher, R.L., Lamb, G.C., Larson, J.E., Dahlen, C.R., Pursley, J.R., Bello, N.M., Fricke, P.M., Wiltbank, M.C., Brusveen, D.J., Burkhart, M., Youngquist, R.S., Garverick, H.A. (2008) Detection of Anovulation by Heatmount Detectors and Transrectal Ultrasonography before Treatment with Progesterone in a Timed Insemination Protocol. Journal of Dairy Science. 91:2901-2915.
 

Invited Manuscripts

Krisher, R.L. (2004) The Impact of Oocyte Quality on Development. J. Anim. Sci. 82(E. Suppl.):E14-E23.
 
Krisher, R.L., Brad, A.M., Herrick, J.R., Sparman, M.L., Swain, J.E. (2007) A comparative analysis of metabolism and viability in porcine oocytes during in vitro maturation. Animal Reproduction Science. 98:72-96, doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2006.10.006.
 
Paris, M.C.J., Mastromonaco, G.F., Paris, D.B.B.P., Krisher, R.L. (2007) A perspective on the role of emerging technologies for the propogation of companion animals, non-domestic and endangered species. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 19(6), iii-vii.
 

Research Abstracts

Krisher, R.L., Gibbons, J.R., Gwazdauskas, F.C., Russell, C.G., Wilkins, T.D., Velander, W.H. (1993) Influence of the time of gene microinjection on development and DNA integration in bovine embryos. Biol. Reprod. 48 (suppl 1):172.
 
Hajdu, M.A., Knight, J.W., Canseco, R.S., Krisher, R.L., Johnson, J.L., Velander, W.H., Pearson, R.E., Gwazdauskas, F.C. (1994) Effect of culture conditions, donor source, and injection site on in vitro development of DNA injected porcine zygotes. Theriogenology 41:211.
 
Gibbons, J.R., Beal, W.E., Krisher, R.L., Faber, E.G., Pearson, R.E., Gwazdauskas, F.C. (1994) Effects of once versus twice weekly transvaginal follicular aspiration on bovine oocyte recovery and embryo development. Theriogenology 41:206.
 
Krisher, R.L., Gibbons, J.R., Gwazdauskas, F.C., Eyestone, W.H. (1994) DNA detection frequency in microinjected bovine embryos following extended culture in vitro. Theriogenology 41:229.
 
Eyestone, W.H., Krisher, R.L., Gibbons, J.R. (1995) Early development and transgenic integration after pronuclear microinjection and transfer of multiple embryos to recipient cattle. Theriogenology 43:208.
 
Krisher, R.L., Bavister, B.D. (1997) Correlation of mitochondrial organization with developmental competence in bovine oocytes matured in vitro. Biol. Reprod. 56 (suppl 1):233.
 
Asa, C.S., Bauman, K.L., Houston, E.W., Fischer, M.T., Junge R.E., Krisher, R.L. (1998) Transvaginal oocyte retrieval and in vitro maturation, fertilization and embryo culture in addax (Addax nasomaculatus). Theriogenology 49:261.
 
Krisher, R.L., Lane, M., Bavister, B.D. (1998) Influence of semi-defined and defined culture media on the development, cell number and metabolism of bovine embryos. Theriogenology 49:207.
 
Krisher, R.L., Bavister, B.D. (1998) Novel methods for reversible meiotic arrest in bovine oocytes. Biol. Reprod. 58 (suppl 1):220.
 
Hall-Woods, M., Asa, C., Bauman K., Houston, E., Fischer, M., Junge, R., Krisher, R. (1999) Timing of in vitro maturation of oocytes in Addax (Addax nasomaculatus). Theriogenology 51(1):286.
 
Krisher, R.L., Bavister, B.D. (1999) Culture medium for bovine oocyte maturation affects resulting blastocyst metabolism. Theriogenology 51:381.
 
Hall-Woods, M.L., Asa, C.S., Bauman, K.L., Houston, E.W., Fisher, M.T., Junge, R.E., Krisher, R.L. (1999) In vitro embryo production in Addax (Addax nasomaculatus), an endangered desert antelope. Biol. Reprod. 60 (suppl. 1):178.
 
Krisher, R.L. (1999) Exposure of bovine oocytes to perturbants of the pentose phosphate pathway affects subsequent embryonic development. Biol. Reprod. 60 (suppl. 1):214.
 
Gandhi, A.P., Krisher, R.L. (1999) In vitro production of bovine embryos in a single medium system. J. Anim. Sci. 77 (suppl. 1):228.
 
Krisher, R.L., Ghandi, A.P., Gardner, D.K., Lane, M. (2000) Developmentaly related changes in nutrient uptake and metabolism by in vitro produced porcine embryos. Theriogenology 53:274.
 
Bormann, C.L., Ongeri, E.M., Krisher, R.L. (2000) Effect of vitamins during maturation on subsequent developmental capacity of caprine oocytes. Biol. Reprod. 62 (suppl 1):166.
 
Knee, A.M., Krisher, R.L. (2000) Levels of glycolytic activity in in vitro matured bovine oocytes are predictive of cleavage potential. Biol. Reprod. 62 (suppl 1):172.
 
Gandhi, A.P., Lane, M., Gardner, D.K., Krisher, R.L. (2000) Substrate utilization in porcine embryos cultured in NCSU23 and G1.2/G2.2 culture medium. Biol. Reprod. 62 (suppl 1):251.
 
Hall-Woods, M.L., Krisher, R.L., Lane, M., Gardner, D.K., Asa, C.S. (2000) Comparison of Gardner's G1/G2 sequential culture media and buffalo rat liver (BRL) cell co-culture for bovine in-vitro embryo production. Biol. Reprod. 62 (suppl 1):316.
 
Ongeri, E.M., Bormann, C.L., Butler, R., Mellican, D., Schalar, E., Blash, S., Behboodi, E., Krisher, R.L. (2000) Parthenogenic development of goat oocytes activated by different methods. Biol. Reprod. 62 (suppl 1):322.
 
Bormann, C.L., Swain, J.E., Bagnall-Clifford, A.L., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Comparison of NCSU23 and Gardner's G1.2/G2.2 sequential growth medium for the development of in vitro produced porcine embryos. Theriogenology 55:237.
 
Swain, J.E., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Changes in pyruvate and glucose utilization by developing porcine embryos produced in vitro. Theriogenology 55:242.
 
Gibbons, J.R., Schwalbach, L.M.S., Theron, O., Beck, K.H., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Post-thaw characteristics of Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) semen frozen with different extenders. Theriogenology 55:385.
 
Johnson, A.E., Bormann, C.L., Knee, A.M., Swain, J.E., Gibbons, J.R., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Developmental competence of bovine oocytes retrieved from 5 and 10 mm follicles of a new follicular wave. Theriogenology 55:405.
 
Ongeri, E.M., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Glucose and pyruvate metabolism of preimplantation goat blastocysts following in vitro fertilization and parthenogenetic activation. Theriogenology 55:458.
 
Knee, A.M., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Early maturing bovine oocytes have increased developmental competence and an increased percentage of glucose metabolism through the pentose phosphate pathway. Theriogenology 55:478.
 
Bormann, C.L., Swain, J.E., Clifford, A.L., Gourley, D.D., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Effect of recipient oocyte metabolism on development of ovine nuclear transfer embryos. Biol. Reprod. 64 (suppl. 1):93.
 
Johnson, A.E., Lane, M., Gardner, D.K., Diekman, M.A., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Changes in follicular fluid environment between 5 mm and 10 mm follicles. Biol. Reprod. 64 (suppl. 1):128.
 
Durkin, R.E., Swain, J.E., Bormann, C.L., Frederick, A.M., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Metabolism of porcine oocytes matured in vivo and in vitro. Biol. Reprod. 64 (suppl. 1):81.
 
Swain, J.E., Bormann, C.L., Spurlock, M., Krisher, R.L. (2001) Effects of leptin on porcine oocyte maturation and embryo development in vitro. Biol. Reprod. 64 (Suppl. 1):269.
 
Durkin, R.E., Swain, J.E., Clifford, A.L., Krisher, R.L. (2002) Development of a sequential medium for in vitro culture of porcine embryos. Theriogenology 57:517.
 
Brad, A.M., Bormann, C.L., Swain, J.E., Durkin, R.E., Johnson, A.E., Clifford, A.L., Krisher, R.L. (2002) Glutathione content of in vivo- and in vitro- matured porcine oocytes. Theriogenology 57:715.
 
Clifford, A.L., Bormann, C.L., Krisher, R.L. (2002) Timing of fertilization relative to oocyte nuclear maturation in sheep. Theriogenology 57:716.
 
Durkin, R.E., Bidwell, C.A., Clifford, A.C., Krisher, R.L. (2002) Gene expression and DNA methylation of an imprinted gene cluster on ovine chromosome 18 during early embryonic development. Proceedings, First International Meeting on Mammalian Embryo Genomics:51.
 
Stroble, K.A., Herrick, J.R., Conover, M.L., Krisher, R.L. (2002) Assessment of a novel media system for in vitro porcine embryo production. Biol. Reprod. 66 (Suppl. 1):145.
 
Herrick, J.R., Bartels, P., Krisher, R.L. (2002) Cryopreservation and post thaw evaluation of epididymal spermatozoa recovered from wild African bovids. Proceedings, Second international symposium on assisted reproductive technology for the conservation and genetic management of wildlife, 292.
 
Stroble, K.A., Stewart, T.S., Krisher, R.L. (2003) Length of cyropreservation has no effect on fertilizing ability of boar spermatozoa. Theriogenology 59:212.
 
Krisher, R.L. (2003) The impact of oocyte quality on development. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1):15.
 
Herrick, J.R., Brad, A.M., Krisher, R.L. (2003) Manipulation of the pentose phosphate pathway in porcine oocytes: Effects on nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation. Biol. Reprod. 68 (Suppl.1): 353.
 
Brad, A.M., Herrick, J.R., Lane, M., Gardner, D.K., Krisher, R.L. (2003) Glucose and lactate concentrations affect the metabolism of in vitro matured porcine oocytes. Biol. Reprod. 68 (Suppl.1): 356.
 
Clifford, A.L., Krisher, R.L. (2003) Effects of recipient oocyte metabolism on development and viability of porcine nuclear transfer embryos. Biol. Reprod. 68 (Suppl.1): 557.
 
Krisher, R.L. (2003) The Impact of Oocyte Quality on Development. J. Anim. Sci. 81 (Suppl. 1)/J. Dairy Sci. 86 (Suppl. 1):4 (abstr. 15).
 
Herrick, J.R., Behboodi, E., Memili, E., Blash, S., Echelard, Y., Krisher, R.L. (2004) Effect of macromolecule supplementation during in vitro maturation on the developmental competence of goat oocytes. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 16:276 (abstr. 314).
 
Brad, A.M., Spies, T., Olivier, F., Lane, M., Gardner, D.K., Bartels, P., Krisher, R.L. (2004) Timing of In Vitro Oocyte Maturation in Springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis), Black Wildebeest (Connechaetes gnu), Blesbok (Damaliscus dorcus phillipsi), and Reedbuck (Redunca arundinum). Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 16:223 (abstr. 203).
 
Conover-Sparman, M.L., Krisher, R.L. (2004) Ion composition of culture medium influences mitochondrial distribution and blastocyst development of preimplantation porcine embryos. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 16:195 (abstr. 147).
 
Swanson, W.F., Manharth, A.L., Bond, J.B., Bateman, H.L., Krisher, R.L., Herrick, J.R. (2004) Effects of extracellular ion concentrations on in vitro development of domestic cat IVF embryos. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 16:202 (abstr. 160).
 
Herrick, J.R., Bond, J.B., Bateman, H.L., Manharth, A.L., Krisher, R.L., Swanson, W.F. (2004) Comparative Energy Metabolism and Development of In Vivo- and IVF-Derived Domestic Cat Embryos. Biol. Reprod. Special issue:214 (abstr. 532).
 
Krisher, R.L. (2005) Inhibition of the pentose phosphate pathway results in meiotic arrest in porcine oocytes that can be overcome by the addition of pathway cofactors and end products. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 17:293 (abstr. 287).
 
Tubman, L., Peter, A., Krisher, R.L. (2005) Effect of energy substrates on metabolism and meiosis of porcine oocytes during in vitro maturation. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 17:301 (abstr. 301).
 
Paczkowski, M., Terry, D., Krisher, R. (2005) Differential Protein Expression of In Vitro Matured Porcine Oocytes Derived from Gilts and Sows. Biology of Reproduction Special Issue abstr. 526:197.
 
Tubman, L., Peter, A., Krisher, R.L. (2006) Pentose phosphate pathway activity controls nuclear maturation of porcine oocytes. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 18:279 (abst 344).
 
Krisher, R., Auer, A., Clark, K., Emsweller, K., Rogers, S., Thomas, K., Chatiza, F., Bartels, P. (2007) In vitro production of springbok (Antidorcas marsupialis) embryos. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 19(1): 239-240.
 
Lowe, J., Krisher, R.L., Sturek, M. (2007) Characterizing the Ossabaw mini-pig as an animal model for polycystic ovary syndrome. Biology of Reproduction Special Issue 211 (abst. 524).
 
Yuan, Y., Krisher, R. (2007) Replacing glutamine with alanyl-glutamine in chemically defined maturation medium can increase porcine oocyte nuclear maturation in vitro. Biology of Reproduction Special Issue 224 (abst. 574).
 
Paczkowski, M.J., Bidwell, C., Craig, B., Lipka, A., Waddell, J., Krisher, R. (2007) Effect of puberty and follicle size on gene expression in porcine oocytes. Biology of Reproduction Special Issue 229 (abst 595).
 
Yuan, Y., Krisher, R.L. (2008) The presence of ammonium in chemically defined maturation medium inhibits porcine oocyte nuclear maturation and subsequent embryonic development in vitro. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 20(1):208-209 (abst. 257).
 
 
Paczkowski, M.J., Bidwell, C., Waddell, J., Spurlock, D., Krisher, R.L. (2008) In vitro maturation alters gene expression in mouse oocytes. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 20(1):82 (abst. 3).
 
Krisher, R.L. (2008) Components of Oocyte Quality in the Pig. Biology of Reproduction Special Issue (abst. 755).
 

Abstracts in Conference Proceedings

Durkin, R.E., Bidwell, C.A., Clifford, A.C., Krisher, R.L. (2002) Gene expression and DNA methylation of an imprinted gene cluster on ovine chromosome 18 during early embryonic development. Proceedings, First International Meeting on Mammalian Embryo Genomics:51.
 
Herrick, J.R., Bartels, P., Krisher, R.L. (2002) Cryopreservation and post thaw evaluation of epididymal spermatozoa recovered from wild African bovids. Proceedings, Second international symposium on assisted reproductive technology for the conservation and genetic management of wildlife.
 
Paczkowski, M., Terry, D., Bidwell, C., Krisher, R. (2006) Differential Gene and Protein Expression in Gilt and Sow Derived Oocytes. J. Anim. Sci. 84(suppl. 2): 50 (abst. 23).
 
Krisher, R., Wulster-Radcliffe, M., Spurlock, M., Sturek, M. (2006) The Ossabaw Pig as a Model of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Experimental Biology; abst. 490.3.
 
Lowe, J.L., Krisher, R.L. (2007) In vitro maturation of porcine oocytes in two defined media with and without gonadotropins. J. Anim. Sci. 85(Suppl. 2):69 (abst. 83).
 
Krisher, R.L. (2007) Elucidating the mechanisms involved in oocyte quality by examining gene expression. J. Anim. Sci. 85(suppl. 2):116 (abst. 231).