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Refereed articles or reviews Klabnik, J.*, J. E. Beever, R. R. Payton*, K. H. Lamour, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2025. A step toward understanding direct impacts of a higher estrus associated temperature (HEAT): Transcript level changes in cumulus-oocyte complexes directly exposed to acute elevated temperature. Animals, 15(4), 517. McLean, K., K. J. Brandt, T. B. Ault-Seay, R. R. Payton, J. L. Edwards, P. Myer, and J. Rhinehart. 2025. The Impacts of Protein Supplementation and Semen Exposure on Uterine Cytokines in Beef Heifers. Agriculture, 15(15), 1642. Peterson, K. D., M. A. Oliver, T. F. Freeman, S. P. Poudel, S. K. Behura, D. Kakhniashvili, D. L. Johnson, R. R. Payton*, T. M. Prado, L. G. Strickland, J. L. Edwards, E. A. Shepherd, J. E. Beever, T. E. Spencer, and D. J. Mathew. 2025. Bovine endometrium drives and responds to divergence of in vitro produced conceptus biochemistry. The FASEB Journal, 2025,39:e70951. Stokes, A. E., H. M. Clark, J. L. Edwards*, R. R. Payton*, J. E. Beever, T. F. Freeman, E. A. Hessock, F. N. Schrick, and S. Moorey. 2025. Transcriptome profiles of blastocysts originating from oocytes matured in follicular fluid from preovulatory follicles of greater or lesser maturity. BMC Genomics. Azari Dolatabad, N., A. E. Stokes, E. A. Hessock, J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton*, H. M. Clark, F. N. Schrick, and S. Moorey. 2024. Proestrus, follicle dynamics, and hormone profiles in Jersey cows during synchronization and re-synchronization after preovulatory follicle aspiration. Journal of Animal Science and Research. Clark, H. M., Stokes, A. E., J. L. Edwards*, R. R. Payton*, F. N. Schrick, Campagna, S. R., Sarumi, Q., Hessock, E. A., Roberts, S. R., Azaridolatabad, N., and S. Moorey. 2024. Impact of preovulatory follicle maturity on oocyte metabolism and embryo development. PNAS Nexus. Ge. J., S. L. Shelby, Y. Wang, P. N. Dias-Morse, K. Coffey, J. L. Edwards, T. Geng, J. Li, and Yan Huang. 2024. Dietary supplementation with quercetin alleviates fescue toxicosis-induced cardiovascular toxicity by modulating detoxification enzymes through the AHR/NRF2/ABCC1 signaling pathways. Food Bioscience. Hill, K. S., J. L. Edwards*, R. R. Payton*, F. N. Schrick, S. R. Campagna, E. A. Hessock, and S. Moorey. 2024. Relationships of circulating and preovulatory follicular fluid hydrogen peroxide level with body condition score and metabolome profiles of lactating beef cows. Agriculture, 14(8):1406. King, M. E., H. M. Herzing, K. R. McLeod, J. L. Klotz, A. P. Foote, J. L. Edwards, and D. L. Harmon. 2024. Impact of endophyte-infected tall fescue seed consumption on endocrine changes associated with intake regulation and post-absorptive metabolism in growing steers. Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 89:106873. McKinley, E., S. L. Speckhart, J. A. Keane, M. A. Oliver, J. L. Edwards, F. N. Biase, and A. D. Ealy. 2024. Influences of supplementing selective members of the interleukin-6 cytokine family on bovine oocyte competency. Animals. Mills, M. D.*, A. B. Pollock*, I. E. Batey*, M. A. O’Neil, F. N. Schrick, R. R. Payton, S. Moorey, P. Fioravanti*, W. Hipsher*, S. Menegatti Zoca, and J. L. Edwards. 2024. Magnitude and persistence of higher estrus-associated temperatures in beef heifers and suckled cows. Journal of Animal Science, 102. Oliver, M. A., S. L. Speckhart, J. L. Edwards, M. L. Rhoads, and A. D. Ealy. 2024. Human recombinant interleukin-6 improves the morphological quality of cryopreserved in vitro produced bovine blastocysts. Theriogenology, 226:173-180. Senn, L. K., K. D. Peterson, J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton, and D. J. Mathew. 2024. Oviduct and endometrial epithelium improve in vitro produced bovine embryo developmental kinetics. Reproduction, 167(5). Valente, E. E. L., J. L. Klotz, R. C. Markmann, R. J. Trotta, J. L. Edwards, J. B. May, and D. L. Harmon. 2024. L-DOPA attenuates the feed intake reduction caused by ergot alkaloids in cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 102. Brandt, K. J., T. B. Seay, R. R. Payton, L. G. Schneider, J. L. Edwards, P. Myer, J. Rhinehart, and K. McLean. 2023. The Impacts of Supplemental Protein During Development on Amino Acid Concentrations in the Uterus and Pregnancy Out-Comes of Angus Heifers. Animals, 13(12), 1995. Grote, A. J., C. C. Nieman, A. R. Morgan, K. P. Coffey, D. Philipp, E. B. Kegley, and J. L. Edwards. 2023. Using supplemental condensed tannin to mitigate tall fescue toxicosis in non-pregnant, non-lactating ewes consuming tall fescue silage. Animal Feed Science and Technology. Hessock, E. A., J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, R. R. Payton*, S. R. Campagna, A. B. Pollock*, H. M. Clark, A. E. Stokes, J. L. Klabnik*, K. S. Hill, S. R. Roberts, and S. Moorey. 2023. Metabolite abundance in bovine preovulatory follicular fluid is influenced by follicle developmental progression post estrous onset in cattle. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, Editors Choice 2022 Special Issue. Oliver, M. A., K. D. Peterson, S. Bhandari, R. R. Payton*, J. L. Edwards, and D. J. Mathew. 2023. Progesterone-stimulated endometrial cell conditioned media increases in vitro produced bovine embryo blastocyst formation. Animal Reproduction Science, 254: July, 2023, 107264. Editor’s Choice Award, July. Pollock, A. B.*, S. Moorey, E. A. Hessock, J. L. Klabnik*, R. R. Payton*, F. N. Schrick, S. R. Campagna, and J. L. Edwards. 2023. Relationship between higher estrus-associated temperatures (HEAT) and the bovine preovulatory follicular fluid metabolome. Frontiers in Animal Science, Volume 4. Akter, A., J. M. Caldwell, G. M. Pighetti, E. A. Shepherd, C. C. Okafor, E. Eckelkamp, J. L. Edwards, and L. Schneider. 2022. Hematological and immunological responses to naturally occurring bovine respiratory disease in newly received beef calves in a commercial stocker farm. Journal of Animal Science, 100(2). Horn, E., C. Read, J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, J. Rhinehart, R. R. Payton*, S. Campagna, J. Klabnik*, H. Clark, P. Myer, K. McLean, and S. Moorey. 2022. Pre-ovulatory follicular fluid and serum metabolome profiles in lactating beef cows with thin, moderate, and obese body condition. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 100, Issue 7, July 2022, skac152. Klabnik, J.*, L. K. Christianson, S. Gunewardena, K. Pohler, L. A. Rispoli*, R. R. Payton*, S. Moorey, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2022. Heat-induced increases in body temperature in lactating dairy cows: impact on the cumulus and granulosa cell transcriptome of the periovulatory follicle. Journal of Animal Science, Journal of Animal Science Volume 100, Issue 7 July 2022, skac121,. Liles, H.L.*, L. Schneider, K. Pohler, R. V. Oiverira Filho, F. N. Schrick, R. R. Payton*, J. Rhinehart, K. W. Thompson, K. McLean, and J. L. Edwards. 2022. Positive relationship of rectal temperature at fixed timed artificial insemination on pregnancy outcomes in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 100, Issue 7, July 2022, skac100. Moorey, S., E. A. Hessock, and J. L. Edwards. 2022. Preovulatory follicle contributions to oocyte competence: Importance of the ever-evolving intrafollicular environment leading up to the LH surge. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 100, Issue 7, July 2022, skac153. Read, C. C., J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, J. Rhinehart, R. R. Payton*, S. R. Campagna, H. F. Castro, J. L. Klabnik*, and S. Moorey. 2022. Preovulatory serum estradiol concentration is positively associated with oocyte ATP and follicular fluid metabolite abundance in lactating beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 100, Issue 7, July 2022, skac136. Speckhart, S., R. V. Oliveira Filho, G. A. Franc, F. N. Schrick, J. L. Edwards, and K. Pohler. 2022. Short Communication: Influence of estrus activity and reproductive tract size and position scores on fertility in Bos indicus and Bos taurus suckled beef cows. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 100, Issue 6, June 2022, skac141. Read,C.R., J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, J. Rhinehart, R. R. Payton*, S. R. Campagna, H. F. Castro, J. L. Klabnik*, E. J. Horn, and S. Moorey. 2021. Correlation between Pre-Ovulatory Follicle Diameter and Follicular Fluid Metabolome Profiles in Lactating Beef Cows. Metabolites, 11(9):623. Carr, S. N., Y. Jia, B. Crites, W. B. Burris, J. L. Edwards, J. C. Mathews, and P. J. Bridges. 2020. Form of supplemental selenium in vitamin-mineral premixes differentially affects early luteal and gestational concentrations of progesterone, and postpartum concentrations of prolactin in beef cows. Animals, 10(6), 967 (Open Access). Chai, J., K. Alrashedi, K. Coffey, J. Burke, K. Feye, S. Ricke, S. H. Park, J. L. Edwards, and J. Zhao. 2020. Endophyte-infected tall fescue affects rumen microbiota in grazing ewes at gestation and lactation. Frontiers Veterinary Science, 14 October 2020. Henley, P. A., F. A. Ireland, I. F. Canisso, J. L. Edwards, and D. W. Shike. 2020. Effects of management system on beef heifer growth and reproductive performance. Translational Animal Science. Madureira, A. M. L., R. K. Poole, T. A. Burnett, T. G. Guida, J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, J. L. M. Vasconcelos, R. L. A. Cerri, and K. G. Pohler. 2020. Size and position of the reproductive tract impacts fertility outcomes and pregnancy losses in lactating dairy cows. Theriogenology, 158:66-74. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2020.08.022. McLean, K., R. Baldwin, L. Cong Jun, J. Klotz, J. L. Edwards, and K. R. McLeod. 2020. Synthetic alkaloid treatment influences the intestinal epithelium and mesenteric adipose transcriptome in Holstein steers. Frontiers Veterinary Science., 11 September 2020. Rowinski, J. R.*, L. A. Rispoli, R. R. Payton, L. Schneider, F. N. Schrick, K. McLean, and J. L. Edwards. 2020. Impact of an Acute Heat Shock During In Vitro Maturation on Interleukin 6 and its Associated Receptor Component Transcripts in Bovine Cumulus-Oocyte Complexes and Embryo Development. Animal Reproduction Science. Ault, T. B., B. A. Clemmons, S. T. Reese, F. G. Dantas, G. A. Franco, T. P. L. Smith, J. L. Edwards, P. Myer, and K. G. Pohler. 2019. Uterine and vaginal bacterial community diversity prior to artificial insemination between pregnant and non-pregnant postpartum cows. Journal of Animal Science, 97(10):4298-4304. Ault, T. B., B. A. Clemmons, S. T. Reese, F. G. Dantas, G. A. Franco, T. P. L. Smith, J. L. Edwards, P. Myer, and K. G. Pohler. 2019. Bacterial taxonomic composition of the postpartum bovine uterus and vagina prior to artificial insemination. Journal of Animal Science, 97(10):4305-4313. Dantas, F., F. Oliveira, R. Carvalho, G. Franco, S. Reese, C. Abbott*, R. R. Payton*, J. L. Edwards, J. Russell, J. K. Smith, and K. Pohler. 2019. Effect of complexed trace minerals on cumulus-oocyte complex recovery and embryo production in beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science, 97(4):1478-1490. Rispoli, L. A.*, J. L. Edwards, K. Pohler, S. Russell, R. I. Somiari, R. R. Payton*, and F. N. Schrick. 2019. Heat-induced hyperthermia impacts the follicular fluid proteome of the periovulatory follicle in lactating dairy cows. PLoS One, PLoS 14(12): e0227095. Abbott, C. R.*, A. M. Saxton, L. A. Rispoli, R. R. Payton*, K. Pohler, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2018. An in vivo model to assess the thermoregulatory response of lactating Holsteins to an acute heat stress event occurring after a pharmacologically-induced LH surge. Journal of Thermal Biology, 78:247-256. Campen, K.*, C. R. Abbott*, L. A. Rispoli*, R. R. Payton*, and A. M. Saxton. 2018. Heat stress impairs gap junction communication and cumulus function of bovine oocytes. Journal of Reproduction and Development, 64(5):385-392. Payton, R. R.*, L. A. Rispoli, K. A. Nagel*, C. Gondro, A. M. Saxton, B. H. Voy, and J. L. Edwards. 2018. Mitochondrial-related consequences of heat stress exposure during bovine oocyte maturation persist in early embryo development. Journal of Reproduction and Development, 64(3):243-251. Reese, S. T., M. H. C. Pereira, J. L. Edwards, J. L. M. Vasconcelos, and K. Pohler. 2018. Pregnancy diagnosis in cattle using pregnancy associated glycoprotein concentration in circulation at day 24 gestation. Theriogenology, 106:178-185. Roper, D. A., F. N. Schrick, J. L. Edwards, F. M. Hopkins, T. M. Prado, J. B. Wilkerson, A. M. Saxton, C. D. Young, and W. B. Smith. 2018. Factors in cattle affecting embryo transfer pregnancies in recipient animals. Animal Reproduction Science, 199:79-83. Green, M. A., B. Whitlock, J. L. Edwards, E. J. Scholljegerdes, and J. T. Mulliniks. 2017. Rumen-protected arginine alters blood flow parameters and luteinizing hormone concentration in cyclic beef cows consuming toxic endophyte-infected tall fescue seed. Journal of Animal Science, Journal of Animal Science, Volume 95, Issue 4, April 2017, Pages 1537–1544. Young, C. D., F. N. Schrick, K. Pohler, A. M. Saxton, F. DiCroce, D. A. Roper, J. B. Wilkerson, and J. L. Edwards. 2017. Short communication: A reproductive tract scoring system to manage fertility in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science, Volume 100, Issue 7, July 2017, p. 5922-5927. Goodwin, M. R.*, L. A. Rispoli*, R. R. Payton*, A. M. Saxton, and J. L. Edwards. 2016. Developmental consequences of supplementing with matrix metallopeptidase-9 during in vitro maturation of heat-stressed bovine oocytes. Journal of Reproduction and Development, 62(6):553-560. Hooper, L.M.*, R. R. Payton, L. A. Rispoli, A. M. Saxton, and J. L. Edwards. 2015. Impact of Heat Stress on Germinal Vesicle Breakdown and Lipolytic Changes during In Vitro Maturation of Bovine Oocytes. Journal of Reproduction and Development, 61(5):459-64. Payton, R.*, F. N. Schrick, T. Wilson*, R. L. Donnell, and J. L. Edwards. 2015. Development of bovine somatic cell nuclear transfer clones constructed with maternal (autologous) oocyte cytoplasm (ooplasts). International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 3(1). Open Access ISSN:2320-3730. Giordano J.O., J. L. Edwards, F. Di Croce, D. A. Roper, N. R. Rohrbach, A. M. Saxton, T. M. Prado, and F. N. Schrick. 2013. Ovulatory follicle dysfunction in lactating dairy cows after giving Folltropin-V at the onset of luteolysis. Theriogenology, 79(8):1210-1217. Rispoli, L. A., R. R. Payton*, C. Gondro, A. M. Saxton, K. Nagle*, B. Jenkins*, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2013. Heat Stress effects on the cumulus cells surrounding the bovine oocyte during maturation: altered matrix metallopeptidase 9 and progesterone production. Reproduction, 146(2):193-207. Schrick, F. N., J. P. Harris, J. L. Edwards, J. C. Waller, and F. M. Hopkins. 2012. Nutritional influences on reproduction: effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue on beef cattle performance. Clinical Theriogenology, 4(3):288-293. Payton, R. R., L. A. Rispoli, A. M. Saxton, and J. L. Edwards. 2011. Impact of Heat Stress Exposure during Meiotic Maturation on Oocyte, Surrounding Cumulus Cell, and Embryo RNA Populations. J. Reproduction Development 57(4):481-91-Open Access. Rispoli, L. A.*, J. L. Lawrence*, R. R. Payton*, A. M. Saxton, G. E. Schrock*, F. N. Schrick, B. Middlebrooks, J. Parrish, and J. L. Edwards. 2011. Disparate consequences of heat stress exposure during meiotic maturation: Embryo development after chemical activation versus fertilization of bovine oocytes. Reproduction, 142:831-843. Payton, R.R.*, L. A. Rispoli, and J. L. Edwards. 2010. General features of certain RNA populations from gametes and cumulus cells. Journal of Reproduction and Development Dec;56(6):583-92-Open Access. Edwards, J. L., Bogart, A. N., L. A. Rispoli, A. M. Saxton, and F. N. Schrick. 2009. Developmental competence of bovine embryos from heat-stressed ova. Journal of Dairy Science 92(2): 563-570. Stewart, Jr., C. N., and J. L. Edwards. 2008. How to teach research ethics: two scientists – neither bioethicists – describe the best course they’ve ever taught. The Scientist February Issue page. 27. (http://writedit.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/how-to-teach-research-ethics/). Schrock G.E.*, A. M. Saxton, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2007. Early In Vitro Fertilization Improves Development Of Bovine Ova Heat Stressed During In Vitro Maturation. Journal of Dairy Science 90:4297-4303. Book chapters or books Edwards, J. L., F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Klabnik. 2021. Cloning by somatic cell nuclear transfer. Chapter 90 In Bovine Reproduction. Edwards, J. L., and F. N. Schrick. 2015. Cloning by somatic cell nuclear transfer. Bovine Reproduction, hard copy book published during reporting period Pages 771-783, Chapter 82, in Bovine Reproduction, First Edition, editor Richard M. Hopper; 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Di Croce, F., A. M. Saxton, D.E. Casanova, J. L. Edwards, and F. N. Schrick. 2010. Genetic Parameter Estimation for Embryo Transfer Traits. Encyclopedia of Biotechnology in Agriculture and Food. Pp. 216-219. Bulletins, reports, circulars, pamphlets, factsheets Menegatti Zoca, S., A. B. Lonas, S. R. Roberts, E. A. Hessock, T. N. Rowan, L. G. Strickland, J. L. Edwards, and S. Moorey. 2024. Semen Factors Influencing Pregnancy Rates. Beef and Forage Center Research and Recommendation, Annual Meeting.. Schrick, F. N., F. M. Hopkins, T. M. Prado, J. L. Edwards, and J. C. Waller. 2009. Semen quality of bulls grazing tall fescue pastures. SERAIEG-8 Annual Report. Lake barkley State Resort Park, KY. 4-6 Oct. pp. 135-136. Schrick, F. N., J. L. Edwards, J. C. Waller, and F. M. Hopkins. 2009. Forage effects on animal reproduction. Tennessee Forage and Grassland Council, 2009 Annual Meeting. Popular press, trade, UTIA magazine or newsletter articles Schrick, F. N., J. L. Edwards, J. L. Rhinehardt, and F. M. Hopkins. 2011. Managing the calving season and reproduction to increase marketing options. The Beef Blog, Purdue Animal Sciences, http://purduephil.wordpress.com/2011/11/08/managing-the-calving-season-and-reproduction-to-increase-marketing-options/. Abstracts from scientific or discipline meetings, papers from conference proceedings Batey, I. E.*, P. Fioravanti*, K. Hill*, R. R. Payton*, H. Gan, Y. Zhao, F. N. Schrick, M. A. O'Neil, and J. L. Edwards. 2025. Higher estrous associated temperatures (HEAT): relationship with different estrous active behaviors. Society for Study of Reproduction Meetings, Abstract-invited oral presentation, Washington DC, July 29th-August 1, 2025. Chitwood, B. M., E. Hessock, J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton*, S. R. Campagna, F. N. Schrick, and S. Moorey. 2025. Follicular fluid insulin, glucose, and their correlation with metabolites in the TCA cycle and purine metabolism are positively related to bovine preovulatory follicle maturity. 2025 Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Conference Abstract. Fioravanti, P.*, S. Moorey, I. Batey*, M. Mills*, K. Hill*, A. Pollock*, R. R. Payton*, E. Hessock, F. N. Schrick, S. Campagna, M. O'Neil, and J. L. Edwards. 2025. Impact of Higher Estrus-Associated Temperatures (H.E.A.T.) and Mounting Activity on the Periovulatory Follicular Fluid Metabolome in Beef Heifers. IETS, Abstract-Poster presentation, Ft. Worth, TX, January 18-22, 2025. Fioravanti, P.*, S. Moorey, I. E. Batey*, M. D. Mills*, A. B. Pollock*, K. Hill*, M. A. O’Neil, R. R. Payton*, E. Hessock, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2025. Advanced preovulatory follicle progression associated with higher estrous-associated temperatures (HEAT) and impacted by estrous active behaviors. Society for Study of Reproduction Meetings, Abstract-invited oral presentation, Washington DC, July 29th-August 1, 2025. Franklin, G. E., R. I. Mohamed, T. B. Seay, J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton*, J. E. Beever, and T. N. Rowan. 2025. Dissecting the molecular basis heterosis in beef cattle. Plant and Animal Genome Conference, Abstract-oral presentation, San Diego CA, January 10-15, 2025. Hessock, E., A. E. Stokes, H. M. Clark, J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton*, J. E. Beever, T. F. Freeman, F. N. Schrick, and S. Moorey. 2025. Transcript profiles of blastocysts produced from oocytes matured in fluid from preovulatory follicles of varied maturity. International Embryo Technology Society Meetings, Abstract-Poster presentation, Ft. Worth, TX, January 18-22, 2025. Hill, K., J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton*, F. N. Schrick, S. R. Campagna, E. Hessock, and S. Moorey. 2025. Relationships of circulating and preovulatory follicular fluid hydrogen peroxide level with body condition score and metabolome profiles in lactating beef cows. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 37 (1). Hill, K.*, P. Fioravanti*, I. E. Batey*, R. R. Payton*, M. O’Neil, F. N. Schrick, S. Menegatti Zoca, S. Moorey, and J. L. Edwards. 2025. Relationship between standing estrus at fixed-time artificial insemination with day 11 progesterone levels in suckled Bos taurus beef cattle. Society for Study of Reproduction, Abstract-poster presentation Washington DC, July 29th-August 1, 2025. Kennedy, J., K. D. Peterson, B. M. Chitwood, A. B. Lonas, M. A. Young, R. R. Payton*, S.P. Poudel, S.K. Behura, M.A. Oliver, L. G. Strickland, T. M. Prado, J. L. Edwards, T.E. Spencer, and D. J. Mathew. 2025. Impact of early pregnancy on the maternal anterior pituitary transcriptome in cattle. Society for Study of Reproduction Meetings, Abstract-poster presentation, Washington DC, July 29th-August 1, 2025. Klabnik, J.*, J. E. Beever, R. R. Payton*, K. H. Lamour, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2025. A step toward understanding direct impacts of a higher estrus associated temperature (HEAT): Transcript level changes in cumulus-oocyte complexes directly exposed to acute elevated temperature. International Embryo Technology Society Meetings, Abstract-Poster presentation Ft. Worth, TX, January 18-22, 2025. Kuzniar, M. A., J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton*, S. Menegatti Zoca, S. R. Campagna, Q. Sarumi, E. Hessock, F. N. Schrick, and S. Moorey. 2025. 146 Relationship between preovulatory follicle maturity and the follicular fluid metabolome. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 37(1). Mathew, D. J., K. D. Peterson, M. A. Oliver, T. F. Freeman, S. P. Poudel, S. K. Behura, D. Kakhniashvili, D. L. Johnson, R. R. Payton, T. M. Prado, L. G. Strickland, J. L. Edwards, E. A. Shepherd, T. E. Spencer, and J. E. Beever. 2025. The in vitro produced conceptus: A tightrope between uterine health and disease. International Congress on Animal Reproduction, Obihiro, Japan. June 22nd-26th. (invited) Payton, R. R.*, S. Moorey, S. Campagna, F. N. Schrick, K. Pohler, and J. L. Edwards. 2025. Heat-induced hyperthermia impacts the periovulatory follicular fluid metabolome in lactating dairy cows. International Embryo Technology Society Meetings, Abstract-Poster presentation, Ft. Worth, TX, January 18-22, 2025. Payton, R. R.*, S. Moorey, S. R. Campagna, F. N. Schrick, K. Pohler, and J. L. Edwards. 2025. Heat-induced hyperthermia after a GnRH-induced LH surge impacts circulating and periovulatory intrafollicular metabolites in lactating dairy cows. Society for Study of Reproduction Meetings, Abstract-poster presentation, Washington DC, July 29th-August 1, 2025. Prado, J., E. Prado, J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, C. Reinemeyer, and T. M. Prado. 2025. Follicular dynamics in insulin resistant mares. Society for Theriogenology meetings, Abstract presentation, Sacramento CA, July 23-26, 2025. Franklin, G. L., T. B. Seay, J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton*, J. E. Beever, and T. N. Rowan. 2024. Using embryos to dissect gene expression heterosis in beef cattle. PAG meetings, Abstract-poster presentation at Plant and Animal Genome Conference, San Diego CA, January 12-17, 2024. Lonas, A. B., J. L. Edwards, Roberts, S. R., Fioravante, P.*, Batey, I.*, T. N. Rowan, L. G. Strickland, and S. Menegatti Zoca. 2024. Evaluation of field fertility of Angus bulls with high and low maternal index. National Association of Animal Breeders Technical Conference, Biannual Meeting.. Peterson, K. D., Freeman, T. F., Oliver, M. A., Kakhniashvili, D., Johnson, D. L., R. R. Payton, T. M. Prado, L. G. Strickland, J. L. Edwards, and D. J. Mathew. 2024. Processes and pathways associated with in vivo derived and in vitro produced male and female bovine conceptus proteins. Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR). Schrick, F. N., J. H. Shanks, and J. L. Edwards. 2024. Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue on beef cattle reproductive performance: The silver bullet of management. Invited presentation and proceedings: ARSBC, Online Proceedings of the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Meeting, Athens, Georgia. September 4-5, 2024. https://beefrepro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Schrick_ARSBC-2024.pdf. (invited) Snider, M. A., T. C. Culp, C. R. Hopkins, N. T. Moss, J. L. Edwards, C. R. Looney, J. G. Powell, E. B. Kegley, K. P. Coffey, M. S. Gadberry, C. O. Lemley, and B. P. Littlejohn. 2024. Influence of melatonin supplementation on uterine and coccygeal artery hemodynamics of pregnant multiparous crossbred beef cattle grazing endophyte-infected tall fescue. Animal Science Meetings, Abstract presentation at American Society Animal Science meetings, Calgary Canada, July 21-25, 2024. Clark, H. M., A. E. Stokes, J. L. Edwards*, R. R. Payton*, F. N. Schrick, and S. Moorey. 2023. Supplementation of preovulatory follicular fluid from high vs. low fertility classifications during in vitro maturation impacts stage of bovine embryos. 2023 Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, Ottawa, Canada, July 2023. Franklin, G., T. B. Seay, J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton*, J. E. Beever, and T. N. Rowan. 2023. Using embryos to dissect gene expression heterosis in beef cattle. Gordon Research Conference on Quantitative Genetics and Genomics. K. D. Peterson, M. A. Oliver, H. Liu, S. K. Behura, R. R. Payton*, T. M. Prado, L. G. Strickland, J. L. Edwards, T. E. Spencer, and D. J. Mathew. 2023. Effect of in vivo derived and in vitro produced bovine conceptuses on the endometrial transcriptome using a synchronized conceptus-endometrial co-culture system. International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium. Leach, M. A., T. B. Seay, K. J. Brandt, R. R. Payton, L. G. Schneider, J. L. Edwards, P. Myer, and K. McLean. 2023. Reproductive tract cytokine differences based on pregnancy outcomes and semen exposure in beef heifers. Society of the Study of Reproduction. Oliver, M. A., S. L. Speckhart, J. L. Edwards, and A. D. Ealy. 2023. Human recombinant interleukin-6 has cryoprotective properties in preimplantation bovine embryos. SSR meetings, Abstract-poster presentation SSR meetings, Ottawa, Canada. July 11-14, 2023. Peterson, K. D., M. A. Oliver, D. Kakhniashvili, D. L. Johnson, R. R. Payton*, T. M. Prado, L. G. Strickland, J. L. Edwards, and D. J. Mathew. 2023. Proteins associated with the in vivo derived and in vitro produced bovine conceptus microenvironment. SSR meetings, Abstract-poster presentation SSR meetings, Ottawa, Canada. July 11-14, 2023. Pollock, A. B.*, S. Moorey, E. A. Hessock, J. L. Klabnik*, R. R. Payton*, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2023. Relationship of higher estrus-associated temperatures (H.E.A.T.) on the bovine periovulatory follicular fluid metabolome. SSR meetings, Abstract-poster presentation SSR meetings, Ottawa, Canada. July 11-14, 2023. Senn, K. L., K. D. Peterson, M. A. Oliver, Z. Vickery, S. Campagna, J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton*, T. M. Prado, L. G. Strickland, and D. J. Mathew. 2023. Effect of in vivo derived and in vitro produced bovine conceptuses on metabolites within the conceptus-endometrial microenvironment. Presentation at the 11th International Ruminant Reproduction. Stokes, A. E., E. A. Hessock, J. L. Edwards*, F. N. Schrick, R. R. Payton*, and S. Moorey. 2023. Metabolite abundance in bovine preovulatory follicular fluid is influenced by follicle developmental progression post estrous onset in cattle. 2023 Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, Ottawa, Canada, July 2023. Clark, H. M., C. C. Read, R. R. Payton*, J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, J. L. Klabnik*, and S. Moorey. 2022. Pre-ovulatory follicle maturity at the time of an induced luteinizing hormone surge impacts oocyte ATP level. Abstract-poster presentation SSR meetings, Spokane, Washington., Summer. Hessock, E. A., J. L. Klabnik*, A. B. Pollock*, R. R. Payton*, J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, S. R. Campagna, and S. Moorey. 2022. Bovine peri-ovulatory follicular fluid metabolome profiles are affected by length of proestrus. Abstract-poster presentation SSR meetings, Spokane, Washington., Summer. Klabnik, J.*, L. K. Christianson, S. Gunewardena, K. Pohler, L. A. Rispoli*, R. R. Payton*, S. Moorey, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2022. Heat-induced increases in body temperature impact cumulus and granulosa cell transcriptomes in the periovulatory follicle of lactating dairy cows. Abstract-poster presentation SSR meetings, Spokane, Washington., Recipient of USDA–NIFA–AFRI Merit-Award. Liles, H.L.*, M. Mills*, L. Schneider, K. Pohler, R. V. Oliveria Filho, F. N. Schrick, R. R. Payton*, J. Rhinehart, K. W. Thompson, and J. L. Edwards. 2022. Positive relationship of rectal temperature at fixed timed artificial insemination on pregnancy outcomes in beef cattle. Society for Study of Reproduction, Abstract-poster presentation SSR meetings, Spokane, Washington. Peterson, K. D., M. A. Oliver, J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton*, T. M. Prado, L. G. Strickland, and D. J. Mathew. 2022. Utilization of a conceptus-endometrial co-culture system to investigate endometrial gene expression and histotroph dependent on conceptus origin. Abstract to be presented at International Congress on Animal Reproduction (ICAR), Bologna, Italy, June 2022. Pollock, A. B.*, E. A. Hessock, S. Moorey, L. Schneider, Y. Zhao, X. Yang, and J. L. Edwards. 2022. Positive relationship of estrus activity and body temperature changes in cattle. Abstract-poster presentation SSR meetings, Spokane, Washington, Summer. Senn, K. L., K. D. Peterson, M. A. Oliver, Z. Vickery, S. Campagna, J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton*, T. M. Prado, L. G. Strickland, and D. J. Mathew. 2022. Effect of pregnancy and conceptus origin on bovine uterine metabolites. American Embryo Transfer Association, Presentation at American Embryo Transfer Association meeting October 2022, Louisville, KY. Stokes, A. E., E. A. Hessock, A. B. Pollock*, J. L. Klabnik*, R. R. Payton*, J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, and S. Moorey. 2022. Length of proestrus and concentrations of estradiol and progesterone in serum and follicular fluid of cows undergoing synchronization of estrus. Abstract-poster presentation SSR meetings, Spokane, Washington., Summer. Acharya, M., J. M. Burke, E. Wood, Y. Huang, P. D. Morse, K. Coffey, J. L. Edwards, and C. Rosenkrans. 2021. Changes in cytochrome P450 in Katahdin ewes fed endophyte-infected tall fescue seed diets in spring and fall. J. Anim. Sci. 99 (Suppl. 2), 40-41 (Abstr.) Southern Section ASAS.. Horn, E. J., C. C. Read, J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, J. Rhinehart, R. R. Payton*, S. R. Campagna, H. F. Castro, J. L. Klabnik*, and S. Moorey. 2021. Pre-ovulatory Follicular Fluid and Serum Metabolome Profiles in Beef Cows with Thin, Moderate, and Obese Body Condition. Proceedings. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Horn, E. J., C. C. Read, J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, J. Rhinehart, R. R. Payton*, S. R. Campagna, H. F. Castro, J. L. Klabnik*, and S. Moorey. 2021. Pre-ovulatory Follicular Fluid and Serum Metabolome Profiles in Beef Cows with Thin, Moderate, and Obese Body Condition. Proceedings. University of Tenn Beef and Forage Center Annual Research and Recommendation Meeting. Oliver, M. A., K. D. Peterson, S. Bhandari, R. R. Payton*, L. Schneider, J. L. Edwards, and D. J. Mathew. 2021. The effect of endometrial cell conditioned media on in vitro cultured bovine embryo development. Abstract-poster presentation SSR meetings, St. Louis, MO, USA.. Payton, R. R.*, A. M. Saxton, and J. L. Edwards. 2021. Differences in the responsiveness of maturing bovine oocytes to an acute heat stress depending on month of the year. Abstract-poster presentation SSR meetings, St. Louis, Missouri. Read, C. C., J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, J. Rhinehart, R. R. Payton*, S. R. Campagna, H. F. Castro, J. L. Klabnik*, and S. Moorey. 2021. Influence of pre-ovulatory follicle size on the follicular fluid metabolome in lactating beef cows. Proceedings. Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting. Read, C. C., J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, J. Rhinehart, R. R. Payton*, S. R. Campagna, H. F. Castro, J. L. Klabnik*, and S. Moorey. 2021. Influence of pre-ovulatory follicle size on the follicular fluid metabolome in lactating beef cows. Proceedings. University of Tenn Beef and Forage Center Annual Research and Recommendation Meeting. Horn, E. J., C. C. Read, J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, J. Rhinehart, R. R. Payton, S. R. Campagna, H. F. Castro, J. L. Klabnik, E. A. Hessock, S. R. Roberts, and S. Moorey. 2020. Relationship between beef cow body condition score and follicular fluid metabolite profiles. Proceedings. University of Tenn Beef and Forage Center Annual Research and Recommendation Meeting. Lee, A., R. J. Grant, G. M. Pighetti, J. L. Edwards, J. M. Caldwell, and P. D. Krawczel. 2020. Single or dual concurrent stressors affected freestall use by dairy cows. American Dairy Science Association, Abstract & poster presentation at ADSA meetings, West Palm Beach, FL. Read, C. C., S. R. Roberts, E. A. Hessock, S. Bhandari, J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton, and S. Moorey. 2020. Methods to investigate the effects of meiotic inhibition and estradiol treatment on oocyte energy availability and early embryo development in vitro. Proceedings. University of Tenn Beef and Forage Center Annual Research and Recommendation Meeting. Akter, A., E. Eckelkamp, J. L. Edwards, C. C. Okafor, G. M. Pighetti, J. M. Caldwell, P. Myer, and L. Schneider. 2019. Differentiation of the nasopharyngeal microbiomes in stocker calves experiencing BRD-associated activity change. UTIA Graduate Research and Poster Symposium, UTBFC Annual Research and Recommendation Meeting, Knoxville, TN. Ault, T. B., B. A. Clemmons, S. T. Reese, F. G. Dantas, L. Schneider, T. P. L. Smith, J. L. Edwards, P. Myer, and K. Pohler. 2019. Bacterial communities of the uterus and vagina between resulting pregnant and non-pregnant postpartum beef cows. Journal of Animal Science, 97(Supplement 2)49. ASAS Midwest Annual Meeting. Omaha, NE. Edwards, J. L., and F. N. Schrick. 2019. The making of a calf. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle, Online Proceedings of the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Meeting, Knoxville, TN (http://www.appliedreprostrategies.com/2019/documents/03-Edwards-JL.pdf; republished from 2010). (invited) Harrison, T. D., K. J. Brandt, R. R. Payton, L. Schneider, P. Myer, J. Rhinehart, L. A. Rispoli, J. L. Edwards, and K. McLean. 2019. The effects of protein supplementation on concentrations of angiogenic cytokines and miscellaneous chemokines during heifer development. UTIA Graduate Research and Poster Symposium, UTBFC Annual Research and Recommendation Meeting, Knoxville, TN. Read, C. C., J. L. Edwards, R. R. Payton, and S. Moorey. 2019. Mitochondrial DNA copy number and ATP content in cumulus-oocyte complexes originating from small versus large pre-ovulatory follicles. Proceedings. University of Tenn Beef and Forage Center Annual Research and Recommendation Meeting. Rispoli, L. A.*, R. R. Payton*, C. A. Abbott*, K. Pohler, and J. L. Edwards. 2019. Impact of heat-induced hyperthermia on certain proteins and cytokines in periovulatory follicle of lactating dairy cows. Society for Study of Reproduction Meetings, Abstract-poster presentation at SSR meetings, San Jose, CA. Abbott, C. R.*, A. M. Saxton, B. T. Walker, C. R. Long, L. A. Rispoli, R. R. Payton*, R. O. Filho, F. G. Dantas, K. A. Campen*, R. Carvalho, K. Pohler, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2018. Thermoregulatory response of lactating Holsteins to an acute heat stress after a pharmacologically-induced LH surge. American Dairy Science Association, Abstract & poster presentation at ADSA meetings, Knoxville, TN. Bartenslager, Z., L. G. Strickland, F. D. Kirkpatrick, J. L. Edwards, K. Pohler, A. M. Saxton, L. Schneider, J. K. Smith, and F. N. Schrick. 2018. Occurrence of proximal droplets in performance-tested beef bulls. Proceedings Theriogenology Conference. Campen, K. A.*, C. R. Abbott*, L. A. Rispoli, R. R. Payton*, A. M. Saxton, and J. L. Edwards. 2018. Heat-induced perturbations in gap junction transfer are associated with accelerated chromatin condensation in maturing bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes. Society for Study of Reproduction, Abstract-poster presentation at SSR meetings, New Orleans, LA. Dantas, F. G., R. V. Oliveira, R. S. Carvalho, G. A. Franco, S. T. Reese, C. R. Abbott, R. R. Payton, J. Russell, J. L. Edwards, J. K. Smith, and K. Pohler. 2018. Effect of complexed trace minerals on oocyte and embryo production in beef cattle. IETS, Abstract-poster presentation at International Embryo Technology Society Meeting. Bangkok, Thailand. Klabnik-Bradford, J. L.*, R. R. Payton*, L. A. Rispoli, K. Pohler, C. R. Abbott*, C. Bloomer, L. K. Christenson, M. L. Huff, M. E. Staton, A. M. Saxton, A. M. Saxton, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2018. Heat-induced hyperthermia impacts the transcriptome of cumulus and mural granulosa cells in the periovulatory follicle in lactating dairy cows. Society for Study of Reproduction, Abstract-poster presentation at SSR meetings, New Orleans, LA. Lee, A., G. M. Pighetti, R. Grant, J. L. Edwards, and P. D. Krawczel. 2018. Short-term stocking, heat stress, or combination on the welfare of lactating dairy cows. American Dairy Science Association. Lee, A., G. M. Pighetti, R. Grant, J. L. Edwards, and P. D. Krawczel. 2018. Measuring the effects of short-term heat stress, overstocking, or combination on welfare of lactating dairy cows. International Society of Applied Ethology, Abstract-poster presentation at the International Society of Applied Ethology held in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Lee, A., G. M. Pighetti, R. Grant, J. L. Edwards, and P. D. Krawczel. 2018. Measuring the effects of short-term heat stress, overstocking, or combination on welfare of lactating dairy cows. 3rd Annual Dairy Cattle Welfare Council Symposium, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. Rispoli, L. A.*, K. Pohler, C. R. Abbott*, S. Russell, R. Jordan, R. I. Somiari, F. N. Schrick, and J. L. Edwards. 2018. Heat-induced hyperthermia impacts the follicular fluid proteome of the periovulatory follicle in lactating dairy cows. Society for Study of Reproduction, Abstract-poster presentation at SSR meetings, New Orleans, LA. Hadziabdic, D., N. R. Bumgarner, F. Critzer, J. L. Edwards, L. I. Muller, C. A. Stephens, M. Velandia, A. Ludwig, R. Trout Fryxell, H. Kelly, B. Ownley, K. Lewis, D. D'Souza,, J. M. DeBruyn, A. L. Wszelaki, J. Logan, K. Jones. S. Jean-Philippe, E. Willcox, M. Prado, and L. A. Duncan. 2017. Fostering aGIRLculture: STEM camp solving the grand challenges of the 21st century. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the American Phytopathological Society. Madureira, A. M. L., G. A. Franco, T. G. Guida, J. L. Edwards, F. N. Schrick, J. L. M. Vasconcelos, R. L. A. Cerri, and K. Pohler. 2017. Effect of size and position of the reproductive tract on concentrations of bovine pregnancy associated glycoproteins (PAGS) and the relationship with pregnancy per artificial insemination and pregnancy. Society for Study of Reproduction, Poster presentation at Society for Study of Reproduction-American Animal Science Association Triennial Reproduction Symposium Meeting, Washington, D.C. Rispoli, L. A., A. Schweighart, Z. Dye, F. Knightly, E. Peterson, P. Flora, C. Neatour, B. Whitebread, J. L. Edwards, and K. Terrell. 2017. Preliminary evidence for the production of anti-sperm antibodies and a link to infertility in captive African elephants (Loxodonta africana). 38th Annual Elephant Managers Association Conference. Rispoli, L. A., Z. Dye, A. Schweighart, F. Knighty, J. L. Edwards, and K. Terrell. 2017. Preliminary evidence for the production of anti-sperm antibodies and a link to infertility in captive African elephants (Loxodonta Africana). Society for Study of Reproduction, Poster presentation at Society for Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. Payton, R. R., L. A. Rispoli, K. A. Nagle*, A. M. Saxton, and J. L. Edwards. 2016. Elevated temperature during bovine oocyte maturation alters mitochondrial activity. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 28(1-2):abstr196. Rispoli, L. A., R. R. Payton, C. Gondro, A. M. Saxton, and J. L. Edwards. 2016. Heat stress alters the transcriptome of maturing bovine oocytes. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 28(1-2):abstr195. Giraldo, A.M., D. Hylan, R. Payton, and J. L. Edwards. 2015. Seasonal changes in oocyte morphology and developmental competence in domestic sow. Reproduction, Fertility and Development. Harris, J. P., J. L. Edwards, L. A. Rispoli, N. R. Rohrbach, T. M. Prado, A. M. Saxton, and F. N. Schrick. 2014. Motility characteristics of spermatozoa from bulls grazing tall fescue pastures. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 26(1):abstr.13. Rispoli, L. A.*, M. Goodwin*, and J. L. Edwards. 2014. Developmental competence of bovine oocytes after addition of matrix metallopeptidase-9 during in vitro maturation. Biology of Reproduction. Harris, J. P., J. L. Edwards, L. A. Rispoli, R. R. Payton, N. R. Rohrbach, T. M. Prado, J. C. Waller, A. M. Saxton, and F. N. Schrick. 2012. Fertilization characteristics of spermatozoa from bulls grazing tall fescue pastures. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 24:202-203. Rispoli, L. A.*, R. R. Payton*, B. W. Middlebrooks*, and J. L. Edwards. 2011. Consequences of heat stress during meiotic maturation may be mediated in part by effects on surrounding cumulus cells. Biology of Reproduction, Special Issue 84(Suppl 1):302. Schrick, F. N., J.P. Harris, J. L. Edwards, J. C. Waller, and F. M. Hopkins. 2011. Nutritional influences on reproduction: Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue on beef cattle performance. Pages 273-280 in Proceedings of the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. Joplin, Missouri. (invited) Schrick, F. N., S. P. Oliver, and J. L. Edwards. 2011. Mastitis during early lactation alters reproductive performance of dairy cows. Invited Review. Albéitar 145: 14-17. (invited) Edwards, J. L., F. N. Schrick, and F. M. Hopkins. 2010. The making of a calf. Proceedings of the Applied Reproductive Strategies Meeting, Nashville, TN pp 1-10. (invited) Schrick, F. N., J. C. Waller, F. M. Hopkins, and J. L. Edwards. 2010. Effect of Tall Fescue on Fertility in Beef Cattle. Proceedings of East Tennessee Research and Education Center Beef and Forage Field Day. Schrick, F. N., J. L. Edwards, and F. M. Hopkins. 2010. The dirtiest four letter word in beef production. Proceedings of the Northeast Beef Expo Greeneville, TN. Schrick, F. N., J. L. Edwards, J. C. Waller, and F. M. Hopkins. 2010. Nutritional Influences on Reproduction: Effects of Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue. Applied Reproductive Strategies Conference Proceedings. Nashville, TN. Pp. 246-253. (invited) Payton R.R.*, L. A. Rispoli, and J. L. Edwards. 2009. Differential gene expression in cumulus cells of developmentally-competent versus challenged bovine oocytes. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 21(1):195. Roper D.A., F.N. Scenna, A. M. Saxton, J. L. Edwards, N. R. Rohrbach, and F. N. Schrick. 2009. Pregnancy retention of bovine recipients following transfer of embryos exposed to a prostaglandin F2á receptor antagonist during collection. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 21(1):171. Schuenemann, G.M., J. L. Edwards, L. A. Rispoli, N. R. Rohrbach, A. M. Saxton, and F. N. Schrick. 2009. Impact of culture environment on colony formation of cells isolated from testes of prepubertal and adult bulls. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 21(1):240. Ward A.M.*, F. N. Schrick, R.R. Payton, E. Peioxoto, and J. L. Edwards. 2009. Development of heat-stressed ova matured in the presence of a prostaglandin F2á antagonist. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 21(1):226. Young, C. D., F. A. Di Croce, D. A. Roper, H. D. Moorehead, K. C. Lamar, D. L. Johnson, L. M. Bauer, N. R. Rorhbach, J. L. Edwards, and F. N. Schrick. 2009. Application of a reproductive tract scoring system in lactating dairy cattle. Proceedings of the University of Tennessee Comparative & Experimental Medicine and Public Health Res, : 26. Edwards, J. L. 2008. Challenges of improving dairy cow fertility during summer heat stress: An ovum’s perspective. J. Dairy Sci. 90:E-Supplement 1. (Abstract of Invited talk for ADSA/ASAS). (invited) Edwards, J. L., A. Bogart, L. A. Rispoli, F. Scenna, G. Schrock, T. J. Wilson, and F. N. Schrick. 2008. Application of heat stress during oocyte maturation increases susceptibility of preattachment bovine embryos to heat stress. Biol. Reprod. Special Issue p. 176. Giordano J.O., J. L. Edwards, G.M. Schuenemann, N. R. Rohrbach, and F. N. Schrick. 2008. Strategies to increase ovulatory follicle size and reduce ovulation time in lactating dairy cows. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 20(1):87. Payton R.R.*, L. A. Rispoli, and J. L. Edwards. 2008. Total RNA and transcript abundance in heat-stressed bovine oocytes and surrounding cumulus. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 20(1):172. Prado, T. M., F. N. Scenna, J. L. Edwards, D. A. Roper, and F. N. Schrick. 2008. Pregnancy rates of recipient animals following administration of PGF2á receptor blocker antagonist to collection medium during embryo recovery. Proceedings of the AABP 41st Annual Convention. P. 218. Scenna F.N., J. L. Edwards, and F. N. Schrick. 2008. Detrimental effects of prostaglandin F2á on in vitro embryo development in bovine are inhibited by a receptor antagonist. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 20(1):153. Scenna F.N., J. L. Edwards, G.M. Schuenemann, D.A. Roper, and F. N. Schrick. 2008. Pregnancy rates of recipient animals following application of a selective prostaglandin F2α receptor antagonist during embryo recovery. Reprod. Fertil. Dev. 20(1):154. Schrick, F. N., F.N. Scenna, J. L. Edwards, D.A. Roper, A. M. Saxton, and M.E. Hockett. 2008. Pregnancy rates of transferred embryos following addition of a prostaglandin F2á receptor blocker to collection media. Proceedings of the American Embryo Transfer Association/ Canadian Embryo Transfer Association Meeting, Kansas City, MO. Pp. 1-9. (invited) Schrick, F. N., F. M. Hopkins, J. L. Edwards, J. C. Waller, and T. M. Prado. 2007. Semen Quality of Bulls Grazing Tall Fescue Pastures. SERAIEG- 8 Annual Report. Wilderville, TN. 15-16 Oct. pp. 155-156. Schrick, F. N., G. M. Schuenemann, J. C. Waller, F. M. Hopkins, and J. L. Edwards. 2007. Fertility of Beef Cattle Grazing Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Pastures. Sectional Proceedings; National Cattlemen’s Association Cattle College (Nashville, TN; January 2007). Mathew, D. J., K. D. Peterson, M. A. Oliver, T. F. Freeman, S. P. Poudel, S. K. Behura, D. Kakhniashvili, D. L. Johnson, R. R. Payton, T. M. Prado, L. G. Strickland, J. L. Edwards, E. A. Shepherd, T. E. Spencer, and J. E. Beever. 2025. The in vitro produced conceptus: A tightrope between uterine health and disease. International Congress on Animal Reproduction, Obihiro, Japan. June 22nd-26th. (invited) Schrick, F. N., J. H. Shanks, and J. L. Edwards. 2024. Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue on beef cattle reproductive performance: The silver bullet of management. Invited presentation and proceedings: ARSBC, Online Proceedings of the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Meeting, Athens, Georgia. September 4-5, 2024. https://beefrepro.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Schrick_ARSBC-2024.pdf. (invited) Edwards, J. L., and F. N. Schrick. 2019. The making of a calf. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle, Online Proceedings of the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Meeting, Knoxville, TN (http://www.appliedreprostrategies.com/2019/documents/03-Edwards-JL.pdf; republished from 2010). (invited) Schrick, F. N., J.P. Harris, J. L. Edwards, J. C. Waller, and F. M. Hopkins. 2011. Nutritional influences on reproduction: Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue on beef cattle performance. Pages 273-280 in Proceedings of the Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. Joplin, Missouri. (invited) Schrick, F. N., S. P. Oliver, and J. L. Edwards. 2011. Mastitis during early lactation alters reproductive performance of dairy cows. Invited Review. Albéitar 145: 14-17. (invited) Edwards, J. L., F. N. Schrick, and F. M. Hopkins. 2010. The making of a calf. Proceedings of the Applied Reproductive Strategies Meeting, Nashville, TN pp 1-10. (invited) Schrick, F. N., J. L. Edwards, J. C. Waller, and F. M. Hopkins. 2010. Nutritional Influences on Reproduction: Effects of Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue. Applied Reproductive Strategies Conference Proceedings. Nashville, TN. Pp. 246-253. (invited) Edwards, J. L. 2008. Challenges of improving dairy cow fertility during summer heat stress: An ovum’s perspective. J. Dairy Sci. 90:E-Supplement 1. (Abstract of Invited talk for ADSA/ASAS). (invited) Schrick, F. N., F.N. Scenna, J. L. Edwards, D.A. Roper, A. M. Saxton, and M.E. Hockett. 2008. Pregnancy rates of transferred embryos following addition of a prostaglandin F2á receptor blocker to collection media. Proceedings of the American Embryo Transfer Association/ Canadian Embryo Transfer Association Meeting, Kansas City, MO. Pp. 1-9. (invited) Theses/Dissertations completed by directed students Batey, I. E.*, F. N. Schrick, H. Gan, Y. Zhao, and J. L. Edwards. 2025. Estrous active behaviors and other factors related to higher estrous associated temperatures in beef cattle. M.S. Thesis. Fioravanti, P.*, F. N. Schrick, S. Moorey, and J. L. Edwards. 2025. Impact of estrous active behavior and HEAT on intrafollicular hormone and metabolite levels in the preovulatory follicle in beef heifers. M.S. Thesis. Lonas, A., S. Menegatti Zoca, L. G. Strickland, J. L. Edwards, and C. C. Martinez. 2025. The impact of sire genetic line on semen quality and field fertility. M.S. Thesis. Clark, H. M., J. L. Edwards*, F. N. Schrick, and S. Moorey. 2024. Impact of preovulatory follicle maturity on oocyte metabolism and embryo development. M.S. Thesis. Stokes, A. E., J. L. Edwards*, D. J. Mathew, and S. Moorey. 2024. Impact of preovulatory follicle maturity treatment during in vitro oocyte maturation on the transcriptome of resulting blastocysts. M.S. Thesis. Mills, M. D.*, F. N. Schrick, S. Moorey, and J. L. Edwards. 2023. Higher estrus associated temperatures and associated factors in beef heifers and suckled cows. M.S. Thesis. Pollock, A. B.*, F. N. Schrick, S. Moorey, and J. L. Edwards. 2023. Relationship between higher estrus associated temperatures (HEAT) on the bovine preovulatory follicular fluid metabolome. M.S. Thesis. Sen, A., and A. Sen*. 2021. Current state of the Tennessee dairy industry and barriers to producers’ permanency. M.S. Thesis, Arup Sen, M.S. December 2021. Current state of the Tennessee dairy industry and barriers to producers’ permanency. Chair was Elizabeth Eckelkamp/CoChair Lannett Edwards. Liles, H.* 2020. Positive influence of rectal temperature at fixed timed artificial insemination on pregnancy outcome in beef cattle. M.S. Thesis. Rowinski, J. R.* 2020. Impact of an acute heat shock during in vitro maturation on interleukin 6 and its associated receptor component transcripts in bovine cumulus-oocyte complexes. M.S. Thesis. Abbott, C.* 2018. 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