Milo Charles Wiltbank

MONTEIRO, P.L.J. ; GONZALES, B. ; DRUM, J.N. ; SANTOS, J.E.P. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Sartori, R. . Prevalence and risk factors related to anovular phenotypes in dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 104, p. 2369-2383, 2021.

MEZERA, MEGAN A ; LI, WENLI ; WILTBANK, MILO C . Pregnancy-induced changes in the transcriptome of the bovine corpus luteum during and after embryonic interferon-tau secretion. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 105, p. 148-163, 2021.

TOLEDO, MATEUS Z. ; STANGAFERRO, MATIAS L. ; GENNARI, RODRIGO S. ; BARLETTA, RAFAEL V. ; PEREZ, MARTIN M. ; WIJMA, ROBERT ; SITKO, EMILY M. ; GRANADOS, GERMAN ; MASELLO, MAGDALENA ; VAN AMBURGH, MICHAEL E. ; LUCHINI, DANIEL ; GIORDANO, JULIO O. ; SHAVER, RANDY D. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Effects of feeding rumen-protected methionine pre- and postpartum in multiparous Holstein cows: Lactation performance and plasma amino acid concentrations. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 104, p. 7583-7603, 2021.

ALVES, RODRIGO L.O.R. ; SILVA, MATEUS A. ; CONSENTINI, CARLOS E.C. ; E SILVA, LUCAS O. ; FOLCHINI, NATÁLIA P. ; OLIVA, ABRAHAM L. ; PRATA, ALEXANDRE B. ; GONÇALVES, JOSÉ RENATO S. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; Sartori, Roberto . Hormonal combinations aiming to improve reproductive outcomes of Bos indicus cows submitted to estradiol/progesterone-based timed AI protocols. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 169, p. 89-99, 2021.

MEZERA, MEGAN A ; LI, WENLI ; LIU, LIHE ; MEIDAN, RINA ; PEAGARICANO, FRANCISCO ; WILTBANK, MILO C . Effect of natural pre-luteolytic prostaglandin F2 pulses on the bovine luteal transcriptome during spontaneous luteal regression-. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 123, p. 1, 2021.

STANGAFERRO, MATIAS L. ; TOLEDO, MATEUS Z. ; GENNARI, RODRIGO S. ; PEREZ, MARTIN M. ; GAMARRA, CAIO A. ; SITKO, EMILY M. ; MONTEIRO, PEDRO L.J. ; MASELLO, MAGDALENA ; PRATA, ALEXANDRE B. ; GRANADOS, GERMAN E. ; VAN AMBURGH, MICHAEL E. ; LUCHINI, DANIEL ; SHAVER, RANDY D. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; GIORDANO, JULIO O. . Effects of feeding rumen-protected methionine pre- and postpartum on reproductive outcomes of multiparous Holstein cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 104, p. 11210-11225, 2021.

DOMINGUES, RAFAEL R ; GINTHER, O J ; GOMEZ-LEÓN, VICTOR E ; WILTBANK, MILO C . Up-regulation of endometrial oxytocin receptor is associated with the timing of luteolysis in heifers with two and three follicular waves-. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 102, p. 316-326, 2020.

GARCÍA-GUERRA, ALVARO ; SALA, RODRIGO V. ; CARRENHO-SALA, LUCIANA ; BAEZ, GIOVANNI M. ; MOTTA, JÉSSICA C.L. ; FOSADO, MELITON ; MORENO, JUAN F. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Postovulatory treatment with GnRH on day 5 reduces pregnancy loss in recipients receiving an invitro produced expanded blastocyst. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 141, p. 202-210, 2020.

PEREIRA, M.H.C. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; GUIDA, T.G. ; LOPES, F.R. ; CAPPELLOZZA, B.I. ; VASCONCELOS, J.L.M. . Evaluation of presynchronization and addition of GnRH at the beginning of an estradiol/progesterone protocol on circulating progesterone and fertility of lactating dairy cows. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 147, p. 124-134, 2020.

GOMEZ-LEÓN, V.E. ; Ginther, O.J. ; GUIMARÃES, J.D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Hormonal mechanisms regulating follicular wave dynamics II: Progesterone decreases diameter at follicle selection regardless of whether circulating FSH or LH are decreased or elevated. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 143, p. 148-156, 2020.

MADUREIRA, GUILHERME ; CONSENTINI, CARLOS E.C. ; MOTTA, JÉSSICA C.L. ; DRUM, JÉSSICA N. ; PRATA, ALEXANDRE B. ; MONTEIRO, PEDRO L.J. ; MELO, LEONARDO F. ; GONÇALVES, JOSÉ RENATO S. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; Sartori, Roberto . Progesterone-based timed AI protocols for Bos indicus cattle II: Reproductive outcomes of either EB or GnRH-type protocol, using or not GnRH at AI. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 145, p. 86-93, 2020.

MADUREIRA, GUILHERME ; MOTTA, JÉSSICA C.L. ; DRUM, JÉSSICA N. ; CONSENTINI, CARLOS E.C. ; PRATA, ALEXANDRE B. ; MONTEIRO, PEDRO L.J. ; MELO, LEONARDO F. ; ALVARENGA, AMANDA B. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; Sartori, Roberto . Progesterone-based timed AI protocols for Bos indicus cattle I: Evaluation of ovarian function. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 145, p. 126-137, 2020.

GOMEZ-LEÓN, VICTOR E ; GINTHER, O J ; DOMINGUES, RAFAEL R ; GUIMARÃES, JOSÉ D ; WILTBANK, MILO C . Necessity for LH in selection and continued growth of the bovine dominant follicle. REPRODUCTION , v. 159, p. 559-569, 2020.

MEZERA, M.A. ; LI, W. ; EDWARDS, A.J. ; KOCH, D.J. ; BEARD, A.D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Identification of stable genes in the corpus luteum of lactating Holstein cows in pregnancy and luteolysis: Implications for selection of reverse-transcription quantitative PCR reference genes. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 103, p. 4846-4857, 2020.

MOGOLLÓN, H.D.G. ; FERRAZZA, R.A. ; VALLEJO, V.H. ; DESTRO, F.C. ; OCHOA, J.C. ; NOGUEIRA, C. ; CARVALHO, R.F. ; MORAES, L.N. ; RIZZOTO, G. ; Sartori, R. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; FERREIRA, J.C.P. . Short communication: Heat stress does not affect induced luteolysis in Holstein cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 103, p. 5629-5633, 2020.

MOTTA, JESSICA C L ; MADUREIRA, GUILHERME ; SILVA, LUCAS O ; ALVES, RODRIGO L O R ; SILVESTRI, MAYARA ; DRUM, JÉSSICA N ; CONSENTINI, CARLOS E C ; PRATA, ALEXANDRE B ; POHLER, KY G ; WILTBANK, MILO C ; Sartori, Roberto . Interactions of circulating estradiol and progesterone on changes in endometrial area and pituitary responsiveness to GnRH-. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 103, p. 643-653, 2020.

PRATA, ALEXANDRE B. ; MADUREIRA, GUILHERME ; ROBL, ADELINO J. ; RIBEIRO, HEULLER S. ; SAGAE, MILTON ; ELIAS, MANOEL C.V. ; PIMENTA, CÉSAR ; BARRIOS, JHONNY ; HARTMMAN, DIEGO ; SCHNEIDER, ALTHUIR A. ; SANDOVAL, GABRIEL A.F. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; Sartori, Roberto . Progesterone-based timed AI protocols for Bos indicus cattle III: Comparison of protocol lengths. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 152, p. 29-35, 2020.

ANDRADE, JOÃO P.N. ; GOMEZ-LEÓN, VICTOR E. ; ANDRADE, FABIANA S. ; CARVALHO, BRUNO P. ; LACOUTH, KAREN L. ; GARCIA, FELIPE Z. ; JACOB, JÚLIO C.F. ; SALES, JOSÉ N.S. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; MELLO, MARCO R.B. . Development of a novel 21-day reinsemination program, ReBreed21, in Bos indicus heifers. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 155, p. 125-131, 2020.

SALA, R.V. ; MELO, L.F. ; MOTTA, J.C.L. ; LEFFERS-NETO, L. ; CARRENHO-SALA, L.C. ; FOSADO, M. ; MORENO, J.F. ; Baruselli, P.S. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; GARCÍA-GUERRA, A. . Optimization of a 5-day fixed-time embryo transfer (FTET) protocol in heifers I. Manipulation of circulating progesterone through reutilization of intravaginal progesterone devices during FTET. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 156, p. 171-180, 2020.

MADUREIRA, GUILHERME ; GOMEZ-LEÓN, VICTOR ; GRILLO, GUSTAVO FERNANDES ; NASCIMENTO ANDRADE, JOÃO PAULO ; LETT, BETH ; MOGHBELI, SADROLLAH MOLAEI ; WILTBANK, MILO C ; KIRKPATRICK, BRIAN W . Practical application of an impractical bovine genotype: creating bilateral twin pregnancies in Trio allele carriers. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE , v. 98, p. 1, 2020.

GOMEZ-LEÓN, VICTOR E ; ANDRADE, JOÃO PAULO ; KIRKPATRICK, BRIAN W ; MOGHBELI, SADROLLAH MOLAEI ; GARCÍA-GUERRA, ALVARO ; GINTHER, O J ; WILTBANK, MILO C . Selection of fewer dominant follicles in Trio carriers given GnRH antagonist and luteinizing hormone action replaced by nonpulsatile human chorionic gonadotropin-. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 103, p. 1217-1228, 2020.

DOMINGUES, RAFAEL R ; GINTHER, O J ; TOLEDO, MATEUS Z ; WILTBANK, MILO C . Increased dietary energy alters follicle dynamics and wave patterns in heifers. REPRODUCTION , v. 160, p. 943-953, 2020.

GOMEZ-LEÓN, V.E. ; Ginther, O.J. ; ARAUJO, E.R. ; GUIMARÃES, J.D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Hormonal mechanisms regulating follicular wave dynamics I: Comparison of follicle growth profiles under different physiological conditions in heifers. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 123, p. 194-201, 2019.

MACEDO, G.G. ; MINGOTI, R.D. ; BATISTA, E.O.S. ; MONTEIRO, B.M. ; VIEIRA, L.M. ; BARLETTA, R.V. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; NOGUEIRA, G.P. ; RENNÓ, F.P. ; MAIO, J.R. ; Baruselli, P.S. . Profile of LH release in response to intramuscular treatment with kisspeptin in Bos indicus and Bos taurus prepubertal heifers. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 125, p. 64-70, 2019.

NILES, A.M. ; FRICKE, H.P. ; CARVALHO, P.D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; HERNANDEZ, L.L. ; Fricke, P.M. . Effect of treatment with human chorionic gonadotropin 7 days after artificial insemination or at the time of embryo transfer on reproductive outcomes in nulliparous Holstein heifers. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 102, p. 2593-2606, 2019.

MEZERA, MEGAN A ; HAMM, CALEB S ; GAMARRA, CAIO A ; GENNARI, RODRIGO S ; PRATA, ALEXANDRE B ; Sartori, Roberto ; WILTBANK, MILO C . Profiles of prostaglandin F2 metabolite in dairy cattle during luteal regression and pregnancy: implications for corpus luteum maintenance-. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 101, p. 76-90, 2019.

DRUM, JÉSSICA N ; WILTBANK, MILO C ; MONTEIRO, PEDRO L J ; PRATA, ALEXANDRE B ; GENNARI, RODRIGO S ; GAMARRA, CAIO A ; CANAVESSI, AUREA M O ; Sartori, Roberto . Oxytocin-induced prostaglandin F2-alpha release is low in early bovine pregnancy but increases during the second month of pregnancy-. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 102, p. 412, 2019.

BASAVARAJA, RAGHAVENDRA ; MADUSANKA, SENASIGE THILINA ; DRUM, JESSICA N. ; SHRESTHA, KETAN ; FARBEROV, SVETLANA ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; Sartori, Roberto ; MEIDAN, RINA . Interferon-Tau Exerts Direct Prosurvival and Antiapoptotic Actions in Luteinized Bovine Granulosa Cells. Scientific Reports , v. 9, p. 1, 2019.

KAMALLUDIN, MAMAT H ; GARCIA-GUERRA, ALVARO ; WILTBANK, MILO C ; KIRKPATRICK, BRIAN W . Trio, a novel high fecundity allele: I. Transcriptome analysis of granulosa cells from carriers and noncarriers of a major gene for bovine ovulation rate-. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 98, p. 323-334, 2018.

OCHOA, JULIAN C ; PEAGARICANO, FRANCISCO ; BAEZ, GIOVANNI M ; MELO, LEONARDO F ; MOTTA, JESSICA C L ; GARCIA-GUERRA, ALVARO ; MEIDAN, RINA ; PINHEIRO FERREIRA, JOÃO C ; Sartori, Roberto ; WILTBANK, MILO C . Mechanisms for rescue of corpus luteum during pregnancy: gene expression in bovine corpus luteum following intrauterine pulses of prostaglandins E1 and F2-. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 98, p. 465-479, 2018.

GARCIA-GUERRA, ALVARO ; KAMALLUDIN, MAMAT H ; KIRKPATRICK, BRIAN W ; WILTBANK, MILO C . Trio a novel bovine high-fecundity allele: II. Hormonal profile and follicular dynamics underlying the high ovulation rate-. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 98, p. 335-349, 2018.

GARCÍA-GUERRA, ALVARO ; CANAVESSI, AUREA M O ; MONTEIRO, PEDRO L J ; MEZERA, MEGAN A ; Sartori, Roberto ; KIRKPATRICK, BRIAN W ; WILTBANK, MILO C . Trio, a novel bovine high fecundity allele: III. Acquisition of dominance and ovulatory capacity at a smaller follicle size-. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 98, p. 350, 2018.

MELO, L.F. ; MONTEIRO, P.L.J. ; OLIVEIRA, L.H. ; GUARDIEIRO, M.M. ; DRUM, J.N. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Sartori, R. . Circulating progesterone concentrations in nonlactating Holstein cows during reuse of intravaginal progesterone implants sanitized by autoclave or chemical disinfection. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 101, p. 3537-3544, 2018.

MELO, L.F. ; MONTEIRO, P.L.J. ; NASCIMENTO, A.B. ; DRUM, J.N. ; SPIES, C. ; PRATA, A.B. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Sartori, R. . Follicular dynamics, circulating progesterone, and fertility in Holstein cows synchronized with reused intravaginal progesterone implants that were sanitized by autoclave or chemical disinfection. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 101, p. 3554-3567, 2018.

CARVALHO, P.D. ; SANTOS, V.G. ; GIORDANO, J.O. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Fricke, P.M. . Development of fertility programs to achieve high 21-day pregnancy rates in high-producing dairy cows. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 114, p. 165-172, 2018.

KAMALLUDIN, MAMAT H. ; GARCIA-GUERRA, ALVARO ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; KIRKPATRICK, BRIAN W. . Proteomic analysis of follicular fluid in carriers and non-carriers of the Trio allele for high ovulation rate in cattle. REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT , v. 30, p. 1643, 2018.

SILVA, EDUARDO P. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; MACHADO, AMANDA B. ; GAMBIN, LAÍS S. ; DIAS, MARCELO M. ; CHAIBEN, MÁRCIO F.C. ; BERNARDI, MARI L. ; BORGES, JOÃO B.S. . Optimizing timed AI protocols for Angus beef heifers: Comparison of induction of synchronized ovulation with estradiol cypionate or GnRH. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 121, p. 7-12, 2018.

BARLETTA, R.V. ; MATURANA FILHO, M. ; CARVALHO, P.D. ; DEL VALLE, T.A. ; NETTO, A.S. ; RENNÓ, F.P. ; MINGOTI, R.D. ; GANDRA, J.R. ; MOURÃO, G.B. ; Fricke, P.M. ; Sartori, R. ; MADUREIRA, E.H. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Association of changes among body condition score during the transition period with NEFA and BHBA concentrations, milk production, fertility, and health of Holstein cows. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 104, p. 30-36, 2017.

HACKBART, KATHERINE S ; BENDER, ROBB W ; CARVALHO, PAULO D ; VIEIRA, LAIS M ; DRESCH, ANA R ; GUENTHER, JERRY N ; GENCOGLU, HIDIR ; NASCIMENTO, ANIBAL B ; SHAVER, RANDY D ; WILTBANK, MILO C . Effects of propylene glycol or elevated luteinizing hormone during follicle development on ovulation, fertilization, and early embryo development-. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 97, p. 550-563, 2017.

PEREIRA, M.H.C. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; GUIDA, T.G. ; LOPES, F.R. ; VASCONCELOS, J.L.M. . Comparison of 2 protocols to increase circulating progesterone concentration before timed artificial insemination in lactating dairy cows with or without elevated body temperature. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 100, p. 8455-8470, 2017.

GARCÍA-GUERRA, ALVARO ; MOTTA, JÉSSICA C.L. ; MELO, LEONARDO F. ; KIRKPATRICK, BRIAN W. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Ovulation rate, antral follicle count, and circulating anti-Müllerian hormone in Trio allele carriers, a novel high fecundity bovine genotype. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 101, p. 81-90, 2017.

GARCÍA-GUERRA, ALVARO ; KIRKPATRICK, BRIAN W. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Follicular waves and hormonal profiles during the estrous cycle of carriers and non-carriers of the Trio allele, a major bovine gene for high ovulation and fecundity. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 100, p. 100-113, 2017.

PRATA, ALEXANDRE B. ; PONTES, GUILHERME C.S. ; MONTEIRO, PEDRO LEOPOLDO J. ; DRUM, JÉSSICA N. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; Sartori, Roberto . Equine chorionic gonadotropin increases fertility of grazing dairy cows that receive fixed-time artificial insemination in the early but not later postpartum period. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 98, p. 36-40, 2017.

MOLLO, MARCOS R. ; MONTEIRO, PEDRO L.J. ; SURJUS, RICARDO S. ; MARTINS, ALINE C. ; RAMOS, ALEXANDRE F. ; MOURÃO, GERSON B. ; CARRIJO, LUIZ H.D. ; LOPES, GLÁUCIO ; RUMPF, RODOLFO ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; Sartori, Roberto . Embryo production in heifers with low or high dry matter intake submitted to superovulation. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 92, p. 30-35, 2017.

PEREIRA, M.H.C. ; SANCHES, C.P. ; GUIDA, T.G. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; VASCONCELOS, J.L.M. . Comparison of fertility following use of one versus two intravaginal progesterone inserts in dairy cows without a CL during a synchronization protocol before timed AI or timed embryo transfer. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 89, p. 72-78, 2017.

BAEZ, GIOVANNI M. ; TREVISOL, EDUARDO ; BARLETTA, RAFAEL V. ; CARDOSO, BEATRIZ O. ; RICCI, ALESSANDRO ; GUENTHER, JERRY N. ; CUMMINGS, NICOLE E. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Proposal of a new model for CL regression or maintenance during pregnancy on the basis of timing of regression of contralateral, accessory CL in pregnant cows. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 89, p. 214-225, 2017.

Sartori, Roberto ; SPIES, CAMILA ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Effects of dry matter and energy intake on quality of oocytes and embryos in ruminants. REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT , v. 29, p. 58, 2017.

MATTOS, F. C. S. Z. ; CANAVESSI, A. M. O. ; Wiltbank, M. C. ; BASTOS, M. R. ; LEMES, A. P. ; MOURÃO, G. B. ; SUSIN, I. ; COUTINHO, L. L. ; Sartori, R. . Investigation of mechanisms involved in regulation of progesterone catabolism using an overfed versus underfed ewe-lamb model. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE , v. 95, p. 5537, 2017.

TOLEDO, MATEUS Z. ; BAEZ, GIOVANNI M. ; GARCIA-GUERRA, ALVARO ; LOBOS, NELSON E. ; GUENTHER, JERRY N. ; TREVISOL, EDUARDO ; LUCHINI, DANIEL ; SHAVER, RANDY D. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Effect of feeding rumen-protected methionine on productive and reproductive performance of dairy cows. PLoS One , v. 12, p. e0189117, 2017.

OLIVEIRA, LOUISE H. ; SANCHES, CARLOS P. ; SEDDON, ADRIANO S. ; VERAS, MARCIO B. ; LIMA, FLÁVIO A. ; MONTEIRO, PEDRO L.J. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; Sartori, Roberto . Short communication: Follicle superstimulation before ovum pick-up for in vitro embryo production in Holstein cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 99, p. 9307, 2016.

MELO, L.F. ; MONTEIRO, P.L.J. ; SURJUS, R.S. ; DRUM, J.N. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Sartori, R. . Progesterone-based fixed-time artificial insemination protocols for dairy cows: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone versus estradiol benzoate at initiation and estradiol cypionate versus estradiol benzoate at the end. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 99, p. 9227-9237, 2016.

OLIVEIRA, L.H. ; NASCIMENTO, A.B. ; MONTEIRO, P.L.J. ; GUARDIEIRO, M.M. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Sartori, R. . Development of insulin resistance in dairy cows by 150 days of lactation does not alter oocyte quality in smaller follicles. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 99, p. 9174, 2016.

Wiltbank, Milo C. ; BAEZ, GIOVANNI M. ; GARCIA-GUERRA, ALVARO ; TOLEDO, MATEUS Z. ; MONTEIRO, PEDRO L.J. ; MELO, LEONARDO F. ; OCHOA, JULIAN C. ; SANTOS, JOSÉ E.P. ; Sartori, Roberto . Pivotal periods for pregnancy loss during the first trimester of gestation in lactating dairy cows. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 86, p. 239, 2016.

GANDRA, J.R. ; BARLETTA, R.V. ; MINGOTI, R.D. ; VERDURICO, L.C. ; FREITAS, J.E. ; OLIVEIRA, L.J. ; TAKIYA, C.S. ; KFOURY, J.R. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; RENNO, F.P. . Effects of whole flaxseed, raw soybeans, and calcium salts of fatty acids on measures of cellular immune function of transition dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 99, p. 4590-4606, 2016.

BATISTA, E.O.S. ; VIEIRA, L.M. ; FILHO, M.F. SÁ ; CARVALHO, P.D. ; RIVERA, H. ; CABRERA, V. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Baruselli, P.S. ; Souza, A.H. . Short communication: Field fertility in Holstein bulls: Can type of breeding strategy (artificial insemination following estrus versus timed artificial insemination) alter service sire fertility?. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 99, p. 2010, 2016.

BAEZ, GIOVANNI M. ; BARLETTA, RAFAEL V. ; GUENTHER, JERRY N. ; GASKA, JERRY M. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Effect of Uterine Size on Fertility of Lactating Dairy Cows. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 85, p. 1357, 2015.

PEREIRA, M.H.C. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; VASCONCELOS, J.L.M. . Expression of estrus improves fertility and decreases pregnancy losses in lactating dairy cows that receive artificial insemination or embryo transfer. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 99, p. 2237, 2015.

LUO, WENXIANG ; SALIH, SANA M. ; BORMANN, CHARLES L. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Induction of chemokines and prostaglandin synthesis pathways in luteinized human granulosa cells: potential role of luteotropin withdrawal and prostaglandin F2 in regression of the human corpus luteum. Reproductive Biology , v. 15, p. 247-256, 2015.

CARVALHO, P.D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Fricke, P.M. . Manipulation of progesterone to increase ovulatory response to the first GnRH treatment of an Ovsynch protocol in lactating dairy cows receiving first timed artificial insemination. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 98, p. 8800-8813, 2015.

CARVALHO, P.D. ; FUENZALIDA, M.J. ; RICCI, A. ; Souza, A.H. ; BARLETTA, R.V. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Fricke, P.M. . Modifications to Ovsynch improve fertility during resynchronization: Evaluation of presynchronization with gonadotropin-releasing hormone 6 d before initiation of Ovsynch and addition of a second prostaglandin F2 treatment. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 98, p. 8741-8752, 2015.

Wiltbank, Milo C. ; BAEZ, GIOVANNI M. ; COCHRANE, FENELLA ; BARLETTA, RAFAEL V. ; TRAYFORD, CHERYL R. ; JOSEPH, ROBERT T. . Effect of a second treatment with prostaglandin F2 during the Ovsynch protocol on luteolysis and pregnancy in dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 98, p. 8644-8654, 2015.

MONTEIRO, P.L.J. ; BORSATO, M. ; SILVA, F.L.M. ; PRATA, A.B. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Sartori, R. . Increasing estradiol benzoate, pretreatment with gonadotropin-releasing hormone, and impediments for successful estradiol-based fixed-time artificial insemination protocols in dairy cattle. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 98, p. 3826-3839, 2015.

PONTES, G.C.S. ; MONTEIRO, P.L.J. ; PRATA, A.B. ; GUARDIEIRO, M.M. ; PINTO, D.A.M. ; FERNANDES, G.O. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; SANTOS, J.E.P. ; Sartori, R. . Effect of injectable vitamin E on incidence of retained fetal membranes and reproductive performance of dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 98, p. 2437-2449, 2015.

Souza, A.H. ; CARVALHO, P.D. ; ROZNER, A.E. ; VIEIRA, L.M. ; HACKBART, K.S. ; BENDER, R.W. ; DRESCH, A.R. ; VERSTEGEN, J.P. ; SHAVER, R.D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Relationship between circulating anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and superovulatory response of high-producing dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 98, p. 169-178, 2015.

PEREIRA, M.H.C. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; BARBOSA, L.F.S.P. ; COSTA, W.M. ; CARVALHO, M.A.P. ; VASCONCELOS, J.L.M. . Effect of adding a gonadotropin-releasing-hormone treatment at the beginning and a second prostaglandin F2 treatment at the end of an estradiol-based protocol for timed artificial insemination in lactating dairy cows during cool or hot seasons of the year. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 98, p. 947-959, 2015.

MONTEIRO, PEDRO L.J. ; NASCIMENTO, ANIBAL B. ; PONTES, GUILHERME C.S. ; FERNANDES, GABRIELA O. ; MELO, LEONARDO F. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; Sartori, Roberto . Progesterone supplementation after ovulation: Effects on corpus luteum function and on fertility of dairy cows subjected to AI or ET. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 84, p. 1215-1224, 2015.

CARVALHO, P.D. ; Guenther, J.N. ; FUENZALIDA, M.J. ; AMUNDSON, M.C. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Fricke, P.M. . Presynchronization using a modified Ovsynch protocol or a single gonadotropin-releasing hormone injection 7 d before an Ovsynch-56 protocol for submission of lactating dairy cows to first timed artificial insemination. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 97, p. 6305-6315, 2014.

CARVALHO, P.D. ; Souza, A.H. ; AMUNDSON, M.C. ; HACKBART, K.S. ; FUENZALIDA, M.J. ; HERLIHY, M.M. ; Ayres, H. ; DRESCH, A.R. ; VIEIRA, L.M. ; Guenther, J.N. ; Grummer, R.R. ; Fricke, P.M. ; SHAVER, R.D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Relationships between fertility and postpartum changes in body condition and body weight in lactating dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 97, p. 3666-3683, 2014.

Wiltbank, M. C. ; SOUZA, A. H. ; CARVALHO, P. D. ; CUNHA, A. P. ; GIORDANO, J. O. ; Fricke, P. M. ; BAEZ, G. M. ; DISKIN, M. G. . Physiological and practical effects of progesterone on reproduction in dairy cattle. Animal , v. 8, p. 70-81, 2014.

PEREIRA, M.H.C. ; RODRIGUES, A.D.P. ; DE CARVALHO, R.J. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; VASCONCELOS, J.L.M. . Increasing length of an estradiol and progesterone timed artificial insemination protocol decreases pregnancy losses in lactating dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 97, p. 1454-1464, 2014.

BENDER, R.W. ; HACKBART, K.S. ; DRESCH, A.R. ; CARVALHO, P.D. ; VIEIRA, L.M. ; CRUMP, P.M. ; Guenther, J.N. ; Fricke, P.M. ; SHAVER, R.D. ; COMBS, D.K. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Effects of acute feed restriction combined with targeted use of increasing luteinizing hormone content of follicle-stimulating hormone preparations on ovarian superstimulation, fertilization, and embryo quality in lactating dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 97, p. 764-778, 2014.

Wiltbank, Milo C. ; PURSLEY, J. RICHARD . The cow as an induced ovulator: Timed AI after synchronization of ovulation. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 81, p. 170-185, 2014.

SURJUS, RICARDO S. ; PRATA, ALEXANDRE B. ; BORSATO, MARTA ; MATTOS, FERNANDA C. S. Z. ; MARTINS DA SILVEIRA, MARIANA C. ; MOURÃO, GERSON B. ; PIRES, ALEXANDRE V. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; Sartori, Roberto . In vivo embryo production in cows superovulated 1 or 2 days after ovum pick-up. REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT , v. 26, p. 527, 2014.

FERRARETTO, L.F. ; GENCOGLU, H. ; HACKBART, K.S. ; NASCIMENTO, A.B. ; COSTA, F. DALLA ; BENDER, R.W. ; Guenther, J.N. ; SHAVER, R.D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Effect of feed restriction on reproductive and metabolic hormones in dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 97, p. 754, 2013.

NASCIMENTO, ANIBAL B. ; SOUZA, ALEXANDRE H. ; KESKIN, ABDULKADIR ; Sartori, Roberto ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Lack of complete regression of the Day 5 corpus luteum after one or two doses of PGF2 in nonlactating Holstein cows. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 81, p. 389, 2013.

CARVALHO, P.D. ; Souza, A.H. ; Sartori, R. ; HACKBART, K.S. ; DRESCH, A.R. ; VIEIRA, L.M. ; Baruselli, P.S. ; Guenther, J.N. ; Fricke, P.M. ; SHAVER, R.D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Effects of deep-horn AI on fertilization and embryo production in superovulated cows and heifers. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 80, p. 1074, 2013.

PICCINATO, CARLA A. ; ROSA, GUILHERME J. M. ; N?JAI, ALHAJI U. ; JEFCOATE, COLIN R. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Estradiol and Progesterone Exhibit Similar Patterns of Hepatic Gene Expression Regulation in the Bovine Model. PLoS One , v. 8, p. e73552, 2013.

PEREIRA, M.H.C. ; RODRIGUES, A.D.P. ; MARTINS, T. ; OLIVEIRA, W.V.C. ; SILVEIRA, P.S.A. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; VASCONCELOS, J.L.M. . Timed artificial insemination programs during the summer in lactating dairy cows: Comparison of the 5-d Cosynch protocol with an estrogen/progesterone-based protocol. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 96, p. 6904-6914, 2013.

PEAGARICANO, FRANCISCO ; SOUZA, ALEX H. ; CARVALHO, PAULO D. ; DRIVER, ASHLEY M. ; GAMBRA, ROCIO ; KROPP, JENNA ; HACKBART, KATHERINE S. ; LUCHINI, DANIEL ; SHAVER, RANDY D. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; KHATIB, HASAN . Effect of Maternal Methionine Supplementation on the Transcriptome of Bovine Preimplantation Embryos. PLoS One , v. 8, p. e72302, 2013.

GIORDANO, JULIO O. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; FRICKE, PAUL M. ; BAS, SANTIAGO ; PAWLISCH, RAY ; GUENTHER, JERRY N. ; NASCIMENTO, ANIBAL B. . Effect of increasing GnRH and PGF2 dose during Double-Ovsynch on ovulatory response, luteal regression, and fertility of lactating dairy cows. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 80, p. 773, 2013.

Haughian, J. M. ; GINTHER, O. J. ; Diaz, F. J. ; Wiltbank, M. C. . Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, Estradiol, and Inhibin Regulation of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone Surges: Implications for Follicle Emergence and Selection in Heifers. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 88, p. 165-165, 2013.

Hackbart, K. S. ; CUNHA, P. M. ; MEYER, R. K. ; Wiltbank, M. C. . Effect of Glucocorticoid-Induced Insulin Resistance on Follicle Development and Ovulation. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 88, p. 153-153, 2013.

LOPES, G. ; GIORDANO, J.O. ; VALENZA, A. ; HERLIHY, M.M. ; Guenther, J.N. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Fricke, P.M. . Effect of timing of initiation of resynchronization and presynchronization with gonadotropin-releasing hormone on fertility of resynchronized inseminations in lactating dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 96, p. 3788-3798, 2013.

PEREIRA, M.H.C. ; SANCHES, C.P. ; GUIDA, T.G. ; RODRIGUES, A.D.P. ; ARAGON, F.L. ; VERAS, M.B. ; BORGES, P.T. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; VASCONCELOS, J.L.M. . Timing of prostaglandin F2 treatment in an estrogen-based protocol for timed artificial insemination or timed embryo transfer in lactating dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 96, p. 2837-2846, 2013.

NASCIMENTO, A.B. ; BENDER, R.W. ; Souza, A.H. ; Ayres, H. ; ARAUJO, R.R. ; Guenther, J.N. ; Sartori, R. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Effect of treatment with human chorionic gonadotropin on day 5 after timed artificial insemination on fertility of lactating dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 96, p. 2873-2882, 2013.

Ayres, H. ; FERREIRA, R.M. ; Cunha, A.P. ; ARAÚJO, R.R. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Double-Ovsynch in high-producing dairy cows: Effects on progesterone concentrations and ovulation to GnRH treatments. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 79, p. 159-164, 2013.

DIAZ, F.J. ; Luo, W. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Prostaglandin F2 regulation of mRNA for activating protein 1 transcriptional factors in porcine corpora lutea (CL): lack of induction of JUN and JUND in CL without luteolytic capacity. DOMESTIC ANIMAL ENDOCRINOLOGY , v. 44, p. 98-108, 2013.

NASCIMENTO, A. B. ; SOUZA, A. H. ; GUENTHER, J. N. ; COSTA, F. P. DALLA ; Sartori, R. ; Wiltbank, M. C. . Effects of treatment with human chorionic gonadotrophin or intravaginal progesterone-releasing device after AI on circulating progesterone concentrations in lactating dairy cows. REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT , v. 25, p. 818, 2012.

HERLIHY, M.M. ; GIORDANO, J.O. ; Souza, A.H. ; Ayres, H. ; FERREIRA, R.M. ; KESKIN, A. ; NASCIMENTO, A.B. ; Guenther, J.N. ; GASKA, J.M. ; KACUBA, S.J. ; CROWE, M.A. ; BUTLER, S.T. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Presynchronization with Double-Ovsynch improves fertility at first postpartum artificial insemination in lactating dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 95, p. 7003-7014, 2012.

Gumen, A. ; KESKIN, A. ; YILMAZBAS-MECITOGLU, G. ; KARAKAYA, E. ; ALKAN, A. ; OKUT, H. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Effect of presynchronization strategy before Ovsynch on fertility at first service in lactating dairy cows. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 78, p. 1830-1838, 2012.

GIORDANO, J.O. ; KALANTARI, A.S. ; Fricke, P.M. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; CABRERA, V.E. . A daily herd Markov-chain model to study the reproductive and economic impact of reproductive programs combining timed artificial insemination and estrus detection. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 95, p. 5442-5460, 2012.

GIORDANO, J.O. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Guenther, J.N. ; ARES, M.S. ; LOPES, G. ; HERLIHY, M.M. ; Fricke, P.M. . Effect of presynchronization with human chorionic gonadotropin or gonadotropin-releasing hormone 7 days before resynchronization of ovulation on fertility in lactating dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 95, p. 5612-5625, 2012.

GIORDANO, J.O. ; Fricke, P.M. ; Guenther, J.N. ; LOPES, G. ; HERLIHY, M.M. ; NASCIMENTO, A.B. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Effect of progesterone on magnitude of the luteinizing hormone surge induced by two different doses of gonadotropin-releasing hormone in lactating dairy cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 95, p. 3781-3793, 2012.

GIORDANO, J.O. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Fricke, P.M. . Humoral immune response in lactating dairy cows after repeated exposure to human chorionic gonadotropin. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 78, p. 218-224, 2012.

DRIVER, ASHLEY M ; PEAGARICANO, FRANCISCO ; HUANG, WEN ; AHMAD, KHAWAJA R ; HACKBART, KATIE S ; WILTBANK, MILO C ; KHATIB, HASAN . RNA-Seq analysis uncovers transcriptomic variations between morphologically similar in vivo- and in vitro-derived bovine blastocysts. BMC GENOMICS , v. 13, p. 118, 2012.

Wiltbank, Milo C. ; SOUZA, ALEXANDRE H. ; CARVALHO, PAULO D. ; BENDER, ROBB W. ; NASCIMENTO, ANIBAL B. . Improving fertility to timed artificial insemination by manipulation of circulating progesterone concentrations in lactating dairy cattle. REPRODUCTION FERTILITY AND DEVELOPMENT , v. 24, p. 238-243, 2012.

GIORDANO, J.O. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Guenther, J.N. ; PAWLISCH, R. ; BAS, S. ; Cunha, A.P. ; Fricke, P.M. . Increased fertility in lactating dairy cows resynchronized with Double-Ovsynch compared with Ovsynch initiated 32 d after timed artificial insemination. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 95, p. 639-653, 2012.

ATLI, M. O. ; BENDER, R. W. ; MEHTA, V. ; BASTOS, M. R. ; Luo, W. ; VEZINA, C. M. ; Wiltbank, M. C. . Patterns of Gene Expression in the Bovine Corpus Luteum Following Repeated Intrauterine Infusions of Low Doses of Prostaglandin F2alpha. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , v. 86, p. 130-130, 2012.

Souza, A.H. ; Silva, E.P.B. ; Cunha, A.P. ; Gümen, A. ; Ayres, H. ; Brusveen, D.J. ; Guenther, J.N. ; WILTBANK, M. . Ultrasonographic evaluation of endometrial thickness near timed AI as a predictor of fertility in high-producing dairy cows. Theriogenology , v. 75, p. 722-733, 2011.

Luo, W. ; Gumen, A. ; Haughian, J. M. ; Wiltbank, M. C. . The Role of Luteinizing Hormone in Regulating Gene Expression During Selection of a Dominant Follicle in Cattle. Biology of Reproduction , v. 84, p. 369-378, 2011.

GIORDANO, J.O. ; Fricke, P.M. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; CABRERA, V.E. . An economic decision-making support system for selection of reproductive management programs on dairy farms. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 94, p. 6216-6232, 2011.

Wiltbank, M.C. ; Sartori, R. ; HERLIHY, M.M. ; VASCONCELOS, J.L.M. ; NASCIMENTO, A.B. ; Souza, A.H. ; Ayres, H. ; Cunha, A.P. ; KESKIN, A. ; Guenther, J.N. ; Gumen, A. . Managing the dominant follicle in lactating dairy cows. THERIOGENOLOGY , v. 76, p. 1568-1582, 2011.

GUMEN, A ; KESKIN, A ; YILMAZBAS-MECITOGLU, G ; KARAKAYA, E ; Wiltbank, MC . Dry Period Management and Optimization of Post-Partum Reproductive Management in Dairy Cattle. REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS , v. 46, p. 11-17, 2011.

LUO, WENXIANG ; DIAZ, FRANCISCO J. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Induction of mRNA for Chemokines and Chemokine Receptors by Prostaglandin F2 Is Dependent upon Stage of the Porcine Corpus Luteum and Intraluteal Progesterone. ENDOCRINOLOGY , v. 152, p. 2797-2805, 2011.

KESKIN, A. ; YILMAZBAS-MECITOGLU, G. ; Gumen, A. ; KARAKAYA, E. ; CELIK, Y. ; OKUT, H. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Comparison of responses to Ovsynch between Holstein-Friesian and Swedish Red cows. JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE , v. 94, p. 1784-1789, 2011.

Piccinato, C.A. ; Sartori, R. ; Sangsritavong, S. ; Souza, A.H. ; Grummer, R.R ; Luchini, D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . In vitro and in vivo analysis of fatty acid effects on metabolism of 17?-estradiol and progesterone in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 93, p. 1934-1943, 2010.

Hackbart, K. S. ; Ferreira, R. M. ; Dietsche, A. A. ; Socha, M. T. ; Shaver, R. D. ; Wiltbank, M. C. ; Fricke, P. M. . Effect of dietary organic zinc, manganese, copper, and cobalt supplementation on milk production, follicular growth, embryo quality, and tissue mineral concentrations in dairy cows. Journal of Animal Science , v. 88, p. 3856-3870, 2010.

Diaz, F. J. ; Luo, W. ; Wiltbank, M. C. . Effect of Decreasing Intraluteal Progesterone on Sensitivity of the Early Porcine Corpus Luteum to the Luteolytic Actions of Prostaglandin F2alpha. Biology of Reproduction , v. 84, p. 26-33, 2010.

Sartori, Roberto ; Bastos, Michele R. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Factors affecting fertilisation and early embryo quality in single- and superovulated dairy cattle. Reproduction, Fertility and Development , v. 22, p. 151, 2010.

GRUMMER, RIC R. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. ; FRICKE, PAUL M. ; WATTERS, RICK D. ; SILVA-DEL-RIO, NOELIA . Management of Dry and Transition Cows to Improve Energy Balance and Reproduction. JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT , v. 56, p. S22-S28, 2010.

Watters, R.D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Guenther, J.N. ; Brickner, A.E. ; Rastani, R.R. ; Fricke, P.M. ; Grummer, R.R. . Effect of dry period length on reproduction during the subsequent lactation. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 92, p. 3081-3090, 2009.

Souza, A.H. ; Cunha, A.P. ; Silva, E.P.B. ; Gümen, A. ; Ayres, H. ; Guenther, J.N. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Comparison of gonadorelin products in lactating dairy cows: Efficacy based on induction of ovulation of an accessory follicle and circulating luteinizing hormone profiles. Theriogenology , v. 72, p. 271-279, 2009.

Brusveen, D.J. ; Souza, A.H. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Effects of additional prostaglandin F2? and estradiol-17? during Ovsynch in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 92, p. 1412-1422, 2009.

Souza, A.H. ; Viechnieski, S. ; Lima, F.A. ; Silva, F.F. ; Araújo, R. ; Bó, G.A. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Baruselli, P.S. . Effects of equine chorionic gonadotropin and type of ovulatory stimulus in a timed-AI protocol on reproductive responses in dairy cows. Theriogenology , v. 72, p. 10-21, 2009.

Araujo, R. R. ; Ginther, O.J. ; Ferreira, J. C. ; Palhao, M. M. ; Beg, M. A. ; Wiltbank, M. C. . Role of Follicular Estradiol-17beta in Timing of Luteolysis in Heifers. Biology of Reproduction , v. 81, p. 426-437, 2009.

Checura, CM ; Beg, MA ; Gastal, EL ; Gastal, MO ; Wiltbank, MC ; Parrish, JJ ; Ginther, OJ . Effect of Suppression of FSH with a GnRH Antagonist (Acyline) Before and During Follicle Deviation in the Mare. Reproduction in Domestic Animals (1990) , v. 44, p. 504-511, 2009.

WILTBANK, M. ; GUMEN, A. ; LOPEZ, H. ; SARTORI, R. . Management and treatment of dairy cows that are not cycling or have follicular cysts.. Cattle Practice , v. 16, p. 14-19, 2008.

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. . Detection of Anovulation by Heatmount Detectors and Transrectal Ultrasonography Before Treatment with Progesterone in a Timed Insemination Protocol1. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 91, p. 2901-2915, 2008.

SOUZA, A ; AYRES, H ; FERREIRA, R ; WILTBANK, M . A new presynchronization system (Double-Ovsynch) increases fertility at first postpartum timed AI in lactating dairy cows. Theriogenology , v. 70, p. 208-215, 2008.

Brusveen, D.J. ; Cunha, A.P. ; Silva, C.D. ; Cunha, P.M. ; Sterry, R.A. ; Silva, E.P.B. ; Guenther, J.N. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Altering the Time of the Second Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Injection and Artificial Insemination (AI) During Ovsynch Affects Pregnancies per AI in Lactating Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 91, p. 1044-1052, 2008.

SOUZA, A. H. ; SARTORI, R. ; GUENTHER, J. N. ; CARAVIELLO, D. ; MONSON, R. L. ; WILTBANK, M. . Superovulatory response of Holstein heifers to two different doses of FSH and Inseminated with combined semen from high fertility bulls or commercial semen. Animal Reproduction , v. 4, p. 70-76, 2007.

Souza, A.H. ; Gümen, A. ; Silva, E.P.B. ; Cunha, A.P. ; Guenther, J.N. ; Peto, C.M. ; Caraviello, D.Z. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Supplementation with Estradiol-17? Before the Last Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Injection of the Ovsynch Protocol in Lactating Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 90, p. 4623-4634, 2007.

Silva, E. ; Sterry, R.A. ; Kolb, D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Fricke, P.M. . Effect of Pretreatment with Prostaglandin F2? Before Resynchronization of Ovulation on Fertility of Lactating Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 90, p. 5509-5517, 2007.

UTT, M ; ACOSTA, T ; WILTBANK, M ; GINTHER, O . Acute effects of prostaglandin F2? on systemic oxytocin and progesterone concentrations during the mid- or late-luteal phase in mares. Animal Reproduction Science (Print) , v. 97, p. 63-73, 2007.

WILTBANK, M. ; LOPEZ, H. ; SARTORI, R. ; SANGSRITAVONG, S. ; GUMEN, A. . Changes in reproductive physiology of lactating dairy cows due to elevated steroid metabolism.. Theriogenology , v. 65, p. 17-29, 2006.

SARTORI, R. ; GUMEN, A. ; GUENTHER, J. N. ; SOUZA, A. H. ; CARAVIELLO, D. ; WILTBANK, M. . Comparison of artificial insemination versus embryo transfer in lactating dairy cows. Theriogenology , v. 65, p. 1311-1321, 2006.

Caraviello, D.Z. ; Weigel, K.A. ; Fricke, P.M. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Florent, M.J. ; Cook, N.B. ; Nordlund, K.V. ; Zwald, N.R. ; Rawson, C.L. . Survey of Management Practices on Reproductive Performance of Dairy Cattle on Large US Commercial Farms. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 89, p. 4723-4735, 2006.

Caraviello, D.Z. ; Weigel, K.A. ; Craven, M. ; Gianola, D. ; Cook, N.B. ; Nordlund, K.V. ; Fricke, P.M. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Analysis of Reproductive Performance of Lactating Cows on Large Dairy Farms Using Machine Learning Algorithms. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 89, p. 4703-4722, 2006.

Stevenson, J.S. ; Pursley, J.R. ; Garverick, H.A. ; Fricke, P.M. ; Kesler, D.J. ; Ottobre, J.S. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Treatment of Cycling and Noncycling Lactating Dairy Cows with Progesterone During Ovsynch1. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 89, p. 2567-2578, 2006.

Luo, W. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Distinct Regulation by Steroids of Messenger RNAs for FSHR and CYP19A1 in Bovine Granulosa Cells. Biology of Reproduction , v. 75, p. 217-225, 2006.

LOPEZ, H. ; SARTORI, R. ; WILTBANK, M. . Reproductive hormones and follicular growth during development of one or multiple dominant follicles in cattle.. Biology of Reproduction , v. 72, p. 788-795, 2005.

BEG, M ; GASTAL, E ; GASTAL, M ; JI, S ; WILTBANK, M ; GINTHER, O . Changes in steady-state concentrations of messenger ribonucleic acids in luteal tissue during prostaglandin F2? induced luteolysis in mares. Animal Reproduction Science (Print) , v. 90, p. 273-285, 2005.

LOPEZ, H. ; Caraviello, D.Z. ; Satter, L.D. ; Fricke, P.M. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Relationship Between Level of Milk Production and Multiple Ovulations in Lactating Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 88, p. 2783-2793, 2005.

Gümen, A. ; Rastani, R.R. ; Grummer, R.R. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Reduced Dry Periods and Varying Prepartum Diets Alter Postpartum Ovulation and Reproductive Measures. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 88, p. 2401-2411, 2005.

Gumen, A. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Follicular cysts occur after a normal estradiol-induced GnRH/LH surge if the corpus hemorrhagicum is removed. Reproduction (Cambridge) , v. 129, p. 737-745, 2005.

Rastani, R.R. ; Grummer, R.R. ; Bertics, S.J. ; Gümen, A. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Mashek, D.G. ; Schwab, M.C. . Reducing Dry Period Length to Simplify Feeding Transition Cows: Milk Production, Energy Balance, and Metabolic Profiles. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 88, p. 1004-1014, 2005.

DIAZ, F ; WILTBANK, M . Acquisition of luteolytic capacity involves differential regulation by prostaglandin F2? of genes involved in progesterone biosynthesis in the porcine corpus luteum. Domestic Animal Endocrinology , v. 28, p. 172-189, 2005.

GUMEN, A ; WILTBANK, M . Length of progesterone exposure needed to resolve large follicle anovular condition in dairy cows. Theriogenology , v. 63, p. 202-218, 2005.

SARTORI, R. ; HAUGHIAN, J. M. ; SHAVER, R. D. ; ROSA, G. J. M. ; WILTBANK, M. . Comparison of Ovarian Function and Circulating Steroids During the Estrous Cycle of Holstein Heifers and Lactating Cows. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 87, p. 905-920, 2004.

SARTORI, R. ; SOUZA, A. H. ; GUENTHER, J. N. ; CARAVIELLO, D. ; GEIGER, L. N. ; SCHENK, J. ; WILTBANK, M. . Fertilization rate and embryo quality in superovulated Holstein heifers artificially inseminated with X-sorted or unsorted sperm. Animal Reproduction , v. 1, n.1, p. 86-90, 2004.

LOPEZ, H. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Reproductive Hormones and Follicular Growth During Development of One or Multiple Dominant Follicles in Cattle. Biology of Reproduction , v. 72, p. 788-795, 2004.

Haughian, J M ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Relationships between FSH patterns and follicular dynamics and the temporal associations among hormones in natural and GnRH-induced gonadotropin surges in heifers. Reproduction (Cambridge) , v. 127, p. 23-33, 2004.

Lopez, H ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Relationship between level of milk production and estrous behavior of lactating dairy cows. Animal Reproduction Science (Print) , v. 81, p. 209-223, 2004.

Lopez, H ; Wiltbank, M. C. . Relationship between level of milk production and estrous behavior of lactating dairy cows. Animal Reproduction Science (Print) , v. 81, p. 209-223, 2004.

Gibson, T. C. ; Wiltbank, M. C. . Development and Use of an Ovarian Synchronization Model to Study the Effects of Endogenous Estrogen and Nitric Oxide on Uterine Blood Flow During Ovarian Cycles in Sheep. Biology of Reproduction , v. 70, p. 1886-1894, 2004.

LOPEZ, H. ; Kanitz, F.D. ; Moreira, V.R. ; Satter, L.D. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Reproductive Performance of Dairy Cows Fed Two Concentrations of Phosphorus. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 87, p. 146-157, 2004.

LOPEZ, H. ; Kanitz, F.D. ; Moreira, V.R. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Satter, L.D. . Effect of Dietary Phosphorus on Performance of Lactating Dairy Cows: Milk Production and Cow Health. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 87, p. 139-145, 2004.

Diaz, F. J. ; Wiltbank, M. C. . Acquisition of Luteolytic Capacity: Changes in Prostaglandin F2 Regulation of Steroid Hormone Receptors and Estradiol Biosynthesis in Pig Corpora Lutea. Biology of Reproduction , v. 70, p. 1333-1339, 2004.

SARTORI, R. ; SUAREZ-FERNANDEZ, C. A. ; MONSON, R. L. ; GUENTHER, J. N. ; ROSA, G. J. M. ; WILTBANK, M. . Improvement in recovery of embryos/ova using a shallow uterine horn flushing technique in superovulated Holstein heifers. Theriogenology , v. 60, n.7, p. 1319-1330, 2003.

Gümen, A. ; Guenther, J.N. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Follicular Size and Response to Ovsynch Versus Detection of Estrus in Anovular and Ovular Lactating Dairy Cows. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 86, p. 3184-3194, 2003.

GUMEN, A. ; SARTORI, R. ; COSTA, F. M. J. ; WILTBANK, M. . A Gnrh/LH surge without subsequent progesterone exposure can induce development of follicular cysts. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 85, p. 43-50, 2002.

MCKUSICK, B. C. ; WILTBANK, M. ; SARTORI, R. ; MARNET, P. G. ; THOMAS, D. L. . Effect of presence or absence of corpora lutea on milk production in east friesian dairy ewes. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 85, p. 790-796, 2002.

HAUGHIAN, J. M. ; SARTORI, R. ; GUENTHER, J. N. ; GUMEN, A. ; WILTBANK, M. . Extending the postpartum anovulatory period in dairy cattle with estradiol cypionate. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 85, p. 3238-3249, 2002.

SARTORI, R. ; SARTOR-BERGFELT, R. ; MERTENS, S. A. ; GUENTHER, J. N. ; PARRISH, J. J. ; WILTBANK, M. . Fertilization and early embryonic development in heifers and lactating cows in summer and lactating and dry cows in winter. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 85, p. 2803-2812, 2002.

SANGSRITAVONG, S. ; COMBS, D. K. ; SARTORI, R. ; WILTBANK, M. . High feed intake increases liver blood flow and metabolism of progesterone and estradiol-17beta. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 85, p. 2831-2842, 2002.

SARTORI, R. ; ROSA, G. J. M. ; WILTBANK, M. . Ovarian structures and circulating steroids in heifers and lactating cows in summer and lactating and dry cows in winter. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 85, p. 2813-2822, 2002.

WILTBANK, M. ; GUMEN, A. ; SARTORI, R. . Physiological classification of anovulatory conditions in cattle. Theriogenology , v. 57, p. 21-53, 2002.

SARTORI, R. ; FRICKE, P. M. ; FERREIRA, J. C. P. ; GINTHER, O. J. ; WILTBANK, M. . Folicular deviation and acquisition of ovulatory capacity in bovine follicles. Biology of Reproduction , v. 65, p. 1403-1409, 2001.

VASCONCELOS, J. L. M. ; SARTORI, R. ; OLIVEIRA, H. N. ; GUENTHER, J. N. ; WILTBANK, M. . Reduction in size of the ovulatory follicle reduces subsequent luteal size and pregnancy rate. Theriogenology , v. 56, p. 307-314, 2001.

WILTBANK, M. ; FRICKE, P. M. ; SANGSRITAVONG, S. ; SARTORI, R. ; GINTHER, O. J. . Mechanisms that prevent and produce double ovulations in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science , v. 83, p. 2998-3007, 2000.

GARCIA-GUERRA, A. ; KAMALLUDIN, M. H. ; KIRKPATRICK, B. W. ; Wiltbank, Milo C. . Trio, a bovine high fecundity allele: II. Hormonal profile and follicular dynamics underlying the high ovulation rate. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , 2018.

GARCIA-GUERRA, A. ; CANAVESSI, A. M. O. ; MONTEIRO JR, P. L. J. ; MEZERA, M. A. ; Sartori, Roberto ; KIRKPATRICK, B. W. ; Wiltbank, M.C. . Trio, a novel bovine high fecundity allele: III. Acquisition of dominance and ovulatory capacity at a smaller follicle size. BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION , 2018.

MELO, L. F. ; MONTEIRO JR, P. L. J. ; NASCIMENTO, A. B. ; DRUM, J. N. ; SPIES, C. ; PRATA, A. B. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Sartori, Roberto . Follicular dynamics, circulating progesterone, and fertility in Holstein cows synchronized with reused intravaginal progesterone implants that were sanitized by autoclave or chemical disinfection. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE , 2018.

MELO, L. F. ; MONTEIRO JR, P. L. J. ; OLIVEIRA, L. H. ; GUARDIEIRO, M. M. ; DRUM, J. N. ; Wiltbank, M.C. ; Sartori, Roberto . Circulating progesterone concentrations in non-lactating Holstein cows during reuse of intravaginal progesterone implants sanitized by autoclave or chemical disinfection. JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE , 2018.