JORDAN M. THOMAS CURRICULUM VITAE

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1 Updated as of October 2017 JORDAN M. THOMAS CURRICULUM VITAE Division of Animal Sciences University of Missouri-Columbia 920 East Campus Drive - Room S132 ASRC Columbia, Missouri Phone: (573) ThomasJor@missouri.edu CAREER OBJECTIVE Facilitate improvement of management practices used in commercial beef cattle production through research, teaching, and extension efforts focused on optimization of reproductive technologies in estrus synchronization and timed artificial insemination EDUCATION Ph.D. Animal Sciences - Reproductive Physiology University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Expected date of graduation: December 2017 Dissertation title: Enhancement of long-term CIDR-based estrus synchronization protocols to optimize timed artificial insemination results for beef heifers and cows Doctoral committee: David Patterson (chair), Michael Smith, George Seidel, John Hall, Matthew Lucy, and Scott Poock GPA: 3.69 M.S. Animal Sciences - Reproductive Physiology University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Date of graduation: December 2013 Thesis title: Split-time artificial insemination: delayed insemination of non-estrous beef cows and heifers to optimize fertility in fixed-time artificial insemination protocols Thesis committee: David Patterson (chair), Michael Smith, George Seidel, Scott Poock, and Mark Ellersieck GPA: 3.63 B.S. Animal Sciences University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri Date of graduation: December 2011 GPA: 3.87 (summa cum laude and departmental honors) EMPLOYMENT Senior Research Specialist - MU Division of Animal Sciences Jan Present Coordinating research efforts in estrus synchronization and timed artificial insemination of beef cows and heifers; training and supervising undergraduate, graduate, and veterinary students in reproductive management; coordinating DNA sample collection for USDA-NIFA funded project "Identification and management of alleles impairing heifer fertility while optimizing genetic gain in Angus cattle"; support and data analysis for the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program; and assisting in extension and outreach under the guidance of Dr. David Patterson.

2 Graduate Research Assistant - MU Division of Animal Sciences Jan Dec Conducting M.S. thesis research in reproductive physiology, assisting in the research of other graduate students, and serving as a teaching assistant for undergraduate courses in reproductive physiology. F.B. Miller Reproductive Management Intern - Select Sires May 2011 July 2011 Receiving training in artificial insemination of beef cattle at farms and ranches in Montana under Jay Nansel and in Nebraska under Stuart Rasmussen. Undergraduate Research Assistant - MU Division of Animal Sciences May 2010 Aug Conducting an undergraduate research project in epigenetics under the guidance of Dr. Rocio Rivera, assisting graduate students with experiments, and caring for the laboratory's mice colonies. Animal Technician - MU Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory May 2009 Dec Assisting Dr. Stan Casteel in various toxicology studies using a swine model, with responsibilities including test material preparation, administration of doses, data collection, feeding, cleaning, and lab work. Veterinary Technician - Horton Animal Hospital Northeast Oct Dec Assisting in the care of hospitalized patients, surgery, laboratory tests, and communication with clients. Animal Technician - MU Division of Animal Sciences Jan Feb Assisting Dr. Kevin Fritsche in a nutritional immunology study using a swine model. Farm Hand - Everett Little Beef Farm May 2004 Aug Feeding and monitoring cows and calves, maintaining fences, cutting hay, and assisting in general farm duties. HONORS AND AWARDS American Society of Animal Science Agri-King Outstanding Graduate Student 2017 American Society of Animal Science Midwestern Section Young Scholar 2017 University of Missouri Graduate Student Association Superior Graduate Student 2017 W.R. Hechler Family Agriculture Fellowship 2017 H.A. Herman Memorial A.I. Scholarship 2015, 2016 National Association of Animal Breeders Technical Conference Selected Poster 2016 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Selected Poster 2016, 2017 MU Animal Science Graduate Forum Third Place PhD Oral Presentation 2016 F.B. Miller Fellowship for Graduate Studies Mizzou Scholar's Award American Society of Animal Sciences Scholarship Award 2009, 2010, and 2011 American Royal "Royal Scholar" 2011 Jack. C. Miller Scholarship Award 2011 Henry I. Cohn Endowment 2010 Norman Clough Endowment 2009 Dean's List National Merit Finalist 2008 TEACHING AND TRAINING Internship Coordinator - F.B. Miller Reproductive Management Internship 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,

3 TEACHING AND TRAINING (Cont.) Course Coordinator - Animal Science 3085: Graduate Experience Program 2017 Guest Workshop in Artificial Insemination and Palpation - Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Bovine Club 2017 Guest Lecturer - Veterinary Medical Science 6830: Food Animal Production Medicine 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Graduate Teaching Assistant - Animal Science 8441: Livestock Production and Management Research Methods 2016 Guest Lecturer - Animal Science 4384: Reproductive Management 2014, 2016 Guest Lecturer - Animal Science 4975: Beef Production 2013 Graduate Teaching Assistant - Animal Science 4384: Reproductive Management 2012 and 2013 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Animal Science 4384: Reproductive Management 2011 Undergraduate Teaching Assistant - Animal Science 3255: Physiology of Domestic Animals 2011 PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (n=14) JM Thomas, JWC Locke, RC Bonacker, ER Knickmeyer, R Vishwanath, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson The 9-d CIDR-PG protocol III: Evaluation of fertility of SexedULTRA TM sex-sorted semen in timed artificial insemination programs for mature beef cows. Theriogenology. In prep. JM Thomas, JWC Locke, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson The 9-d CIDR-PG protocol III: Evaluation of synchrony of estrus, endocrine parameters, ovarian dynamics, and pregnancy rates to AI in comparison to the 7-d CO-Synch + CIDR protocol. Theriogenology. In prep. JWC Locke, JM Thomas, ER Knickmeyer, MR Ellersieck, JV Yelich, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Comparison of long-term progestin-based protocols to synchronize estrus prior to fixed-time artificial insemination or natural service in Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers. Theriogenology. In prep. JM Thomas, JWC Locke, BE Bishop, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson The 9-d CIDR-PG protocol II: Characterization of endocrine parameters, ovarian dynamics, and pregnancy rates to fixed-time AI following use of long-term CIDR-based estrus synchronization among mature beef cows. Theriogenology. 103: BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, SE Poock, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Split-time artificial insemination in beef cattle: III. Comparing fixed-time artificial insemination to split-time artificial insemination with delayed GnRH administration in postpartum cows. Theriogenology. 99: JM Thomas, JWC Locke, R Vishwanath, JB Hall, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Effective use of SexedULTRA TM sex-sorted semen for timed artificial insemination of beef heifers. Theriogenology. 98: JM Thomas, JWC Locke, BE Bishop, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, JV Yelich, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Evaluation of the 14-d CIDR-PG and 9-d CIDR-PG protocols for synchronization of estrus in Bos indicus-influenced and Bos taurus beef heifers. Theriogenology. 92:

4 PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS (Cont.) BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, SE Poock, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Split-time artificial insemination in beef cattle: II. Comparing pregnancy rates among non-estrous heifers based on administration of GnRH at AI. Theriogenology. 87: JM Abel, BE Bishop, JM Thomas, SE Poock, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Comparing strategies to synchronize estrus prior to fixed-time artificial insemination in primiparous two-year-old beef cows. Theriogenology. 87: BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, SE Poock, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Split-time artificial insemination in beef cattle: I. Using estrous response to determine the optimal time(s) at which to administer GnRH in beef heifers and postpartum cows. Theriogenology. 86: JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson The 9-d CIDR-PG protocol: Incorporation of prostaglandin F2α pretreatment into a long-term progestin-based estrus synchronization protocol for postpartum beef cows. Theriogenology. 85: JM Thomas, SE Poock, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Delayed insemination of non-estrous heifers and cows when using conventional semen in timed artificial insemination. J. Anim. Sci. 92: JM Thomas, SL Lock, SE Poock, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Delayed insemination of non-estrous suckled beef cows improves pregnancy rates when using sexsorted semen in timed artificial insemination. J. Anim. Sci. 92: NT Martin, JM Thomas, JM Nash, DA Mallory, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Comparison of long-term CIDR-based protocols to synchronize estrus and ovulation prior to fixed-time artificial insemination in postpartum beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 92: EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS (n = 1) JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JWC Locke, SE Poocke, DS Brown, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Split-time AI: Using estrus detection aids to optimize timed artificial insemination. University of Missouri Extension MP739. BOOK CHAPTER (n=1) DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, NT Martin, JM Nash, and MF Smith Control of estrus and ovulation in beef heifers. In: Veterinary Clinics of North America, Food Animal Practice: The Veterinary Compendium Management considerations in beef heifer development and puberty. Elsevier Health Sciences. SCIENTIFIC ABSTRACTS (n=34) JM Thomas, JWC Locke, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Effective use of SexedULTRA TM sex-sorted semen for timed artificial insemination of beef heifers. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. Manhattan, KS. 4

5 SCIENTIFIC ABSTRACTS (Cont.) JWC Locke, JM Thomas, ER Knickmeyer, MR Ellersieck, JV Yelich, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Comparison of long-term progestin-based protocols to synchronize estrus prior to fixed-time artificial insemination or natural service in Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. Manhattan, KS. JM Thomas, JWC Locke, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson The 9-d CIDR-PG protocol: Characterization of ovarian follicular dynamics, endocrine parameters, synchrony of estrus, and pregnancy rates to AI following a novel long-term estrus synchronization protocol for mature beef cows. University of Missouri Graduate Student Forum. Columbia, MO. JWC Locke, JM Thomas, ER Knickmeyer, MR Ellersieck, JV Yelich, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Comparison of long-term progestin-based protocols to synchronize estrus prior to fixed-time artificial insemination or natural service in Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers. University of Missouri Graduate Student Forum. Columbia, MO. MM Woods, MJ Ellison, JM Thomas, and JB Hall Effect of feed efficiency and sexed semen on pregnancy rate and early embryonic mortality in beef heifers. American Society of Animal Science Wester Section. Fargo, ND. Submitted. JM Thomas, JWC Locke, R Vishwanath, JB Hall, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Young Scholar Presentation: Effective Use of SexedUltra Sex-Sorted Semen for Timed Artificial Insemination of Beef Heifers. American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meetings. Omaha, NE. Accepted. JM Thomas, JWC Locke, BE Bishop, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, JV Yelich, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Evaluation of the 14-d CIDR-PG and 9-d CIDR-PG protocols for synchronization of estrus in Bos indicus-influenced and Bos taurus beef heifers. American Society of Animal Science Southern Section. Nashville, TN. Abstract No. 71. JM Thomas, JWC Locke, R Vishwanath, JB Hall JB, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Effective use of SexedUltra sex-sorted semen for timed artificial insemination of beef heifers. National Association of Animal Breeders Technical Conference. Green Bay, WI. JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JWC Locke, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson The 9-d CIDR-PG protocol: Incorporation of prostaglandin pretreatment into a long-term, CIDR-based estrus synchronization protocol improves timed AI pregnancy rates in postpartum suckled beef cows. National Association of Animal Breeders Technical Conference. Green Bay, WI. A Dobrowolska, DS Brown, DJ Patterson, and JM Thomas Sex-sorted semen: The future of the beef cattle industry? Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting. Accepted. DS Brown, A Dobrowolska, JM Thomas, and DJ Patterson The farm-level economics of newer sex-sorted semen technologies on beef operations. Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting. Accepted. 5

6 SCIENTIFIC ABSTRACTS (Cont.) JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JWC Locke, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson The 9-d CIDR-PG protocol: Incorporation of prostaglandin pretreatment into a long-term, CIDR-based estrus synchronization protocol improves timed AI pregnancy rates in postpartum suckled beef cows. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. Des Moines, IA. BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, DJ Patterson. Optimizing timing of GnRH administration during split-time artificial insemination (STAI) in beef heifers and cows. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. Des Moines, IA. JM Abel, BE Bishop, JM Thomas, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, DJ Patterson Comparison of long- versus short-term CIDR-based protocols to synchronize estrus prior to fixed-time AI in primiparous two-year-old beef cows. Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. Des Moines, IA. JM Thomas The 9-d CIDR-PG protocol: Incorporation of prostaglandin pretreatment improves timed AI pregnancy rates in suckled beef cows following a long-term, CIDRbased estrus synchronization protocol. University of Missouri Graduate Student Forum. Columbia, MO. JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JWC Locke, SE Poock, MF Smith, DJ Patterson The 9-d CIDR-PG protocol: Incorporation of prostaglandin pretreatment into a long-term, CIDR-based estrus synchronization protocol improves timed AI pregnancy rates in postpartum suckled beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 94, E-Suppl. 5: Pp JWC Locke, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, SE Poock, DS Brown, JE Decker, and DJ Patterson The Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program: Adding value to beef herds in Missouri. J. Anim. Sci. 94, E-Suppl. 5: Pp BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, DJ Patterson Comparing fixed-time artificial insemination to split-time artificial insemination with delayed administration of GnRH in postpartum beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 94, E-Suppl. 5: Pp BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, DJ Patterson Comparing split-time AI pregnancy rates among non-estrous heifers based on administration of GnRH at AI. J. Anim. Sci. 94, E-Suppl. 5: Pp JM Abel, BE Bishop, JM Thomas, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, DJ Patterson Split-time artificial insemination following synchronization of estrus with the 14-d CIDR-PG protocol in primiparous two-year-old beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 94, E-Suppl. 5: Pp JM Abel, BE Bishop, JM Thomas, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, DJ Patterson Comparison of long- versus short-term CIDR-based protocols to synchronize estrus prior to fixed-time AI in primiparous two-year-old beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. 94, E-Suppl. 5: Pp JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JE Decker, SE Poock, DS Brown, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson The Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program: Improving heifer development practices and increasing technology utilization through economic incentives. J. Anim. Sci. 93, E-Suppl. 3: Pp

7 SCIENTIFIC ABSTRACTS (Cont.) BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Timing GnRH administration based on estrous response in beef heifers following administration of the 14-d CIDR-PG protocol with split-time AI. J. Anim. Sci. 93, E- Suppl. 3: Pp BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Timing GnRH administration based on estrous response in beef cows following administration of the 7-d CO-Synch + CIDR protocol with split-time AI. J. Anim. Sci. 93, E-Suppl. 3: Pp JM Thomas, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Split-time AI: Delayed insemination of non-estrous beef heifers in timed artificial insemination following the 14-d CIDR-PG protocol. J. Anim. Sci 92, E-Suppl. 2: Pp JM Thomas, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Split-time AI: Delayed insemination of non-estrous beef cows in timed artificial insemination following the 7-d CO-Synch + CIDR protocol. J. Anim. Sci 92, E-Suppl. 2: Pp DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, DS Brown, JE Decker, WJ Sexten, and SE Poock Management strategies for adding value to replacement beef heifers: A working modelthe Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program. J. Anim. Sci. 92, E-Suppl 2: Pp. 59. JM Thomas, JM Nash, NT Martin, BD Mayhan, MF Smith, SE Poock, and DJ Patterson The Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program: Tracking reproductive performance of heifers and AI sires. J. Anim. Sci. 96, E-Suppl 2: Pp JM Thomas, JM Nash, NT Martin, BD Mayhan, DS Brown, MF Smith, SE Poock, and DJ Patterson The Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program: Tracking sales and economic impact. J. Anim. Sci. 96, E-Suppl 2: Pp JM Thomas, SL Lock, SE Poock, and DJ Patterson Delayed insemination of non-estrous cows improves pregnancy rates when using sex-sorted semen in timed artificial insemination of suckled beef cows. University of Missouri Graduate Student Forum. Columbia, MO. DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, MF Smith, and DS Brown Quality Beef by the Numbers: Linking economic incentives with technology adoption. J. Anim. Sci. 96, E-Suppl 2: Pp JM Thomas, JM Nash, NT Martin, BD Mayhan, MF Smith, SE Poock, and DJ Patterson The Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program: Prebreeding reproductive evaluation of heifers and subsequent pregnancy outcome after fixed-time AI. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3:406. NT Martin, JM Thomas, JM Nash, DA Mallory, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Comparison of long-term CIDR-based protocols to synchronize estrus and ovulation prior to fixed-time artificial insemination in postpartum beef cows. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3: 238. JM Nash, NT Martin, JM Thomas, BD Mayhan, MF Smith, SE Poock, and DJ Patterson The Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program: A retrospective on marketing and sales. J. Anim. Sci. Vol. 90, Suppl. 3:406. 7

8 SCIENTIFIC PROCEEDINGS (n=12) DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, JWC Locke, BE Bishop, JM Abel, E.R. Knickmeyer, and MF Smith Control of estrus and ovulation in heifers. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 29-30, Manhattan, KS. DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, JM Abel, BE Bishop, JWC Locke, E.R. Knickmeyer, and MF Smith Control of estrus and ovulation in beef cows. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 29-30, Manhattan, KS. DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JWC Locke, and MF Smith Control of estrus and ovulation in heifers. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 17-18, Des Moines, IA. DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JWC Locke, JE Decker, and MF Smith Control of estrus and ovulation in beef cows. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 17-18, Des Moines, IA. DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, and MF Smith Control of estrus and ovulation in heifers. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 17-18, Davis, CA. DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JE Decker, and MF Smith Control of estrus and ovulation in beef cows. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. August 17-18, Davis, CA. JM Thomas, and DJ Patterson The importance and challenges of a beef sire fertility system. In: Proceedings, National Association of Animal Breeders 25th Biennial Technical Conference on Artificial Insemination and Reproduction. September 24-26, Green Bay, WI. DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, and MF Smith Control of estrus and ovulation in heifers. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. October 8-9, Stillwater, OK. DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, JM Abel, BE Bishop, JE Decker, and MF Smith Control of estrus and ovulation in beef cows. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. October 8-9, Stillwater, OK. DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, and MF Smith Control of estrus and ovulation in heifers. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. October 15-16, Staunton, VA. JM Thomas, SL Lock, SE Poock, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Delayed insemination of non-estrous cows improves pregnancy rates when using sex-sorted semen in timed artificial insemination of suckled beef cows. In: Proceedings, Beef Improvement Federation Meetings. June 12, Oklahoma City, OK. DJ Patterson, NT Martin, JM Thomas, and MF Smith Control of estrus in heifers. In: Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle. December 3-4, Sioux Falls, SD. NC-1201 REGIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT (n=12) JM Thomas, JWC Locke, BE Bishop, JM Abel, MT Haag, WR Lamberson, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, R Vishwanath, JB Hall, JV Yelich, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson. Comparing splittime AI pregnancy rates among non-estrous heifers based on administration of GnRH at AI. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. August 17-18,

9 NC-1201 REGIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT (Cont.) BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson. Comparing split-time AI pregnancy rates among non-estrous heifers based on administration of GnRH at AI. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. August 25-26, BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson. Comparing fixed-time artificial insemination to split-time artificial insemination with delayed administration of GnRH in postpartum beef cows. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. August 25-26, JM Abel, BE Bishop, JM Thomas, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson. Comparison of long- versus short-term CIDR-based protocols to synchronize estrus prior to fixed-time AI in primiparous two-year-old beef cows. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. August 25-26, JM Abel, BE Bishop, JM Thomas, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson. Split-time artificial insemination following synchronization of estrus with the 14-d CIDR-PG protocol in primiparous two-year-old beef cows. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. August 25-26, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson. Incorporation of prostaglandin F2α into a long-term progestin-based estrus synchronization protocol improves estrous response and timed AI pregnancy rates in postpartum beef cows. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. August 25-26, JM Thomas, JWC Locke, BE Bishop, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, JV Yelich, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Evaluation of the 14-d CIDR-PG and 9-d CIDR-PG protocols for synchronization of estrus in Bos indicus-influenced and Bos taurus beef heifers. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. August 25-26, JWC Locke, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, SE Poock, DS Brown, JE Decker, and DJ Patterson The Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program: Adding value to beef herds in Missouri. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. August 25-26, BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Timing GnRH administration based on estrous response in beef heifers following administration of the 14-d CIDR-PG protocol with split-time AI. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. September 9-10, BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, MR Ellersieck, SE Poock, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Timing GnRH administration based on estrous response in beef cows following administration of the 7-d CO-Synch + CIDR protocol with split-time AI. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. September 9-10, JM Thomas, BE Bishop, JM Abel, JE Decker, SE Poock, DS Brown, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson The Missouri Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program: Improving heifer development practices and increasing technology utilization through economic incentives. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. September 9-10,

10 NC-1201 REGIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT (Cont.) Thomas, JM, BE Bishop, JM Abel, SE Poock, MR Ellersieck, MF Smith, and DJ Patterson Split-time AI: Delayed insemination of non-estrous beef cows and heifers in fixedtime artificial insemination. Progress Report of Regional Research Project NC University of Florida, Marianna, FL. September 3-4, FIELD TRIALS CONDUCTED (Animals involved = 15,608) Bruce Mershon Cattle Company, Appleton City MO 2017 (530 cows) Phillip Brooks Cattle Company, Cassville MO 2017 (200 cows) Ogren Ranch, Langford SD 2013 (205 cows), 2014 (202 heifers, 471 cows), 2015 (173 heifers, 472 cows), 2016 (192 heifers), 2017 (493 cows) Mason-Knox Ranch, Frankfort SD 2013 (524 heifers, 484 cows), 2014 (589 heifers, 370 cows), 2015 (728 heifers, 400 cows), 2016 (538 heifers), 2017 (436 cows) Thompson Research Center, Spickard MO 2013 (77 heifers, 207 cows), 2014 (85 heifers, 201 cows), 2015 (87 heifers, 202 cows), 2016 (91 heifers, 205 cows), 2017 (86 heifers, 203 cows) Deseret Ranches of Florida, Chiefland FL 2016 (612 heifers), 2017 (1,500 heifers) John Ranch, Huntsville MO 2016 (209 cows), 2017 (210 cows) University of Idaho Nancy M. Cummings Research Extension and Education Center, Carmen ID 2016 (121 heifers) University of Missouri South Farm, Columbia MO 2015 (42 heifers, 105 cows), 2016 (76 cows) Net Worth Feeds and Feeding, Rolla MO 2015 (544 heifers) La Cense, Dillon MT 2015 (213 cows) Montana Correctional Enterprise Ranch, Deer Lodge MT 2015 (244 cows) Cross W Livestock, Ekalaka MT 2015 (210 cows) John Barnhart Ranch, Argyle MO 2013 (244 heifers, 254 cows), 2014 (255 heifers, 319 cows), 2015 (200 cows) Greenley Research Center, Novelty MO 2013 (84 cows), 2014 (87 cows), 2015 (67 cows), 2016 (77 cows) Beef 360, Brookfield MO 2014 (188 heifers) Herb Holzapfel Ranch, Willows CA 2013 (294 heifers) Harold Trump Farms, Luray MO 2013 (346 heifers) Ratcliff Ranch, Vinita OK 2012 (656 cows) COMPETITIVE FUNDING RECEIVED ($107,000) JM Thomas, and DJ Patterson. Sexing Technologies. $20,000. Split-time AI of mature beef cows with SexedULTRA sex-sorted semen JM Thomas, and DJ Patterson. Sexing Technologies. $20,000. Split-time AI of beef heifers with SexedULTRA sex-sorted semen BE Bishop, JM Thomas, JM Abel, SE Poock, and DJ Patterson. Student Fee Capital Improvement Fund. $15,000. Proposal : Portable cattle breeding barn. March, JM Thomas, and DJ Patterson. Genex CRI. $5,000. Enhancement of ovulatory synchrony and efficiency in timed AI of beef heifers through novel use of prostaglandin F 2α. February,

11 COMPETITIVE FUNDING RECEIVED (Cont.) DJ Patterson, JM Thomas, and SE Poock. University of Missouri Commercial Agriculture Program - Competitive Project Fund. $25,000. Facilitating expansion and genetic improvement of the Missouri beef cow herd through use of sex-sorted semen in timed artificial insemination of beef heifers. February, JM Thomas, and DJ Patterson. Genex CRI. $6,000. Development of precise methods of estrous cycle control for Bos Indicus influenced beef heifers. February, DJ Patterson, and JM Thomas. Genex CRI. $6,000. Development of precise methods of estrous cycle control for premiparous 2-year-old multiparous 3-year-old beef cows. February, JM Thomas, and DJ Patterson. Genex CRI. $10,000. Development of strategies to facilitate improvements in pregnancy rates in beef heifers and cows after split-time AI. October, SERVICE University of Missouri South Farm Showcase Reproduction Booth 2016 Animal Science Graduate Student Association Travel Award Committee 2015 Division of Animal Sciences Director Search Committee Academic Quadrathalon Beef Section Exam Coordinator 2012 PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED American Society of Animal Sciences National Meetings Society for the Study of Reproduction 2017 American Society of Animal Sciences Southern Section Meeting 2017 American Society of Animal Sciences Midwest Meeting 2017 International Embryo Transfer Society Meeting 2017 National Cattlemen's Beef Association 2012, 2017 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Select Sires Roy A. Wallace Symposium and Brazil Beef Industry Tour 2016 Genex CRI Beef Large Herd Summit 2016 National Association of Animal Breeders Technical Conference 2014, 2016 Multistate Project NC1201: Methods to Increase Reproductive Efficiency in Cattle 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Select Sires Roy A. Wallace Symposium 2012, 2013, and 2015 Beef Improvement Federation 2013 National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium 2012 and 2013 International Congress on Animal Reproduction 2012 Genex CRI Field Staff Update 2012 Accelerated Genetics Field Staff Update 2012 INVITED PRESENTATIONS - NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL (n=17) American Society of Animal Science Midwest Meetings. Young Scholar Invited Presentation: Effective use of SexedUltra sex-sorted semen for timed artificial insemination of beef heifers. Omaha, NE. March 14, Genex Field Staff Update Webinar. University of Missouri beef reproduction research update. Web-based. March 2,

12 INVITED PRESENTATIONS - NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL (Cont.) International Embryo Transfer Society Annual Conference. Sunrise Sponsor Session: Effective use of SexedUltra sex-sorted semen for timed artificial insemination of beef heifers. Austin, TX. January 17, Genex CRI Beef Large Herd Summit. Split-time AI: Using Estrotect in conjunction with timed artificial insemination. New Orleans, LA. October 6, United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service. Cochran Program for Ecuadorian Livestock Management Practices: Control of estrus and ovulation in beef cows. Columbia, MO. September 14, ABS Global Field Staff Update Webinar. Split-time AI update. Web-based. February 18, University of Florida Department of Animal Sciences Seminar. Split-time AI. Gainesville, FL. February 9, Select Sires Roy A. Wallace Annual Symposium. Split-time AI update. Columbus, OH. October 23, United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service. Cochran Program for Turkish Livestock Management Practices: Principles of estrus synchronization. Columbia, MO. July 31, United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service. Cochran Program for Turkish Livestock Management Practices: Management considerations for the use of estrus synchronization and AI. Columbia, MO. July 31, United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service. Cochran Program for Turkish Livestock Management Practices: Protocols for synchronization of estrus. Columbia, MO. July 31, National Association of Animal Breeders 25th Biennial Technical Conference on Artificial Insemination and Reproduction. The importance and challenges of a beef sire fertility system. Green Bay, WI. September 25, Genex CRI Field Staff Update. Estrus synchronization and timed AI using gender-selected semen. Kansas City, MO. January 27, ABS Global Field Staff Update Webinar. Split-time AI: Delayed insemination of non-estrous heifers and cows in fixed-time artificial insemination protocols. Web-based. October 22, Select Sires Roy A. Wallace Annual Symposium. Split-time AI: Delayed insemination of nonestrous heifers and cows in fixed-time artificial insemination protocols. Columbus, Ohio. October 17, National Association of Animal Breeders Symposium at Beef Improvement Federation Meeting: The newest developments in sexed semen. Developing strategies to optimize use of sexsorted semen in conjunction with fixed-time AI breeding programs. Oklahoma City, OK. June 12, Genex CRI Field Staff Update Webinar. Optimizing the use of sex-sorted semen in fixed-time AI. Web-based. April 2, INVITED PRESENTATIONS REGIONAL (n=30) University of Missouri Thompson Research Center Field Day. Use of sex-sorted semen for timed AI. Spickard, MO. September 21, University of Missouri Extension Beef Cattle ReproGene Meeting. Taking the next steps in beef cattle reproduction and genetics. Jackson, MO. March 28,

13 University of Missouri Extension Beef Cattle ReproGene Meeting. Taking the next steps in beef cattle reproduction and genetics. Springfield, MO. March 16, University of Missouri Extension Beef Cattle ReproGene Meeting. Taking the next steps in beef cattle reproduction and genetics. Macon, MO. March 11, University of Missouri Extension Beef Cattle ReproGene Meeting. Taking the next steps in beef cattle reproduction and genetics. Kingsville, MO. March 9, University of Missouri Extension Beef Cattle ReproGene Meeting. Taking the next steps in beef cattle reproduction and genetics. Maryville, MO. March 7, University of Missouri Regional Livestock Specialist In-Service Update. Use of sex-sorted semen in timed artificial insemination. Columbia, MO. February 22, Select Sires MidAmerica Field Staff Update. Beef reproduction update. Columbia, MO. February 16, Southwest Missouri University of Missouri Extension Beef Cattle Conference. Beef reproduction update and the latest from the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program. Stockton, MO. January 26, Mason-Knox Ranch Field Day. Use of sex-sorted semen in timed artificial insemination. Frankfort, SD. August 18, University of Missouri Greenley Research Center Field Day. The 9-d CIDR-PG protocol for mature beef cows. Novelty, MO. August 9, ABS Global Spring Beef Trip. Recent work in estrus synchronization. Fulton, MO. March 16, Smithville Beef Producer's Meeting. Annual research update. Smithville, MO. March 14, 2016 Nodaway County Cattlemen's Meeting. Managing the cow herd for optimal reproductive performance. Maryville, MO. January 14, University of Missouri South Central Extension Region Producer Meeting. Split-time AI updates. West Plains, MO. October 13, University of Missouri Thompson Research Center Field Day. Overview of recent timed AI protocol developments. Spickard, MO. September 15, South Central Missouri Cattlemen's Tour. Opportunities for enhancing reproductive management. Columbia, MO. April 30, ABS Global Spring Beef Trip. Recent work in estrus synchronization. Fulton, MO. March 18, Merial Veterinarian and Client Meeting. Opportunities for enhancing reproductive management. Columbia, MO. February 27, University of Missouri Regional Livestock Specialist In-Service Update. Recent work in splittime AI. Columbia, MO. February 11, University of Missouri Wurdack Research Center Field Day. Overview of recent timed AI protocol developments. Cook Station, MO. October 3, University of Missouri Thompson Research Center Field Day. Overview of recent timed AI protocol developments. Spickard, MO. September 16, University of Missouri Greenley Research Center Field Day. Reproduction update and overview of 2014 fixed-time AI field trials. Novelty, MO. August 5, University of Idaho Webinar. Beef reproduction update. Web-based. March 12, University of Missouri Regional Livestock Specialist In-Service Update. Potential use of splittime artificial insemination in the Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program. Columbia, MO. January 12,

14 INVITED TALKS REGIONAL (Cont.) ABS Global Field Staff Update. Split-time AI: Delayed insemination of non-estrous heifers and cows in fixed-time artificial insemination protocols. Columbia, MO. September 24, University of Missouri Thompson Research Center Field Day. Improving fixed-time AI pregnancy rates through a split-time artificial insemination approach. Spickard, MO. September 19, Mason-Knox Ranch Field Day. Split-time AI: Delayed insemination of non-estrous heifers and cows in a fixed-time artificial insemination protocol. Frankfort, SD. August 10, University of Missouri Greenley Research Center Field Day. Reproduction update and overview of 2013 fixed-time AI field trials. Novelty, MO. August 6, University of Missouri Regional Livestock Specialist In-Service Update. Reproductive tract score and subsequent fixed-time AI pregnancy rate. Columbia, MO. February 12, POPULAR PRESS CITATIONS (n=12) STGenetics Beef Sire Directory Spring University Trial. Retrieved from: Thorson, S Split-Time AI to optimize timed Genex 2016 Beef Horizons. Retrieved from: 2_ Pipkin, J. April 1, Better Heifer Breeding: New synchronization protocol improves heifer pregnancy rates. Drovers. Mettler, R Sifting Through the Options: The future of sex-sorted semen in the commercial herd. Joplin Regional Stockyards Cattlemen News. Volume 18. Issue 4. Erichsen, A The pros and cons of AI versus natural service. Ozarks Farm and Neighbor. September 2014 Issue. Thorson, S What would another 5% be worth? Genex 2014 Beef Genetic Management Guide. Retrieved from: Harris, T. December 10, Gender-sorted semen and timed AI. Missouri Ruralist. Retrieved from: Brown, K, L Meharg, and T Smith. October Using gender-selected semen: NAAB Symposium features the latest developments in gender-selected semen and protocols for its use. Angus Journal. Retrieved from: Pipkin, J. September Big leaps with fixed-time AI: MU researchers find success with sexsorted semen in beef industry. Joplin Regional Stockyards Cattlemen News. Volume 17. Issue 2. Dailey, D. August 9, MU researcher tells value of timed breeding of cow herd at Greenley Center Field Day. University of Missouri Extension. Retrieved from: Dailey, D. August 2, MU Greenley Center field day, Tuesday, Aug. 6, to tell reproduction research for beef herds. University of Missouri Extension. Retrieved from: Dolecheck, K. July 11, Research tools designed for non-research audience. Feedstuffs. Retrieved from: 14