Merlyn K. Nielsen - Publications

Affiliations: 
Animal Science The University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 
Area:
Animal Culture and Nutrition Agriculture, Agricultural Economics

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2017 Walker LR, Tosky ER, Sutton KM, Griess R, Abebe MD, Barnes SY, Cunnigham T, Kachman SD, Nielsen MK, Ciobanu DC. A 16.7 kb deletion in Sipa1l3 is associated with juvenile cataract in mice. Mammalian Genome : Official Journal of the International Mammalian Genome Society. PMID 28951961 DOI: 10.1007/S00335-017-9720-9  0.349
2016 Li YS, Tran H, Bundy JW, Burkey TE, Kerr BJ, Nielsen MK, Miller PS. Evaluation of collection method and diet effects on apparent digestibility and energy values of swine diets. Journal of Animal Science. 94: 2415-2424. PMID 27285917 DOI: 10.2527/Jas.2016-0275  0.319
2014 Leamy LJ, Elo K, Nielsen MK, Thorn SR, Valdar W, Pomp D. Quantitative trait loci for energy balance traits in an advanced intercross line derived from mice divergently selected for heat loss. Peerj. 2: e392. PMID 24918027 DOI: 10.7717/Peerj.392  0.411
2014 Bhatnagar AS, Nielsen MK. Life cycle biological efficiency of mice divergently selected for heat loss. Journal of Animal Science. 92: 3237-48. PMID 24902598 DOI: 10.2527/Jas.2014-7681  0.431
2014 Bhatnagar AS, Nielsen MK. Lifetime reproductive performance and survival analysis of mice divergently selected for heat loss. Journal of Animal Science. 92: 477-84. PMID 24664557 DOI: 10.2527/jas.2013-6974  0.357
2014 Bhatnagar AS, Nielsen MK. Body composition and feed intake of reproducing and growing mice divergently selected for heat loss. Journal of Animal Science. 92: 1886-94. PMID 24663174 DOI: 10.2527/jas.2013-7143  0.388
2013 Howard JT, Kachman SD, Nielsen MK, Mader TL, Spangler ML. The effect of myostatin genotype on body temperature during extreme temperature events. Journal of Animal Science. 91: 3051-8. PMID 23572263 DOI: 10.2527/Jas.2012-6180  0.327
2013 Murphy TW, McDonald JM, Nielsen MK. Hepatic mitochondrial efficiency in lines of mice differing in feed intake. Journal of Animal Science. 91: 2077-82. PMID 23463560 DOI: 10.2527/jas.2012-5975  0.546
2013 Sojka PA, Griess RS, Nielsen MK. Locomotor activity and body temperature in selected mouse lines differing greatly in feed intake Journal of Animal Science. 91: 3557-3563. DOI: 10.2527/Jas.2012-5965  0.409
2011 Rolfe KM, Snelling WM, Nielsen MK, Freetly HC, Ferrell CL, Jenkins TG. Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for feed intake and other traits in growing beef cattle, and opportunities for selection. Journal of Animal Science. 89: 3452-9. PMID 21622877 DOI: 10.2527/Jas.2011-3961  0.429
2011 Snelling WM, Allan MF, Keele JW, Kuehn LA, Thallman RM, Bennett GL, Ferrell CL, Jenkins TG, Freetly HC, Nielsen MK, Rolfe KM. Partial-genome evaluation of postweaning feed intake and efficiency of crossbred beef cattle. Journal of Animal Science. 89: 1731-41. PMID 21297062 DOI: 10.2527/Jas.2010-3526  0.336
2009 McDonald JM, Ramsey JJ, Miner JL, Nielsen MK. Differences in mitochondrial efficiency between lines of mice divergently selected for heat loss. Journal of Animal Science. 87: 3105-13. PMID 19542504 DOI: 10.2527/Jas.2009-1935  0.606
2008 Zhou Y, Zheng S, Sprout W, McDonald J, Nielsen MK. Additional evidence showing an additive effect of glucocorticoid receptor polymorphisms on anxiety-type behavior, stress response, and body weight in a population of mice with low heat loss background [2] Faseb Journal. 22: 6-8. DOI: 10.1096/Fj.08-0103Ltr  0.548
2007 McDonald JM, Nielsen MK. Renewed selection for heat loss in mice: direct responses and correlated responses in feed intake, body weight, litter size, and conception rate. Journal of Animal Science. 85: 658-66. PMID 17060417 DOI: 10.2527/Jas.2006-465  0.612
2006 McDonald JM, Nielsen MK. Correlated responses in maternal performance following divergent selection for heat loss in mice. Journal of Animal Science. 84: 300-4. PMID 16424256 DOI: 10.2527/2006.842300X  0.626
2006 Eggert DL, Nielsen MK. Comparison of feed energy costs of maintenance, lean deposition, and fat deposition in three lines of mice selected for heat loss. Journal of Animal Science. 84: 276-82. PMID 16424253 DOI: 10.2527/2006.842276X  0.398
2005 Leamy LJ, Elo K, Nielsen MK, Dale Van Vleck L, Pomp D. Genetic variance and covariance patterns for body weight and energy balance characters in an advanced intercross population of mice. Genetics, Selection, Evolution : Gse. 37: 151-73. PMID 16194522 DOI: 10.1186/1297-9686-37-3-151  0.415
2005 Cammack KM, Leymaster KA, Jenkins TG, Nielsen MK. Estimates of genetic parameters for feed intake, feeding behavior, and daily gain in composite ram lambs Journal of Animal Science. 83: 777-785. PMID 15753331 DOI: 10.2527/2005.834777X  0.385
2004 Kgwatalala PM, Nielsen MK. Performance of mouse lines divergently selected for heat loss when exposed to different environmental temperatures. II. Feed intake, growth, fatness, and body organs Journal of Animal Science. 82: 2884-2891. PMID 15484938 DOI: 10.2527/2004.82102884X  0.457
2004 Kgwatalala PM, DeRoin JL, Nielsen MK. Performance of mouse lines divergently selected for heat loss when exposed to different environmental temperatures. I. Reproductive performance, pup survival, and metabolic hormones Journal of Animal Science. 82: 2876-2883. PMID 15484937 DOI: 10.2527/2004.82102876X  0.401
2003 Wesolowski SR, Allan MF, Nielsen MK, Pomp D. Evaluation of hypothalamic gene expression in mice divergently selected for heat loss. Physiological Genomics. 13: 129-37. PMID 12618490 DOI: 10.1152/Physiolgenomics.00184.2002  0.406
2002 McDaneld TG, Nielsen MK, Miner JL. Uncoupling proteins and energy expenditure in mice divergently selected for heat loss. Journal of Animal Science. 80: 602-8. PMID 11890396 DOI: 10.2527/2002.803602X  0.409
2002 Chiang CF, Johnson RK, Nielsen MK. Maternal behavior in mice selected for large litter size Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 79: 63-73. DOI: 10.1016/S0168-1591(02)00094-1  0.367
2002 Chiang CF, Johnson RK, Nielsen MK. Selection for maternal behavior in mice-Direct and correlated responses Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 79: 311-323. DOI: 10.1016/S0168-1591(02)00090-4  0.45
2001 Mousel MR, Stroup WW, Nielsen MK. Locomotor activity, core body temperature, and circadian rhythms in mice selected for high or low heat loss. Journal of Animal Science. 79: 861-8. PMID 11325190 DOI: 10.2527/2001.794861X  0.421
2001 Miner JL, Cederberg CA, Nielsen MK, Chen X, Baile CA. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), body fat, and apoptosis. Obesity Research. 9: 129-34. PMID 11316347 DOI: 10.1038/Oby.2001.16  0.323
2000 Allan MF, Nielsen MK, Pomp D. Gene expression in hypothalamus and brown adipose tissue of mice divergently selected for heat loss Physiological Genomics. 2000: 149-156. PMID 11015610 DOI: 10.1152/Physiolgenomics.2000.3.3.149  0.387
2000 Adams DC, Nielsen MK, Schacht WH, Clark RT. Designing and conducting experiments for range beef cows Journal of Animal Science. 77: 1. DOI: 10.2527/Jas2000.77E-Suppl1U  0.323
1999 Freking BA, Keele JW, Shackelford SD, Wheeler TL, Koohmaraie M, Nielsen MK, Leymaster KA. Evaluation of the ovine callipyge locus: III. Genotypic effects on meat quality traits Journal of Animal Science. 77: 2336-2344. PMID 10492437 DOI: 10.2527/1999.7792336X  0.337
1999 Moody DE, Pomp D, Nielsen MK, Van Vleck LD. Identification of quantitative trait loci influencing traits related to energy balance in selection and inbred lines of mice Genetics. 152: 699-711. PMID 10353911  0.304
1999 Johnson RK, Nielsen MK, Casey DS. Responses in Ovulation Rate, Embryonal Survival, and Litter Traits in Swine to 14 Generations of Selection to Increase Litter Size Journal of Animal Science. 77: 541-557. PMID 10229349 DOI: 10.2527/1999.773541X  0.45
1999 Pomp D, Nielsen MK. Quantitative genetics of energy balance--lessons from animal models. Obesity Research. 7: 106-10. PMID 10023737 DOI: 10.1002/J.1550-8528.1999.Tb00397.X  0.308
1998 Freking BA, Keele JW, Nielsen MK, Leymaster KA. Evaluation of the Ovine Callipyge Locus: II. Genotypic Effects on Growth, Slaughter, and Carcass Traits Journal of Animal Science. 76: 2549-2559. PMID 9814893 DOI: 10.2527/1998.76102549X  0.426
1997 Moody DE, Pomp D, Nielsen MK. Variability in metabolic rate, feed intake and fatness among selection and inbred lines of mice Genetical Research. 70: 225-235. PMID 9494437 DOI: 10.1017/S0016672397003017  0.441
1997 Nielsen MK, Freking BA, Jones LD, Nelson SM, Vorderstrasse TL, Hussey BA. Divergent selection for heat loss in mice: II. Correlated responses in feed intake, body mass, body composition, and number born through fifteen generations. Journal of Animal Science. 75: 1469-76. PMID 9250506 DOI: 10.2527/1997.7561469X  0.466
1997 Nielsen MK, Jones LD, Freking BA, DeShazer JA. Divergent selection for heat loss in mice: I. Selection applied and direct response through fifteen generations. Journal of Animal Science. 75: 1461-8. PMID 9250505 DOI: 10.2527/1997.7561461X  0.42
1997 Colburn DJ, Deutscher GH, Nielsen MK, Adams DC. Effects of sire, dam traits, calf traits, and environment on dystocia and subsequent reproduction of two-year-old heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 75: 1452-60. PMID 9250504 DOI: 10.2527/1997.7561452X  0.337
1997 Ribeiro ELDA, Nielsen MK, Leymaster KA, Bennett GL. A Simulation Model Including Ovulation Rate, Potential Embryonic Viability, and Uterine Capacity to Explain Litter Size in Mice: II. Responses to Alternative Criteria of Selection Journal of Animal Science. 75: 652-656. PMID 9078479 DOI: 10.2527/1997.753652X  0.385
1997 Ribeiro ELDA, Nielsen MK, Bennett GL, Leymaster KA. A Simulation Model Including Ovulation Rate, Potential Embryonic Viability, and Uterine Capacity to Explain Litter Size in Mice: I. Model Development and Implementation Journal of Animal Science. 75: 641-651. PMID 9078478 DOI: 10.2527/1997.753641X  0.377
1996 De Ribeiro ELA, Van Engelen MAJ, Nielsen MK. Embryonal Survival to 6 Days in Mice Selected on Different Criteria for Litter Size Journal of Animal Science. 74: 610-615. PMID 8707718 DOI: 10.2527/1996.743610X  0.408
1996 Nielsen MK, Kirby YLK, Clutter AC. Estimates of Heritabilities and Genetic and Environmental Correlations for Left- And Right-Side Uterine Capacity and Ovulation Rate in Mice Journal of Animal Science. 74: 529-534. PMID 8707706 DOI: 10.2527/1996.743529X  0.307
1995 Nielsen MK, Kittok RJ, Kochera Kirby YL. Uterine mass and uterine blood volume in mice selected 21 generations for alternative criteria to increase litter size. Journal of Animal Science. 73: 2243-8. PMID 8567459 DOI: 10.2527/1995.7382243X  0.402
1995 van Engelen MA, Nielsen MK, Ribeiro EL. Differences in pup birth weight, pup variability within litters, and dam weight of mice selected for alternative criteria to increase litter size Journal of Animal Science. 73: 1948-1953. PMID 7592078 DOI: 10.2527/1995.7371948X  0.411
1995 Bergfeld EGM, Rasby RJ, Nielsen MK, Kinder JE. Heifers sired by bulls with either high or low expected progeny differences (EPDs) for marbling do not differ in age at puberty Animal Reproduction Science. 40: 253-259. DOI: 10.1016/0378-4320(95)01434-9  0.336
1994 Clutter AC, Kirby YL, Nielsen MK. Uterine capacity and ovulation rate in mice selected 21 generations on alternative criteria to increase litter size Journal of Animal Science. 72: 577-583. PMID 8181972  0.311
1994 Ribeiro EL, Kittok RJ, Nielsen MK. Serum cholesterol concentration of mice selected for litter size and its relationship to litter size and testis mass. Journal of Animal Science. 72: 2943-7. PMID 7730189 DOI: 10.2527/1994.72112943X  0.382
1993 van Oijen M, Montaño-Bermudez M, Nielsen MK. Economical and biological efficiencies of beef cattle differing in level of milk production Journal of Animal Science. 71: 44-50. PMID 8454551 DOI: 10.2527/1993.71144X  0.363
1993 Azzam SM, Kinder JE, Nielsen MK, Werth LA, Gregory KE, Cundiff LV, Koch RM. Environmental effects on neonatal mortality of beef calves Journal of Animal Science. 71: 282-290. PMID 8440645 DOI: 10.2527/1993.712282X  0.328
1992 Jones LD, Nielsen MK, Britton RA. Genetic variation in liver mass, body mass, and liver:body mass in mice. Journal of Animal Science. 70: 2999-3006. PMID 1429276 DOI: 10.2527/1992.70102999X  0.374
1991 Deutscher GH, Stotts JA, Nielsen MK. Effects of breeding season length and calving season on range beef cow productivity Journal of Animal Science. 69: 3453-3460. PMID 1938632 DOI: 10.2527/1991.6993453X  0.39
1991 Werth LA, Azzam SM, Nielsen MK, Kinder JE. Use of a simulation model to evaluate the influence of reproductive performance and management decisions on net income in beef production Journal of Animal Science. 69: 4710-4721. PMID 1808168 DOI: 10.2527/1991.69124710X  0.329
1990 Montaño-Bermudez M, Nielsen MK. Biological efficiency to weaning and to slaughter of crossbred beef cattle with different genetic potential for milk. Journal of Animal Science. 68: 2297-2309. PMID 2401652 DOI: 10.2527/1990.6882297X  0.352
1990 Montaño-Bermudez M, Nielsen MK, Deutscher GH. Energy requirements for maintenance of crossbred beef cattle with different genetic potential for milk Journal of Animal Science. 68: 2279-2288. PMID 2401650 DOI: 10.2527/1990.6882279X  0.376
1990 Gion JM, Clutter AC, Nielsen MK. Alternative methods of selection for litter size in mice: II. Response to thirteen generations of selection. Journal of Animal Science. 68: 3543-3556. PMID 2262407 DOI: 10.2527/1990.68113543X  0.39
1990 Clutter AC, Nielsen MK, Johnson RK. Alternative methods of selection for litter size in mice: I. Characterization of base population and development of methods. Journal of Animal Science. 68: 3536-3542. PMID 2262406 DOI: 10.2527/1990.68113536X  0.396
1990 Azzam SM, Kinder J, Nielsen M. Modelling reproductive management systems for beef cattle Agricultural Systems. 34: 103-122. DOI: 10.1016/0308-521X(90)90041-N  0.339
1989 Azzam SM, Kinder JE, Nielsen MK. Conception rate at first insemination in beef cattle: effects of season, age and previous reproductive performance. Journal of Animal Science. 67: 1405-1410. PMID 2768097 DOI: 10.2527/Jas1989.6761405X  0.313
1987 Day ML, Imakawa K, Clutter AC, Wolfe PL, Zalesky DD, Nielsen MK, Kinder JE. Suckling behavior of calves with dams varying in milk production. Journal of Animal Science. 65: 1207-12. PMID 3693148 DOI: 10.2527/Jas1987.6551207X  0.305
1987 Stroup WW, Nielsen MK, Gosey JA. Cyclic Variation in Cattle Feed Intake Data: Characterization and Implications for Experimental Design Journal of Animal Science. 64: 1638-1647. PMID 3597179 DOI: 10.2527/Jas1987.6461638X  0.333
1987 Clutter AC, Nielsen MK. Effect of level of beef cow milk production on pre- and postweaning calf growth. Journal of Animal Science. 64: 1313-1322. PMID 3583941 DOI: 10.2527/Jas1987.6451313X  0.349
1987 Azzam SM, Nielsen MK. Expected Responses to Index Selection for Direct and Maternal Additive Effects of Gestation Length or Birth Date in Beef Cattle Journal of Animal Science. 64: 357-365. DOI: 10.2527/Jas1987.642357X  0.342
1987 Azzam SM, Nielsen MK. Genetic Parameters for Gestation Length, Birth Date and First Breeding Date in Beef Cattle Journal of Animal Science. 64: 348-356. DOI: 10.2527/Jas1987.642348X  0.312
1984 Zollinger WA, Nielsen MK. An evaluation of bias in estimated breeding values for weaning weight in Angus beef cattle field records. III. Estimates of bias due to nonrandom mating. Journal of Animal Science. 58: 556-559. PMID 6715271 DOI: 10.2527/Jas1984.583556X  0.342
1984 Zollinger WA, Nielsen MK. An evaluation of bias in estimated breeding values for weaning weight in Angus beef cattle field records. I. Estimates of within herd genetic trend. Journal of Animal Science. 58: 545-549. PMID 6715269 DOI: 10.2527/Jas1984.583545X  0.37
1983 Azzam SM, Nielsen MK, Dickerson GE. Maternal performance over three parities in rats selected for rate or efficiency of protein gain. Journal of Animal Science. 57: 19-25. PMID 6684111 DOI: 10.2527/Jas1983.57119X  0.407
1981 Anthony RV, Kittok RJ, Ellington EF, Nielsen MK. Effects of zeranol on growth and ease of calf delivery in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science. 53: 1325-32. PMID 7319972 DOI: 10.2527/Jas1981.5351325X  0.337
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