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Poole, Rebecca Assistant Professor
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- Assistant Professor, Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Eldridge, L. K., Soffa, D., Hickman-Brown, K. J., McAnally, B. E., Smith, M. S., Wiegert, J. G., & Poole, R. K.
(2024).
Maternal versus environmental contributions to the piglet pioneer microbiome. RAF-24-0009.
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Stockland, E. L., Smith, M. S., Pickett, A. T., Cooke, R. F., & Poole, R. K.
(2024).
Influence of differing levels of concentrate on circulating cytokine concentrations in beef heifers. Translational Animal Science.
8, txae089.
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Soffa, D. R., McAnally, B. E., Hickman-Brown, K. J., Smith, M. S., Spencer, J. A., & Poole, R. K.
(2023).
Awardee Talk: Vaginal Microbiomes of Lactating Dairy Cattle Bred Utilizing Timed Artificial Insemination Or Estrus Expression. Journal of Animal Science.
101(Supplement_3), 214-215.
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Hickman-Brown, K. J., Smith, M. S., McAnally, B. E., Cain, J., Seo, H., Bazer, F. W., ... Poole, R. K.
(2023).
Bacterial Community Diversity in Reproductive Tissues and Fetal Fluids of Pregnant Gilts. Journal of Animal Science.
101(Supplement_3), 383-384.
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McAnally, B. E., Soffa, D. R., Smith, M. S., Hickman-Brown, K. J., Stockland, E., Wiegert, J., Wu, G., & Poole, R. K.
(2023).
Characterization of Boar Reproductive Tract Microbiome Prior to Puberty Attainment. Journal of Animal Science.
101(Supplement_3), 365-366.
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Stockland, E., Smith, M. S., Pickett, A., Cooke, R. F., & Poole, R. K.
(2023).
Influence of Differing Levels of Concentrate on Circulating Cytokine Concentrations in Beef Heifers. Journal of Animal Science.
101(Supplement_3), 427-428.
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Smith, M. S., Soffa, D. R., McAnally, B. E., Hickman-Brown, K. J., Stockland, E., & Poole, R. K.
(2023).
PSII-9 Circulating Cytokine Profiles of Bos Indicus Cattle Prior to Artificial Insemination in Relation to Pregnancy Status. Journal of Animal Science.
101(Supplement_3), 583-584.
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Smith, M. S., Soffa, D. R., McAnally, B. E., Hickman-Brown, K. J., Stockland, E., & Poole, R. K.
(2023).
Vaginal Microbiome of Bos Indicus Cattle in Relation to Fertility. Journal of Animal Science.
101(Supplement_3), 371-372.
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Eldridge, L., Hickman-Brown, K. J., McAnally, B. E., Smith, M. S., Poole, R. K., & Wiegert, J. G.
(2023).
166 Maternal Versus Environmental Contributions to the Piglet Pioneer Microbiome. Journal of Animal Science.
101(Supplement_1), 69-70.
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Hickman-Brown, K. J., Smith, M. S., McAnally, B. E., Cain, J., Seo, H., Bazer, F. W., ... Poole, R. K.
(2023).
20 The Microbiome of Reproductive Tissues, and Amniotic and Allantoic Fluid of Pregnant Gilts During Mid- and Late Gestation. Journal of Animal Science.
101(Supplement_1), 14-15.
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McAnally, B. E., Smith, M. S., Wiegert, J. G., Palanisamy, V., Dass, S. C., & Poole, R. K.
(2023).
27 Bacterial Community Diversity in Fresh Extended Boar Semen. Journal of Animal Science.
101(Supplement_1), 23-24.
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Smith, M. S., Hickman-Brown, K. J., McAnally, B. E., Dalmaso, G., Oliveira, R. V., Pohler, K. y., & Poole, R. K.
(2023).
31 Correlation of the Reproductive Microbiome and Cytokine Profiles with Plasma Progesterone Concentrations in Postpartum Beef Cows Prior to Timed Artificial Insemination. Journal of Animal Science.
101(Supplement_1), 13-14.
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Stockland, E., Hickman-Brown, K. J., Smith, M. S., McAnally, B. E., Cain, J., Seo, H., ... Poole, R. K.
(2023).
9 Relationship Between Progesterone and Reproductive Tract Microbiota in Pregnant Gilts. Journal of Animal Science.
101(Supplement_1), 117-118.
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Poole, R. K., Soffa, D. R., McAnally, B. E., Smith, M. S., Hickman-Brown, K. J., & Stockland, E. L.
(2023).
Reproductive Microbiomes in Domestic Livestock: Insights Utilizing 16S rRNA Gene Amplicon Community Sequencing. Animals.
13(3), 485-485.
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McAnally, B. E., Smith, M. S., Wiegert, J. G., Palanisamy, V., Chitlapilly Dass, S., & Poole, R. K.
(2023).
Characterization of boar semen microbiome and association with sperm quality parameters. Journal of Animal Science.
101, skad243.
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Smith, M. S., Hickman-Brown, K. J., McAnally, B. E., Oliveira Filho, R. V., de Melo, G. D., Pohler, K. G., & Poole, R. K.
(2023).
Reproductive microbiome and cytokine profiles associated with fertility outcomes of postpartum beef cows. Journal of Animal Science.
101, skad219.
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Poole, R. K., Pickett, A. T., Oliveira Filho, R. V., de Melo, G. D., Palanisamy, V., Chitlapilly Dass, S., Cooke, R. F., & Pohler, K. G.
(2023).
Shifts in uterine bacterial communities associated with endogenous progesterone and 17-estradiol concentrations in beef cattle. Domestic Animal Endocrinology.
82, 106766-106766.
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McAnally, B. E., Smith, M. S., Wiegert, J. G., & Poole, R. K.
(2022).
Analysis of Boar Semen Microbiome and Sperm Quality Parameters. 100(Supplement_3), 231-231.
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Smith, M. S., Hickman-Brown, K. J., McAnally, B. E., Filho, R., de Melo, G. D., Pohler, K. G., & Poole, R. K.
(2022).
Reproductive Microbiome and Cytokine Profiles of Postpartum Beef Cows in Relation to Fertility. 100(Supplement_3), 246-246.
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Hickman-Brown, K. J., Smith, M. S., McAnally, B. E., Filho, R., de Melo, G. D., Pohler, K. G., & Poole, R. K.
(2022).
PSV-B-16 Correlation between Plasma, Uterine, and Vaginal Cytokine Concentrations in Postpartum Beef Cows Prior to Artificial Insemination. Journal of Animal Science.
100(Supplement_3), 347-348.
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Pickett, A., Cooke, R. F., Colombo, E., Mackey, S., Filho, R. O., Dalmaso, G., Poole, R. K., & Pohler, K. G.
(2022).
33 Dietary Impacts on Rumen, Vaginal, and Uterine Microbiota in Beef Heifers. Journal of Animal Science.
100(Supplement_1), 20-21.
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Pickett, A. T., Cooke, R. F., Mackey, S. J., Brando, A. P., Colombo, E. A., Oliveira Filho, R. V., ... Poole, R. K.
(2022).
Shifts in bacterial communities in the rumen, vagina, and uterus of beef heifers receiving different levels of concentrate. Journal of Animal Science.
100(12), skac338.
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Poole, R. K., Ault-Seay, T. B., Payton, R. R., Myer, P. R., Lear, A. S., & Pohler, K. G.
(2021).
244 Fertility Outcomes Associated with Reproductive Tract Cytokines and Microbiota in Postpartum Beef Cows. Journal of Animal Science.
99(Supplement_3), 128-129.
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Poole, R. K.
(2021).
262 Reproductive Microbiomes as Predicators of Fertility in Beef Cattle. Journal of Animal Science.
99(Supplement_3), 135-136.
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Pohler, K. G., Reese, S. T., Franco-Johannsen, G. A., de Melo, G. D., Filho, R. O., & Poole, R. K.
(2021).
265 Awardee Talk: Maternal and Paternal Contributions to Fertility. Journal of Animal Science.
99(Supplement_3), 137-138.
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Pickett, A., Cooke, R. F., Brando, A., Colombo, E., Mackey, S., Filho, R. O., ... Pohler, K. G.
(2021).
PSVIII-28 Dietary impacts on rumen, vaginal, and uterine environments in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science.
99(Supplement_3), 322-322.
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Oosthuizen, N., Poole, R. K., Houghton, P. L., Rippe, J. M., & Lamb, G. C.
(2021).
Effects of Environmental Conditions on Pregnancy Rate in Replacement Beef Heifers. Journal of Animal Science.
99(Supplement_2), 25-25.
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Dias, H. P., Poole, R. K., Albuquerque, J. P., Dos Santos, P. H., Castilho, A., Pohler, K. G., & Vasconcelos, J.
(2021).
Progesterone dose during synchronization treatment alters luteinizing hormone receptor and steroidogenic enzyme mRNA abundances in granulosa cells of Nellore heifers. Animal Reproduction Science.
225, 106681-106681.
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Pohler, K. G., Poole, R. K., & Melo, G. D.
(2021).
COVID-19: the challenges of transitioning a hands-on and interactive Honors Reproduction course to an online format. Translational Animal Science.
5(1), txaa221.
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Poole, R. K., Ault-Seay, T. B., Payton, R. R., Myer, P. R., Lear, A. S., & Pohler, K. G.
(2021).
Evaluation of Reproductive Tract Cytokines in Post-partum Beef Cows Relating to Reproductive Microbiota and Fertility Outcomes. 2, 704714.
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Pohler, K. G., Reese, S. T., Franco, G. A., Oliveira, R. V., Paiva, R., Fernandez, L., ... Poole, R. K.
(2020).
New approaches to diagnose and target reproductive failure in cattle. Animal Reproduction.
17(3), e20200057.
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Wesson, G. M., Fernandez, L., Poole, R. K., Franco, G. A., Reese, S. T., & Pohler, K. G.
(2020).
Effect of Various Handling Methods of Plasma and Serum Samples on Pregnancy Associated Glycoprotein Concentrations. Journal of Animal Science.
98(Supplement_4), 289-289.
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Poole, D. H., Mayberry, K. J., Newsome, M., Poole, R. K., Galliou, J. M., Khanal, P., Poore, M. H., & Sero, N.
(2020).
Evaluation of Resistance to Fescue Toxicosis in Purebred Angus Cattle Utilizing Animal Performance and Cytokine Response. Toxins.
12(12), 796-796.
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Reese, S. T., Franco, G. A., Poole, R. K., Hood, R., Fernadez Montero, L., Oliveira Filho, R. V., Cooke, R. F., & Pohler, K. G.
(2020).
Pregnancy loss in beef cattle: A meta-analysis. Animal Reproduction Science.
212, 106251-106251.
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Pickworth, C. L., Sheffield, J., & Poole, R. K.
(2020).
Pregnancy specific protein B concentration for the prediction of lambing rate in sheep. SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH.
184, 106052-106052.
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Franco, G., Reese, S., Poole, R., Rhinehart, J., Thompson, K., Cooke, R., & Pohler, K. y.
(2020).
Sire contribution to pregnancy loss in different periods of embryonic and fetal development of beef cows. THERIOGENOLOGY.
154, 84-91.
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Madureira, A., Poole, R. K., Burnett, T. A., Guida, T. G., Edwards, J. L., Schrick, F. N., ... Pohler, K. G.
(2020).
Size and position of the reproductive tract impacts fertility outcomes and pregnancy losses in lactating dairy cows. THERIOGENOLOGY.
158, 66-74.
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Ott, G. C., Poole, R. K., Poore, M. H., & Pickworth, C. L.
(2019).
157 Impact of weaning strategy on heifer performance and reproductive development. Journal of Animal Science.
97(Supplement_3), 153-153.
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Poole, R. K., Brown, A. R., Poore, M. H., Pickworth, C. L., & Poole, D. H.
(2019).
Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue seed and protein supplementation on stocker steers: II. Adaptive and innate immune function. Journal of Animal Science.
97(10), 4160-4170.
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Poole, R. K., Womble, C. M., Poore, M. H., Poole, D. H., & Pickworth, C. L.
(2019).
Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue seed and protein supplementation on stocker steers: I. Growth performance and hemodynamic responses. Journal of Animal Science.
97(9), 3776-3785.
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Smith, A. L., Poole, R. K., Mayberry, K., Newsome, M. A., Dudley, H. B., & Poole, D. H.
(2019).
107 Timing of progesterone exposure effects pregnancy rates following fixed time artificial insemination in postpartum beef cows. Journal of Animal Science.
97(Supplement_1), 43-44.
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Brown, A. R., Poole, R. K., Jackson, M. L., Poore, M. H., Pickworth, C. L., & Poole, D. H.
(2019).
111 Changes in proinflammatory cytokines and chemokines in beef steers chronically exposed to endophyte-infected tall fescue seed. Journal of Animal Science.
97(Supplement_1), 42-43.
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Davis, M. E., Poole, R. K., Poore, M. H., Poole, D. H., & Pickworth, C. L.
(2019).
149 Interaction of dietary protein and endophyte- infected Tall Fescue seed in stocker steers on finishing phase performance and carcass traits. Journal of Animal Science.
97(Supplement_1), 38-39.
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Mayberry, K., Poole, R. K., Newsome, M. A., Khanal, P., Poore, M. H., Serao, N., & Poole, D. H.
(2019).
155 Evaluation of cytokine response as an indicator of genetic resistance to fescue toxicosis in purebred Angus cattle. Journal of Animal Science.
97(Supplement_1), 45-46.
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Jackson, M. L., Newsome, M. A., Brown, A. R., Poole, R. K., Dudley, H. B., Poore, M. H., & Poole, D. H.
(2019).
158 Long term impact of ergot alkaloids on fetal heifer development and subsequent growth and reproductive performance. Journal of Animal Science.
97(Supplement_1), 46-46.
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Davis, M. E., Poole, R. K., Poore, M. H., Poole, D. H., & Pickworth, C. L.
(2019).
47 Interaction of dietary protein and endophyte- infected Tall Fescue seed in stocker steers on finishing phase performance and carcass traits. Journal of Animal Science.
97(Supplement_1), 83-83.
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Smith, A. L., Poole, R. K., Mayberry, K., Newsome, M. A., Dudley, H. B., & Poole, D. H.
(2019).
52 Timing of progesterone exposure effects pregnancy rates following fixed timed artificial insemination in postpartum beef cows. Journal of Animal Science.
97(Supplement_1), 85-85.
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Poole, R. K., Devine, T. L., Mayberry, K. J., Eisemann, J. H., Poore, M. H., Long, N. M., & Poole, D. H.
(2019).
Impact of slick hair trait on physiological and reproductive performance in beef heifers consuming ergot alkaloids from endophyte-infected tall fescue1. Journal of Animal Science.
97(4), 1456-1467.
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Poole, R. K., & Poole, D. H.
(2019).
Impact of Ergot Alkaloids on Female Reproduction in Domestic Livestock Species. Toxins.
11(6), 364-364.
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Monn, R. E., Poole, R. K., Mackey, J. C., Mayberry, K. J., Dudley, H. B., Alley, M., & Poole, D. H.
(2019).
A two-injection prostaglandin F2 presynchronization treatment decreases pregnancy rates of cycling replacement beef heifers. Translational Animal Science.
3(1), 456-463.
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Poole, D. H., Lyons, S. E., Poole, R. K., & Poore, M. H.
(2018).
Ergot alkaloids induce vasoconstriction of bovine uterine and ovarian blood vessels. Journal of Animal Science.
96(11), 4812-4822.
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Womble, C. M., Poole, R. K., Poole, D. H., & Pickworth, C. L.
(2018).
142 Impact of Protein Supplementation on Physiological Response of Steers Consuming Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Seed. Journal of Animal Science.
96(suppl_1), 75-76.
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Sheffield, J., Roman, C., Roper, B. L., Poole, R. K., & Pickworth, C. L.
(2018).
143 Flushing and Synchronization Protocol Impacts on out of Season Breeding in Ewes. Journal of Animal Science.
96(suppl_1), 76-76.
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Newsome, M. A., Monn, R. E., Mayberry, K., Poole, R. K., Young, Z., Poore, M. H., & Poole, D. H.
(2018).
24 Grazing Novel or Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue during Mid-Gestation Impacts Cow Performance. Journal of Animal Science.
96(suppl_1), 13-13.
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McCoski, S. R., Poole, R. K., Vailes, M. T., & Ealy, A. D.
(2018).
Maternal obesity alters the expression of embryonic regulatory transcripts in the preimplantation ovine conceptus. REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY.
18(2), 198-201.
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Zezeski, A. L., McCracken, V. L., Poole, R. K., Al Naib, A., Smith, J. K., McCann, M. A., & Rhoads, M. L.
(2017).
Metabolic and reproductive characteristics of replacement beef heifers subjected to an early-weaning regimen involving high-concentrate feeding. 11(5), 820-825.
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Poole, R., McCracken, V., Rhoads, M., & Lee, K.
(2016).
213 MATURATION OF OOCYTES WITH FOLLICULAR FLUID FROM GILTS CONSUMING HIGH FAT AND FRUCTOSE AFFECTS SUBSEQUENT EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT. Reproduction, Fertility and Development.
28(2), 237-237.
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Eldridge, L. K., Soffa, D., Hickman-Brown, K. J., McAnally, B. E., Smith, M. S., Wiegert, J. G., & Poole, R. K.
(2024).
Maternal versus environmental contributions to the piglet pioneer microbiome. RAF-24-0009.
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chapter
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Pohler, K. G., Fernndez, L., Poole, R. K., Reese, S. T., & Franco, G.
(2021).
Managing the Problem Donor. Bovine Reproduction.
(pp. 1110-1123).
Wiley.
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Poole, R. K., & Poole, D. H.
(2020).
Impact of Ergot Alkaloids on Female Reproduction in Domestic Livestock Species. Bufo, S. A., Blythe, L. L., Adamski, Z., & Milella, L. (Eds.),
Biological Activities of Alkaloids: From Toxicology to Pharmacology.
(pp. 243-258).
MDPI.
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Pohler, K. G., Fernndez, L., Poole, R. K., Reese, S. T., & Franco, G.
(2021).
Managing the Problem Donor. Bovine Reproduction.
(pp. 1110-1123).
Wiley.
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conference paper
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Hickman-Brown, K. J., Smith, M. S., McAnally, B. E., Oliveira Filho, R. V., de Melo, G. D., Pohler, K. G., & Poole, R. K.
(2022).
Correlation between Plasma, Uterine, and Vaginal Cytokine Concentrations in Postpartum Beef Cows Prior to Artificial Insemination. Journal of Animal Science.
347-347.
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Pickett, A., Cooke, R. F., Colombo, E., Mackey, S., Oliveira Filho, R., Dalmaso, G., Poole, R. K., & Pohler, K. G.
(2022).
Dietary Impacts on Rumen, Vaginal, and Uterine Microbiota in Beef Heifers. Journal of Animal Science.
20-20.
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Smith, M. S., Hickman-Brown, K. J., McAnally, B. E., Oliveira Filho, R. V., de Melo, G. D., Pohler, K. G., & Poole, R. K.
(2022).
Reproductive Microbiome and Cytokine Profiles of Postpartum Beef Cows in Relation to Fertility. Journal of Animal Science.
246-246.
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Hickman-Brown, K. J., Smith, M. S., McAnally, B. E., Oliveira Filho, R. V., de Melo, G. D., Pohler, K. G., & Poole, R. K.
(2022).
Correlation between Plasma, Uterine, and Vaginal Cytokine Concentrations in Postpartum Beef Cows Prior to Artificial Insemination. Journal of Animal Science.
347-347.
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Reese, S. T., Franco-Johannsen, G. A., de Melo, G. D., Oliveira Filho, R., & Poole, R. K.
(2021).
Awardee Talk: Maternal and Paternal Contributions to Fertility. Journal of Animal Science.
137-137.
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Pickett, A., Cooke, R. F., Brandao, A., Colombo, E., Mackey, S., Oliveira Filho, R., ... Pohler, K. G.
(2021).
Dietary impacts on rumen, vaginal, and uterine environments in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science.
322-322.
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Poole, R. K., Ault-Seay, T. B., Payton, R. R., Myer, P. R., Lear, A. S., & Pohler, K. G.
(2021).
Fertility Outcomes Associated with Reproductive Tract Cytokines and Microbiota in Postpartum Beef Cows. Journal of Animal Science.
128-128.
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Poole, R. K.
(2021).
Reproductive Microbiomes as Predicators of Fertility in Beef Cattle. Journal of Animal Science.
135-135.
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Brown, A. R., Haimon, M. L., Poole, R., Poore, M. H., & Poole, D. H.
(2020).
Changes in Cytokine Profiles in Response to Ergovaline Exposure in Slick vs. Normal Hair Coat in Beef Heifers. Journal of Animal Science.
40-40.
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Poole, R., Ault, T. B., Myer, P. R., Lear, A., & Pohler, K. y.
(2020).
Uterine and vaginal bacteria and cytokine profiles prior to artificial insemination between resulting pregnant and open postpartum beef cows. Journal of Animal Science.
43-43.
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Poole, R. K., Womble, C. M., Pickworth, C. L., & Poole, D. H.
(2018).
"Effect of Protein Supplementation on Immune Response of Weaned Steers Consuming Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Seed". Journal of Animal Science.
21-22.
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Poole, R. K., Devine, T. L., Mackey, J. C., Poore, M. H., & Poole, D. H.
(2017).
Ergot Alkaloids from Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Alters Ovarian Follicle Growth and Development in Beef Heifers. Journal of Animal Science.
19-20.
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Hickman-Brown, K. J., Smith, M. S., McAnally, B. E., Oliveira Filho, R. V., de Melo, G. D., Pohler, K. G., & Poole, R. K.
(2022).
Correlation between Plasma, Uterine, and Vaginal Cytokine Concentrations in Postpartum Beef Cows Prior to Artificial Insemination. Journal of Animal Science.
347-347.
Research
principal investigator on
Teaching
teaching activities
- ANSC291 Research Instructor
- ANSC333 Hnr-reprod In Farm Animals Instructor
- ANSC485 Directed Studies Instructor
- ANSC491 Hnr-research Instructor
- ANSC685 Directed Studies Instructor
- ANSC691 Research Instructor
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Animal Science, North Carolina State University - (Raleigh, North Carolina, United States) 2019
- M.S. in Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech - (Blacksburg, Virginia, United States) 2016
- B.S. in Animal Science, North Carolina State University - (Raleigh, North Carolina, United States) 2014
- Texas A&M University - (College Station, Texas, United States) , Postdoctoral Training 2021
awards and honors
Contact
first name
- Rebecca
has last name
- Poole
mailing address
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2471 TAMU
College Station, Texas 77843
USA
Other
In the News
- 2019 Keller Award Winner, Becky Poole, Continues Her Passion for Cattle Research News Release
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- IFRB Postdoctoral Trainee Spotlight News Release
- Student Spotlight: A Passion for Teaching and Learning News Release
- Rebecca.Poole@ag.tamu.edu