Archive – Reproduction and fertility

Factors Affecting Fertility of Dairy Cows in Israel

Factors Affecting Fertility of Dairy Cows in Israel

Hojman D. and Ezra E. –
Analysis of genetic aspects related to live body weight in dairy cows

Kogan T. et al – Animal Reproduction Science, 2018 194: e18
Effect of cryopreservation on semen progressive motility

Sood P. et al – Journal of Dairy Science, 2017 100 11: 9372-9381
Preovulatory follicle characteristics and oocyte competence in repeat breeder dairy cows   

Zachut M. and Moallem U. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2017 100 4: 3143-3154
Consistent magnitude of postpartum body weight loss within cows across lactations and the relation to reproductive performance

Zachut M. et al – Data in Brief, 2016 7: 1515–1518
Proteome dataset of pre-ovulatory follicular fluids from less fertile dairy cows

Zachut M. et al – Journal of Proteomics, 2016 139: 122-129
Proteomic analysis of preovulatory follicular fluid reveals differentially abundant proteins in less fertile dairy cows

 Zeron Y. et al – Animal Reproduction Science, 2016 169: 97
Association between membrane lipid composition and progressive motility in bovine spermatozoa

Biran D et al – Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 2015 53: 52-59
ACTH administration during formation of preovulatory follicles impairs steroidogenesis and angiogenesis in association with ovulation failure in lactating cows

Moallem U., Neta N., Zeron Y., Zachut M. and Roth Z. – Theriogenology, 2015 83 (7): 1110-1120  
Dietary α-linolenic acid from flaxseed oil or eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids from fish oil differentially alter fatty acid composition and characteristics of fresh and frozen-thawed bull semen

Moallem U., Neta N., Zeron Y., Zachut M. and Roth Z. – Theriogenology, 2015 83 (7): 1110-1120  
Dietary α-linolenic acid from flaxseed oil or eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids from fish oil differentially alter fatty acid composition and characteristics of fresh and frozen-thawed bull semen

Roth Z. et al – Reproduction Fertility and Development, 2015 28(11): 1653-1662
Subclinical mastitis disrupts oocyte cytoplasmic maturation in association with reduced developmental competence and impaired gene expression in preimplantation bovine embryos

Sood P. et al – Reproduction, 2015 149 6: 545 -554
Behavioral and hormonal pattern of repeat breeder cows around estrus

Zachut M. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2015 98 12: 8814–8817
Concentrations of the mammalian lignan enterolactone in preovulatory follicles and the correlation with intrafollicular estradiol in dairy cows fed extruded flaxseed

Furman O. et al – Theriogenology, 2014 82 (8) : 1165-1172
Experimental model of toxin-induced subclinical mastitis and its effect on disruption of follicular function in cows

Moallem U. et al – Theriogenology, 2014 83 7: 1110-1120
Dietary α-linolenic acid from flaxseed oil or eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids from fish oil differentially alter fatty acid composition and characteristics of fresh and frozen-thawed bull semen

Weller J I. et al – Animal, 2014 8:(2): 208–216
Predictive ability of selected subsets of single nucleotide
polymorphisms (SNPs) in a moderately sized dairy cattle
population

Argov-Argaman N., Mahgrefthe K., Zeron Y. and Roth Z. – Theriogenology, 2013 80 (7): 712-721
Variation in lipid profiles within semen compartment–the bovine model of aging

Asraf S et al – Reproduction, 2013 147 1 : 33 – 43
Effects of Escherichia coli– and Staphylococcus aureus-induced mastitis in lactating cows on oocyte developmental competence

Glick J et al – Journal of Animal Science, 2013 91 (1): 188-194
Follicular characteristics and luteal development after FSH-induced multiple ovulations in heifers.

Roth Z. et al –  Journal of Dairy Science, 2013 96 (10): 6499-6505
Naturally occurring mastitis disrupts developmental competence of bovine oocytes

Seroussi E. et al – Animal Genetics, 2013 44 (6): 754-757
Maternity validation using sire-only BovineSNP50 BeadChip data

Friedman E et al – Journal of Dairy Science, 2012  95(6): 3092 -3099

Progesterone supplementation postinsemination improves fertility of cooled dairy cows during the summer

Glick G. et al – Animal Genetics, 2012 43 (Suppl 1): 45-55
Signatures of contemporary selection in the Israeli Holstein dairy cattle

Glick G. et al – Journal of Animal Science, 2012 91 (1): 188-194
Follicular characteristics and luteal development after follicle-stimulating hormone induced multiple ovulations in heifers

Roth Z. et al –  Journal of Dairy Science, 2012 95 (4): 1729–1737
Endocrine milieu and developmental dynamics of ovarian cysts and persistent follicles in postpartum dairy cows

Weller JI. et al. – Animal, 2012 6 (2): 193–202
A simple method for genomic selection of moderately sized dairy cattle populations

Friedman E. et al –  Journa of Dairy Science, 2011 94 : 2393-2402
Induction of successive follicular waves by gonadotropin-releasing hormone and prostaglandin F_2α to improve fertility of high-producing cows during the summer and autumn

Glick G. et al – G3-Genes Genomes Genetics, 2011 1: 65-74
Fine Mapping of a QTL for Fertility on BTA7 and its Association with a CNV in the Israeli Holsteins

Golik M. et al, – Journal of Dairy Science, 2011 94: 2092-2102
Differential expression of ruminant ZNF496 variants: Association with quantitative trait locus affecting bovine milk concentration and fertility

Lavon Y., Ezra E., Leitner G., Wolfenson D. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2011 94: 4538-4545
Association of conception rate with pattern and level of somatic cell count elevation relative to time of insemination in dairy cows

Lavon Y . et al – Theriogenology,  2011 76 (5): 942-53
Immediate and carryover effects of Gram-negative and Gram-positive toxin-induced mastitis on follicular function in dairy cows

Lavon Y . et al – Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 2011 40 (2): 98 -109
Subclinical, chronic intramammary infection lowers steroid concentrations and gene expression in bovine preovulatory follicles in cows

Orgal S. et al – Journal of Reproduction and Development, 2011 58 (2): 212-218
Season-Induced Changes in Bovine Sperm Motility Following a Freeze-Thaw Procedure

Ron M. et al – Genetics, 2011 159: 727–735
Multiple quantitative trait locus analysis of bovine chromosome 6 in the Israeli Holstein population by a daughter design.

Weller JI, Ron M. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2011 94: 1082-1090
Quantitative trait nucleotide determination in the era of genomic selection

Zachut M., Arieli A. and Moallem U. – Reproduction, 2011 141 6:833-840
Incorporation of dietary n-3 fatty acids into ovarian compartments in dairy cows and the effects on hormonal and behavioral patterns around estrus

Galon N., Zaron Y., Ezra E. – Journal of Reproduction and Development Suppl, 2010 56: S8-S14
Factors Affecting Fertility of Dairy Cows in Israel

Friedman E, Glick G, Lavon Y, Roth Z. – Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 2010 39(2): 106-115
Effects of low-dose follicle-stimulating hormone administration on follicular dynamics and preovulatory follicle characteristics in dairy cows during the summer

Lavon Y., Leitner G., Voet H., Wolfenson D. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2010 93: 911-921
Naturally occurring mastitis effects on timing of ovulation, steroid and gonadotrophic hormone concentrations, and follicular and luteal growth in cows

Seroussi E. et al – BMC Genomics, 2010 11: 673
Analysis of copy loss and gain variations in Holstein cattle autosomes using BeadChip SNPs

Tal-Stein R. et al. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2010 93: 4913-4927
A genome scan for quantitative trait loci affecting milk somatic cell score in Israeli and Italian Holstein cows by means of selective DNA pooling with single- and multiple-marker mapping

Weller et al – Animal Genetics, 2010 41 (5): 551-553
Paternity validation and estimation of genotyping error rate for the BovineSNP50 BeadChip

Zachut M. et al – Journal of Dairy Science, 2010 93: 529-545
Effects of dietary fats differing in n-6:n-3 ratio fed to high-yielding dairy cows on fatty acid composition of ovarian compartments, follicular status, and oocyte quality

Dvir A et al – Reproduction Fertility and Development – 2009, 21 (1):
Endotoxine Affects Oocyte Developmental Competence in Dairy cows

Kipper E et al –  Endocrinology,  2009 150(1): 413-421
Induction of Heparanase in Bovine Granulosa Cells by Luteinizing Hormone: Possible Role during the Ovulatory Process

Roth Z, Friedman E, Lavon Y, Wolfenson D. – Reproduction Fertility and Development, 2009: 21 (1):
Induction of Follicular Turnover to Improve Fertilty  in Dairy Cows Exposed to Summer heat Stress 

Seroussi E. – Animal Genetics, 2009 40(2): 230-234
The concordance test emerges as a powerful tool for identifying quantitative trait nucleotides: lessons from BTA6 milk yield QTL

Wolfenson D , Friedman E, Lavon Y, Roth Z. – Reproduction Fertility and Development, 2009 21 (1): 108 – 109
The effect of exogenous progesterone on conception rate of cooled cows during the summer and autumn

Baruch E., Weller J.I. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2008 91: 4365-4371
Incorporation of Discrete Genotype Effects for Multiple Genes into Animal Model Evaluations when only a Small Fraction of the Population Has Been Genotyped

Glick G. – 12th Reproduction in Domestic Animals Conference, 2008
Gene Expression and Steroid Concentrations in Pre-ovulatory Follicles Induced by FSH to Promote Double Ovulation in Heifers

Kaim M, Ertracht S, Lavon Y, Wolfenson D. – Reproduction in Domestic Animals Conference, 2008
Manipulations of Follicular Dynamics and Luteal Function during the Estrous Cycle in Dairy Cows

Klipper E. et al – Endocrinology, 2008 150 1: 413-421
Induction of Heparanase in Bovine Granulosa Cells by Luteinizing Hormone: Possible Role during the Ovulatory Process

Lavon Y et al – Theriogenology, 2008 70(6): 956-967
Exposure to endotoxin during estrus alters the timing of ovulation and hormonal concentrations in cows

Lipkin E., Tal-Stein R., Friedmann A., Soller M. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2008 91: 1614-1627
Effect of Quantitative Trait Loci for Milk Protein Percentage on Milk Protein Yield and Milk Yield in Israeli Holstein Dairy Cattle

Weller JI. et al. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2008 91: 802-813
Detection and Analysis of Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Production and Secondary Traits on Chromosome 7 in Israeli Holsteins

Weller JI. et al.- Journal of Dairy Science, 2008 91: 2469-2474
Detection of Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Twinning Rate in Israeli Holsteins by the Daughter Design

Weller J. I, Ezra E. – Animal, 2008 2(12): 1717–1723
Genetic analysis of the growth rate of Israeli Holstein calves

Zachut M. et al – Reproduction, 2008 135 5: 683-692
Dietary unsaturated fatty acids influence preovulatory follicle characteristics in dairy cows

Argov N., Slan D. and Arieli A. – Livestock Science, 2007 107 2: 289-293
Role for LDL in estradiol-synthesis capacity of bovine ovarian follicles

Imwalle D.B., Lehrer A.R., Katz L.S. – Journal of Animal Science, 2007 85: 1908-1913
Intravaginal impedance and sexual behavior of ovariectomized goats given estrogen alone or in combination with progesterone

Moallem U., Katz M., Arieli A. and Lehrer H. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2007 90 8: 3846-4856
Effects of Peripartum Propylene Glycol or Fats Differing in Fatty Acid Profiles on Feed Intake, Production, and Plasma Metabolites in Dairy Cows

Moallem U. et al – Journal of Dairy Science, 2007 90 3: 1243-1254
Role of Peripartum Dietary Propylene Glycol or Protected Fats on Metabolism and Early Postpartum Ovarian Follicles

Bloch A. et al, – Journal of Dairy Science, 2006 89: 4694-4702
Endocrine Alterations Associated with Extended Time Interval Between Estrus and Ovulation in High-Yield Dairy Cows

Nir (Markusfeld), O. – Israel Journal of Vet Medicine, 2006 61 (2):
The Multifactorial Approach to Fertility Problems in Dairy Herds 

Ron M. et al – Journal of Dairy Science, 2006 89: 4921-4923
A Polymorphism in ABCG2 in Bos indicus and Bos taurus Cattle Breeds

Wolfenson D. – Israel Journal of Vet Medicine Vol. 61 (2) 2006
Factors Associated With Low Progesterone Concentrations and Their Relation to Low Fertility of Lactating Dairy Cows

Weller JI., Ezra E., Leitner G.- Journal of Dairy Science, 2006 89: 2738-2746
Genetic Analysis of Persistency in the Israeli Holstein Population by the Multitrait Animal Model

Argov N., Moallem U. and Sklan D. – Theriogenology, 2005 64 7: 1475-1489
Summer heat stress alters the mRNA expression of selective-uptake and endocytotic receptors in bovine ovarian cells

Argov N., Moallem U. and Sklan D. – Biology of Reproduction, 2004 71 2 : 479-485
Lipid Transport in the Developing Bovine Follicle: Messenger RNA Expression Increases for Selective Uptake Receptors and Decreases for Endocytosis Receptors

Argov N., Arav A. and Sklan D. – Theriogenology, 2004 61 5: 947-962
Number of oocytes obtained from cows by OPU in early, but not late lactation increased with plasma insulin and estradiol concentrations and expression of mRNA of the FSH receptor in granulosa cells

Ron M. et al – Journal of Dairy Science, 2004 87: 476-490
A complete genome scan of the Israeli Holstein population for quantitative trait loci by a daughter design.

Weller J. I. et al. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2004 87: 2627–2640
Factors Affecting Incorrect Paternity Assignment in the Israeli Holstein Population

Weller JI, Ezra E. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2004 87: 1519–1527
Genetic analysis of the Israeli Holstein dairy cattle population for production and nonproduction traits with a multitrait animal model.

Kaim M. et al – Journal of Dairy Science, 2003 86:2012–2021
Effects of GnRH administered to cows at the onset of estrus on timing of ovulation,

Levy N. et al – Biology of Reproduction. 2003 68: 1361–1368
Hormonal regulation and cell-specific expression of endothelin-converting enzyme 1 isoforms in bovine ovarian endothelial and steroidogenic cells.

Ron M. et al – Journal of Dairy Science, 2003 86: 1818–1820
Analysis of vaginal swabs for paternity testing and marker-assisted selection in cattle.

Weller J. I. et al. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2003  86: 2219–2227
Population-wide analysis of a QTL affecting milk-fat production in the Israeli Holstein population

Arav A., Zeron Y., Shturman H. and Gacitua H. – Reproduction Nutrition Development, 2002 42 (6): 583-586
Successful pregnancies in cows following double freezing of large volume of semen

Arav A. et al – Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 2002 187 (1-2): 77-81
New trend in gamete cryopreservation

Israel C, Weller JI. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2002 85: 1285-1297
Estimation of Quantitative Trait Loci Effects in Dairy Cattle Populations

Roth Z. et al –  Journal of Dairy Science, 2002 85: 1398–1405
Effect of treatment with follicle-stimulating hormone or bovine somatotropin on the quality of oocytes aspirated in the autumn from previously heat-stressed cows.

Weller J. I. et al. – Genetics, 2002 162: 841–849
Estimation of quantitative trait locus allele frequency via a modified granddaughter design

Zeron Y., Sklan D. and Arav A. – Molecular Reproduction and Development, 2002 61 (2): 271-278
Effect of polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on biophysical parameters and chilling sensivity of ewe oocytes

Levy N. et al – Endocrinology, 2001 142 (12): 5254-5260
Distinct cellular localization and regulation of endothelin-1 and endothelin-converting enzyme-1 expression in the bovine corpus luteum: implications for luteolysis.

Lipkin E. et al – Genetics, 2001 157: 1683–1698
A Whole Genome Scan for Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Milk Protein Percentage in Israeli-Holstein Cattle, by Means of Selective Milk DNA Pooling in a Daughter Design, Using an Adjusted False Discovery Rate Criterion

Roth Z. et al – Reproduction, May 2001; 121: 745 – 751.
Delayed effect of heat stress on steroid production in medium-sized and preovulatory bovine follicles.

Roth Z. et al – Reproduction, 2001 122: 737-744
Improvement of quality of oocytes collected in the autumn by enhanced removal of impaired follicles from previously heat-stressed cows

Shaham-Albalancy A. et al – Reproduction, 2001 122(4): 643-648
Delayed effect of low progesterone concentrations on bovine uterine PGF(2alpha) secretion in the subsequent oestrous cycle.

Zeron Y. et al – Reproduction, 2001 121: 447 – 454.
Seasonal changes in bovine fertility: relation to developmental competence of oocytes, membrane properties and fatty acid composition of follicles.

Friedman A. et al – Biology of Reproduction, 2000 63: 1905–1912
Role of tumor necrosis factor alpha and its type I receptor in luteal regression: induction of programmed cell death in bovine corpus luteum-derived endothelial cells.

Israel C, Weller JI. – Journal of Dairy Science, 2000 83: 181–187
Effect of misidentification on genetic gain and estimation of breeding value in dairy cattle populations

Landau S. Y. et al – Animal Reproduction Science, 2000 64 3-4: 181-197
Preovulatory follicular status affects the insulin and glucose content of the follicles in high yielding dairy cows

Levy N. et al – Biology of Reproduction, 2000 63: 377-382 
Administration of prostaglandin f(2 alpha) during the early bovine luteal phase does not alter the expression of ET-1 and of its type A receptor: a possible cause for corpus luteum refractoriness.

Roth Z et al – Journal of Reproduction and Fertility, 2000 120: 83–90
Immediate and delayed effects of heat stress on follicular development and its association with plasma FSH and inhibin concentration in cows.

Shaham-Albalancy A. et al – Journal of Dairy Science, 2000 83: 2771–2778
Two methods of inducing low plasma progesterone concentrations have different effects on dominant follicles in cows.

Heyen D. W. Weller JI. Ron M. et al – Physiological Genomics, 1999 1: 165-175
A genome scan for QTL influencing milk production and health traits in dairy cattle

Mamluk R. et al – Endocrinology. 1999 140 (5): 2110-2116.
Characterization and regulation of type A endothelin receptor gene expression in bovine luteal cell types.

Mamluk R. et al – Endocrinology. 1999 140 (10): 4601-4608.
Molecular identification of adenylyl cyclase 3 in bovine corpus luteum and its regulation by prostaglandin F2alpha-induced signaling pathways.

Mamluk R. et al – Biology of Reproduction, 1999 60, 628-634
Hormonal regulation of messenger ribonucleic acid expression for steroidogenic factor-1, steroidogenic acute regulatory protein, and cytochrome P450 side-chain cleavage in bovine luteal cells.

Moallem U. et al, – Journal of Dairy Science, 1999 82: 2358–2368
Effect of calcium soaps of fatty acids and administration of somatotropin on milk production, preovulatory follicular development, and plasma and follicular fluid lipid composition in high yielding dairy cows.

Settar P. & Weller J. I. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1999 82: 2170–2177
Genetic Analysis of Cow Survival in the Israeli Dairy Cattle Population

Zeron Y.,Pearl M., Borochov A. and Arav A. – Cryobiology, 1999 38 (1): 35-42
Kinetic and Temporal Factors Influence Chilling Injury to Germinal Vesicle and Mature Bovine Oocytes

Zeron Y., Arav A. and Sklan D. – Theriogenology, 1999 51 1 : 311
Fatty acid composition in bovine immature oocytes

Israel C, Weller JI. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1998 81: 1653–1662
Estimation of candidate gene effects in dairy cattle populations.

Mamluk R. et al – Biology of Reproduction, 1998 58: 849-856
Characterization of messenger ribonucleic acid expression for prostaglandin F2 alpha and luteinizing hormone receptors in various bovine luteal cell types.

Ron M. et al – Proc. 6th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, 1998: 422-425
Detection and Analysis of a Locus Affecting Milk concentration in the US and Israeli Dairy Populations

Weller J. I. et al.- Genetics, 1998 150: 1699–1706
A new approach to the problem of multiple comparisons in the genetic dissection of complex traits

Moallem U. et al, – Journal of Dairy Science, 1997 80: 2127–2136
Effect of calcium soaps of fatty acids and administration of somatotropin in early lactation on productive and reproductive performance of high producing dairy cows.

Weller JI, Ezra E. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1997 80: 586–593
Genetic analysis of somatic cell score and female fertility of Israeli Holsteins with an individual animal model.

Ron M. et al – Journal of Dairy Science, 1996 79: 676-681
Misidentification rate in the Israeli dairy cattle population and its implications for genetic improvement

Girsh E, Greber Y, Meidan R. – Biology of Reproduction, 1995 52: 954-962
Luteotrophic and luteolytic interactions between bovine small and large luteal-like cells and endothelial cells.

Wolfenson D. et al – Biology of Reproduction, 1995 52: 1106-1113
Effect of heat stress on follicular development during the estrous cycle in lactating dairy cattle.

Ron M. et al – 1994 – Journal of Dairy Science, 1994 77: 1106-1113
Determination of effects of milk protein genotype on production traits of Israeli Holsteins.

Sklan D, Kaim M, Moallem U, Folman Y. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1994 77: 1652-1660
Effect of dietary calcium soaps on milk yield, body weight, reproductive hormones, and fertility in first parity and older cows.

Weller JI, Israel C, Ezra E. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1994 77: 1126-1131
A simple procedure for obtaining approximate interim cow solutions from an animal model.

Weller JI, Ron M. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1992 75: 2541-2548
Genetic analysis of fertility traits in Israeli Holsteins by linear and threshold models.

Sklan D, Moallem U, Folman Y. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1991 74 : 74510-74517
Effect of feeding calcium soaps of fatty acids on production and reproductive responses in high producing lactating cows.

Folman Y, Kaim M, Herz Z, Rosenberg M. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1990 73: 2817-2825
Comparison of methods for the synchronization of estrous cycles in dairy cows. 2. Effects of progesterone and parity on conception.

Kashi Y. et al – Journal of Dairy Science. 1990 73: 3306-3311
Parentage identification in the bovine using “deoxyribonucleic acid fingerprints”.

Rosenberg M, Kaim M, Herz Z, Folman Y. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1990 73: 2807-2816
Comparison of methods for the synchronization of estrous cycles in dairy cows. 1. Effects on plasma progesterone and manifestation of estrus.

Weller JI, Folman Y. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1990 73: 1318-1326
Effects of Calf Value and Reproductive Management on Optimum Days to First Breeding 

Weller JI, Kashi Y, Soller M. –  Journal of Dairy Science, 1990 73: 2525-2537
Power of daughter and granddaughter designs for determining linkage between marker loci and quantitative trait loci in dairy cattle.

Weller JI,  – Journal of Dairy Science, 1989 72: 2644-2650
Genetic Analysis of Fertility Traits in Israeli Dairy Cattle

Wolfenson D., Flamenbaum I., Berman A. –  Journal of Dairy Science, 1988 71: 3497-3504
Hyperthermia and Body Energy Store Effects on Estrous Behavior, Conception Rate, and Corpus Luteum Function in Dairy Cows

Weller J.I., Misztal I., Gianola D. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1988 71: 2491-2501
Genetic Analysis of Dystocia and Calf Mortality in Israeli-Holsteins by Threshold and Linear Models

Weller J. I. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1988 71: 1873-1879
Inclusion of Partial Lactations in the Genetic Analysis of Yield Traits by Differential Weighting of Records

Weller JI., Ron M., Bar-Anan R – Journal of Dairy Science, 1987 70: 672-680
Effects of Persistency and Production on the Genetic Parameters of Milk and Fat Yield in Israeli-Holsteins

Bar-Anan et al, – Journal of Dairy Science, 1986 69: 1897-1903
Prediction of Annualized Lactation Yield from Partial Lactations

Ron M., Bar-Anan R., Weller JI – Journal of Dairy Science, 1986 69: 243-247
Sire and Maternal Grandsire Effects on Calving Difficulty and Calf Mortality in Israeli Holsteins

Weller JI, – Journal of Dairy Science, 1986 69: 493-500
Comparison of Multitrait and Single-Trait Multiple Parity Evaluations by Monte Carlo Simulation

Bar-Anan R., Ron M., Wiggans G.R – Journal of Dairy Science, 1985 68: 382-386
Associations Among Milk Yield, Yield Persistency, Conception, and Culling of Israeli Holstein Dairy Cattle

Weller JI., Bar-Anan R., Osterkorn K. – Journal of Dairy Science, 1985 68: 1241-1249
Effects of Days Open on Annualized Milk Yields in Current and Following Lactations

Folman Y, Kaim M, Herz Z, Rosenberg M. – Journal of Dairy Science. 1984 67: 153-160
Reproductive Management of Dairy Cattle Based on Synchronization of Estrous Cycles

Ron M., Bar-Anan R., Wiggans  G.R  – Journal of Dairy Science, 1984 67: 854-860
Factors Affecting Conception Rate of Israeli Holstein Cattle

Bar-Anan R., Ron M., Wiggans G.R – Journal of Dairy Science, 1983 66: 382-386
Associations Among Progeny Tests of Single or Pooled Lactations

Bar-Anan R., Ron M.  – Journal of Dairy Science, 1983 66: 2438-2440
Genetic Correlations Among Progeny Groups for Type Traits, Milk Yield, Yield Persistency, and Culling Rates