Refereed Publications
Adhikari B, Lee CN, Khadka VS, Deng Y, Fukumoto G, Thorne M, Caires K, Odani J, Mishra B. RNA-Sequencing based analysis of bovine endometrium during the maternal recognition of pregnancy. BMC Genomics. 2022 Jul 7;23(1):494. doi: 10.1186/s12864-022-08720-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35799127/
Facioli FL, De Marchi F, Marques MG, Michelon PRP, Zanella EL, Caires KC, Reeves JJ, Zanella R. 2020. The Outcome and Economic Viability of Embryo Production Using IVF and SOV Techniques in the Wagyu Breed of Cattle. Vet Sci. 2020 May 1;7(2):58. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32369966/
Okpeku, M., Peters, S., Imumorin, I., Caires, K., Sharma, V., Wheto, M., Tamang R., Adenaike A.S., Ozoje M.O., Thangaraj, K. (2017). Mitochondrial DNA hypervariable region 1 diversity in Nigerian goats. Animal Genetic Resources/Ressources Génétiques Animales/Recursos Genéticos Animales, 1-1. doi:10.1017/S2078633617000017. https://doi.org/10.1017/S2078633616000102
Caires, KC. Reproductive success in ruminants: A complex interaction among endocrine, metabolic, and environmental factors. Journal of Animal Science. 2015, 93. doi: 10.2527/jas2015-9045. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26020297
Kitts-Morgan SE, Caires KC, Bohannon LA, Parsons EI, Hilburn KA. Free-ranging farm cats: home range size and predation on a livestock unit in northwest georgia. PLoS One. 2015 Apr 20;10(3):e0120513. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0120513. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25894078
McSpadden K, Caires K, Zanella R. 2013. The effect of Mycobaterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis exposure on Animal Health. Acta Scientiae Veterinaria, 41(1095) http://www.ufrgs.br/actavet/41/PUB%201095.pdf
Caires KC, de Avila J, McLean DJ. Endocrine regulation of spermatogonial stem cells in the seminiferous epithelium of adult mice. Bio Res Open Access. 2012 Oct;1(5):222-30. doi: 10.1089/res.2012.0259. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23514745
Caires KC, Shima CM, de Avila J, McLean DJ. Acute ethanol exposure affects spermatogonial stem cell homeostasis in pre-pubertal mice. Reprod Toxicol. 2012 Jan;33(1):76-84. doi: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2011.12.002. Epub 2011 Dec 14. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22198099
Caires KC, de Avila JM, Cupp AS, McLean DJ. VEGFA family isoforms regulate spermatogonial stem cell homeostasis in vivo. Endocrinology. 2012 Feb;153(2):887-900. doi: 10.1210/en.2011-1323. Epub 2011 Dec 6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22147017
Caires K, Broady J, McLean D. Maintaining the male germline: regulation of spermatogonial stem cells. J Endocrinol. 2010 May;205(2):133-45. doi: 10.1677/JOE-09-0275. Epub 2010 Feb 10. Review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20147357
Caires KC, de Avila J, McLean DJ. Vascular endothelial growth factor regulates germ cell survival during establishment of spermatogenesis in the bovine testis. Reproduction. 2009 Oct;138(4):667-77. doi: 10.1530/REP-09-0020. Epub 2009 Jul 24. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19633133
Caires KC, Schmidt JA, Oliver AP, de Avila J, McLean DJ. Endocrine regulation of the establishment of spermatogenesis in pigs. Reprod Domest Anim. 2008 Jul;43 Suppl 2:280-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0531.2008.01175.x https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18638136
Book Chapters
Caires KC, Oatley JM, McLean DJ. Cellular, Molecular, and Genomic Mechanisms Regulating Testis Function in Livestock. In: Reproductive Genomics in Domestic Animals. Jiang Z, Ott TL, (eds.). Wiley-Blackwell; June 2010. p. 269-291. ISBN: 978-0-8138-1784-2. http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0813817846.html
Extension Bulletins / Publications
Caires K. 2021. Dallisgrass Offers Benefits But Beware of Ergot Poisoning! (AS-6) https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/AS-6.pdf
Yang J, DuPonte M, Vincent D, Caires K, He Y, Correa N, Wall L, Cowell K, Fergerstrom M. 2020. DNA-Based Bull Selection and Artificial Insemination for Grass-Fed Beef Cattle Production. https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/AS1.pdf
Caires K. 2018. Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock. https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/LM-38.pdf
Caires K. 2018. Judging Beef Cattle and Oral Reasons: Selection for Market Animals and Breeding Stock (AAS-1). 14 pages. Not available for online download.
Caires K. 2017. Beware of Dallisgrass Staggers. (AS-6) Revised; replaced with new version: https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/AS-6.pdf
Caires K, Smith SM, Busboom J, Neibergs JS, Heitstuman M. 2006. Washington State University Lamb 300 Program and Summary. Central Washington Animal Agriculture Team. http://www.animalag.wsu.edu/small%20ruminants/2006WSULAMB300--AnimalSummary.pdf
Other Publications / Creative Works
Caires KC. 2012. Unraveling the Genetics of Bovine Johne's Disease. ISBN: 978-1-61668-204-0. In Veterinary Pathology, 49(5) 884-886.
Caires KC, et al., 2012. Cover Art. Endocrinology, Volume 153, Number 2, February 1, 2012
Schubert C., 2012. WORLD OF REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY: Ethanol "Binge" May Harm Testes. Biology of Reproduction. 86(3):1-2 h.
Popular Periodicals
Brown C. 2016. Trending Genetic Tools. Canadian Hereford Digest, October Issue. p70-71.
Zanella R, Caires K. 2009. Charolês como base racial ao desencolvimento de uma nova raça mista em combinação com o Wagyu. Campo e Criação (article in Portuguese); http://www.campoecriacao.com.br/site/index.php?p=noticia&id=9948
Caires K. 2005. OSU Young Cattlemen’s Association Update. Oregon Beef Producer, February Issue, p22-23.
Caires K. 2005. College Leaders Educate Youth About the Beef Industry (solicited for Next Generation section). Angus Journal, April Issue, p58.
Caires K. 2004. Beef Bowl 2004. Oregon Beef Producer, November Issue, p21.
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