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ExplorACES 2007

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Animal Sciences Laboratory (ASL)

A Lactation Study in Transgenic Swine First Floor, ASL Learn about this James Scholar’s research studying a group of transgenic swine in which a bovine gene was inserted to control lactation output. The result of the gene manipulation was a change in milk let down prior to parturition. An ACES James Scholar project presented by Andrew Kuster Hennenfent (Smithshire, IL). Animal Sciences Lab and Meat Science Lab Tour First Floor, ASL Tours of the Animal Sciences Lab and Meat Science Lab start at 10:30 and 12:30. Meet at the South entrance of ASL near the Animal Sciences exhibit. Explore Dr. Kesler’s lab and Dr. Cann’s lab, as well as the Meat Science Lab. Occurrence of Ticks among Small Mammals in Allerton First Floor, ASL Examine research information on tick occurrence among small mammal populations in Robert Allerton Park. An ACES James Scholar project presented by Jennifer Rydzewski (Dolton, IL). The Effect of Sprayed Dried Animal Plasma in the Diet of Post Weaned Pigs on Bacteria Flora in the GI Tract First Floor, ASL Find out what impact sprayed-dried animal plasma has on bacteria flora development in the GI tract of juvenile pigs. Bacteria populations were categorized using DNA isolation, PCR, and gel electrophoresis. An ACES James Scholar project presented by Kurt Perryman (Wentzville, MO).

Cloning and Expression of the Methanogenic Archaeal Enzyme MacDna2 First Floor, ASL Experience this display to discover the goal of this project—to clone and express the enzyme Dna2 present in the methanogenic archaea Methanosarcina acetivorans. Dna2 is involved in Okazaki fragment maturation during DNA replication. The study tested for helicase and endonuclease activity in this enzyme. An ACES James Scholar project presented by Julia Katzenbach (Hoffman Estates, IL). Estrus Resynchronization in Beef Cattle First Floor, ASL Come learn about estrus resynchronization and other reproductive technologies in the beef cattle industry. View reproductive tracts, breeding tools, ultrasonic pictures, and try your luck at artificial insemination. An ACES James Scholar project presented by Caroline Cua (Wilmette, IL).