CURRICULUM VITAE
DIANE MOODY SPURLOCK
EDUCATION
Institution
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Degree
PhD
MS
BS
Year of Degree
1998
1994
1992
Major
Animal Breeding & Genetics
Animal Science
Animal Science
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Years
2007-present
Title
Associate Professor
October, 2004 - 2007
Assistant Professor
2000 - 2004
Assistant Professor
1998 - 2000
Post-Doctoral Scientist
75% Research, 25% Teaching
75% Research, 25% Teaching
70% Research, 30% Teaching
Institution
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Department of Animal Science
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Department of Animal Science
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Department of Animal Sciences
Elanco Animal Health, Greenfield, IN
Discovery Division
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL RECORD
July, 2007 – present
Associate Professor
75% Research, 25% Teaching
October, 2004 - 2007
Assistant Professor
75% Research, 25% Teaching
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Department of Animal Science
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Department of Animal Science
Member: Animal Breeding and Genetics Group, Dairy Group, Interdepartmental Genetics Program
Graduate Faculty Member: Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Science, Interdepartmental
Genetics
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
External to Iowa State University and Purdue University
Impact of genomics on reproductive management. Invited presentation for CEVA’s ReprodAction
Scientific Meeting Series: Genomics of reproductive performance and sexed semen
technology. October 27-29, 2014. Blanca, Spain.
Genetic architecture and biological basis of feed efficiency in dairy cattle. Invited presentation at the
10th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. August 17-22, 2014.
Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Can Genomics Be Used to Improve Feed Efficiency? Western Canadian Dairy Conference. March
11-14, 2014. Red Deer, AB, Canada.
Station Report: Feed Efficiency Research at Iowa State University. Presented to the S-1040
Regional Project Meeting, October 21-22, 2013. Chicago, IL.
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Biological Regulation of Feed Efficiency. Zoetis Workshop on Dairy Feed Efficiency. October 30,
2013. Kalamazoo, MI.
Molecular and Physiological Basis of Residual Feed Intake (RFI) and Feed Efficiency. 26th ADSA
Discover Conference: Dairy Feed Efficiency. September 23-26, 2013. Naperville, IN.
Genetics of Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cattle. Presented to Select Sires Sire Committee Meeting.
March 18, 2013. Columbus, OH.
Genomic Selection and Herd Management for Improved Feed Efficiency of the US Dairy Industry.
Presented to the International Breeding Goal Meeting: Selection for Improved Feed
Efficiency. February 25-26, 2013. Wageningen, Netherlands.
Station Report: Feed Efficiency Research at Iowa State University. Presented to the S-1040
Regional Project Meeting, October 29-30, 2012. Indianapolis, IN.
Use of Genomics for Goat Genetic Improvement. National Goat Expo. October, 2012. Des Moines, IA.
Genetic regulation and genomic selection of energy balance traits in dairy cattle. 2011. USDA-AFRI
Joint Animal Systems Project Director Meeting. Washington, DC.
Results from the ISU Energy Balance Study. 2011. Feed Efficiency Project Meeting. East Lansing,
MI.
Regulation of adipose tissue metabolism for lactation. 2010. Elanco Science Symposium,
Indianapolis, IN.
Adipokine expression in dairy cattle. 2007. Cattle and sheep workshop, Plant and Animal Genome
Conference, San Diego, CA.
Genetic Regulation of Energy Balance in Dairy Cattle. 2007. Scottish Agricultural College,
Edinburgh, Scotland.
Metabolic stress in dairy cattle: what do we know and what can we learn? 2005. Animal Science
Departmental Seminar, University of Minnesota. St. Paul, MN.
Marker assisted selection in dairy cattle. 2005. Genex CRI, Dairy Genetics Division. Shawano, WI.
Opportunities for genetic improvement. 2002. Marshall Farms. North Rose, NY.
Microarray experimentation: current status and opportunities in animal science. 2002. Equine
Research Group, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
Cloning of differentially expressed bovine skeletal muscle genes. 2001. Elanco Animal Health,
Discovery Research Group. Greenfield, IN.
Analysis of gene expression using cross-species microarrays. 2001. Biology Department Seminar,
Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN.
Genomics techniques: An overview of methods for the study of gene expression. 2000. American
Society of Animal Science and American Dairy Science Association National Meeting.
Baltimore, MD.
From DNA to genetic tests. 2000. New York National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium Meeting.
Ithaca, NY.
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Affiliated with Iowa State University
Studies of Energy Utilization in Lactating Dairy CattleAnimal Breeding and Genetics Seminar. April,
2013
Graduate training opportunities in dairy cattle genetics. Interdepartmental Genetics Welcome
Retreat. August, 2006.
Genetic regulation of energy utilization in dairy cattle. Interdepartmental Genetics Faculty Seminar
Series. December, 2005.
Energy utilization and mobilization in the ISU dairy cattle selection lines: current progress and future
directions. Animal Science Departmental Seminar. March, 2005.
Affiliated with Purdue University
Microarray Experimentation: Challenges and Opportunities. 2004. Department of Basic Medical
Sciences, Purdue University, Departmental Seminar.
Functional investigation of Asb-15: Gene expression and beyond. 2003. Department of
Biochemistry.
Comparative aspects of osteoporosis in chickens: A genomics perspective. 2003. Program for
Comparative Medicine, Spring Retreat.
Cross-species microarray analysis. 2000, 2001. Working Group on Microarray Analysis. Purdue
University, West Lafayette, IN.
Techniques for the analysis of gene expression. 2000. Interdepartmental Nutrition Program
Seminar Series. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN.
REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES1
1) Spurlock, D., J. Coetzee, and M. Stock. 2014. The impact of three strategies for incorporating
polled genetics into a dairy cattle breeding program on the overall herd genetic merit. J. Dairy
Sci. 97:5265-5274.
2Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
2) Faylon, M. P*3., D. Koltes*, and D. Spurlock. 2014. Regulation of lipid droplet-associated proteins
following growth hormone administration and feed restriction in lactating Holstein cows. J. Dairy
Sci. 97:2847-2855.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
3) Berry, D., M. Coffey, J. Pryce, Y. de Haas, P. Lovendahl, N. Krattenmacher, J. Crowley, Z. Wang,
D. Spurlock, K. Weigel, K. MacDonald, and R. Veerkamp. 2014. International genetic
evaluations for feed intake in dairy cattle through the collation of data from multiple sources. J.
Dairy Sci. 97:3894-3905.
Experimental Design: Minor
Data Analysis: Minor
Data Collection: Important
Writing and Editing: Minor
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Prior to 2005, Dr. Spurlock published as D. E. Moody.
Dr. Spurlock’s role is explained for each peer-reviewed publication. Substantial indicates she was the person responsible
for this activity; important indicates she made a significant contribution to the effort; minor indicates her role was minimal.
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Students, post-doctorate scientists, and visiting scientists in Dr. Spurlock’s laboratory are identified by *
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4) Pryce, J., J. Johnston, B. Hayes, G. Sahana, K. Weigel, S. McParland, D. Spurlock, N.
Krattenmacher, R. Spelman, E. Wall, and M. Calus. 2014. Imputation of genotypes from low
density (50k) to high density (700k) of cows from research herds in Europe, North America and
Australasia using 2 reference populations. 2014. J. Dairy Sci. 97:1799-1811.
Experimental Design: Minor
Data Analysis: Minor
Data Collection: Important
Writing and Editing: Minor
5) Yao, C., D. M. Spurlock, L. E. Armentano, C.D. Page Jr., M. J. VandeHaar, D. M. Bickhart, and K. A.
Weigel. 2013. Random Forests approach for identifying additive and epistatic single nucleotide
polymorphisms associated with residual feed intake in dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 96:6716-6729.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Minor
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Important
6) Spurlock, D. M. and M. VandeHaar. 2013. Regulation of feed efficiency in dairy cattle. CAB
Reviews 8,039:1-8.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
7) Nafikov, R. A., J. P. Schoonmaker, K. T. Korn, K. Noack, D. J. Garrick, K. J. Koehler, J. MinickBormann, J. M. Reecy, D. M. Spurlock, and D. C. Beitz. 2013. Association of polymorphisms in
solute carrier family 27, isoform A6 (SLC27A6) and fatty acid binding protein-3 and fatty acidbinding protein-4 (FABP3 and FABP4) with fatty acid composition of bovine milk. J. Dairy Sci.
96:6007-6021.
Experimental Design: Important
Data Analysis: Important
Data Collection: Minor
Writing and Editing: Minor
8) Nafikov, R. A., J. P. Schoonmaker, K. T. Korn, K. Noack, D. J. Garrick, K. J. Koehler, J. MinickBormann, J. M. Reecy, D. M. Spurlock, and D. C. Beitz. 2013. Sterol regulatory element binding
transcription factor 1 (SREBF1) polymorphism and milk fatty acid composition. J. Dairy Sci.
96:2605-2616.
Experimental Design: Important
Data Analysis: Important
Data Collection: Minor
Writing and Editing: Minor
9) Koltes, D*. and Spurlock, D. M. 2012 Adipose tissue angiopoietin-like protein mRNA changes with
altered energy balance in lactating Holstein cows. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 43:307-316.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
10) Spurlock, D. M., J. C. M. Dekkers, R. Fernando, D. A. Koltes*, and A. Wolc. 2012 Genetic
parameters for energy balance, feed efficiency, and related traits in Holstein cattle. Journal of
Dairy Science. J. Dairy Sci. 95:5393-5402.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
11) Koltes, D.*, and D.M. Spurlock. 2011 Coordination of lipid droplet-associated proteins during the
transition period of Holstein dairy cows. J Dairy Sci. 94:1839-1848.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
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12) Paczkowski, M., Yuan, Y., Fleming-Waddell, J., Bidwell, C.A., Spurlock, D., and R.L. Krisher.
2011. Alterations in the transcriptome of porcine oocytes derived from prepubertal and cyclic
females is associated with developmental potential. J Anim Sci. 89:3561-3571.
Experimental Design: Important
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Minor
Writing and Editing: Minor
13) Elkins, D. A.*, and Spurlock, D. M. 2009 Phosphorylation of perilipin is associated with indicators
of lipolysis in Holstein cows. Horm. Metab. Res. 41:736-740.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
14) Bovine Genome Sequencing and Analysis Consortium, Elsik CG., et al. 2009. The genome
sequence of taurine cattle: a window to ruminant biology and evolution. Science 234:522-528.
Experimental Design: Minor
Data Analysis: Minor
Data Collection: Important
Writing and Editing: Minor
15) McDaneld, T. G.*, and Spurlock, D. M. 2008 Ankyrin repeat and suppressor of cytokine signaling
(SOCS) box-containing protein (ASB) 15 alters differentiation of mouse C2C12 myoblasts and
phosphorylation of mitogen-activated protein kinase and Akt. J. Anim. Sci. 86:2897-2902.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
16) Brunelle, B. W., Kehrli, M. E., Stabel, J. R., Spurlock, D. M., Hansen, L. B., and E. M. Nicholson.
2008 Short communication: allele, genotype, and haplotype data for bovine spongiform
encephalopathy-resistance polymorphisms from healthy US Holstein cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 91:338342.
Experimental Design: Important
Data Analysis: Minor
Data Collection: Important
Writing and Editing: Minor
17) Hazelton, S. R., D. M. Spurlock, C. A. Bidwell, and S. S. Donkin. 2008. Cloning the genomic
sequence and identification of promoter regions of bovine pyruvate carboxylase. J. Dairy Sci.
91:91-99.
Experimental Design: Important
Data Analysis: Minor
Data Collection: Important
Writing and Editing: Minor
18) Nephawe, K. A.*, and D. M. Spurlock. 2007 Single nucleotide polymorphisms in five adipokine
genes in dairy cattle populations. South African Journal of Animal Science 37:154-157.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
19) Bennett, A. K.*, P. Y. Hester, and D. M. Spurlock. 2007 Relationships of a transforming growth
factor 2 single nucleotide polymorphism and mRNA abundance with bone and production traits in
chickens. Poultry Science 86:829-3
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
20) Bennett, A. K.*, P. Y. Hester, and D. Moody Spurlock. 2006 Polymorphisms in Vitamin D
receptor, Osteopontin, Insulin-like growth factor 1 and Insulin, and their associations with bone,
egg, and growth traits in a layer – broiler cross. Animal Genetics 37:283-286.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
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21) Reecy, J. M., D. Moody Spurlock, and C. H. Stahl. 2006 Gene expression profiling: Insights into
skeletal muscle growth and development. J. Anim. Sci. 84:Suppl:E150-154.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
22) Spurlock, D. M., T. G. McDaneld*, and L. McIntyre. 2006. Changes in skeletal muscle gene
expression following clenbuterol administration. BMC Genomics. 7:320.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
23) Perkins, A. C., L. N. Kramer, D. Moody Spurlock, T. S. Hadfield, N. E. Cockett, and C. A. Bidwell.
2006. Postnatal changes in the expression of genes located in the callipyge region in sheep
skeletal muscle. Animal Genetics 37:535-542.
Experimental Design: Minor
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Important
Writing and Editing: Minor
24) McDaneld, T. G., K. Hannon, and D. E. Moody. 2006. Ankyrin repeat and SOCS box protein
(ASB) 15 regulates protein synthesis in skeletal muscle. Am. J. Physiol. Regul. Integr. Comp.
Physiol. 290:R1672-R1682.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
25) Schreiweis, M. A.*, P. Y. Hester, P. Settar, and D. E. Moody. 2006. Identification of quantitative
trait loci associated with egg quality, egg production, and body weight traits in an F2 resource
population of chickens. Animal Genetics 37:106-112.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
26) Schreiweis, M. A.*, P. Y. Hester, and D. E. Moody. 2005. Identification of quantitative trait loci
associated with bone traits and body weight in an F2 resource population of chickens. Genet. Sel.
Evol. 37:677-698.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
27) Schreiweis, M. A*, J. I. Orban, M. C. Ledur, D. E. Moody, and P. Y. Hester. 2005. Validation of
dual-energy X-ray absoptiometry in live White Leghorns. Poultry Sci. 84:91-99.
Experimental Design: Minor
Data Analysis: Important
Data Collection: Minor
Writing and Editing: Minor
28) Bidwell, C. A., L. N. Kramer, A. C. Perkins, T. S. Hadfield, D. E. Moody, and N. E. Cockett. 2004.
Expression of PEG11 and PEG11AS transcripts in normal and callipyge sheep. BMC Biology
2(1):17.
Experimental Design: Minor
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Important
Writing and Editing: Substantial
29) Hester, P. Y., M. A. Schreiweis*, J. I. Orban, H. Mazzuco, M. N. Kopka, M. C. Ledur, and D. E.
Moody. 2004. Assessing bone mineral density in vivo: Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Poultry
Sci. 83:215-221.
Experimental Design: Minor
Data Analysis: Important
Data Collection: Minor
Writing and Editing: Minor
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30) McDaneld, T. G.*, D. L. Hancock, and D. E. Moody. 2004. Altered mRNA abundance of ASB15
and four other genes in skeletal muscle following administration of beta-adrenergic receptor
agonists. Physiological Genomics. 16:275-83.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
31) Schreiweis, M. A.*, J. I. Orban, M. C. Ledur, D. E. Moody, and P. Y. Hester. 2004. The effect of
the ovulatory and egg laying cycle on bone mineral density and content of live white leghorns as
assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Poultry Science 83:1011-1019.
Experimental Design: Minor
Data Analysis: Important
Data Collection: Minor
Writing and Editing: Minor
32) McDaneld, T. G.* and D. E. Moody. 2003. Characterization of a bovine gene encoding an ankyrin
repeat and SOCS box protein (ASB15). Animal Genetics 34:235-236.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
33) Moody, D. E., A. J. Rosa, and J. M. Reecy. 2003. Current status of livestock DNA microarrays.
AgBiotechNet. 5 (December):ABN 118.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
34) Moody, D. E., Z. Zou*, and L. McIntyre. 2002. Cross-species hybridization of pig RNA to human
nylon microarrays. BMC Genomics 27,3(1):27.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
35) Moody, D. E. 2001. Genomics techniques: An overview of methods for the study of gene
expression. Journal of Animal Science 79(E-Suppl):E128-E135.
Experimental Design: Substantial
Data Analysis: Substantial
Data Collection: Substantial
Writing and Editing: Substantial
Research Conducted as a Graduate Student
(University of Nebraska and Oklahoma State University)
36) Moody, D.E., D. Pomp, M.K. Nielsen, and L. D. Van Vleck. 1999. Identification of QTL influencing
traits related to energy balance in selection and inbred lines of mice. Genetics. 152:699-711.
37) Splan, R. K., B. R Pilcik, U. J. Tomsen, J. A. G. Arango, A. Ruiz-Flores, J. W. Hallock, M. F. Allan,
S. K. R. Karnati, V. Vega, B. R. Lindsey, D. E. Moody, and D. Pomp. 1998. Mapping of the
steroidogenic acute regulatory protein (StAR) gene to porcine chromosome 15 by linkage analysis
using a novel PCR-RFLP. J. Anim. Sci. 76: 658-659.
38) Barendse, W., D. Vaiman, S.J. Kemp, Y. Sugimoto, S. Armitage, J.L. Williams, H.S Sun, A.
Eggen, M. Agaba, S.A. Aleyasin, M. Band, M.D. Bishop, J. Buitkamp, K. Byrne, F. Collins, L.
Cooper, W. Coppettiers, B. Denys, R.D. Drinkwater, K. Easterday, C. Elduque, S. Ennis, G.
Erhardt, L. Ferretti, N. Flavin, Q. Gao, M. Georges, R. Gurung, B. Harlizius, G. Hawkins, D.J.S.
Hetzel, T. Hirano, D. Hulme, C. Joergensen, M. Kessler, B.W. Kirkpatrick, B. Konfortov, S. Kostia,
C. Kuhn, J. Lenstra, H. Leveziel, H.A. Lewin, B. Leyhe, L. Li, I. Martin Buriel, R.A. McGraw, J.R.
Miller, D.E. Moody, S.S. Moore, S. Nakane, I. Nijman, I. Olsaker, D. Pomp, A. Rando, M. Ron, A.
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Shalom, M. Soller, A.J. Teale, I. Thieven, B. Urquhart, D-I. Vage, A. Van de Weghe, S. Varvio, R.
Velmala, J. Vilkki, R. Weikard, C. Woodside, J.E. Womack, M. Zanotti, and P. Zaragoza. 1997. A
medium density genetic linkage map of the bovine genome. Mammalian Genome 8:21 - 28.
39) Moody, D. E., D. Pomp and D. S. Buchanan. 1997. Feasibility of the grandprogeny design for
quantitative trait loci (QTL) detection in purebred beef cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 75:941-949.
40) Moody, D.E., D. Pomp and M. Nielsen. 1997. Variability in metabolic rate, feed intake, and
fatness among selection and inbred lines of mice. Genetical Research. 70:225-235.
41) Moody, D.E., D. Pomp and W. Barendse. 1996. Linkage analysis of a bovine insulin-like growth
factor 1 receptor gene polymorphism. Mammalian Genome. 7:168.
42) Moody, D.E., D. Pomp, S. Newman and M.D. MacNeil. 1996. Characterization of DNA
polymorphisms in three populations of Hereford cattle and their associations with growth and
maternal EPD in Line 1 Herefords. J. Anim. Sci. 74:17884-1793.
43) Moody, D.E., D. Pomp, W. Barendse and J.W. Womack. 1995. Short communication:
assignment of the growth hormone receptor gene to bovine chromosome 20 using linkage
analysis and somatic cell mapping. Animal Genetics 26:341-343.
44) Moody, D.E., D. Pomp and W. Barendse. 1995. Short communication: restriction fragment
length polymorphism in amplification products of the bovine PIT1 gene and assignment of PIT1 to
bovine chromosome 1. Animal Genetics 26:45-47.
45) Moody, D.E., D. Pomp and W. Barendse. 1995. Rapid communication: restriction fragment
length polymorphism in amplification products of the bovine growth hormone releasing hormone
gene. J. Anim. Sci. 73:3789.
Research Conducted as an Undergraduate Student (Virginia Tech)
46) Moody, D.E., W.D. Hohenboken, W.E. Beal and F.W. Thye. 1992. Concentration of plasma
cholesterol in beef cows and calves, milk production and calf gain. J. Anim. Sci. 70:1464-1470.
47) Hohenboken, W.D., A. Dudley and D.E. Moody. 1992. A comparison among equations to
characterize lactation curves in beef cows. Animal Production. 55:23-28.
Invited Book Chapters (peer reviewed)
48) Anderson, D. B., D. E. Moody, and D. L. Hancock. 2004. Beta Adrenergic Agonists. In: W. G.
Pond and A. W. Bell (Eds.) Encyclopedia of Animal Science. Marcel Dekker, Inc. pp. 104-107.
Dr. Spurlock’s role was in the review and editing of this encyclopedia entry, while she was at Purdue University.
49) Moody, D., B. Fadlia, A. Singh, S. Shah, and L. McIntyre. 2002. Quantitative Comparison of
Image Analysis Software. Pp. 155-166. In: S. Shah and G. Kamberova (Eds.) DNA Array Image
Analysis: Nuts and Bolts. DNA Press, Eagleville, PA.
Dr. Spurlock contributed to the generation and interpretation of data generated for this chapter, was senior author, and
coordinated all aspects of preparing this chapter for publication, while she was at Purdue University.
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50) Moody, D. E., D. L. Hancock and D. B. Anderson. 2000. Chapter 4. Phenethanolamine
repartitioning agents. In: J. P. F. D’Mello (Ed.) Farm Animal Metabolism and Nutrition: Critical
Reviews. CAB International, Wallingford, Oxon, UK.
Dr. Spurlock assumed primary responsibility for organizing and writing this chapter while she was a post-doctoral
scientist with Elanco Animal Health.
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS
51) Weigel, K.A., C. Yao, P.C. Hoffman, L.E. Armentano, D.M. Spurlock, R.J. Tempelman and M. J.
VandeHaar. 2014. Improving biological and economic aspects of production efficiency through
genetic selection and genome-guided replacement management. Proc. Of 10th World Congress
of Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Abstr. 285.
52) Spurlock, D.M., R. J. Tempelman, K. A. Weigel, L. E. Armentano, G. R. Wiggans, R. F.
Veerkamp,
Y. de Haas, M. P. Coffey, E. E Connor, M. D. Hanigan, C. Staples and M. J. VandeHaar. 2014.
Genetic Architecture and Biological Basis of Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cattle. Proc. Of 10th World
Congress of Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Abstr. 287.
53) Lu, Y.F., M. J. Vandehaar, K. A. Weigel, L. E. Armentano, D. M. Spurlock, C. R. Staples, E. E.
Connor, and R. J. Tempelman. 2014. An Alternative Approach to Modeling Genetic Merit of Feed
Efficiency in Dairy Cattle. Proc. Of 10th World Congress of Genetics Applied to Livestock
Production. Abstr. 112.
54) Shonka, B. N. and D. M. Spurlock. 2014. Genetic parameters for pre-calving feed intake. J. Dairy
Sci. 97 (E-Suppl. 1):79.
55) VandeHaar, M. J., Y. Lu, D. M. Spurlock, L. E. Armentano, K. A. Weigel, R. F. Veerkamp, M.
Coffey, Y. De Haas, C. R Staples, E. E. Connor, and R. J. Tempelman. 2014. Phenotypic and
genetic correlations among milk energy output, body weight, and feed intake, and their effects on
feed efficiency in lactating dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 97:80.
56) Faylon, P. P., L. H. Baumgard, R. P. Rhoads, and D. M. Spurlock. 2014. Heat stress affects
insulin sensitivity in primary bovine adipocytes. J. Dairy Sci. 97:689.
57) Xie, G., L. W. Hall, M. Nearing, L. C. Cole, D. M. Spurlock, L. H. Baumgard, and R. P. Rhoads.
2014. Heat stress alters adipose adrenergic signaling in lactating dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci.
97:712.
58) Koltes, D. and D. Spurlock. 2013. Leptin increases adipose triglyceride lipase in bovine primary
adipocytes. FASEB J. 27:373.8.
59) Faylon, M. P., L. H. Baumgard, R. P. Rhoads, and D. M. Spurlock. 2013. The effect of heat
stress on lipolytic response of bovine primary adipocytes. J. Dairy Sci. 96 (E-Suppl. 1):114.
60) Tempelman, R. J., D. M. Spurlock, M. Coffey, R. F. Veerkamp, L. E. Armentano, K. A. Weigel, Y.
De Haas, C. R. Staples, M. D. Hanigan, and M. J. VandeHaar. 2013. Heterogeneity across
research stations in genetic variation and energy sink relationships for feed efficiency in lactating
dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 96 (E-Suppl. 1):389.
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61) VandeHaar, M., L. Armentano, D.M. Spurlock, J. Patience, and J. Taylor. 2012 Feed efficiency:
basic principles and opportunities for improvement. www.jtmtg.org/2012/abstracts/398.pdf
(Abstract 316).
62) VandeHaar, M., D.M. Spurlock, L. Armentano, R. Tempelman, K. Weigel, and R. Veerkamp. 2012
Considerations in using residual feed intake to define feed efficiency in dairy cattle.
www.jtmtg.org/2012/abstracts/266.pdf (Abstract T44).
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Xie, G., L.W. Hall, M. Nearing, L.C. Cole, J. Allen, L.H. Baumgard, D.M. Spurlock, and R.P.
Rhoads. 2012 Effects of heat stress and plane of nutrition on adipose tissue metabolism related
gene expression in lactating Holstein cows. www.jtmtg.org/2012/abstracts/71.pdf (Abstract
M206).
64)
Yao, C., D.M. Spurlock, K.A. Weigel, L.E. Armentano, C.D. Page, and M.J. VandeHaar. 2012
Random forest approach for SNP effects of residual feed intake in dairy cattle.
www.jtmtg.org/2012/abstracts/682.pdf (Abstract 710).
65) Spurlock, D.M., Wolc, A., Koltes, D., Scalese, E., Dekkers, J., and R. Fernando. 2011. Genetic
analysis of dry matter intake in Holstein cows. J Dairy Sci. 94:(E-Supplement1)Abstr. 337.
66) Koltes, D.A., and D.M. Spurlock. 2011. Energy balance alters leptin but not adiponectin mRNA in
Holstein cows. J Dairy Sci. 94:(E-Supplement1)Abstr. 775.
67) Koltes, D.A., and D.M. Spurlock. 2011. Fasting induced adipocyte factor increases with reduced
energy balance in lactating Holstein cows. ADSA-ASAS Midwest Meeting.
http://adsa.org/meetings/MW_ABS_past/2011_MW/MW110101.PDF. Abstr. 286.
68) Faylon, M.P., and D.M. Spurlock. 2011. Adipose triglyceride lipase protein abundance decreases
following growth hormone administration and feed restriction in lactating Holstein cows. ADSAASAS Midwest Meeting, http://adsa.org/meetings/MW_ABS_past/2011_MW/MW110101.PDF.
Abstr. 287.
69) Elkins, D.A. and D. M. Spurlock. 2010 Regulation of Adipose Triglyceride Lipase in vivo. FASEB J.
24:547.3
70) Nafikov, R.A., J.P. Schoonmaker, K.T. Korn, K. Noack, D.J. Garrick, K.J. Koehler, J. MinnickBormann, J.M. Reecy, D.M. Spurlock, and D.C. Beitz. 2010 Association of polymorphisms in
GPAT4 and SLC27A6 genes with bovine milk fat percentage and fatty acid composition. J. Dairy
Sci. 93(E-Suppl. 1): i.
71) Nafikov, R.A., J.P. Schoonmaker, J.M. Reecy, D.M. Spurlock, J. Minick-Bormann, K.J. Koehler,
and D. Beitz. 2009 J. Dairy Sci. 92(E-Suppl. 1): 45.
72) Cupp, A. S., J. Matthews., E. Huff-Lonergan, D. M. Spurlock, and D. McLean. 2009. Cell biology
symposium: the role of microRNA in cell function. J. Anim. Sci. 87(14 Suppl): E19-20.
73) Elkins, D. and D. M. Spurlock. 2008 Adipose triglyceride lipase is a novel lipase in dairy cattle. J.
Dairy Sci. 91(E-Suppl. 1):70.
74) Elkins, D., H. Park, and D. Spurlock. 2008 Phosphorylation of perilipin is associated with lipolytic
activity in dairy cows. Journal of Animal Science, Volume 86, E Supplement 3
75) Elkins, D., H. Park, and D. Spurlock. 2007 Phosphorylation of perilipin is associated with lipolytic
activity in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci.
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76) Hazelton, S. R., D. M. Spurlock, C. A. Bidwell, S. L. Koser, and S. S. Donkin. 2007. Cloning and
glucocorticoid responsiveness of bovine pyruvate carboxylase promoters. FASEB J. 21:855.4.
77) Westall, M. and D. Moody Spurlock. 2006 Blood metabolite profiles in dairy cattle selected for
differences in milk component production. J. Dairy Sci. 89 (Suppl.1):137.
78) Bennett, A. K., P. Y. Hester, and D. Moody Spurlock. 2006 Differential expression of genes in the
bone marrow of layer and broiler chickens. 30th International Conference on Animal Genetics,
Porto Seguro, Brazil. August, 2006. Abstract C168.
79) McDaneld, T. G. and D. Moody Spurlock. 2006 Decreased abundance of Asb15 mRNA by siRNA
increases C2C12 myoblast differentiation. 30th International Conference on Animal Genetics,
Porto Seguro, Brazil. August, 2006. Abstract C405.
80) Skipwith, A., A. Perkins, T. Shay, S. Eng, D. Moody, N. Cockett, and C. Bidwell. 2005. DNA
regulatory activity and RNA expression of the sequence surrounding the callipyge mutation. J.
Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):279.
81) Schreiweis, M. A., P. Y. Hester, and D. E. Moody. 2005 Identification Of Quantitative Trait Loci
Influencing Bone And Egg Characteristics In An F2 Population Of A Broiler And Layer Cross.
Plant and Animal Genome Conference XII, San Diego, CA. January, 2005. (P552). www.intlpag.org/
82) Bennett, A. K., P. Y. Hester, and D. Moody. 2005. Differential expression of genes related to
bone metabolism in chickens. 3rd Intl. Sym. on Genetics of Animal Health, Ames, Iowa. July 1315.
83) Moody, D., C. Stahl, and J. Reecy. 2005. Gene expression profiling: insights into skeletal muscle
growth and development. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):115.
84) Reecy, J., and D. Moody. 2005. Gene expression during skeletal muscle growth and
development. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 2):85.
85) McDaneld, T. G. and D. E. Moody. 2004 Characterization of bovine ankyrin and SOCS box protein
15 (ASB15). Plant and Animal Genome Conference XII, San Diego, CA. January, 2004. (P638).
www.intl-pag.org/
86) McDaneld, T.G., K.M. Hannon, and D.E. Moody. 2004. Ankyrin repeat and SOCS box protein
(ASB) 15 increases fiber cross-section area in gastrocnemius and soleus muscles of mice. J.
Anim. Sci. 82(Suppl. 2):Abstr. 84.
87) Perkins, A. C., L. N. Kramer, D.E. Moody, T.S. HadfIeld, S. Eng, N.E. Cockett & C.A. Bidwell
Developmental expression of paternally expressed genes from the callipyge locus of sheep
chromosome 18. ISAG 2004, Tokyo
88) Schreiweis, M. A., P. Y. Hester, and D.E. Moody. 2004. Identification of quantitative trait loci
associated with bone mineral density in an F2 generation of a broiler and leghorn cross. Plant and
Animal Genome Conference XII, San Diego, CA. January, 2004. (P661). www.intl-pag.org/
89) Schreiweis, M.A., P.Y. Hester, and D.E. Moody. 2004. Quantitative trait loci affecting bone
mineral density in the chicken. Poult. Sci.(Suppl. 1):262.
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90) Zhu, M. H. and D.E. Moody. 2004. Identification of proteins that interact with ankyrin repeat
containing SOCS-box protein 15 (ASB15). Plant and Animal Genome Conference XII, San Diego,
CA. January, 2004. (P915). www.intl-pag.org/
91) Bidwell, C. A., M. Spurlock, and D.E. Moody. 2003. Serial analysis of gene expression of pig
adipose and muscle tissue. Plant and Animal Genome Conference XI, San Diego, CA. January,
2003. www.intl-pag.org/11/abstracts/P01_P69_XI.html
92) Hester, P. Y., M. A. Schreiweis, H. Mazzuco, M. N. Kopka, J. I. Orban, M. C. Ledur, and D. E.
Moody. 2003 Assessing bone mineral density in vivo: dual emission X-ray absorptiometry.
Poultry Science Association Annual Conference. Madison, WI. July, 2003.
93) McDaneld, T. G. and D. E. Moody. 2003. Regulation of ankyrin repeat and SOCS box protein
(ASB) 15 mRNA expression in models of skeletal muscle development. Journal of Animal
Science 81(Suppl. 2):31.
94) Moody, D. E., J. Haynie, M. Schreiweis, and P. Y. Hester. 2003. Identification of SNP in candidate
genes for osteoporosis in chickens. Plant and Animal Genome Conference XI, San Diego, CA.
January, 2003. www.intl-pag.org/11/abstracts/P5l_P596_XI.html
95) Schreiweis, M. A., J. I. Orban, M. C. Ledur, D. E. Moody, and P. Y. Hester. 2003. A comparison
of bone mineral density in live broilers and White Leghorns. SPSS. Atlanta, GA. January, 2003.
96) Bidwell, C. A., L. N. Kramer, T. L. Shay, D. E. Moody, C. Charlier, M. Georges, and N. E. Cockett.
2002. Expression of PEG11 and AntiPEG11 transcripts in normal and callipyge sheep. 28th
International Conference on Animal Genetics. August, 2002.
97) Moody, D., W. Aref, R. Doerge, L. McIntyre, M. Mokbel, A. Valova, and C. Bidwell. 2002.
Development of a database for the functional and expression annotation of sequence tags
(FEAST) in the pig. Plant and Animal Genome Conference X, San Diego, CA. http://www.intlpag.org/pag/10/abstracts/PAGX_P810.html
98) Mousel, M. R., D. Moody, and E. Bailey. 2002. Gene expression of the horse detected by human
microarrays. Plant, Animal, and Microbes Genome Conference X, San Diego, CA.
http://www.intl-pag.org/pag/10/abstracts/PAGX_P616.html
99) Townsend, J. R., D. E. Moody, and S. S. Donkin. 2002. Evaluation of the use of a human cDNA
microarray to profile hepatic gene expression in transition dairy cows. ASAS/ADSA National
Meeting, Abstract 776. July, 2002.
100) Zou, Z. and D. E. Moody. 2001. Cross-species hybridization of pig RNA to human microarrays.
Plant, Animal, and Microbes Genome IX Conference, San Diego, CA. http://www.intlpag.org/pag/9/abstracts/P08_07.html.
101) Moody, D. E., R. W. Tucker, L. F. Richardson and D. L. Hancock. 2000. Identification of
differentially expressed genes in response to an anabolic compound in bovine skeletal muscle.
27th International Conference on Animal Genetics. Minneapolis, MN.
102) Moody, D. E., D. Pomp and M. K. Nielsen. 1997. Identification of quantitative trait loci for traits
influencing energy utilization in mice. J. Anim. Sci. 75(Suppl. 1):150(Abstr.).
103) Moody, D. E., D. Pomp and M.K. Nielsen. 1997. Localization of quantitative trait loci influencing
energy balance in mice. Proceedings of 11th International Mouse Genome Conference:
123(Abstr.).
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104) Moody, D.E., D. Pomp and D.S. Buchanan. 1996. Feasibility of the granddaughter design for
QTL detection in purebred beef cattle populations. J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):23(Abstr.).
105) Moody, D.E., T. Zou, D. Pomp and M. Nielsen. 1996. Variation for metabolic traits among
selection and inbred lines of mice. J. Anim. Science. J. Anim. Sci. 74(Suppl. 1):109(Abstr.).
106) Moody, D.E. and D. Pomp. 1995. PCR-based markers for the bovine insulin-like growth factor I
receptor and growth hormone releasing hormone genes. J. Anim. Sci. 73(Suppl. 1):115(Abstr.).
Non-Refereed Publications
107) Shonka, B. N. and D. M. Spurlock. 2014. Impact of lameness on production and intake in
Holstein cows. ISU Department of Animal Science Animal Industry Reports, 660:48.
108) Veerkamp, R.F., J. E. Pryce, D. Spurlock, D. Berry, M. Coffey, P. Lovendahl, R. van der Linde, J.
Bryant, F. Miglior, Z. Wang, M. Winters, N. Krattenmacher, N. Charfeddine, J. Pedersen, and Y.
de Haas. 2013. Selection on feed intake or feed efficiency: A position paper from gDMI breeding
goal discussions. Interbull Bulletin No. 47. Nantes, France, Aug 23-25.
109) Shonka, B. and D. Spurlock. 2013. Genetic regulation of feed efficiency in lactating Holstein
cows. ISU Department of Animal Science Animal Industry Reports, AS Leaflet-R2796.
110) VandeHaar, M. J., L. E. Armentano, and D. M. Spurlock. 2012. Searching for a more efficient:
feeding and breeding to enhance efficiency. 27th Annual Southwest Nutrition and Management
Conference, 20.
111) Spurlock, D.M. 2010. Regulation of adipose tissue metabolism for lactation. Proceedings of the
2010 Elanco Science Symposium. Indianapolis, IN. P. 1-14.
112) M. Westall, T.G. McDaneld, and D. Moody Spurlock. 2006. Identification of indicators of
metabolic stress in dairy cattle. ISU Department of Animal Science Animal Industry Reports, AS
Leaflet-R2091.
113) Moody, D. E., D. Pomp and M. K. Nielsen. 1998. Isolation of quantitative trait loci (QTL)
controlling energy balance in mice. Proceedings of the 6th World Congress on Genetics Applied to
Livestock Production. Armidale, Australia. 26:300-303.
114) Moody, D.E., D. Pomp, S. Newman and M.D. MacNeil. 1994. Associations of five genes with
growth and maternal traits in Line 1 Hereford cattle. Okla. Agr. Exp. Sta. Res. Rep. P-939:28-33.
115) Moody, D.E., D. Pomp, S. Newman and M.D. MacNeil. 1994. Characterization of DNA
polymorphisms and their associations with growth and maternal traits in Line 1 Hereford cattle.
Proceedings of the 5th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production. Guelph,
Canada. 21:221-224.
116) Newman, S.N., D. Pomp, N. Muggli-Cockett, D. Moody, and M. MacNeil. 1993. Molecular genetic
approaches to beef cattle improvement. In: Research & Rangeland Agriculture: Past, Present &
Future. Ed. R.K. Heitschmidt. 1993 Research Report, Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research
Laboratory.
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GRANT ACTIVITY
Projects for which Dr. D. M. Spurlock serves as Primary Investigator
Title
Dates
Granting Agency
CoInvestigators
Award
Investigation of Surface Body 2014‐
Temperature as an Indicator of Feed 2015 Efficiency in Jersey Cattle InfraRed Thermal Imaging for Evaluation 2014 of Feed Efficiency in Dairy Cattle American Jersey Cattle Association $9,587 ISU Animal Science, Foundation Account for Dairy Research $7,500 Career Opportunities in Genetics – Video Features 2014 ISU Animal Science, Harman Endowment Fund $5,240 Conference Proposal – Advancing Dairy Cattle Genetics: Genomics and Beyond 2013‐
2014 USDA, National Research Initiative $34,000 Improving the Efficiency of Livestock Production Using Genetic Selection 2012‐
2016 USDA, National Needs Fellowships M. Rothschild, $230,000 D. Garrick Integrated regulation of lipolysis by 2009‐
perilipin, adipose triglyceride lipase, and 2012 CGI‐58 in dairy cows USDA, National Research Initiative $334,858 Data collection in the ISU dairy herd 2008‐
2010 Merial D. Beitz $135,000 2008‐
2011 USDA, National Research Initiative J. Dekkers R. Fernando M. Coffey $446,972 2007 ISU‐Research Grant Development $2,800 J. Richt $31,860 Iowa State University: Awarded
Role on Project: Wrote proposal, oversee training of 3 PhD fellows Role on Project: Wrote proposal, managed collection and analysis of feed intake and related data from ISU Dairy Genetic regulation and genomic selection of energy balance traits in dairy cattle Role on Project: Wrote proposal, managed collection and analysis of data, wrote manuscripts Cultivation of a research collaboration on energy balance of dairy cattle with the Scottish Agricultural College Identification of cattle with different 2005 ‐ USDA – Specific 14
genotypes for BSE inoculation 2010 Cooperative Agreement
2005 Center for Integrated S. Lamont Animal Genetics, ISU, (ISU) Research Infrastructure Grant Role on Project: Coordinated access to animals at the ISU Dairy HYDRA II: An instrument to facilitate high‐throughput genomic research Role on Project: Wrote proposal, purchased equipment The impact of a novel gene, Asb‐15, on muscle growth. $10,000 2003 ‐ USDA, National 2006 Research Initiative K. Hannon (Purdue University) $190,000 2002 ‐
2005 P. Hester (Purdue University) $225,000 Role on Project: Wrote proposal, managed data collection and analysis, trained graduate student on project and edited their manuscripts Identification of quantitative trait loci influencing bone mineral density in chickens (National Animal Disease Center) USDA, National Research Initiative Role on Project: Wrote proposal, managed data collection and analysis, trained graduate student on project and edited their manuscripts 2003 ‐ US Poultry and Egg 2004 Association P. Hester (Purdue University) $5,000 Identification of quantitative trait loci influencing bone mineral density in chickens 2001 – Purdue Research 2003 Foundation $26,204 Characterization of muscle and fat growth in mouse lines divergently selected for heat loss 2001 – Purdue Agricultural 2003 Research Programs $24,000 Cloning of differentially expressed bovine skeletal muscle genes 2001 Elanco Animal Health $49,940 Evaluation of associations between candidate gene polymorphisms and bone mineral density in chickens. Role on Project: Wrote proposal, managed data collection and analysis, trained graduate student on project and edited their manuscripts 15
Funded projects for which Dr. D. M. Spurlock serves as a Co-Investigator
Title
PI1
Dates
Granting
Agency
CoInvestigators
Award
Role on Project
USDA-NIFA
15 total Co-PI’s
from
MSU, Wisconsin,
Wageningen, N
Carolina A&T,
Virginia Tech,
ISU
~$5
million
Significant
contribution to
planning of
experiments and
writing of proposal;
Will contribute to
data collection and
genetic analyses.
L. Baumgard,
D. Spurlock
$349,326
Awarded while at Iowa State University
Genomic Selection
and Herd
Management for
Improved Feed
Efficiency of the
Dairy Industry
M.
VandeHaar
Regulation of
adipose tissue
metabolism in
lactating dairy cattle
during heat stress
R.
Rhoades
Fatty acids and
inflammation in
adipose tissue of a
porcine obesity
model
Molecular signature
of oocyte
developmental
competence.
Improving the
healthfulness of milk
fatty acid
composition by
identifying markers
for selection.
20112016
(Michigan
State
University)
($400,0000)2
20102012
USDA-AFRI
M.
Spurlock
20092011
USDA
D. Spurlock
$496,268
Contribute to design
of experiments and
preparation of
manuscripts;
Responsible for data
management and
statistical analysis
R. Krisher
2005 2007
NIH
C. Bidwell
D.M. Spurlock
$152,000
Contribute to design
of experiments and
preparation of
manuscripts;
Responsible for data
management and
statistical analysis
2005 2006
Center for
Designing
Foods to
Improve
Nutrition, ISU
D.M. Spurlock
T. Knight
J. Reecy
P. J. Berger
$39,388
Contribute to design
of experiments;
Responsible for DNA
collection and
genotyping cows
from the ISU dairy
2001 2004
Purdue
Academic
Reinvestment
Program
8 CoInvestigators,
including D.M.
Spurlock
$560,000
Supervisory
committee to
oversee the
development of
database facilities to
serve the university
2002
Midwest
Poultry
Consortium
D.M. Spurlock
$9,000
Contribute to design
of experiment and
manuscript
preparation;
Responsible for all
laboratory aspects of
project.
($78,900)2
(University
of Arizona)
(Purdue
University)
D. Beitz
(ISU)
($15,676)2
Responsible for 1 of
2 Specific Aims that
utilizes cell culture to
determine direct
effects of heat stress
on bovine
adipocytes.
Awarded while at Purdue University
Genomic database
facility: bioinformatics
in the 21st century
L. McIntyre
Identification of
quantitative trait loci
influencing bone
mineral density in
chickens
P. Hester
(formerly
Purdue
University)
(Purdue
University)
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Identification of
quantitative trait loci
influencing bone
mineral density in
chickens
P. Hester
Functional Genomics
for Animal Research
C. Bidwell
2002
Purdue
Global
Initiative
Grant
D.M. Spurlock
$2,500
Co-host visit by
international
collaborator, M.
Ledur, EMBRAPA,
Brazil
2001 2002
Showalter
Foundation,
Purdue
D.M. Spurlock
M. Spurlock
L. McIntyre
R. Doerge
W. Aref
$83,000
Contribute to design
of experiments;
responsible for 50%
of laboratory work on
project
(Purdue
University)
(Purdue
University)
1Primary
2Funds
Investigator
directed to Dr. D. M. Spurlock
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TEACHING ACTIVITY
Undergraduate
Course
Semester Credits
Students
Description
Purdue University
Animal Breeding &
Genetics (ANS 311)
Spring
2002
Spring
2003
Spring
2004
4
48
4
63
4
68
3
71
3
68
3
70
3
72
3
3
83
86
This required course in the Department of
Animal Science had a format of three 1hour lectures, and two sections of a 2-hour
lab session per week. Topics included
approaches for improving livestock and
companion animals by applying genetic
theory and evaluation methods.
Iowa State University
Genetic Improvement of
Domestic Animals
(ANS 352)
Special Topics
Teaching (ANS 590L)
Advanced Animal
Breeding (ANS 452X)
Spring
2005
Spring
2006
Spring
2007
Spring
2008
Fall 2010
Fall 2011
Spring
2012
Fall 2012
3
93
3
88
Fall 2013
3
89
Spring
2014
Spring
2009
3
95
3
10
Spring
2010
3
7
This required course in the Department of
Animal Science has a format of two 1-hour
lectures, and three sections of a 2-hour lab
session per week. Topics include
approaches for improving livestock and
companion animals by applying genetic
theory and evaluation methods.
Dr. Spurlock also mentors two graduate
student teaching assistants enrolled in
ANS 590L each semester she teaches
ANS 352
This was a team-taught, experimental
course to provide students an in-depth
view of genetics applied to animal
industries. Dr. Spurlock taught 2 weeks
focusing on the Dairy Industry.
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Graduate
Course
Semester Credits
Students
Description
Iowa State University
Seminar in Animal
Breeding and Genetics
(ANS 658)
Spring
2005
Fall 2013
1
2
1
3
Fall 2001
1
6
This seminar series included speakers
from within and outside ISU. Although 2-3
students took the class for credit, the
seminar was attended weekly by ~30
members and guests of the ISU Animal
Breeding and Genetics group.
Purdue University
Special Topics:
Introduction to
Microarray
Experimentation
Class met one hour weekly to discuss
topics and papers related to microarray
experimentation and analysis. Each
student analyzed a microarray dataset as
part of the course.
GRADUATE STUDENT TRAINING
Dr. D. M. Spurlock has served as the major advisor to 10 graduate student programs.
Student
Thesis Topic
Iowa State University
Lydia Hardie
Genetic architecture of
residual feed intake in
dairy cattle
Brittany Shonka Relationship of PreCalving Feed Intake to
Subsequent Feed
Efficiency
Pia Faylon
Response of adipose
tissue to heat stress
Dawn Elkins
Koltes
Regulation of lipolysis in
lactating dairy cattle
Megan Westall
The impact of selection
for fat plus protein on
indicators of tissue
mobilization in dairy
cattle
Differential gene
expression in the bone
marrow of layer and
broiler chickens:
relevance to bone
integrity traits
Anna Bennett
1st Employment after
Graduation
Degree
Major
Ph.D.
Interdepartmental Current Student
Genetics
M.S.
expected
2014
Animal Breeding
and Genetics
M.S.
expected
2014
M.S. 2008,
and
Ph.D. 2013
M.S.
August,
2006
Animal Breeding
and Genetics
M.S.
August,
2006
Genetics
Current Student,
accepted to Ph.D.
program at U. of
Minnesota
Current Student
Interdepartmental Post Doctoral
Genetics
Scientist, Iowa State
University
Animal Breeding Laboratory technician,
& Genetics
Purdue University
Laboratory technician,
Texas A&M
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Purdue University
Tara McDaneld
Investigating the role of
ankyrin repeat and
SOCS box containing
protein 15 in skeletal
muscle
Melissa
Validation of dual-energy
Schreiweis
X-ray absorptiometry to
(Co-advised with
measure bone mineral
P. Hester)
desity and identification
of quantitative trait loci in
chickens
Maolei Zhu
Identification of skeletal
muscle proteins
interacting with ankyrin
repeat and SOCS box
containing protein 15
Ph.D.
December,
2004
Animal Science
Ph.D.
September,
2004
Animal Science
M.S.
June, 2004
Animal Science
Post-doctoral
scientist, USDA-Meat
Animal Research
Center, Clay Center,
NE
Manager of Medical
Communications,
Amgen, Thousand
Oaks, CA
Returned to China,
following a U.S. Ph.D.
program
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Dr. D. M. Spurlock has served on the graduate plan of study committee of 10 students.
Student
Degree
Major
Major Professor
Graduation
Iowa State University
Derrick Coble
Erin Beach
Nick Boddicker
Rafael Nafikov
Mohammed Osmon
Ph.D.
Ph.D.
M.S.
Ph.D.
M.S.
Genetics
Genetics
ABG
Animal Nutrition
Animal Nutrition
Sue Lamont
Sue Lamont
Jack Dekkers
Don Beitz
Don Beitz
2013
2011
2013
2011
2011
Purdue University
Sheila Jacobi
Ph.D.
Animal Science
Mike Spurlock
Yanrong Zhao
M.S.
Bioinformatics
Allison Perkins
M.S.
Animal Science
Chris Bidwell
Michelle Sparman
M.S.
Animal Science
Rebecca Krisher
Ruping Hou
M.S., non-thesis Animal Science
Chris Bidwell
Stepped down from 3 additional committees upon moving to ISU
2005
2004
2004
2003
2003
MENTOR TO VISITING SCIENTISTS AND POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS
Iowa State University

Ms. Olivia Naphawe, visiting Scientist
South Africa
May – September, 2009

Dr. Aimen Yan, Post-doctoral Researcher
January – December, 2009

Mr. Jesus Rommel Herrero, Visiting Scientist
Philippines
September – December, 2007

Dr. Khathu Nephawe, Visiting Scientist
Senior Researcher
Agricultural Research Council (ARC) of South Africa
Irene, South Africa
January – April, 2006

Dr. Tara McDaneld, Post-doctoral Researcher
January, 2005 to August, 2006
Purdue University
 Michelle Mousel, Visiting Scientist
Ph.D. Student
Gluck Equine Research Center,
University of Kentucky
July – September, 2002
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UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING
Iowa State University
 Mentored 2 George Washington Carver Summer Interns, 2013
 Advisor of 3 Undergraduate Research Projects
 Academic Advisor for approximately 25 Animal Science and Dairy Science majors
 Club Trip Advisor/Chaperone, Dairy Club, 2005, 2006
 Mentor undergraduate students to work on research projects at the ISU Dairy and in the
research laboratory (26 students since 2008)
Purdue University
 Academic advisor to 17 Animal Science majors
 Faculty advisor to the Block and Bridle Club, 2002-2004
 Faculty advisor to Animal Science Ambassadors
 Advisory committee member for Honors Thesis Project
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Scientific Review Activity
 Grant Panel Review Committee:
USDA Agricultural Research Service National Program Review, Physiology, Genetics and
Germplasm, 2012
United States Department of Agriculture AFRI Competitive Grants Program.
Animal Genetics and Genomics Panel, 2009, 2011.
United States Department of Agriculture – Agriculture Research Services,
Animal Genomics Panel, June, 2007
United States Department of Agriculture National Research Initiative Competitive Grants
Program. Animal Functional Genomics Panel. March, 2004.

Ad-hoc Reviewer for Grant Applications:
United States Department of Agriculture National Research Initiative Competitive Grants
Program. (Growth and Development, and Genetic Tools & Reagents divisions),
American Kennel Club/Canine Health Foundation
National Science Foundation
Binational Agricultural Research and Development (BARD) Fund

Peer Review for Scientific Journals:
Animal Genetics, BMC Genomics, FASEB Journal, Genetics, Genetic Selection and
Evolution, Journal of Animal Science, Journal of Dairy Science, Journal of Heredity,
Journal of Scientia Agricola
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Editorial Board Member
Journal of Dairy Science, 2005 – 2008
Journal of Animal Science, 2000 - 2003
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National and Regional Committees:
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National Dairy Genetics Workshop: Advancing Dairy Cattle Genetics – Genomics and Beyond, February 2014; Chair, Organizing Committee 
S-1040/SCC084 Genetic Selection and Crossbreeding to Enhance Reproduction and Survival of Dairy Cattle / Coordinating Committee Secretary, 2012-2013
Chair, 2013-2014
Meeting Host, 2014
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26th Discover Conference: Dairy Feed Efficiency, September 2013
Organizing Committee Member
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NRSP008: National Animal Genome Research Program.
Chair, Swine Genome Committee, 2003-2004
Secretary, Swine Genome Committee, 2002-2003.
Swine Microarray Sub-committee, 2003.
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Midwest American Society of Animal Science/American Dairy Science Association
ADSA Board, Secretary, 2014
Animal Breeding and Genetics Committee
Member, 2003-2006
Chair, 2006
Graduate Student Competitive Research Paper Committee
Judge, 2002-2003
INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE
University Committees
Iowa State University:
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, 2008-present
Purdue University
Genomics Committee (2001)
Purdue University Database Facility (2001-2004)
Interdepartmental Genetics Program (Iowa State University)
Supervisory Committee, 2008-2011
Admissions Committee, 2006-2008
Temporary Advisor, 2006-2007
Advisory Committee, 2007-2009
Departmental Committees:
Iowa State University
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 2010‐2013 23
Scholarship Committee, 2011‐2013 Departmental Governance Committee, 2010‐2011; 2013‐present Primary Review Committees for: post‐tenure review, collaborator application, review of Instructor position, 2010 Dairy Nutrition Faculty Search Committee, 2007‐2008 Graduate Education Committee, 2007‐2010 Dairy User’s Group, 2007‐present, past chair Seminar Committee, 2005‐2007 Chuckwagon Breakfast Committee, 2004‐2006 Dairy Facility Art Committee, 2005‐2008 Livestock Judging Team Coach Search Committee, 2006 Graduate Student Admissions, Animal Breeding and Genetics Group, 2005‐2008 Computer Committee, 2004‐2005 Purdue University
Muscle Biology Faculty Member Search Committee, 2004 Seminar Committee, 2001‐2002 Louja Graduate Student Travel Award Selection Committee, 2001 Computer Committee, 2001 Graduate Student Programs Committee, 2002‐2004 Outreach Committee, 2002‐2004 Undergraduate Organizations:
Iowa State University: Dairy Club, Club trip Faculty Advisor / Chaperone, 2005 and 2006
Purdue University: Faculty advisor to Block and Bridle Club, 2002‐2004
Outreach Activities
Iowa State University
National Dairy Genetics Workshop: Advancing Dairy Cattle Genetics – Genomics and Beyond; Chair, Organizing Committee, 2013‐2014 Research Presentations to Zoetis and Select Sires, 2013 4‐H Round‐Up, 2009‐2013 ISU Dairy Days, 2009‐2013 Purdue University
Agricultural Research Workshop for High School Youth, 2004 Professors In the Classroom, 2001‐2004 Boiler Barnyard, 2002‐2004 4‐H Round‐Up, 2002 24