Uw River Falls

The Overall Goal of This Usda Nlgca Project Is to Provide Enhanced Educational and Outreach Opportunities by Way of Researching Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy in Mares. Through the Acquisition of State-of-the Art Laboratory and Classroom Equipment, Both High School and Undergraduate Students and Animal Science Faculty Will Be Involved in Experimental and Applicable Research That Advances the Body of Knowledge in the Field of Reproductive Physiology. Project Activities Include Developing Course-embedded Research Projects, Collaborative Research Experiences at North Dakota State University, and a Summer Research Camp for Upward Bound Students Led by Uwrf Equine Majors. Upward Bound Serves Both High School Students From Low-income Families and High School Students From Families in Which Neither Parent Holds a BACHELOR'S Degree. the Goal of Upward Bound Is to Increase the Rate at Which Participants Enroll in and Complete Secondary Education.the Proposed Research Will Use the Placement of an Interuterine Device (IUD) to Induce a Pseudopregnancy in Mares and Enable the Researchers to Study Whether the Epithelial Sodium Channel (ENAC) Receptor Is Involved With the Maternal Recognition of Pregnancy Process. Results Are Anticipated to Enhance the Understanding and Management of Reproductive Processes and Fertility Alternatives Within the Species. in Addition, Because Blatant Unwanted Behaviors in Mares Are Closely Linked to Hormonal Changes, the Knowledge Gained Will Provide the Foundation for Designing a Safer, More Effective Behavioral Management Option for Veterinarians, Researchers, and Mare Owners.