Dr. Bethany J. Funnell

 Research Associate - Animal Science

 Education

 Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine
 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Food Animal Track), 2004

 Research Interests 

  -  Applied reproductive physiology in beef cattle focusing on 
     synchronization of estrus in replacement beef heifers and 
     postpartum cows, induction of ovulation, and 
     evaluation/development of economical embryo transfer 
     programs
  -  Economic assessment and analysis of beef cattle
     production systems
  -  Effects of rotational grazing systems on cattle performance.

Teaching

Guest Lectures at the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus:

• AnSci 4603 - Beef Prodcution Systems Management: Lecture Topic -
  Vaccinations and Herd Health. 

Outreach

Workshops, seminars, and field days for Minnesota, national and international agricultural professionals and producer groups:

• Cow-Calf Days
• Beef Correspondence Courses
• Reproductive technology workshops for producers and veterinarians
• Minnesota Beef Industry Center

Extension Presentations include:

• "Feeding Moldy Feeds and the Impact on Animals and Humans" - Wild Rice Cattlemen's Club: January 2010 
• "Preparation for Calving and Care of the Newborn Calf" - Timeryazev University Kaluga, Russia: June 2009
• "Pregnancy Diagnosis via Ultrasound Technology" - Timeryazev University Kaluga, Russia: June 2009
• "The Future of Agriculture in Minnesota" - Snake River Valley Cattlemen's Associations: January 2009
• "Breeding Soundness Exams" - CRI sponsored meeting in Bagley and Greenbush, MN: January 2009
• "Veterinary Medicine on the Farm" - Farm Bureau Young Farmers Associations: April 2007
• "Preparing for the Calving Season" - Central Cattlemen's Association: January 2007
• "Biosecurtiy for Beef Herds" - MN Beef Expo: October 2006
• "Vaccination Strategies: From Birth to Birth" - U of M Cow/Calf Days: February 2006
• "Beef Cow Calendar" - U of M Beef TeamFall Beef Round-Up: October 2005
• "Preventative Medicine, Internal Medicine and Surgery on the Farm" - Central Cattlemen's Associations: October 2005

Affiliated Organizations

• American Embryo Transfer Association (Certified Embryo Transfer Business)
• American Association of Bovine Practitioners
• MDA Beef Strategic Profitability Task Force (2009-10)

Publications

Abstracts
Marquezini, G, C.R. Dahlen, M. Blason, S.L. Bird, J.E. Larson, B.J. Lovaas, S. Lares, G.C. Lamb. 2008. Effects of administration of prostaglandin F2 (PG) 5 or 7 d after receiving human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) or gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) in replacement beef heifers. J. Anim. Sci. (Submitted).

Burns, M.G., B.S. Buttrey, D.R. Eborn, J.E. Larson, B.J. Lovaas, G.C. Lamb, K.C. Olson, J.S. Stevenson. 2007. Evaluation of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) as a replacement for GnRH in an ovulation-synchronization protocol before fixed timed AI. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1):320.

Lamb, G.C., B.J. Lovaas, S.L. Bird, A. Martins, J.E. Larson, J.C. Rodgers, D.J. Frank, D.M. Williams. 2007. Artificial insemination of superovulated Angus cows using sexed or conventionally frozen semen. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1):322.

Thielen, K.N., J.E. Larson, B.J. Lovaas, D.J. Kesler, J.S. Stevenson, T.T. Marston, and G.C. Lamb. 2006. Influence of a CIDR insert after a fixed-time AI on pregnancy rates and return to estrus of nonpregnant cows. J. Anim. Sci. 84 (Suppl. 1):432.

Popular Press - Minnesota Farm Guide
"Tips on Controlling Parasites in the Feedlot" - December 19, 2009
"Beef Team Gives tips for Parasite Control in the Cow Herd" - October 21, 2009
"External Parasite Control for the Beef Head" - April 9, 2009
"Making Preparations for a Successful Calving Season" - February 16, 2009
"Considerations for Preg Check to Help Save Time, Money, Labor" - November 5, 2008
"Establishing Fluid Therapy for Dehydrated Cows/Calves" - March 13, 2008
"Calving Beings: Causes and Prevention of Calf Scours" - February 15, 2008
"Colostrum - the First Line of Defense for new Calves" - February 2, 2008
"Identify and Prevent BVD 'Persistently Infected' Calves" - September 16, 2007
"Bull Fertility and Culling Decisions" - March 31, 2007
"BVD in the Cow Herd" - September 29, 2006
"BVD in the Feedlot" - September 15, 2006
"Pinkeye- a Disease of Plenty" - June 8, 2006
"Neonatal Calf Scours and Fluid Therapy" - March 30, 2006
"Managing Retained Placenta" - March 2, 2006
"Managing Mother's Milk - Colostrum" - February 16, 2006 (co-author)
"Respiratory Disease Management in the Feedlot" - November 25, 2005
"Feedlot Health Management key to Success" - November 10, 2005
"Pre-Weaning Vaccinations" - August 31, 2005

IM Cowgirl Magazine (Discontinued)
"Genomics 101" - September 2009 (unpublished)
"Can Cows Really Fly?" - July 2009
"Making the most of the Breeding Season" - May 2009
"When and How to Castrate Calves" - March 2009
"Getting Ready for Spring Pasture..." - January 2009
"What to do with the Opens?" - November 2008
"Ready, Set, Go!" - August 2008
"What is Bovine Tuberculosis?" - May 2008 (co-author)
"Early Considerations for the new Pair" - March 2008

Interview Contributions to Popular Press
"Immunity and Challenges" by Clint Peck, Contributing Editor BEEF Magazine - March 1, 2008
"Up and Running" by Alaina Burt, Managing Editor BEEF Magazine - March 1, 2008
"Weaning Management" by Clint Peck, Contributing Editor BEEF Magazine - September 1, 2008
"Neospora Caninum is a Heart Breaker for Cow/Calf Operations? by Andrea Johnson, Minnesota Farm Guide - January 19, 2006