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​1.    Edwards, K.Y., A. Abuelo, S.J. LeBlanc, T.J. DeVries, M.A. Steele, J.H.C. Costa, and D.L. Renaud, Understanding barriers to veterinary involvement in dairy calf health management. Front Vet Sci, 2025. 12: p. 1503915. doi:10.3389/fvets.2025.1503915.
2.    Abuelo, A., ADSA Foundation Scholar Award: Shakin' off the rust - Oxidative stress and redox status as underlying factors of immune dysfunction in periparturient cows and preweaned calves. J Dairy Sci, 2025. 108(8): p. 7861-75. doi:10.3168/jds.2025-26707.
3.    Abuelo, A., Hypomagnesemia in Dairy and Beef Cattle, in Encyclopedia of Livestock Medicine for Large Animal and Poultry Production, J. Simões, Editor. 2025, Springer Nature Switzerland: Cham. p. 1-5.
4.    Abuelo, A., Hypocalcemia in Dairy Cattle, in Encyclopedia of Livestock Medicine for Large Animal and Poultry Production, J. Simões, Editor. 2025, Springer Nature Switzerland: Cham. p. 1-7.
5.    Westhoff, T.A., A. Abuelo, T.R. Overton, M.E. Van Amburgh, and S. Mann, Effect of close-up metabolizable protein supply on colostrum yield, composition, and immunoglobulin G concentration and associations with prepartum metabolic indicators of Holstein cows. J Dairy Sci, 2024. 107(12): p. 10695-707. doi:10.3168/jds.2024-25025.
6.    Velasquez-Munoz, A., R. Castro-Vargas, F.M. Cullens-Nobis, R. Mani, and A. Abuelo, Review: Salmonella Dublin in dairy cattle. Front Vet Sci, 2024. 10: p. 1331767. doi:10.3389/fvets.2023.1331767.
7.    Vasco, K.A., B. Bowcutt, S. Carbonell, L. Souza, C. Robison, A. Abuelo, R. Erskine, B. Norby, L. Zhang, P.L. Ruegg, and S.D. Manning, Selection of antibiotic-resistant bacterial populations in the dairy cow gut following intramuscular ceftiofur treatment for metritis. J Dairy Sci, 2024. 107(12): p. 11536-49. doi:10.3168/jds.2023-24572.
8.    Renaud, D. and A. Abuelo, Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex, in Merck Veterinary Manual, L. Hess, et al., Editors. 2024, Merck & Co., Inc.
9.    Owczarzak, E.J., N. Grotenrath, H. Carlson, L. Mamedova, B.J. Bradford, and A. Abuelo, Evaluation of a portable fluorometer for the quantification of vitamin E in blood at key physiological stages of dairy cattle. JDS Commun, 2024. 5(4): p. 344-9. doi:10.3168/jdsc.2023-0520.
10.    Owczarzak, E.J. and A. Abuelo, Effect of F-isoprostane class on cow peripheral blood neutrophil microbicidal function in vitro. Dev Comp Immunol, 2024. 156: p. 105180. doi:10.1016/j.dci.2024.105180.
11.    Kesler, K.W. and A. Abuelo, Zinc about it - zinc and calf immunity. Front Immunol, 2024. 15: p. 1387950. doi:10.3389/fimmu.2024.1387950.
12.    Kesler, K.W. and A. Abuelo, Mitochondrial function of dairy calf lymphocytes from birth to immunologic maturity. J Dairy Sci, 2024. 107(10): p. 8378-86. doi:10.3168/jds.2024-24849.
13.    Jacobs, A.I., M.C. Prete, A. Lesch, A.A. Sebio, C.R. Teixeira Tarley, and G.M. Swain, Measurement of Human and Bovine Exhaled Breath Condensate pH Using Polyaniline-Modified Flexible Inkjet-Printed Nanocarbon Electrodes. ACS Omega, 2024. doi:10.1021/acsomega.4c05800.
14.    de Souza Ferreira, L., S. Bolin, A. Abuelo, B. Norby, and P.L. Ruegg, Apparent prevalence of transplacental transmission of hemotropic mycoplasmas in Holstein dairy calves. JDS Communications, 2024. 5(6): p. 587-91. doi:10.3168/jdsc.2023-0518.
15.    de Souza Ferreira, L., S. Bolin, A. Abuelo, B. Norby, and P.L. Ruegg, Apparent prevalence of hemotropic mycoplasma in dairy calves and replacement heifers on Michigan farms. J Dairy Sci, 2024. 107(7): p. 4987-5000. doi:10.3168/jds.2023-24395.
16.    Castro-Vargas, R.E., F.M. Cullens-Nobis, R. Mani, J.N. Roberts, and A. Abuelo, Effect of dry period immunization of Salmonella Dublin latent carriers with a commercial live culture vaccine on intrauterine transmission based on the presence of precolostral antibodies in offspring. J Dairy Sci, 2024. 107(12): p. 11436-45. doi:10.3168/jds.2024-24945.
17.    Carlson, H., F.M. Cullens-Nobis, E.J. Owczarzak, and A. Abuelo, Effect of parenteral micronutrient supplementation at birth on immunity, growth, and health in preweaning dairy heifers. J Dairy Sci, 2024. 107(7): p. 4926-41. doi:10.3168/jds.2023-24292.
18.    Carlson, H. and A. Abuelo, Graduate Student Literature Review: Role of antioxidants in calf immunity, growth, and health. J Dairy Sci, 2024. 107(7): p. 4844-54. doi:10.3168/jds.2023-23988.
19.    Velasquez-Munoz, A., E.J. Schuurmans, J.L. Brester, K. Starken, and A. Abuelo, Association of maternal late-gestation lipid mobilization and their offspring's disease risk during the pre-weaned period and performance through first lactation: A cohort study in a dairy herd. Front Vet Sci, 2023. 10: p. 1102421. doi:10.3389/fvets.2023.1102421.
20.    Rossi, R.M., F.M. Cullens, P. Bacigalupo, L.M. Sordillo, and A. Abuelo, Changes in biomarkers of metabolic stress during late gestation of dairy cows associated with colostrum volume and immunoglobulin content. J Dairy Sci, 2023. 106(1): p. 718-32. doi:10.3168/jds.2022-22240.
21.    Mann, S., J. Gandy, G. Curone, and A. Abuelo, The effect of heat treatment on colostral and newborn calf redox status and oxylipid biomarkers. J Dairy Sci, 2023. 106(5): p. 3537-47. doi:10.3168/jds.2022-22679.
22.    Mann, S., A. Abuelo, T. Stokol, J.J. Wakshlag, W. Bayly, S. Reed, J. Gandy, J.D. Ramsay, and T.J. Divers, Case-control exercise challenge study on the pathogenesis of high serum gamma-glutamyl transferase activity in racehorses. Equine Vet J, 2023. 55(2): p. 182-93. doi:10.1111/evj.13584.
23.    Hendriks, R.A.M., A. Abuelo, and A. Brand, Redox homeostasis, in Pathways to Health and Disease for Dairy Cows. 2023, Wageningen Academic: Wageningen, The Netherlands. p. 676-771.
24.    Crannell, P. and A. Abuelo, Comparison of calf morbidity, mortality, and future performance across categories of passive immunity: A retrospective cohort study in a dairy herd. J Dairy Sci, 2023. 106(4): p. 2729-38. doi:10.3168/jds.2022-22567.
25.    Castillo, C., A. Abuelo, and J. Hernandez, Biotechnological Approaches to Improve Sustainable Milk and Meat Yield in Bovines, in Sustainable Food Science - A Comprehensive Approach. 2023, Elsevier. p. 328-53.
26.    Abuelo, A., S. Mann, and G.A. Contreras, Metabolic Factors at the Crossroads of Periparturient Immunity and Inflammation. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract, 2023. 39(2): p. 203-18. doi:10.1016/j.cvfa.2023.02.012.
27.    Abuelo, A. and S. Mann, Development of a bovine continuing education program for early-career veterinarians to address clinical service shortage. J Dairy Sci, 2023. 106(4): p. 3043-50. doi:10.3168/jds.2022-22800.
28.    Van Soest, B., M. Weber Nielsen, A.J. Moeser, A. Abuelo, and M.J. VandeHaar, Transition milk stimulates intestinal development of neonatal Holstein calves. J Dairy Sci, 2022. 105(8): p. 7011-22. doi:10.3168/jds.2021-21723.
29.    Tusa, N.V., A. Abuelo, N.A. Levy, J.C. Gandy, D.K. Langlois, and H. Cridge, Peripheral biomarkers of oxidative stress in dogs with acute pancreatitis. J Vet Intern Med, 2022. 36(6): p. 1958-65. doi:10.1111/jvim.16535.
30.    Hernandez, J., R. Muino, J.L. Benedito, A. Abuelo, and C. Castillo, Redox status and oxidative stress in bovine. Large Animal Review, 2022. 28(3): p. 145-51.
31.    Nayak, A. and A. Abuelo, Parenteral Antioxidant Supplementation at Birth Improves the Response to Intranasal Vaccination in Newborn Dairy Calves. Antioxidants (Basel), 2021. 10(12): p. 1979. doi:10.3390/antiox10121979.
32.    Mavangira, V., M.J. Kuhn, A. Abuelo, C. Morisseau, B.D. Hammock, and L.M. Sordillo, Activity of sEH and Oxidant Status during Systemic Bovine Coliform Mastitis. Antioxidants (Basel), 2021. 10(5): p. 812. doi:10.3390/antiox10050812.
33.    Cuervo, W., L.M. Sordillo, and A. Abuelo, Oxidative Stress Compromises Lymphocyte Function in Neonatal Dairy Calves. Antioxidants (Basel), 2021. 10(2): p. 255. doi:10.3390/antiox10020255.
34.    Abuelo, A., L. Wisnieski, J.L. Brown, and L.M. Sordillo, Rumination time around dry-off relative to the development of diseases in early-lactation cows. J Dairy Sci, 2021. 104(5): p. 5909-20. doi:10.3168/jds.2020-19782.
35.    Abuelo, A., F. Cullens, A. Hanes, and J.L. Brester, Impact of 2 Versus 1 Colostrum Meals on Failure of Transfer of Passive Immunity, Pre-Weaning Morbidity and Mortality, and Performance of Dairy Calves in a Large Dairy Herd. Animals (Basel), 2021. 11(3): p. 782. doi:10.3390/ani11030782.
36.    Abuelo, A., F. Cullens, and J.L. Brester, Effect of preweaning disease on the reproductive performance and first-lactation milk production of heifers in a large dairy herd. J Dairy Sci, 2021. 104(6): p. 7008-17. doi:10.3168/jds.2020-19791.
37.    Roach, H.B., J.L. Brester, and A. Abuelo, Short communication: Effect of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor on neonatal calf peripheral blood neutrophil function in vitro. J Dairy Sci, 2020. 103(1): p. 864-70. doi:10.3168/jds.2019-17441.
38.    Rast, L., M. Hernandez-Jover, S. Martin, and A. Abuelo, An investigation of micronutrient supplementation in weaner lambs to improve growth rates in southeast Australia. Aust Vet J, 2020. 98(10): p. 478-85. doi:10.1111/avj.12959.
39.    Mann, S., J. McArt, and A. Abuelo, Metabolic disease testing on farms: epidemiological principles. In Practice, 2020. 42(7): p. 405-14. doi:10.1136/inp.m3094.
40.    Kopp, K.J., S.M. Robertson, A. Abuelo, G. Xie, and M.A. Friend, The production and composition of colostrum from ewes supplemented with niacin (vitamin B3). Animal Production Science, 2020. 61(2): p. 117-22. doi:10.1071/an20142.
41.    Kopp, K.J., S.M. Robertson, A. Abuelo, A.J. Gunn, G. Xie, and M.A. Friend, Supplementing protein and starch combined to ewes in good body condition may not improve colostrum in ewes. Animal Production Science, 2020. 61(2): p. 108-16. doi:10.1071/an19607.
42.    Kopp, K., M. Hernandez-Jover, S. Robertson, A. Abuelo, and M. Friend, A Survey of New South Wales Sheep Producer Practices and Perceptions on Lamb Mortality and Ewe Supplementation. Animals (Basel), 2020. 10(9): p. 1586. doi:10.3390/ani10091586.
43.    Abuelo, A., J.L. Brester, K. Starken, and L.M. Neuder, Technical note: Comparative evaluation of 3 methods for the quantification of nonesterified fatty acids in bovine plasma sampled prepartum. J Dairy Sci, 2020. 103(3): p. 2711-7. doi:10.3168/jds.2019-17527.
44.    Abuelo, A., Symposium review: Late-gestation maternal factors affecting the health and development of dairy calves. J Dairy Sci, 2020. 103(4): p. 3882-93. doi:10.3168/jds.2019-17278.
45.    Putman, A.K., J.L. Brown, J.C. Gandy, A. Abuelo, and L.M. Sordillo, Oxylipid profiles of dairy cattle vary throughout the transition into early mammary gland involution. J Dairy Sci, 2019. 102(3): p. 2481-91. doi:10.3168/jds.2018-15158.
46.    Mann, S., J. McArt, and A. Abuelo, Production‐related metabolic disorders of cattle: ketosis, milk fever and grass staggers. In Practice, 2019. 41(5): p. 205-19. doi:10.1136/inp.l3041.
47.    Hay, M.J., A.J. Gunn, A. Abuelo, and V.J. Brookes, The Effect of Abnormal Reproductive Tract Discharge on the Calving to Conception Interval of Dairy Cows. Front Vet Sci, 2019. 6(374): p. 374. doi:10.3389/fvets.2019.00374.
48.    Castillo, C., A. Abuelo, and J. Hernández, Ruminant (Bovine, Caprine, and Ovine) Milk and Meat Production: The Challenge of Food Quality and Sustainability Through the Use of Plant Extracts, in Encyclopedia of Food Security and Sustainability. 2019, Elsevier. p. 25-42.
49.    Castillo, C., A. Abuelo, J.L. Benedito, R. Muino, and J. Hernandez, Is the NLRP3 inflammasome a potential biomarker to avoid the misuse of antibiotics of dairy cows during the transition period? Large Anim Rev, 2019. 25(2): p. 61-6.
50.    Abuelo, A., J. Hernandez, J.L. Benedito, and C. Castillo, Redox Biology in Transition Periods of Dairy Cattle: Role in the Health of Periparturient and Neonatal Animals. Antioxidants (Basel), 2019. 8(1): p. 20. doi:10.3390/antiox8010020.
51.    Abuelo, A., P. Havrlant, N. Wood, and M. Hernandez-Jover, An investigation of dairy calf management practices, colostrum quality, failure of transfer of passive immunity, and occurrence of enteropathogens among Australian dairy farms. J Dairy Sci, 2019. 102(9): p. 8352-66. doi:10.3168/jds.2019-16578.
52.    Ling, T., M. Hernandez-Jover, L.M. Sordillo, and A. Abuelo, Maternal late-gestation metabolic stress is associated with changes in immune and metabolic responses of dairy calves. J Dairy Sci, 2018. 101(7): p. 6568-80. doi:10.3168/jds.2017-14038.
53.    Gunn, A.J. and A. Abuelo, Atypical hypocalcemia in 2 dairy cows, after having been fed discarded vegetable cooking oil. Can Vet J, 2017. 58(12): p. 1306-8.
54.    Castillo, C., A. Abuelo, and J. Hernández, Biotechnological Approaches to Improve Sustainable Milk and Meat Yield in Bovines, in Reference Module in Food Science. 2017, Elsevier.
55.    Alves-Nores, V., C. Castillo, J. Hernandez, and A. Abuelo, Comparison of surrogate indices for insulin sensitivity with parameters of the intravenous glucose tolerance test in early lactation dairy cattle. Domest Anim Endocrinol, 2017. 61: p. 48-53. doi:10.1016/j.domaniend.2017.06.003.
56.    Mann, S., D.V. Nydam, A. Abuelo, F.A. Leal Yepes, T.R. Overton, and J.J. Wakshlag, Insulin signaling, inflammation, and lipolysis in subcutaneous adipose tissue of transition dairy cows either overfed energy during the prepartum period or fed a controlled-energy diet. J Dairy Sci, 2016. 99(8): p. 6737-52. doi:10.3168/jds.2016-10969.
57.    Mann, S., A. Abuelo, D.V. Nydam, F.A. Leal Yepes, T.R. Overton, and J.J. Wakshlag, Insulin signaling and skeletal muscle atrophy and autophagy in transition dairy cows either overfed energy or fed a controlled energy diet prepartum. J Comp Physiol B, 2016. 186(4): p. 513-25. doi:10.1007/s00360-016-0969-1.
58.    Castillo, C., A.R. Mantecon, J. Sotillo, C. Gutierrez, A. Abuelo, and J. Hernandez, Posidonia oceanica banquettes as a substitute for straw in dairy goat rations: metabolic and productive effects. J Sci Food Agric, 2016. 96(2): p. 602-9. doi:10.1002/jsfa.7129.
59.    Castillo, C., A. Abuelo, and J. Hernández, Usefulness of metabolic profiling in the assessment of the flock's health status and productive performance. Small Ruminant Res, 2016. 142: p. 28-30. doi:10.1016/j.smallrumres.2016.02.019.
60.    Abuelo, A. and M. Perez‐Santos, A winter dysentery (coronavirus infection) outbreak in a dairy herd in Galicia (northwestern Spain). Veterinary Record Case Reports, 2016. 4(1): p. e000328. doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2016-000328.
61.    Abuelo, A., J. Hernandez, J.L. Benedito, and C. Castillo, Association of oxidative status and insulin sensitivity in periparturient dairy cattle: an observational study. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl), 2016. 100(2): p. 279-86. doi:10.1111/jpn.12365.
62.    Abuelo, A., J. Hernandez, V. Alves-Nores, J.L. Benedito, and C. Castillo, Association of Serum Concentration of Different Trace Elements with Biomarkers of Systemic Oxidant Status in Dairy Cattle. Biological trace element research, 2016. 174(2): p. 319-24. doi:10.1007/s12011-016-0713-4.
63.    Abuelo, A., J.C. Gandy, L. Neuder, J. Brester, and L.M. Sordillo, Short communication: Markers of oxidant status and inflammation relative to the development of claw lesions associated with lameness in early lactation cows. J Dairy Sci, 2016. 99(7): p. 5640-8. doi:10.3168/jds.2015-10707.
64.    Abuelo, A., C. Castillo, and S.A. May, Usefulness of Crossword Puzzles in Helping First-Year BVSc Students Learn Veterinary Terminology. J Vet Med Educ, 2016. 43(3): p. 255-62. doi:10.3138/jvme.0915-149R.
65.    Abuelo, Á. and V. Alves‐Nores, Point‐of‐care testing in cattle practice: reliability of cow‐side diagnostic tests. In Practice, 2016. 38(6): p. 293-302. doi:10.1136/inp.i2704.
66.    Abuelo, A., V. Alves-Nores, J. Hernandez, R. Muino, J.L. Benedito, and C. Castillo, Effect of Parenteral Antioxidant Supplementation During the Dry Period on Postpartum Glucose Tolerance in Dairy Cows. J Vet Intern Med, 2016. 30(3): p. 892-8. doi:10.1111/jvim.13922.
67.    Abuelo, A., Investigation of an outbreak of neonatal calf diarrhoea in a dairy herd. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 2016. 4(2): p. e000372. doi:10.1136/vetreccr-2016-000372.
68.    Perez-Santos, M., C. Castillo, J. Hernandez, and A. Abuelo, Biochemical variables from Holstein-Friesian calves older than one week are comparable to those obtained from adult animals of stable metabolic status on the same farm. Vet Clin Pathol, 2015. 44(1): p. 145-51. doi:10.1111/vcp.12218.
69.    Castillo Rodríguez, C., Á. Abuelo Sebio, and J. Hernández Bermúdez, La comunicación como competencia transversal a adquirir en el aprendizaje de Patología General Veterinaria. La experiencia de la Facultad de Veterinaria de Lugo. REDU. Revista de Docencia Universitaria, 2015. 13(3): p. 131-54. doi:10.4995/redu.2015.5467.
70.    Abuelo Sebio, Á., J. Hernández Bermúdez, J.L. Benedito Castellote, and C. Castillo Rodríguez, Evaluación continua mediante exámenes clínicos estructurados por objetivos en Propedéutica Clínica Veterinaria. REDU. Revista de Docencia Universitaria, 2015. 13(3). doi:10.4995/redu.2015.5458.
71.    Abuelo Sebio, Á., Entrevista a Cristina Castillo Rodríguez. REDU. Revista de Docencia Universitaria, 2015. 13(3): p. 211-3. doi:10.4995/redu.2015.5462.
72.    Abuelo, A., J. Hernandez, J.L. Benedito, and C. Castillo, The importance of the oxidative status of dairy cattle in the periparturient period: revisiting antioxidant supplementation. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl), 2015. 99(6): p. 1003-16. doi:10.1111/jpn.12273.
73.    Abuelo, A., J. Hernandez, J.L. Benedito, and C. Castillo, A Pilot Study to Compare Oxidative Status between Organically and Conventionally Managed Dairy Cattle During the Transition Period. Reproduction in domestic animals = Zuchthygiene, 2015. 50(4): p. 538-44. doi:10.1111/rda.12519.
74.    Hernandez, J., J.L. Benedito, A. Abuelo, and C. Castillo, Ruminal acidosis in feedlot: from aetiology to prevention. ScientificWorldJournal, 2014. 2014: p. 702572. doi:10.1155/2014/702572.
75.    Castillo, C., A.R. Mantecon, J. Sotillo, J.L. Benedito, A. Abuelo, C. Gutierrez, and J. Hernandez, The use of banquettes of Posidonia oceanica as a source of fiber and minerals in ruminant nutrition. An observational study. Animal, 2014. 8(10): p. 1663-6. doi:10.1017/S1751731114001505.
76.    Abuelo, A., M. Perez-Santos, J. Hernandez, and C. Castillo, Effect of colostrum redox balance on the oxidative status of calves during the first 3 months of life and the relationship with passive immune acquisition. Vet J, 2014. 199(2): p. 295-9. doi:10.1016/j.tvjl.2013.10.032.
77.    Abuelo, Á., J. Hernández, J.L. Benedito, and C. Castillo, The connexion between serum redox balance and concentration of lactic acid enantiomers in dairy cows around the time of calving. Comparative Clinical Pathology, 2014. 24(2): p. 465-8. doi:10.1007/s00580-014-1975-x.
78.    Abuelo, A., J. Hernandez, J.L. Benedito, and C. Castillo, A comparative study of the metabolic profile, insulin sensitivity and inflammatory response between organically and conventionally managed dairy cattle during the periparturient period. Animal, 2014. 8(9): p. 1516-25. doi:10.1017/S1751731114001311.
79.    Castillo, C., V. Pereira, A. Abuelo, and J. Hernandez, Effect of supplementation with antioxidants on the quality of bovine milk and meat production. ScientificWorldJournal, 2013. 2013: p. 616098. doi:10.1155/2013/616098.
80.    Castillo, C., V. Pereira, A. Abuelo, R. Guimarey, M. Garcia-Vaquero, J.L. Benedito, and J. Hernandez, Preliminary results in the redox balance in healthy cats: influence of age and gender. J Feline Med Surg, 2013. 15(4): p. 328-32. doi:10.1177/1098612X12467996.
81.    Abuelo, A., J. Hernandez, J.L. Benedito, and C. Castillo, Oxidative stress index (OSi) as a new tool to assess redox status in dairy cattle during the transition period. Animal, 2013. 7(8): p. 1374-8. doi:10.1017/S1751731113000396.
82.    Abuelo, A., J. De Koster, J. Hernandez, G. Opsomer, L. Grufman, and C. Castillo, Quantifying bovine insulin: conversion of units. Vet Clin Pathol, 2012. 41(3): p. 308-10. doi:10.1111/j.1939-165X.2012.00457.x.
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