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Jenifer Nadeau

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Background:

Jenifer Nadeau received an AAS in Agricultural Science from the State University of New York at Morrisville College in 1993. She received a BS in Animal Science - Equine Option from the University of Kentucky in 1995. Then she received her MS in Comparative and Experimental Medicine in 1997 and completed her PhD in Animal Science in 2001 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She joined the UConn Animal Science Department in August, 2001. She has worked with horses since the age of 8. Her experience includes working at a trail riding facility, manager of a hunter/jumper facility, manager of a veterinarian's horse and sheep farm, working as a night watch at a historic Thouroughbred breeding farm, driving and training draft horses, and working with therapeutic riding programs.

Courses Taught:

ANSC 2111

Principles of Nutrition and Feeding of Livestock

Research Interests:

My goal is to improve equine health through evaluation of current practices and the development of new practices, leading to sound equine health management programs for horse owners to utilize. The specific aims of my research are to:

1) Evaluate the effects of the barn environment on respiratory health in horses and humans by identifying major irritants of the barn environment and how to eliminate or reduce them

2) Utilize DNA techniques to develop alternative treatments for common horse health problems and reduce bacterial resistance

3) Evaluate the incidence of gastric ulcer disease in horses and attempt to modify its incidence through dietary intervention

4) Evaluate the incidence of insulin resistance, identify causative agents and develop dietary intervention

Recent Publications:

Nadeau, J. E.A. McCabe Alger 2008. Horsin' around without horses; activities for your horseless horse members. National Youth Horse Leader's Symposium, Raleigh, North Carolina, pp. 17.

Nadeau JA, Andrews FM. 2007. Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. In: N. Edward Robinson, [ed.], Current Therapy in Equine Medicine. Saunders 6^th edition, St. Louis Missouri, in press.

Nadeau J. 2007. Colic in the Horse. In: American Youth Horse Council Horse Industry Handbook. HIH435a1-HIH435a-6.

Nadeau, J., E. McCabe Alger, T. Hoagland. 2007. Longitudinal study of the general knowledge of 4-H horse members. J. Extension 45(5): online at http://www.joe.org/joe/2007october/rb6p.shtml.

Nadeau J. 2007. Equine Herpesviruses. Effective Horse Management - Fifth in the Horse Health Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/herpesvirus.htm.

Valipe, S., M. Amalaradjou, J. Nadeau, A. Thirunavukkarasu, K. Venkitanarayan. 2007. Development and optimization of species-specific PCR for rapid detection of Dermatophilus congolensis. J. Animal Science 85(Suppl. 1): 245

Nadeau, J., A. Sanchez, S. Bushmich, J. Dinger. 2007. Impacts of an EHV-1 outbreak on teaching, research and extension programs: is your college or university prepared? Proceedings of the Twentieth Equine Science Society Symposium Baltimore, Maryland pp. 195-196.

Browning, D., J. Nadeau, P. Scheifele, J. Dinger. 2007. Equine vocalization project (EVP): Mare-foal separation whinnies. Proceedings of the Twentieth Equine Science Society Symposium Baltimore, Maryland pp. 264-265

Books and Monographs

Nadeau JA, Andrews FM. 2007. Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. In: N. Edward Robinson, [ed.], Current Therapy in Equine Medicine. Saunders 6^th edition, St. Louis Missouri, in press.

Nadeau J. 2007. Colic in the Horse. In: American Youth Horse Council Horse Industry Handbook. HIH435a1-HIH435a-6.

Nadeau JA, Andrews FM. 2003. Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. In: N. Edward Robinson, [ed.], Current Therapy in Equine Medicine. Saunders, St. Louis Missouri, pp. 94-98.

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Nadeau, J., E. McCabe Alger, T. Hoagland. 2007. Longitudinal study of the general knowledge of 4-H horse members. J. Extension 45(5): online at http://www.joe.org/joe/2007october/rb6p.shtml.

Nadeau J, Shah F, Chaudhry A, Maripani J. 2006.Enumeration and valuation of horses: methodological innovations and results from a Connecticut Study. J. Extension. 44(6) online at http://www.joe.org/joe/2006december/tt3.shtml.

Nadeau JA, Frank N, Valipe SR, Elliott SB. 2006. Blood lipid, glucose and insulin concentrations in Morgan horses and Thoroughbreds. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 26(9): 401-405.

Chameroy KA, Nadeau JA, Bushmich SL, Dinger JE, Hoagland TA, Saxton AM. 2006. Prevalence of non-glandular gastric ulcers in horses involved in a university riding program. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 26(5): 207-211.

Nadeau J, Ciano D. 2004. Volunteer horse patrol provides needed assistance in difficult economic times. Journal of Extension 42(5): online at http://www.joe.org/joe/2004october/iw6.shtml.

Nadeau J, McCabe Alger E, Hoagland T. 2004. Use of a randomized, categorized exam to determine horse knowledge of 4-H horse show participants. Journal of Extension 42(3): online at http://www.joe.org/joe/2004june/rb5.shtml.

Nadeau J, Meader J. 2003. Motivating change in horse owners: the horse farm of environmental distinction awards. Journal of Extension 41(4): online at http://www.joe.org/joe/2003august/iw3.shtml.

Nadeau JA, Andrews FM, Patton CS, Argenzio RA, Mathew AG, Saxton AM. 2003. Effects of hydrochloric, acetic, butyric and propionic acids on pathogenesis of ulcers in the nonglandular portion of the stomach of horses. American Journal of Veterinary Research 64: 404-412.

Nadeau JA, Andrews FM, Patton CS, Argenzio RA, Mathew AG, Saxton AM. 2003. Effects of hydrochloric, valeric and other volatile fatty acids on pathogenesis of

ulcers in the nonglandular portion of the stomach of horses. American Journal of Veterinary Research 64: 413-417.

Andrews FM, Reinemeyer CR, McCracken MD, Blackford JT, Nadeau JA, Saabye L, Sohtell M, Saxton AM. 2002. Comparison of endoscopic, necropsy and histology scoring of equine gastric ulcers. Equine Veterinary Journal 34(5): 475-478.

Technical Reports

Nadeau J, Shah F, Chaudhry A, Maripani J. 2007. Connecticut Horsepower. Brochure, Communications and Information Technology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT.

Nadeau J, Shah F. Horses in Connecticut: Size and Value of the Industry. Report, Connecticut Horse Industry Results. Brochure, Communications and Information Technology, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. 15 pg.

Peer-reviewed extension publications

Nadeau J. 2006. How to Properly Manage Manure. Effective Horse Management - First in Best Practices Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Online at: http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/manuremanagement.htm

Nadeau, J. 2006. Pasture: Planning, Seeding and Sacrifice Areas. Effective Horse Management – Second in Best Practices Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet. University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Will be posted online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/pastplantseedsac.htm

Nadeau, J. 2006. Pasture: Evaluation and Management of Existing Pasture. Effective Horse Management – Third in Best Practices Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Will be posted online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/pastureexist.htm

Nadeau J. 2006. Hay Analysis: Its Importance and Interpretation. Effective Horse Management - First in Horse Nutrition Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/hayanalysis.htm

Nadeau, J. 2006. Insulin Resistance in Horses. Effective Horse Management – Second in Horse Nutrition Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Will be posted online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/insulinresistance.htm

Nadeau J. 2006. Basic Dental Care and How to Detect Trouble. Effective Horse Management: Third in Horse Health Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/dentalcare.htm

Nadeau J. 2006. Mosquito Borne Diseases: Eastern and Western Equine Encephalomyelitis and West Nile Virus – Prevention is Just a Vaccine Away! Effective Horse Management - Fourth in Horse Health Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/mosquito.htm

Nadeau J. 2006. Phrases to be wary of when reading horse classifieds! Effective Horse Management - Second in Horse Selection Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/Phrasestobewaryof.htm

Alger E. and Nadeau J. 2006. Questions to ask a Prospective Trainer. Effective Horse Management - Third in Horse Selection Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/questionstoaskaprospectivetrainer.htm

Alger E. and Nadeau J. 2006. Things to look for when selecting a horse and key questions to ask! Effective Horse Management - Fourth in Horse Selection Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/thingstolookfor.htm

Nadeau J. 2005. Preventing Back Pain in Horses. Effective Horse Management – First in Horse Health Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Online at: http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/backpain.htm

Nadeau J. 2005. Colic: Its Risk Factors and Prevention. Effective Horse Management – Second in the Horse Health Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/colic.htm

Nadeau J. 2005. Caveat Emptor - Let the Buyer Beware: How to Avoid Mistakes When Buying a Horse. Effective Horse Management – First in Horse Selection Series. Animal Science Fact Sheet. Animal Science Fact Sheet, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut. Online at http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/ext/buyingahorsefinal.htm

Nadeau J., McCabe Alger E.A., Bialczak A. 2003. Use your head… wear your helmet: wear your ASTM/SEI approved helmet every time you ride. Refereed Brochure on Helmet Safety Awareness.

Abstracts and Presentations at Professional Meetings

Nadeau, J. E.A. McCabe Alger 2008. Horsin' around without horses; activities for your horseless horse members. National Youth Horse Leader's Symposium, Raleigh, North Carolina, pp. 17.

Nadeau J, Rausch M, Brozowsky M. 2006. Three state contests in one weekend, it can be done! National Youth Horse Leader's Symposium Gainesville, Florida, pp. 22.

Nadeau J, McCabe Alger E. 2005. So your kid wants a horse – now what? National Youth Horse Leader’s Symposium State College, Pennsylvania, pp. 30.

Chaudhry AJ, Nadeau J, Shah F, Lee TC, and Pagoulatos E. 2003. Valuation and economic impact of Connecticut’s horse industry. Agriculture & Resource Economic Review 32(2): 298.

Nadeau JA, McCabe Alger EA, Bialczak A. Promoting helmet safety awareness. 2003. National Youth Horse Leader’s Symposium St. Louis, Missouri, pp. 16. http://www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/equine/helmet_safety/index.htm

Scientific Conference Proceedings

Chameroy KA, Nadeau JA, Bushmich SL, Dinger JE, Hoagland TA, Saxton AM. 2006. Prevalence of non-glandular gastric ulcers in horses involved in a university riding program. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 26(5): 207-211.

Nadeau J, Shah F, Chaudhry A, Maripani J. Accepted. Connecticut Horse Industry Survey: Improving Data Collection by Use of New Methodologies. Journal of Extension online journal.

Nadeau JA, Frank N, Valipe SR, Elliott SB. September 2006 (in press). Blood lipid, glucose, and insulin concentrations in Morgan horses and Thoroughbreds. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science 26(9): 401-405. (see attached article proof)

Nadeau J, McCabe Alger E, Hoagland T. Longitudinal Study of the General Knowledge of 4- H Horse Project Participants. Journal of Extension Submitted 6/06.

Nadeau J, Shah F, Chaudhry A, Maripani J. 2006. Methodology of Connecticut's horse industry survey: results and implications for future studies. Journal of Animal Science Minneapolis, Minnesota, 84 (1): 282.

Valipe S, Annamalai A, Nadeau J, Venkitanarayan K. 2006. Caprylic acid: a potent antimicrobial against Dermatophilus congolensis infection in horses. Journal of Animal Science Minneapolis, Minnesota, 84 Supplement 1: 329.

Nadeau JA. 2006. Management strategies for gastric ulcers. Proceedings of the Fourth Mid-Atlantic Nutrition Conference Timonium, Maryland, pp. 65-69.

Mazan MR, Svatek J, Maranda L, Christiani D, Ghio A, Nadeau J, Hoffman A. 2006. Airway disease symptoms in people associated with equine barns: a cross-sectional questionnaire study. Proceedings of the American Thoracic Society San Diego, California, 3:A15.

Chameroy K, Nadeau J, Bushmich S, Dinger J, Hoagland T, and Saxton A. 2005. Effect of age, gender, breed and use on occurrence of gastric ulcers in horses. Proceedings of the Nineteenth Equine Science Society Symposium Tucson, Arizona, pp. 215.

Nadeau J. 2005. Fulfilling the land grant mission: teaching undergraduate and graduate students through experience in extension programs. Proceedings of the Nineteenth Equine Science Society Symposium Tucson, Arizona, pp.243.

Chameroy K, Nadeau J, Bushmich S, Dinger J, Hoagland T, Saxton A. 2004. The effects of age, breed, gender and use on gastric ulceration in the horse. Journal of Animal Science St. Louis, Missouri, 81 Supplement 1: 96.

Nadeau JA, McCabe Alger EA, Chameroy K, Hoagland T. 2003. Evaluating strengths and weaknesses of 4-H youth through administration of a randomized, categorized exam. Proceedings of the Eighteenth Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society Lansing, Michigan, pp. 196.

Nadeau JA, McCabe Alger EA, Bialczak A. 2003. Combining modern technology and educational methods to promote helmet safety awareness. Proceedings of the Eighteenth Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society Lansing, Michigan, pp. 202.

Nadeau JA, Meader J, Cummings M, Donzella C. 2003. Comparison of workshops to an awards program in effecting improvement and long term changes in practices. Proceedings of the Eighteenth Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society Lansing, Michigan, pp. 194.

Nadeau, JA, McCabe Alger, EA, Chameroy K, Hoagland T. 2003. A novel method to aid in determining focus of 4-H youth programming. Journal of Animal Science Phoenix, Arizona, 81 Supplement 1: 164.

Nadeau JA, McCabe Alger EA, Bialczak A. 2003. Reducing catastrophic injury through helmet safety awareness. Journal of Animal Science Phoenix, Arizona 81:Supplement 1: 164.

Nadeau J, Andrews FM. 2002. Pathogenesis of acid injury in the nonglandular equine stomach. Proceedings of the Seventh International Equine Colic Research Symposium Manchester, England, 7:78.

Nadeau JA, Andrews FM, Patton CS, Saxton AM, Argenzio RA. 2001. Pathogenesis of acid injury in the nonglandular region of the equine stomach. Proceedings of the Seventeenth Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society Lexington, Kentucky, pp. 39-40.

Hobbies or Non-Academic Interests:

Hiking, walking, kayaking, horseback riding, travel & tourism, reading, mini golf, moose watching, swimming and playing with my dog Goldie.