NAME: Dalton, Joseph C.

RANK OR TITLE: Associate Professor, Extension Dairy Specialist

DEPARTMENT: Animal and Veterinary Science

EDUCATION BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL:

Doctor of Philosophy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), Blacksburg, Virginia, May 1999, Animal Science, Reproductive Physiology.
Master of Science, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, December 1990, Dairy Science, Reproductive Physiology.
Bachelor of Science, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo, California, June 1986, Dairy Science, Dairy Husbandry.

EXPERIENCE:

Teaching, Extension and Research Appointments:

University of Idaho, Associate Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist, 70% Extension, 30% Research appointment, Animal and Veterinary Science Department, 2006 -
University of Idaho, Assistant Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist, 70% Extension, 30% Research appointment, Animal and Veterinary Science Department, 2000 - 2006
University of Minnesota, Crookston, Assistant Professor, 100% Teaching appointment, Animal Industries Management Program, 1999-2000

TEACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Courses Taught:

University of Idaho:
Washington, Oregon, Idaho Veterinary Education Program, Food Animal Clinical Block (VM 635) 2000-07 and Dairy Production Medicine (VM 633) guest lectures, 2004-07

University of Minnesota:
Animal Health and Disease (AnSc 3503), 2000
Animal Production Techniques (Dairy/Beef) (AnSc 1203), 2000
Dairy Management Practicum (AnSc 3205), 2000
Reproduction, AI, and Lactation (AnSc 3304), 2000
Animal Systems Management (AnSc 4204), 2000
Agricultural Products and Processing (GnAg 3203), 2000
Artificial Insemination (Continuing Education and Outreach), 2000
Feeds and Feeding (AnSc 2104), 1999
Beef Production (AnSc 3303), 1999
Dairy Production (AnSc 3204), 1999

SCHOLARSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Refereed Publications:

Ahmadzadeh, A., R. Manzo, C. B. Sellars, and J.C. Dalton. 2007.  The efficacy of a reduced dose of gonadotropin releasing hormone on the time and incidence of ovulation in Holstein cows. J. Anim. Vet. Adv. 6(11):1328-1332.

SCHOLARSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS (cont’d):

Refereed Publications (cont’d):

Howard, J.M., R. Manzo, F. Frago, D.G. Falk, J.B. Glaze, Jr., J.C. Dalton, and A. Ahmadzadeh. 2007.  Estradiol Cypionate did not affect pregnancy rates of beef cattle synchronized with a modified timed artificial insemination protocol. Prof. An. Sci. 23:509-512.

Chebel, R.C., F.A. Braga, and J.C. Dalton. 2007. Factors affecting reproductive performance of Holstein heifers. An. Repro. Sci. 101:208-224.

Stevenson,  J.L., J. C. Dalton, T. L. Ott, K. Racicot, and R. C. Chebel. 2007. Correlation between reproductive status and steady-state mRNA levels of the Myxovirus resistance gene, MX2, in peripheral blood leukocytes of dairy heifers. J. Anim. Sci. 85:2163-2172.

Frago, F., R. Manzo, J.C. Dalton, M.A. McGuire, and A. Ahmadzadeh. 2007. Naloxone increases serum calcium concentrations after parturition in multiparous Holstein cows. Prof. An. Sci. 23:70-72.

Howard, J.M., R. Manzo, J.C. Dalton, F. Frago, and A. Ahmadzadeh. 2006. Conception rates and serum progesterone concentration in dairy cattle administered gonadotropin releasing hormone five days after artificial insemination. An. Repro. Sci. 95:3-4:224-233.

Dalton, J.C., and K. S. Jensen. 2006. A Spanish language milker’s school for Idaho dairy employees. Journal of Extension (On-line), 44:4 Art. 4IAW1. Available at:http://www.joe.org/joe/2006august/iw1.shtml

Sellars, C.B., J.C. Dalton, R. Manzo, J. Day, and A. Ahmadzadeh. 2006. Effect of incorporation of a low dose of estradiol cypionate into a timed artificial insemination protocol on time of ovulation, ovulation rate and conception rates in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 89:620-626.

Dalton, J.C., R. Manzo, A. Ahmadzadeh, B. Shafii, W. J. Price, and J. M. DeJarnette. 2005. Short Communication: Conception rates following detection of estrus and timed AI in dairy cows synchronized using GnRH and PGF2α. J. Dairy Sci. 88:4313-4316.

Dalton, J.C., A. Ahmadzadeh, B. Shafii, W.J. Price, and J.M. DeJarnette. 2004. Effect of thawing multiple 0.5-ml semen straws and sequential insemination number on conception rates in dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 87:972-975.

Moore, D.A., J.H. Kirk, D.J. Klingborg, F. Garry, W. Wailes, J. Dalton, J. Busboom, R.W. Sams, M. Poe, M. Payne, J. Marchello, M. Looper, D. Falk, and T. Wright. 2004. Dairy beef: Maximizing quality and profits-A consistent food safety message. J. Dairy Sci. 87:183-190.

Dalton, J.C., S. Nadir, J.H. Bame, M. Noftsinger, R.L. Nebel, and R.G. Saacke. 2001. Effect of time of insemination on number of accessory sperm, fertilization rate, and embryo quality in nonlactating dairy cattle. J. Dairy Sci. 84:2413-2418.

Dalton, J.C., S. Nadir, J.H. Bame, M. Noftsinger, and R.G. Saacke. 2000. The effect of time of artificial insemination on fertilization status and embryo quality in superovulated cows. J. Anim. Sci. 78:2081-2085.

Dalton, J.C., S. Nadir, J. Bame, M. Noftsinger, and R.G. Saacke. 2000. Towards the enhancement of pregnancy rate: The effect of insemination time on sperm transport, fertilization rate and embryo quality in dairy cattle. Occ. Publ. Br. Soc. Anim. Sci. 26:161-174.

Saacke, R.G., J.C. Dalton, S. Nadir, R.L. Nebel, and J.H. Bame. 2000. Relationship of seminal traits and insemination time to fertilization rate and embryo quality. An. Reprod. Sci. 60-61:663-677.

SCHOLARSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS (cont’d):

Proceedings (Invited Papers):

Dalton, J.C., S. Nadir, M. Noftsinger, J. Bame, and R.G. Saacke. 2007. Management factors associated with bull fertility. In: Proc. XI Course on New Approaches to Bovine Production and Reproduction, Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, pp. 94-104.

Dalton, J.C., and R.G. Saacke.  2007. Parameters of semen relevant to timed AI. In: Proc. XI Course on New Approaches to Bovine Production and Reproduction, Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, pp. 154-161.

Dalton, J.C., S. Nadir, R. Nebel, J. Bame, and R.G. Saacke. 2007. Semen quality factors associated with fertility in cattle.  In: Proc. XI Course on New Approaches to Bovine Production and Reproduction, Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, pp. 35-49.

Ahmadzadeh, A., F. Frago, B. Shafii, and J. C. Dalton. 2006. Interaction between clinical mastitis, other diseases and reproductive performance in dairy cows. In: Proc. III Panamerican Congress on Mastitis Control and Milk Quality, Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico. , pp. 57-69.

Dalton, J.C., A. Ahmadzadeh, R.C. Chebel, and J.L. Stevenson. 2006. Reproductive management of heifers. In: Proc. Tri-State Northwest Dairy Shortcourse, Portland, OR, pp. 57-67.

Dalton, J.C., A. Ahmadzadeh, R.C. Chebel, and M.W. Overton. 2005. Maximizing reproductive performance of high producing dairy cattle. In: Proc. 21st  Conferencia Internacional Sobre Ganado Lechero, Guadalajara, Mexico, pp. 103-121.

Dalton, J.C., A. Ahmadzadeh, and R. Chebel. 2004. Reproductive management in large dairies. In: Expo Leche and V World Dairy Congress, Acapulco, Mexico, pp. 68-82.

Dalton, J.C., and M.W. Overton. 2004. Natural service vs. AI. In: Proc. Nat’l Assoc. Anim. Breeders 20th Tech. Conf. on Artif. Insem. and Reprod., Columbia, MO, pp. 9-14.

Honors and Awards:

American Distance Education Consortium Excellence in Distance Education Award-Honorable Mention for “Dairybeef: Maximizing quality and profits,” (website and curricula), 2004

UI Extension Diversity Award for a Spanish language Milker’s School (Clase del Ordeño) for Idaho dairy employees, 2004

Recipient of the Graduate Teaching Assistant Award presented by the Virginia Tech Dairy Club, 1995

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, 1995

Gamma Sigma Delta (International Agricultural Honor Society), 1993

Professional and Scholarly Organizations:

Center for Reproductive Biology, Washington State University and University of Idaho, 2000-present
National Mastitis Council, 2001-present
National Association of Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, 1999-2000
American Society of Animal Science, 1992-2003
American Dairy Science Association, 1990-present