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Brian K. Whitlock, DVM


Assistant Professor
Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
The University of Tennessee
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-5701 or 5703
FAX: (865) 974-5773

Education

  • BS
    Campbellsville University; Campbellsville, KY; 1993-1997 cum laude
    Major: Chemistry & Minor: Biology
  • MS
    Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI; 1997-1999
    Major: Animal Science (Ruminant Nutrition)
  • DVM
    Auburn University; Auburn, AL; 1999-2003 summa cum laude
  • Residency
    Theriogenology, Auburn University; Auburn, AL; 2005-2008
  • PhD
    Auburn University; Auburn, AL; 2009
    Area of Interest-Neuroendocrine Control of Reproduction (Kisspeptin)

Board Certification

  • Diplomate - American College of Theriogenologists (ACT)

Teaching

  • Clinical Teaching - Field Services
  • Veterinary Reproductive System - Theriogenology

Clinical Interests

  • General animal reproduction
  • Food animal medicine and surgery
  • Food animal production medicine
  • Heritable bovine fetal abnormalities

Research Interests

  • Reproductive physiology and endocrinology
  • Interaction of metabolic and reproductive systems

Professional Experiences

  • Practice Experience
    Sterner Veterinary Clinic, Ionia, MI, 2003-2005
  • University Appointment
    Assistant Professor - Field Services
    University of Tennessee
    College of Veterinary Medicine
    Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences

Professional Societies

  • American College of Theriogenologists
  • Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association
  • Society for Theriogenology
  • American Veterinary Medical Association
  • American Association of Bovine Practitioners

Publications

Refereed Manuscripts

  • B. K. Whitlock, R. R. Wilborn, H.S. Maxwell, B. Steele, J. L. Sartin. 2008. Interaction of estrogen and progesterone on kisspeptin stimulated luteinizing hormone and growth hormone in ovariectomized cows. Neuroendocrinology 88:212-215.

  • B. K. Whitlock, J. A. Daniel, T. H. Elsasser and J. L. Sartin. 2008. Comparative aspects of endotoxin- and cytokine-induced endocrine cascade influencing growth, metabolism and reproduction in farm animals. Reproduction in Domestic Animals 43 Suppl 2: 317-23.

  • J. L. Sartin, D. L. Marks, C. D. McMahon, J. A. Daniel, P. Levasseur, C. G. Wagner, B. K. Whitlock, B. P. Steele.2008. Central role of the melanocortin-4 receptor in appetite regulation following endotoxin. Journal of Animal Science 86:2557-67.

  • B. K. Whitlock, L. Kaiser, H. S. Maxwell. 2008. Heritable bovine fetal abnormalities. Theriogenology 70:535-49.

  • B. K. Whitlock and H. S. Maxwell. 2008. Pregnancy-associated glycoproteins and pregnancy wastage in cattle. Theriogenology 70:550-59.

  • F.Y. Obese, B.K. Whitlock, B.P. Steele, F.C. Buonomo, J.L. Sartin. 2007. Long-term feed intake regulation in sheep is mediated by opioid receptors. J. Anim. Sci. 85: 111-117.

  • J.A. Daniel, T.H. Elsasser, A Martinez, B.P. Steele, B.K. Whitlock, J.L. Sartin. 2005. Interleukin-1 beta and tumor necrosis factor-alpha mediation of endotoxin action on growth hormone. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 289(4):E650-E6507.

  • B. K. Whitlock, J. A. Daniel, C. D. McMahon, F. C. Buonomo, C. G. Wagner, B. Steele, J. L. Sartin. 2005. Intracerebroventricular melanin-concentrating hormone stimulates food intake in sheep. Domestic Animal Edocrinology 28:224-232

  • J. A. Daniel, T. H. Elsasser, C. D. Morrison, D. H. Keisler, B. K. Whitlock, B. Steele, D. Pugh, J. L. Sartin. 2003. Leptin, Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF), and CD 14 in Ovine Adipose Tissue and Changes in Circulating TNF in Lean and Fat Sheep. Journal of Animal Science 81:2590-2599

  • J. A. Daniel, M. S. Abrams, L. deSouza, C. G. Wagner, B. K. Whitlock, and J. L. Sartin. 2003. Endotoxin Inhibition of Luteinizing Hormone in Sheep. Domestic Animal Endocrinology 25:13-19. Review.

  • J. L. Sartin, T. H. Elsasser, S. Kahl, J. Baker, J. A. Daniel, D. D. Schwartz, B. Steele, and B. K. Whitlock. 2003. Estradiol plus progesterone treatment modulates select elements of the proinflammatory cytokine cascade in steers: attenuated nitric oxide and thromboxane B2 production in endotoxemia. Journal of Animal Science 81:1546-1551.

  • L. F. P. Silva, M. J. VandeHaar, B. K. Whitlock, R. P. Radcliff, and H. A. Tucker. 2002. Short Communication: Relationship Between Body Growth and Mammary Development in Dairy Heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 85:2600-2602

  • B. K. Whitlock, M. J. VandeHaar, L. F. P. Silva, and H. A. Tucker. 2002. Effect of Dietary Protein on Prepubertal Mammary Development in Rapidly Growing Dairy Heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 85:1516-1525.

  • J. A. Daniel, B. K. Whitlock, C. G. Wagner, and J. L. Sartin. 2002. Regulation of the Growth Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone Response to Endotoxin in Sheep. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 23(1-2):361-370.

  • J. A. Daniel, B. K. Whitlock, J. A. Baker, B. Steele, C. D. Morrison, D. H. Keisler, and J. L. Sartin. 2002. Effect of body fat mass and nutritional status on 24-hour leptin profiles in ewes. Journal of Animal Science 80(4):1083-1089.

Abstracts

  • B.K. Whitlock, J.A. Daniel, R.R. Wilborn, H.S. Maxwell, B.P. Steele and J.L. Sartin. 2008. The effects of lactation and negative energy balance on kisspeptin-stimulated luteinizing hormone and growth hormone in dairy cows. 6th international congress of farm animal endocrinology. Abstract 42.

  • J. A. Gard, M. D. Givens, P. K. Galik, D. A. Stringfellow, K. P. Riddell, S. E. Marley and B. K. Whitlock. 2007. Quantitation of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Associated with Single Zona Pellucida-Intact In Vivo-Derived Bovine Embryos. Reproduction, Fertility and Development 19(1): 233.

  • B. K. Whitlock, J. A. Daniel, D. F. Buxton, F. Buonomo, C. J. Dyer, and J. L. Sartin. 2001. Intracerebroventricular melanin-concentrating hormone stimulates food intake in sheep. J. Anim. Sci. 79(suppl. 1):387.

  • J. A. Daniel, B. K. Whitlock, B. Steele, D. F. Buxton, and J. L. Sartin. 2001. Peripheral administration of interleukin-1 receptor anatgonist or soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor blocks endotoxin induced growth hormone secretion. Endocrine Society 83rd Annual Meeting:422 .

  • J. A. Daniel, B. K. Whitlock, J. A. Baker, B. Steele, C. D. Morrison, D. H. Keisler, T. H. Elsasser, and J. L. Sartin. 2001. Effect of obesity and fasting on leptin secretion and message expression in ewes. J. Anim. Sci. 79(suppl. 1):387.

  • J. L. Sartin, J. A. Daniel, B. K. Whitlock. 2001. Interleukin-I and tumor necrosis factor mediate endotoxin action on growth hormone and luteinizing hormone release. Proceedings 4th International Conference on Farm Animal Endocrinology, Salsomaggiore, Italy. Biotechnology Agronomy Society and Environment. 5:28.

  • J. Daniel, B. K. Whitlock, T. Elsasser, J. Baker, B. Steele, D. Pugh, and J. Sartin. 2001. Plasma tumor necrosis factor-a is increased with obesity in sheep. Proceedings 4th International Conference on Farm Animal Endocrinology, Salsomaggiore, Italy. Biotechnology Agronomy Society and Environment. 5:75.

  • B. K. Whitlock, M. J. VandeHaar, and H. A. Tucker. 1999. Influence of dietary protein on prepubertal mammary gland development in rapidly-grown heifers. J. Dairy Sci. 82(suppl. 1)51.

Non-refereed Publications

  • D.F. Wolfe and B.K. Whitlock. 2007. Preparation of Teaser Bulls, Rams, and Bucks. Chapter in Current Veterinary Therapy. Book in Preparation.

  • J. A. Daniel, J. A. Baker, D. G. Pugh, M. A. Shores, B. K. Whitlock, and J. L. Sartin. 2000. Better Herd Health: Implants decrease severity of disease response in cattle. Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station Highlights of Agricultural Research 47(3):8-10.

  • M. J. VandeHaar and B. K. Whitlock. 1998. Investing in your heifers. Michigan Dairy Review 3(1):14-18.

  • M. J. VandeHaar and B. K. Whitlock. 1998. Dairy cattle nutrition research 1997. Proceedings Pfizer 46th Annual Research Conference, Dallas, Texas. 101-147.