This fund was formed to recognize the contribution of Dr. Jim Lauderdale to the field of reproductive physiology and to the American Society of Animal Science. Money from the club is used every three years to help support the Triennial Reproduction Symposium.

The Lauderdale Appreciation Club will provide $2,000 plus accrued interest to fund the ASAS Triennial Animal Reproduction Symposium. Jim’s contributions to our scientific community and to the animal industry are appreciated. One key scientific contribution was his leadership to develop and obtain regulatory approval for Lutalyse. Throughout his career, especially during the past two decades, Jim performed exemplary service to ASAS, including his presidency of ASAS and FASS. He generously contributed his time and talents to many individuals and companies. Deepest appreciation is expressed to the generous contributors and to John Chenault, Mel DeJarnette, Harold Hafs, Mike Moseley, David Patterson, and Bob Zimbelman for the success of funding this club.

Value of club as of 11/3/2011: $54,646.53

Approximate Total of Donations and Pledges to the Club since inception: $50,000

2009 Symposium:

Triennial Reproduction Symposium: Challenges and Opportunities Facing Livestock Reproduction in the 21st Century

Global perspectives on animal health and livestock reproduction

A global perspective on the evolution of animal agriculture.

Impact of animal health on endocrinology and reproduction in dairy cows.

Challenges in matching the physiology and productivity of the modern commercial sow.

The impact of amino acid nutrition on pregnancy outcome in pigs: mechanisms and implications for swine production.

Genetic influences on animal reproduction

Application of genome based technologies for identifying genes and their expression that are important for livestock
reproduction.

Application of molecular and genetic tools for identification of reproductive traits to create and establish commercial
lines of swine.

Epigenetics: A mechanism of adaptation to perinatal events.

Impact of dam nutrition on subsequent growth and reproduction in beef heifers.