Dr. Maria Lenira Leite-Browning, D.V.M., M.S. Extension Animal Scientist P.O. Box 967 Normal, Alabama 35762 PHONE: (256) 372-4954 FAX: (256) 372-5840 e-mail: mll0002@aces.edu

Recommended Links

• 2012 Workshops: Small Ruminant Health from A to Z
• Biosecurity Measures for Meat Goat and Sheep Managers
• Birth to weaning kid traits from a complete diallel of Boer, Kiko, and Spanish meat goat breeds semi-intensively managed on humid subtropical pasture
• Breed evaluation for health, reproductive, and carcass traits in meat goats: observations from the southeastern US
• Free Ads for Rural America
• Major Zoonotic Diseases of Sheep and Meat Goats
• Order Form for UNP-0124 Meat Goats: Reproduction, Nutrition & Health
• Sheep and Goat Production Systems
• Scrapie Eradication Program

Upcoming Events

• Small Ruminants Conference & Field Day September 24, 2011; Program | Brochure
• IKGA KikoFest September 15-17, 2011
• Georgia Goat AI Course 2011 June 24, 2011
• Farm Bus Tours: NC A&T * Massey Creek Farms * Holly Grove Farms, Inc May 20-23, 2011

Education

• Post Doctoral Training (1995-1997); Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Meharry Medical College
  (1997-2002) Cancer Biology
• Post Doctoral Training (1995-1997); Molecular neurobiology, Neurochemistry, Meharry Medical College, Department of Physiology Nashville, TN
• Advanced Study: (1991-1992) Animal Production University of Arizona, Tucson, USA;
  (1993-1994) Applied Beef Cattle Production, Reproduction and Genetics, Texas A&M University, Overton Experimentation, Overton, TX
• M.S. (1985); Theriogenology (Animal Reproduction/ Physiology and Pathology) Universidade Federal Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• DVM (1980); Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil

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Professional Work Experience

• Extension Animal Scientist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Alabama A&M University; 7/1/06 to present
• Clinical Research Associate Department of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville,TN; 6/04 to 12/06
• Associate Investigator (Department of Biological Sciences), Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN; 10/02 to 9/03
• Extension Small Ruminant Extension Specialist, Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN; 6/00 to 4/02
• Post-doctoral Research Associate (Cancer Biology), Vanderbilt University and Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN; 9/95 to 2/02
• Adjunct Faculty (Health Information Management), Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN; 8/95 to 7/00

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Summary of Accomplishments

A native of Brazil, Dr. Maria Lenira Leite-Browning is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and an Animal Reproduction Specialist. She is currently an Animal Extension Scientist at Alabama A&M University. She has been involved in goat research and extension since 1980 when she was a research scientist and field veterinarian in northern Brazil.

She is a Goat Management Consultant with extensive experience in goat production. She conducts seminars, workshops and conferences throughout the U.S. with the objective of educating producers, extension county agents, industry representatives and veterinarians on several issues of goat farming including nutrition, genetics, husbandry, health, reproductive management and marketing. An author of several scientific articles published in peer review journals, her work has been presented at national and international scientific conferences. She is married to Dr. Richard Browning Jr, a prominent goat research scientist, having initiated goat research at Tennessee State University.

Richard Browning, Jr., Ph.D. Associate Research Professor Department of Agricultural Sciences Tennessee State University 3500 John A. Merritt Blvd. Nashville, TN 37209-1561 USA

Dr. Leite-Browning's accomplishments include:

• Pioneer in goat extension service in Tennessee 2000 - 2002
• Organized the goat industry in Tennessee being instrumental in the formation of the Tennessee Goat Producers Association.
• Established working relationships with local, state and federal officials; universities, industry in the behalf of goat producers.
• Organized production sales where "all producers" can market quality animals
• Sought funding opportunities for the formation of a goat producers' marketing alliance in Tennessee.
• Conducts innumerous seminars and workshops within the US territories (AL, TN, KY, MS, GA, MN, IL, NO, OH, NM) and abroad to educate, extension personnel, veterinarians, industry representative and farmers on several aspect of goat management and production.

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Research Expertise

• Reproductive Physiology
• Endocrinology
• Applied Animal Genetics
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Genetics

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Activities and Honors

• 2010: Exemplary Urban Programming Award, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs; Pen to Paper Award, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs; Award For Grant Funding and Sponsorship, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs
• 2009: Teachers Hall of Fame, International Kiko Goat Association
• 2008: Outstanding Extension Staff Award - Presented at the 23rd Annual Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Week at Alabama A&M University, Huntsville AL
• 2007: Distinguished Service Award ­ Goat and Sheep Producers Association of Alabama

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Grantsmanship

• Meat Goat Producer Training on Business Planning and Marketing Alternatives
  Award Amount: $50,000
  Duration: 2007-2008
  Southern Region Risk Management Education Center, USDA Risk Management Agency
  Collaborator (Lead Institution - Kentucky State University)
• Evaluation of Sire Breeds and Heterosis Levels for Growth in Meat Goat Kids (2006-2010)
  Award Amount: $276,378
  Duration: 2006-2010
  Prosperity for Small- and Mid-sized Farms Program, USDA National Research Initiative
  Collaborator (Tennessee State University)
• Introducing Commercial Meat Goat Production to Minority Farmers in Tennessee and Alabama
  Award Amount: $300,000
  Duration: 2009-2012
  USDA Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers.
  Collaborator (Lead Institution ­ Tennessee State University)
• Promoting Value Added Enterprises among Small and Medium-Sized Farms in Alabama
  (in Collaboration AAMU) USDA NRI 2007-55618-18212
  Amount : $399,945
  Duration 9/1/09 ­ 8/31/11

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Job Summary

Extension responsibilities are to provide leadership in the small ruminant program of Alabama counties. Provides leadership in the gastro-intestional (G.I.) parasite workshops, in the artificial insemination (A.I.) training workshop, and in the small ruminant workshop training. Conducted NRCS farm bus tour to NCA&T. Conducted the 2011 Small Ruminant Conference in conjunction with Tennessee State University.

Extension Publications

• Artificial Insemination in Goats
• Bacterial Pneumonia in Goats
• Biology of Reproduction of Goats
• Breed Options for Meat Goat Production in Alabama
• Caseous Lymphadenitis (CL) in Goats and Sheep
• Causes of Infectious Abortions in Goats
• Coccidiosis in Goats and Prevention
• Contagious Ecthyma (Orf/Sore Mouth) in Sheep and Goats
• Controlled Breeding Season Management for Meat Goats
• Criteria to Select Goat Breeding Stock
• Enterotoxemia (Overeating Disease) in Sheep and Goats
• Foot Rot and Foot Scald in Goats & Sheep
• Haemonchus contortus (Barber Pole Worm) Infestation in Goats
• Keratoconjunctivitis (Pinkeye) in Goats
• Listeriosis (Circling Disease)
• Mastitis in Goats
• Polioencephalomalacia (Goat Polio)
• Pregnancy Toxemia (Ketosis) in Goats
• Puberty in Goats
• The Estrous Cycle in Does
• Vaccination Protocol for a Goat Herd

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Recent Outreach Programs

Field Day Presentations

• Minnesota Sheep and Goat Producers Assn: Oct 2005, Minneapolis, MN
• International Kiko Goat Assn: Oct 2009, Johnson City, TN: Oct 2007, Johnson City, TN
• Kentucky Goat Producers Assn: Aug 2007, Corbin; May 2007, Hodgenville
• Alabama Sheep and Goat Producers Federation: Nov 2008; Scottsboro, Jul 2008
• International Fainting Goat Association: Oct 2007, Lewisburg, TN; Oct 2006, Lewisburg, TN
• Tennessee Goat Producers Association: Jun 2006, Cookeville; Apr. 2006, Gordonsville
• Alabama Cooperative Extension: Small Ruminant Conf. on Marketing (Rogersville), Aug 2009
• Mississippi State Univ. Extension Serv., Meat Goat Prod Workshop (Leakesville), May 2009
• Ohio State University, Professional Meat Goat Conference (Wilmington) Jun 2007

Workshops on Small Ruminants Gastro-Intestinal Parasites and FAMACHA

• New Mexico State University Extension Service, Nov 2008, White Sands
• University of Illinois Extension Service, Oct 2008, Macomb and Flora
• Alabama Cooperative Extension System, 2008 & 2009, Talladega, Opelika, Montgomery,
  Huntsville, Fort Payne, Tuskegee, Crossville, and Scottsboro

Scientific Publications

R. Browning, Jr. and M. L. Leite-Browning, 2011. Birth to weaning kid traits from a complete diallel of Boer, Kiko, and Spanish meat goat breeds semi-intensively managed on humid subtropical pasture. J Anim Sci.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, and M. Byars Jr. 2010. Reproductive and health traits among Boer, Kiko, and Spanish meat goat does under humid, subtropical pasture conditions of the southeastern United States. J. Anim Sci.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, 2009. Breed evaluations for health, reproductive and carcass traits in goat's meat. Simposio Internacional sobre Caprinos e Ovinos de Corte ­ SINCORTE. Tambau, Joao Pessoa , Paraiba, Brasil.

Browning, R., Jr. and M. L. Leite-Browning. 2009. Reproductive, growth, and fitness traits among Boer, Kiko, and Spanish meat goats meat goat does semi-intensively managed in the southeastern United States. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 11:109-113.

Browning, R., Jr. and M. L. Leite-Browning. 2009. Mid-project Research Report: Breed Evaluation of Meat Goats for Doe-Kid Performance when Managed on Southeastern US Pasture. Proc. 24th Annual Goat Field Day. Apr 25. Langston Univ., OK. pp 8-13.

Browning, R. Jr.* and Leite-Browning, Maria L. Reproductive, growth, and fitness traits among Boer, Kiko, and Spanish meat goats semi-intensively managed in the southeastern US. 2008. 9th International Conference on Goats Sustainable Goat Production: Challenges and Opportunities of Small and Large Enterprises. Queretaro, Mexico.

Jones CD, Bartee JA, Leite-Browning ML, Blackshear MA. Methamphetamine-induced locomotor activity and behavioral sensitization: are dopamine d3 receptors involved? Cell Mol Biol. 2007 May 15;53(4):15-22.

Kundranda MN, Henderson M, Carter KJ, Gorden L, Binhazim A, Ray S, Baptiste T, Shokrani M, Leite-Browning ML, Jahnen-Dechent W, Matrisian LM, Ochieng J. The serum glycoprotein fetuin-A promotes Lewis lung carcinoma tumorigenesis via adhesive-dependent and adhesive-independent mechanisms. Cancer Res. 2005 Jan 15;65(2):499-506.

Leite-Browning ML, McCawley LJ, Jahnen-Dechent W, King LE Jr, Matrisian LM, Ochieng J. Alpha 2-HS glycoprotein (fetuin-A) modulates murine skin tumorigenesis. Int J Oncol. 2004 Aug;25(2):319-24.

Reid EA, Cao Z, Wang Y, Leite Browning ML, Newkirk RF, Chaudhuri G, Townsel JG. Molecular cloning and identification of a putative PKC epsilon cDNA from Limulus polyphemus brain.Life Sci. 2003 Jan 10;72(8):961-76.

Leite-Browning ML, McCawley LJ, Choi OH, Matrisian LM, Ochieng J. Interactions of alpha2-HS-glycoprotein (fetuin) with MMP-3 and murine squamous cell carcinoma cells. Int J Oncol. 2002 Nov;21(5):965-71

Browning R Jr, Leite-Browning ML, Smith HM, Wakefield T Jr. Effect of ergotamine and ergonovine on plasma concentrations of thyroid hormones and cortisol in cattle. J Anim Sci. 1998 Jun;76(6):1644-50.

Ochieng J, Leite-Browning ML, Warfield P. Regulation of cellular adhesion to extracellular matrix proteins by galectin-3. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 1998 May 29;246(3):788-91.

Browning R Jr, Thompson FN, Sartin JL, Leite-Browning ML. Plasma concentrations of prolactin, growth hormone, and luteinizing hormone in steers administered ergotamine or ergonovine. J Anim Sci. 1997 Mar;75(3):796-802.

Browning R Jr, Leite-Browning ML. Effect of ergotamine and ergonovine on thermal regulation and cardiovascular function in cattle.J Anim Sci. 1997 Jan;75(1):176-81.

Browning R Jr, Leite-Browning ML, Lewis AW, Randel RD. Sire breed of calf influences peripartum endocrine profiles and postpartum anestrus in Brahman cows. Domest Anim Endocrinol. 1996 Nov;13(6):511-7.

Browning R Jr, Leite-Browning ML, Neuendorff DA, Randel RD. Preweaning growth of Angus- (Bos taurus), Brahman- (Bos indicus), and Tuli- (Sanga) sired calves and reproductive performance of their Brahman dams. J Anim Sci. 1995 Sep;73(9):2558-63.

Presentations (Research)

A. Nguluma*1, R. Browning Jr.*1, A. Pellerin*1, J. Groves*1, and M. Leite-Browning*2. 2011. Doe reproductive rates among Boer F1 and four purebred genotypes including Myotonic in the southeastern United States. 1 Tennessee State University, Nashville, 2 Alabama A&M University, Huntsville.

A. Pellerin*1, R. Browning Jr.*1, M. Leite-Browning*2, and M. Byars, Jr.*1. 2011. Survival rates within a breeding population of Boer, Kiko, and Spanish does managed in the southeastern United States. 1 Tennessee State University, Nashville, 2 Alabama A&M University, Huntsville.

R. Browning Jr. and M. L. Leite-Browning. 2010. Fitness of Boer, Kiko, and Spanish does managed on humid, subtropical pasture in central Tennessee. Tennessee State University, Nashville, Alabama A&M University, Huntsville.

R. Browning Jr, Leite-Browning M. 2010. Comparative Reproductive Fitness among Does of Three Meat Goat Breeds on Humid, Subtropical Pasture. 9th World Congress on Applied Genetics to Livestock Production. Leipzig, Germany, August 1-6, 2010.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, B. Donnelly, and M. Byars. 2007. Doe reproductive and fitness traits among three meat goat breeds semi-intensively managed in the southeastern US. J. Anim. Sci. 85 (Suppl. 1):626. American Society of Animal Science Annual Meeting. July 8-12. San Antonio, TX.

Browning, R. Jr., Payton, T, Donnelly, B. Leite-Browning, Maria L., Pandya, P., Hendrixson, W, Byars, M. 2006. Evaluation of Three Meat Goat Breeds for Doe Fitness and Reproductive Performance in the Southeastern United States. 8th World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, August 13-18, 2006, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.

Browning, R., Jr., B. Donnelly, T. Payton, M. L. Leite-Browning, P. Pandya, W. Hendrixson, and M. Byars. 2006. Indicators of fitness among Boer, Kiko, and Spanish does managed on pasture in Tennessee (Year 2). J. Anim. Sci. (Suppl. 1):389. Annual Meeting, American Society of Animal Science. Jul. 9-14. Minneapolis, MN.

Browning, R., Jr., T. Payton, B. Donnelly, P. Pandya, M. L. Leite-Browning, W. Hendrixson, and M. Byars. 2005. Fitness indicators among Boer, Kiko, and Spanish does managed on pasture in central Tennessee. J. Anim. Sci. 83(Suppl. 1):360. Annual Meeting, American Society of Animal Science. Jul. 24-28. Cincinnati, OH.

Browning, R., Jr. 2003. Evaluation of physiological responses to stress events associated with transportation in Hereford and Brahman steers. In: Proc. 9th World Congress on Animal Production. Oct. 26-31, Porto Alegre, BRAZIL.

Browning, R., Jr. 2002. Performance of purebred Senepol and Hereford steers on endophyte-infected tall fescue in Tennessee. In: Proc. Senepol - Cattle for the New Millennium. Nov. 8-9, Univ. of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix, USVI.

Leite-Browning, M. L., S. Muhammad, and R. Browning, Jr. 2002. A state-wide survey of goat producers in Tennessee. J. Anim. Sci. 80(Suppl. 2):27. American Society of Animal Science Southern Section, Feb 1-6, Orlando, FL.

Leite-Browning, ML, Mc Cawley, L., Dennis, L., Jahnen-Dechen, W., Matrisian, Lynn M and Ochieng, Josiah.2002. The role of Fetuin on Murine Skin Tumorigenesis. (Presented on April 8, 2002, at 93th AACR Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA).

Leite-Browning, ML, Muhamaid S. and Browning R. 2002. A survey of Goat Producers in Tennessee. Presented at Southern Section of Society of Animal Science, FL, U.S.A.

Leite-Browning, ML ;McCawle Lisa ; Choi Olson; Matrisian, Lynn M; Ochieng J. 2001. Interactions of Alpha 2-HS Glycoprotein (fetuin) with Stromelysin-1(MMP3) on Murine Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Abstract # 230. (Presented on April 2001 at 4th European Protein Research Symposium. Institute Pasteur, Paris, France).

Reid, E., Z. Cao, Y. Wang, M. Browning, J. G. Townsel. 1999. A putative PKC Episilon cDNA cloned from a Limulus polyphemus brain library. (Abstract presented to Society for Neuroscience).

Browning, R., Jr., F. N. Thompson, J. L. Sartin, and M. L. Leite-Browning. 1996. Ergot alkaloids after plasma prolactin (PRL), growth hormone (GH), and luteinizing hormone (LH) concentrations in cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 74 (Suppl. 1):241.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, H. Smith, and E.Stout. 1996. Effects of ergotamine and ergonovine on cardiovascular function and thermoregulatory function in cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 74 (Suppl. 1):9.

Browning, R. Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, H. Smith, and E. Stout. 1995. Effects of ergotamine on cardiovascular function and thermal regulation in beef cattle. In: Proc. Tall Fescue Toxicosis Workshop. Nov. 13-15. Southern Extension and Research Activity Information Exchange Group (SERAIG-8). Nashville, TN. p.60.

Leite-Browning, M. L., R. Browning, Jr., and T. Sahlu. 1995. Effect of naloxone on plasma estradiol and progesterone concentrations in caprine does during seasonal anestrus. J. Anim. Sci. 73 (Suppl. 1):227.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, and T. Sahlu. 1995. Phenotypic variation in the standardized lactation yields of non-suckled Alpine goats. J. Anim. Sci. 73 (Suppl. 1):246.

Leite-Browning, M. L., R. Browning, Jr., B. G. Warrington, J. W. Holloway, and R. D. Randel. 1995. Impact of sire and dam breeds on testis size at weaning in tropically-adapted beef bulls. J. Anim. Sci. 73 (Suppl.1):119.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, and T. Sahlu. 1994. Factors affecting adjusted milk yield of Alpine does. 10th Biennial Research Symposium of the Association of Research Directors, Oct. 1994, New Orleans, LA. p 65.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, A. W. Lewis, and R. D. Randel. 1994. Sire breed of calf affects periparurient endocrine profiles and postpartum interval in Brahman cows. J. Anim. Sci. 72 (Suppl. 1):365.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, D. A. Neuendorff, and R. D. Randel. 1994. Weaning traits in Angus (Bos taurus), Brahman (Bos indicus), and Tuli (Sanga) sired calves from Brahman cows. J. Anim. Sci. 72 (Suppl. 1):367.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, D. A. Neuendorff, and R. D. Randel. 1994. Preweaning evaluation of calves born to Angus (Bos taurus), Brahman (Bos indicus), and Tuli (Sanga) bulls and Brahman cows. Forage and Livestock Res. Tech. Rep., 1994. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta., Overton. p 109.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, A. W. Lewis, and R. D. Randel. 1994. Gestation length and postcalving reproductive activity of Brahman cows bred to Brahman, Angus, or Tuli bulls. Forage and Livestock Res. Tech. Rep., 1994. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta., Overton. p 111.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, D. A. Neuendorff, and R. D. Randel. 1994. Weaning traits of calves born to Angus (Bos taurus), Brahman (Bos indicus), or Tuli (Sanga) sires and Brahman dams. Beef Cattle Research in Texas, 1993. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta., College Station.

Browning, R., Jr., M. L. Leite-Browning, and R. D. Randel. 1994. Birth and growth traits in Angus (Bos taurus), Brahman (Bos indicus), and Tuli (Sanga) sired calves from Brahman cows. J. Anim. Sci. 72 (Suppl. 2):12.

Rocha, A., M. L. Carpena, M. L. Leite, and R. D. Randel. 1993. Testicular function during the peripubertal period in Brahman bulls receiving different amounts of ruminally undegradable protein. J. Anim. Sci. 71 (Suppl. 1):212.

Rocha, A., B. L. Triplett, D. A. Neuendorff, M. L. Carpena, M. L. Leite, and R. D. Randel. 1993. Effect of by-pass protein on growth and reproductive traits of Brahman bulls. Texas Agric. Exp. Sta. Field Day Rep., Overton - 1993. p 133.

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