Dr Viv Perry
School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science
College of Health
My research interests are in:
- Fetal programming in cattle; in particular the effects of diet in early pregnancy upon growth and development of both the fetus and postnatally.
- Fertility in the Bull- factors affecting development and sperm production.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 - ongoing | Adjunct Associate Professor Veterinary Reproduction | University of Queensland |
| 2016 - ongoing | Adjunct Senior Research Fellow | University of Adelaide |
| 2016 - ongoing | Managing Director | Queensland Sperm Morphology Laboratory (QSML Pty Ltd) |
| 2016 - ongoing | Cattle producer, Southern Queensland and Northern NSW | Self employed |
| 2011 - 2016 | Associate Professor Veterinary Reproduction | University of Nottingham |
| 2011 - 2016 | Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Sansom Institute | University of South Australia |
| 2011 - 2016 | Adjunct Senior Research Fellow, Robinson Institute | University of Adelaide |
| 2011 - 2016 | Director | Queensland Sperm Morphology Laboratory (QSML Pty Ltd) |
| 2011 - 2016 | Joint Director | Bonyi Grazing |
| 2010 - 2011 | Senior Lecturer | University of South Australia |
| 2010 - 2011 | Adjunct Senior Lecturer | University of Adelaide |
| 2010 - 2011 | Director | Queensland Sperm Morphology Laboratory and Ruminant Reproduction Research Centre (QSML Pty Ltd) |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Queensland | Australia | PhD | |
| University of Queensland | Australia | PG.C.Ed. (Tertiary) | |
| University of Wales | United Kingdom | B.Ag.Sc (Honours). |
| Date | Title | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 - 2020 | Company Directors Course | Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) | Australia |
| 2016 - 2016 | Leadership course for Senior Academic Women | University of Nottingham | United Kingdom |
| 2007 - 2007 | Management Course for Academic Staff | University of Queensland | Australia |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Perry, V. E. A. (2021). The Role of Sperm Morphology Standards in the Laboratory Assessment of Bull Fertility in Australia. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 9 pages. Scopus21 WoS14 Europe PMC16 |
| 2021 | Copping, K. J., Callaghan, M. J., Geesink, G. H., Gugusheff, J. R., McMillen, I. C., Rodgers, R. J., . . . Perry, V. E. A. (2021). Periconception and first trimester diet modifies appetite, hypothalamic gene expression, and carcass traits in bulls. Frontiers in Genetics, 12, 720242-1-720242-13. Scopus5 WoS5 Europe PMC4 |
| 2020 | Callaghan, M. J., Rodgers, R. J., & Perry, V. E. A. (2020). Supplementation of rangeland primiparous Bos indicus x Bos taurus beef heifers during lactation. 1. Effects on dam milk production and liveweight, bull calf growth, live carcass characteristics and metabolic hormone concentrations.. Theriogenology, 152, 69-82. Scopus7 WoS5 Europe PMC5 |
| 2020 | Callaghan, M. J., Rodgers, R. J., & Perry, V. E. A. (2020). Supplementation of rangeland primiparous Bos indicus x Bos taurus beef heifers during lactation. 2. Effects upon the reproductive development of bull calf progeny.. Theriogenology, 152, 83-93. Scopus3 WoS2 Europe PMC5 |
| 2020 | Copping, K. J., Hoare, A., McMillen, I. C., Rodgers, R. J., Wallace, C. R., & Perry, V. E. A. (2020). Maternal periconceptional and first trimester protein restriction in beef heifers: effects on maternal performance and early fetal growth. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 32(9), 835-850. Scopus4 WoS2 Europe PMC2 |
| 2020 | Felton-Taylor, J., Prosser, K. A., Hernandez-Medrano, J. H., Gentili, S., Copping, K. J., Macrossan, P. E., & Perry, V. E. A. (2020). Effect of breed, age, season and region on sperm morphology in 11,387 bulls submitted to breeding soundness evaluation in Australia.. Theriogenology, 142, 1-7. Scopus29 WoS22 Europe PMC18 |
| 2020 | Copping, K. J., Hernandez-Medrano, J., Hoare, A., Hummitzsch, K., McMillen, I. C., Morrison, J., . . . Perry, V. (2020). Maternal periconceptional and first trimester protein restriction in beef heifers: effects on placental parameters and fetal and neonatal calf development. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 32(5), 495-507. Scopus21 WoS19 Europe PMC13 |
| 2019 | Hartanti, M. D., Hummitzsch, K., Irving-Rodgers, H. F., Bonner, W. M., Copping, K. J., Anderson, R. A., . . . Rodgers, R. J. (2019). Morphometric and gene expression analyses of stromal expansion during development of the bovine fetal ovary. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 31(3), 482-495. Scopus18 WoS17 Europe PMC15 |
| 2019 | Hatzirodos, N., Hummitzsch, K., Irving-Rodgers, H. F., Breen, J., Perry, V. E. A., Anderson, R. A., & Rodgers, R. J. (2019). Transcript abundance of stromal and thecal cell related genes during bovine ovarian development. PLoS ONE, 14(3), e0213575-1-e0213575-16. Scopus31 WoS30 Europe PMC26 |
| 2019 | Hummitzsch, K., Hatzirodos, N., Irving-Rodgers, H. F., Hartanti, M. D., Perry, V. E. A., Anderson, R. A., & Rodgers, R. J. (2019). Morphometric analyses and gene expression related to germ cells, gonadal ridge epithelial-like cells and granulosa cells during development of the bovine fetal ovary. PloS one, 14(3), 1-20. Scopus21 WoS19 Europe PMC18 |
| 2019 | Miguel-Pacheco, G. G., Perry, V. E. A., Hernandez-Medrano, J. H., Wapenaar, W., Keisler, D. H., & Voigt, J. P. (2019). Low protein intake during the preconception period in beef heifers affects offspring and maternal behaviour. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 215, 1-6. Scopus4 WoS4 |
| 2019 | Perry, V. E. A., Copping, K. J., Miguel-Pacheco, G., & Hernandez-Medrano, J. (2019). The effects of developmental programming upon neonatal mortality. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 35(2), 289-302. Scopus11 WoS10 Europe PMC8 |
| 2018 | Hernandez-Medrano, J. H., Copping, K. J., Hoare, A., Wapanaar, W., Grivell, R., Kuchel, T., . . . Perry, V. E. A. (2018). Correction: Gestational dietary protein is associated with sex specific decrease in blood flow, fetal heart growth and postnatal blood pressure of progeny (PLoS ONE (2015) 10:4 (e0125694) DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0125694). Plos One, 13(5), 3 pages. Scopus1 WoS1 Europe PMC1 |
| 2018 | Copping, K., Ruiz-Diaz, M., Rutland, C., Mongan, N., Callaghan, M., McMillen, I., . . . Perry, V. (2018). Peri-conception and first trimester diet modifies reproductive development in bulls. Reproduction, Fertility and Development, 30(5), 703-720. Scopus26 WoS23 Europe PMC19 |
| 2018 | Fainberg, H., Birtwistle, M., Alagal, R., Alhaddad, A., Pope, M., Davies, G., . . . Symonds, M. (2018). Transcriptional analysis of adipose tissue during development reveals depot-specific responsiveness to maternal dietary supplementation. Scientific Reports, 8(1), 11 pages. Scopus29 WoS27 Europe PMC26 |
| 2017 | Miguel-Pacheco, G., Curtain, L., Rutland, C., Knott, L., Norman, S., Phillips, N., & Perry, V. (2017). Increased dietary protein in the second trimester of gestation increases live weight gain and carcass composition in weaner calves to 6 months of age. Animal, 11(6), 991-999. Scopus11 WoS11 Europe PMC8 |
| 2017 | Henry, B. A., Pope, M., Birtwistle, M., Loughnan, R., Alagal, R., Fuller-Jackson, J. -P., . . . Symonds, M. E. (2017). Ontogeny and thermogenic role for sternal fat in female sheep. Endocrinology, 158(7), 2212-2225. Scopus19 WoS15 Europe PMC13 |
| 2016 | Alvarenga, T., Copping, K., Han, X., Clayton, E., Meyer, R., Rodgers, R., . . . Geesink, G. (2016). The influence of peri-conception and first trimester dietary restriction of protein in cattle on meat quality traits of entire male progeny. Meat Science, 121, 141-147. Scopus15 WoS14 Europe PMC11 |
| 2016 | Callaghan, M. J., McAuliffe, P., Rodgers, R. J., Hernandez-Medrano, J., & Perry, V. E. A. (2016). Subacute ruminal acidosis reduces sperm quality in beef bulls. Journal of Animal Science, 94(8), 3215-3228. Scopus18 WoS16 Europe PMC13 |
| 2016 | Sinclair, K. D., Rutherford, K. M. D., Wallace, J. M., Brameld, J. M., Stöger, R., Alberio, R., . . . Dwyer, C. M. (2016). Epigenetics and developmental programming of welfare and production traits in farm animals. Reproduction Fertility and Development, 28(10), 1443-1478. Scopus99 WoS84 Europe PMC57 |
| 2015 | Micke, G., Sullivan, T., Kennaway, D., Hernandez-Medrano, J., & Perry, V. (2015). Maternal endocrine adaptation throughout pregnancy to nutrient manipulation: consequences for sexually dimorphic programming of thyroid hormones and development of their progeny. Theriogenology, 83(4), 604-615. Scopus26 WoS25 Europe PMC17 |
| 2015 | Hernandez-Medrano, J., Copping, K., Hoare, A., Wapanaar, W., Grivell, R., Kuchel, T., . . . Perry, V. (2015). Gestational dietary protein is associated with sex specific decrease in blood flow, fetal heart growth and post-natal blood pressure of progeny. PLoS One, 10(4), e0125694-1-e0125694-17. Scopus19 WoS19 Europe PMC17 |
| 2014 | Copping, K., Hoare, A., Callaghan, M., McMillen, I., Rodgers, R., & Perry, V. (2014). Fetal programming in 2-year-old calving heifers: peri-conception and first trimester protein restriction alters fetal growth in a gender-specific manner. Animal Production Science, 54(9), 1333-1337. Scopus26 WoS22 |
| 2011 | Micke, G., Sullivan, T., McMillen, I., Gentili, S., & Perry, V. (2011). Protein intake during gestation affects postnatal bovine skeletal muscle growth and relative expression of IGF1, IGF1R, IGF2 and IGF2R. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 332(1-2), 234-241. Scopus41 WoS42 Europe PMC30 |
| 2011 | Micke, G., Sullivan, T., McMillen, I., Gentili, S., & Perry, V. (2011). Heifer nutrient intake during early- and mid-gestation programs adult offspring adiposity and mRNA expression of growth-related genes in adipose depots. Reproduction, 141(5), 697-706. Scopus33 WoS30 Europe PMC23 |
| 2010 | Micke, G., Sullivan, T., Gatford, K., Owens, J., & Perry, V. (2010). Nutrient intake in the bovine during early and mid-gestation causes sex-specific changes in progeny plasma IGF-I, liveweight, height and carcass traits. Animal Reproduction Science, 121(3-4), 208-217. Scopus62 WoS58 Europe PMC46 |
| 2010 | Micke, G. C., Sullivan, T. M., Soares Magalhaes, R. J., Rolls, P. J., Norman, S. T., & Perry, V. E. A. (2010). Heifer nutrition during early- and mid-pregnancy alters fetal growth trajectory and birth weight. Animal Reproduction Science, 117(1-2), 1-10. Scopus66 WoS61 Europe PMC43 |
| 2010 | Sullivan, T. M., Micke, G. C., Greer, R. M., & Perry, V. E. A. (2010). Dietary manipulation of Bos indicus × heifers during gestation affects the prepubertal reproductive development of their bull calves. Animal Reproduction Science, 118(2-4), 131-139. Scopus39 WoS34 Europe PMC19 |
| 2010 | Micke, G. C., Sullivan, T. M., Rolls, P. J., Hasell, B., Greer, R. M., Norman, S. T., & Perry, V. E. A. (2010). Dystocia in 3-year-old beef heifers; Relationship to maternal nutrient intake during early- and mid-gestation, pelvic area and hormonal indicators of placental function. Animal Reproduction Science, 118(2-4), 163-170. Scopus18 WoS17 Europe PMC11 |
| 2009 | Sullivan, T. M., Micke, G. C., Magalhaes, R. S., Martin, G. B., Wallace, C. R., Green, J. A., & Perry, V. E. A. (2009). Dietary Protein During Gestation Affects Circulating Indicators of Placental Function and Fetal Development in Heifers. Placenta, 30(4), 348-354. Scopus23 WoS22 Europe PMC20 |
| 2009 | Sullivan, T., Micke, G., Perkins, N., Martin, G., Wallace, C., Gatford, K., . . . Perry, V. (2009). Dietary protein during gestation affects maternal IGF, IGFBP, leptin concentrations, and fetal growth in heifers. Journal of Animal Science, 87(10), 3304-3316. Scopus37 WoS34 Europe PMC28 |
| 2009 | Prodoehl, M., Irving-Rodgers, H., Bonner, W., Sullivan, T., Micke, G., Gibson, M., . . . Rodgers, R. (2009). Fibrillins and latent TGFβ binding proteins in bovine ovaries of offspring following high or low protein diets during pregnancy of dams. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 307(1-2), 133-141. Scopus21 WoS21 Europe PMC18 |
| 2009 | Sullivan, T., Micke, G., Greer, R., Irving-Rodgers, H., Rodgers, R., & Perry, V. (2009). Dietary manipulation of Bos indicus x heifers during gestation affects the reproductive development of their heifer calves. Reproduction Fertility and Development, 21(6), 773-784. Scopus60 WoS52 Europe PMC36 |
| 2009 | Sullivan, T. M., Micke, G. C., & Perry, V. E. A. (2009). Influences of diet during gestation on potential postpartum reproductive performance and milk production of beef heifers. Theriogenology, 72(9), 1202-1214. Scopus24 WoS22 Europe PMC19 |
| 2009 | Sullivan, T. M., Micke, G. C., Magalhaes, R. S., Phillips, N. J., & Perry, V. E. A. (2009). Dietary protein during gestation affects placental development in heifers. Theriogenology, 72(4), 427-438. Scopus28 WoS26 Europe PMC25 |
| 2006 | Fordyce, G., Entwistle, K., Norman, S., Perry, V., Gardiner, B., & Fordyce, P. (2006). Standardising bull breeding soundness evaluations and reporting in Australia. Theriogenology, 66(5), 1140-1148. Scopus60 WoS55 Europe PMC40 |
| 2002 | Perry, V., Norman, S., Daniel, R., Owens, P., Grant, P., & Doogan, V. (2002). Insulin-like growth factor levels during pregnancy in the cow are affected by protein supplementation in the maternal diet. Animal Reproduction Science, 72(1-2), 1-10. Scopus26 WoS24 Europe PMC14 |
| 2001 | Wade, C. M., Bertram, J. D., Pullen, B., & Perry, V. E. (2001). Heritability of mating behaviour traits in beef bulls. Wade, CM; Bertram, JD; Pullen, B; Perry, V. AAAGB Conference Proceedings, 14(http://www.aaabg.org/livestocklibrary/2001/ab01080.pdf). |
| 1999 | Perry, V., Norman, S., Owens, J., Daniel, R., & Phillips, N. (1999). Low dietary protein during early pregnancy alters bovine placental development. Animal Reproduction Science, 55(1), 13-21. Scopus42 WoS35 Europe PMC32 |
| 1995 | CUSACK, P., & PERRY, V. (1995). The effect of feeding whole cottonseed on the fertility of bulls. Australian Veterinary Journal, 72(12), 463-466. Scopus11 WoS10 Europe PMC7 |
| 1991 | Perry, V. E. A., Chenoweth, P. J., Post, T. B., & Munro, R. K. (1991). Patterns of development of gonads, sex-drive and hormonal responses in tropical beef bulls. Theriogenology, 35(2), 473-486. Scopus24 WoS25 Europe PMC13 |
| 1990 | Perry, V., Chenoweth, P. J., Post, T. B., & Munro, R. K. (1990). Fertility indices for beef bulls.. Australian Veterinary Journal, 67(1), 13-16. Scopus11 WoS10 Europe PMC9 |
| 1990 | Perry, V., Munro, R. K., Chenoweth, P. J., Bodero, D., & Post, T. B. (1990). Relationships among bovine male and female reproductive traits.. Australian Veterinary Journal, 67(1), 4-5. Scopus11 WoS11 Europe PMC7 |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2010 | McAuliffe, P., Johnston, H., Johnston, P., & Perry, V. (2010). Electroejaculators, Morphology and Microscopes. Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV). |
| Year | Citation |
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| 2025 | Barth, A., Perry, V. E. A., Hamilton, L. E., Sutovsky, P., & Oko, R. (2025). Abnormal Morphology of Bovine Spermatozoa. In Advances in Anatomy Embryology and Cell Biology (Vol. 240, pp. 1-381). Springer Nature Switzerland. DOI |
| 2023 | Perry, V. E. A., Micke, G. C., & Sullivan, T. M. (2023). Dietary protein during gestation affects fetal growth and circulating indicators of placental function. In Ruminant Physiology Digestion Metabolism and Effects of Nutrition on Reproduction and Welfare (pp. 772-773). |
| 2023 | Micke, G. C., Sullivan, T. M., Lie, S., Gentili, S., McMillen, I. C., & Perry, V. E. A. (2023). Heifer nutrition during gestation affects expression of IGF-1R, IGF-2 and IGF-2R in omental adipose tissue of their mature off-spring. In Ruminant Physiology Digestion Metabolism and Effects of Nutrition on Reproduction and Welfare (pp. 606-607). |
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Davies, G., Birtwistle, M., Pope, M., Perry, V., Sacks, H., Budge, H., & Symonds, M. (2014). The developmental transition of epicardial, paracardial and omental adipose tissue during early life in the sheep. In FASEB JOURNAL Vol. 28 (pp. 1 page). FEDERATION AMER SOC EXP BIOL. |
| 2008 | Irving-Rodgers, H., Papps, D., Sullivan, T., Micke, G., Bonner, W., Marinkovic, M., . . . Perry, V. (2008). The effect maternal dietary protein on the health of bovine ovarian follicles in mature offspring. In BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION Vol. 78 (pp. 287-288). Kailua Kona, HI: SOC STUDY REPRODUCTION. DOI |
| 2008 | Rodgers, R., Prodoehl, M., Irving-Rodgers, H., Sullivan, T., Micke, G., Bonner, W., . . . Perry, V. (2008). Effect of diet in pregnancy on the expression of genes involved in TGF-β superfamily bioavailability in the bovine ovarian cortex of female offspring. In BIOLOGY OF REPRODUCTION Vol. 78 (pp. 111). Kona, HI: SOC STUDY REPRODUCTION. DOI |
Postgraduate students: 8 PhD students completed as primary supervisor, 3 MVSt students completed as primary supervisor, 16 Honours students completed as primary supervisor.
| Date | Role | Research Topic | Program | Degree Type | Student Load | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 - 2018 | Principal Supervisor | Fetal Programming in Cattle: The Effects of Varying Maternal Protein Intake in Adolescent Beef Heifers on Fetal and Postnatal Growth and Development of the Calf | Doctor of Philosophy | Doctorate | Full Time | Mrs Katrina Joan Copping |
