Sylvia J. Bedford-Guaus, DVM, PhD, DACT
Specialties and Expertise
- Theriogenology, companion animals, equine and camelid; Assisted reproduction technology, equine and canine; General medicine and surgery, companion animals, equine and camelid
Education
- DVM: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain
- MS: Colorado State University
- Residency: Tufts University; University of Pennsylvania
- PhD: University of Massachusetts
Certifications
- Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists (ACT)
Select Awards, Achievements, and Publications
- Bedford-Guaus SJ, Kim S, Mulero L, et al. Molecular markers of putative spermatogonial stem cells in the domestic cat. Reprod Domest Anim. 2017;52(suppl 2):177-186.
- Bedford-Guaus SJ, McPartlin LA, Varner DD. Characterization of equine phospholipase C zeta: preliminary evidence for expression defects in subfertile stallions. J Eq Vet Sci. 2012;32:445-450.
- Bedford-Guaus SJ, McPartlin LA, Xie J, Westmiller SL, Buffone MG, Roberson MS. Molecular cloning and characterization of phospholipase C zeta in equine sperm and testis reveals species-specific differences in expression of catalytically active protein. Biol Reprod. 2011;85:78-88.
- Bedford-Guaus SJ. Transported stallion semen and breeding mares with cooled or frozen-thawed semen. Clin Tech Equine Pract. 2007;6(4):239-248.
- Bedford SJ, Varner DD, Meyers SA. Effects of cryopreservation on the acrosomal status of stallion spermatozoa. J Reprod Fert Suppl. 2000;56:133-140.
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