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  1. Abundance of the skeletal muscle Glut-4 glucose transport protein in Standardbred foals during development and exercise

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, October 2020, Wageningen Academic Publishers

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  2. Evaluation of cobalt as a performance enhancing drug (PED) in racehorses

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, July 2020, Wageningen Academic Publishers

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  3. Nutraceuticals: a goldmine but for whom?

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, September 2017, Wageningen Academic Publishers

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  4. Exercise training, Glut-4 protein abundance and glutamine in skeletal muscle of mature and very old horses

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, June 2017, Wageningen Academic Publishers

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  5. Acute Exercise and Gut Microbiome in Racehorses

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, March 2017, Wageningen Academic Publishers

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Assist. Prof. Dr. Ali H.D. Janabi

  6. Exercise Alters Gut Microbiota in Horses

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, September 2016, Wageningen Academic Publishers

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Assist. Prof. Dr. Ali H.D. Janabi

  7. Effects of erythropoietin on systemic hematocrit and oxygen transport in the splenectomized horse

    Article • Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology, May 2016, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  8. Effectiveness of a superoxide dismutase supplement for horses following strenuous exercise

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, December 2015, Wageningen Academic Publishers

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Alan Walker

  9. Hemodynamic and Endocrine Changes Associated with Splenic Reserve Mobilization

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, June 2014, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  10. Endocrine and immune responses to exercise and training

    Article • January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  11. Body fluids and electrolytes

    Article • January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  12. Dedication

    Article • January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  13. Age and disuse in athletes: Effects of detraining, spelling, injury, and age

    Article • January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  14. Physiology of acid–base balance and fluid shifts with exercise

    Article • January 2014, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  15. Foreword

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, January 2014, Wageningen Academic Publishers

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  16. Response of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and glucose homeostasis during and in recovery from acute exercise, before and after training in old and young Standardbred mares

    Article • Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, May 2013, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  17. Foreword

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, January 2013, Wageningen Academic Publishers

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  18. Foreword

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, January 2012, Wageningen Academic Publishers

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  19. The effect of exercise training on insulin sensitivity and fat and muscle tissue cytokine profiles of old and young Standardbred mares

    Article • Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, May 2011, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  20. Endocrine Alterations in the Equine Athlete: An Update

    Article • Veterinary Clinics of North America Equine Practice, April 2011, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  21. Feed supplements to maintain performance and health

    Article • January 2011, Wageningen Academic Publishers

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  22. Exercise-induced increases in inflammatory cytokines in muscle and blood of horses

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, November 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  23. Oxidative stress and antioxidant status in intensely exercising horses administered nutraceutical extracts

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, November 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  24. Age related decreases in thermoregulation and cardiovascular function in horses

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, November 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  25. Metabolic changes in four beat gaited horses after field marcha simulation

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, November 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  26. Effects of high altitude and exercise on plasma erythropoietin in equids

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, November 2010, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  27. Phenylbutazone blocks the cytokine response following a high-intensity incremental exercise challenge in horses

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, August 2010, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  28. Training-induced alterations in rump fat thickness and plasma leptin concentration in young mature and old Standardbred mares

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, August 2010, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  29. Frusemide

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, June 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  30. Endocrine response to exercise in young and old horses

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, June 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  31. Neuroendocrine control of blood volume, blood pressure and cardiovascular function in horses

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, June 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  32. Relationship between body composition, blood volume and maximal oxygen uptake

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, June 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  33. Plasma aldosterone concentration and renal sodium excretion are altered during the first days of training

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, June 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  34. Frusemide and weight carriage alter the acid:base responses of horses to incremental and to brief intense exertion

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, June 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  35. Glucose infusion increases maximal duration of prolonged treadmill exercise in Standardbred horses

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, June 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  36. Effect of training on age-related changes in plasma insulin and glucose

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, June 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  37. Effect of ambient temperature and humidity on pulmonary artery temperature of exercising horses

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, June 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  38. Maximal Aerobic Capacity in Horses: A Retrospective Study to Identify the Age-Related Breakpoint

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 2010, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  39. Variations in lactate during a graded exercise test due to sampling location and method

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, May 2010, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  40. The effects of theaflavin-enriched black tea extract on muscle soreness, oxidative stress, inflammation, and endocrine responses to acute anaerobic interval training: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study

    Article • Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, February 2010, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Devon L Golem, Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  41. Effect of dietary supplements commonly used in Standardbred racing on plasma total carbon dioxide

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, February 2010, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  42. The effect of training and cessation of training on plasma total carbon dioxide in Standardbred horses

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, February 2010, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  43. Clenbuterol and the horse revisited

    Article • The Veterinary Journal, December 2009, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  44. Maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) in horses: a retrospective study to identify the age-related decline

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, November 2009, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  45. Response to Cortisol Stimulation Tests in Old vs. Young Standardbred Mares

    Article • Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, May 2009, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  46. Effect of Food Extracts on Plasma Electrolytes and Strong Ion Difference During and After Exercise in Standardbred Mares

    Article • Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, May 2009, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  47. Effect of omeprazole and ranitidine on total carbon dioxide concentration in horses subjected to a simulated race test

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, May 2009, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  48. Maternal and foetal heart rates during exercise in horses

    Article • Comparative Exercise Physiology, February 2009, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  49. Equine placenta expresses glutamine synthetase

    Article • Veterinary Research Communications, August 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  50. Distribution of glutamine synthetase and an inverse relationship between glutamine synthetase expression and intramuscular glutamine concentration in the horse

    Article • Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part B Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, July 2008, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  51. Black Tea Extract Reduces DOMS, Oxidative Stress, and Cortisol Responses to High-Intensity Interval Training

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 2008, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  52. Endocrine alterations in the equine athlete

    Article • January 2008, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  53. Body fluids and electrolytes: responses to exercise and training

    Article • January 2008, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  54. Novel findings regarding Glut-4 expression in adipose tissue and muscle in horses – A preliminary report

    Article • The Veterinary Journal, November 2007, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  55. Exercise-induced alterations in plasma concentrations of ghrelin, adiponectin, leptin, glucose, insulin, and cortisol in horses

    Article • The Veterinary Journal, May 2007, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  56. Nutritional Supplementation, Body Composition, Performance, and Hormonal Responses in Division I College Football Players

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  57. Plasma leptin, ghrelin and adiponectin concentrations in young fit racehorses versus mature unfit standardbreds

    Article • The Veterinary Journal, January 2007, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  58. Adiponectin and leptin are related to fat mass in horses

    Article • The Veterinary Journal, November 2006, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  59. Effect of omeprazole on markers of performance in gastric ulcer-free Standardbred horses

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, August 2006, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  60. Low dose exogenous erythropoietin elicits an ergogenic effect in Standardbred horses

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, August 2006, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  61. Muscle, tendon, and somatotropin responses to the restriction of muscle blood flow induced by KAATSU-walk training

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, August 2006, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  62. Effect of orange peel and black tea extracts on markers of performance and cytokine markers of inflammation in horses

    Article • Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology, August 2006, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  63. Retrospective study of predictive variables for maximal heart rate (HRmax) in horses undergoing strenuous treadmill exercise

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, August 2006, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  64. Interval exercise alters feed intake as well as leptin and ghrelin concentrations in Standardbred mares

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, August 2006, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  65. Plasma β-endorphin, cortisol and immune responses to acute exercise are altered by age and exercise training in horses

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, August 2006, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  66. Training-induced energy balance mismatch in Standardbred mares

    Article • Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology, May 2006, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  67. Effect of seven common supplements on plasma electrolyte and total carbon dioxide concentration and strong ion difference in Standardbred horses subjected to a simulated race test

    Article • Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology, February 2006, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  68. Changes in Adipopnectin, Leptin, and Fat Mass after Clenbuterol Treatment in Horses

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, February 2006, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  69. Aging and How It Affects the Response to Exercise in the Horse

    Article • January 2006, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  70. Acute progressive resistance exercise alters intracardiac pressure in ponies

    Article • Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology, May 2005, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  71. Acute vascular occlusion in horses: effects on skeletal muscle size and blood flow

    Article • Equine and Comparative Exercise Physiology, November 2004, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  72. Maternal and Fetal Heart Rates During Exercise in Horses

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 2004, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  73. Plasma Leptin, Ghrelin, and Adiponectin Concentrations in Fit vs. Unfit Standardbred Mares

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 2004, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  74. Plasma Leptin, Ghrelin, and Adiponectin Concentrations in Fit vs. Unfit Standardbred Mares

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 2004, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  75. Exercise-Induced Alterations in Plasma Insulin, Cortisol, Leptin, and Ghrelin Concentrations in Horses

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 2004, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  76. Increases in Skeletal Muscle Size Following Moderate Vascular Occlusion in Standardbred Horses

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 2004, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  77. Exercise-Induced Alterations in Plasma Insulin, Cortisol, Leptin, and Ghrelin Concentrations in Horses

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 2004, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  78. Increases in Skeletal Muscle Size Following Moderate Vascular Occlusion in Standardbred Horses

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 2004, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  79. Endocrine alterations in the equine athlete

    Article • January 2004, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  80. Body fluids and electrolytes: responses to exercise and training

    Article • January 2004, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  81. Myosin heavy chain profiles and body composition are different in old versus young Standardbred mares

    Article • The Veterinary Journal, January 2004, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  82. Aging and how it affects the physiological response to exercise in the horse

    Article • Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice, September 2003, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  83. Overtraining Syndrome in Standardbred Horses: New Insights into the Role of Red Blood Cell Hypervolaemia

    Article • The Veterinary Journal, May 2003, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  84. Exercise physiology of the older horse

    Article • Veterinary Clinics of North America Equine Practice, December 2002, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  85. Clenbuterol diminishes aerobic performance in horses

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, December 2002, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  86. Changes in concentrations of neuroendocrine hormones and catecholamines in dogs with myocardial failure induced by rapid ventricular pacing

    Article • American Journal of Veterinary Research, October 2002, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  87. Effects of ageing and training on maximal heart rate and V̇O2max

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, September 2002, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  88. The endocrine system and the challenge of exercise

    Article • Veterinary Clinics of North America Equine Practice, August 2002, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  89. Chronic clenbuterol administration negatively alters cardiac function

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, April 2002, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  90. Determinants of oxygen delivery and hemoglobin saturation during incremental exercise in horses

    Article • American Journal of Veterinary Research, October 2000, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  91. Cross-reactivity between human erythropoietin antibody and horse erythropoietin

    Article • Electrophoresis, May 2000, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  92. ENDOTHELIN RESPONSE TO EXERCISE IN EQUINE

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, May 1998, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  93. Fluid administration attenuates the haemodynamic effect of frusemide in running horses

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, May 1998, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  94. Blood viscosity and its role in the haemodynamic responses to intense exertion

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, January 1998, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  95. Chronic recombinant equine somatotropin (eST)administration does not affect aerobic capacity or exercise performance in geriatric mares

    Article • The Veterinary Journal, January 1998, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  96. Horse hair coat cleanliness is affected by bedding material: A comparison of clean and used wheat straw, wood shavings and pelleted newspaper

    Article • Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, March 1997, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  97. Resistance training-induced increases in muscle mass and performance in ponies

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, July 1996, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  98. Effect of phenylbutazone on the haemodynamic, acid-base and eicosanoid responses of horses to sustained submaximal exertion

    Article • Research in Veterinary Science, May 1994, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  99. Forosemide magnifies the exercise-induced elevation of plasma vasopressin concentration in horses

    Article • Research in Veterinary Science, September 1993, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  100. Plasma constituents during incremental treadmill exercise in intact and splenectomised horses

    Article • Equine Veterinary Journal, May 1993, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  101. Hemodynamic Effects of Atropine, Dobutamine, Nitroprusside, Phenylephrine, and Propranolol in Conscious Horses

    Article • Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, March 1991, Wiley

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  102. A modified evans blue dye method for determining plasma volume in the horse

    Article • Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, May 1988, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  103. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, October 1987, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  104. Exercise training-induced hypervolemia in the horse

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, February 1987, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  105. Nitrogenous constituents in plasma of foals weaned at three, four or six months of age

    Article • Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, January 1986, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  106. Resting concentrations of the plasma free amino acids in horses following chronic submaximal exercise training

    Article • Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, January 1986, Elsevier

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  107. COAGULATION AND FIBRINOLYSIS IN HORSES DURING EXERCISE

    Article • Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, April 1980, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever

  108. Does it Work? Testing the Efficacy of Feed Supplements

    Article • Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever, Kenneth McKeever

  109. Can Feed Cause a Positive Blood Test in Racehorses? Some Recent Information on the Effect of Dietary Supplements on Plasma tCO2 Concentration in Horses

    Article • Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Kenneth H. McKeever