Leslie Lekatz

Leslie Lekatz Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Role:
Faculty - On-Campus

Currently Teaching

ANSC 1104-001: Veterinary Medical Terminology
ANSC 3203-001: Animal Anat/Physiol
ANSC 3203-002: Animal Anat/Physiol
ANSC 3203-003: Animal Anat/Physiol
ANSC 3304-001: Reproductive Physiology
ANSC 3304-002: Reproductive Physiology
ANSC 3304-003: Reproductive Physiology
ANSC 4205-001: Pre-Vet Capstone
ANSC 4205-002: Pre-Vet Capstone
UMC 1202-001: Topics in Problem Solving
UMC 1202-008: Topics in Problem Solving

Awards, Distinctions and Honors

Responsibilities

  • Teach courses including:
    • Animal Anatomy & Physiology
    • Reproductive Physiology
    • Veterinary Medical Terminology
    • Pre-Vet Capstone
    • Advise Animal Science students
    • Advise Pre-Vet Club

Research Interests

  • Maternal nutrition during pregnancy
  • Fetal growth and development
  • Feedlot cattle nutrition
  • Scholarship of teaching and learning

Selected Publications

  • L. A. Lekatz, P. Shukla, M. A. Vasquez Hildago, S. O’Rourke, J. Haring, G. Dorsam, A. T. Grazul-Bilska, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2022. Uterine kallikrein and arterial bradykinin activities and uterine arterial proliferation in response to acute estradiol-17 exposure in ovariectomized ewes. Domest. Anim. Endocrinol. E-pub. June 11. DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2022.106748
  • L. A. Lekatz, P. Shukla, S. T. O’Rourke, C. S. Schauer, M. L. Van Emon, K. R. Maddock-Carlin, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2022. Maternal metabolizable protein restriction during gestation affects the vascular function of maternal and fetal placental arteries in sheep. Theriogenology. 185:24-33. DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.03.016
  • B. W. Neville, L. A. Lekatz, R. L. Moore, W. J. Pickinpaugh, and C. J. Kassetas. 2021. Impacts of bunk management on steer performance and ruminal hydrogen sulfide concentrations in steers fed modified distillers grains with solubles. Transl. Anim. Sci. 5(4) txab194. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/tas/txab194
  • T. J. Swanson. L. A. Lekatz, M. L. Van Emon, G. A. Perry, C. S. Schauer, K. R. Maddock Carlin, C. J. Hammer, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2017. Supplementation of metabolizable protein during late gestation and fetal number impact ewe organ mass, maternal serum hormone and metabolite concentrations and conceptus measurements. Domest. Anim. Endocrinol. 58:113-125. DOI: 10.1016/j.domaniend.2015.08.002
  • L. A. Lekatz, T. J. Swanson, L. E. Camacho, M. L. Van Emon. C. S. Schauer, K. R. Maddock Carlin, C. J. Hammer, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2015. Maternal metabolizable protein restriction during late gestation on uterine and umbilical blood flows and maternal and fetal amino acid concentrations near term in sheep. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 158:115-125. DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2015.05.009
  • E. J. Scholljegerdes, L. A. Lekatz, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2014. Effects of short-term oilseed supplementation on plasma fatty acid composition, progesterone, and prostaglandin F metabolite in lactating beef cows. Animal. 8:777-785.
    DOI: 10.1017/S1751731114000263
  • M. L. Van Emon, L. A. Lekatz, K. R. Maddock-Carlin, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2014. Supplementing metabolizable protein to ewes during late gestation: I. Effects on ewe performance and offspring performance from birth to weaning. J. Anim. Sci. 92:339-348. DOI: 10.2527/jas.2013-6851
  • L. A. Lekatz, J. S. Luther, J. S. Caton, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2013. Impacts of maternal nutritional plane on umbilical artery hemodynamics and fetal and placentome growth in sheep. Anim. Reprod. 10:99-105.
  • L. A. Lekatz, G. Wu, J. B. Taylor, L. P. Reynolds, D. A. Redmer, J. S. Caton, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2011. Maternal selenium supplementation and timing of nutrient restriction in pregnancy sheep: Impacts on nutrient availability to the fetus. J. Anim. Sci. 89:59-76. DOI: 10.2527/jas.2010-3015
  • E. J. Scholljegerdes, L. A. Lekatz, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2011. Effects of short-term oilseed supplementation on reproductive performance in beef heifers. Canad. J. Anim.Sci. 91:221-229.
  • L. A. Lekatz, J. S. Caton, J. B. Taylor, L. P. Reynolds, D. A. Redmer, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2010. Maternal selenium supplementation and timing of nutrient restriction in pregnant sheep: Effects on maternal endocrine status and placental characteristics. J. Anim. Sci. 88:955-971. DOI: 10.2527/jas.2009-2152
  • L. A. Lekatz, M. A. Ward, P. P. Borowicz, J. B. Taylor, D. A. Redmer, A. T. Grazul-Bilska, L. P. Reynolds, J. S. Caton, and K. A. Vonnahme. 2010. Cotyledonary responses to maternal selenium and dietary restriction may influence alterations in fetal weight and fetal liver glycogen in sheep. Anim. Reprod. Sci. 117:216-225.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2009.05.009 

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Animal Science (ASAS)
  • North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)

University Committee Memberships/Involvement

  • College Promotion and Tenure Committee
  • International Teaching and Learning Committee

Educational Background

  • Ph.D. in Animal Science from North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
  • M.S. in Animal Science from North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
  • B.S. in Biology from Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN

 

Started at U of M Crookston in August 2016

 

In the News

  • 2023 Student Awards Ceremony held at UMN Crookston
    The University of Minnesota Crookston held its 2023 Student Awards Ceremony April 20 in Bede Ballroom and students were honored at the formal event for their work over the school year. Among those recognized were UMC Students of the Year - Bren Fox, Laney Swiers, and Ben Olander.  Students of the… Read more