Applied Animal Science 

Synchronization of Estrus with PGF₂ in Beef Cattle

P. J. Burfening, D. C. Anderson, R. A. Kinkie, J. Williams, and R. L. Friedrich
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 999-1003. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Breeding and Genetics 

Genetic Analysis of Postweaning Performance of Hereford Bulls

A. P. Mavrogenis, E. U. Dillard, and O. W. Robison
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1004-1013. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Genetic and Phenotypic Parameter Estimates for Growth and Wool Traits in Hampshire Sheep

J. M. Dzakuma, M. K. Nielsen, and T. H. Doane
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1014-1021. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Characterization of Biological Types of Cattle-Cycle II: I. Birth and Weaning Traits

Keith E. Gregory, Larry V. Cundiff, Gerald M. Smith, D. B. Laster, and H. A. Fitzhugh, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1022-1030. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Heterosis and Breed Maternal and Transmitted Effects in Beef Cattle I. Preweaning Traits

K. E. Gregory, L. V. Cundiff, R. M. Koch, D. B. Laster, and G. M. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1031-1041. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Heterosis and Breed Maternal and Transmitted Effects in Beef Cattle II. Growth Rate and Puberty in Females

K. E. Gregory, D. B. Laster, L. V. Cundiff, R. M. Koch, and G. M. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1042-1053. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Heterosis and Breed Maternal and Transmitted Effects in Beef Cattle III. Growth Traits of Steers

K.E. Gregory, R.M. Koch, D.B. Laster, L.V. Cundiff, and G.M. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1054-1062. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Heterosis and Breed Maternal and Transmitted Effects in Beef Cattle IV. Carcass Traits of Steers

K. E. Gregory, J. D. Crouse, R. M. Koch, D. B. Laster, L. V. Cundiff, and G. M. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1063-1079. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Growth Patterns for Pelvic Dimensions and other Body Measurements of Beef Females

W. E. Neville, Jr., B. G. Mullinix, Jr., J. B. Smith, and W. C. McCormick
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1080-1088. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Relationships between Pelvic Dimensions, between Pelvic Dimensions and Hip Height and Estimates of Heritabilities

W. E. Neville, Jr., J. B. Smith, B. G. Mullinix, Jr., and W. C. McCormick
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1089-1094. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Joint Symposium on International Programs 

Program Considerations for Title XII Funding

Ned S. Raun
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1180-1183. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Are we Prepared to Help Small Farmers in Developing Coutries?

R. E. McDowell
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1184-1194. [Abstract] [PDF]  

What Benefits and Hazards does International Program Involvement Pose for the Faculty Member and Department

J. H. Conrad
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1195-1199. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Meat Science and Muscle Biology 

Relationships between Growth Traits, Carcass Traits and Muscle Nucleic Acid Concentrations in the Bovine

R. Jerry Lipsey, Michael E. Dikeman, Ronald H. Kohlmeier, and R. Allen Scott
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1095-1101. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Selected High forage Rations and their Relationship to Beef Quality, Fatty Acids and Amino Acids

G.C. Skelley, R.L. Edwards, F.B. Wardlaw, and A.K. Torrence
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1102-1108. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Feedlot Performance, Carcass Characteristics and Meat Palatability of Steers Fed Concentrate for Short Periods

D. A. Dinius and H. R. Cross
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1109-1113. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nonruminant Nutrition 

A Comparison of Energy Sources for Sows and Subsequent Effect on Piglets

R. W. Seerley, J. S. Maxwell, and H. C. McCampbell
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1114-1120. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Influence of Material Alloxan Diabetes or Insulin Injections on Fetal Glycogen Reserves, Muscle and Liver Development of Pigs (SUS Domesticus)

M. O. Ezekwe and R. J. Martin
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1121-1127. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effect of Dietary Ca, Cu and Zn Level OIM body Weight Gain and Tissue Mineral Concentrations of Growing Pigs and Rats

W. G. Pond, E. F. Walker, Jr., D. Kirtland, and T. Rounsaville
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1128-1134. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Evaluation of an Amino Acid-Iron Chelate Hematinic for the Baby Pig

Paul S. Brady, Pao Kwen Ku, Duane E. Ullrey, and Elwyn R. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1135-1140. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Physiology and Endocrinology 

Age at Puberty and Ovulation rate in Gilts in Confinement as Influenced by Exposure to a Boar

L. H. Thompson and J. S. Savage
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1141-1144. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Attempts to Induce Conception in Lactating Sows

H. D. Guthrie, V. G. Pursel, and L. T. Frobish
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1145-1151. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Influence of NPN Treatment, Oven Temperature and Drying Time on Error in Determining True Corn Silage Dry Matter

D. G. Fox and C. L. Fenderson
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1152-1156. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effects of Various Methods of Selenium Administration on White Muscle Disease, Glutathione Peroxidase and Plasma Enzyme Activities in Sheep

P. D. Whanger, P. H. Weswig, J. A. Schmitz, and J. E. Oldfield
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1157-1166. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Feed Utilization by Various Types of Steers

C. L. Ferrell and J. D. Crouse
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1167-1173. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Intracellular Distribution of Hepatic Cooper in Normal and Copper-Loaded Sheep

W. S. Corbett, W. W. Saylor, T. A. Long, and R. M. Leach, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1174-1179. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Other 

News and Notes

J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1200. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Placement

J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1201-1202. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Errata

J. Anim Sci. 1978 47: 1202. [PDF]  

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