Applied Animal Science 

Digestion and Utilization of Nutrients in Oak Browse by Goats

A. S. Nastis and J. C. Malechek
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 283-290. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Diet Quality and Performance of Cattle on Forest and Grassland Range

J. L. Holechek, M. Vavra, and J. Skovlin
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 291-298. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effect of Starter Diet and Length of Feeding Regimen on Performance and Digestive Enzyme Activity of 2-week Old Weaned Pigs

P. L. Graham, D. C. Mahan, and R. G. Shields, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 299-307. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Performance of Growing-Finishing Swine Fed High Levels of Alfalfa Meal: Effects of Alfalfa Level, Dietary Additives and Antibiotics

J. S. Powley, P. R. Cheeke, D. C. England, T. P. Davidson, and W. H. Kennick
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 308-316. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Behavior 

Effect of Intraventricular Injections of Ca²⁺ and(or) Mg²⁺ on Eating behavior, Water Intake and Cardiac Rhythm in Sheep

J. R. Seoane, M. Côté, and A. Lirette
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 317-322. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Breeding and Genetics 

Response to Selection for Feed Efficiency in Individually Fed Yorkshire Boars

Steve B. Jungst, Lauren L. Christian, and Daryl L. Kuhlers
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 323-331. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Characterization of Biological Types of Cattle-Cycle II. IV. Postweaning Growth and Feed Efficiency of Steers

Larry V. Cundiff, Robert M. Koch, Keith E. Gregory, and Gerald M. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 332-346. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Estimation of Genetic and Maternal Effects in Crossbred Cattle of Angus, Charolais and Hereford Parentage. III. Optimal Breed Composition of Crossbreds

Rafael Alenda and T. G. Martin
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 347-353. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Growth and Developmental Biology 

Growth and Feed Efficiency of Cattle of Different Mature Sizes

M. L. Thonney, E. K. Heide, D. J. Duhaime, A. Y. M. Nour, and P. A. Oltenacu
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 354-362. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Metabolic Actions of Growth Hormone in Pigs

L. L. Anderson, C. R. Bohnker, R. O. Parker, and L. P. Kertiles
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 363-370. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Plasma Growth Hormone, Prolactin and Thyrotropin Secretory Patterns in Hereford and Simmental Calves

D. L. Ohlson, S. L. Davis, C. L. Ferrell, and T. G. Jenkins
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 371-375. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Meat Science 

The Effects of Breed, Diet, Sex, Location and Slaughter Weight on Lamb Growth, Carcass Composition and Meat Flavor

J. D. Crouse, J. R. Busboom, R. A. Field, and C. L. Ferrell
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 376-386. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Palatability Characteristics of the Longissimus Muscle of Young Bulls Representing Divergent Beef Breeds and Crosses

Lynn K. Winer, P. J. David, Curtiss M. Bailey, Marsha Read, T. P. Ringkob, and Marjorie Stevenson
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 387-394. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nonruminant Nutrition 

Effects of Dietary Cellulose Levels on Intact and Cecectomized Pigs

Juan Gargallo and Dean R. Zimmerman
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 395-402. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Bioavailable Pantothenic Acid in Cereal Grains and Soybean Meal

L. L. Southern and D. H. Baker
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 403-408. [Abstract] [PDF]  

The Effect of Cottonseed Meal on Growth of Young Horses

L. L. Moise and A. A. Wysocki
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 409-413. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Intestinal Absorption of D-Glucose, D-Galactose and L-Leucine in Male Growing Rats Fed a Raw Field Bean (Vicia faba L.) Diet

Santiago Santidrian
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 414-419. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Physiology and Endocrinology 

Fasting Plasma Hormones and Metabolites in Feral and Domestic Newborn Pigs

Thomas R. Kasser, Roy J. Martin, John H. Gahagan, and P. J. Wangsness
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 420-426. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Influence of Intrajugular Administration of Insulin, Glucagon and Propionate on Voluntary Feed Intake of Sheep

L. E. Deetz and P. J. Wangsness
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 427-433. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effect of Mating on the Luteinizing Hormone Surge in the Pig

A. Ziecik, J. E. Tilton, and G. L. Williams
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 434-438. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effects of Cold and Weaning Stressors on the Antibody-Mediated Immune Response of Pigs

Frank Blecha and Keith W. Kelley
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 439-447. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Synchronization of Ewes during Anestrus: Influence of Time of Year and Interval to Onset of Estrus on Conception Rate

D. D. Lunstra and R. K. Christenson
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 448-457. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Fertilization and Embryonic Survival in Ewes Synchronized with Exogenous Hormones during the Anestrous and Estrous Seasons

D. D. Lunstra and R. K. Christenson
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 458-466. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Failure of Stress and Supplemental Lighting to Affect Release of Prolactin in Swine

T. A. Hoagland, M. A. Diekman, and P. V. Malven
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 467-472. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Temperature and Pressure-Treated Tallow-Protein Mixtures

T. L. Stanton, F. N. Owens, G. H. Brusewitz, and K. S. Lusby
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 473-478. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effect of Level and Form of Supplemental Energy and Nitrogen on Utilization of Low Quality Roughage by Sheep

L. C. Martin, C. B. Ammerman, P. R. Henry, and P. E. Loggins
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 479-488. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Intake, Digestibility, Ruminal Characteristics and Rate of Passage of Orchardgrass Diets Fed to Sheep

A. Y. Robles, R. L. Belyea, F. A. Martz, M. F. Weiss, and R. W. Maus
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 489-493. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ammonia Toxicity in Cattle. V. Ammonia Concentration of Lymph and Portal, Carotid and Jugular Blood after the Ingestion of Urea

E. E. Bartley, T. B. Avery, T. G. Nagaraja, B. R. Watt, A. Davidovich, S. Galitzer, and B. Lassman
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 494-498. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effect of Level of Calcium and Sodium Bicarbonate in High Concentrate Diets on Performance and Nutrient Utilization by Beef Steers

W. E. Wheeler, C. H. Noller, and J. L. White
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 499-515. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Symposium on Electronic Aids in Dairy Research and Management 

Automating the Eyes of the Herdsman

H. B. Puckett, E. F. Olver, K. E. Harshbarger, and S. L. Spahr
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 516-523. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Development of a National Electronic Identification System for Livestock

Dale M. Holm
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 524-530. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Computerized Data Acquisition Systems for Dairy Herd Management

J. A. Speicher
J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 531-536. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Other 

News and Notes

J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 537-540. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Placement

J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 541-544. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Photographs from the Annual Meeting of the Midwestern Section ASAS

J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 545-546. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Midwest Section ASAS Younger Animal Scientist Extension Award

J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 547. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Midwestern Section ASAS Younger Animal Scientist Research Award

J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 548. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Midwestern Section ASAS Younger Animal Scientist Teaching Award

J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 549. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Memorial — Vincent A. Raaf

J. Anim Sci. 1981 53: 550. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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