Applied Animal Science 

Effect of Weight at Castration on Steer Performance on the Feedlot

M. A. Worrell, D. C. Clanton, and C. R. Calkins
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 343-347. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Articles 

News and Notes

J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 656. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Placement

J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 657-658. [Abstract] [PDF]  

New Books

J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 658. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Breeding and Genetics 

Genetic Parameters for Gestation Length, Birth Date and First Breeding Date in Beef Cattle

Sara Melin Azzam and M. K. Nielsen
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 348-356. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Expected Responses to Index Selection for Direct and Maternal Additive Effects of Gestation Length or Birth Date in Beef Cattle

Sara Melin Azzam and M. K. Nielsen
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 357-365. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Genetic Parameters and Consequences of Selection for Growth Traits in a Beef Herd Selected for Yearling Weight

Rafael Alenda and T. G. Martin
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 366-372. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Composition and Yield of Milk from Beef-Type Bos Taurus and Bos Indicus x Bos Taurus Dams

Donald R. Daley, Anne McCuskey, and Curtiss M. Bailey
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 373-384. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Inheritance and Interaction of Immune Traits in Beef Calves

N. E. Muggli, W. D. Hohenboken, L. V. Cundiff, and D. E. Mattson
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 385-393. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Genetic Control of Immune Responsiveness: A Review of Its use as a Tool for Selection for Disease Resistance

C. M. Warner, D. L. Meeker, and M. F. Rothschild
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 394-406. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Genetic Control of Immune Response to Pseudorabies and Atrophic Rhinitis Vaccines: I. Heterosis, General Combining Ability and Relationship to Growth and Backfat

D. L. Meeker, M. F. Rothschild, L. L. Christian, C. M. Warner, and H. T. Hill
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 407-413. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Genetic Control of Immune Response to Pseudorabies and Atrophic Rhinitis Vaccines: II: Comparison of Additive Direct and Maternal Genetic Effects

D. L. Meeker, M. F. Rothschild, L. L. Christian, C. M. Warner, and H. T. Hill
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 414-419. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Growth and Developmental Biology 

Absorption, Plasma Flux and Oxidation of L-Leucine in Heifers at Two Levels of Intake

A. C. Hammond, G. B. Huntington, P. J. Reynolds, H. F. Tyrrell, and J. H. Eisemann
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 420-425. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Concentrations of Hormones in Plasma from Cattle with Different Growth Potentials1

Luis S. Verde and Allen Trenkle
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 426-432. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Stimulation of Pig Growth Performance by Porcine Growth Hormone: Determination of the Dose-Response Relationship

Terry D. Etherton, James P. Wiggins, Christina M. Evock, Chung S. Chung, John F. Rebhun, Paul E. Walton, and Norman C. Steele
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 433-443. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Composition of Intermediate Filament Subunit Proteins in Embryonic, Neonatal and Postnatal Porcine Skeletal Muscle

Stephan R. Bilak, E. Mary Bremner, and Richard M. Robson
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 601-607. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Screening of a Bovine Genomic Library for Myosin Heavy-Chain Genes

Holly E. Richter, Ronald B. Young, James R. Hudson, Jr., and Debra M. Moriarity
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 607-615. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A Statistically Standardized Muscle Cell Culture Bioassay Measuring the Effect of Swine Serum on Muscle Cell Proliferation

C. E. Kotts, M. E. White, C. E. Allen, F. Martin, and W. R. Dayton
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 615-622. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Stimulation of In Vitro Muscle Cell Proliferation by Sera from Swine Injected with Porcine Growth Hormone

C. E. Kotts, F. Buonomo, M. E. White, C. E. Allen, and W. R. Dayton
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 623-633. [Abstract] [PDF]  

The Relationship Between Cell Proliferation and Phosphatidylinositol Metabolism in Skeletal Muscle Cells in Culture

Mohammad Koohmaraie
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 633-641. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Meat Science 

Measurement of Postmortem Changes in Pork by High-Speed Compression Hysteresis

H. J. Swatland
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 444-447. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nonruminant Nutrition 

Influence of Meal Frequency on Postprandial Variations in the Production and Absorption of Volatile Fatty Acids in the Digestive Tract of Conscious Pigs

A. Rérat, Michèle Fiszlewicz, Alessandra Giusi, and P. Vaugelade
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 448-456. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effect of Dietary Electrolyte Balance on Growth and Acid-Base Status in Swine

J. F. Patience, R. E. Austic, and R. D. Boyd
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 457-466. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Pharmacology and Toxicology 

Serum Isocitrate Dehydrogenase During Polybrominated Biphenyl Toxicosis in Dairy Cattle

F. L. Schanbacher, L. B. Willett, P. D. Moorhead, and H. I. Durst
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 467-473. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Physiology and Endocrinology 

Factors Contributing to Early Embryonic Mortality in Gilts Bred at First Estrus

A. E. Archibong, D. C. England, and F. Stormshak
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 474-478. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Hypoglycemia Alters Pulsatile Luteinizing Hormone Secretion in the Postpartum Beef Cow

L. M. Rutter and J. G. Manns
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 479-488. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Blood and Serum Components and Organ Weights in Steers, Bulls and Zeranol-Implanted Bulls

H. Doornenbal, A.K.W. Tong, J. A. Newman, N. L. Murray, and G. J. Mears
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 489-496. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Induction of Parturition in Swine and Epostane, A Competitive Inhibitor of 3 ß-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase

P. A. Martin, D. G. Hammitt, R. S. Strohbehn, and D. M. Keister
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 497-506. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Enhancement of Ovulation Rate in Gilts by Increasing Dietary Energy and Administering Insulin during Follicular Growth

N. M. Cox, M. J. Stuart, T. G. Althen, W. A. Bennett, and H. W. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 507-516. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Influences of Season and Artificial Photoperiod on Stallions: Testicular Size, Seminal Characteristics and Sexual Behavior

C. M. Clay, E. L. Squires, R. P. Amann, and B. W. Pickett
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 517-525. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Comparison of Induced Corpora Lutea from Prepuberal Gilts and Spontaneous Corpora Lutea from Mature Gilts: In Vitro Progesterone Production

R. D. Kineman, G. B. Rampacek, R. R. Kraeling, N. A. Fiorello-Stocks, and R. L. Wilson
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 526-532. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effects of Long-Term Thrice-Daily Milking on Mammary Enzyme Activity, Cell Population and Milk Yield in the Goat

C. J. Wilde, A. J. Henderson, C. H. Knight, D. R. Blatchford, A. Faulkner, and R. G. Vernon
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 533-539. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Response of Postpartum Beef Cows to Exogenous Progestogens and Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone

V. G. Smith, J. R. Chenault, J. F. McAllister, and J. W. Lauderdale
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 540-551. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nuclear Transplantation in Bovine Embryos

J. M. Robl, R. Prather, F. Barnes, W. Eyestone, D. Northey, B. Gilligan, and N. L. First
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 642-647. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Function of Ovine Corpora Lutea after Administration of Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone

M. S. Rahmanian and W. J. Murdoch
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 648-655. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Characterization of In Situ Nitrogen and Fiber Digestion and Bacterial Nitrogen Contamination of Hay Crop Forages Preserved at Different Dry Matter Percentages

James E. Nocek and Alan L. Grant
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 552-564. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Simultaneous Measures of Rates of Ruminal Digestion and Passage of Feeds for Prediction of Ruminal Nitrogen and Dry Matter Digestion in Lactating Dairy Cows

R. A. Erdman, J. H. Vandersall, E. Russek-Cohen, and G. Switalski
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 565-577. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Efficacy of Actaplanin Fed on a Twice-Weekly Basis to Grazing Stocker Heifers

C. C. Chase, Jr., R. D. Randel, and L. H. Carroll
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 578-585. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Serum Proteins as Carriers of Amino Acids To and From the Hindlimbs of Fed and Fasted Calves

M. E. McCormick and K. E. Webb, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 586-593. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Special Topics 

Biases in Regression when Prediction is Inverse to Causation

J. L. Gill
J. Anim Sci. 1987 64: 594-600. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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