Articles 

ASAS President's Address—1989

Bobby D. Moser
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3515-3519. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Western Section ASAS 1989 Distinguished Service Award

J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3520-3521. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Western Section ASAS 1989 Distinguished Teacher Award

J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3522. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Western Section ASAS 1989 Young Scientist Award

J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3523. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Western Section ASAS 1989 Extension Award

J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3524. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Memorial

J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3525-3526. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Placement

J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3527-3528. [Abstract] [PDF]  

New Books

J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3528. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Breeding and Genetics 

Adapting Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) for Timely Genetic Evaluation: I. Progeny Traits in a Single Contemporary Group for Each Sex

Dewey L. Harris, Donna L. Lofgren, Terry S. Stewart, and Allan P. Schinckel
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3209-3222. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Adapting Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) for Timely Genetic Evaluation: II. Progeny Traits in Multiple Contemporary Groups within a Herd

Donna L. Lofgren, Dewey L. Harris, Terry S. Stewart, and Allan P. Schinckel
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3223-3242. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Factors Influencing Calving Difficulty in Beef Heifers

A. Naazie, M. M. Makarechian, and R. T. Berg
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3243-3249. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Genetic Parameters for Ewe Productivity Traits in the Columbia, Suffolk and Targhee Breeds

A. M. Abdulkhaliq, W. R. Harvey, and C. F. Parker
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3250-3257. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Lifetime Production of 1/4 and 1/2 Finnsheep Ewes from Rambouillet, Targhee and Columbia Dams as Affected by Natural Attrition

S. K. Ercanbrack and A. D. Knight
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3258-3265. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Environment and Behavior 

Behavioral Responses of Periparturient Sows and Juvenile Pigs to Prostaglandin F₂

Tina M. Widowski and Stanley E. Curtis
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3266-3276. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effects of Natural Mating Stimuli on Serum Luteinizing Hormone, Testosterone and Estradiol-17ß in Yearling Beef Bulls

D. D. Lunstra, G. W. Boyd, and L. R. Corah
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3277-3288. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Growth and Developmental Biology 

Chronic Heat Stress and Prenatal Development in Sheep: I. Conceptus Growth and Maternal Plasma Hormones and Metabolites

A. W. Bell, B. W. McBride, R. Slepetis, R. J. Early, and W. B. Currie
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3289-3299. [Abstract] [PDF]  

The Effects of Bovine Growth Hormone and Thyroxine on Growth Rate and Carcass Measurements in Lambs

E. Rosemberg, M. L. Thonney, and W. R. Butler
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3300-3312. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effects of Cimaterol on Rabbit Growth and Myofibrillar Protein Degradation and on Calcium-Dependent Proteinase and Calpastatin Activities in Skeletal Muscle

N. E. Forsberg, M. A. Ilian, A. Ali-Bar, P. R. Cheeke, and N. B. Wehr
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3313-3321. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Elevation of a Specific mRNA in Longissimus Muscle of Steers Fed Ractopamine

S. B. Smith, D. K. Garcia, and D. B. Anderson
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3495-3502. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Meat Science 

Using Ultrasound, Linear Measurements and Live Fat Thickness Estimates to Determine the Carcass Composition of Market Lambs

J. W. Edwards, R. C. Cannell, R. P. Garrett, J. W. Savell, H. R. Cross, and M. T. Longnecker
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3322-3330. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Nonruminant Nutrition 

Utilization of Medium-Chain Triglycerides by Neonatal Piglets: I. Effects on Milk Consumption and Body Fuel Utilization

N. J. Benevenga, J. K. Steinman-Goldsworthy, T. D. Crenshaw, and J. Odle
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3331-3339. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Utilization of Medium-Chain Triglycerides by Neonatal Piglets: II. Effects of Even- and Odd-Chain Triglyceride Consumption over the First 2 Days of Life on Blood Metabolites and Urinary Nitrogen Excretion

J. Odle, N. J. Benevenga, and T. D. Crenshaw
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3340-3351. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Estimation of Sow Milk Nutrient Output

J. Noblet and M. Etienne
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3352-3359. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effect of Dietary Folic Acid Supplementation on Sow Performance through Two Parities

R. C. Thaler, J. L. Nelssen, R. D. Goodband, and G. L. Allee
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3360-3369. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Pharmacology and Toxicology 

Effects of Endophyte-Infected Fescue and Cimetidine on Respiration Rates, Rectal Temperatures and Hepatic Mixed Function Oxidase Activity as Measured by Hepatic Antipyrine Metabolism in Sheep

K. P. Zanzalari, R. N. Heitmann, J. B. McLaren, and H. A. Fribourg
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3370-3378. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Physiology and Endocrinology 

Effects of Nutritional Level and Biological Type on Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone-Induced Luteinizing Hormone Release and Plasma Progesterone, Estrone and Estradiol Concentrations in Pre- and Post-Partum Beef Heifers

J. H. Killen, D. W. Forrest, F. M. Byers, G. T. Schelling, and J. F. Baker
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3379-3387. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Insulin and Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Stimulate DNA Synthesis in Bovine Mammary Tissue in Vitro

C. R. Baumrucker and B. H. Stemberger
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3503-3514. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Effects of Changes in Frequency of Reticular Contractions on Fluid and Particulate Passage Rates in Cattle

E. K. Okine, G. W. Mathison, and R. T. Hardin
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3388-3396. [Abstract] [PDF]  

The Effect of Zeranol on Live Weight Gain, Feed Intake and Carcass Composition of Steers During Compensatory Growth

A. Fumagalli, L. S. Verde, C. P. Moore, and H. M. Fernández
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3397-3409. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Eating and Ruminating Behavior of Steers Fed Coastal Bermudagrass Hay at Four Levels

J.-M. Luginbuhl, K. R. Pond, J. C. Burns, and J. C. Russ
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3410-3418. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Dose-Response Relationship of Tetronasin Administered to Grazing Steers

R. N. Gates, L. T. Roland, W. E. Wyatt, F. G. Hembry, and J. H. Bailie
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3419-3424. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Feed Intake, Digestion and Digesta Characteristics of Cattle Fed Bermudagrass or Orchardgrass Alone or with Ground Barley or Corn

A. C. Brake, A. L. Goetsch, L. A. Forster, Jr., and K. M. Landis
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3425-3436. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Special Topics 

Soil Factors Affecting Magnesium Availability in Plant-Animal Systems: A Review

H. F. Mayland and S. R. Wilkinson
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3437-3444. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Factors Influencing Magnesium Absorption and Metabolism in Ruminants

J. P. Fontenot, V. G. Allen, G. E. Bunce, and J. P. Goff
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3445-3455. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Using Plant Breeding and Genetics to Overcome the Incidence of Grass Tetany

D. A. Sleper, K. P. Vogel, K. H. Asay, and H. F. Mayland
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3456-3462. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Use of Animal Breeds and Breeding to Overcome the Incidence of Grass Tetany: A Review

L. W. Greene, J. F. Baker, and P. F. Hardt
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3463-3469. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Management Practices to Overcome the Incidence of Grass Tetany

D. L. Robinson, L. C. Kappel, and J. A. Boling
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3470-3484. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Plant Contents of Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium in Relation to Ruminant Nutrition

D. L. Grunes and R. M. Welch
J. Anim Sci. 1989 67: 3485-3494. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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