Journal Article 

Health and environmental implications of using composted household and yard waste bedding in a cattle feedlot

C. M. Zehnder, A. DiCostanzo, K. Thate, R. Gilland, M. J. Murphy, and T. R. Halbach
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 495-503. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effects of supplemental soybean oil level on in vitro digestion and performance of prepubertal beef heifers

M. B. Whitney, B. W. Hess, L. A. Burgwald-Balstad, J. L. Sayer, C. M. Tsopito, C. T. Talbott, and D. M. Hallford
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 504-514. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Near infrared spectroscopy for biomonitoring: cow milk composition measurement in a spectral region from 1,100 to 2,400 nanometers

R. Tsenkova, S. Atanassova, K. Itoh, Y. Ozaki, and K. Toyoda
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 515-522. [Abstract] [PDF]  

The strategic use of estradiol to enhance fertility and submission rates of progestin-based estrus synchronization programs in dairy herds

M. L. Day, C. R. Burke, V. K. Taufa, A. M. Day, and K. L. Macmillan
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 523-529. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effect of dietary energy on milk production and metabolic hormones in thin, primiparous beef heifers

D. L. Lalman, J. E. Williams, B. W. Hess, M. G. Thomas, and D. H. Keisler
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 530-538. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Genotype x environment interactions in Angus, Brahman, and reciprocal-cross cows and their calves grazing common bermudagrass, endophyte-infected tall fescue pastures, or both forages

M. A. Brown, A. H. Brown, Jr, W. G. Jackson, and J. R. Miesner
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 546-551. [Abstract] [PDF]  

The effect of adipocyte and heart fatty acid-binding protein genes on intramuscular fat and backfat content in Meishan crossbred pigs

F. Gerbens, D. J. de Koning, F. L. Harders, T. H. Meuwissen, L. L. Janss, M. A. Groenen, J. H. Veerkamp, J. A. Van Arendonk, and M. F. te Pas
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 552-559. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Quantitative trait loci affecting growth and carcass composition of cattle segregating alternate forms of myostatin

E. Casas, S. D. Shackelford, J. W. Keele, R. T. Stone, S. M. Kappes, and M. Koohmaraie
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 560-569. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Definition of animal breeding goals for sustainable production systems

I. Olesen, A. F. Groen, and B. Gjerde
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 570-582. [Abstract] [PDF]  

The effect of thermal environment and age on neonatal pig behavior

B. J. Hrupka, V. D. Leibbrandt, T. D. Crenshaw, and N. J. Benevenga
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 583-591. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effect of sensory stimuli on huddling behavior of pigs

B. J. Hrupka, V. D. Leibbrandt, T. D. Crenshaw, and N. J. Benevenga
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 592-596. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Growth performance and digestive and metabolic responses of gilts penned individually or in groups of four

R. S. Gomez, A. J. Lewis, P. S. Miller, and H. Y. Chen
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 597-603. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Differential effects of dexamethasone and clenbuterol on rat growth and on beta2-adrenoceptors in lung and skeletal muscle

H. Huang, C. Gazzola, G. G. Pegg, and M. N. Sillence
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 604-608. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Growth performance, metabolic and endocrine traits, and absorptive capacity in neonatal calves fed either colostrum or milk replacer at two levels

S. Kuhne, H. M. Hammon, R. M. Bruckmaier, C. Morel, Y. Zbinden, and J. W. Blum
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 609-620. [Abstract] [PDF]  

The influence of recombinant bovine somatotropin on dietary energy level-related growth of Holstein-Friesian bull calves

Z. Holzer, Y. Aharoni, A. Brosh, A. Orlov, and F. Buonomo
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 621-628. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effects of muscle type, castration, age, and compensatory growth rate on androgen receptor mRNA expression in bovine skeletal muscle

A. M. Brandstetter, M. W. Pfaffl, J. F. Hocquette, D. E. Gerrard, B. Picard, Y. Geay, and H. Sauerwein
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 629-637. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effect of fiber source on cecal fermentation and nitrogen recycled through cecotrophy in rabbits

J. Garcia, R. Carabano, L. Perez-Alba, and J. C. de Blas
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 638-646. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effects of a whey protein product and spray-dried animal plasma on growth performance of weanling pigs

G. S. Grinstead, R. D. Goodband, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, J. L. Nelssen, J. C. Woodworth, and M. Molitor
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 647-657. [Abstract] [PDF]  

The effects of branched-chain amino acids on sow and litter performance

S. A. Moser, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband, J. L. Nelssen, and J. A. Loughmiller
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 658-667. [Abstract] [PDF]  

A new phytase expressed in yeast effectively improves the bioavailability of phytate phosphorus to weanling pigs

C. H. Stahl, K. R. Roneker, J. R. Thornton, and X. G. Lei
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 668-674. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Phosphorus bioavailability and digestibility of normal and genetically modified low-phytate corn for pigs

J. D. Spencer, G. L. Allee, and T. E. Sauber
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 675-681. [Abstract] [PDF]  

The effects of citric acid on phytate-phosphorus utilization in young chicks and pigs

S. D. Boling, D. M. Webel, I. Mavromichalis, C. M. Parsons, and D. H. Baker
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 682-689. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ergotamine alters plasma concentrations of glucagon, insulin, cortisol, and triiodothyronine in cows

R. Browning, Jr, S. J. Gissendanner, and T. Wakefield, Jr
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 690-698. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Response of C2C12 mouse and turkey skeletal muscle cells to the beta-adrenergic agonist ractopamine

N. W. Shappell, V. J. Feil, D. J. Smith, G. L. Larsen, and D. C. McFarland
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 699-708. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Suppressor activity of bone marrow cells and localization of fluorescent-labeled bone marrow cells within ovine endometrial tissue

E. C. Segerson and P. K. Beetham
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 709-717. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Digestibility of prairie hay diets supplemented with different levels of magnesium-mica by beef heifers

K. P. Coffey, T. G. Nagaraja, E. G. Towne, F. K. Brazle, and J. L. Moyer
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 718-725. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Pretanned leather shavings in a supplement mixture for steers: I. In situ and in vitro disappearance, ruminal fermentation, and organic matter, nitrogen, and fiber digestion

C. J. Ackerman, M. B. Judkins, A. Mendoza-Reyes, D. W. Holcombe, S. A. Huber, C. C. Balok, and L. B. Bruce
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 726-734. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Pretanned leather shavings in a supplement mixture for steers: II. Digesta kinetics, ruminal fermentation, and grazing behavior in steers grazing dormant wheatgrass pasture

A. Mendoza-Reyes, M. B. Judkins, C. J. Ackerman, C. C. Balok, D. W. Holcombe, and L. B. Bruce
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 735-741. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Response of nitrogen metabolism in preparturient dairy cows to methionine supplementation

A. Bach, G. B. Huntington, and M. D. Stern
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 742-749. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Ruminal fermentation and duodenal flow following progressive inoculations of fauna-free wethers with major individual species of ciliate protozoa or total fauna

M. Ivan, L. Neill, and T. Entz
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 750-759. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effects of diet forage:concentrate ratio and metabolizable energy intake on visceral organ growth and in vitro oxidative capacity of gut tissues in sheep

K. R. McLeod and R. L. Baldwin, 6th
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 760-770. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Effects of diet forage:concentrate ratio and metabolizable energy intake on isolated rumen epithelial cell metabolism in vitro

R. L. Baldwin, 6th and K. R. McLeod
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 771-783. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Performance and meat quality of beef steers fed corn-based or bread by-product-based diets

P. J. Guiroy, D. G. Fox, D. H. Beermann, and D. J. Ketchen
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 784-790. [Abstract] [PDF]  

Rapid communication: linkage and physical mapping of the porcine melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) gene

K. S. Kim, N. J. Larsen, and M. F. Rothschild
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 791-792. [PDF]  

Clinical Trial 

Use of trainer animals to improve performance and health of newly arrived feedlot calves

S. C. Loerch and F. L. Fluharty
J. Anim Sci. 2000 78: 539-545. [Abstract] [PDF]  

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