APPLIED ANIMAL SCIENCE 

Cow-calf and feedlot performances of Brahman-derivative breeds

W. E. Wyatt, T. D. Bidner, P. E. Humes, D. E. Franke, and D. C. Blouin
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3037-3045. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prediction of intramuscular fat percentage in live swine using real-time ultrasound

D. W. Newcom, T. J. Baas, and J. F. Lampe
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3046-3052. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Seasonal effects on estrous behavior and time of ovulation in nonlactating beef cows

F. J. White, R. P. Wettemann, M. L. Looper, T. M. Prado, and G. L. Morgan
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3053-3059. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of a fixed-time artificial insemination protocol for postpartum suckled beef cows

G. A. Perry, M. F. Smith, and D. J. Patterson
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3060-3064. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of Providing a Water-Soluble Globulin in Drinking Water and Diet Complexity on Growth Performance of Weanling Pigs

M. U. Steidinger, R. D. Goodband, M. D. Tokach, J. L. Nelssen, S. S. Dritz, B. S. Borg, and J. M. Campbell
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3065-3072. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genotype x environmental interaction for mature size and rate of maturing for Angus, Brahman, and reciprocal-cross cows grazing bermudagrass or endophyte infected fescue

B. A. Sandelin, A. H. Brown, Jr., M. A. Brown, Z. B. Johnson, D. W. Kellogg, and A. M. Stelzleni
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3073-3076. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

BREEDING AND GENETICS 

Evaluation of single-nucleotide polymorphisms in CAPN1 for association with meat tenderness in cattle

B. T. Page, E. Casas, M. P. Heaton, N. G. Cullen, D. L. Hyndman, C. A. Morris, A. M. Crawford, T. L. Wheeler, M. Koohmaraie, J. W. Keele, and T. P. L. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3077-3085. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Estimates of genetic parameters and genetic change for reproduction, weight, and wool characteristics of Columbia sheep

K. J. Hanford, L. D. Van Vleck, and G. D. Snowder
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3086-3098. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic parameters for pork carcass components

D. W. Newcom, T. J. Baas, J. W. Mabry, and R. N. Goodwin
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3099-3106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Estimates of parameters between direct and maternal genetic effects for weaning weight and direct genetic effects for carcass traits in crossbred cattle

R. K. Splan, L. V. Cundiff, M. E. Dikeman, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3107-3111. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic parameters for weight, weight adjusted for body condition score, height, and body condition score in beef cows

J. A. Arango, L. V. Cundiff, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3112-3122. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Breed comparisons of Angus, Charolais, Hereford, Jersey, Limousin, Simmental, and South Devon for weight, weight adjusted for body condition score, height, and body condition score of cows

J. A. Arango, L. V. Cundiff, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3123-3132. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparisons of Angus-, Braunvieh-, Chianina-, Hereford-, Gelbvieh-, Maine Anjou-, and Red Poll-sired cows for weight, weight adjusted for body condition score, height, and body condition score

J. A. Arango, L. V. Cundiff, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3133-3141. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Breed comparisons of Angus, Brahman, Hereford, Pinzgauer, Sahiwal, and Tarentaise for weight, weight adjusted for condition score, height, and body condition score

J. A. Arango, L. V. Cundiff, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3142-3149. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic parameter estimates of yearling live animal ultrasonic measurements in Brangus cattle

A. M. Stelzleni, T. L. Perkins, A. H. Brown, Jr., F. W. Pohlman, Z. B. Johnson, and B. A. Sandelin
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3150-3153. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ENVIRONMENT AND BEHAVIOR 

Influence of macronutrients and polyethylene glycol on intake of a quebracho tannin diet by sheep and goats

J. J. Villalba, F. D. Provenza, and R. E. Banner
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3154-3164. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The relationship between meal composition and long-term diet choice

M. P. Yeates, B. J. Tolkamp, and I. Kyriazakis
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3165-3178. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Synthetic maternal pheromone stimulates feeding behavior and weight gain in weaned pigs

J. J. McGlone and D. L. Anderson
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3179-3183. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY 

Feeding intensity and dietary protein level affect adipocyte cellularity and lipogenic capacity of muscle homogenates in growing pigs, without modification of the expression of sterol regulatory element binding protein

F. Gondret and B. Lebret
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3184-3193. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

MEAT SCIENCE 

Effects of fasting and transportation on pork quality development and extent of postmortem metabolism

J. M. Leheska, D. M. Wulf, and R. J. Maddock
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3194-3202. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of increasing dietary niacin on growth performance and meat quality in finishing pigs reared in two different environments

D. E. Real, J. L. Nelssen, J. A. Unruh, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, S. S. Dritz, J. M. DeRouchey, and E. Alonso
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3203-3210. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of growth potential and growth path on tenderness of beef longissimus muscle from bulls and steers

R. W. Purchas, D. L. Burnham, and S. T. Morris
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3211-3221. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

NONRUMINANT NUTRITION 

Additivity and associative effects of metabolizable energy and amino acid digestibility of corn, soybean meal, and wheat red dog for White Pekin ducks

D. Hong, D. Ragland, and O. Adeola
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3222-3229. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of vitamin E on improving fresh pork quality in Berkshire- and Hampshire-sired pigs

J. L. Hasty, E. van Heugten, M. T. See, and D. K. Larick
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3230-3237. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of dietary protein and oathull fiber on nitrogen excretion patterns and postprandial plasma urea profiles in grower pigs

S. Zervas and R. T. Zijlstra
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3238-3246. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of dietary protein and fermentable fiber on nitrogen excretion patterns and plasma urea in grower pigs

S. Zervas and R. T. Zijlstra
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3247-3256. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY 

Effects of feeding a blend of grains naturally contaminated with Fusarium mycotoxins on swine performance, brain regional neurochemistry, and serum chemistry and the efficacy of a polymeric glucomannan mycotoxin adsorbent

H. V. L. N. Swamy, T. K. Smith, E. J. MacDonald, H. J. Boermans, and E. J. Squires
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3257-3267. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

PHYSIOLOGY AND ENDOCRINOLOGY 

Influence of exogenous gonadotropin-releasing hormone on ovarian function in beef cows after short- and long-term nutritionally induced anovulation

T. M. Prado, R. P. Wettemann, L. J. Spicer, J. A. Vizcarra, and G. L. Morgan
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3268-3276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

High versus low body condition in mares: Interactions with responses to somatotropin, GnRH analog, and dexamethasone

L. R. Gentry, D. L. Thompson, Jr., G. T. Gentry, Jr., K. A. Davis, and R. A. Godke
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3277-3285. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Protein (lysine) restriction in primiparous lactating sows: Effects on metabolic state, somatotropic axis, and reproductive performance after weaning

C. A. Mejia-Guadarrama, A. Pasquier, J. Y. Dourmad, A. Prunier, and H. Quesnel
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3286-3300. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

RANGELAND, PASTURE, AND FORAGE UTILIZATION 

Effects of four mono- and sesquiterpenes on the consumption of alfalfa pellets by sheep

R. E. Estell, E. L. Fredrickson, D. M. Anderson, K. M. Havstad, and M. D. Remmenga
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3301-3306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

RUMINANT NUTRITION 

Binding affinity and capacities for ytterbium(3+) and hafnium(4+) by chemical entities of plant tissue fragments

R. Worley, A. Clearfield, and W. C. Ellis
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3307-3314. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The efficacy of three objective systems for identifying beef cuts that can be guaranteed tender

T. L. Wheeler, D. Vote, J. M. Leheska, S. D. Shackelford, K. E. Belk, D. M. Wulf, B. L. Gwartney, and M. Koohmaraie
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3315-3327. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum  

Evaluation of finishing performance, carcass characteristics, acid-resistant E. coli and total coliforms from steers fed combinations of wet corn gluten feed and steam-flaked corn

J. J. Sindt, J. S. Drouillard, H. Thippareddi, R. K. Phebus, D. L. Lambert, S. P. Montgomery, T. B. Farran, H. J. LaBrune, J. J. Higgins, and R. T. Ethington
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3328-3335. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of oscillating dietary protein on ruminal fermentation and site and extent of nutrient digestion in sheep

P. A. Ludden, T. L. Wechter, and B. W. Hess
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3336-3346. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Factors affecting conjugated linoleic acid and trans-C_18:1 fatty acid production by mixed ruminal bacteria

S. A. Martin and T. C. Jenkins
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3347-3352. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of high-oil corn or added corn oil on ruminal biohydrogenation of fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid formation in beef steers fed finishing diets

S. K. Duckett, J. G. Andrae, and F. N. Owens
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3353-3360. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Intestinal starch disappearance increased in steers abomasally infused with starch and protein

C. J. Richards, A. F. Branco, D. W. Bohnert, G. B. Huntington, M. Macari, and D. L. Harmon
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3361-3368. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 

Critique of a dynamic model of N metabolism in the lactating dairy cow

E. L. Miller and M. Y. Baig
J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3369-3371. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rebuttal of the critique of a dynamic model of N metabolism

J. Anim Sci. 2002 80: 3371-3373. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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