ANIMAL GENETICS  

Assessment of positional candidate genes myf5 and igf1 for growth on bovine chromosome 5 in commercial lines of Bos taurus

C. Li, J. Basarab, W. M. Snelling, B. Benkel, B. Murdoch, C. Hansen, and S. S. Moore
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1-7. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Allelic polymorphism in the ovine DQA1 gene

H. Zhou and J. G. H. Hickford
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 8-16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of gene expression in pigs selected for enhanced reproduction using differential display PCR and human microarrays: I. Ovarian follicles

C. D. Gladney, G. R. Bertani, R. K. Johnson, and D. Pomp
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 17-31. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of gene expression in pigs selected for enhanced reproduction using differential display PCR: II. Anterior pituitary

G. R. Bertani, C. D. Gladney, R. K. Johnson, and D. Pomp
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 32-40. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Quantitative Genetics 

The National Pork Producers Council Maternal Line National Genetic Evaluation Program: A comparison of six maternal genetic lines for female productivity measures over four parities

S. J. Moeller, R. N. Goodwin, R. K. Johnson, J. W. Mabry, T. J. Baas, and O. W. Robison
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 41-53. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum  

Covariance functions and random regression models for cow weight in beef cattle

J. A. Arango, L. V. Cundiff, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 54-67. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The effect of divergent selection for uterine capacity on prenatal survival in rabbits: Maternal and embryonic genetic effects

M. L. Mocé, M. A. Santacreu, A. Climent, and A. Blasco
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 68-73. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparisons of Angus, Charolais, Galloway, Hereford, Longhorn, Nellore, Piedmontese, Salers, and Shorthorn breeds for weight, weight adjusted for condition score, height, and condition score of cows

J. A. Arango, L. V. Cundiff, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 74-84. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prevalence of spondylosis deformans and estimates of genetic parameters for the degree of osteophytes development in Italian Boxer dogs

P. Carnier, L. Gallo, E. Sturaro, P. Piccinini, and G. Bittante
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 85-92. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

Long-term, but not short-term, treatment with somatotropin during pregnancy in underfed pigs increases the body size of progeny at birth

K. L. Gatford, J. M. Boyce, K. Blackmore, R. J. Smits, R. G. Campbell, and P. C. Owens
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 93-101. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fertilization and blastocyst development in oocytes obtained from prepubertal and adult pigs

E. S. Sherrer, T. J. Rathbun, and D. L. Davis
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 102-108. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Effects of energy intake and body weight on physical and chemical body composition in growing entire male pigs

R. N. Weis, S. H. Birkett, P. C. H. Morel, and C. F. M. de Lange
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 109-121. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Growth performance of nursery pigs fed diets containing increasing levels of corn distiller’s dried grains with solubles originating from a modern Midwestern ethanol plant

M. H. Whitney and G. C. Shurson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 122-128. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Energy requirements of cattle for standing and for ingestion, estimated by a ruminal emptying technique

A. Susenbeth, T. Dickel, K.-H. Südekum, W. Drochner, and H. Steingaß
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 129-136. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of source and amount of energy and rate of growth in the growing phase on adipocyte cellularity and lipogenic enzyme activity in the intramuscular and subcutaneous fat depots of Holstein steers

J. P. Schoonmaker, F. L. Fluharty, and S. C. Loerch
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 137-148. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A mechanistic model for predicting the nutrient requirements and feed biological values for sheep

A. Cannas, L. O. Tedeschi, D. G. Fox, A. N. Pell, and P. J. Van Soest
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 149-169. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Fermentation of eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides [L.] L.) by mixed cultures of ruminal microorganisms with or without supplemental corn

J.-S. Eun, V. Fellner, J. C. Burns, and M. L. Gumpertz
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 170-178. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical Note: A procedure for the preparation and quantitative analysis of samples for titanium dioxide

W. D. Myers, P. A. Ludden, V. Nayigihugu, and B. W. Hess
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 179-183. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of live weight gain of steers during winter grazing: II. Visceral organ mass, cellularity, and oxygen consumption

M. J. Hersom, C. R. Krehbiel, and G. W. Horn
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 184-197. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of alkali pretreatment of wheat straw on the efficacy of exogenous fibrolytic enzymes

Y. Wang, B. M. Spratling, D. R. ZoBell, R. D. Wiedmeier, and T. A. McAllister
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 198-208. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

Environmental effects on pig performance, meat quality, and muscle characteristics

J. G. Gentry, J. J. McGlone, M. F. Miller, and J. R. Blanton, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 209-217. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Improving pork quality by feeding supranutritional concentrations of vitamin D₃

B. S. Wilborn, C. R. Kerth, W. F. Owsley, W. R. Jones, and L. T. Frobish
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 218-224. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Vitamin D₃ supplementation of cull cows: Effects on longissimus and semitendinosus muscle tenderness

N. Rider Sell, W. B. Mikel, Y. L. Xiong, and J. M. Behrends
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 225-230. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Insulin and dexamethasone regulate stearoyl-CoA desaturase mRNA levels and fatty acid synthesis in ovine adipose tissue explants

Z. C. T. R. Daniel, S. E. Richards, A. M. Salter, and P. J. Buttery
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 231-237. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical Note: Use of belt grill cookery and slice shear force for assessment of pork longissimus tenderness

S. D. Shackelford, T. L. Wheeler, and M. Koohmaraie
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 238-241. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The use of vitamin D₃ and its metabolites to improve beef tenderness

M. R. Foote, R. L. Horst, E. J. Huff-Lonergan, A. H. Trenkle, F. C. Parrish, Jr., and D. C. Beitz
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 242-249. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Evaluation of methods to reduce bacteria concentrations in spray-dried animal plasma and its effects on nursery pig performance

J. M. DeRouchey, M. D. Tokach, J. L. Nelssen, R. D. Goodband, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Woodworth, B. W. James, M. J. Webster, and C. W. Hastad
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 250-261. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of live weight gain of steers during winter grazing: I. Feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, and body composition of beef steers

M. J. Hersom, G. W. Horn, C. R. Krehbiel, and W. A. Phillips
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 262-272. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of source and amount of energy and rate of growth in the growing phase on performance and carcass characteristics of early- and normal-weaned steers

J. P. Schoonmaker, M. J. Cecava, F. L. Fluharty, H. N. Zerby, and S. C. Loerch
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 273-282. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of increasing levels of undegradable intake protein on metabolic and endocrine factors in estrous cycling beef heifers

K. K. Kane, D. E. Hawkins, G. D. Pulsipher, D. J. Denniston, C. R. Krehbiel, M. G. Thomas, M. K. Petersen, D. M. Hallford, M. D. Remmenga, A. J. Roberts, and D. H. Keisler
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 283-291. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of different grazing and feeding periods on performance and carcass traits of beef steers

R. D. Sainz and R. F. Vernazza Paganini
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 292-297. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization 

Self-limiting supplements fed to cattle grazing native mixed-grass prairie in the northern Great Plains

C. S. Schauer, G. P. Lardy, W. D. Slanger, M. L. Bauer, and K. K. Sedivec
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 298-306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Interactions between supplement energy source and tall fescue hay maturity on forage utilization by beef steers

B. G. Fieser and E. S. Vanzant
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 307-318. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANALYTICAL METHOD CHALLENGES FOR MEASURING NUTRIENTS AND ANTINUTRIENTS IN PLANTS SYMPOSIUM  

Challenges and opportunities in the analysis of raffinose oligosaccharides, pentosans, phytate, and glucosinolates

D. V. Vinjamoori, J. R. Byrum, T. Hayes, and P. K. Das
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 319-328. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERRATUM  

Erratum

J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 329. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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