ANIMAL GENETICS  

New alleles in calpastatin gene are associated with meat quality traits in pigs

D. C. Ciobanu, J. W. M. Bastiaansen, S. M. Lonergan, H. Thomsen, J. C. M. Dekkers, G. S. Plastow, and M. F. Rothschild
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2829-2839. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Quantitative Genetics 

Genotype x environment interactions and genetic parameters for fecal egg count and production traits of Merino sheep

G. E. Pollott and J. C. Greeff
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2840-2851. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic parameters for indicators of host resistance to parasites from weaning to hogget age in Merino sheep

G. E. Pollott, L. J. E. Karlsson, S. Eady, and J. C. Greeff
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2852-2864. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Selection for growth in brown trout increases feed intake capacity without affecting maintenance and growth requirements

M. Mambrini, F. Médale, M.P. Sanchez, B. Recalde, B. Chevassus, L. Labbé, E. Quillet, and T. Boujard
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2865-2875. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Performance of mouse lines divergently selected for heat loss when exposed to different environmental temperatures. I. Reproductive performance, pup survival, and metabolic hormones

P. M. Kgwatalala, J. L. DeRoin, and M. K. Nielsen
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2876-2883. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Performance of mouse lines divergently selected for heat loss when exposed to different environmental temperatures. II. Feed intake, growth, fatness, and body organs

P. M. Kgwatalala and M. K. Nielsen
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2884-2891. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Competing risks analysis of lamb mortality in a terminal sire composite population

B. R. Southey, S. L. Rodriguez-Zas, and K. A. Leymaster
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2892-2899. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic diversity in and conservation strategy considerations for Navajo Churro sheep

A. N. Maiwashe and H. D. Blackburn
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2900-2905. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Population structure of a colony of dog guides

J. B. Cole, D. E. Franke, and E. A. Leighton
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2906-2912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Association of myostatin on early calf mortality, growth, and carcass composition traits in crossbred cattle

E. Casas, G. L. Bennett, T. P. L. Smith, and L. V. Cundiff
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2913-2918. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

Effects of short-term early gestational exposure to endophyte-infected tall fescue diets on plasma 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl acetic acid and fetal development in mares

R. C. Youngblood, N. M. Filipov, B. J. Rude, D. L. Christiansen, R. M. Hopper, P. D. Gerard, N. S. Hill, B. P. Fitzgerald, and P. L. Ryan
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2919-2929. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Chronic administration of recombinant ovine leptin in growing beef heifers: Effects on secretion of LH, metabolic hormones, and timing of puberty

M. N. Maciel, D. A. Zieba, M. Amstalden, D. H. Keisler, J. P. Neves, and G. L. Williams
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2930-2936. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Effects of rancidity and free fatty acids in choice white grease on growth performance and nutrient digestibility in weanling pigs

J. M. DeRouchey, J. D. Hancock, R. H. Hines, C. A. Maloney, D. J. Lee, H. Cao, D. W. Dean, and J. S. Park
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2937-2944. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Phosphorus requirements of growing-finishing pigs reared in a commercial environment

C. W. Hastad, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, J. L. Nelssen, J. M. DeRouchey, R. D. Boyd, and M. E. Johnston
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2945-2952. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dietary protein concentration affects plasma arteriovenous difference of amino acids across the porcine mammary gland

X. Guan, J. E. Pettigrew, P. K. Ku, N. K. Ames, B. J. Bequette, and N. L. Trottier
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2953-2963. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of additional starch or fat in late-gestating high nonstarch polysaccharide diets on litter performance and glucose tolerance in sows

C. M. C. van der Peet-Schwering, B. Kemp, G. P. Binnendijk, L. A. den Hartog, P. F. G. Vereijken, and M. W. A. Verstegen
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2964-2971. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A regional evaluation of chromium tripicolinate supplementation of diets fed to reproducing sows

M. D. Lindemann, S. D. Carter, L. I. Chiba, C. R. Dove, F. M. LeMieux, and L. L. Southern
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2972-2977. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The effect of dietary fish oil supplementation on exercising horses

C. I. O’Connor, L. M. Lawrence, A. C. St. Lawrence, K. M. Janicki, L. K. Warren, and S. Hayes
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2978-2984. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Soybean oil supplementation of a high-concentrate diet does not affect site and extent of organic matter, starch, neutral detergent fiber, or nitrogen digestion, but influences both ruminal metabolism and intestinal flow of fatty acids in limit-fed lambs

O. Kucuk, B. W. Hess, and D. C. Rule
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2985-2994. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of Se on selenoprotein activity and thyroid hormone metabolism in beef and dairy cows and calves

J. E. Rowntree, G. M. Hill, D. R. Hawkins, J. E. Link, M. J. Rincker, G. W. Bednar, and R. A. Kreft, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2995-3005. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminal fermentation and degradation patterns, protozoa population and urinary purine derivatives excretion in goats and wethers fed diets based on olive leaves

D. R. Yáñez Ruiz, A. I. Martín García, A. Moumen, and E. Molina Alcaide
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3006-3014. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Influence of abomasal carbohydrates on small intestinal sodium-dependent glucose cotransporter activity and abundance in steers

S. M. Rodriguez, K. C. Guimaraes, J. C. Matthews, K. R. McLeod, R. L. Baldwin, VI, and D. L. Harmon
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3015-3023. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of dietary restriction, pregnancy, and fetal type on intestinal cellularity and vascularity in Columbia and Romanov ewes

A. N. Scheaffer, J. S. Caton, D. A. Redmer, D. R. Arnold, and L. P. Reynolds
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3024-3033. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

The effects of the antioxidant lipoic acid on beef longissimus bloom time

G. Rentfrow, M. L. Linville, C. A. Stahl, K. C. Olson, and E. P. Berg
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3034-3037. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Growing and finishing performance of steers when fed recycled poultry bedding during the growing period

D. J. Capucille, M. H. Poore, and G. M. Rogers
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3038-3048. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Use of pet food-grade poultry by-product meal as an alternate protein source in weanling pig diets

C. E. Zier, R. D. Jones, and M. J. Azain
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3049-3057. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management 

Comparison of three methods of feeding sows in gestation and the subsequent effects on lactation performance

M. G. Young, M. D. Tokach, F. X. Aherne, R. G. Main, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband, and J. L. Nelssen
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3058-3070. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Methods to reduce or eliminate detection of estrus in a melengestrol acetate-PGF₂ protocol for synchronization of estrus in beef heifers

S. K. Johnson and M. L. Day
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3071-3076. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of management strategies on reducing heat stress of feedlot cattle: Feed and water intake

T. L. Mader and M. S. Davis
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3077-3087. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of housing system and boar exposure on estrus expression in weaned sows

R. V. Knox, S. M. Breen, K. L. Willenburg, S. Roth, G. M. Miller, K. M. Ruggiero, and S. L. Rodriguez-Zas
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3088-3093. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparison of target breeding weight and breeding date for replacement beef heifers and effects on subsequent reproduction and calf performance

R. N. Funston and G. H. Deutscher
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3094-3099. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pharmacology and Toxicology 

Conditioning cattle to graze broom snakeweed (Gutierrezia sarothrae)

M. H. Ralphs and R. D. Wiedmeier
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3100-3106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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