J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (November 2004, 82 [11])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Quantitative Genetics

Genetics of length of productive life and lifetime prolificacy in the Finnish Landrace and Large White pig populations: T. Serenius and K. J. Stalder
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3111-3117. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetics of osteochondral disease and its relationship with meat quality and quantity, growth, and feed conversion traits in pigs: H. N. Kadarmideen, D. Schwörer, H. Ilahi, M. Malek, and A. Hofer
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3118-3127. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of a quantitative trait locus for muscle hypertrophy from Belgian Texel sheep on carcass conformation and muscularity: E. Laville, J. Bouix, T. Sayd, B. Bibé, J. M. Elsen, C. Larzul, F. Eychenne, F. Marcq, and M. Georges
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3128-3137. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effect of selection for growth rate and slaughter age on carcass composition and meat quality traits in rabbits: P. Hernández, S. Aliaga, M. Pla, and A. Blasco
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3138-3143. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evaluation of Dorset, Finnsheep, Romanov, Texel, and Montadale breeds of sheep: IV. Survival, growth, and carcass traits of F₁ lambs: B. A. Freking and K. A. Leymaster
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3144-3153. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Conceptus and maternal responses to increased feed intake during early gestation in pigs: R. E. Musser, D. L. Davis, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, J. L. Nelssen, J. E. Minton, and R. D. Goodband
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3154-3161. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Cloning and expression of porcine adiponectin and adiponectin receptor 1 and 2 genes in pigs: S. T. Ding, B. H. Liu, and Y. H. Ko
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3162-3174. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of elevated temperature in vivo on the maturational and developmental competence of porcine germinal vesicle stage oocytes: G. Q. Tong, B. C. Heng, N. Q. Chen, W. Y. Yip, and S. C. Ng
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3175-3180. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Color version of Figure 1 Color version of Figure 2

Abundance of mRNA encoding for components of the somatotropic axis and insulin receptor in different layers of the jejunum and ileum of neonatal calves: E. C. Ontsouka, C. Philipona, H. M. Hammon, and J. W. Blum
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3181-3188. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nonruminant Nutrition

Effects of dietary iron supplementation on growth performance, hematological status, and whole-body mineral concentrations of nursery pigs: M. J. Rincker, G. M. Hill, J. E. Link, and J. E. Rowntree
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3189-3197. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ileal amino acid digestibilities by pigs fed soybean meals from five major soybean-producing countries: L. K. Karr-Lilienthal, N. R. Merchen, C. M. Grieshop, M. A. Flahaven, D. C. Mahan, N. D. Fastinger, M. Watts, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3198-3209. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of plant extracts and formic acid on the intestinal equilibrium of early-weaned pigs: E. G. Manzanilla, J. F. Perez, M. Martin, C. Kamel, F. Baucells, and J. Gasa
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3210-3218. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruminant Nutrition

Effect of dietary crude protein level and degradability on ruminal fermentation and nitrogen utilization in lactating dairy cows: A. N. Hristov, R. P. Etter, J. K. Ropp, and K. L. Grandeen
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3219-3229. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of natural plant extracts on ruminal protein degradation and fermentation profiles in continuous culture: P. W. Cardozo, S. Calsamiglia, A. Ferret, and C. Kamel
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3230-3236. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Source and level of supplemental protein for growing lambs: N. Dabiri and M. L. Thonney
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3237-3244. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

The effect of dietary ractopamine concentration and duration of feeding on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of finishing pigs: T. A. Armstrong, D. J. Ivers, J. R. Wagner, D. B. Anderson, W. C. Weldon, and E. P. Berg
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3245-3253. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Oxidative environments decrease tenderization of beef steaks through inactivation of µ-calpain: L. J. Rowe, K. R. Maddock, S. M. Lonergan, and E. Huff-Lonergan
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3254-3266. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of supplemental manganese on performance and carcass characteristics of growing-finishing swine: J. K. Apple, W. J. Roberts, C. V. Maxwell, C. B. Boger, T. M. Fakler, K. G. Friesen, and Z. B. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3267-3276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of dietary lysine and energy density on performance and carcass characteristics of finishing pigs fed ractopamine: J. K. Apple, C. V. Maxwell, D. C. Brown, K. G. Friesen, R. E. Musser, Z. B. Johnson, and T. A. Armstrong
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3277-3287. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Consumer visual preference and value for beef steaks differing in marbling level and color: K. M. Killinger, C. R. Calkins, W. J. Umberger, D. M. Feuz, and K. M. Eskridge
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3288-3293. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Consumer sensory acceptance and value for beef steaks of similar tenderness, but differing in marbling level: K. M. Killinger, C. R. Calkins, W. J. Umberger, D. M. Feuz, and K. M. Eskridge
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3294-3301. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A comparison of consumer sensory acceptance and value of domestic beef steaks and steaks from a branded, Argentine beef program: K. M. Killinger, C. R. Calkins, W. J. Umberger, D. M. Feuz, and K. M. Eskridge
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3302-3307. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Influence of ceftiofur sodium biobullet administration on tenderness and tissue damage in beef round muscle: J. B. Morgan, A. W. Tittor, and W. R. Lloyd
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3308-3313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Behavior

Ionophore taste preferences of dairy heifers: P. S. Erickson, M. L. Davis, C. S. Murdock, K. E. Pastir, M. R. Murphy, C. G. Schwab, and J. I. Marden
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3314-3320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Cubicle housing systems for cattle: Comfort of dairy cows depends on cubicle adjustment: I. Veissier, J. Capdeville, and E. Delval
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3321-3337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Feedstuff Evaluation

Dried skim milk as a replacement for soybean meal in growing-finishing diets: Effects on growth performance, apparent total-tract nitrogen digestibility, urinary and fecal nitrogen excretion, and carcass traits in pigs: J. T. Yen, J. E. Wells, and D. N. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3338-3345. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Management

Methane emissions from beef cattle: Effects of monensin, sunflower oil, enzymes, yeast, and fumaric acid: S. M. McGinn, K. A. Beauchemin, T. Coates, and D. Colombatto
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3346-3356. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of feed delivery fluctuations and feeding time on ruminal acidosis, growth performance, and feeding behavior of feedlot cattle: K. S. Schwartzkopf-Genswein, K. A. Beauchemin, T. A. McAllister, D. J. Gibb, M. Streeter, and A. D. Kennedy
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3357-3365. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum

The relationship of average backfat thickness of feedlot steers to performance and relative efficiency of fat and protein retention: J. R. Brethour
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3366-3372. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Response of barrows to space allocation and ractopamine: M. C. Brumm, P. S. Miller, and R. C. Thaler
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3373-3379. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Testosterone and luteinizing hormone responses to naloxone help predict sexual performance in rams: J. N. Stellflug, A. Perkins, and V. A. LaVoie
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3380-3387. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization

Productivity of cow–calf pairs grazing tall fescue pastures infected with either the wild-type endophyte or a nonergot alkaloid-producing endophyte strain, AR542: R. H. Watson, M. A. McCann, J. A. Parish, C. S. Hoveland, F. N. Thompson, and J. H. Bouton
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3388-3393. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SPECIAL TOPICS

Contemporary Issues

An unaddressed issue of agricultural terrorism: A case study on feed security: M. E. Kosal and D. E. Anderson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3394-3400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ERRATUM

ERRATUM: J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 3401. [Full Text] [PDF]

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