ANIMAL GENETICS  

Comparison of methods for handling censored records in beef fertility data: Simulation study

K. A. Donoghue, R. Rekaya, and J. K. Bertrand
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 351-356. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparison of methods for handling censored records in beef fertility data: Field data

K. A. Donoghue, R. Rekaya, and J. K. Bertrand
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 357-361. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic evaluation of calving to first insemination using natural and artificial insemination mating data

K. A. Donoghue, R. Rekaya, J. K. Bertrand, and I. Misztal
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 362-367. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic diversity analyses of 10 indigenous Chinese pig populations based on 20 microsatellites

S.-J. Li, S.-H. Yang, S.-H. Zhao, B. Fan, M. Yu, H.-S. Wang, M.-H. Li, B. Liu, T.-A. Xiong, and K. Li
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 368-374. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum  

Genetic parameters for calving difficulty, stillbirth, and birth weight for Hereford and Charolais at first and later parities

S. Eriksson, A. Näsholm, K. Johansson, and J. Philipsson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 375-383. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Identifying critical parameters in the dynamics and control of microparasite infection using a stochastic epidemiological model

M. Nath, J. A. Woolliams, and S. C. Bishop
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 384-396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

Effect of dietary mannanoligosaccharide and sodium chlorate on the growth performance, acute-phase response, and bacterial shedding of weaned pigs challenged with Salmonella entericaserotype Typhimurium

T. E. Burkey, S. S. Dritz, J. C. Nietfeld, B. J. Johnson, and J. E. Minton
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 397-404. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Intermittent suckling: Effects on piglet and sow performance before and after weaning

W. I. Kuller, N. M. Soede, H. M. G. van Beers-Schreurs, P. Langendijk, M. A. M. Taverne, J. H. M. Verheijden, and B. Kemp
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 405-413. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Within-litter variation in muscle fiber characteristics, pig performance, and meat quality traits

P. M. Nissen, P. F. Jorgensen, and N. Oksbjerg
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 414-421. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of birth weight and postnatal nutrition on neonatal sheep: IV. Organ growth

P. L. Greenwood, A. S. Hunt, and A. W. Bell
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 422-428. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Recruitment and differentiation of intramuscular preadipocytes in stromal-vascular cell cultures derived from neonatal pig semitendinosus muscles

G. J. Hausman and S. Poulos
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 429-437. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction 

Plasma hormones and metabolites in Piedmontese cows during late pregnancy: Relationships with calf birth weight

F. Abeni, G. Bergoglio, G. Masoero, G. M. Terzano, and S. Allegrini
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 438-444. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Plasma concentrations of leptin, insulin-like growth factor-I, and insulin in relation to changes in body condition score in heifers

H. V. León, J. Hernández-Cerón, D. H. Keisler, and C. G. Gutierrez
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 445-451. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The relationship of porcine sperm zona-binding ability to fertility

A. G. Braundmeier, J. M. Demers, R. D. Shanks, and D. J. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 452-458. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ovarian follicular development in cattle selected for twin ovulations and births

S. E. Echternkamp, A. J. Roberts, D. D. Lunstra, T. Wise, and L. J. Spicer
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 459-471. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lack of an association between plasma follicle-stimulating hormone concentrations and ovarian weight in prepubertal gilts

J. J. Ford, T. H. Wise, and R. K. Christenson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 472-478. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Oxidation of glucose, glutamate, and glutamine by isolated ovine enterocytes in vitro is decreased by the presence of other metabolic fuels

M. Oba, R. L. Baldwin, VI, and B. J. Bequette
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 479-486. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of forage quality on digestion and performance responses of cattle to supplementation with cooked molasses blocks

E. C. Titgemeyer, J. S. Drouillard, R. H. Greenwood, J. W. Ringler, D. J. Bindel, R. D. Hunter, and T. Nutsch
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 487-494. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nitrogen balance in lambs fed a high-concentrate diet and infused with differing proportions of casein in the rumen and abomasum

K. C. Swanson, H. C. Freetly, and C. L. Ferrell
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 495-501. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nitrogen balance in lambs fed low-quality brome hay and infused with differing proportions of casein in the rumen and abomasum

K. C. Swanson, H. C. Freetly, and C. L. Ferrell
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 502-507. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Flow paths of plant tissue residues and digesta through gastrointestinal segments in Spanish goats and methodological considerations

L. S. Walz, W. C. Ellis, T. W. White, J. H. Matis, H. G. Bateman, C. C. Williams, J. M. Fernandez, and L. R. Gentry
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 508-520. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

Evaluating consumer acceptability of various muscles from the beef chuck and rib

A. C. Kukowski, R. J. Maddock, and D. M. Wulf
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 521-525. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The effects of gender and slaughter weight on the growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality characteristics of heavy pigs

M. A. Latorre, R. Lázaro, D. G. Valencia, P. Medel, and G. G. Mateos
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 526-533. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Variation in palatability and biochemical traits within and among eleven beef muscles

M. S. Rhee, T. L. Wheeler, S. D. Shackelford, and M. Koohmaraie
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 534-550. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rapid chilling cannot prevent inferior pork quality caused by high preslaughter stress

E. Hambrecht, J. J. Eissen, W. J. H. de Klein, B. J. Ducro, C. H. M. Smits, M. W. A. Verstegen, and L. A. den Hartog
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 551-556. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The accuracy and repeatability of untrained laboratory consumer panelists in detecting differences in beef longissimus tenderness

T. L. Wheeler, S. D. Shackelford, and M. Koohmaraie
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 557-562. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Coping capacity of dairy cows during the change from conventional to automatic milking

D. Weiss, S. Helmreich, E. Möstl, A. Dzidic, and R. M. Bruckmaier
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 563-570. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Feedstuff Evaluation 

Performance of growing-finishing pigs fed diets containing Roundup Ready corn (event nk603), a nontransgenic genetically similar corn, or conventional corn lines

Y. Hyun, G. E. Bressner, M. Ellis, A. J. Lewis, R. Fischer, E. P. Stanisiewski, and G. F. Hartnell
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 571-580. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management 

Effect of aluminum chloride and dietary phytase on relative ammonia losses from swine manure

D. R. Smith, P. A. Moore, Jr., B. E. Haggard, C. V. Maxwell, T. C. Daniel, K. VanDevander, and M. E. Davis
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 605-611. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Relationship between litter birth weight and litter size in six breeds of sheep

H. C. Freetly and K. A. Leymaster
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 612-618. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of ribose supplementation on selected metabolic measurements and performance in maximally exercising Thoroughbreds

A. N. Kavazis, J. Kivipelto, H. S. Choe, P. T. Colahan, and E. A. Ott
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 619-625. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of vitamin supplements on some aspects of performance, vitamin status, and semen quality in boars

I. Audet, J.-P. Laforest, G. P. Martineau, and J. J. Matte
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 626-633. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Health and Well-Being 

Effect of phosphorylated mannans and pharmacological additions of zinc oxide on growth and immunocompetence of weanling pigs

M. E. Davis, D. C. Brown, C. V. Maxwell, Z. B. Johnson, E. B. Kegley, and R. A. Dvorak
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 581-587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Antioxidant supplementation and subsequent oxidative stress of horses during an 80-km endurance race

C. A. Williams, D. S. Kronfeld, T. M. Hess, K. E. Saker, J. N. Waldron, K. M. Crandell, R. M. Hoffman, and P. A. Harris
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 588-594. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Performance of hair sheep composite breeds: Resistance of lambs to Haemonchus contortus

H. B. Vanimisetti, S. P. Greiner, A. M. Zajac, and D. R. Notter
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 595-604. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pharmacology and Toxicology 

Effects of endophyte-infected tall fescue on indicators of thermal status and growth in Hereford and Senepol steers

R. Browning, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 634-643. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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