ANIMAL GENETICS  

Genetic relationships between sex-specific traits in beef cattle: Mature weight, weight adjusted for body condition score, height and body condition score of cows, and carcass traits of their steer relatives

K. A. Nephawe, L. V. Cundiff, M. E. Dikeman, J. D. Crouse, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 647-653. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Elliptical selection experiment for the estimation of genetic parameters of the growth rate and feed conversion ratio in rabbits

M. Piles, E. A. Gomez, O. Rafel, J. Ramon, and A. Blasco
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 654-660. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of Simmental carcass EPD estimated using live and carcass data

D. H. Crews, Jr., E. J. Pollak, and R. L. Quaas
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 661-667. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic response to selection for weaning weight or yearling weight or yearling weight and muscle score in Hereford cattle: Efficiency of gain, growth, and carcass characteristics

R. M. Koch, L. V. Cundiff, K. E. Gregory, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 668-682. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

The effect of dietary docosahexaenoic acid on the expression of porcine lipid metabolism-related genes

J. M. Hsu, P. H. Wang, B. H. Liu, and S. T. Ding
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 683-689. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction 

Pregnancy rates of mares inseminated with semen cooled for 18 hours and then frozen

T. Backman, J. E. Bruemmer, J. K. Graham, and E. L. Squires
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 690-694. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ability of intravaginal progesterone inserts and melengestrol acetate to induce estrous cycles in postpartum beef cows

G. A. Perry, M. F. Smith, and T. W. Geary
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 695-704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Effect of phytase addition and dietary calcium and phosphorus levels on plasma metabolites and ileal and total-tract nutrient digestibility in pigs

S. L. Johnston, S. B. Williams, L. L. Southern, T. D. Bidner, L. D. Bunting, J. O. Matthews, and B. M. Olcott
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 705-714. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Digestibility of nitrogen and amino acids in soybean meal with added soyhulls

R. N. Dilger, J. S. Sands, D. Ragland, and O. Adeola
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 715-724. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Performance and carcass quality of steers fed whole raw soybeans at increasing inclusion levels

E. E. D. Felton and M. S. Kerley
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 725-732. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical note: A proposed method to determine the extent of degradation of a feed in the rumen from the degradation profile obtained with the in vitro gas production technique using feces as the inoculum

M. S. Dhanoa, J. France, L. A. Crompton, R. M. Mauricio, E. Kebreab, J. A. N. Mills, R. Sanderson, J. Dijkstra, and S. López
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 733-746. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Differing effects of forage and concentrate diets on the oleic acid and conjugated linoleic acid content of sheep tissues: The role of stearoyl-CoA desaturase

Z. C. T. R. Daniel, R. J. Wynn, A. M. Salter, and P. J. Buttery
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 747-758. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Histidine utilization by growing steers is not negatively affected by increased supply of either ammonia or amino acids

K. C. McCuistion, E. C. Titgemeyer, M. S. Awawdeh, and D. P. Gnad
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 759-769. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

Effects of biological type and dietary fat treatment on factors associated with tenderness: I. Measurements on beef longissimus muscle

P. S. Kuber, J. R. Busboom, E. Huff-Lonergan, S. K. Duckett, P. S. Mir, Z. Mir, R. J. McCormick, M. V. Dodson, C. T. Gaskins, J. D. Cronrath, D. J. Marks, and J. J. Reeves
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 770-778. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of biological type and dietary fat treatment on factors associated with tenderness: II. Measurements on beef semitendinosus muscle

P. S. Kuber, J. R. Busboom, S. K. Duckett, P. S. Mir, Z. Mir, R. J. McCormick, C. T. Gaskins, J. D. Cronrath, D. J. Marks, and J. J. Reeves
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 779-784. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Influence of early postmortem protein oxidation on beef quality

L. J. Rowe, K. R. Maddock, S. M. Lonergan, and E. Huff-Lonergan
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 785-793. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Postmortem proteolysis is reduced in transgenic mice overexpressing calpastatin

M. P. Kent, M. J. Spencer, and M. Koohmaraie
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 794-801. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of sampling, cookery, and shear force protocols for objective evaluation of lamb longissimus tenderness

S. D. Shackelford, T. L. Wheeler, and M. Koohmaraie
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 802-807. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Computer image analysis for measuring lean and fatty areas in cross-sectioned dry-cured hams

P. Carnier, L. Gallo, C. Romani, E. Sturaro, and V. Bondesan
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 808-815. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Prediction of lamb carcass composition by impedance spectroscopy

M. Altmann, U. Pliquett, R. Suess, and E. von Borell
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 816-825. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of early gestation feeding, birth weight, and gender of progeny on muscle fiber characteristics of pigs at slaughter

G. Bee
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 826-836. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Effects of supplemental rumen-protected conjugated linoleic acid or linoleic acid on feedlot performance, carcass quality, and leptin concentrations in beef cattle

M. H. Gillis, S. K. Duckett, J. R. Sackmann, C. E. Realini, D. H. Keisler, and T. D. Pringle
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 851-859. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluating longevity of composite beef females using survival analysis techniques

P. L. Rogers, C. T. Gaskins, K. A. Johnson, and M. D. MacNeil
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 860-866. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Synchronization of estrus in postpartum beef cows and virgin heifers using combinations of melengestrol acetate, GnRH, and PGF₂

J. M. DeJarnette, R. B. House, W. H. Ayars, R. A. Wallace, and C. E. Marshall
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 867-877. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Health and Well-Being 

Effects of dietary energy and starch concentrations for newly received feedlot calves: I. Growth performance and health

B. A. Berry, C. R. Krehbiel, A. W. Confer, D. R. Gill, R. A. Smith, and M. Montelongo
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 837-844. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of dietary energy and starch concentrations for newly received feedlot calves: II. Acute-phase protein response

B. A. Berry, A. W. Confer, C. R. Krehbiel, D. R. Gill, R. A. Smith, and M. Montelongo
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 845-850. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization 

Growth rate and physiology of steers grazing tall fescue inoculated with novel endophytes

M. E. Nihsen, E. L. Piper, C. P. West, R. J. Crawford, Jr., T. M. Denard, Z. B. Johnson, C. A. Roberts, D. A. Spiers, and C. F. Rosenkrans, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 878-883. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of supplementation frequency and supplemental urea level on dormant tallgrass-prairie hay intake and digestion by beef steers and prepartum performance of beef cows grazing dormant tallgrass-prairie

C. G. Farmer, B. C. Woods, R. C. Cochran, J. S. Heldt, C. P. Mathis, K. C. Olson, E. C. Titgemeyer, and T. A. Wickersham
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 884-894. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminal and host adaptations to changes in frequency of protein supplementation

C. G. Farmer, R. C. Cochran, T. G. Nagaraja, E. C. Titgemeyer, D. E. Johnson, and T. A. Wickersham
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 895-903. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ALTERNATE ASPECTS OF ADIPOCYTE FUNCTION  

Alternative aspects of adipocyte function

H. J. Mersmann
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 904. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Adipogenesis: Usefulness of in vitro and in vivo experimental models

J. Novakofski
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 905-915. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Role of fatty acids in adipocyte growth and development

M. J. Azain
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 916-924. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Adipose tissue angiogenesis

G. J. Hausman and R. L. Richardson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 925-934. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The adipocyte as an endocrine cell

J. L. Miner
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 935-941. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Brown adipose tissue development and metabolism in ruminants

S. B. Smith, G. E. Carstens, R. D. Randel, H. J. Mersmann, and D. K. Lunt
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 942-954. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANNUAL MEETING KEYNOTE ADDRESS  

Annual Meeting Keynote Address: Animal agriculture and emerging social ethics for animals

B. E. Rollin
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 955-964. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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