ANIMAL GENETICS  

Responses to 19 generations of litter size selection in the NE Index line. II. Growth and carcass responses estimated in pure line and crossbred litters

D. B. Petry, J. W. Holl, and R. K. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1895-1902. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Number of calves born, number of calves weaned, and cumulative weaning weight as measures of lifetime production for Hereford cows

G. E. Martinez, R. M. Koch, L. V. Cundiff, K. E. Gregory, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1903-1911. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic parameters for six measures of length of productive life and three measures of lifetime production by 6 yr after first calving for Hereford cows

G. E. Martinez, R. M. Koch, L. V. Cundiff, K. E. Gregory, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1912-1918. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

Viability of Iberian x Meishan F₂ newborn pigs. I. Analysis of physiological and vitality variables

J. Casellas, W. M. Rauw, J. Piedrafita, A. Sánchez, M. Arqué, and J. L. Noguera
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1919-1924. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Viability of Iberian x Meishan F₂ newborn pigs. II. Survival analysis up to weaning

J. Casellas, J. L. Noguera, L. Varona, A. Sánchez, M. Arqué, and J. Piedrafita
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1925-1930. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Myosin heavy chain composition of different skeletal muscles in Large White and Meishan pigs

L. Lefaucheur, D. Milan, P. Ecolan, and C. Le Callennec
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1931-1941. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Vitamin E supplementation does not mitigate the acute morbidity effects of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in nursery pigs

T. L. Toepfer-Berg, J. Escobar, W. G. Van Alstine, D. H. Baker, J. Salak-Johnson, and R. W. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1942-1951. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction 

Technical Note: Effect of corticotropin-releasing hormone on adrenocorticotropic hormone and cortisol in steers

S. Gupta, B. Earley, S. T. L. Ting, N. Leonard, and M. A. Crowe
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1952-1956. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of exogenous ghrelin on feed intake, weight gain, behavior, and endocrine responses in weanling pigs

B. E. Salfen, J. A. Carroll, D. H. Keisler, and T. A. Strauch
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1957-1966. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of epidermal growth factor and insulin-like growth factor I on porcine preantral follicular growth, antrum formation, and stimulation of granulosal cell proliferation and suppression of apoptosis in vitro

J. Mao, M. F. Smith, E. B. Rucker, G. M. Wu, T. C. McCauley, T. C. Cantley, R. S. Prather, B. A. Didion, and B. N. Day
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1967-1975. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Relative ileal amino acid flows and microbial counts in intestinal effluents of Goettingen Minipigs and Saddleback pigs are not different

U. Hennig, C. C. Metges, A. Berk, A. Tuchscherer, and M. Kwella
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1976-1985. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of cereal grain supplementation on apparent digestibility of nutrients and concentrations of fermentation end-products in the feces and serum of horses consuming alfalfa cubes

H. S. Hussein, L. A. Vogedes, G. C. J. Fernandez, and R. L. Frankeny
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1986-1996. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ileal amino acid digestibility and performance of growing pigs fed wheat-based diets supplemented with xylanase

M. Barrera, M. Cervantes, W. C. Sauer, A. B. Araiza, N. Torrentera, and M. Cervantes
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1997-2003. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of vitamin C supplementation on plasma ascorbic acid and oxalate concentrations and meat quality in swine

S. J. Pion, E. van Heugten, M. T. See, D. K. Larick, and S. Pardue
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2004-2012. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Influence of Carnichrome on the energy balance of gestating sows

M. G. Young, M. D. Tokach, J. Noblet, F. X. Aherne, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband, J. L. Nelssen, J. van Milgen, and J. C. Woodworth
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2013-2022. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Ruminal fermentation and degradation patterns, protozoa population, and urinary purine derivatives excretion in goats and wethers fed diets based on two-stage olive cake: Effect of PEG supply

D. R. Yáñez Ruiz, A. Moumen, A. I. Martín García, and E. Molina Alcaide
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2023-2032. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Splanchnic metabolism of volatile fatty acids absorbed from the washed reticulorumen of steers

N. B. Kristensen and D. L. Harmon
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2033-2042. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of biological type of beef steers on vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus status

J. L. Montgomery, J. R. Blanton, Jr., R. L. Horst, M. L. Galyean, K. J. Morrow, Jr., D. B. Wester, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2043-2049. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Supplemental vitamin D₃ concentration and biological type of beef steers. I. Feedlot performance and carcass traits

J. L. Montgomery, M. L. Galyean, R. L. Horst, K. J. Morrow, Jr., J. R. Blanton, Jr., D. B. Wester, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2050-2058. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of live weight gain of steers during winter grazing: III. Blood metabolites and hormones during feedlot finishing

M. J. Hersom, R. P. Wettemann, C. R. Krehbiel, G. W. Horn, and D. H. Keisler
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2059-2068. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

Development and validation of equations utilizing lamb vision system output to predict lamb carcass fabrication yields

B. C. N. Cunha, K. E. Belk, J. A. Scanga, S. B. LeValley, J. D. Tatum, and G. C. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2069-2076. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mechanical probes can predict tenderness of cooked beef longissimus using uncooked measurements

J. W. Stephens, J. A. Unruh, M. E. Dikeman, M. C. Hunt, T. E. Lawrence, and T. M. Loughin
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2077-2086. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of barley variety fed to steers on carcass characteristics and color of meat

J. A. Boles, J. G. Bowman, L. M. M. Surber, and D. L. Boss
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2087-2091. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Supplemental vitamin D₃ concentration and biological type of steers. II. Tenderness, quality, and residues of beef

J. L. Montgomery, M. B. King, J. G. Gentry, A. R. Barham, B. L. Barham, G. G. Hilton, J. R. Blanton, Jr., R. L. Horst, M. L. Galyean, K. J. Morrow, Jr., D. B. Wester, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2092-2104. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Effect of drinker type and sound stimuli on early-weaned pig performance and behavior

S. Torrey and T. M. Widowski
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2105-2114. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Environment 

Environmental impacts of the Japanese beef-fattening system with different feeding lengths as evaluated by a life-cycle assessment method

A. Ogino, K. Kaku, T. Osada, and K. Shimada
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2115-2122. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Feedstuff Evaluation 

Effect of field pea level on intake, digestion, microbial efficiency, ruminal fermentation, and in situ disappearance in beef steers fed growing diets

J. J. Reed, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer, T. C. Gilbery, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2123-2130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management 

Effect of dietary trace mineral concentration and source (inorganic vs. chelated) on performance, mineral status, and fecal mineral excretion in pigs from weaning through finishing

B. L. Creech, J. W. Spears, W. L. Flowers, G. M. Hill, K. E. Lloyd, T. A. Armstrong, and T. E. Engle
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2140-2147. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of antibiotics in milk replacer on fecal shedding of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in calves

W. Q. Alali, J. M. Sargeant, T. G. Nagaraja, and B. M. DeBey
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2148-2152. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of organic matter addition to the pen surface and pen cleaning frequency on nitrogen mass balance in open feedlots

J. R. Adams, T. B. Farran, G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, C. N. Macken, and C. B. Wilson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2153-2163. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The reproductive performance and factors affecting on-farm application of low-dose intrauterine deposit of semen in sows

K. J. Rozeboom, D. L. Reicks, and M. E. Wilson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2164-2168. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Health and Well-Being 

Effects of feeding blends of grains naturally contaminated with Fusarium mycotoxins on brain regional neurochemistry of starter pigs and broiler chickens

H. V. L. N. Swamy, T. K. Smith, and E. J. MacDonald
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2131-2139. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pharmacology and Toxicology 

The toxicosis of Embellisia fungi from locoweed (Oxytropis lambertii) is similar to locoweed toxicosis in rats

J. McLain-Romero, R. Creamer, H. Zepeda, J. Strickland, and G. Bell
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2169-2174. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization 

Evaluation of perennial ryegrass straw as a forage source for ruminants

M. J. Fisher, D. W. Bohnert, C. J. Ackerman, C. S. Schauer, T. DelCurto, A. M. Craig, E. S. Vanzant, D. L. Harmon, and F. N. Schrick
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2175-2184. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of field pea level on intake, digestion, microbial efficiency, ruminal fermentation, and in situ disappearance in beef steers fed forage-based diets

J. J. Reed, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer, T. C. Gilbery, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2185-2192. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rice mill feed as a replacement for broiler litter in diets for growing beef cattle

W. N. Stacey and D. L. Rankins, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2193-2199. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

SPECIAL TOPICS  

A novel cognitive palatability assessment protocol for dogs

J. A. Araujo and N. W. Milgram
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2200-2208. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERRATUM  

ERRATUM

J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2209. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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