ANIMAL GENETICS  

Characterization of quantitative trait loci for growth and meat quality in a cross between commercial breeds of swine

H. Thomsen, H. K. Lee, M. F. Rothschild, M. Malek, and J. C. M. Dekkers
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2213-2228. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Associations of polymorphisms in the Pit-1 gene with growth and carcass traits in Angus beef cattle

Q. Zhao, M. E. Davis, and H. C. Hines
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2229-2233. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mapping of quantitative trait loci for growth and carcass traits in commercial sheep populations

G. A. Walling, P. M. Visscher, A. D. Wilson, B. L. McTeir, G. Simm, and S. C. Bishop
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2234-2245. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic relationships and admixture among sheep breeds from Northern Spain assessed using microsatellites

I. Álvarez, L. J. Royo, I. Fernández, J. P. Gutiérrez, E. Gómez, and F. Goyache
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2246-2252. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Quantitative Genetics 

A method of computing restricted best linear unbiased prediction of breeding values for some animals in a population

M. Satoh
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2253-2258. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of divergent selection for testosterone production on testicular morphology and daily sperm production in boars

S. Walker, O. W. Robison, C. S. Whisnant, and J. P. Cassady
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2259-2263. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Breed differences and genetic parameters of myoglobin concentration in porcine longissimus muscle

D. W. Newcom, K. J. Stalder, T. J. Baas, R. N. Goodwin, F. C. Parrish, and B. R. Wiegand
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2264-2268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic relationships between calving and carcass traits for Charolais and Hereford cattle in Sweden

S. Eriksson, A. Näsholm, K. Johansson, and J. Philipsson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2269-2276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Teat scores in first-parity Gelbvieh cows: Relationship with suspensory score and calf growth traits

R. L. Sapp, R. Rekaya, and J. K. Bertrand
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2277-2284. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Estimation of (co)variance components for reproductive traits in Angus beef cattle divergently selected for blood serum IGF-I concentration

A. Yilmaz, M. E. Davis, and R. C. M. Simmen
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2285-2292. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of Dorset, Finnsheep, Romanov, Texel, and Montadale breeds of sheep: III. Wool characteristics of F₁ ewes

C. J. Lupton, B. A. Freking, and K. A. Leymaster
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2293-2300. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic associations of prolificacy with performance, carcass, meat quality, and leg conformation traits in the Finnish Landrace and Large White pig populations

T. Serenius, M.-L. Sevon-Aimónen, A. Kause, E. A. Mäntysaari, and A. Mäki-Tanila
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2301-2306. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of sire misidentification on estimates of genetic parameters for birth and weaning weights in Hereford cattle

S. L. Senneke, M. D. MacNeil, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2307-2312. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

Short-duration exercise and confinement alters bone mineral content and shape in weanling horses

K. M. Hiney, B. D. Nielsen, and D. Rosenstein
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2313-2320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Development of a model for inducing transient insulin resistance in the mare: Preliminary implications regarding the estrous cycle

D. R. Sessions, S. E. Reedy, M. M. Vick, B. A. Murphy, and B. P. Fitzgerald
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2321-2328. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A dynamic model for ovulation rate reveals an effect of the estrogen receptor genotype on ovarian follicular development in the pig

T. K. Soboleva, A. B. Pleasants, B. T. T. M. van Rens, T. van der Lende, and A. J. Peterson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2329-2332. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Isoleucine requirements and ratios in starting (7 to 11 kg) pigs

B. J. Kerr, M. T. Kidd, J. A. Cuaron, K. L. Bryant, T. M. Parr, C. V. Maxwell, and J. M. Campbell
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2333-2342. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Impacts of dietary protein level and feed restriction during prepuberty on mammogenesis in gilts

C. Farmer, D. Petitclerc, M. T. Sorensen, M. Vignola, and J. Y. Dourmad
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2343-2351. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Use of chemical characteristics to predict the relative bioavailability of supplemental organic manganese sources for broilers

S. Li, X. Luo, B. Liu, T. D. Crenshaw, X. Kuang, G. Shao, and S. Yu
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2352-2363. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of diet composition on postweaning colibacillosis in piglets

L. Montagne, F. S. Cavaney, D. J. Hampson, J. P. Lallès, and J. R. Pluske
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2364-2374. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Effect of copper, zinc, and manganese supplementation and source on reproduction, mineral status, and performance in grazing beef cattle over a two-year period

J. K. Ahola, D. S. Baker, P. D. Burns, R. G. Mortimer, R. M. Enns, J. C. Whittier, T. W. Geary, and T. E. Engle
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2375-2383. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

Influence of concentrate composition and forage type on retail packaged beef quality

A. O’Sullivan, K. O’Sullivan, K. Galvin, A. P. Moloney, D. J. Troy, and J. P. Kerry
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2384-2391. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Effects of a novel carbohydrate and protein source on sow performance during lactation

R. L. Payne, R. D. Lirette, T. D. Bidner, and L. L. Southern
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2392-2396. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Utilization of spray-dried blood cells and crystalline isoleucine in nursery pig diets

B. J. Kerr, M. T. Kidd, J. A. Cuaron, K. L. Bryant, T. M. Parr, C. V. Maxwell, and E. Weaver
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2397-2404. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management 

Evaluation of procedures to predict fat-free lean in swine carcasses

R. K. Johnson, E. P. Berg, R. Goodwin, J. W. Mabry, R. K. Miller, O. W. Robison, H. Sellers, and M. D. Tokach
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2428-2441. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum  

Modeling the effects of stressors on the performance of populations of pigs

I. J. Wellock, G. C. Emmans, and I. Kyriazakis
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2442-2450. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Different measures of energetic efficiency and their phenotypic relationships with growth, feed intake, and ultrasound and carcass merit in hybrid cattle

J. D. Nkrumah, J. A. Basarab, M. A. Price, E. K. Okine, A. Ammoura, S. Guercio, C. Hansen, C. Li, B. Benkel, B. Murdoch, and S. S. Moore
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2451-2459. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The effect of space allocation on barrow and gilt performance

M. C. Brumm
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2460-2466. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of copper and zinc source on performance and humoral immune response of newly received, lightweight beef heifers

G. B. Salyer, M. L. Galyean, P. J. Defoor, G. A. Nunnery, C. H. Parsons, and J. D. Rivera
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2467-2473. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of a ractopamine feeding program on growth performance and carcass composition in finishing pigs

M. T. See, T. A. Armstrong, and W. C. Weldon
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2474-2480. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of growth-promoting agents and season on yearling feedlot heifer performance

W. M. Kreikemeier and T. L. Mader
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2481-2488. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Health and Well-Being 

Effects of handling intensity and live weight on blood acid-base status in finishing pigs

D. N. Hamilton, M. Ellis, T. M. Bertol, and K. D. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2405-2409. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of supplemental tryptophan, vitamin E, and a herbal product on responses by pigs to vibration

E. Peeters, B. Driessen, R. Steegmans, D. Henot, and R. Geers
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2410-2420. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The physical size of gestating sows

J. J. McGlone, B. Vines, A. C. Rudine, and P. DuBois
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2421-2427. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pharmacology and Toxicology 

The effects of cadmium in feed, and its amelioration with zinc, on element balances in sheep

C. J. C. Phillips, P. C. Chiy, and H. M. Omed
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2489-2502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization 

Productivity and hay requirements of beef cattle in a Midwestern year-round grazing system

N. A. Janovick, J. R. Russell, D. R. Strohbehn, and D. G. Morrical
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2503-2515. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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