ANIMAL GENETICS  

Additive genetic relationships between heifer pregnancy and scrotal circumference in Nellore cattle

J. P. Eler, J. A. II V. Silva, J. L. Evans, J. B. S. Ferraz, F. Dias, and B. L. Golden
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2519-2527. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic analysis of litter size, parturition length, and birth assistance requirements in primiparous sows using a joint linear-threshold animal model

B. Holm, M. Bakken, O. Vangen, and R. Rekaya
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2528-2533. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

Growth and compositional changes of fetal tissues in pigs

R. L. McPherson, F. Ji, G. Wu, J. R. Blanton, Jr., and S. W. Kim
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2534-2540. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of nutrient restriction on calpain and calpastatin content of skeletal muscle from cows and fetuses

M. Du, M. J. Zhu, W. J. Means, B. W. Hess, and S. P. Ford
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2541-2547. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction 

Effects of feed restriction on reproductive and metabolic hormones in ewes

Z. Kiyma, B. M. Alexander, E. A. Van Kirk, W. J. Murdoch, D. M. Hallford, and G. E. Moss
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2548-2557. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Inhibition of endogenous nitric oxide production influences ovine hindlimb metabolism independently of insulin concentrations

J. J. Cottrell, R. D. Warner, M. B. McDonagh, and F. R. Dunshea
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2558-2567. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Assessment of the feeding value of South Dakota-grown field peas (Pisum sativum L.) for growing pigs

H. H. Stein, G. Benzoni, R. A. Bohlke, and D. N. Peters
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2568-2578. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Compensatory growth and nitrogen balance in grower-finisher pigs

J. Fabian, L. I. Chiba, L. T. Frobish, W. H. McElhenney, D. L. Kuhlers, and K. Nadarajah
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2579-2587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of feather meal on barrow performance

K. W. Ssu, M. C. Brumm, and P. S. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2588-2595. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical note: Comparison of Raman, mid, and near infrared spectroscopy for predicting the amino acid content in animal meals

Y. Qiao and T. A. T. G. van Kempen
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2596-2600. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of emulsification, fat encapsulation, and pelleting on weanling pig performance and nutrient digestibility

J. J. Xing, E. van Heugten, D. F. Li, K. J. Touchette, J. A. Coalson, R. L. Odgaard, and J. Odle
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2601-2609. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bioefficacy of L-lysine sulfate compared with feed-grade L-lysine•HCl in young pigs

M. R. Smiricky-Tjardes, I. Mavromichalis, D. M. Albin, J. E. Wubben, M. Rademacher, and V. M. Gabert
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2610-2614. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

In vitro fermentation of various fiber and starch sources by pig fecal inocula

J. F. Wang, Y. H. Zhu, D. F. Li, Z. Wang, and B. B. Jensen
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2615-2622. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Glycemic index of cracked corn, oat groats and rolled barley in horses

E. Jose-Cunilleras, L. E. Taylor, and K. W. Hinchcliff
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2623-2629. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of microbial phytase, low calcium and phosphorus, and removing the dietary trace mineral premix on carcass traits, pork quality, plasma metabolites, and tissue mineral content in growing-finishing pigs

J. L. Shelton, L. L. Southern, F. M. LeMieux, T. D. Bidner, and T. G. Page
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2630-2639. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of hypothyroidism on the blood lipid response to higher dietary fat intake in mares

N. Frank, J. E. Sojka, and M. A. Latour
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2640-2646. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of supplementation of xylanase and phospholipase to a wheat-based diet for weanling pigs on nutrient digestibility and concentrations of microbial metabolites in ileal digesta and feces

G. Diebold, R. Mosenthin, H.-P. Piepho, and W. C. Sauer
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2647-2656. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The efficacy of an Escherichia coli-derived phytase preparation

O. Adeola, J. S. Sands, P. H. Simmins, and H. Schulze
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2657-2666. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Effect of energy source and ruminally degradable protein addition on performance of lactating beef cows and digestion characteristics of steers

T. A. Baumann, G. P. Lardy, J. S. Caton, and V. L. Anderson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2667-2678. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Value of sunflower seed in finishing diets of feedlot cattle

D. J. Gibb, F. N. Owens, P. S. Mir, Z. Mir, M. Ivan, and T. A. McAllister
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2679-2692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

In vitro effects of individual fatty acids on protozoal numbers and on fermentation products in ruminal fluid from cattle fed a high-concentrate, barley-based diet

A. N. Hristov, M. Ivan, and T. A. McAllister
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2693-2704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of crude protein concentration and degradability on performance, carcass characteristics, and serum urea nitrogen concentrations in finishing beef steers

J. F. Gleghorn, N. A. Elam, M. L. Galyean, G. C. Duff, N. A. Cole, and J. D. Rivera
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2705-2717. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of concentration and composition of wet corn gluten feed in steam-flaked corn-based finishing diets

C. N. Macken, G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, and R. A. Stock
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2718-2723. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nonstructural carbohydrate supplementation of yearling heifers and range beef cows

J. G. P. Bowman, B. F. Sowell, L. M. M. Surber, and T. K. Daniels
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2724-2733. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

Feeding encapsulated ground full-fat soybeans to increase polyunsaturated fat concentrations and effects on flavor volatiles in fresh lamb

J. H. Lee, J. C. Waller, S. L. Melton, A. M. Saxton, and L. O. Pordesimo
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2734-2741. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of supplemental vitamin D₃ concentration on concentrations of calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium relative to protein in subcellular components of the longissimus and the distribution of calcium within longissimus muscle of beef steers

J. L. Montgomery, J. R. Blanton, Jr., R. L. Horst, M. L. Galyean, K. J. Morrow, Jr., V. G. Allen, D. B. Wester, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2742-2749. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

The effects of poultry meal source and ash level on nursery pig performance

T. P. Keegan, J. M. DeRouchey, J. L. Nelssen, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, and S. S. Dritz
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2750-2756. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management 

Maternal and reproductive performance of Brahman x Angus, Senepol x Angus, and Tuli x Angus cows in the subtropics

C. C. Chase, Jr., D. G. Riley, T. A Olson, S. W. Coleman, and A. C. Hammond
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2764-2772. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Morbidity effects on productivity and profitability of stocker cattle grazing in the Southern Plains

W. E. Pinchak, D. R. Tolleson, M. McCloy, L. J. Hunt, R. J. Gill, R. J. Ansley, and S. J. Bevers
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2773-2779. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of supplementing with calcium salts of palm oil fatty acids or hydrogenated tallow on ewe milk production and twin lamb growth

L. A. Appeddu, D. G. Ely, D. K. Aaron, W. P. Deweese, and E. Fink
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2780-2789. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of diet complexity and dietary lactose levels during three starter phases on postweaning pig performance

D. C. Mahan, N. D. Fastinger, and J. C. Peters
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2790-2797. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Health and Well-Being 

Physiological responses in swine treated with water containing sodium bicarbonate as a prophylactic for gastric ulcers

J. T. Cole, R. A. Argenzio, and J. H. Eisemann
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2757-2763. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pharmacology and Toxicology 

The effect of body condition on disposition of alkaloids from silvery lupine (Lupinus argenteus Pursh) in sheep

S. Lopez-Ortiz, K. E. Panter, J. A. Pfister, and K. L. Launchbaugh
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2798-2805. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

SPECIAL TOPICS  

Assessing attitudes toward farm animal welfare: A national survey of animal science faculty members

C. R. Heleski, A. G. Mertig, and A. J. Zanella
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2806-2814. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

SYMPOSIUM  

Impact of modern technology on graduate education in animal sciences

Fredrick Stormshak
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2815-2817. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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