ANIMAL GENETICS  

Gene expression profiling of muscle tissue in Brahman steers during nutritional restriction

K. A. Byrne, Y. H. Wang, S. A. Lehnert, G. S. Harper, S. M. McWilliam, H. L. Bruce, and A. Reverter
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 1-12. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Assessment of single nucleotide polymorphisms in genes residing on chromosomes 14 and 29 for association with carcass composition traits in Bos indicus cattle

E. Casas, S. N. White, D. G. Riley, T. P. L. Smith, R. A. Brenneman, T. A. Olson, D. D. Johnson, S. W. Coleman, G. L. Bennett, and C. C. Chase, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 13-19. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Polymorphisms in the bovine leptin promoter associated with serum leptin concentration, growth, feed intake, feeding behavior, and measures of carcass merit

J. D. Nkrumah, C. Li, J. Yu, C. Hansen, D. H. Keisler, and S. S. Moore
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 20-28. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Quantitative Genetics 

A practical longitudinal model for evaluating growth in Gelbvieh cattle

K. R. Robbins, I. Misztal, and J. K. Bertrand
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 29-33. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Incidence of splayleg pigs in Nebraska litter size selection lines

J. W. Holl and R. K. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 34-40. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic analysis of age at first service, return rate, litter size, and weaning-to-first service interval of gilts and sows

B. Holm, M. Bakken, O. Vangen, and R. Rekaya
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 41-48. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of genotype x environment interaction on genetic gain in breeding programs

H. A. Mulder and P. Bijma
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 49-61. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Studies on multiple trait and random regression models for genetic evaluation of beef cattle for growth

J. Bohmanova, I. Misztal, and J. K. Bertrand
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 62-67. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Unexpected estimates of variance components with a true model containing genetic competition effects

L. D. Van Vleck and J. P. Cassady
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 68-74. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

Effects of dietary supplementation with L-carnitine and fat on blood acid–base responses to handling in slaughter weight pigs

T. M. Bertol, M. Ellis, D. N. Hamilton, E. W. Johnson, and M. J. Ritter
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 75-81. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum  

Effects of dietary quillaja saponin and curcumin on the performance and immune status of weaned piglets

S. E. Ilsley, H. M. Miller, and C. Kamel
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 82-88. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Butyrate-induced apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in bovine kidney epithelial cells: Involvement of caspase and proteasome pathways

C. J. Li and T. H. Elsasser
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 89-97. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Regulation of differentiating pig preadipocytes by retinoic acid

T. D. Brandebourg and C. Y. Hu
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 98-107. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The effect of stage of growth and implant exposure on performance and carcass composition in steers

K. W. Bruns, R. H. Pritchard, and D. L. Boggs
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 108-116. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nutrient restriction differentially modulates the mammalian target of rapamycin signaling and the ubiquitin-proteasome system in skeletal muscle of cows and their fetuses

M. Du, M. J. Zhu, W. J. Means, B. W. Hess, and S. P. Ford
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 117-123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Preorbital gland opening in red deer (Cervus elaphus) calves: Signal of hunger?

L. Bartos, J. Víchová, and J. Lancingerová
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 124-129. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction 

Follicular development and maturation in gilts selected for an index of high ovulation rate and high prenatal survival

H.-W. Yen, J. J. Ford, D. R. Zimmerman, and R. K. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 130-135. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A comparison of progestin-based protocols to synchronize ovulation and facilitate fixed-time artificial insemination in postpartum beef cows

J. F. Bader, F. N. Kojima, D. J. Schafer, J. E. Stegner, M. R. Ellersieck, M. F. Smith, and D. J. Patterson
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 136-143. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Preweaning piglet mortality in relation to placental efficiency

B.T.T.M. van Rens, G. de Koning, R. Bergsma, and T. van der Lende
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 144-151. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone fusion protein vaccines block estrous cycle activity in beef heifers

J. D. Stevens, J. M. Sosa, D. M. deAvila, J. M. Oatley, K. P. Bertrand, C. T. Gaskins, and J. J. Reeves
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 152-159. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Corn hybrid affects in vitro and in vivo measures of nutrient digestibility in dogs

M. Gajda, E. A. Flickinger, C. M. Grieshop, L. L. Bauer, N. R. Merchen, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 160-171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Revised Title Page  

Functional characterization of a cloned pig intestinal peptide transporter (pPepT1)

J. E. Klang, L. A. Burnworth, Y. X. Pan, K. E. Webb, Jr., and E. A. Wong
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 172-181. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

The effect of a condensed tannin-containing forage on methane emission by goats

R. Puchala, B. R. Min, A. L. Goetsch, and T. Sahlu
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 182-186. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Efficacy of using a combination of rendered protein products as an undegradable intake protein supplement for lactating, winter-calving, beef cows fed bromegrass hay

A. M. Encinias, G. P. Lardy, J. L. Leupp, H. B. Encinias, L. P. Reynolds, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 187-195. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VII): Carcass, yield, and longissimus palatability traits

T. L. Wheeler, L. V. Cundiff, S. D. Shackelford, and M. Koohmaraie
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 196-207. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Hepatic corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) messenger RNA expression and plasma CBG concentrations in young pigs in response to heat and social stress

J. Heo, H. G. Kattesh, M. P. Roberts, J. L. Morrow, J. W. Dailey, and A. M. Saxton
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 208-215. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management 

Effects of different cereal grains and ractopamine hydrochloride on performance, carcass characteristics, and fat quality in late-finishing pigs

S. N. Carr, P. J. Rincker, J. Killefer, D. H. Baker, M. Ellis, and F. K. McKeith
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 223-230. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A beef herd model for simulating feed intake, animal performance, and manure excretion in farm systems

C. A. Rotz, D. R. Buckmaster, and J. W. Comerford
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 231-242. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Diet modifications to improve finishing pig growth performance and pork quality attributes during periods of heat stress

J. D. Spencer, A. M. Gaines, E. P. Berg, and G. L. Allee
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 243-254. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of sow parity and weight at service on target maternal weight and energy for gain in gestation

M. G. Young, M. D. Tokach, F. X. Aherne, R. G. Main, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband, and J. L. Nelssen
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 255-261. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Health and Well-Being 

Effects of castration, tooth resection, or tail docking on plasma metabolites and stress hormones in young pigs

A. Prunier, A. M. Mounier, and M. Hay
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 216-222. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization 

Dry matter intake and digestion of alfalfa harvested at sunset and sunrise

J. C. Burns, H. F. Mayland, and D. S. Fisher
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 262-270. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERRATUM  

Erratum

J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 271. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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