ANIMAL GENETICS  

Polymorphism of the pig 2,4-dienoyl CoA reductase 1 gene (DECR1) and its association with carcass and meat quality traits

M. Amills, O. Vidal, L. Varona, A. Tomàs, M. Gil, A. Sànchez, and J. L. Noguera
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 493-498. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Quantitative Genetics 

Threshold-linear estimation of genetic parameters for farrowing mortality, litter size, and test performance of Large White sows

J. Arango, I. Misztal, S. Tsuruta, M. Culbertson, and W. Herring
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 499-506. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic and environmental factors associated with incidence of infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis in preweaned beef calves

G. D. Snowder, L. D. Van Vleck, L. V. Cundiff, and G. L. Bennett
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 507-518. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Estimation of direct and maternal genetic and permanent environmental effects for weights from birth to 356 days of age in a herd of Japanese Black cattle using random regression

M. A. Aziz, S. Nishida, K. Suzuki, and A. Nishida
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 519-530. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A simultaneous procedure for deriving selection indexes with multiple restrictions

C. Y. Lin
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 531-536. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Estimation of correlation between maternal permanent environmental effects of related dams in beef cattle

H. Iwaisaki, S. Tsuruta, I. Misztal, and J. K. Bertrand
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 537-542. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic and environmental factors influencing mortality up to weaning of Bruna dels Pirineus beef calves in mountain areas. A survival analysis

J. Tarrés, J. Casellas, and J. Piedrafita
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 543-551. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lack of evidence for cytoplasmic effects for four traits of Polypay sheep

L. D. Van Vleck, K. J. Hanford, and G. D. Snowder
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 552-556. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

Changes in gene expression of glucose transporters in lactating and nonlactating cows

T. Komatsu, F. Itoh, S. Kushibiki, and K. Hodate
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 557-564. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Expression of adiponectin and its receptors in swine

E. Lord, S. Ledoux, B. D. Murphy, D. Beaudry, and M. F. Palin
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 565-578. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Aerobic training, but not creatine supplementation, alters the gluteus medius muscle

F. H. F. D’Angelis, G. C. Ferraz, I. C. Boleli, J. C. Lacerda-Neto, and A. Queiroz-Neto
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 579-585. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction 

Influence of nutrient intake and body fat on concentrations of insulin-like growth factor-I, insulin, thyroxine, and leptin in plasma of gestating beef cows

C. A. Lents, R. P. Wettemann, F. J. White, I. Rubio, N. H. Ciccioli, L. J. Spicer, D. H. Keisler, and M. E. Payton
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 586-596. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The role of thecal androgen production in the regulation of estradiol biosynthesis by dominant bovine follicles during the first follicular wave

K. E. Valdez, S. P. Cuneo, P. J. Gorden, and A. M. Turzillo
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 597-603. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Changes in spermatogenesis and endocrine function in the ram testis due to irradiation and active immunization against luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone

J. M. Oatley, A. Tibary, D. M. de Avila, J. E. Wheaton, D. J. McLean, and J. J. Reeves
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 604-612. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Color version of Figure 5  

Effects of novel females and stage of the estrous cycle on sexual behavior in mature beef bulls

J. D. Bailey, L. H. Anderson, and K. K. Schillo
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 613-624. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Effect of phytase supplementation to diets for weanling pigs on the digestibilities of crude protein, amino acids, and energy

S. F. Liao, W. C. Sauer, A. K. Kies, Y. C. Zhang, M. Cervantes, and J. M. He
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 625-633. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of glutamine and spray-dried plasma on growth performance, small intestinal morphology, and immune responses of Escherichia coli K88⁺-challenged weaned pigs

G. F. Yi, J. A. Carroll, G. L. Allee, A. M. Gaines, D. C. Kendall, J. L. Usry, Y. Toride, and S. Izuru
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 634-643. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Effect of Escherichia coli wild type or its derivative with high nitrite reductase activity on in vitro ruminal methanogenesis and nitrate/nitrite reduction

C. Sar, B. Mwenya, B. Santoso, K. Takaura, R. Morikawa, N. Isogai, Y. Asakura, Y. Toride, and J. Takahashi
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 644-652. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Methane emissions from feedlot cattle fed barley or corn diets

K. A. Beauchemin and S. M. McGinn
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 653-661. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

Beef customer satisfaction: USDA quality grade and marination effects on consumer evaluations of top round steaks

J. M. Behrends, K. J. Goodson, M. Koohmaraie, S. D. Shackelford, T. L. Wheeler, W. W. Morgan, J. O. Reagan, B. L. Gwartney, J. W. Wise, and J. W. Savell
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 662-670. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The effects of halothane sensitivity on carcass composition and meat quality in HAL-1843-normal pigs

C. P. Allison, R. C. Johnson, and M. E. Doumit
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 671-678. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparison of characteristics of lambs fed concentrate or grazed on ryegrass to traditional or heavy slaughter weights. I. Production, carcass, and organoleptic characteristics

R. J. Borton, S. C. Loerch, K. E. McClure, and D. M. Wulf
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 679-685. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Beef quadriceps hot boning and modified-atmosphere packaging influence properties of injection-enhanced beef round muscles

M. Seyfert, M. C. Hunt, R. A. Mancini, K. A. Hachmeister, D. H. Kropf, J. A. Unruh, and T. M. Loughin
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 686-693. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

An evaluation of production and economic efficiency of two beef systems from calving to slaughter

R. V. Anderson, R. J. Rasby, T. J. Klopfenstein, and R. T. Clark
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 694-704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of cattle age, forage level, and corn processing on diet digestibility and feedlot performance

M. A. Gorocica-Buenfil and S. C. Loerch
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 705-714. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of withholding feed from swine before slaughter on carcass and viscera weights and meat quality

K. B. Kephart and E. W. Mills
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 715-721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Influence of dietary crude protein concentration and source on potential ammonia emissions from beef cattle manure

N. A. Cole, R. N. Clark, R. W. Todd, C. R. Richardson, A. Gueye, L. W. Greene, and K. McBride
J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 722-731. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERRATUM  

Erratum

J. Anim Sci. 2005 83: 732. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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