LETTERS TO THE EDITOR  

Editorial: The response of the Society and Journal to accusations of scientific misconduct

David S. Buchanan and Lawrence P. Reynolds
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1307. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letter to the Editor

James R. Males and Michael L. Galyean
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1308-1309. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GENETICS  

Using simulation models to predict feed intake: Phenotypic and genetic relationships between observed and predicted values in cattle

C. B. Williams, G. L. Bennett, T. G. Jenkins, L. V. Cundiff, and C. L. Ferrell
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1310-1316. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

No associations between PrP genotypes and reproduction traits in INRA 401 sheep

Z. G. Vitezica, C. R. Moreno, L. Bodin, D. François, F. Barillet, J. C. Brunel, and J. M. Elsen
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1317-1322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of sire line, sire, and sex on plasma urea nitrogen, body weight, and backfat thickness in offspring of Duroc and Landrace boars

J. Klindt, R. M. Thallman, and T. Wise
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1323-1330. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correlated responses in growth, carcass, and meat quality traits to divergent selection for testosterone production in pigs

J. M. Bender, M. T. See, D. J. Hanson, T. E. Lawrence, and J. P. Cassady
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1331-1337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The effect of ignoring individual heterogeneity in Weibull log-normal sire frailty models

L. H. Damgaard, I. R. Korsgaard, J. Simonsen, O. Dalsgaard, and A. H. Andersen
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1338-1350. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

True ileal amino acid digestibility and endogenous ileal amino acid losses in growing pigs fed wheat shorts- or casein-based diets

A. J. Libao-Mercado, Y. Yin, J. van Eys, and C. F. M. de Lange
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1351-1361. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Efficiency of utilizing ileal digestible lysine and threonine for whole body protein deposition in growing pigs is reduced when dietary casein is replaced by wheat shorts

A. J. Libao-Mercado, S. Leeson, S. Langer, B. J. Marty, and C. F. M de Lange
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1362-1374. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Intestinal morphology and enzymatic activity in newly weaned pigs fed contrasting fiber concentrations and fiber properties

M. S. Hedemann, M. Eskildsen, H. N. Lærke, C. Pedersen, J. E. Lindberg, P. Laurinen, and K. E. Bach Knudsen
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1375-1386. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Selecting soybean meal characteristics preferred for swine nutrition

T. A. T. G. van Kempen, E. van Heugten, A. J. Moeser, N. S. Muley, and V. J. H. Sewalt
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1387-1395. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Amino acid and energy digestibility of protein sources for growing pigs

R. O. Gottlob, J. M. DeRouchey, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, S. S. Dritz, J. L. Nelssen, C. W. Hastad, and D. A. Knabe
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1396-1402. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of the inclusion of soybean oil and soybean processing by-products to soybean meal on nutrient composition and digestibility in swine and poultry

K. J. Bruce, L. K. Karr-Lilienthal, K. E. Zinn, L. L. Pope, D. C. Mahan, N. D. Fastinger, M. Watts, P. L. Utterback, C. M. Parsons, E. O. Castaneda, M. Ellis, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1403-1414. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The dietary valine requirement for prolific lactating sows does not exceed the National Research Council estimate

A. M. Gaines, R. D. Boyd, M. E. Johnston, J. L. Usry, K. J. Touchette, and G. L. Allee
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1415-1421. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of supplementation of ß-glucans on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and immunity in weanling pigs

T. -W. Hahn, J. D. Lohakare, S. L. Lee, W. K. Moon, and B. J. Chae
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1422-1428. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Changes in heat production by mature cows after changes in feeding level

H. C. Freetly, J. A. Nienaber, and T. Brown-Brandl
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1429-1438. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of a long-acting, trace mineral, reticulorumen bolus on range cow productivity and trace mineral profiles

J. E. Sprinkle, S. P. Cuneo, H. M. Frederick, R. M. Enns, D. W. Schafer, G. E. Carstens, S. B. Daugherty, T. H. Noon, B. M. Rickert, and C. Reggiardo
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1439-1453. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Growth and body composition of dairy calves fed milk replacers containing different amounts of protein at two feeding rates

K. S. Bartlett, F. K. McKeith, M. J. VandeHaar, G. E. Dahl, and J. K. Drackley
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1454-1467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of corn condensed distillers solubles supplementation on ruminal fermentation, digestion, and in situ disappearance in steers consuming low-quality hay

T. C. Gilbery, G. P. Lardy, S. A. Soto-Navarro, M. L. Bauer, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1468-1480. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃ and manipulated dietary cation-anion difference on the tenderness of beef from cull native Korean cows

Y. M. Cho, H. Choi, I. H. Hwang, Y. K. Kim, and K. H. Myung
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1481-1488. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Methane emissions from beef cattle: Effects of fumaric acid, essential oil, and canola oil

K. A. Beauchemin and S. M. McGinn
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1489-1496. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of energy level on methionine utilization by growing steers

G. F. Schroeder, E. C. Titgemeyer, M. S. Awawdeh, J. S. Smith, and D. P. Gnad
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1497-1504. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of energy source on methionine utilization by growing steers

G. F. Schroeder, E. C. Titgemeyer, M. S. Awawdeh, J. S. Smith, and D. P. Gnad
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1505-1511. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

Effects of pig age at market weight and magnesium supplementation through drinking water on pork quality

B. R. Frederick, E. van Heugten, and M. T. See
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1512-1519. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Comparison of cortisol, luteinizing hormone, and testosterone responses to a defined stressor in sexually inactive rams and sexually active female-oriented and male-oriented rams

J. N. Stellflug
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1520-1525. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Influence of increased feeding frequency on behavior and integument lesions in growing-finishing restricted-fed pigs

E. F. Hessel, M. Wülbers-Mindermann, C. Berg, H. F A. Van den Weghe, and B. Algers
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1526-1534. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum  

Feedstuff Evaluation 

Effects of concentrated separator by-product (desugared molasses) on intake, ruminal fermentation, digestion, and microbial efficiency in beef steers fed grass hay

S. M. Shellito, M. A. Ward, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1535-1543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of processing flax in beef feedlot diets on performance, carcass characteristics, and trained sensory panel ratings

T. D. Maddock, M. L. Bauer, K. B. Koch, V. L. Anderson, R. J. Maddock, G. Barceló-Coblijn, E. J. Murphy, and G. P. Lardy
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1544-1551. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management 

Variations in meat pH of beef bulls in relation to conditions of transfer to slaughter and previous history of the animals

L. Mounier, H. Dubroeucq, S. Andanson, and I. Veissier
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1567-1576. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of long-term selection for increased leanness on meat and eating quality traits in Duroc swine

C. R. Schwab, T. J. Baas, K. J. Stalder, and J. W. Mabry
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1577-1583. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Manure composition of swine as affected by dietary protein and cellulose concentrations

B. J. Kerr, C. J. Ziemer, S. L. Trabue, J. D. Crouse, and T. B. Parkin
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1584-1592. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of plane of nutrition on in vitro fertilization and early embryonic development in sheep

E. Borowczyk, J. S. Caton, D. A. Redmer, J. J. Bilski, R. M. Weigl, K. A. Vonnahme, P. P. Borowicz, J. D. Kirsch, K. C. Kraft, L. P. Reynolds, and A. T. Grazul-Bilska
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1593-1599. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Health and Well-Being 

A model for predicting feed intake of growing animals during exposure to pathogens

F. B. Sandberg, G. C. Emmans, and I. Kyriazakis
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1552-1566. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pharmacology and Toxicology 

Effect of fescue toxicosis on hepatic gene expression in mice

S. Bhusari, L. B. Hearne, D. E. Spiers, W. R. Lamberson, and E. Antoniou
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1600-1612. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization 

Performance of beef heifers grazing stockpiled fescue as influenced by supplemental whole cottonseed

M. H. Poore, M. E. Scott, and J. T. Green, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1613-1625. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Influence of stocking rate and steroidal implants on growth rate of steers grazing toxic tall fescue and subsequent physiological responses

G. E. Aiken, M. L. Looper, S. F. Tabler, D. K. Brauer, J. R. Strickland, and F. N. Schrick
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1626-1632. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERRATUM  

Erratum

J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1633. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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