ANIMAL GENETICS  

Genetic analysis of gain from birth to weaning, milk production, and udder conformation in Line 1 Hereford cattle

M. D. MacNeil and T. B. Mott
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1639-1645. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic partitioning of variation in ovulatory follicle size and probability of pregnancy in beef cattle

M. D. MacNeil, T. W. Geary, G. A. Perry, A. J. Roberts, and L. J. Alexander
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1646-1650. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bayesian analysis of the linear reaction norm model with unknown covariates

G. Su, P. Madsen, M. S. Lund, D. Sorensen, I. R. Korsgaard, and J. Jensen
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1651-1657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Survival analysis in two lines of rabbits selected for reproductive traits

M. Piles, H. Garreau, O. Rafel, C. Larzul, J. Ramon, and V. Ducrocq
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1658-1665. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

Secreted proteins and genes in fetal and neonatal pig adipose tissue and stromal-vascular cells

G. J. Hausman, S. P. Poulos, R. L. Richardson, C. R. Barb, T. Andacht, H. C. Kirk, and R. L. Mynatt
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1666-1681. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction 

Oral and intravenous carbohydrate challenges decrease active ghrelin concentrations and alter hormones related to control of energy metabolism in horses

M. E. Gordon and K. H. McKeever
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1682-1690. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Role of suckling in regulating cell turnover and onset and maintenance of lactation in individual mammary glands of sows

P. K. Theil, K. Sejrsen, W. L. Hurley, R. Labouriau, B. Thomsen, and M. T. Sørensen
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1691-1698. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Characterizing developmental changes in plasma and tissue skatole concentrations in the prepubescent intact male pig

F. Lanthier, Y. Lou, M. A. Terner, and E. J. Squires
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1699-1708. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Estimation of the true ileal digestible lysine and sulfur amino acid requirement and comparison of the bioefficacy of 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butanoic acid and DL-methionine in eleven- to twenty-six-kilogram nursery pigs

G. F. Yi, A. M. Gaines, B. W. Ratliff, P. Srichana, G. L. Allee, K. R. Perryman, and C. D. Knight
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1709-1721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Determination of the ileal amino acid and energy digestibilities of corn distillers dried grains with solubles using grower-finisher pigs

N. D. Fastinger and D. C. Mahan
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1722-1728. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparative effects of organic and inorganic selenium on selenium transfer from sows to nursing pigs

I. Yoon and E. McMillan
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1729-1733. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of the order of limitation of lysine, threonine, and valine, as determined by plasma urea nitrogen, in corn-soybean meal diets of lactating sows with high body weight loss

K. T. Soltwedel, R. A. Easter, and J. E. Pettigrew
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1734-1741. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of selenium supplementation and source on the selenium status of horses

S. M. Richardson, P. D. Siciliano, T. E. Engle, C. K. Larson, and T. L. Ward
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1742-1748. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Biochemical and morphological developments are partially impaired in intestinal mucosa from growing pigs fed reduced-protein diets supplemented with crystalline amino acids

F. Guay, S. M. Donovan, and N. L. Trottier
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1749-1760. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

The relationships among mitochondrial uncoupling protein 2 and 3 expression, mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid single nucleotide polymorphisms, and residual feed intake in Angus steers

W. H. Kolath, M. S. Kerley, J. W. Golden, S. A. Shahid, and G. S. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1761-1766. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Feeding high-moisture corn instead of dry-rolled corn reduces odorous compound production in manure of finishing beef cattle without decreasing performance

S. L. Archibeque, D. N. Miller, H. C. Freetly, and C. L. Ferrell
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1767-1777. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Body fatness affects feed intake of sheep at a given body weight

B. J. Tolkamp, G. C. Emmans, and I. Kyriazakis
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1778-1789. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Influence of corn hybrid traits on digestibility and the efficiency of gain in feedlot cattle

S. L. Jaeger, M. K. Luebbe, C. N. Macken, G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, W. A. Fithian, and D. S. Jackson
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1790-1800. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Excess amino acid supply improves methionine and leucine utilization by growing steers

M. S. Awawdeh, E. C. Titgemeyer, G. F. Schroeder, and D. P. Gnad
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1801-1810. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Postpartum supplemental fat, but not maternal body condition score at parturition, affects plasma and adipose tissue fatty acid profiles of suckling beef calves

S. L. Lake, E. J. Scholljegerdes, T. R. Weston, D. C. Rule, and B. W. Hess
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1811-1819. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

The effects of cattle sex on carcass characteristics and longissimus muscle palatability

W. T. Choat, J. A. Paterson, B. M. Rainey, M. C. King, G. C. Smith, K. E. Belk, and R. J. Lipsey
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1820-1826. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Influence of supplemental magnesium, tryptophan, vitamin C, vitamin E, and herbs on stress responses and pork quality

E. Peeters, B. Driessen, and R. Geers
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1827-1838. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Effect of a novel phytase on growth performance, bone ash, and mineral digestibility in nursery and grower-finisher pigs

D. V. Braña, M. Ellis, E. O. Castañeda, J. S. Sands, and D. H. Baker
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1839-1849. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Use of rotary fluidized-bed technology for development of sustained-release plant extracts pellets: Potential application for feed additive delivery

J.-P. Meunier, J.-M. Cardot, P. Gauthier, E. Beyssac, and M. Alric
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1850-1859. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management 

Effects of age on body condition and production parameters of multiparous beef cows

B. J. Renquist, J. W. Oltjen, R. D. Sainz, and C. C. Calvert
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1890-1895. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Efficacy of ionophores in cattle diets for mitigation of enteric methane

H. Guan, K. M. Wittenberg, K. H. Ominski, and D. O. Krause
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1896-1906. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Total and water-soluble phosphorus excretion from swine fed low-phytate soybeans

W. J. Powers, E. R. Fritz, W. Fehr, and R. Angel
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1907-1915. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Estrous behavior and initiation of estrous cycles in postpartum Brahman-influenced cows after treatment with progesterone and prostaglandin F₂

R. Flores, M. L. Looper, D. L. Kreider, N. M. Post, and C. F. Rosenkrans, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1916-1925. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Body composition of breeding gilts in response to dietary protein and energy balance from thirty kilograms of body weight to completion of first parity

B. P. Gill
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1926-1934. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Health and Well-Being 

Effect of dietary inclusion of distillers dried grains with solubles on the ability of growing pigs to resist a Lawsonia intracellularis challenge

M. H. Whitney, G. C. Shurson, and R. C. Guedes
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1860-1869. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of including distillers dried grains with solubles in the diet, with or without antimicrobial regimen, on the ability of growing pigs to resist a Lawsonia intracellularis challenge

M. H. Whitney, G. C. Shurson, and R. C. Guedes
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1870-1879. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of dietary inclusion of distillers dried grains with solubles, soybean hulls, or a polyclonal antibody product on the ability of growing pigs to resist a Lawsonia intracellularis challenge

M. H. Whitney, G. C. Shurson, and R. C. Guedes
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1880-1889. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pharmacology and Toxicology 

Ingestion of low doses of deoxynivalenol does not affect hematological, biochemical, or immune responses of piglets

F. Accensi, P. Pinton, P. Callu, N. Abella-Bourges, J.-F. Guelfi, F. Grosjean, and I. P. Oswald
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1935-1942. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization 

Timing of herbage allocation in strip grazing: Effects on grazing pattern and performance of beef heifers

P. Gregorini, M. Eirin, R. Refi, M. Ursino, O. E. Ansin, and S. A. Gunter
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1943-1950. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Energy cost of cows’ grazing activity: Use of the heart rate method and the Global Positioning System for direct field estimation

A. Brosh, Z. Henkin, E. D. Ungar, A. Dolev, A. Orlov, Y. Yehuda, and Y. Aharoni
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1951-1967. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERRATUM  

Erratum

J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1968. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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