ANIMAL GENETICS  

High amino acid variation in the intracellular domain of the pig prolactin receptor (PRLR) and its relation to ovulation rate and piglet survival traits

A. Tomás, J. Casellas, O. Ramírez, G. Muñoz, J. L. Noguera, and A. Sánchez
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1991-1998. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Quantitative Genetics 

Bovine respiratory disease in feedlot cattle: Environmental, genetic, and economic factors

G. D. Snowder, L. D. Van Vleck, L. V. Cundiff, and G. L. Bennett
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1999-2008. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Bayesian reanalysis of a quantitative trait locus accounting for multiple environments by scaling in broilers

J. B. C. H. M. van Kaam, M. C. A. M. Bink, D. O. Maizon, J. A. M. van Arendonk, and R. L. Quaas
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2009-2021. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pregnancy rate and first-service conception rate in Angus heifers

J. Minick Bormann, L. R. Totir, S. D. Kachman, R. L. Fernando, and D. E. Wilson
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2022-2025. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic correlations among fatty acid compositions in different sites of fat tissues, meat production, and meat quality traits in Duroc pigs

K. Suzuki, M. Ishida, H. Kadowaki, T. Shibata, H. Uchida, and A. Nishida
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2026-2034. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

Induction of precocious puberty in heifers I: Enhanced secretion of luteinizing hormone

C. L. Gasser, D. E. Grum, M. L. Mussard, F. L. Fluharty, J. E. Kinder, and M. L. Day
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2035-2041. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Induction of precocious puberty in heifers II: Advanced ovarian follicular development

C. L. Gasser, C. R. Burke, M. L. Mussard, E. J. Behlke, D. E. Grum, J. E. Kinder, and M. L. Day
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2042-2049. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Induction of precocious puberty in heifers III: Hastened reduction of estradiol negative feedback on secretion of luteinizing hormone

C. L. Gasser, G. A. Bridges, M. L. Mussard, D. E. Grum, J. E. Kinder, and M. L. Day
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2050-2056. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Increased vascular endothelial growth factor and pregnancy-associated glycoproteins, but not insulin-like growth factor-I, in maternal blood of cows gestating twin fetuses

S. E. Echternkamp, K. A. Vonnahme, J. A. Green, and S. P. Ford
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2057-2064. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Epigenetic characteristics of cloned and in vitro-fertilized swamp buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) embryos

T. Suteevun, R. Parnpai, S. L. Smith, C-C. Chang, S. Muenthaisong, and X. C. Tian
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2065-2071. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Photoperiod influences the immune status of multiparous pregnant sows and their piglets

S. R. Niekamp, M. A. Sutherland, G. E. Dahl, and J. L. Salak-Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2072-2082. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Changes in ovine maternal temperature, and serum cortisol and interleukin-6 concentrations after challenge with Escherichia coli lipopolysaccharide during pregnancy and early lactation

L. Kabaroff, H. Boermans, and N. A. Karrow
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2083-2088. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Determination of intracellular reactive oxygen species and high mitochondrial membrane potential in Percoll-treated viable boar sperm using fluorescence-activated flow cytometry

H. D. Guthrie and G. R. Welch
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2089-2100. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Supplementing drinking water with Solutein did not mitigate acute morbidity effects of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in nursery pigs

J. Escobar, T. L. Toepfer-Berg, J. Chen, W. G. Van Alstine, J. M. Campbell, and R. W. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2101-2109. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Decreased follicular size during late lactation caused by treatment with charcoal-treated follicular fluid delays onset of estrus and ovulation after weaning in sows

C. J. Bracken, R. P. Radcliff, B. L. McCormack, D. H. Keisler, and M. C. Lucy
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2110-2117. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lactational performance of Quackenbush Swiss line 5 mice

L. G. Riley, M. Zubair, P. C. Thomson, M. Holt, S. P. Xavier, P. C. Wynn, and P. A. Sheehy
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2118-2125. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Novel procedure for estimating endogenous losses and measurement of apparent and true digestibility of phosphorus by growing pigs

G. I. Petersen and H. H. Stein
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2126-2132. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of inclusion of fermentable carbohydrates in the diet on fermentation end-product profile in feces of weanling piglets

A. Awati, B. A. Williams, M. W. Bosch, W. J. J. Gerrits, and M. W. A. Verstegen
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2133-2140. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Growth and intestinal morphology of pigs from sows fed two zinc sources during gestation and lactation

R. L. Payne, T. D. Bidner, T. M. Fakler, and L. L. Southern
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2141-2149. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of micronized pea and enzyme supplementation on nutrient utilization and manure output in growing pigs

C. M. Nyachoti, S. D. Arntfield, W. Guenter, S. Cenkowski, and F. O. Opapeju
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2150-2156. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Partitioning of energy during lactation of primiparous beef cows

H. C. Freetly, J. A. Nienaber, and T. Brown-Brandl
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2157-2162. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical note: A modified three-step in vitro procedure to determine intestinal digestion of proteins

S. Gargallo, S. Calsamiglia, and A. Ferret
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2163-2167. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparison of alternative beef production systems based on forage finishing or grain-forage diets with or without growth promotants: 1. Feedlot performance, carcass quality, and production costs

R. Berthiaume, I. Mandell, L. Faucitano, and C. Lafrenière
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2168-2177. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of feeding polyclonal antibody preparations on ruminal bacterial populations and ruminal pH of steers fed high-grain diets

N. DiLorenzo, F. Diez-Gonzalez, and A. DiCostanzo
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2178-2185. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of feeding whole cottonseed and cottonseed products on performance and carcass characteristics of finishing beef cattle

J. J. Cranston, J. D. Rivera, M. L. Galyean, M. M. Brashears, J. C. Brooks, C. E. Markham, L. J. McBeth, and C. R. Krehbiel
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2186-2199. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of season and inclusion of corn distillers dried grains with solubles in creep feed on intake, microbial protein synthesis and efficiency, ruminal fermentation, digestion, and performance of nursing calves grazing native range in southeastern North Dakota

J. J. Reed, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer, M. Gibson, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2200-2212. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Phosphorus appetite in sheep: Dissociating taste from postingestive effects

J. J. Villalba, F. D. Provenza, J. O. Hall, and C. Peterson
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2213-2223. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Environment 

Temperature and body weight affect fouling of pig pens

A. J. A. Aarnink, J. W. Schrama, M. J. W. Heetkamp, J. Stefanowska, and T. T. T. Huynh
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2224-2231. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Feedstuff Evaluation 

Effects of concentrated separator by-product (desugared molasses) on intake, site of digestion, microbial efficiency, and nitrogen balance in ruminants fed forage-based diets

T. L. Lawler-Neville, S. M. Shellito, T. D. Maddock, M. L. Bauer, G. P. Lardy, T. C. Gilbery, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2232-2242. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management 

A fenbendazole oral drench in addition to an ivermectin pour-on reduces parasite burden and improves feedlot and carcass performance of finishing heifers compared with endectocides alone

C. D. Reinhardt, J. P. Hutcheson, and W. T. Nichols
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2243-2250. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dietary tryptophan effects on plasma and salivary cortisol and meat quality in pigs

A. C. Guzik, J. O. Matthews, B. J. Kerr, T. D. Bidner, and L. L. Southern
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2251-2259. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pharmacology and Toxicology 

Evaluation of the retention of electronic identification boluses in the forestomachs of cattle

J. J. Ghirardi, G. Caja, D. Garín, J. Casellas, and M. Hernández-Jover
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2260-2268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

SPECIAL TOPICS  

The United States pork niche market phenomenon

M. S. Honeyman, R. S. Pirog, G. H. Huber, P. J. Lammers, and J. R. Hermann
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2269-2275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Research partnerships in relation to topics in animal breeding and genetics

A. K. Kahi, T. O. Rewe, and H. Hirooka
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2276-2283. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERRATA  

Errata

J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 2284. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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