J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (January 2007, 85 [1])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Molecular Genetics

Evaluation in beef cattle of six deoxyribonucleic acid markers developed for dairy traits reveals an osteopontin polymorphism associated with postweaning growth: S. N. White, E. Casas, M. F. Allan, J. W. Keele, W. M. Snelling, T. L. Wheeler, S. D. Shackelford, M. Koohmaraie, and T. P. L. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 1-10. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Data

Joint analysis of the influence of CYP11B1 and DGAT1 genetic variation on milk production, somatic cell score, conformation, reproduction, and productive lifespan in German Holstein cattle: B. Kaupe, H. Brandt, E-M. Prinzenberg, and G. Erhardt
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 11-21. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Variance component analysis of quantitative trait loci for pork carcass composition and meat quality on SSC4 and SSC11: H. J. van Wijk, H. Buschbell, B. Dibbits, S.C. Liefers, B. Harlizius, H. C. M. Heuven, E. F. Knol, H. Bovenhuis, and M. A. M. Groenen
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 22-30. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Quantitative Genetics

Genetic correlations between performance traits and radiographic findings in the limbs of German Warmblood riding horses: K. F. Stock and O. Distl
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 31-41. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic parameters for body weight, hip height, and the ratio of weight to hip height from random regression analyses of Brahman feedlot cattle: D. G. Riley, S. W. Coleman, C. C. Chase, Jr., T. A. Olson, and A. C. Hammond
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 42-52. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic parameters for reproduction and production traits of Landrace sows in Thailand: N. Imboonta, L. Rydhmer, and S. Tumwasorn
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 53-59. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic (co)variance components for ewe productivity traits in Katahdin sheep: H. B. Vanimisetti, D. R. Notter, and L. A. Kuehn
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 60-68. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic relationships among calving ease, calving interval, birth weight, and weaning weight in the Asturiana de los Valles beef cattle breed: J. P. Gutiérrez, F. Goyache, I. Fernández, I. Alvarez, and L. J. Royo
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 69-75. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

A longitudinal study on growth and growth variables in dogs of four large breeds raised in domestic environments: C. Trangerud, J. Grøndalen, A. Indrebø, A. Tverdal, E. Ropstad, and L. Moe
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 76-83. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Modeling the growth of the Goettingen minipig: F. Köhn, A. R. Sharifi, and H. Simianer
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 84-92. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Immune responses of piglets to weaning stress: Impacts of photoperiod: S. R. Niekamp, M. A. Sutherland, G. E. Dahl, and J. L. Salak-Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 93-100. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Insulin sensitivity during pregnancy, lactation, and postweaning in primiparous gilts: M.-C. Père and M. Etienne
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 101-110. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Long-term feed intake regulation in sheep is mediated by opioid receptors: F. Y. Obese, B. K. Whitlock, B. P. Steele, F. C. Buonomo, and J. L. Sartin
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 111-117. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Influence of litter size on metabolic status and reproductive axis in primiparous sows: H. Quesnel, M. Etienne, and M.-C. Père
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 118-128. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Luteinizing hormone release after administration of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist Fertilan (goserelin) for synchronization of ovulation in pigs: K.-P. Brüssow, F. Schneider, A. Tuchscherer, J. Rátky, R. R. Kraeling, and W. Kanitz
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 129-137. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rescuing valuable genomes by animal cloning: A case for natural disease resistance in cattle: M. E. Westhusin, T. Shin, J. W. Templeton, R. C. Burghardt, and L. G. Adams
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 138-142. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Growth factor messenger ribonucleic acid expression during differentiation of porcine embryonic myogenic cells: G. Xi, M. R. Hathaway, W. R. Dayton, and M. E. White
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 143-150. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ovarian, hormonal, and reproductive events associated with synchronization of ovulation and timed appointment breeding of Bos indicus-influenced cattle using intravaginal progesterone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, and prostaglandin F₂: J. P. Saldarriaga, D. A. Cooper, J. A. Cartmill, J. F. Zuluaga, R. L. Stanko, and G. L. Williams
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 151-162. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of exercise, training, circadian rhythm, age, and sex on insulin-like growth factor-1 in the horse: G. K. Noble, E. Houghton, C. J. Roberts, J. Faustino-Kemp, S. S. de Kock, B. C. Swanepoel, and M. N. Sillence
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 163-171. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nonruminant Nutrition

Invited review: Amino acid bioavailability and digestibility in pig feed ingredients: Terminology and application: H. H. Stein, B. Sève, M. F. Fuller, P. J. Moughan, and C. F. M. de Lange
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 172-180. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of substitution of a soybean hull and grape seed meal mixture for traditional fiber sources on digestion and performance of growing rabbits and lactating does: N. Nicodemus, J. García, R. Carabaño, and J. C. De Blas
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 181-187. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Dietary B vitamin needs of strains of pigs with high and moderate lean growth: T. S. Stahly, N. H. Williams, T. R. Lutz, R. C. Ewan, and S. G. Swenson
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 188-195. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Nutritional evaluation of high-digestible sorghum for pigs and broiler chicks: E. K. D. Nyannor, S. A. Adedokun, B. R. Hamaker, G. Ejeta, and O. Adeola
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 196-203. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The impact of dietary protein source on observed and predicted metabolizable energy of dry extruded dog foods: R. M. Yamka, K. R. McLeod, D. L. Harmon, H. C. Freetly, and W. D. Schoenherr
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 204-212. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruminant Nutrition

Technical note: A system for continuous recording of ruminal pH in cattle: O. AlZahal, B. Rustomo, N. E. Odongo, T. F. Duffield, and B. W. McBride
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 213-217. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Behavior

Evidence of phenotypic relationships among behavioral characteristics of individual pigs and performance: J. P. Cassady
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 218-224. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Management

Suitability of electronic mini-boluses for early identification of lambs: J. J. Ghirardi, G. Caja, C. Flores, D. Garín, M. Hernández-Jover, and F. Bocquier
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 248-257. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Postweaning growth check in pigs is markedly reduced by intermittent suckling and extended lactation: M. Berkeveld, P. Langendijk, H. M. G. van Beers-Schreurs, A. P. Koets, M. A. M. Taverne, and J. H. M. Verheijden
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 258-266. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Serum hormone concentrations relative to carcass composition of a random allotment of commercial-fed beef cattle: M. M. Brandt, D. H. Keisler, D. L. Meyer, T. B. Schmidt, and E. P. Berg
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 267-275. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Health and Well-Being

Effect of the seaweed Ascophyllum nodosum on lambs during forced walking and transport: G. S. Archer, T. H. Friend, D. Caldwell, K. Ameiss, and P. D. Krawczel
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 225-232. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Feeding live cultures of Enterococcus faecium and Saccharomyces cerevisiae induces an inflammatory response in feedlot steers: D. G. V. Emmanuel, A. Jafari, K. A. Beauchemin, J. A. Z. Leedle, and B. N. Ametaj
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 233-239. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of social isolation and restraint on adrenocortical responses and hypoalgesia in loose-housed dairy cows: M. S. Herskin, L. Munksgaard, and J. B. Andersen
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 240-247. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization

Afternoon harvest increases readily fermentable carbohydrate concentration and voluntary intake of gamagrass and switchgrass baleage by beef steers: G. B. Huntington and J. C. Burns
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 276-284. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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