J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (November 2007, 85 [11])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Molecular Genetics

Polymorphism at the ovine ß₃-adrenergic receptor locus (ADRB3) and its association with lamb mortality: R. H. Forrest, J. G. H. Hickford, and C. M. Frampton
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2801-2806. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Assessing the association of single nucleotide polymorphisms at the thyroglobulin gene with carcass traits in beef cattle: E. Casas, S. N. White, S. D. Shackelford, T. L. Wheeler, M. Koohmaraie, G. L. Bennett, and T. P. L. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2807-2814. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Quantitative Genetics

Breeding objectives for Targhee sheep: R. C. Borg, D. R. Notter, L. A. Kuehn, and R. W. Kott
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2815-2829. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Random regression model of growth during the first three months of age in Spanish Merino sheep: A. Molina, A. Menéndez-Buxadera, M. Valera, and J. M. Serradilla
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2830-2839. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Investigating the relationship between the prion protein locus and udder morphology traits and milk yield in Sardinian sheep: S. Salaris, S. Casu, and A. Carta
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2840-2845. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Individual efficiency for the use of feed resources in rabbits: M. Piles, M. García-Tomás, O. Rafel, J. Ramon, N. Ibañez-Escriche, and L. Varona
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2846-2853. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Fertility traits in spring-calving Aberdeen Angus cattle. 1. Model development and genetic parameters: J. I. Urioste, I. Misztal, and J. K. Bertrand
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2854-2860. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Fertility traits in spring-calving Aberdeen Angus cattle. 2. Model comparison: J. I. Urioste, I. Misztal, and J. K. Bertrand
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2861-2865. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

Growth rate and changes of the somatotropic axis in beef cattle administered exogenous bovine somatotropin beginning at two hundred, two hundred fifty, and three hundred days of age: B. T. Velayudhan, K. E. Govoni, T. A. Hoagland, and S. A. Zinn
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2866-2872. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Hormonal patterns in normal and hyperleptinemic mares in response to three common feeding-housing regimens: W. A. Storer, D. L. Thompson, Jr., C. A. Waller, and J. A. Cartmill
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2873-2881. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and leptin are related to marbling differences among Limousin and Angus or Japanese Black x Angus steers: M. Bonnet, Y. Faulconnier, C. Leroux, C. Jurie, I. Cassar-Malek, D. Bauchart, P. Boulesteix, D. Pethick, J. F. Hocquette, and Y. Chilliard
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2882-2894. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Exposure to low dietary copper or low copper coupled with high dietary manganese for one year does not alter brain prion protein characteristics in the mature cow: L. R. Legleiter, H. C. Liu, K. E. Lloyd, S. L. Hansen, R. S. Fry, and J. W. Spears
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2895-2903. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Growth and pubertal development of F₁ bulls from Hereford, Angus, Norwegian Red, Swedish Red and White, Friesian, and Wagyu sires: E. Casas, D. D. Lunstra, L. V. Cundiff, and J. J. Ford
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2904-2909. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Characteristics of developmental changes in the kinetics of glucose and urea in Japanese Black calves: Comparison with Holstein calves: H. Shingu, H. Hayashi, E. Touno, A. Oshibe, S. Kushibiki, S. Oda, K. Katoh, and Y. Obara
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2910-2915. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiological and metabolic effects of prophylactic treatment with the osmolytes glycerol and betaine on Bos indicus steers during long duration transportation: A. J. Parker, G. P. Dobson, and L. A. Fitzpatrick
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2916-2923. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Expression of 3ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, cytochrome P450-c17, and sulfotransferase 2B1 proteins in liver and testis of pigs of two breeds: Relationship with adipose tissue androstenone concentration: M. Moe, E. Grindflek, and O. Doran
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2924-2931. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Influence of endophyte consumption and heat stress on intravaginal temperatures, plasma lipid oxidation, blood selenium, and glutathione redox of mononuclear cells in heifers grazing tall fescue: N. C. Burke, G. Scaglia, K. E. Saker, D. J. Blodgett, and W. S. Swecker, Jr
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2932-2940. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nonruminant Nutrition

Effect of low-phytate barley or phytase supplementation to a barley-soybean meal diet on phosphorus retention and excretion by grower pigs: J. K. Htoo, W. C. Sauer, J. L. Yáñez, M. Cervantes, Y. Zhang, J. H. Helm, and R. T. Zijlstra
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2941-2948. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Dietary fructan carbohydrate increases amine production in the equine large intestine: Implications for pasture-associated laminitis: C. Crawford, M. F. Sepulveda, J. Elliott, P. A. Harris, and S. R. Bailey
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2949-2958. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of feeding fermented liquid feed and fermented grain on gastrointestinal ecology and growth performance in piglets: N. Canibe, O. Højberg, J. H. Badsberg, and B. B. Jensen
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2959-2971. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Weaned piglets display low gastrointestinal digestion of pea (Pisum sativum L.) lectin and pea albumin 2: M. Le Gall, L. Quillien, B. Sève, J. Guéguen, and J. P. Lallès
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2972-2981. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Growth performance, gastrointestinal microbial activity, and nutrient digestibility in early-weaned pigs fed diets containing flaxseed and carbohydrase enzyme: E. Kiarie, C. M. Nyachoti, B. A. Slominski, and G. Blank
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2982-2993. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Energy, phosphorus, and amino acid digestibility of high-protein distillers dried grains and corn germ fed to growing pigs: M. R. Widmer, L. M. McGinnis, and H. H. Stein
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2994-3003. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

True ileal digestible tryptophan to lysine ratios in ninety- to one hundred twenty-five-kilogram barrows: D. C. Kendall, A. M. Gaines, B. J. Kerr, and G. L. Allee
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3004-3012. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evaluation of soy protein concentrates in nursery pig diets: N. A. Lenehan, J. M. DeRouchey, R. D. Goodband, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. L. Nelssen, C. N. Groesbeck, and K. R. Lawrence
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3013-3021. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A dose-response evaluation of spray-dried yeast cell wall supplementation of diets fed to adult dogs: Effects on nutrient digestibility, immune indices, and fecal microbial populations: I. S. Middelbos, M. R. Godoy, N. D. Fastinger, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3022-3032. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Evaluation of fermentable oligosaccharides in diets fed to dogs in comparison to fiber standards: I. S. Middelbos, N. D. Fastinger, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3033-3044. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Ruminant Nutrition

Effect of field peas, chickpeas, and lentils on rumen fermentation, digestion, microbial protein synthesis, and feedlot performance in receiving diets for beef cattle: T. C. Gilbery, G. P. Lardy, S. A. Soto-Navarro, M. L. Bauer, and V. L. Anderson
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3045-3053. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A dose-response study relating the concentration of carotenoid pigments in blood and reflectance spectrum characteristics of fat to carotenoid intake level in sheep: P. H. M. Dian, B. Chauveau-Duriot, I. N. Prado, and S. Prache
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3054-3061. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Effects of vitamin A supplementation in young lambs on performance, serum lipid, and longissimus muscle lipid composition: A. M. Arnett, M. E. Dikeman, C. W. Spaeth, B. J. Johnson, and B. Hildabrand
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3062-3071. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Unsaturated fatty acids and sodium affect the liver-like off-flavor in cooked beef: B. E. Jenschke, J. M. Hodgen, J. L. Meisinger, A. E. Hamling, D. A. Moss, M. Lundesjö Ahnström, K. M. Eskridge, and C. R. Calkins
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3072-3078. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Feedstuff Evaluation

Effects of wet corn gluten feed and roughage levels on performance, carcass characteristics, and feeding behavior of feedlot cattle: C. H. Parsons, J. T. Vasconcelos, R. S. Swingle, P. J. Defoor, G. A. Nunnery, G. B. Salyer, and M. L. Galyean
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3079-3089. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of ractopamine hydrochloride on performance, rate and variation in feed intake, and acid-base balance in feedlot cattle: C. S. Abney, J. T. Vasconcelos, J. P. McMeniman, S. A. Keyser, K. R. Wilson, G. J. Vogel, and M. L. Galyean
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3090-3098. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Management

Technical note: High-performing swine herds improved their reproductive performance differently from ordinary herds for five years: Y. Koketsu
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3110-3115. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Characteristics of Angora rabbit fiber using optical fiber diameter analyzer: S. A. Rafat, H. de Rochambeau, M. Brims, R. G. Thébault, S. Deretz, M. Bonnet, and D. Allain
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3116-3122. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Lifetime traceability of weaner pigs in concrete-based and deep-litter production systems in Australia: N. Schembri, F. Sithole, J. A. Toribio, M. Hernández-Jover, and P. K. Holyoake
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3123-3130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Health and Well-Being

Effects of yeast culture on performance, gut integrity, and blood cell composition of weanling pigs: C. M. C. van der Peet-Schwering, A. J. M. Jansman, H. Smidt, and I. Yoon
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 3099-3109. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SYMPOSIUM

Symposium

Invited Review: Role of livestock in human nutrition and health for poverty reduction in developing countries: T. F. Randolph, E. Schelling, D. Grace, C. F. Nicholson, J. L. Leroy, D. C. Cole, M. W. Demment, A. Omore, J. Zinsstag, and M. Ruel
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2788-2800. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

EDITORIAL

Editorials

The role of livestock in developing countries: Mark A. Mirando and Lawrence P. Reynolds
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 2787. [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

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