J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (February 2007, 85 [2])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Quantitative Genetics

Evaluation of birth and weaning traits of Romosinuano calves as purebreds and crosses with Brahman and Angus: D. G. Riley, C. C. Chase, Jr., S. W. Coleman, and T. A. Olson
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 289-298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Inbreeding trend and inbreeding depression in the Danish populations of Texel, Shropshire, and Oxford Down: E. Norberg and A. C. Sørensen
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 299-304. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Three statistical approaches for genetic analysis of disease resistance to vibriosis in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.): A. Kettunen, T. Serenius, and K. T. Fjalestad
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 305-313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic parameters for EUROP carcass traits within different groups of cattle in Ireland: J. M. Hickey, M. G. Keane, D. A. Kenny, A. R. Cromie, and R. F. Veerkamp
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 314-321. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Inbreeding trends and pedigree analysis of Irish dairy and beef cattle populations: S. Mc Parland, J. F. Kearney, M. Rath, and D. P. Berry
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 322-331. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Simulation of cow-calf production with and without realistic levels of variability: W. R. Shafer, R. M. Bourdon, and R. M. Enns
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 332-340. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Association of a single nucleotide polymorphism in SPP1 with growth traits and twinning in a cattle population selected for twinning rate: M. F. Allan, R. M. Thallman, R. A. Cushman, S. E. Echternkamp, S. N. White, L. A. Kuehn, E. Casas, and T. P. L. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 341-347. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic relationships between growth and carcass traits and profitability in Japanese Brown cattle: A. K. Kahi, T. Oguni, Y. Sumio, and H. Hirooka
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 348-355. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Direct responses to six generations of selection for ovulation rate or prenatal survival in Large White pigs: A. Rosendo, T. Druet, J. Gogué, and J. P. Bidanel
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 356-364. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evaluation of reciprocal differences in Bos indicus x Bos taurus backcross calves produced through embryo transfer: I. Birth and weaning traits: T. S. Amen, A. D. Herring, J. O. Sanders, and C. A. Gill
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 365-372. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evaluation of reciprocal differences in Bos indicus x Bos taurus backcross calves produced through embryo transfer: II. Postweaning, carcass, and meat traits: T. S. Amen, A. D. Herring, J. O. Sanders, and C. A. Gill
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 373-379. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

Lipogenesis and stearoyl-CoA desaturase gene expression and enzyme activity in adipose tissue of short- and long-fed Angus and Wagyu steers fed corn- or hay-based diets: K. Y. Chung, D. K. Lunt, H. Kawachi, H. Yano, and S. B. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 380-387. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Variation in plasma growth hormone during first parity in lactating cows: P. Theilgaard, K. L. Ingvartsen, and P. Løvendahl
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 388-394. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Identification of differentially expressed transcripts in bovine rumen and abomasum using a differential display method: S. G. Roh, M. Kuno, D. Hishikawa, Y. H. Hong, K. Katoh, Y. Obara, H. Hidari, and S. Sasaki
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 395-403. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Exocrine pancreatic secretion in pigs fed sow’s milk and milk replacer, and its relationship to growth performance: J. J. G. C. van den Borne, B. R. Weström, D. Kruszewska, J. A. M. Botermans, J. Svendsen, J. Wolinski, and S. G. Pierzynowski
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 404-412. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Response to ractopamine-hydrogen chloride is similar in yearling steers across days on feed: S. J. Winterholler, G. L. Parsons, C. D. Reinhardt, J. P. Hutcheson, W. T. Nichols, D. A. Yates, R. S. Swingle, and B. J. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 413-419. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Social rank of pregnant sows affects their body weight gain and behavior and performance of the offspring: G. Kranendonk, H. Van der Mheen, M. Fillerup, and H. Hopster
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 420-429. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

The effect of anabolic implants on intramuscular lipid deposition in finished beef cattle: K. R. Smith, S. K. Duckett, M. J. Azain, R. N. Sonon, Jr., and T. D. Pringle
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 430-440. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Behavior

Assessing the adaptation of swine to fifty-seven hours of feed deprivation in terms of behavioral and physiological responses: M. J. Toscano, D. C. Lay, Jr., B. A. Craig, and E. A. Pajor
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 441-451. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Feedstuff Evaluation

Technical note: Detection of chicken, turkey, duck, and goose tissues in feedstuffs using species-specific polymerase chain reaction: I. Martín, T. García, V. Fajardo, I. López-Calleja, M. Rojas, M. A. Pavón, P. E. Hernández, I. González, and R. Martín
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 452-458. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of Acid LAC and Kem-Gest acid blends on growth performance and microbial shedding in weanling pigs: M. C. Walsh, D. M. Sholly, R. B. Hinson, S. A. Trapp, A. L. Sutton, J. S. Radcliffe, J. W. Smith, II, and B. T. Richert
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 459-467. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Management

Comparison of visual and electronic identification devices in pigs: Slaughterhouse performance: C. Santamarina, M. Hernández-Jover, D. Babot, and G. Caja
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 497-502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Development of computational models for the purpose of conducting individual livestock and premises traceback investigations utilizing National Animal Identification System-compliant data: J. A. Scanga, T. Hoffman, J. Picanso, S. V. Rajopadhye, D. G. Kim, A. Gupta, R. Forbes, J. Ladd, and P. J. Burns
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 503-511. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Survival analysis from birth to slaughter of Ripollesa lambs under semi-intensive management: J. Casellas, G. Caja, X. Such, and J. Piedrafita
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 512-517. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Health and Well-Being

Effects of continuous versus intermittent transport on plasma constituents and antibody response of lambs: P. D. Krawczel, T. H. Friend, D. J. Caldwell, G. Archer, and K. Ameiss
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 468-476. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of crude red kidney bean lectin (phytohemagglutinin) exposure on performance, health, feeding behavior, and gut maturation of pigs at weaning: A. Thomsson, D. Rantzer, B. R. Weström, S. G. Pierzynowski, and J. Svendsen
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 477-485. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Lipid microencapsulation allows slow release of organic acids and natural identical flavors along the swine intestine: A. Piva, V. Pizzamiglio, M. Morlacchini, M. Tedeschi, and G. Piva
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 486-493. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Technical note: Preorbital gland opening in red deer (Cervus elaphus) calves as an indicator of stress: J. Bartosová-Víchová, L. Bartos, and L. Svecová
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 494-496. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization

Effects of breed, sex, and age on the variation and ability of fecal near-infrared reflectance spectra to predict the composition of goat diets: J. W. Walker, E. S. Campbell, C. J. Lupton, C. A. Taylor, Jr., D. F. Waldron, and S. Y. Landau
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 518-526. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of crabgrass (Digitaria ciliaris) hay harvest interval on forage quality and performance of growing calves fed mixed diets: P. A. Beck, S. Hutchison, C. B. Stewart, J. D. Shockey, and S. A. Gunter
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 527-535. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of species of cool-season annual grass interseeded into Bermudagrass sod on the performance of growing calves: P. A. Beck, C. B. Stewart, J. M. Phillips, K. B. Watkins, and S. A. Gunter
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 536-544. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Chemical composition and in situ dry matter and fiber disappearance of sorghum x Sudangrass hybrids: P. A. Beck, S. Hutchison, S. A. Gunter, T. C. Losi, C. B. Stewart, P. K. Capps, and J. M. Phillips
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 545-555. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SPECIAL TOPICS

BOARD-INVITED REVIEW: The ethical and behavioral bases for farm animal welfare legislation: C. C. Croney and S. T. Millman
J. Anim Sci. 2007 85: 556-565. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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