ANIMAL 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  

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  

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  

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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