J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (January 2008, 86 [1])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Molecular Genetics

Polymorphisms and haplotypes in the bovine neuropeptide Y, growth hormone receptor, ghrelin, insulin-like growth factor 2, and uncoupling proteins 2 and 3 genes and their associations with measures of growth, performance, feed efficiency, and carcass merit in beef cattle: E. L. Sherman, J. D. Nkrumah, B. M. Murdoch, C. Li, Z. Wang, A. Fu, and S. S. Moore
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1-16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The value of DNA paternity identification in beef cattle: Examples from Nevada’s free-range ranches: L. Gomez-Raya, K. Priest, W. M. Rauw, M. Okomo-Adhiambo, D. Thain, B. Bruce, A. Rink, R. Torell, L. Grellman, R. Narayanan, and C. W. Beattie
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 17-24. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Quantitative Genetics

Comparative genomic imprinting and expression analysis of six cattle genes: I. Zaitoun and H. Khatib
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 25-32. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genotype by environment interaction for lamb weaning weight in two Norwegian sheep breeds: G. Steinheim, J. Ødegård, T. Ådnøy, and G. Klemetsdal
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 33-39. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic parameters for image analysis traits on M. longissimus thoracis and M. trapezius of carcass cross section in Japanese Black steers: T. Osawa, K. Kuchida, S. Hidaka, and T. Kato
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 40-46. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Indicators of genetic erosion in an endangered population: The Alentejana cattle breed in Portugal: N. Carolino and L. T. Gama
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 47-56. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

Sterol regulatory element binding transcription factor 1 expression and genetic polymorphism significantly affect intramuscular fat deposition in the longissimus muscle of Erhualian and Sutai pigs: J. Chen, X. J. Yang, D. Xia, J. Chen, J. Wegner, Z. Jiang, and R. Q. Zhao
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 57-63. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ectopic expression of porcine peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ${delta}$ regulates adipogenesis in mouse myoblasts: Y. H. Yu, S. C. Wu, W. T. K. Cheng, H. J. Mersmann, and S. T. Ding
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 64-72. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Optimization of in vitro conditions for bovine subcutaneous and intramuscular preadipocyte differentiation: A. C. Grant, G. Ortiz-Colòn, M. E. Doumit, and D. D. Buskirk
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 73-82. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone-induced ovulation and luteinizing hormone release in beef heifers: Effect of day of the cycle: J. A. Atkins, D. C. Busch, J. F. Bader, D. H. Keisler, D. J. Patterson, M. C. Lucy, and M. F. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 83-93. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nonruminant Nutrition

Use of mannanoligosaccharides and zinc chelate as growth promoters and diarrhea preventative in weaning pigs: Effects on microbiota and gut function: M. Castillo, S. M. Martín-Orúe, J. A. Taylor-Pickard, J. F. Pérez, and J. Gasa
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 94-101. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Synergistic effects of betaine and conjugated linoleic acid on the growth and carcass composition of growing Iberian pigs: I. Fernández-Fígares, J. A. Conde-Aguilera, R. Nieto, M. Lachica, and J. F. Aguilera
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 102-111. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Utilization of distillers dried grains with solubles and phytase in sow lactation diets to meet the phosphorus requirement of the sow and reduce fecal phosphorus concentration: G. M. Hill, J. E. Link, M. J. Rincker, D. L. Kirkpatrick, M. L. Gibson, and K. Karges
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 112-118. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effects of feeding rice in substitution of corn and the degree of starch gelatinization of rice on the digestibility of dietary components and productive performance of young pigs: B. Vicente, D. G. Valencia, M. Pérez-Serrano, R. Lázaro, and G. G. Mateos
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 119-126. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Assessment of lactose level in the mid- to late-nursery phase on performance of weanling pigs: G. L. Cromwell, G. L. Allee, and D. C. Mahan
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 127-133. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruminant Nutrition

Effect of intake level and alfalfa substitution for grass hay on ruminal kinetics of fiber digestion and particle passage in beef cattle: S. A. Bhatti, J. G. P. Bowman, J. L. Firkins, A. V. Grove, and C. W. Hunt
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 134-145. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evaluation of secondary protein nutrients as a substitute for soybean meal in diets for beef steers and meat goats: S. R. Freeman, M. H. Poore, G. B. Huntington, and T. F. Middleton
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 146-158. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The interaction of harvesting time of day of switchgrass hay and ruminal degradability of supplemental protein offered to beef steers: G. B. Huntington and J. C. Burns
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 159-166. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of grain processing and dietary lipid source on performance, carcass characteristics, plasma fatty acids, and sensory properties of steaks from finishing cattle: H. J. LaBrune, C. D. Reinhardt, M. E. Dikeman, and J. S. Drouillard
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 167-172. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Bioavailability of copper from copper glycinate in steers fed high dietary sulfur and molybdenum: S. L. Hansen, P. Schlegel, L. R. Legleiter, K. E. Lloyd, and J. W. Spears
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 173-179. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The relationship of feeding behavior to residual feed intake in crossbred Angus steers fed traditional and no-roughage diets: J. W. Golden, M. S. Kerley, and W. H. Kolath
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 180-186. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Supplemental algal meal alters the ruminal trans-18:1 fatty acid and conjugated linoleic acid composition in cattle: M. M. Or-Rashid, J. K. G. Kramer, M. A. Wood, and B. W. McBride
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 187-196. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Tolerance of ruminant animals to high dose in-feed administration of a selenium-enriched yeast: D. T. Juniper, R. H. Phipps, D. I. Givens, A. K. Jones, C. Green, and G. Bertin
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 197-204. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Effects of ractopamine supplementation and postmortem aging on longissimus muscle palatability of beef steers differing in biological type: S. L. Gruber, J. D. Tatum, T. E. Engle, K. J. Prusa, S. B. Laudert, A. L. Schroeder, and W. J. Platter
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 205-210. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Predicting beef tenderness using near-infrared spectroscopy: S. R. Rust, D. M. Price, J. Subbiah, G. Kranzler, G. G. Hilton, D. L. Vanoverbeke, and J. B. Morgan
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 211-219. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Behavior

Effects of weaning lambs in two stages or by abrupt separation on their behavior and growth rate: C. Schichowski, E. Moors, and M. Gauly
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 220-225. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Environment

A new heat load index for feedlot cattle: J. B. Gaughan, T. L. Mader, S. M. Holt, and A. Lisle
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 226-234. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ERRATUM

Erratum: J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 235. [Full Text] [PDF]

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