Differential expression in lung and bronchial lymph node of pigs with high and low responses to infection with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus J. S. Bates, D. B. Petry, J. Eudy, L. Bough, and R. K. Johnson J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3279-3289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

A quantitative trait locus genome scan for porcine muscle fiber traits reveals overdominance and epistasis J. Estellé, F. Gil, J. M. Vázquez, R. Latorre, G. Ramírez, M. C. Barragán, J. M. Folch, J. L. Noguera, M. A. Toro, and M. Pérez-Enciso J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3290-3299. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Table 1

Single nucleotide polymorphisms in several porcine cathepsin genes are associated with growth, carcass, and production traits in Italian Large White pigs V. Russo, L. Fontanesi, E. Scotti, F. Beretti, R. Davoli, L. Nanni Costa, R. Virgili, and L. Buttazzoni J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3300-3314. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Promoter region of the bovine growth hormone receptor gene: Single nucleotide polymorphism discovery in cattle and association with performance in Brangus bulls A. J. Garrett, G. Rincon, J. F. Medrano, M. A. Elzo, G. A. Silver, and M. G. Thomas J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3315-3323. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Genetic associations of sow longevity with age at first farrowing, number of piglets weaned, and wean to insemination interval in the Finnish Landrace swine population T. Serenius, K. J. Stalder, and R. L. Fernando J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3324-3329. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Sow line differences in heat stress tolerance expressed in reproductive performance traits S. Bloemhof, E. H. van der Waaij, J. W. M. Merks, and E. F. Knol J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3330-3337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Inbreeding effects on postweaning production traits, conformation, and calving performance in Irish beef cattle S. Mc Parland, J. F. Kearney, D. E. MacHugh, and D. P. Berry J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3338-3347. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic change results from selection on an economic breeding objective in beef cattle R. M. Enns and G. B. Nicoll J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3348-3357. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Marker-assisted assessment of genotype by environment interaction: A case study of single nucleotide polymorphism-mortality association in broilers in two hygiene environments N. Long, D. Gianola, G. J. M. Rosa, K. A. Weigel, and S. Avendaño J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3358-3366. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Identification of genes downregulated during differentiation of porcine mesenteric adipocytes S. Suzuki, S. Sembon, M. Iwamoto, D. Fuchimoto, and A. Onishi J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3367-3376. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Fasting regulates the expression of adiponectin receptors in young growing pigs B. H. Liu, P. H. Wang, Y. C. Wang, W. M. Cheng, H. J. Mersmann, and S. T. Ding J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3377-3384. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Docosahexaenoic acid regulates adipogenic genes in myoblasts via porcine peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor Y. H. Yu, E. C. Lin, S. C. Wu, W. T. K. Cheng, H. J. Mersmann, P. H. Wang, and S. T. Ding J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3385-3392. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effect of vitamin A supplementation on postnatal adipose tissue development of lambs A. Arana, J. A. Mendizabal, M. Alzón, B. Soret, and A. Purroy J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3393-3400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Translational efficiency of bovine pyruvate carboxylase 5' untranslated region messenger ribonucleic acid variants S. R. Hazelton, S. L. Koser, C. A. Bidwell, and S. S. Donkin J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3401-3408. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of selection for growth rate on relative growth in rabbits M. Pascual, M. Pla, and A. Blasco J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3409-3417. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of implants of trenbolone acetate, estradiol, or both, on muscle insulin-like growth factor-I, insulin-like growth factor-I receptor, estrogen receptor-, and androgen receptor messenger ribonucleic acid levels in feedlot steers M. S. Pampusch, M. E. White, M. R. Hathaway, T. J. Baxa, K. Y. Chung, S. L. Parr, B. J. Johnson, W. J. Weber, and W. R. Dayton J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3418-3423. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Changes in glutamine metabolism indicate a mild catabolic state in the transition mare H. C. Manso Filho, K. H. McKeever, M. E. Gordon, H. E. C. Costa, W. S. Lagakos, and M. Watford J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3424-3431. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of diet containing phytate and phytase on the activity and messenger ribonucleic acid expression of carbohydrase and transporter in chickens N. Liu, Y. J. Ru, F. D. Li, and A. J. Cowieson J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3432-3439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Citrulline and intestinal fatty acid-binding protein: Longitudinal markers of postweaning small intestinal function in pigs? M. Berkeveld, P. Langendijk, J. H. M. Verheijden, M. A. M. Taverne, A. van Nes, P. van Haard, and A. P. Koets J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3440-3449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of xylanase supplementation on the apparent digestibility and digestible content of energy, amino acids, phosphorus, and calcium in wheat and wheat by-products from dry milling fed to grower pigs T. N. Nortey, J. F. Patience, J. S. Sands, N. L. Trottier, and R. T. Zijlstra J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3450-3464. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of crude protein intake from grass silage-only diets on the equine colon ecosystem after an abrupt feed change S. Muhonen, M. Connysson, J. E. Lindberg, V. Julliand, J. Bertilsson, and A. Jansson J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3465-3472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Dietary tryptophan helps to preserve tryptophan homeostasis in pigs suffering from lung inflammation N. Le Floc’h, D. Melchior, and B. Sève J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3473-3479. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Energy requirements of Texel crossbred lambs D. B. Galvani, C. C. Pires, G. V. Kozloski, and T. P. Wommer J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3480-3490. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effect of polyethylene glycol on intake of Mediterranean shrubs by sheep and goats J. Rogosic, J. A. Pfister, F. D. Provenza, and J. Pavlicevic J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3491-3496. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Manipulation of rumen ecology by dietary lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus Stapf.) powder supplementation M. Wanapat, A. Cherdthong, P. Pakdee, and S. Wanapat J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3497-3503. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effect of supplemental energy source and frequency on growing calf performance T. W. Loy, T. J. Klopfenstein, G. E. Erickson, C. N. Macken, and J. C. MacDonald J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3504-3510. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Milk yield, milk composition, eating behavior, and lamb performance of ewes fed diets containing soybean hulls replacing coastcross (Cynodon species) hay R. C. Araujo, A. V. Pires, I. Susin, C. Q. Mendes, G. H. Rodrigues, I. U. Packer, and M. L. Eastridge J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3511-3521. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Nonionophore antibiotics do not affect the trans-18:1 and conjugated linoleic acid composition in beef adipose tissue N. Aldai, M. E. R. Dugan, J. K. G. Kramer, P. S. Mir, and T. A. McAllister J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3522-3532. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

National Beef Quality Audit–2005: Survey of targeted cattle and carcass characteristics related to quality, quantity, and value of fed steers and heifers L. G. Garcia, K. L. Nicholson, T. W. Hoffman, T. E. Lawrence, D. S. Hale, D. B. Griffin, J. W. Savell, D. L. VanOverbeke, J. B. Morgan, K. E. Belk, T. G. Field, J. A. Scanga, J. D. Tatum, and G. C. Smith J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3533-3543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Carcass, meat quality, and sensory characteristics of heavy body weight pigs fed ractopamine hydrochloride (Paylean) D. M. Fernández-Dueñas, A. J. Myers, S. M. Scramlin, C. W. Parks, S. N. Carr, J. Killefer, and F. K. McKeith J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3544-3550. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Relationships between monounsaturated fatty acids of marbling flecks and image analysis traits in longissimus muscle for Japanese Black steers Y. Nakahashi, S. Maruyama, S. Seki, S. Hidaka, and K. Kuchida J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3551-3556. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Predicting cattle age from eye lens weight and nitrogen content, dentition, and United States Department of Agriculture maturity score C. R. Raines, M. E. Dikeman, J. A. Unruh, M. C. Hunt, and R. C. Knock J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3557-3567. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Differential response of cull cow muscles to the hypertrophic actions of ractopamine-hydrogen chloride J. M. Gonzalez, R. D. Dijkhuis, D. D. Johnson, J. N. Carter, and S. E. Johnson J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3568-3574. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of conventional and grass-feeding systems on the nutrient composition of beef J. M. Leheska, L. D. Thompson, J. C. Howe, E. Hentges, J. Boyce, J. C. Brooks, B. Shriver, L. Hoover, and M. F. Miller J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3575-3585. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

National Meat Case Study 2004: Fresh product types and allocation of retail space A. L. Reicks, J. C. Brooks, J. M. Kelly, W. G. Kuecker, K. Boillot, R. Irion, and M. F. Miller J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3586-3592. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

National Meat Case Study 2004: Product labeling information, branding, and packaging trends A. L. Reicks, J. C. Brooks, J. M. Kelly, W. G. Kuecker, K. Boillot, R. Irion, and M. F. Miller J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3593-3599. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effect of heated mash on performance and feeding behavior of newly weaned piglets K. Reiners, E. F. Hessel, and H. F. A. Van den Weghe J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3600-3607. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of body condition on consumption of pine needles (Pinus ponderosa) by beef cows J. A. Pfister, K. E. Panter, D. R. Gardner, D. Cook, and K. D. Welch J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3608-3616. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Odorant production and persistence of Escherichia coli in manure slurries from cattle fed zero, twenty, forty, or sixty percent wet distillers grains with solubles V. H. Varel, J. E. Wells, E. D. Berry, M. J. Spiehs, D. N. Miller, C. L. Ferrell, S. D. Shackelford, and M. Koohmaraie J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3617-3627. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of shaded versus unshaded wallows on behavior, performance, and physiology of the outdoor lactating sow A. K. Johnson, F. M. Mitloehner, J. L. Morrow, and J. J. McGlone J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3628-3634. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Development of a corn-based beef industry L. R. Corah J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3635-3639. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Animal science teaching: A century of excellence D. S. Buchanan J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3640-3646. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Utilization of pasture and forages by ruminants: A historical perspective J. C. Burns J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3647-3663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

MEMORIAL: G. Eric Bradford M. E. Delany and J. F. Medrano J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3664-3665. [Full Text] [PDF]

Erratum J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3666. [Full Text] [PDF]

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