ANIMAL GENETICS  

Genetic relationship and diversity analysis of Indian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)

R. K. Vijh, M. S. Tantia, B. Mishra, and S. T. Bharani Kumar
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1495-1502. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Quantitative Genetics 

Genetic variability in Hanoverian warmblood horses using pedigree analysis

H. Hamann and O. Distl
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1503-1513. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Technical note: Computing options for genetic evaluation with a large number of genetic markers

S. Tsuruta and I. Misztal
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1514-1518. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

Timing of artificial insemination in postpartum beef cows following administration of the CO-Synch + controlled internal drug-release protocol

D. C. Busch, D. J. Schafer, D. J. Wilson, D. A. Mallory, N. R. Leitman, J. K. Haden, M. R. Ellersieck, M. F. Smith, and D. J. Patterson
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1519-1525. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Changes of activity and mRNA expression of urea cycle enzymes in the liver of developing Holstein calves

M. Takagi, T. Yonezawa, S. Haga, H. Shingu, Y. Kobayashi, T. Takahashi, Y. Ohtani, Y. Obara, and K. Katoh
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1526-1532. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Effects of dietary supplementation of an enzyme blend on the ileal and fecal digestibility of nutrients in growing pigs

F. Ji, D. P. Casper, P. K. Brown, D. A. Spangler, K. D. Haydon, and J. E. Pettigrew
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1533-1543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The effect of dietary phosphorus and calcium level, phytase supplementation, and ileal infusion of pectin on the chemical composition and carbohydrase activity of fecal bacteria and the level of microbial metabolites in the gastrointestinal tract of pigs

B. U. Metzler, R. Mosenthin, T. Baumgärtel, and M. Rodehutscord
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1544-1555. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Evaluation of NutriDense low-phytate corn and added fat in growing and finishing swine diets

S. K. Linneen, J. M. DeRouchey, R. D. Goodband, M. D. Tokach, S. S. Dritz, J. L. Nelssen, and J. L. Snow
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1556-1561. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L. cv. Gogu valley) protein as a novel antimicrobial agent in weanling pigs

Z. Jin, Y. X. Yang, J. Y. Choi, P. L. Shinde, S. Y. Yoon, T.-W. Hahn, H. T. Lim, Y. Park, K.-S. Hahm, J. W. Joo, and B. J. Chae
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1562-1572. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A regional evaluation of the effect of fiber type in gestation diets on sow reproductive performance

C. S. Darroch, C. R. Dove, C. V. Maxwell, Z. B. Johnson, and L. L. Southern
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1573-1578. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of dried distillers grains with solubles on growing and finishing pig performance in a commercial environment

S. K. Linneen, J. M. DeRouchey, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband, M. D. Tokach, and J. L. Nelssen
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1579-1587. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The effect of microbial phytase on true and apparent ileal amino acid digestibilities in growing-finishing pigs

C. Pomar, F. Gagné, J. J. Matte, G. Barnett, and C. Jondreville
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1598-1608. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

A meta-analysis of energy and protein requirements for maintenance and growth of Nellore cattle

M. L. Chizzotti, L. O. Tedeschi, and S. C. Valadares Filho
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1588-1597. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of vitamin A restriction on carcass characteristics and immune status of beef steers

M. A. Gorocica-Buenfil, F. L. Fluharty, and S. C. Loerch
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1609-1616. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Influence of direct-fed fibrolytic enzymes on diet digestibility and ruminal activity in sheep fed a grass hay-based diet

L. A. Giraldo, M. L. Tejido, M. J. Ranilla, S. Ramos, and M. D. Carro
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1617-1623. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Conjugated linoleic acid content in adipose tissue of calves suckling beef cows on pasture and supplemented with raw or extruded soybeans

C. Paradis, R. Berthiaume, C. Lafrenière, R. Gervais, and P. Y. Chouinard
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1624-1636. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Use of 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃ and dietary calcium to improve tenderness of beef from the round of beef cows

K. M. Carnagey, E. J. Huff-Lonergan, S. M. Lonergan, A. Trenkle, R. L. Horst, and D. C. Beitz
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1637-1648. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Use of 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃ and vitamin E to improve tenderness of beef from the longissimus dorsi of heifers

K. M. Carnagey, E. J. Huff-Lonergan, A. Trenkle, A. E. Wertz-Lutz, R. L. Horst, and D. C. Beitz
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1649-1657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

Recovering value from beef carcasses classified as dark cutters by United States Department of Agriculture graders

P. D. Bass, J. A. Scanga, P. L. Chapman, G. C. Smith, J. D. Tatum, and K. E. Belk
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1658-1668. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of oral administration of sodium citrate or acetate to pigs on blood parameters, postmortem glycolysis, muscle pH decline, and quality attributes of pork

J. W. Stephens, M. E. Dikeman, J. A. Unruh, M. D. Haub, M. D. Tokach, and S. S. Dritz
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1669-1677. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Comparison of alternative beef production systems based on forage finishing or grain-forage diets with or without growth promotants: 2. Meat quality, fatty acid composition, and overall palatability

L. Faucitano, P. Y. Chouinard, J. Fortin, I. B. Mandell, C. Lafrenière, C. L. Girard, and R. Berthiaume
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1678-1689. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Behavioral aspects of electronic bull separation and mate allocation in multiple-sire mating paddocks

C. Lee, K. C. Prayaga, A. D. Fisher, and J. M. Henshall
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1690-1696. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management 

Effect of dried corn distillers grains plus solubles compared with soybean hulls, in late gestation heifer diets, on animal and reproductive performance

C. L. Engel, H. H. Patterson, and G. A. Perry
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1697-1708. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

SPECIAL TOPICS  

Editorial: The new "Perspectives" subsection of the Journal of Animal Science will initially highlight centennial papers

M. C. Wulster-Radcliffe and L. P. Reynolds
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1709-1710. [Full Text] [PDF]  

ASAS Centennial Paper: Contributions in the Journal of Animal Science to understanding cattle metabolic and digestive disorders

J. T. Vasconcelos and M. L. Galyean
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1711-1721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ERRATUM  

Erratum

J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1722. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Erratum

J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1723. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Retraction

J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 1724. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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