J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (September 2008, 86 [9])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Molecular Genetics

The fibroblast growth factor 2 gene is associated with embryonic mortality in cattle: H. Khatib, C. Maltecca, R. L. Monson, V. Schutzkus, X. Wang, and J. J. Rutledge
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2063-2067. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Quantitative Genetics

Genetic variation of plasma insulin-like growth factor-1 in young crossbred ewes and its relationship with their maintenance feed intake at maturity and production traits: R. A. Afolayan and N. M. Fogarty
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2068-2075. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic components of heat stress in finishing pigs: Parameter estimation: B. Zumbach, I. Misztal, S. Tsuruta, J. P. Sanchez, M. Azain, W. Herring, J. Holl, T. Long, and M. Culbertson
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2076-2081. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic components of heat stress in finishing pigs: Development of a heat load function: B. Zumbach, I. Misztal, S. Tsuruta, J. P. Sanchez, M. Azain, W. Herring, J. Holl, T. Long, and M. Culbertson
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2082-2088. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Technical note: Prediction of breeding values using marker-derived relationship matrices: B. J. Hayes and M. E. Goddard
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2089-2092. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Experimental selection for calving ease and postnatal growth in seven cattle populations. I. Changes in estimated breeding values: G. L. Bennett
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2093-2102. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Experimental selection for calving ease and postnatal growth in seven cattle populations. II. Phenotypic differences: G. L. Bennett, R. M. Thallman, W. M. Snelling, and L. A. Kuehn
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2103-2114. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

Regional differences in porcine adipocytes isolated from skeletal muscle and adipose tissues as identified by a proteomic approach: F. Gondret, N. Guitton, C. Guillerm-Regost, and I. Louveau
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2115-2125. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Conceptus development during blastocyst elongation in lines of pigs selected for increased uterine capacity or ovulation rate: J. R. Miles, B. A. Freking, L. A. Blomberg, J. L. Vallet, and K. A. Zuelke
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2126-2134. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL NUTRITION

BOARD-INVITED REVIEW

BOARD-INVITED REVIEW: Peptide absorption and utilization: Implications for animal nutrition and health: E. R. Gilbert, E. A. Wong, and K. E. Webb, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2135-2155. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Nonruminant Nutrition

Dynamics of body protein deposition and changes in body composition after sudden changes in amino acid intake: I. Barrows: H. R. Martínez-Ramírez, E. A. Jeaurond, and C. F. M. de Lange
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2156-2167. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Dynamics of body protein deposition and changes in body composition after sudden changes in amino acid intake: II. Entire male pigs: H. R. Martínez-Ramírez, E. A. Jeaurond, and C. F. M. de Lange
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2168-2179. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Factors affecting the variability in ileal amino acid digestibility in corn distillers dried grains with solubles fed to growing pigs: A. A. Pahm, C. Pedersen, D. Hoehler, and H. H. Stein
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2180-2189. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Determining an optimum lysine:calorie ratio for barrows and gilts in a commercial finishing facility: R. G. Main, S. S. Dritz, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, and J. L. Nelssen
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2190-2207. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Digestion of carbohydrates and utilization of energy in sows fed diets with contrasting levels and physicochemical properties of dietary fiber: A. Serena, H. Jørgensen, and K. E. Bach Knudsen
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2208-2216. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Influence of dietary fiber on luminal environment and morphology in the small and large intestine of sows: A. Serena, M. S. Hedemann, and K. E. Bach Knudsen
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2217-2227. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effect of crude glycerol on pellet mill production and nursery pig growth performance: C. N. Groesbeck, L. J. McKinney, J. M. DeRouchey, M. D. Tokach, R. D. Goodband, S. S. Dritz, J. L. Nelssen, A. W. Duttlinger, A. C. Fahrenholz, and K. C. Behnke
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2228-2236. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of six carbohydrate sources on diet digestibility and postprandial glucose and insulin responses in cats: L. D. de-Oliveira, A. C. Carciofi, M. C. C. Oliveira, R. S. Vasconcellos, R. S. Bazolli, G. T. Pereira, and F. Prada
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2237-2246. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of dietary organic and inorganic trace mineral levels on sow reproductive performances and daily mineral intakes over six parities: J. C. Peters and D. C. Mahan
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2247-2260. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of neonatal iron status, iron injections at birth, and weaning in young pigs from sows fed either organic or inorganic trace minerals: J. C. Peters and D. C. Mahan
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2261-2269. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruminant Nutrition

Efficacy of monensin and tylosin in finishing diets based on steam-flaked corn with and without corn wet distillers grains with solubles: B. E. Depenbusch, J. S. Drouillard, E. R. Loe, J. J. Higgins, M. E. Corrigan, and M. J. Quinn
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2270-2276. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Nutrient net absorption across the portal-drained viscera of forage-fed beef steers: Quantitative assessment and application to a nutritional prediction model: S. W. El-Kadi, K. R. McLeod, N. A. Elam, S. E. Kitts, C. C. Taylor, D. L. Harmon, B. J. Bequette, and E. S. Vanzant
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2277-2287. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Protein elongation rates in tissues of growing and adult sheep: M. T. Connors, D. P. Poppi, and J. P. Cant
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2288-2295. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of supplementation frequency on performance, reproductive, and metabolic responses of Brahman-crossbred females: R. F. Cooke, J. D. Arthington, D. B. Araujo, G. C. Lamb, and A. D. Ealy
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2296-2309. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Influence of level of supplemental whole flaxseed on forage intake and site and extent of digestion in beef heifers consuming native grass hay: E. Scholljegerdes and S. Kronberg
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2310-2320. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of ammonia load on glucose metabolism by isolated ovine duodenal mucosa: P. R. Regmi, W. T. Dixon, and M. Oba
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2321-2327. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effects of feeding sericea lespedeza hay on growth rate of goats naturally infected with gastrointestinal nematodes: D. A. Moore, T. H. Terrill, B. Kouakou, S. A. Shaik, J. A. Mosjidis, J. E. Miller, M. Vanguru, G. Kannan, and J. M. Burke
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2328-2337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Corn distillers grains with solubles derived from a traditional or partial fractionation process: Growth performance and carcass characteristics of finishing feedlot heifers: B. E. Depenbusch, E. R. Loe, M. J. Quinn, M. E. Corrigan, M. L. Gibson, K. K. Karges, and J. S. Drouillard
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2338-2343. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Comparing relative feed value with degradation parameters of grass and legume forages: T. J. Hackmann, J. D. Sampson, and J. N. Spain
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2344-2356. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Effect of litter size and birth weight on growth, carcass and pork quality, and their relationship to postmortem proteolysis: J. Bérard, M. Kreuzer, and G. Bee
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2357-2368. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

In vivo estimation of goat carcass composition and body fat partition by real-time ultrasonography: A. Teixeira, M. Joy, and R. Delfa
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2369-2376. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Feedstuff Evaluation

Comparative sulfur analysis using thermal combustion or inductively coupled plasma methodology and mineral composition of common livestock feedstuffs: B. J. Kerr, C. J. Ziemer, T. E. Weber, S. L. Trabue, B. L. Bearson, G. C. Shurson, and M. H. Whitney
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2377-2384. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Management

Effect of feedlot management system on response to ractopamine-HCl in yearling steers: S. J. Winterholler, G. L. Parsons, D. K. Walker, M. J. Quinn, J. S. Drouillard, and B. J. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2401-2414. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effects of gestational plane of nutrition and selenium supplementation on mammary development and colostrum quality in pregnant ewe lambs: T. J. Swanson, C. J. Hammer, J. S. Luther, D. B. Carlson, J. B. Taylor, D. A. Redmer, T. L. Neville, J. J. Reed, L. P. Reynolds, J. S. Caton, and K. A. Vonnahme
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2415-2423. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Health and Well-Being

Technical note: Occurrence in fecal microbiota of genes conferring resistance to both macrolide-lincosamide-streptogramin B and tetracyclines concomitant with feeding of beef cattle with tylosin: J. Chen, F. L. Fluharty, N. St-Pierre, M. Morrison, and Z. Yu
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2385-2391. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of leg conformation on survivability of Duroc, Landrace, and Large White sows: X. Fernàndez de Sevilla, E. Fàbrega, J. Tibau, and J. Casellas
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2392-2400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization

Intake and digestion of wheat forage by stocker calves and lambs: W. A. Phillips and G. W. Horn
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2424-2429. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SPECIAL TOPICS

Perspectives

CENTENNIAL PAPER: Proteomics in animal science: J. D. Lippolis and T. A. Reinhardt
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2430-2441. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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