J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (January 2009, 87 [1])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Molecular Genetics

Genetic variation and phylogenetics of Lanyu and exotic pig breeds in Taiwan analyzed by nineteen microsatellite markers: W. H. Chang, H. P. Chu, Y. N. Jiang, S. H. Li, Y. Wang, C. H. Chen, K. J. Chen, C. Y. Lin, and Y. T. Ju
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1-8. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genome-wide identification of quantitative trait loci for pork temperature, pH decline, and glycolytic potential in a large-scale White Duroc x Chinese Erhualian resource population: Y.-Y. Duan, J.-W. Ma, F. Yuan, L.-B. Huang, K.-X. Yang, J.-P. Xie, G.-Z. Wu, and L.-S. Huang
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 9-16. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A genome scan for quantitative trait loci affecting male reproductive traits in a White Duroc x Chinese Erhualian resource population: D. R. Ren, J. Ren, Y. Y. Xing, Y. M. Guo, Y. B. Wu, G. C. Yang, H. R. Mao, and L.-S. Huang
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 17-23. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Search for quantitative trait loci affecting growth and carcass traits in a cross population of beef and dairy cattle: B. Gutiérrez-Gil, J. L. Williams, D. Homer, D. Burton, C. S. Haley, and P. Wiener
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 24-36. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Fine mapping quantitative trait loci for feed intake and feed efficiency in beef cattle: E. L. Sherman, J. D. Nkrumah, C. Li, R. Bartusiak, B. Murdoch, and S. S. Moore
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 37-45. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Confirmation of quantitative trait loci using a low-density single nucleotide polymorphism map for twinning and ovulation rate on bovine chromosome 5: M. F. Allan, L. A. Kuehn, R. A. Cushman, W. M. Snelling, S. E. Echternkamp, and R. M. Thallman
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 46-56. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Integrity of nuclear genomic deoxyribonucleic acid in cooked meat: Implications for food traceability: Ö. Aslan, R. M. Hamill, T. Sweeney, W. Reardon, and A. M. Mullen
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 57-61. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Quantitative Genetics

The use of link provider data to improve national genetic evaluation across weakly connected subpopulations: H. Nakaoka, C. Gaillard, K. Fujinaka, N. Watanabe, M. Ito, K. Kawada, T. Ibi, Y. Sasae, and Y. Sasaki
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 62-71. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Analysis of founder-specific inbreeding depression on birth weight in Ripollesa lambs: J. Casellas, J. Piedrafita, G. Caja, and L. Varona
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 72-79. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Bayesian threshold analysis of direct and maternal genetic parameters for piglet mortality at farrowing in Large White, Landrace, and Pietrain populations: N. Ibáñez-Escriche, L. Varona, J. Casellas, R. Quintanilla, and J. L. Noguera
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 80-87. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Model selection in a global analysis of a microarray experiment: C. Díaz, N. Moreno-Sánchez, J. Rueda, A. Reverter, Y. H. Wang, and M. J. Carabaño
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 88-98. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic parameters for measures of energetic efficiency of bulls and their relationships with carcass traits of field progeny in Japanese Black cattle: M. A. Hoque, M. Hosono, T. Oikawa, and K. Suzuki
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 99-106. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Predicting tissue distribution and partitioning in terminal sire sheep using x-ray computed tomography: J. M. Macfarlane, R. M. Lewis, G. C. Emmans, M. J. Young, and G. Simm
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 107-118. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

Gene expression patterns during intramuscular fat development in cattle: Y. H. Wang, N. I. Bower, A. Reverter, S. H. Tan, N. De Jager, R. Wang, S. M. McWilliam, L. M. Cafe, P. L. Greenwood, and S. A. Lehnert
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 119-130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Effect of a single dose of dexamethasone on glucose homeostasis in healthy horses by using the combined intravenous glucose and insulin test: J. C. Haffner, H. Eiler, R. M. Hoffman, K. A. Fecteau, and J. W. Oliver
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 131-135. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nonruminant Nutrition

Absorption of carbohydrate-derived nutrients in sows as influenced by types and contents of dietary fiber: A. Serena, H. Jørgensen, and K. E. Bach Knudsen
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 136-147. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

A tryptophan-enriched diet improves feed intake and growth performance of susceptible weanling pigs orally challenged with Escherichia coli K88: P. Trevisi, D. Melchior, M. Mazzoni, L. Casini, S. De Filippi, L. Minieri, G. Lalatta-Costerbosa, and P. Bosi
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 148-156. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Feeding conjugated linoleic acid partially recovers carcass quality in pigs fed dried corn distillers grains with solubles: H. M. White, B. T. Richert, J. S. Radcliffe, A. P. Schinckel, J. R. Burgess, S. L. Koser, S. S. Donkin, and M. A. Latour
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 157-166. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of selenium source and dose on selenium status of mature horses: L. Calamari, A. Ferrari, and G. Bertin
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 167-178. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effects of continual fluctuation in feed intake on growth performance response and carcass fat-to-lean ratio in grower-finisher pigs: B. P. Mullan, M. Trezona, D. N. D’Souza, and J. C. Kim
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 179-188. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Select corn coproducts from the ethanol industry and their potential as ingredients in pet foods: M. R. C. de Godoy, L. L. Bauer, C. M. Parsons, and G. C. Fahey, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 189-199. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Ruminant Nutrition

Effects of slow-release urea on ruminal digesta characteristics and growth performance in beef steers: C. C. Taylor-Edwards, G. Hibbard, S. E. Kitts, K. R. McLeod, D. E. Axe, E. S. Vanzant, N. B. Kristensen, and D. L. Harmon
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 200-208. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Influence of slow-release urea on nitrogen balance and portal-drained visceral nutrient flux in beef steers: C. C. Taylor-Edwards, N. A. Elam, S. E. Kitts, K. R. McLeod, D. E. Axe, E. S. Vanzant, N. B. Kristensen, and D. L. Harmon
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 209-221. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of maternal nutrition and stage of gestation on body weight, visceral organ mass, and indices of jejunal cellularity, proliferation, and vascularity in pregnant ewe lambs: J. S. Caton, J. J. Reed, R. P. Aitken, J. S. Milne, P. P. Borowicz, L. P. Reynolds, D. A. Redmer, and J. M. Wallace
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 222-235. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Comparison of fecal crude protein and fecal near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy to predict digestibility of fresh grass consumed by sheep: A. Fanchone, H. Archimède, and M. Boval
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 236-243. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of level and duration of dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on the transcriptional regulation of ${Delta}$ ⁹-desaturase in muscle of beef cattle: S. M. Waters, J. P. Kelly, P. O’Boyle, A. P. Moloney, and D. A. Kenny
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 244-252. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Empirical prediction of net portal appearance of volatile fatty acids, glucose, and their secondary metabolites (β-hydroxybutyrate, lactate) from dietary characteristics in ruminants: A meta-analysis approach: C. Loncke, I. Ortigues-Marty, J. Vernet, H. Lapierre, D. Sauvant, and P. Nozière
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 253-268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Growth implants reduced tenderness of steaks from steers and heifers with different genetic potentials for growth and marbling: J. A. Boles, D. L. Boss, K. I. Neary, K. C. Davis, and M. W. Tess
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 269-274. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Comparison of palatability characteristics of beef gluteus medius and triceps brachii muscles: D. A. King, T. L. Wheeler, S. D. Shackelford, and M. Koohmaraie
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 275-284. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Dietary conjugated linoleic acid changes belly and bacon quality from pigs fed varied lipid sources: S. T. Larsen, B. R. Wiegand, F. C. Parrish, Jr., J. E. Swan, and J. C. Sparks
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 285-295. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Behavior

Behavior of feedlot cattle affects voluntary oral and physical interactions with manila ropes: K. Stanford, R. Silasi, T. A. McAllister, and K. S. Schwartzkopf-Genswein
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 296-303. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Health and Well-Being

Effects of a "step-up" ractopamine feeding program, sex, and social rank on growth performance, hoof lesions, and Enterobacteriaceae shedding in finishing pigs: R. Poletto, M. H. Rostagno, B. T. Richert, and J. N. Marchant-Forde
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 304-313. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Feedlot health and performance effects associated with the timing of respiratory disease treatment: A. H. Babcock, B. J. White, S. S. Dritz, D. U. Thomson, and D. G. Renter
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 314-327. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Plasma metabolites of receiving heifers and the relationship between apparent bovine respiratory disease, body weight gain, and carcass characteristics: S. P. Montgomery, J. J. Sindt, M. A. Greenquist, W. F. Miller, J. N. Pike, E. R. Loe, M. J. Sulpizio, and J. S. Drouillard
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 328-333. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Comparison of production traits between pigs with and without the Escherichia coli F4 receptors in a White Duroc x Erhualian intercross F₂ population: X. M. Yan, J. Ren, X. Huang, Z. Y. Zhang, J. Ouyang, W. H. Zeng, Z. Z. Zou, S. J. Yang, B. Yang, and L.-S. Huang
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 334-339. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rumen distension and contraction influence feed preference by sheep: J. J. Villalba, F. D. Provenza, and R. Stott
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 340-350. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of multiple concurrent stressors on rectal temperature, blood acid-base status, and longissimus muscle glycolytic potential in market-weight pigs: M. J. Ritter, M. Ellis, D. B. Anderson, S. E. Curtis, K. K. Keffaber, J. Killefer, F. K. McKeith, C. M. Murphy, and B. A. Peterson
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 351-362. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Space requirements of weaned pigs during a sixty-minute transport in summer: M. A. Sutherland, P. J. Bryer, B. L. Davis, and J. J. McGlone
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 363-370. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Technical note: Comparison between two tracing methods with ultrasonography to determine lumen area of the caudal artery in beef cattle: G. E. Aiken, J. L. Klotz, B. H. Kirch, J. R. Strickland, and D. L. Boykin
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 371-374. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization

Influence of advancing season on dietary composition, intake, site of digestion, and microbial efficiency in beef steers grazing a native range in western North Dakota: H. J. Cline, B. W. Neville, G. P. Lardy, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 375-383. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SPECIAL TOPICS

Perspectives

ASAS Centennial Paper: Future research in physiology and endocrinology: G. E. Seidel, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 384-389. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Animal breeding research and the Journal of Animal Science: A century of co-evolution: W. D. Hohenboken
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 390-399. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Impact of animal science research on United States goat production and predictions for the future: T. Sahlu, L. J. Dawson, T. A. Gipson, S. P. Hart, R. C. Merkel, R. Puchala, Z. Wang, S. Zeng, and A. L. Goetsch
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 400-418. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Developments and future outlook for preharvest food safety: S. P. Oliver, D. A. Patel, T. R. Callaway, and M. E. Torrence
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 419-437. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Future needs of research and extension in forage utilization: F. M. Rouquette, Jr., L. A. Redmon, G. E. Aiken, G. M. Hill, L. E. Sollenberger, and J. Andrae
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 438-446. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: The future of teaching and research in companion animal biology in departments of animal sciences: J. P. McNamara
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 447-454. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ERRATUM

Errata

Erratum: J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 455. [Full Text] [PDF]

Erratum: J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 456. [Full Text] [PDF]

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