J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (November 2009, 87 [11])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Molecular Genetics

Genetic uniqueness of Chinese village pig populations inferred from microsatellite markers: M. Fang, X. Hu, W. Jin, N. Li, and C. Wu
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3445-3450. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental data

Differential expression of growth factors and their receptors indicates their involvement in the inverted teat defect in pigs: S. Tetzlaff, E. Murani, K. Schellander, S. Ponsuksili, and K. Wimmers
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3451-3457. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Mapping quantitative trait loci for feed consumption and feeding behaviors in a White Duroc x Chinese Erhualian resource population: Z. Y. Zhang, J. Ren, D. R. Ren, J. W. Ma, Y. M. Guo, and L. S. Huang
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3458-3463. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental data

Prevalence of ${alpha}$ _s1-casein genotypes in American dairy goats: E. A. Maga, P. Daftari, D. Kültz, and M. C. T. Penedo
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3464-3469. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effects of single and epistatic quantitative trait loci for fatty acid composition in a Meishan x Duroc crossbred population: Y. Uemoto, S. Sato, C. Ohnishi, S. Terai, A. Komatsuda, and E. Kobayashi
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3470-3476. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental data

Identification of a new quantitative trait locus on equine chromosome 18 responsible for osteochondrosis in Hanoverian warmblood horses: V. Lampe, C. Dierks, K. Komm, and O. Distl
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3477-3481. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental data

Quantitative Genetics

Genetic relationship between longevity and objectively or subjectively assessed performance traits in sheep using linear censored models: W. Mekkawy, R. Roehe, R. M. Lewis, M. H. Davies, L. Bünger, G. Simm, and W. Haresign
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3482-3489. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evidence of major genes affecting stress response in rainbow trout using Bayesian methods of complex segregation analysis: R. L. Vallejo, C. E. Rexroad, III, J. T. Silverstein, L. L. G. Janss, and G. M. Weber
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3490-3505. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Phenotypic and genetic associations between lamb growth traits and adult ewe body weights in western range sheep: R. C. Borg, D. R. Notter, and R. W. Kott
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3506-3514. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic analysis of ewe stayability and its association with lamb growth and adult production: R. C. Borg, D. R. Notter, and R. W. Kott
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3515-3524. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Population viability analysis on domestic horse breeds (Equus caballus): J. P. Thirstrup, L. A. Bach, V. Loeschcke, and C. Pertoldi
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3525-3535. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

Ractopamine hydrochloride improves growth performance and carcass composition in immunocastrated boars, intact boars, and gilts: C. Rikard-Bell, M. A. Curtis, R. J. van Barneveld, B. P. Mullan, A. C. Edwards, N. J. Gannon, D. J. Henman, P. E. Hughes, and F. R. Dunshea
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3536-3543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Expression of matrix metalloproteinases during impairment and recovery of the avian growth plate: H. Dan, S. Simsa-Maziel, A. Hisdai, D. Sela-Donenfeld, and E. Monsonego Ornan
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3544-3555. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Size of ovulatory follicles in cattle expressing multiple ovulations naturally and its influence on corpus luteum development and fertility: S. E. Echternkamp, R. A. Cushman, and M. F. Allan
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3556-3568. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nonruminant Nutrition

Effect of dietary level of protein and fiber on the productive performance and health status of piglets: R. G. Hermes, F. Molist, M. Ywazaki, M. Nofrarías, A. Gomez de Segura, J. Gasa, and J. F. Pérez
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3569-3577. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid from extruded linseed influences the fatty acid composition and sensory characteristics of dry-cured ham from heavy pigs: M. Musella, S. Cannata, R. Rossi, J. Mourot, P. Baldini, and C. Corino
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3578-3588. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of delta-aminolevulinic acid and vitamin C supplementation on feed intake, backfat, and iron status in sows¹: J. P. Wang, H. J. Kim, Y. J. Chen, J. S. Yoo, J. H. Cho, D. K. Kang, Y. Hyun, and I. H. Kim
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3589-3595. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of the degree and duration of early dietary amino acid restrictions on subsequent and overall pig performance and physical and sensory characteristics of pork: R. B. Kamalakar, L. I. Chiba, K. C. Divakala, S. P. Rodning, E. G. Welles, W. G. Bergen, C. R. Kerth, D. L. Kuhlers, and N. K. Nadarajah
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3596-3606. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Nutritional value of flaxseed meal for swine and its effects on the fatty acid profile of the carcass: L. Eastwood, P. R. Kish, A. D. Beaulieu, and P. Leterme
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3607-3619. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

In vitro digestibility techniques to predict apparent total tract energy digestibility of wheat in grower pigs: P. R. Regmi, N. S. Ferguson, and R. T. Zijlstra
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3620-3629. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruminant Nutrition

Effects of dry-rolled or steam-flaked corn finishing diets with or without twenty-five percent dried distillers grains on ruminal fermentation and apparent total tract digestion: M. L. May, M. J. Quinn, C. D. Reinhardt, L. Murray, M. L. Gibson, K. K. Karges, and J. S. Drouillard
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3630-3638. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of nitrogen fertilization and dried distillers grains supplementation: Forage use and performance of yearling steers: M. A. Greenquist, T. J. Klopfenstein, W. H. Schacht, G. E. Erickson, K. J. Vander Pol, M. K. Luebbe, K. R. Brink, A. K. Schwarz, and L. B. Baleseng
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3639-3646. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of plane of nutrition of ewes in early and mid-pregnancy on performance of the offspring: Female reproduction and male carcass characteristics: C. Muñoz, A. F. Carson, M. A. McCoy, L. E. R. Dawson, A. R. G. Wylie, and A. W. Gordon
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3647-3655. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of dietary protein and bacterial lipopolysaccharide infusion on nitrogen metabolism and hormonal responses of growing beef steers: J. W. Waggoner, C. A. Löest, J. L. Turner, C. P. Mathis, and D. M. Hallford
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3656-3668. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Effect of zilpaterol hydrochloride supplementation of beef steers and calf-fed Holstein steers on the color stability of top sirloin butt steaks: D. L. VanOverbeke, G. G. Hilton, J. Green, M. Hunt, C. Brooks, J. Killefer, M. N. Streeter, J. P. Hutcheson, W. T. Nichols, D. M. Allen, and D. A. Yates
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3669-3676. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride and zilpaterol hydrochloride withdrawal time on beef carcass cutability, composition, and tenderness: J. N. Shook, D. L. VanOverbeke, L. A. Kinman, C. R. Krehbiel, B. P. Holland, M. N. Streeter, D. A. Yates, and G. G. Hilton
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3677-3685. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effects of duration of zilpaterol hydrochloride and days on the finishing diet on carcass cutability, composition, tenderness, and skeletal muscle gene expression in feedlot steers: R. J. Rathmann, J. M. Mehaffey, T. J. Baxa, W. T. Nichols, D. A. Yates, J. P. Hutcheson, J. C. Brooks, B. J. Johnson, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3686-3701. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride with or without an estrogen-trenbolone acetate terminal implant on carcass traits, retail cutout, tenderness, and muscle fiber diameter in finishing steers: J. D. Kellermeier, A. W. Tittor, J. C. Brooks, M. L. Galyean, D. A. Yates, J. P. Hutcheson, W. T. Nichols, M. N. Streeter, B. J. Johnson, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3702-3711. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effect of feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride to beef and calf-fed Holstein cattle on consumer palatability ratings: J. M. Mehaffey, J. C. Brooks, R. J. Rathmann, E. M. Alsup, J. P. Hutcheson, W. T. Nichols, M. N. Streeter, D. A. Yates, B. J. Johnson, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3712-3721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effects of feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride for twenty to forty days on carcass cutability and subprimal yield of calf-fed Holstein steers: D. D. Boler, S. F. Holmer, F. K. McKeith, J. Killefer, D. L. VanOverbeke, G. G. Hilton, R. J. Delmore, J. L. Beckett, J. C. Brooks, R. K. Miller, D. B. Griffin, J. W. Savell, T. E. Lawrence, N. A. Elam, M. N. Streeter, W. T. Nichols, J. P. Hutcheson, D. A. Yates, and D. M. Allen
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3722-3729. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

The effect of zilpaterol hydrochloride on meat quality of calf-fed Holstein steers: S. F. Holmer, D. M. Fernández-Dueñas, S. M. Scramlin, C. M. Souza, D. D. Boler, F. K. McKeith, J. Killefer, R. J. Delmore, J. L. Beckett, T. E. Lawrence, D. L. VanOverbeke, G. G. Hilton, M. E. Dikeman, J. C. Brooks, R. A. Zinn, M. N. Streeter, J. P. Hutcheson, W. T. Nichols, D. M. Allen, and D. A. Yates
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3730-3738. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride feeding duration on crossbred beef semimembranosus steak color in aerobic or modified atmosphere packaging: J. A. Gunderson, M. C. Hunt, T. A. Houser, E. A. E. Boyle, M. E. Dikeman, D. E. Johnson, D. L. VanOverbeke, G. G. Hilton, C. Brooks, J. Killefer, D. M. Allen, M. N. Streeter, W. T. Nichols, J. P. Hutcheson, and D. A. Yates
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3739-3750. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride to calf-fed Holsteins has minimal effects on semimembranosus steak color: J. A. Gunderson, M. C. Hunt, T. A. Houser, E. A. E. Boyle, M. E. Dikeman, D. E. Johnson, D. L. VanOverbeke, G. G. Hilton, C. Brooks, J. Killefer, D. M. Allen, M. N. Streeter, W. T. Nichols, J. P. Hutcheson, and D. A. Yates
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3751-3763. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effects of zilpaterol hydrochloride feeding duration and postmortem aging on Warner-Bratzler shear force of three muscles from beef steers and heifers: J. C. Brooks, H. C. Claus, M. E. Dikeman, J. Shook, G. G. Hilton, T. E. Lawrence, J. M. Mehaffey, B. J. Johnson, D. M. Allen, M. N. Streeter, W. T. Nichols, J. P. Hutcheson, D. A. Yates, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3764-3769. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Growth performance, carcass quality, and noncarcass components of indigenous Caribbean goats under varying nutritional densities: L. Liméa, M. Boval, N. Mandonnet, G. Garcia, H. Archimède, and G. Alexandre
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3770-3781. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A survey of beef carcass quality and quantity attributes in Mexico: R. D. Méndez, C. O. Meza, J. M. Berruecos, P. Garcés, E. J. Delgado, and M. S. Rubio
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3782-3790. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Growing rate of gain on subsequent feedlot performance, meat, and carcass quality of beef steers: B. A. Loken, R. J. Maddock, M. M. Stamm, C. S. Schauer, I. Rush, S. Quinn, and G. P. Lardy
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3791-3797. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed as an n-3 fatty acid source for finishing pigs: Effects on fatty acid composition and fat stability of the meat and internal fat, growth performance, and meat sensory characteristics: W. Coates and R. Ayerza
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3798-3804. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Environmental Impact

Gas and particle concentrations in horse stables with individual boxes as a function of the bedding material and the mucking regimen: K. Fleming, E. F. Hessel, and H. F. A. Van den Weghe
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3805-3816. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization

Short-term foraging dynamics of cattle grazing swards with different canopy structures: P. Gregorini, S. A. Gunter, P. A. Beck, J. Caldwell, M. T. Bowman, and W. K. Coblentz
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3817-3824. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SPECIAL TOPICS

Teaching

Determining graduation rate of students who initially enrolled as animal science majors at the University of Missouri during a consecutive four-year period: G. W. Jesse and M. R. Ellersieck
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3825-3829. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Biographical Sketch

In memoriam: H. Allen Tucker, PhD: J. J. Ireland
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 3830-3831. [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

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