J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (February 2009, 87 [2])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Molecular Genetics

Single- and joint-population analyses of two experimental pig crosses to confirm quantitative trait loci on Sus scrofa chromosome 6 and leptin receptor effects on fatness and growth traits: G. Muñoz, C. Ovilo, L. Silió, A. Tomás, J. L. Noguera, and M. C. Rodríguez
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 459-468. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Detection of bovine leukocyte antigen DRB3 alleles as candidate markers for clinical mastitis resistance in Holstein x Zebu: M. Duangjinda, D. Buayai, V. Pattarajinda, Y. Phasuk, S. Katawatin, T. Vongpralub, and A. Chaiyotvittayakul
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 469-476. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic relationships of body composition, serum leptin, and age at puberty in gilts: L. A. Kuehn, D. J. Nonneman, J. M. Klindt, and T. H. Wise
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 477-483. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Table

Quantitative Genetics

Heritability and repeatability of insect bite hypersensitivity in Dutch Shetland breeding mares: A. Schurink, E. M. van Grevenhof, B. J. Ducro, and J. A. M. van Arendonk
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 484-490. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Heritability of juniper consumption in goats: D. F. Waldron, C. A. Taylor, Jr., J. W. Walker, E. S. Campbell, C. J. Lupton, T. D. Willingham, and S. Y. Landau
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 491-495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Comparison of different nonlinear functions to describe Nelore cattle growth: S. Forni, M. Piles, A. Blasco, L. Varona, H. N. Oliveira, R. B. Lôbo, and L. G. Albuquerque
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 496-506. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Connectedness in Targhee and Suffolk flocks participating in the United States National Sheep Improvement Program: L. A. Kuehn, R. M. Lewis, and D. R. Notter
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 507-515. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Direct genetic, maternal genetic, and heterozygosity effects on weaning weight in a Colombian multibreed beef cattle population: O. D. Vergara, M. F. Ceron-Muñoz, E. M. Arboleda, Y. Orozco, and G. A. Ossa
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 516-521. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

Myosin heavy chain isoform content and energy metabolism can be uncoupled in pig skeletal muscle: S. K. Park, A. M. Gunawan, T. L. Scheffler, A. L. Grant, and D. E. Gerrard
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 522-531. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Dietary fiber for pregnant sows: Influence on sow physiology and performance during lactation: H. Quesnel, M.-C. Meunier-Salaün, A. Hamard, R. Guillemet, M. Etienne, C. Farmer, J.-Y. Dourmad, and M.-C. Père
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 532-543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Skeletal muscle adaptations and biomechanical properties of tendons in response to jump exercise in rabbits: F. Gondret, P. Hernandez, H. Rémignon, and S. Combes
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 544-553. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Roles of eating, rumination, and arterial pressure in determination of the circadian rhythm of renal blood flow in sheep: I. Tebot, J.-M. Bonnet, S. Junot, J.-Y. Ayoub, C. Paquet, and A. Cirio
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 554-561. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nonruminant Nutrition

Feed preference in pigs: Effect of cereal sources at different inclusion rates: D. Solà-Oriol, E. Roura, and D. Torrallardona
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 562-570. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Feed preference in pigs: Relationship with feed particle size and texture: D. Solà-Oriol, E. Roura, and D. Torrallardona
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 571-582. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Influence of source and concentrations of dietary fiber on in vivo nitrogen excretion pathways in pigs as reflected by in vitro fermentation and nitrogen incorporation by fecal bacteria: J. Bindelle, A. Buldgen, M. Delacollette, J. Wavreille, R. Agneessens, J. P. Destain, and P. Leterme
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 583-593. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum

Impact of ovariohysterectomy and food intake on body composition, physical activity, and adipose gene expression in cats: K. R. Belsito, B. M. Vester, T. Keel, T. K. Graves, and K. S. Swanson
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 594-602. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Duration of feeding linseed diet influences expression of inflammation-related genes and growth performance of growing-finishing barrows: Z. P. Zhan, F. R. Huang, J. Luo, J. J. Dai, X. H. Yan, and J. Peng
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 603-611. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruminant Nutrition

Effects of sodium chloride and fat supplementation on finishing steers exposed to hot and cold conditions: J. B. Gaughan and T. L. Mader
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 612-621. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of forage:concentrate ratio and forage type on apparent digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and microbial growth in goats: G. Cantalapiedra-Hijar, D. R. Yáñez-Ruiz, A. I. Martín-García, and E. Molina-Alcaide
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 622-631. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of crude glycerin supplementation on performance and meat quality of Holstein bulls fed high-concentrate diets: N. Mach, A. Bach, and M. Devant
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 632-638. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Performance and digestibility characteristics of finishing diets containing distillers grains, composites of corn processing coproducts, or supplemental corn oil: K. J. Vander Pol, M. K. Luebbe, G. I. Crawford, G. E. Erickson, and T. J. Klopfenstein
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 639-652. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Performance and carcass traits of finishing heifers fed crude glycerin: G. L. Parsons, M. K. Shelor, and J. S. Drouillard
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 653-657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rumen fermentation, microbial protein synthesis, and nutrient flow to the omasum in cattle offered corn silage, grass silage, or whole-crop wheat: D. Owens, M. McGee, T. Boland, and P. O’Kiely
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 658-668. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of dietary selenium supply and timing of nutrient restriction during gestation on maternal growth and body composition of pregnant adolescent ewes: D. B. Carlson, J. J. Reed, P. P. Borowicz, J. B. Taylor, L. P. Reynolds, T. L. Neville, D. A. Redmer, K. A. Vonnahme, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 669-680. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of rumen-protected methionine supplementation and bacterial lipopolysaccharide infusion on nitrogen metabolism and hormonal responses of growing beef steers: J. W. Waggoner, C. A. Löest, C. P. Mathis, D. M. Hallford, and M. K. Petersen
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 681-692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Early deposition of n-3 fatty acids from tuna oil in lean and adipose tissue of fattening pigs is mainly permanent: S. Jaturasitha, R. Khiaosa-ard, P. Pongpiachan, and M. Kreuzer
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 693-703. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effects of implanting and feeding zilpaterol hydrochloride on performance, carcass characteristics, and subprimal beef yields of fed cows: S. Neill, J. A. Unruh, T. T. Marston, J. R. Jaeger, M. C. Hunt, and J. J. Higgins
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 704-710. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of sex and carcass weight on sensory quality of goat meat of Cabrito Transmontano: S. Rodrigues and A. Teixeira
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 711-715. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Comparison of the Biobullet versus traditional pharmaceutical injection techniques on injection-site tissue damage and tenderness in beef subprimals: M. M. Sullivan, D. L. VanOverbeke, L. A. Kinman, C. R. Krehbiel, G. G. Hilton, and J. B. Morgan
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 716-722. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Feedstuff Evaluation

Use of a commercial probiotic supplement in meat goats: N. C. Whitley, D. Cazac, B. J. Rude, D. Jackson-O’Brien, and S. Parveen
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 723-728. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Management

Increased sow nutrition during midgestation affects muscle fiber development and meat quality, with no consequences on growth performance: A. Cerisuelo, M. D. Baucells, J. Gasa, J. Coma, D. Carrión, N. Chapinal, and R. Sala
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 729-739. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Cow/calf preweaning efficiency of Nellore and Bos taurus x Bos indicus crosses: L. Calegare, M. M. Alencar, I. U. Packer, C. L. Ferrell, and D. P. D. Lanna
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 740-747. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Growing steers grazing high versus low endophyte (Neotyphodium coenophialum)-infected tall fescue have reduced serum enzymes, increased hepatic glucogenic enzymes, and reduced liver and carcass mass: K. R. Brown, G. A. Anderson, K. Son, G. Rentfrow, L. P. Bush, J. L. Klotz, J. R. Strickland, J. A. Boling, and J. C. Matthews
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 748-760. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization

Supplemental polyethylene glycol affects intake of and preference for sericea lespedeza by cattle: G. K. Mantz, J. J. Villalba, and F. D. Provenza
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 761-769. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SPECIAL TOPICS

Perspectives

ASAS Centennial Paper: Landmark discoveries in swine nutrition in the past century: G. L. Cromwell
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 778-792. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Future needs in animal breeding and genetics: R. D. Green
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 793-800. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Contributions in the Journal of Animal Science to the development of protocols for breeding management of cattle through synchronization of estrus and ovulation: J. W. Lauderdale
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 801-812. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Lactation biology for the twenty-first century: J. J. Loor and W. S. Cohick
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 813-824. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Contemporary Issues

BOARD-INVITED REVIEW: Using behavior to predict and identify ill health in animals: D. M. Weary, J. M. Huzzey, and M. A. G. von Keyserlingk
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 770-777. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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