J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (May 2009, 87 [5])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Molecular Genetics

A whole genome scan for quantitative trait loci for leg weakness and its related traits in a large F₂ intercross population between White Duroc and Erhualian: Y. M. Guo, H. S. Ai, J. Ren, G. J. Wang, Y. Wen, H. R. Mao, L. T. Lan, J. W. Ma, B. Brenig, M. F. Rothschild, C. S. Haley, and L. S. Huang
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1569-1575. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Figure 1

A Limousin specific myostatin allele affects longissimus muscle area and fatty acid profiles in a Wagyu-Limousin F₂ population: L. J. Alexander, L. A. Kuehn, T. P. L. Smith, L. K. Matukumalli, B. Mote, J. E. Koltes, J. Reecy, T. W. Geary, D. C. Rule, and M. D. MacNeil
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1576-1581. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Figures 1 and 2

Quantitative Genetics

Difference in severity of porcine circovirus type two-induced pathological lesions between Landrace and Pietrain pigs: T. Opriessnig, A. R. Patterson, D. M. Madson, N. Pal, M. Rothschild, D. Kuhar, J. K. Lunney, N. M. Juhan, X. J. Meng, and P. G. Halbur
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1582-1590. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic associations of sexual precocity with growth traits and visual scores of conformation, finishing, and muscling in Nelore cattle: L. Shiotsuki, J. A. V. Silva, II, H. Tonhati, and L. G. Albuquerque
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1591-1597. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic diversity and pedigree analysis of the Finnsheep breed: M.-H. Li, I. Strandén, and J. Kantanen
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1598-1605. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic background and phenotypic characterization over two farrowings of leg conformation defects in Landrace and Large White sows: X. Fernàndez de Sevilla, E. Fàbrega, J. Tibau, and J. Casellas
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1606-1612. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Influence of early postweaning traits on genetic improvement of meat productivity in purebred Berkshire pigs: M. Tomiyama, T. Oikawa, M. A. Hoque, T. Kanetani, and H. Mori
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1613-1619. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Quantification of factors affecting semen traits in artificial insemination boars from animal model analyses: J. Wolf and J. Smital
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1620-1627. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reducing bias in maintenance energy expected progeny difference by accounting for selection on weaning and yearling weights: J. L. Williams, D. J. Garrick, and S. E. Speidel
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1628-1637. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Clinical and pathological responses of pigs from two genetically diverse commercial lines to porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus infection: A. B. Doeschl-Wilson, I. Kyriazakis, A. Vincent, M. F. Rothschild, E. Thacker, and L. Galina-Pantoja
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1638-1647. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

Differential growth and development of pigs as assessed by X-ray computed tomography: L. R. Giles, G. J. Eamens, P. F. Arthur, I. M. Barchia, K. J. James, and R. D. Taylor
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1648-1658. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Milk leptin in sows and blood leptin and growth of their offspring: N. C. Whitley, D. J. O’Brien, R. W. Quinn, D. H. Keisler, E. L. Walker, and M. A. Brown
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1659-1663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Enumeration of some cultivable bacterial groups and characterization of some abiotic variables in the jejunoileal content of Prim’Holstein veal calves: M. Gérard-Champod, S. Blanquet-Diot, L. Mazuranok, and M. Alric
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1664-1675. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nonruminant Nutrition

Influence of feed restriction and sex on growth performance and carcass and meat quality of Iberian pigs reared indoors: M. P. Serrano, D. G. Valencia, A. Fuentetaja, R. Lázaro, and G. G. Mateos
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1676-1685. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effect of sanitary status degradation and dietary tryptophan content on growth rate and tryptophan metabolism in weaning pigs: N. Le Floc’h, L. LeBellego, J. J. Matte, D. Melchior, and B. Sève
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1686-1694. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effects of dietary chromium(III) picolinate on growth performance, blood measurements, and respiratory rate in pigs kept in high and low ambient temperature: B. G. Kim, M. D. Lindemann, and G. L. Cromwell
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1695-1704. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruminant Nutrition

Effects of ionophores and antibiotics on in vitro hydrogen sulfide production, dry matter disappearance, and total gas production in cultures with a steam-flaked corn-based substrate with or without added sulfur: M. J. Quinn, M. L. May, K. E. Hales, N. DiLorenzo, J. Leibovich, D. R. Smith, and M. L. Galyean
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1705-1713. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Technical Note: The relationship between heart rate and energy expenditure in growing crossbred Boer and Spanish wethers: R. Puchala, I. Tovar-Luna, T. Sahlu, H. C. Freetly, and A. L. Goetsch
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1714-1721. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiological changes in rumen fermentation during acidosis induction and its control using a multivalent polyclonal antibody preparation in heifers: M. Blanch, S. Calsamiglia, N. DiLorenzo, A. DiCostanzo, S. Muetzel, and R. J. Wallace
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1722-1730. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The immunomodulatory effect of lactulose on Enterococcus faecium fed preruminant calves: S. Fleige, W. Preißinger, H. H. D. Meyer, and M. W. Pfaffl
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1731-1738. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The influence of dietary selenium on common indicators of selenium status and liver glutathione peroxidase-1 messenger ribonucleic acid: G. E. Lum, J. E. Rowntree, K. R. Bondioli, L. L. Southern, and C. C. Williams
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1739-1746. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Nitrogen- and energy-imbalanced diets affect hepatic protein synthesis and gluconeogenesis differently in growing lambs: G. Kraft, D. Gruffat, D. Dardevet, D. Rémond, I. Ortigues-Marty, and I. Savary-Auzeloux
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1747-1758. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of preslaughter withdrawal period on response of feedlot heifers to zilpaterol hydrochloride supplementation: Growth performance and carcass characteristics: J. C. Robles-Estrada, A. A. Arrizon, A. Barreras, J. F. Calderon, F. Figueroa-Saavedra, N. Torrentera, A. Plascencia, and R. A. Zinn
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1759-1763. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Effect of ractopamine-hydrochloride on the fiber type distribution and shelf-life of six muscles of steers: J. M. Gonzalez, S. E. Johnson, T. A. Thrift, J. D. Savell, S. E. Ouellette, and D. D. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1764-1771. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Behavior

Variability in the behavior of kids born of primiparous goats during the first hour after parturition: Effect of the type of parturition, sex, duration of birth, and maternal behavior: M. Martínez, J. Otal, A. Ramírez, M. L. Hevia, and A. Quiles
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1772-1777. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of age on the behavioral and physiological responses of piglets to tail docking and ear notching: S. Torrey, N. Devillers, M. Lessard, C. Farmer, and T. Widowski
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1778-1786. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Environment

Alkaline hydrolysis of mouse-adapted scrapie for inactivation and disposal of prion-positive material: R. G. L. Murphy, J. A. Scanga, B. E. Powers, J. L. Pilon, K. C. VerCauteren, P. B. Nash, G. C. Smith, and K. E. Belk
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1787-1793. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Management

An investigation of the success of production-based sow removal and replacement in the context of herd performance: S. Rutten-Ramos and J. Deen
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1794-1800. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Accuracy of real-time ultrasound measurements of total tissue, fat, and muscle depths at different measuring sites in lamb: M. Thériault, C. Pomar, and F. W. Castonguay
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1801-1813. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Preweaning performance and body composition of calves from straightbred Nellore and Bos taurus x Nellore crosses: L. Calegare, M. M. Alencar, I. U. Packer, P. R. Leme, C. L. Ferrell, and D. P. D. Lanna
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1814-1820. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

An evaluation of bovine respiratory disease complex in feedlot cattle: Impact on performance and carcass traits using treatment records and lung lesion scores: M. J. Schneider, R. G. Tait, Jr., W. D. Busby, and J. M. Reecy
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1821-1827. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Maternal and fetal tissue selenium loads in nulliparous ewes fed supranutritional and excessive selenium during mid- to late pregnancy: J. B. Taylor, L. P. Reynolds, D. A. Redmer, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1828-1834. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

SPECIAL TOPICS

Contemporary Issues

Dynamics of offensive gas-phase odorants in fresh and aged feces throughout the development of beef cattle: A. Shabtay, U. Ravid, A. Brosh, R. Baybikov, H. Eitam, and Y. Laor
J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1835-1848. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ERRATUM

Errata

Erratum: J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1849. [Full Text] [PDF]

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