Letter to the editor J. G. H. Hickford, R. H. Forrest, and H. Zhou J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1853. [Full Text] [PDF]

Statistical power calculations: Comment L. Leventhal J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1854-1855. [Full Text] [PDF]

Investigations into the GDF8 g+6723G-A polymorphism in New Zealand Texel sheep P. L. Johnson, K. G. Dodds, W. E. Bain, G. J. Greer, N. J. McLean, R. J. McLaren, S. M. Galloway, T. C. van Stijn, and J. C. McEwan J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1856-1864. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Genetic analysis of breeding traits in a Charolais cattle population segregating an inactive myostatin allele F. Phocas J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1865-1871. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Inferring unknown genotypes of sires at codominant deoxyribonucleic acid markers in half-sib families L. Gomez-Raya J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1872-1882. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces regression: A general framework for genetic evaluation G. de los Campos, D. Gianola, and G. J. M. Rosa J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1883-1887. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic parameters and factors influencing survival to twenty-four hours after birth in Danish meat sheep breeds J. Maxa, A. R. Sharifi, J. Pedersen, M. Gauly, H. Simianer, and E. Norberg J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1888-1895. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Crossbreeding parameters for growth and feed consumption traits from a five diallel mating scheme in rabbits J. Orengo, M. Piles, O. Rafel, J. Ramon, and E. A. Gómez J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1896-1905. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic variables of various manifestations of osteochondrosis and their correlations between and within joints in Dutch warmblood horses E. M. van Grevenhof, A. Schurink, B. J. Ducro, P. R. van Weeren, J. M. F. M. van Tartwijk, P. Bijma, and J. A. M. van Arendonk J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1906-1912. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Bovine intramuscular, subcutaneous, and perirenal stromal-vascular cells express similar glucocorticoid receptor isoforms, but exhibit different adipogenic capacity G. Ortiz-Colón, A. C. Grant, M. E. Doumit, and D. D. Buskirk J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1913-1920. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Microarray analysis of insulin-like growth factor-I-induced changes in messenger ribonucleic acid expression in cultured porcine granulosa cells: Possible role of insulin-like growth factor-I in angiogenesis J. A. Grado-Ahuir, P. Y. Aad, G. Ranzenigo, F. Caloni, F. Cremonesi, and L. J. Spicer J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1921-1933. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The value of reproductive tract scoring as a predictor of fertility and production outcomes in beef heifers D. E. Holm, P. N. Thompson, and P. C. Irons J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1934-1940. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Heat-stress-induced damage to porcine small intestinal epithelium associated with downregulation of epithelial growth factor signaling F. Liu, J. Yin, M. Du, P. Yan, J. Xu, X. Zhu, and J. Yu J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1941-1949. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Figure 1 (color)

Effects of early gestational undernutrition on fetal growth, organ development, and placentomal composition in the bovine N. M. Long, K. A. Vonnahme, B. W. Hess, P. W. Nathanielsz, and S. P. Ford J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1950-1959. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of dietary vitamin supplementation and semen collection frequency on reproductive performance and semen quality in boars I. Audet, N. Bérubé, J. L. Bailey, J.-P. Laforest, and J. J. Matte J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1960-1970. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evaluation of antral follicle count and ovarian morphology in crossbred beef cows: Investigation of influence of stage of the estrous cycle, age, and birth weight R. A. Cushman, M. F. Allan, L. A. Kuehn, W. M. Snelling, A. S. Cupp, and H. C. Freetly J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1971-1980. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Development of estrous synchronization protocols using melengestrol acetate in Bos indicus cattle O. G. Sá Filho, D. J. Patterson, and J. L. M. Vasconcelos J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1981-1990. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Does cardiovascular performance of modern fattening pigs obey allometric scaling laws? G. J. van Essen, J. C. M. Vernooij, J. A. P. Heesterbeek, D. Anjema, D. Merkus, and D. J. Duncker J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1991-1997. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of number of cows in estrus and confinement area on estrous behavior of beef cows L. N. Floyd, C. A. Lents, F. J. White, and R. P. Wettemann J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 1998-2004. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Development and in vitro evaluation of an Escherichia coli probiotic able to inhibit the growth of pathogenic Escherichia coli K88 A. Setia, S. K. Bhandari, J. D. House, C. M. Nyachoti, and D. O. Krause J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2005-2012. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Technical note: An improved surgical model for the long-term studies of kinetics and quantification of nutrient absorption in swine S. Hooda, J. J. Matte, C. W. Wilkinson, and R. T. Zijlstra J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2013-2019. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Pediocin A modulates intestinal microflora metabolism in swine in vitro intestinal fermentations G. Casadei, E. Grilli, and A. Piva J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2020-2028. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Dietary protein modifies effect of plant extracts in the intestinal ecosystem of the pig at weaning E. G. Manzanilla, J. F. Pérez, M. Martín, J. C. Blandón, F. Baucells, C. Kamel, and J. Gasa J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2029-2037. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Relative bioavailabilities of organic zinc sources with different chelation strengths for broilers fed a conventional corn-soybean meal diet Y. L. Huang, L. Lu, S. F. Li, X. G. Luo, and B. Liu J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2038-2046. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of colostrum replacer supplemented with lactoferrin on the blood plasma immunoglobulin G concentration and intestinal absorption of xylose in the neonatal calf E. C. Shea, N. L. Whitehouse, and P. S. Erickson J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2047-2054. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Vinasse added to dried sugar beet pulp: Preference rate, voluntary intake, and digestive utilization in sheep B. Fernández, R. Bodas, Ó. López-Campos, S. Andrés, A. R. Mantecón, and F. J. Giráldez J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2055-2063. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evaluation of procedures for detaching particle-associated microbes from forage and concentrate incubated in Rusitec fermenters: Efficiency of recovery and representativeness of microbial isolates M. E. Martínez, M. J. Ranilla, S. Ramos, M. L. Tejido, C. Saro, and M. D. Carro J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2064-2072. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Influence of glutamine infusion on ubiquitin, caspase-3, cathepsins L and B, and m-calpain expression in sheep with nutritionally induced metabolic acidosis S. L. Greenwood, O. AlZahal, K. C. Swanson, J. C. Matthews, and B. W. McBride J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2073-2079. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Evaluation of modeling procedure for fitting in situ feed degradation profiles G. I. Zanton and A. J. Heinrichs J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2080-2088. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Finishing steers with diets based on corn, high-tannin sorghum, or a mix of both: Feedlot performance, carcass characteristics, and beef sensory attributes R. E. Larraín, D. M. Schaefer, S. C. Arp, J. R. Claus, and J. D. Reed J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2089-2095. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Sarcomere length influences µ-calpain-mediated proteolysis of bovine myofibrils A. D. Weaver, B. C. Bowker, and D. E. Gerrard J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2096-2103. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of dietary protein concentration and amino acid supplementation on the feeding behavior of multiparous lactating sows in a tropical humid climate B. A. N. Silva, J. Noblet, R. F. M. Oliveira, J. L. Donzele, Y. Primot, and D. Renaudeau J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2104-2112. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Ensiling characteristics of wet distillers grains mixed with soybean hulls and evaluation of the feeding value for growing Holstein heifers J. L. Anderson, K. F. Kalscheur, A. D. Garcia, D. J. Schingoethe, and A. R. Hippen J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2113-2123. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of corn processing method in diets containing sorghum wet distillers grain plus solubles on performance and carcass characteristics of finishing beef cattle and on in vitro fermentation of diets J. Leibovich, J. T. Vasconcelos, and M. L. Galyean J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2124-2132. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum

Effect of zilpaterol hydrochloride duration of feeding on performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle N. A. Elam, J. T. Vasconcelos, G. Hilton, D. L. VanOverbeke, T. E. Lawrence, T. H. Montgomery, W. T. Nichols, M. N. Streeter, J. P. Hutcheson, D. A. Yates, and M. L. Galyean J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2133-2141. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Hemodynamics are altered in the caudal artery of beef heifers fed different ergot alkaloid concentrations G. E. Aiken, J. R. Strickland, M. L. Looper, L. P. Bush, and F. N. Schrick J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2142-2150. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Impact of water troughs on cattle use of riparian zones in the Georgia Piedmont in the United States D. H. Franklin, M. L. Cabrera, H. L. Byers, M. K. Matthews, J. G. Andrae, D. E. Radcliffe, M. A. McCann, H. A. Kuykendall, C. S. Hoveland, and V. H. Calvert, II J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2151-2159. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The environmental impact of dairy production: 1944 compared with 2007 J. L. Capper, R. A. Cady, and D. E. Bauman J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2160-2167. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Eye white percentage as a predictor of temperament in beef cattle S. Core, T. Widowski, G. Mason, and S. Miller J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2168-2174. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

ASAS Centennial Paper: Farm animal welfare science in the United States A. K. Johnson J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2175-2179. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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