Identification of genetic markers for productive life in commercial sows B. E. Mote, K. J. Koehler, J. W. Mabry, K. J. Stalder, and M. F. Rothschild J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2187-2195. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Table A

Genetic parameters and trends for lamb survival and birth weight in a Merino flock divergently selected for multiple rearing ability S. W. P. Cloete, I. Misztal, and J. J. Olivier J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2196-2208. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Genetic correlations among carcass cross-sectional fat area ratios, production traits, intramuscular fat, and serum leptin concentration in Duroc pigs K. Suzuki, K. Inomata, K. Katoh, H. Kadowaki, and T. Shibata J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2209-2215. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

L-Carnitine supplementation during suckling intensifies the early postnatal skeletal myofiber formation in piglets of low birth weight D. Lösel, C. Kalbe, and C. Rehfeldt J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2216-2226. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of domperidone supplementation of fescue-fed heifers on plasma and follicular fluid fatty acid composition and oocyte quality K. L. Jones and S. S. King J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2227-2238. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Postmortem photonic imaging of lux-modified Salmonella Typhimurium within the gastrointestinal tract of swine after oral inoculation in vivo K. Moulton, P. Ryan, D. Lay, and S. Willard J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2239-2244. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Konik and Hucul horses: A comparative study of exterior measurements M. Komosa and H. Purzyc J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2245-2254. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Body composition and estrous cyclicity responses of heifers of distinct body conditions to energy restriction and repletion J. M. Cassady, T. D. Maddock, A. DiCostanzo, and G. C. Lamb J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2255-2261. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Initial body condition score affects hormone and metabolite response to nutritional restriction and repletion in yearling postpubertal beef heifers J. M. Cassady, T. D. Maddock, A. DiCostanzo, and G. C. Lamb J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2262-2273. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Normal profiles for deciduous dental eruption in domestic piglets: Effect of sow, litter, and piglet characteristics A. L. Tucker and T. M. Widowski J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2274-2281. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Amino acid digestibility and concentration of digestible and metabolizable energy in soybean meal produced from conventional, high-protein, or low-oligosaccharide varieties of soybeans and fed to growing pigs K. M. Baker and H. H. Stein J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2282-2290. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects on the equine colon ecosystem of grass silage and haylage diets after an abrupt change from hay S. Muhonen, V. Julliand, J. E. Lindberg, J. Bertilsson, and A. Jansson J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2291-2298. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of dietary conjugated linoleic acid supplementation in sows on performance and immunoglobulin concentration in piglets C. Corino, G. Pastorelli, F. Rosi, V. Bontempo, and R. Rossi J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2299-2305. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Mineral composition of two genetic lines of barrows and gilts from twenty to one hundred twenty-five kilograms of body weight T. G. Wiseman, D. C. Mahan, and N. R. St-Pierre J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2306-2314. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Growth performance and nutrient digestibility in pigs fed wheat distillers dried grains with solubles-based diets supplemented with a multicarbohydrase enzyme I. A. Emiola, F. O. Opapeju, B. A. Slominski, and C. M. Nyachoti J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2315-2322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Influence of corn hybrid and processing method on nutrient digestibility, finishing performance, and carcass characteristics F. W. Harrelson, M. K. Luebbe, N. F. Meyer, G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, D. S. Jackson, and W. A. Fithian J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2323-2332. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Technical note: Bacterial diversity and fermentation end products in rumen fluid samples collected via oral lavage or rumen cannula S. L. Lodge-Ivey, J. Browne-Silva, and M. B. Horvath J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2333-2337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Substrate utilization and dose response to insulin by subcutaneous adipose tissue of Angus steers fed corn- or hay-based diets R. D. Rhoades, J. E. Sawyer, C. H. Ponce, D. K. Lunt, and S. B. Smith J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2338-2345. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of essential oils, tylosin, and monensin on finishing steer performance, carcass characteristics, liver abscesses, ruminal fermentation, and digestibility N. F. Meyer, G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, M. A. Greenquist, M. K. Luebbe, P. Williams, and M. A. Engstrom J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2346-2354. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A comparative study on urinary purine derivative excretion of yak (Bos grunniens), cattle (Bos taurus), and crossbred (Bos taurus x Bos grunniens) in the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau, China H. Wang, R. Long, W. Zhou, X. Li, J. Zhou, and X. Guo J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2355-2362. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Technical note: Evaluation of a continuous ruminal pH measurement system for use in noncannulated small ruminants G. B. Penner, J. R. Aschenbach, G. Gäbel, and M. Oba J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2363-2366. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Intake and digestibility of naïve kids differing in genetic resistance and experimentally parasitized (indoors) with Haemonchus contortus in two successive challenges J. C. Bambou, R. Arquet, H. Archimède, G. Alexandre, N. Mandonnet, and E. González-García J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2367-2375. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Video image analysis as a potential grading system for Uruguayan beef carcasses D. J. Vote, M. B. Bowling, B. C. N. Cunha, K. E. Belk, J. D. Tatum, F. Montossi, and G. C. Smith J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2376-2390. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Peroxiredoxin-6—A potential protein marker for meat tenderness in bovine longissimus thoracis muscle X. Jia, E. Veiseth-Kent, H. Grove, P. Kuziora, L. Aass, K. I. Hildrum, and K. Hollung J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2391-2399. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of preslaughter feeding and ractopamine hydrochloride supplementation on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and end product quality in market dairy cows J. D. Allen, J. K. Ahola, M. Chahine, J. I. Szasz, C. W. Hunt, C. S. Schneider, G. K. Murdoch, and R. A. Hill J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2400-2408. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of on-arrival versus delayed clostridial or modified live respiratory vaccinations on health, performance, bovine viral diarrhea virus type I titers, and stress and immune measures of newly received beef calves J. T. Richeson, E. B. Kegley, M. S. Gadberry, P. A. Beck, J. G. Powell, and C. A. Jones J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2409-2418. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Extended field test on the use of visual ear tags and electronic boluses for the identification of different goat breeds in the United States S. Carné, T. A. Gipson, M. Rovai, R. C. Merkel, and G. Caja J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2419-2427. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of weaning regimen on energy profiles and reproductive performance of beef cows J. F. Odhiambo, J. D. Rhinehart, R. Helmondollar, J. Y. Pritchard, P. I. Osborne, E. E. Felton, and R. A. Dailey J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2428-2436. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Bioaccumulation of ergovaline in bovine lateral saphenous veins in vitro J. L. Klotz, B. H. Kirch, G. E. Aiken, L. P. Bush, and J. R. Strickland J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2437-2447. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Developments and future outlook for postslaughter food safety J. N. Sofos J. Anim Sci. 2009 87: 2448-2457. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

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