J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (July 2004, 82 [7])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Quantitative Genetics

Responses to 19 generations of litter size selection in the NE Index line. II. Growth and carcass responses estimated in pure line and crossbred litters: D. B. Petry, J. W. Holl, and R. K. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1895-1902. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Number of calves born, number of calves weaned, and cumulative weaning weight as measures of lifetime production for Hereford cows: G. E. Martinez, R. M. Koch, L. V. Cundiff, K. E. Gregory, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1903-1911. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic parameters for six measures of length of productive life and three measures of lifetime production by 6 yr after first calving for Hereford cows: G. E. Martinez, R. M. Koch, L. V. Cundiff, K. E. Gregory, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1912-1918. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

Viability of Iberian x Meishan F₂ newborn pigs. I. Analysis of physiological and vitality variables: J. Casellas, W. M. Rauw, J. Piedrafita, A. Sánchez, M. Arqué, and J. L. Noguera
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1919-1924. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Viability of Iberian x Meishan F₂ newborn pigs. II. Survival analysis up to weaning: J. Casellas, J. L. Noguera, L. Varona, A. Sánchez, M. Arqué, and J. Piedrafita
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1925-1930. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Myosin heavy chain composition of different skeletal muscles in Large White and Meishan pigs: L. Lefaucheur, D. Milan, P. Ecolan, and C. Le Callennec
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1931-1941. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Vitamin E supplementation does not mitigate the acute morbidity effects of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in nursery pigs: T. L. Toepfer-Berg, J. Escobar, W. G. Van Alstine, D. H. Baker, J. Salak-Johnson, and R. W. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1942-1951. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Technical Note: Effect of corticotropin-releasing hormone on adrenocorticotropic hormone and cortisol in steers: S. Gupta, B. Earley, S. T. L. Ting, N. Leonard, and M. A. Crowe
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1952-1956. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of exogenous ghrelin on feed intake, weight gain, behavior, and endocrine responses in weanling pigs: B. E. Salfen, J. A. Carroll, D. H. Keisler, and T. A. Strauch
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1957-1966. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of epidermal growth factor and insulin-like growth factor I on porcine preantral follicular growth, antrum formation, and stimulation of granulosal cell proliferation and suppression of apoptosis in vitro: J. Mao, M. F. Smith, E. B. Rucker, G. M. Wu, T. C. McCauley, T. C. Cantley, R. S. Prather, B. A. Didion, and B. N. Day
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1967-1975. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nonruminant Nutrition

Relative ileal amino acid flows and microbial counts in intestinal effluents of Goettingen Minipigs and Saddleback pigs are not different: U. Hennig, C. C. Metges, A. Berk, A. Tuchscherer, and M. Kwella
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1976-1985. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of cereal grain supplementation on apparent digestibility of nutrients and concentrations of fermentation end-products in the feces and serum of horses consuming alfalfa cubes: H. S. Hussein, L. A. Vogedes, G. C. J. Fernandez, and R. L. Frankeny
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1986-1996. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ileal amino acid digestibility and performance of growing pigs fed wheat-based diets supplemented with xylanase: M. Barrera, M. Cervantes, W. C. Sauer, A. B. Araiza, N. Torrentera, and M. Cervantes
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 1997-2003. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of vitamin C supplementation on plasma ascorbic acid and oxalate concentrations and meat quality in swine: S. J. Pion, E. van Heugten, M. T. See, D. K. Larick, and S. Pardue
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2004-2012. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Influence of Carnichrome on the energy balance of gestating sows: M. G. Young, M. D. Tokach, J. Noblet, F. X. Aherne, S. S. Dritz, R. D. Goodband, J. L. Nelssen, J. van Milgen, and J. C. Woodworth
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2013-2022. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruminant Nutrition

Ruminal fermentation and degradation patterns, protozoa population, and urinary purine derivatives excretion in goats and wethers fed diets based on two-stage olive cake: Effect of PEG supply: D. R. Yáñez Ruiz, A. Moumen, A. I. Martín García, and E. Molina Alcaide
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2023-2032. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Splanchnic metabolism of volatile fatty acids absorbed from the washed reticulorumen of steers: N. B. Kristensen and D. L. Harmon
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2033-2042. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of biological type of beef steers on vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus status: J. L. Montgomery, J. R. Blanton, Jr., R. L. Horst, M. L. Galyean, K. J. Morrow, Jr., D. B. Wester, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2043-2049. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Supplemental vitamin D₃ concentration and biological type of beef steers. I. Feedlot performance and carcass traits: J. L. Montgomery, M. L. Galyean, R. L. Horst, K. J. Morrow, Jr., J. R. Blanton, Jr., D. B. Wester, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2050-2058. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of live weight gain of steers during winter grazing: III. Blood metabolites and hormones during feedlot finishing: M. J. Hersom, R. P. Wettemann, C. R. Krehbiel, G. W. Horn, and D. H. Keisler
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2059-2068. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Development and validation of equations utilizing lamb vision system output to predict lamb carcass fabrication yields: B. C. N. Cunha, K. E. Belk, J. A. Scanga, S. B. LeValley, J. D. Tatum, and G. C. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2069-2076. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Mechanical probes can predict tenderness of cooked beef longissimus using uncooked measurements: J. W. Stephens, J. A. Unruh, M. E. Dikeman, M. C. Hunt, T. E. Lawrence, and T. M. Loughin
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2077-2086. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of barley variety fed to steers on carcass characteristics and color of meat: J. A. Boles, J. G. Bowman, L. M. M. Surber, and D. L. Boss
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2087-2091. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Supplemental vitamin D₃ concentration and biological type of steers. II. Tenderness, quality, and residues of beef: J. L. Montgomery, M. B. King, J. G. Gentry, A. R. Barham, B. L. Barham, G. G. Hilton, J. R. Blanton, Jr., R. L. Horst, M. L. Galyean, K. J. Morrow, Jr., D. B. Wester, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2092-2104. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Behavior

Effect of drinker type and sound stimuli on early-weaned pig performance and behavior: S. Torrey and T. M. Widowski
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2105-2114. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Environment

Environmental impacts of the Japanese beef-fattening system with different feeding lengths as evaluated by a life-cycle assessment method: A. Ogino, K. Kaku, T. Osada, and K. Shimada
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2115-2122. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Feedstuff Evaluation

Effect of field pea level on intake, digestion, microbial efficiency, ruminal fermentation, and in situ disappearance in beef steers fed growing diets: J. J. Reed, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer, T. C. Gilbery, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2123-2130. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Management

Effect of dietary trace mineral concentration and source (inorganic vs. chelated) on performance, mineral status, and fecal mineral excretion in pigs from weaning through finishing: B. L. Creech, J. W. Spears, W. L. Flowers, G. M. Hill, K. E. Lloyd, T. A. Armstrong, and T. E. Engle
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2140-2147. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of antibiotics in milk replacer on fecal shedding of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in calves: W. Q. Alali, J. M. Sargeant, T. G. Nagaraja, and B. M. DeBey
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2148-2152. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of organic matter addition to the pen surface and pen cleaning frequency on nitrogen mass balance in open feedlots: J. R. Adams, T. B. Farran, G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, C. N. Macken, and C. B. Wilson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2153-2163. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The reproductive performance and factors affecting on-farm application of low-dose intrauterine deposit of semen in sows: K. J. Rozeboom, D. L. Reicks, and M. E. Wilson
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2164-2168. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Health and Well-Being

Effects of feeding blends of grains naturally contaminated with Fusarium mycotoxins on brain regional neurochemistry of starter pigs and broiler chickens: H. V. L. N. Swamy, T. K. Smith, and E. J. MacDonald
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2131-2139. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Pharmacology and Toxicology

The toxicosis of Embellisia fungi from locoweed (Oxytropis lambertii) is similar to locoweed toxicosis in rats: J. McLain-Romero, R. Creamer, H. Zepeda, J. Strickland, and G. Bell
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2169-2174. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization

Evaluation of perennial ryegrass straw as a forage source for ruminants: M. J. Fisher, D. W. Bohnert, C. J. Ackerman, C. S. Schauer, T. DelCurto, A. M. Craig, E. S. Vanzant, D. L. Harmon, and F. N. Schrick
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2175-2184. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of field pea level on intake, digestion, microbial efficiency, ruminal fermentation, and in situ disappearance in beef steers fed forage-based diets: J. J. Reed, G. P. Lardy, M. L. Bauer, T. C. Gilbery, and J. S. Caton
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2185-2192. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Rice mill feed as a replacement for broiler litter in diets for growing beef cattle: W. N. Stacey and D. L. Rankins, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2193-2199. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SPECIAL TOPICS

A novel cognitive palatability assessment protocol for dogs: J. A. Araujo and N. W. Milgram
J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2200-2208. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ERRATUM

ERRATUM: J. Anim Sci. 2004 82: 2209. [Full Text] [PDF]

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