ANIMAL GENETICS  

Genetic variation of farrowing kinetics traits and their relationships with litter size and perinatal mortality in French Large White sows

L. Canario, N. Roy, J. Gruand, and J. P. Bidanel
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1053-1058. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION  

The expression of genes related to adipocyte differentiation in pigs

H. C. Wang, Y. H. Ko, H. J. Mersmann, C. L. Chen, and S. T. Ding
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1059-1066. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Growth- and breed-related changes of marbling characteristics in cattle

E. Albrecht, F. Teuscher, K. Ender, and J. Wegner
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1067-1075. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A comparison of thiazolidinedione-induced adipogenesis and myogenesis in stromal-vascular cells from subcutaneous adipose tissue or semitendinosus muscle of postnatal pigs

S. P. Poulos and G. J. Hausman
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1076-1082. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Number of intramuscular adipocytes and fatty acid binding protein-4 content are significant indicators of intramuscular fat level in crossbred Large White x Duroc pigs

M. Damon, I. Louveau, L. Lefaucheur, B. Lebret, A. Vincent, P. Leroy, M. P. Sanchez, P. Herpin, and F. Gondret
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1083-1092. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction 

Maintenance of body temperature in the neonatal lamb: Effects of breed, birth weight, and litter size

C. M. Dwyer and C. A. Morgan
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1093-1101. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Diet-induced alterations in progesterone clearance appear to be mediated by insulin signaling in hepatocytes

D. L. Smith, B. M. Stinefelt, K. P. Blemings, and M. E. Wilson
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1102-1109. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL NUTRITION  

Use of the in vitro cumulative gas production technique for pigs: An examination of alterations in fermentation products and substrate losses at various time points

A. Awati, B. A. Williams, M. W. Bosch, Y. C. Li, and M. W. A. Verstegen
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1110-1118. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Estimating equivalency values of microbial phytase for amino acids in growing and finishing pigs fitted with steered ileo-cecal valve cannulas

J. S. Radcliffe, R. S. Pleasant, and E. T. Kornegay
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1119-1129. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Amino acid digestibility in dry extruded-expelled soybean meal fed to pigs and poultry

F. O. Opapeju, A. Golian, C. M. Nyachoti, and L. D. Campbell
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1130-1137. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Impact of supplement withdrawal and wheat middling inclusion on bone metabolism, bone strength, and the incidence of bone fractures occurring at slaughter in pigs

D. T. Shaw, D. W. Rozeboom, G. M. Hill, M. W. Orth, D. S. Rosenstein, and J. E. Link
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1138-1146. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

A genetically engineered Escherichia coli phytase improves nutrient utilization, growth performance, and bone strength of young swine fed diets deficient in available phosphorus

T. L. Veum, D. W. Bollinger, C. E. Buff, and M. R. Bedford
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1147-1158. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

The effects of dietary energy concentration and weaning site on weanling pig performance

A. D. Beaulieu, C. L. Levesque, and J. F. Patience
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1159-1168. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effect of graded doses and a high dose of microbial phytase on the digestibility of various minerals in weaner pigs

A. K. Kies, P. A. Kemme, L. B. J. Sebek, J. Th. M. van Diepen, and A. W. Jongbloed
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1169-1175. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruminant Nutrition 

Use of bovine somatotropin for increased skeletal and lean tissue growth of Holstein steers

M. L. Schlegel, W. G. Bergen, A. L. Schroeder, M. J. VandeHaar, and S. R. Rust
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1176-1187. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of nonstructural carbohydrates and protein sources on intake, apparent total tract digestibility, and ruminal metabolism in vivo and in vitro with high-concentrate beef cattle diets

A. Rotger, A. Ferret, S. Calsamiglia, and X. Manteca
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1188-1196. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Effects of dietary nonstructural carbohydrates and protein sources on feeding behavior of tethered heifers fed high-concentrate diets

A. Rotger, A. Ferret, X. Manteca, J. L. Ruiz de la Torre, and S. Calsamiglia
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1197-1204. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Wet corn gluten feed and alfalfa hay levels in dry-rolled corn finishing diets: Effects on finishing performance and feedlot nitrogen mass balance

T. B. Farran, G. E. Erickson, T. J. Klopfenstein, C. N. Macken, and R. U. Lindquist
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1205-1214. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Determination of parotid sulfate secretion in sheep by means of ultrasonic flow probes

F. Méot, J.-M. Bonnet, R. Boivin, and A. Cirio
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1215-1220. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTS  

Consumer sensory acceptance and value of wet-aged and dry-aged beef steaks

B. M. Sitz, C. R. Calkins, D. M. Feuz, W. J. Umberger, and K. M. Eskridge
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1221-1226. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

ANIMAL PRODUCTION  

Effects of boar presence on agonistic behavior, shoulder scratches, and stress response of bred sows at mixing

M. J. Séguin, R. M. Friendship, R. N. Kirkwood, A. J. Zanella, and T. M. Widowski
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1227-1237. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Environment 

Thermal balance of cattle grazing winter range: Model application

E. N. Keren and B. E. Olson
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1238-1247. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Feedstuff Evaluation 

Technical Note: A monoclonal antibody-based immunoassay for determination of ractopamine in swine feeds

J. P. Wang, S. X. Zhang, and J. Z. Shen
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1248-1251. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Management 

Evaluation in Appalachian pasture systems of the 1996 (update 2000) National Research Council model for weaning cattle

M. S. Whetsell, E. B. Rayburn, and P. I. Osborne
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1265-1270. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Hormonal profiles, behavioral responses, and short-term growth performance after castration of pigs at three, six, nine, or twelve days of age

J. A. Carroll, E. L. Berg, T. A. Strauch, M. P. Roberts, and H. G. Kattesh
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1271-1278. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Health and Well-Being 

Differential effects of sodium and magnesium sulfate on water consumption by beef cattle

A. S. Grout, D. M. Veira, D. M. Weary, M. A. G. von Keyserlingk, and D. Fraser
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1252-1258. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Examination of potential methods to predict pulmonary arterial pressure score in yearling beef cattle

J. K. Ahola, R. M. Enns, and T. Holt
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1259-1264. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Pharmacology and Toxicology 

Genomic analysis of the impact of fescue toxicosis on hepatic function

R. S. Settivari, S. Bhusari, T. Evans, P. A. Eichen, L. B. Hearne, E. Antoniou, and D. E. Spiers
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1279-1294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Simultaneous and minimally invasive assessment of muscle tolerance and bioavailability of different volumes of an intramuscular formulation in the same animals

P. J. Ferre, V. Laroute, J. P. Braun, J. Cazaux, P. L. Toutain, and H. P. Lefebvre
J. Anim Sci. 2006 84: 1295-1301. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

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