J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (October 2008, 86 [10])

LETTER

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Editorial: "Brain drain" and loss of resources jeopardize the continued use of domestic animals for agricultural and biomedical research: L. P. Reynolds, J. J. Ireland, and G. E. Seidel, Jr.
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2445-2446. [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

ANIMAL GENETICS

Molecular Genetics

Genomic selection using different marker types and densities: T. R. Solberg, A. K. Sonesson, J. A. Woolliams, and T. H. E. Meuwissen
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2447-2454. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A putative quantitative trait locus on chromosome 20 associated with bovine pathogenic disease incidence: E. Casas and G. D. Snowder
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2455-2460. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Interpopulation and intrapopulation maternal lineage genetics of the Lanyu pig (Sus scrofa) by analysis of mitochondrial cytochrome b and control region sequences: Y. N. Jiang, C. Y. Wu, C. Y. Huang, H. P. Chu, M. W. Ke, M. S. Kung, K. Y. Li, C. H. Wang, S. H. Li, Y. Wang, and Y. T. Ju
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2461-2470. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental data

Different methods of selecting animals for genotyping to maximize the amount of genetic information known in the population: M. L. Spangler, R. L. Sapp, J. K. Bertrand, M. D. MacNeil, and R. Rekaya
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2471-2479. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Quantitative Genetics

Cryptorchidism and sex ratio are associated in dogs and pigs: G. Dolf, C. Gaillard, C. Schelling, A. Hofer, and E. Leighton
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2480-2485. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Survival analysis of preweaning piglet survival in a dry-cured ham-producing crossbred line: A. Cecchinato, V. Bonfatti, L. Gallo, and P. Carnier
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2486-2495. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic diversity in native and commercial breeds of pigs in Portugal assessed by microsatellites: A. A. Vicente, M. I. Carolino, M. C. O. Sousa, C. Ginja, F. S. Silva, A. M. Martinez, J. L. Vega-Pla, N. Carolino, and L. T. Gama
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2496-2507. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental figure

Parentage identification using single nucleotide polymorphism genotypes: Application to product tracing: W. G. Hill, B. A. Salisbury, and A. J. Webb
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2508-2517. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

National cattle evaluation system for combined analysis of carcass characteristics and indicator traits recorded by using ultrasound in Angus cattle: M. D. MacNeil and S. L. Northcutt
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2518-2524. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Estimation of genetic parameters for average daily gain using models with competition effects: C. Y. Chen, S. D. Kachman, R. K. Johnson, S. Newman, and L. D. Van Vleck
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2525-2530. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

Differentiation of bovine intramuscular and subcutaneous stromal-vascular cells exposed to dexamethasone and troglitazone: A. C. Grant, G. Ortiz-Colón, M. E. Doumit, R. J. Tempelman, and D. D. Buskirk
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2531-2538. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Evaluation of human chorionic gonadotropin as a replacement for gonadotropin-releasing hormone in ovulation-synchronization protocols before fixed timed artificial insemination in beef cattle: M. G. Burns, B. S. Buttrey, C. A. Dobbins, C. A. Martel, KC Olson, G. C. Lamb, and J. S. Stevenson
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2539-2548. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of body condition score at parturition and postpartum protein supplementation on estrous behavior and size of the dominant follicle in beef cows: C. A. Lents, F. J. White, N. H. Ciccioli, R. P. Wettemann, L. J. Spicer, and D. L. Lalman
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2549-2556. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Central role of the melanocortin-4 receptors in appetite regulation after endotoxin: J. L. Sartin, D. L. Marks, C. D. McMahon, J. A. Daniel, P. Levasseur, C. G. Wagner, B. K. Whitlock, and B. P. Steele
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2557-2567. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Erratum

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nonruminant Nutrition

Effect of soluble and insoluble fiber on energy digestibility, nitrogen retention, and fiber digestibility of diets fed to gestating sows: J. A. Renteria-Flores, L. J. Johnston, G. C. Shurson, and D. D. Gallaher
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2568-2575. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber on embryo survival and sow performance: J. A. Renteria-Flores, L. J. Johnston, G. C. Shurson, R. L. Moser, and S. K. Webel
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2576-2584. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Response to dietary phosphorus deficiency is affected by genetic background in growing pigs: L. S. Alexander, A. Qu, S. A. Cutler, A. Mahajan, S. M. Lonergan, M. F. Rothschild, T. E. Weber, B. J. Kerr, and C. H. Stahl
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2585-2595. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of direct-fed microbial supplementation on digestibility and fermentation end-products in horses fed low- and high-starch concentrates: K. L. Swyers, A. O. Burk, T. G. Hartsock, E. M. Ungerfeld, and J. L. Shelton
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2596-2608. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of chito-oligosaccharide supplementation on the growth performance, nutrient digestibility, intestinal morphology, and fecal shedding of Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus in weaning pigs: P. Liu, X. S. Piao, S. W. Kim, L. Wang, Y. B. Shen, H. S. Lee, and S. Y. Li
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2609-2618. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Prediction of in vivo apparent total tract energy digestibility of barley in grower pigs using an in vitro digestibility technique: P. R. Regmi, W. C. Sauer, and R. T. Zijlstra
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2619-2626. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruminant Nutrition

Limiting amino acids for growing lambs fed a diet low in ruminally undegradable protein: J. van E. Nolte, C. A. Löest, A. V. Ferreira, J. W. Waggoner, and C. P. Mathis
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2627-2641. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Methane output and diet digestibility in response to feeding dairy cows crude linseed, extruded linseed, or linseed oil: C. Martin, J. Rouel, J. P. Jouany, M. Doreau, and Y. Chilliard
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2642-2650. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Plasma amino acid profile and expression of the ubiquitin-mediated proteolytic pathway in lambs with induced metabolic acidosis: S. L. Greenwood, N. E. Odongo, O. AlZahal, K. C. Swanson, A. K. Shoveller, J. C. Matthews, and B. W. McBride
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2651-2656. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Prediction of in vivo neutral detergent fiber digestibility and digestion rate of potentially digestible neutral detergent fiber: Comparison of models: P. Huhtanen, A. Seppälä, S. Ahvenjärvi, and M. Rinne
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2657-2669. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effect of residual feed intake classification on forage intake by grazing beef cows: A. M. Meyer, M. S. Kerley, and R. L. Kallenbach
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2670-2679. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Performance by feedlot steers and heifers: Daily gain, mature body weight, dry matter intake, and dietary energetics: R. A. Zinn, A. Barreras, F. N. Owens, and A. Plascencia
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2680-2689. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Tenderness, sensory, and color attributes of two muscles from the M. quadriceps femoris when fabricated using a modified hot-boning technique: B. E. Jenschke, B. J. Swedberg, and C. R. Calkins
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2690-2696. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of different packaging atmospheres and injection-enhancement on beef tenderness, sensory attributes, desmin degradation, and display color: J. P. Grobbel, M. E. Dikeman, M. C. Hunt, and G. A. Milliken
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2697-2710. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Interactive effect of ractopamine and dietary fat source on pork quality characteristics of fresh pork chops during simulated retail display: J. K. Apple, C. V. Maxwell, B. R. Kutz, L. K. Rakes, J. T. Sawyer, Z. B. Johnson, T. A. Armstrong, S. N. Carr, and P. D. Matzat
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2711-2722. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Behavior

The motivation of cows to walk as thwarted by tethering: I. Veissier, S. Andanson, H. Dubroeucq, and D. Pomiès
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2723-2729. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of late introduction of sows to two farrowing environments on the progress of farrowing and maternal behavior: L. J. Pedersen and T. Jensen
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2730-2737. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Environment

Model for estimating enteric methane emissions from United States dairy and feedlot cattle: E. Kebreab, K. A. Johnson, S. L. Archibeque, D. Pape, and T. Wirth
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2738-2748. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Feedstuff Evaluation

Influence of slice baling on feeding value of alfalfa hay in receiving and finishing diets for feedlot cattle: F. Loya-Olguin, L. Avendaño-Reyes, A. M. Encinias, D. A. Walker, N. A. Elam, and S. A. Soto-Navarro
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2749-2755. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Management

Technical Note: Do dietary net energy values calculated from performance data offer increased sensitivity for detecting treatment differences?: J. T. Vasconcelos and M. L. Galyean
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2756-2760. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Pharmacology and Toxicology

The effect of 7,8-methylenedioxylycoctonine-type diterpenoid alkaloids on the toxicity of methyllycaconitine in mice: K. D. Welch, K. E. Panter, D. R. Gardner, B. T. Green, J. A. Pfister, D. Cook, and B. L. Stegelmeier
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2761-2770. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effect of body condition on serum concentrations of two teratogenic alkaloids (anagyrine and ammodendrine) from lupines (Lupinus species) that cause crooked calf disease: S. T. Lee, K. E. Panter, J. A. Pfister, D. R. Gardner, and K. D. Welch
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2771-2778. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SPECIAL TOPICS

Perspectives

ASAS CENTENNIAL PAPER: Net energy systems for beef cattle—Concepts, application, and future models: C. L. Ferrell and J. W. Oltjen
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2779-2794. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Research paper citation record keeping: It is not for wimps: M. V. Dodson
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2795-2796. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

A commentary on domestic animals as dual-purpose models that benefit agricultural and biomedical research: J. J. Ireland, R. M. Roberts, G. H. Palmer, D. E. Bauman, and F. W. Bazer
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2797-2805. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

ERRATUM

Errata

Erratum: J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 2806. [Full Text] [PDF]

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