J. Anim Sci. -- Table of Contents (December 2008, 86 [12])

ANIMAL GENETICS

Molecular Genetics

Differential expression in lung and bronchial lymph node of pigs with high and low responses to infection with porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus: J. S. Bates, D. B. Petry, J. Eudy, L. Bough, and R. K. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3279-3289. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

A quantitative trait locus genome scan for porcine muscle fiber traits reveals overdominance and epistasis: J. Estellé, F. Gil, J. M. Vázquez, R. Latorre, G. Ramírez, M. C. Barragán, J. M. Folch, J. L. Noguera, M. A. Toro, and M. Pérez-Enciso
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3290-3299. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Single nucleotide polymorphisms in several porcine cathepsin genes are associated with growth, carcass, and production traits in Italian Large White pigs: V. Russo, L. Fontanesi, E. Scotti, F. Beretti, R. Davoli, L. Nanni Costa, R. Virgili, and L. Buttazzoni
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3300-3314. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Promoter region of the bovine growth hormone receptor gene: Single nucleotide polymorphism discovery in cattle and association with performance in Brangus bulls: A. J. Garrett, G. Rincon, J. F. Medrano, M. A. Elzo, G. A. Silver, and M. G. Thomas
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3315-3323. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Quantitative Genetics

Genetic associations of sow longevity with age at first farrowing, number of piglets weaned, and wean to insemination interval in the Finnish Landrace swine population: T. Serenius, K. J. Stalder, and R. L. Fernando
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3324-3329. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Sow line differences in heat stress tolerance expressed in reproductive performance traits: S. Bloemhof, E. H. van der Waaij, J. W. M. Merks, and E. F. Knol
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3330-3337. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Inbreeding effects on postweaning production traits, conformation, and calving performance in Irish beef cattle: S. Mc Parland, J. F. Kearney, D. E. MacHugh, and D. P. Berry
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3338-3347. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Genetic change results from selection on an economic breeding objective in beef cattle: R. M. Enns and G. B. Nicoll
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3348-3357. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Marker-assisted assessment of genotype by environment interaction: A case study of single nucleotide polymorphism-mortality association in broilers in two hygiene environments: N. Long, D. Gianola, G. J. M. Rosa, K. A. Weigel, and S. Avendaño
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3358-3366. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL GROWTH, PHYSIOLOGY, AND REPRODUCTION

Growth and Developmental Biology

Identification of genes downregulated during differentiation of porcine mesenteric adipocytes: S. Suzuki, S. Sembon, M. Iwamoto, D. Fuchimoto, and A. Onishi
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3367-3376. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Fasting regulates the expression of adiponectin receptors in young growing pigs: B. H. Liu, P. H. Wang, Y. C. Wang, W. M. Cheng, H. J. Mersmann, and S. T. Ding
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3377-3384. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Docosahexaenoic acid regulates adipogenic genes in myoblasts via porcine peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor ${gamma}$: Y. H. Yu, E. C. Lin, S. C. Wu, W. T. K. Cheng, H. J. Mersmann, P. H. Wang, and S. T. Ding
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3385-3392. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effect of vitamin A supplementation on postnatal adipose tissue development of lambs: A. Arana, J. A. Mendizabal, M. Alzón, B. Soret, and A. Purroy
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3393-3400. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Translational efficiency of bovine pyruvate carboxylase 5' untranslated region messenger ribonucleic acid variants: S. R. Hazelton, S. L. Koser, C. A. Bidwell, and S. S. Donkin
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3401-3408. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of selection for growth rate on relative growth in rabbits: M. Pascual, M. Pla, and A. Blasco
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3409-3417. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Effects of implants of trenbolone acetate, estradiol, or both, on muscle insulin-like growth factor-I, insulin-like growth factor-I receptor, estrogen receptor- ${alpha}$ , and androgen receptor messenger ribonucleic acid levels in feedlot steers: M. S. Pampusch, M. E. White, M. R. Hathaway, T. J. Baxa, K. Y. Chung, S. L. Parr, B. J. Johnson, W. J. Weber, and W. R. Dayton
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3418-3423. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Changes in glutamine metabolism indicate a mild catabolic state in the transition mare: H. C. Manso Filho, K. H. McKeever, M. E. Gordon, H. E. C. Costa, W. S. Lagakos, and M. Watford
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3424-3431. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effect of diet containing phytate and phytase on the activity and messenger ribonucleic acid expression of carbohydrase and transporter in chickens: N. Liu, Y. J. Ru, F. D. Li, and A. J. Cowieson
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3432-3439. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Citrulline and intestinal fatty acid-binding protein: Longitudinal markers of postweaning small intestinal function in pigs?: M. Berkeveld, P. Langendijk, J. H. M. Verheijden, M. A. M. Taverne, A. van Nes, P. van Haard, and A. P. Koets
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3440-3449. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL NUTRITION

Nonruminant Nutrition

Effects of xylanase supplementation on the apparent digestibility and digestible content of energy, amino acids, phosphorus, and calcium in wheat and wheat by-products from dry milling fed to grower pigs: T. N. Nortey, J. F. Patience, J. S. Sands, N. L. Trottier, and R. T. Zijlstra
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3450-3464. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of crude protein intake from grass silage-only diets on the equine colon ecosystem after an abrupt feed change: S. Muhonen, M. Connysson, J. E. Lindberg, V. Julliand, J. Bertilsson, and A. Jansson
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3465-3472. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Dietary tryptophan helps to preserve tryptophan homeostasis in pigs suffering from lung inflammation: N. Le Floc’h, D. Melchior, and B. Sève
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3473-3479. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruminant Nutrition

Energy requirements of Texel crossbred lambs: D. B. Galvani, C. C. Pires, G. V. Kozloski, and T. P. Wommer
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3480-3490. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

The effect of polyethylene glycol on intake of Mediterranean shrubs by sheep and goats: J. Rogosic, J. A. Pfister, F. D. Provenza, and J. Pavlicevic
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3491-3496. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Manipulation of rumen ecology by dietary lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus Stapf.) powder supplementation: M. Wanapat, A. Cherdthong, P. Pakdee, and S. Wanapat
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3497-3503. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Effect of supplemental energy source and frequency on growing calf performance: T. W. Loy, T. J. Klopfenstein, G. E. Erickson, C. N. Macken, and J. C. MacDonald
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3504-3510. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Milk yield, milk composition, eating behavior, and lamb performance of ewes fed diets containing soybean hulls replacing coastcross (Cynodon species) hay: R. C. Araujo, A. V. Pires, I. Susin, C. Q. Mendes, G. H. Rodrigues, I. U. Packer, and M. L. Eastridge
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3511-3521. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Nonionophore antibiotics do not affect the trans-18:1 and conjugated linoleic acid composition in beef adipose tissue: N. Aldai, M. E. R. Dugan, J. K. G. Kramer, P. S. Mir, and T. A. McAllister
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3522-3532. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTS

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

National Beef Quality Audit–2005: Survey of targeted cattle and carcass characteristics related to quality, quantity, and value of fed steers and heifers: L. G. Garcia, K. L. Nicholson, T. W. Hoffman, T. E. Lawrence, D. S. Hale, D. B. Griffin, J. W. Savell, D. L. VanOverbeke, J. B. Morgan, K. E. Belk, T. G. Field, J. A. Scanga, J. D. Tatum, and G. C. Smith
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3533-3543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] OPEN ACCESS ARTICLE

Carcass, meat quality, and sensory characteristics of heavy body weight pigs fed ractopamine hydrochloride (Paylean): D. M. Fernández-Dueñas, A. J. Myers, S. M. Scramlin, C. W. Parks, S. N. Carr, J. Killefer, and F. K. McKeith
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3544-3550. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Relationships between monounsaturated fatty acids of marbling flecks and image analysis traits in longissimus muscle for Japanese Black steers: Y. Nakahashi, S. Maruyama, S. Seki, S. Hidaka, and K. Kuchida
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3551-3556. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Predicting cattle age from eye lens weight and nitrogen content, dentition, and United States Department of Agriculture maturity score: C. R. Raines, M. E. Dikeman, J. A. Unruh, M. C. Hunt, and R. C. Knock
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3557-3567. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Differential response of cull cow muscles to the hypertrophic actions of ractopamine-hydrogen chloride: J. M. Gonzalez, R. D. Dijkhuis, D. D. Johnson, J. N. Carter, and S. E. Johnson
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3568-3574. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Effects of conventional and grass-feeding systems on the nutrient composition of beef: J. M. Leheska, L. D. Thompson, J. C. Howe, E. Hentges, J. Boyce, J. C. Brooks, B. Shriver, L. Hoover, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3575-3585. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Pre- and Post-Harvest Product Safety

National Meat Case Study 2004: Fresh product types and allocation of retail space: A. L. Reicks, J. C. Brooks, J. M. Kelly, W. G. Kuecker, K. Boillot, R. Irion, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3586-3592. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

National Meat Case Study 2004: Product labeling information, branding, and packaging trends: A. L. Reicks, J. C. Brooks, J. M. Kelly, W. G. Kuecker, K. Boillot, R. Irion, and M. F. Miller
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3593-3599. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ANIMAL PRODUCTION

Behavior

The effect of heated mash on performance and feeding behavior of newly weaned piglets: K. Reiners, E. F. Hessel, and H. F. A. Van den Weghe
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3600-3607. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Management

Effect of body condition on consumption of pine needles (Pinus ponderosa) by beef cows: J. A. Pfister, K. E. Panter, D. R. Gardner, D. Cook, and K. D. Welch
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3608-3616. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Odorant production and persistence of Escherichia coli in manure slurries from cattle fed zero, twenty, forty, or sixty percent wet distillers grains with solubles: V. H. Varel, J. E. Wells, E. D. Berry, M. J. Spiehs, D. N. Miller, C. L. Ferrell, S. D. Shackelford, and M. Koohmaraie
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3617-3627. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

SPECIAL TOPICS

Perspectives

ASAS Centennial Paper: Development of a corn-based beef industry: L. R. Corah
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3635-3639. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Animal science teaching: A century of excellence: D. S. Buchanan
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3640-3646. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

ASAS Centennial Paper: Utilization of pasture and forages by ruminants: A historical perspective: J. C. Burns
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3647-3663. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Contemporary Issues

Effects of shaded versus unshaded wallows on behavior, performance, and physiology of the outdoor lactating sow: A. K. Johnson, F. M. Mitloehner, J. L. Morrow, and J. J. McGlone
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3628-3634. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Biographical/Historical Sketches

MEMORIAL: G. Eric Bradford: M. E. Delany and J. F. Medrano
J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3664-3665. [Full Text] [PDF]

ERRATUM

Errata

Erratum: J. Anim Sci. 2008 86: 3666. [Full Text] [PDF]

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