Volume 87, Issue 1

January 2009

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Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009

Animal Genetics

Molecular Genetics

Genetic variation and phylogenetics of Lanyu and exotic pig breeds in Taiwan analyzed by nineteen microsatellite markers

W. H. Chang and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 1–8, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0562

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Genome-wide identification of quantitative trait loci for pork temperature, pH decline, and glycolytic potential in a large-scale White Duroc × Chinese Erhualian resource population

Y.-Y. Duan and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 9–16, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1128

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A genome scan for quantitative trait loci affecting male reproductive traits in a White Duroc × Chinese Erhualian resource population

D. R. Ren and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 17–23, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0923

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Search for quantitative trait loci affecting growth and carcass traits in a cross population of beef and dairy cattle

B. Gutiérrez-Gil and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 24–36, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0922

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Fine mapping quantitative trait loci for feed intake and feed efficiency in beef cattle

E. L. Sherman and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 37–45, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0876

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Confirmation of quantitative trait loci using a low-density single nucleotide polymorphism map for twinning and ovulation rate on bovine chromosome 5^,

M. F. Allan and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 46–56, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0959

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Integrity of nuclear genomic deoxyribonucleic acid in cooked meat: Implications for food traceability

Ö. Aslan and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 57–61, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0995

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Quantitative Genetics

The use of link provider data to improve national genetic evaluation across weakly connected subpopulations

H. Nakaoka and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 62–71, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0948

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Analysis of founder-specific inbreeding depression on birth weight in Ripollesa lambs

J. Casellas and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 72–79, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0897

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Bayesian threshold analysis of direct and maternal genetic parameters for piglet mortality at farrowing in Large White, Landrace, and Pietrain populations

N. Ibáñez-Escriche and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 80–87, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0670

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Model selection in a global analysis of a microarray experiment

C. Díaz and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 88–98, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0713

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Genetic parameters for measures of energetic efficiency of bulls and their relationships with carcass traits of field progeny in Japanese Black cattle

M. A. Hoque and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 99–106, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0766

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Predicting tissue distribution and partitioning in terminal sire sheep using x-ray computed tomography

J. M. Macfarlane and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 107–118, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0832

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Animal Growth, Physiology, And Reproduction

Growth and Developmental Biology

Gene expression patterns during intramuscular fat development in cattle

Y. H. Wang and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 119–130, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1082

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Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction

Effect of a single dose of dexamethasone on glucose homeostasis in healthy horses by using the combined intravenous glucose and insulin test

J. C. Haffner and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 131–135, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1179

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Animal Nutrition

Nonruminant Nutrition

Absorption of carbohydrate-derived nutrients in sows as influenced by types and contents of dietary fiber

A. Serena and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 136–147, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0714

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A tryptophan-enriched diet improves feed intake and growth performance of susceptible weanling pigs orally challenged with Escherichia coli K88

P. Trevisi and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 148–156, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0732

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Feeding conjugated linoleic acid partially recovers carcass quality in pigs fed dried corn distillers grains with solubles

H. M. White and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 157–166, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0734

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Effect of selenium source and dose on selenium status of mature horses^,

L. Calamari and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 167–178, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0746

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Effects of continual fluctuation in feed intake on growth performance response and carcass fat-to-lean ratio in grower-finisher pigs

B. P. Mullan and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 179–188, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1041

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Select corn coproducts from the ethanol industry and their potential as ingredients in pet foods

M. R. C. de Godoy and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 189–199, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0596

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Ruminant Nutrition

Effects of slow-release urea on ruminal digesta characteristics and growth performance in beef steers

C. C. Taylor-Edwards and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 200–208, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0912

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Influence of slow-release urea on nitrogen balance and portal-drained visceral nutrient flux in beef steers

C. C. Taylor-Edwards and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 209–221, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0913

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Effects of maternal nutrition and stage of gestation on body weight, visceral organ mass, and indices of jejunal cellularity, proliferation, and vascularity in pregnant ewe lambs

J. S. Caton and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 222–235, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1043

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Comparison of fecal crude protein and fecal near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy to predict digestibility of fresh grass consumed by sheep

A. Fanchone and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 236–243, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0817

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Effect of level and duration of dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation on the transcriptional regulation of Δ⁹-desaturase in muscle of beef cattle

S. M. Waters and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 244–252, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1005

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Empirical prediction of net portal appearance of volatile fatty acids, glucose, and their secondary metabolites (β-hydroxybutyrate, lactate) from dietary characteristics in ruminants: A meta-analysis approach

C. Loncke and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 253–268, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0939

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Animal Products

Meat Science and Muscle Biology

Growth implants reduced tenderness of steaks from steers and heifers with different genetic potentials for growth and marbling

J. A. Boles and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 269–274, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1256

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Comparison of palatability characteristics of beef gluteus medius and triceps brachii muscles^,

D. A. King and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 275–284, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0809

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Dietary conjugated linoleic acid changes belly and bacon quality from pigs fed varied lipid sources

S. T. Larsen and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 285–295, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1213

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Animal Production

Behavior

Behavior of feedlot cattle affects voluntary oral and physical interactions with manila ropes

K. Stanford and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 296–303, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1136

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Health and Well-Being

Effects of a “step-up” ractopamine feeding program, sex, and social rank on growth performance, hoof lesions, and Enterobacteriaceae shedding in finishing pigs

R. Poletto and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 304–313, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1188

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Feedlot health and performance effects associated with the timing of respiratory disease treatment

A. H. Babcock and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 314–327, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1201

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Plasma metabolites of receiving heifers and the relationship between apparent bovine respiratory disease, body weight gain, and carcass characteristics

S. P. Montgomery and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 328–333, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0969

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Comparison of production traits between pigs with and without the Escherichia coli F4 receptors in a White Duroc × Erhualian intercross F₂ population

X. M. Yan and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 334–339, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1107

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Rumen distension and contraction influence feed preference by sheep^,

J. J. Villalba and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 340–350, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1109

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Effects of multiple concurrent stressors on rectal temperature, blood acid-base status, and longissimus muscle glycolytic potential in market-weight pigs

M. J. Ritter and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 351–362, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-0874

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Space requirements of weaned pigs during a sixty-minute transport in summer

M. A. Sutherland and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 363–370, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1078

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Pharmacology and Toxicology

Technical note: Comparison between two tracing methods with ultrasonography to determine lumen area of the caudal artery in beef cattle

G. E. Aiken and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 371–374, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1087

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Rangeland, Pasture, and Forage Utilization

Influence of advancing season on dietary composition, intake, site of digestion, and microbial efficiency in beef steers grazing a native range in western North Dakota

H. J. Cline and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 375–383, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2007-0833

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Special Topics

Perspectives

ASAS Centennial Paper: Future research in physiology and endocrinology

G. E. Seidel

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 384–389, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1368

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ASAS Centennial Paper: Animal breeding research and the Journal of Animal Science: A century of co-evolution

W. D. Hohenboken

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 390–399, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1306

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ASAS Centennial Paper: Impact of animal science research on United States goat production and predictions for the future

T. Sahlu and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 400–418, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1291

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ASAS Centennial Paper: Developments and future outlook for preharvest food safety

S. P. Oliver and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 419–437, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-2008-1151

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ASAS Centennial Paper: Future needs of research and extension in forage utilization

F. M. Rouquette and others

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 438–446, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1273

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ASAS Centennial Paper: The future of teaching and research in companion animal biology in departments of animal sciences

J. P. McNamara

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Pages 447–454, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2008-1402

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Errata

Erratum

Journal of Animal Science, Volume 87, Issue 1, January 2009, Page 455, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2009-87-1-0455

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