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Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012
Animal Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Mapping quantitative trait loci for metabolic and cytological fatness traits of connected F2 crosses in pigs
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 399–409, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4231
Nonsynonymous natural genetic polymorphisms in the bovine leptin gene affect biochemical and biological characteristics of the mature hormone
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 410–418, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4378
Quantitative Genetics
The relevance of echocardiography heart measures for breeding against the risk of subaortic and pulmonic stenosis in Boxer dogs
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 419–428, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4018
Genetic analysis of beef fatty acid composition predicted by near-infrared spectroscopy
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 429–438, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4150
Selection for ovulation rate in rabbits: Genetic parameters and correlated responses on survival rates
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 439–446, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4219
Animal Growth, Physiology, and Reproduction
Growth and Developmental Biology
Modulation of glycogen and breast meat processing ability by nutrition in chickens: Effect of crude protein level in 2 chicken genotypes
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 447–455, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4405
Myostatin allelic status interacts with level of nutrition to affect growth, composition, and myofiber characteristics of lambs
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 456–465, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4452
Physiology, Endocrinology, and Reproduction
Effects of nutrient supply, plasma metabolites, and nutritional status of sows during transition on performance in the next lactation
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 466–480, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-3984
The absence of detectable fetal microchimerism in nontransgenic goats (Capra aegagrus hircus) bearing transgenic offspring
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 481–488, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4034
Influence of inducing luteal regression before a modified fixed-time artificial insemination protocol in postpartum beef cows on pregnancy success
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 489–494, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4319
Technical note: Viability and motility of vitrified/thawed primordial germ cell isolated from common carp (Cyprinus carpio) somite embryos
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 495–500, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4329
Technical note: A technique for ear vein catheterization in group-housed sows
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 501–504, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4390
Animal Nutrition
Nonruminant Nutrition
Effect of maternal seaweed extract supplementation on suckling piglet growth, humoral immunity, selected microflora, and immune response after an ex vivo lipopolysaccharide challenge
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 505–514, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2010-3243
Apparent total tract energy and macronutrient digestibility and fecal fermentative end-product concentrations of domestic cats fed extruded, raw beef-based, and cooked beef-based diets
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 515–522, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2010-3266
Metabolic effects of dietary sugar beet pulp or wheat bran in growing female pigs
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 523–532, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2010-3613
Effects of organic selenium supplementation on growth performance, carcass measurements, tissue selenium concentrations, characteristics of reproductive organs, and testis gene expression profiles in boars
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 533–542, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2010-3747
Effect of dietary phytic acid on performance and nutrient uptake in the small intestine of piglets
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 543–549, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4001
Sow and litter response to supplemental dietary fat in lactation diets during high ambient temperatures
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 550–559, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4049
Ruminant Nutrition
Interaction of corn processing and distillers dried grains with solubles on health and performance of steers
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 560–567, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2010-3798
Organic and inorganic selenium: I. Oral bioavailability in ewes
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 568–576, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4075
Organic and inorganic selenium: II. Transfer efficiency from ewes to lambs1
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 577–584, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4076
Feeding value of field pea as a protein source in forage-based diets fed to beef cattle
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 585–591, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4098
Feeding flaxseed in grass hay and barley silage diets to beef cows increases alpha-linolenic acid and its biohydrogenation intermediates in subcutaneous fat
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 592–604, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4281
Animal Products
Meat Science and Muscle Biology
Fatty acid composition of muscle and adipose tissues of indigenous Caribbean goats under varying nutritional densities
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 605–615, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2010-3624
Effect of muscle type, sire breed, and time of weaning on fatty acid composition of finishing steers
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 616–625, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4218
Consumer assessment of beef strip loin steaks of varying fat levels
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 626–634, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4282
Pre- and Post-Harvest Product Safety
Inactivation at various temperatures of bovine viral diarrhea virus in beef derived from persistently infected cattle
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 635–641, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4232
Spoilage characteristics of traditionally packaged ground beef with added lactic acid bacteria displayed at abusive temperatures
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 642–648, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4298
Animal Production
Health and Well-Being
Effects of stress associated with weaning on the adaptive immune system in pigs
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 649–656, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2010-3470
Effects of mannan oligosaccharide on cytokine secretions by porcine alveolar macrophages and serum cytokine concentrations in nursery pigs
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 657–668, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4310
Management
Lactation curve and effects of milking regimen on milk yield and quality, and udder health in Martina Franca jennies (Equus asinus)
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 669–681, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4283
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Alterations in serotonin receptor-induced contractility of bovine lateral saphenous vein in cattle grazing endophyte-infected tall fescue
Journal of Animal Science, Volume 90, Issue 2, February 2012, Pages 682–693, https://doi.org/10.2527/jas.2011-4323
