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Fahey, A. G.; Schutz, M. M.; Lofgren, D. L.; Stewart, T. S.; Schinckel, A. P. 2004: Effects of heteroscedasticity on the heritability and genetic correlations of production traits in grazing and confinement herds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 85-85

Ilahi, H.; Kadarmideen, H. N. 2004: Segregation analysis of milk flow in Swiss dairy cattle by Bayesian approach. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 85-85

Caraviello, D. Z.; Weigel, K. A.; Gianola, D. 2004: Prediction of longevity breeding values for US Holstein sires using survival analysis methodology. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 85-85

Miller, P. D. 2004: Potential for inclusion of health data in international genetic programs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 86-86

Abdel-Azim, G.; Freeman, A. E.; Kehrli, M. E.; Kelm, S. C.; Burton, J. L.; Kuck, A. L.; Schnell, S. 2004: Genetic basis and risk factors of infectious and noninfectious diseases in US Holsteins. I. Estimation of genetic parameters for single diseases and general health. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 86-86

Kadarmideen, H. N. 2004: Multivariate genetic parameters for health, reproduction, body condition score, and conformation traits in Swiss Holsteins. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 86-86

Zwald, N. R.; Weigel, K. A. 2004: Estimation of genetic parameters for health traits in large commercial herds using data recorded in on-farm herd management software programs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 86-86

Maltecca, C.; Weigel, K. 2004: Health parameters in F1 Jersey x Holstein, backcross (Jersey x Holstein) x Holstein, and pure Holstein calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 87-87

Boettcher, P.; Gianola, D.; Pisoni, G.; Vimercati, C.; Rinaldi, M.; Moroni, P. 2004: Application of a finite mixture model to somatic cell scores of Italian goats. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 87-87

Canavesi, F.; Biffani, S.; Biscarini, F. 2004: Test day model evaluation for production traits and somatic cells score for the Italian Holstein. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 87-87

Heins, B. J.; Hansen, L. B.; Seykora, A. J. 2004: Crossbreds of Normande-Holstein, Montbeliarde-Holstein, and Scandinavian-Holstein compared to pure Holsteins for production and SCS during the first 150 days of first lactation. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 87-87

Powell, R. L.; Sanders, A. H.; Norman, H. D. 2004: Accuracy and stability of national and international somatic cell score evaluations. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 87-88

Oseni, S.; Misztal, I.; Tsuruta, S.; Rekaya, R. 2004: Genetic component of heat stress. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 88-88

Oliphant, E. J.; Poore, M. H.; Green, J. T.; Hockett, M. E. 2004: Performance of beef heifers grazing stockpiled endophyte-infected, endophyte-free or non-toxic endophyte-infected fescue. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 90-90

Burke, J. M.; Brauer, D. K.; Looper, M. L. 2004: Calving rate and production responses of long-term exposure to endophyte-infected tall fescue. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 90-90

Reynolds, J. L.; Ogden, R. K.; Coffey, K. P.; Coblentz, W. K.; Maxwell, C. V.; VanDevender, K. 2004: In situ digestibility of tall fescue fertilized with different swine manure treatments and harvested on four dates. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 90-91

Valle, G.; McDowell, L. R.; Wright, D. L.; Wilkinson, N. S. 2004: Selenium concentration of fescue and bahia-grasses after applying a selenium fertilizer. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 91-91

Corrigan, A. M.; Waller, J. C.; Saxton, A. M.; Miller, L. C.; Richards, C. J. 2004: Rumen parameters of cattle grazing tall fescue pastures differing in endophyte status. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 91-91

Burke, J. M.; Brauer, D. K.; Looper, M. L. 2004: Use of novel endophyte-infected tall fescue for cow-calf production in Arkansas. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 91-91

Coblentz, W. K.; Coffey, K. P.; Scarbrough, D. A.; Smith, T. F.; Hubbell, D. S., I.I.I.; Harrison, K. F.; McGinley, B. C.; Turner, J. E.; Humphry, J. B. 2004: Using orchardgrass and endophyte-free fescue versus endophyte-infected fescue overseeded on bermudagrass for cow herds: four-year summary of cattle performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 91-92

Coblentz, W. K.; Coffey, K. P.; Scarbrough, D. A.; Smith, T. F.; Harrison, K. F.; Hubbell, D. S., I.I.I.; McGinley, B. C.; Turner, J. E.; Humphry, J. B. 2004: Using orchardgrass and endophyte-free fescue versus endophyte-infected fescue overseeded on bermudagrass for cow herds: four-year summary of forage characteristics. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 92-92

Patel, D. A.; Meunier-Goddik, L.; Bermudez, L. 2004: Influence of pre-exposure of mycobacterium avium sub sp paratuberculosis to different environments on invasion of bovine epithelial cells in in vitro cell culture system. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 92-92

Hoe, F.; Ruegg, P. 2004: Relationship between antibiotic susceptibility of mastitis pathogens and treatment outcomes. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 93-94

Wall, E. H.; Auchtung, T. L.; Dahl, G. E.; McFadden, T. B. 2004: Exposure to short day photoperiod enhances mammary growth during the dry period of dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 94-94

de Veth, M. J.; Castaneda-Gutierrez, E.; Dwyer, D. A.; Pfeiffer, A. M.; Putnam, D. E.; Bauman, D. E. 2004: Nutrient status influences the effect of conjugated linoleic acid on milk synthesis. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 94-94

Guo, J.; Peters, R.; Russek-Cohen, E.; Kohn, R. 2004: Effect of transition diet on metabolism of Holstein cows in the periparturient period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 94-95

Sumner, J.; French, P. 2004: The effect of copper supplementation and breed on milk fatty acid profile. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 95-95

Kay, J. K.; Roche, J. R.; Baumgard, L. H. 2004: Effects of dietary CLA on production parameters in pasture-fed transition dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 95-95

Juchem, S. O.; Cerri, R. L. A.; Villasenor, M.; Galvao, K. N.; Bruno, R. G. S.; Rutgliano, H. M.; Coscioni, A. C.; DePeters, E. J.; Thatcher, W. W.; Luchini, D.; Santos, J. E. P. 2004: Effect of feeding Ca salts of palm oil (PO) or of a blend of linoleic and monoenoic trans fatty acids (LTFA) on lactation and health of Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 95-96

Treiber, K.; Boston, R.; Kronfeld, D.; Hoffman, R.; Staniar, W.; Harris, P. 2004: Insulin resistance in growing Thoroughbreds is affected by diet. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 96-96

Treiber, K.; Staniar, W.; Kronfeld, D.; Boston, R.; Harris, P. 2004: Somatotropic axis in growing Thoroughbreds is affected by diet. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 96-96

Cubitt, T. A.; Staniar, W. B.; Kronfeld, D. S. 2004: Environmental factors and nutrient composition of pasture in northern Virginia. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 96-96

Chameroy, K.; Nadeau, J.; Bushmich, S.; Dinger, J.; Hoagland, T. 2004: The effects of age, breed, gender and use on gastric ulceration in the horse. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 96-97

Turner, K. K.; Nielsen, B. D.; O'Connor, C. I.; Burton, J. L. 2004: Evaluation of feeding bee pollen. to horses in training. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 97-97

Hess, T. M.; Treiber, K.; Kronfeld, D. S.; Waldron, J. N.; Williams, C. A.; Freire, M. S.; Silva, A. M. G. B.; Gay, L. S.; Ward, D. A.; Harris, P. A. 2004: Potassium supplementation affects plasma [K+] during an 80 km endurance exercise test on the treadmill. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 97-97

Lowe, E. K.; Anema, S. G.; Boland, M. J.; Jimnez-Flores, R.; Creamer, L. K. 2004: Evidence that the major novel disulfide bond in heated cows milk is between beta-lactoglobulin Cys160 and kappa-casein Cys88. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 97-98

Ratliff, B. W.; Gaines, A. M.; Srichana, P.; Allee, G. L.; Usry, J. L. 2004: Effect of L-lysine-HCl addition in late finishing gilts fed ractopamine HCl (Payleano). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 98-98

Fernandez, D. M.; Rosas, N.; Soria, A. I.; Cuaron, J. A. 2004: Threonine to lysine ratio in ractopamine treated pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 98-99

Yager, A.; Wilson, L.; Saddoris, K.; Peddireddi, L.; Hinson, R.; Walsh, M.; Sholly, D.; Richert, B.; Schinckel, A.; Radcliffe, J. 2004: Effects of increasing total sulfur amino acid : Lys on performance and carcass characteristics of gilts fed a ractopamine step-up program. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 99-99

Thaler, R. C.; Rops, B. D.; Christopherson, B. T.; Cerchiari, E. 2004: Efficacy of SUPROL (R) as a growth promotant for grow-finish pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 99-99

Zijlstra, R. T.; Nortey, T. N.; Overend, D.; Hawkes, R.; Drew, M. D.; Fledderus, J.; Patience, J. F.; Simmins, P. H. 2004: Effect of wheat sample, particle size and xylanase on energy digestibility of wheat fed to grower pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 99-99

Anguita, M.; Creus, E.; Perez, J. F. 2004: Hydration properties of different cereal grains before and after enzymatic digestion as affected by thermal treatment and grinding. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 99-100

Patience, J. F.; Beaulieu, A. D.; Zijlstra, R. T.; Williams, N. H. 2004: Response of growing and finishing pigs to dietary energy concentration. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 100-100

Kermy, D. A.; Hurnpherson, P. G.; Morris, D. G.; Leese, H. J.; Diskin, M. G.; Sreenan, J. M. 2004: Effect of elevated systemic concentrations of ammonia and urea on amino acid concentrations in oviduct fluid in cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 100-101

Medel, P.; Fernandez, J. I.; Peinado, J.; Gonzalez, J. C.; Lopez-Bote, C. 2004: Palm oil and hydrogenated fat as alternative oil sources for fattening pig diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 100-100

McDowell, K. J.; Williams, N. M.; Donahue, J. M.; Lindemann, M. D.; Newman, K. E.; Webb, B. A. 2004: Initial characterization of abortigenic activity associated with mare reproductive loss syndrome. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 101-101

Schuenemann, G. M.; Edwards, J. L.; Lawrence, J. L.; Payton, R. R.; Scenna, F. N.; Waller, J. C.; Oliver, J. W.; Schrick, F. N. 2004: Developmental competence of oocytes fertilized in vitro with semen from bulls grazing tall fescue pastures. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 101-101

Diskin, M. G.; Stronge, A. J. H.; Morris, D. G.; Kenny, D. A.; Sreenan, J. M. 2004: The association between early luteal phase concentrations of progesterone and embryo survival in heifers and dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 101-101

Perry, G. A.; Smith, M. F.; Roberts, A. J.; MacNeil, M. D.; Geary, T. W. 2004: Effect of ovulatory follicle size on pregnancy rates and fetal mortality in beef heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 101-102

Mann, G.; Starbuck, G. 2004: Follicular phase events and the postovulatory progesterone rise in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 102-102

Galvao, K. N.; Coscioni, A. C.; Juchem, S. O.; Villasenor, M.; Santos, J. E. P. 2004: Effect of hCG on d 5 of the estrous cycle on luteal function and pregnancy rates (PR) in lactating cows receiving embryos from gossypol fed donor heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 102-102

Bridges, G. A.; Mussard, M. L.; Gasser, C. L.; Grum, D. E.; Day, M. L. 2004: Influence of duration of proestrus on circulating estradiol, the LH surge and luteal function in cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 102-102

Jousan, F. D.; Drost, M.; Hansen, P. J. 2004: Factors influencing fetal loss in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 102-103

Purcell, S. H.; Beal, B. E.; Gray, K. R. 2004: Utilization of an experimental chlorate product in reduction of necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 103-103

McReynolds, J. L.; Byrd, J. A.; Anderson, R. C.; Edrington, T. S.; Poole, T. L.; Moore, R. W.; Kubena, L. F.; Nisbet, D. J. 2004: Utilization of an experimental chlorate product in reduction of necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 103-103

Byrd, J. A.; Stanker, L. H.; McReynolds, J. L.; Nisbet, D. J. 2004: The use of biodegradable pellets for the control of Salmonella in broilers during feed withdrawal. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 103-103

Buhr, R. J.; Cox, N. A.; Bailey, J. S.; Wilson, J. L.; Richardson, L. J.; Cosby, D. E.; Bourassa, D. V. 2004: Apparent absence of horizontal transmission of Campylobacter among caged broiler breeder roosters. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 103-104

Solis, F.; Balog, J. M.; Tellez, G.; Higgins, S.; Torrez, A.; Donoghue, A. M.; Anthony, N. B. 2004: Effects of Aspergillus meal prebiotic on gut development and ascites mortality. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 104-104

Wolfenden, A. D.; Henderson, S. N.; Jarquin, R. L.; Nava, G. M.; Bielke, L. R.; Vicente, J. L.; Tellez, G. I.; Donoghue, D. J.; Donoghue, A. M.; Hargis, M. 2004: Salmonella and lactobacilli growth in a simulated crop model using chicken or turkey feeds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 104-104

Torres-Rodriguez, A.; Sartor, C. D.; Higgins, S. E.; Wolfenden, A. D.; Bielke, L. R.; Pixley, C. M.; Donoghue, A. M.; Tellez, G.; Hargis, B. M. 2004: Effect of dietary administration of Aspergillus meal on broiler chick performance with low protein diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 104-104

Jarquin, R. L.; Wolfenden, A. D.; Nava, G. M.; Vicente, J. L.; Sartor, C. D.; Donoghue, A. M.; Hargis, B. M. 2004: Evaluation of an organic acid mixture to reduce Salmonella enteritidis in the chicken crop. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 104-104

Cole, K.; Holliman, J. S.; Blore, P. J.; Donoghue, A. M.; Donoghue, D. J. 2004: Isolation and prevalence of Campylobacter in the reproductive tracts and semen of commercial turkeys. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 105-105

Zhang, C.; Cartwright, A. L.; Carey, J. B.; Bailey, C. A. 2004: Evaluation of guar by-products irk high production laying hen diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 105-105

Henderson, S. N.; Wolfenden, A. D.; Jarquin, R. L.; Nava, G. M.; Byrd, J. A.; Hargis, B. M. 2004: Evaluation of the effect of fish meal supplementation on Salmonella enteritidis growth in chick starter in vitro. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 105-105

Brickett, K. E.; Classen, H. L. 2004: Effect of dietary nutrient density, feed form, and lighting on the growth performance of broiler chickens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 106-106

Pophal, S.; Mozdziak, P.; Vieira, S. 2004: Satellite cell mitotic activity of broilers receiving lysine deficient diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 106-106

Buchanan, N. P.; Parsons, A. S.; Baker, N. J.; Moritz, J. S. 2004: Synthetic methionine and feed restriction effects on performance and meat quality of organically-reared broiler chickens during fall months. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 106-106

Parsons, A. S.; Baker, N. J.; Moritz, J. S. 2004: Synthetic methionine and feed restriction effects on performance and meat quality of organically reared broiler chickens in the summer months. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 106-106

Arias, V.J.; Koutsos, E.A. 2004: Effect of dietary copper source on broiler chicken performance and immune responses. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 107-107

Atencio, A.; Edwards, H. M.; Pesti, G. M. 2004: Evaluation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol as a cholecalciferol substitute for broiler breeders. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 107-107

Matsler, P. M.; Chapman, H. D.; Lavorgna, M. W. 2004: Effect of anticoccidial medication upon broilers infected with eimeria species during the starter or grower phase of production. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 108-108

Parker, J.; Clemente-Hernandez, S.; Remus, J.; Pierson, E.; Clack, B.; Oviedo-Rondon, E. O. 2004: Evaluation of an exogenous enzyme (Avizyme (R)) as feed additive to enhance immunity against Eimeria spp and replace antibiotics and ionophores in broiler diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 108-108

Ameiss, K.; El Attrache, J.; Barri, A.; McElroy, A.; Caldwell, D. 2004: Enhancement of homolgous vaccination to Eimeria acervulina via CpG-ODNs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 108-108

Basenko, E. Y.; Park, S. W.; Peebles, E. D.; Branton, S. L.; Maurice, D. V.; Whitmarsh, S. K.; Gerard, P. D. 2004: Egg characteristics of commercial egg laying hens between 20 and 58 weeks of age when inoculated with the S6-strain of Mycoplasma gallisepticumat 10, 22, or 45 weeks of age. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 108-108

Nava, G. M.; Pixley, C. M.; Jarquin, R. L.; Sartor, C. D.; Vicente, J. L.; Tellez, G.; Donoghue, A. M.; Hargis, B. M. 2004: Reduction of Salmonella enteritidis infection by therapeutic administration of Lactobacillus probiotic culture. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 108-109

Rath, N.; Huff, W.; Balog, J.; Huff, G. 2004: Experimental induction of tibial dyschondroplasia in chickens using a short regimen of feeding with thiram. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 109-109

Herrera, P.; Kozhina, E. M.; Ricke, S. C. 2004: Salmonella typhimurium Felix-O1 and P22 bacteriophage host range and viability under gastrointestinal conditions. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 109-109

Zahoor, M. A.; Hussain, I.; Mansoor, M. K.; Masood, S.; Khan, Q. M. 2004: Very virulent strains of infectious bursal disease virus in Pakistan. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 109-109

Iqbal, M.; Pumford, N. R.; Tang, Z. X.; Lassiter, K.; Bottje, W.; Wing, T.; Cooper, M. 2004: Compromised liver mitochondrial function and complex activity in low feed efficient broilers associated with higher oxidative stress and differential expression of proteins within a single male line. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 110-110

Ojano-Dirain, C.; Tinsley, N.; Iqball, M.; Wing, T.; Cooper, M.; Bottje, W. 2004: Membrane potential and hydrogen peroxide production in duodenal mitochondria in broilers with low and high feed efficiency. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 110-110

Higgins, J. P.; Pumford, N. R.; Iqball, M.; Wing, T.; Cooper, M.; Bottje, W. G. 2004: Evidence of protein oxidation in mitochondrial respiratory complexes in broilers with low and high feed efficiency. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 110-110

Onyango, E. M.; Asem, E. K.; Sands, J. S.; Adeola, O. 2004: Dietary phytates may noncompetitively inhibit intestinal mucosa phytase in broiler chicks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 110-111

Richards, J. D.; Atwell, C.; Dibner, J. J. 2004: Absorption of 2-hydroxy-4(methylthio) butanoic acid (HMTBA) (5-50mM) is equal to or greater than d,l-methionine (DLM) uptake in chicken intestinal slices. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 111-111

Blair, E.; Firman, J.; Zhang, S. 2004: Isolation and partial characterization of pancreatic alpha-amylase in turkey. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 111-111

Chen, S. -E.; Walzem, L.; McMurtry, P. 2004: Unique responses of pancreatic phospholipid metabolism of broiler hens in response to increased plasma glucose and lipid concentrations. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 111-111

Peebles, E. D.; Berry, W. D.; Keirs, R. W.; Bennett, L. W.; Gerard, P. D. 2004: Efficacy of injected gluconeogenic supplementation on the performance of broilers from young breeders. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 111-111

Wang, B.; Maclsaac, J. L.; Rathgeber, B. M. 2004: Carcass scratches and growth rate of microwave toe-treated broiler chickens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 112-112

McKee, N. A.; Lien, R. J.; Hess, J. B.; Bilgili, S. F.; McKee, S. R. 2004: Effect of lighting and handling technique on breast fillet dimensions and meat quality. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 112-112

Mehaffey, J. M.; Emmert, J. L.; Meullenet, J. -F. C.; McKee, S. R.; Owens, C. M. 2004: Meat quality evaluation of minimally aged broiler breast fillets from five commercial genetic strains. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 112-112

Fanatico, A. C.; Pillai, P. B.; Cavitt, L. C.; Meullenet, J. F.; Emmert, J. L.; Owens, C. M. 2004: Comparison of sensory qualities of poultry meat from alternative slow-growing breeds and a commercial breed grown with or without outdoor access. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 112-113

Alvarado, C. Z.; O'Keefe, S. F.; Richards, M. P. 2004: The effect of blood removal, oxidation and shelf-life in broiler meat. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 113-113

Yan, H.; Nam, K.; Lee, E. J.; Min, B.; Park, K. S.; Ismail, H.; Ahn, D. U. 2004: Dietary supplementation of functional ingredients improves quality of irradiated raw turkey breast. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 113-113

Ende-Cott, R. L.; Black, C. M.; Notah, K. A.; Petersen, M. K. 2004: Blood ketone levels of young postpartum range cows increased after supplementation ceased. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 114-114

Bevans, D. W.; Schwartzkopf-Genswein, K. S.; McAllister, T. A.; Beauchemin, K. A.; McKinnon, J. J. 2004: Effect of step-up program during grain adaptation on ruminal pH and fermentation in feedlot cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 114-115

Ross, K. A.; Gaskins, C. T.; Michal, J. J.; Keisler, D. H.; Johnson, K. A. 2004: A comparison of whole animal energy expenditure by Angus, Holstein, and Wagyu heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 115-115

Arseneau, J. D.; Spurlock, M. E.; Townsend, J. R.; Horstman, L. A.; Lemenager, R. P. 2004: Effects of intravenous infusions of acetate, propionate, lactate, or glucose on lipogenic enzyme activity in bovine adipose tissue. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 115-115

Schroeder, G. F.; Titgemeyer, E. C.; Awawdeh, M. S.; Gnad, D. P. 2004: Effects of energy supply on methionine utilization by growing steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 115-115

Mueller, C. J.; Pritchard, R. H.; Boggs, D. L. 2004: Evaluation of soybean hulls and protein sources of varying degradability on steer performance in feedlot receiving diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 115-116

Biggs, T. J.; Brown, M. S.; Greene, L. W.; Cochran, E. M.; Lauterbach, E. A.; Cortese, J. R. 2004: Effect of dietary crude and degradable protein concentration on feedlot performance, estimated nutrient excretion, and carcass characteristics. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 116-116

Archibeque, S. L.; Freetly, H. C.; Cole, N. A.; Ferrell, C. L. 2004: Oscillating protein concentrations of finishing beef cattle diets improves nitrogen retention by improving nitrogen digestibility. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 116-116

Venable, E.; Ladyman, K.; Kerley, M. 2004: Prediction of ammonia release coupled to ammonia consumption. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 116-116

Mueller, A. L.; Kolath, W. H.; Golden, J. W.; Kerley, M. S. 2004: Evaluation of RUP amino acid levels on lean tissue growth and carcass composition of beef steers fed a roughage-free diet. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 116-117

Linn, J. G.; Raeth-Knight, M. L. 2004: Impact of minerals in water on ruminant production. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 117-117

Ferguson, J. D.; Tornlinson, D.; Socha, M. 2004: Effects of inorganic and organic (4-Plex(R)) trace mineral supplementation on milk production and reproduction. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 117-117

Ferguson, J. D.; Tornlinson, D.; Socha, M. 2004: Effects of inorganic and organic (4-Plexp(R)) trace mineral supplementation on claw lesions. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 117-117

Garikipati, D.; Kin-Caid, R. 2004: Effect of exogenous phytase on phosphorus digestibility in dairy cows and calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 118-118

Waldron, M. R.; Ward, T. L.; Socha, M. T.; Overton, T. R. 2004: Tissue selenium content and whole-blood glutathione peroxidase activity of lactating cows are increased by two organic forms of dietary selenium. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 118-118

Arthington, J. D.; Pate, F. M. 2004: Effects of molasses-versus corn-based supplements on the accumulation of selenium. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 118-118

Weiss, W. P.; Socha, M. T. 2004: Manganese for lactating and dry dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 118-118

Doepel, L.; Gagnon, N.; Lessard, M.; Lobley, G. E.; Berniel, J. F.; Lapierre, H. 2004: Effect of glutamine supplementation on immune responsiveness and milk production in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 119-119

Crews, D. H., J. 2004: Genetic evaluation of efficient feed utilization in beef cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 119-120

Casey, D. S.; Knap, P. W. 2004: Realities of measuring feed intake on individual pigs to genetically improve feed efficiency. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 120-120

Casey, D. S.; Wang, L. 2004: Methods of editing errors in data from electronic swine feeders impact heritability estimates of average daily feed intake. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 120-120

DeRouchey, J. M.; Harner, J. P.; Murphy, J. P. 2004: Catastrophic composting: Is it safe and effective?. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 120-121

Lawrence, J. D. 2004: Country of origin labeling: update and path forward. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 121-121

Jamison, W. V. 2004: Cultural issues in processing plants and on farms. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 121-122

Schutz, M. M.; Ayres, J. S. 2004: Extension's role in conflict resolution and consumer education. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 122-122

Patterson, D. J.; Kojima, F. N.; Smith, M. F. 2004: Using melengestrol acetate (MGA)-based protocols to synchronize estrus prior to fixed-time artificial insemination in postpartum beef cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 123-123

Angel, R.; Powers, W.; Applegate, T. J. 2004: Air emissions in poultry production: Current challenges and future directions. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 123-124

Heber, A. J.; Lim, T.; Ni, J. 2004: Air emissions from layer houses. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 124-124

Pescatore, A. J.; Casey, K. D.; Gates, R. S. 2004: Ammonia emissions from broiler houses. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 124-124

Burnham, D. J. 2004: Dietary strategies to lower nitrogen load in poultry. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 124-124

Patterson, P. H. 2004: Management strategies to reduce air emissions: emphasis ammonia. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 124-125

Ellen, H. 2004: Emissions, regulations and impact in the EU and The Netherlands. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 125-125

Reyes-Herrera, I.; Schneider, M. J.; Cole, K.; Blore, P. J.; Donoghue, D. J. 2004: Monitoring the safety of edible poultry tissues: Antibiotic residue concentrations can vary between different muscle tissues. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 125-125

Lipscomb, R. M.; Walker, L. T.; Hurlock, W. L.; Williams, L. L.; Verghese, M. 2004: Survival of Salmonella species following sodium hypochlorite treatment during commercial broiler processing. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 125-126

Fossler, C. P.; Wells, S. J.; Kaneene, J. B.; Ruegg, P. L.; Warnick, L. D.; Bender, J. B.; Eberly, L. E.; Godden, S. M.; Halbert, L. W. 2004: Herd-level factors associated with cow and calf Salmonella shedding in a multi-state study of 129 dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 126-126

Ransom, J. R.; Belk, K. E.; Scanga, J. A.; Sofos, J. N.; Smith, G. C. 2004: Investigation of cattle feedlot management practices to reduce Escherichia coli O157. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 126-126

Callaway, T. R.; Stahl, C. H.; Edrington, T. S.; Genovese, K. J.; Lincoln, L. M.; Anderson, C.; Harvey, R. B.; Nisbet, D. J. 2004: Colicin E1, N and A treatment inhibits growth of Escherichia coli O157 : H7 strains in vitro. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 126-126

Rose, S. E.; Belk, K. E.; Sofos, J. N.; Scanga, J. A.; Hossner, K. L.; Smith, G. C. 2004: Effects of lactic acid treatments on microbiological, chemical, and sensory properties of stored fresh beef trimmings. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 126-127

Battacone, G.; Palomba, M.; Pascale, M.; Mazzette, A.; Pulina, G. 2004: Influence of aflatoxin B1 on milk production and health in dairy sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 127-127

El-Kadi, S. W.; Sunny, N. E.; Oba, M.; Owens, S. L.; Bequette, B. J. 2004: Fractional removal of amino acids by the small intestines and whole gastrointestinal tract of sheep remains constant across levels of protein supply. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 127-127

Sunny, N. E.; Hanus, L. H.; El-Kadi, S. W.; Owens, S. L.; Bequette, B. J. 2004: Regulation of urea recycling to the gastrointestinal tract and ammonia metabolism in ruminants. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 127-127

Ferguson, S. E.; Ordway, R. S.; Whitehouse, N. L.; Kononoff, P. J.; Schwab, C. G. 2004: Urea supplementation increased rumen function in lactating dairy cows fed a corn silage based diet deficient in rumen-degradable feed protein (RDP). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 127-128

Martinez, D. G.; Dahl, G. E.; McFadden, T. B. 2004: Mechanisms of transport of vitamins into colostrum: A potential role of megalin and low density lipoprotein receptor. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 128-128

Singh, N.; Kohn, R. A. 2004: Quantifying the effect of dietary sodium bicarbonate on ruminal pH. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 128-128

Perfield, J. W., I.I.; Delmonte, P.; Lock, A. L.; Yurawecz, M. P.; Bauman, D. E. 2004: Trans-10, trans-12 conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) reduces the Delta(9)-desaturase index without affecting milk fat yield in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 128-128

Zanton, G. I.; Heinrichs, A. J. 2004: Altering dry matter intake affects the nutritional efficiency of dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 128-129

Schmidt, R. J.; Kleinschmit, D. H.; Ladd, J. M.; Lynch, J. E.; Kung, L., J.; Williams, P. G.; Losa, R. 2004: The effect of essential plant oils on milk production and composition from lactating dairy cows and on silage fermentation and aerobic stability of corn silage. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 129-129

Ordway, R. S.; Whitehouse, N. L.; McLaughlin, A. M.; Schwab, C. G.; Sloan, B. K. 2004: Effects of providing supplemental methionine (Met) in the form of Smartamine (TM) M or 2-hydroxy-4-methylthio butanoic acid isopropyl ester (HMBi) to prepartum and early lactation dairy cows on feed intake and lactational performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 129-129

Teller, R. S.; Schmidt, R. J.; Kung, L., J. 2004: The effects of Lactobacillus buchneri 40788 and damage to the corn ear on the fermentation, aerobic stability, and production of mycotoxins in corn silage. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 129-129

Garcia-Peniche, T. B.; Cassell, B. G.; Misztal, I.; Pearson, R. E. 2004: Comparison of Holstein, Brown Swiss and Jersey cows for age at first calving and first calving interval. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 129-130

Oliver, C. E.; Philippe, F.; Gaillard, G.; Danielson, R. B.; Keller, W. L.; Rupprecht, C.; Bauer, M. L.; Park, C. S. 2004: One-time oral nucleotides enhance immune function of newborn beef calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 130-130

Stanley, C. C.; Williams, C. C.; Bateman, H. G., I.I.; Gantt, D. T.; Roberts, J. C.; Richardel, P. T.; Lovejoy, J. C.; Ravussin, E. 2004: Insulin sensitivity in lactating dairy cows and neonatal calves: Comparison of the minimal model and the hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 130-130

Driedger, L. J.; Jackson, J. A.; Meek, K.; Franklin, S. T. 2004: Effects of colostrum feeding time and sex on serum leptin and fatty acid metabolism in newborn Holstein calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 130-130

Cooke, K. M.; Bernard, J. K. 2004: Effect of length of cut and degree of kernel processing of corn silage on production characteristics of lactating Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 131-131

Connor, E. E.; Capuco, A. V.; Sonstegard, T. S. 2004: Use of serial analysis of gene expression (SAGE) for gene transcript profiling in lactating bovine mammary gland. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 131-131

Mckee, L. E.; Graves, W. M.; Clark, J. D. 2004: Evaluating the effectiveness of decreasing the dosage of GnRH for ovulation synchronization and timed AI in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 131-131

Barndollar, A. S.; Scudder, J. M.; Trott, J. F.; Hovey, R. C. 2004: Differential effects of ovarian hormones on epithelial proliferation in the porcine mammary gland. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 131-132

Annen, E. L.; Fitzgerald, A. C.; Gentry, P. C.; Collier, R. J. 2004: Effects of continuous milking and bST on mammary cell proliferation, milk yield and composition in primiparous cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 132-132

Annen, E. L.; Stiening, C. M.; Dwyer, M. E.; Crooker, B. A.; Fitzgerald, A. C.; Collier, R. J. 2004: Effects of continuous milking and prostaglandin E-2 on milk yield and composition. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 132-132

Soita, H. W.; Christensen, D. A.; Buchanan, F. C.; Heck, T. L.; McKinnon, J. J. 2004: Influence of leptin single nucleotide polymorphism on lactation curve traits for lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 132-132

Toerien, C. A.; Trout, D. R.; Cant, J. P. 2004: Identifying positive effectors of milk protein synthesis: amino acids and glucose. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 132-133

Zhao, F.; Miller, P.; Wall, E. H.; Zheng, Y.; Dong, B.; McFadden, T. 2004: Cloning and expression of bovine glucose transporter GLUTS. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 133-133

Auchtung, T. L.; Reid, E. D.; Morin, D. E.; Dahl, G. E. 2004: Effects of a shorter duration of photoperiod treatment during the dry period on cellular immune function in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 133-133

Martinez, D. G.; Thomason, R.; McFadden, T. B. 2004: Comparison of gene expression changes in the two subunits of bovine IgG1 receptor during colostrogenesis. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 133-133

Martinez, D. G.; Thomason, R.; McFadden, T. B. 2004: Changes in expression of vitamin receptors in bovine mammary gland during hormone induced colostrogenesis. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 133-134

Sonon, R. N., J.; Beitz, D. C.; Trenkle, A. H.; Russell, J. R.; Rosmann, R. 2004: Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) concentrations in beef tissues from cattle finished on pasture initially with limited grain. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 134-134

Bee, G.; Jacot, S.; Guex, G.; Herzog, W. 2004: Effects of two supplementation levels of linseed combined with CLA or tallow on meat quality traits and fatty acid profile of adipose tissue and longissimus muscle in pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 134-134

Kerth, C. R.; Braden, K. W.; Cox, R. B.; Alexander, J. 2004: Consumer acceptance of beef from steers finished on ryegrass forage or a high-concentrate diet. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 134-134

Johnson, R.; Sawdy, J.; Reddish, J. M.; Updike, M. S.; Wick, M. 2004: Mechanisms of beef carcass tenderness. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 134-135

Apple, J. K.; Kutz, B. R.; Maxwell, C. V.; Davis, M. E.; Rakes, L. K.; Johnson, Z. B.; Armstrong, T. A. 2004: Effects of ractopamine and dietary fat source on performance and carcass characteristics of growing-finishing swine. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 135-135

Apple, J. K.; Kutz, B. R.; Maxwell, C. V.; Davis, M. E.; Rakes, L. K.; Johnson, Z. B.; Armstrong, T. A. 2004: Effects of ractopamine and dietary fat source on quality characteristics of fresh pork bellies. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 135-135

Peinado, J.; Garcia, D.; Baucells, F.; Mateos, G. G.; Medel, P. 2004: Effect of slaughter weight on pork quality of castrated females. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 135-135

Peinado, J.; Fuentetaja, A.; Sanchez, J.; Mateos, G. G.; Medel, P. 2004: Strategies based on gender and slaughter weight to modify carcass quality for cured product industry. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 135-135

Gordon, L.; Cox, A.; Schinckel, A.; Latour, M. 2004: Evaluating the fatty acid distribution of bratwurst in retail products and of fat in Fertilium treated sows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 136-136

Harper, G. S.; McKay, M. E.; Taylor, M.; Reverter-Gomez, T.; Allingham, P. G.; Seymour, R. 2004: Fascicular structure as a quantitative trait for bovine and ovine skeletal muscles. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 136-136

Fleming, J. N.; Jackson, S. P.; Blanton, J. R., J. 2004: Growth characterization of callipyge myoblasts. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 136-136

Lawrence, B. V.; Hahn, J. D.; Hansen, S. A. 2004: Potassium source and level influence performance day 21 42 post-weaning. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 137-137

Crenshaw, T. D.; Axe, D. E. 2004: Inorganic anions (Animate (R) concentrate) stimulate growth in nursery pigs fed diets without antibiotics regardless of diet buffering capacity. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 137-137

Walsh, M.; Sholly, D.; Saddoris, K.; Hinson, R.; Yager, A.; Sutton, A.; Radcliffe, S.; Harmon, B.; Richert, B. 2004: Effects of diet acidification and buffering capacity on weanling pig growth. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 137-137

Walsh, M.; Sholly, D.; Saddoris, K.; Hinson, R.; Sutton, A.; Radcliffe, S.; Harmon, B.; Odgaard, R.; Murphy, J.; Richert, B. 2004: Effects of diet and water acidification on weanling pig growth and microbial shedding. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 137-138

Walsh, M.; Sholly, D.; Saddoris, K.; Hinson, R.; Yager, A.; Sutton, A.; Radcliffe, S.; Harmon, B.; Richert, B. 2004: Effects of diet acidification and antibiotics on weanling pig growth and microbial shedding. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 138-138

Mateo, R. D.; Ji, F.; Kim, S. W. 2004: Use of delta-aminolevulinic acid in swine diet: effects on growth performance, behavioral characteristics and hematological/immune statuses in nursery pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 138-138

Kendall, D. C.; Fent, R. W.; Fu, S. X.; Usry, J. L.; Carroll, J. A.; Allee, G. L. 2004: The effect of dietary protein on growth performance and fecal consistency of 9 to 24 kg pigs following an enteric challenge with K88 E-coli. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 138-138

Pierce, K. M.; Callan, J. J.; Brophy, P. O.; McCarthy, P.; Sweeney, T.; Fitzpatrick, E.; Byrne, C.; Cheallaigh, S. N.; O'Doherty, J. V. 2004: The effect of lactose and inulin on intestinal morphology, microbiology and volatile fatty acids of the weanling pig. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 138-139

Palacios, M. F.; Flickinger, E. A.; Grieshop, C. M.; Collier, C. T.; Pettigrew, J. E. 2004: Effects of lactic acid and lactose on the digestive tract of nursery pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 139-139

Palacios, M. F.; Soltwedel, K. T.; Hollis, G. R.; Pettigrew, J. E. 2004: Effects of lactic acid on growth performance of nursery pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 139-139

Dirain, M. S.; Davis, M. E.; Brown, D. C.; Maxwell, C. V.; Johnson, Z. B.; Rehberger, T. 2004: Comparison of the effect of direct-fed microbials and antibiotic supplementation on the growth response of weanling pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 139-139

Gracia, M. I.; Morales, J.; Pickard, J.; Sanchezi, J.; Baucells, F. 2004: Efficacy of mannan oligosaccharides supplementation of both sows and piglet diets on the performance of weaned piglets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 139-140

Srichana, P.; Gaines, A. M.; Ratliff, B. W.; Allee, G. L.; Crenshaw, J. D.; Campbell, J. M.; Quigley, J. D.; Russell, L. E. 2004: Impact of spray-dried plasma with or without antimicrobials on nursery pig performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 140-140

Smith, L. F.; Zijlstra, R. T.; Drew, M. D.; Van Kessel, A. G. 2004: Effect of flaxseed fractions and sub-therapeutic antibiotic inclusion on microbial ecology in small intestine of growing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 140-140

Belsito, J. E.; de Vries, A.; Natzke, R. P. 2004: Evaluation of the DHI hot list as a tool to reduce bulk tank somatic cell counts. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 140-141

Lombard, J. E.; Dinsmore, R. P.; Wenz, J. R.; Tapp, C. 2004: Evaluation of the association between bulk tank somatic cell count and management practices on US dairy operations; results from the NAHMS dairy 2000 study. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 141-141

Lombard, J. E.; Byrem, T.; McCluskey, B. J. 2004: Comparison of paired milk and serum ELISA for diagnosis of Johnes disease in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 141-141

Lombard, J. E.; McCluskey, B. J.; Ott, S. L.; Garry, F. B. 2004: Financial costs of Johne's disease on US dairy operations. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 141-141

Hilty, B. J.; Holden, L. A.; Hyde, J. 2004: Financial drivers of profitability in dairy businesses. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 141-142

Zartman, D. L.; Rotz, C. A.; Crandall, K. L. 2004: Economic and environmental feasibility of a continuous four-year lactation model. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 142-142

Babot, D.; Hernandez-Jover, M.; Caja, G.; Santamarina, C.; Ghirardi, J. J. 2004: Tracing pigs by using conventional and electronic identification devices. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 142-142

Eng, K. S.; Bectel, R.; Hutcheson, D. P. 2004: Initial and terminal implant strategy for heavy weaned Canadian calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 142-142

Hulet, R. M.; Patterson, P. H.; Cravener, T. L. 2004: Heavy tom strains fed low calcium and phosphorus diets supplemented with phytase 1. Growth performance and carcass yield. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 143-143

Patterson, P. H.; Hulet, R. M.; Cravener, T. L.; Hester, P. Y.; Kleinman, P. J.; Sharpley, A. N. 2004: Heavy tom strains fed low calcium and phosphorus diets supplemented with phytase 2. Impact on litter total P, soluble P and bone integrity. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 143-143

Kumpula, B. L.; Fasenko, G. M. 2004: Examining if the hole created by egg injection improves late embryonic survival. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 143-143

Blake, J. P.; Hess, J. B.; Berry, W. D. 2004: Effect of hatch pull time, protein and methionine on bobwhite quail performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 143-144

Lien, R. J.; Hess, T. B.; McKee, S. R.; McCrea, B. A.; Bilgili, S. F. 2004: Influence of light intensity and handling on live and processing performance of male broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 144-144

Renema, R. A.; Zuidhof, M. J.; Robinson, F. E. 2004: Impact of genotype, growth profile and photo-stimulation age on the reproductive efficiency of female broiler breeders. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 144-144

Robinson, F. E.; Wolanski, N. J.; Renema, R. A.; Fasenko, G. M.; Carney, V. L.; Fancher, B. 2004: Relationship of physical traits at hatch with growth traits to 14-d of age in male chicks of selected parent stock and pure line products. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 144-144

Rustad, M. E.; Robinson, F. E.; Renema, R. A.; Zuidhof, M. J.; Carney, V. L. 2004: Growth potential and carcass characteristics of eight strains of broiler breeder stocks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 144-145

Lilburn, M. S.; Mitchell, A.; Pierson, E. E. M. 2004: The effects of supplemental enzyme (AVIZYME 1502) and phytase (PHYZYME) on phosphorus nutrition in broiler breeders. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 145-145

Cox, N. A.; Bailey, J. S.; Richardson, L. J.; Buhr, R. J.; Hiett, K. L.; Cosby, D. E.; Wilson, J. L.; Siragusa, G. R.; Bourassa, D. V.; Musgrove, M. T. 2004: Detection of Campylobacter and Salmonella in the mature and immature ovarian follicles of late-life broiler breeder hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 145-145

Lilburn, M. S. 2004: The effect of daily photoperiod on growth of commercial broilers. 1. Body weight and breast yield. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 145-145

Huffman, K.; Lilburn, M. S. 2004: The effect of daily photoperiod on growth of commercial broilers. 2. Feeding behaviour. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 145-145

Liburn, M. S.; Mitche, A., I. 2004: The effect of daily photoperiod on growth of commercial broilers. 3. Skeletal development. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 146-146

Rolon, A.; Bailey, J. S.; Holt, P. S.; Hofacre, C. L.; Wilson, J. L.; Cosby, D. E.; Richardson, L. J.; Cox, N. A. 2004: Salmonella vaccination programs in broiler breeders. I. Humoral and mucosal immune response. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 146-146

Miles, D. M.; Owens, P. R.; Rowe, D. E.; Branton, S. L. 2004: Spatial disparity of ammonia flux within a broiler house at one and 21 days of age. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 146-146

Rolon, A.; Bailey, J. S.; Holt, P. S.; Hofacre, C. L.; Wilson, J. L.; Cosby, D. E.; Richardson, L. J.; Cox, N. A. 2004: Salmonella vaccination programs in broiler breeders. II. Resistance to challenge under a multiple marker strain model. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 146-147

Konjufca, V.; Wanda, S. -Y.; Curtiss, R., I.I.I. 2004: Construction and evaluation of recombinant Salmonella vaccine expressing Eimeria sporozoite and merozoite antigen. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 147-147

Schulten, E. S.; Briles, W. E.; Taylor, R. L., J. 2004: Rous sarcoma growth in lines congenic for major histocompatibility (B) complex recombinants. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 147-147

Zhang, X.; Zhu, J. J.; Berghman, L. R. 2004: Demonstration of Carboxypeptidase E protein and mRNA in the diffuse neuroendocrine system of the chicken thymus. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 147-147

Humphrey, B.; Klasing, K. 2004: Cationic amino acid transport (CAT) expression in immune tissue and the effect of lysine on lymphocyte function. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 147-148

Hussain, M. M.; Piepenbrink, M.; Dietert, R. 2004: Effect of testosterone and lead on T cell maturtion in the developing thymus. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 148-148

Ao, T.; Cantor, A. H.; Pescatore, A. J.; Ford, M. J.; Pierce, J. L. 2004: In vitro and in vivo evaluation of simultaneous supplementation of alpha-galactosidase and citric acid on nutrient release, digestibility and growth performance of broiler chicks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 148-148

Fathi, M. M.; El-Safty, S. A.; Galal, A. 2004: Immunocompetence measurements of frizzle and normally feathered genotypes issued from different maternal lines of chicken. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 148-148

O'Connor-Dennie, T.; Southern, L. L. 2004: Effect of virginiamycin in diets with adequate or reduced dietary calcium or available phosphorus for 0 to 18 d-old broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 148-148

Dahiya, J. P.; Wilkie, D. C.; Van Kessel, A. G.; Laarveld, B.; Drew, M. D. 2004: Intestinal bacterial populations in broiler chickens fed on high protein diets with and without added guar gum. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 149-149

Rafacz, K. A.; Parsons, C. M.; Jungk, R. A. 2004: Organic acids improve phytate phosphorus utilization in chicks fed a corn-soybean meal diet. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 149-149

Driver, J. P.; Pesti, G. M.; Bakalli, R. I.; Edwards, H. M., J. 2004: Phytase and 1 alpha-OH cholecalciferol (1 alpha-OH D-3) supplementation to broilers during the starting and growing/finishing phases. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 149-149

Onyango, E. M.; Bedford, M. R.; Adeola, O. 2004: Efficacy of an Escherichia coli phytase on growth performance, nutrient utilization and bone characteristics in broiler chicks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 149-149

Onyango, E. M.; Asem, E. K.; Sands, J. S.; Adeola, O. 2004: Dietary phytates increase endogenous losses in ducks and chickens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 149-150

Manangi, M.; Coon, C. 2004: The effect of phytase on performance of broilers fed high and low phytate phosphorus diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 150-150

Baker, N. J.; Parsons, A. S.; Buchanan, N. P.; Moritz, J. S. 2004: Effects of various phytase concentrations in diets with low-phytate corn on broiler chick performance and metabolizable energy. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 150-150

Xavier, E. G.; Cromwell, G. L.; Lindemann, M. D. 2004: Performance and phosphorus excretion of chicks fed conventional or low-phytate corn-soybean meal diets without or with phytase. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 150-150

Sari, M.; Onol, A. G.; Daskiran, M.; Cengiz, O. 2004: Effects of dietary organic acid and phytase supplementation on performance and calcium and phosphorus utilization in laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 150-151

Wyatt, C. W.; Bedford, M. R.; Parr, T.; Davis, S. 2004: Effect of of a thermo-tolerant phytase on performance and bone ash in broilers fed variable levels of dietary nutrients. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 151-151

Bedford, M. R.; Wyatt, C. L. 2004: The influence of an E.coli derived phytase on performance of turkeys fed phosphorus deficient diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 151-151

Franco, D. J.; Robeson, L.; Beck, M. M. 2004: Effect of heat stress on production, reproduction hormone levels, acid-base status, and liver expression of heat shock protein-70 observed in three varieties of laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 151-152

Ledoux, D. R.; Broornhead, J. N.; Sands, J. S. 2004: Efficacy of Phyzyme (R) XP phytase in broiler diets containing different levels of calcium and non-phytate phosphorus: performance, bone ash and mineral retention. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 151-151

Koch, J. M.; Moritz, J. S.; Lay, D. C., J.; Wilson, M. E. 2004: Melengestrol acetate (MGA) as an alternative method to induce molting in hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 152-152

Mazzuco, H.; Hester, P. Y. 2004: Incidence of bone breakage of processed White Leghorn hens monitored for skeletal integrity during the second cycle of egg laying. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 152-152

Tanksley, J. P.; Peebles, E. D.; Kidd, M. T.; McDaniel, C. D.; Whitmarsh, S. K.; Parker, H. M.; Gerard, P. D. 2004: Impact of supplemental L-carnitine in broiler breeder diets on subsequent egg hatchability and progeny embryogenesis. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 152-152

Benson, A. P.; Davis, A. J.; Fairchild, B. D.; Christensen, V. L. 2004: Expression of the mRNA for zona pellucida proteins 1 and 3 in two genetic lines of turkey hens that differ in fertility. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 153-153

Bacon, W. L.; Liu, H. -K. 2004: Progesterone injections induce a polycystic ovarian follicle syndrome (PCOF) in young turkey hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 153-153

Proudman, J. A.; Siopes, T. D. 2004: Programming of photorefractoriness: The turkey breeder hen is not like a tree sparrow. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 153-153

Rathgeber, B. M.; MacKenzie, M. E.; Maclsaac, J. L. 2004: Bacterial load of the crop of turkeys offered a feed supplement during preslaughter feed withdrawal. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 154-155

Smith, D. P.; Northcutt, J. K.; Musgrove, M. T. 2004: Effect of a commercial inside-outside bird washer (IOBW) on Campylobacter, Salmonella, E. coli, and aerobic plate counts (APC) of uncontaminated, contaminated, and cross-contaminated broiler carcasses. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 155-155

Northcutt, J. K.; Smith, D. P.; Musgrove, M. T.; Ingram, K. D.; Hinton, A., J. 2004: Effects of spray washing with various chlorine levels and water temperatures on skin color and microbiology of broiler carcasses. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 155-155

Bourassa, D. V.; Buhr, R. J.; Fletcher, D. L.; Berrang, M. E.; Cason, J. A. 2004: Enrichment pH impact on salmonellae recovery from TSP-treated broiler carcasses. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 155-155

Cason, J. A.; Berrang, M. E.; Smith, D. P. 2004: Recovery of bacteria from broiler carcasses rinsed 0 or 24 hours after chilling. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 155-155

Ei-Sheikh, T. 2004: The effect of layer age, storage and strain of hen on egg quality during summer season under Sohag conditions. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 157-157

Szasz, J. I.; Hunt, C. W.; Turgeon, O. A.; Szasz, P. A. 2004: Effect of pasteurization of potato slurry in corn or barley finishing diets for beef cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 158-158

Duynisveld, J.; Charmley, E.; Mandell, I.; Aalhus, J. 2004: Replacing corn or barley with potato processing by-product in beef finishing diets improves feed conversion efficiency and alters carcass fat distribution. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 158-158

Loza, P. L.; Pol, K. J. V.; Erickson, G. E.; Stock, R. A.; Klopfenstein, T. J. 2004: Corn milling byproducts and alfalfa levels in cattle finishing diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 158-158

Sayer, K. M.; Erickson, G. E.; Klopfenstein, T. J.; Macken, C. N.; Pol, K. J. V. 2004: Effect of corn bran and steep inclusion in finishing diets on performance and nitrogen balance of open dirt feedlots. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 158-158

Good, E. J.; Drouillard, J. S.; Kessen, T. J.; Loe, E. R.; Sulpizio, M. J.; Greenquist, M. A.; Montgomery, S. P.; Sindt, J. J.; Depenbusch, B. E.; Hachnneister, K. A. 2004: Timing of flax supplementation for finishing cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 158-159

Loza, P. L.; Pol, K. J. V.; Erickson, G. E.; Stock, R. A.; Klopfenstein, T. J. 2004: Effects of forage level and corn processing method in beef finishing diets containing wet corn gluten feed on finishing steer performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 159-159

Nagorcka, B. N.; Charmley, E.; Duynisveld, J. 2004: Using a dynamic ruminant model to understand the differences in performance of cattle fed rations based on barley and/or a potato processing-by-product. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 159-159

Poore, M. H.; Moore, J. A.; Maye, A. T.; Luginbuhl, J. -M. 2004: Soybean hulls for finishing meat goats. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 160-160

Flis, S. A.; Wattiaux, M. A. 2004: Effects of parity and levels of protein on production response and n-balance in holsteins. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 160-160

Lpharraguerre, I. R.; Clark, J. H.; Freeman, D. E. 2004: Site of digestion in dairy cows fed different sources and amounts of crude protein. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 160-161

Lpharraguerre, I. R.; Clark, J. H. 2004: Performance of lactating dairy cows fed different sources and amounts of crude protein. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 161-161

Brito, A. F.; Broderick, G. A. 2004: Effects of different protein supplements on nitrogen utilization in dairy cows. I. Lactation performance and ruminal metabolism. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 161-161

Brito, A. F.; Broderick, G. A. 2004: Effects of different protein supplements on nitrogen utilization in dairy cows. II. Digesta flow and bacterial protein synthesis. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 161-161

Nennich, T. D.; Harrison, J. H.; Meyer, D.; Weiss, W.; St-Pierre, N. R.; Kincaid, R. L.; Wattiaux, M.; Davidson, D. L. 2004: Evaluation of prediction equations for estimating urinary output of nitrogen in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 162-162

Guyot, T.; Robert, J. C.; Sauvant, D. 2004: Meta analysis of the influence of different sources of methionine on the milk protein content of dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 162-162

Olley, B. J.; Ordway, R. S.; Whitehouse, N. L.; Schwab, C. G. 2004: Use of changes in plasma sulfur amino acid concentrations to compare the ability of methionine (Met) products to provide absorbable Met to lactating dairy cows fed a Met-adequate diet. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 162-162

Tozer, P. R.; Varga, G. A.; Knif-fen, D.; Henning, W. R. 2004: Do dairy producers market and manage dairy cows to improve beef quality?. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 165-165

Pietrosemoli, S.; Olavez, R. 2004: Effect of using aqueous extracts of Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) seeds and leaves on oocyst count in calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 165-165

Gwin, L. 2004: More than grass: Organizing the emerging grass-fed beef market. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 166-166

Rasmussen, M. A.; Casey, T. A.; Petrich, J. W. 2004: Meat carcass inspection using fluorescence of dietary porphyrins. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 166-167

Godwin, J. L.; Grimes, J. L.; Gernat, A. G.; Wineland, M. J. 2004: The use of low-phytate soybean meal to reduce phosphorus excretion from poults raised to 18 days of age. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 167-167

Onyango, E. M.; Bedford, M. R.; Adeola, O. 2004: Phytase activity and phytate hydrolysis along the digestive tract of broiler chicks: A comparative study of two phytase sources. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 167-167

Liu, F.; Niu, Z.; Zhai, S. 2004: Requirement of methionine of broilers during finishing period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 167-167

Pillai, P. B.; Fanatico, A. C.; Townsend, J. C.; Beers, K. W.; Emmert, J. L. 2004: Impact of methionine source and excess choline or betaine on growth performance of broilers during the starter period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 168-168

Yousefi, M.; Shivazad, M.; Hafhdoost, I. S. 2004: The effect of dietary factors on induction of fatty liver-hemorrhagic syndrome and its diagnosis methods with use of serum and liver parameters in laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 168-168

Yousefi, M.; Shivazad, M.; Haghdoost, I. S. 2004: The effect of dietary treatments flaxseed, yeast, soy fatty acid on fatty liver-hemorrhagic syndrome in laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 168-168

Hebert, K.; House, J. D.; Guenter, W. 2004: Efficiency of folate deposition in eggs throughout the production cycle of Hyline W98 and W36 laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 168-168

Monsalve, D.; Froning, G.; Beck, M.; Scheideler, S. E. 2004: Effects of supplemental dietary Vitamin E and selenium from two sources of egg production and vitelline membrane strength in laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 168-169

Batal, A. B.; Emmert, J. L.; Pillai, P. B.; Lumpkins, B. L.; Blair, M. E. 2004: Performance of broilers fed diets containing 2-hydroxy-4-methythiobutanic acid at different inclusion rates. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 169-169

Lewis, M. R.; Rose, S. P.; Mackenzie, A. M.; Smith, J. 2004: The effects of dietary herbal extracts for broiler chickens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 169-169

Niu, Z.; Liang, X.; Liu, F.; Xie, M.; Wang, Y. 2004: Effects of organogermanium on performance and immume response in broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 169-169

Parsons, A. S.; Moritz, J. S. 2004: Justifying effects of grain particle size on broiler performance and carcass quality. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 169-170

Clark, P. M.; Behnke, K. C. 2004: Effects of pelleting protein concentrate pellets on feed mill throughput and electrical efficiency. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 170-170

Chowdhury, S. R.; Smith, T. K. 2004: Effects of feeding blends of grains daturally-contaminated with Fusarium mycotoxins on performance and metabolism of turkeys. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 170-170

Troche, C.; Sun, X.; Novak, C.; Remus, J. 2004: Effect of Avizyme (R) 1502 on increasing protein and energy retention when feeding to Bovan White pullets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 170-170

Leon, R. S.; Riestra, S. P.; Rodriguez, A. A.; Santiago, H.; Pagan, M. 2004: Fermenting sludge from a broiler processing plant: Effect of different levels of cane molasses. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 170-170

Wang, Y.; Niu, Z.; Liu, F. 2004: The amino acid ideal pattern for Pekin ducks during early growing period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 171-171

Rademacher, M.; Hagemann, L. 2004: Advantages of formulating diets based on net energy on pig performance, carcass characteristics and production economics. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 171-171

Leek, A. G. B.; Beattie, V. E.; O' Doherty, J. V. 2004: The effects of dietary oil inclusion and oil source on apparent digestibility, fecal volatile fatty acid concentration and manure ammonia emission. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 171-171

de Sousa, R. V.; Fialho, E. T.; Lima, J. A. F.; Logato, P. V. R.; Leite, J. I. A. 2004: Influence of lipid source in diets on the performance, meat quality and lipid profile for finishing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 171-172

Fialho, E. T.; Pinheiro, M. da S. M.; Lima, J. A. F.; Rodrigues, P. B.; de Freitas, R. T. F. 2004: Utilization of pearl millet in substitution for corn in diets for growing pigs - metabolism assay and performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 172-172

Kaufmann, C.; Sauer, W.; Cervantes, M.; Rademacher, M.; He, J. 2004: Energy, protein, and amino acid digestibility in different sources of rice bran for growing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 172-172

Obregon, J. F.; Uriarte, J. M.; Barajas, R.; Guemez, H. R. 2004: Comparison of growing swine performance when fed diets containing cull chickpeas in substitution of soybean meal and corn. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 172-172

Obregon, J. F.; Guemez, H. R.; Rios, F. G.; Barajas, R.; Uriarte, J. M. 2004: Effect of the substitution of soybean meal and corn for cull chickpeas in the diet on growth performance and carcass traits of finishing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 172-172

Silva, M. L. F.; Fialho, E. T.; Lima, J. A. F.; de Sousa, R. V.; Murgas, L. D. S. 2004: Effect of diets formulated based on ileal lysine digestibility and alternative feeds for finishing pigs metabolism and performance assay. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 173-173

Fialho, E. T.; Santos, Z. A. S.; Lima, J. A. F.; Freitas, R. T. D.; Bertechini, A. G. 2004: Energy and protein values of some Brazilian feedstuffs for pigs as determined by metabolism assay. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 173-173

Jones, J.; Westendorf, M. L.; Wohlt, J. E. 2004: Comparison of a diet containing food waste with a corn/soybean diet fed to swine. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 173-173

Lee, H. S.; Kim, J. G.; Shin, Y. W.; Park, Y. H.; Whang, K. Y. 2004: Evaluation of protein dispersibility index as an indicator for soybean meal protein quality in growing pigs: II. Feeding trial. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 173-174

Lee, H. S.; Shin, Y. W.; Kim, J. G.; Park, Y. H.; Whang, K. Y. 2004: Evaluation of protein dispersibility index as an indicator for soybean meal protein quality in growing pigs: I. Metabolic study. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 174-174

Pope, L.; Bruce, K.; Karr-Lilienthal, L.; Grieshop, C.; Merchen, N.; Parsons, C.; Fahey, G. 2004: Effects of altering bed depth in the desolventizer/toaster used in soybean meal preparation on nutrient digestibility by ileally cannulated pigs and cecectomized roosters. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 174-174

Carellos, D. de C.; Lima, J. A. F.; Fialho, E. T.; Freitas, R. T. F.; Filgueiras, E. P. 2004: Utilization of sunflower meal in diets of finishing pigs - performance and digestibility. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 174-174

Wells, J. E.; Yen, J. T.; Miller, D. N. 2004: Effect of dry skim milk on fecal bacterial populations and Salmonella shedding in growing-finishing swine. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 174-175

Jendza, J. A.; Dilger, R. N.; Bedford, M. R.; Adeola, O. 2004: Response of pigs to dietary phytase and calcium-to-phosphorus ratio. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 175-175

Lawrence, B. V.; Overend, D.; Hansen, S. A.; Hahn, J. D.; Hedges, J. 2004: Growth performance and meat quality changes from trace mineral manipulation of finishing pig diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 175-175

Adedokun, S. A.; Adeola, O. 2004: Metabolizable energy value of meat and bone meal for pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 175-175

Yanez, J.; Cervantes, M.; Barrera, M. A.; Sauer, W.; Torrentera, N. 2004: Performance of pigs fed grain sorghum-based diets supplemented with phytase. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 175-176

Pardo, C. E.; Trower, J. N.; Schneider, D. K.; Crenshaw, T. D. 2004: Paylean (R) did not compromise bone traits of finishing pigs fed diets formulated with phytase. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 176-176

Fernandez-Figares, I.; Lachica, M.; Nieto, R.; Sanchez, E. G.; Aguilera, J. F. 2004: Utilization of phytase in diets of growing pigs ileal AA digestibility, performance and mineral excretion. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 176-176

Fernandez-Figares, I.; Lachica, M.; Nieto, R.; Sanchez, E. G.; Aguilera, J. F. 2004: Use of betaine and conjugated linoleic acid as growth promotants in growing Iberian pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 176-176

Bregendahl, K.; Yang, X.; Shen, Y.; Vessie, G.; Bagg, R.; Rideout, T. C.; Archbold, T.; Dick, P.; Fan, M. Z. 2004: Effects of dietary levels of tylosin on digestive and post-absorptive utilization of dietary nutrients in growing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 176-177

Hong, J. W.; Kwon, O. S.; Min, B. J.; Lee, W. B.; Son, K. S.; Kim, J. H.; Park, B. C.; Kim, I. H. 2004: Effects of dietary antibiotics on growth performance in pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 177-177

Kwon, O. S.; Min, B. J.; Lee, W. B.; Son, K. S.; Cho, J. H.; Kim, J. H.; Kim, I. H.; Ra, J. C. 2004: Effect of dietary natural herb extract (Biomate (R)) supplementation on growth performance, IGF-1 and carcass characteristics in growing-finishing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 177-177

Kuhn, G.; Ender, K.; Hennig, U.; Kalbe, C.; Moors, S.; Degen, G. H.; Rehfeldt, C. 2004: Different isoflavone contents in soy-based diets are without influence on growth performance and carcass quality in pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 177-177

Font i Furnols, M.; Panella, N.; Fabrega, E.; Velarde, A.; Oliver, M. A.; Soler, J.; Gil, M. 2004: Effect of supplementation with natural tranquillizers in the diet of the pigs on the behavior of the animals and the technological quality of loin meat. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 177-178

Gao, Y.; Zhang, H. Y.; Szkotnicki, B.; Hacker, R. R. 2004: Additional heat behind farrowing sows to reduce the number of stillborn piglets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 178-178

Gao, Y.; Zhang, H. Y.; Szkotnicki, B.; Hacker, R. R. 2004: Addition of heat at birth and supplementation of energy and IgG products on improving survivability in neonatal pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 178-178

DeDecker, J. M.; Ellis, M.; Wolter, B. F.; Peterson, B. A. 2004: Effects of stocking rate and feeder space on pig performance in a wean-to-finish system. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 178-178

Mills, J. A.; Grant, R. J.; Dyer, R. M. 2004: Cytokine and growth factor expression is regionally distributed in Holstein claws. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 179-179

Donovan, D. C.; Reber, A. J.; Parks, R.; Ely, L. O.; Hurley, D. J. 2004: `Extracellular pH alters the innate immune response by enhancing phagocytosis and decreasing reactive oxygen species production. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 179-179

Daniel, J. A.; Elsasser, T. H.; Epperson, W. 2004: Elevation of tumor necrosis factor-alpha and alpha(1)-acid glycoprotein in lambs with consolidation of lung tissue. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 179-179

Elsasser, T. H.; Kahl, S. 2004: Failure to down regulate tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) responses to repeated endotoxin (LPS) challenge in subpopulations of cattle constitutes a pathophysiologically relevant marker of risk for increased morbidity to disease. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 179-179

Kahl, S.; Elsasser, T. H. 2004: Exogenous testosterone (T) modulates tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and acute phase proteins (APP) responses to repeated endotoxin (LPS) challenge in steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 180-180

Li, C.; Carbough, D.; Kahl, S.; Elsasser, T. 2004: Concomitant dual wavelength fluorescence evaluation of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) and cytokine responses to endotoxin (LPS) stimulation of bovine peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 180-180

Cunningham, N.; Matterson, P.; Worku, M. 2004: The effects of anti-inflammatory agents on expression of cyclooxygenase-2 by bovine neutrophils. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 180-180

Gyenai, K.; Worku, M.; Ishekhumen, O.; Matterson, P. 2004: Extracts of shitake mushrooms modulate receptors for immunoglobulins on bovine neutrophils. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 180-180

Harris, T.; Worku, M.; Matterson, P.; Fargo, D. 2004: Expression of 5 '-lipoxygenase on bovine blood neutrophils. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 181-181

Kehoe, S. I.; Quigley, J. D., I.I.I.; Tyler, H. D. 2004: Effects of an oral rehydration solution with added bovine serum proteins on small intestinal absorptive capacity. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 181-181

Kehoe, S. I.; Tyler, H. D.; O'Brien, M. L.; Touchette, K. J.; Coalson, J. A. 2004: Effects of small intestinal absorption in calves treated with an oral rehydration solution supplemented with fat-soluble vitamins. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 181-182

Wax, L. E.; Spiers, D. E.; Rottinghaus, G. E.; Evans, T. J. 2004: Effectiveness of ground endophye-infected tall fescue seed in production of fescue toxicosis in cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 182-182

Rossini, K. L.; McGilliard, M. L.; Nutt, R. H. 2004: Effect of Eprinex (R) on subsequent 90-day production in Virginia Holstein herds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 182-182

Liboni, M.; Hayen, M. J.; Gulay, M. S.; Belloso, T. I.; Head, H. H. 2004: Frequencies of calving-related diseases of Holstein dairy cows injected with low doses of bovine somatotropin during the transition period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 182-182

Hendrick, S. H.; Duffield, T. F.; Kelton, D. F.; Leslie, K. E.; Lissemore, K. D.; Archambault, M. 2004: The effect of Johne's disease on culling and milk production in nine Ontario dairy herds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 182-183

Selvaraj, R. K.; Klasing, K. C. 2004: Dietary lutein and fat interact to modify macrophage nitric oxide production in chicks hatched from carotenoid depleted eggs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 186-186

Thornton, S. A.; Pharr, G. T.; Corzo, A.; Branton, S. L.; Kidd, M. T. 2004: Valine needs for immune responses in male broilers from day 21 to 42. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 186-186

Franco, D. J.; Robeson, L.; Beck, M. M. 2004: Effect of excess dietary vitamin D supplementation as a management adjustment to reduce the effect of heat stress on three varieties of laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 189-189

Taira, H.; Beck, M. M. 2004: Heat stress supresses 3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase activity differentially by strain in granulosa cells of laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 190-190

Liu, H. -K.; Bacon, W. L. 2004: Duration of follicular development increases with advancing duration of the reproductive period in broiler breeder hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 190-190

Persia, M. E.; Carro, T.; Saylor, W. W. 2004: Evaluation of oils and polyethylene glycol as vehicles in a nine-day chick embryo xenobiotic assay. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 192-192

Mitchell, A.; Angel, R. 2004: Bone density measurements in broiler chickens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 192-192

Morales, R. M.; Mayes, M. S.; Huiatt, T. W.; Scanes', C. G. 2004: Differentiation of chicken adipocytes in vitro. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 192-192

Davila, V.; Diaz, A.; Lopez-Mungia, A.; Castaneda, M. P.; Nava, G. M. 2004: Enhancing enterocyte enzymatic function by prebiotic feed supplementation. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 192-192

Lu, J.; McMurtry, J. P.; Coon, C. N. 2004: Developmental changes of plasma insulin, glucagon, IGF-I, IGF-II, thyroid hormones, and glucose concentration in chick embryo. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 192-193

Lu, J.; Coon, C. N. 2004: Developmental changes of hepatic enzyme activities involved in methionine metabolism for chick embryo. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 193-193

Liboni, M.; Gulay, M. S.; Badinga, L.; Hayen, M. J.; Belloso, T. I.; Wilcox, C. J.; Head, H. H. 2004: Effects of injecting transition cows with low doses of bovine somatotropin (bST) on milk yield, IGF-1, glucose and hepatic gene expression of gluconeogenic enzymes. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 193-193

Liboni, M.; Hayen, M. J.; Gulay, M. S.; Badinga, L.; Belloso, T. I.; Head, H. H. 2004: Influence of low doses of bovine somatotropin (bST) on plasma NEFA, and beta-Hydroxybutyrate, hepatic lipid metabolism and gene expression of Holstein transition cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 194-194

Wertz, A. E.; Knight, T. J.; Kreuder, A.; Bohan, M.; Beitz, D. C.; Trenkle, A. 2004: Fluctuation of plasma ghrelin and growth hormone in fed and fasted cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 194-194

Radcliff, R. P.; McCormack, B. L.; Crooker, B. A.; Lucy, M. C. 2004: Plasma hormones and expression of growth hormone receptor (GHR) 1A and IGF-I mRNA in hepatic tissue of feed-restricted peri-parturient dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 195-195

Frago, F.; Ahmadzadeh, A.; Manzo, R.; McGurie, M. A.; Dalton, J. C. 2004: Effect of naloxone, an opioid antagonist, on serum calcium concentrations immediately after parturition in multiparous Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 195-195

Jose, A. A. F. B. V.; Gama, M. A. S.; Lanna, D. P. D. 2004: Effects of conjugated linoleic acid on culture of adipose tissue explants of growing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 195-196

Jones, E. F.; Govoni, K. E.; Hoagland, T. A.; Kazmer, G. W.; Zinn, S. A. 2004: Somatotropic axis components following administration of exogenous bovine somatotropin to neonatal beef calves having an IGF-I promoter polymorphism. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 196-196

Loor, J. J.; Janovick, N. A.; Dann, H. M.; Everts, R. E.; Rodriguez-Zas, S. L.; Lewin, H. A.; Drackley, J. K. 2004: Microarray analysis of hepatic gene expression from dry-off through early lactation in dairy cows fed at two intakes during the dry period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 196-196

Williams, C. C.; Ponson, A. M.; Stanley, C. C.; Bateman, H. G., I.I.; Richardel, P. T.; Gantt, D. T. 2004: Accuracy and precision of commercially available glucometers for use in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 197-197

Bilby, T. R.; Michel, F.; Jenkins, T.; Staples, C. R.; Thatcher, W. W. 2004: Effects of bovine somatotropin (bST), pregnancy and a diet enriched in omega-3 fatty acids on the uterine GH/IGF system in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 197-197

Scudder, J. M.; Barndollar, A. S.; Trott, J. F.; Hovey, R. C. 2004: Unique effects of ovarian steroid hormones on parenchymal morphology in the mammary glands of swine. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 197-198

Bilby, T. R.; Sozzi, A.; Lopez, M.; Silvestre, F.; Ealy, A.; Staples, C. R.; Thatcher, W. W. 2004: Effects of bovine somatotropin (bST), pregnancy and a diet enriched in omega-3 fatty acids on reproduction in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 198-198

Pollard, B. C.; Dwyer, M. E.; Fitzgerald, A. C.; Gentry, P. C.; Henderson, D. A.; Collier, R. J. 2004: Effects of ambient temperature and solar radiation on skin evaporative water loss in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 198-198

Jiang, H.; Lucy, M. C.; Crooker, B. A.; Beal, W. E. 2004: Liver expression of growth hormone receptor 1A mRNA is decreased in dairy cows but not in beef cows at parturition. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 198-199

Peinado, J.; Nieto, M.; Gonzalez, J. C.; Mateos, G. G.; Medel, P. 2004: Effect of gender and feeding program on productive performance and carcass quality of heavy pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 199-199

Maiorano, G.; Filetti, F.; Ciarlariello, A.; Gambacorta, G.; Manchisi, A. 2004: Skeletal development and productive performance of Italian Merino lambs as related to age. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 202-203

Pumford, N.; Iqbal, M.; Bottje, W.; Lay, J.; Wing, T.; Cooper, M. 2004: Proteins were differentially expressed in the plasma from high and low feed efficient broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 203-203

Gulay, M. S.; Liboni, M.; Garcia, A.; Hayen, M. J.; Belloso, T.; Head, H. H. 2004: Effects of low doses of bST during transition period on milk component percentages and yields and milk production of Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 204-204

Mosley, S. A.; McGuire, M. A.; Stouder, W.; McGrath, M. F.; Vicini, J. L.; Denham, S. C. 2004: Response of milk yield and reproduction to bovine somatotropin (bST) in low and high producing Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 204-204

Palin, M. F.; Farmer, C. 2004: Expression of prolactin receptor, STAT5a, STAT5b and whey acidic protein in mammary tissue of lactating Large White and 50% Meishan sows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 205-205

Connor, E. E.; Rius, A. G.; Auchtung, T. L.; Wood, D. L.; Kendall, P. E.; Dahl, G. E.; Capuco, A. V. 2004: Long days do not alter mammary growth in prepubertal heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 206-206

Castillo, V.; Such, X.; Caja, G.; Albanell, E.; Casals, R. 2004: Short term effects of different milking intervals on cisternal and alveolar milk in dairy sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 206-206

Mosley, E. E.; McGuire, M. A. 2004: The use of C-13 labeled fatty acids to study milk fat synthesis in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 206-206

Toerien, C. A.; Cant, J. P. 2004: Duration of starvation required to decrease milk production in the high-producing dairy cow. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 206-206

Salama, A. A. K.; Caja, G.; Such, X.; Casals, R.; Albanell, E. 2004: Lactational response to annual or biannual kidding in dairy goats. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 207-207

Benchaar, C.; Charmley, E.; Duynisveld, J. 2004: Feed intake, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen retention in beef steers fed a total mixed ration supplemented with monensin or different doses of essential oils. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 207-207

Vasconcelos, J. T.; Greene, L. W.; Cole, N. A.; McCollum, F. T., I.I.I. 2004: Effects of phase feeding of protein on performance, blood urea N, manure N : P ratio, and carcass characteristics of feedlot cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 207-207

Alvarez, E. G.; Zinn, R. A. 2004: Influence of sodium caseinte infusion on voluntary feed intake and digestive function in steer calves fed a Sudangrass-based growing diet. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 207-208

Awawdeh, M. S.; Titgemeyer, E. C.; McCuistion, K. C.; Gnad, D. P. 2004: Ruminal ammonia load improves nitrogen retention of growing steers when leucine is limiting. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 208-208

Llewellyn, D. A.; Gray, B. T.; Marston, T. T.; Bandyk, C. A. 2004: Effect of fall protein supplementation with a self-fed liquid supplement on performance of beef cows grazing tallgrass-prairie range. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 208-208

Manella, M. Q.; Boin, C.; Alleoni, G. F.; Demarchi, J. J. A. A.; Tedesch, L. O. 2004: Amino acids degradation of rumen incubated feeds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 208-208

Lehmkuhler, J. W.; Arp, S. C.; Schaefer, D. M. 2004: Feedlot cattle responses to reduced levels of degradable protein. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 208-209

Michal, J. J.; Ramsey, J. J.; Ross, K. A.; Johnson, D. E.; Johnson, K. A. 2004: Hepatic mitochondrial efficiency of Angus and Wagyu heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 209-209

Beauchemin, K. A.; Koenig, K. M. 2004: Barley- versus protein supplemented corn-based diets for feedlot cattle evaluated using the NRC and CNCPS beef models. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 209-209

Costa, S. F.; Pereira, M. N.; Melo, L. Q.; Muzzi, L. A. L.; Chaves, M. L. 2004: Ruminal mucosa and epidermis morphology of calves infused with lactate, propionate or butyrate. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 209-210

Johnson, E. C.; Kendall, D. K.; Jaster, E. H. 2004: Evaluation of quality, quantity and timing of colostrum feeding on immunoglobulin G1 absorption in jersey calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 210-210

Kehoe, S. I.; Moody, M. L.; Heinrichs, A. J. 2004: Effect of time of milk replacer delivery on feed intake of calves during weaning. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 210-210

Richardel, T.; Williams, C. C.; Bateman, H. G., I.I.; Hutchison, C. F.; Stanley, C. C.; Chung, Y. H.; White, T. W.; Gentry, L. R.; Thompson, D. L., J.; Gantt, D. T. 2004: Effects of dietary protein level and fish meal on growth and hormonal status of weaned dairy calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 210-210

Meyer, M. J.; Ross, D. A.; Shaw, D. E.; Van Amburgh, M. E. 2004: Components of growth in Holstein heifers reared from early life on two levels of energy intake. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 210-210

van Vuuren, A. M.; Stockhofe, N.; Gerrits, W. J. J.; Suarez, B. J.; van Reenen, C. G. 2004: Urinary phosphorus and allantoin as parameters for rumen development in veal calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 211-211

Eun, J. S.; Lee, S. C.; Kim, Y. K.; Moon, Y. H. 2004: Relationship of serum metabolites and insulin to beef marbling score in Korean cattlel. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 211-211

Jenkins, T. C.; Sniffen, C. J. 2004: Fermentation characteristics and fatty acid biohydrogenation in continuous cultures of mixed ruminal microorganisms fed diets containing poultry products and nutrients reclaimed from the process water of processing plants. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 211-212

Ipharraguerre, I. R.; Clark, J. H.; Freeman, D. E. 2004: Site of digestion in dairy cows fed different soy-protein supplements. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 214-214

Ivan, S. K.; Haugen, H. L.; Klopfenstein, T. J. 2004: Utilization of the mobile bag technique to determine intestinal digestibility of feedstuffs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 214-214

Mooney, C. S.; Allen, M. S. 2004: Effects of dietary sodium bicarbonate on ruminal and total tract digestibility of diet and diet components in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 214-215

Bedgar, S. E.; Schroeder, J. W.; Chichlowski, M. W.; Bauer, M. L.; Soto-Navarro, S. A. 2004: Ruminal characteristics and rate, site, and extent of digestion of dairy diets supplemented with canola fed to Holstein steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 215-215

Ngonyamo-Majee, D.; Shaver, R. D.; Sapienza, D.; Coors, J. G.; Lauer, J. G.; Venhaus, C. 2004: Effect of freeze drying versus oven drying on dry matter and starch digestibility of corn mutants with Oh43 inbred line background harvested at four growth stages. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 216-216

Ngonyamo-Majee, D.; Shaver, R. D.; Coors, J. G.; Sapienza, D.; Lauer, J. G.; Venhaus, C. 2004: Effect of kernel vitreousness on ruminal and total tract dry matter digestibility of diverse corn germplasm sources. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 216-216

Colmenero, J. J. O.; Broderick, G. A. 2004: Effect of dietary forage source and crude protein level on in vitro microbial protein synthesis and ruminal fermentation. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 217-217

Dewhurst, R. J.; Harris, L. J.; Evans, R. T. 2004: Forage mixtures to increase N-use efficiency by lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 217-217

Rode, L. M.; Vazquez-Anon, M. 2004: Impact of rumen protected lysine and methionine sources on yield of milk and milk components: a statistical survey of published literature. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 217-217

Braud, T. W.; Bateman, H. G., I.I.; Williams, C. C.; Gantt, D. T. 2004: Effects of DL-methionine and lysine HCl on fermentation in vitro. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 218-218

Noftsger, S.; St-Pierre, N. R.; Firkins, J. L. 2004: Determination of undegradability and ruminal effects of HMB, HXIBI, and DL-MET in lactating cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 218-218

Moon, Y. H.; Luimes, P. H.; Wright, L. E.; Toerien, C. A.; Cant, J. P. 2004: Intravenous histidine infusion affects milk composition in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 218-218

Castro, S. I. B.; Lapierre, H.; Phillip, L. E.; Jardon, P. W.; Berthiaume, R. 2004: Ruminal degradability and intestinal digestibility of treated soybean meal products. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 218-219

Jaurena, G.; Moorby, J. M.; Fisher, W. J.; Davies, D. W. R. 2004: Relationship between body weight, loin Longissimus dorsi and backfat measurements, and body condition score in dry and lactating Holstein-Friesian dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 220-221

Han, H. -C.; Austin, K. J.; Hess, B. W.; Ford, S. P.; Hansen, T. R. 2004: Prepro-ghrelin mRNA in the digestive tract of undernourished pregnant ewes. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 221-221

Mouro, G. F.; Branco, A. F.; Coneglian, S. M.; Minella, T. F.; Rigolon, L. P.; Zeoula, L. M.; Maia, F. J. 2004: Effects of forage proportion in the diet on digestibility and portal nutrient flux in sheep fed to maintenance level. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 221-221

Lana, R. P.; Freitas, J. A.; Queiroz, A. C. 2004: Prediction of milking cows performance and use of the equations for estimating nutritional requirements in Brazil. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 222-222

Lana, R. P. 2004: Efficiency of use of concentrate ration on weight gain and milk production by cattle under tropical pasture and intensive conditions in Brazil. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 222-222

Foroughi, A. R.; Naserian, A. A.; Valizadeh, R.; mesgaran, M. D. 2004: Ruminal parameters and plasma metabolites of Holstein dairy cows fed processed cottonseed. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 222-223

Benefield, B. C.; Ipharraguerre, I. R.; Lineiro, M. o; Clark, J. H. 2004: Nutri Dense (R) corn grain and corn silage for dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 223-223

Wildeus, S.; Turner, K. E.; Collins, J. R. 2004: Effect of species and breed within species on forage intake and growth in hair sheep lambs and meat goat kids offered alfalfa and grass hay diets with a corn-based supplement. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 223-223

Tarazon, M. A.; Huber, J. T.; Calderon, A. C.; Garcia, H. G. 2004: Productive performance of Holstein cows in early and very early lactations when injected with bovine somatotropin. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 224-224

Pulido, R. G.; Aguilera, P.; Daetz, R.; Wittwer, F.; Orellana, P. 2004: Effect of type of concentrate on milk production and composition of dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 224-224

Estrada-Angulo, A.; Ramos, C. H.; Barajas, R.; Obregon, J. F. 2004: Effect of substitution of alfalfa hay with sun dried pig excreta on performance of sheep feed growing diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 224-224

Estrada-Angulo, A.; Barajas, R.; Obregon, J. F.; Lopez, R. E.; Robles, J. C. 2004: Effect of substitution of sorghum grain for escobero sorghum grain (sorghum bicolor, var. Technicum, Jav.) on apparent digestibility of diets for sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 224-224

Estrada-Angulo, A.; Barajas, R.; Obregon, J. F.; Gallardo, F. J. 2004: Effect of substitution of sorghum grain with escobero sorghum grain (Sorghum bicolor, var. Technicum, Jav.) on growth performance of finishing sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 225-225

Estrada-Angulo, A.; Perez-Fernandez, A. B.; Obregon, J. F.; Barajas, R.; Velazquez, E. A. 2004: Effect of substitution of alfalfa hay with Clitoria hay (Clitoria ternatea L.) on performance of sheep feed finishing diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 225-225

Perez-Fernandez, A. B.; Estrada-Angulo, A.; Barajas, R.; Obregon, J. F. 2004: Effect of supplementation of meat meals from different non ruminant species on growth performance response in finishing sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 225-225

Estrada-Angulo, A.; Robles, J. C.; Obregon, J. F.; Barajas, R. 2004: Comparative effect of tallow and dark poultry fat on apparent digestibility of diets for sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 225-225

Pradhan, R.; Shirakabe, E.; Nishioka, T.; Batajoo, K. 2004: Digestibility of fermented bagasse fed to Suffolk ewes. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 225-226

Juarez-Reyes, A. S.; Arzola-Nevarez, J.; Nevarez-Carrasco, G.; Montoya-Escalante, R.; Cerrillo-Soto, M. A. 2004: Chemical diet composition and metabolizable protein intake by grazing sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 226-226

Juarez, F.; Barajas, R.; Espino, M. A.; Obregon, J. F.; Rios, F. G. 2004: Effect of chromium methionine supplementation on growth performance and carcass traits of hair sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 226-226

Juarez, F.; Espino, M. A.; Barajas, R. 2004: Effect of chromium methionine supplementation on serum concentration of triglycerides and cholesterol of fattening sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 226-226

Obregon, J. F.; Estrada-Angulo, A.; Barajas, R. 2004: Effect of substitution of canola meal with overcooked sesame meal on growth performance of hair sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 226-227

Obregon, J. F.; Robles, J. C.; Barajas, R.; Estrada-Angulo, A.; Valdez, M. 2004: Ruminal degradation of dry matter of raw cull chop suey beans (Vigna radiata L., Wilzeck) in sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 227-227

Obregon, J. F.; Castro, H.; Barajas, R.; Estrada-Angulo, A.; Telles, G.; Peraza, Y. 2004: Ruminant degradation of dry matter of overcooked sesame meal using nylon bag technique in sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 227-227

Gallegos-Acevedo, M. A.; Nieves-Herrera, N.; Arechiga, C. F.; Aguilera, J. I.; Castillo-Pecina, M. A.; Lopez-Carlos, M. A. 2004: Phenotypic correlations between body measurements and production performance of six sheep breeds at north-central Mexico: exploratory trial. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 227-227

Fisher, M.; Duckett, S.; Wildeus, S. 2004: Effect of breed type, finishing treatment, and dietary supplements on carcass characteristics and tenderness in hair sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 227-228

Solis, G.; Aguilera, J. I.; Rincon, R. M.; Banuelos, R.; Arechiga, C. F. 2004: Characterizing exfoliative vaginal cytology (ECV) in ewes from 60 d of age through parturition. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 228-228

deVries, A.; Giesy, R.; Ely, L. O.; deAraujo, A.; Andreasen, A.; Broaddus, B.; Eubanks, S.; Mayo, D.; Miller, P.; Seawright, T.; Vann, C. 2004: Financial performance of dairies in Florida and Georgia in 2002. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 228-228

Arechiga, C. F.; Magallanes, M. G.; Nazarala, N.; Rincon, R. M.; Pina, J. A.; Lopez, M. A.; Valencia, J. 2004: Sexual behavior and interaction of hair rams as an auxiliary aid for estrus detection in bovine females. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 228-228

Ely, L. O.; Smith, J. W. 2004: Factors affecting death losses in DHI holstein herds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 228-229

Higginbotham, G. E.; VerBoort, W. R.; Santos, J. E. P. 2004: Association between bulk tank milk urea nitrogen and DHI production variables in California dairy herds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 229-229

Nelson, M. L.; Costello, M. J.; Morrison, M. F.; Clark, S. 2004: Milk from cows fed potato by-products indistinguishable from whole milk. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 236-236

Lynch, J. M.; Lock, A. L.; Dwyer, D. A.; Norbaksh, R.; Barbano, D. M.; Bauman, D. E. 2004: Flavor and stability of pasteurized milk with elevated levels of conjugated linoleic acid and vaccenic acid. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 236-237

Lee, J. H.; Park, Y. W.; Gadiyaram, B. L. 2004: Evaluation of long term frozen-storage effect on chemical changes in soft and semi-hard goat milk cheeses. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 237-237

Hogberg, M.G.; Kirschenmann, F.L.; Fales, S.L.; Honeymann, M.S.; Miranowski, J.A. 2004: Interrelationships of animal agriculture, the environment and rural communities. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 239-239

Burkhardt, R.J. 2004: Ethics and low-priced meat, milk and eggs: Too much of a good thing?. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 239-239

Lapierre, H.; Pacheco, D.; Berthiaume, R.; Ouellet, D. R.; Schwab, C. G.; Holtrop, G.; Lobley, G. E. 2004: What is the true supply of amino acids?. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 240-240

Clark, J. H.; Ipharraguerre, I. R. 2004: Impacts of the source and amount of crude protein on the intestinal supply of nitrogen fractions and performance of lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 240-240

Klopfenstein, T. J.; Erickson, G. E. 2004: Nitrogen supply to the lower gut and its relationship to animal performance in beef cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 240-241

Main, R. G.; Dritz, S. S.; Tokach, M. D.; Goodband, R. D.; Nelssen, J. L. 2004: Increasing weaning age improves pig performance and profitability in a multi-site production system. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 241-241

Kohn, R. A.; Hanigan, M. D. 2004: Mathematical models used to determine ruminant protein requirements and availabilities. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 241-241

McGlone, J. 2004: Behavior of sows during lactation. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 241-241

Himmelberg, L. V. 2004: Field experience with gilt age and lactation length. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 242-242

Cardoso, F. F.; Rosa, G. J. M.; Tempelman, R. J. 2004: Multiple-breed genetic inference using a heavy-tailed structural model for heterogeneous residual variances. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 242-242

Abdel-Azim, G.; Schnell, S.; Gelbert, G.; Rycroft, H. 2004: Genetic evaluation of male fertility using a threshold model with emphasis on accurate estimation of conception rate. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 242-242

Rodriguez-Zas, S. L.; Loor, J. J.; Drackley, J. K.; Lewin, H. A. 2004: Application of a random regression model to gene expression profiling. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 242-243

Maiwashe, A.; Garrick, D. J.; Enns, R. M. 2004: Weighting of information when predicting breeding values using the standard or marker-based inverse of the numerator relationship matrix. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 243-243

Robbins, K. R.; Misztal, I.; Bertrand, J. K.; Legarra, A.; Tsuruta, S. 2004: A practical longitudinal model for evaluating growth in Gelbvieh cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 243-243

Harrison, J. H.; Nennich, T.; Rotz, A. 2004: Use of a dairy whole farm phosphorus balance education tool (dairy WFPBET) to teach dairy producers and their advisers nutrient management concepts at the whole-farm level. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 248-248

Taweel, H. Z. H.; Tas, B. M.; Di-Jkstra, J.; Tamminga, S. 2004: Grazing behavior of late lactating dairy cows under continuous stocking. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 248-248

Cotanch, K. W.; Ballard, C. S.; Emerich, W. C.; Sniffen, C. J.; Thomas, E. D. 2004: The feeding of dietary phosphorus on dairy farms in the Lake Champlain Basin. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 248-248

Beukes, P. C.; Thorrold, B. S.; Wastney, M. E.; Palliser, C. C.; Lancaster, J. A. S.; Folkers, C. F.; Levy, G. L.; Neal, M.; Auldist, M. J. 2004: Modeling pasture-based split-calving dairy systems using a whole farm model. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 248-249

Hymes-Fecht, U. C.; Broderick, G. A.; Muck, R. E.; Graber, J. D. 2004: Effects of feeding legume silage with differing tannin levels on lactating dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 249-249

Berger, L. L.; Sewell, J. R. 2004: Protective coatings for the edible covering of bunker silos. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 249-249

Cotanch, K. W.; Thomas, E. D.; Wolford, H. M.; Ballard, C. S.; Grant, R. J.; Mandebvu, P.; Suekawa, M.; Sato, T.; Yabuuchi, Y. 2004: Effect of corn cutting height on digestibility and nutrient composition of silage-only and dual-purpose corn hybrids. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 249-249

Beck, P. A.; Phillips, J. M.; Hutchison, S.; Losi, T.; Stewart, C. B.; Capps, P. K.; Gunter, S. A. 2004: Effect of harvest date and brown midrib gene on in situ disappearance of sorghum x Sudangrass hybrids. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 249-250

Hassanat, F.; Mustafa, A.; Seguin, P. 2004: Effect of genotype and maturity on ensiling characteristics and chemical composition of millet forage. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 250-250

Rehfeldt, C.; Kuhn, G.; Fiedler, I.; Ender, K. 2004: Muscle fiber characterisitics are important in the relationship between birth weight and carcass quality in pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 250-251

Hassanat, F.; Mustafa, A.; Seguin, P. 2004: Effect of inoculation on ensiling characteristics and chemical composition of regular and brown midrib millet. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 250-250

Jung, H. G.; Sheaffer, C. C. 2004: Lignin concentration of whole plants and stems of Bt corn hybrids. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 250-250

Greenwood, P. L.; Hearnshaw, H.; Kelly, G.; Hennessy, D. W. 2004: Nutrition of Wagyu- and Piedmontese-sired fetuses alters newborn longissimus muscle cellular characteristics. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 251-251

van den Borne, J. J. G. C.; van der Heijden, S. J. F. M.; Oorsprong, H.; Bokkers, E. A. M.; Bolhuis, J. E.; Gerrits, W. J. J. 2004: High energetic costs of stereotyped behaviour in preruminant calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 251-251

May, J.; Looper, M.; Golden, C.; Nihsen, M.; May, K.; Rosenkrans, C., J. 2004: Relationships between serum constituents at weaning and subsequent carcass characteristics of beef calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 251-251

Looper, M. L.; Rosenkrans, C. F.; Flores, R.; Aiken, G. E.; Duke, S. E. 2004: Physiological indicators of growth are influenced by supplementation and steroid implantation in steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 251-252

Tedeschi, L. O.; Fox, D. G.; Baker, M. J.; Long, K. L. 2004: A mechanistic nutrition model to evaluate beef cow efficiency. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 252-252

Lawrence, B. V.; Overend, D.; Hansen, S. A.; Hahn, J. D.; Hedges, J. 2004: Mineral and chromium supplementation to diets of finishing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 252-252

Lawrence, B. V.; Hahn, J. D.; Hansen, S. A. 2004: Performance effects of potassium and chloride levels in swine finisher diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 252-252

Burkett, J. L.; Stalder, K. J.; Schwab, C. R.; Baas, T. J.; Newcom, D. W.; Pierce, J. L.; Powers, W. J.; Mabry, J. W. 2004: Comparisons of inorganic and organic trace mineral supplementation for grow-finish swine. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 253-253

Azain, M. J.; Bedford, M. R. 2004: The effects of high phytase levels on nutrient digestibility, growth performance and bone characteristics in growing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 253-253

Rice, S. U.; Ko, T. G.; Kim, T. W.; Roneker, K. R.; Lei, X. G. 2004: Shifting the pH profile of Aspergillus niger PhyA phytase improves its efficacy in pig diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 253-253

Xavier, E. G.; Pettey, L. A.; Cromwell, G. L.; Lindemann, M. D. 2004: Phosphorus excretion of pigs fed conventional or low-phytate corn-soybean meal diets without or with phytase. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 253-254

Pettey, L. A.; Cromwell, G. L.; Lindemann, M. D. 2004: Estimation of Ca and P retention in bone, fat-free soft tissue, and other whole body and carcass components in growing-finishing pigs from 18 to 109 kg. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 254-254

Dilger, N.; Adeola, O. 2004: Endogenous excretion of phosphorus and calcium in growing pigs fed two varieties of soybean meal. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 254-254

Petersen, G. I.; Stein, H. H. 2004: A novel procedure for measuring endogenous phosphorus losses and true phosphorus digestibility by growing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 254-254

Fent, R. W.; Torrance, T. S.; Ratliff, B. W.; Ful, S. X.; Allee, G. L.; Webel, D. M.; Spencer, J. D. 2004: Evaluation of the bioavailability of phosphorus in distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) when fed to pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 254-255

Schafer, D. J.; Bader, J. F.; Busch, D. C.; Kojima, F. N.; Ellersieck, M. R.; Lucy, M. C.; Smith, M. F.; Patterson, D. J. 2004: Comparison of EAZI-BREED CIDR inserts with melengestrol acetate in progestin-based protocols to synchronize estrus in beef cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 255-255

Kojima, F. N.; Bader, J. F.; Stegner, J. E.; Schafer, D. J.; Clement, J. C.; Eakinsl, R. L.; Smith, M. F.; Patterson, D. J. 2004: Substituting EAZI-BREED CIDR inserts (CIDR) for melengestrol acetate (MGA) in the MGA Select protocol in beef heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 255-255

Kreider, D.; Post, N.; Rorie, R.; Lester, T.; French, E. 2004: MGA and CIDR based timed AI protocols in postpartum beef cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 255-255

Dorsey, B. R.; Hall, J. B.; Whittier, W. D.; Swecker, W. S. 2004: Effect of timing of insemination and estrous synchronization method on AI pregnancy rates in beef heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 255-256

Meyer, J. P.; Radcliff, R. P.; Rhoads, M. L.; Bader, J. F.; Murphy, C. N.; Lucy, M. C. 2004: Factorial analysis of timed AI (TAI) protocols for synchronization of first and second insemination in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 256-256

Moreira, F.; Flores, R.; Boucher, J.; Chenault, J. 2004: Effects of CIDR inserts on first service pregnancy rates of lactating dairy cows submitted to a presynch program and on re-synchronization of second service in Mexico. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 256-256

Stevenson, J. S.; Tiffany, S. M. 2004: Resynchronization of ovulation in Holsteins after not pregnant diagnosis. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 256-256

Portaluppi, M. A.; Stevenson, J. S. 2004: Variations in the Ovsynch protocol after presynchronization of estrous cycles alter pregnancy rates in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 256-257

Diskin, M. G.; Pursley, J. R.; Kenny, D. A.; Mee, J. F.; Sreenan, J. M. 2004: The effect of deep intrauterine placement of semen on conception rate in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 257-257

Punyapornwithaya, V.; Kreausukon, K.; Theepatimakorn, S.; Suriyasathapron, W. 2004: Minimum temperature and maximum humidity: Predictors for conception of crossbred Holstein cows in Thailand. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 257-257

Buckley, F.; Mee, J. F.; Dillon, P. 2004: The association between ultrasound reproductive tract scoring and commonly used veterinary therapeutics with pregnancy rates in spring-calved Holstein-Friesian cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 257-257

Kreausukon, K.; Punyapornwithaya, V.; Posuya, W.; Suriyasathaporn, W. 2004: Diameter of head of tail as a negative energy balance indicator in relation to reproductive performance in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 258-258

Capel, M. B.; Nydam, D. V.; Saltman, R. 2004: Can acceptable pregnancy rates be achieved using exclusive timed artificial insemination for first service?. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 258-258

Wilson, R. D.; Weigel, K. A.; Fricke, P. M.; Leibfried-Rutledge, M. L.; Matthews, D. L.; Schutzkus, V. R.; Rutledge, J. J. 2004: System for in vitro production with sexed sperm in commercial dairy herds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 258-258

Godfrey, R. W.; Larsen, L.; Weis, A. J.; Willard, S. T. 2004: Use of audible Doppler and B Mode ultrasonography to monitor fetal heart rate of hair sheep in the tropics. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 259-259

DeVries, T. J.; von Keyserlingk, M. A. G. 2004: Effect of time of feed delivery on the feeding and lying behavior of lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 259-259

Salak-Johnson, J. L.; Neikamp, S. R.; Curtis, S. E.; Rodriguez-Zas, S. L. 2004: Impacts of grouping and space during gestation on body-condition and lesion scores and performance of sows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 259-259

Vann, R. C.; Paschal, J. C.; Randel, R. D. 2004: Relationships between measures of temperament and carcass traits in feedlot steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 259-259

Curley, K. O., J.; Neuendorff, D. A.; Lewis, A. W.; Cleere, J. J.; Welsh, T. H., J.; Randel, R. D. 2004: Temperament alters adrenal response to exogenous ACTH in Brahman heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 260-260

Coufal, C. D.; Carey, J. B. 2004: The impact of layer dietary threonine levels on egg component yield, composition, and functionality. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 260-260

Stanley, V. G.; Krueger, W. F.; Sefton, A. E. 2004: Single and combined effects of yeast cell wall residue and Sel-Plex (R) on production and egg quality of laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 260-260

Annett, C. B.; Schwean-Lardner, K.; Classen, H. L. 2004: Beak trimming of Leghorn pullets 2: Healing and beak re-growth. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 260-261

Mitran, L.; Harter-Dennis, J.; Meisinger, J.; Timmons, J. 2004: Ammonia emissions of commercial broilers from 0-42 days of age. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 261-261

Schwean-Lardner, K.; Classen, H. L.; Annett, C. B. 2004: Beak trimming of Leghorn pullets 3: Behaviour and welfare effects. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 261-261

Gustafson, L.; Cheng, H. -W.; Pajor, E.; Mench, J. 2004: Effects of bill-trimming on the welfare of muscovy ducks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 261-261

Coufal, C. D.; Chavez, C.; Niemeyer, P. L.; Carey, J. B. 2004: Effects of top-dressing recycled broiler litter on nitrogen mass balance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 261-261

Martin, G. P.; Patterson, P. H.; Meyers, C. A. B. 2004: In house composting of layer manure for pest control. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 262-262

Schwean-Lardner, K.; Classen, H. L.; Annett, C. B. 2004: Beak trimming of Leghorn pullets 1: Production effects. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 262-262

Zhang, W.; Aggrey, S. E.; Bakalli, R. I.; Pesti, G. M.; Edwards, H. M., J. 2004: Direct and correlated response from selection for phytate phosphorus bioavailability in a randombred chicken population. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 262-262

Sharma, P.; Bottje, W.; Okimoto, R. 2004: Allele frequencies of genes associated with feed efficiency traits in selected and unselected population in a commercial broiler line. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 262-262

Schreiweis, M. A.; Hester, P. Y.; Moody, D. E. 2004: Quantitative trait loci affecting bone mineral density in the chicken. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 262-263

Lordelo, M. M.; Davis, A. J.; Calhoun, M. C.; Dale, N. M. 2004: Relative toxicity of gossypol isomers in laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 263-263

Amezcua, C. M.; Markovic, L. E.; Parsons, C. M. 2004: Effect of increased heat processing on phosphorus (P) bioavailability in corn distiller dried grains with solubles (DDGS). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 263-264

Abe, C.; Nagle, N. J.; Parsons, C.; Brannon, J.; Noll, S. L. 2004: High protein corn distiller dried grains as a feed ingredient. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 264-264

Johannsen, S. A.; Hensley, M. J.; Rasmussen, M. A.; Griffith, R.; Scanes, C. G. 2004: Diurnal variations and quantitative determination of the generation of carboxylic acids by microbial fermentation in the crop of the domestic turkey. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 264-264

Potturi, L. P.; Patterson, J.; Applegate, T. J. 2004: Effects of delayed placement on Villus characteristics and barrier functions of the small intestine of the newly hatched turkey. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 264-265

Wilkie, D. C.; Van Kessel, A. G.; White, L. J.; Drew, M. D. 2004: Effect of dietary amino acid content on intestinal populations of Clostridium perfringens in broiler chickens fed high-crude protein diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 265-265

Briggs, S. A.; Dumonceaux, T. J.; Goldade, B. G.; Marshall, J. K.; Hill, J. E.; Hemmingsen, S. M.; Van Kessel, A. G. 2004: Molecular tracking of Bifidobacterium animalis colonization in the gastrointestinal tract of broiler chickens using quantitative real time PCR (qPCR). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 265-265

Bartell, S. M.; Batal, A. B. 2004: The effect of glutamine on growth performance and the development of the gastrointestinal tract and immune system of broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 265-265

Fasina, Y. O.; Garlich, J. D.; Classen, H. L.; Uni, Z.; Ferket, P. R.; Mckee, S. R. 2004: Feeding a semi-purified diet induced early gut development in young turkey poults. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 265-266

Aimiuwu, O. C.; Lilburn, M. S. 2004: Dietary lysine response by broilers in two photoperiods. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 266-266

Aimiuwu, O. C.; Parsons, C. M.; Lilburn, M. S. 2004: A comparison of amino acid digestibility coefficients between chickens and turkeys. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 266-266

Thornton, S. A.; Barber, S. J.; Corzo, A.; Kidd, M. T. 2004: Valine needs of broilers from 21 to 42 days of age. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 266-266

Garcia, A. R.; Troutman, T. D.; Batal, A. B. 2004: Changes in the digestible lysine and sulfur amino acid needs of broiler chicks during the first 21 days posthatching. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 266-267

Pophal, S.; Vieira, S. L.; Kessler, A. M.; Ebert, A. R.; Gallo, B. B. 2004: Broiler growth in response to increased lysine in the first week post hatching. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 267-267

Chalova, V. I.; Kim, W. K.; Zabala-Diaz, I. B.; Woodward, C. L.; Ricke, S. C. 2004: Development of a whole cell sensor - green fluorescent protein based method for estimating lysine bioavailability in poultry feed proteins. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 267-267

Biggs, P. E.; Parsons, C. M. 2004: The effect of several oligosaccharides on true amino acid digestibility in cecectomized and intact roosters. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 267-267

Tako, E.; Ferket, P. R.; Uni, Z. 2004: Zinc-Methionine enhances the intestine development and functionality in the late term embryos and chicks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 267-268

Saunders-Blades, J. L.; Korver, D. R. 2004: Effect of vitamin D source on broiler production and carcass composition. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 268-268

Arthington, J. D.; Pate, F. M. 2004: Effects of tri-basic copper chloride vs copper sulfate on measures of copper status and forage intake in growing beef heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 268-268

Stahlhut, H. S.; Whisnant, C. S.; Lloyd, K. E.; Baird, E. J.; Legleiter, L. R.; Hansen, S. L.; Spears, J. W. 2004: Effect of chromium supplementation and copper status on glucose metabolism in beef cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 268-269

Hansen, S. L.; Whisnant, C. S.; Lloyd, K. E.; Baird, E. J.; Legleiter, L. R.; Stahlhut, H. S.; Spears, J. W. 2004: Influence of dietary manganese on performance and serum glucose concentrations in growing steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 269-269

Legleiter, L. R.; Lloyd, K. E.; Spears, J. W. 2004: Influence of dietary manganese on performance and serum glucose concentrations in growing steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 269-269

Richards, C. J.; Blalock, H. M.; Miller, L. C.; Loveday, H. D. 2004: Selenium in tissues of calves supplemented with selenium yeast. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 269-269

Geisert, B. G.; Erickson, G. E.; Klopfenstein, T. J.; Luebbe, M. K.; MacDonald, J. C. 2004: Determining the route and amount of P excreted from cattle consuming finishing diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 269-270

Bryant, T. C.; Wagner, J. J.; Engle, T. E.; Dorton, K. L.; Burns, P. D.; Galyean, M. L. 2004: Effects of dietary supplemental vitamin A concentration on growth, intake, and marbling in yearling feedlot steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 270-270

Wildman, C. D.; West, J. W.; Bernard, J. K. 2004: Effect of dietary cation-anion difference and crude protein on milk yield and blood metabolites of lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 270-270

Dahlen, C. R.; DiLorenzo, N.; DiCostanzo, A.; Lamb, G. C.; Smith, L. J. 2004: Effects of feeding a polyclonal antibody preparation against Streptococcus bovis or Fusobacterium necrophorum on performance and carcass characteristics of feedlot steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 270-270

Wildman, C. D.; West, J. W.; Bernard, J. K. 2004: Effect of dietary cation-anion difference and dietary crude protein degradability on milk yield and blood metabolites of lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 270-271

Hess, B. W.; Vonnahme, K. A.; Scholljegerdes, E. J.; Lake, S. L.; Molle, J. D. C.; Nayigihugu, V.; Atkinson, R. L.; Ludden, P. A.; Miller, L. R.; Ford, S. P. 2004: Maternal undernutrition from early- to mid-gestation versus throughout gestation: Effects on visceral organs of ewes and their fetuses. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 271-271

Roche, J. R.; Kolver, E. S.; Kay, J. K. 2004: Energy requirement of close-up dairy cows grazing pasture. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 271-271

Puntenney, S. B.; Wang, Y.; Forsberg, N. E. 2004: Potential for dairy feeds to harbor an invasive mold (Aspergillus fumigatus): Implications to herd health. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 271-271

Larson, R. L. 2004: The effect of cattle health on performance, production costs, and carcass value. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 272-273

Berger, L. L.; Pyatt, N. A. 2004: Effects of nutrition and management on carcass value and profitability. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 273-273

Meyer, M. J.; Caplu, A. V.; Van Amburgh, M. E. 2004: Effects of energy intake and time to puberty on mammary growth of prepubertal Holstein heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 275-275

Doyle, M. P. 2004: Reducing the carriage of foodborne pathogens by livestock and poultry. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 276-276

Siegford, J. M.; Souza, A. S.; Jansen, J.; Zanella, A. J. 2004: Correlating spatial learning, social recognition and aggression in young pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 276-276

Rius, A. G.; Kendall, P. E.; Auchtung, T. L.; Capuco, A. V.; Connor, E. E.; Dahl, G. E. 2004: Long days that hasten puberty do not reduce lean body growth in heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 276-276

Souza, A. S.; Laughlin, K.; Siegford, J. M.; Zanella, A. J. 2004: Acute stress impairs spatial learning and social recognition in early-weaned pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 276-277

Torrey, S.; Widowski, T. M. 2004: Relationships among pre- and post-weaning oral-nasal behaviors and growth rates in newly weaned pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 277-277

Pineiro, C.; Morales, J.; Pineiro, M.; Lampreave, F.; Mateos, G. G. 2004: Effects of induced mixing and pen size on performance and serum concentration of acute phase proteins in growing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 277-277

Marchant-Forde, R. M.; Marchant-Forde, J. N. 2004: Gestation induced changes in behavior and autonomic regulation of cardiac activity in gilts. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 277-277

Marchant-Forde, R. M.; Marchant-Forde, J. N.; Hofman, R. 2004: Circadian rhythmicity in behaviour and cardiac activity of gilts and heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 277-278

Hulbert, L. E.; Hellman, J. M.; Dailey, J. W.; Morrow, J. L.; McGlone, J. J. 2004: Behavior and heart rate of crated gestating sows given an ICVCRH or a CRH receptor antagonist. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 278-278

Saffray, D.; Madec, I.; Lafont, C.; Gabarrou, J. -F.; Pageat, P. 2004: Behavioural description of cannibalism in fattening pig production. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 278-278

Krebs, N.; McGlone, J. J. 2004: Maternal pheromone application before and(or) after weaning: effects on pig behavior and performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 278-278

Krebs, N.; McGlone, J. J. 2004: Pig behavioral responses to biologically relevant and non-relevant odors. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 278-279

Lay, D. C., J.; Kattesh, H. G.; Roberts, M. P.; Toscano, M. J.; McMunn, A. 2004: Effects of mixing stress on plasma cortisol, corticosteroid-binding globulin and free cortisol index in prenatally-stressed pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 279-279

Zahra, L.; LeBlanc, S.; Leslie, K.; Duffield, T.; Overton, T.; Putnam, D. 2004: An evaluation of rumen-protected choline and monensin controlled release capsule on milk production, health and metabolic function of periparturient dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 279-280

Petersson, C. S.; Leslie, K. E.; Duffield, T. F.; Osborne, T. M.; McBride, B. W.; Bagg, R.; Dick, P. 2004: Effect of the method of delivery of monensin on serum insulin and cortisol concentrations in transition dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 280-280

Goff, J. P.; Horst, R. L. 2004: DCAD affects responsiveness of cows to parathyroid hormone - how anion supplementation prevents milk fever. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 280-280

Norman, H. D.; Sanders, A. H.; Miller, R. H.; Powell, R. L. 2004: Impact of participation in somatic cell count testing on herd average somatic cell score. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 280-281

Wilson, D.; Gonzalez, R.; Bennett, G.; Schulte, H.; Spatz, J.; Tikofsky, L.; Welcome, F.; Schukken, Y. 2004: Dairy herd characteristics, management practices and mastitis prevalence data from farm visits to improve milk quality in New York and surrounding states. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 281-281

Smith, T. R.; Chapa, A. M.; Pouge, D. O.; Riley, T. O.; Williams, R. J.; Crouch, J.; Wilson, H. 2004: Tunnel ventilation cooling for lactating dairy cows during hot weather: Comparison to cooling with shade and fans. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 281-282

Heins, B. J.; Hansen, L. B.; Seykora, A. J. 2004: Comparison of first-parity Holstein, Normande-Holstein crossbred, Montbeliarde-Holstein crossbred and Scandinavian-Holstein crossbred cows for dystocia and stillbirths. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 282-282

Weigel, K.; Maltecca, C. 2004: Comparison of the fertility of pure Holstein sires and F1 Jersey x Holstein sires mated to pure Holstein cows in an experimental herd. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 282-282

Buckley, F.; Mee, J. F.; Byrne, N.; Herlihy, M.; Dillon, P. 2004: A comparison of reproductive efficiency in four breeds of dairy cow and two cross breeds under seasonal grass-based production systems in Ireland. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 282-282

Seykora, A. J.; Heins, B. J.; Hansen, L. B.; Linn, J. G.; Johnson, D. G.; Hansen, W. P. 2004: Effect of Holstein females carrying Holstein versus Jersey sired calves on subsequent MEMilk, days open and involuntary culling. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 282-283

Miglior, F. 2004: Overview of different breeding objectives in various countries for Holsteins. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 283-283

Cassady, J. P.; Wilk, J. C.; McDaniel, B. T.; Wash-burn, S. P. 2004: Effect of inbreeding on female reproduction in Jerseys. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 283-283

Goodling, R. C.; Shook, G. E.; Weigel, K. A.; Zwald, N. R.; Welper, R. D. 2004: Effect of synchronization protocols on days open and pregnancy rate at 120 days in dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 283-283

Panicke, L.; Fischer, E.; Fischer, B.; Behn, H.; Staufenbiel, R. 2004: Level of metabolic trait of glucose by young bulls and cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 283-283

VanRaden, P. M.; Tooker, M. E.; Cole, J. B. 2004: Heterosis and breed differences for daughter pregnancy rate of crossbred dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 284-284

McClintock, S.; Kevin, B.; Wells, M.; Michael, G. 2004: Calving difficulty in Holsteins and Jerseys and their crossbreeds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 284-284

Cassell, B. G.; Getzewich, K. E.; Nebel, R. L.; Pearson, R. E.; Franklin, S. T.; McAllister, A. J. 2004: Early results of Holstein-Jersey crossbreeding at Virginia tech and Kentucky. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 284-284

Heins, B. J.; Hansen, L. B.; Seykora, A. J. 2004: Normande-Holstein crossbreds versus pure Holsteins for conception, days open, calving interval and survival. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 284-284

Cole, J.; Tooker, M.; VanRaden, P.; Megonigal, J., J. 2004: Breed composition codes for crossbred dairy cattle in the United States. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 284-285

Dillon, P.; Horan, B.; Buckley, F.; Mee, J.; Rath, M. 2004: Effect of strain of Holstein-Friesian cow and grass based feeding systems on milk production, body weight, body condition score and reproductive performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 285-285

Ellis, W. 2004: Beef development costs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 288-289

Corro, M. D.; Lalman, D. L.; Barnes, K.; Evans, J. L. 2004: Selected management practices of beef cows on cow-calf operations in Oklahoma. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 289-289

Smith, J.M. 2004: Healthy farms-healthy agriculture: A new approach to biosecurity education. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 290-290

Sauve, A.; huntington, G.; Burns, J. 2004: The effects of total non-structural carbohydrates (TNC) on voluntary intake of goats and digestibility of gamagrass (GG) harvested in the morning (AM) or afternoon (PM). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 290-291

Patterson, P. H.; Lanyon, L. E.; Mende, A. H. 2004: An environmental assessment tool for poultry farms developed as part of environmental management systems. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 290-290

Huntington, G.; Burns, J. 2004: Afternoon harvest increases readily fermentable carbohydrate (CHO) concentration and voluntary intake of gamagrass (GG) and switchigrass (SG)baleage fed to beef steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 291-291

Chaves, A. V.; Waghorn, G. C.; Brookes, I. M. 2004: Digestion characteristics of perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) at different stages of maturity. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 291-291

Haan, M.; Russell, J.; Powers, W.; Mickelson, S.; Schultz, R.; Kovar, J. 2004: Effects of beef cow grazing management on sediment and phosphorus losses from smooth bromegrass pastures. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 291-291

Henley, J. C.; Orr, A. I.; Rude, B. J. 2004: Apparent nutrient digestibility and ruminal alterations in beef steers consuming bermudagrass hay and supplemented with soybean hulls and(or) corn. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 291-292

Hunter, K. H.; Shank, A. M. M.; Shanklin, R. K.; Swecker, W. S.; Fontenot, J. P.; Scaglia, G.; Pickworth, C. L. 2004: Evaluation of different backgrounding programs for weaned beef calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 292-292

Cleere, J. J.; Rouquette, F. M., J.; Clary, G. M. 2004: Impact of stocking rate and stocking strategy on gain per animal and gain per hectare of steers grazing rotational or continuous stocked rye-ryegrass pasture. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 292-292

Waghorn, G. C.; Woodward, S. L.; Clark, D. A. 2004: Accuracy of intake measurements for cows grazing grass/legume pastures using the alkane marker technique. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 292-292

Mertens, D. R.; Getz, J. E. 2004: Developing consistent relationships among fiber fractions for uniform alfalfa hay quality guidelines. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 292-293

Blalock, H. M.; Richards, C. J. 2004: Effects of purified fiber energy supplementation on digestion and ruminal parameters of steers fed cool season grass hay. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 293-293

Schneider, J. D.; Tokach, M. D.; Dritz, S. S.; Goodband, R. D.; Nelssen, J. L.; DeRouchey, J. M.; Hastad, C. W.; Lenehan, N. A.; Frantz, N. Z.; James, B. W.; Lawrence, K. R.; Groesbeck, C. N.; Gottlob, R. O.; Young, M. G. 2004: The optimal true ileal digestible lysine and total sulfur amino acid requirement for nursery pigs between 10 and 20 kg. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 293-293

Lenehan, N. A.; Tokach, M. D.; Dritz, S. S.; Goodband, R. D.; Nelssen, J. L.; Usry, J. L.; DeRouchey, J. M.; Frantz, N. Z. 2004: The optimal true ileal digestible lysine and threonine requirement for nursery pigs between 10 and 20 kg. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 293-293

Lynch, P.B.; Radernacher, M.; Lawlor, P.G. 2004: Assessment of the methionine requirement of pigs in the weight range 11 to 20 kg. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 294-294

Fu, S. X.; Gaines, A. M.; Ratliff, B. W.; Srichana, P.; Allee, G. L.; Usry, J. L. 2004: Evaluation of the true ileal digestible (TID) lysine requirement for 11 to 29 kg pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 294-294

Yi, G. F.; Ratliff, B. W.; Srichana, P.; Alleel, G. L.; Knight, C. D.; Gainesi, A. M.; Perryman, K. R. 2004: Estimation of the true ileal digestible sulfur amino acid requirement for nursery pigs weighing 13 to 25 kilograms by using Alimet (R) feed supplement. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 294-294

Ratliff, B. W.; Gaines, A. M.; Srichanal, P.; Fent, R. W.; Alleel, L.; Usry, J. L.; Boyd, R. D. 2004: Effect of L-lysine-HCl level and true digestible lysine : crude protein ratio on late nursery pig performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 294-294

Gaines, A. M.; Yi, G. F.; Ratliff, B. W.; Srichanal, P.; Allee, G. L.; Knight, C. D.; Perryman, K. R. 2004: Estimation of the true ileal digestible sulfur amino acid : lysine ratio for growing pigs weighing 29 to 45 kilograms. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 294-295

Gaines, A. M.; Yi, G. F.; Ratliff, B. W.; Srichana, P.; Allee, G. L.; Knight, C. D.; Perryman, K. R. 2004: Estimation of the true ileal digestible sulfur amino acid : lysine ratio for early finishing gilts weighing 45 to 68 kilograms. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 295-295

Srichana, P.; Gaines, A. M.; Ratliff, B. W.; Alleel, G. L.; Usry, J. L. 2004: Evaluation of the true ileal digestible (TID) lysine requirement for 80-100 kg barrows and gilts. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 295-295

Nyachoti, C. M.; Omogbenigun, . F.; Rademacher, M.; Blank, G. 2004: Effect of low-protein amino acid supplemented diets on performance and indicators of enteric health in early-weaned pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 295-295

Shelton, J. L.; Guzik, A. C.; Southern, L. L.; Kerr, B. J.; Bidner, T. D. 2004: The tryptophan requirement of growing and finishing barrows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 295-296

Dean, D. W.; Southern, L. L.; Kerr, B. J.; Bidner, T. D. 2004: The isoleucine requirement of 80-to 120-kilogram barrows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 296-296

Gaines, A. M.; Williams, N. H.; Johnston, M. E.; Zier, C.; Alleel, G. L.; Usry, J. L.; Boyd, R. D. 2004: Determination of the optimum threonine : lysine ratio for prolific lactating sows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 296-296

Etienne, M.; Dourmad, J. Y.; Noblet, J.; Le Bellego, L.; Relandeau, C. 2004: The valine requirement of lactating sows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 296-296

Moussavi, A. H.; Gilbert, R. O.; Overton, T. R.; Bauman, D. E.; Butler, W. R. 2004: Effects of feeding menhaden fish meal or Ca salts of fish oil fatty acids on uterine fatty acids composition, COX-2 level and PGF(2 alpha) production in early lactating cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 297-297

Cerri, R. L. A.; Bruno, R. G. S.; Chebell, R. C.; Galvaol, K. N.; Rutgliano, H.; Jucheml, S. O.; Thatcher, W. W.; Luchini, D.; Santos, J. E. P. 2004: Effect of fat sources differing in fatty acid profile on fertilization rate and embryo quality in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 297-297

Rhoads, M. L.; Meyer, J. P.; Kolath, S. J.; Lamberson, W. R.; Lucy, M. C. 2004: Expression of growth hormone receptor and IGF-I mRNA in the reproductive tissues of early postpartum dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 297-297

Rubio, I.; White, F. J.; Ciccioli, N. H.; Wettemann, R. P.; Spicer, L. J. 2004: Influence of postpartum nutrition of primiparous beef cows on insulin-like growth factor binding proteins in follicular fluid and plasma. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 297-298

Long, N. M.; Hill, G. M.; Baker, J. F.; Graves, W. M.; Froetschel, M. A.; Mullinix, B. G., J.; Keisler, D. H. 2004: Reproductive performance of primiparous and multiparous cows fed whole soybeans before breeding. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 298-298

Kastner, D. W.; Rubio, I.; White, F. J.; Ciccioli, N. H.; Wetternann, R. P. 2004: Effect of prenatal nutrition on plasma glucose at birth and weaning. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 298-299

Horsley, B. R.; Estienne, M. J.; Harper, A. F.; Knight, J. W. 2004: Effects of PG 600 treatment at weaning on reproductive performance of sows limit-fed during lactation. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 299-299

Smith, D. L.; Costine, B. A.; Wilson, M. E. 2004: Effect of acetate to propionate ratio on clearance of progesterone in the ovid. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 300-300

Brouk, M. J.; Harner, J. P., I.I.I.; Smith, J. F.; Milleri, W. F.; Cvetkovic, B. 2004: Response of heat stressed dairy cattle to low-pressure soaking or high-pressure misting heat abatement systems. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 300-300

Brouk, M. J.; III, J. P. H.; Smith, J. F.; Miller, W. F.; Cvetkovic, B. 2004: Impact of air velocity and direction of flow upon respiration rate, body surface temperature and body temperature of heat stressed dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 300-300

Armstrong, D. V.; Smith, J. F.; Brouk, M. J.; Wuthironarith, V.; Harner, J. P., I.I.I. 2004: Impact of soaking cows housed in a tunnel ventilated barn equipped with evaporative pads located in Thailand. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 300-301

Marcillac, N. M.; Robinson, P. H.; Fadel, J. G.; Mitloehner, F. M. 2004: Effects of shade, sprinklers, and, stocking density on performance, behavior, physiology, and environmental impact of Holstein heifers in drylot pens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 301-301

Arieli, A.; Rubinstein, A.; Ahroni, Y.; Moallem, U.; Halachmi, I. 2004: The effect of fiber characteristics on production, physiological and behavioral traits in heat stressed dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 301-301

Gaughan, J.; Holt, S. 2004: Changes in the diurnal rhythm of rectal temperature of cattle exposed to prolonged heat stress, cooled with warm salt water. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 301-301

Rumburg, B. P.; Mount, G. H.; Filipy, J. M.; Lamb, B. K.; Kincaid, R. L.; Johnson, K. A. 2004: Emissions of atmospheric ammonia and a nitrogen mass balance for a dairy. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 301-302

Rachuonyo, H. A.; Curtis, S. E.; Castaneda, E. O.; Ellis, M. 2004: Effects of dietary crude protein level on nitrogen balance and emissions. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 302-302

Eng, K. S.; Bectel, R.; Hutcheson, D. P. 2004: Calcium clinoptilolite zeolite added to the diet to reduce nitrogen losses from feedlot lagoons and composted manure. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 302-302

Nennich, T. D.; Harrison, J. H.; Dou, Z.; VanWieringen, L. J.; Kincaid, R. L.; Davidson, D. L. 2004: Evaluation of factors affecting phosphorus solubility in feces of lactating cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 303-303

Morris, J.; Fleming, R.; MacAlpine, M. 2004: Separated drinking water from liquid manure for swine. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 303-303

Baumgard, L. H.; Dwyer, M. E.; Davis, C.; Moore, C. E.; Hafliger, H. C., I.I.I.; Mendivil, O. B.; Jensen, H.; Christie, B.; VanBaale, M. J. 2004: Effects of Aspergillus oryzae (Amaferm (R)) on production and metabolic parameters in Holstein cattle during the transition period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 303-303

Ward, J. D.; Smith, T. R.; Zeringuel, L.; Williams, R. J.; Crouch, J.; Walz, R.; Nueefch, T.; Wilson, H. M. 2004: The effects of feeding yeast culture during the transition from cool to hot weather To Holstein cows on animal performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 303-304

Bernal, F. Y.; Britt, J. S.; Tako, J. W.; Speer, N. C. 2004: Effects of feeding yeast culture on milk yield during heat stress conditions. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 304-304

Adesogan, A. T.; Krueger, N. A.; Dean, D. B.; Salawu, M. B.; Staples, C. R. 2004: Improving the fermentation and aerobic stability of bermudagrass with molasses or a combination of bacteria and enzymes. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 304-304

Eun, J. -S.; Beauchemin, K. 2004: Use of exogenous proteolytic enzymes to improve lactational performance of dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 304-304

Naserian, A. A.; Ghasemi, S. 2004: Effects of mixture enzymes on hydrolysis and rate of fermentation of alfalfa in vitro. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 304-305

Dean, D. B.; Adesogan, A. T.; Krueger, N.; Littell, R. C. 2004: Effect of fibrolytic enzymes on the fermentation characteristics, aerobic stability and digestibility of bermudagrass silage. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 305-305

Suarez, B. J.; Fiardo, S.; Cornelissen, A. H. M.; Van Wikselaar, P.; Gerrits, W. J. J. 2004: Development and use of an assay to test enzymatic activity of rumen microflora in calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 305-305

Hafliger, H. C., I.I.I.; Moore, C. E.; Sanders, S. R.; Baumgard, L. H. 2004: Effects of feeding increasing levels of vitamin E on milk production variables, plasma fatty acid composition, and milk fatty acid profiles in Holstein cows experiencing diet induced milk fat depression. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 305-305

Schwab, E. C.; Schwab, C. G.; Girard, C. L.; Shaver, R. D.; Putnam, D. E.; Whitehouse, N. L. 2004: Effects of dietary forage and non-fiber carbohydrate concentrations on B-vitamin intake and duodenal flow in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 305-306

Grant, R. J.; Ballard, C. S.; Carter, M. P.; Cotanch, K. W.; Mandebvu, P.; Sniffen, C. J.; Suekawa, M.; Martin, S. A.; Miller-Webster, T. K.; Hoover, W. H. 2004: Effect of feeding malic acid on performance of lactating Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 306-306

Lanzas, C.; Tedeschi, L. O.; Fox, D. G. 2004: Sensitivity analysis of the 2001 Dairy NRC and CNCPS protein fractionation systems. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 306-307

Shingfield, K. J.; Beever, D. E.; Reynolds, C. K.; Gulati, S. K.; Humphries, D. J.; Lupoli, B.; Hervas, G.; Griinari, M. J. 2004: Effect of rumen protected conjugated linoleic acid on energy metabolism of dairy cows during early to mid-lactation. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 307-307

Moore, C. E.; Hafliger, H. C., I.I.I.; Mendivil, O. B.; Collier, R. J.; Baumgard, L. H. 2004: Effects of dietary CLA on production parameters and milk fatty acid variables in Holstein and Brown Swiss cows during heat stress. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 307-307

Gama, M. A. S.; Griinari, J. M.; Garnsworthy, P. C.; Rodrigues, P. H. M.; Leme, P. R.; Souza, L. W. O.; Lanna, D. P. D. 2004: Concentration of cis-12 C18 : 1 in milk is more closely related to milk fat depression (MFD) than trans-10 C18 : 1 in cows fed fish oil. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 308-308

Bradford, B. J.; Allen, M. S. 2004: Increasing dietary starch fermentability causes milk fat depression in low-producing, but not high-producing cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 308-308

Cullens, F. M.; Staples, C. R.; Bilby, T. R.; Silvestre, F.; Bartolome, J.; Sozzi, A.; Badinga, L.; Thatcher, W. W.; Arthington, J. D. 2004: Effect of timing of initiation of fat supplementation on milk production, plasma hormones and metabolites, and conception rates of Holstein cows in summer. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 308-308

Harvatine, K. J.; Allen, M. S. 2004: Kinetic model of rumen biohydrogenation: effects of rumen-protected fatty acid saturation on fractional rate of biohydrogenation and duodenal fatty acid flow in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 308-308

Harvatine, K. J.; Allen, M. S. 2004: Effect of rumen-protected fatty acid saturation on feed intake and feeding and chewing behavior of lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 309-309

Carlson, D. B.; Dann, H. M.; Litherland, N. B.; Woodworth, J. C.; Drackley, J. K. 2004: Abomasal infusion of L-carnitine alters hepatic fatty acid metabolism and decreases liver lipid in lactating Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 309-309

Carlson, D. B.; Dann, H. M.; Litherland, N. B.; Woodworth, J. C.; Drackley, J. K. 2004: Abomasal infusion of L-carnitine affects metabolic and production responses to feed restriction in lactating Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 309-309

Juchem, S. O.; Cerri, R. L. A.; Bruno, R.; Galvao, K. N.; Lemos, E. W.; Villasenor, M.; Coscioni, A. C.; Rutgliano, H. M.; Thatcher, W. W.; Luchini, D.; Santos, J. E. P. 2004: Effect of feeding Ca salts of palm oil (PO) or a blend of linoleic and monoenoic trans fatty acids (LTFA) on uterine involution and reproductive performance in Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 310-310

Nudda, A.; Fancellu, S.; Porcu, F.; Boe, F.; Cannas, A. 2004: Responses of milk fat composition to dietary non-fiber carbohydrates in Sarda dairy sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 310-310

Jordan, K. M.; Wurst, A. K.; Inskeep, E. K.; Knights, M. 2004: Effect of GnRH in conjunction with ram introduction on the induction of fertile estrus during the nonbreeding season. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 310-311

Gulati, S. K.; McGregor, S. W.; Scott, T. W. 2004: Nutritional properties and use of rumen protected oilseed/conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplements. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 310-310

Partington, E. C.; Donaldson, J.; Sinclair, L. A.; Mackenzie, A. M. 2004: The effect of metabolizable protein and machine milking on the periparturient relaxation of immunity against Teladorsagia circumcincta in dairy ewes. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 311-311

Boland, T. M.; Guinan, M. J.; Foley, M. A.; Quinn, P. J.; Callan, J. -J.; Crosby, T. F. 2004: The effect of iodine supplementation to ewes in late pregnancy on lamb serum immunoglobulin level. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 311-311

Boland, T. M.; Joyce, D.; Quinn, P. J.; Callan, J. J.; Crosby, T. F. 2004: The effects of mineral block intake by ewes in late pregnancy on dietary intake and IgG absorption by the progeny. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 311-311

Greiner, S. P.; Notterl, D. R.; Duckett, S. K. 2004: Shear force and sensory attributes of lamb from hair sheep composite breeds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 311-312

Hiemke, C. J.; Thomas, D. L.; Taylor, T. A.; Gottfredson, R. G.; Pinnow, S. 2004: Evaluation of ultrasound measurements to predict carcass ribeye area and fat thickness in lambs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 312-312

Sunny, N. E.; El-Kadi, S. W.; Oba, M.; Owens, S. L.; Angel, R.; Becluette, B. J. 2004: Gluconeogenesis and Krebs Cycle metabolism in 2-day-old fed and fasted chicks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 313-313

Attamangkune, S.; Chamruspollert, S. 2004: 2-Hydroxy-4-(methylthio) butanoic acid (HMTBA) and DL-methionine yield equal growth and carcass performance under Thailand tropical conditions. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 314-314

Corzo, A.; Kidd, M. T.; Burnham, D. J.; Branton, S. L.; Kerr, B. J. 2004: Dietary glycine needs of broiler chicks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 314-314

Kidd, M. T.; McDaniel, C. D.; Peebles, E. D.; Barber, S. J.; Corzo, A.; Branton, S. L.; Woodworth, J. C. 2004: Breeder hen and broiler dietary carnitine: Carry-over and dietary effects on progeny growth and carcass traits. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 314-314

Sun, J. M.; Debeer, M.; Sakomura, N. K.; Coon, C. N. 2004: Methionine, cystine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, and non-essential AA maintenance requirements for broiler breeders. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 314-315

Fanatico, A. C.; Pillai, P. B.; Emmert, J. L. 2004: Comparison of methionine requirements between an alternative slow-growing genotype and a commercial genotype during the starter period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 315-315

Dominguez-Avila, N. E.; Rodriguez-Martinez, R.; Arenas-Vargas, M.; Villegas-Vizcaino, R.; Del Rio-Martinez, J. H.; Sanchez Y Garcia Figueroa, F.; Banuelos-Valenzuela, R. 2004: Effect of tap water taurine supplementation upon mortality rate by PHS; ascites, body weight and haemotocrit in broiler chickens in northern Mexico. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 315-315

Taylor, M. L.; George, B.; Hyun, Y.; Nemeth, M. A.; Karunanandaa, K.; Lohrmann, T. T.; Hartnell, G. F. 2004: Broiler performance and carcass parameters of broiler fed diets containing lysine maize. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 315-315

Lee, W. B.; Kwon, O. S.; Min, B. J.; Son, K. S.; Hong, J. W.; Han, Y. K.; Kim, I. H.; Jung, Y. K. 2004: Effect of protein level and dietary germanium Biotite (Biotite V (R)) on egg production, egg quality and fecal volatile fatty acid in laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 316-316

Corzo, A.; Kidd, M. T.; Burnham, D. J.; Branton, S. L.; Kerr, B. J. 2004: Interrelationship of threonine and glycine in growing broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 316-316

Bregendahl, K.; Ahn, D.; Trampel, D.; Campbell, J.; Crenshaw, J. 2004: Dietary spray-dried plasma protein improves feed utilization, BW uniformity, and breast-meat yield of broilers raised in a relatively unsanitary environment. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 316-316

Chee, K. M.; Choi, J. H.; Chung, M. K. 2004: Comparison of biological efficacy of Alimet feed supplement and DL-methionine in broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 316-316

Sun, J. M.; Debeer, M.; Bramwell, K.; Coon, C. N. 2004: AA requirements for broiler breeders at peak production. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 317-317

Rosebrough, R. W.; Russell, B. A.; Poch, S. M.; Richards, M. P. 2004: Dietary protein regulates short-term adaptations in lipogenic gene expression. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 317-317

Gracia, M. I.; Flores, A.; McCartney, E.; Cortes, M.; Sanchez, J. 2004: Efficacy of enzyme supplementation in laying hens fed diets based mainly on barley. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 317-317

Moschini, M.; Cerioli, C.; Fiorentini, L.; Morlacchini, M.; Piva, G. 2004: Metabolizable energy of meat and bone meal processed differently in broiler diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 317-317

Batal, A. B.; Dale, N. M. 2004: True metabolizable energy and amino acid digestibility of distillers dried grains with solubles. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 317-318

Sakomura, N.; Neme, R.; Fialho, F.; Carrilho, E.; Resende, K. 2004: Modelling energy utilization in laying-type pullets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 318-318

Zhai, S.; Qi, G.; Liu, F. 2004: Effect of different feedstuffs on endogenous energy losses of roosters. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 318-318

Angel, R.; Mitchell, A. D.; Christman, M. 2004: Validation of dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) bone mineralization measures in broilers as an alternative to bone ash and breaking measures. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 318-319

George, B.; Davis, S.; Ward, T. L. 2004: A novel organic selenium source (zinc-L-selenomethionine, Availa (R) Se) for broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 319-319

Shelton, J. L.; Southern, L. L. 2004: Interactive effects of Zn, Cu, and Mn supplementation in diets for chicks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 319-319

Kalbfleisch, J. L.; Roberson, K. D. 2004: Phosphorus availability of distiller's dried grains plus solubles for male turkey poults. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 319-319

Utterback, P.; Parsons, C.; Yoon, I.; Butler, J. 2004: Effect of supplementing selenium yeast in diets of laying hens on egg selenium content. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 319-320

Kamyab, A.; Hosseini, A. M.; Mohammadzadeh, R.; Taherpour, K. 2004: Effects of withdrawing vitamin and or trace mineral premixes from grower and finisher diets of broiler. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 320-320

Gonzalez, J.; Cornejo, S.; Contreras, E.; Diaz, B.; Vera, L. 2004: Use of phytase and an enzyme complex containing alpha-amylase, xylanase and protease in commercial layers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 320-320

Min, B. J.; Kwon, O. S.; Lee, W. B.; Son, K. S.; Hong, J. W.; Moon, T. H.; Han, Y. K.; Kim, I. H. 2004: Effect of microbial phytase in low phosphorus and calcium level diet on the performance and nutrient digestibility in laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 320-320

Noll, S. L.; Brannon, J.; Sands, J. S. 2004: Market tom turkey performance and dietary phytase inclusion. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 320-321

Noll, S. L.; Brannon, J.; Stangeland, V. 2004: Market turkey performance and inclusion level of corn distillers dried grains with solubles. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 321-321

Ledoux, D. R.; Broomhead, J. N.; Sands, J. S. 2004: Efficacy of Phyzyme (R) XP phytase in broiler diets containing different levels of calcium and non-phytate phosphorus: nitrogen retention and ileal amino acid digestibility. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 321-321

Xavier, E. G.; Cromwell, G. L.; Lindemann, M. D. 2004: Effects of phytase on the bioavailability of phosphorus in diets containing conventional or low-phytate corn and soybean meal for chicks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 321-321

Hussein, A. S.; Yousif, A. M. 2004: Influence of phytase enzyme supplementation on the growth performance of broiler chicks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 321-321

Gracia, M. I.; Engberg, R. M.; Espinel, A. E.; Cortes, M.; Baucells, F. 2004: Bioefficacy of probiotics in broiler diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 322-322

Murry, A. C., J.; Hinton, A., J.; Buhr, R. J. 2004: Effect of a probiotic containing two Lactobacillus strains on growth performance and population of bacteria in the ceca and carcass rinse of broiler chickens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 322-322

Taylor, M. L.; George, B.; Hyun, Y.; Nemeth, M. A.; Karunanandaa, K.; Hartnell, G. F. 2004: Comparison of broiler performance when fed diets containing insect-protected (MON 88017 or MON 88017 x MON 810), control, or commercial corn. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 322-322

Taylor, M. L.; George, B.; Hyun, Y.; Nemeth, M. A.; Karunanandaa, K.; Hartnell, G. F. 2004: Comparison of broiler performance when fed diets containing corn with a combination of insectp Protected (MON 863, MON 810) and glyphosate-tolerant (NK603) traits, control, and commercial corn. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 323-323

Jimenez-Moreno, E.; Gonzalez-Alvarado, J. M.; Valencia, D. G.; Lazaro, R.; Mateos, G. G. 2004: Influence of cereal, heat processing of the cereal, and inclusion of fiber in the diet on performance of broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 323-323

Wilson, K. J.; Cramer, K. R.; Moritz, J. S.; Beyer, R. S. 2004: Effect of varied levels of expander cone pressure and dietary energy level on apparent metabolizable energy, nitrogen retention, and Turkey poult performance during the period day 7 to 21. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 323-323

Wilson, K. J.; Cramer, K. R.; Moritz, J. S.; Beyer, R. S. 2004: Bioavailability of lysine and methionine in a broiler starter diet subjected to varied levels of expander cone pressure. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 323-323

Wilson, K. J.; Moritz, J. S.; Cramer, K. R.; Beyer, R. S. 2004: Influence of expander cone pressure on apparent metabolizable energy, nitrogen retention and broiler performance during the starter phase. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 323-324

Jang, I. S.; Ko, Y. H.; Yang, H. Y.; Lee, C. Y. 2004: Effect of conjugated linoleic acid on antioxidant enzyme activities and lipid peroxidation in the intestine and liver of growing broiler chickens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 324-324

Contreras, G.; De la Rosa, P. C.; Castro, C. B.; Portillo, J. J.; Rios, F. G. 2004: Effect of early feed restriction on egg quality characteristics of Japanese quail. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 324-324

Castro, C. B.; Contreras, G.; Rios, F. G.; Portillo, J. J. 2004: Effect of early feed restriction on productive performance and carcass characteristics of Japanese quail. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 324-325

Piva, A.; Grilli, E.; Casadei, G.; Biagi, G. 2004: Adding thymol to a broiler diet influences in vitro cecal fermentation and in vivo growth performances. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 325-325

Sanchez, J.; Gutierrez, A.; Fernandez, J. I.; Menoyo, D.; Medel, P. 2004: Palm fatty acid distillate calcium soap as vegetable fat source for broiler diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 325-325

Gracia, M. I.; Flores, A.; Fernandez, J. I.; Peinado, J.; Lopez-Bote, C. 2004: Use of palm fatty acid distillate calcium soap as a vegetable fat source for broiler diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 325-325

Iyayi, E. A.; Rodehutscord, M. 2004: Processed Mucuna (Mucuna pruriens) seeds for broiler production. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 325-325

Dozier, W. A., I.I.I.; Dale, N. M.; Giesen, A. F. 2004: Fat quality assessment of feed and pet food-grade poultry by-product meals. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 325-326

Eldeek, A.; Al-Harthi, M. 2004: Influence of boiling, Biogen or spices mixture to Mangrove leaves on performance of egg type pullets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 326-326

Liu, F.; Fu, J.; Niu, Z. 2004: Effects of Hippophae Rhomnoides fruit extract supplementation on egg quality and performance of layers in the wheat-based diet. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 326-326

Argueelles, M.; Santiago, H. L.; Rodriguez, A. A. 2004: The effects of inclusion of a fermented fish by product meal in Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) diets on performance and carcass quality. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 326-326

Bastos, S.; Fuentes, M. de F.; Freitas, E. 2004: Inclusion of coconut meal in broiler initial diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 326-327

Moschini, M.; Masoero, F.; Prandini, A.; Morlacchini, M.; Fusconi, G.; Piva, G. 2004: Pea, Faba beans and Lupin as an alternative protein source in broiler diet. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 327-327

Niu, Z.; Fu, J.; Liu, F. 2004: Influence of a paprika extract supplementaion on egg yolk color and performance of laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 327-327

Oetting, L. L.; Abdalla, A. L.; Gomes, J. D. F.; Nogueira, A. R. A.; Utiyama, C. E. 2004: Comparison of classical and marker method, using three different markers and two analytical techniques, for the measurement of apparent digestibility in swine. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 328-328

Oetting, L. L.; Abdalla, A. L.; Gomes, J. D. F.; Nogueira, A. R. A.; Utiyama, C. E. 2004: Comparison of the single dose and withdrawal method for measuring the rate of passage of swine basal diets using multiple markers and alternative analytical techniques. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 328-328

Ridley, W. P.; Shillito, R. D.; Kurtyka, L. 2004: International Life Sciences Institute crop composition database: documenting natural variability in crop composition. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 328-328

Stein, H. H.; Sauber, T.; Rice, D.; Hinds, M.; Peters, D.; Dana, G.; Hunst, P. 2004: Comparison of corn grain from biotech and non-biotech counterparts for grow-finish pig performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 328-329

Qiu, X.; Apgar, G. A.; Griswold, K. E.; Beagle, J. M.; Martin, M. P.; Jones, K. L.; Iqbal, M. J.; Lightfoot, D. A. 2004: Digestive fate of a gdhA gene from a genetically modified corn fed to growing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 329-329

Cromwell, G. L.; Henry, B. J.; Fletcher, D. W. 2004: Herbicide-tolerant rice versus conventional rice in diets for growing-finishing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 329-329

Yu, P.; McKinnon, J. J.; Newkirk, R. W.; Christensen, C. R.; Christensen, D. A. 2004: Ultrastructural-chemical makeup of canola seed tissues explored with synchrotron reflection FTIR microspectroscopy: A preliminary study. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 329-329

Karr-Lilienthal, L. K.; Grieshop, C. M.; Spears, J. K.; Fahey, G. C., J. 2004: Maturity zone effects on composition of soybean meals sampled from 55 US processing plants. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 330-330

Perez-Portabella, I.; Puyuelo, C.; Ibanez, C.; Sola, J.; Roura, E. 2004: Sensory tests reveal that the efficacy on masking capacity of a strawberry flavor changes with different protein sources and their level in feed. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 330-330

Cassill, B. D.; Hayes, S.; Ringler, J.; Janicki, K.; Lawrence, L. 2004: The effect of dietary calcium on indicators of bone turnover in mares. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 330-330

Ji, F.; Kim, Y. G.; Kim, S. W. 2004: Ideal protein to improve lactation performance of multiparous sows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 331-331

Baeza, J.; Cervantes, M.; Figueroa, J. L.; Chi, E.; Cuca, M.; Torrentera, N. 2004: Utilization of seaweed (Macrocystis pyrifera) meal in wheat-based diets for lactating sows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 331-331

Fortier, M. -E.; Quesnel, H.; Giguere, A.; Bilodeau, J. -F.; Laforest, J. -P.; Matte, J. J. 2004: The importance of dietary selenium on antioxidant status and hormonal profile in post-pubertal gilts. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 331-332

Medel, P.; Pineiro, C.; Kocher, A.; Baucells, F.; Gracia, M. I. 2004: The effect of mannan oligosaccharides on reproductive performance in sows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 332-332

Lancaster, P.; Williams, J.; Corners, J.; Thompson, L.; McNamara, D.; Ellersieck, M. 2004: The effect of distillers dried grains with solubles as the protein source in a creep feed. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 332-332

Cerisuelo, A.; Sala, R.; Coma, J.; Carrion, D.; Gasa, J.; Baucells, M. 2004: The influence of feed intake during mid-gestation on performance of pregnant sows and progeny growth: a preliminary study. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 332-332

Rossi, J. E.; Pringle, T. D.; Bertrand, J. K. 2004: Effects of sire marbling EPD and creep feeding on feedlot performance and carcass characteristics of Hereford calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 332-333

Souza, A. A.; Boin, C.; Manella, M. Q.; Lourenco, A. J. 2004: Effects of feeding byproducts on animal performance and carcass characteristics of finishing beef cattle grazing tropical grass during dry season. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 333-333

Zervoudakis, J. T.; Paulino, M. F.; Cabral, L.; Detmann, E.; Valadares Filho, S. de C.; de Moraes, E. H.B.K.; de Souza, A. L. 2004: Effect of supplements of self feed on efficiency of microbial protein synthesis and excretion of N contents - urea on steers grazing Brachiaria decumbens, in the rainy season. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 333-333

Mendivil, O. B.; Moore, C. E.; Hafliger, H. C., I.I.I.; Sanders, S. R.; Duff, G. C.; Baumgard, L. H. 2004: Effects of CLA on tissue response to homeostatic signals and plasma lipid metabolism variables in growing beef steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 333-333

Varga, G.; Block, E.; Williams, P.; Cassidy, T. W.; Losa, R. 2004: Effect of CRINA RUMINANTS, a mixture of essential oil components, on continuous culture fermentation and milk production of lactating cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 334-334

Eifert, E. C.; Lana, R. P.; Campos, J. M. S.; Lanna, D. P. D.; Arcuri, P. B.; Leo, M. I.; Valadares, R. D. 2004: Milk production and milk fatty acid profiles of cows fed different carbohydrate sources and soybean oil. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 334-334

Hristov, A. N.; Ropp, J. K.; Melgar, A. 2004: Effect of essential oils on ruminal fermentation in vitro. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 334-335

Lock, A. L.; Perfield, J. W., I.I.; Putnam, D. E.; Bauman, D. E. 2004: Evaluation of the degree of rumen inertness and bioavailability of trans-10, cis-12 CLA in a lipid encapsulated supplement. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 335-335

Shingfield, K. J.; Ahvenjarvi, S.; Toivonen, V.; Huhtanen, P.; Griinari, M. J. 2004: Synthesis of trans fatty acids and isomers of conjugated linoleic acid in the rumen of cows fed grass silage based diets supplemented with incremental levels of sunflower oil. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 335-336

Shingfield, K. J.; Reynolds, C. K.; Humphries, D. J.; Lupoli, B.; Toivonen, V.; Grandison, A. S.; Griinari, M. J.; Beever, D. E. 2004: Effect of fish oil and sunflower oil supplements offered alone or in varying combinations on milk fatty acid composition in cows fed maize silage based diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 336-336

Harvatine, K. J.; Allen, M. S. 2004: Effects of rumen-protected fatty acid saturation on ruminal and total tract nutrient digestion in lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 336-336

Bruno, R. G. S.; Galvao, K. N.; Juchem, S. O.; Thatcher, W. W.; DePeters, E. J.; Luchini, D.; Santos, J. E. P. 2004: Effect of Ca salts of palm and fish oils on lactation and reproduction of dairy cows under heat stress. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 336-336

Kalscheur, K. F.; Hippen, A. R.; Schingoethe, D. J. 2004: Milk fatty acid composition and lactation performance of cows fed linseed oil or fish oil in combination with sunflower seeds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 337-337

Cherney, D. J. R.; Cherney, J. H.; Chase, L. E.; Cox, W. J. 2004: Corn silage hybrid quality effects on milk production in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 337-338

Ellis, J. L.; Qiao, F.; Cant, J. P. 2004: Variation throughout lactation and between herds in maintenance energy expenditures of dairy cows estimated from energy balance data. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 338-338

Gonzalez-Luna, G.; Sanchez-Meraz, J.; Gonzalez, S. S.; Pinos-Rodriguez, J.; Barcena-Gama, R.; Ortega-Cerrila, M. E.; Infante-Gil, S. 2004: Effect of an amino polysaccharide on production and composition of milk of Holstein and Jersey cows in Mexico. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 338-338

Plaizier, J. C. 2004: Replacing chopped alfalfa hay with alfalfa silage in barley grain and alfalfa based total mixed rations for lactating dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 338-338

Lima, M.; Nussio, L. G.; Mattos, W. 2004: Soybean hulls and corn gluten feed for replacing corn silage neutral detergent fiber in total mixed rations of lactating cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 339-339

Schwab, E. C.; Schwab, C. G.; Girard, C. L.; Shaver, R. D.; Putnam, D. E.; Whitehouse, N. L. 2004: Effects of dietary forage and non-fiber carbohydrate concentrations on apparent B-vitamin synthesis in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 339-339

Yang, W. Z.; Beauchemin, K. A. 2004: Effects of physically effective NDF on chewing activity and rumen pH of dairy cows fed diets based on corn silage. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 339-339

Foroughi, A. R.; Naserian, A. A.; Valizadeh, R.; mesgaran, M. D. 2004: Effect of physical and heat processing of cottonseed on chewing activity of Holstein dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 339-340

Mancin, G.; Dell'Orto, V.; Savoini, G. 2004: Relationship between TMR, corn silage particle size and manure evaluation in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 340-340

Kendall, C.; Combs, D. K. 2004: Intake and milk production of cows fed diets that differed in dietary NDF and NDF digestibility. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 340-340

Teixeira, J.; Madeira, B.; Teixeira, L.; Santos, M. 2004: Effect of physical forms of concentrate on milk composition and milk production of lactating Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 340-340

de Oliveira, D. E.; de Medeiros, S. R.; Aroeira, L. J. M.; Lanna, D. P. D. 2004: Daily and diurnal variations in fecal ratios of n-alkanes concentrations in lactating cows grazing a tropical plant. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 340-341

Aguiar, G.; Dhiman, T. R.; Ure, A. L.; Porter, S. F.; Jeffs, L. L. 2004: Changes in milk fatty acids during transition of dairy cows from diets based on conserved forage and grain to pasture. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 341-341

Krause, K. M.; Oetzel, G. R. 2004: Inducing subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA): Effects on ruminal pH, DMI, and milk production. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 341-341

Lunn, D. E.; Mutsvangwa, T.; Odongo, N. E.; Duffield, T. F.; Bagg, R.; Dick, P.; Vessie, G.; McBride, B. W. 2004: The effects of monensin on feed intake pattern during sub-acute ruminal acidosis in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 341-342

Aikman, P. C.; Boydell, A.; Le Gallais, A.; Humphries, D. J.; Reynolds, C. K.; Beever, D. E. 2004: Diet digestibility and rate of passage in Jersey and Holstein Friesian cows during transition. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 342-342

Moallem, U.; Lehrer, H.; Katz, M.; Sklan, D. 2004: The effects of glucogenic supplements prepartum and calcium soap of fatty acids postpartum on production and peripartum metabolites in high producing dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 342-342

Belloso, T. I.; Hayen, M. J.; Liboni, M.; Gulay, M. S.; Valdez, F.; Head, H. H. 2004: Physiological responses of Holstein cows fed rations with glucogenic supplements during the transition period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 342-343

Linke, P. L.; DeFrain, J. M.; Hippen, A. R.; Jardon, P. W. 2004: Ruminal and plasma responses in dairy cows to drenching or feeding glycerol. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 343-343

McNamara, J. P.; Valdez, F. 2004: Adipose tissue metabolism, feed intake and milk production in response to dietary calcium propionate and chromium propionate from 21 days prepartum to 35 days postpartum in Holstein dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 343-343

Oelrichs, W. A.; Lucy, M. C.; Kerley, M. S.; Spain, J. N. 2004: Feeding soybeans and rumen-protected choline to dairy cows during the periparturient period and early lactation. 1. Effects on production and energy balance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 344-344

Oelrichs, W. A.; Lucy, M. C.; Kerley, M. S.; Spain, J. N. 2004: Feeding soybeans and rumen-protected choline to dairy cows during the periparturient period and early lactation. 2. Effects on reproduction. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 344-344

Townsend, J. R.; Donkin, S. S. 2004: Effect of level of prepartum alimentation in dairy cows on milk production, mRNA expression for gluconeogenic enzymes, and liver triglyceride concentration. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 344-345

French, P. D. 2004: Nicotinic acid supplemented at a therapeutic level minimizes prepartum feed intake depression in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 345-345

Spain, J.; Vogel, R. J.; Sampson, J. D. 2004: The effects of supplemental anionic salt fed during the periparturient period: Implications of milk production and feed intake for high producing dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 345-345

Fernandez, J.; Ryan, C. M.; Galton, D. M.; Overton, T. R. 2004: Effects of dry period length on performance and health of dairy cows during the subsequent lactation. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 345-345

Jones, D.; Spangler, D.; Arendt, R. 2004: Effects of Tri-Lution (TM) on immune response in the pre-fresh dairy cow. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 345-346

Moorby, J. M.; Robinson, P. H.; Evans, R. T. 2004: Effect of feeding red clover or ryegrass silage to dry dairy cows on nitrogen balance and blood metabolites. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 346-346

Yu, P. 2004: Prediction of nutrient supply to dairy cows from concentrates: Comparison of the National Research Council-2001 model with the Dutch system (DVE/OEB). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 346-347

Jerred, M. J.; Brion, T. G.; Burghardi, S. R.; Ruppel, K. A.; Messman, M. A. 2004: Application of manure screening as an on farm a tool to evaluate the animal/diet interface. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 347-347

Flis, S. A.; Wattiaux, M. A. 2004: Prediction of urine N excretion from creatinine and milk urea nitrogen in primiparous and mulitparous cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 347-347

Yu, R.; Leury, B. J.; Egan, A. R. 2004: Nutritive value of processed field tick beans predicted by two dairy models (NRC and DVE/OEB). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 347-347

Ishler, V. A.; Lanyon, L. E. 2004: Indentifying dairy farms facing challenges in P management. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 347-348

Evans, R. R.; Huston, J. E.; Best, T. F. 2004: The effect of TASCO meal, on body temperature, respiration rate, horn flies, hair score and calf immunoglobulin levels in beef cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 348-348

Park, S.; Oh, S.; Kim, S. 2004: Efficacy of yeast ferment as urease inhibitor on controlling ammonia emission from manure slurry. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 348-348

Diehl, J. K.; Harper, W. J. 2004: Benefits of reducing the volume of cleaning wastewater on large dairy farms. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 348-348

Schlipf, J. M.; Ellis, M.; Ni, J.; Zhang, Y.; Mutlu, A.; Funk, T. L. 2004: Effects of pit flushing frequency on farrowing house odor and gas concentrations. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 349-349

Reinhardt, C. D.; Hutcheson, J. P.; Nichols, W. T. 2004: Evaluation of Safe Guard (R) (fenbendazole) oral drench in addition to Ivomec (R) (ivermectin) pour-on on performance and carcass merit of finishing heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 349-349

Lenehan, N. A.; DeRouchey, J. M.; Marston, T. T.; Christian, M. L.; Marchin, G. L. 2004: Evaluation of round bale feeding sites on soil fecal bacteria and nutrient concentrations. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 349-349

Szabo, F.; Lengyel, Z.; Balika, S.; Erdei, I.; Marton, D.; Major, T.; Bene, S. 2004: Examination of reproduction and weaning results in Limousin cattle population in Hungary. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 349-349

Uetake, K.; Ishiwata, T.; Abe, N.; Eguchi, Y.; Tanaka, T. 2004: Predictors of the final carcass grades in crossbred steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 350-350

Hutcheson, J. P.; Nichols, W. T.; Reinhardt, C. R.; Swingle, S. R.; Karr, K. J. 2004: Evaluation of implant strategy and days on feed on performance and carcass merit of finishing yearling steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 350-350

Perkins, T.; Rimal, A. 2004: Comparison of weaning and yearling ultrasonic measures of body composition in Angus breeding cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 350-350

Rivera, J. D.; Richeson, J. T.; Galyean, M. L.; Rounds, W.; Schlegel, P. 2004: Effects of an artificial sweetener (Sucram C-150) on performance and health of newly received beef cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 350-351

Barajas, R.; Cervantes, B. J.; Virgilio, R. J.; Castro, P. 2004: Effect of shade in feedlot pen on growth performance response of finishing beef cattle the cold season in the northwest of Mexico. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 351-351

Barajas, R.; Cervantes, B. J.; Virgilio, R. J.; Castro, P. 2004: Effect of hormonal implant failure on growth performance response of finishing beef cattle re-implanted during raining hot season in the northwest of Mexico. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 351-351

Ghiradi, J. J.; Caja, G.; Conill, C.; Hernandez-Jover, M.; Garin, D. 2004: Long term comparative trial of ear tags and ceramic boluses for the electronic identification of beef cattle under European rangeland conditions. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 351-351

Jennings, T. D.; Perkins, T.; Paschal, J. C. 2004: Comparison of pre-yearling, yearling, and post-yearling ultrasonic measurements of body composition in Brahman bulls. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 351-352

Calegare, L.; Alencar, M. M.; Cruz, G. M.; Lanna, D. P. D. 2004: Cow-calf efficiency of four different dam genotypes. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 352-352

Thomas, M. L.; Perkins, T. L.; Brown, A. H., J.; Baublits, R. T.; Kellogg, D. W.; Johnson, Z. B. 2004: Ultrasound and carcass measures of different biological types of beef cattle developed under a rotational management-intensive grazing system. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 352-352

Barajas, R.; Cervantes, B. J.; Camacho, A.; Virgilio, R. J.; Castro, P.; Sanchez, E. 2004: Effect of feeding corn silage diets on reduction of drinking water intake and growth performance of cattle in feedlot under hot humid weather in the Northwest of Mexico. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 352-353

Robles-Trillo, P. A.; Garcia-Palestina, L.; De Lazaro-Urbina, E.; Rodriguez-Martinez, R.; Banuelos-Valenzuela, R. 2004: Replacement of alfalfa neutral detergent fiber with a combination of nonforage fiber sources on ruminal pH and performance in Alpine goats raised under natural conditions in northern Mexico. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 353-353

Gutta, V. R.; Kannan, G.; Kouakou, B.; Gadiyaram, K. M.; Getz, W. R.; McCommon, G. W.; Lan, Y. 2004: Influence of diet and gut fill on blood metabolites and fecal shedding of E-coli in sheep and goats. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 353-353

Cerrillo-Soto, M. A.; Nevarez-Carrasco, G.; Montoya-Escalante, R.; Juarez-Reyes, A. S. 2004: Mineral content of diets selected by range criollo goats in a poor condition shrubland of north Mexico. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 354-354

Cerrillo-Soto, M. A.; Nevarez-Carrasco, G.; Montoya-Escalante, R.; Juarez-Reyes, A. S. 2004: Mineral content of forage selected by goats grazing an oak shrubland in north Mexico. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 354-354

Bing, J. Q.; Corley, R. N., I.I.I. 2004: Evaluation of Mimosa (Albizia julibrissin) and Leucaena (Leucaena leucocephala) as feeds for goats. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 355-355

Gebrelul, S.; Walker, C. R.; Harris, A.; Dantzler, A. 2004: The use of crawfish meal waste as a protein source for feeding goats. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 355-356

Bernard, C.; Worku, M.; Matterson, P.; Libby, D.; Hanner, T.; Ahmedna, M. 2004: Evaluation of diatomaceous earth as a component of goat production practices. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 356-356

Wildeus, S.; Turner, K. E.; Collins, J. R. 2004: Effect of two levels of energy supplementation on forage intake, growth, and blood parameters in Boer and Kiko-sired crossbred kids. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 356-356

Goetsch, A. L.; Gipson, T. A.; Detweiler, G.; Merkel, R. C.; Sahlu, T. 2004: Effects of the number of yearling Boer crossbred wethers per automated feeding system on feed intake, feeding behavior, and growth performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 356-357

Looper, M. L.; Merkel, R. C.; Loetz, E. R.; Goetsch, A. L.; Dawson, L. J.; Burke, J. M.; Flores, R. 2004: Influence of progesterone on synchronization and pregnancy rate of Alpine does. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 357-357

Tamir, B.; Merkel, R. C.; Gipson, T. A.; Goetsch, A. L. 2004: Effect of breed and litter size on yields of milk, milk fat, and milk protein in Boer x Spanish and Spanish does. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 357-357

Villaquiran, M.; Nuty, L. C.; Gipson, T. A.; Goetsch, A. L.; Blackburn, H. D. 2004: Evaluation of predictions of body weight and feed intake by growing crossbred Boer goats with a goat simulation model. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 357-357

Hart, S.; Joseph, J.; Goetsch, A. 2004: Goats for vegetation management: animal performance and carrying capacity. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 357-357

Tovar-Luna, I.; Goetsch, A. L.; Puchala, R.; Sahlu, T. 2004: Effects of feed restriction on heat production by mature meat goats. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 358-358

Berhan, T.; Puchala, R.; Merkel, R. C.; Gipson, T. A.; Animut, G.; Goetsch, A. L.; Sahlu, T. 2004: Effects of length of pasture access on energy use by growing meat goats. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 358-358

Bach, A.; Iglesias, C.; Busto, I. 2004: Computerized system for monitoring feeding behavior and individual feed intake of dairy cattle in loose-house conditions. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 358-359

Animut, G.; Goetsch, A. L.; Aiken, G. E.; Puchala, R.; Detweiler, G.; Krehbiel, C. R.; Merkel, R. C.; Sahlu, T.; Dawson, L. J.; Johnson, Z. B. 2004: Effects of pasture inclusion of mimosa on growth by co-grazing goats and sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 358-358

Stull, C. L.; Reed, B. A.; Berry, S. L. 2004: A comparison of three animal welfare assessment programs on California dairies. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 359-359

Endres, M. I.; von Keyserlingk, A. G.; DeVries, T. J.; Weary, D. M. 2004: Effects of feed barrier design on feeding and social behavior of loose housed dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 359-359

Daniels, K. J.; Townsend, J. R.; Donkin, S. S.; Pajor, E. A.; Fahey, A. G.; Schutz, M. M. 2004: The effect of feed intake levels on behaviors of transition dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 359-359

Carpenter, H. E.; Birney, J. S.; Koudele, K. A. 2004: Suckling latency in neonatal Holstein calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 359-360

Ishiwata, T.; Uetake, K.; Abe, N.; Eguchi, Y.; Tanaka, T. 2004: Subsequent effects of an environmental enrichment in the early fattening stage of beef cattle on their behavior, physiology and productivity. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 360-360

Gonzalez, L.; Ferret, A.; Calsamiglia, S.; Manteca, X. 2004: Effect of increasing sodium bicarbonate proportion in high concentrate diets on performance, intake, water consumption and feeding behavior in finishing beef heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 360-360

Pohle, K.; Cheng, H. -W. 2004: Housing effect on behavior and physiology during feed-withdrawal molt in laying hens: furnished cages vs. conventional cages. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 361-361

Jefferson, L.; Cheng, H. W. 2004: Effects of acute stress on physical and hormonal response in three genetic strains of laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 361-361

Falcone, C.; Mench, J. A.; Wakenell, P. 2004: Can perches and platforms affect the incidence of gait abnormalities in broiler chickens?. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 362-362

Farmer, C.; Robert, S. 2004: Evolution of nursing behavior in Meishan-derived and white sows subjected to an auditory stimulus to decrease nursing intervals throughout lactation. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 362-362

McGlone, J.; Hulbert, L.; Dailey, J.; McPhersoni, R.; Morrow, J. 2004: Trickle versus drop feeding for gilts and sows in gestation crates or pens: reproductive performance and rates of injury. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 362-362

Anil, L.; Anill, S.; Baidoo, S. K.; Deen, J. 2004: Performance and longevity of gestating sows housed in pens with electronic sow feeder (ESF) and in individual stalls. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 362-362

Anil, L.; Anil, S.; Baidoo, S. K.; Deen, J. 2004: Novel arena/object test to assess housing related stress in gestating sows housed in stalls and in pens with electronic sow feeders (ESF). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 363-363

Bruni, A.; Widowski, T. M. 2004: The effect of cold draft on behavior of newly weaned piglets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 363-363

Klotz, J. L.; Heitmann, R. N. 2004: Analysis of euthanasia and death in swine breeding herds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 363-364

Anil, S. S.; Anil, L.; Deen, J. 2004: Analysis of euthanasia and death in swine breeding herds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 363-363

Reid, E. D.; Erickson, P. S. 2004: The effects of feeding chlortetracycline on the performance of breeding age dairy heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 364-364

Ballard, C. S.; Wolford, H. M.; Sniffen, C. J.; Sato, T.; Uchida, K.; Yabuuchi, Y. 2004: The effect of feeding three milk replacer regimens preweaning on heifer intake, prepubertal and pubertal growth parameters and reproductive performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 364-364

Wu, S. H.; Weber, W. J.; Cheser-Jones, H.; Hansen, L. B.; Crooker, B. A. 2004: Effects of intake, selection for milk yield, and bST administration on hepatic expression of insulin receptors and components of the somatotropic axis in growing Holstein heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 364-364

Crooker, B. A.; Weber, W. J.; Cheatham, C.; Baumgard, L. H.; Duff, G. C. 2004: Effect of implant program on somatotropin (ST) response to growth hormone releasing factor (GRF) in finishing Holstein steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 364-365

Hampe, J.; Nueske, S.; Scholz, A. M.; Foerster, M. 2004: Analysis of in vivo body composition of new born calves using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 365-365

Lefebvre, D. M.; Lacroix, R. 2004: Updating growth standards for Canadian Holstein and Ayrshires. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 365-365

van den Borne, J. J. G. C.; Alferink, S. J. J.; Gerrits, W. J. J. 2004: Identifying ruminal drinking by measurement of respiratory quotient and methane production in preruminant calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 365-365

Demetrio, D. G. B.; Vasconcelos, J. L. M.; Rodrigues, C. A.; Chiari, J. R. 2004: Influence of milk production on conception following artificial insemination or embryo transfer in lactating Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 370-370

Bowers, S.; Gandy, S.; Anderson, B.; Ryan, P.; Willard, S. 2004: Assessment of pregnancy in the mare using digital infrared thermography. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 371-371

Denson, A.; Dickerson, T.; Bowers, S.; Schmidt, S.; Graves, K.; Moulton, K.; Willard, S. 2004: Use of milk progesterone following artificial insemination in a resynchronization program for early rebreeding in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 372-373

Tarazon, M.; Valenzuela, J.; Araiza, S.; Denogean, F. 2004: Productive and reproductive performance of bathed Holstein cows during the summer. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 375-375

Rodrigues, A. C. O.; Caraviello, D. Z.; Ruegg, P. L. 2004: Financial losses and management practices associated with BTSCC. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 375-375

Boonyayatra, S.; Rojanasthien, S.; Kreausukon, K.; Tharavichitkul, P.; Ajariyakhajorn, K. 2004: Factors affecting raw milk quality at milk collecting center-level in Northern Thailand. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 375-375

Rojstian, S.; Punyaporn-wittaya, V.; Tiwanuntakorn, W.; Boonyayatra, S.; Younggad, J.; Apairoj, C.; Suriyasathaporn, W. 2004: Effect of season on high bulk milk somatic cell count in northern Thailand. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 376-376

Dodson, R. E.; Weis, A. J.; Godfrey, R. W. 2004: Growth and parasite burdens of St. Croix White and Dorper X St. Croix White lambs grazing native pasture during the wet season in the US Virgin Islands. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 376-376

Garbe, J.R.; Da, Y. 2004: A computerized approach to minimize inbreeding of breeding plans. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 376-376

Gong, J.; Si, W.; Huang, R.; Deng, F.; Yin, Y.; Yu, H.; Han, Y. 2004: Phylogenetic relationship and distribution of bacteria in the mucosa of chicken guts: from the crops to ceca. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 376-376

Vukasinovic, N.; Du, F. -X.; Messer, L. A.; Byatt, J. C.; Lohuis, M. M.; Clutter, A. C.; Bennewitz, J.; Reinsch, N.; Otto, G.; Sanders, K.; Borchers, N.; Kalm, E. 2004: Full pedigree analysis of QTL affecting growth, carcass, and meat quality in pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 376-377

Rodriguez-Zas, S. L.; Band, M. R.; Everts, R. E.; Southey, B. R.; Liu, Z. L.; Lewin, H. A. 2004: Comparison of normalization and models for the analysis of gene expression data. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 377-377

Herd, R. M.; Johnston, D. J.; Moore, K.; Graser, H.-U.; Arthur, P. F. 2004: Using plasma IGF-I concentration for genetic improvement of feed efficiency in beef cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 378-379

Thomas, M. G.; Enns, R. M.; Silver, G. A.; Garcia, M. D.; Shirley, K. L.; Beauchemin, V. R.; Hallford, D. M. 2004: Growth hormone gene polymorphisms differentially predict ADG and carcass traits in performance tested Angus and Brangus bulls. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 379-379

Stearns, T. M.; Rodriguez-Zas, S. L.; Beever, J. E.; Ellis, M.; McKeith, F.; Southey, B. R.; Hartschuh, J.; Feltes, R. J. 2004: Identification of quantitative trait loci for carcass and growth traits in swine using principal components analysis. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 379-379

Grosz, M.; Byatt, J.; Dyer, C.; Hinds, K.; Eyer, K.; Beattie, C. 2004: Chromosomal assignment of 24 candidate genes for swine efficient growth. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 379-380

Fox, J. T.; Anderson, R. C.; Carstens, G. E.; Milleri, R. K.; Nisbet, D. J. 2004: Effects of nitrate adaptation and chlorate supplementation on fecal Escherichia coli conentrations in Holstein steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 381-382

Clavero, T.; Razz, R. 2004: Utilization of Leucaena leucocephala as supplement for goats in the semi arid areas of Venezuela. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 387-387

Zakizadeh, S.; Horufi, A.; Qolipur, M. 2004: Estimation of genetic and phenotypic parameters of total milk production in Suran Holstein dairy farm. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 387-387

Alhadrami, G.; El Awad, A.; Pessarakli, M. 2004: Assessment of microbial colonization and kinetics degradation of Distichlis grass irrigated with fresh or brackish water in dromedary camels. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 387-387

Norell, R. J.; Deaton, P. C.; Packham, J. H.; Parkinson, S. C. 2004: Cow preference between conventional sand bedded free stalls and free stalls with sand savers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 388-388

Christensen, T. 2004: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) involvement in animal nutrition management. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 389-389

Carpenter, G. 2004: Industry assessment of feed management practice implementation through animal nutritionist focus groups. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 389-390

Ricke, S. C.; Chalova, V. I.; Kim, W. K. 2004: Development of rapid methods for assessing nutrient bioavailability. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 390-390

Stricklin, W.R. 2004: An argument that animal quality of life must be central to any moral justification of animal agriculture. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 390-390

Leymaster, K. A.; Casas, E.; Freking, B. A. 2004: Evaluation of Dorset, Finnsheep, Romanov, Texel, and Montadale breeds of sheep: Reproduction of F-1 ewes in spring mating seasons. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 390-391

Cole, J.; Leighton, E. 2004: Linear versus threshold model analysis of trainability in a colony of German Shepherd dog guides. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 391-391

Borg, R. C.; Notter, D. R.; Kott, R. W.; Kuehn, L. A. 2004: Developing breeding objectives for Targhee sheep. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 391-391

Hermas, S. 2004: Genetic and environmental factors affecting camel reproduction. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 391-391

Brigham, B. W.; Garrick, D. J.; Enns, R. M. 2004: Development of web-based cow-calf decision support software. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 391-392

Tedesco, D.; Galletti, S.; Rossetti, S.; Turini, J.; Varisco, G. 2004: Silymarin administration to periparturient dairy goats: effects on milk production and quality. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 392-392

Hopkins-Shoemaker, C.; Solaiman, S.; Kerth, C.; Jones, W.; Bransby, D. 2004: Growth and carcass characteristics of castrated or intact male Boer X Spanish goats grazing Marshall annual ryegrass. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 392-392

Browning, R., J.; Chisley, C.; Phelps, O.; Kebe, S. H.; Donnelly, B.; Byars, M.; Payton, T. 2004: Influence of maternal breed on meat goat carcass characteristics. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 393-393

Schmidt, S.; Bowers, S.; Dickerson, T.; Graves, K.; Vann, R.; Willard, S. 2004: Growth and developmental characteristics of Holstein and Gir (Bos indicus) x Holstein bulls and heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 394-394

Hampe, J.; Nueske, S.; Scholz, A. M.; Foerster, M. 2004: Growth of crossbred and purebred calves from birth to an age of 50 days studied by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 394-394

Kebreab, E.; France, J.; Phipps, R.; Leeson, S. 2004: Impact assessment of feeding high-oil corn to poultry in Brazil. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 394-395

Klotz, J. L.; Heitmann, R. N. 2004: Portal nutrient flux during pre- and post-weaning growth in dairy calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 394-394

Ritz, C.; Mitchell, B.; Fairchild, B.; Czarick, M.; Worley, J. 2004: Electrostatic space charge system for dust reduction and air quality improvement in commercial broiler facilities. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 395-395

Roberson, K. D.; Kalbfleisch, J. L.; Pan, W.; Charbeneau, R. A.; Cook, M. E.; Yang, M. 2004: Egg antibody to phospholipase A(2) increases carcass yield in male broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 395-396

Owens, P. R.; Miles, D. M.; Rowe, D. E. 2004: Spatial variability of nutrient species within a poultry house. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 395-395

Mireles, A., J.; Sutton, D.; Koutsos, E.; Spiller, R.; Kim, S. 2004: Effect of growth promoters (antibiotics plus Roxarsone plus copper sulfate) on broiler performance during stress: Possible mechanisms of growth promotion. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 396-396

Odetallah, N. H.; Fosnaught, M. H.; Shih, J. C. H. 2004: Growth performance of male broiler chicks fed diets supplemented with two levels of Versazyme (R) to 26 days of Age. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 396-396

Jackson, M. E.; Hsiao, H. -Y.; Anderson, D. M.; James, R. L.; Mathis, G. F. 2004: Effects of purified beta-Mannanase and commercial product, Hemicell (R) on performance and uniformity in commercial broilers compared with dietary nutrient adjustment. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 396-396

Mireles, A., J.; Sutton, D.; Koutsos, E.; Spiller, R.; Kim, S. 2004: Effect of growth promoters (antibiotics plus roxarsone plus copper sulfate) on broiler composition during stress: Possible mechanisms of growth promotion. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 397-397

Gracia, M. I.; Cachaldora, P.; Tucker, L.; Baucells, F.; Medel, P. 2004: Effect of mannan oligosaccharides supplementation to laying hen diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 397-397

Sims, M.; Williams, P.; Frehner, M.; Los, R. 2004: CRINA (R) poultry essential oils and BMD in the diet of broilers exposed to Clostridium perfringens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 397-397

Odetallah, N. H.; Fosnaught, M. H.; Shih, J. C. H. 2004: Growth performance of male broiler chicks fed diets supplemented with Versazyme (R) in dry and liquid form to 26 days of age. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 397-398

Arthur, J. A.; Kreager, K. S.; O'Sullivan, N. P.; Kuhl, H. J., J. 2004: The influence of restricted intake of energy and fat an egg solids in laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 398-398

Jalal, M. A.; Scheideler, S. E.; Marx, D. 2004: Evaluation of prediction equations and modeling metabolizable energy intake for commercial strains of laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 398-398

Gracia, M. I.; Campbell, G. L.; McCartney, E.; Peinado, J.; Medel, P. 2004: Effect of enzyme supplementation in laying hens on egg weight and commercial egg classification. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 398-398

Medel, P.; Pastrana, L.; Mendez, J.; McCartney, E.; Gracia, M. I. 2004: Enzyme supplementation of laying hens fed diets containing barley and wheat. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 398-399

Utterback, P. L.; Biggs, P. E.; Rafacz, K. A.; Amezcua, C. M.; Koelkebeck, K. W.; Parsons, C. M. 2004: Evaluation of low-energy diets for a non-feed withdrawal laying hen molt program. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 399-399

Rush, J. K.; Banks, K. M.; Thompson, K. L.; Applegate, T. J. 2004: The effect of supplemental phytase sources on the sparing effect of phosphorus in Pekin ducks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 399-399

Robbins, D. H.; Firman, J. D. 2004: The availability of energy in meat and bone meal and poultry by-product meal in poultry rations. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 399-399

McNaughton, J. L.; Zeph, L. 2004: Broiler study nutritional evaluation of b.t.cry1f maize corn from bacillus thuringiensis subsp aizawai and phosphinothricin-n-acetyltransferase. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 399-400

Dale, N. M.; Batal, A. B. 2004: Nutrient composition of peanut meal. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 400-400

Lake, S. L.; Scholljegerdes, E. J.; Belden, E. L.; Atkinson, R. L.; Rule, D. C.; Hess, B. W. 2004: Calf adipose tissue fatty acid profile, immune function and performance while nursing beef cows consuming high-linoleate or high oleate safflower seed supplements. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 400-400

Ladokun, O. A.; Tewe, O. O. 2004: Sweet potato as a feed resource for layer production in Nigeria. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 400-400

Paradis, C.; Bertiaume, R.; Lafrenire, C.; Chouinard, P. Y. 2004: Effect of feeding extruded soybeans to nursing beef cows on conjugated linoleic acid concentrations in adipose tissue of suckling calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 400-400

Hill, M.; Aldrich, J.; Schlotterbeck, R. 2004: Responses of neonatal calves to milk replacer formulation and pasteurized whole milk. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 401-401

Hill, M.; Aldrich, J.; Schlotterbeck, R. 2004: Effect of level of starch and Apex botanicals in neonatal calf starter feeds. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 401-401

Hill, M.; Aldrich, J.; Schlotterbeck, R. 2004: Effect of feeding neonatal calves selenium yeast or sodium selenite and supplementing specific fatty acids. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 401-401

Terre, M.; Bach, A.; Devant, M. 2004: Performance and plasma amino acid concentrations of calves on an enhanced-growth feeding program. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 401-401

Patterson, J. A.; Sutton, A. L. 2004: Interactions between indigenous gut microbiota and animal waste production. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 403-403

Allee, G. 2004: Historical and current perspectives of nutritional formulation in swine and poultry to reduce environmental impact. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 403-403

Fox, D. G.; Tylutki, T. P.; Tedeschi, L. O.; Cerosaletti, P. E. 2004: Reducing environmental impact of cattle through precision feeding. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 403-403

Lawrence, L. 2004: The history and current perspectives of dietary formulation in the horse. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 403-404

Carey, J. B. 2004: Development of on-farm treatment of animal waste. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 404-404

Bailey, J. S.; Roberts, T. 2004: Control of Salmonella in poultry production, the European experience. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 404-404

Harvey, R. B.; Anderson, R. C.; Genovese, K. J.; Callaway, T. R.; Nisbet, D. I. 2004: Use of competitive exclusion to control enterotoxigenic strains of E. coli. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 404-404

Sachs, C. 2004: Gender and animal agriculture. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 405-405

Jarvie, B.D.; Leslie, K.E.; Peregrine, A.S.; Duffield, T.F.; Weese, I.S. 2004: A respect for the land. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 405-405

Krehbiel, C. R.; McCurdy, M. P.; Horn, G. W. 2004: Growing program effects on efficiency of energy use by feedlot cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 408-408

McCurdy, M. P.; Hersom, M. J.; Krehbiel, C. R.; Horn, G. W. 2004: Effects of limit feeding on net nutrient flux and oxygen consumption by the portal-drained viscera. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 409-409

Holt, S. M.; Pritchard, R. H.; Clapper, J. A. 2004: Effect of time of feeding a limit-fed high grain diet during winter months on growing feedlot steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 409-409

Carstens, G.E.; Kerley, M. S. 2004: Residual feed intake: an alternative measure of feed efficiency for beef cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 409-409

Szasz, J. I.; Hunt, C. W.; Baker, S. D.; Klein, T.; Kuber, P. S.; Glaze, B.; Falk, D.; Richard, R.; Miller, J.; Battaglia, R. A.; Hill, R. A. 2004: Correlations among ultrasound carcass estimates, growth performance measures, and residual feed intake in Angus steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 409-410

Golden, J. W.; Kerley, M. S. 2004: Relationship of feeding behavior to feed efficiency in crossbred Angus steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 410-410

Kolath, W. H.; Kerley, M. S.; Golden, J. W. 2004: The effect of mitochondrial uncoupling proteins 2 and 3 on feed efficiency in crossbreed angus steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 410-410

White, M.B.; Carstens, G.E.; Theis, C.M.; Kurz, M.W.; Chen, C.-Y.; Slay, L.J.; Welsh, T.H., J. 2004: Variation in energy expenditures between growing steers with divergent residual feed intakes. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 410-410

Reinhardt, C. D.; Nichols, W. T.; Hutcheson, J. P.; Swingle, S.; Karr, K. 2004: Effects of Revalor (R)-200 vs. Finaplix (R)-H in single and reimplant strategies for yearling heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 410-411

Jakobsen, J. H.; Emanuelson, U. 2004: International genetic evaluation of longevity traits. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 411-411

Tsuruta, S.; Misztal, I.; Lawlor, T. J. 2004: Correlated traits used for indirect prediction of productive life in Holsteins. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 411-411

Sewalem, A.; Kistemaker, G.; Van Doormaal, B. 2004: Analysis of the relationship between type traits and functional survival in Canadian Jersey cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 411-411

Weigel, K.; Zwald, N. 2004: Potential of three-stage selection strategies for enhancing the efficiency of progeny testing programs in US dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 411-412

Barrett, R. A.; Miglior, F.; Jamrozik, J.; Jansen, G. 2004: International evaluation of Milking Shorthorn-type dairy cattle for production traits. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 412-412

Kuhn, M. T.; Hutchison, J. L.; Clay, J. S. 2004: Prediction of service sire fertility. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 412-412

Yook, E.; Pearsonl, R. E.; VanRaden, P. M. 2004: Estimation of the economic impact of a unit change in PTA for daughter pregnancy rate. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 413-413

Oseni, S.; Misztal, I.; Tsuruta, S.; Rekya, R. 2004: Genetic parameters for days open and pregnancy rate in US Holsteins. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 413-413

Norman, H. D.; Powell, R. L.; Wright, J. R.; VanRaden, P. M. 2004: Genetic relationships of milk yield for different parities between bulls and their sons. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 413-413

Rekik, B.; Ben Gara, A.; Bouraoui, R.; Kouki, K. 2004: Effects of udder traits on milk flow and their associations with temperament of first lactation dairy cows during milking time. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 413-413

Ashwell, M. S.; Heyen, D. W.; Sonstegard, T. S.; Van Tasse, C. P.; Lewin, H. A. 2004: Detection of quantitative trait loci affecting conformation traits in Holstein cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 414-414

Kirn, K. S.; Costello, S.; Rosa, G. J. M.; Mullen, A. M.; Raney, N. E.; Ernst, C. W. 2004: Evaluation of microsatellite markers on bovine chromosomes 1 and 5 for potential allelic associations with meat charcteristics and growth traits in beef cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 414-415

Kim, J. -J.; Dekkers, J. C. M. 2004: A combined line-cross and halfsib model to detect and characterize QTL in an F2 outbred cross population. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 415-415

Gonda, M. G.; Arias, J. A.; Shook, G. E.; Kirkpatrick, B. W. 2004: Identification of an ovulation rate QTL in cattle on BTA14 using selective DNA pooling and interval mapping. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 415-415

Steibel, J. P.; Tempelman, R. J.; Rosa, G. J. M. 2004: Power and sample size calculations for two color microarray experiments with biological and technical replication. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 415-415

Sandelin, B. A.; Brown, A. H.; Oiano-Dirain, C.; Iqbal, M.; Brown, M. A.; Herring, W. O.; Akin, M.; Johnson, Z. B.; Baublits, R. T. 2004: Assessment of respiratory chain complex activities and electron transport chain protein expression in muscle mitochondria in Angus steers with low and high feed efficiency. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 416-416

London, N.R.; Da, Y. 2004: Statistical methods to detect imprinted QTL with gender-specific recombination frequencies. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 416-416

Martinez, H. R.; de lange, C. F. M. 2004: Body protein deposition response following sudden changes in ideal protein intake differs between pig types. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 420-420

Dunshea, F. R. 2004: Human somatotropin is more efficacious than porcine somatotropin in growing pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 420-420

Wells, M.; Prosser, C.; Baird, D.; Wilson, T.; Aulclist, M.; Whitley, J. C.; Lee, J. K.; Argento, J.; Goddard, M. 2004: Microarray analysis of prolactin signalling in the bovine mammary gland during lactogenesis. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 423-423

Wall, E. H.; Crawford, H. M.; Dahl, G. E.; McFadden, T. B. 2004: Expression of prolactin responsive genes following experimental manipulation of the prolactin axis during early lactation in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 423-423

Reid, E. D.; Wallace, R. L.; McFadden, T. B.; Dahl, G. E. 2004: The effects of a 21-day short day photoperiod treatment during the dry period on dry matter intake and subsequent milk production in cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 424-424

Crawford, H. M.; Auchtung, T. L.; Wall, E. H.; McFadden, T. B.; Dahl, G. E. 2004: Evidence that prolactin (PRL) mediates effects of milking frequency in early lactation. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 424-424

VanBaale, M. J.; Ledwith, D.; Thompson, J. M.; Collier, R. J.; Baumgard, L. H. 2004: Impact of increased milking frequency in early lactation in multiparous dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 424-424

Fernandez, J.; Ryan, C. M.; Galton, D. M.; Overton, T. R. 2004: Effects of milking frequency during early lactation on performance and health of dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 424-424

Fitzgerald, A. C.; Annen, E. L.; Gentry, P. C.; Baumgard, L. H.; Collier, R. J. 2004: Effects of continuous milking, bST and early-lactation milking frequency on mammogenesis, milk yield and composition in primiparous cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 425-425

Kim, S. W.; Ji, F.; Kim, Y. G. 2004: Ideal protein to improve lactation performance of primiparous sows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 426-426

Ilsley, S.; Miller, H.; Kamel, C. 2004: Supplementation of sow diets with a mixture of carvacrol, cinnnamaldehyde and capsicum; effects on sow performance and piglet gut morphology. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 426-426

Peng, J.; Somes, S.; Kirkpatrick, D.; Snedegar, A.; Rozeboom, D. 2004: Comparison of ad-libitum and hand-fed sow lactation feeders. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 426-427

Ratliff, B. W.; Gaines, A. M.; Allee, G. L.; O'Brien, M.; Coalson, J. A. 2004: Interactive effects of milk supplementation, parity and season on preweaning mortality and growth performance of piglets on a commercial farm. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 427-427

Melendez, P.; Goff, J.; Risco, C.; Archbald, L.; Littell, R.; Donovan, A. 2004: Blood metabolites during the transition period of Holstein cows receiving a monensin controlled-release capsule. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 427-427

Melendez, P.; Goff, J.; Risco, C.; Archbald, L.; Littell, R.; Donovan, A. 2004: Rumen and blood metabolites at 10 d post-partum in Holstein cows supplemented with monensin. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 427-427

McCormick, M. E. 2004: Warm-season baleage crops for mid-lactation Holstein cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 427-428

Cox, A.; Schinckel, A.; Richert, B.; Latour, M. 2004: Evaluating the distribution of fatty acids in the middle and outer layer of market pigs challenged with conjugated linoleic acid. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 428-428

Hinson, R. B.; Walsh, M. C.; Sholly, D. M.; Trapp, S. A.; Kelly, D. T.; Radcliffe, J. S.; Sutton, A. L.; Schinckel, A. P.; Richert, B. T. 2004: Effect of feeding a low nutrient excretion diet on pig growth performance and carcass characteristics in a commercial wean-finish setting. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 428-428

Hill, G. M.; Duckett, S. K.; Baker, J. F.; Paven, E.; Mullinix, B. G. 2004: Finishing steer performance on diets with added vegetable oil. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 428-428

Pavan, E.; Duckett, S.; Hill, G. 2004: Effect of oil supplementation to finishing cattle on carcass quality and subcutaneous fat composition. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 428-429

Arthington, J. D.; Galindo-Gonzalez, S.; Vendramini, J. M. B.; Kalmbacher, R. S.; Mislevy, P.; Sollenberger, L. E.; Yoon, I. 2004: Effects of supplemental yeast fermentation product on early-weaned calf performance while grazing winter ryegrass summer stargrass pastures in Florida. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 429-429

Aaron, D. K.; Ely, D. G.; Wyles, J.; Akay, V. 2004: Response of cow/calf pairs grazing fescue and individually-supplemented with gradient levels of FEB-200 (TM). Journal of Dairy Science 87: 429-429

Ely, D. G.; Aaron, D. K.; Wyles, J.; Akay, V. 2004: Response of cows and calves to gradient levels of a supplemented modified glucomannan when grazing tall fescue. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 430-430

Rouquette, F. M.; Estefan, G.; Turner, J. W.; Hutcheson, D. P. 2004: Birth season, preweaning stocking rates and sex effects on birth-to-harvest growth and carcass composition of Simmental-sired calves. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 430-430

Vieira, S.; Hoehler, D.; Lemme, A.; Kessler, A.; Pophal, S.; Ebert, A.; Eichner, G. 2004: Comparison of methionine sources based on an equimolar trial design with broiler chickens in Brazil. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 430-431

Vendramini, J. M. B.; Sollenberger, L. E.; Arthington, J. D.; Dubeux, J. B., J.; Interrante, S. M. 2004: Performance of early-weaned calves grazing Tifton 85 bermudagrass and receiving three levels of supplemental concentrate. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 430-430

Gonzalez-Esquerra, R.; Vazquez-Anon, M.; Hampton, T.; York, T. W.; Wuelling, C. W.; Knight, C. D. 2004: Very young turkeys utilize 2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio) butanoic acid (HMTBA) effectively as a methionine (M) source. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 431-431

Pesti, G. M.; Bakalli, R. I.; Driver, J. P. 2004: The methionine requirements of chicks and hens fed corn and peanut meal or soybean meal based diets. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 431-431

Gous, R. M.; Van Cauwenberghe, S.; Relandeau, C.; Burnham, D. J. 2004: The response of broilers to feeds limiting in threonine in the period 7 to 21 days of age. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 431-431

Relandeau, C.; Le Bellego, L.; Bartelt, J.; Hutterer, F.; Khidr, R.; Leitgeb, R. 2004: Impact of L-threonine supplementation in reduced protein diets for broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 431-432

Audren, G. P.; Classen, H. L.; Schwean-Lardner, K.; Bolton, K. 2004: Amino acid requirements of laying hens. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 432-432

Vazquez-Anon, M.; Kratzer, D. D.; Gonzalez-Esquerra, R.; Yi, G. F.; Knight, C. D. 2004: A comprehensive summary of experiments to define factors that may affect the gain response to 2-hydroxy-4 methylthio butanoic acid (HMTBA) and dl-methionine (DLM) in broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 432-432

Vazquez-Anon, M.; Kratzer, D. D.; Gonzalez-Esquerra, R.; Yi, G. F.; Knight, C. D. 2004: Summarized experimental results demonstrate different dose responses of broiler gain to 2-hydroxy-4 methylthio butanoic acid (HMTBA) and dl-methionine (DLM) with multiple putative variables. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 432-432

Corzo, A.; Kidd, M. T.; Thaxton, J. P.; Kerr, B. J. 2004: Effect of dietary tryptophan on growth and stress of broiler chicks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 432-433

Garcia, A. R.; Batal, A. B.; Baker, D. H. 2004: Variations in the digestible lysine requirement of broilers due to sex, performance parameters and rearing environment. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 433-433

Fritts, C. A.; Corzo, A.; Kidd, M. T. 2004: Chick responses to diets differing in essential and nonessential amino acids. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 433-433

Berri, C.; Relandeau, C.; Le Bellego, L.; Picard, M. 2004: Effect of dietary lysine and stock density on broiler performance and breast meat quality. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 433-433

Ledoux, D. R.; Broomhead, J. N.; Campbell, D. R.; Wilson, J. W.; Ward, N. E. 2004: Efficacy of vitamin D source and level on performance and bone mineralization of broilers fed dietary treatments for six weeks. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 434-434

Metwally, M. M. 2004: Influence of large doses of vitamin C on performance,plasma and bone calcium and phosphorus, bone characteristics and egg quality of local Dandarawi hens exposed to cold stress. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 434-434

Persia, M. E.; Saylor, W. W. 2004: Effects of broiler strain on nonphytate phosphorus requirement. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 434-435

Payne, R. L.; Southern, L. L. 2004: Plasma and tissue selenium and plasma glutathione peroxidase concentrations of broilers fed a selenium-deficient diet following a selenium-loading period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 435-435

Payne, R. L.; Southern, L. L. 2004: Validation of a selenium-deficient diet for broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 435-435

Kalbfleisch, J. L.; Charbeneau, R. A.; Pan, W. 2004: Growth performance and spontaneous bone fracture incidence of toms fed various levels of calcium and non-phytate phosphorus to heavy market weight. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 435-435

Patterson, P. H.; Cravener, T. L.; Hooge, D. M. 2004: The impact of dietary copper source and level on hen performance, egg quality and egg yolk cholesterol. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 435-436

Geng, A.; Guo, Y.; Yang, Y. 2004: Reduction of ascites mortality in broilers by dietary coenzyme Q(10) supplementation. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 436-436

Roberson, K. D.; Kalbfleisch, J. L.; Dransfield, D. 2004: Comparison of growth potential and carcass components of a new strain of tom turkeys with other commercial strains. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 436-436

Gonzalez-Alvarado, J. M.; Moreno, E. J.; Valencia, D. G.; Lazaro, R.; Mateos, G. G. 2004: Effects of cereal, heat proccessing, and fiber on productive performance and digestive traits of broilers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 436-437

Pyatt, N. A.; Berger, L. L.; Faulkner, D. B.; Walker, P. M. 2004: Effect of choice-select spread on carcass value and profitability in early-weaned Simmental steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 437-437

Pyatt, N. A.; Berger, L. L.; Faulkner, D. B.; Walker, P. M. 2004: Effect of dressed price on carcass value and profitability in early-weaned Simmental steers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 437-438

Gadberry, M. S.; Beck, P. A.; Gunter, S. A.; Kellogg, D. W. 2004: Digestion characteristics of corn plus cottonseed meal compared to whole cottonseed plus de-oiled rice bran as supplements for beef cattle and the effects of extrusion. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 438-438

Nagorcka, B. N.; Bird, S. 2004: Using a dynamic mechanistic ruminant model to estimate the effect of large changes in starch fermentation rates and site of digestion on cattle growth. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 438-438

Suedekum, K. -H.; Klein, M.; Paschke-Beese, M.; Schade, O. 2004: Ruminal nutrient degradation of untreated and chemically treated wheat grain. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 438-439

DeGroot, M. A.; French, P. D. 2004: Altered feeding behavior occurs in both primiparous and multiparous Holsteins during the periparturient period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 439-439

DeGaris, P. J.; Lean, I. J.; McNeill, D. M.; Rabiee, A. R. 2004: Effects of increased exposure to pre-calving diets containing BioChlor: Reproductive performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 439-439

DeGaris, P. J.; Lean, I. J.; McNeill, D. M.; Rabiee, A. R. 2004: Effects of increased exposure to pre-calving diets containing BioChlor: Milk production. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 439-439

DeGaris, P. J.; Lean, I. J.; McNeill, D. M.; Rabiee, A. R. 2004: Effects of increased exposure to pre-calving diets containing BioChlor: Cow health. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 440-440

Chung, Y. -H.; Heyler, K. S.; Cassidy, T. W.; Ward, S. L.; Girard, I. D.; Varga, G. A. 2004: Effect of a dry propylene glycol product for postpartum Holstein dairy cows on health and performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 440-440

Ogborn, K. L.; Parattel, R.; Smith, K. L.; Jardon, P. W.; Overton, T. R. 2004: Effects of method of delivery of glycerol on performance of dairy cows during the transition period. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 440-440

DeFrain, J. M.; Hippen, A. R.; Kalscheur, K. F.; Patton, R. S. 2004: Effects of feeding propionate and calcium salts of long-chain fatty acids on transition dairy cow performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 440-440

Arieli, A.; Dicken, U. 2004: The effect of prepartum monensin supplementation on milk production in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 441-441

Charbonneau, E.; Pellerin, D.; Oetze, G. R. 2004: Effect of lowered prepartum DCAD on urinary pH: A meta-analysis. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 441-441

Nocek, J. E.; Kautz, W. P. 2004: Direct-fed microbial supplementation on ruminal digestion, health And performance of pre- and post-partum dairy cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 441-441

Oelrichs, W. A.; Lucy, M. C.; Kerley, M. S.; Spain, J. N. 2004: Feeding soybeans and rumen-protected choline to dairy cows during the periparturient period and early lactation: effects on plasma lipid balance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 441-442

Smith, K. L.; Waldron, M. R.; Overton, T. R.; Drackley, J. K.; Boston, R. C.; Socha, M. T. 2004: Effects of physiological state, prepartum dietary carbohydrate source, and chromium supplementation on dynamics of insulin, glucose, and fatty acid metabolism in dairy cows. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 442-442

Patterson, J. L.; Foxcroft, G. R.; Pettitt, M. J.; Beltranena, E. 2004: Gilt selection for improved lifetime productivity. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 442-442

Bergsma, R. 2004: Efficient sows are good mothers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 442-443

Newcom, D. W.; Stalder, K. J.; Jones, G. F. 2004: Comparison of different measures of carcass composition and lean growth in swine. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 443-443

DeDecker, J. M.; Ellis, M.; Wolter, B. F.; Peterson, B. A. 2004: Effects of removing different proportions of slaughter weight pigs from pens on subsequent growth performance. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 443-443

Lupton, C. J. 2004: Export potential, market outlook, and value-added processing of goat fibers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 446-446

Gill, M.; Dyer, R. 2004: Setting research agendas for animal science in a global context. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 446-447

Hickey, M. C.; Moloney, A. P.; French, P. 2004: Out-wintering pads (owp) for steers-animal wellbeing and production. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 447-447

Archer, G. S.; Friend, T. H.; Ia-Cono, C.; Krawczel, P.; Johnson, R. 2004: Effect of feeding Ascophyllum Nodosum on thermoregulation, behavior, and dehydration of sheep subjected to 12-h of transport. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 447-448

Iacono, C. M.; Friend, T. H.; Johnson, R.; Krawczel, P.; Archer, G. 2004: Utilization of an onboard watering system by slaughter horses during transport. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 448-448

Krawczel, P.; Friend, T. 2004: Effect of continuous versus rested transport on blood chemistry, electrolytes and behavior of lambs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 448-448

Capper, J. L.; Wilkinson, R. G.; Pattinson, S. E.; Mackenzie, A. M.; Sinclair, L. A. 2004: The effect of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid and vitamin E supplementation of ewes on neonatal lamb vigour. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 448-448

Amen, T. S.; Herring, A. D.; Gill, C. A.; Sanders, J. O. 2004: Investigation of gestation length in Bos indicus x Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 449-449

Arthur, P. F.; Archer, J. A.; Reverter, A.; Johnston, D. J.; Herd, R. M. 2004: Genetic correlations between postweaning feed efficiency and cow traits. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 449-449

Amen, T. S.; Herring, A. D.; Gill, C. A.; Sanders, J. O. 2004: Investigation of birth weight in Bos indicus x Bos taurus reciprocal backcross calves produced through embryo transfer. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 449-450

Sapp, R. L.; Rekaya, R.; Bertrand, J. K. 2004: Teat scores in first-parity Gelbvieh cows: Relationship with suspensory score and calf growth traits. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 450-450

Minick, J.; Wilson, D. 2004: Calving day and age at first calving in Angus heifers. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 450-450

Speidel, S. E.; Garrick, D. J.; Enns, R. M. 2004: Genetic prediction for estimating mature cow maintenance energy requirements. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 450-450

Rios-Utrera, A.; Cundiff, L. V.; Gregory, K. E.; Koch, R. M.; Dikeman, M. E.; Koohmaraie, M.; Van Vleck, L. D. 2004: Estimates of genetic correlations among carcass traits adjusted to different end points. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 450-451

Bohmanova, J.; Misztal, I. 2004: Genetic evaluation of beef cattle for growth using records across a wide range of ages. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 451-451

Cleveland, M. A.; Enns, R. M.; Garrick, D. J.; Blackburn, H. D. 2004: Examining the genetic diversity of Hereford cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 451-451

Hassen, A.; Wilson, D. E. 2004: Evaluation of Angus field records: Using new sets of variances to estimate weaning weight EPDs and the effect on genetic trends. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 451-451

Devitt, C. J. B.; Wilton, J. W.; Fernandes, T. L.; Miller, S. P. 2004: Genetic evaluation of feedlot performance and efficiency in beef cattle marketed at a constant finish endpoint. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 451-452

Olson, K. M.; Garrick, D. J.; Enns, R. M. 2004: Predicting breeding values for feed intake from individual or pen-fed data. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 452-452

Mousel, M. R.; Rohrer, G. A.; Leymaster, K. A.; Christenson, R. K. 2004: Validation of QTL's in a swine population selected for ovulation rate. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 452-452

Araujo, F. R. C.; Manicardi, F.; Ramos, J. R. H.; Magnabosco, C. U.; Famula, T. R.; Sainz, R. D. 2004: The use of ultrasound to evaluate growth and carcass quality in Nelore cattle. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 452-452

Holl, J.; Cassady, J. P.; Pomp, D.; Johnson, R. K. 2004: Identification of quantitative trait loci affecting reproduction and early growth in pigs. Journal of Dairy Science 87: 452-453