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1999

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Genetic Parameters for Growth Traits for a Composite Terminal Sire Breed of Sheep, E. Mousa, L. Dale Van Vleck, and K. E. Leymaster

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Genotypic Expression at Different Ages: II. Wool Traits of Sheep, H. Okut, C. M. Bromley, L. Dale Van Vleck, and G. D. Snowder

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Genotypic Expression at Different Ages: I. Prolificacy Traits of Sheep, H. Okut, C. M. Bromley, L. Dale Van Vleck, and G. D. Snowder

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Genotypic Expression with Different Ages of Dams: III. Weight Traits of Sheep, H. Okut, C. M. Bromley, L. Dale Van Vleck, and G. D. Snowder

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Variance Caused by Cytoplasmic Line and Sire by Herd Interaction Effects for Milk Yield Considering Estimation Bias, P. R. N. Rorato, Jeffrey F. Keown, and L. Dale Van Vleck

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The Effect of Forage Source and Particle Size on Finishing Yearling Steer Performance and Ruminal Metabolism, D. H. Shain, Rick Stock, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and D. W. Herold

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Review of New Information on the Use of Wet and Dry Milling Feed By-Products in Feedlot Diets, Rick Stock, J. M. Lewis, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and C. T. Milton

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Implications of Cloning for Breed Improvement Strategies: Are Traditional Methods of Animal Improvement Obsolete?, L. Dale Van Vleck

1998

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Variances of Direct Genetic Effects, Maternal Genetic Effects, and Cytoplasmic Inheritance Effects for Milk Yield, Fat Yield, and Fat Percentage, L. G. Albuquerque, Jeffrey F. Keown, and L. Dale Van Vleck

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Effect of Ignoring Random Sire and Dam Effects on Estimates and Standard Errors of Breed Comparisons, K. L. Barkhouse, L. Dale Van Vleck, and Larry V. Cundiff

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Comparison of Sire Breed Solutions for Growth Traits Adjusted by Mean Expected Progeny Differences to a 1993 Base, K. L. Barkhouse, L. Dale Van Vleck, Larry V. Cundiff, D. S. Buchmann, and D. M. Marshall

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Effect of acute treatment with progesterone on the timing and synchrony of ovulation in Bos indicus heifers treated with a norgestomet implant for 17 days, J. Cavalieri, J. E. Kinder, and L. A. Fitzpatrick

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Parameter Estimates for Direct, Maternal, and Grandmaternal Genetic Effects for Birth Weight and Weaning Weight in Hereford Cattle, J. Dodenhoff, L. Dale Van Vleck, Stephen D. Kachman, and R. M. Koch

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Evaluation of the Ovine Callipyge Locus: I. Relative Chromosomal Position and Gene Action, B. A. Freking, J. W. Keele, C. W. Beattie, S. M. Kappes, T. P.L. Smith, T. S. Sonstegard, Merlyn K. Nielsen, and Kreg A. Leymaster

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Evaluation of the Ovine Callipyge Locus: II. Genotypic Effects on Growth, Slaughter, and Carcass Traits, B. A. Freking, J. W. Keele, Merlyn K. Nielsen, and Kreg A. Leymaster

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Expression of an inter-α-trypsininhibitor heavy chain-like protein in the pig endometrium during the oestrous cycle and early pregnancy, R. D. Geisert, J. V. Yelich, T. Pratt, and Daniel Pomp

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Developmental and Hormonal Regulation of Transforming Growth Factor- β1 (TGFβ1), -2, and -3 Gene Expression in Isolated Prostatic Epithelial and Stromal Cells: Epidermal Growth Factor and TGFβ Interactions, Naoki Itoh, Urvashi Patel, Andrea S. Cupp, and Michael K. Skinner

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Estimation of Relative Economic Value for Herd Life of Dairy Cattle from Profile Equations, S. Jagannatha, Jeffrey F. Keown, and L. Dale Van Vleck

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Complementary Responses Between Feather Meal and Poultry By-Product Meal with or Without Ruminally Protected Methionine and Lysine in Growing Calves, M. J. Klemesrud, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and Austin Lewis

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Effect of Energy Source and Escape Protein on Receiving and Finishing Performance and Health of Calves, R. A. McCoy, Rick Stock, Terry J. Klopfenstein, D. H. Shain, and M. J. Klemesrud

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Genetic and Phenotypic Parameters for Carcass Traits of American Shorthorn Beef Cattle, F. Pariacote, R. E. Hunsley, and L. Dale Van Vleck

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Effect of Wet Corn Gluten Feed, Supplemental Protein, and Tallow on Steer Finishing Performance, C. J. Richards, Rick Stock, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and D. H. Shain

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Consequences of Differing Wool Growth Rates on Staple Strength of Merino Wethers with Divergent Staple Strengths, A. C. Schlink, G. Mata, and R. M. Lewis

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Effect of Degradable Intake Protein Level on Finishing Cattle Performance and Ruminal Metabolism, D. H. Shain, Rick Stock, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and D. W. Herold

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Genetic Parameters for Sex-Specific Traits in Beef Cattle, R. K. Splan, Larry V. Cundiff, and L. Dale Van Vleck

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Genetics of the Interval from Weaning to Estrus in First-Litter Sows: Correlated Responses, J. ten Napel, T. H. E. Meuwissen, R. K. Johnson, and E. W. Brascamp

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Bayesian Analysis of Twinning and Ovulation Rates Using a Multiple-Trait Threshold Model and Gibbs Sampling, C. P. Van Tassell, L. Dale Van Vleck, and K. E. Gregory

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Sex Effects on Breed of Sire Differences for Birth, Weaning, and Yearling Weights, L. Dale Van Vleck and Larry V. Cundiff

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Effects of Inbreeding and Heterozygosity on Preweaning Traits in a Closed Population of Herefords Under Selection, L. Dale Van Vleck and M. D. MacNeil

1997

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Role of Basic-Helix-Loop-Helix Transcription Factors in Sertoli Cell Differentiation: Identification of an E-Box Response Element in the Transferrin Promoter, Jaideep Chaudhary, Andrea S. Cupp, and Michael K. Skinner

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Effects of Sire, Dam Traits, Calf Traits, and Environment on Dystocia and Subsequent Reproduction of Two-Year-Old Heifers, D. J. Colburn, Gene H. Deutscher, Merlyn K. Nielsen, and Don C. Adams

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A Simulation Model Including Ovulation Rate, Potential Embryonic Viability, and Uterine Capacity to Explain Litter Size in Mice: I. Model Development and Implementation, E. L. de A. Ribeiro, Merlyn K. Nielsen, Gary Bennett, and Kreg A. Leymaster

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A Simulation Model Including Ovulation Rate, Potential Embryonic Viability, and Uterine Capacity to Explain Litter Size in Mice: II. Responses to Alternative Criteria of Selection, E. L. de A. Ribeiro, Merlyn K. Nielsen, Kreg A. Leymaster, and Gary Bennett

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Influence of Dominance Relationships on the Estimation of Dominance Variance with Sire-Dam Subclass Effects, N. Gengler, L. Dale Van Vleck, M. D. MacNeil, I. Misztal, and F. A. Pariacote

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Comparison of USDA Quality Grade with Tendertec for the Assessment of Beef Palatability, M. H. George, J.D. Tatum, H. G. Dolezal, J. B. Morgan, J. M. Wise, Chris R. Calkins, T. Gordon, J. O. Reagan, and G. C. Smith

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Genetic and Environmental Parameters for Ovulation Rate, Twinning Rate, and Weight Traits in a Cattle Population Selected for Twinning, K. E. Gregory, G. L. Bennett, L. Dale Van Vleck, S. E. Echternkamp, and Larry V. Cundiff

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Limiting Amino Acids in Meat and Bone and Poultry By-Product Meals, M. J. Klemesrud, Terry Klopfenstein, Austin Lewis, D. H. Shain, and D. Herold

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Development of Gilts and Boars for Efficient Reproduction, Donald G. Levis, Vernon D. Leibbrandt, and Dale W. Rozeboom

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Influence of Sample Orientation on Prediction of Fresh Ham Lean Content by Electromagnetic Scanning, N. L. Meseck, B. L. Gwartney, Chris R. Calkins, and Phillip Miller

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Relationships Between In Situ Protein Degradability and Grass Developmental Morphology, R. B. Mitchell, D. D. Redfearn, Lowell E. Moser, R. J. Grant, K. J. Moore, and B. H. Kirch

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Variability in metabolic rate, feed intake and fatness among selection and inbred lines of mice, D. E. Moody, Daniel Pomp, and Merlyn K. Nielsen

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Divergent Selection for Heat Loss in Mice: II. Correlated Responses in Feed Intake, Body Mass, Body Composition, and Number Born Through Fifteen Generations, Merlyn K. Nielsen, B. A. Freking, L. D. Jones, S. M. Nelson, T. L. Vorderstrasse, and B. A. Hussey

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Divergent Selection for Heat Loss in Mice: I. Selection Applied and Direct Response Through Fifteen Generations, Merlyn K. Nielsen, L. D. Jones, B. A. Freking, and J. A. DeShazer

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Evidence for Quantitative Trait Loci Affecting Ovulation Rate in Pigs, Thomas A. Rathje, G. A. Rohrer, and R. K. Johnson

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Calculation of breed direct and maternal genetic fractions and breed specific direct and maternal heterozygosity for crossbreeding data, L. Dale Van Vleck

1996

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Prediction of Breeding Values for Tenderness of Market Animals from Measurements on Bulls, K. L. Barkhouse, L. Dale Van Vleck, Larry V. Cundiff, M. Koohamaraie, D. D. Lunstra, and J. D. Crouse

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Changing Dose of Progesterone Results in Sudden Changes in Frequency of Luteinizing Hormone Pulses and Secretion of 17β-Estradiol in Bovine Females, E. G. M. Bergfeld, F. N. Kojima, Andrea S. Cupp, M. E. Wehrman, K. E. Peters, V. Mariscal, T. Sanchez, and J. E. Kinder

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Transcriptional Regulation of Sertoli Cell Differentiation by Follicle-Stimulating Hormone at the Level of the c-fos and Transferrin Promoters, Jaideep Chaudary, Patricia D. Whaley, Andrea S. Cupp, and Michael K. Skinner

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Embryonal Survival to 6 Days in Mice Selected on Different Criteria for Litter Size, E. L. de A. Ribeiro, M. A. J. van Engelen, and Merlyn K. Nielsen

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Effect of Variance of Interaction Effects of Sire and Herd on Selection for Milk and Fat Yield, G. Dimov, Jeffrey F. Keown, L. Dale Van Vleck, and H. D. Norman

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Estimation of Variances Due to Direct and Maternal Effects for Growth Traits of Nelore Cattle, J. P. Eler, L. Dale Van Vleck, J. B. S. Ferraz, and R. B. Lobo

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Use of Expected Progeny Differences for Marbling in Beef: II. Carcass and Palatability Traits, B. L. Gwartney, Chris R. Calkins, Richard J. Rasby, Rick Stock, B. A. Vieselmeyer, and James A. Gosey

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Effect of Selection for Size of Testes in Boars on Semen and Testis Traits, Ying-Tsorn Huang and Rodger K. Johnson

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Progestin and Estrogen Regulation of Pulsatile LH Release and Development of Persistent Ovarian Follicles in Cattle, J. E. Kinder, F. N. Kojima, E. G. M. Bergfeld, M. E. Wehrman, and K. E. Fike

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Ewe Fertility in the STAR Accelerated Lambing System, R. M. Lewis, D. R. Notter, D. E. Hogue, and B. H. Magee

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Selection for lean growth in terminal sire sheep to produce leaner crossbred progeny, R. M. Lewis, G. Simm, W. S. Dingwall, and S. V. Murphy

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Comparison of Circulating Concentrations of Reproductive Hormones in Boars of Lines Selected for Size of Testes or Number of Ovulations and Embryonal Survival to Concentrations in Respective Control Lines, D. V. Mariscal, P. L. Wolfe, E. G. M. Bergfeld, Andrea S. Cupp, F. N. Kojima, K. E. Fike, T. Sanchez, M. E. Wehrman, Rodger K. Johnson, Roger J. Kittok, J. J. Ford, and J. E. Kinder

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Comparison of Circulating Concentrations of Reproductive Hormones in Boars of Lines Selected for Size of Testes or Number of Ovulations and Embryonal Survival to Concentrations in Respective Control Lines, D. V. Mariscal, P. L. Wolfe, E. G. M. Bergfeld, A. S. Cupp, F. N. Kojima, K. E. Fike, T. Sanchez, M. E. Wehrman, R. K. Johnson, R. J. Kittock, J. J. Ford, and J. E. Kinder

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Estimates of Heritabilities and Genetic and Environmental Correlations for Left- and Right-Side Uterine Capacity and Ovulation Rate in Mice, Merlyn K. Nielsen, Y. L. Kochera Kirby, and A. C. Clutter

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Estimation of Direct and Maternal Breed Effects for Prediction of Expected Progeny Differences for Birth and Weaning Weights in Three Multibreed Populations, F. A. Rodriguez-Almeida, L. Dale Van Vleck, and K. E. Gregory

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Multiple-Trait Gibbs Sampler for Animal Models: Flexible Programs for Bayesian and Likelihood-Based (Co)Variance Component Inference, C. P. Van Tassell and L. Dale Van Vleck

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Genetic Trend and Environmental Effects in a Population of Cattle Selected for Twinning, L. Dale Van Vleck and K. E. Gregory

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Variances of Additive and Dominance Genetic Effects for Ovulation and Twinning Rates in a Population Selected for Twinning, L. Dale Van Vleck and K. E. Gregory

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Direct and Maternal Genetic Covariances by Age of Dam for Weaning Weight, L. Dale Van Vleck, K. E. Gregory, and G. L. Bennett

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Use of Expected Progeny Differences for Marbling in Beef: I. Production Traits, B. A. Vieselmeyer, Richard J. Rasby, B. L. Gwartney, Chris R. Calkins, Rick Stock, and James A. Gosey

1995

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Estimates Using an Animal Model of (Co)variances for Yields of Milk, Fat, and Protein for the First Lactation of Holstein Cows in California and New York, L. G. Albuquerque, G. Dimov, Jeffrey F. Keown, and L. Dale Van Vleck

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Increasing Concentrations of 17β-Estradiol Has Differential Effects on Secretion of Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and Amounts of mRNA for Gonadotropin Subunits during the Follicular Phase of the Bovine Estrous Cycle, Andrea S. Cupp, F. N. Kojima, M. S. Roberson, T. T. Stumpf, M. F. Wolfe, L. A. Werth, Roger J. Kittok, H. E. Grotjan, and J. E. Kinder

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Variance of Interaction Effects of Sire and Herd for Yield Traits of Holsteins in California, New York, and Pennsylvania with an Animal Model, G. Dimov, L. G. Albuquerque, Jeffrey F. Keown, L. Dale Van Vleck, and H. D. Norman

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Estimation of Variances Due to Direct and Maternal Effects for Growth Traits of Nelore Cattle, J. P. Eler, L. Dale Van Vleck, J. B. S. Ferraz, and R. B. Lobo

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The Effects of Orientation and Storage Time on the Prediction of Beef Rib Composition Using Electromagnetic Scanning, B. L. Gwartney, N. L. Meseck, and Chris R. Calkins

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Growth of Testes and Testicular Morphology After Eight Generations of Selection for Increased Predicted Weight of Testes at 150 Days of Age in Boars, R. R. Harder, D. D. Lunstra, R. K. Johnson, and Roman L. Hruska

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Growth of Testes and Testicular Morphology After Eight Generations of Selection for Increased Predicted Weight of Testes at 150 Days of Age in Boars, R. R. Harder, D. D. Lunstra, R. K. Johnson, and Roman L. Hruska

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Melengestrol Acetate at Greater Doses Than Typically Used for Estrous Synchrony in Bovine Females Does Not Mimic Endogenous Progesterone in Regulation of Secretion of Luteinizing Hormone and 17β-Estradiol, F. N. Kojima, J. R. Chenault, M. E. Wehrman, E. G. M. Bergfeld, Andrea S. Cupp, L. A. Werth, V. Mariscal, T. Sanchez, Roger J. Kittok, and J. E. Kinder

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Relationship of Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms (RFLP) at the Bovine Calpastatin Locus to Calpastatin Activity and Meat Tenderness, S. M. Lonergan, C. W. Ernst, M. D. Bishop, Chris R. Calkins, and Mohammad Koohmaraie

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Uterine Mass and Uterine Blood Volume in Mice Selected 21 Generations for Alternative Criteria to Increase Litter Size, Merlyn K. Nielsen, R. J. Kittok, and Y. L. Kochera Kirby

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Prediction of Genetic Values of Sires for Growth Traits of Crossbred Cattle Using a Multivariate Animal Model with Heterogeneous Variances, R. Nunez-Dominguez, L. Dale Van Vleck, and Larry V. Cundiff

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Sperm Production in Boars After Nine Generations of Selection for Increased Weight of Testis, Thomas A. Rathje, R. K. Johnson, and D. D. Lunstra

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Hormone concentrations in the caudal vena cava during the first ovarian follicular wave of the oestrous cycle in heifers, F. M. Rhodes, L. A. Fitzpatrick, K. W. Entwistle, and J. E. Kinder

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Effect of Accounting for Different Phenotypic Variances by Sire Breed and Sex on Selection of Sires Based on Expected Progeny Differences for 200- and 365-Day Weights, F. A. Rodriguez-Almeida, L. Dale Van Vleck, and Larry V. Cundiff

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Heterogeneity of Variance by Sire Breed, Sex, and Dam Breed in 200- and 365-Day Weights of Beef Cattle from a Top Cross Experiment, F. A. Rodriguez-Almeida, L. Dale Van Vleck, Larry V. Cundiff, and Stephen D. Kachman

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Estimation of Non-Additive Genetic Variances in Three Synthetic Lines of Beef Cattle Using an Animal Model, F. A. Rodriguez-Almeida, L. Dale Van Vleck, R. A. Willham, and S. L. Northcutt

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Dosage of the Synthetic Progestin, Norgestomet, Influences Luteinizing Hormone Pulse Frequency and Endogenous Secretion of 17β-Estradiol in Heifers, T. Sanchez, M. E. Wehrman, F. N. Kojima, Andrea S. Cupp, E. G. M. Bergfeld, K. E. Peters, V. Mariscal, Roger J. Kittok, and J. E. Kinder

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Differences in Pup Birth Weight, Pup Variability Within Litters, and Dam Weight of Mice Selected for Alternative Criteria to Increase Litter Size, M. A. J/ Van Engelen, Merlyn K. Nielsen, and E. L. de A. Ribeiro

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Role of Specific Response Elements of the c-fos Promoter and Involvement of Intermediate Transcription Factor(s) in the Induction of Sertoli Cell Differentiation (Transferrin Promoter Activation) by the Testicular Paracrine Factor PModS*, Patricia D. Whaley, Jaideep Chaudhary, Andrea S. Cupp, and Michael K. Skinner

1994

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Ovarian Follicular Development in Prepubertal Heifers Is Influenced by Level of Dietary Energy Intake, E. G. M. Bergfeld, F. N. Kojima, Andrea S. Cupp, M. E. Wehrman, K. E. Peters, M. Garcia-Winder, and J. E. Kinder

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Effect of Fat Source in Receiving Diets and Reduced Nocturnal Temperatures on Commingled Feeder Pig Performance, Michael C. Brumm and Ernest R. Peo, Jr.

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Uterine Capacity and Ovulation Rate in Mice Selected 21 Generations on Alternative Criteria to Increase Litter Size, A. C. Clutter, Y. Kochera Kirby, and Merlyn K. Nielsen

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Serum Cholesterol Concentration of Mice Selected for Litter Size and its Relationship to Litter Size and Testis Mass, E. L. de A. Ribeiro, R. J. Kittok, and Merlyn K. Nielsen

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Electromagnetic Scanning of Beef Quarters to Predict Carcass and Primal Lean Content, B. L. Gwartney, Chris R. Calkins, R. S. Lin, J. C. Forest, Anne M. Parkhurst, and R. P. Lemenager

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Effects of Synovex® Implants on Growth Rate, Pelvic Area, Reproduction, and Calving Performance of Replacement Heifers, R. F. Hancock, Gene H. Deutscher, Merlyn K. Nielsen, and D. J. Colburn

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Ten Generations of Selection for Predicted Weight of Testes in Swine: Direct Response and Correlated Response in Body Weight, Backfat, Age at Puberty, and Ovulation Rate, Rodger K. Johnson, Gregg R. Eckardt, Thomas A. Rathje, and Denise K. Drudik

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Effects of 17β-Estradiol on Distribution of Pituitary Isoforms of Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone during the Follicular Phase of the Bovine Estrous Cycle, F. N. Kojima, Andrea S. Cupp, T. T. Stumpf, D. D. Zalesky, M. S. Roberson, L. A. Werth, M. W. Wolfe, Roger J. Kittok, H. E. Grotjan, and J. E. Kinder

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Estimates of Genetic Parameters for 320-Day Pelvic Measurements of Males and Females and Calving Ease of 2-Year-Old Females, L. A. Kriese, L. Dale Van Vleck, K. E. Gregory, K. G. Boldman, Larry V. Cundiff, and R. M. Koch

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Luteinizing Hormone Has a Role in Development of Fully Functional Corpora Lutea (CL) But Is Not Required to Maintain CL Function in Heifers, K. E. Peters, E. G.M. Bergfeld, Andrea S. Cupp, F. N. Kojima, V. Mariscal, T. Sanchez, M. E. Wehrman, H. E. Grotjan, D. L. Hamernik, Roger J. Kittok, and J. E. Kinder

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Temporal Response of Rabbits to β-Adrenergic Agonist Feeding: Tissue Weight, Calpains and Calpastatin Activities, and Nucleic Acid and Protein Concentrations, T. D. Pringle, S. M. Lonergan, Chris R. Calkins, Steven J. Jones, Phillip S. Miller, and Mohammad Koohmaraie

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Differential Regulation of Gonadotropin Synthesis and Release in Ovariectomized Ewes after Treatment with a Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone Antagonist, T. Sanchez, M. E. Wehrman, G. E. Moss, F. N. Kojima, Andrea S. Cupp, E. G. M. Bergfeld, K. E. Peters, V. Mariscal, H. E. Grotjan Jr., J. E. Kinder, and D. L. Hamernik

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Heritability and Repeatability for Milk Production Traits of Japanese Holsteins from an Animal Model, Mitsuyoshi Suzuki and L. Dale Van Vleck

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Prediction Error Variances for Interbreed Genetic Evaluations, L. Dale Van Vleck and Larry V. Cundiff

1993

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Environmental Effects on Neonatal Mortality of Beef Calves, S. M. Azzam, J. E. Kinder, Merlyn K. Nielsen, L. A. Werth, K. E. Gregory, Larry V. Cundiff, and R. M. Koch

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Yearling Bulls Shorten the Duration of Postpartum Anestrus in Beef Cows to the Same Extent as Do Mature Bulls, Andrea S. Cupp, M. S. Roberson, T. T. Stumpf, M. W. Wolfe, L. A. Werth, N. Kojima, Roger J. Kittok, and J. E. Kinder