Publications > Animal Science > 2006 > Volume 82 Part 2

Volume 82 Part 2

Due to technical difficulties the PDF links below are currently unavailable in Internet Explorer. Whilst this problem is addressed, please note you can use an alternative browser such as Mozilla Firefox to access the files. We apologise for any inconvenience (16/04/2007)

Breeding, genetics and gene expression

A. Mandal, F. W. C. Neser, P.K. Rout, R. Roy and D.R. Notter
Genetic parameters for direct and maternal effects on body weights of Muzaffarnagari sheep p.133
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

A.M. Van Heelsum, R.M. Lewis, M.H. Davies and W. Haresign
Genetic relationships among objectively and subjectively assessed traits measured on crossbred (Mule) lambs p.141
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

Breeding goals and tools

E. Karamichou, R.I. Richardson, G.R. Nute, K.A. McLean and S.C. Bishop
Genetic analyses of carcass composition, as assessed by X-ray computer tomography, and meat quality traits in Scottish Blackface sheep p.151
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

Food sources and nutrient supply

A.A. Sadeghi and P. Shawrang
The effect of natural zeolite on nutrient digestibility, carcass traits and performance of Holstein steers given a diet containing urea p.163
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

K. Engin and C.G. Carter
Growth and food utilization of the Australian short-finned eel, Anguilla australis australis (Richardson) given paired iso-energetic diets with increasing crude protein content p.169
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

P. Leterme, M. Botero, A.M. Londoño, J. Bindelle and A. Buldgen
Nutritive value of tropical tree leaf meals in adult sows p.175
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

C. Cortes, J.C. Damasceno, J. Jamot and S. Prache
Ewes increase their intake when offered a choice of herbage species at pasture p.183
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

R. Tudisco, P. Lombardi, F. Bovera, D. d’Angelo, M.I. Cutrignelli, V. Mastellone, V. Terzi, L. Avallone and F. Infascelli
Genetically modified soya bean in rabbit feeding: detection of DNA fragments and evaluation of metabolic effects by enzymatic analysis p.193
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

Health/fertility

T. Kristensen, S.M. Thamsborg, H.R. Andersen, K. Søegaard and A.L. Nielsen
Effects of grazing system on production and parasitism of dairy breed heifers and steers grazing wet marginal grasslands p.201
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

M.A. McCoy, S.D. Lennox, C.S. Mayne, W.J. McCaughey, H.W.J. Edgar, D.C. Catney, M. Verner, D.R. Mackey and A.W. Gordon
Milk progesterone profiles and their relationship with fertility, production and disease in dairy cows in Northern Ireland p.213
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

Model organisms and simulations

S. Landgraf, A. Susenbeth, P.W. Knap, H. Looft, G.S. Plastow, E. Kalm and R. Roehe
Allometric association between in vivo estimation of body composition during growth using deuterium dilution technique and chemical analysis of serial slaughtered pigs p.223
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

O. González-Recio, Y.M. Chang, D. Gianola and K.A. Weigel
Comparison of models using different censoring scenarios for days open in Spanish Holstein cows p.233
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

M. Kloareg, J. Noblet and J. Van Milgen
Estimation of whole body lipid mass in finishing pigs p.241
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

Physiology and biochemistry of production

M. Miranda, J.M. Cruz, M. López-Alonso and J.L Benedito
Variations in liver and blood copper concentrations in young beef cattle raised in north-west Spain: associations with breed, sex, age and season p.253
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

Reproduction physiology and management

T.A. Taha, W.F. Shaaban, A.R. El-Mahdy, F.D. El-Nouty and M.H. Salem
Reproductive toxicological effects of gossypol on male rabbits: semen characteristics and hormonal levels p.259
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

Systems of production and management

I.A. Wright, J.R. Jones, D.A. Davies, G.R. Davidson and J.E. Vale
The effect of sward surface height on the response to mixed grazing by cattle and sheep p.271
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

S. Berg, I.L. Andersen, G.M. Tajet, I.A. Haukvik, S. Kongsrud and K.E. Bøe
Piglet use of the creep area and piglet mortality – effects of closing the piglets inside the creep area during sow feeding time in pens for individually loose-housed sows p.277
Abstract | Full Text Access the full article in PDF format (BSAS members only) PDF

Search for papers on a specific subject
Search PubMed, 3K



MEDLINE and PubMed are registered trademarks of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

back to top