Research and Reviews: Swine 2001

Special Circular 185-01

Editor
Maurice L. Eastridge

Assistant Editors
Wayne L. Bacon
C. Lynn Knipe
David L. Meeker
Thomas B. Turner
David L. Zartman

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Ascorbic Acid Synthesis in Fetal, Nursing, and Weanling Pigs
S. Ching and D.C. Mahan

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results and Discussion
• Acknowledgments
• References

Effect of Dietary Energy Source (Carbohydrate or Soybean Oil) on Postweaning Pig
S. Ching and D.C. Mahan

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Results
• Discussion
• References

Effects of Dietary Lysine Level and Source, and Added Dextrose on Lactating Sow and Litter Performance
J.C. Peters and D.C. Mahan

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusions
• References

Efficacy of a Plant/Yeast Protein Source in Weaning Pig Starter Diets
T.G. Wiseman, D.C. Mahan, B.G. Harmon, and N.L. Trottier

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Results
• Discussion
• Implications
• References

Evaluating the Effects of Soybean Meal Particle Size on Amino Acid Ileal Digestibility in Grower-Finisher Swine
N.D. Fastinger and D.C. Mahan

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Experimental Procedures
• Results and Discussion
• Summary
• References

Particle-Size Evaluation of Grain Fed on Ohio Swine Operations
D.E. Ricker and S.J. Moeller

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results and Discussion
  • Hammer Mills
  • Roller Mills
  • Statistical Analysis and Findings
• Summary
• References

An Investigation into the Genetic Controls of Pork Quality:
I. Association Studies with Leptin Receptor, Melanocortin-4 Receptor, Melanocortin-5 Receptor, and Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor-γ
Rebecca Emnett, Steven Moeller, Keith Irvin, Max Rothschild, Graham Plastow, and Rodney Goodwin

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
  • Leptin Receptor
  • Melanocortin-4 Receptor
  • Melanocortin-5 Receptor
  • Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor-γ
• Summary
• Acknowledgements
• References

An Investigation into the Genetic Controls of Pork Quality:
II. Association Studies with Heart Fatty Acid Binding Protein-1 and Calpastatin
Rebecca Emnett, Steven Moeller, Keith Irvin, Max Rothschild, Graham Plastow, and Rodney Goodwin

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
  • Heart Fatty Acid Binding Protein
  • Calpastatin
• Summary
• Acknowledgements
• References

Physical Assignment of Adipocyte Determination and Differentiation Factor-1 and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase E1-alpha in the Pig
Rebecca Emnett, Steven Moeller, Keith Irvin, Max Rothschild, and Eli Grindflek

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Results
• Summary
• References

Examination of the Relationship Between the Prolactin Receptor Gene and Reproductive Tract Components in Swine
B.J. Isler, K.M. Irvin, M.F. Rothschild, and G. J. Evans

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Statistical Analysis
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusions
• References

The Association Between the Estrogen Receptor Locus and Growth, Carcass, and Developmental Traits in Pigs
T.D. Leeds, K M. Irvin, and S.J. Moeller

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Statistical Analysis
• Results
• Discussion
• References

Utilizing Muscle Glycolytic Potential to Indicate Rendement Napole Gene Status in Hampshire-Sired Pigs
S.J. Moeller, R.S. Emnett, T.J. Baas and K.M. Irvin

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Materials and Methods
• Statistical Analysis
• Results and Discussion
• Implications
• References