Animal Science Journal © 2012 Japanese Society of Animal Science Early View (Online Version of Record published before inclusion in an issue)

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   Original Articles

   1. Hen egg yolk lipid fractions with antiatherogenic properties

      Constantina Nasopoulou, Vassiliki Gogaki, Eleanna Panagopoulou, Constantinos Demopoulos and Ioannis Zabetakis

      Article first published online: 20 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01067.x

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   2. Comparative endocrinological responses to short transportation of Equidae (Equus asinus and Equus caballus)

      Esterina Fazio, Pietro Medica, Cristina Cravana, Francesca Aveni and Adriana Ferlazzo

      Article first published online: 20 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01065.x

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   3. Effects of Bacillus subtilisB10 spores on viability and biological functions of murine macrophages

      Qin Huang, Xin Xu, Yu-long Mao, Yi Huang, Imran R. Rajput and Wei-fen Li

      Article first published online: 20 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01064.x

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2. Rapid Communication

   1. Caecal abnormality in a layer hen (Gallus gallus forma domestica) not accompanied by deficits in digestive performance or egg productivity

      Stephanie K. Courtney Jones and Adam J. Munn

      Article first published online: 20 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01063.x

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3. ORIGINAL ARTICLES

   1. Genetic relationship of body measurement traits at early age with carcass traits in Japanese black cattle

      Tahmina Munim, Takuro Oikawa, Takayuki Ibi and Tetsuo Kunieda

      Article first published online: 19 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/asj.12005

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   2. Fine mapping of quantitative trait loci affecting organ weights by mouse intersubspecific subcongenic strain analysis

      Md. Bazlur Rahman Mollah and Akira Ishikawa

      Article first published online: 19 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/asj.12004

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   3. The preventive effect of Bacillus subtilus strain DB9011 against experimental infection with enterotoxcemic Escherichia coli in weaning piglets

      Takamitsu Tsukahara, Takeshi Tsuruta, Nobuo Nakanishi, Chie Hikita, Masami Mochizuki and Keizo Nakayama

      Article first published online: 19 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/asj.12003

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   4. Effects of melatonin on salsolinol-induced prolactin secretion in goats

      Tsutomu Hashizume, Tomoyoshi Yaegashi, Jin Jin, Ken Sawai, Ferenc Fülöp and György Miklos Nagy

      Article first published online: 19 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/asj.12002

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   5. Effects of intravenous ghrelin injection on plasma growth hormone, insulin and glucose concentrations in calves at weaning

      Rika Fukumori, Takako Mita, Toshihisa Sugino, Yoshihisa Hasegawa, Masayasu Kojima, Kenji Kangawa, Taketo Obitsu and Kohzo Taniguchi

      Article first published online: 19 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/asj.12001

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   6. Effects of 25-hydroxy-cholecalciferol on the development of osteochondrosis in swine

      Toshie Sugiyama, Seiji Kusuhara, Thau Kiong Chung, Hiroshi Yonekura, Elisabeth Azem and Takehiko Hayakawa

      Article first published online: 19 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/asj.12000

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4. Original Articles

   1. Association of swine vertnin (VRTN) gene with production traits in Duroc pigs improved using a closed nucleus breeding system

      Kensuke Hirose, Satoshi Mikawa, Naohiko Okumura, Go Noguchi, Kazuo Fukawa, Naoe Kanaya, Ayumi Mikawa, Aisaku Arakawa, Tetsuya Ito, Yoichi Hayashi, Fumio Tachibana and Takashi Awata

      Article first published online: 2 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01066.x

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5. Rapid Communication

   1. Primary analysis of DNA polymorphisms in the TRIM region (MHC subregion) of the Japanese quail, Coturnix japonica

      Shingo Suzuki, Kazuyoshi Hosomichi, Kana Yokoyama, Kaoru Tsuda, Hiromi Hara, Yutaka Yoshida, Akira Fujiwara, Makoto Mizutani, Takashi Shiina, Tomohiro Kono and Kei Hanzawa

      Article first published online: 2 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01062.x

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6. Original Article

   1. Changes in the messenger RNA expression levels of Bcl-2 family members andcaspase-8 and -3 in porcine ovarian follicles during follicular atresia

      Yanhui Fu, Fei Lin and Honglin Liu

      Article first published online: 21 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01061.x

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7. Original Articles

   1. Long-term dietary supplementation of organic selenium modulates gene expression profiles in leukocytes of adult pigs

      Ki-Duk Song, Scott E. Dowd, Hak-Kyo Lee and Sung Woo Kim

      Article first published online: 11 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01060.x

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   2. In vitro study of effects of emulsified oil on broiler feed quality

      Xiao-Chuan Liu, Zai-Bin Yang, Wei-Ren Yang, Shu-Zhen Jiang and Gui-Guo Zhang

      Article first published online: 11 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01056.x

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   3. Plasma melatonin secretion rhythms in cattle under varying seasonal conditions

      Mizuna Ogino, Akihiro Matsuura, Atusi Yamazaki, Mami Irimajiri, Shiro Kushibiki, Hiroyuki Shingu, Etsuko Kasuya, Yoshihisa Hasegawa and Koichi Hodate

      Article first published online: 27 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01059.x

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   4. Comparison of production systems for efficient use of indigenous pig breeds in developing countries

      Tsutomu Furukawa, Keijiro Nirasawa, Kazuo Ishii, Le T. Thuy and Masahiro Satoh

      Article first published online: 27 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01058.x

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8. ORIGINAL ARTICLES

   1. Determination of GHG and ammonia emissions from stored dairy cattle slurry by using a floating dynamic chamber

      Keiko MINATO, Yasuyuki KOUDA, Masaaki YAMAKAWA, Satoshi HARA, Tadashi TAMURA and Takashi OSADA

      Article first published online: 19 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01053.x

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   2. Effect of γ-aminobutyric acid on growth performance and immune function in chicks under beak trimming stress

      Wan-ying XIE, Xin-yan HOU, Feng-bin YAN, Gui-rong SUN, Rui-li HAN and Xiang-tao KANG

      Article first published online: 19 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01051.x

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   3. Effects of single caging and cage size on behavior and stress level of domestic neutered cats housed in an animal shelter

      Katsuji UETAKE, Akihiro GOTO, Rumi KOYAMA, Rieko KIKUCHI and Toshio TANAKA

      Article first published online: 8 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01055.x

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   4. Proposal of screening method for intestinal mucus adhesive lactobacilli using the enzymatic activity of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH)

      Hideki KINOSHITA, Shun IMOTO, Yoshihito SUDA, Mitsuharu ISHIDA, Masamichi WATANABE, Yasushi KAWAI, Haruki KITAZAWA, Koh MIURA, Akira HORII and Tadao SAITO

      Article first published online: 8 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01054.x

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   5. Rumen fermentation, milk production and conjugated linoleic acid in the milk of cows fed high fiber diets added with dried distillers grains with solubles

      Yuzo KUROKAWA, Hiroko SHIBATA, Shoko TATENO, Shuhei KANDA, Kazuki TAKAURA, Souichi ISHIDA and Hisao ITABASHI

      Article first published online: 8 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01052.x

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   6. Effects of photoperiod on the secretion of growth hormone and prolactin during nighttime in female goats

      Jin JIN, Tomoyoshi YAEGASHI and Tsutomu HASHIZUME

      Article first published online: 8 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01050.x

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   7. Effects of bamboo charcoal and bamboo vinegar as antibiotic alternatives on growth performance, immune responses and fecal microflora population in fattening pigs

      Gyo Moon CHU, Cheol Kyu JUNG, Hoi Yun KIM, Ji Hee HA, Jong Hyun KIM, Min Seob JUNG, Shin Ja LEE, Yuno SONG, Rashid Ismael Hag IBRAHIM, Jae Hyeon CHO, Sung Sill LEE and Young Min SONG

      Article first published online: 5 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01045.x

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   8. Time course of changes in antioxidant activity of milk from dairy cows fed a trehalose-supplemented diet

      Naoto AOKI, Kan SATO, Shuhei KANDA, Kazuhisa MUKAI, Yoshiaki OBARA and Hisao ITABASHI

      Article first published online: 31 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01040.x

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   9. The effects of dietary hesperidin supplementation on lamb performance and meat characteristics

      Panagiotis E. SIMITZIS, Vagelis ILIAS-DIMOPOULOS, Maria A. CHARISMIADOU, Eugenia E. BINIARI and Stelios G. DELIGEORGIS

      Article first published online: 19 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01049.x

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   10. Food preservative potential of gassericin A-containing concentrate prepared from cheese whey culture supernatant of Lactobacillus gasseri LA39

       Kiyoshi NAKAMURA, Kensuke ARAKAWA, Yasushi KAWAI, Narimi YASUTA, Takahiro CHUJO, Masamichi WATANABE, Hiroyuki IIOKA, Masashi TANIOKA, Junko NISHIMURA, Haruki KITAZAWA, Koichi TSURUMI and Tadao SAITO

       Article first published online: 19 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01048.x

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   11. Effects of exposure to plant-derived odorants on behavior and the concentration of stress-related hormones in steers isolated under a novel environment

       Madoka SUTOH, Shuichi ITO, Etsuko KASUYA and Ken-ichi YAYOU

       Article first published online: 19 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01047.x

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   12. Changes in intake of milk and dairy products among elementary schoolchildren following experiential studies of dairy farming

       Tetsuya SEO, Masayuki KANEKO and Fumiro KASHIWAMURA

       Article first published online: 19 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01046.x

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   13. Fatty acid-binding protein expression in the gastrointestinal tract of calves and cows

       Hideaki HAYASHI, Sachiko MARUYAMA, Madoka FUKUOKA, Takaharu KOZAKAI, Keiichi NAKAJIMA, Takenori ONAGA and Seiyu KATO

       Article first published online: 11 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01038.x

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   14. Correlation between villous height and the disaccharidase activity in the small intestine of piglets from nursing to growing

       Takamitsu TSUKAHARA, Eriko KISHINO, Ryo INOUE, Nobuo NAKANISHI, Keizo NAKAYAMA, Tetsuya ITO and Kazunari USHIDA

       Article first published online: 11 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01039.x

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   15. Japanese consumer preferences for milk certified as good agricultural practice

       Hideo AIZAKI, Teruaki NANSEKI and Hui ZHOU

       Article first published online: 9 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01043.x

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   16. Method for estimating maximum permissible load weight for Japanese native horses using accelerometer-based gait analysis

       Akihiro MATSUURA, Mami IRIMAJIRI, Kunihiro MATSUZAKI, Yuko HIRAGURI, Toshihiko NAKANOWATARI, Atusi YAMAZAKI and Koichi HODATE

       Article first published online: 9 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01041.x

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   17. Transportation decreases the pulse frequency of growth hormone in the blood of prepubertal male calves

       Hiroya KADOKAWA, Koutarou NOGUCHI, Yuuki HAJIRI, Kazuhisa TAKESHITA and Youichi FUJII

       Article first published online: 9 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01042.x

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   18. Effects of long-term in vitro exposure of ejaculated boar sperm to zearalenone and α-zearalenol in sperm liquid storage medium

       Rentsenkhand SAMBUU, Mitsuhiro TAKAGI, Zhao NAMULA, Masahiro NII, Masayasu TANIGUCHI, Seiich UNO, Emiko KOKUSHI, Chenga TSHERING, Regiane Rodrigues dos SANTOS, Johanna FINK-GREMMELS and Takeshige OTOI

       Article first published online: 3 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01033.x

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   19. Effects of AI protocol and time interval from onset of estrus to AI on conception rate in Japanese Black cows

       Koichiro HEMMI, Ikuo KOBAYASHI, Makoto KAJISA, Go KITAHARA, Kiichi FUKUYAMA, Hiroshi HARADA and Shunichi KAMIMURA

       Article first published online: 27 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01037.x

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   20. Application of highly differentiated SNPs between Japanese Black and Holstein to a breed assignment test between Japanese Black and F₁ (Japanese Black x Holstein) and Holstein

       Shota NISHIMURA, Toshio WATANABE, Atsushi OGINO, Kazuhiro SHIMIZU, Mitsuo MORITA, Yoshikazu SUGIMOTO and Akiko TAKASUGA

       Article first published online: 27 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01036.x

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   21. Interaction between lactic acid bacteria and yeasts in airag, an alcoholic fermented milk

       SUDUN, WULIJIDELIGEN, Kensuke ARAKAWA, Mari MIYAMOTO and Taku MIYAMOTO

       Article first published online: 27 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01035.x

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   22. Changes in circulating adiponectin and metabolic hormone concentrations during periparturient and lactation periods in Holstein dairy cows

       Yoshihisa OHTANI, Tatsuyuki TAKAHASHI, Katsuyoshi SATO, Astrid ARDIYANTI, Sang-Houn SONG, Reiichiro SATO, Ken ONDA, Yasunori WADA, Yoshiaki OBARA, Keiichi SUZUKI, Akihiko HAGINO, Sang-gun ROH and Kazuo KATOH

       Article first published online: 6 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01029.x

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   23. Commensal bacteria coated by secretory immunoglobulin A and immunoglobulin G in the gastrointestinal tract of pigs and calves

       Takeshi TSURUTA, Ryo INOUE, Takamitsu TSUKAHARA, Mitsunori NAKAMOTO, Hiroshi HARA, Kazunari USHIDA and Takaji YAJIMA

       Article first published online: 6 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01026.x

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   24. Ruminal fermentation and microbial ecology of buffaloes and cattle fed the same diet

       Khin-Ohnmar LWIN, Makoto KONDO, Tomomi BAN-TOKUDA, Rosalina M LAPITAN, Arnel N. DEL-BARRIO, Tsutomu FUJIHARA and Hiroki MATSUI

       Article first published online: 6 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01031.x

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   25. Distribution of protein disulfide isomerase during maturation of pig oocytes

       Yumi OHASHI, Yumi HOSHINO, Kentaro TANEMURA and Eimei SATO

       Article first published online: 6 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01030.x

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   26. Changes of fumonisin production in rice grain during ensiling

       Ryuichi UEGAKI, Hisami KOBAYASHI, Hidehiko INOUE, Masanori TOHNO and Takao TSUKIBOSHI

       Article first published online: 6 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01028.x

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   27. The involvement of N-glycosylation of zona glycoproteins during meiotic maturation in sperm–zona pellucida interactions of porcine denuded oocytes

       Khin Mar LAY, Tadashi NAKADA and Hideki TATEMOTO

       Article first published online: 6 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01027.x

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   28. Impacts of acute imipramine treatment on plasma and brain amino acid metabolism in mice given graded levels of dietary chicken protein

       Mao NAGASAWA, Tatsuro MURAKAMI, Shozo TOMONAGA, Mikako SATO, Yoshihisa TAKAHATA, Fumiki MORIMATSU and Mitsuhiro FURUSE

       Article first published online: 3 MAY 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01025.x

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9. ORIGNAL ARTICLES

   1. Calming effect of orally administered γ-aminobutyric acid in Shih Tzu dogs

      Katsuji UETAKE, Ayano OKUMOTO, Noriko TANI, Akihiro GOTO and Toshio TANAKA

      Article first published online: 3 MAY 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1740-0929.2012.01024.x

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