Dairy Foods:

Impact of Chymosin- and Plasmin-Mediated Primary Proteolysis on the Growth and Biochemical Activities of Lactobacilli in Miniature Cheddar-Type Cheeses

M. M. Milesi, P. L. H. McSweeney, and E. R. Hynes
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3277-3290. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Physiology and Management:

A Conjugated Linoleic Acid Supplement Containing Trans-10, Cis-12 Conjugated Linoleic Acid Reduces Milk Fat Synthesis in Lactating Goats

A. L. Lock, M. Rovai, T. A. Gipson, M. J. de Veth, and D. E. Bauman
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3291-3299. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Effects of Inflammatory Conditions on Liver Activity in Puerperium Period and Consequences for Performance in Dairy Cows

G. Bertoni, E. Trevisi, X. Han, and M. Bionaz
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3300-3310. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Acute Metabolic Responses of Postpartal Dairy Cows to Subcutaneous Glucagon Injections, Oral Glycerol, or Both

M. A. Osman, P. S. Allen, N. A. Mehyar, G. Bobe, J. F. Coetzee, K. J. Koehler, and D. C. Beitz
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3311-3322. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Effects of Method of Presynchronization and Source of Selenium on Uterine Health and Reproduction in Dairy Cows

H. M. Rutigliano, F. S. Lima, R. L. A. Cerri, L. F. Greco, J. M. Vilela, V. Magalhães, F. T. Silvestre, W. W. Thatcher, and J. E. P. Santos
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3323-3336. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Concentrations of Ganglioside Type M1 and Immunoglobulin G in Colostrum Are Inversely Related to Bacterial Infection at Early Lactation in Cows

G. Leitner, O. Krifucks, S. Jacoby, Y. Lavi, and N. Silanikove
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3337-3342. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Developmental Histology, Segmental Expression, and Nutritional Regulation of Somatotropic Axis Genes in Small Intestine of Preweaned Dairy Heifers

B. T. Velayudhan, K. M. Daniels, D. P. Horrell, S. R. Hill, M. L. McGilliard, B. A. Corl, H. Jiang, and R. M. Akers
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3343-3352. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Analysis of Daily Body Weight of High-Producing Dairy Cows in the First One Hundred Twenty Days of Lactation and Associations with Ovarian Inactivity

M. van Straten, N. Y. Shpigel, and M. Friger
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3353-3362. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive SummaryInterpretive Summary  

Interrelations Between Glucose-Induced Insulin Response, Metabolic Indicators, and Time of First Ovulation in High-Yielding Dairy Cows

P. Bossaert, J. L. M. R. Leroy, S. De Vliegher, and G. Opsomer
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3363-3371. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Evaluation of Milk Enzymes and Electrolytes, Plasma Metabolites, and Oxidative Status in Twin Cows Milked in an Automatic Milking System or Twice Daily in a Conventional Milking Parlor

F. Abeni, M. G. Terzano, M. Speroni, L. Migliorati, M. Capelletti, F. Calza, L. Bianchi, and G. Pirlo
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3372-3384. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Water Intake and Dry Matter Intake Changes as a Feeding Management Tool and Indicator of Health and Estrus Status in Dairy Cows

J. M. Lukas, J. K. Reneau, and J. G. Linn
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3385-3394. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Differences in Thermoregulatory Ability Between Slick-Haired and Wild-Type Lactating Holstein Cows in Response to Acute Heat Stress

S. Dikmen, E. Alava, E. Pontes, J. M. Fear, B. Y. Dikmen, T. A. Olson, and P. J. Hansen
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3395-3402. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Changes in Alveolar and Cisternal Compartments Induced by Milking Interval in the Udder of Dairy Ewes

V. Castillo, X. Such, G. Caja, A. A. K. Salama, E. Albanell, and R. Casals
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3403-3411. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Milking-to-Milking Variability for Milk Yield, Fat and Protein Percentage, and Somatic Cell Count

M. A. Quist, S. J. LeBlanc, K. J. Hand, D. Lazenby, F. Miglior, and D. F. Kelton
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3412-3423. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Effect of Breeding Protocols and Reproductive Tract Score on Reproductive Performance of Dairy Heifers and Economic Outcome of Breeding Programs

J. L. Stevenson, J. A. Rodrigues, F. A. Braga, S. Bitente, J. C. Dalton, J. E. P. Santos, and R. C. Chebel
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3424-3438. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Potential for Estimation of Body Condition Scores in Dairy Cattle from Digital Images

J. M. Bewley, A. M. Peacock, O. Lewis, R. E. Boyce, D. J. Roberts, M. P. Coffey, S. J. Kenyon, and M. M. Schutz
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3439-3453. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

The Effect of Calcium-Naloxone Treatment on Blood Calcium, β-Endorphin, and Acetylcholine in Milk Fever

A. Rizzo, G. Minoia, E. Ceci, R. Manca, M. Mutinati, M. Spedicato, and R. L. Sciorsci
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3454-3458. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Influence of an Intramammary Infusion at Drying-Off of Combined Penethamate Hydriodide, Benethamine Penicillin, and Framycetin Sulfate on Intramammary Infections and Somatic Cell Counts in Dairy Sheep

B. Linage and C. Gonzalo
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3459-3466. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Short-Day Photoperiod Increases Milk Yield in Cows with a Reduced Dry Period Length

J. M. Velasco, E. D. Reid, K. K. Fried, T. F. Gressley, R. L. Wallace, and G. E. Dahl
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3467-3473. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Short Communication: Isolation of Prototheca Species Strains from Environmental Sources in Dairy Herds

L. Scaccabarozzi, B. Turchetti, P. Buzzini, G. Pisoni, L. Bertocchi, N. Arrigoni, P. Boettcher, V. Bronzo, and P. Moroni
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3474-3477. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Nutrition, Feeding, and Calves:

Modifying the Acute Phase Response of Jersey Calves by Supplementing Milk Replacer with Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Fish Oil

M. A. Ballou, G. D. Cruz, W. Pittroff, D. H. Keisler, and E. J. DePeters
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3478-3487. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Supplementing Milk Replacer with Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Fish Oil on Immunocompetence and Health of Jersey Calves

M. A. Ballou and E. J. DePeters
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3488-3500. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Comparison of Red Clover and Ryegrass Silage for Dry Cows and Influence on Subsequent Lactation Performance

J. M. Moorby, P. H. Robinson, W. J. Fisher, and R. T. Evans
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3501-3511. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Effects of Peripartum Propylene Glycol Supplementation on Nitrogen Metabolism, Body Composition, and Gene Expression for the Major Protein Degradation Pathways in Skeletal Muscle in Dairy Cows

G. E. Chibisa, G. N. Gozho, A. G. Van Kessel, A. A. Olkowski, and T. Mutsvangwa
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3512-3527. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

How Does Live Yeast Differ from Sodium Bicarbonate to Stabilize Ruminal pH in High-Yielding Dairy Cows?

J. P. Marden, C. Julien, V. Monteils, E. Auclair, R. Moncoulon, and C. Bayourthe
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3528-3535. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Prevotella bryantii 25A Used as a Probiotic in Early-Lactation Dairy Cows: Effect on Ruminal Fermentation Characteristics, Milk Production, and Milk Composition

J. Chiquette, M. J. Allison, and M. A. Rasmussen
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3536-3543. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

The Effect of Feeding Dried Distillers Grains Plus Solubles on Milk Production and Excretion of Urinary Purine Derivatives

B. N. Janicek, P. J. Kononoff, A. M. Gehman, and P. H. Doane
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3544-3553. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Repeated Ruminal Acidosis Challenges in Lactating Dairy Cows at High and Low Risk for Developing Acidosis: Ruminal pH

F. Dohme, T. J. DeVries, and K. A. Beauchemin
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3554-3567. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Effects of Intravenous Infusion of Conjugated Diene 18:3 Isomers on Milk Fat Synthesis in Lactating Dairy Cows

R. Gervais and P. Y. Chouinard
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3568-3578. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Rumen Digestion and Nutritional Efficiency of Dairy Heifers Limit-Fed a High Forage Ration to Four Levels of Dry Matter Intake

G. I. Zanton and A. J. Heinrichs
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3579-3588. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Utilization and Partition of Dietary Nitrogen in Dairy Cows Fed Grass Silage-Based Diets

P. Huhtanen, J. I. Nousiainen, M. Rinne, K. Kytölä, and H. Khalili
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3589-3599. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Pasteurization of Colostrum Reduces the Incidence of Paratuberculosis in Neonatal Dairy Calves

J. R. Stabel
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3600-3606. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Short Communication: Effect of Temporary Glycosuria on Molasses Consumption in Holstein Calves

C. S. Wilcox, M. M. Schutz, S. S. Donkin, D. C. Lay, Jr., and S. D. Eicher
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3607-3610. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Genetics and Breeding:

Genetic Parameters of Saturated and Monounsaturated Fatty Acid Content and the Ratio of Saturated to Unsaturated Fatty Acids in Bovine Milk

H. Soyeurt, P. Dardenne, F. Dehareng, C. Bastin, and N. Gengler
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3611-3626. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Comparison of Random Regression Models with Legendre Polynomials and Linear Splines for Production Traits and Somatic Cell Score of Canadian Holstein Cows

J. Bohmanova, F. Miglior, J. Jamrozik, I. Misztal, and P. G. Sullivan
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3627-3638. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]  

Genetic Parameters Derived From Using a Biological Model of Lactation on Records of Commercial Dairy Cows

B. Albarrán-Portillo and G. E. Pollott
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3639-3648. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

The Effect of Genetic Merit and Production System on Dairy Cow Fertility, Measured Using Progesterone Profiles and On-Farm Recording

G. E. Pollott and M. P. Coffey
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3649-3660. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Genotype x Environment Interaction for Milk Yield in Holsteins Using Luxembourg and Tunisian Populations

H. Hammami, B. Rekik, H. Soyeurt, C. Bastin, J. Stoll, and N. Gengler
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3661-3671. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Quantitative Trait Loci Underlying Udder Morphology Traits in Dairy Sheep

B. Gutiérrez-Gil, M. F. El-Zarei, L. Alvarez, Y. Bayón, L. F. de la Fuente, F. San Primitivo, and J. J. Arranz
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3672-3681. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Short Communication: New Alleles of the Bovine -Casein Gene Revealed by Resequencing and Haplotype Inference Analysis

S. Y. Chen, V. Costa, M. Azevedo, M. Baig, N. Malmakov, G. Luikart, G. Erhardt, and A. Beja-Pereira
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3682-3686. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Short Communication: Casein Haplotype Variability in Sicilian Dairy Goat Breeds

I. Gigli, D. O. Maizon, V. Riggio, M. T. Sardina, and B. Portolano
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3687-3692. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Our Industry Today:

Does Intensification Improve the Economic Efficiency of Dairy Farms?

A. Alvarez, J. del Corral, D. Solís, and J. A. Pérez
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3693-3698. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Evaluation of Equations to Predict Dry Matter Intake of Dairy Heifers

P. C. Hoffman, K. A. Weigel, and R. M. Wernberg
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3699-3709. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Death Losses for Lactating Cows in Herds Enrolled in Dairy Herd Improvement Test Plans

R. H. Miller, M. T. Kuhn, H. D. Norman, and J. R. Wright
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3710-3715. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

Crossbreds of Jersey x Holstein Compared with Pure Holsteins for Body Weight, Body Condition Score, Dry Matter Intake, and Feed Efficiency During the First One Hundred Fifty Days of First Lactation

B. J. Heins, L. B. Hansen, A. J. Seykora, A. R. Hazel, D. G. Johnson, and J. G. Linn
J. Dairy Sci. 2008 91: 3716-3722. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Interpretive Summary  

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