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2024 journal article

Zinc alleviates thermal stress-induced damage to the integrity and barrier function of cultured chicken embryonic primary jejunal epithelial cells via the MAPK and PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathways

Poultry Science.

By: L. Huang, C. Cao, X. Lin, L. Lu, H. Liu, J. Odle , M. See, L. Zhang ...

co-author countries: China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³
MeSH headings : Animals; Chick Embryo; Avian Proteins / metabolism; Avian Proteins / genetics; Cells, Cultured; Chickens; Epithelial Cells / drug effects; Heat-Shock Response / drug effects; Hot Temperature / adverse effects; Jejunum / drug effects; MAP Kinase Signaling System / drug effects; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases / drug effects; Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinases / metabolism; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt / drug effects; Proto-Oncogene Proteins c-akt / metabolism; Signal Transduction / drug effects; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases / drug effects; TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases / metabolism; Zinc / administration & dosage; Zinc / pharmacology
topics (OpenAlex): Child Nutrition and Water Access; Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Trace Elements in Health
Source: ORCID
Added: April 15, 2024

2024 review

Current status and future trends for pork production in the United States of America and Canada

[Review of ]. ANIMAL BIOSCIENCE, 37(4), 775–785.

By: M. See

author keywords: Pigs; Pork; Pork Production; Production System; Swine
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Meat and Animal Product Quality
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 8, 2024

2021 journal article

A novel career development course for animal science students pursuing veterinary college admissions

TRANSLATIONAL ANIMAL SCIENCE, 5(3).

author keywords: career development course; pre-professional identity development; pre-veterinary advising; pre-veterinary curriculum; self-efficacy; vicarious experiences
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Problem and Project Based Learning; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies
TL;DR: The results of the study showed that students experienced significant gains in self-appraisal, gathering occupational information, and planning and problem-solving as well as experienced a decrease in five misperceptions about veterinary admissions. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 8, 2021

2021 journal article

Veterinary Professions Advising Center: an innovative approach to preveterinary advising for Animal Science students

TRANSLATIONAL ANIMAL SCIENCE, 5(2).

author keywords: animal science advising; Career Center; experiential learning; holistic advising program; preprofessional advising; preveterinary program development
topics (OpenAlex): Veterinary Practice and Education Studies; Diverse Educational Innovations Studies; Athletic Training and Education
TL;DR: The impact VetPAC has had on preveterinary student success at NCSU is presented and an outline of VetPAC’s first 10 years of development as a model of combined career services and preprofessional advising for peer institutions is provided. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 9, 2021

2019 article

Defining a robust sow: How increases in sow productivity impact the biology of reproduction, lactation and body composition.

See, M. T. (2019, July). JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, Vol. 97, pp. 14–14.

author keywords: swine; genetics; reproduction
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
TL;DR: Genetic improvement has increased the metabolic demand on sows requiring an increased focus on the management of sow weight and condition, and competing demands require today's sow to be more robust, as an individual sow’s increased productivity can negatively influence body weight loss, body composition, follicle and oocyte development, and lactation yield. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 12, 2019

2015 journal article

Effects of pre-slaughter stressor and feeding preventative Chinese medicinal herbs on glycolysis and oxidative stability in pigs

Animal Science Journal, 87(8), 1028–1033.

By: X. Bai, X. Yan, L. Xie, X. Hu, X. Lin, C. Wu, N. Zhou, A. Wang, M. See

co-author countries: China πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³

Contributors: X. Bai, X. Yan, L. Xie, X. Hu, X. Lin n, C. Wu, N. Zhou*, A. Wang, M. See  n

author keywords: Chinese medicinal herbs; glycogen; oxidative; pig; stress
MeSH headings : Abattoirs; Animal Feed; Animals; Antioxidants; Blood Glucose / metabolism; Diet / veterinary; Dietary Supplements; Female; Glycolysis / drug effects; Lactic Acid / blood; Lycium; Male; Oxidation-Reduction / drug effects; Oxidative Stress / physiology; Plants, Medicinal; Polygala; Soybeans; Stress, Physiological / physiology; Swine / metabolism; Swine / physiology; Zea mays
topics (OpenAlex): Meat and Animal Product Quality; Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Food Quality and Safety Studies
TL;DR: It is shown that pre-slaughter stress induces oxidative stress in pigs and dietary supplementation with 1% LB improves antioxidant capacity in stressed pigs before slaughtering. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Protective Effect of Two Yeast Based Feed Additives on Pigs Chronically Exposed to Deoxynivalenol and Zearalenone

Toxins, 6(12), 3336–3353.

By: A. Weaver n, M. See  n & S. Kim n 

Contributors: A. Weaver n, M. See  n & S. Kim n 

author keywords: deoxynivalenol; feed additives; pigs; yeast; zearalenone
MeSH headings : Animal Feed / analysis; Animal Feed / microbiology; Animals; Food Contamination / analysis; Food Microbiology; Liver / drug effects; Oxidative Stress / drug effects; Saccharomyces cerevisiae / metabolism; Swine; Trichothecenes / administration & dosage; Trichothecenes / toxicity; Zearalenone / administration & dosage; Zearalenone / toxicity
topics (OpenAlex): Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food; Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases; Insect and Pesticide Research
TL;DR: Collectively, feeding diets contaminated with mycotoxins significantly reduced growth performance and impacted pig health, and the yeast additives had varied ability to reduce mycotoxin effects on pig growth and health, but may still play a beneficial role in reducing the overall impacts of aMycotoxin challenge on pigs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

The Use of Feed Additives to Reduce the Effects of Aflatoxin and Deoxynivalenol on Pig Growth, Organ Health and Immune Status during Chronic Exposure

Toxins, 5(7), 1261–1281.

By: A. Weaver n, M. See  n, J. Hansen n, Y. Kim n, A. De Souza*, T. Middleton*, S. Kim n 

Contributors: A. Weaver n, M. Todd See, J. Hansen n, Y. Kim n, A. De Souza*, T. Middleton*, S. Kim n 

author keywords: aflatoxin; clays; deoxynivalenol; pigs; yeast
MeSH headings : Aflatoxins / toxicity; Animal Feed / analysis; Animals; Edetic Acid / blood; Food Additives / chemistry; Food Contamination / analysis; Food Microbiology; Immune System / drug effects; Liver / drug effects; Liver / growth & development; Organ Size / drug effects; Swine / growth & development; Swine / immunology; Trichothecenes / toxicity
topics (OpenAlex): Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food; Agricultural safety and regulations; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
TL;DR: It is concluded that AF and DON can be harmful to the growth and health of pigs consuming mycotoxins chronically and the selected feed additives improved pig health and may play a role in pig growth. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Comparison of growth performance of antibiotic-free yorkshire crossbreds sired by berkshire, large black, and tamworth breeds raised in hoop structures

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 25(10), 1351–1356.

By: N. Whitley  n, W. Morrow n, M. See  n & S. Oh n

Contributors: N. Whitley  n, W. Morrow n, M. See  n & S. Oh n

author keywords: Berkshire; Large Black; Tamworth; Antibiotic-free Yorkshire; Crossbred; Growth
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Pharmacological Effects and Assays
TL;DR: Overall, no convincing differences among breed types were noted for this study, but growth performance in the outdoor environment was satisfactory. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 18, 2020

2012 journal article

Comparison of pork quality and sensory characteristics for antibiotic free yorkshire crossbreds raised in hoop houses

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 25(11), 1634–1640.

By: N. Whitley  n, D. Hanson  n, W. Morrow n, M. See  n & S. Oh n

Contributors: N. Whitley  n, D. Hanson  n, W. Morrow n, M. See  n & S. Oh n

author keywords: Outdoor; Antibiotic-Free; Yorkshire; Crossbred; Pork
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Meat and Animal Product Quality
TL;DR: Comparisons of pork characteristics and consumer acceptability of pork chops from antibiotic free Yorkshire crossbreds sired by Berkshire (BY), Large Black (LBY), Tamworth (TY) or Yorkshire (YY) boars and reared in hoop houses are compared to help small farmers make decisions about breed types to use for outdoor production. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 18, 2020

2012 journal article

Gilt development traits associated with genetic line, diet and fertility

LIVESTOCK SCIENCE, 148(1-2), 159–167.

By: M. Knauer n, J. Cassady n, D. Newcom & M. See  n

Contributors: M. Knauer n, J. Cassady n, D. Newcom & M. See  n

author keywords: Estrus; Genetic; Gilt; Nutrition
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
TL;DR: It was concluded that gilts with LOE r 1 day or weak standing reflexes were less likely to farrow a litter, and genetic lines differed for estrous traits LOE, TSRBOAR, MSRNOBOar, TSOAR, VR, VISUAL VULVA and VW. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Pork preference for consumers in China, Japan and South Korea

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 25(1), 143–150.

By: S. Oh n & M. See  n

Contributors: S. Oh n & M. See  n

author keywords: Pork; Preference; China; Japan; South Korea
topics (OpenAlex): Wine Industry and Tourism; Metallurgy and Material Science; Organic Food and Agriculture
TL;DR: There remains steep competition among the pork exporting countries in terms of gaining share in the international pork market and if specific consumer preferences would be considered carefully, there is the possibility to increase the amount of pork exported to these countries. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: February 18, 2020

2011 review

Occurrence and Decontamination of Mycotoxins in Swine Feed

[Review of ]. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES, 24(5), 723–738.

By: A. Chaytor n, J. Hansen n, E. Heugten  n, M. See  n & S. Kim n 

author keywords: Aflatoxin; Deoxynivalenol; Feed Additives; Mycotoxins; Swine
topics (OpenAlex): Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food; Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology; Agriculture, Plant Science, Crop Management
TL;DR: The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the major mycotoxin contaminants in grains, to describe methods of analysis and prevention to reduce mycotoxicoses in swine and other animals, and finally to discuss how mycotoxins directly affect swine production. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Breed differences in pig temperament scores during a performance test and their phenotypic relationship with performance

LIVESTOCK SCIENCE, 136(2-3), 93–101.

By: C. Yoder n, C. Maltecca n , J. Cassady n, W. Flowers n , S. Price & M. See  n

Contributors: C. Yoder n, C. Maltecca n , J. Cassady n, W. Flowers n , S. Price & M. See  n

author keywords: Breed; Performance; Pigs; Temperament
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
TL;DR: Nucleus populations of Chester White, Duroc, Landrace, and Yorkshire boars and gilts were used to estimate breed differences in temperament and the relationship with performance, and vocal score was best described as two categories, vocal or non-vocal. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Effect of piglet birth weight on survival and quality of commercial market swine

LIVESTOCK SCIENCE, 132(1-3), 98–106.

By: J. Fix n, J. Cassady n, J. Holl, W. Herring, M. Culbertson & M. See  n

Contributors: J. Fix n, J. Cassady n, J. Holl, W. Herring, M. Culbertson & M. See  n

author keywords: Birth weight; Pigs; Survival; Quality
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
1. No Poverty (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Effects of chronic exposure of diets with reduced concentrations of aflatoxin and deoxynivalenol on growth and immune status of pigs

JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, 89(1), 124–135.

By: A. Chaytor, M. See, J. Hansen, A. Souza, T. Middleton & S. Kim 

Contributors: A. Chaytor n, M. See  n, J. Hansen *, A. Souza*, T. Middleton* & S. Kim n 

author keywords: aflatoxin; deoxynivalenol; growth; immune; pig
MeSH headings : Aflatoxins / administration & dosage; Aflatoxins / toxicity; Animal Feed / analysis; Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena; Animals; Cytokines / metabolism; Diet / veterinary; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Administration Schedule; Female; Kidney / anatomy & histology; Kidney / pathology; Liver / anatomy & histology; Liver / pathology; Spleen / anatomy & histology; Spleen / pathology; Swine / blood; Swine / growth & development; Swine / immunology; Trichothecenes / administration & dosage; Trichothecenes / toxicity; Weight Gain / drug effects
topics (OpenAlex): Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food; Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
TL;DR: It is shown that diets containing both AF and DON greater than 60 and 300 ΞΌg/kg, respectively, may reduce growth and decrease feed intake, whereas diets containing 120 ΞΌg of AF/kg and 600 ΞΌg of DON/kg may result in altered immune health, systemic inflammation, and partial liver damage, causing further reduction in growth of pigs. (via Semantic Scholar)
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Effects of on-farm magnesium supplementation through water on pork quality under two slaughter conditions

Journal of Muscle Foods, 21(2), 350–364.

By: E. Heugten, D. Hanson n , D. Ange & M. See

Contributors: E. Heugten, D. Hanson n , D. Ange III & M. See

topics (OpenAlex): Meat and Animal Product Quality; Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition; Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Estimates of variance components for genetic correlations among swine estrus traits

JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, 88(9), 2913–2919.

By: M. Knauer, J. Cassady, D. Newcom & M. See

Contributors: M. Knauer n, J. Cassady n, D. Newcom & M. See  n

author keywords: estrus; genetic; pig; puberty
MeSH headings : Animals; Estrus / genetics; Female; Male; Sexual Behavior, Animal / physiology; Sexual Maturation / genetics; Swine / genetics; Swine / physiology; Vulva / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
TL;DR: It was concluded that past selection for lean BW gain may have weakened the strength of the standing reflex and that sufficient genetic variation exists to make selection for improved swine estrus traits effective. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Growth performance and antibiotic tolerance patterns of nursery and finishing pigs fed growth-promoting levels of antibiotics

LIVESTOCK SCIENCE, 136(2-3), 184–191.

By: J. Holt n, E. Heugten  n, A. Graves n, M. See  n & W. Morrow n

Contributors: J. Holt n, E. Van Heugten  n, A. Graves n, M. See  n & W. Morrow n

author keywords: Antibiotics; Growth performance; Swine
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts; Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
TL;DR: The tolerance of bacteria to antibiotics wasuctuated over time andpersisted regardless of the use of antibiotic growth promoters, and the levels ofantibioticgrowthpromoters had little impact on growth performance and performanceLean, isolated facilities with high labor inputs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Phenotypic and genetic correlations between gilt estrus, puberty, growth, composition, and structural conformation traits with first-litter reproductive measures

JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE, 89(4), 935–942.

By: M. Knauer n, J. Cassady n, D. Newcom & M. See  n

Contributors: M. Knauer n, J. Cassady n, D. Newcom & M. See  n

author keywords: estrus; genetic; puberty; stayability
MeSH headings : Animals; Body Composition; Estrus / genetics; Female; Puberty / genetics; Reproduction; Sexual Behavior, Animal; Sus scrofa / genetics; Sus scrofa / growth & development; Sus scrofa / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
TL;DR: To estimate correlations of gilt estrus, puberty, growth, composition, and structural conformation traits with first-litter reproductive measures, four groups of gilts entered the NC Swine Evaluation Station averaging 162 d of age and were observed daily for symptoms of estrus. (via Semantic Scholar)
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Differences in lean growth performance of pigs sampled from 1980 and 2005 commercial swine fed 1980 and 2005 representative feeding programs

LIVESTOCK SCIENCE, 128(1-3), 108–114.

author keywords: Pigs; Genetics; Nutrition; Lean growth
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Meat and Animal Product Quality
TL;DR: Although via different methods, changes over the past 25Β years in the U.S. swine industry with respect to both genetics and feeding programs have resulted in a 15% reduction in days to harvest and a 45% improvement in lean efficiency. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Effect of piglet birth weight on body weight, growth, backfat, and longissimus muscle area of commercial market swine

LIVESTOCK SCIENCE, 127(1), 51–59.

By: J. Fix n, J. Cassady n, W. Herring, J. Holl, M. Culbertson & M. See  n

Contributors: J. Fix n, J. Cassady n, W. Herring, J. Holl, M. Culbertson & M. See  n

author keywords: Birth weight; Pigs; Growth performance; Composition
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies; Animal Nutrition and Physiology; Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
TL;DR: Regardless of interactions or period of production, increased birth weight resulted in heavier future BW, faster daily gain along with larger longissimus muscle area prior to harvest. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 journal article

Comparison of genetic parameter estimates of total sperm cells of boars between random regression and multiple trait animal models

ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES, 21(7), 923–927.

Contributors: S. Oh* & M. See  n

author keywords: genetic correlation; boar; semen; random regression model; multiple trait animal model
topics (OpenAlex): Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock; Sperm and Testicular Function; Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
TL;DR: The multiple trait method resulted in higher estimates of heritability of total sperm cells at every age when compared to random regression results, which are the most appropriate to analyze semen traits as they are longitudinal data measured over the lifetime of boars. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Correlated responses in growth, carcass, and meat quality traits to divergent selection for testosterone production in pigs

Journal of Animal Science, 84(6), 1331–1337. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33744943805&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: J. Bender, M. See, D. Hanson, T. Lawrence & J. Cassady

Contributors: J. Bender, M. See, D. Hanson, T. Lawrence & J. Cassady

Source: ORCID
Added: February 18, 2020

2006 journal article

Effects of pig age at market weight and magnesium supplementation through drinking water on pork quality

Journal of Animal Science, 84(6), 1512–1519. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33744927165&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: B. Frederick, E. Van Heugten & M. See

Contributors: B. Frederick, E. Van Heugten & M. See

Source: ORCID
Added: February 18, 2020

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