ARS Food Animal Production National Program (101)

	Increasing Accuracy of Genetic Evaluations for Calving Ease 2000 2001 2002 2003
	Sequencing Ends of Bac Clones to Develop a Bovine Physical Map 2001 2002 2003
	Monitoring Rangeland Watersheds with Very-Large Scale Aerial Photography 2000 2001 2002 2003
	Rapid Analysis of Wet Forages to Improve Calibrations of Dry Matter Intake and Digestion Kinetics 2000 2001 2002 2003
	Pasture-Based Beef Systems for Appalachia 2000 2001 2002 2003
	Pasture-Based Beef Systems for Appalachia (Wvu) 2000 2001 2002 2003
	Agro-Ecosystem Indicators of Sustainability As Affected by Cattle Density in Ranch Mgmt Systems 2002 2003
	Population Status of Livestock Genetic Resources in the United States 2001 2002 2003
	Direct Measurement of Pendf to Improve Dairy Rations Containing Minimum Fiber 2001 2002 2003
	Developing and Analyzing a Database of Weather and Soil Information to Be Related to Forage Quality 2001 2002 2003
	Development of a National Collection of Swine Germplasm 2001 2002 2003
	What Is the Extent of Metabolic Plasticity in the Lignification Process and Can It Be Exploited? 2001 2002 2003
	A Ram Model of Neuroendocrine Function Objectives 2001 2002 2003
	Position Candidate Genes for Resistance to Marek's Disease Through DNA Microarrays 2001 2002 2003
	Methods for Improving Ruminal Fermentation 2001 2002 2003
	Genetic Mechanisms for Host Cell Resistance to Viral Pathogens 2002 2003
	Differential Expression of Igf-I in Tissues of the Pig 2002 2003
	Intrauterine Folate Binding Proteins During Pregnancy in Swine 2002 2003
	Bridging Genome Sequence to the Prevention of Marek's Disease in Poultry 2002 2003
	Evaluation of Organic Amendments and Forage Systems to Reduce High Soil P 2002 2003
	Influence of Plant Growth Environment on the Nutritive Value of Feeds 2002 2003
	A Functional Genomics Approach to Define Relationships Between Stress & Immunity in Cattle 2002 2003
	Improving Fertility of Heat-Stressed Dairy Cattle 2002 2003
	Altering Lignin Structure for Improved Fiber Utilization 2002 2003
	Mechanism of the Effects of Growth Promotants on Meat Tenderness 2002 2003
	Development of An Efficient System for Production of Meat-Type Pigs in the Southern United States 2002 2003
	Identify Cell Wall Factors Limiting Digestibility and Forage Utilization in Sustainable Dairy Farming 2003
	Environmentally Friendly Forage-Livestock Systems for the Subtropical U.S.A. 2003
	Development of Efficient Program for Production of Swine in the Southern United States 2002 2003
	Improving Identification, Reproduction, and Health in Dairy Cattle 2003
	Lignin Methods 2002 2003
	Development of a Pathogen Sequence Database 2003
	Improving Identification, Reproduction, and Health in Dairy Cattle 2003
	Improving Identification, Reproduction, and Health in Dairy Cattle 2003
	Improving Identification, Reproduction, and Health in Dairy Cattle 2003
	Improved Efficiency of Bovine Cloning 2002 2003
	Enhance Forage-Based Livestock Production Systems 2002 2003
	Functional Genomics and Proteonomics for Improved Cloning Efficiency 2002 2003
	Fingerprinting and End Sequencing Bac Clones to Contribute to the International Effort of Building a Bovine and Porcine Physical (Bac) Map 2002 2003
	Improving Reproduction and Health in Dairy Cattle Through Use of on-Farm Databases 2003
	Management of Southeastern Grazinglands and Livestock to Optimize Small Farm Sustainability 2003
	Improving the Efficiency of Ruminal Ammonia Nitrogen Utilization for Milk Protein Synthesis and Reducing Nitrogen Losses in Dairy Cows 2002 2003
	Antigen Presentation by Rfp-Y Class Molecules in the Chicken 2003
	Estrogen Progesterone Modulation of Nitric Oxide Production in Endotoxemic Calves 2003
	Functional Genomics of Well-Being and Milk Quality in Cattle 2003
	Improved Forage Livestock Production 2002 2003
	Reproduction in Dairy Cattle Through Evaluation of Service Sires 2003
	Designing Forages with Improved Cell Wall Digestibility and Greater Intake Potential 2003
	Germplasm Evaluation and Conservation in Beef Cattle 2003
	Identification of Marek's Disease Resistance Genes in Chicken Through Virus-Host Protein Interactions 2003
	Identification and Manipulation of Genetic Factors to Enhance Disease Resistance in Dairy Cattle 2003
	Identification, Validation and Fine-Mapping of Quantitative Trait Loci in Dairy Cattle 2003
	Identification and Characterization of Genetic Variation for Factors Affecting Fetal Survival and Litter Size in Swine 2003
	Genetic Mapping in Cattle Based on Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms 2003
	Characterization and Use of Genetic Variation in Sheep 2003
	Characterization and Efficient Use of Resources in Beef Production Systems 2003
	Evaluation of Beef Cattle Germplasm for the Subtropics of the United States 2003
	Swine Germplasm Preservation, Propagation, and Embryo Developmental Competence 2003
	Bioinformatics for Livestock 2003
	Analysis of Sperm Storage Mechanisms in Poultry 2003
	Proteomic Analysis of Factors Regulation Egg Production in the Hen 2003
	Discovery and Use of Quantitative Trait Loci for Genetic Improvement of Beef Cattle 2003
	Development and Application of Genomic Technologies to Improve Beef Cattle, Swine, and Sheep 2003
	Genomics and Immunogenetics of Economically Important Traits of Poultry 2003
	Develop Beef Cattle Better Suited for Sustainable Production 2003
	Endocrine and Immune Mechanisms Affecting Growth in Young Cattle 2003
	Improving Genetic Prediction of Economic Merit of Dairy Animals 2003
	Proteomic Analysis in Domestic Livestock 2003
	Functional Genomics of Dairy Production 2003
	Genetic Regulation of Feed Intake and Energy Balance in Poultry and Swine 2003
	Functional Genomics of Growth and Development of Swine and Poultry 2003
	Reduction of Swine Production Odor Through Nutrition and Microbiology 2003
	Physiological Regulation and Functional Genomics of Ruminant Nutrient Metabolism 2003
	Identification and Validation of Economically Important Loci in Swine 2003
	Strategic Feeding to Optimize Nutrient Use and Reduce Environmental Impact of Cattle and Sheep 2003
	Genetic and Phenotypic Predictors of Gametogenesis in Beef Bulls and Swine 2003
	Genetic and Phenotypic Determinants of Litter Size in Swine 2003
	National Animal Germplasm Program (Nagp) 2003
	Alternative Mechanisms for Improving Ruminal Fermentation 2003
	Pasture Based Beef Systems for Appalachia 2003
	Software Agents for a Pathogen Sequence Database 2003
	A Comparative Genomics Data Resource for Pathogens 2003
	Role of the Adipose Tissue-Brain-Pituitary Axis in Growth and Reproduction 2003
	Cloning a Virulent Marek's Disease Virus 2003
	Optimization of the Ars-Picm-19 Cell Line for in Vitro Model of Pig Liver Function and Application to An Extracorporeal Liver Assist Device 2003
	Maximizing Protein Efficiency in Dairy Production 2003
	Improving Stocker Production in Sustainable Grazing Systems 2003
	Strategies to Optimize Carcass Yield and Meat Quality of Red Meat Animals 2003
	Completing An Expert System That Will Provide Site-Specific Nutritive Values for Feeds 2003
	Strategies to Improve Efficiency of Nutrient Use and Minimize Nutrient Excretion by Swine 2003
	Anaylsis of Feed Ingredients for Micro Mineral Content 2003
	Pasture-Based Beef Systems for Appalachia 2003
	Low Risk Management Strategies for Sustaining Range Beef Cattle Production Systems 2003
	Estimating Economic Contribution of Daughter Pregnancy Rate to Lifetime Net Merit 2003
	Enhanced Sustainability of Rangeland Agriculture Through Increased Animal Productivity 2003
	Fescue Toxicosis Physiology and Management 2003
	Integrated Systems for Increasing Production Efficiency of Sheep 2003