Italian Journal of Animal Science, Volume 16, Issue 2 (2017)

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Food quality and safety

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Characterisation and probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Iranian traditional yogurts
Mohammad Kazem Sharifi Yazdi, Abolfazl Davoodabadi, Hamid Reza Khesht Zarin, Maryam Tajabadi Ebrahimi & Mohammad Mehdi Soltan Dallal
Pages: 185-188
Published online: 31 Jan 2017
AbstractforCharacterisation and probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria isolated from Iranian traditional yogurts | Full Text | References | PDF (472.8 KB)
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Animal genetics and breeding

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Effect of histone deacetylase inhibitor romidepsin on the in vitro growth of foetal fibroblast cells and early development of porcine-cloned embryos
Zhangfan Wang, Chengxue Liu, Renyun Hong, Jie Yang, Hui Li, Yunsheng Li, Hongguo Cao, Yunhai Zhang & Zubing Cao
Pages: 189-198
Published online: 16 Jan 2017
AbstractforEffect of histone deacetylase inhibitor romidepsin on the in vitro growth of foetal fibroblast cells and early development of porcine-cloned embryos | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Economic evaluation of genetic improvement in local breeds: the case of the Verzaschese goat
Gustavo Gandini, Federica Turri, Rita Rizzi, Matteo Crotta, Giulietta Minozzi & Flavia Pizzi
Pages: 199-207
Published online: 27 Jan 2017
AbstractforEconomic evaluation of genetic improvement in local breeds: the case of the Verzaschese goat | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Genetic (co)variance and plasticity of behavioural traits in Lidia bovine breed
Alberto Menéndez-Buxadera, Oscar Cortés & Javier Cañon
Pages: 208-216
Published online: 24 Jan 2017
AbstractforGenetic (co)variance and plasticity of behavioural traits in Lidia bovine breed | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Enhanced adipogenesis in Mashen pigs compared with Large White pigs
Junxing Zhao, Kan Li, Qiyuan Yang, Min Du, Xiangdong Liu & Guoqing Cao
Pages: 217-225
Published online: 07 Feb 2017
AbstractforEnhanced adipogenesis in Mashen pigs compared with Large White pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Ruminants nutrition and feeding

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Effects of Momordica charantia polysaccharide on in vitro ruminal fermentation and cellulolytic bacteria
Jinhe Kang, Bo Zeng, Shaoxun Tang, Min Wang, Xuefeng Han, Chuanshe Zhou, Qiongxian Yan, Jinfu Liu & Zhiliang Tan
Pages: 226-233
Published online: 21 Feb 2017
AbstractforEffects of Momordica charantia polysaccharide on in vitro ruminal fermentation and cellulolytic bacteria | Full Text | References | PDF (745.5 KB)
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Non ruminants nutrition and feeding

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Effects of intact and extracted lipid in diets fed to growing pigs on the digestible energy content and the digestibility of various chemical constituents
Hongliang Wang, Meng Shi & Wenqing Lu
Pages: 234-238
Published online: 12 Jan 2017
AbstractforEffects of intact and extracted lipid in diets fed to growing pigs on the digestible energy content and the digestibility of various chemical constituents | Full Text | References | PDF (475.8 KB)
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Response to withdrawal of vitamin and trace mineral premixes from finisher diet in broiler chickens under the hot and humid tropical condition
Norasyikin Mochamat, Zulkifli Idrus, Abdoreza Soleimani Farjam & Mohammad Abul Hossain
Pages: 239-245
Published online: 04 Jan 2017
AbstractforResponse to withdrawal of vitamin and trace mineral premixes from finisher diet in broiler chickens under the hot and humid tropical condition | Full Text | References | PDF (608.7 KB)
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Effects of dietary oregano powder supplementation on the growth performance, antioxidant status and meat quality of broiler chicks
Chang-Song Ri, Xian-Ren Jiang, Myong-Ho Kim, Jing Wang, Hai-Jun Zhang, Shu-Geng Wu, Valentino Bontempo & Guang-Hai Qi
Pages: 246-252
Published online: 08 Jan 2017
AbstractforEffects of dietary oregano powder supplementation on the growth performance, antioxidant status and meat quality of broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (935.3 KB)
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The effects of conjugated linoleic acid isomers on the morphological changes in adipose tissue and adipogenic genes expressions on primary adipose tissue
Suriya Kumari Ramiah, Goh Yong Meng, Yeap Swee Keong, Mahdi Ebrahimi & Sheau Wei Tan
Pages: 253-258
Published online: 24 Jan 2017
AbstractforThe effects of conjugated linoleic acid isomers on the morphological changes in adipose tissue and adipogenic genes expressions on primary adipose tissue | Full Text | References | PDF (924.1 KB)
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Effects of bamboo charcoal powder including vinegar supplementation on performance, eggshell quality, alterations of intestinal villi and intestinal pathogenic bacteria populations of aged laying hens
Jessada Rattanawut, Areerat Todsadee & Koh-en Yamauchi
Pages: 259-265
Published online: 27 Jan 2017
AbstractforEffects of bamboo charcoal powder including vinegar supplementation on performance, eggshell quality, alterations of intestinal villi and intestinal pathogenic bacteria populations of aged laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (708.8 KB)
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Aquaculture, poultry, companion and wildlife

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Prevalence and distribution of infectious and parasitic agents in roe deer from Spain and their possible role as reservoirs
María Patrocinio Morrondo, Ana Pérez-Creo, Alberto Prieto, Eva Cabanelas, José M. Díaz-Cao, María Sol Arias, Pablo Díaz Fernández, Gerardo Pajares, Susana Remesar, Ceferino M. López-Sández, Gonzalo Fernández, Pablo Díez-Baños & Rosario Panadero
Pages: 266-274
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforPrevalence and distribution of infectious and parasitic agents in roe deer from Spain and their possible role as reservoirs | Full Text | References | PDF (856 KB)
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Thyme oil (Thyme vulgaris L.) as a natural growth promoter for broiler chickens reared under hot climate
Youssef A. Attia, Ahmed A. Bakhashwain & Nehal K. Bertu
Pages: 275-282
Published online: 08 Nov 2016
AbstractforThyme oil (Thyme vulgaris L.) as a natural growth promoter for broiler chickens reared under hot climate | Full Text | References | PDF (782.7 KB)
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First evidence of intersex condition in extensively reared mullets from Sardinian lagoons (central–western Mediterranean, Italy)
Elisabetta Antuofermo, Roberta Ariu, Giovanni Pietro Burrai, Marta Polinas, Marina Antonella Sanna, Giuseppe Esposito, Marino Prearo & Antonio Pais
Pages: 283-291
Published online: 12 Dec 2016
AbstractforFirst evidence of intersex condition in extensively reared mullets from Sardinian lagoons (central–western Mediterranean, Italy) | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Probiotic mixture ameliorates heat stress of laying hens by enhancing intestinal barrier function and improving gut microbiota
Panwang Zhang, Tao Yan, Xiliang Wang, Shichang Kuang, Yuncai Xiao, Weiwei Lu & Dingren Bi
Pages: 292-300
Published online: 22 Dec 2016
AbstractforProbiotic mixture ameliorates heat stress of laying hens by enhancing intestinal barrier function and improving gut microbiota | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Dietary Artemisia ordosica extract alleviating immune stress in broilers exposed to lipopolysaccharide
Kun Li, Pengfei Zhang, Binlin Shi, Junling Su, Yuanxi Yue, Manman Tong & Sumei Yan
Pages: 301-307
Published online: 12 Jan 2017
AbstractforDietary Artemisia ordosica extract alleviating immune stress in broilers exposed to lipopolysaccharide | Full Text | References | PDF (604.8 KB)
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Growth and metabolic responses in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) subjected to varied starch and protein levels of diets
Xue-xi Wang, Meng-yao Chen, Kun Wang & Ji-dan Ye
Pages: 308-316
Published online: 18 Jan 2017
AbstractforGrowth and metabolic responses in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) subjected to varied starch and protein levels of diets | Full Text | References | PDF (738.1 KB)
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Rapid Communication
Effect of perches on morphology, welfare and behaviour of captive reared pheasants
Francesco Santilli & Marco Bagliacca
Pages: 317-320
Published online: 16 Jan 2017
AbstractforEffect of perches on morphology, welfare and behaviour of captive reared pheasants | Full Text | References | PDF (541.5 KB)
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Production physiology and biology

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Influence of milk, milk fractions and milk proteins on the growth and viability of mastitis-causing Staphylococcus aureus strain
Karol Fijałkowski, Dorota Peitler, Anna Żywicka, Jolanta Karakulska & Ewa Czerniawska-Piątkowska
Pages: 321-328
Published online: 19 Jan 2017
AbstractforInfluence of milk, milk fractions and milk proteins on the growth and viability of mastitis-causing Staphylococcus aureus strain | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Relationship between pre-partum body condition score changes, acute phase proteins and energy metabolism markers during the peripartum period in dairy cows
Paula Montagner, Ana Rita Tavares Krause, Elizabeth Schwegler, Marina Menoncin Weschenfelder, Andressa Stein Maffi, Eduardo Gularte Xavier, Augusto Schneider, Rubens Alves Pereira, Carolina Bespalhok Jacometo, Eduardo Schmitt, Cássio Cassal Brauner, Francisco Augusto Burkert Del Pino & Marcio Nunes Corrêa
Pages: 329-336
Published online: 31 Jan 2017
AbstractforRelationship between pre-partum body condition score changes, acute phase proteins and energy metabolism markers during the peripartum period in dairy cows | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Use of screened dairy manure solids (SDMS) as composting amendment for carcase decomposition
Paul V. Rossitto, Carol Collar, Mike Payne, Jim Cullor, Jim Sullins, Laura Di Renzo, Ting Fa Margherita Chang, Luca Iseppi, Paola Sechi, Maria Francesca Iulietto & Beniamino T. Cenci-Goga
Pages: 337-351
Published online: 18 Jan 2017
AbstractforUse of screened dairy manure solids (SDMS) as composting amendment for carcase decomposition | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Published online: 01 Feb 2017
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Published online: 02 Feb 2017
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