Italian Journal of Animal Science, Volume 18, Issue 1 (2019)

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Management practices and milk quality in dairy goat farms in Northern Italy
Anna Sandrucci, Luciana Bava, Alberto Tamburini, Giulia Gislon & Maddalena Zucali
Pages: 1-12
Published online: 02 May 2018
AbstractforManagement practices and milk quality in dairy goat farms in Northern Italy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Average daily gain rates determine eye muscle area and rump fat depth of beef heifers
Fredy Andrey Lopez Gonzalez, Jaime Urdapilleta Tarouco, José Fernando Piva Lobato, Harold Ospina Patino, Adriana Kroef Tarouco, Luis Fernando Batista Pinto, Mateus Pivato & Fernanda Dornelles Feijó
Pages: 13-19
Published online: 02 May 2018
AbstractforAverage daily gain rates determine eye muscle area and rump fat depth of beef heifers | Full Text | References | PDF (702.8 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of fish oil supplementation and forage source on Holstein bulls performance, carcass characteristics and fatty acids profile
Hossein Zakariapour Bahnamiri, Mahdi Ganjkhanlou, Abolfazl Zali & Wen Zhu Yang
Pages: 20-29
Published online: 02 Jul 2018
AbstractforEffect of fish oil supplementation and forage source on Holstein bulls performance, carcass characteristics and fatty acids profile | Full Text | References | PDF (919 KB) | EPUB
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Nutrients profile, protein quality and energy value of whole Prosopis pods meal as a feedstuff for poultry feeding
Mohammed A. Al-Harthi, Youssef A. Attia, Ahmed A. Al-Sagan & Mohamed F. Elgandy
Pages: 30-38
Published online: 27 Sep 2018
AbstractforNutrients profile, protein quality and energy value of whole Prosopis pods meal as a feedstuff for poultry feeding | Full Text | References | PDF (938.4 KB) | EPUB
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Enrichment tools for undocked heavy pigs: effects on body and gastric lesions and carcase and meat quality parameters
Marika Vitali, Eleonora Nannoni, Luca Sardi, Patrizia Bassi, Gianfranco Militerno, Luigi Faucitano, Alessio Bonaldo & Giovanna Martelli
Pages: 39-44
Published online: 25 May 2018
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Enrichment devices for undocked heavy pigs: effects on animal welfare, blood parameters and production traits
Eleonora Nannoni, Luca Sardi, Marika Vitali, Erminio Trevisi, Annarita Ferrari, Michela E. Ferri, Maria L. Bacci, Nadia Govoni, Sara Barbieri & Giovanna Martelli
Pages: 45-56
Published online: 24 May 2018
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Niacin supplementation improves growth performance and nutrient utilisation in Chinese Jinjiang cattle
Dan Luo, Yufei Gao, Youyou Lu, Qi Zhang, Mingren Qu, Xiaowen Xiong, Lanjiao Xu, Xianghui Zhao, Ke Pan & Kehui Ouyang
Pages: 57-62
Published online: 23 Jun 2018
AbstractforNiacin supplementation improves growth performance and nutrient utilisation in Chinese Jinjiang cattle | Full Text | References | PDF (650 KB) | EPUB
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Comparative study of growth performance and meat quality of three-line crossbred commercial group from Shanzhongxian and W-line chicken
Bin Wang, Yeye Du, Qiqing Shen, Xue Liu, Chundi Xie, Zhaoyu Geng & Xingyong Chen
Pages: 63-69
Published online: 17 Jul 2018
AbstractforComparative study of growth performance and meat quality of three-line crossbred commercial group from Shanzhongxian and W-line chicken | Full Text | References | PDF (619.9 KB) | EPUB
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Transcriptome analysis showed differences of two purebred cattle and their crossbreds
Misagh Moridi, Seyed Hossein Hosseini Moghaddam, Seyed Ziaeddin Mirhoseini & Massimo Bionaz
Pages: 70-79
Published online: 17 Jul 2018
AbstractforTranscriptome analysis showed differences of two purebred cattle and their crossbreds | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Genetic parameters of calving ease in dairy cattle using threshold and linear models
António Silvestre, Ângela Martins, Virgínia Santos & Jorge Colaço
Pages: 80-87
Published online: 23 Jun 2018
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Variation of proteomic profile during lactation in Girgentana goat milk: a preliminary study
Rosalia Di Gerlando, Marco Tolone, Anna Maria Sutera, Giuseppina Monteleone, Baldassare Portolano, Maria Teresa Sardina & Salvatore Mastrangelo
Pages: 88-97
Published online: 11 Aug 2018
AbstractforVariation of proteomic profile during lactation in Girgentana goat milk: a preliminary study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effects of vitamin A on antioxidant functions, immune functions and production performance in male sika deer (Cervus nippon) during the first antler growth period
Ting Zhang, Zhuo Wang, Xiaoxu Wang, Weili Sun, Xuezhe Cui, Rende Li & Guangyu Li
Pages: 98-104
Published online: 09 Jan 2019
AbstractforEffects of vitamin A on antioxidant functions, immune functions and production performance in male sika deer (Cervus nippon) during the first antler growth period | Full Text | References | PDF (628.8 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of dietary inclusion of different lipid supplements on quality and oxidative susceptibility of beef meat
A. L. Mordenti, N. Brogna, F. Merendi, A. Formigoni, L. Sardi, V. Cardenia & M. T. Rodriguez-Estrada
Pages: 105-110
Published online: 24 Jul 2018
AbstractforEffect of dietary inclusion of different lipid supplements on quality and oxidative susceptibility of beef meat | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Influence of pasture or total mixed ration on fatty acid composition and expression of lipogenic genes of longissimus thoracis and subcutaneous adipose tissues in Albas White Cashmere Goats
Xue Wang, Tiemei Wu, Sumei Yan, Binlin Shi, Ying Zhang & Xiaoyu Guo
Pages: 111-123
Published online: 08 Oct 2018
AbstractforInfluence of pasture or total mixed ration on fatty acid composition and expression of lipogenic genes of longissimus thoracis and subcutaneous adipose tissues in Albas White Cashmere Goats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Cottonseed cake as a substitute of soybean meal for goat kids
Dr Dallyson Yehudi Coura de Assis, Dr Gleidson Giordano Pinto de Carvalho, Dr Edson Mauro Santos, Dr Fabiano Almeida de Oliveira, Dr Maria Leonor Garcia Melo Lopes de Araújo, Dr Douglas dos Santos Pina, Dr Stefanie Alvarenga Santos & Dr Luana Marta de Almeida Rufino
Pages: 124-133
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforCottonseed cake as a substitute of soybean meal for goat kids | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of probiotic supplementation on milk production, blood metabolite profile and enzyme activities of ewes during lactation
Farokh Kafilzadeh, Shahab Payandeh, Pilar Gómez-Cortés, Darab Ghadimi, Achille Schiavone & Andrés L. Martínez Marín
Pages: 134-139
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforEffects of probiotic supplementation on milk production, blood metabolite profile and enzyme activities of ewes during lactation | Full Text | References | PDF (787.1 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of supra-nutritional levels of vitamin E and vitamin C on growth performance and blood parameters of Japanese quails
Samantha Sigolo, Roshanak Khazaei, Alireza Seidavi, Tugay Ayasan, Antonio Gallo & Aldo Prandini
Pages: 140-146
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforEffects of supra-nutritional levels of vitamin E and vitamin C on growth performance and blood parameters of Japanese quails | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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A dose–response study to evaluate the effects of pH-stable β-mannanase derived from Trichoderma citrinoviride on growth performance, nutrient retention, and intestine morphology in broiler chickens
Abdolreza Hosseindoust, SuHyup Lee, Whan Gook Nho, Young Han Song, Jong Suh Shin, Santosh Laxman Ingale, Piyush Chandrakant Rathi, JungWoo Choi, ByungJo Chae & JinSoo Kim
Pages: 147-154
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforA dose–response study to evaluate the effects of pH-stable β-mannanase derived from Trichoderma citrinoviride on growth performance, nutrient retention, and intestine morphology in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (676.5 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of selenium supplementation on growth performance, selenium content and gene expression in pigeon squabs
Y. Wang, H. M. Yang, W. Cao & Y. B. Li
Pages: 155-161
Published online: 06 Feb 2019
AbstractforEffects of selenium supplementation on growth performance, selenium content and gene expression in pigeon squabs | Full Text | References | PDF (661.7 KB) | EPUB
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Hematobiochemical profiles, mineral concentrations and oxidative stress indicators in beef cattle with pica
Ali Cesur Onmaz, Vehbi Güneş, Miyase Çınar, Mehmet Çitil & İhsan Keleş
Pages: 162-167
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforHematobiochemical profiles, mineral concentrations and oxidative stress indicators in beef cattle with pica | Full Text | References | PDF (555.4 KB) | EPUB
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Fatty acid profile of lipids and caeca volatile fatty acid production of broilers fed a full fat meal from Tenebrio molitor larvae
Rosa Loponte, Fulvia Bovera, Giovanni Piccolo, Laura Gasco, Giulia Secci, Valeria Iaconisi & Giuliana Parisi
Pages: 168-173
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforFatty acid profile of lipids and caeca volatile fatty acid production of broilers fed a full fat meal from Tenebrio molitor larvae | Full Text | References | PDF (767.2 KB) | EPUB
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The effect of polyphenols on the performance and antioxidant status of sows and piglets
Krzysztof Lipiński, Zofia Antoszkiewicz, Magdalena Mazur-Kuśnirek, Daniel Korniewicz & Sylwia Kotlarczyk
Pages: 174-181
Published online: 07 Jan 2019
AbstractforThe effect of polyphenols on the performance and antioxidant status of sows and piglets | Full Text | References | PDF (900.5 KB) | EPUB
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Phenotypic relationship of female sexual precocity with production and reproduction traits in beef cattle using multivariate statistical techniques
Gerardo Alves Fernandes Júnior, Diogo Anastácio Garcia, Bruna Hortolani & Lucia Galvão de Albuquerque
Pages: 182-188
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforPhenotypic relationship of female sexual precocity with production and reproduction traits in beef cattle using multivariate statistical techniques | Full Text | References | PDF (733.7 KB) | EPUB
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The development of guidelines to improve dairy donkey management and welfare
Francesca Dai, Emanuela Dalla Costa, Faith Burden, Andrew Judge & Michela Minero
Pages: 189-193
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforThe development of guidelines to improve dairy donkey management and welfare | Full Text | References | PDF (501.2 KB) | EPUB
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Farmers’ attitudes towards antimicrobial use and awareness of antimicrobial resistance: a comparative study among turkey and rabbit farmers
Guido Di Martino, Stefania Crovato, Anna Pinto, Tiziano Dorotea, Giulia Mascarello, Romina Brunetta, Fabrizio Agnoletti & Lebana Bonfanti
Pages: 194-201
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforFarmers’ attitudes towards antimicrobial use and awareness of antimicrobial resistance: a comparative study among turkey and rabbit farmers | Full Text | References | PDF (851.9 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Analysis of lactating cows in commercial Austrian dairy farms: diet composition, and influence of genotype, parity and stage of lactation on nutrient intake, body weight and body condition score
Maria Ledinek, Leonhard Gruber, Franz Steininger, Karl Zottl, Martin Royer, Kurt Krimberger, Martin Mayerhofer, Christa Egger-Danner & Birgit Fuerst-Waltl
Pages: 202-214
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforAnalysis of lactating cows in commercial Austrian dairy farms: diet composition, and influence of genotype, parity and stage of lactation on nutrient intake, body weight and body condition score | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of supplementation level on performance of growing Nellore and its influence on pasture characteristics in different seasons
Marcella Toledo Piza Roth, Rodolfo Maciel Fernandes, Letícia Custódio, Matheus Henrique Moretti, Ivanna Moraes Oliveira, Laura Franco Prados, Gustavo Rezende Siqueira & Flávio Dutra de Resende
Pages: 215-225
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforEffect of supplementation level on performance of growing Nellore and its influence on pasture characteristics in different seasons | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of the number of daily distributions of solid feed on veal calves’ health status, behaviour, and alterations of rumen and abomasa
Marta Brscic, Luisa Magrin, Paola Prevedello, Andrea Pezzuolo, Flaviana Gottardo, Luigi Sartori & Giulio Cozzi
Pages: 226-235
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforEffect of the number of daily distributions of solid feed on veal calves’ health status, behaviour, and alterations of rumen and abomasa | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Babassu mesocarp flour in diet of finishing lambs
Paull Andrews Carvalho dos Santos, Michelle de Oliveira Maia Parente, Henrique Nunes Parente, Anderson de Moura Zanine, Miguel Arcanjo Moreira Filho, Arnaud Azevêdo Alves, Daniele de Jesus Ferreira, Ruan Mourão da Silva Gomes & Viviany Lúcia Fernandes dos Santos
Pages: 236-245
Published online: 27 Sep 2018
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Gene expression profile analysis of residual feed intake for Isfahan native chickens using RNA-SEQ data
Hamid Reza Izadnia, Mojtaba Tahmoorespur, Mohammad Reza Bakhtiarizadeh, Mohammadreza Nassiri & Saeid Esmaeilkhanien
Pages: 246-260
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforGene expression profile analysis of residual feed intake for Isfahan native chickens using RNA-SEQ data | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Genome-wide association study for carcase traits in spent hens at 72 weeks old
Meng Ma, Manman Shen, Liang Qu, Taocun Dou, Jun Guo, Yuping Hu, Jian Lu, Yongfeng Li, Xingguo Wang & Kehua Wang
Pages: 261-266
Published online: 27 Sep 2018
AbstractforGenome-wide association study for carcase traits in spent hens at 72 weeks old | Full Text | References | PDF (751.9 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Heterosis in the components of lactation curves of Girolando cows
Darlene dos Santos Daltro, Alessandro Haiduck Padilha, Luís Telo da Gama, Marcos Vinícius Gualberto Barbosa da Silva, João Claudio do Carmo Panetto, Juliana Dementshuk Machado, José Braccini Neto & Jaime Araujo Cobuci
Pages: 267-278
Published online: 11 Sep 2018
AbstractforHeterosis in the components of lactation curves of Girolando cows | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Identification of candidate genes of growth traits in pigs using RNA-sequencing
Xiaohong Guo, Meng Li, Pengfei Gao, Guoqing Cao, Wanfeng Zhang, Min Liu, Haizhen Wang, Benyuan Qin, Jianfeng Liu, Lixian Wang, Bugao Li & Junwen Han
Pages: 279-286
Published online: 28 Dec 2018
AbstractforIdentification of candidate genes of growth traits in pigs using RNA-sequencing | Full Text | References | PDF (956.1 KB) | EPUB
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Grazing behaviour of Cinta senese and its crossbreed pigs
Silvia Parrini, Anna Acciaioli, Oreste Franci, Carolina Pugliese & Riccardo Bozzi
Pages: 287-291
Published online: 03 Dec 2018
AbstractforGrazing behaviour of Cinta senese and its crossbreed pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (805.6 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of potato on kibble characteristics and diet digestibility and palatability to adult dogs and puppies
Lidiane Domingues, Fabiane Murakami, Dorie Zattoni, Gislaine Kaelle, Simone de Oliveira & Ananda Félix
Pages: 292-300
Published online: 20 Mar 2019
AbstractforEffect of potato on kibble characteristics and diet digestibility and palatability to adult dogs and puppies | Full Text | References | PDF (853.3 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of cyclic heat stress on the phenotypic response, meat quality and muscle glycolysis of breasts and thighs of yellow-feather broilers
Dan Shao, Qiang Wang, Yan Hu, Shourong Shi & Haibing Tong
Pages: 301-308
Published online: 24 Nov 2018
AbstractforEffects of cyclic heat stress on the phenotypic response, meat quality and muscle glycolysis of breasts and thighs of yellow-feather broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (756.2 KB) | EPUB
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Heavy metals on honeybees indicate their concentration in the atmosphere. a proof of concept
Annamaria Costa, Mauro Veca, Maurizio Barberis, Alessandra Tosti, Giacomo Notaro, Stefano Nava, Massimo Lazzari, Alessandro Agazzi & Francesco Maria Tangorra
Pages: 309-315
Published online: 24 Nov 2018
AbstractforHeavy metals on honeybees indicate their concentration in the atmosphere. a proof of concept | Full Text | References | PDF (968.1 KB) | EPUB
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Crushed crambe from biodiesel production as replacement for soybean meal in the supplement of steers grazing
R. H. de T. e Buschinelli de Goes, R. A. Patussi, A. F. Branco, M. P. Osmari, J. R. Gandra, W. M. Zeviani, L. R. Bezerra & R. L. Oliveira
Pages: 316-327
Published online: 20 Dec 2018
AbstractforCrushed crambe from biodiesel production as replacement for soybean meal in the supplement of steers grazing | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Improvement of fermentation profile and structural carbohydrate compositions in mixed silages ensiled with fibrolytic enzymes, molasses and Lactobacillus plantarum MTD-1
Siran Wang, Gang Guo, Junfeng Li, Lei Chen, Zhihao Dong & Tao Shao
Pages: 328-335
Published online: 30 Dec 2018
AbstractforImprovement of fermentation profile and structural carbohydrate compositions in mixed silages ensiled with fibrolytic enzymes, molasses and Lactobacillus plantarum MTD-1 | Full Text | References | PDF (682.9 KB) | EPUB
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Total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of agri-food waste and by-products
M. Castrica, R. Rebucci, C. Giromini, M. Tretola, D. Cattaneo & A. Baldi
Pages: 336-341
Published online: 27 Dec 2018
AbstractforTotal phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of agri-food waste and by-products | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of arginine and threonine in ovo supplementation on immune responses and some serum biochemical attributes in broiler chickens
Majid Toghyani, Shohreh Tahmasebi, Mehrdad Modaresi & Sayed Sadra Ale Saheb Fosoul
Pages: 342-349
Published online: 20 Dec 2018
AbstractforEffect of arginine and threonine in ovo supplementation on immune responses and some serum biochemical attributes in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (683.6 KB) | EPUB
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Seasonal variation in fatty acid composition of wild boar in Lithuania
Violeta Razmaitė & Artūras Šiukščius
Pages: 350-354
Published online: 12 Dec 2018
AbstractforSeasonal variation in fatty acid composition of wild boar in Lithuania | Full Text | References | PDF (490.3 KB) | EPUB
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Fatty acid profile, meat quality and flavour acceptability of beef from double-muscled Piemontese young bulls fed ground flaxseed
Manuela Renna, Alberto Brugiapaglia, Emanuela Zanardi, Gianluigi Destefanis, Aldo Prandini, Maurizio Moschini, Samantha Sigolo & Carola Lussiana
Pages: 355-365
Published online: 01 Feb 2019
AbstractforFatty acid profile, meat quality and flavour acceptability of beef from double-muscled Piemontese young bulls fed ground flaxseed | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Consumer awareness of PDO-labelled food in Slovenia
Mira Kos Skubic, Karmen Erjavec & Marija Klopčič
Pages: 366-371
Published online: 09 Jan 2019
AbstractforConsumer awareness of PDO-labelled food in Slovenia | Full Text | References | PDF (561.4 KB) | EPUB
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Rearing Romagnola geese in vineyard: pasture and antioxidant intake, performance, carcass and meat quality
Alice Cartoni Mancinelli, Simona Mattioli, Alessandro Dal Bosco, Luca Piottoli, David Ranucci, Raffaella Branciari, Elisa Cotozzolo & Cesare Castellini
Pages: 372-380
Published online: 30 Jan 2019
AbstractforRearing Romagnola geese in vineyard: pasture and antioxidant intake, performance, carcass and meat quality | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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The effect of limited feed intake on carcase yield and meat quality in early weaned rabbits
Darina Chodová, Eva Tůmová & Zdeněk Volek
Pages: 381-388
Published online: 24 Dec 2018
AbstractforThe effect of limited feed intake on carcase yield and meat quality in early weaned rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (693.9 KB) | EPUB
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Novel approach for the characterisation of Sicilian honeys based on the correlation of physico-chemical parameters and artificial senses
Ambra Rita Di Rosa, Francesco Leone, Federica Cheli & Vincenzo Chiofalo
Pages: 389-397
Published online: 20 Dec 2018
AbstractforNovel approach for the characterisation of Sicilian honeys based on the correlation of physico-chemical parameters and artificial senses | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Meat quality of male and female Italian Padovana and Polverara slow-growing chicken breeds
Antonella Dalle Zotte, Giulia Tasoniero, Gabriele Baldan & Marco Cullere
Pages: 398-404
Published online: 08 Jan 2019
AbstractforMeat quality of male and female Italian Padovana and Polverara slow-growing chicken breeds | Full Text | References | PDF (822.1 KB) | EPUB
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Phenotypic analysis of milk composition, milk urea nitrogen and somatic cell score of Italian Jersey cattle breed
Chiara Roveglia, Giovanni Niero, Mauro Penasa, Raffaella Finocchiaro, Maurizio Marusi, Nicolas Lopez-Villalobos & Martino Cassandro
Pages: 405-409
Published online: 22 Jan 2019
AbstractforPhenotypic analysis of milk composition, milk urea nitrogen and somatic cell score of Italian Jersey cattle breed | Full Text | References | PDF (959.5 KB) | EPUB
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Previous alpine grazing experience of cows has little medium-term effect on feeding behaviour, milk yield and composition in a traditional alpine system
Madeline Koczura, Steve Pervier, Elisa Manzocchi, Germano Turille, Rupert M. Bruckmaier, Michael Kreuzer & Joel Berard
Pages: 410-422
Published online: 30 Dec 2018
AbstractforPrevious alpine grazing experience of cows has little medium-term effect on feeding behaviour, milk yield and composition in a traditional alpine system | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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A meta-analysis on the effect of the feeding type and production system on the carcase quality of lambs
Lizbeth Esmeralda Robles Jiménez, Anna Naranjo, Juan Carlos Angeles Hernandez, Jorge Osorio Ovalos, Octavio Castelan Ortega & Manuel González Ronquillo
Pages: 423-434
Published online: 07 Jan 2019
AbstractforA meta-analysis on the effect of the feeding type and production system on the carcase quality of lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (3.2 MB) | EPUB
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Somatic cell count as a decision tool for selective dry cow therapy in Italy
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Pages: 435-440
Published online: 07 Dec 2018
AbstractforSomatic cell count as a decision tool for selective dry cow therapy in Italy | Full Text | References | PDF (560.2 KB) | EPUB
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Pages: 441-449
Published online: 07 Dec 2018
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Chiara Rizzi
Pages: 450-459
Published online: 07 Jan 2019
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Alfonso Zecconi, Diego Vairani, Micaela Cipolla, Nicoletta Rizzi & Lucio Zanini
Pages: 460-465
Published online: 28 Dec 2018
AbstractforAssessment of subclinical mastitis diagnostic accuracy by differential cell count in individual cow milk | Full Text | References | PDF (1,010.3 KB) | EPUB
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D. H. Nguyen, C. M. Nyachoti & I. H. Kim
Pages: 466-473
Published online: 07 Dec 2018
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A single nucleotide polymorphism of the porcine CXCL8 gene is associated with serum CXCL8 level
Shiwei Wang, Dongfeng Li, Mo Zhu, Rui Xie, Shuangli Duan, Zongjun Yin & Yang Liu
Pages: 474-479
Published online: 23 Feb 2019
AbstractforA single nucleotide polymorphism of the porcine CXCL8 gene is associated with serum CXCL8 level | Full Text | References | PDF (631.7 KB) | EPUB
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Samantha Sigolo, Roshanak Khazaei, Alireza Seidavi, Antonio Gallo & Aldo Prandini
Pages: 480-487
Published online: 01 Feb 2019
AbstractforEffects of supra-nutritional levels of vitamin E and vitamin C on growth performance and egg production traits of Japanese quails | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Anna Nudda, Alberto Stanislao Atzori, Roberta Boe, Ana Helena Dias Francesconi, Gianni Battacone & Giuseppe Pulina
Pages: 488-497
Published online: 24 Nov 2018
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Pages: 498-504
Published online: 01 Feb 2019
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Guang Zhong, Yiru Shen, Shan Zhang, Qiang Wang, Zhigang Song & Shourong Shi
Pages: 505-512
Published online: 20 Jan 2019
AbstractforEffects of newly harvested corn on growth performance, intestine development and metabolism of nutrients in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (669.7 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of dietary L-glutamine supplement on performance, characteristics of the carcase and intestinal morphometry in guinea fowl chickens (Numida meleagris)
Vahid Gholipour, Mohammad Chamani, Habib Aghdam Shahryar, Aliasghar Sadeghi & Mehdi Aminafshar
Pages: 513-521
Published online: 24 Nov 2018
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Pages: 522-529
Published online: 10 Jan 2019
AbstractforThe impact of feeding corn dried distillers grains with solubles on milk yield and composition in lactating Awassi ewes and digestibility and N partitioning in Awassi ewe lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (699.4 KB) | EPUB
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Pages: 530-537
Published online: 10 Jan 2019
AbstractforEffect of dietary globin, a natural emulsifier, on the growth performance and digestive efficiency of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 538-545
Published online: 08 Jan 2019
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Dominika Kułaj, Joanna Pokorska, Andrzej Ochrem, Magdalena Dusza & Joanna Makulska
Pages: 546-553
Published online: 10 Jan 2019
AbstractforEffects of the c.8514C > T polymorphism in the osteopontin gene (OPN) on milk production, milk composition and disease susceptibility in Holstein-Friesian cattle | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 554-563
Published online: 31 Dec 2018
AbstractforEffects of concentrate supplementation on fatty acid composition and expression of lipogenic genes of meat and adipose tissues in grazing lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (922.7 KB) | EPUB
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Pages: 564-573
Published online: 06 Feb 2019
AbstractforEffects of silymarin on productive performance, liver function and serum biochemical profile in broiler Japanese quail challenged with dietary aflatoxins | Full Text | References | PDF (819.2 KB) | EPUB
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Pages: 574-586
Published online: 08 Mar 2019
AbstractforInfluence of polyphenols from olive mill wastewater on the gastrointestinal tract, alveolar macrophages and blood leukocytes of pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Xingguo Wang, Jianfeng Yu, Fang Shao, Yanping Zhang, Yanyan Li, Xiangyun Lu, Daoqing Gong & Zhiliang Gu
Pages: 587-593
Published online: 11 Jan 2019
AbstractformicroRNA-122 targets the P4HA1 mRNA and regulates its expression in chicken hepatocytes | Full Text | References | PDF (795 KB) | EPUB
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A study of lactation curves in dairy cattle using the optimal design of experiments methodology
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Pages: 594-600
Published online: 22 Jan 2019
AbstractforA study of lactation curves in dairy cattle using the optimal design of experiments methodology | Full Text | References | PDF (975.5 KB) | EPUB
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Pages: 601-607
Published online: 09 Jan 2019
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Pages: 608-614
Published online: 17 Jan 2019
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Zenon Nogalski, Paulina Pogorzelska-Przybyłek, Monika Sobczuk-Szul & Cezary Purwin
Pages: 615-620
Published online: 28 Jan 2019
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Dietary supplementation of quebracho and chestnut tannins mix in rabbit: effects on live performances, digestibility, carcase traits, antioxidant status, faecal microbial load and economic value
Simone Mancini, Roberta Moruzzo, Sara Minieri, Barbara Turchi, Domenico Cerri, Domenico Gatta, Simona Sagona, Antonio Felicioli & Gisella Paci
Pages: 621-629
Published online: 12 Jan 2019
AbstractforDietary supplementation of quebracho and chestnut tannins mix in rabbit: effects on live performances, digestibility, carcase traits, antioxidant status, faecal microbial load and economic value | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 630-635
Published online: 23 Feb 2019
AbstractforEffects of lycopene and tomato paste on oxidative stability and fatty acid composition of fresh belly meat in finishing pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (723.1 KB) | EPUB
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Reihaneh Nateghi, AliReza Alizadeh, Yousef Jafari Ahangari, Rouhollah Fathi & Amir Akhlaghi
Pages: 636-645
Published online: 20 Dec 2018
AbstractforStimulatory effects of fish oil and vitamin E on ovarian function of laying hen | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 646-656
Published online: 01 Feb 2019
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Pages: 657-662
Published online: 27 Dec 2018
AbstractforSerum biochemical profile in Holstein Friesian and Belgian blue calves in the first 48 hours of life | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Mining of lactic acid bacteria from traditional yogurt (Mast) of Iran for possible industrial probiotic use
Mohammad Hosein Marhamatizadeh & Somayeh Sayyadi
Pages: 663-667
Published online: 24 Jan 2019
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Hector Janacua-Vidales, Esmeralda Peña-González, Alma D. Alarcon-Rojo, Juan Ortega-Gutiérrez & Nelson Aguilar-Palma
Pages: 668-678
Published online: 23 Feb 2019
AbstractforDetermination of carcase yield, sensory and acceptance of meat from male and female pigs with dietary supplementation of oregano essential oils | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 679-689
Published online: 04 Feb 2019
AbstractforEffects of protease supplementation of low protein and/or energy diets on growth performance and blood parameters in broiler chickens under heat stress condition | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Published online: 08 Mar 2019
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Pages: 696-703
Published online: 23 Feb 2019
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Published online: 05 May 2019
AbstractforRegulatory roles of adiponectin receptor 1 and 2 in sheep preadipocytes during adipocyte differentiation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 713-722
Published online: 27 Feb 2019
AbstractforDietary conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) has comparable effects to ractopamine on the growth performance, meat quality and fatty acid profiles of loin muscles of finishing pigs under commercial husbandry | Full Text | References | PDF (916.4 KB) | EPUB
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Pages: 723-733
Published online: 26 Feb 2019
AbstractforAnalysis of lactating cows in commercial Austrian dairy farms: interrelationships between different efficiency and production traits, body condition score and energy balance | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Published online: 26 Feb 2019
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Gianluca Galassi, Federico Mason, Luca Rapetti, Gianni M. Crovetto & Mauro Spanghero
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Published online: 22 Feb 2019
AbstractforDigestibility and metabolic utilisation of diets containing chestnut tannins and their effects on growth and slaughter traits of heavy pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 754-765
Published online: 04 Mar 2019
AbstractforApplication of a NIR device for precision feeding in dairy farms: effect on metabolic conditions and milk production | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 766-776
Published online: 23 Feb 2019
AbstractforEvaluation of growth performance and muscle marker genes expression in four different broiler strains in Jordan | Full Text | References | PDF (957.5 KB) | EPUB
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Pages: 777-785
Published online: 04 Mar 2019
AbstractforEffects of alternative feedstuffs on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of growing Awassi lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (738.2 KB) | EPUB
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A survey of dairy cattle management, crop planning, and forages cost of production in Northern Italy
Andrea Bellingeri, Victor Cabrera, Antonio Gallo, Di Liang & Francesco Masoero
Pages: 786-798
Published online: 05 Apr 2019
AbstractforA survey of dairy cattle management, crop planning, and forages cost of production in Northern Italy | Full Text | References | PDF (982.2 KB) | EPUB
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Pages: 799-808
Published online: 05 Apr 2019
AbstractforEffect of hydrolysed fish protein and autolysed yeast as alternative nitrogen sources on gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) growth performances and gut morphology | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of soybean oil supplement to diets of lactating dairy cows, on productive performance, and milk fat acids profile: a meta-analysis
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Pages: 809-819
Published online: 25 Mar 2019
AbstractforEffects of soybean oil supplement to diets of lactating dairy cows, on productive performance, and milk fat acids profile: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 820-832
Published online: 13 Mar 2019
AbstractforAssociation study and expression analysis of GPC1 gene copy number variation in Chinese Datong yak (Bos grunniens) breed | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Anti-parasitic activity of garlic (Allium sativum) and onion (Allium cepa) juice against crustacean parasite, Lernantropus kroyeri, found on European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax)
Hijran Yavuzcan Yildiz, Quyet Phan Van, Giuliana Parisi & Mai Dam Sao
Pages: 833-837
Published online: 05 May 2019
AbstractforAnti-parasitic activity of garlic (Allium sativum) and onion (Allium cepa) juice against crustacean parasite, Lernantropus kroyeri, found on European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) | Full Text | References | PDF (992.4 KB) | EPUB
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Matteo Ottoboni, Marco Tretola, Alice Luciano, Gianluca Giuberti, Antonio Gallo & Luciano Pinotti
Pages: 838-849
Published online: 08 May 2019
AbstractforCarbohydrate digestion and predicted glycemic index of bakery/confectionary ex-food intended for pig nutrition | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 850-857
Published online: 05 May 2019
AbstractforEwe and lamb pre-weaning performance of Pelibuey and Katahdin hair sheep breeds under humid tropical conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Metabolic health, the metabolome and reproduction in female cattle: a review
Michael J. D’Occhio, Pietro S. Baruselli & Giuseppe Campanile
Pages: 858-867
Published online: 05 May 2019
AbstractforMetabolic health, the metabolome and reproduction in female cattle: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (904.9 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of propolis and stocking density on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and immune system of heat-stressed broilers
Shaban Chegini, Ali Kiani, Bahman Parizadian Kavan & Hassan Rokni
Pages: 868-876
Published online: 27 Jul 2018
AbstractforEffects of propolis and stocking density on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and immune system of heat-stressed broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (852.1 KB) | EPUB
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Single and combined effects of Satureja khuzistanica essential oils and acetic acid on productive performance, certain blood and kidney health-related parameters in broiler chickens
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Pages: 877-887
Published online: 09 Apr 2019
AbstractforSingle and combined effects of Satureja khuzistanica essential oils and acetic acid on productive performance, certain blood and kidney health-related parameters in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (945.3 KB) | EPUB
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Use of Spline function for the characterisation on peak yield, peak day and persistency in lactation curves in Murciano-Granadina goats
Judith Carmen Miranda-Alejo, José Manuel León-Jurado, Camillo Pieramati, Mayra Mercedes Gómez Carpio, Jesús Valdés-Hernández & Cecilio José Barba-Capote
Pages: 888-897
Published online: 15 Apr 2019
AbstractforUse of Spline function for the characterisation on peak yield, peak day and persistency in lactation curves in Murciano-Granadina goats | Full Text | References | PDF (968.5 KB) | EPUB
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Pages: 898-909
Published online: 06 May 2019
AbstractforEffects of genotype and salting time on chemical, physical and sensorial traits of a new pig seasoned meat product ‘Cuore Di Spalla’ | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Xiaobing Hu, Biaosheng Lin, Maochun Luo, Xintian Zheng & Huanxing Zhang
Pages: 910-921
Published online: 08 May 2019
AbstractforThe isolation, identification, physiological property of pig-isolate Clostridium butyricum LY33 using lactic acid and its effects on intestinal function of weaned piglets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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The changes of climate may threat the production of Grana Padano cheese: past, recent and future scenarios
Andrea Vitali, Maria Segnalini, Stanislao Esposito, Nicola Lacetera, Alessandro Nardone & Umberto Bernabucci
Pages: 922-933
Published online: 06 May 2019
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Comparison of colony performances of honeybee (Apis Mellifera L.) housed in hives made of different materials
Yaşar Erdoğan
Pages: 934-940
Published online: 08 May 2019
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Determination of the effect of electric fence system on productivity and behaviour of honeybees housed in different beehive types (Apis mellifera L.)
Yaşar Erdoğan
Pages: 941-948
Published online: 06 May 2019
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Effect of photoperiod on follicular IGF-1 and oocyte quality independently of metabolic status in buffalo heifers
Angela Salzano, Bianca Gasparrini, Domenico Vecchio, Valentina Longobardi, Pietro Sampaio Baruselli, Anna Balestrieri, Francesca Licitra, Michael D’Occhio & Gianluca Neglia
Pages: 949-956
Published online: 22 May 2019
AbstractforEffect of photoperiod on follicular IGF-1 and oocyte quality independently of metabolic status in buffalo heifers | Full Text | References | PDF (802.3 KB) | EPUB
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Hemogasometry, metabolic profile and acute-phase proteins in primiparous Holstein cows supplemented with butafosfana associated or not of cyanocobalamin
Marcelo Moreira Antunes, Uriel Secco Londero, Camila Pizoni, Josiane de Oliveira Feijó, Rafael da Fonseca Prietsch, Sergiane Caldas Barbosa, Ednei Gilberto Primel, Gabriel Ianzer Hertzog, Rubens Alves Pereira, Joao Alveiro Alvarado Rincón, Francisco Augusto Burkert Del Pino, Viviane Rohrig Rabassa & Marcio Nunes Corrêa
Pages: 957-962
Published online: 22 May 2019
AbstractforHemogasometry, metabolic profile and acute-phase proteins in primiparous Holstein cows supplemented with butafosfana associated or not of cyanocobalamin | Full Text | References | PDF (677.3 KB) | EPUB
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Modulations of biochemical parameters in Egyptian buffaloes affected by diffuse peritonitis
Magdy Elgioushy, Ahmed Abdelaal, Shaimaa Gouda, Enas Noseer, Emad A. Hashish & Shimaa A. Elgaml
Pages: 963-970
Published online: 22 May 2019
AbstractforModulations of biochemical parameters in Egyptian buffaloes affected by diffuse peritonitis | Full Text | References | PDF (995.3 KB) | EPUB
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Cardiac transcriptome study of the effect of heat stress in yellow-feather broilers
Quan Zhang, BoHai Zhang & YiKang Luo
Pages: 971-975
Published online: 21 May 2019
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Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides enhances intestinal barrier function by attenuating mucosa inflammation and altering colonic microbiota composition of weaning piglets
Wangsheng Zhao, Meng Yuan, Pengcheng Li, Honglin Yan, Hongfu Zhang & Jingbo Liu
Pages: 976-986
Published online: 19 May 2019
AbstractforShort-chain fructo-oligosaccharides enhances intestinal barrier function by attenuating mucosa inflammation and altering colonic microbiota composition of weaning piglets | Full Text | References | PDF (891.5 KB) | EPUB
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Former food products have no detrimental effects on diet digestibility, growth performance and selected plasma variables in post-weaning piglets
Marco Tretola, Matteo Ottoboni, Alice Luciano, Luciana Rossi, Antonella Baldi & Luciano Pinotti
Pages: 987-996
Published online: 19 May 2019
AbstractforFormer food products have no detrimental effects on diet digestibility, growth performance and selected plasma variables in post-weaning piglets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of feeding less shell, extruded and enzymatically treated palm kernel cake on expression of growth-related genes in broiler chickens
Suriya Kumari Ramiah, Norhani Abdullah, Muhammad Akhmal, Saminathan Mookiah, Abdoreza Soleimani Farjam, Chen Wei Li, Liang Juan Boo & Zulkifli Idrus
Pages: 997-1004
Published online: 21 May 2019
AbstractforEffect of feeding less shell, extruded and enzymatically treated palm kernel cake on expression of growth-related genes in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Utilisation of essential oils as a natural growth promoter for broiler chickens
Youssef Attia, Mohammed Al-Harthi & Mahmoud El-Kelawy
Pages: 1005-1012
Published online: 29 May 2019
AbstractforUtilisation of essential oils as a natural growth promoter for broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1,007 KB) | EPUB
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Comparative analysis of the mineral composition in the meat of wild boar and domestic pig
Marek Babicz & Anna Kasprzyk
Pages: 1013-1020
Published online: 22 May 2019
AbstractforComparative analysis of the mineral composition in the meat of wild boar and domestic pig | Full Text | References | PDF (702.7 KB) | EPUB
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Non-parametric analysis of the effects of αS1-casein genotype and parturition non-genetic factors on milk yield and composition in Murciano-Granadina goats
M. G. Pizarro, V. Landi, F. J. Navas González, J. M. León & J. V. Delgado
Pages: 1021-1034
Published online: 22 May 2019
AbstractforNon-parametric analysis of the effects of αS1-casein genotype and parturition non-genetic factors on milk yield and composition in Murciano-Granadina goats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Improvements to dairy farms for environmental sustainability in Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano production systems
Daniela Lovarelli, Luciana Bava, Maddalena Zucali, Giuliana D’Imporzano, Fabrizio Adani, Alberto Tamburini & Anna Sandrucci
Pages: 1035-1048
Published online: 25 May 2019
AbstractforImprovements to dairy farms for environmental sustainability in Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano production systems | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Role of technological innovation in livestock breeding programmes: a case of cereal-sheep system
José Rivas, Jose Manuel Perea, Carmen De-Pablos-Heredero, Martiña Morantes, Elena Angon, Cecilio Barba & Antón García
Pages: 1049-1057
Published online: 25 May 2019
AbstractforRole of technological innovation in livestock breeding programmes: a case of cereal-sheep system | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Dietary grape pomace mediates jejunum epithelial apoptosis through antioxidative activity in ram lambs
Ruixin Zhang, Qian Li, Ting Zhang, XuZe Qin, Jianxin Zhang & Junxing Zhao
Pages: 1058-1066
Published online: 29 May 2019
AbstractforDietary grape pomace mediates jejunum epithelial apoptosis through antioxidative activity in ram lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of Mycoplasma agalactiae mastitis on milk production and composition in Valle dell Belice dairy sheep
Marco Tolone, Anna Maria Sutera, Silvio Borrello, Serena Tumino, Maria Luisa Scatassa, Baldassare Portolano, Roberto Puleio, Robin AJ Nicholas & Guido Ruggero Loria
Pages: 1067-1072
Published online: 28 May 2019
AbstractforEffect of Mycoplasma agalactiae mastitis on milk production and composition in Valle dell Belice dairy sheep | Full Text | References | PDF (666.7 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of plant extracts derived from thyme and chamomile on the growth performance, gut morphology and immune system of broilers fed aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A contaminated diets
Hasan Nazarizadeh, Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini & Javad Pourreza
Pages: 1073-1081
Published online: 28 May 2019
AbstractforEffect of plant extracts derived from thyme and chamomile on the growth performance, gut morphology and immune system of broilers fed aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A contaminated diets | Full Text | References | PDF (860.1 KB) | EPUB
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Typology and structural characterisation of suckler cow farming system in Central Macedonia, Greece
Dimitrios Gourdouvelis, Vassileios Dotas, Ioannis Kaimakamis, Konstantinos Zagorakis & Maria Yiakoulaki
Pages: 1082-1092
Published online: 28 May 2019
AbstractforTypology and structural characterisation of suckler cow farming system in Central Macedonia, Greece | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Influence of different loading levels, cutting and mixing times on total mixed ration (TMR) homogeneity in a vertical mixing wagon during distribution: a case study
Annamaria Costa, Alessandro Agazzi, Vera Perricone, Giovanni Savoini, Massimo Lazzari, Stefano Nava & Francesco Maria Tangorra
Pages: 1093-1098
Published online: 28 May 2019
AbstractforInfluence of different loading levels, cutting and mixing times on total mixed ration (TMR) homogeneity in a vertical mixing wagon during distribution: a case study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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VA inhibits LPS-induced oxidative stress via modulating Nrf2/NF-κB-signalling pathways in bovine mammary epithelial cells
Huiyu Shi, Xiaoyu Guo, Sumei Yan, Yongmei Guo, Binlin Shi & Yanli Zhao
Pages: 1099-1110
Published online: 09 Jun 2019
AbstractforVA inhibits LPS-induced oxidative stress via modulating Nrf2/NF-κB-signalling pathways in bovine mammary epithelial cells | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood lipid profile and faecal Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus counts on growing pigs fed with de-oiled lecithin emulsifier
Hao Yang Sun, Seo Bin Yoon & In Ho Kim
Pages: 1111-1116
Published online: 04 Jun 2019
AbstractforGrowth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood lipid profile and faecal Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus counts on growing pigs fed with de-oiled lecithin emulsifier | Full Text | References | PDF (564.9 KB) | EPUB
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Developing and testing a new feed block for the gut health and welfare of the weaning pig
Paolo Trevisi, Micol Bertocchi, Diana Luise, Maurizio Mazzoni, Leonardo Nanni Costa & Paolo Bosi
Pages: 1117-1125
Published online: 09 Jun 2019
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Concentration of elements in the hair of growing and adult dogs
Sandy Sgorlon, Alessandro Mattiello, Linda Ronutti, Misa Sandri & Bruno Stefanon
Pages: 1126-1134
Published online: 04 Jun 2019
AbstractforConcentration of elements in the hair of growing and adult dogs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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A multi-approach study of the performance of dairy donkey during lactation: preliminary results
Federica Salari, Roberta Ciampolini, Chiara Mariti, Francesca Millanta, Iolanda Altomonte, Rosario Licitra, Barbara Auzino, Carlo D’ Ascenzi, Carlo Bibbiani, Lorella Giuliotti, Roberto Amerigo Papini & Mina Martini
Pages: 1135-1141
Published online: 11 Jun 2019
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Compost bedded-pack barn as an alternative housing system for dairy cattle in Italy: effects on animal health and welfare and milk and milk product quality
Ilaria Biasato, Antonio D’Angelo, Iride Bertone, Rosangela Odore & Claudio Bellino
Pages: 1142-1153
Published online: 11 Jun 2019
AbstractforCompost bedded-pack barn as an alternative housing system for dairy cattle in Italy: effects on animal health and welfare and milk and milk product quality | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Relationships between cashmere production and other important economic traits of Inner Mongolia cashmere goats
Zhiying Wang, Hongwei Li, Rui Su, Zhihong Liu, Ruijun Wang, Yanjun Zhang, Chen Du & Jinquan Li
Pages: 1154-1160
Published online: 18 Jun 2019
AbstractforRelationships between cashmere production and other important economic traits of Inner Mongolia cashmere goats | Full Text | References | PDF (746.3 KB) | EPUB
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Divergent gene expression through PI3K/akt signalling pathway cause different models of hypertrophy growth in chicken
S. N. Albooshoke & M. R. Bakhtiarizadeh
Pages: 1161-1173
Published online: 05 Jul 2019
AbstractforDivergent gene expression through PI3K/akt signalling pathway cause different models of hypertrophy growth in chicken | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Beef steer production from two local breeds under two management systems differing in the utilisation of mountain pastures
Alicia Román-Trufero, Valentín García-Prieto, Antonio Martínez, Koldo Osoro & Rafael Celaya
Pages: 1174-1185
Published online: 11 Jul 2019
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Carcase and meat quality of Blanca Andaluza kids fed exclusively with milk from their dams under organic and conventional grazing-based management systems
José Luis Guzmán, Francisco De-La-Vega, Luis Angel Zarazaga, Anastasio Argüello & Manuel Delgado-Pertíñez
Pages: 1186-1191
Published online: 12 Jul 2019
AbstractforCarcase and meat quality of Blanca Andaluza kids fed exclusively with milk from their dams under organic and conventional grazing-based management systems | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Identification of key rearing factors to manage cattle carcass fatness and conformation scores during the fattening period
Julien Soulat, Valérie Monteils, Stéphanie Léger & Brigitte Picard
Pages: 1192-1204
Published online: 16 Jul 2019
AbstractforIdentification of key rearing factors to manage cattle carcass fatness and conformation scores during the fattening period | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Substitution of a commercial diet with raw meat complemented with vegetable foods containing chickpeas or peas affects faecal microbiome in healthy dogs
Misa Sandri, Sandy Sgorlon, Giuseppe Conte, Andrea Serra, Simeone Dal Monego & Bruno Stefanon
Pages: 1205-1214
Published online: 01 Aug 2019
AbstractforSubstitution of a commercial diet with raw meat complemented with vegetable foods containing chickpeas or peas affects faecal microbiome in healthy dogs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Broiler intestine DMT1 gene expression and bone characteristics, as affected by in ovo injection of different forms of manganese
Minoo Mirzavandi Chegeni, Majid Mottaghitalab, Seyed Hossein Hosseini Moghaddam & Mostafa Golshekan
Pages: 1215-1222
Published online: 31 Jul 2019
AbstractforBroiler intestine DMT1 gene expression and bone characteristics, as affected by in ovo injection of different forms of manganese | Full Text | References | PDF (699.9 KB) | EPUB
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Exploring Fourier transform mid-infra-red spectrometry to predict biochemical parameters in horse’s blood
Andrea Minuti, Luigi Calamari, Giulia Ferronato, Annarita Ferrari, Olga Gachiuta, Paolo Bani & Erminio Trevisi
Pages: 1223-1230
Published online: 01 Aug 2019
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Bioavailability of l-methionine relative to dl-methionine in Broiler chickens
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Pages: 1231-1238
Published online: 09 Aug 2019
AbstractforBioavailability of l-methionine relative to dl-methionine in Broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (903.2 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of feeding Bacillus cereus var. toyoi and/or mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) on blood clinical chemistry, oxidative stress, immune response and genotoxicity in T-2 toxin exposed rabbits
Dóra Hafner, Tamás Tuboly, Miklós Mézes, Zsófia Bloch-Bodnár, Krisztián Balogh, Viola Vántus, Brigitta Bóta, Judit Szabó-Fodor, Zsolt Matics, András Szabó & Melinda Kovács
Pages: 1239-1251
Published online: 07 Aug 2019
AbstractforEffect of feeding Bacillus cereus var. toyoi and/or mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) on blood clinical chemistry, oxidative stress, immune response and genotoxicity in T-2 toxin exposed rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Level of stress in relation to emotional reactivity of hens
Agnieszka Kozak, Iwona Rozempolska-Rucińska, Kornel Kasperek & Adam Bownik
Pages: 1252-1258
Published online: 07 Aug 2019
AbstractforLevel of stress in relation to emotional reactivity of hens | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Guillermo Ripoll, María de Guía Córdoba, María Jesús Alcalde, Alberto Martín, Anastasio Argüello, Rocío Casquete & Begoña Panea
Pages: 1259-1270
Published online: 07 Aug 2019
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Monensin controlled-release capsule administered in late-pregnancy differentially affects rumination patterns, metabolic status, and cheese-making properties of the milk in primiparous and multiparous cows
Matteo Mezzetti, Fiorenzo Piccioli-Cappelli, Paolo Bani, Massimo Amadori, Luigi Calamari, Andrea Minuti, Juan J. Loor, M. Bionaz & Erminio Trevisi
Pages: 1271-1283
Published online: 12 Aug 2019
AbstractforMonensin controlled-release capsule administered in late-pregnancy differentially affects rumination patterns, metabolic status, and cheese-making properties of the milk in primiparous and multiparous cows | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Web-based survey of consumer preferences for the visual appearance of meat from suckling kids
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Pages: 1284-1293
Published online: 15 Aug 2019
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Pages: 1294-1301
Published online: 03 Sep 2019
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Grape seed oil supplementation in lamb diet: effect on meat oxidation stability and muscle fatty acids
Mohammad Sharifi, Moslem Bashtani, Abbas Ali Naserian, Homayoun Farhangfar, Mahin Rasani & Ali Emami
Pages: 1302-1309
Published online: 22 Aug 2019
AbstractforGrape seed oil supplementation in lamb diet: effect on meat oxidation stability and muscle fatty acids | Full Text | References | PDF (773.7 KB) | EPUB
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Growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat and egg quality, and intestinal microbiota in Beijing-you chicken on diets with inclusion of fresh chicory forage
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Pages: 1310-1320
Published online: 26 Aug 2019
AbstractforGrowth performance, carcass characteristics, meat and egg quality, and intestinal microbiota in Beijing-you chicken on diets with inclusion of fresh chicory forage | Full Text | References | PDF (976 KB) | EPUB
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Genetic variability of Nero Lucano pig breed at IGF2, LEP, MC4R, PIK3C3, RYR1 and VRTN loci
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Published online: 26 Aug 2019
AbstractforGenetic variability of Nero Lucano pig breed at IGF2, LEP, MC4R, PIK3C3, RYR1 and VRTN loci | Full Text | References | PDF (886.4 KB) | EPUB
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Preliminary microbiological and chemical characterisation of edible goat’s rennet, a unique product of Sardinian food tradition
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Published online: 02 Sep 2019
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Effects of sugar sources and doses on fermentation dynamics, carbohydrates changes, in vitro digestibility and gas production of rice straw silage
Jie Zhao, Zhihao Dong, Junfeng Li, Lei Chen, Yunfeng Bai, Yushan Jia & Tao Shao
Pages: 1345-1355
Published online: 12 Sep 2019
AbstractforEffects of sugar sources and doses on fermentation dynamics, carbohydrates changes, in vitro digestibility and gas production of rice straw silage | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Oxidative indices as metabolic stress predictors in periparturient dairy cows
Guido Invernizzi, Panagiota Koutsouli, Giovanni Savoini, Elena Mariani, Raffaella Rebucci, Antonella Baldi & Ioannis Politis
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Published online: 18 Sep 2019
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Rabbit production and science: the world and Italian scenarios from 1998 to 2018
Angela Trocino, Elisa Cotozzolo, Cristina Zomeño, Massimiliano Petracci, Gerolamo Xiccato & Cesare Castellini
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Published online: 25 Sep 2019
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Published online: 24 Sep 2019
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Published online: 25 Sep 2019
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