Italian Journal of Animal Science, Volume 19, Issue 1 (2020)

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Effects of colour and intensity of artificial light produced by incandescent bulbs on the performance traits, thyroid hormones, and blood metabolites of broiler chickens
Shahabodin Gharahveysi, Mehrdad Irani, Taher Asadi Kenari & Kanyaw Ismail Mahmud
Pages: 1-7
Published online: 09 Nov 2019
AbstractforEffects of colour and intensity of artificial light produced by incandescent bulbs on the performance traits, thyroid hormones, and blood metabolites of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (725.9 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of fish oil supplementation in sow diet during late gestation and lactation period on litter characteristics, milk composition and fatty acid profile of sows and their offspring
Wenli Luo, Xue Xu, Zhen Luo, Jianbo Yao, Jing Zhang, Weina Xu & Jianxiong Xu
Pages: 8-17
Published online: 14 Nov 2019
AbstractforEffect of fish oil supplementation in sow diet during late gestation and lactation period on litter characteristics, milk composition and fatty acid profile of sows and their offspring | Full Text | References | PDF (841.2 KB) | EPUB
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In vitro rumen fermentation characteristics of substrate mixtures with soybean meal partially replaced by microbially fermented yellow wine lees
K. Y. Yao, F. F. Gu & J. X. Liu
Pages: 18-24
Published online: 11 Nov 2019
AbstractforIn vitro rumen fermentation characteristics of substrate mixtures with soybean meal partially replaced by microbially fermented yellow wine lees | Full Text | References | PDF (616.1 KB) | EPUB
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Body weight estimation from body measures in Cornigliese sheep breed
Alberto Sabbioni, Valentino Beretti, Paola Superchi & Michela Ablondi
Pages: 25-30
Published online: 18 Nov 2019
AbstractforBody weight estimation from body measures in Cornigliese sheep breed | Full Text | References | PDF (959.9 KB) | EPUB
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Efficacy of repeated ovum pick-up in Podolic cattle for preservation strategies: a pilot study
Giorgio Antonio Presicce, Gianluca Neglia, Angela Salzano, Barbara Padalino, Valentina Longobardi, Domenico Vecchio, Esterina De Carlo & Bianca Gasparrini
Pages: 31-40
Published online: 21 Nov 2019
AbstractforEfficacy of repeated ovum pick-up in Podolic cattle for preservation strategies: a pilot study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Economic assessment of small-scale mountain dairy farms in South Tyrol depending on feed intake and breed
Sarah Kühl, Laura Flach & Matthias Gauly
Pages: 41-50
Published online: 22 Nov 2019
AbstractforEconomic assessment of small-scale mountain dairy farms in South Tyrol depending on feed intake and breed | Full Text | References | PDF (935.2 KB) | EPUB
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Inflammatory status and metabolic changes at dry-off in high-yield dairy cows
Matteo Mezzetti, Andrea Minuti, Fiorenzo Piccioli-Cappelli & Erminio Trevisi
Pages: 51-65
Published online: 24 Nov 2019
AbstractforInflammatory status and metabolic changes at dry-off in high-yield dairy cows | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Cross-sectional study on the prevalence of contagious pathogens in bulk tank milk and their effects on somatic cell counts and milk yield
Alfonso Zecconi, Francesca dell’Orco, Nicoletta Rizzi, Diego Vairani, Micaela Cipolla, Paolo Pozzi & Lucio Zanini
Pages: 66-74
Published online: 08 Dec 2019
AbstractforCross-sectional study on the prevalence of contagious pathogens in bulk tank milk and their effects on somatic cell counts and milk yield | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Performance, antioxidant status, nutrient retention and serum profile responses of laying Japanese quails to increasing addition levels of dietary guanidinoacetic acid
Ali Raei, Ahmad Karimi & Amirali Sadeghi
Pages: 75-85
Published online: 10 Dec 2019
AbstractforPerformance, antioxidant status, nutrient retention and serum profile responses of laying Japanese quails to increasing addition levels of dietary guanidinoacetic acid | Full Text | References | PDF (877.4 KB) | EPUB
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Estimates of genetic and crossbreeding parameters for 305-day milk yield of Girolando cows
Darlene dos Santos Daltro, Marcos Vinícius Gualberto Barbosa da Silva, Luís Telo da Gama, Juliana Dementshuck Machado, Elisandra Lurdes Kern, Gabriel Soares Campos, João Claudio do Carmo Panetto & Jaime Araujo Cobuci
Pages: 86-94
Published online: 18 Dec 2019
AbstractforEstimates of genetic and crossbreeding parameters for 305-day milk yield of Girolando cows | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Digestibility of raw soybeans in extruded diets for dogs determined by different methods
Ananda Portella Félix, Camilla Mariane Menezes Souza, Taís Silvino Bastos, Gislaine Cristina Bill Kaelle, Simone Gisele Oliveira & Alex Maiorka
Pages: 95-102
Published online: 22 Dec 2019
AbstractforDigestibility of raw soybeans in extruded diets for dogs determined by different methods | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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In vitro evaluation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of algal extracts
Matteo Dell’Anno, Stefania Sotira, Raffaella Rebucci, Serena Reggi, Bianca Castiglioni & Luciana Rossi
Pages: 103-113
Published online: 23 Dec 2019
AbstractforIn vitro evaluation of antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of algal extracts | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Heritability estimates of enteric methane emissions predicted from fatty acid profiles, and their relationships with milk composition, cheese-yield and body size and condition
G. Bittante & A. Cecchinato
Pages: 114-126
Published online: 26 Dec 2019
AbstractforHeritability estimates of enteric methane emissions predicted from fatty acid profiles, and their relationships with milk composition, cheese-yield and body size and condition | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Response of broilers to gradual dietary protein reduction with or without an adequate glycine plus serine level
Wei-Wei Wang, Jing Wang, Shu-Geng Wu, Hai-Jun Zhang & Guang-Hai Qi
Pages: 127-136
Published online: 31 Dec 2019
AbstractforResponse of broilers to gradual dietary protein reduction with or without an adequate glycine plus serine level | Full Text | References | PDF (824.6 KB) | EPUB
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Welfare assessment at a Spanish Army Equine Breeding Centre
Lourdes Sanmartín Sánchez, Isabel Blanco-Penedo, José Manuel Perea Muñoz, Carlota Quiñones Pérez, Juan Vicente Delgado & José Luis Vega-Pla
Pages: 137-146
Published online: 06 Jan 2020
AbstractforWelfare assessment at a Spanish Army Equine Breeding Centre | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effect of hormones on genes related to hormone receptors and milk component synthesis in bovine mammary epithelial cells grown in two and three dimensional culture system
Y. Y. Xing, D. B. Li, M. Sun, H. Zhang, X. Z. Hou & M. Gao
Pages: 147-157
Published online: 07 Jan 2020
AbstractforEffect of hormones on genes related to hormone receptors and milk component synthesis in bovine mammary epithelial cells grown in two and three dimensional culture system | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Diversity of breeding practices is linked to the use of collective tools for the genetic management of the Corsican sheep breed
Lola Perucho, Jean-Christophe Paoli, Christina Ligda, Charles-Henri Moulin, Ioannis Hadjigeorgiou & Anne Lauvie
Pages: 158-172
Published online: 24 Jan 2020
AbstractforDiversity of breeding practices is linked to the use of collective tools for the genetic management of the Corsican sheep breed | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Volatile fingerprinting of ripened cheese for authentication and characterisation of different dairy systems
M. Bergamaschi, A. Cecchinato & G. Bittante
Pages: 173-185
Published online: 24 Jan 2020
AbstractforVolatile fingerprinting of ripened cheese for authentication and characterisation of different dairy systems | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Fermentability characteristics of different Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall using cat faeces as inoculum
Serena Calabrò, Nadia Musco, Fernando Roberti, Alessandro Vastolo, Mario Coppola, Luigi Esposito & Monica Isabella Cutrignelli
Pages: 186-193
Published online: 24 Jan 2020
AbstractforFermentability characteristics of different Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall using cat faeces as inoculum | Full Text | References | PDF (734.9 KB) | EPUB
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Passage time, apparent metabolisable energy and ileal amino acids digestibility of treated palm kernel cake in broilers under the hot and humid tropical climate
Ali Hanafiah Hakim, Idrus Zulkifli, Abdoreza Soleimani Farjam, Elmutaz Atta Awad, Norhani Abdullah, Wei Li Chen & Rosfarizan Mohamad
Pages: 194-202
Published online: 24 Jan 2020
AbstractforPassage time, apparent metabolisable energy and ileal amino acids digestibility of treated palm kernel cake in broilers under the hot and humid tropical climate | Full Text | References | PDF (962.6 KB) | EPUB
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Determination of the trace minerals requirements for maintenance and growth of 35–50 kg Dorper × Hu crossbred ram lambs
Hao Zhang, Ying Zhang, Along Peng, Haitao Nie, Feng Wang, Mabrouk Elsabagh, Juan J. Loor & Nthanda C. Amini
Pages: 203-212
Published online: 03 Feb 2020
AbstractforDetermination of the trace minerals requirements for maintenance and growth of 35–50 kg Dorper × Hu crossbred ram lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Milking characteristics, hygiene and management practices in Saanen goat farms: a case of Canakkale province, Turkey
Arzu Gökdai, Engin Sakarya, Barbara Contiero & Flaviana Gottardo
Pages: 213-221
Published online: 03 Feb 2020
AbstractforMilking characteristics, hygiene and management practices in Saanen goat farms: a case of Canakkale province, Turkey | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Impact of simplified methods of growth recording on genetic parameter estimates of Tunisian local goat population under a low input production system
A. Atoui, M. J. Carabaño, M. Abdennebi & S. Najari
Pages: 222-229
Published online: 08 Feb 2020
AbstractforImpact of simplified methods of growth recording on genetic parameter estimates of Tunisian local goat population under a low input production system | Full Text | References | PDF (962.9 KB) | EPUB
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Fermentation profile and nutritional value of sesame silage compared to usual silages
Diego Sousa Amorim, Ricardo Loiola Edvan, Romilda Rodrigues do Nascimento, Leilson Rocha Bezerra, Marcos Jácome de Araújo, Alex Lopes da Silva, Fabio Mielezrski & Keuven dos Santos Nascimento
Pages: 230-239
Published online: 13 Feb 2020
AbstractforFermentation profile and nutritional value of sesame silage compared to usual silages | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Including ramie (Boehmeria nivea L. Gaud) in the diet of dairy cows: effects on production performance, milk composition, rumen fermentation, and nutrient digestion
Shuai Gao, Yongfeng Liao, Zhicai Li, Zhenping Hou, Rongzhen Zhong & Duanqin Wu
Pages: 240-244
Published online: 13 Feb 2020
AbstractforIncluding ramie (Boehmeria nivea L. Gaud) in the diet of dairy cows: effects on production performance, milk composition, rumen fermentation, and nutrient digestion | Full Text | References | PDF (490.8 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of production system on growth performances and meat traits of suckling Messinese goat kids
Luigi Liotta, Vincenzo Chiofalo, Vittorio Lo Presti & Biagina Chiofalo
Pages: 245-252
Published online: 02 Mar 2020
AbstractforEffect of production system on growth performances and meat traits of suckling Messinese goat kids | Full Text | References | PDF (883 KB) | EPUB
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Gluten contamination of canned and dry grain-free commercial pet foods determined by HPLC-HRMS
Giorgia Meineri, Alessia Candellone, Federica Dal Bello, Daniela Gastaldi, Claudio Medana & Pier Giorgio Peiretti
Pages: 253-261
Published online: 02 Mar 2020
AbstractforGluten contamination of canned and dry grain-free commercial pet foods determined by HPLC-HRMS | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of tannins and monensin on feeding behaviour, feed intake, digestive parameters and microbial efficiency of nellore cows
Ramos Jorge Tseu, Flavio Perna Junior, Roberta Ferreira Carvalho, Guilherme Acácio Sene, Cristiane Barbosa Tropaldi, Alice Helena Peres & Paulo Henrique Mazza Rodrigues
Pages: 262-273
Published online: 28 Feb 2020
AbstractforEffect of tannins and monensin on feeding behaviour, feed intake, digestive parameters and microbial efficiency of nellore cows | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Productive performance, egg-related indices, blood profiles, and interferon-Ɣ gene expression of laying Japanese quails fed on Tenebrio molitor larva meal as a replacement for fish meal
Zahra Shariat Zadeh, Farshid Kheiri & Mostafa Faghani
Pages: 274-281
Published online: 02 Mar 2020
AbstractforProductive performance, egg-related indices, blood profiles, and interferon-Ɣ gene expression of laying Japanese quails fed on Tenebrio molitor larva meal as a replacement for fish meal | Full Text | References | PDF (786.5 KB) | EPUB
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Modelling effects of phytobiotic administration on coherent responses to Salmonella infection in laying hens
Valeriy G. Narushin, Georgi Yu. Laptev, Elena A. Yildirim, Larisa A. Ilina, Valentina A. Filippova, Ivan I. Kochish, Elena P. Gorfunkel, Andrei V. Dubrovin, Natalia I. Novikova, Oksana B. Novikova, Timur P. Dunyashev, Vladimir I. Smolensky, Peter F. Surai, Yuri V. Bondarenko, Darren K. Griffin & Michael N. Romanov
Pages: 282-287
Published online: 04 Mar 2020
AbstractforModelling effects of phytobiotic administration on coherent responses to Salmonella infection in laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (717.7 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Page: 288
Published online: 05 Mar 2020
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Effect of genotype and protein source on performance of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
Jose Reyes Gonzalez-Galaviz, Ramón Casillas-Hernández, María Belem Flores-Perez, Fernando Lares-Villa, Rafael Apolinar Bórquez-López & Juan Carlos Gil-Núñez
Pages: 289-294
Published online: 10 Mar 2020
AbstractforEffect of genotype and protein source on performance of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) | Full Text | References | PDF (604.9 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effects of nucleotides administration on growth performance and immune response of post-weaning piglets
Vera Perricone, Marcello Comi, Valentino Bontempo, Cristina Lecchi, Fabrizio Ceciliani, Maurizio Crestani, Alessandra Ferrari, Giovanni Savoini & Alessandro Agazzi
Pages: 295-301
Published online: 14 Mar 2020
AbstractforEffects of nucleotides administration on growth performance and immune response of post-weaning piglets | Full Text | References | PDF (773.4 KB) | EPUB
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Published online: 18 Mar 2020
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Tresholds of blood variables obtained by receiver operating characteristic analysis for indication of fat and glycogen content in the liver of postpartum dairy cows
Ožbalt Podpečan, Petra Zrimšek, Janko Mrkun, Marko Goličnik, Anita Radovanović, Ljubomir Jovanović, Ivan Vujanac, Radiša Prodanović & Danijela Kirovski
Pages: 303-309
Published online: 18 Mar 2020
AbstractforTresholds of blood variables obtained by receiver operating characteristic analysis for indication of fat and glycogen content in the liver of postpartum dairy cows | Full Text | References | PDF (1,013.6 KB) | EPUB
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Impact of phytase on improving the utilisation of pelleted broiler diets containing olive by-products
Mohammed A. Al-Harthi, Youssef A. Attia, Ali S. El-Shafey & Mohamed F. Elgandy
Pages: 310-318
Published online: 03 Apr 2020
AbstractforImpact of phytase on improving the utilisation of pelleted broiler diets containing olive by-products | Full Text | References | PDF (989.7 KB) | EPUB
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Relationship between quality of facilities, animal-based welfare indicators and measures of reproductive and productive performances on dairy farms in the northwest of Spain
Sonia Verdes, Yolanda Trillo, Ana I. Peña, Pedro G. Herradón, Juan J. Becerra & Luis A. Quintela
Pages: 319-329
Published online: 31 Mar 2020
AbstractforRelationship between quality of facilities, animal-based welfare indicators and measures of reproductive and productive performances on dairy farms in the northwest of Spain | Full Text | References | PDF (848.2 KB) | EPUB
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Contribution of L-Arginine supplementation during gestation on sow productive performance and on sow microbial faecal profile
Diana Luise, Micol Bertocchi, Paolo Bosi, Federico Correa, Elisa Spinelli & Paolo Trevisi
Pages: 330-340
Published online: 01 Apr 2020
AbstractforContribution of L-Arginine supplementation during gestation on sow productive performance and on sow microbial faecal profile | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Beef cattle welfare assessment: use of resource and animal-based indicators, blood parameters and hair 20β-dihydrocortisol
Martina Tarantola, Ilaria Biasato, Elena Biasibetti, Davide Biagini, Pierluigi Capra, Franco Guarda, Marta Leporati, Vanda Malfatto, Laura Cavallarin, Barbara Miniscalco, Silvia Mioletti, Marco Vincenti, Alessandro Gastaldo & Maria Teresa Capucchio
Pages: 341-350
Published online: 30 Mar 2020
AbstractforBeef cattle welfare assessment: use of resource and animal-based indicators, blood parameters and hair 20β-dihydrocortisol | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Efficacy of silymarin-nanohydrogle complex in attenuation of aflatoxins toxicity in Japanese quails
Behrouz Khaleghipour, Heshmatollah Khosravinia, Majid Toghiyani & Arash Azarfar
Pages: 351-359
Published online: 01 Apr 2020
AbstractforEfficacy of silymarin-nanohydrogle complex in attenuation of aflatoxins toxicity in Japanese quails | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Insect and fish by-products as sustainable alternatives to conventional animal proteins in animal nutrition
Laura Gasco, Gabriele Acuti, Paolo Bani, Antonella Dalle Zotte, Pier Paolo Danieli, Anna De Angelis, Riccardo Fortina, Rosaria Marino, Giuliana Parisi, Giovanni Piccolo, Luciano Pinotti, Aldo Prandini, Achille Schiavone, Genciana Terova, Francesca Tulli & Alessandra Roncarati
Pages: 360-372
Published online: 01 Apr 2020
AbstractforInsect and fish by-products as sustainable alternatives to conventional animal proteins in animal nutrition | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB) | EPUB
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A commercial macroalgae extract in a plant-protein rich diet diminished saturated fatty acids of Oncorhynchus mykiss walbaum fillets
Leonardo Bruni, Giulia Secci, Simone Mancini, Filippo Faccenda & Giuliana Parisi
Pages: 373-382
Published online: 02 Apr 2020
AbstractforA commercial macroalgae extract in a plant-protein rich diet diminished saturated fatty acids of Oncorhynchus mykiss walbaum fillets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Genome-wide identification and characterisation of long non-coding RNAs in two Chinese cattle breeds
Xianbo Jia, Yang He, Shi-Yi Chen, Jie Wang, Shenqiang Hu & Song-Jia Lai
Pages: 383-391
Published online: 07 Apr 2020
AbstractforGenome-wide identification and characterisation of long non-coding RNAs in two Chinese cattle breeds | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Design and development of a multiplex microsatellite panel for the genetic characterisation and diversity assessment of domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo)
Amado Manuel Canales Vergara, Vincenzo Landi, Juan Vicente Delgado Bermejo, Amparo Martínez Martínez, Patricia Cervantes Acosta, Agueda Pons Barros, Daniele Bigi, Phillip Sponenberg, Mostafa Helal, Mohammad Hossein Banabazi & Maria Esperanza Camacho Vallejo
Pages: 392-398
Published online: 07 Apr 2020
AbstractforDesign and development of a multiplex microsatellite panel for the genetic characterisation and diversity assessment of domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) | Full Text | References | PDF (985.4 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Artemisia annua L. aqueous extract as an alternative to antibiotics improving growth performance and antioxidant function in broilers
Shiwei Guo, Jiaxin Ma, Yuanyuan Xing, Yuanqing Xu, Xiao Jin, Sumei Yan & Binlin Shi
Pages: 399-409
Published online: 07 Apr 2020
AbstractforArtemisia annua L. aqueous extract as an alternative to antibiotics improving growth performance and antioxidant function in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Animal welfare and gender: a nexus in awareness and preference when choosing fresh beef meat?
S. Blanc, S. Massaglia, D. Borra, A. Mosso & V.M. Merlino
Pages: 410-420
Published online: 07 Apr 2020
AbstractforAnimal welfare and gender: a nexus in awareness and preference when choosing fresh beef meat? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Different carbohydrate sources affect swine performance and post-prandial glycaemic response
Pietro Lombardi, Nadia Musco, Serena Calabrò, Raffaella Tudisco, Vincenzo Mastellone, Alessandro Vastolo, Federico Infascelli & Monica Isabella Cutrignelli
Pages: 421-430
Published online: 14 Apr 2020
AbstractforDifferent carbohydrate sources affect swine performance and post-prandial glycaemic response | Full Text | References | PDF (813.3 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of dietary supplemented of γ-amino butyric acid on growth performance, blood biochemical indices and intestinal morphology of yellow-feathered broilers exposed to a high temperature environment
Guang Zhong, Dan Shao, Qiang Wang, Haibing Tong & Shourong Shi
Pages: 431-438
Published online: 24 Apr 2020
AbstractforEffects of dietary supplemented of γ-amino butyric acid on growth performance, blood biochemical indices and intestinal morphology of yellow-feathered broilers exposed to a high temperature environment | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Estimates of non-genetic effects for measures of hunting performance in short-haired and rough-haired Italian hound
Stefano Pallotti, Stefania Riganelli, Stefano Antonini, Alessandro Valbonesi & Carlo Renieri
Pages: 439-446
Published online: 02 May 2020
AbstractforEstimates of non-genetic effects for measures of hunting performance in short-haired and rough-haired Italian hound | Full Text | References | PDF (775.9 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of dietary supplementation with full-fat silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) chrysalis meal on growth performance and meat quality of Rhode Island Red × Fayoumi crossbred chickens
Mohammad Yousuf Miah, Yazavinder Singh, Marco Cullere, Sandro Tenti & Antonella Dalle Zotte
Pages: 447-456
Published online: 02 May 2020
AbstractforEffect of dietary supplementation with full-fat silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) chrysalis meal on growth performance and meat quality of Rhode Island Red × Fayoumi crossbred chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of microbial fermented sesame meal and enzyme supplementation on the intestinal morphology, microbiota, pH, tibia bone and blood parameters of broiler chicks
Amin Hajimohammadi, Majid Mottaghitalab & Maryam Hashemi
Pages: 457-467
Published online: 24 Apr 2020
AbstractforEffects of microbial fermented sesame meal and enzyme supplementation on the intestinal morphology, microbiota, pH, tibia bone and blood parameters of broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (886.6 KB) | EPUB
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Identifying and profiling the microRNAs associated with skin colour in the Muchuan black-bone chicken
Shigang Yu, Gang Wang, Juan Liao, Mei Tang & Jia Chen
Pages: 468-476
Published online: 05 May 2020
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Effects of stunning methods on pre rigor changes in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) reared at two different temperatures
Anna Concollato, Giulia Secci, Antonella Dalle Zotte, Sheyla Cristina Vargas, Rolf Erik Olsen, Adja Cristina Lira de Medeiros & Giuliana Parisi
Pages: 477-486
Published online: 12 May 2020
AbstractforEffects of stunning methods on pre rigor changes in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) reared at two different temperatures | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Effective screening of antibiotic and coccidiostat residues in food of animal origin by reliable broad-spectrum residue screening tests
Ivona Kožárová, Daniela Juščáková, Jana Šimková, Mária Milkovičová & Martin Kožár
Pages: 487-501
Published online: 13 May 2020
AbstractforEffective screening of antibiotic and coccidiostat residues in food of animal origin by reliable broad-spectrum residue screening tests | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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The effects of maternal supplementation of selenium and iodine via slow-release blouses in late pregnancy on milk production of goats and performance of their kids
Mehrshad Rashnoo, Zaman Rahmati, Arash Azarfar & Amir Fadayifar
Pages: 502-513
Published online: 12 May 2020
AbstractforThe effects of maternal supplementation of selenium and iodine via slow-release blouses in late pregnancy on milk production of goats and performance of their kids | Full Text | References | PDF (949.6 KB) | EPUB
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Response of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) to dietary inclusion of Moringa oleifera essential oil under heat stress condition
Emre Tekce, Bülent Bayraktar, Vecihi Aksakal, Enes Dertli, Aybike Kamiloğlu, Kübra Çinar Topcu, Çiğdem Takma, Mehmet Gül & Hacer Kaya
Pages: 514-523
Published online: 12 May 2020
AbstractforResponse of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) to dietary inclusion of Moringa oleifera essential oil under heat stress condition | Full Text | References | PDF (820.8 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of stocking density and environmental conditions on performance, immunity, carcase characteristics, blood constitutes, and economical parameters of cobb 500 strain broiler chickens
Majid Gholami, Mohammad Chamani, Alireza Seidavi, Ali Asghar Sadeghi & Mehdi Aminafschar
Pages: 524-535
Published online: 15 May 2020
AbstractforEffects of stocking density and environmental conditions on performance, immunity, carcase characteristics, blood constitutes, and economical parameters of cobb 500 strain broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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MiR-145 is involved in the proliferation of bovine mammary epithelial cells and regulates bovine insulin receptor substrate 1
Wenqing Li, Chenwan Li, Jinghui Lu & Yangning Zhao
Pages: 536-543
Published online: 01 Jun 2020
AbstractforMiR-145 is involved in the proliferation of bovine mammary epithelial cells and regulates bovine insulin receptor substrate 1 | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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High-intensity ultrasonication of rabbit carcases: a first glance into a small-scale model to improve meat quality traits
Raul Alberto Reyes-Villagrana, Mariana Huerta-Jimenez, Jose Luis Salas-Carrazco, Luis Manuel Carrillo-Lopez, Alma Delia Alarcon-Rojo, Rogelio Sanchez-Vega & Ivan Adrian Garcia-Galicia
Pages: 544-550
Published online: 20 May 2020
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Comparison on the emulsion properties of normal colour and discolouration fresh chicken liver
Guoyuan Xiong, Xiao Chen, Xueqin Gao, Cong Yin, Xinglian Xu & Jun Qi
Pages: 551-559
Published online: 23 May 2020
AbstractforComparison on the emulsion properties of normal colour and discolouration fresh chicken liver | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Preparation and characterisation of monoclonal antibodies against deoxynivalenol
Li Han, Yuetao Li, Jinqing Jiang, Renfeng Li, Guoying Fan, Zhuang Lei, Haojie Wang, Ziliang Wang & Wenju Zhang
Pages: 560-568
Published online: 25 May 2020
AbstractforPreparation and characterisation of monoclonal antibodies against deoxynivalenol | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Sarcomere lengths in wooden breast broiler chickens
Francesca Soglia, Massimiliano Petracci & Eero Puolanne
Pages: 569-573
Published online: 01 Jun 2020
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Differentiation proliferative capacity of skeletal muscle satellite cells from Dapulian and Landrace pigs
Xueyan Zhao, Rongsheng Zhu, Yanping Wang, Jing Qi, Jiying Wang, Liya Bai, Huaizhong Wang, Ying Wu & Hongmei Hu
Pages: 574-585
Published online: 02 Jun 2020
AbstractforDifferentiation proliferative capacity of skeletal muscle satellite cells from Dapulian and Landrace pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Green tea powder supplementation increased viscosity and decreased lysozyme activity of egg white during storage of eggs from Huainan partridge chicken
Junzhi Zhang, Minghui Zhang, Weiwei Liang, Zhaoyu Geng & Xingyong Chen
Pages: 586-592
Published online: 12 Jun 2020
AbstractforGreen tea powder supplementation increased viscosity and decreased lysozyme activity of egg white during storage of eggs from Huainan partridge chicken | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Italian local goat breeds have better milk coagulation properties than cosmopolitan breed
Sarah Currò, Carmen L. Manuelian, Massimo De Marchi, Arianna Goi, Salvatore Claps, Luigi Esposito & Gianluca Neglia
Pages: 593-601
Published online: 10 Jun 2020
AbstractforItalian local goat breeds have better milk coagulation properties than cosmopolitan breed | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Protective effect of chitosan oligosaccharide against oxidative damage of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in dairy cows induced by diethylenetriamine/nitric oxide via NF-κB signalling pathway
Yaguang Zheng, Sumei Yan, Jingyu Qi, Yanli Zhao, Xiaoyu Guo & Binlin Shi
Pages: 602-609
Published online: 12 Jun 2020
AbstractforProtective effect of chitosan oligosaccharide against oxidative damage of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in dairy cows induced by diethylenetriamine/nitric oxide via NF-κB signalling pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (982.6 KB) | EPUB
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Feeding F1 Holstein x Zebu cows with different roughages and pseudostem hay of banana trees does not influence milk yield and chemical composition of milk and cheese
Natanael Mendes Costa, Vicente Ribeiro Rocha Júnior, Luciana Albuquerque Caldeira, Flávio Pinto Monção, Walber de Oliveira Rabelo, Fredson Vieira e Silva, Matheus Wilson Silva Cordeiro, Dante Pazzanese Duarte Lanna, Daniel Ananias de Assis Pires, Dorismar David Alves, João Paulo Sampaio Rigueira, Eleuza Clarete Junqueira de Sales & Cinara da Cunha Siqueira Carvalho
Pages: 610-620
Published online: 11 Jun 2020
AbstractforFeeding F1 Holstein x Zebu cows with different roughages and pseudostem hay of banana trees does not influence milk yield and chemical composition of milk and cheese | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of betaine, a methyl group donor, on broiler chicken growth performance, breast muscle quality characteristics, oxidative status and amino acid content
Monika Nutautaitė, Saulius Alijošius, Saulius Bliznikas, Vilma Šašytė, Vilma Vilienė, Alius Pockevičius & Asta Racevičiūtė-Stupelienė
Pages: 621-629
Published online: 11 Jun 2020
AbstractforEffect of betaine, a methyl group donor, on broiler chicken growth performance, breast muscle quality characteristics, oxidative status and amino acid content | Full Text | References | PDF (750.5 KB) | EPUB
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Legislative and ethical aspects on use of canine artificial insemination in the 21st century
Marco Quartuccio, Vito Biondi, Luigi Liotta & Annamaria Passantino
Pages: 630-643
Published online: 13 Jun 2020
AbstractforLegislative and ethical aspects on use of canine artificial insemination in the 21st century | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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How to avoid the ‘Jesus multiplying bread and fish’ myth and ‘Münchausen baron bootstrap’ legend in individual bibliometric indices: a simple bimedian method applied to Italian ASPA academic members
Giuseppe Pulina
Pages: 644-649
Published online: 16 Jun 2020
First Page PreviewforHow to avoid the ‘Jesus multiplying bread and fish’ myth and ‘Münchausen baron bootstrap’ legend in individual bibliometric indices: a simple bimedian method applied to Italian ASPA academic members | Full Text | References | PDF (717.6 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of beneficial strain Enterococcus faecium EF9a isolated from Pannon White rabbit on growth performance and meat quality of rabbits
Monika Pogány Simonová, Ľubica Chrastinová & Andrea Lauková
Pages: 650-655
Published online: 19 Jun 2020
AbstractforEffect of beneficial strain Enterococcus faecium EF9a isolated from Pannon White rabbit on growth performance and meat quality of rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (767.3 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of the addition of essential fatty acid mixture to the drinking water of the heat stress broilers on adipokine (Apelin, BDNF) response, histopathologic findings in liver and intestines, and some blood parameters
Bülent Bayraktar, Emre Tekce, Vecihi Aksakal, Mehmet Gül, Çiğdem Takma, Sevil Bayraktar, Fatma Gülten Bayraktar & Gizem Eser
Pages: 656-666
Published online: 24 Jun 2020
AbstractforEffect of the addition of essential fatty acid mixture to the drinking water of the heat stress broilers on adipokine (Apelin, BDNF) response, histopathologic findings in liver and intestines, and some blood parameters | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | EPUB
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Growth performance, jejunum morphology and mucin-2 gene expression of broiler Japanese quails fed low-protein diets supplemented with threonine
Ashkan Emadinia, Majid Toghyani, Amir Davar Foroozandeh, Sayed Ali Tabeidian & Maryam Ostadsharif
Pages: 667-675
Published online: 26 Jun 2020
AbstractforGrowth performance, jejunum morphology and mucin-2 gene expression of broiler Japanese quails fed low-protein diets supplemented with threonine | Full Text | References | PDF (949 KB) | EPUB
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Predicting the quality traits of white striped turkey breast by visible/near infra-red spectroscopy and multivariate data analysis
Samer Mudalal, Amal Zaid, Nawaf Abu-Khalaf & Massimiliano Petracci
Pages: 676-686
Published online: 01 Jul 2020
AbstractforPredicting the quality traits of white striped turkey breast by visible/near infra-red spectroscopy and multivariate data analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of Ligustrum lucidum on egg production, egg quality, and caecal microbiota of hens during the late laying period
Xiaochen Chen, Yaowhen Zhang, Wenfeng Ma & Zhanbin Wang
Pages: 687-696
Published online: 01 Jul 2020
AbstractforEffects of Ligustrum lucidum on egg production, egg quality, and caecal microbiota of hens during the late laying period | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Combining total and differential somatic cell count to better assess the association of udder health status with milk yield, composition and coagulation properties in cattle
Tania Bobbo, Mauro Penasa & Martino Cassandro
Pages: 697-703
Published online: 30 Jun 2020
AbstractforCombining total and differential somatic cell count to better assess the association of udder health status with milk yield, composition and coagulation properties in cattle | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Study of faecal parameters and body condition in dogs with a diet supplemented with Lactobacillus acidophilus D2/CSL (CECT 4529)
Natascia Bruni, Elisa Martello, Eleonora Fusi, Giorgia Meineri & Alberto Giardini
Pages: 704-711
Published online: 14 Jul 2020
AbstractforStudy of faecal parameters and body condition in dogs with a diet supplemented with Lactobacillus acidophilus D2/CSL (CECT 4529) | Full Text | References | PDF (899.7 KB) | EPUB
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Influence of microbial fermentation processing of sesame meal and enzyme supplementation on broiler performances
Amin Hajimohammadi, Majid Mottaghitalab & Maryam Hashemi
Pages: 712-722
Published online: 11 Jul 2020
AbstractforInfluence of microbial fermentation processing of sesame meal and enzyme supplementation on broiler performances | Full Text | References | PDF (984.7 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of the combination between selected phytochemicals and the carriers silica and Tween 80 on dry matter and neutral detergent fibre digestibility of common feeds
Marica Simoni, Rokia Temmar, Davide Augusto Bignamini, Andreas Foskolos, Alberto Sabbioni, Michela Ablondi, Afro Quarantelli & Federico Righi
Pages: 723-738
Published online: 11 Jul 2020
AbstractforEffects of the combination between selected phytochemicals and the carriers silica and Tween 80 on dry matter and neutral detergent fibre digestibility of common feeds | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB) | EPUB
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Known loci in the KIT and TYR genes do not explain the depigmented white coat colour of Austro-Hungarian Baroque donkey
Gertrud Grilz-Seger, Valerio Joe Utzeri, Anisa Ribani, Valeria Taurisano, Luca Fontanesi & Gottfried Brem
Pages: 739-743
Published online: 11 Jul 2020
AbstractforKnown loci in the KIT and TYR genes do not explain the depigmented white coat colour of Austro-Hungarian Baroque donkey | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effects of citric acid residue and lactic acid bacteria on fermentation quality and aerobic stability of alfalfa silage
Xuxiong Tao, Sifan Chen, Jie Zhao, Siran Wang, Zhihao Dong, Junfeng Li, Fuxin Sun & Tao Shao
Pages: 744-752
Published online: 13 Jul 2020
AbstractforEffects of citric acid residue and lactic acid bacteria on fermentation quality and aerobic stability of alfalfa silage | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of selenium deficiency on testis development and autophagy in chicks
Ming Li, Yiming Zhang & Shu Li
Pages: 753-761
Published online: 16 Jul 2020
AbstractforEffects of selenium deficiency on testis development and autophagy in chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | EPUB
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Genetic diversity derived from pedigree information and estimation of genetic parameters for reproductive traits of Limousine and Charolais cattle raised in Italy
Marcos Paulo Gonçalves de Rezende, Carlos Henrique Mendes Malhado, Stefano Biffani, Paulo Luis Souza Carneiro & Riccardo Bozzi
Pages: 762-771
Published online: 22 Jul 2020
AbstractforGenetic diversity derived from pedigree information and estimation of genetic parameters for reproductive traits of Limousine and Charolais cattle raised in Italy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Relationships among lying and standing behaviour, body condition score and milk production in primiparous cows
Gabriele Mattachini, Alberto Tamburini, Maddalena Zucali, Luciana Bava, Elisabetta Riva, Giorgio Provolo & Anna Sandrucci
Pages: 772-782
Published online: 23 Jul 2020
AbstractforRelationships among lying and standing behaviour, body condition score and milk production in primiparous cows | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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Promoter CpG methylation status affects ADRP gene expression level and intramuscular fat content in pigs
Yongyan Zhao, Xiangsheng Lin, Kaiqing Liu, Ye Tian, Lifan Zhang, Wei Wei & Jie Chen
Pages: 783-791
Published online: 25 Jul 2020
AbstractforPromoter CpG methylation status affects ADRP gene expression level and intramuscular fat content in pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Comparison of nonlinear growth models and factors affecting body weight at different ages in Toy Poodles
Laura Menchetti, Barbara Padalino, Fabienne Brasileiro Fernandes & Leonardo Nanni Costa
Pages: 792-802
Published online: 06 Aug 2020
AbstractforComparison of nonlinear growth models and factors affecting body weight at different ages in Toy Poodles | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Mushroom (Flammulina velutipes) stem residue on growth performance, meat quality, antioxidant status and lipid metabolism of broilers
Shad Mahfuz, Tengfei He, Jiayu Ma, Hansuo Liu, Shenfei Long, Qinghui Shang, Lianhua Zhang, Jingdong Yin & Xiangshu Piao
Pages: 803-812
Published online: 06 Aug 2020
AbstractforMushroom (Flammulina velutipes) stem residue on growth performance, meat quality, antioxidant status and lipid metabolism of broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (1,005.3 KB) | EPUB
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Slaughter value and meat quality in two strains of polish crested cockerels
Andrzej Węglarz, Krzysztof Andres & Dorota Wojtysiak
Pages: 813-821
Published online: 07 Aug 2020
AbstractforSlaughter value and meat quality in two strains of polish crested cockerels | Full Text | References | PDF (950.3 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of dietary extruded linseed and Lactobacillus acidophilus on growth performance, carcass traits, plasma lipoprotein response, and caecal bacterial populations in broiler chicks
A. Gheorghe, N. A. Lefter, L. Idriceanu, M. Ropotă & M. Hăbeanu
Pages: 822-832
Published online: 11 Aug 2020
AbstractforEffects of dietary extruded linseed and Lactobacillus acidophilus on growth performance, carcass traits, plasma lipoprotein response, and caecal bacterial populations in broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (889.4 KB) | EPUB
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The effect of selection on casein genetic polymorphisms and haplotypes in Italian Holstein cattle
Stefania Chessa, Stefano Gattolin, Paola Cremonesi, Dominga Soglia, Raffaella Finocchiaro, Jan-Thijs Van Kaam, Maurizio Marusi & Giorgio Civati
Pages: 833-839
Published online: 11 Aug 2020
AbstractforThe effect of selection on casein genetic polymorphisms and haplotypes in Italian Holstein cattle | Full Text | References | PDF (956.4 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Breeding soundness examination and herd proficiency of local genetic groups of bulls in tropical environment conditions in Veracruz, Mexico
Víctor Fernando Torres-Aburto, Manuel Barrientos-Morales, Herminio Hernández-Flores, Araceli Rodríguez-Andrade, Patricia Cervantes-Acosta, Vincenzo Landi, Antonio Hernández Beltran & Belisario Domínguez-Mancera
Pages: 840-855
Published online: 13 Aug 2020
AbstractforBreeding soundness examination and herd proficiency of local genetic groups of bulls in tropical environment conditions in Veracruz, Mexico | Full Text | References | PDF (3.1 MB) | EPUB
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The use of integrated data collection system to evaluate milking performance, microclimatic condition and cows’ behaviour
Stefania Celozzi, Maddalena Zucali, Luciana Bava, Francesco Maria Tangorra, Lucio Zanini, Alberto Tamburini & Anna Sandrucci
Pages: 856-864
Published online: 14 Aug 2020
AbstractforThe use of integrated data collection system to evaluate milking performance, microclimatic condition and cows’ behaviour | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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How to manage cows yielding 20,000 kg of milk: technical challenges and environmental implications
Giuseppe Pulina, Alessia Tondo, Pier Paolo Danieli, Riccardo Primi, Gianni Matteo Crovetto, Alessandro Fantini, Nicolò Pietro Paolo Macciotta & Alberto Stanislao Atzori
Pages: 865-879
Published online: 26 Aug 2020
AbstractforHow to manage cows yielding 20,000 kg of milk: technical challenges and environmental implications | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | EPUB
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Missense single nucleotide variants affecting CYP3A catalytic activity are present in Limousine cattle
Marianna Pauletto, Roberta Tolosi, Mauro Dacasto & Mery Giantin
Pages: 880-886
Published online: 19 Aug 2020
AbstractforMissense single nucleotide variants affecting CYP3A catalytic activity are present in Limousine cattle | Full Text | References | PDF (901.8 KB) | EPUB
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A simplified feeding system did not affect milk production compared with a total mixed ration system in dairy cows
Maira Cuffia, Javier Baudracco, Luis Romero, Alejandra Cuatrin, Gerardo Gagliostro, Jose Maiztegui & Eduardo Comerón
Pages: 887-895
Published online: 19 Aug 2020
AbstractforA simplified feeding system did not affect milk production compared with a total mixed ration system in dairy cows | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Impact of dietary cold-pressed chia oil on growth, blood chemistry, haematology, immunity and antioxidant status of growing Japanese quail
Mahmoud Alagawany, Mohammed Nasr, Abdulaziz Al-Abdullatif, Rashed Abdullah Alhotan, Mahmoud Mostafa Azzam & Fayiz Mohamed Reda
Pages: 896-904
Published online: 26 Aug 2020
AbstractforImpact of dietary cold-pressed chia oil on growth, blood chemistry, haematology, immunity and antioxidant status of growing Japanese quail | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance: standpoint and prescribing behaviour of Italian cattle and pig veterinarians
G. Pozza, A. Pinto, S. Crovato, G. Mascarello, L. Bano, M. Dacasto, A. Battisti, B. Bartoli, L. Ravarotto & S. Marangon
Pages: 905-916
Published online: 25 Aug 2020
AbstractforAntimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance: standpoint and prescribing behaviour of Italian cattle and pig veterinarians | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Hydroalcoholic extract of Withania somnifera leaf and α-tocopherol acetate in diets containing oxidised oil: effects on growth performance, immune response, and oxidative status in broiler chickens
Vahid Azimi, Mohammad Taher Mirakzehi & Hassan Saleh
Pages: 917-928
Published online: 20 Aug 2020
AbstractforHydroalcoholic extract of Withania somnifera leaf and α-tocopherol acetate in diets containing oxidised oil: effects on growth performance, immune response, and oxidative status in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (942.4 KB) | EPUB
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Response of broiler chickens to calcium and phosphorus restriction: Effects on growth performance, carcase traits, tibia characteristics and total tract retention of nutrients
Zeyad Kamal Imari, Ahmad Hassanabadi & Hassan Nassiri Moghaddam
Pages: 929-939
Published online: 21 Aug 2020
AbstractforResponse of broiler chickens to calcium and phosphorus restriction: Effects on growth performance, carcase traits, tibia characteristics and total tract retention of nutrients | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Evaluation of mushroom waste compost on broiler body composition, nutrient absorption and adipose metabolism
Wen Yang Chuang, Hsin Der Shih, Yi Ming Shy, Sheng Chang Chang & Tzu Tai Lee
Pages: 940-950
Published online: 26 Aug 2020
AbstractforEvaluation of mushroom waste compost on broiler body composition, nutrient absorption and adipose metabolism | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of dietary sulphur amino acid levels and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation on performance, carcase yield and energetic molecular metabolites in broiler chickens fed wheat-soy diets
Heydar Zarghi, Abolghasem Golian & Forouzan Tabatabaei Yazdi
Pages: 951-959
Published online: 01 Sep 2020
AbstractforEffect of dietary sulphur amino acid levels and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation on performance, carcase yield and energetic molecular metabolites in broiler chickens fed wheat-soy diets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Non-parametric analysis of the effects of nongenetic factors on milk yield, fat, protein, lactose, dry matter content and somatic cell count in Murciano-Granadina goats
M. G. Pizarro, V. Landi, F. J. Navas, J. M. León, A. Martínez, J. Fernández & J. V. Delgado
Pages: 960-973
Published online: 25 Aug 2020
AbstractforNon-parametric analysis of the effects of nongenetic factors on milk yield, fat, protein, lactose, dry matter content and somatic cell count in Murciano-Granadina goats | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Supplementation of two sources and three levels of iodine in the diet of laying hens: effects on performance, egg quality, serum and egg yolk lipids, antioxidant status, and iodine accumulation in eggs
Sima Sarlak, Sayed Ali Tabeidian, Majid Toghyani, Amir Davar Foroozandeh Shahraki, Mohammad Goli & Mahmood Habibian
Pages: 974-988
Published online: 28 Aug 2020
AbstractforSupplementation of two sources and three levels of iodine in the diet of laying hens: effects on performance, egg quality, serum and egg yolk lipids, antioxidant status, and iodine accumulation in eggs | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB) | EPUB
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Social isolation does not inhibit sexual behaviour and testosterone secretion in sexually inexperienced photo-stimulated bucks in contact with seasonally anoestrous goats
Ilda G. Fernández, Jessica Loya-Carrera, Pablo Sifuentes-Lamónt, Gerardo Duarte, J. Alfredo Flores, Erika Grimaldo, Horacio Hernández, Raúl Ulloa-Arvizu & Jennifer D. Andrade-Esparza
Pages: 989-996
Published online: 27 Aug 2020
AbstractforSocial isolation does not inhibit sexual behaviour and testosterone secretion in sexually inexperienced photo-stimulated bucks in contact with seasonally anoestrous goats | Full Text | References | PDF (977 KB) | EPUB
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The genetics of phenotypic plasticity in livestock in the era of climate change: a review
Giacomo Rovelli, Simone Ceccobelli, Francesco Perini, Eymen Demir, Salvatore Mastrangelo, Giuseppe Conte, Fabio Abeni, Donata Marletta, Roberta Ciampolini, Martino Cassandro, Umberto Bernabucci & Emiliano Lasagna
Pages: 997-1014
Published online: 27 Aug 2020
AbstractforThe genetics of phenotypic plasticity in livestock in the era of climate change: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (3.9 MB) | EPUB
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Nutritional evaluation of wet brewers’ grains as substitute for common vetch in ensiled total mixed ration
Siran Wang, Jie Zhao, Chengqun Yu, Junfeng Li, Xuxiong Tao, Sifan Chen & Tao Shao
Pages: 1015-1025
Published online: 04 Sep 2020
AbstractforNutritional evaluation of wet brewers’ grains as substitute for common vetch in ensiled total mixed ration | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Variations in the diacylglycerol acyltransferase-1 (DGAT1) and its association with meat tenderness in Gannan yaks (Bos grunniens)
Xiaoli Gao, Bingang Shi, Xuehong Shi, Zhi Zuo, Zhidong Zhao, Jiqing Wang, Xiu Liu, Yuzhu Luo & Jiang Hu
Pages: 1026-1035
Published online: 11 Sep 2020
AbstractforVariations in the diacylglycerol acyltransferase-1 (DGAT1) and its association with meat tenderness in Gannan yaks (Bos grunniens) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of fermented Caragana korshinskii feed on meat quality characteristics in different muscles of Tan sheep
Xiaochun Xu, Lina Ma, Shanshan Fan, Wenping Ma & Xiu Zhang
Pages: 1036-1045
Published online: 12 Sep 2020
AbstractforEffects of fermented Caragana korshinskii feed on meat quality characteristics in different muscles of Tan sheep | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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The beneficial impacts of dietary phycocyanin supplementation on growing rabbits under high ambient temperature
Sameh A. Abdelnour, Ayman A. Swelum, Ali Salama, Muath Q. Al-Ghadi, Shaza Y. A. Qattan, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Asmaa F. Khafaga, Ahmad R. Alhimaidi, Bader O. Almutairi, Aiman A. Ammari & Mohamed T. El-Saadony
Pages: 1046-1056
Published online: 14 Sep 2020
AbstractforThe beneficial impacts of dietary phycocyanin supplementation on growing rabbits under high ambient temperature | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of Aspergillus japonicas culture filtrate on performance, carcase yield, digestive enzymes, intestinal microbiota and blood constituents of quail
Enaam A. Abdel-Latif, Zenat A. Ibrahim, Fayiz M. Reda & Mahmoud Alagawany
Pages: 1057-1064
Published online: 12 Sep 2020
AbstractforEffect of Aspergillus japonicas culture filtrate on performance, carcase yield, digestive enzymes, intestinal microbiota and blood constituents of quail | Full Text | References | PDF (899 KB) | EPUB
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Discriminant analysis as a tool to identify bovine and ovine meat produced from pasture or stall-fed animals
Marco Acciaro, Mauro Decandia, Maria Sitzia, Carla Manca, Valeria Giovanetti, Andrea Cabiddu, Margherita Addis, S. Piegiacomo G. Rassu, Giovanni Molle & Corrado Dimauro
Pages: 1065-1070
Published online: 14 Sep 2020
AbstractforDiscriminant analysis as a tool to identify bovine and ovine meat produced from pasture or stall-fed animals | Full Text | References | PDF (705.8 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of hydric stress on intake, growth performance and nutritional status of Nguni goats
Conference Thando Mpendulo, Oluwakamisi Festus Akinmoladun, Olusegun Oyebade Ikusika & Michael Chimonyo
Pages: 1071-1078
Published online: 15 Sep 2020
AbstractforEffect of hydric stress on intake, growth performance and nutritional status of Nguni goats | Full Text | References | PDF (947.4 KB) | EPUB
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Inter-rater reliability of welfare outcome assessment by an expert and farmers of South Tyrolean dairy farming
Katja Katzenberger, Elke Rauch, Michael Erhard, Sven Reese & Matthias Gauly
Pages: 1079-1090
Published online: 16 Sep 2020
AbstractforInter-rater reliability of welfare outcome assessment by an expert and farmers of South Tyrolean dairy farming | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Dietary supplementation with Artemisia argyi extract on inflammatory mediators and antioxidant capacity in broilers challenged with lipopolysaccharide
Pengfei Zhang, Dengsheng Sun, Binlin Shi, Luigi Faucitano, Xiaoyu Guo, Tiyu Li, Yuanqing Xu & Sumei Yan
Pages: 1091-1098
Published online: 15 Sep 2020
AbstractforDietary supplementation with Artemisia argyi extract on inflammatory mediators and antioxidant capacity in broilers challenged with lipopolysaccharide | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of different monochromatic LED light colour and intensity on growth performance, physiological response and fear reactions in broiler chicken
Radi Mohamed, Ahmed Abou-Elnaga, Emad Ghazy, Hesham Mohammed, Mustafa Shukry, Foad Farrag, Ghena Mohammed & Omar Bahattab
Pages: 1099-1107
Published online: 11 Nov 2020
AbstractforEffect of different monochromatic LED light colour and intensity on growth performance, physiological response and fear reactions in broiler chicken | Full Text | References | PDF (949.7 KB) | EPUB
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Comparative assessment of sodium selenite, selenised yeast and nanosized elemental selenium on performance response, immunity and antioxidative function of broiler chickens
Amirarsalan Pardechi, Sayed Ali Tabeidian & Mahmood Habibian
Pages: 1108-1121
Published online: 25 Sep 2020
AbstractforComparative assessment of sodium selenite, selenised yeast and nanosized elemental selenium on performance response, immunity and antioxidative function of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Efficacy of dietary supplementation of nanoparticles-chromium, chromium-methionine and zinc-proteinate, on performance of Japanese quail under physiological stress
Arash Barzegar Yarmohammadi, Seyed Davood Sharifi & Abdollah Mohammadi-Sangcheshmeh
Pages: 1122-1133
Published online: 25 Sep 2020
AbstractforEfficacy of dietary supplementation of nanoparticles-chromium, chromium-methionine and zinc-proteinate, on performance of Japanese quail under physiological stress | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Dietary supplementation with sodium butyrate: growth, gut response at different ages, and meat quality of female and male broiler chickens
Antón Pascual, Angela Trocino, Marco Birolo, Barbara Cardazzo, Francesco Bordignon, Cristina Ballarin, Lisa Carraro & Gerolamo Xiccato
Pages: 1134-1145
Published online: 29 Sep 2020
AbstractforDietary supplementation with sodium butyrate: growth, gut response at different ages, and meat quality of female and male broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Evaluating the need for an animal welfare assurance programme in South Tyrolean dairy farming
Katja Katzenberger, Elke Rauch, Michael Erhard, Sven Reese & Matthias Gauly
Pages: 1146-1156
Published online: 30 Sep 2020
AbstractforEvaluating the need for an animal welfare assurance programme in South Tyrolean dairy farming | Full Text | References | PDF (881.8 KB) | EPUB
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Milk yield and quality of Original Brown cattle reared in Italian alpine region
Thomas Zanon, Angela Costa, Massimo De Marchi, Mauro Penasa, Sven Koenig & Matthias Gauly
Pages: 1157-1169
Published online: 05 Oct 2020
AbstractforMilk yield and quality of Original Brown cattle reared in Italian alpine region | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of diet supplemented with enzymatically treated Artemisia annua L. on intestinal digestive function and immunity in weaned pigs
Yu Niu, Yongwei Zhao, Jintian He, Yang Yun, Yong Shi, Lili Zhang & Tian Wang
Pages: 1170-1179
Published online: 06 Oct 2020
AbstractforEffect of diet supplemented with enzymatically treated Artemisia annua L. on intestinal digestive function and immunity in weaned pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (915.6 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of chitooligosaccharide supplementation on laying performance, egg quality, blood biochemistry, antioxidant capacity and immunity of laying hens during the late laying period
Qianqian Xu, Mahmoud Mostafa Mohammed Azzam, Xiaoting Zou & Xinyang Dong
Pages: 1180-1187
Published online: 06 Oct 2020
AbstractforEffects of chitooligosaccharide supplementation on laying performance, egg quality, blood biochemistry, antioxidant capacity and immunity of laying hens during the late laying period | Full Text | References | PDF (678.4 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of does parity order on litter homogeneity parameters
Marta Pollesel, Marco Tassinari, Andrea Frabetti, Daniela Fornasini & Damiano Cavallini
Pages: 1188-1194
Published online: 06 Oct 2020
AbstractforEffect of does parity order on litter homogeneity parameters | Full Text | References | PDF (610.3 KB) | EPUB
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Population genetic structure analysis of Shall sheep using pedigree information and effect of inbreeding on growth traits
Mohammad Hashemi & Navid Ghavi Hossein-Zadeh
Pages: 1195-1203
Published online: 12 Oct 2020
AbstractforPopulation genetic structure analysis of Shall sheep using pedigree information and effect of inbreeding on growth traits | Full Text | References | PDF (940.1 KB) | EPUB
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Protein hunger of the feed sector: the alternatives offered by the plant world
Giuliana Parisi, Francesca Tulli, Riccardo Fortina, Rosaria Marino, Paolo Bani, Antonella Dalle Zotte, Anna De Angelis, Giovanni Piccolo, Luciano Pinotti, Achille Schiavone, Genciana Terova, Aldo Prandini, Laura Gasco, Alessandra Roncarati & Pier Paolo Danieli
Pages: 1204-1225
Published online: 12 Oct 2020
AbstractforProtein hunger of the feed sector: the alternatives offered by the plant world | Full Text | References | PDF (3.2 MB) | EPUB
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Does the dietary graded levels of herbal mixture powder impact growth, carcass traits, blood indices and meat quality of the broilers?
Elwy A. Ashour, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Ayman A. Swelum, Ali O. Osman, Ayman E. Taha, Ahmad R. Alhimaidi & Ismail E. Ismail
Pages: 1228-1237
Published online: 15 Oct 2020
AbstractforDoes the dietary graded levels of herbal mixture powder impact growth, carcass traits, blood indices and meat quality of the broilers? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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miR-122 regulates the JAK-STAT signalling pathway by down-regulating EPO in the mammary gland during Streptococcus agalactiae-induced mastitis
Junhua Pu, Daijie Chen, Shuangfeng Chu, Zhi Chen, Yongliang Fan, Zhipeng Zhang, Juan J. Loor, Yongjiang Mao & Zhangping Yang
Pages: 1236-1243
Published online: 20 Oct 2020
AbstractformiR-122 regulates the JAK-STAT signalling pathway by down-regulating EPO in the mammary gland during Streptococcus agalactiae-induced mastitis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Response of modern broiler chickens to dietary calcium and phosphorus levels below recommendations
Necmettin Ceylan, Sait Koca, İsmail Yavaş, Anıl Çenesiz, Nejla Kahraman & Şevket Özlü
Pages: 1244-1252
Published online: 16 Oct 2020
AbstractforResponse of modern broiler chickens to dietary calcium and phosphorus levels below recommendations | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Evaluation of the systematic recording of diagnostic data in the Valdostana cattle
Erica De Monte, Thomas Zanon, Mario Vevey & Matthias Gauly
Pages: 1253-1263
Published online: 22 Oct 2020
AbstractforEvaluation of the systematic recording of diagnostic data in the Valdostana cattle | Full Text | References | PDF (1,011.5 KB) | EPUB
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Replacing alfalfa hay with dry corn gluten feed alters eating behavior, nutrient digestibility, and performance of lactating dairy cows
Babak Darabighane, Farzad Mirzaei Aghjehgheshlagh, Ali Mahdavi, Bahman Navidshad & John K. Bernard
Pages: 1264-1274
Published online: 27 Oct 2020
AbstractforReplacing alfalfa hay with dry corn gluten feed alters eating behavior, nutrient digestibility, and performance of lactating dairy cows | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Genetic diversity, population structure and ancestral origin of KwaZulu-Natal native chicken ecotypes using microsatellite and mitochondrial DNA markers
Nkosinathi Nxumalo, Simone Ceccobelli, Irene Cardinali, Hovirag Lancioni, Emiliano Lasagna & Nokuthula Winfred Kunene
Pages: 1275-1288
Published online: 28 Oct 2020
AbstractforGenetic diversity, population structure and ancestral origin of KwaZulu-Natal native chicken ecotypes using microsatellite and mitochondrial DNA markers | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Use of Aspergillus japonicas culture filtrate as a feed additive in quail breeder’s nutrition
Mahmoud Alagawany, Zenat A. Ibrahim, Enaam A. Abdel-Latif & Fayiz M. Reda
Pages: 1289-1296
Published online: 03 Nov 2020
AbstractforUse of Aspergillus japonicas culture filtrate as a feed additive in quail breeder’s nutrition | Full Text | References | PDF (897.8 KB) | EPUB
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Distribution and consistency of Ancona and Livorno poultry breed in Central Italy
Alice Cartoni Mancinelli, Alessandro Franzoni, Alessandro Dal Bosco, Achille Schiavone, Federica Mannelli, Margherita Marzoni & Cesare Castellini
Pages: 1297-1303
Published online: 13 Nov 2020
AbstractforDistribution and consistency of Ancona and Livorno poultry breed in Central Italy | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Feed supplementation with some natural products on Salmonella infected broilers’ performance and intestinal injury during the starter period
Alaeldein M. Abudabos, Mashael R. Aljumaah, Abdulaziz Aabdullatif & Gamaleldin M. Suliman
Pages: 1304-1309
Published online: 13 Nov 2020
AbstractforFeed supplementation with some natural products on Salmonella infected broilers’ performance and intestinal injury during the starter period | Full Text | References | PDF (661.8 KB) | EPUB
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Fatty acid profiles of some insect oils and their effects on in vitro bovine rumen fermentation and methanogenesis
Anuraga Jayanegara, Rinda Gustanti, Roni Ridwan & Yantyati Widyastuti
Pages: 1310-1317
Published online: 09 Nov 2020
AbstractforFatty acid profiles of some insect oils and their effects on in vitro bovine rumen fermentation and methanogenesis | Full Text | References | PDF (1,001.3 KB) | EPUB
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A comparison of animal-related figures in milk and meat production and economic revenues from milk and animal sales of five dairy cattle breeds reared in Alps region
Thomas Zanon, Sven König & Matthias Gauly
Pages: 1318-1328
Published online: 09 Nov 2020
AbstractforA comparison of animal-related figures in milk and meat production and economic revenues from milk and animal sales of five dairy cattle breeds reared in Alps region | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of milk vs. sugar-sweetened beverage supplementation on bone development in pre-pubertal pigs as model for children
Brandon Batty, Michelle Kutzler, Scott Campbell, Russell Turner & Massimo Bionaz
Pages: 1329-1340
Published online: 13 Nov 2020
AbstractforEffect of milk vs. sugar-sweetened beverage supplementation on bone development in pre-pubertal pigs as model for children | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Observational study on application of a selective dry-cow therapy protocol based on individual somatic cell count thresholds
Alfonso Zecconi, Claudia Gusmara, Tiziana Di Giusto, Micaela Cipolla, Paolo Marconi & Lucio Zanini
Pages: 1341-1348
Published online: 16 Nov 2020
AbstractforObservational study on application of a selective dry-cow therapy protocol based on individual somatic cell count thresholds | Full Text | References | PDF (835.2 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Insights into the mode of action of tannin-based feed additives in broiler chickens: looking for connections with the plasma metabolome and caecal microbiota
Giorgio Brugaletta, Diana Luise, Alessandra De Cesare, Marco Zampiga, Luca Laghi, Paolo Trevisi, Gerardo Manfreda & Federico Sirri
Pages: 1349-1362
Published online: 16 Nov 2020
AbstractforInsights into the mode of action of tannin-based feed additives in broiler chickens: looking for connections with the plasma metabolome and caecal microbiota | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effect of a Lactobacillus sakei and Staphylococcus xylosus protective culture on Listeria monocytogenes growth and quality traits of Italian fresh sausage (salsiccia) stored at abusive temperature
Francesca Pedonese, Beatrice Torracca, Simone Mancini, Sonia Pisano, Barbara Turchi, Domenico Cerri & Roberta Nuvoloni
Pages: 1363-1374
Published online: 13 Nov 2020
AbstractforEffect of a Lactobacillus sakei and Staphylococcus xylosus protective culture on Listeria monocytogenes growth and quality traits of Italian fresh sausage (salsiccia) stored at abusive temperature | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Evaluation of cottonseed bioactive peptides on growth performance, carcase traits, immunity, total antioxidant activity of serum and intestinal morphology in broiler chickens
Nasir Landy, Farshid Kheiri & Mostafa Faghani
Pages: 1375-1386
Published online: 13 Nov 2020
AbstractforEvaluation of cottonseed bioactive peptides on growth performance, carcase traits, immunity, total antioxidant activity of serum and intestinal morphology in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Total phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of former food products intended as alternative feed ingredients
Carlotta Giromini, Marco Tretola, Antonella Baldi, Matteo Ottoboni, Raffaella Rebucci, Michele Manoni, Chiara Di Lorenzo & Luciano Pinotti
Pages: 1387-1392
Published online: 16 Nov 2020
AbstractforTotal phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of former food products intended as alternative feed ingredients | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Page: 1393
Published online: 17 Nov 2020
CitationforCorrection | Full Text | PDF (147 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of dietary orange and grapefruit peel on growth performance, health status, meat quality and intestinal microflora of broiler chickens
Petru Alexandru Vlaicu, Arabela Elena Untea, Tatiana Dumitra Panaite & Raluca Paula Turcu
Pages: 1394-1405
Published online: 13 Nov 2020
AbstractforEffect of dietary orange and grapefruit peel on growth performance, health status, meat quality and intestinal microflora of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Impact of dietary supplemental bile salts on growth performance, carcass, immunity and antioxidant parameters and bacteriology of broiler chicks
Salah H. Mohamed, Adel I. Attia, Fayiz M. Reda & Ismail E. Ismail
Pages: 1406-1416
Published online: 18 Nov 2020
AbstractforImpact of dietary supplemental bile salts on growth performance, carcass, immunity and antioxidant parameters and bacteriology of broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (964.4 KB) | EPUB
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Adding monoglycerides containing short and medium chain fatty acids to milk replacer: effects on health and performance of preweaned calves
Federico Righi, Marica Simoni, Carla Bresciani, Clotilde Silvia Cabassi, Sara Flisi, Mikenzie England Hanlon, Andrea Sala, Costanza Spadini, Massimiliano Festuccia, Giorgio Morini, Ferdinando Gazza, Luisa Ragionieri & Afro Quarantelli
Pages: 1417-1427
Published online: 21 Dec 2020
AbstractforAdding monoglycerides containing short and medium chain fatty acids to milk replacer: effects on health and performance of preweaned calves | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Evaluation of interactive effects of phytase and benzoic acid supplementation on performance, nutrients digestibility, tibia mineralisation, gut morphology and serum traits in male broiler chickens
Mozhdeh Karami, Ahmad Karimi, Amirali Sadeghi, Jürgen Zentek & Farshad Goodarzi Boroojeni
Pages: 1428-1438
Published online: 23 Nov 2020
AbstractforEvaluation of interactive effects of phytase and benzoic acid supplementation on performance, nutrients digestibility, tibia mineralisation, gut morphology and serum traits in male broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (983.5 KB) | EPUB
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Effect of dietary digestible sulphur amino acids level on growth performance, blood metabolites and liver functional enzymes of broilers 1–11 days of age
Saeed Ghavi, Heydar Zarghi & Abolghasem Golian
Pages: 1439-1449
Published online: 30 Nov 2020
AbstractforEffect of dietary digestible sulphur amino acids level on growth performance, blood metabolites and liver functional enzymes of broilers 1–11 days of age | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of Imbrasia belina meal on growth performance, quality characteristics and sensory attributes of broiler chicken meat
Sipho Moyo, Patrick Julius Masika, Voster Muchenje & Ishmael Festus Jaja
Pages: 1450-1461
Published online: 24 Nov 2020
AbstractforEffect of Imbrasia belina meal on growth performance, quality characteristics and sensory attributes of broiler chicken meat | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Agroindustrial by-products from tomato, grape and myrtle given at low dosage to lactating dairy ewes: effects on rumen parameters and microbiota
G. Buffa, N. P. Mangia, A. Cesarani, D. Licastro, S. Sorbolini, G. Pulina & A. Nudda
Pages: 1462-1471
Published online: 26 Dec 2020
AbstractforAgroindustrial by-products from tomato, grape and myrtle given at low dosage to lactating dairy ewes: effects on rumen parameters and microbiota | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Quality traits, fatty acids, mineral content of meat and blood metabolites changes of broiler chickens after artificial infection with sporulated Eimeria tenella oocysts
Jang Ock Cha, Shah Ahmed Belal, Shang Jin Kim & Kwan Seob Shim
Pages: 1472-1481
Published online: 26 Nov 2020
AbstractforQuality traits, fatty acids, mineral content of meat and blood metabolites changes of broiler chickens after artificial infection with sporulated Eimeria tenella oocysts | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Sodium butyrate improved intestinal barrier in rabbits
Chenyang Li, Xiaoyang Chen, Bin Zhang, Lei Liu & Fuchang Li
Pages: 1482-1492
Published online: 30 Nov 2020
AbstractforSodium butyrate improved intestinal barrier in rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
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Genetic variability of milk proteins in two cattle breeds of Piedmont region and the potential effects on milk quality
Melanie Salmasi, Riccardo Moretti, Stefania Chessa, Stefano Sartore, Antonio Mimosi & Paolo Cornale
Pages: 1483-1489
Published online: 28 Nov 2020
AbstractforGenetic variability of milk proteins in two cattle breeds of Piedmont region and the potential effects on milk quality | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Consequences of varying dietary calcium and phosphorus levels on lipid profile, antioxidant and immunity parameters of growing Egyptian geese
Mahmoud Alagawany, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Elwy A. Ashour, Sabry A. El-Sayed, Sarah Y. A. Ahmed & Mohamed S. El-Kholy
Pages: 1500-1507
Published online: 10 Dec 2020
AbstractforConsequences of varying dietary calcium and phosphorus levels on lipid profile, antioxidant and immunity parameters of growing Egyptian geese | Full Text | References | PDF (820.1 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of dietary chitosan oligosaccharides on oxidative stress and inflammation response in liver and spleen of yellow-feather broilers exposed to high ambient temperature
Ruixia Lan, Linlin Wei, Qingqing Chang, Shengnan Wu & Zhao Zhihui
Pages: 1508-1517
Published online: 04 Dec 2020
AbstractforEffects of dietary chitosan oligosaccharides on oxidative stress and inflammation response in liver and spleen of yellow-feather broilers exposed to high ambient temperature | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Interaction between the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) and agouti signalling protein genes (ASIP), and their association with black and brown coat colour phenotypes in peruvian alpaca
Stefano Pallotti, Bathrachalam Chandramohan, Dario Pediconi, Cristina Nocelli, Antonietta La Terza & Carlo Renieri
Pages: 1518-1522
Published online: 08 Dec 2020
AbstractforInteraction between the melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) and agouti signalling protein genes (ASIP), and their association with black and brown coat colour phenotypes in peruvian alpaca | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Protective effects of dietary resveratrol supplementation against oxidative stress in diquat-challenged piglets
Wenjuan Xun, Qingyao Fu, Guanyu Hou, Liguang Shi & Ting Cao
Pages: 1523-1532
Published online: 04 Dec 2020
AbstractforProtective effects of dietary resveratrol supplementation against oxidative stress in diquat-challenged piglets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of a combination of phytase and multi-carbohydrase enzymes in low-density corn–soybean meal based diets on growth performance and ileal nutrients digestibility of male broilers
Maziar Mohiti-Asli, Moin Ghanaatparast-Rashti, Pouya Akbarian & Seyed Naser Mousavi
Pages: 1533-1541
Published online: 22 Dec 2020
AbstractforEffects of a combination of phytase and multi-carbohydrase enzymes in low-density corn–soybean meal based diets on growth performance and ileal nutrients digestibility of male broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (748.2 KB) | EPUB
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Laura Moreno-Camarena, Ignacio Arturo Domínguez-Vara, Ernesto Morales-Almaráz, José Luis Bórquez-Gastelum, Daniel Trujillo-Gutiérrez, Jorge Pablo Acosta-Dibarrat, Juan Edrei Sánchez-Torres, Juan Manuel Pinos-Rodríguez, Jaime Modragón-Ancelmo, Rubén Barajas-Cruz & Miguel Ángel Rodríguez-Gaxiola
Pages: 1542-1551
Published online: 26 Dec 2020
AbstractforEffects of dietary chromium-yeast level on growth performance, blood metabolites, meat traits and muscle fatty acids profile, and microminerals content in liver and bone of lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (962.6 KB) | EPUB
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Pages: 1552-1567
Published online: 17 Dec 2020
AbstractforFine-scale analysis of six beef cattle breeds revealed patterns of their genomic diversity | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB
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Hepatic acute-phase response, antioxidant biomarkers and DNA fragmentation of two rabbit breeds subjected to acute heat stress
Mahmoud Madkour, Mohamad M. Aboelenin, Eman Younis, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Hussein Hassan, Mahmoud Alagawany & Mohamed Shourrap
Pages: 1568-1576
Published online: 26 Dec 2020
AbstractforHepatic acute-phase response, antioxidant biomarkers and DNA fragmentation of two rabbit breeds subjected to acute heat stress | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Live performance, digestive tract features, and ileal nutrient digestibility in broilers fed diets containing soy hulls
A. Kurul, Ö. Cengiz & A. Y. Pekel
Pages: 1577-1582
Published online: 26 Dec 2020
AbstractforLive performance, digestive tract features, and ileal nutrient digestibility in broilers fed diets containing soy hulls | Full Text | References | PDF (648.8 KB) | EPUB
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Use of encapsulated Bacillus subtilis and essential oils to improve antioxidant and immune status of blood and production and hatching performance of laying hens
Xu Liu, Wei Liu, Yuying Deng, Changqing He, Bing Xiao, Songchang Guo, Xuebin Zhou, Shengguo Tang & Xiangyong Qu
Pages: 1583-1591
Published online: 26 Dec 2020
AbstractforUse of encapsulated Bacillus subtilis and essential oils to improve antioxidant and immune status of blood and production and hatching performance of laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (755 KB) | EPUB
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