Journal of Applied Animal Research, Volume 46, Issue 1 (2018)

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A comparison of processed sorghum grain using different digestion techniques
Ulises Alejandro González García, Luis Corona, Francisco Castrejon-Pineda, Joaquim Balcells, Octavio Castelan Ortega & Manuel Gonzalez-Ronquillo
Pages: 1-9
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforA comparison of processed sorghum grain using different digestion techniques | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Growth yield, survival, carcass quality, haematological, biochemical parameters and innate immune responses in the grey mullet (Mugil cephalus Linneaus, 1758) fingerling induced by Immunogen® prebiotic
Paria Akbary & Abdolreza Jahanbakhshi
Pages: 10-16
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforGrowth yield, survival, carcass quality, haematological, biochemical parameters and innate immune responses in the grey mullet (Mugil cephalus Linneaus, 1758) fingerling induced by Immunogen® prebiotic | Full Text | References | PDF (702.1 KB)
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A comparison of Criollo and Suffolk ewes for resistance to Haemonchus contortus during the periparturient period
Eliseo Romero-Escobedo, Glafiro Torres-Hernández, Carlos Miguel Becerril-Pérez, Baldomero Alarcón-Zúñiga, Carlos Antonio Apodaca-Sarabia & Pablo Díaz-Rivera
Pages: 17-23
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforA comparison of Criollo and Suffolk ewes for resistance to Haemonchus contortus during the periparturient period | Full Text | References | PDF (885.3 KB)
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Evaluation of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) supplemented diets on the growth, digestibility and histology of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) fingerlings
Sajid Mahmood, Noor Khan, Khalid Javed Iqbal, Muhammad Ashraf & Anjum Khalique
Pages: 24-28
Published online: 19 Nov 2016
AbstractforEvaluation of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) supplemented diets on the growth, digestibility and histology of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) fingerlings | Full Text | References | PDF (520 KB)
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Effect of protease and phytase supplementation on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, Walbaum) fed soybean meal-based diets
Nalan Ozgur Yigit, Seval Bahadir Koca, Behire Isil Didinen & Ibrahim Diler
Pages: 29-32
Published online: 18 Nov 2016
AbstractforEffect of protease and phytase supplementation on growth performance and nutrient digestibility of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss, Walbaum) fed soybean meal-based diets | Full Text | References | PDF (401.3 KB)
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Serum protein electrophoretic pattern in dairy cows during the periparturient period
Csilla Tóthová, Oskar Nagy, Veronika Nagyová & Gabriel Kováč
Pages: 33-38
Published online: 18 Nov 2016
AbstractforSerum protein electrophoretic pattern in dairy cows during the periparturient period | Full Text | References | PDF (653.5 KB)
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The effect of dietary colostrum powder on performance, carcass yields and serum lipid peroxidation levels in Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
Fatih Akdemir, Tahir Bayril, Murat Sedat Baran, Ahmet Sener Yildiz, Mucahit Kahraman, Cemal Orhan & Kazim Sahin
Pages: 39-43
Published online: 18 Nov 2016
AbstractforThe effect of dietary colostrum powder on performance, carcass yields and serum lipid peroxidation levels in Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) | Full Text | References | PDF (525.1 KB)
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Volatile fatty acids and methane production from browse species of Algerian arid and semi-arid areas
Samir Medjekal, Mouloud Ghadbane, Raúl Bodas, Hacène Bousseboua & Secundino López
Pages: 44-49
Published online: 18 Nov 2016
AbstractforVolatile fatty acids and methane production from browse species of Algerian arid and semi-arid areas | Full Text | References | PDF (695.8 KB)
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Effects of different carbohydrate sources on activity of rumen microbial enzymes and nitrogen retention in sheep fed diet containing recycled poultry bedding
Ayoub Azizi-Shotorkhoft, Afrooz Sharifi, Arash Azarfar & Ali Kiani
Pages: 50-54
Published online: 23 Nov 2016
AbstractforEffects of different carbohydrate sources on activity of rumen microbial enzymes and nitrogen retention in sheep fed diet containing recycled poultry bedding | Full Text | References | PDF (524.2 KB)
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Comparison of apparent total tract and ileal digestibility in growing and finishing pigs fed soybean meal, rapeseed meal, and canola meal
W. C. Liu, S. I. Lee, S. T. Hong, Y. S. Jang & I. H. Kim
Pages: 55-59
Published online: 18 Nov 2016
AbstractforComparison of apparent total tract and ileal digestibility in growing and finishing pigs fed soybean meal, rapeseed meal, and canola meal | Full Text | References | PDF (510.4 KB)
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Feed type regulates the fatty acid profiles of golden pompano Trachinotus ovatus (Linnaeus 1758)
Xiaoxiao Sun, Huayang Guo, Kecheng Zhu, Nan Zhang, Wenbo Yu, Na Wu, Shigui Jiang & Dianchang Zhang
Pages: 60-63
Published online: 18 Nov 2016
AbstractforFeed type regulates the fatty acid profiles of golden pompano Trachinotus ovatus (Linnaeus 1758) | Full Text | References | PDF (405.8 KB)
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Supplementation of different selenium sources during early lactation of native goats and their effects on nutrient digestibility, nitrogen and energy status
Zohreh Taheri, Saeid Karimi, Hossein Mehrban & Ali Moharrery
Pages: 64-68
Published online: 23 Nov 2016
AbstractforSupplementation of different selenium sources during early lactation of native goats and their effects on nutrient digestibility, nitrogen and energy status | Full Text | References | PDF (514.2 KB)
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Effects of different levels of trace minerals premix in finisher diets on performance, immune system and meat lipid oxidation of chicken fed barley- or wheat-based diet
M. Ghalkhanbaz, F. Shariatmadari & M. A. Karimi Torshizi
Pages: 69-73
Published online: 01 Dec 2016
AbstractforEffects of different levels of trace minerals premix in finisher diets on performance, immune system and meat lipid oxidation of chicken fed barley- or wheat-based diet | Full Text | References | PDF (510.5 KB)
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The effects of different dietary crude protein level on faecal crude protein and amino acid flow and digestibility in growing pigs
Baoshi Shi, Jinyan Liu, Zhihong Sun, Tiejun Li, Weiwen Zhu & Zhiru Tang
Pages: 74-80
Published online: 28 Nov 2016
AbstractforThe effects of different dietary crude protein level on faecal crude protein and amino acid flow and digestibility in growing pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (840.8 KB)
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Chemical composition and in vitro gas production of fermented cassava pulp with different types of supplements
Ruangyote Pilajun & Metha Wanapat
Pages: 81-86
Published online: 25 Nov 2016
AbstractforChemical composition and in vitro gas production of fermented cassava pulp with different types of supplements | Full Text | References | PDF (685.5 KB)
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Using body measurements to estimate live weight of dairy cattle in low-input systems in Senegal
Stanly Fon Tebug, Ayao Missohou, Souahibou Sourokou Sabi, Jarmo Juga, Elizabeth Jane Poole, Miika Tapio & Karen Marshall
Pages: 87-93
Published online: 08 Dec 2016
AbstractforUsing body measurements to estimate live weight of dairy cattle in low-input systems in Senegal | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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The inhibitory effects of different diets on the protease activities of Argyrosomus regius (Pisces, Scianidae) larvae as a potential candidate species
Gürkan Diken, Orhan Demir & Mehmet Naz
Pages: 94-99
Published online: 04 Dec 2016
AbstractforThe inhibitory effects of different diets on the protease activities of Argyrosomus regius (Pisces, Scianidae) larvae as a potential candidate species | Full Text | References | PDF (974.3 KB)
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Microarray analysis of the effect of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) phenolic extract in bovine peripheral blood
Sarah Adjei-Fremah, Louis E. N. Jackai, Keith Schimmel & Mulumebet Worku
Pages: 100-106
Published online: 08 Dec 2016
AbstractforMicroarray analysis of the effect of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) phenolic extract in bovine peripheral blood | Full Text | References | PDF (769.9 KB)
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Comparative jejunal expression of MUC 13 in Indian native pigs differentially adhesive to diarrhoeagenic E. coli
Rebeka Sinha, Nihar Ranjan Sahoo, Pushpendra Kumar, Salauddin Qureshi, Amit Kumar, G. V. P. P. S. Ravikumar & Bharat Bhushan
Pages: 107-111
Published online: 28 Dec 2016
AbstractforComparative jejunal expression of MUC 13 in Indian native pigs differentially adhesive to diarrhoeagenic E. coli | Full Text | References | PDF (853 KB)
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Comparison of growth curves using non-linear regression function in Japanese quail
Selçuk Kaplan & Eser Kemal Gürcan
Pages: 112-117
Published online: 21 Dec 2016
AbstractforComparison of growth curves using non-linear regression function in Japanese quail | Full Text | References | PDF (969.8 KB)
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Effect of tea (Camellia sinensis) seed saponins on in vitro rumen fermentation, methane production and true digestibility at different forage to concentrate ratios
R. V. Jadhav, A. Kannan, R. Bhar, O. P. Sharma, A. Gulati, K. Rajkumar, G. Mal, B. Singh & M. R. Verma
Pages: 118-124
Published online: 28 Dec 2016
AbstractforEffect of tea (Camellia sinensis) seed saponins on in vitro rumen fermentation, methane production and true digestibility at different forage to concentrate ratios | Full Text | References | PDF (635.6 KB)
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Application of formulated diets and their effects on nutrient digestibility and reproductive performance of female mink (Neovison vison) during gestation
Qingkui Jiang, Guangyu Li, Tietao Zhang, Haihua Zhang, Xiuhua Gao, Xiumei Xing & Fuhe Yang
Pages: 125-129
Published online: 24 Jan 2017
AbstractforApplication of formulated diets and their effects on nutrient digestibility and reproductive performance of female mink (Neovison vison) during gestation | Full Text | References | PDF (515.7 KB)
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Histopathological effects of alternative feedstuffs (sesame hulls and Prosopis juliflora) on ruminal walls in black goat kids in Jordan
M. S. Awawdeh, W. M. Hananeh & A. Y. Abdullah
Pages: 130-133
Published online: 09 Jan 2017
AbstractforHistopathological effects of alternative feedstuffs (sesame hulls and Prosopis juliflora) on ruminal walls in black goat kids in Jordan | Full Text | References | PDF (439.2 KB)
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Determination of ruminal dry matter and crude protein degradability and degradation kinetics of several concentrate feed ingredients in cashmere goat
Y. G. Lei, X. Y. Li, Y. Y. Wang, Z. Z. Li, Y. L. Chen & Y. X. Yang
Pages: 134-140
Published online: 13 Jan 2017
AbstractforDetermination of ruminal dry matter and crude protein degradability and degradation kinetics of several concentrate feed ingredients in cashmere goat | Full Text | References | PDF (780.8 KB)
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Effect of breed and follicular status on response to superovulation in South African goats
Nare Abrina Mpebe, Antonio Gonzalez-Bulnes & Khoboso Christina Lehloenya
Pages: 141-145
Published online: 12 Jan 2017
AbstractforEffect of breed and follicular status on response to superovulation in South African goats | Full Text | References | PDF (555 KB)
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Relative expression of oxytocin receptor gene in buffalo endometrium in late luteal phase and pregnancy stages
Ankita Dilipkumar Verma, Manjit Panigrahi, Bharat Bhushan, Naseer Ahmad Baba, Sourabh Sulabh, Abdul Sadam, Subhashree Parida, Arvind A. Sonwane & Krisnaswami Narayanan
Pages: 146-149
Published online: 24 Jan 2017
AbstractforRelative expression of oxytocin receptor gene in buffalo endometrium in late luteal phase and pregnancy stages | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Conjugated linoleic acid content and fatty acids profile of milk from grazing dairy cows in southern Chile fed varying amounts of concentrate
M. P. Marín, P. G. Meléndez, P. Aranda & C. Ríos
Pages: 150-154
Published online: 13 Jan 2017
AbstractforConjugated linoleic acid content and fatty acids profile of milk from grazing dairy cows in southern Chile fed varying amounts of concentrate | Full Text | References | PDF (507.6 KB)
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Influence of flake density and tempering on the feeding value of steam-flaked corn for feedlot cattle
B. H. Gutierrez, E. G. Alvarez, M. F. Montano, J. Salinas-Chavira, N. G. Torrentera & R. A. Zinn
Pages: 155-158
Published online: 17 Jan 2017
AbstractforInfluence of flake density and tempering on the feeding value of steam-flaked corn for feedlot cattle | Full Text | References | PDF (388.6 KB)
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Effects of addition of a live yeast product on dairy cattle performance
H. A. Rossow, T. Riordan & A. Riordan
Pages: 159-163
Published online: 24 Jan 2017
AbstractforEffects of addition of a live yeast product on dairy cattle performance | Full Text | References | PDF (599.5 KB)
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Gene expression of bone morphogenetic proteins and jaw malformation in golden pompano Trachinotus ovatus larvae in different feeding regimes
Zhenhua Ma, Jing Hu, Gang Yu & Jian G. Qin
Pages: 164-177
Published online: 25 Jan 2017
AbstractforGene expression of bone morphogenetic proteins and jaw malformation in golden pompano Trachinotus ovatus larvae in different feeding regimes | Full Text | References | PDF (3.7 MB)
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Effect of dietary formic acid on the in vitro ruminal fermentation parameters of barley-based concentrated mix feed of beef cattle
Kanber Kara, Serkan Özkaya, Sabri Erbaş & Erol Baytok
Pages: 178-183
Published online: 14 Feb 2017
AbstractforEffect of dietary formic acid on the in vitro ruminal fermentation parameters of barley-based concentrated mix feed of beef cattle | Full Text | References | PDF (695.1 KB)
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Comparing the effects of a combined phytogenic feed additive with an individual essential oil of oregano on intestinal morphology and microflora in broilers
Maziar Mohiti-Asli & Moein Ghanaatparast-Rashti
Pages: 184-189
Published online: 31 Jan 2017
AbstractforComparing the effects of a combined phytogenic feed additive with an individual essential oil of oregano on intestinal morphology and microflora in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (583.7 KB)
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Effect of two routes of administration of human chorionic gonadotropin upon oestrus induction and reproductive outcomes in adult acyclic mix-breed goats
R. Rodríguez-Martínez, C. A. Meza-Herrera, K. I. Tapia-Robles, A. S. Alvarado-Espino, J. R. Luna-Orozco, C. Leyva, M. Mellado & F. G. Véliz-Deras
Pages: 190-194
Published online: 02 Feb 2017
AbstractforEffect of two routes of administration of human chorionic gonadotropin upon oestrus induction and reproductive outcomes in adult acyclic mix-breed goats | Full Text | References | PDF (571.9 KB)
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Rapeseed meal and canola meal can partially replace soybean meal as a protein source in finishing pigs
Hyeok Min Yun, Xin Jian Lei, Sang In Lee & In Ho Kim
Pages: 195-199
Published online: 02 Feb 2017
AbstractforRapeseed meal and canola meal can partially replace soybean meal as a protein source in finishing pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (510.5 KB)
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Effects of curcumin or nanocurcumin on blood biochemical parameters, intestinal morphology and microbial population of broiler chickens reared under normal and cold stress conditions
Marzieh Rahmani, Abolghasem Golian, Hassan Kermanshahi & Mohammad Reza Bassami
Pages: 200-209
Published online: 09 Feb 2017
AbstractforEffects of curcumin or nanocurcumin on blood biochemical parameters, intestinal morphology and microbial population of broiler chickens reared under normal and cold stress conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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First incidence of loose-shell syndrome disease in the giant tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon from the brackish water ponds in Bangladesh
Sheikh AftabUddin, Wali Ullah Roman, Chowdhury Kamrul Hasan, Musfiq Ahmed, Hafizur Rahman & Mohammad Abdul Momin Siddique
Pages: 210-217
Published online: 12 Feb 2017
AbstractforFirst incidence of loose-shell syndrome disease in the giant tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon from the brackish water ponds in Bangladesh | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Effect of the inclusion of Amaranthus dubius in diets on carcass characteristics and meat quality of fattening rabbits
Edgar Molina, Pedro González-Redondo, Rafael Moreno-Rojas, Keyla Montero-Quintero & Adriana Sánchez-Urdaneta
Pages: 218-223
Published online: 07 Feb 2017
AbstractforEffect of the inclusion of Amaranthus dubius in diets on carcass characteristics and meat quality of fattening rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (756.4 KB)
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Effects of strain and sex on the behaviour of free-range slow-growing chickens raised in a hot environment
Tonderai Mutibvu, Michael Chimonyo & Tinyiko Edward Halimani
Pages: 224-231
Published online: 06 Feb 2017
AbstractforEffects of strain and sex on the behaviour of free-range slow-growing chickens raised in a hot environment | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | Supplemental
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Feeding tropical dairy cattle with local protein and energy sources for sustainable production
Metha Wanapat, Suban Foiklang, Surat Sukjai, Perm Tamkhonburi, Nirawan Gunun, Pongsatorn Gunun, Kampanat Phesatcha, Thitima Norrapoke & Sungchhang Kang
Pages: 232-236
Published online: 08 Feb 2017
AbstractforFeeding tropical dairy cattle with local protein and energy sources for sustainable production | Full Text | References | PDF (482.1 KB)
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Impact of distillers grain solids (DGS) and seasonality on the prevalence of Escherichia coli O157 at an abattoir in the U. S. Upper Midwest
Ryan C. Fink, Jackie M. Popowski, Jon E. Anderson, Johanna L. Tran, Sudha Kalyanikutty, Grant I. Crawford, Alfredo DiCostanzo, Ryan B. Cox & Francisco Diez-Gonzalez
Pages: 237-241
Published online: 19 Feb 2017
AbstractforImpact of distillers grain solids (DGS) and seasonality on the prevalence of Escherichia coli O157 at an abattoir in the U. S. Upper Midwest | Full Text | References | PDF (591.5 KB)
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Improvement of nutritive value of cassava pulp and in vitro fermentation and microbial population by urea and molasses supplementation
Thitima Norrapoke, Metha Wanapat, Anusorn Cherdthong, Sungchhang Kang, Kampanat Phesatcha & Tanitpan Pongjongmit
Pages: 242-247
Published online: 02 Mar 2017
AbstractforImprovement of nutritive value of cassava pulp and in vitro fermentation and microbial population by urea and molasses supplementation | Full Text | References | PDF (666.6 KB)
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Effect of tanniniferous Acacia karroo leaf meal inclusion level on feed intake, digestibility and live weight gain of goats fed a Setaria verticillata grass hay-based diet
David Brown, Jones W. Ng’ambi & David Norris
Pages: 248-253
Published online: 14 Feb 2017
AbstractforEffect of tanniniferous Acacia karroo leaf meal inclusion level on feed intake, digestibility and live weight gain of goats fed a Setaria verticillata grass hay-based diet | Full Text | References | PDF (540.4 KB)
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Analysis of microsatellite DNA polymorphism in the Tatra Shepherd Dog
Anna Radko, Dominika Rubiś & Agnieszka Szumiec
Pages: 254-256
Published online: 22 Feb 2017
AbstractforAnalysis of microsatellite DNA polymorphism in the Tatra Shepherd Dog | Full Text | References | PDF (285 KB)
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Effect of probiotic supplementation on growth and global gene expression in dairy cows
Sarah Adjei-Fremah, Kingsley Ekwemalor, Emmanuel K. Asiamah, Hamid Ismail, Salam Ibrahim & Mulumebet Worku
Pages: 257-263
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforEffect of probiotic supplementation on growth and global gene expression in dairy cows | Full Text | References | PDF (953.4 KB)
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Influence of varying levels of dried citrus pulp on nutrient intake, growth performance and economic efficiency in lambs
M. Sharif, M. S. Ashraf, N. Mushtaq, H. Nawaz, M. I. Mustafa, F. Ahmad, M. Younas & A. Javaid
Pages: 264-268
Published online: 13 May 2017
AbstractforInfluence of varying levels of dried citrus pulp on nutrient intake, growth performance and economic efficiency in lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (432.5 KB)
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Effects of pregnancy and post-kidding stages on haematochemical parameters in cross-bred goats
Ramón Cepeda-Palacios, Mayra Guadalupe Fuente-Gómez, Juan Manuel Ramírez-Orduña, Abril García-Álvarez, Ximena Llinas-Cervantes & Carlos Angulo
Pages: 269-273
Published online: 02 Mar 2017
AbstractforEffects of pregnancy and post-kidding stages on haematochemical parameters in cross-bred goats | Full Text | References | PDF (547.4 KB)
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Effect of osmotic pressure on spermatozoa characteristics of cryopreserved buffalo bull (Bubalus bubalis) semen
Dawar Hameed Mughal, Ahmad Ijaz, Muhammad Shahbaz Yousaf, Fazal Wadood, Umer Farooq, Syed Aamer Mahmood & Amjad Riaz
Pages: 274-277
Published online: 01 Mar 2017
AbstractforEffect of osmotic pressure on spermatozoa characteristics of cryopreserved buffalo bull (Bubalus bubalis) semen | Full Text | References | PDF (401.9 KB)
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Influence of different levels of calcium, non-phytate phosphorus and phytase on apparent metabolizable energy, nutrient utilization, plasma mineral concentration and digestive enzyme activities of broiler chickens
Mst Marjina Akter, Hadden Graham & Paul A. Iji
Pages: 278-286
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforInfluence of different levels of calcium, non-phytate phosphorus and phytase on apparent metabolizable energy, nutrient utilization, plasma mineral concentration and digestive enzyme activities of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (767.8 KB)
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Effect of maternal dietary manipulation and in ovo injection of nutrients on the hatchability indices, post-hatch growth, feed consumption, feed conversion ratio and immunocompetence traits of turkey poults
Amitav Bhattacharyya, Samir Majumdar, Subrat Kumar Bhanja, Asit Baran Mandal & Mukund Kadam
Pages: 287-294
Published online: 09 Mar 2017
AbstractforEffect of maternal dietary manipulation and in ovo injection of nutrients on the hatchability indices, post-hatch growth, feed consumption, feed conversion ratio and immunocompetence traits of turkey poults | Full Text | References | PDF (707.6 KB)
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Tillandsia recurvata and its chemical value as an alternative use for feeding ruminants in northern Mexico
Héctor G. Gámez Vázquez, Jorge Urrutia Morales, César A. Rosales Nieto, César A. Meza-Herrera, Francisco G. Echavarría Chaires & Sergio Beltrán López
Pages: 295-300
Published online: 14 Mar 2017
AbstractforTillandsia recurvata and its chemical value as an alternative use for feeding ruminants in northern Mexico | Full Text | References | PDF (714.1 KB)
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Effect of maize DDGS addition on carcass and meat quality of lambs of native sheep breed
Aldona Kawęcka, Ewa Sosin-Bzducha, Michał Puchała & Jacek Sikora
Pages: 301-305
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforEffect of maize DDGS addition on carcass and meat quality of lambs of native sheep breed | Full Text | References | PDF (497.3 KB)
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Delayed post-hatch feeding affects the performance and immunocompetence differently in male and female broiler chickens
A. S. Shinde Tamboli, Akshat Goel, Manish Mehra, J. J. Rokade, Pragya Bhadauria, A. S. Yadav, S. Majumdar & S. K. Bhanja
Pages: 306-313
Published online: 14 Mar 2017
AbstractforDelayed post-hatch feeding affects the performance and immunocompetence differently in male and female broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Assessment of a phytase included with lactic acid on productive parameters and on deposition of phosphorus, calcium, and zinc in laying hens fed with sorghum–soybean-meal-based diets
I. Y. Martinez Rojas, E. Ávila González, J. Arce Menocal, T. T. Dos Santos, J. Rubio Arguello & C. López Coello
Pages: 314-321
Published online: 14 Mar 2017
AbstractforAssessment of a phytase included with lactic acid on productive parameters and on deposition of phosphorus, calcium, and zinc in laying hens fed with sorghum–soybean-meal-based diets | Full Text | References | PDF (662.6 KB)
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Effects of water supplemented with Bacillus subtilis and photosynthetic bacteria on egg production, egg quality, serum immunoglobulins and digestive enzyme activity of ducks
Jun Liu, Bing Xia, Xue Du, Tao Zeng, Yali Liu, Li Chen, Lizhi Lu & Chunmei Li
Pages: 322-326
Published online: 22 Mar 2017
AbstractforEffects of water supplemented with Bacillus subtilis and photosynthetic bacteria on egg production, egg quality, serum immunoglobulins and digestive enzyme activity of ducks | Full Text | References | PDF (558.7 KB)
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Influence of feeding enzymatically hydrolysed yeast cell wall + yeast culture on growth performance of calf-fed Holstein steers
J. Salinas-Chavira, M. F. Montano, N. Torrentera & R. A. Zinn
Pages: 327-330
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforInfluence of feeding enzymatically hydrolysed yeast cell wall + yeast culture on growth performance of calf-fed Holstein steers | Full Text | References | PDF (416.1 KB)
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Immunogenetics applied to control salmonellosis in chicken: a review
Reza Tohidi, Arash Javanmard & Ismail Idris
Pages: 331-339
Published online: 19 Mar 2017
AbstractforImmunogenetics applied to control salmonellosis in chicken: a review | Full Text | References | PDF (1,017.1 KB)
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Effect of T-2 toxin and antioxidants on angel wing incidence and severity in White Roman geese
Min-Jung Lin, Shen-Chang Chang, Ko-Hua Tso, Wei-Chih Lin, Che-Lun Chang & Tzu-Tai Lee
Pages: 340-348
Published online: 19 Mar 2017
AbstractforEffect of T-2 toxin and antioxidants on angel wing incidence and severity in White Roman geese | Full Text | References | PDF (772.3 KB)
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Comparison and reliability of techniques to estimate live cattle body weight
Kesang Wangchuk, Jigme Wangdi & Mindu Mindu
Pages: 349-352
Published online: 22 Mar 2017
AbstractforComparison and reliability of techniques to estimate live cattle body weight | Full Text | References | PDF (415.4 KB)
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Thermoregulatory responses related to coat traits of Brazilian native ewes: an adaptive approach
Jacinara Hody Gurgel Morais Leite, Débora Andréa Evangelista Façanha, Wirton Peixoto Costa, Dowglish Ferreira Chaves, Magda Maria Guilhermino, Wallace Sostene Tavares Silva & Luis Alberto Bermejo
Pages: 353-359
Published online: 24 Mar 2017
AbstractforThermoregulatory responses related to coat traits of Brazilian native ewes: an adaptive approach | Full Text | References | PDF (761.7 KB)
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Post parturient neonatal behaviour and their relationship with maternal behaviour score, parity and sex in Surti buffaloes
Piyush Dubey, Rana Ranjeet Singh, Sandhya S. Choudhary, Kuldeep K. Verma, Amit Kumar, P. M. Gamit, Shireen Dubey & Komal Prajapati
Pages: 360-364
Published online: 27 Mar 2017
AbstractforPost parturient neonatal behaviour and their relationship with maternal behaviour score, parity and sex in Surti buffaloes | Full Text | References | PDF (507 KB)
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Effectiveness of Trino-IB on rat infected with respiratory syncytial virus
Oladipo Elijah Kolawole, Omomowo Iyabo Ola, Awoyelu Hilda Elukunbi & Oloke Julius Kola
Pages: 366-374
Published online: 11 Apr 2017
AbstractforEffectiveness of Trino-IB on rat infected with respiratory syncytial virus | Full Text | References | PDF (4.7 MB)
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Zilpaterol hydrochloride improves growth performance and carcass traits without affecting wholesale cut yields of hair sheep finished in feedlot
Rolando Rojo-Rubio, Leonel Avendaño-Reyes, Benito Albarrán, José F. Vázquez, Sergio A. Soto-Navarro, Juan E. Guerra & Ulises Macías-Cruz
Pages: 375-379
Published online: 27 Mar 2017
AbstractforZilpaterol hydrochloride improves growth performance and carcass traits without affecting wholesale cut yields of hair sheep finished in feedlot | Full Text | References | PDF (723 KB)
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Ameliorative effects of betaine and ascorbic acid on erythrocyte osmotic fragility and malondialdehyde concentrations in broiler chickens during the hot-dry season
Ifeanyichukwu C. Egbuniwe, Joseph O. Ayo, Mohammed U. Kawu & Aliyu Mohammed
Pages: 380-385
Published online: 03 Apr 2017
AbstractforAmeliorative effects of betaine and ascorbic acid on erythrocyte osmotic fragility and malondialdehyde concentrations in broiler chickens during the hot-dry season | Full Text | References | PDF (963.3 KB)
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Effects of dietary lysine supplementation on performance, egg quality, and development of reproductive system in egg-laying ducks
Ahmed Mohamed Fouad, Wei Chen, Dong Ruan, Shuang Wang, Weiguang Xia & Chuntian Zheng
Pages: 386-391
Published online: 03 Apr 2017
AbstractforEffects of dietary lysine supplementation on performance, egg quality, and development of reproductive system in egg-laying ducks | Full Text | References | PDF (572.1 KB)
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Which is the best alternative for ascites syndrome prevention in broiler chickens? Effect of feed form and rearing temperature conditions
Alireza Hasani, Mehrdad Bouyeh, Mliheh Rahati, Alireza Seidavi, Peter Makovicky, Vito Laudadio & Vincenzo Tufarelli
Pages: 392-396
Published online: 31 Mar 2017
AbstractforWhich is the best alternative for ascites syndrome prevention in broiler chickens? Effect of feed form and rearing temperature conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (776.4 KB)
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Dietary vitamin E improves meat quality and antioxidant capacity in broilers by upregulating the expression of antioxidant enzyme genes
Z. Y. Niu, Y. N. Min & F. Z. Liu
Pages: 397-401
Published online: 03 Apr 2017
AbstractforDietary vitamin E improves meat quality and antioxidant capacity in broilers by upregulating the expression of antioxidant enzyme genes | Full Text | References | PDF (564.3 KB)
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Adaptation of some energetic parameters during transition period in dairy cows
Enrico Fiore, Giuseppe Piccione, Maria Rizzo, Massimo Morgante, Antonio Barberio, Elisabetta Giudice & Matteo Gianesella
Pages: 402-405
Published online: 07 Apr 2017
AbstractforAdaptation of some energetic parameters during transition period in dairy cows | Full Text | References | PDF (469.1 KB)
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Dietary kapok seed meal supplementation improved meat quality without adverse effect on growth performance in finishing pigs
Hanlin Li, Wenchao Liu, Pinyao Zhao, Yan Lei & Inho Kim
Pages: 406-410
Published online: 24 Apr 2017
AbstractforDietary kapok seed meal supplementation improved meat quality without adverse effect on growth performance in finishing pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (492.7 KB)
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Estimation of digestible tryptophan:lysine ratios for maximum performance, egg quality and welfare of white-egg-laying hens by fitting the different non-linear models
S. N. Mousavi, A. Afsar, S. Khalaji & M. Abbasi
Pages: 411-416
Published online: 03 May 2017
AbstractforEstimation of digestible tryptophan:lysine ratios for maximum performance, egg quality and welfare of white-egg-laying hens by fitting the different non-linear models | Full Text | References | PDF (664.6 KB)
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Study of Merkel cells in the dog through the immunohistochemical expression of five different commercial antibodies: comparative analysis
Gustavo A. Ramírez, Francisco Rodríguez, Alejandro Suárez-Bonnet, Pedro Herráez, Ayoze Castro-Alonso, Miguel Rivero & Antonio Espinosa de los Monteros
Pages: 417-421
Published online: 07 May 2017
AbstractforStudy of Merkel cells in the dog through the immunohistochemical expression of five different commercial antibodies: comparative analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (701.2 KB)
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The effect of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) fruit residues on performance and egg quality of laying hens
Mohamed Momani Shaker, Nafez A. Al-Beitawi, Jan Bláha & Ziyad Mahmoud
Pages: 422-426
Published online: 09 May 2017
AbstractforThe effect of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) fruit residues on performance and egg quality of laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (485.2 KB)
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Gastrothylax crumenifer: ultrastructure and histopathology study of in vitro trematodicidal effect of Microlepia speluncae (L.) Moore
R. Kalpana Devi, S. Vasantha, A. Panneerselvam, N. V. Rajesh, N. Jeyathilakan & R. Venkataramanan
Pages: 427-434
Published online: 01 Jun 2017
AbstractforGastrothylax crumenifer: ultrastructure and histopathology study of in vitro trematodicidal effect of Microlepia speluncae (L.) Moore | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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The effects of rumen-protected choline and l-carnitine supplementation in the transition period on reproduction, production, and some metabolic diseases of dairy cattle
A. Pirestani & M. Aghakhani
Pages: 435-440
Published online: 15 Jun 2017
AbstractforThe effects of rumen-protected choline and l-carnitine supplementation in the transition period on reproduction, production, and some metabolic diseases of dairy cattle | Full Text | References | PDF (746 KB) | Supplemental
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Histological, cytogenetic and endocrine evaluation in twenty-five unilateral cryptorchid horses
Jose M. Vilar, Miguel Batista, Jose Maria Carrillo, Mónica Rubio, Joaquin Sopena & Desiree Álamo
Pages: 441-444
Published online: 30 May 2017
AbstractforHistological, cytogenetic and endocrine evaluation in twenty-five unilateral cryptorchid horses | Full Text | References | PDF (570.4 KB)
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Hypoxia enhances secretion of matrix metalloproteinases in bovine dermal fibroblasts: an in vitro approach to bovine digital dermatitis
Ahmet Akkoc, M. Müfit Kahraman & Ayşe Meriç Mutlu
Pages: 445-450
Published online: 05 Jun 2017
AbstractforHypoxia enhances secretion of matrix metalloproteinases in bovine dermal fibroblasts: an in vitro approach to bovine digital dermatitis | Full Text | References | PDF (857.2 KB)
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Alternatives for the serological assessment of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine immunity in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)
Juan Manuel Sala, Myrian Vanesa Trotta, Florencia Celeste Mansilla, Mariano Pérez-Filgueira, Sergio Gastón Caspe & Alejandra Victoria Capozzo
Pages: 451-458
Published online: 07 Jun 2017
AbstractforAlternatives for the serological assessment of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine immunity in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Association of novel SNPs in gonadotropin genes with sperm quality traits of Boer goats and Boer crosses
Saeid Nikbin, Jothi Malar Panandam, Halimatun Yaakub & Marimuthu Murugaiyah
Pages: 459-466
Published online: 07 Jun 2017
AbstractforAssociation of novel SNPs in gonadotropin genes with sperm quality traits of Boer goats and Boer crosses | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Impact of robot scrapers on clinical mastitis and somatic cell count in lactating cows
Renate Luise Doerfler, Wolfram Petzl, Anna Rieger & Heinz Bernhardt
Pages: 467-470
Published online: 09 Jun 2017
AbstractforImpact of robot scrapers on clinical mastitis and somatic cell count in lactating cows | Full Text | References | PDF (496.6 KB)
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Effect of plasma rich in growth factors on the early phase of healing of surgically severed Achilles tendon in sheep: histological study
Daniel Aguilar-García, José Andrés Fernández-Sarmiento, María del Mar Granados, Juan Morgaz, Rocío Navarrete, José M. Carrillo, José M. Vilar, Ramón Cugat & Juan Manuel Domínguez
Pages: 471-478
Published online: 07 Jun 2017
AbstractforEffect of plasma rich in growth factors on the early phase of healing of surgically severed Achilles tendon in sheep: histological study | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Influence of different sources of oil on performance, meat quality, gut morphology, ileal digestibility and serum lipid profile in broilers
J. Khatun, T. C. Loh, H. Akit, H. L. Foo & R. Mohamad
Pages: 479-485
Published online: 12 Jun 2017
AbstractforInfluence of different sources of oil on performance, meat quality, gut morphology, ileal digestibility and serum lipid profile in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (670.4 KB)
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Tolerance properties and growth performance assessment of Yarrowia lipolytic lipase in broilers
Yaofeng Wang, Jinyong Yan, Xinghua Zhang & Bingnan Han
Pages: 486-491
Published online: 29 Jun 2017
AbstractforTolerance properties and growth performance assessment of Yarrowia lipolytic lipase in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Effects of dietary short- and medium-chain fatty acids on performance, carcass traits, jejunum morphology, and serum parameters of broiler chickens
Ali Khatibjoo, Mitra Mahmoodi, Farshid Fattahnia, Mohammad Akbari-Gharaei, Ali-Naghi Shokri & Salman Soltani
Pages: 492-498
Published online: 06 Jul 2017
AbstractforEffects of dietary short- and medium-chain fatty acids on performance, carcass traits, jejunum morphology, and serum parameters of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (645 KB)
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Comparison of non-linear growth models to describe the growth curve of Mehraban sheep
Fatemeh Hojjati & Navid Ghavi Hossein-Zadeh
Pages: 499-504
Published online: 11 Jul 2017
AbstractforComparison of non-linear growth models to describe the growth curve of Mehraban sheep | Full Text | References | PDF (974.6 KB)
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The evaluation of 23-bp and 12-bp insertion/deletion within the PRNP gene and their effects on growth traits in healthy Chinese native cattle breeds
Qing Yang, Sihuan Zhang, Liangliang Liu, Chuzhao Lei, Xinglei Qi, Fengpeng Lin, Weidong Qu, Xingshan Qi, Jiming Liu, Rongmin Wang, Hong Chen & Xianyong Lan
Pages: 505-511
Published online: 12 Jul 2017
AbstractforThe evaluation of 23-bp and 12-bp insertion/deletion within the PRNP gene and their effects on growth traits in healthy Chinese native cattle breeds | Full Text | References | PDF (824 KB)
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Dietary Bacillus subtilis B2A strain in laying hens challenged with Salmonella gallinarum: effects on egg production, egg quality, blood haptoglobin and targeted intestinal Salmonella shedding
Abdolreza Hosseindoust, Mohsen Mohammadi, Zhao Pin Yao, Migyeong Jung & In Ho Kim
Pages: 512-517
Published online: 19 Jul 2017
AbstractforDietary Bacillus subtilis B2A strain in laying hens challenged with Salmonella gallinarum: effects on egg production, egg quality, blood haptoglobin and targeted intestinal Salmonella shedding | Full Text | References | PDF (566.1 KB)
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Effect of dietary pine needles powder supplementation on growth, organ weight and blood biochemical profiles in broilers
Aiwei Guo, Long Cheng, Mohammad Al-Mamun, Chunmei Xiong & Shenglin Yang
Pages: 518-522
Published online: 19 Jul 2017
AbstractforEffect of dietary pine needles powder supplementation on growth, organ weight and blood biochemical profiles in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (460.6 KB)
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Changes in serum calcium and phosphorus levels and their relationship to egg production in laying hens infected with velogenic Newcastle disease virus
A. O. Igwe, J. I. Ihedioha & J. O. A. Okoye
Pages: 523-528
Published online: 19 Jul 2017
AbstractforChanges in serum calcium and phosphorus levels and their relationship to egg production in laying hens infected with velogenic Newcastle disease virus | Full Text | References | PDF (735.7 KB)
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Effect of dietary inclusion of dried citrus pulp on growth performance, carcass characteristics, blood metabolites and hepatic antioxidant status of rabbits
Jingzhi Lu, Xianghua Long, Zhifei He, Yingchun Shen, Yanhong Yang, Yuanqing Pan, Jiahua Zhang & Hongjun Li
Pages: 529-533
Published online: 05 Aug 2017
AbstractforEffect of dietary inclusion of dried citrus pulp on growth performance, carcass characteristics, blood metabolites and hepatic antioxidant status of rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (503 KB)
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Linear and logistic models for multiple-breed genetic analysis of heifer fertility in Mexican Simmental–Simbrah beef cattle
J. J. Baeza-Rodríguez, M. Montaño-Bermúdez, V. E. Vega-Murillo & M. E. Arechavaleta-Velasco
Pages: 534-540
Published online: 07 Aug 2017
AbstractforLinear and logistic models for multiple-breed genetic analysis of heifer fertility in Mexican Simmental–Simbrah beef cattle | Full Text | References | PDF (844.3 KB)
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Potential of field crickets meal (Gryllus bimaculatus) in the diet of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Norhidayah Mohd Taufek, Hasniyati Muin, Ameenat Abiodun Raji, Hanan Md Yusof, Zazali Alias & Shaharudin Abdul Razak
Pages: 541-546
Published online: 31 Jul 2017
AbstractforPotential of field crickets meal (Gryllus bimaculatus) in the diet of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) | Full Text | References | PDF (592.7 KB)
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The stability of conformation and movement traits evaluation tested in cold-blooded horses of different endangerment status
Grażyna Maria Polak & Dorota Lewczuk
Pages: 547-551
Published online: 28 Jul 2017
AbstractforThe stability of conformation and movement traits evaluation tested in cold-blooded horses of different endangerment status | Full Text | References | PDF (481.3 KB)
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Medicinal value of camel milk and meat
Askale Abrhaley & Samson Leta
Pages: 552-558
Published online: 28 Jul 2017
AbstractforMedicinal value of camel milk and meat | Full Text | References | PDF (728.1 KB)
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The microbial pH-stable exogenous multienzyme improved growth performance and intestinal morphology of weaned pigs fed a corn–soybean-based diet
JinSoo Kim, YoungHo Shim, Santosh Laxman Ingale, Abdolreza Hosseindoust, SuHyup Lee, Piyush Chandrakant Rathi, YoHan Choi, MinJu Kim & ByungJo Chae
Pages: 559-565
Published online: 02 Aug 2017
AbstractforThe microbial pH-stable exogenous multienzyme improved growth performance and intestinal morphology of weaned pigs fed a corn–soybean-based diet | Full Text | References | PDF (612.9 KB)
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Fatty acid composition, vitamin A content and oxidative stability of milk in China
Kehong Liang, Yan Zhao, Juan Han, Peng Liu, Ju Qiu, Dazhou Zhu, Yuchang Qin, Lingang Lu & Xiaohong Wang
Pages: 566-571
Published online: 08 Aug 2017
AbstractforFatty acid composition, vitamin A content and oxidative stability of milk in China | Full Text | References | PDF (778.5 KB) | Supplemental
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LCFA Uptake and FAT/CD36: molecular cloning, tissue expression and mRNA expression responses to dietary oil sources in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus)
Ji Shu Zhou, Rui Wen Li, Ya Qiu Lin, Jian Gang Wang, Yang Li, Yuan Hao Yang, Enric Gisbert, Hai Bo Yu & Hong Ji
Pages: 572-582
Published online: 10 Aug 2017
AbstractforLCFA Uptake and FAT/CD36: molecular cloning, tissue expression and mRNA expression responses to dietary oil sources in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus) | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Allzyme SSF supplementation improves the utilization of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) vine meal by growing pigs
Siaka Seriba Diarra, Frank Omelanga, Hudson Waedala, Eddie Niufilia, Hirmal Prasad & Lingitoni Manu
Pages: 583-586
Published online: 09 Aug 2017
AbstractforAllzyme SSF supplementation improves the utilization of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) vine meal by growing pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (443.1 KB)
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Factors affecting growth and body dimensions of pigs reared in alternative production
Hyeon-Suk Park & Sang-Hyon Oh
Pages: 587-592
Published online: 22 Aug 2017
AbstractforFactors affecting growth and body dimensions of pigs reared in alternative production | Full Text | References | PDF (562.5 KB)
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Serum biochemical profile of emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) reared in captivity
Adriana Jardim de Almeida, Letícia da Silva Leite, Luiz Antônio Eckhardt, Antônio Peixoto Albernaz, Anderson Barros Teixeira & Karoll Andrea Alfonso Torres
Pages: 593-598
Published online: 24 Aug 2017
AbstractforSerum biochemical profile of emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) reared in captivity | Full Text | References | PDF (860.2 KB)
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Morphology of rectum in broiler chicken and domestic fowl: notability of retrograde peristalsis for water preservation
Rahmat Allah Fatahian Dehkordi & Masoud Shakaram
Pages: 599-603
Published online: 22 Aug 2017
AbstractforMorphology of rectum in broiler chicken and domestic fowl: notability of retrograde peristalsis for water preservation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Characteristics of mammary secretions from Holstein cows at approximately 10 days before parturition: with or without intramammary infection
Atsushi Watanabe, Eiji Hata, Petr Sláma, Kazuhiro Kimura & Tsunao Hirai
Pages: 604-608
Published online: 28 Aug 2017
AbstractforCharacteristics of mammary secretions from Holstein cows at approximately 10 days before parturition: with or without intramammary infection | Full Text | References | PDF (508.3 KB)
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Analysis of fluvial migration of the Irish pollan Coregonus autumnalis, using Sr:Ca ratios of otolith
Naoko Chino, Thomas Kieran McCarthy & Takaomi Arai
Pages: 609-612
Published online: 04 Sep 2017
AbstractforAnalysis of fluvial migration of the Irish pollan Coregonus autumnalis, using Sr:Ca ratios of otolith | Full Text | References | PDF (699.1 KB)
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The effect of a product with three gluconeogenic precursors during the transition period on blood metabolites and milk yield in Chilean Holstein cattle
Pedro Melendez, Katherine Severino, Maria Paz Marin & Mario Duchens
Pages: 613-617
Published online: 28 Aug 2017
AbstractforThe effect of a product with three gluconeogenic precursors during the transition period on blood metabolites and milk yield in Chilean Holstein cattle | Full Text | References | PDF (571.6 KB)
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Gastrointestinal morphophysiology and presence of kafirins in ileal digesta in growing pigs fed sorghum-based diets
José Guadalupe Gómez Soto, Tércia Cesária Reis de Souza, Gerardo Mariscal Landin, Araceli Aguilera Barreyro, María Guadalupe Bernal Santos & Konisgmar Escobar García
Pages: 618-625
Published online: 06 Sep 2017
AbstractforGastrointestinal morphophysiology and presence of kafirins in ileal digesta in growing pigs fed sorghum-based diets | Full Text | References | PDF (811.2 KB)
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In vitro rumen fermentation and methane production as affected by rambutan peel powder
Pongsatorn Gunun, Nirawan Gunun, Anusorn Cherdthong, Metha Wanapat, Sineenart Polyorach, Srisuda Sirilaophaisan, Chalong Wachirapakorn & Sungchhang Kang
Pages: 626-631
Published online: 12 Sep 2017
AbstractforIn vitro rumen fermentation and methane production as affected by rambutan peel powder | Full Text | References | PDF (585 KB)
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Wild Lactobacillus hilgardii (CCMA 0170) strain modifies the fermentation profile and aerobic stability of corn silage
Camila Branda Reis, Andréia de Oliveira dos Santos, Beatriz Ferreira Carvalho, Rosane Freitas Schwan & Carla Luiza da Silva Ávila
Pages: 632-638
Published online: 07 Sep 2017
AbstractforWild Lactobacillus hilgardii (CCMA 0170) strain modifies the fermentation profile and aerobic stability of corn silage | Full Text | References | PDF (859.5 KB)
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Savory (Satureja hortensis L.) powder and extract effects on broiler chicken ileal Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus bacteria
Saman Mozafari, Alireza Seidavi, Shahaboddin Gharahveysi & Isam Kadim
Pages: 639-642
Published online: 19 Sep 2017
AbstractforSavory (Satureja hortensis L.) powder and extract effects on broiler chicken ileal Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus bacteria | Full Text | References | PDF (458.8 KB)
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Utilization of biodegradable polymers in veterinary science and routes of administration: a literature review
Alexandre Ferreira Bilhalva, Ilusca Sampaio Finger, Rubens Alves Pereira, Marcio Nunes Corrêa & Francisco Augusto Burkert Del Pino
Pages: 643-649
Published online: 24 Sep 2017
AbstractforUtilization of biodegradable polymers in veterinary science and routes of administration: a literature review | Full Text | References | PDF (654.8 KB)
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Growth performance and lysozyme activity of rainbow trout fingerlings fed with vitamin E and selenium, marjoram (Origanum spp.), and ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) extracts
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Pages: 650-660
Published online: 26 Sep 2017
AbstractforGrowth performance and lysozyme activity of rainbow trout fingerlings fed with vitamin E and selenium, marjoram (Origanum spp.), and ajwain (Trachyspermum ammi) extracts | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Pages: 661-666
Published online: 28 Sep 2017
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The potential of identifying replacement gilts by screening for lipid biomarkers in reproductive tract swabs taken at weaning
Theresa Casey, KaLynn Harlow, Christina R. Ferreira, Tiago J. P. Sobreira, Allan Schinckel & Kara Stewart
Pages: 667-676
Published online: 03 Oct 2017
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Bayesian analysis of random regression models to model test-day somatic cell score of primiparous Holstein cattle in Iran
Khabat Kheirabadi
Pages: 677-684
Published online: 03 Oct 2017
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Functional characteristic and differential expression of myostatin in Chlamys nobilis
Kecheng Zhu, Huayang Guo, Nan Zhang, Yundong Li, Shigui Jiang & Dianchang Zhang
Pages: 685-690
Published online: 09 Oct 2017
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The effect of phytogenics on growth traits, blood biochemical and intestinal histology in broiler chickens exposed to Clostridium perfringens challenge
Alaeldein M. Abudabos, Abdullah H. Alyemni, Yousif M. Dafalla & Rifat Ullah Khan
Pages: 691-695
Published online: 09 Oct 2017
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Pages: 702-706
Published online: 09 Oct 2017
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Effects of biological and mineral compounds in aflatoxin-contaminated diets on blood parameters and immune response of broiler chickens
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Pages: 707-713
Published online: 12 Oct 2017
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The reinsertion of controlled internal drug release devices in goats does not increase the pregnancy rate after short oestrus synchronization protocol at the beginning of the breeding season
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Pages: 714-719
Published online: 13 Oct 2017
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Pages: 720-724
Published online: 20 Oct 2017
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Lidia Pitti, Jose Maria Carrillo, Mónica Rubio, Joaquin Sopena, Maria L. Díaz-Bertrana & Jose M. Vilar
Pages: 725-728
Published online: 19 Oct 2017
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Influence of dietary cation–anion difference in finishing diets fed to Holstein steers during periods of high ambient temperature on feedlot performance and digestive function
Carlos Antonio Pacheco, Martin Francisco Montano-Gomez, Noemi Guadalupe Torrentera, Jaime Salinas-Chavira, Jose de Jesus Ortiz, Aris Bionel Cano & Ricard Avery Zinn
Pages: 729-733
Published online: 24 Oct 2017
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Influence of mixing supplements (dry or liquid) with monensin or soluble protein on the feeding value of finishing diets for feedlot cattle
J. Salinas-Chavira, Martin F. Montano-Gomez, Juan Diego Navarrete, Constantino Raymundo, N. G. Torrentera & R. A. Zinn
Pages: 734-739
Published online: 25 Oct 2017
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Comparative study of rumen fermentation and microbial community differences between water buffalo and Jersey cows under similar feeding conditions
Muhammad Wasim Iqbal, Qin Zhang, Yingbai Yang, Lili Li, Caixia Zou, Chunhua Huang & Bo Lin
Pages: 740-748
Published online: 27 Oct 2017
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Behaviour and skin injuries of sows kept in a novel group housing system during lactation
Lilith Schrey, Nicole Kemper & Michaela Fels
Pages: 749-757
Published online: 30 Oct 2017
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Amanda Dunn, Catherine Duffy, Alan Gordon, Steven Morrison, Anastasio Argűello, Michael Welsh & Bernadette Earley
Pages: 758-765
Published online: 02 Nov 2017
AbstractforComparison of single radial immunodiffusion and ELISA for the quantification of immunoglobulin G in bovine colostrum, milk and calf sera | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Volatile faecal components related to sex and age in domestic cats (Felis catus)
Katsuji Uetake, Tomonari Abumi, Takehito Suzuki, Shin Hisamatsu & Minoru Fukuda
Pages: 766-770
Published online: 06 Nov 2017
AbstractforVolatile faecal components related to sex and age in domestic cats (Felis catus) | Full Text | References | PDF (818.3 KB)
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Pages: 771-783
Published online: 07 Nov 2017
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Pages: 784-790
Published online: 16 Nov 2017
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Estimation of 305-day milk yield from test-day records of Chinese Holstein cattle
Ling-na Kong, Jian-bin Li, Rong-ling Li, Xiu-xin Zhao, Ya-bin Ma, Shao-hua Sun, Jin-ming Huang, Zhi-hua Ju, Ming-hai Hou & Ji-feng Zhong
Pages: 791-797
Published online: 24 Nov 2017
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Feasibility analysis of different bedding materials for horses
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Pages: 798-803
Published online: 20 Nov 2017
AbstractforFeasibility analysis of different bedding materials for horses | Full Text | References | PDF (562.6 KB)
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Differential gene expression in heterophils isolated from commercial hybrid and Thai indigenous broiler chickens under quercetin supplementation
Tanakrit Khampeerathuch, Acharaporn Mudsak, Suphakit Srikok, Soulasack Vannamahaxay, Suwit Chotinun & Phongsakorn Chuammitri
Pages: 804-812
Published online: 23 Nov 2017
AbstractforDifferential gene expression in heterophils isolated from commercial hybrid and Thai indigenous broiler chickens under quercetin supplementation | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | Supplemental
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Influences of dietary selenium, zinc and their combination on semen characteristics and testosterone concentration in mature rams during breeding season
Ahad Ghorbani, Mohammad Mehdi Moeini, Manochehr Souri & Hadi Hajarian
Pages: 813-819
Published online: 30 Nov 2017
AbstractforInfluences of dietary selenium, zinc and their combination on semen characteristics and testosterone concentration in mature rams during breeding season | Full Text | References | PDF (868.1 KB)
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Effect of dietary zinc-methionine supplementation on growth performance, nutrient utilization, antioxidative properties and immune response in broiler chickens under high ambient temperature
Ahmed A. Saleh, Mohamed M. Ragab, Enas A. M. Ahmed, Alaeldein M. Abudabos & Tarek A. Ebeid
Pages: 820-827
Published online: 25 Nov 2017
AbstractforEffect of dietary zinc-methionine supplementation on growth performance, nutrient utilization, antioxidative properties and immune response in broiler chickens under high ambient temperature | Full Text | References | PDF (906.7 KB)
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Evaluation of single and multiple use of bone marrow aspirate in management of tibia fractures of Nigerian indigenous dogs
Theophilus Okafor Nnaji, Innocent Nwaogu, Nnenna Ugwu & Chioma Onyenekwe
Pages: 828-834
Published online: 27 Nov 2017
AbstractforEvaluation of single and multiple use of bone marrow aspirate in management of tibia fractures of Nigerian indigenous dogs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Comparison of growth performance, chemical composition, and functional amino acids composition of hybrid wild boars under different crossing systems
Binxing Wang, Huan He, Chunhua Guo, Zhengfan Zhang, Yanhua Gao & Guoshun Chen
Pages: 835-839
Published online: 06 Dec 2017
AbstractforComparison of growth performance, chemical composition, and functional amino acids composition of hybrid wild boars under different crossing systems | Full Text | References | PDF (715 KB)
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Effects of probiotic and whey powder supplementation on growth performance, microflora population, and ileum morphology in broilers
Abolfazl Zarei, Abolghasem Lavvaf & Mohammad Motamedi Motlagh
Pages: 840-844
Published online: 12 Dec 2017
AbstractforEffects of probiotic and whey powder supplementation on growth performance, microflora population, and ileum morphology in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (434 KB)
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The contributions of hepatic de novo lipogenesis to the difference in body fat mass of genetically lean and fat duck breeds
Hehe Liu, Junying Liu, Tianyu Zhou, Guosong Wang, Kai Lu, Tao Zhang, Liang Li & Jiwen Wang
Pages: 845-853
Published online: 04 Dec 2017
AbstractforThe contributions of hepatic de novo lipogenesis to the difference in body fat mass of genetically lean and fat duck breeds | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Addition of phytogenic blend in different nutrient density diets of meat-type ducks
Mohsen Mohammadi Gheisar, Pinyao Zhao & In Ho Kim
Pages: 854-859
Published online: 11 Dec 2017
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Effect of age and sex on carcass characteristics and internal organ weights of scavenging chickens and helmeted guinea fowls
Mabel Tafadzwa Musundire, Tinyiko Edward Halimani & Michael Chimonyo
Pages: 860-867
Published online: 06 Dec 2017
AbstractforEffect of age and sex on carcass characteristics and internal organ weights of scavenging chickens and helmeted guinea fowls | Full Text | References | PDF (715.5 KB)
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The effect of dietary Bacillus subtilis supplementation on the growth performance, blood profile, nutrient retention, and caecal microflora in broiler chickens
J. H. Park, H. M. Yun & I. H. Kim
Pages: 868-872
Published online: 05 Dec 2017
AbstractforThe effect of dietary Bacillus subtilis supplementation on the growth performance, blood profile, nutrient retention, and caecal microflora in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (507.2 KB)
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Bayesian model combining linkage and linkage disequilibrium analysis for low density-based genomic selection in animal breeding
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Pages: 873-878
Published online: 19 Dec 2017
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Preliminary association analysis of microsatellites and Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis infection in the native Garfagnina goats
Francesca Cecchi, Claudia Russo, Filippo Fratini, Barbara Turchi, Giovanna Preziuso & Carlo Cantile
Pages: 879-882
Published online: 18 Dec 2017
AbstractforPreliminary association analysis of microsatellites and Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis infection in the native Garfagnina goats | Full Text | References | PDF (390.5 KB)
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When using photostimulated bucks to induce the male effect in female goats living at Mediterranean latitudes, a male: female ratio of 1:20 is optimum
Luis Ángel Zarazaga, María Carolina Gatica, María Lourdes Gallego-Calvo & José Luis Guzmán
Pages: 883-887
Published online: 20 Dec 2017
AbstractforWhen using photostimulated bucks to induce the male effect in female goats living at Mediterranean latitudes, a male: female ratio of 1:20 is optimum | Full Text | References | PDF (596.4 KB)
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Pinyao Zhao, Zhengfan Zhang, Ruixia Lan, Tianshui Li & InHo Kim
Pages: 888-892
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
AbstractforComparison of efficacy of lactic acid bacteria complex and Enterococcus faecium DSM 7134 in weanling pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (493.2 KB)
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Productive and reproductive traits of yak types in Bhutan: characteristics and comparisons
Jigme Wangdi & Kesang Wangchuk
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Published online: 28 Dec 2017
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Adolf A. Ammah, Chaouki Benchaar, Nathalie Bissonnette, Nicolas Gévry & Eveline M. Ibeagha-Awemu
Pages: 898-906
Published online: 09 Jan 2018
AbstractforTreatment and post-treatment effects of dietary supplementation with safflower oil and linseed oil on milk components and blood metabolites of Canadian Holstein cows | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Effect of passive transfer status on response to a glycoprotein E (gE)-negative bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BoHV-1) and bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) vaccine and weaning stress in pre-weaned dairy calves
Amanda Dunn, Michael Welsh, Alan Gordon, Anastasio Arguello, Steven J. Morrison & Bernadette Earley
Pages: 907-914
Published online: 09 Jan 2018
AbstractforEffect of passive transfer status on response to a glycoprotein E (gE)-negative bovine herpesvirus type 1 (BoHV-1) and bovine respiratory syncytial virus (BRSV) vaccine and weaning stress in pre-weaned dairy calves | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Ultrasonographic evaluation of cross-sectional area of tarsal ligaments in Standardbred Trotter Horses
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Pages: 915-919
Published online: 30 Jan 2018
AbstractforUltrasonographic evaluation of cross-sectional area of tarsal ligaments in Standardbred Trotter Horses | Full Text | References | PDF (789.4 KB)
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Selection of latrine sites by Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) in Neshyang Valley, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal
Paras Bikram Singh, Bhakta Bahadur Shrestha, Arjun Thapa, Pradip Saud & Zhigang Jiang
Pages: 920-926
Published online: 01 Feb 2018
AbstractforSelection of latrine sites by Himalayan musk deer (Moschus leucogaster) in Neshyang Valley, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Effects of green tea powder supplementation on egg production and egg quality in laying hens
Bing Xia, Yali Liu, Da Sun, Jun Liu, Yuejin Zhu & Lizhi Lu
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Published online: 31 Jan 2018
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Characterization of a canarypox virus from an outbreak among canaries (Serinus canaria domesticus) in Lebanon
Houssam Shaib & Elie Barbour
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Published online: 02 Feb 2018
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Response of cyclophosphamide-treated broiler chickens to challenge with velogenic Newcastle disease virus
Amarachukwu O. Igwe, Ismaila Shittu & John O. A. Okoye
Pages: 938-946
Published online: 07 Feb 2018
AbstractforResponse of cyclophosphamide-treated broiler chickens to challenge with velogenic Newcastle disease virus | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Effect of dietary Centrosema pubescens leaf meal on growth and reproductive traits of Archachatina marginata snails
Chika E. Oyeagu, Fredrick U. Udeh, Ifeanyi E. Uzochukwu, Charles O. Osita, Simeon O. C. Ugwu & Obinna H. Agugom
Pages: 947-952
Published online: 07 Feb 2018
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Toxicity of aflatoxin B1 on laying Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
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Published online: 08 Feb 2018
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Pages: 967-972
Published online: 19 Feb 2018
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Pages: 1016-1022
Published online: 14 Mar 2018
AbstractforEffects of dietary guanidinoacetic acid and betaine supplementation on performance, blood biochemical parameters and antioxidant status of broilers subjected to cold stress | Full Text | References | PDF (745.7 KB)
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Farmers’ perception of drought and its socioeconomic impact: the case of Tigray and Afar regions of Ethiopia
Habtamu Taddele Menghistu, Tadesse Teferi Mersha & Amanuel Zenebe Abraha
Pages: 1023-1031
Published online: 16 Mar 2018
AbstractforFarmers’ perception of drought and its socioeconomic impact: the case of Tigray and Afar regions of Ethiopia | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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The lactoferrin content variation and its related factors in milk of Xinong Saanen goats
Jianjue Wang, Huaiping Shi, Tianying Zhang, Jiangtao Huang, Zhongyang Li, Gongzhen Ma & Xueying Zhang
Pages: 1032-1035
Published online: 29 Mar 2018
AbstractforThe lactoferrin content variation and its related factors in milk of Xinong Saanen goats | Full Text | References | PDF (436.3 KB)
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Physiological and biochemical blood variables of goats subjected to heat stress – a review
Maria N Ribeiro, Neila L Ribeiro, Riccardo Bozzi & Roberto G Costa
Pages: 1036-1041
Published online: 22 Mar 2018
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Metabolic and haematological responses of Labeo rohita to dietary fucoidan
Adnan Hussain Gora, Narottam Prasad Sahu, Sujata Sahoo, Saima Rehman, Irshad Ahmad, Deepak Agarwal, Showkat Ahmad Dar & Sheikh Irfan Rasool
Pages: 1042-1050
Published online: 22 Mar 2018
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Effects of dietary alfalfa saponins on laying performance, egg cholesterol concentration, and ATP-binding cassette transporters G5 and G8 expression in laying hens
Wenna Fan, Xian-lei Zhang, Pengfei Shi, Jia Li, Cheng-zhang Wang, De-feng Li & Xiao-yan Zhu
Pages: 1051-1058
Published online: 25 Mar 2018
AbstractforEffects of dietary alfalfa saponins on laying performance, egg cholesterol concentration, and ATP-binding cassette transporters G5 and G8 expression in laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (680.7 KB)
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Effect of Cynara scolymus and Silybum marianum extracts on bile production in pigs
Guadalupe Martínez, Susana Nelly Diéguez, Edgardo Rodríguez, Julieta María Decundo, Agustina Romanelli, María Belén Fernández Paggi, Denisa Soledad Pérez Gaudio, Fabián Andrés Amanto & Alejandro Luis Soraci
Pages: 1059-1063
Published online: 27 Mar 2018
AbstractforEffect of Cynara scolymus and Silybum marianum extracts on bile production in pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (587 KB)
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Dietary supplementation of Bacillus subtilis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and their symbiotic effect on serum biochemical parameters in broilers challenged with Clostridium perfringens
Hani H. Al-Baadani, Alaeldein M. Abudabos, Saud I. Al-Mufarrej, Ali A. Al-Baadani & Ibrahim A. Alhidary
Pages: 1064-1072
Published online: 02 Apr 2018
AbstractforDietary supplementation of Bacillus subtilis, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and their symbiotic effect on serum biochemical parameters in broilers challenged with Clostridium perfringens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Hematological, biochemical and oxidative stress studies of lumpy skin disease virus infection in cattle
Shefaa A. M. El-Mandrawy & Rasha T. M. Alam
Pages: 1073-1077
Published online: 10 Apr 2018
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Fecal volatile fatty acids and blood metabolites in the Turkmen horse associated with type and source of cereal grains
Ehsan Direkvandi & Rohallah Kamyab Kalantari
Pages: 1078-1083
Published online: 18 Apr 2018
AbstractforFecal volatile fatty acids and blood metabolites in the Turkmen horse associated with type and source of cereal grains | Full Text | References | PDF (751.9 KB)
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Effects of dietary fermented red ginseng marc and red ginseng extract on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood profile, fecal microbial, and noxious gas emission in weanling pigs
Jia Yin, Hyun Soo Kim, Yong Min Kim & In Ho Kim
Pages: 1084-1089
Published online: 20 Apr 2018
AbstractforEffects of dietary fermented red ginseng marc and red ginseng extract on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood profile, fecal microbial, and noxious gas emission in weanling pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (599.2 KB)
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The effect of assisted reproductive technologies on cow productivity under communal and emerging farming systems of South Africa
Thinawanga Joseph Mugwabana, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe, Voster Muchenje, Tshimangadzo Lucky Nedambale & Nkhanedzeni Baldwin Nengovhela
Pages: 1090-1096
Published online: 24 Apr 2018
AbstractforThe effect of assisted reproductive technologies on cow productivity under communal and emerging farming systems of South Africa | Full Text | References | PDF (635.6 KB)
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The effects of dietary supplementation with different levels of Microzist as newly developed probiotics on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and immunological organs of broiler chicks
Mohammad Parsa, Mehran Nosrati, Faramin Javandel, Alireza Seidavi, Ameer Khusro & Abdelfattah Z. M. Salem
Pages: 1097-1102
Published online: 24 Apr 2018
AbstractforThe effects of dietary supplementation with different levels of Microzist as newly developed probiotics on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and immunological organs of broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (680.2 KB)
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Effect of double GnRH injections on reproductive parameters in Awassi ewes receiving long-term progesterone
Abuzer Kafar Zonturlu, Cihan Kaçar, Semra Kaya, Birten Emre, Ömer Korkmaz & Umut Çağın Arı
Pages: 1103-1107
Published online: 01 May 2018
AbstractforEffect of double GnRH injections on reproductive parameters in Awassi ewes receiving long-term progesterone | Full Text | References | PDF (565.9 KB)
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Ages at maturation of tropical freshwater eels, Anguilla bicolor bicolor and A. bengalensis bengalensis
Inn Ju Chai & Takaomi Arai
Pages: 1108-1113
Published online: 01 May 2018
AbstractforAges at maturation of tropical freshwater eels, Anguilla bicolor bicolor and A. bengalensis bengalensis | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Comparative effects of Chinese green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract and powder as feed supplements for broiler chickens
Keyvan Jelveh, Behrouz Rasouli, Alireza Seidavi & Siaka Seriba Diarra
Pages: 1114-1117
Published online: 11 May 2018
AbstractforComparative effects of Chinese green tea (Camellia sinensis) extract and powder as feed supplements for broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (396.1 KB)
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Effects of adding essential oils of rosemary, dill and chicory extract to diets on performance, egg quality and some blood parameters of laying hens subjected to heat stress
Mehran Torki, Shadi Sedgh-Gooya & Hamed Mohammadi
Pages: 1118-1126
Published online: 11 May 2018
AbstractforEffects of adding essential oils of rosemary, dill and chicory extract to diets on performance, egg quality and some blood parameters of laying hens subjected to heat stress | Full Text | References | PDF (786.6 KB)
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Effects of different levels of lespedeza and supplementation with monensin, coconut oil, or soybean oil on ruminal methane emission by mature Boer goat wethers after different lengths of feeding
Ryszard Puchala, Shirron LeShure, Terry A. Gipson, Kesete Tesfai, Michael D. Flythe & Arthur L. Goetsch
Pages: 1127-1136
Published online: 08 May 2018
AbstractforEffects of different levels of lespedeza and supplementation with monensin, coconut oil, or soybean oil on ruminal methane emission by mature Boer goat wethers after different lengths of feeding | Full Text | References | PDF (799.4 KB)
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Electrocardiographic dynamic development and heart rate variability in lambs during the neonatal period
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Pages: 1137-1143
Published online: 15 May 2018
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Recent advances in role of insects as alternative protein source in poultry nutrition
Sohail Hassan Khan
Pages: 1144-1157
Published online: 14 May 2018
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Effect of species on chemical composition, metabolizable energy, organic matter digestibility and methane production of some legume plants grown in Turkey
Omer Suha Uslu, Ozer Kurt, Emrah Kaya & Adem Kamalak
Pages: 1158-1161
Published online: 31 May 2018
AbstractforEffect of species on chemical composition, metabolizable energy, organic matter digestibility and methane production of some legume plants grown in Turkey | Full Text | References | PDF (447.3 KB)
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Effects of substitution of Bermuda grass hay with Trichoderma fermented rice straw on growth, blood, and rumen fluid parameters in Barbados sheep
Yuan-Guang Pan, Wei-Chih Lin, Chaur-Tsuen Lo, Shen-Chang Chang, Bi Yu & Tzu-Tai Lee
Pages: 1162-1168
Published online: 01 Jun 2018
AbstractforEffects of substitution of Bermuda grass hay with Trichoderma fermented rice straw on growth, blood, and rumen fluid parameters in Barbados sheep | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Association between an electron transfer flavoprotein alpha subunit polymorphism (rs321948383) and the meat quality of Berkshire pigs
Seung Chang Yang, Go Eun Yu, Jeongim Ha, Seulgi Kwon, Jung Hye Hwang, Da Hye Park, Deok Gyeong Kang, Tae Wan Kim, Hwa Chun Park, Sang Mi An & Chul Wook Kim
Pages: 1169-1173
Published online: 31 May 2018
AbstractforAssociation between an electron transfer flavoprotein alpha subunit polymorphism (rs321948383) and the meat quality of Berkshire pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (716.9 KB)
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Effects of dietary supplemental chromium methionine, zinc oxide, and ascorbic acid on performance, egg quality traits, and blood parameters of laying hens subjected to heat stress
Mozhdeh Karami, Mehran Torki & Hamed Mohammadi
Pages: 1174-1184
Published online: 31 May 2018
AbstractforEffects of dietary supplemental chromium methionine, zinc oxide, and ascorbic acid on performance, egg quality traits, and blood parameters of laying hens subjected to heat stress | Full Text | References | PDF (867.9 KB)
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Inhibition of ERK1/2 downregulates triglyceride and palmitic acid accumulation in cashmere goat foetal fibroblasts
Xue Feng, Lili Bao, Manlin Wu, Di Zhang, Le Yao, Zhixin Guo, Dandan Yan, Pingping Zhao, Huifang Hao & Zhigang Wang
Pages: 1185-1192
Published online: 31 May 2018
AbstractforInhibition of ERK1/2 downregulates triglyceride and palmitic acid accumulation in cashmere goat foetal fibroblasts | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Effect of dietary β-glucan supplementation on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and characteristics of feces in weaned pigs
Jae-Hong Park, Sang-In Lee & In-Ho Kim
Pages: 1193-1197
Published online: 31 May 2018
AbstractforEffect of dietary β-glucan supplementation on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and characteristics of feces in weaned pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (529.6 KB)
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Effect of inclusion of lysolecithin or multi-enzyme in low energy diet of broiler chickens
Mohsen Mohammadigheisar, Hyun Soo Kim & In Ho Kim
Pages: 1198-1201
Published online: 04 Jun 2018
AbstractforEffect of inclusion of lysolecithin or multi-enzyme in low energy diet of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (443.3 KB)
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Effect of antibiotics and synbiotic on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and faecal microbial shedding in growing-finishing pigs
Xin Jian Lei, Wan Lin Zhang, Jin Young Cheong, Sang In Lee & In Ho Kim
Pages: 1202-1206
Published online: 08 Jun 2018
AbstractforEffect of antibiotics and synbiotic on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and faecal microbial shedding in growing-finishing pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (475.9 KB)
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Effects of glycerol and chestnut tannin addition in cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta Crantz) on silage quality and in vitro rumen fermentation profiles
Theo Mahiseta Syahniar, Muhammad Ridla, Anuraga Jayanegara & Anjas Asmara Samsudin
Pages: 1207-1213
Published online: 08 Jun 2018
AbstractforEffects of glycerol and chestnut tannin addition in cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta Crantz) on silage quality and in vitro rumen fermentation profiles | Full Text | References | PDF (663.1 KB)
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Mammary core clock gene expression is impacted by photoperiod exposure during the dry period in goats
Theresa M. Casey, Karen Plaut, Mugagga Kalyesubula, Avi Shamay, Chris Sabastian, Yosi Wein, Enav Bar-Shira, Naama Reicher & Sameer. J. Mabjeesh
Pages: 1214-1219
Published online: 11 Jun 2018
AbstractforMammary core clock gene expression is impacted by photoperiod exposure during the dry period in goats | Full Text | References | PDF (996.9 KB)
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Potential of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) essential oil to modify in vitro rumen fermentation in sheep
Rana Chouchen, Khaoula Attia, Cyrine Darej & Nizar Moujahed
Pages: 1220-1225
Published online: 17 Jun 2018
AbstractforPotential of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) essential oil to modify in vitro rumen fermentation in sheep | Full Text | References | PDF (899.3 KB)
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Influence of electro-ejaculator on serum concentrations of acute phase proteins and bone metabolism biomarkers in male dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius)
Mohamed Tharwat & Fahd Al-Sobayil
Pages: 1226-1232
Published online: 19 Jun 2018
AbstractforInfluence of electro-ejaculator on serum concentrations of acute phase proteins and bone metabolism biomarkers in male dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Investigation in terms of digestive values, silages quality and nutrient content of the using pomegranate pomace in the ensiling of apple pomace with high moisture contents
Kanber Kara, Berrin Kocaoglu Guclu, Erol Baytok, Eray Aktug, Fatma Karakas Oguz, Adem Kamalak & Ali Ihsan Atalay
Pages: 1233-1241
Published online: 24 Jun 2018
AbstractforInvestigation in terms of digestive values, silages quality and nutrient content of the using pomegranate pomace in the ensiling of apple pomace with high moisture contents | Full Text | References | PDF (974.6 KB)
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PGC-1α is associated with Schizothorax prenanti myoblast differentiation
Yanying Zhao, Ruiwen Li, Yaqiu Lin & Fan Luo
Pages: 1242-1246
Published online: 26 Jun 2018
AbstractforPGC-1α is associated with Schizothorax prenanti myoblast differentiation | Full Text | References | PDF (833.9 KB)
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SQSTM1/p62 interacts with FKBP38 and regulates cell cycle in Cashmere goat foetal fibroblasts
Qiburi He, Yanfeng Wang, Keyu Zhao, Uyanga Binderiya, Lili Bao, Pingping Zhao, Dandan Yan, Huifang Hao, Xudong Guo & Zhigang Wang
Pages: 1247-1252
Published online: 09 Jul 2018
AbstractforSQSTM1/p62 interacts with FKBP38 and regulates cell cycle in Cashmere goat foetal fibroblasts | Full Text | References | PDF (998.4 KB) | Supplemental
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Behavioural responses of white and bronze turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) to tonic immobility, gait score and open field tests in free-range system
Atilla Taskin, Ufuk Karadavut & Huseyin Çayan
Pages: 1253-1259
Published online: 09 Jul 2018
AbstractforBehavioural responses of white and bronze turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) to tonic immobility, gait score and open field tests in free-range system | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Supplemental summer-autumn tea leaf (Camellia sinensis) improve the immune status of broilers
Yijun Wang, Chengnan Yin, Dongxu Wang, Jinbao Huang, Chi-Tang Ho, Yibin Zhou & Xiaochun Wan
Pages: 1260-1267
Published online: 10 Jul 2018
AbstractforSupplemental summer-autumn tea leaf (Camellia sinensis) improve the immune status of broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Omaso-abomasal adenocarcinoma in a female Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius)
Mohamed Tharwat, El-Sayed El-Shafaey, Madeh Sadan, Ahmed Ali, Fahd Al-Sobayil & Abdullah Al-Hawas
Pages: 1268-1271
Published online: 09 Jul 2018
AbstractforOmaso-abomasal adenocarcinoma in a female Arabian camel (Camelus dromedarius) | Full Text | References | PDF (927.5 KB)
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Ex-vivo cow rumen fluid fermentation: changes in microbial populations and fermentation products with different forages
Haitian Fang, Omar Al-Marashdeh, Huitong Zhou, Andriy Podolyan, Jonathan G. Hickford, Grant R. Edwards, Keith C. Cameron & Long Cheng
Pages: 1272-1279
Published online: 09 Jul 2018
AbstractforEx-vivo cow rumen fluid fermentation: changes in microbial populations and fermentation products with different forages | Full Text | References | PDF (1,005.1 KB)
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Fescue toxicosis and its influence on the rumen microbiome: mitigation of production losses through clover isoflavones
Emily A. Melchior & Phillip R. Myer
Pages: 1280-1288
Published online: 12 Jul 2018
AbstractforFescue toxicosis and its influence on the rumen microbiome: mitigation of production losses through clover isoflavones | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Pattern of reproductive biology of the endangered golden mahseer Tor putitora (Hamilton 1822) with special reference to regional climate change implications on breeding phenology from lesser Himalayan region, India
Kripal Datt Joshi, Shyamal Chandra Shukla Das, Ravindra Kumar Pathak, Amanullah Khan, Uttam Kumar Sarkar & Koushik Roy
Pages: 1289-1295
Published online: 18 Jul 2018
AbstractforPattern of reproductive biology of the endangered golden mahseer Tor putitora (Hamilton 1822) with special reference to regional climate change implications on breeding phenology from lesser Himalayan region, India | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Comparison of diet digestibility, rumen fermentation, rumen rate of passage, and feed efficiency in dairy heifers fed ad-libitum versus precision diets with low and high quality forages
Felipe Pino, Lucas Karl Mitchell, Coleen Mowrey Jones & Arlyn Judson Heinrichs
Pages: 1296-1306
Published online: 25 Jul 2018
AbstractforComparison of diet digestibility, rumen fermentation, rumen rate of passage, and feed efficiency in dairy heifers fed ad-libitum versus precision diets with low and high quality forages | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Body morphometric measurements in Murrah crossbred buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)
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Pages: 1307-1312
Published online: 23 Jul 2018
AbstractforBody morphometric measurements in Murrah crossbred buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) | Full Text | References | PDF (922.4 KB) | Supplemental
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Milk and blood progesterone concentration in ewes (Ovis aries) under different physiological states and progestogen treatment
Virginio Aguirre-Flores, Agustín Orihuela & Reyes Vázquez-Rosales
Pages: 1313-1316
Published online: 27 Jul 2018
AbstractforMilk and blood progesterone concentration in ewes (Ovis aries) under different physiological states and progestogen treatment | Full Text | References | PDF (396 KB)
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Improvement of pork characteristics under commercial conditions with small amount of straw or hay
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Pages: 1317-1322
Published online: 27 Jul 2018
AbstractforImprovement of pork characteristics under commercial conditions with small amount of straw or hay | Full Text | References | PDF (599.5 KB)
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Guinea pig infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis via oral consumption
Jianfeng Gao, Ming Guo, Li Teng, Rong Bao, Qiaoyang Xian, Xin Wang & Wenzhe Ho
Pages: 1323-1328
Published online: 31 Jul 2018
AbstractforGuinea pig infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis via oral consumption | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Effect of threonine and potassium carbonate supplementation on performance, immune response and bone parameters of broiler chickens
Sh. Zarrin-Kavyani, A. Khatibjoo, F. Fattahnia & K. Taherpour
Pages: 1329-1335
Published online: 02 Aug 2018
AbstractforEffect of threonine and potassium carbonate supplementation on performance, immune response and bone parameters of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (704.8 KB)
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The effect of hydroalcoholic extract of angelica (Heracleum persicum) fruit on performance, immune responses, small intestine histology, haematological parameters and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens
Seyed Morteza Eftekhari, Ahmad Hassanabadi, Abdolmansour Tahmasebi, Abolghasem Golian & Hassan Nassiri-Moghaddam
Pages: 1336-1343
Published online: 02 Aug 2018
AbstractforThe effect of hydroalcoholic extract of angelica (Heracleum persicum) fruit on performance, immune responses, small intestine histology, haematological parameters and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (847.4 KB)
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High feeding level after early weaning had no impact on subsequent milk production in Alpine goats
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Pages: 1344-1351
Published online: 03 Aug 2018
AbstractforHigh feeding level after early weaning had no impact on subsequent milk production in Alpine goats | Full Text | References | PDF (981.5 KB)
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Low dose velogenic viscerotropic Newcastle disease virus infection caused 30% mortalities in Anak broilers but none in Lohmann Brown layer chickens
Jacinta Ngozi Omeke, Wilfred Sunday Ezema, Didacus Chukwuemeka Eze & John Osita Arinze Okoye
Pages: 1352-1357
Published online: 14 Aug 2018
AbstractforLow dose velogenic viscerotropic Newcastle disease virus infection caused 30% mortalities in Anak broilers but none in Lohmann Brown layer chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Effects of duration of early feed withdrawal and re-feeding on growth, carcass traits, plasma constituents and intestinal microflora of broiler chickens
Azam Shafiei, Sina Khavarinezhad, Faramin Javandel, Mehran Nosrati, Alireza Seidavi & Siaka Seriba Diarra
Pages: 1358-1362
Published online: 13 Aug 2018
AbstractforEffects of duration of early feed withdrawal and re-feeding on growth, carcass traits, plasma constituents and intestinal microflora of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (594.5 KB)
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Genetic analysis of longevity and lamb survival from birth to yearling in Moghani sheep
Navid Ghavi Hossein-Zadeh, Reza Noori & Abdol Ahad Shadparvar
Pages: 1363-1369
Published online: 20 Aug 2018
AbstractforGenetic analysis of longevity and lamb survival from birth to yearling in Moghani sheep | Full Text | References | PDF (767.6 KB)
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Effects of dietary supplement of vitamin B6 on growth performance and non-specific immune response of weaned rex rabbits
Gongyan Liu, Chaoran Sun, Hongli Liu, Fan Li, Yanli Zhu & Fuchang Li
Pages: 1370-1376
Published online: 23 Aug 2018
AbstractforEffects of dietary supplement of vitamin B6 on growth performance and non-specific immune response of weaned rex rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (806.1 KB)
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Addition of a protease to low crude protein density diets of broiler chickens
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Pages: 1377-1381
Published online: 30 Aug 2018
AbstractforAddition of a protease to low crude protein density diets of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (511.6 KB)
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Yuanyuan Zhao, Jinzhu Meng, Guoqing Cao, Pengfei Gao & Changsheng Dong
Pages: 1382-1388
Published online: 28 Aug 2018
AbstractforScreening the optimal activity region of the dopachrome tautomerase gene promoter in sheep skin melanocytes | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Published online: 31 Aug 2018
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Pages: 1395-1402
Published online: 04 Sep 2018
AbstractforMolecular cloning and expression profiles of an insulin-like growth factor binding protein IGFBP5 in the pearl oyster, Pinctada fucata | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB)
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Pages: 1403-1411
Published online: 06 Sep 2018
AbstractforSerum concentration of sex-steroids, endometrial expression of their receptors, and endometrial morphology during the estrous cycle in Bos taurus Criollo and crossbred cows | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Pages: 1412-1417
Published online: 10 Sep 2018
AbstractforDietary glutamine improves meat quality, skeletal muscle antioxidant capacity and glutamine metabolism in broilers under acute heat stress | Full Text | References | PDF (589.4 KB)
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Pages: 1418-1423
Published online: 12 Sep 2018
AbstractforComposition of herbage consumed in mixed sequential grazing of cows with ewes as followers | Full Text | References | PDF (682.7 KB)
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Pages: 1424-1429
Published online: 17 Sep 2018
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Published online: 03 Oct 2018
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Pages: 1437-1442
Published online: 10 Oct 2018
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S. Álvarez Ríos, P. Méndez & M. Fresno
Pages: 1443-1451
Published online: 10 Oct 2018
AbstractforEffect of feeding goats with leguminous shrubs (Chamaecytisus proliferus ssp. Palmensis and Bituminaria bituminosa) on milk and cheese properties | Full Text | References | PDF (792.3 KB)
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Pages: 1452-1456
Published online: 15 Oct 2018
AbstractforAssessment of two different methods for sampling and detection of Dichelobacter nodosus and Fusobacterium necrophorum in dairy cows in Eastern Slovakia | Full Text | References | PDF (589.4 KB)
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Published online: 23 Oct 2018
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Pages: 1469-1477
Published online: 16 Oct 2018
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Published online: 14 Nov 2018
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Published online: 28 Nov 2018
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Pages: 1490-1495
Published online: 15 Nov 2018
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Pages: 1505-1508
Published online: 22 Nov 2018
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Pages: 1509-1515
Published online: 24 Nov 2018
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A. Plascencia, M. F. Montano-Gomez, J. Salinas-Chavira, N. G. Torrentera-Olivera & R. A. Zinn
Pages: 1516-1521
Published online: 29 Nov 2018
AbstractforInfluence of supplemental tocopherol level (0, 250 and 500 IU RRR-α-tocopherol/d/steer) and injectable retinol form (retinyl propionate vs retinyl palmitate) on growth performance, carcass characteristics and plasma concentration in calf-fed Holstein steers | Full Text | References | PDF (585 KB)
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