Italian Journal of Animal Science, Volume 13, Issue 1 (2014)

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Sexual Maturity and Performance of Pullets Fed Different Preparations and Concentrations of Brown Marine Algae (Sargassum Dentifebium) in Pre-Laying and Early Laying Periods
Mohammed A. Al-Harthi
Article: 3102
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforSexual Maturity and Performance of Pullets Fed Different Preparations and Concentrations of Brown Marine Algae (Sargassum Dentifebium) in Pre-Laying and Early Laying Periods | Full Text | References | PDF (149.1 KB)
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Influence of Oral Administration of Salix Babylonica Extract on Milk Production and Composition in Dairy Cows
Abdelfattah Z.M. Salem, Ahmed E. Kholif, Mona M.Y. Elghandour, German Buendía, María D. Mariezcurrena, Saul R. Hernandez & Luis M. Camacho
Article: 2978
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforInfluence of Oral Administration of Salix Babylonica Extract on Milk Production and Composition in Dairy Cows | Full Text | References | PDF (132.5 KB)
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The Effect of the Housing System on the Welfare Quality of Dairy Cows
Silvana Popescu, Cristin Borda, Eva A. Diugan, Mihaela Niculae, Razvan Stefan & Carmen D. Sandru
Article: 2940
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforThe Effect of the Housing System on the Welfare Quality of Dairy Cows | Full Text | References | PDF (187.3 KB)
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Plant Bioreactors for the Antigenic Hook-Associated flgK Protein Expression
Luciana Rossi, Luciano Pinotti, Alessandro Agazzi, Vittorio Dell’Orto & Antonella Baldi
Article: 2939
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforPlant Bioreactors for the Antigenic Hook-Associated flgK Protein Expression | Full Text | References | PDF (374.8 KB)
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Effects of Dietary Lipid Level on Growth and Feed Utilisation of Gilthead Seabream (Sparus Aurata L.) Reared at Mediterranean Summer Temperature
Fulvio Mongile, Alessio Bonaldo, Ramon Fontanillas, Lorenzo Mariani, Anna Badiani, Erika Bonvini & Luca Parma
Article: 2999
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforEffects of Dietary Lipid Level on Growth and Feed Utilisation of Gilthead Seabream (Sparus Aurata L.) Reared at Mediterranean Summer Temperature | Full Text | References | PDF (126.2 KB)
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Chemical Composition, in Vitro Digestibility and Gas Production of Brachiaria Managed Under Different Forage Allowances
Andressa F. Ribeiro, Juliana D. Messana, Paulo H.M. Dian, Ricardo A. Reis, Ana C. Ruggieri, Euclides B. Malheiros & Telma T. Berchielli
Article: 3034
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforChemical Composition, in Vitro Digestibility and Gas Production of Brachiaria Managed Under Different Forage Allowances | Full Text | References | PDF (268.1 KB)
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Extrusion Enhances Metabolizable Energy and Ileal Amino Acids Digestibility of Canola Meal for Broiler Chickens
Aljuobori Ahmed, Idrus Zulkifli, Abdoreza Soleimani Farjam, Norhani Abdullah & Juan Boo Liang
Article: 3032
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforExtrusion Enhances Metabolizable Energy and Ileal Amino Acids Digestibility of Canola Meal for Broiler Chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (98.5 KB)
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Selenium Sources in the Diet of Dairy Cows and Their Effects on Milk Production and Quality, on Udder Health and on Physiological Indicators of Heat Stress
Carlos E. Oltramari, Maria da G. Pinheiro, Mariana S. de Miranda, Juliana R.P. Arcaro, Lívia Castelani, Luciandra M. Toledo, Luiz A. Ambrósio, Paulo R. Leme, Marcelo Q. Manella & Irineu Arcaro Júnior
Article: 2921
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforSelenium Sources in the Diet of Dairy Cows and Their Effects on Milk Production and Quality, on Udder Health and on Physiological Indicators of Heat Stress | Full Text | References | PDF (165.9 KB)
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Genetic Diversity and Variability in two Italian Autochthonous Donkey Genetic Types Assessed by Microsatellite Markers
Donato Matassino, Francesca Cecchi, Ferdinando Ciani, Caterina Incoronato, Mariaconsiglia Occidente, Laura Santoro & Roberta Ciampolini
Article: 3028
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforGenetic Diversity and Variability in two Italian Autochthonous Donkey Genetic Types Assessed by Microsatellite Markers | Full Text | References | PDF (446.7 KB)
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Investigation of a Short Interspersed Nuclear Element Polymorphic Site in the Porcine Vertnin Gene: Allele Frequencies and Association Study With Meat Quality, Carcass and Production Traits in Italian Large White pigs
Luca Fontanesi, Emilio Scotti, Luca Buttazzoni, Stefania Dall’Olio & Vincenzo Russo
Article: 3090
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforInvestigation of a Short Interspersed Nuclear Element Polymorphic Site in the Porcine Vertnin Gene: Allele Frequencies and Association Study With Meat Quality, Carcass and Production Traits in Italian Large White pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (132.2 KB)
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The Effect of Slaughter Weight and Fattening Intensity on Changes in Carcass Fatness in Young Holstein-Friesian Bulls
Zenon Nogalski, Zofia Wielgosz-Groth, Cezary Purwin, Anna Nogalska, Monika Sobczuk-Szul, Rafał Winarski & Paulina Pogorzelska
Article: 2824
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforThe Effect of Slaughter Weight and Fattening Intensity on Changes in Carcass Fatness in Young Holstein-Friesian Bulls | Full Text | References | PDF (311.3 KB)
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South-East Asia Bovine Populations and The Japanese Cattle Breeds do not Harbour The E211K Variant of The PRNP
George Msalya, Takeshi Shimogiri, Yuichiro Matsumoto, Shin Okamoto, Kotaro Kawabe & Yoshizane Maeda
Article: 2996
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforSouth-East Asia Bovine Populations and The Japanese Cattle Breeds do not Harbour The E211K Variant of The PRNP | Full Text | References | PDF (160.6 KB)
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Genetic Diversity in Four Populations of Nguni (Zulu) Sheep Assessed by Microsatellite Analysis
Nokuthula W. Kunene, Simone Ceccobelli, Piera Di Lorenzo, Sambulo R. Hlophe, Cornelius C. Bezuidenhout & Emiliano Lasagna
Article: 3083
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforGenetic Diversity in Four Populations of Nguni (Zulu) Sheep Assessed by Microsatellite Analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (258.9 KB)
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Boar Semen Bacterial Contamination in Italy and Antibiotic Efficacy in a Modified Extender
Carla Bresciani, Clotilde S. Cabassi, Giorgio Morini, Simone Taddei, Ruggero Bettini, Enrico Bigliardi, Francesco Di Ianni, Alberto Sabbioni & Enrico Parmigiani
Article: 3082
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforBoar Semen Bacterial Contamination in Italy and Antibiotic Efficacy in a Modified Extender | Full Text | References | PDF (128.7 KB)
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Possible Effects of Delivering Methionine to Broilers in Drinking Water at Constant Low and High Environmental Temperatures
Sahin Cadirci & Seyrani Koncagul
Article: 3013
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforPossible Effects of Delivering Methionine to Broilers in Drinking Water at Constant Low and High Environmental Temperatures | Full Text | References | PDF (126.3 KB)
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Tail Docking in Pigs: A Review on its Short- And Long-Term Consequences and Effectiveness in Preventing Tail Biting
Eleonora Nannoni, Tsampika Valsami, Luca Sardi & Giovanna Martelli
Article: 3095
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforTail Docking in Pigs: A Review on its Short- And Long-Term Consequences and Effectiveness in Preventing Tail Biting | Full Text | References | PDF (213.5 KB)
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Changes in the Concentrations of Serum Protein Fractions in Calves with Age and Nutrition
Csilla Tóthová, Oskar Nagy & Gabriel Kováč
Article: 2993
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforChanges in the Concentrations of Serum Protein Fractions in Calves with Age and Nutrition | Full Text | References | PDF (193.5 KB)
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Palm Kernel Cake as a Potential Ingredient in Muscovy Ducks Diet
Mustafa Fadil, Abd Razak Alimon, Goh Yong Meng, Mahdi Ebrahimi & Abdoreza Soleimani Farjam
Article: 3035
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforPalm Kernel Cake as a Potential Ingredient in Muscovy Ducks Diet | Full Text | References | PDF (107 KB)
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Genetic Variability at α s2-casein Gene in Girgentana Dairy Goat Breed
Marisa Palmeri, Salvatore Mastrangelo, Maria T. Sardina & Baldassare Portolano
Article: 2997
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforGenetic Variability at α s2-casein Gene in Girgentana Dairy Goat Breed | Full Text | References | PDF (97.4 KB)
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Amiata Donkeys: Fat Globule Characteristics, Milk Gross Composition and Fatty Acids
Mina Martini, Iolanda Altomonte & Federica Salari
Article: 3118
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforAmiata Donkeys: Fat Globule Characteristics, Milk Gross Composition and Fatty Acids | Full Text | References | PDF (139.9 KB)
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Effect of a Synthetic Liver X Receptor Agonist TO901317 on Cholesterol Concentration in Goose Primary Hepatocytes
Fang He, Chunchun Han, Dandan Liu, Huofu Wan, Jiwen Wang, Hehe Liu, Liang Li, Hengyong Xu & Hua He
Article: 2979
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforEffect of a Synthetic Liver X Receptor Agonist TO901317 on Cholesterol Concentration in Goose Primary Hepatocytes | Full Text | References | PDF (230.2 KB)
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Assessing the Most Suitable Floor System for Growing-Finishing Piggery Under Tropical Conditions Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process
Fabiana Ribeiro Caldara, Rodrigo Garófallo Garcia, Ibiara Correia de Lima Almeida Paz, Irenilza de Alencar Nääs, Rita de Kássia Silva dos Santos & Luciana Foppa
Article: 2830
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforAssessing the Most Suitable Floor System for Growing-Finishing Piggery Under Tropical Conditions Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process | Full Text | References | PDF (215.1 KB)
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Effects Of Ultrafine Powder of the Stem and Leaf of Astragalus on Immunity in Chickens
Nan Xi, Jia Kang, Lijuan Hao, Ruijuan Li, Yongzhan Bao & Wanyu Shi
Article: 3022
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforEffects Of Ultrafine Powder of the Stem and Leaf of Astragalus on Immunity in Chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (182.5 KB)
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Evaluation of Zapoteca tetragona Forage as Alternative Protein Source in Ruminants’ Feeding
Hadriana Bansi, Elizabeth Wina, Procula Rudlof Matitaputy & Vincenzo Tufarelli
Article: 3213
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforEvaluation of Zapoteca tetragona Forage as Alternative Protein Source in Ruminants’ Feeding | Full Text | References | PDF (134.5 KB)
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Determination of Outlier in Live-Weight Performance Data of Japanese Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) By Dfbeta and Dfbetas Techniques
Burhan Bahadir, Hakan İnci & Ufuk Karadavut
Article: 3113
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforDetermination of Outlier in Live-Weight Performance Data of Japanese Quails (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) By Dfbeta and Dfbetas Techniques | Full Text | References | PDF (138.9 KB)
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Liking of Traditional Cheese and Consumer Willingness to Pay
Ada Braghieri, Antonio Girolami, Amelia Maria Riviezzi, Nicoletta Piazzolla & Fabio Napolitano
Article: 3029
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforLiking of Traditional Cheese and Consumer Willingness to Pay | Full Text | References | PDF (205 KB)
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Effects of Yeast-Derived Protein vs Spray-Dried Porcine Plasma Supplementation on Growth Performance, Metabolism and Immune Response of Weanling Piglets
Liang Hu, Lianqiang Che, Guangbo Luo, Guoqi Su, Han Fei, Yue Xuan, Zhengfeng Fang, Yan Lin, Shengyu Xu, Wenjiao Yang, Zhen Wu & De Wu
Article: 3154
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforEffects of Yeast-Derived Protein vs Spray-Dried Porcine Plasma Supplementation on Growth Performance, Metabolism and Immune Response of Weanling Piglets | Full Text | References | PDF (128.6 KB)
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The Utilisation of Prebiotics and Synbiotics in Dogs
Carlo Pinna & Giacomo Biagi
Article: 3107
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforThe Utilisation of Prebiotics and Synbiotics in Dogs | Full Text | References | PDF (179.1 KB)
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Effect of White Striping on Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Chicken Breast Meat
Massimiliano Petracci, Samer Mudalal, Elena Babini & Claudio Cavani
Article: 3138
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforEffect of White Striping on Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Chicken Breast Meat | Full Text | References | PDF (222.5 KB)
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Effect of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate on the In Vitro Developmental Potential of Porcine Oocytes and Embryos Obtained Parthenogenetically and By Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer
Yunsheng Li, Chuanbiao Zhang, Yang Gao, Yuanliang Zhang, Liucai Sui, Xiaorong Zhang & Yunhai Zhang
Article: 3116
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforEffect of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate on the In Vitro Developmental Potential of Porcine Oocytes and Embryos Obtained Parthenogenetically and By Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer | Full Text | References | PDF (222.4 KB)
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The Effect of Starch, Inulin, and Degradable Protein on Ruminal Fermentation and Microbial Growth in Rumen Simulation Technique
Xiang H. Zhao, Jian M. Gong, Shan Zhou, Chan J. Liu & Ming R. Qu
Article: 3121
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforThe Effect of Starch, Inulin, and Degradable Protein on Ruminal Fermentation and Microbial Growth in Rumen Simulation Technique | Full Text | References | PDF (148.5 KB)
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Article: 2890
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforInduced Artificial Androgenesis in Common Tench, Tinca Tinca (L.), Using Common Carp and Common Bream Eggs | Full Text | References | PDF (181.9 KB)
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Effect of Group Size on Performance and Egg Quality of Laying Hens During 20 to 36 Weeks of Age
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Article: 3148
Published online: 18 Feb 2016
AbstractforEffect of Group Size on Performance and Egg Quality of Laying Hens During 20 to 36 Weeks of Age | Full Text | References | PDF (158.2 KB)
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