Italian Journal of Animal Science, Volume 16, Issue 4 (2017)

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Animal genetics and breeding

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Genetic variability of the short-haired and rough-haired Segugio Italiano dog breeds and their genetic distance from the other related Segugio breeds
Stefano Pallotti, Antonietta La Terza, Attilio De Cosmo, Dario Pediconi, Irene Pazzaglia, Cristina Nocelli & Carlo Renieri
Pages: 531-537
Published online: 22 Apr 2017
AbstractforGenetic variability of the short-haired and rough-haired Segugio Italiano dog breeds and their genetic distance from the other related Segugio breeds | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Ruminants nutrition and feeding

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Whole flaxseed, raw soybeans, and calcium salts of fatty acids supplementation for transition cows: follicle development and embryo quality
Jefferson Rodrigues Gandra, Lenita Camargo Verdurico, Rodolfo Daniel Mingoti, Caio Seiti Takiya, Rodrigo Gardinal, Thiago Henrique Aniballe Vendramini, Rafael Villela Barletta, José Antonio Visintin & Francisco Palma Rennó
Pages: 538-545
Published online: 20 Mar 2017
AbstractforWhole flaxseed, raw soybeans, and calcium salts of fatty acids supplementation for transition cows: follicle development and embryo quality | Full Text | References | PDF (723.8 KB)
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Non ruminants nutrition and feeding

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Response of broiler chickens to dietary inclusion of fermented canola meal under heat stress condition
Ahmed Aljubori, Zulkifli Idrus, Abdoreza Farjam Soleimani, Norhani Abdullah & Liang Juan Boo
Pages: 546-551
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforResponse of broiler chickens to dietary inclusion of fermented canola meal under heat stress condition | Full Text | References | PDF (522.5 KB)
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Effects of solid-state fermented wheat bran by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on growth performance and intestinal microbiota in broiler chickens
Po Yun Teng, Che Lun Chang, Chung Ming Huang, Shen Chang Chang & Tzu Tai Lee
Pages: 552-562
Published online: 11 Mar 2017
AbstractforEffects of solid-state fermented wheat bran by Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Saccharomyces cerevisiae on growth performance and intestinal microbiota in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Effect of dietary protein concentrations, amino acids and conjugated linoleic acid supplementations on productive performance and lipid metabolism of broiler chicks
Youssef A. Attia, Fulvia Bovera, Abd-El-Hamid E. Abd-El-Hamid, Abd-Elrazk E. Tag EL-Din, Mohammed A. Al-Harthi, Antonino Nizza & Raesa M. Elharidy
Pages: 563-572
Published online: 22 Mar 2017
AbstractforEffect of dietary protein concentrations, amino acids and conjugated linoleic acid supplementations on productive performance and lipid metabolism of broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (902.6 KB)
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Efficacy of mixed adsorbent in ameliorating ochratoxicosis in broilers fed ochratoxin A contaminated diets
Daofeng Qu, Xiaolin Huang, Jianzhong Han & Nana Man
Pages: 573-579
Published online: 20 Mar 2017
AbstractforEfficacy of mixed adsorbent in ameliorating ochratoxicosis in broilers fed ochratoxin A contaminated diets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Animal nutrition and feeding

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Effect of different levels of lysine and threonine on carcass characteristics, intestinal microflora and growth performance of broiler chicks
Farshid Kheiri & Mohsen Alibeyghi
Pages: 580-587
Published online: 30 Mar 2017
AbstractforEffect of different levels of lysine and threonine on carcass characteristics, intestinal microflora and growth performance of broiler chicks | Full Text | References | PDF (652.5 KB)
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Non ruminants nutrition and feeding

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Feeding finishing heavy pigs with corn silages: effects on backfat fatty acid composition and ham weight losses during seasoning
Diego Capraro, Arianna Buccioni, Edi Piasentier & Mauro Spanghero
Pages: 588-592
Published online: 22 Mar 2017
AbstractforFeeding finishing heavy pigs with corn silages: effects on backfat fatty acid composition and ham weight losses during seasoning | Full Text | References | PDF (901.6 KB)
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Effect of wheat-soy diet nutrient density and guanidine acetic acid supplementation on performance and energy metabolism in broiler chickens
Forouzan Tabatabaei Yazdi, Abolghasem Golian, Heydar Zarghi & Mehdi Varidi
Pages: 593-600
Published online: 10 Apr 2017
AbstractforEffect of wheat-soy diet nutrient density and guanidine acetic acid supplementation on performance and energy metabolism in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (783.3 KB)
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Effects of dietary conjugated linoleic acid on the intestinal mucosal immunity of broiler chickens
Yong Xiang Liu, Jian Ping Yang, Guo Pan Tang & Dong Feng Jiang
Pages: 601-607
Published online: 30 Mar 2017
AbstractforEffects of dietary conjugated linoleic acid on the intestinal mucosal immunity of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (604.5 KB)
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Limestone particle size and Aspergillus niger phytase in the diet of older hens
Michaela Englmaierová, Miloš Skřivan, Eva Skřivanová & Ladislav Čermák
Pages: 608-615
Published online: 04 Apr 2017
AbstractforLimestone particle size and Aspergillus niger phytase in the diet of older hens | Full Text | References | PDF (772.1 KB)
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Effect of diet form and enzyme supplementation on stress indicators and bone mineralisation in heat-challenged broilers fed wheat-soybean diet
Seyyed Mohammad Hosseini & Maryam Afshar
Pages: 616-623
Published online: 09 May 2017
AbstractforEffect of diet form and enzyme supplementation on stress indicators and bone mineralisation in heat-challenged broilers fed wheat-soybean diet | Full Text | References | PDF (856.1 KB)
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Evaluation of essential oil or/and emulsifier in low energy density diets on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood cholesterol and meat quality in finishing pigs
Tian Shui Li, Wen Chao Liu, Pin Yao Zhao & In Ho Kim
Pages: 624-630
Published online: 16 May 2017
AbstractforEvaluation of essential oil or/and emulsifier in low energy density diets on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, blood cholesterol and meat quality in finishing pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (616 KB)
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Production physiology and biology

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Hair cortisol and testosterone concentrations and semen production of Bos taurus bulls
Giuseppe Stradaioli, Tanja Peric, Marta Montillo, Antonella Comin, Mirco Corazzin, Maria Cristina Veronesi & Alberto Prandi
Pages: 631-639
Published online: 20 Mar 2017
AbstractforHair cortisol and testosterone concentrations and semen production of Bos taurus bulls | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Influences of the stress endocrine system on the reproductive endocrine axis in sheep (Ovis aries)
Edward Narayan & Simone Parisella
Pages: 640-651
Published online: 09 May 2017
AbstractforInfluences of the stress endocrine system on the reproductive endocrine axis in sheep (Ovis aries) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Livestock systems, management and environment

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Effect of growth rate on live performance, carcass and green thigh traits of finishing Italian heavy pigs
Luigi Gallo, Mirco Dalla Bona, Alessio Cecchinato & Stefano Schiavon
Pages: 652-658
Published online: 27 Apr 2017
AbstractforEffect of growth rate on live performance, carcass and green thigh traits of finishing Italian heavy pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (851.3 KB)
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Estimation of carcase composition of goat kids from joint dissection and conformation measurements
Virgínia A. C. Santos, António M. Silvestre, Jorge M. T. Azevedo & Severiano R. Silva
Pages: 659-665
Published online: 09 May 2017
AbstractforEstimation of carcase composition of goat kids from joint dissection and conformation measurements | Full Text | References | PDF (708.8 KB)
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Reproductive performance of sexed versus conventional semen in Holstein heifers in various semiarid regions of Iran
Sahereh Joezy-Shekalgorabi, Ali Maghsoudi & Mohammad Reza Mansourian
Pages: 666-672
Published online: 09 May 2017
AbstractforReproductive performance of sexed versus conventional semen in Holstein heifers in various semiarid regions of Iran | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Prevalence of Coxiella burnetii in cows’ and ewes’ bulk tank milk samples from selected dairy farms of Central Italy
Fabrizia Guidi, Annalisa Petruzzelli, Floriana Ciarrocchi, Anna Duranti, Andrea Valiani, Giulia Amagliani & Giuliana Blasi
Pages: 673-676
Published online: 10 May 2017
AbstractforPrevalence of Coxiella burnetii in cows’ and ewes’ bulk tank milk samples from selected dairy farms of Central Italy | Full Text | References | PDF (941.4 KB)
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Aquaculture, poultry, companion and wildlife

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Dietary Yucca schidigera extract improved growth performance and liver antioxidative function in broilers
Dengsheng Sun, Xiao Jin, Binlin Shi, Junling Su, Manman Tong & Sumei Yan
Pages: 677-684
Published online: 20 Mar 2017
AbstractforDietary Yucca schidigera extract improved growth performance and liver antioxidative function in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (900.8 KB)
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Growth performance and product quality of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) fed diets of different protein/lipid levels at industrial scale
Eleni Fountoulaki, Kriton Grigorakis, Christiana Kounna, George Rigos, Nikos Papandroulakis, John Diakogeorgakis & Fotini Kokou
Pages: 685-694
Published online: 30 Mar 2017
AbstractforGrowth performance and product quality of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) fed diets of different protein/lipid levels at industrial scale | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB)
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Corrigenda

Correction
Corrigendum
Pages: (i)-(ii)
Published online: 10 Apr 2017
CitationforCorrigendum | Full Text | PDF (134.6 KB)
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