Italian Journal of Animal Science, Volume 17, Issue 1 (2018)

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Animal derived food quality and safety

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Assessment of M. longissimus fibre types and metabolic enzymes in Bama miniature pigs and Landrace swine
Baojian Chen, Qiuwei Ao, Shaomei Chen, Yingming Wei, Yafen Guo, Ganqiu Lan, Qinyang Jiang & Hesheng Jiang
Pages: 1-8
Published online: 22 May 2017
AbstractforAssessment of M. longissimus fibre types and metabolic enzymes in Bama miniature pigs and Landrace swine | Full Text | References | PDF (993.4 KB) | Supplemental
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Effect of Allium hookeri and whey powder in diet of pigs on physicochemical characteristics and oxidative stability of pork
Ji-Han Kim, Min-Gu Ju, Su-Jung Yeon, Go-Eun Hong & Chi-Ho Lee
Pages: 9-17
Published online: 25 May 2017
AbstractforEffect of Allium hookeri and whey powder in diet of pigs on physicochemical characteristics and oxidative stability of pork | Full Text | References | PDF (878.4 KB)
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Livestock systems, management and environment

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Effects of subclinical Eimeria tenella infection on Pectoralis major muscle in broiler chickens
Darina Chodová, Eva Tůmová, Karolína Sládková, Iva Langrová, Ivana Jankovská, Jaroslav Vadlejch, Zuzana Čadková & Romana Krejčířová
Pages: 18-21
Published online: 14 Jul 2017
AbstractforEffects of subclinical Eimeria tenella infection on Pectoralis major muscle in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (415.8 KB)
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Animal genetics and breeding

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Genetic parameters of milk production and reproduction traits of Girolando cattle in Brazil
Ali William Canaza-Cayo, Paulo Sávio Lopes, Jaime Araújo Cobuci, Marta Fonseca Martins & Marcos Vinicius Gualberto Barbosa da Silva
Pages: 22-30
Published online: 07 Jun 2017
AbstractforGenetic parameters of milk production and reproduction traits of Girolando cattle in Brazil | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Polymorphism of the STAT5A, MTNR1A and TNFα genes and their effect on dairy production in Bubalus bubalis
Beatrice Coizet, Stefano Frattini, Letizia Nicoloso, Leopoldo Iannuzzi, Angelo Coletta, Andrea Talenti, Giulietta Minozzi, Giulio Pagnacco & Paola Crepaldi
Pages: 31-37
Published online: 09 Jun 2017
AbstractforPolymorphism of the STAT5A, MTNR1A and TNFα genes and their effect on dairy production in Bubalus bubalis | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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New genetic identification and characterisation of 12 Algerian sheep breeds by microsatellite markers
Ameur Ameur Abdelkader, Nezih Ata, Mohammed Tahar Benyoucef, Amel Djaout, Noureddine Azzi, Onur Yilmaz, İbrahim Cemal & Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar
Pages: 38-48
Published online: 07 Jun 2017
AbstractforNew genetic identification and characterisation of 12 Algerian sheep breeds by microsatellite markers | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB)
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Microsatellite DNA markers applied to the classification of the Podenco Valenciano canine breed
Carlos San José, María José Cárcel, María Teresa Tejedor & Luis Vicente Monteagudo
Pages: 49-52
Published online: 12 Jul 2017
AbstractforMicrosatellite DNA markers applied to the classification of the Podenco Valenciano canine breed | Full Text | References | PDF (531.7 KB) | Supplemental
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Variability of fibre quality on Chinese Alashan Left Banner White Cashmere goat
Stefano Pallotti, Jun Wang, Peirong Tang, Marco Antonini, Yujie Lou, Camillo Pieramati, Alessandro Valbonesi & Carlo Renieri
Pages: 53-56
Published online: 11 Jul 2017
AbstractforVariability of fibre quality on Chinese Alashan Left Banner White Cashmere goat | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Ruminants nutrition and feeding

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Effect of dietary supplementation with preparation comprising the blend of essential oil from Origanum vulgare (lamiaceae) and Citrus spp. (citraceae) on coccidia invasion and lamb growth
Paulina Dudko, Andrzej Junkuszew, Wiktor Bojar, Michal Milerski, Klaudiusz Szczepaniak, Joël Le Scouarnec, Jitka Schmidová, Krzysztof Tomczuk & Maciej Grzybek
Pages: 57-65
Published online: 07 Jul 2017
AbstractforEffect of dietary supplementation with preparation comprising the blend of essential oil from Origanum vulgare (lamiaceae) and Citrus spp. (citraceae) on coccidia invasion and lamb growth | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Near-infrared calibration transfer for undried whole maize plant between laboratory and on-site spectrometers
Giorgio Marchesini, Lorenzo Serva, Elisabetta Garbin, Massimo Mirisola & Igino Andrighetto
Pages: 66-72
Published online: 05 Jul 2017
AbstractforNear-infrared calibration transfer for undried whole maize plant between laboratory and on-site spectrometers | Full Text | References | PDF (762.7 KB)
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Sensory and physicochemical quality of ‘frescal’ sausage from young bulls’ meat fed with levels of licuri cake
Ana Alice Lima de Gouvêa, Ronaldo Lopes Oliveira, Dallyson Yehudi Coura de Assis, Máikal Souza Borja, Rebeca Dantas Xavier Ribeiro, André Gustavo Leão, Paulo Andrade Oliveira & Leilson Rocha Bezerra
Pages: 73-80
Published online: 03 Jul 2017
AbstractforSensory and physicochemical quality of ‘frescal’ sausage from young bulls’ meat fed with levels of licuri cake | Full Text | References | PDF (676.7 KB)
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Effects of inoculation with homolactic bacteria on the conservation of wheat silage stored in bunker-silos
Marcos R. Oliveira, Clóves C. Jobim, Mikael Neumann, Antônio V. I. Bueno, Guilherme F. M. Leão & João L. P. Daniel
Pages: 81-86
Published online: 07 Jul 2017
AbstractforEffects of inoculation with homolactic bacteria on the conservation of wheat silage stored in bunker-silos | Full Text | References | PDF (542.8 KB)
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Use of FT-NIRS for determination of chemical components and nutritional value of natural pasture
Silvia Parrini, Anna Acciaioli, Alessandro Crovetti & Riccardo Bozzi
Pages: 87-91
Published online: 07 Jul 2017
AbstractforUse of FT-NIRS for determination of chemical components and nutritional value of natural pasture | Full Text | References | PDF (472.1 KB)
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Non ruminants nutrition and feeding

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Phytobiotics in poultry and swine nutrition – a review
Mohsen Mohammadi Gheisar & In Ho Kim
Pages: 92-99
Published online: 17 Jul 2017
AbstractforPhytobiotics in poultry and swine nutrition – a review | Full Text | References | PDF (940.4 KB)
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Inclusion of dietary multi-species probiotic on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, meat quality traits, faecal microbiota and diarrhoea score in growing–finishing pigs
Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian, Sang In Lee & In-Ho Kim
Pages: 100-106
Published online: 22 Jun 2017
AbstractforInclusion of dietary multi-species probiotic on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, meat quality traits, faecal microbiota and diarrhoea score in growing–finishing pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (828.4 KB)
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Gut microbiota and transportation stress response affected by tryptophan supplementation in broiler chickens
Alhassan U. Bello, Zulkifli Idrus, Goh Yong Meng, Elmutaz Atta Awad & Abdoreza Soleimani Farjam
Pages: 107-113
Published online: 30 Jun 2017
AbstractforGut microbiota and transportation stress response affected by tryptophan supplementation in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (607.5 KB)
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Effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus and zinc oxide on the growth performance, jejunal morphology and immune function of weaned piglet following an Escherichia coli K88 challenge
Hai-Hua Li, Xian-Ren Jiang, Wen-Jie Wang & Jia-Yun Qiao
Pages: 114-120
Published online: 28 Jun 2017
AbstractforEffects of Lactobacillus acidophilus and zinc oxide on the growth performance, jejunal morphology and immune function of weaned piglet following an Escherichia coli K88 challenge | Full Text | References | PDF (722 KB)
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Effect of replacing dietary FeSO4 with cysteine-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles on quails
Diman Rahmatollah, Amjad Farzinpour, Asaad Vaziry & Ghorbanali Sadeghi
Pages: 121-127
Published online: 14 Jul 2017
AbstractforEffect of replacing dietary FeSO4 with cysteine-coated Fe3O4 nanoparticles on quails | Full Text | References | PDF (884.9 KB)
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Effects of dietary energy levels and β-mannanase supplementation in a high mannan-based diet during lactation on reproductive performance, apparent total tract digestibility and milk composition in multiparous sows
Jin Soo Kim, Abdolreza Hosseindoust, In Kyu Ju, Xiaoguaug Yang, Su Hyup Lee, Hyun Suk Noh, Jae Hwan Lee & Byung Jo Chae
Pages: 128-134
Published online: 04 Jul 2017
AbstractforEffects of dietary energy levels and β-mannanase supplementation in a high mannan-based diet during lactation on reproductive performance, apparent total tract digestibility and milk composition in multiparous sows | Full Text | References | PDF (609.6 KB)
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Effects of dietary total phosphorus concentration and casein supplementation on the determination of true phosphorus digestibility for broiler chickens
Farzana Abbasi, Jingbo Liu, Hongfu Zhang, Xiaoyun Shen & Xuegang Luo
Pages: 135-144
Published online: 05 Jul 2017
AbstractforEffects of dietary total phosphorus concentration and casein supplementation on the determination of true phosphorus digestibility for broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (778.1 KB)
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The effects of dietary oleuropein and organic selenium supplementation in heat-stressed quails on tonic immobility duration and fluctuating asymmetry
Senay Sarica & Demir Ozdemir
Pages: 145-152
Published online: 02 Aug 2017
AbstractforThe effects of dietary oleuropein and organic selenium supplementation in heat-stressed quails on tonic immobility duration and fluctuating asymmetry | Full Text | References | PDF (677.2 KB)
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Effects of dietary supplementation of Trichoderma pseudokoningii fermented enzyme powder on growth performance, intestinal morphology, microflora and serum antioxidantive status in broiler chickens
Wei Chih Lin, Min Ting Lee, Chaur Tsuen Lo, Shen Chang Chang & Tzu-Tai Lee
Pages: 153-164
Published online: 24 Jul 2017
AbstractforEffects of dietary supplementation of Trichoderma pseudokoningii fermented enzyme powder on growth performance, intestinal morphology, microflora and serum antioxidantive status in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Productive performance, nutrient digestibility and intestinal morphometry in broiler chickens fed corn or wheat-based diets supplemented with bacterial- or fungal-originated xylanase
Peiman Ghayour-Najafabadi, Heshmatollah Khosravinia, Abbasali Gheisari, Arash Azarfar & Morteza Khanahmadi
Pages: 165-174
Published online: 22 May 2017
AbstractforProductive performance, nutrient digestibility and intestinal morphometry in broiler chickens fed corn or wheat-based diets supplemented with bacterial- or fungal-originated xylanase | Full Text | References | PDF (796.3 KB)
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The compensation effect of dietary garlic on chicken consuming a minimal level of choline
Bahman Navidshad, Zeinab Maghsoodi, Saeid Nikbin, Vahid Vahedi, Masoud Adibmoradi, Farzad Mirzaei Aghjehgheshlagh & Hamidreza Moradi
Pages: 175-179
Published online: 13 Jun 2017
AbstractforThe compensation effect of dietary garlic on chicken consuming a minimal level of choline | Full Text | References | PDF (471.2 KB)
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Maternal dietary energy levels affected the lipid deposition of offspring embryos at the end of the laying period of broiler breeder hens
Feng Li, Shao Yang Mou, Yang Liu, Dan Jiang, Chao Wang, Ying Lin Chen, Hai Lun Ren & Liang Mei Xu
Pages: 180-183
Published online: 05 Jul 2017
AbstractforMaternal dietary energy levels affected the lipid deposition of offspring embryos at the end of the laying period of broiler breeder hens | Full Text | References | PDF (421.2 KB)
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Production physiology and biology

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Effect of live weight pre- and post-lambing on milk production of East Friesian sheep
Juan C. Ángeles Hernández, Sergio Radic Schilling, Marcela A. Vera Arias, Ricardo A. Echeverría Pérez, Octavio Alonso Castelán-Ortega, Aurora H. Ramírez Pérez & Manuel González Ronquillo
Pages: 184-194
Published online: 18 Jul 2017
AbstractforEffect of live weight pre- and post-lambing on milk production of East Friesian sheep | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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The comparison of blood characteristics in low- and high-altitude chickens
Yuan Su, Diyan Li, Uma Gaur, Binlong Chen, Xiaoling Zhao, Yan Wang, Huadong Yin & Qing Zhu
Pages: 195-201
Published online: 24 Jul 2017
AbstractforThe comparison of blood characteristics in low- and high-altitude chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (771.1 KB)
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Livestock systems, management and environment

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Typical edible non-dairy animal products in Africa from local animal resources
Silvana Mattiello, Mariangela Caroprese, Gianni Matteo Crovetto, Riccardo Fortina, Andrea Martini, Mina Martini, Giuliana Parisi, Claudia Russo, Carla Severini, Massimo Zecchini & (ASPA Commission ‘Animal productions in development cooperation projects’)
Pages: 202-217
Published online: 12 Jul 2017
AbstractforTypical edible non-dairy animal products in Africa from local animal resources | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Long-term variability of bulk milk somatic cell and bacterial counts associated with dairy farms moving from conventional to automatic milking systems
Angel Castro, José M. Pereira, Carlos Amiama & Martín Barrasa
Pages: 218-225
Published online: 27 May 2017
AbstractforLong-term variability of bulk milk somatic cell and bacterial counts associated with dairy farms moving from conventional to automatic milking systems | Full Text | References | PDF (800.3 KB)
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Relationship between THI level and dairy cows’ behaviour during summer period
Piotr Herbut & Sabina Angrecka
Pages: 226-233
Published online: 31 May 2017
AbstractforRelationship between THI level and dairy cows’ behaviour during summer period | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB)
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Relationship between eggshell thickness and other eggshell measurements in eggs from litter and cages
Mohamed Ketta & Eva Tůmová
Pages: 234-239
Published online: 28 Jun 2017
AbstractforRelationship between eggshell thickness and other eggshell measurements in eggs from litter and cages | Full Text | References | PDF (531.3 KB)
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Body and meat characteristics of young bulls from Zebu Goudali of Cameroon and its crosses with the Italian Simmental
Willington Bessong Ojong, Elena Saccà, Mirco Corazzin, Angela Sepulcri & Edi Piasentier
Pages: 240-249
Published online: 22 May 2017
AbstractforBody and meat characteristics of young bulls from Zebu Goudali of Cameroon and its crosses with the Italian Simmental | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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Animal derived food quality and safety

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The environmental analysis of asiago PDO cheese: a case study from farm gate-to-plant gate
Alessandro Dalla Riva, Jasmina Burek, Daesoo Kim, Greg Thoma, Martino Cassandro & Massimo De Marchi
Pages: 250-262
Published online: 30 Jun 2017
AbstractforThe environmental analysis of asiago PDO cheese: a case study from farm gate-to-plant gate | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Aquaculture, poultry, companion and wildlife

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Replacing wheat bran by corn gluten feed without steep water in complete dog food
Juliana de Melo Pires, Lívia Geraldi Ferreira, Flávia Maria de Oliveira Borges Saad, Márcio Gilberto Zangeronimo, Ives Cláudio da Silva Bueno, Aline Duarte de Souza Carneiro, Graziane Ferrer Corrêa, Giuliana Parisi & Roberta Ariboni Brandi
Pages: 263-268
Published online: 07 Jun 2017
AbstractforReplacing wheat bran by corn gluten feed without steep water in complete dog food | Full Text | References | PDF (759.4 KB)
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Parasitic infections in dogs involved in animal-assisted interventions
Federica Gerardi, Antonio Santaniello, Luisa Del Prete, Maria Paola Maurelli, Lucia Francesca Menna & Laura Rinaldi
Pages: 269-272
Published online: 04 Jul 2017
AbstractforParasitic infections in dogs involved in animal-assisted interventions | Full Text | References | PDF (422.8 KB)
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Corrigendum

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Dietary Yucca schidigera extract improved growth performance and liver
Page: 273
Published online: 16 May 2017
CitationforDietary Yucca schidigera extract improved growth performance and liver | Full Text | PDF (135.6 KB)
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