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Dietary fortification of crushed seeds of Bonium persicum on growth performance, apparent ileal digestibility and blood metabolites in broiler chicks during the starter phase
Muhammad Shuaib, Nasr Ullah, Abdul Hafeez, Najeeb Ullah Khan, Ibrahim A. Alhidary, Mutassim M. Abelrahman, Hani Albadani & Rifat Ullah Khan
Pages: 1-5
Published online: 21 Jan 2021
AbstractforDietary fortification of crushed seeds of Bonium persicum on growth performance, apparent ileal digestibility and blood metabolites in broiler chicks during the starter phase | Full Text | References | PDF (483.2 KB) | EPUB
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Association between gastrointestinal tract, claw disorders, on-farm mortality and feeding management in veal calves
Luisa Magrin, Flaviana Gottardo, Barbara Contiero & Giulio Cozzi
Pages: 6-13
Published online: 28 Dec 2020
AbstractforAssociation between gastrointestinal tract, claw disorders, on-farm mortality and feeding management in veal calves | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Betaine could help ameliorate transport associated water deprivation stress in broilers by reducing the expression of stress-related transcripts and modulating water channel activity
Abdulaziz A. Al-Abdullatif, Ahmad A. Al-Sagan, Elsayed O. S. Hussein, Islam M. Saadeldin, Gamaleldin M. Suliman, Mahmoud M. Azzam, Saud I. Al-Mufarrej & Rashed A. Alhotan
Pages: 14-25
Published online: 07 Jan 2021
AbstractforBetaine could help ameliorate transport associated water deprivation stress in broilers by reducing the expression of stress-related transcripts and modulating water channel activity | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Puppy growth rate during early periods of labrador retriever development: role of litter size and photoperiod of birth
Daniela Alberghina, Mauro Gioè, Marco Quartuccio, Giovanni Majolino & Luigi Liotta
Pages: 26-32
Published online: 07 Jan 2021
AbstractforPuppy growth rate during early periods of labrador retriever development: role of litter size and photoperiod of birth | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of replacement different methionine levels and sources with betaine on blood metabolites, breast muscle morphology and immune response in heat-stressed broiler chickens
Fatemeh Sahebi-Ala, Ahmad Hassanabadi & Abolghasem Golian
Pages: 33-45
Published online: 07 Jan 2021
AbstractforEffect of replacement different methionine levels and sources with betaine on blood metabolites, breast muscle morphology and immune response in heat-stressed broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Factors influencing stress and fear-related behaviour of cats during veterinary examinations
Alessandra Tateo, Martina Zappaterra, Antonia Covella & Barbara Padalino
Pages: 46-58
Published online: 15 Jan 2021
AbstractforFactors influencing stress and fear-related behaviour of cats during veterinary examinations | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Combination of Lactobacillus species and yeast ameliorates adverse effect of deoxynivalenol contaminated diet on immune system, gut morphology and jejunal gene expression in broiler chickens
Tayebe Azizi, Mohsen Daneshyar, Manoochehr Allymehr, Amir Tukmechi, Hamed Khalilvandi Behroozyar & Ali Shalizar Jalali
Pages: 59-70
Published online: 15 Jan 2021
AbstractforCombination of Lactobacillus species and yeast ameliorates adverse effect of deoxynivalenol contaminated diet on immune system, gut morphology and jejunal gene expression in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of farming system on meat traits of native Massese suckling lamb
Silvia Parrini, Francesco Sirtori, Anna Acciaioli, Valentina Becciolini, Alessandro Crovetti, Antonio Bonelli, Oreste Franci & Riccardo Bozzi
Pages: 71-83
Published online: 28 Jan 2021
AbstractforEffect of farming system on meat traits of native Massese suckling lamb | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Isolation and analysation of soybean agglutinin-specific binding proteins for erythrocyte membrane in different animal species
Li Pan, Zhijie Yuan, Mohammed Hamdy Farouk, Guixin Qin & Nan Bao
Pages: 84-93
Published online: 21 Jan 2021
AbstractforIsolation and analysation of soybean agglutinin-specific binding proteins for erythrocyte membrane in different animal species | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Genetic analysis of litter size and number of kids born alive across parities in Spanish goat breeds using a random regression model
Chiraz Ziadi, Eva Muñoz-Mejías, Manuel Sánchez Rodríguez, María Dolores López, Olga González-Casquet & Antonio Molina Alcalá
Pages: 94-101
Published online: 20 Jan 2021
AbstractforGenetic analysis of litter size and number of kids born alive across parities in Spanish goat breeds using a random regression model | Full Text | References | PDF (733.6 KB) | EPUB
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Comparison of performance, fatty acid composition, enzymes and gene expression between overfed Xupu geese with large and small liver
Xu Liu, Yaowen Liu, Hao Cheng, Yuying Deng, Xiaowei Xiong & Xiangyong Qu
Pages: 102-111
Published online: 21 Jan 2021
AbstractforComparison of performance, fatty acid composition, enzymes and gene expression between overfed Xupu geese with large and small liver | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Nutritional impacts of using graded levels of dietary linoleic acid on egg production, egg quality, and yolk fatty acid profile of laying ducks
Shuang Wang, Khaled Abouelezz Fouad Mohammed, Yanan Zhang, Dong Ruan, Weiguang Xia, Ahmed Mohamed Fouad, Chuntian Zheng & Wei Chen
Pages: 112-118
Published online: 20 Jan 2021
AbstractforNutritional impacts of using graded levels of dietary linoleic acid on egg production, egg quality, and yolk fatty acid profile of laying ducks | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Pomegranate (Punica granatumL.) peel powder meal supplementation in broilers: effect on growth performance, digestibility, carcase and organ weights, serum and some meat antioxidant enzyme biomarkers
Eunice Amaka Akuru, Conference Thando Mpendulo, Chika Ethelbert Oyeagu & Carlos Wyson Tawanda Nantapo
Pages: 119-131
Published online: 21 Jan 2021
AbstractforPomegranate (Punica granatumL.) peel powder meal supplementation in broilers: effect on growth performance, digestibility, carcase and organ weights, serum and some meat antioxidant enzyme biomarkers | Full Text | References | PDF (1,011.3 KB) | EPUB
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Evaluation of a nitrite-free commercial preparation in the production of swine and roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) salami
Luca Grispoldi, Musafiri Karama, Paola Sechi, Maria Francesca Iulietto, Chrystalleni Hadjicharalambous & Beniamino Cenci-Goga
Pages: 132-142
Published online: 21 Jan 2021
AbstractforEvaluation of a nitrite-free commercial preparation in the production of swine and roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) salami | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Analgesia and/or anaesthesia during piglet castration – part I: efficacy of farm protocols in pain management
Annalisa Scollo, Barbara Contiero, Giulia Maria De Benedictis, Maria Costanza Galli, Daniele Benatti & Flaviana Gottardo
Pages: 143-152
Published online: 22 Jan 2021
AbstractforAnalgesia and/or anaesthesia during piglet castration – part I: efficacy of farm protocols in pain management | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of dietary supplementation of guanidinoacetic acid on physiological response of broiler chicken exposed to repeated lactic acid injection
Zeinab Boroumandnia, Heshmatollah Khosravinia, Babak Masouri & Bahman Parizadian Kavan
Pages: 153-162
Published online: 25 Jan 2021
AbstractforEffects of dietary supplementation of guanidinoacetic acid on physiological response of broiler chicken exposed to repeated lactic acid injection | Full Text | References | PDF (912.2 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of probiotics complex supplementation in low nutrient density diet on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, faecal microbial, and faecal noxious gas emission in growing pigs
Huan Wang, Byoung Duk Ha & In Ho Kim
Pages: 163-170
Published online: 31 Jan 2021
AbstractforEffects of probiotics complex supplementation in low nutrient density diet on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, faecal microbial, and faecal noxious gas emission in growing pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (677.7 KB) | EPUB
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The milk fingerprint of Sardinian dairy sheep: quality and yield of milk used for Pecorino Romano P.D.O. cheese production on population-based 5-year survey
Giuseppe Pulina, Alberto Stanislao Atzori, Corrado Dimauro, Ignazio Ibba, Gian Franco Gaias, Fabio Correddu & Anna Nudda
Pages: 171-180
Published online: 08 Feb 2021
AbstractforThe milk fingerprint of Sardinian dairy sheep: quality and yield of milk used for Pecorino Romano P.D.O. cheese production on population-based 5-year survey | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Describing variability in the tyrosinase (TYR) gene, the albino coat colour locus, in domestic and wild European rabbits
Valerio Joe Utzeri, Anisa Ribani, Giuseppina Schiavo & Luca Fontanesi
Pages: 181-187
Published online: 01 Feb 2021
AbstractforDescribing variability in the tyrosinase (TYR) gene, the albino coat colour locus, in domestic and wild European rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (915.2 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effects of modern technology on broiler chicken performance and economic indicators – a Hungarian case study
László Szőllősi, Evelin Béres & István Szűcs
Pages: 188-194
Published online: 01 Feb 2021
AbstractforEffects of modern technology on broiler chicken performance and economic indicators – a Hungarian case study | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Activation of glucocorticoid receptors is associated with the suppression of antioxidant responses in the liver of goats fed a high-concentrate diet
Yan Wang, Abdelfattah Z. M. Salem, Zhiliang Tan, Jinhe Kang & Zheng Wang
Pages: 195-204
Published online: 08 Feb 2021
AbstractforActivation of glucocorticoid receptors is associated with the suppression of antioxidant responses in the liver of goats fed a high-concentrate diet | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Impacts of dietary supplementation of Boswellia serrata on growth, nutrients digestibility, immunity, antioxidant status, carcase traits and caecum microbiota of broilers
Salah H. Mohamed, Adel I. Attia, Fayez M. Reda, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack & Ismail E. Ismail
Pages: 205-214
Published online: 16 Feb 2021
AbstractforImpacts of dietary supplementation of Boswellia serrata on growth, nutrients digestibility, immunity, antioxidant status, carcase traits and caecum microbiota of broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of a multicarbohydrase supplementation to diets varying in metabolisable energy level on the performance, carcase traits, caecal microbiota, intestinal morphology, and nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens
Ghadeer A. Attia, Abdallah E. Metwally, Rasha R. Beheiry & Mahmoud H. Farahat
Pages: 215-225
Published online: 08 Feb 2021
AbstractforEffect of a multicarbohydrase supplementation to diets varying in metabolisable energy level on the performance, carcase traits, caecal microbiota, intestinal morphology, and nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (976.3 KB) | EPUB
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Newly weaned piglets show a strong preference towards centrally positioned circular feeder
Nikolina Mesarec, Janko Skok, Dejan Škorjanc & Maja Prevolnik Povše
Pages: 226-231
Published online: 08 Feb 2021
AbstractforNewly weaned piglets show a strong preference towards centrally positioned circular feeder | Full Text | References | PDF (673.1 KB) | EPUB
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A comparison of two probiotics Aspergillus oryzae and, Saccharomyces cerevisiae on productive performance, egg quality, small intestinal morphology, and gene expression in laying Japanese quail
Abbas Zamanizadeh, Mohammad Taher Mirakzehi, Mohammad Javad Agah, Hassan Saleh & Tayebeh Baranzehi
Pages: 232-242
Published online: 11 Feb 2021
AbstractforA comparison of two probiotics Aspergillus oryzae and, Saccharomyces cerevisiae on productive performance, egg quality, small intestinal morphology, and gene expression in laying Japanese quail | Full Text | References | PDF (934.7 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of seaweeds extract on growth, survival, antibacterial activities, and immune responses of Penaeus monodon against Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Sheikh AftabUddin, Mohammad Abdul Momin Siddique, Ahasan Habib, Shahinur Akter, Shipan Hossen, Protiva Tanchangya & Mamun Abdullah Al
Pages: 243-255
Published online: 13 Feb 2021
AbstractforEffects of seaweeds extract on growth, survival, antibacterial activities, and immune responses of Penaeus monodon against Vibrio parahaemolyticus | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of different levels of Hermetia illucens larvae meal on performance, egg quality, yolk fatty acid composition and oxidative status of laying hens
Xu Liu, Xin Liu, Yaling Yao, Xiangyong Qu, Jifa Chen, Kailai Xie, Xingju Wang, Yi Qi, Bing Xiao & Changqing He
Pages: 256-266
Published online: 09 Feb 2021
AbstractforEffects of different levels of Hermetia illucens larvae meal on performance, egg quality, yolk fatty acid composition and oxidative status of laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (880.6 KB) | EPUB
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Beef quality in two autochthonous Valdostana breeds fattened in alpine transhumance: effect of lowland finishing and meat ageing
Michael Kreuzer, Steve Pervier, Germano Turille, Maria Karpatcheva, Nina Julius, Corrado Oreiller & Joel Berard
Pages: 267-278
Published online: 09 Feb 2021
AbstractforBeef quality in two autochthonous Valdostana breeds fattened in alpine transhumance: effect of lowland finishing and meat ageing | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Supplemental effect of Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) leaf pellet on rumen fermentation, nutrients digestibility and microbial protein synthesis in growing crossbred bulls
Pajaree Totakul, Bounnaxay Viennasay, Sukruthai Sommai, Maharach Matra, Federico Infascelli & Metha Wanapat
Pages: 279-287
Published online: 11 Feb 2021
AbstractforSupplemental effect of Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) leaf pellet on rumen fermentation, nutrients digestibility and microbial protein synthesis in growing crossbred bulls | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Tracing sheep binary C3–C4 diet using stable isotope ratio (δ13C)
Kariny Cavalcante de Lira, José Carlos Batista Dubeux, Mário de Andrade Lira, Francisco Fernando Ramos Carvalho, Mércia Virgínia Ferreira Santos, Márcio Vieira Cunha, Alexandre Carneiro Leão Mello, David M. Jaramillo & José Diogenes Pereira Neto
Pages: 288-294
Published online: 12 Feb 2021
AbstractforTracing sheep binary C3–C4 diet using stable isotope ratio (δ13C) | Full Text | References | PDF (794.5 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of 00-rapeseed meal inclusion in Parmigiano Reggiano hay-based ration on dairy cows’ production, reticular pH and fibre digestibility
Damiano Cavallini, Ludovica Maria Eugenia Mammi, Giacomo Biagi, Isa Fusaro, Melania Giammarco, Andrea Formigoni & Alberto Palmonari
Pages: 295-303
Published online: 12 Feb 2021
AbstractforEffects of 00-rapeseed meal inclusion in Parmigiano Reggiano hay-based ration on dairy cows’ production, reticular pH and fibre digestibility | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Genomic variability of Cirneco dell’Etna and the genetic distance with other dog breeds
Matteo Cortellari, Arianna Bionda, Andrea Talenti, Simone Ceccobelli, George Attard, Emiliano Lasagna, Paola Crepaldi & Luigi Liotta
Pages: 304-314
Published online: 12 Feb 2021
AbstractforGenomic variability of Cirneco dell’Etna and the genetic distance with other dog breeds | Full Text | References | PDF (3.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Evaluation of digital and optical refractometers for assessing failure of transfer of passive immunity in Chianina beef–suckler calves reared in Umbria
Lorenzo Pisello, Antonio Boccardo, Claudio Forte, Davide Pravettoni, Nicoletta D’Avino, Fabrizio Passamonti & Fabrizio Rueca
Pages: 315-323
Published online: 15 Feb 2021
AbstractforEvaluation of digital and optical refractometers for assessing failure of transfer of passive immunity in Chianina beef–suckler calves reared in Umbria | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Use of biological nano zinc as a feed additive in quail nutrition: biosynthesis, antimicrobial activity and its effect on growth, feed utilisation, blood metabolites and intestinal microbiota
Fayiz M. Reda, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Talaat K. El-Rayes, Adel I. Attia, Sabry A.A El-Sayed, Sarah Y.A Ahmed, Mahmoud Madkour & Mahmoud Alagawany
Pages: 324-335
Published online: 17 Feb 2021
AbstractforUse of biological nano zinc as a feed additive in quail nutrition: biosynthesis, antimicrobial activity and its effect on growth, feed utilisation, blood metabolites and intestinal microbiota | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Milk feeding quantity and feeding frequency: effects on growth performance, rumen fermentation and blood metabolites of Holstein dairy calves
Azam Jafari, Arash Azarfar, Gibson M. Alugongo, Gholam R. Ghorbani, Mehdi Mirzaei, Amir Fadayifar, Hossein Omidi-Mirzaei, Zhijun Cao, James K. Drackley & Morteza Hossieni Ghaffari
Pages: 336-351
Published online: 24 Feb 2021
AbstractforMilk feeding quantity and feeding frequency: effects on growth performance, rumen fermentation and blood metabolites of Holstein dairy calves | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Beneficial effects of substituting soybean meal for white lupin (Lupinus albus, cv. Zulika) meal on the biochemical blood parameters of laying hens
Eva Straková, Lucie Všetičková, Martin Kutlvašr, Ivana Timová & Pavel Suchý
Pages: 352-358
Published online: 16 Feb 2021
AbstractforBeneficial effects of substituting soybean meal for white lupin (Lupinus albus, cv. Zulika) meal on the biochemical blood parameters of laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (618.2 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of different plant extracts at various dietary levels on growth performance, carcass traits, blood serum parameters, immune response and ileal microflora of Ross broiler chickens
Samantha Sigolo, Chrysostomos Milis, Mahmoud Dousti, Ebrahim Jahandideh, Ali Jalali, Noorouddin Mirzaei, Behrouz Rasouli, Alireza Seidavi, Antonio Gallo, Giulia Ferronato & Aldo Prandini
Pages: 359-371
Published online: 22 Feb 2021
AbstractforEffects of different plant extracts at various dietary levels on growth performance, carcass traits, blood serum parameters, immune response and ileal microflora of Ross broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Specific lectin binding sites during in vitro capacitation and acrosome reaction in boar spermatozoa
Laura Robles-Gómez, Leopoldo González-Brusi, Paula Sáez-Espinosa, Natalia Huerta-Retamal, Paula Cots-Rodríguez, Manuel Avilés & María José Gómez-Torres
Pages: 372-382
Published online: 18 Feb 2021
AbstractforSpecific lectin binding sites during in vitro capacitation and acrosome reaction in boar spermatozoa | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
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Growth performance, well-being, and gut microbial population of broilers raised in cages and floor pens under the hot and humid tropical climate
Zulkifli Idrus, Nurul Syafiqa Norsam, Muhammad Fahmi Silahuddin & Elmutaz Atta Awad
Pages: 383-394
Published online: 18 Feb 2021
AbstractforGrowth performance, well-being, and gut microbial population of broilers raised in cages and floor pens under the hot and humid tropical climate | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Optimisation of broilers performance to different dietary levels of fibre and different levels and sources of fat from 0 to 14 days of age
Fatemeh Aziz-Aliabadi, Ahmad Hassanabadi, Abolghasem Golian & Saeed Zerehdaran
Pages: 395-405
Published online: 22 Feb 2021
AbstractforOptimisation of broilers performance to different dietary levels of fibre and different levels and sources of fat from 0 to 14 days of age | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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The effects of diets containing two corn stubble levels and three non-hydrogenated lipids sources on fattening performance, carcase, and meat quality of male hair-lambs
J. Efrén Ramírez-Bribiesca, Laura Hernández-Cruz, Rosy G. Cruz-Monterrosa, Isabel Guerrero-Legarreta, Daniel Mota-Rojas, Adolfo A. Rayas-Amor, Ignacio A. Domínguez-Vara, Leonel Avendaño-Reyes, Luis Corona-Gochi & Mario Cuchillo-Hilario
Pages: 406-418
Published online: 22 Feb 2021
AbstractforThe effects of diets containing two corn stubble levels and three non-hydrogenated lipids sources on fattening performance, carcase, and meat quality of male hair-lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of dietary pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) seed oil supplementation on reproductive performance and serum antioxidant capacity in male and nulliparous female V-Line rabbits
Manal Ramadan Bakeer, Sohair Youssef Saleh, Nabila Gazia, Hisham Ahmed Abdelrahman, Ahmed Elolimy & Alzahraa Muhammad Abdelatty
Pages: 419-425
Published online: 27 Feb 2021
AbstractforEffect of dietary pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) seed oil supplementation on reproductive performance and serum antioxidant capacity in male and nulliparous female V-Line rabbits | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Lactation performance of Awassi ewes fed diets containing either Atriplex halimus L. or olive cake
Ahmed E. Aljamal, Belal S. Obeidat & Mohammed D. Obeidat
Pages: 426-432
Published online: 25 Feb 2021
AbstractforLactation performance of Awassi ewes fed diets containing either Atriplex halimus L. or olive cake | Full Text | References | PDF (618.2 KB) | EPUB
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Hepatic expression responses of DNA methyltransferases, heat shock proteins, antioxidant enzymes, and NADPH 4 to early life thermal conditioning in broiler chickens
Mahmoud Madkour, Mohamad M. Aboelenin, Osama Aboelazab, Ahmed A. Elolimy, Nafisa Abd El-Azeem, Mohamed S. El-Kholy, Mahmoud Alagawany & Mohamed Shourrap
Pages: 433-446
Published online: 02 Mar 2021
AbstractforHepatic expression responses of DNA methyltransferases, heat shock proteins, antioxidant enzymes, and NADPH 4 to early life thermal conditioning in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Macro- and micromineral composition of milk from purebred Holsteins and four generations of three-breed rotational crossbred cows from Viking Red, Montbéliarde and Holstein sires
Sudeb Saha, Martina Piazza, Giovanni Bittante & Luigi Gallo
Pages: 447-452
Published online: 01 Mar 2021
AbstractforMacro- and micromineral composition of milk from purebred Holsteins and four generations of three-breed rotational crossbred cows from Viking Red, Montbéliarde and Holstein sires | Full Text | References | PDF (864.6 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of ammonia-N stress on the antioxidant enzymes, heat shock proteins, and apoptosis-related genes of Macrobrachium rosenbergii
Xuexing Dong, Qigen Liu, Weihong Zhao, Jiangtao Ou, FengJuan Jiang, Haisong Guo & Linlan Lv
Pages: 453-464
Published online: 04 Mar 2021
AbstractforEffects of ammonia-N stress on the antioxidant enzymes, heat shock proteins, and apoptosis-related genes of Macrobrachium rosenbergii | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Comparing three textural measurements of chicken breast fillets affected by severe wooden breast and spaghetti meat
Antón Pascual Guzmán, Angela Trocino, Leonardo Susta & Shai Barbut
Pages: 465-471
Published online: 09 Mar 2021
AbstractforComparing three textural measurements of chicken breast fillets affected by severe wooden breast and spaghetti meat | Full Text | References | PDF (937.2 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Analgesia and/or anaesthesia during piglet castration – part II: practicability of farm protocols, resource efficiency and economic implications
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Pages: 472-478
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Published online: 09 Mar 2021
AbstractforEffect of different dietary zinc sources on the semen quality, testicular histology and sex hormone concentration in broiler breeder roosters | Full Text | References | PDF (994.3 KB) | EPUB
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Published online: 27 Mar 2021
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Stefania Celozzi, Silvana Mattiello, Monica Battini, Maddalena Zucali, Lisa Pirovano, Clara Albano, Milena Brasca & Luciana Bava
Pages: 995-1001
Published online: 07 Jul 2021
AbstractforEffect of a reduced amount of straw bedding on goats’ comfort and hygienic characteristics of milk and straw | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Estimation of digestible sulphur amino acids requirements for growth performance and immune responses to Newcastle disease and avian influenza vaccination in broilers
Saeed Ghavi, Heydar Zarghi & Abolghasem Golian
Pages: 1002-1014
Published online: 10 Jul 2021
AbstractforEstimation of digestible sulphur amino acids requirements for growth performance and immune responses to Newcastle disease and avian influenza vaccination in broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB
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Influence of corn conditioning temperature and enzyme supplementation on growth performance, nutrient utilisation and intestine morphology of broilers fed mash corn-soy diets
Mohsen Teymouri & Ahmad Hassanabadi
Pages: 1015-1028
Published online: 27 Jul 2021
AbstractforInfluence of corn conditioning temperature and enzyme supplementation on growth performance, nutrient utilisation and intestine morphology of broilers fed mash corn-soy diets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Age-related linear and nonlinear modelling of semen quality parameters in Miranda donkeys
Ana Martins-Bessa, Miguel Quaresma, Belén Leiva, Ana Calado, Ander Arando, Carmen Marín & Francisco Javier Navas
Pages: 1029-1041
Published online: 18 Jul 2021
AbstractforAge-related linear and nonlinear modelling of semen quality parameters in Miranda donkeys | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effect of stocking conditions on fatty acid composition and oxidation capacities of different class and type dog food
Kanber Kara
Pages: 1042-1053
Published online: 19 Jul 2021
AbstractforEffect of stocking conditions on fatty acid composition and oxidation capacities of different class and type dog food | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Feed supplementation with vermi-humus and earthworm (Eisenia foetida) powder on broiler productivity
Yousef Chashmidari, Ladan Esmaielzadeh, Mohammad-Amir Karimi-Torshizi, Alireza Seidavi, Cristiane Soares da Silva Araujo & Lucio Francelino Araujo
Pages: 1054-1062
Published online: 23 Jul 2021
AbstractforFeed supplementation with vermi-humus and earthworm (Eisenia foetida) powder on broiler productivity | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Statistical models for estimating lamb birth weight using body measurements
Anežka Málková, Martin Ptáček, Alfonso Chay-Canul & Luděk Stádník
Pages: 1063-1068
Published online: 23 Jul 2021
AbstractforStatistical models for estimating lamb birth weight using body measurements | Full Text | References | PDF (704.3 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Protective effects of curcumin on laying hens fed soybean meal with heat-induced protein oxidation
Yunfeng Gu, Yueping Chen, Rui Jin, Chao Wang, Chao Wen & Yanmin Zhou
Pages: 1069-1078
Published online: 23 Jul 2021
AbstractforProtective effects of curcumin on laying hens fed soybean meal with heat-induced protein oxidation | Full Text | References | PDF (921.9 KB) | EPUB
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The synergistic effect of prebiotics, probiotics and antioxidants on dogs with chronic kidney disease
Giorgia Meineri, Vittorio Saettone, Elisabetta Radice, Natascia Bruni, Elisa Martello & Domenico Bergero
Pages: 1079-1084
Published online: 23 Jul 2021
AbstractforThe synergistic effect of prebiotics, probiotics and antioxidants on dogs with chronic kidney disease | Full Text | References | PDF (912.6 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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An exploratory cross-sectional study of the impact of farm characteristics and calf management practices on morbidity and passive transfer of immunity in 202 Chianina beef-suckler calves
Lorenzo Pisello, Giulia Sala, Fabrizio Rueca, Fabrizio Passamonti, Davide Pravettoni, Saverio Ranciati, Antonio Boccardo, Domenico Bergero & Claudio Forte
Pages: 1085-1093
Published online: 29 Jul 2021
AbstractforAn exploratory cross-sectional study of the impact of farm characteristics and calf management practices on morbidity and passive transfer of immunity in 202 Chianina beef-suckler calves | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Gaseous ozone application on microbial properties of broiler feeds
Orcun Celik, Goksel Tirpanci Sivri & Aylin Agma Okur
Pages: 1094-1102
Published online: 03 Aug 2021
AbstractforGaseous ozone application on microbial properties of broiler feeds | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB) | EPUB
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Benchmarking of anatomopathological lesions assessed at slaughter and their association with tail lesions and carcass traits in heavy pigs
Marika Vitali, Andrea Luppi, Paolo Bonilauri, Elisa Spinelli, Elena Santacroce & Paolo Trevisi
Pages: 1103-1113
Published online: 03 Aug 2021
AbstractforBenchmarking of anatomopathological lesions assessed at slaughter and their association with tail lesions and carcass traits in heavy pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Changes in vitro rumen fermentation, methane production and microbial populations in response to green tea extract
Maryam Sahebi Ala, Rasoul Pirmohammadi, Hamed Khalilvandi-Behroozyar & Ehsan Anassori
Pages: 1114-1125
Published online: 09 Aug 2021
AbstractforChanges in vitro rumen fermentation, methane production and microbial populations in response to green tea extract | Full Text | References | PDF (1.8 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of cattle breed and production system on veterinary diagnoses and administrated veterinary medicine in alpine dairy farms
Thomas Zanon, Erica De Monte & Matthias Gauly
Pages: 1126-1134
Published online: 04 Aug 2021
AbstractforEffects of cattle breed and production system on veterinary diagnoses and administrated veterinary medicine in alpine dairy farms | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of dried yeast, a byproduct of the brewery industry, on the egg production and quality and the immune response of laying hens
Nalisa Khochamit, Monchai Duangjinda, Surasak Siripornadulsil, Sawitree Wongtangtintharn & Wilailak Siripornadulsil
Pages: 1135-1146
Published online: 09 Aug 2021
AbstractforEffects of dried yeast, a byproduct of the brewery industry, on the egg production and quality and the immune response of laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Whole-metagenome shotgun sequencing of pig faecal microbiome
Letterio Giuffrè, Domenico Giosa, Grazia Galeano, Riccardo Aiese Cigliano, Andreu Paytuví-Gallart, Anna Maria Sutera, Giuseppe Tardiolo, Alessandro Zumbo, Orazio Romeo & Enrico D’Alessandro
Pages: 1147-1155
Published online: 12 Aug 2021
AbstractforWhole-metagenome shotgun sequencing of pig faecal microbiome | Full Text | References | PDF (2.5 MB) | EPUB
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Comparison of non-linear models to describe the growth in the Andalusian turkey breed
A. Arando, A. González-Ariza, T. M. Lupi, S. Nogales, J. M. León, F. J. Navas-González, J. V. Delgado & M. E. Camacho
Pages: 1156-1167
Published online: 11 Aug 2021
AbstractforComparison of non-linear models to describe the growth in the Andalusian turkey breed | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB
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Characterization of carcass bruises in cattle in Northern Portugal, a preliminary study
Pedro Teiga-Teixeira, Dina Moura, Juan García-Díez & Alexandra Esteves
Pages: 1168-1174
Published online: 17 Aug 2021
AbstractforCharacterization of carcass bruises in cattle in Northern Portugal, a preliminary study | Full Text | References | PDF (797.2 KB) | EPUB
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Enhancement impact of Moringa oleifera leaves extract–base extender on cryopreservation and fertilization of Barki ram sperms: comparative study with vitamin E and selenium combination
Dina M. Shokry, Mabrouk Attia Abd Eldaim, Magdy R. Badr, Hanem K. Khalifa, Sahar H. Orabi, Aziza M. Hassan & Ragab Dohreig
Pages: 1175-1186
Published online: 17 Aug 2021
AbstractforEnhancement impact of Moringa oleifera leaves extract–base extender on cryopreservation and fertilization of Barki ram sperms: comparative study with vitamin E and selenium combination | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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In vitro assessment of safety and functional probiotic properties of Lactobacillus mucosae strains isolated from Iranian native ruminants intestine
Maryam Royan, Ramin Seighalani, Faezeh Mortezaei & Moslem Pourebrahim
Pages: 1187-1200
Published online: 25 Aug 2021
AbstractforIn vitro assessment of safety and functional probiotic properties of Lactobacillus mucosae strains isolated from Iranian native ruminants intestine | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Maternal cholecalciferol supplementation during gestation improves antioxidant capacities in gilts and piglets
Lianpeng Zhao, Zhengyu Mao, Daolin Mou, Long Huang, Min Yang, Dajing Ding, Hui Yan, Zhengfeng Fang, Lianqiang Che, Yong Zhuo, Xuemei Jiang, Shengyu Xu, Yan Lin, Jian Li, Chao Huang, Yuanfeng Zou, Lixia Li, De Wu & Bin Feng
Pages: 1201-1210
Published online: 25 Aug 2021
AbstractforMaternal cholecalciferol supplementation during gestation improves antioxidant capacities in gilts and piglets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effects of Tenebrio molitor larvae meal inclusion in rainbow trout feed: myogenesis-related gene expression and histomorphological features
Giulia Chemello, Ilaria Biasato, Francesco Gai, Maria Teresa Capucchio, Elena Colombino, Achille Schiavone, Laura Gasco & Alfredo Pauciullo
Pages: 1211-1221
Published online: 03 Sep 2021
AbstractforEffects of Tenebrio molitor larvae meal inclusion in rainbow trout feed: myogenesis-related gene expression and histomorphological features | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB) | EPUB
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Heat stress affects duodenal microbial community of indigenous yellow-feather broilers as determined by 16S rRNA sequencing
Zi-Long Liang, Yong-Yan Jin, Yan Guo, Sheng-Jian Qiu, Yue Zhao, Zhi-Hui Zhao & Wen-Chao Liu
Pages: 1222-1231
Published online: 03 Sep 2021
AbstractforHeat stress affects duodenal microbial community of indigenous yellow-feather broilers as determined by 16S rRNA sequencing | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB) | EPUB
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Evaluation of Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 11181 and Clostridium butyricum probiotic supplements in post-weaning rabbits reared under thermal stress conditions
Samar S. Bassiony, Adham A. Al-Sagheer, Mohamed S. El-Kholy, Eman A. Elwakeel, Amera A. Helal & Mahmoud Alagawany
Pages: 1232-1243
Published online: 06 Sep 2021
AbstractforEvaluation of Enterococcus faecium NCIMB 11181 and Clostridium butyricum probiotic supplements in post-weaning rabbits reared under thermal stress conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
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Dose titration of plantain herb (Plantago lanceolata L.) supplementation on growth performance, serum antioxidants status, liver enzymatic activity and meat quality in broiler chickens
M. R. A. Redoy, M. A. Rahman, M. Atikuzzaman, A. A. S. Shuvo, E. Hossain, M. J. Khan & M. Al-Mamun
Pages: 1244-1255
Published online: 11 Sep 2021
AbstractforDose titration of plantain herb (Plantago lanceolata L.) supplementation on growth performance, serum antioxidants status, liver enzymatic activity and meat quality in broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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A diet supplemented with hazelnut skin changes the microbial community composition and the biohydrogenation pattern of linoleic acid in the rumen of growing lambs
Matteo Daghio, Carlo Viti, Federica Mannelli, Mariano Pauselli, Antonio Natalello, Giuseppe Luciano, Bernardo Valenti & Arianna Buccioni
Pages: 1256-1263
Published online: 13 Sep 2021
AbstractforA diet supplemented with hazelnut skin changes the microbial community composition and the biohydrogenation pattern of linoleic acid in the rumen of growing lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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A novel duplex ACRS-PCR for composite CSN1S1–CSN3 genotype discrimination in domestic buffalo
Alfredo Pauciullo, Sara Martorello, Kejsi Carku, Carmine Versace, Angelo Coletta & Gianfranco Cosenza
Pages: 1264-1269
Published online: 15 Sep 2021
AbstractforA novel duplex ACRS-PCR for composite CSN1S1–CSN3 genotype discrimination in domestic buffalo | Full Text | References | PDF (1,002.7 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of feeding system and CLA supplementation on animal, carcase and meat characteristics of fattened lambs and ewes
Giovanni Bittante, Alessio Cecchinato, Franco Tagliapietra, Michele Pazzola, Giuseppe Massimo Vacca & Stefano Schiavon
Pages: 1270-1281
Published online: 15 Sep 2021
AbstractforEffects of feeding system and CLA supplementation on animal, carcase and meat characteristics of fattened lambs and ewes | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effect of azomite on growth performance, nutrient utilization, serum biochemical index and bone mineralization of broilers fed low protein diet
Shoaib Ahmed Pirzado, Faiz ul Hassan, Muhammad Asif Arain, Wu Zhengke, Cai Huiyi, Tesfay Hagos Haile & Liu Guohua
Pages: 1282-1291
Published online: 28 Sep 2021
AbstractforEffect of azomite on growth performance, nutrient utilization, serum biochemical index and bone mineralization of broilers fed low protein diet | Full Text | References | PDF (915.3 KB) | EPUB
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Palygorskite combined probiotics improve the laying performance, hatching performance, egg quality, plasma antioxidative status, and immune response of broiler breeders
Yuying Deng, Xiaowei Xiong, Xu Liu, Changqing He, Songchang Guo, Shengguo Tang & Xiangyong Qu
Pages: 1292-1301
Published online: 20 Sep 2021
AbstractforPalygorskite combined probiotics improve the laying performance, hatching performance, egg quality, plasma antioxidative status, and immune response of broiler breeders | Full Text | References | PDF (883.4 KB) | EPUB
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Postbiotics secreted by Lactobacillus sakei EIR/CM-1 isolated from cow milk microbiota, display antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against ruminant mastitis-causing pathogens
Sedat Sevin, Basar Karaca, Ozan Haliscelik, Hazal Kibar, Emine OmerOglou & Fadime Kiran
Pages: 1302-1316
Published online: 22 Sep 2021
AbstractforPostbiotics secreted by Lactobacillus sakei EIR/CM-1 isolated from cow milk microbiota, display antibacterial and antibiofilm activity against ruminant mastitis-causing pathogens | Full Text | References | PDF (3.3 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effects of different forage to concentrate ratios on performance, plasma metabolites, and feeding behaviour of weaned dairy calves from 70 to 120 days of age
Abbas Karami, Masoud Alikhani, Mohammad Khorvash, Farzad Hashemzadeh, Ali Sadeghi-Sefidmazgi, Hassan Rafiee & Luiz F. Ferraretto
Pages: 1317-1327
Published online: 28 Sep 2021
AbstractforEffects of different forage to concentrate ratios on performance, plasma metabolites, and feeding behaviour of weaned dairy calves from 70 to 120 days of age | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of the substitution of oregano essential oil for antibiotics in the plateau-broiler diet
Yanling Zhao, Yaomei Wang, Xiaoli Lu, Jiale Sun & Zili Ren
Pages: 1328-1337
Published online: 27 Sep 2021
AbstractforEffects of the substitution of oregano essential oil for antibiotics in the plateau-broiler diet | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effect of dietary saffron (Crocus sativus) petal extract on growth performance, blood biochemical indices, antioxidant balance, and immune responses of broiler chickens reared under heat stress conditions
Seyyed Javad Hosseini-Vashan & Ali Hossein Piray
Pages: 1338-1347
Published online: 27 Sep 2021
AbstractforEffect of dietary saffron (Crocus sativus) petal extract on growth performance, blood biochemical indices, antioxidant balance, and immune responses of broiler chickens reared under heat stress conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (876.6 KB) | EPUB
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Effects of sumac fruit powder (Rhus coriaria L.) supplementation on productive performance, egg quality traits and serum biochemical parameters in old laying hens
Amir Mosayyeb Zadeh, Seyyed Ali Mirghelenj, Hossein Shakouri Alishah & Peyman Hasanlou
Pages: 1348-1356
Published online: 30 Sep 2021
AbstractforEffects of sumac fruit powder (Rhus coriaria L.) supplementation on productive performance, egg quality traits and serum biochemical parameters in old laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (844.9 KB) | EPUB
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Impacts of dietary supplementation of pyocyanin powder on growth performance, carcase traits, blood chemistry, meat quality and gut microbial activity of broilers
Elwy A. Ashour, Reem M. Farsi, Bothaina A. Alaidaroos, Abdel-Moneim E. Abdel-Moneim, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Ali O. Osman, Eman T. Abou Sayed-Ahmed, Najah M. Albaqami, Manal E. Shafi, Ayman E. Taha & Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack
Pages: 1357-1372
Published online: 07 Oct 2021
AbstractforImpacts of dietary supplementation of pyocyanin powder on growth performance, carcase traits, blood chemistry, meat quality and gut microbial activity of broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (2.3 MB) | EPUB
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The effect of a single, early-life administration of a probiotic on piglet growth performance and faecal microbiota until weaning
Diana Luise, Elisa Spinelli, Federico Correa, Alberto Nicodemo, Paolo Bosi & Paolo Trevisi
Pages: 1373-1385
Published online: 29 Sep 2021
AbstractforThe effect of a single, early-life administration of a probiotic on piglet growth performance and faecal microbiota until weaning | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB) | EPUB
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Meta-analysis to evaluate the impact of the reduction of dietary crude protein on the gut health of post-weaning pigs
Diana Luise, Tristan Chalvon-Demersay, William Lambert, Paolo Bosi & Paolo Trevisi
Pages: 1386-1397
Published online: 29 Sep 2021
AbstractforMeta-analysis to evaluate the impact of the reduction of dietary crude protein on the gut health of post-weaning pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Dietary sodium butyrate protects lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response in lambs through inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB signalling pathway
Kexin Wang, Xiang Chen, Lijun Zuo, Chunyuan Pan, Gan Liu, Xinyu Zhang, Jiahua Du, Cunhao Zhang, Bofu Zhang, Zhao Wang, Muyang Li, Aizhong Zhang & Ning Jiang
Pages: 1398-1409
Published online: 07 Oct 2021
AbstractforDietary sodium butyrate protects lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammatory response in lambs through inhibiting TLR4/NF-κB signalling pathway | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB) | EPUB
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Effect of BLG gene variants on milk-related traits in small ruminants: a meta-analysis
Mohammad Razmkabir, Peyman Mahmoudi, Amir Rashidi, Jalal Rostamzadeh & Skalla Idrees
Pages: 1410-1422
Published online: 09 Oct 2021
AbstractforEffect of BLG gene variants on milk-related traits in small ruminants: a meta-analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Testing of the Salmon Welfare Index Model (SWIM 1.0) as a computational welfare assessment for sea-caged European sea bass
Hijran Yavuzcan Yildiz, Stavros Chatzifotis, Panagiotis Anastasiadis, Giuliana Parisi & Nikos Papandroulakis
Pages: 1423-1430
Published online: 05 Oct 2021
AbstractforTesting of the Salmon Welfare Index Model (SWIM 1.0) as a computational welfare assessment for sea-caged European sea bass | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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From phenotypical to genomic characterisation of the mannara dog: an italian shepherd canine resource
Luigi Liotta, Arianna Bionda, Matteo Cortellari, Alessio Negro & Paola Crepaldi
Pages: 1431-1443
Published online: 07 Oct 2021
AbstractforFrom phenotypical to genomic characterisation of the mannara dog: an italian shepherd canine resource | Full Text | References | PDF (3.1 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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An association analysis between a polymorphism in the SEC24A gene and lipid traits recorded in Duroc pigs
Emilio Mármol-Sánchez, Raquel Quintanilla, María Gracia Luigi-Sierra & Marcel Amills
Pages: 1444-1451
Published online: 05 Oct 2021
AbstractforAn association analysis between a polymorphism in the SEC24A gene and lipid traits recorded in Duroc pigs | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Effects of coated sodium butyrate on production performance, egg quality, serum biochemistry, digestive enzyme activity, and intestinal health of laying hens
Sasa Miao, Wenting Zhou, Huaiyu Li, Mingkun Zhu, Xinyang Dong & Xiaoting Zou
Pages: 1452-1461
Published online: 05 Oct 2021
AbstractforEffects of coated sodium butyrate on production performance, egg quality, serum biochemistry, digestive enzyme activity, and intestinal health of laying hens | Full Text | References | PDF (859.8 KB) | EPUB
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Proteomic/peptidomic profile and Escherichia coli growth inhibitory effect of in vitro digested soya protein
Carlotta Giromini, Simona Nonnis, David I. Givens, Julie A. Lovegrove, Raffaella Rebucci, Gabriella Tedeschi, Luciano Pinotti, Serena Reggi, Luciana Rossi & Antonella Baldi
Pages: 1462-1467
Published online: 05 Oct 2021
AbstractforProteomic/peptidomic profile and Escherichia coli growth inhibitory effect of in vitro digested soya protein | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Bayes factors revealed selection signature for time to market body weight in chicken: a genome-wide association study using BayesCpi methodology
Zeinab Asgari, Alireza Ehsani, Ali Akbar Masoudi & Rasoul Vaez Torshizi
Pages: 1468-1478
Published online: 06 Oct 2021
AbstractforBayes factors revealed selection signature for time to market body weight in chicken: a genome-wide association study using BayesCpi methodology | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB) | EPUB
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Lauric acid saponified with calcium ameliorates indices of intestinal function and gut health in weaned piglets
Raffaella Rebucci, Marcello Comi, Matteo Ghiringhelli, Silvia Giorgi, Federica Cheli & Valentino Bontempo
Pages: 1479-1490
Published online: 09 Oct 2021
AbstractforLauric acid saponified with calcium ameliorates indices of intestinal function and gut health in weaned piglets | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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The use of dietary chromium associated with vitamins and minerals (synthetic and natural source) to improve some quality aspects of broiler thigh meat reared under heat stress condition
Arabela Elena Untea, Iulia Varzaru, Raluca Paula Turcu, Tatiana Dumitra Panaite & Mihaela Saracila
Pages: 1491-1499
Published online: 13 Oct 2021
AbstractforThe use of dietary chromium associated with vitamins and minerals (synthetic and natural source) to improve some quality aspects of broiler thigh meat reared under heat stress condition | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB) | EPUB
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Genome-wide association study for milk production traits in an economically important local dairy sheep breed
Anna Maria Sutera, Rosalia Di Gerlando, Salvatore Mastrangelo, Maria Teresa Sardina, Enrico D’Alessandro, Baldassare Portolano & Marco Tolone
Pages: 1500-1505
Published online: 07 Oct 2021
AbstractforGenome-wide association study for milk production traits in an economically important local dairy sheep breed | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Effects of linseed processing method (ground versus extruded) and dietary crude protein content on performance, digestibility, ruminal fermentation pattern, and rumen protozoa population in growing lambs
Elham Amirteymoori, Amin Khezri, Omid Dayani, Mohammadreza Mohammadabadi, Sepideh Khorasani, Amir Mousaie & Mehdi Kazemi-Bonchenari
Pages: 1506-1517
Published online: 22 Oct 2021
AbstractforEffects of linseed processing method (ground versus extruded) and dietary crude protein content on performance, digestibility, ruminal fermentation pattern, and rumen protozoa population in growing lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Linear and non-linear regression model fitting of testicular three-dimensional growth in Miranda donkeys
Ana Martins-Bessa, Miguel Quaresma, Belén Leiva, Ana Calado, Ander Arando, Carmen Marín & Francisco Javier Navas
Pages: 1518-1531
Published online: 18 Oct 2021
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Published online: 18 Oct 2021
AbstractforThe effect of dietary supplementation of ensiled pomegranate by-products on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, haematology parameters and meat characteristics of fat-tail lambs | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Pages: 1544-1553
Published online: 25 Oct 2021
AbstractforDietary effect of Moringa oleifera on native laying hens’ egg quality, cholesterol and fatty-acid profile | Full Text | References | PDF (845.4 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Published online: 18 Oct 2021
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Published online: 18 Oct 2021
AbstractforAflatoxin M1 contamination in raw milk and its association with herd types in the ten provinces of Southern China | Full Text | References | PDF (669.2 KB) | EPUB | Supplemental
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Published online: 18 Oct 2021
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Pages: 1575-1586
Published online: 21 Oct 2021
AbstractforDietary betaine supplementation improves growth performance, digestive function, intestinal integrity, immunity, and antioxidant capacity of yellow-feathered broilers | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB) | EPUB
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Published online: 18 Oct 2021
AbstractforInfluence of dietary combinations of Amphora coffeaeformis with linseed oil or sunflower oil on performance, fatty and amino acid profiles, oxidative stability and meat quality of broiler chickens | Full Text | References | PDF (1.1 MB) | EPUB
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Published online: 18 Oct 2021
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Published online: 20 Oct 2021
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Published online: 20 Oct 2021
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Published online: 18 Oct 2021
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Published online: 18 Oct 2021
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Published online: 18 Oct 2021
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Published online: 18 Oct 2021
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Published online: 22 Oct 2021
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Published online: 18 Oct 2021
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Published online: 28 Oct 2021
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Published online: 26 Oct 2021
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Published online: 20 Oct 2021
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Published online: 21 Oct 2021
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Published online: 22 Oct 2021
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Published online: 22 Oct 2021
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Published online: 20 Oct 2021
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Published online: 20 Oct 2021
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Published online: 20 Oct 2021
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Published online: 20 Oct 2021
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Published online: 20 Oct 2021
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Published online: 20 Oct 2021
AbstractforTransport certifications of cattle moved from France to Southern Italy and Greece: do they comply with Reg. EC 1/2005? | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB) | EPUB
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Published online: 03 Nov 2021
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Published online: 22 Oct 2021
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Published online: 20 Oct 2021
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Published online: 22 Oct 2021
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Published online: 21 Oct 2021
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Published online: 21 Oct 2021
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