Italian Journal of Animal Science, Volume 8, Issue 4 (2009)

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Review Article
Some new aspects of nutrition, health conditions and fertility of intensively reared dairy cows
Giuseppe Bertoni, Erminio Trevisi & Rosanna Lombardelli
Pages: 491-518
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforSome new aspects of nutrition, health conditions and fertility of intensively reared dairy cows | References | PDF (404.7 KB)
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Methods for estimation of daily and lactation milk yields from alternative milk recording scheme in Holstein and Simmental cattle breeds
Vesna Gantner, Sonja Jovanovac, Marija Klopčič, Martino Cassandro, Nikola Raguž & Krešimir Kuterovac
Pages: 519-530
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforMethods for estimation of daily and lactation milk yields from alternative milk recording scheme in Holstein and Simmental cattle breeds | References | PDF (257.8 KB)
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Survey on conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) content and fatty acid composition of Grana Padano cheese produced in different seasons and areas
Aldo Prandini, Samantha Sigolo, Carla Cerioli & Gianfranco Piva
Pages: 531-540
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforSurvey on conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) content and fatty acid composition of Grana Padano cheese produced in different seasons and areas | References | PDF (237.6 KB)
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Livestock systems and farming styles in Eastern Italian Alps: an on-farm survey
Enrico Sturaro, Giampaolo Cocca, Luigi Gallo, Meriam Mrad & Maurizio Ramanzin
Pages: 541-554
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforLivestock systems and farming styles in Eastern Italian Alps: an on-farm survey | References | PDF (252.5 KB)
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How to evaluate body conditions of red deer (Cervus elaphus) in an alpine environment?
Silvana Mattiello, Elena Andreoli, Alessandra Stefanelli, Anna Cantafora & Alessandro Bianchi
Pages: 555-565
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforHow to evaluate body conditions of red deer (Cervus elaphus) in an alpine environment? | References | PDF (883.3 KB)
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Effect of egg weight on chick weight, egg weight loss and hatchability in rock partridges (A. graeca)
Tamer çağlayan, Mustafa Garip, Kemal Kırıkçı & Aytekin Günlü
Pages: 567-574
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforEffect of egg weight on chick weight, egg weight loss and hatchability in rock partridges (A. graeca) | References | PDF (401.5 KB)
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Research Note

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Faba bean (Vicia faba var. minor) as a protein source for organic chickens: performance and carcass characteristics
Francesca Perella, Cecilia Mugnai, Alessandro Dal Bosco, Federico Sirri, Elisa Cestola & Cesare Castellini
Pages: 575-584
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforFaba bean (Vicia faba var. minor) as a protein source for organic chickens: performance and carcass characteristics | References | PDF (251.4 KB)
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Effects of starter feeding time on body growth and viscera development of newly hatched chicks
Haiming Yang, Zhiyue Wang, Shourong Shi, Jian Lu & Wenzeng Li
Pages: 585-593
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforEffects of starter feeding time on body growth and viscera development of newly hatched chicks | References | PDF (219.3 KB)
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Effects of mannanoligosaccharide and/or organic acid mixture on performance, blood parameters and intestinal microbiota of broiler chicks
Mehmet Levent Ozduven, Hasan Ersin Samli, Aylin Agma Okur, Fisun Koc, Hasan Akyurek & Nizamettin Senkoylu
Pages: 595-602
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforEffects of mannanoligosaccharide and/or organic acid mixture on performance, blood parameters and intestinal microbiota of broiler chicks | References | PDF (221 KB)
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Effect of oleic and conjugated linoleic acid in the diet of broiler chickens on the live growth performances, carcass traits and meat fatty acid profile
Arianna Buccioni, Mauro Antongiovanni, Marcello Mele, Manuela Gualtieri, Sara Minieri & Stefano Rapaccini
Pages: 603-614
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforEffect of oleic and conjugated linoleic acid in the diet of broiler chickens on the live growth performances, carcass traits and meat fatty acid profile | References | PDF (274.9 KB)
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Regression tree analysis for predicting slaughter weight in broilers
Mehmet Mendeş & Erkut Akkartal
Pages: 615-624
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforRegression tree analysis for predicting slaughter weight in broilers | References | PDF (253.8 KB)
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Hazelnut meal in diets for seawater farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): effects on growth performance and body composition
Musa Bulut, Ahmet Adem Tekinay, Derya Güroy, Sebahattin Ergün & Soner Bilen
Pages: 625-632
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforHazelnut meal in diets for seawater farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss): effects on growth performance and body composition | References | PDF (228 KB)
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Numerical simulation of electro-fishing in seawater
Edo D’Agaro & Antonella Stravisi
Pages: 633-645
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforNumerical simulation of electro-fishing in seawater | References | PDF (438.3 KB)
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Cashmere production from Scottish Cashmere kids and crossbreed Scottish Cashmere x Jonica kids
Raffaele Celi, Francesco Toteda, Anna Maria Facciolongo, Antonia Zarrilli & Giuseppe Marsico
Pages: 647-662
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforCashmere production from Scottish Cashmere kids and crossbreed Scottish Cashmere x Jonica kids | References | PDF (763.3 KB)
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Carcass traits of improved and indigenous lamb breeds of North-Western Turkey under an intensive production system
Alper Yilmaz, Bulent Ekiz, Mustafa Ozcan, Cuneyt Kaptan, Hulya Hanoglu, Ismail Erdogan & Omur Kocak
Pages: 663-675
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforCarcass traits of improved and indigenous lamb breeds of North-Western Turkey under an intensive production system | References | PDF (236 KB)
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Genetic structure of three Croatian horse breeds: implications for their conservation strategy
Ante Ivanković, Jelena Ramljak, Peter Dovč, Nikolina Kelava & Miljenko Konjačić
Pages: 677-689
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforGenetic structure of three Croatian horse breeds: implications for their conservation strategy | References | PDF (301.9 KB)
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Research Note

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Do mood disorders play a role in pig welfare?
Massimo Cocchi, Luca Sardi, Lucio Tonello & Giovanna Martelli
Pages: 691-704
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforDo mood disorders play a role in pig welfare? | References | PDF (431.4 KB)
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Short communication

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Effect of an automatic feeding system on growth performance and feeding behaviour of pigs reared outdoors
Paolo Cornale, Salvatore Barbera & Riccardo Fortina
Pages: 705-717
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforEffect of an automatic feeding system on growth performance and feeding behaviour of pigs reared outdoors | References | PDF (298.2 KB)
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Effect of sex and season of birth on Gompertz growth curve parameters in “Nero di Parma” pigs
Alberto Sabbioni, Valentino Beretti, Raffaele Manini, Claudio Cervi & Paola Superchi
Pages: 719-726
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforEffect of sex and season of birth on Gompertz growth curve parameters in “Nero di Parma” pigs | References | PDF (208.4 KB)
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Comparison of muscle fibre characteristics and production traits among offspring from Meishan dams mated to different sires
Kyu-Sang Lim, Hyun-Ik Jang, Jun-Mo Kim, Sang-Hoon Lee, Byoung-Chul Kim Kim, Kyu-Jin Han & Ki-Chang Hong
Pages: 727-734
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforComparison of muscle fibre characteristics and production traits among offspring from Meishan dams mated to different sires | References | PDF (244.9 KB)
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Estimation of genetic parameters for body weight in Charolais calves in Slovenia
Marko Čepon, Mojca Simčič & Malovrh Ćpela
Pages: 735-742
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforEstimation of genetic parameters for body weight in Charolais calves in Slovenia | References | PDF (242.5 KB)
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Does Vitamin E or Vitamin E plus Selenium improve reproductive performance of rams during hot weather?
Ammar Bin Talib Ali, Giovanni Bomboi & Basilio Floris
Pages: 743-754
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforDoes Vitamin E or Vitamin E plus Selenium improve reproductive performance of rams during hot weather? | References | PDF (312.8 KB)
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Original Articles

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Application of a PCR method for the diagnosis of ulcerative enteritis: preliminary results
Luca Bano, Ilenia Drigo, Cosetta Bacchin, Barbara Marcon, Monia Cocchi, Michela Bonci, Marta Vascellari & Fabrizio Agnoletti
Pages: 757-760
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforApplication of a PCR method for the diagnosis of ulcerative enteritis: preliminary results | References | PDF (169 KB)
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Diffusion of Clostridium perfringens NetB positive strains in healthy and diseased chickens
Ilenia Drigo, Fabrizio Agnoletti, Cosetta Bacchin, Angela Guolo, Monia Cocchi, Michela Bonci & Luca Bano
Pages: 761-764
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforDiffusion of Clostridium perfringens NetB positive strains in healthy and diseased chickens | References | PDF (185 KB)
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Microbiological characteristics of poultry meats - Results of inspections carried out in the province of Milano, Italy
Silvia Colmegna, Anna Invernizzi, Anna Lia Mascher, Emanuela Corsale, Viviana Ferrazzi & Guido Grilli
Pages: 765-770
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforMicrobiological characteristics of poultry meats - Results of inspections carried out in the province of Milano, Italy | References | PDF (175.5 KB)
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Short communication

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Multiple antimicrobial resistance among Avian Escherichia coli strains in Albania
Tana Shtylla, Elena Circella, Anna Madio, Giancarlo Di Paola, Pranvera Çabeli, Ilirian Kumbe, Alda Kika & Antonio Camarda
Pages: 771-774
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforMultiple antimicrobial resistance among Avian Escherichia coli strains in Albania | References | PDF (176 KB)
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Virulence – associated genes in Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli of turkey
Elena Circella, Donato Pennelli, Silvia Tagliabue, Raffaella Ceruti, Davide Giovanardi & Antonio Camarda
Pages: 775-779
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforVirulence – associated genes in Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli of turkey | References | PDF (180.8 KB)
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Pathogenicity markers of Clostridium spp. in commercial turkeys
Mario Saita, Luca Bano & Daniele D. Gallazzi
Pages: 781-784
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforPathogenicity markers of Clostridium spp. in commercial turkeys | References | PDF (184.4 KB)
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Investigations of some parameters of natural immunity in meat turkeys reared outdoors
Maria Pia Franciosin, Patrizia Casagrande Proietti, Livia Moscati, Lorenzo Battistacci, Michela Pela & Giuseppina Tacconi
Pages: 785-788
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforInvestigations of some parameters of natural immunity in meat turkeys reared outdoors | References | PDF (159.5 KB)
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Induction of sexual activity in male and female farmed ostriches (Struthio camelus) with GnRH implant
Giulio Aiudi, Michele Nicassio, Giovanni Pagana, Fabio Silvestre & Giovanni M. Lacalandra
Pages: 789-792
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforInduction of sexual activity in male and female farmed ostriches (Struthio camelus) with GnRH implant | References | PDF (164.3 KB)
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Case report

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Outbreak of pseudotuberculosis in commercial guinea fowls (Numida meleagris)
Michela Bonci, Ilenia Drigo, Fabrizio Agnoletti, Monia Cocchi, Angela Guolo, Marta Vascellari & Luca Bano
Pages: 793-796
Published online: 01 Mar 2016
AbstractforOutbreak of pseudotuberculosis in commercial guinea fowls (Numida meleagris) | References | PDF (170.6 KB)
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