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Effects of the dietary supplementation of a native probiotic on the blood metabolites, gut parameters, and meat quality of growing lambs

  • 2024
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 54
C. Naseem, I. Rabbani, M.A. Rashid, M.S. Yousaf, M. Imran, A. Anjum, I.H. Badar & H. Rehman Page: 673 - 684
  • 2026-07-11
  • Megan North

This study aimed to compare the efficacy of a native probiotic (indigenously produced Saccharomyces cerevisiae) with that of commercial S. cerevisiae in terms of the effects on blood metabolites, gut histology, the expression of genes related to the ruminal epithelium,…

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Short communication: Impact of rest intervals and habituation on electro-ejaculated semen quality in merino-type rams

  • 2024
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 54
H.A. O’Neill, J. Scholtz, L.P. Kruger, A. Maqhashu & A. Ganswindt Page: 685 - 690
  • 2026-07-11
  • Megan North

This study evaluated the effects of habituation and electro-ejaculation techniques on semen quality in merino-type rams in South Africa, aiming to refine the electro-ejaculation method to improve semen quality. Parameters assessed included semen volume, sperm motility, sperm viability, sperm concentration,…

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Potential benefits of early-life supplementation of feed additives on the growth and health of lambs

  • 2024
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 54
Y. Paksoy, N. Koluman Darcan, & S. Göncü Page: 691 - 699
  • 2026-07-11
  • Megan North

Neonatal mortality in small ruminant production is a significant economic challenge for farmers, requiring techniques to improve survival rates among newborn lambs. This study focused on mitigating neonatal lamb mortality and enhancing growth rates under semi-intensive farming conditions in the…

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Effects of heat stress on the physiological responses and vaginal microbiome of Hanwoo cows

  • 2024
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 54
K-H. Um, S-R. Cho, S-S. Kang, U-H. Kim, J-I. Won, S. Jin, M. Park, S-J. Moon, G-S. Jang, B. Shokrollahi, Y-C. Baek & S-S. Jang Page: 708 - 722
  • 2026-07-11
  • Megan North

Temperature increases due to climate change induce heat stress in livestock, resulting in economic losses for farmers. This study investigated the physiological responses of Hanwoo cattle to heat stress, and the effects of heat stress on the vaginal microbiome. Four…

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Ultrasound scanning figures and lambing rates of merino-type ewes

  • 2024
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 54
S.W.P. Cloete, W.H. Geerkens, J.E. Cilliers, J. Morris, J.H.C. van Zyl & T.S. Brand Page: 723 - 738
  • 2026-07-11
  • Megan North

This study assessed ultrasound scanning as a proxy for observed reproduction records, quantified the effects of lambing year and ewe age, and estimated repeatability of traits to predict current-flock gains. Data for number of lambs recorded per ewe scanned, lambs…

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Effects of dietary grape pomace powder supplementation on the performance, egg quality, hatchability, and blood parameters of laying quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

  • 2024
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 54
N.M.A. Zebari & S. Canoğulları Doğan Page: 739 - 750
  • 2026-07-11
  • Megan North

This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with grape pomace powder (GP) on the performance, egg quality and hatchability, and blood biochemistry of quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica). A total of 200 quails (323.90 ± 1.991 g body weight) were…

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