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Quality of sorghum hybrid silages at different storage times

  • 2023
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 53
G. Maggi, C.R. Schneider, A.D. Lima, G.B. Rovaris, R.H. Krolow, D.D. Castagnara Page: 560 - 572

The objective of this study was to evaluate the nutritional changes in silages of four sorghum hybrids at different storage times. The design was a completely randomized in a 4 × 9 arrangement of plots with four replications. The four…

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Potential feeding value, feed quality, microbial protein production, and anti-methanogenic properties of tree leaves admixed with Italian ryegrass at different ratios using in vitro gas production

  • 2023
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 53
E. Gürsoy Page: 550 - 559

The purpose of this study was to use the in vitro gas production (IVGP) method to assess the relative feeding value, feed quality, and anti-methanogenic capabilities of tree leaves added to Italian ryegrass forage at various proportions. With the addition…

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Physico-chemical characteristics of meat after dietary supplementation of lambs with essential oils and calcium malate

  • 2023
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 53
M.A. Ortiz-Heredia, J.R. Bárcena-Gama, P.A. Martínez-Hernández, J de D. Guerrero-Rodríguez, S.S. González-Muñoz, O.V. Vázquez-Mendoza Page: 541 - 549

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of a mixture of essential oils (EO), calcium malate (CM), or their combination (EO + CM) on the physico-chemical characteristics of lamb meat. A total of 36, two-month-old, 20 ±…

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The impact of multi-species bacteria as a probiotic on productive performance and egg quality of laying Japanese quail

  • 2023
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 53
O.M. Hamada, G. M. El-Gendi, K.M. Eid & W. Abdelmoez Page: 529 - 540

This study investigated the effect of individual and/ or a mixture multi-species bacteria as a probiotic (Pediococcus acidilactici (T1), Enterococcus faecium (m74) + Pediococcus acidilactici (T2), and Bacillus licheniformis + B. subtilis (T3)) supplementation at different levels on productive performance…

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Carcass traits and meat quality of steers fed palm kernel cake as a replacement for grain sorghum

  • 2023
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 53
M. M. Lisboa, F. F. Silva, G. G. P. Carvalho, J. W. D. Silva, A. P. G. Silva, V. M. Carvalho, L. V. Santos, M. C. Santos, D. M. Lima Júnior & R. R. Silva Page: 522 - 528

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of replacing grain sorghum (GS) with palm kernel cake (PKC) on the performance, carcass traits and meat quality of feedlot steers fed high-grain diets. Forty male ½ Holstein × ½…

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Genetic diversity and population structure of Turkish Aseel chickens

  • 2023
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 53
F.T. Özbaşer Bulut, Y. Özşensoy, A. Kocakaya, B. Yüceer Özkul & C. Özbeyaz Page: 511 - 521

This study aimed to assess the genetic diversity, maternal origin, and population structure of Turkish Aseel chickens. The research was conducted on Aseel roosters and chicks older than one year. DNA was extracted from 96 Turkish Aseel feather samples collected…

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Effect of combination magnetic technology and encapsulated probiotics in the drinking water on blood profile and immunity of laying hens

  • 2023
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 53
M.H Natsir, O. Sjofjan, Y.F Nuningtyas, A. Mutaqin & F.Marwi Page: 503 - 510

This study aimed to determine the health status of laying hens using a combination of magnetic technology and probiotics in drinking water. A total of two hundred and eighty-eight (288), 57-week-old ISA Brown laying hens were assigned to six treatments…

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Effect of a probiotic blend in broiler chicken diets and its effect on growth performance, carcass traits, and haematological profile

  • 2023
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 53
M. Mousapoor, C. Losacco, A. Seidavi, M. Nosrati, W.A.G. de Araújo, L.F.T. Albino, V. Laudadio, V. Tufarelli & D. De Marzo Page: 493 - 502

The study aimed to assess the effect of different dietary levels of a probiotic blend (Probio Enzyme®) during the first 14 days of age (DOA) or up to 42 DOA, on growth performance, carcass and digestive tract traits, and haematological…

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Effect of pineapple peel addition on sorghum ensilage

  • 2023
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 53
S. A. R. G. Chacón, T. L. A. C. Araújo, L. A. Pinedo, D. M. Lima Junior, L. C. S. L. C. Assis, M. W. F. Pereira & P. O. Lima Page: 485 - 492

Silage mixed with forage and byproducts is an alternative nutritional strategy for ruminant production. This study aimed to characterize chemical–nutritional aspects, fermentative profile, and digestibility of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) silage with different contents of pineapple (Ananas comosus L.…

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Somatic cell count and an Animal Needs Index to evaluate animal welfare in dairy cattle on farms constructed to the standards of the Agriculture and Rural Development Support Institution

  • 2023
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 53
Hasan Keskin & Mustafa Garip Page: 476 - 484

In this research, welfare measurements were made on 14 modern dairy cattle farms (Type 1) with similar enterprise scales and built without any support from any institution, and on eight modern dairy cattle farms (Type 2), which were built with…

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In situ and in vitro degradation parameters of elephant grass silage with sugarcane bagasse

  • 2023
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 53
R.C. Rodrigues, S.E.A.S. Cavalcante, R.P. Lana, A. Perazzo, L.S Cabral, M.C.Teixeira, I.G.R. Araujo, A.P.R. Jesus, & J.S. Araújo, C.S. Costa, M.R. Martins, A.M.P. Santos & P.L.O. Rocha Page: 466 - 475

The objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition and in situ degradability of elephant grass silage dry matter with increasing levels of sugarcane bagasse. A completely randomized design was adopted with five treatments: 0, 5, 10, 15,…

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Effect of herbal extracts as alternatives to antibiotics in the first week of age on broiler performance, serum biochemistry, and intestinal morphology under commercial farm conditions

  • 2023
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 53
W. H. Hassan, M. M. Mustafa, R. H. Isa Page: 455 - 465

This study was performed to show the effect of two herbal extracts as alternatives to antibiotics in the first eight days of rearing on broiler performance, serum biochemistry, and the jejunum morphology of the broiler. A total of 264, one-day…

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Golden mussel shell (Limnoperna fortunei) flour contaminated with cadmium as a calcium source for broiler chickens

  • 2023
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 53
L. Wachholz, T.S. Andrade, C. Souza, J. Broch, E.H. Cirilo, A.S. Avila, G. Toniazzo, C. Kaufmann, P.L.O. Carvalho, C. Eyng & R.V. Nunes Page: 445 - 454

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of golden mussel flour (GMSF) contaminated with increasing rates of cadmium (Cd) as a replacement for limestone as a Ca source, in broiler chicken feed from 14 to 42 days…

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Pre-treatments of Mirasolia diversifolia using Lactobacillus bulgaricus at different dosages and fermentation times: Phytic acid concentration, enzyme activity, and fermentation characteristics

  • 2023
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 53
R. Pazla, E.M. Putri, N. Jamarun, W. Negara, F. A. Khan, M. Zain, A. Arief, G. Yanti, A. Antonius, T. P. Priyatno, M. Surachman, I. W. A. Darmawan, H. Herdis, L. Marlina, S. Asmairicen, & Y. Marta Page: 429 - 437

The present study aimed to determine the optimal dosage and fermentation time of Mirasolia diversifolia (leaves and stems) using Lactobacillus bulgaricus bacteria by observing the reduction in phytic acid, the activity of enzymes, pH of fermentation, number of bacterial colonies,…

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Suckling piglets submitted to creep feeding management from 5 days-old showed optimal performance and exploratory behaviour

  • 2023
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 53
J. D. Agnol, F. Meneghetti, T. S. Gaggini, G. A. Rodrigues, J. L. Genova, P. L. O. Carvalho, S. T. Carvalho, L. B. Costa, D. Paiano, A. Saraiva, C. Eyng & N. T. E. Oliveira Page: 422 - 428

This study aimed to assess the effects of starting creep feeding at different ages on performance, behaviour, haematological, and biochemical parameters in piglets. A total of 138 piglets (1.34 ± 0.25 kg, n = 13 sows), weaned at 21 d-old,…

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