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Effect of yeast peptide dietary supplementation on nutrient digestibility, growth performance, and blood metabolites in geese

  • 2022
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 52
Hang He1*, Yancong Yuan2*, Fen Wang3, Bangquan Xiang1, Chuanshi Zhang1, Qinfeng Liao1, Yongzhi Lv1, Longjiao Li1, Yan Zhu4, Yaqiang Chen1, Yanhui Yang1, Anfang Liu2, Ke Zhang4, Danzhen Tashi1, Jiahao Yang1, Jie Zhang2# Page: 667 - 673

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of yeast peptide supplementation on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and blood metabolites in geese. One-day-old Sichuan white geese (n = 300, 95.16 ± 1.98 g) were randomly assigned to five dietary treatment…

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The effect of pre-slaughter electrical stunning on bleeding efficiency, meat quality, histology, and microbial count of several goat muscles

  • 2022
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 52
I.S. Al-Amri1, I.T. Kadim#1, A.Y. Alkindi1, Q. M.I. Haq1, D.S. Al-Ajmi2, A. Haemd1, R. Quibol1, R.S. Al-Magbali3, S.K. Khalaf4, & K.S. Al Hosni4 Page: 630 - 644

This study was designed to compare the effect of non-electrical stunning and electrical stunning on bleeding efficiency, meat quality characteristics, bacterial count, and histology of longissimus thoraces, semitendinosus, biceps femoris, infraspinatus, semimembranosus, and triceps brachii muscles of goats. Forty goats…

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Evaluation of chia gel incorporation as a fat substitute in Nile tilapia fishburger

  • 2022
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 52
M.C.C. Rampe1, F.C. Henry2, R.F. Oliveira2#, A.C. Santos Junior1, A.M. Maradini Filho3, M.C.J.D. Dardengo1 Page: 621 - 629

Chia gel is known for its functional properties such as high water and oil retention capacity, emulsifying activity, and as a stabilizer for foams and emulsions. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the inclusion…

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Effect of functional oil in piglet feeding and its effects on total blood count, health parameters, and gastrointestinal tract structure

  • 2022
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 52
G. B. Santos1, J. L. Genova2#, A. S. Lima3, A. C. Oliveira4, L. B. Azevedo5, P. E. Rupolo5, R. V. Nunes5, N. T. E. Oliveira5, S. T. Carvalho5 & P. L. O. Carvalho5 Page: 611 - 620

This study was performed to evaluate the effects of a functional oil blend (castor oil plus cashew nutshell oil) on complete blood count, health parameters, and intestinal structure in nursery pigs. A total of 128 crossbreed piglets (6.79 ± 1.76…

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Inclusion of licuri cake in high-grain diets for steers: Intake, digestibility, carcass characteristics, and meat quality

  • 2022
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 52
A. B. de Oliveira1, F. F. da Silva1, J. W. D. da Silva1, G. G. P. de Carvalho2, L. V. Santos1, T. R. Paixão1, A. P. G. da Silva1, S. O. de Souza1, C. Soares1, D. M. de Lima Júnior3*, R. R. Silva1 Page: 603 - 610

cattle. This study evaluated the effects of including licuri cake in high-grain diets for steers on performance and carcass and meat quality. Forty-four crossbred (1/2 Bos taurus × 1/2 Bos indicus) castrated steers at 24 months of age, with an…

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Protected sodium butyrate in chicken diets until 21 days of age improves intestinal development and performance

  • 2022
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 52
M. F. Pires1, N. S. M. Leandro1, M. B. Café1, F. B. Carvalho1, D. V. Jacob2, R. A. Noleto-Mendonça3#, S. D. Assis4, J. M. S. Martins5 Page: 591 - 602

This study was developed to examine the performance, carcass and cut yields, nutrient digestibility, and intestinal histomorphometry of chickens fed diets supplemented with protected sodium butyrate until 21 days of age. Two experiments were conducted, both of which involved the…

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The effect of different feeding strategies on honey bee gut microbiota and the presence of Nosema

  • 2022
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 52
E. Topal1, Ö. Ceylan2, R. İ. Tunca3#, V. Bay4, S. Aldemir5, H. İnci6, U. Topçuoğlu5, M. Kösoğlu5 Page: 577 - 590

Colony development in honey bees depends on both the environmental conditions and their genetic structure. Nutrition is the one of the most important factors in the honey bee’s health. This study was carried out in 48 colonies and included six…

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Effects of production stage and fertility traits on milk production of pasture-grazed Holstein and Jersey cows in a Mediterranean-type climate region

  • 2022
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 52
N.M. Bangani, C.J.C. Muller, K. Dzama, C.W.C Cruywagen & V.E. Imbayarwo-Chikosi Page: 552 - 562

The aim of this study was to compare the milk production of Holstein and Jersey cows on pasture as affected by parity, lactation stage, calving season, age at first calving, and calving interval. Test-day lactation records of 122 Holstein and…

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Effects of biomacromolecules on growth, digestibility, digestive enzyme activity, antioxidation, and immunity in broilers

  • 2022
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 52
R.F. Wang, Y. Wang, X.P. An, X. Ji, J. Du, Y.C Hu, T. Guo, J. Zhang, A.Q. Gao & J.W. Qi Page: 539 - 551

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of two biomacromolecules, fermented wheat bran polysaccharides (FWBPs) and sodium humate (SH), on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, digestive enzyme activity, antioxidant status, and immunity of broilers. A total of 144 male, one-day-old Arbor…

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Effect of transportation distance on the physiological condition and carcass traits of kampong chickens

  • 2022
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 52
T.A. Sarjana, E. Suprijatna, L.D. Mahfudz, D. Sunarti, S. Kismiati, B. Ma’rifah, R. Muryani & S. Susanti Page: 530 - 538

This research aimed to investigate the effect of transportation distance on the physiological conditions and carcass traits of kampong chickens. Two hundred and twenty-five male kampong chickens were transported for distances of 30 km, 60 km, and 90 km, departing…

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Augmenting broiler diets with essential oils affects growth, intestinal microbiota and morphology, and meat quality

  • 2022
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 52
E. Bonos, I. Skoufos, I. Giannenas, K. Fotou, E. Sidiropoulou, O. Tsiftsoglou, D. Lazari, D. Galamatis, I. Stylianaki & A. Tzora Page: 506 - 520

The health and productivity of broiler chickens are related to their intestinal microbiota, which may be influenced by supplemented feed components. This trial intended to evaluate the effects of a dietary mixture of essential oils from oregano (Origanum vulgare ssp.…

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Fattening performance and carcass characteristics of lambs supplemented with condensed tannins from Acacia mearnsii extract

  • 2022
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 52
A. García-Salas, J.R. Bárcena-Gama, D. Hernández-Sánchez, M.A. Cobos-Peralta, S.S. González-Muñoz, H. Vaquera-Huerta & L. Arias-Margarito Page: 498 - 505

Tannins are polyphenolic compounds with some beneficial properties for ruminants as they act as antioxidants, antimicrobials, and anthelmintics, which may improve animal performance. However, the results are variable, depending on the type, source, and dose. The objective of this research…

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Short Communication: Focused nutrition during oestrus synchronization in Pelibuey ewes with different body conditions

  • 2022
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 52
J.A. Hernández-Marín, P. Pérez-Hernández, C. Cortez-Romero, A. Pro-Martínez & J. Gallegos-Sánchez Page: 492 - 497

The aim of this study was to evaluate ovarian follicular activity, ovulation percentage, and body weight change in response to focused nutrition during synchronization of oestrus with an intravaginal device (CIDR®) (9 days) in Pelibuey ewes with high and low…

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Yeast cell wall supplementation modulates pre-weaning stress in male Nili Ravi buffalo calves

  • 2022
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 52
M. Raza, M.S. Yousaf, M.A. Rashid, A. Maqsood, B. Azam, R. Mustafa, S. Ahmad, A. Khalid, M. Naseem6 & H.U. Rehman Page: 460 - 471

The effects of yeast cell wall (YCW) supplementation on growth performance, cell-mediated immune response, blood metabolites, and health scores in early-weaned male buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) calves were evaluated. Forty Nili Ravi buffalo calves were randomly divided into four groups and…

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Addition of equine chorionic gonadotropin in controlled internal drug-release-based synchronization improves reproductive performance of Nili-Ravi buffalo in the sub-tropics

  • 2022
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 52
M.I. Naveed, M. Hassan, A. Husnain, U. Riaz, M. Ahmad, M.R. Yousuf, N. Ahmad Page: 452 - 459

This study evaluated the effect of equine chorionic gonadotropin (eCG) and factors such as body condition score (BCS), cyclicity, and breeding season in a controlled internal drug release (CIDR)-based oestrus synchronization protocol on ovarian follicle dynamics, oestrus expression, ovulation rate,…

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