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Multiple regression analyses of traits contributing to the skin value of South African ostriches

  • 2024
  • Issue: 54
  • Volume:
K.R. Nemutandani, A. Engelbrecht, S.W.P. Cloete, K. Dzama, O. Tada & P.T. Muvhali Page: 21 - 28

The contribution of various skin traits to determining skin value was investigated in South African slaughter ostriches. Processed skins (n = 747) from the South African Black ostrich breed slaughtered between 2003 and 2019 and aged 282–588 d were used.…

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Histochemical composition of muscles differing in physiological function from three contrasting ruminant species

  • 2024
  • Issue:
  • Volume: 54
N. Lebedová, D. Bureš, T. Needham, L. Bartoň, L. C. Hoffman Page: 11 - 20

The utilisation of game meat contributes towards various Sustainable Development Goals; however, it is necessary to quantify and optimise game meat quality for the commercial market to ensure high and uniform product quality to ensure consumer satisfaction. Understanding the factors…

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Relationship between body morphometry in Bapedi rams and sperm characteristics measured using Computer-aided Sperm Analysis

  • 2024
  • Issue:
  • Volume: 54
A. Maqhashu, H.A. O’Neill, J.N. Ngcobo, K.A. Nephawe, F.V. Ramukhithi, J.P. Sebei, N.O. Mapholi, N. Bovula, M.L. Mphaphathi & T.L. Nedambale Page: 1 - 10

Ram fertility is not defined by a single trait. Quantifiable physical parameters that are correlated to fertilization capacity of sperm are required to advise farmers on ram selection activities. The objective was to investigate the relationship between body measurements and…

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The relationship between milk components, immunoglobulins, and cytokine content at the end of lactation in Kyrgyz mares

  • 2023
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 53
F.R. Istanbullugil, A. Risvanli, R. Salikov, M. Bayraktar, U. Acaroz, D.A. Acaroz, S. Kul, B.F. Yuksel, M. Turanli, M. Uz Page: 904 - 908

The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship of immunoglobulins and cytokine content in the milk of Kyrgyz mares during the last period of lactation. For this purpose, seven Kyrgyz mares were used. During the last week…

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Stress-alleviating properties of dietary red grape pomace in Ross 308 broilers reared at a high stocking density

  • 2023
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 53
K.K. Thema, V. Mlambo, C.M. Mnisi Page: 883 - 893

Nutraceutical plant products such as red grape pomace (Vitis vinifera L. var. Shiraz) contain potent antioxidants that could mitigate stress caused by high stocking density. An experimental feeding trial was conducted using a total of 720 densely-stocked (30 birds/pen) Ross…

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Settled and nomadic breeding of Karya sheep

  • 2023
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 53
S. Aydınlı & S. Alapala Page: 871 - 882

Records of five settled and five nomadic sheep enterprises in Karya-2, a sub-project of the “National Ovine Breeding by Public” project carried out by the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies of Denizli Province, Turkey, were examined in this…

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Fermented feed may improve the growth performance, immunological function, and antioxidant capacity of Sichuan White Geese

  • 2023
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 53
Y. Chen, H. Zhong, X. Huang, Z. Liu, J. Xue, Y. Luo, Z. Chen, Y. Zhang, Q. Wang & C. Wang Page: 859 - 870

The current study aimed to assess the effects of the addition of dietary fermented feed (FF) on the growth performance, blood parameters, intestinal morphology, and number of cecal microorganisms of Sichuan white geese from 1 to 28 d of age. A total…

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Village chicken production and egg quality in dry and wet, resource-limited environments in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

  • 2023
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 53
T. Tenza, L.C. Mhlongo & M. Chimonyo Page: 850 - 858

The study investigated the quality and production of village chickens in wet and dry environments. Three hundred households were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Both external and internal characteristics were measured in 4 000 eggs using visual observation and laboratory…

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Haematological parameters of Hungarian, farmed ostriches

  • 2023
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 53
L. D. Brassó, I. Komlósi, J. K. Lugata, Z. Várszegi, P. Massányi, R. Knop Page: 834 - 842

The analysis of haematological parameters is of great importance from a diagnostic point of view and is important on a global scale as well. The study aimed to evaluate the effects of the month, farm, bird age, and sex on…

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Risk factors for puerperal endometritis in the sow

  • 2023
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 53
N.H. Nam, B.T. Anh Dao, P. Sukon Page: 849 - 843

Puerperal endometritis in sows may detrimentally affect the health of sows and reduce reproductive performance in their subsequent litters. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine risk factors for puerperal endometritis in sows. In total, 139 second-parity, Yorkshire × Landrace…

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of farmers on antibiotic use, resistance, and stewardship in food animal production systems in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

  • 2023
  • Issue:
  • Volume: 53
L.T. Mokhutsoane & S.Y. Essack Page: 823 - 834

Non-therapeutic use of antibiotics for metaphylaxis, prophylaxis, and growth promotion in food animal production systems contributes to the emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance can subsequently be transmitted within and between animals, humans, and the environment and consequently…

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Growth, slaughter performance, abdominal visceral organ sizes, and plasma metabolic markers in indigenous, improved, and crossbred growing pigs fed roasted or sprouted cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) diets

  • 2023
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 53
M.W. Lubisi, F. Fushai & J.J. Baloyi Page: 809 - 822

Growth, slaughter performance, and blood metabolic markers were evaluated in Windsnyer (W), Large White (LW) × Landrace (LR), and three-way crossbred (W × LW × LR) pigs fed control (soybean cake), sprouted, or roasted iso-nutrient, cowpea, maize-based diets. Twelve male…

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Marek’s disease in backyard chickens of Pakistan: A study of pathological lesions in correlation to viral load

  • 2023
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 53
M. Azeem, M. ur Rehman Khan, G. Saleem, M. Hassan Mushtaq Page: 797 - 808

Marek's disease (MD) is an infectious, lymphoproliferative disorder caused by the alpha herpesvirus genus, Mardivirus, serotype 1 (Gallid Herpesvirus 2, or GaHV-2). There is no current information on Marek's disease virus (MDV) pathotypes and serotypes circulating in backyard poultry in…

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Effects of feed form (pellet or mash), corn particle size, and Bacillus-based probiotic supplementation on performance traits and digestive tract health of broiler chickens

  • 2023
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 53
I. YousefianAstaneh, M. Chamani, S.N. Mousavi, A.A. Sadeghi, M. AminAfshar Page: 784 - 796

A total of 720 Ross 308, male broiler chicks were used to study the effect of feed form, corn particle size, and probiotic supplementation as a completely randomized block design with 2×2×2 factorial arrangement (eight treatments and five replications). The…

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Effects of rumen undegradable protein source on feed intake and milk yield of Holstein dairy cows

  • 2023
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 53
M. Savari, M.S.S. Firouzabadi, F. Mohammadi, R. Abigaba, A. R. Rayshan, A. Gharagozloo & F. Abdollahzadeh Page: 764 - 773

This study was conducted to determine the effects of heat treated-soybean meal, fish meal, meat meal, and an equal blend of fish and meat meal as rumen-ungradable protein (RUP) sources on productive performance, nutrient digestibility, N-utilization efficiency, and blood metabolites…

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Preservation of mannanase Eupenicillium javanicum (BS4) in solid state fermentation using glycerol and polyol

  • 2023
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 53
T. Haryati, T. Purwadaria, F. Paulin, A. P. Sinurat & F. Saputra Page: 755 - 763

The digestibility of palm kernel meal can be increased using mannanase. Enzyme application in the field requires a preservation process. The aim of this study was to evaluate the stability of liquid Eupenicillium javanicum BS4 mannanase resulting from solid state…

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Perspectives and advantages of using olive (Olea europaea) by-products as a dietary supplement for rabbit production and health

  • 2023
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 53
C. Losacco, V. Laudadio, M. Schiavitto & V. Tufarelli Page: 737 - 754

Over the years, the olive oil market has increased considerably due to its organoleptic features and increasing awareness of the beneficial properties of olive products for human health. However, the olive oil production processes generate a variety of wastes and…

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Genomic markers associated with antibody response to Newcastle disease virus of Sasso chickens raised in Ethiopia

  • 2023
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 53
M. Girma, K.M. Morris, K. Sutton, W. Esatu, B. Solomon, T. Dessie, A. Psifidi, L. Vervelde, O. Hanotte, G. Banos & D.P. Malatji Page: 728 - 736

Newcastle disease virus (NDV) is one of the highly contagious avian pathogens that threatens poultry producers in endemic zones due to its epidemic potential. Selection for antibody (Ab) response can effectively improve disease resistance in chickens. However, the molecular basis…

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