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PCV2: The unexpected threat – How fish infection can transform industries and society: A pilot study

  • 2024
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 54
V.H. Silva, D.F. Silva, F. Baldisseri, J.C.S. Borges, L.J. Borba, R.R. Silva, A.M.M.G. Castro Page: 93 - 99

Integrated fish and livestock farming is an ancient practice and is used to increase production per unit area and reduce the environmental impact caused by untreated animal excreta. Although integrated aquaculture has been used in some countries, including Brazil, this…

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Citric acid in the diet of male Venda chickens: Effects on carcass characteristics and physico-chemical attributes

  • 2024
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 54
M.V. Mamabolo, J.W. Ng’ambi & B. Gunya Page: 86 - 92

This experiment was conducted to determine the effects of citric acid (CA) on carcass characteristics and physico-chemical attributes of male Venda chickens. A total of 200 male, one-day-old Venda chicks were distributed in a completely randomized design with four treatments…

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Early lactational response to rumen-protected methionıne supplementation in dairy buffalo fed forage-based diets

  • 2024
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 54
H. Muruz, S. Çelik, Z. Selçuk, B. Bölükbaş, S. Ertan Page: 77 - 85

This study determined the effects of rumen-protected methionine (RPMet) supplementation on milk yield and milk composition in early lactation dairy buffalo fed a forage-based diet. A total of 20 lactating, multiparous Anatolia water buffalo were used, with a mean initial…

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Carcass yields in the main Algerian populations of camels: Sahraoui, Targui, steppe camel, and Reguibi (Camelus dromedarius L., 1758)

  • 2024
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 54
A. Benaissa , Y. Mimouni , B. Babelhadj , O. Elhadi , A. Rihab , R. Rania , T. Faiza, D. Madjed & C. Guintard Page: 69 - 76

The carcass yield varies from one animal species to another and depends on various factors, such as the age of the animal, its health condition, diet, and activity level. The main objective of this study was to determine the yield…

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Natural additives as a source of antioxidants improve lipid oxidation, antioxidant activity, and shelf-life of beef

  • 2024
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 54
M.G Ornaghi, R.A.C. Passetti, M.A.P. Cardoso, A.C.P. Vital, R.M. do Prado, A. Guerrero, D.F. Rossoni & I.N. do Prado Page: 58 - 68

Forty young bulls were finished in feedlot with diets that contained different dosages of a combination of several natural additives (NA), i.e., clove essential oil, cashew and castor oil, and rumen-protected eugenol, vanillin, and thymol. The animals were randomized in…

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Effect of long-term, exogenous administration of oxytocin on milk production, composition, somatic cell count, and progesterone in postpartum Nili-Ravi buffalo

  • 2024
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 54
S. Murtaza, A. Sattar, N. Ahmad, I. R. Khan, M. Ijaz, T. Ahmad, A. A. Farooq, M. A. Basit, M. A. Javid, M. U. Saleem, J. Ahmad, A. Zia & B. Azam Page: 37 -

This study sought to explore the effect of the administration of long-term, exogenous oxytocin on buffalo milk. In this study, newly-calved postpartum buffaloes (Nili-Ravi) (n = 24) were divided equally into three groups: (control without oxytocin – CON, 10 i.u.…

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Dietary supplementation with zinc oxide nanoparticles improves growth performance and gut microbiota of broiler chickens reared in the tropics

  • 2024
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 54
E. Opoola, O.J. Makinde, R.Y. Olobatoke, P.O. Atte & O. Olaniyan Page: 28 - 36

This study evaluated the effect of zinc oxide (ZnO) on growth performance, serum biochemistry, and gut microbial counts of broiler chickens reared in a tropical environment. A total of 120 one-day-old broiler chicks were assigned using a completely randomized design…

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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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