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19 Nov 2024
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The effect of group size and laying month on the quality, IgG, and corticosterone levels of goose eggs
Lili Dóra Brassó
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Department of Animal Science, Institute of Animal Science, Biotechnology and Nature Conservation, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management University of Debrecen, 138 Boszormenyi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
István Komlósi
Department of Animal Science, Institute of Animal Science, Biotechnology and Nature Conservation, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management University of Debrecen, 138 Boszormenyi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
Levente Czeglédi
Department of Animal Science, Institute of Animal Science, Biotechnology and Nature Conservation, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management University of Debrecen, 138 Boszormenyi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
Gabriella Gulyás
Department of Animal Science, Institute of Animal Science, Biotechnology and Nature Conservation, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences and Environmental Management University of Debrecen, 138 Boszormenyi Street, 4032 Debrecen, Hungary
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Brigitta Csernus, Csaba Szabó, Renáta Knop, Reda Gebrehaweria Kidane, Sawadi Fransisco Ndunguru, Gabriella Gulyás, Xénia Erika Ozsváth, and Levente Czeglédi
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 103–111, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-103-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-103-2023, 2023
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The application of antibiotics is being regulated continuously. Therefore, natural agents are being investigated that aim to strengthen the defense system of poultry. In our study, capsanthin was applied to investigate its effect on immune response under lipopolysaccharide immunization. Based on our results, capsanthin decreased the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines at both mRNA and protein levels, which suggest the positive effects of capsanthin during inflammation in broiler chickens.
Brigitta Csernus and Levente Czeglédi
Arch. Anim. Breed., 63, 325–335, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-325-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-325-2020, 2020
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In this review, we discuss the effects of fructooligosaccharides (FOSs) on digestion, gut microbiota composition, metabolism, intestinal morphology, immunology, and growth performance in pigs. We give an overview of the different effects of FOS considering the chemical structure, the dose and duration of FOS, and differences between sexes. In conclusion, FOS represents a nutritional strategy of interest in pigs to improve the beneficial bacteria of the gut, the immunity, and growth traits.
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Comparative analysis of meat quality of Laiwu black, Minxinan black and Hyla rabbits
Hematological indexes and iron status in pregnant mares
Morphometric and physical characteristics of Indonesian beef cattle
Intrinsic challenges of neonatal adaptation in swine
Relationship between GnRH-induced LH increase profiles in the serum and vaginal mucus of Japanese Black beef cows
Changes of acute-phase proteins, glucose, and lipid metabolism during pregnancy in lactating dairy cows
Effect of seasonal variations during dry and wet seasons on reproductive performance and biological and economic criteria of hair sheep under Halaieb rangeland conditions
Incidence of dystocia at piglet level in cloprostenol-induced farrowings and associated risk factors
Steroid hormonal endpoints in goats carrying single or twin fetuses reared in semi-extensive systems
Characteristics of Tibetan pig lung tissue in response to a hypoxic environment on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau
Assessment of total (anti)oxidant status in goat kids
Haematological stress parameters and behavioural characteristics of dairy type goat kids compared to indigenous breeds during an intensive fattening programme
Relationship between the animal body condition and reproduction: the biotechnological aspects
Effects of the fat-tailed ewes' body condition scores at lambing on their metabolic profile and offspring growth
Seasonal variations in quantitative and qualitative sperm characteristics in fertile and subfertile stallions
“Sex” and body region effects on bone mineralization in male pigs
Determination of relationships between placental characteristics and birth weight in Morkaraman sheep
Research of postpartum endometritis in Japanese Black cattle with cystic ovarian disease by vaginal mucus test and endometrial cytology
The relationship between semen seminal plasma ions and sperm cell velocities of wild-caught longspine scraper, Capoeta trutta
Effects of dietary butyrate supplementation and crude protein level on carcass traits and meat composition of broiler chickens
Relationship between insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) concentrations and body trait measurements and climatic factors in prepubertal goat kids
Exercise-induced changes in skin temperature and blood parameters in horses
Effect of two prostaglandin injections on days 5 and 6 in a timed AI protocol after estrus expression on pregnancy outcomes in dairy cows during cold or hot seasons of the year
Autochthonous dairy goat breeds showed better milk quality than Saanen under the same environmental conditions
Effect of stocking density on behavioral traits, blood biochemical parameters and immune responses in meat ducks exposed to heat stress
Evaluating bovine sperm transfection using a high-performance polymer reagent and assessing the fertilizing capacity of transfected spermatozoa using an in vitro fertilization technique
Phenotypic analysis of milk coagulation properties and mineral content of Pinzgauer cattle breed
Age-related changes in testicular parameters and their relationship to thyroid hormones and testosterone in male Murrah buffaloes
Effects of egg weight and in ovo injection of α-tocopherol on chick development, hatching performance, and lipid-soluble antioxidant concentrations in quail chick tissues
Relationship between different livestock managements and stress response in dairy ewes
Milk fatty acid composition as an indicator of energy status in Holstein dairy cows
The relationships between transforming growth factors β and free thyroxine and progesterone in the ovarian cysts, preovulatory follicles, and the serum of sows
Variant GDF9 mRNA is likely not the main cause of larger litter size in Iranian Lori-Bakhtyari, Shal, Ghezel, and Afshari sheep breeds
Influences of breed, sex and age on seasonal changes in haematological variables of tropical goat kids
Lipid and lipoprotein profile changes in dairy cows in response to late pregnancy and the early postpartum period
Characterization of morphological and meristic traits and their variations between two different populations (wild and cultured) of Cichlasoma festae, a species native to tropical Ecuadorian rivers
Excessive amount of lactose in the diet of two-week-old calves induces urinary protein changes
Identification of TRPM6 and TRPM7 expression changes in response to a diet supplemented with inulin in porcine kidney
Physiological differences between twin and single-born lambs and kids during the first month of life
Effects of peripheral administration of ghrelin antagonist [D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 on growth performance and blood biochemical indices in broiler chickens
The peripartum period influenced the serum macromineral profile in mares
Effects of different cryoprotectants on the cryopreservation of cattle testicular tissue
Serum thyroid hormone evaluation during transition periods in dairy cows
Effect of heat stress on the pituitary and testicular development of Wenchang chicks
Beibei Zhou, Liping Yang, Yajia Zhang, Xianfeng Yan, Haitao Sun, Ce Liu, Yin Zhang, Liya Bai, and Haihua Zhang
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 503–513, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-503-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-503-2024, 2024
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Rabbit meat is popular in European and other countries. China is a major producer of rabbit meat; Laiwu black and Minxinan black rabbits are local black meat rabbit breeds used in China. In this study, Laiwu black rabbits, Minxinan black rabbits and Hyla commercial rabbits were selected for meat quality testing. The results illustrated that both Laiwu black and Minxinan black rabbits have certain advantages in terms of nutritional indicators while also having good meat colour and flavour.
Katiuska Satué, Esterina Fazio, Deborah La Fauci, and Pietro Medica
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 197–205, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-197-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-197-2023, 2023
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During pregnancy, iron requirements increase for optimal placental and fetal growth, the expansion of maternal red-cell mass, and to prevent complications related to maternal iron deficiency anemia. Red-cell parameters and iron status provide consistent additional information for the diagnosis of iron deficiency conditions. The aim of this work was to evaluate the serum iron status and its relation to hematological indexes in pregnant mares. Blood samples were taken from 31 Spanish Purebreds.
Yudi Adinata, Ronny Rachman Noor, Rudy Priyanto, Lucia Cyrilla, and Pita Sudrajad
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 153–161, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-153-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-153-2023, 2023
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The morphometric and physical aspects of eight cattle breeds in Indonesia were examined. The morphometric differences might be attributable to environmental and breed factors. Physical characteristics are critical for cattle identification and body measurements. There were two distinct clusters of cattle breeds with a common ancestor. The most important factor in estimating body weight was the heart girth circumference. Ongole Grade cattle are determined to be potential beef cattle in Indonesia.
Benjamin Diehl, Michael Oster, Andreas Vernunft, Klaus Wimmers, and Hartwig Bostedt
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 427–438, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-427-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-427-2022, 2022
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Piglet losses in pig farming remain a concern and need to be addressed through the implementation of new sustainable breeding and management strategies. Indeed, piglets are particularly vulnerable in the first days of life. This review provides an overview of the current knowledge on piglet responses during adaptation to life outside the uterus, which is particularly important for improving the vitality of newborn piglets and animal welfare in pig production in various farming systems.
Naoaki Yoshimura, Yasuhiro Morita, Mitsuo Yamamoto, Chika Higashine, Koki Takebayashi, Taichi Kumegawa, Yoshimichi Higashiyama, Masatoshi Niimi, Fuminori Tanihara, and Takeshige Otoi
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 353–356, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-353-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-353-2022, 2022
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This study aimed to investigate the relationship between increases in luteinizing hormone (LH) profiles induced by gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in the serum and vaginal mucus of Japanese Black beef cows. A peak serum LH concentration was identified at 2.5 h post-GnRH administration, with serum concentrations returning to near-pre-GnRH-administration values after 6.5 h, whereas the peak LH concentration of vaginal mucus was identified 4.5 h after GnRH administration.
Esterina Fazio, Arianna Bionda, Luigi Liotta, Annalisa Amato, Vincenzo Chiofalo, Paola Crepaldi, Katiuska Satué, and Vincenzo Lopreiato
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 329–339, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-329-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-329-2022, 2022
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Serum amyloid A (SAA), C-reactive protein (CRP), and some energy substrates were evaluated in 40 healthy dairy cows. Along lactation, SAA and CRP tended to increase, peaking at 240–300 d, and decrease thereafter. Along gestation, they increased in the first 4 months and then decreased. SAA and CRP were very variable and positively correlated with each other in both phases and with glucose during pregnancy, suggesting that they may play a role in physiological and non-pathological processes.
Bahaa Farrag
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 319–327, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-319-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-319-2022, 2022
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Good reproductive rates presented by the sheep show satisfactory reproductive activity during the two seasons, characterizing good adaptation to the region. The dry season seems to be a season that requires provision of an alternative feed in this critical period, which is characterized by the scarcity of rain and thus the dryness of the pastures.
Nguyen Hoai Nam and Peerapol Sukon
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 97–103, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-97-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-97-2022, 2022
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Dystocia in swine is a risky condition that causes stress and pain to sows and piglets. This study investigated factors affecting dystocia in induced farrowings, thereby providing more knowledge into this underestimated issue. Results showed that dystocia is common in swine; relative birth order, birth weight, and stillbirth were the most significant risk factors for dystocia. These data suggested that last one-third of farrowing process is most important stage to be supervised.
Luigi Liotta, Arianna Bionda, Deborah La Fauci, Marco Quartuccio, Rosanna Visalli, and Esterina Fazio
Arch. Anim. Breed., 64, 467–474, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-467-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-467-2021, 2021
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Circulating 17-β-estradiol (E2), progesterone (P4), and cortisol concentrations of 30 non-pregnant, pregnant, and lactating Nicastrese goats carrying single or twin fetuses were evaluated. E2 and P4 were higher during pregnancy and lower in non-pregnancy. In mothers with twins, P4 was higher in mid-gestation and E2 lower at >50–70 d of lactation. Different physiological conditions induced a temporal relationship with the endocrine profile in Nicastrese goats.
Yanan Yang, Caixia Gao, Tianliang Yang, Yuzhu Sha, Yuan Cai, Xinrong Wang, Qiaoli Yang, Chengze Liu, Biao Wang, and Shengguo Zhao
Arch. Anim. Breed., 64, 283–292, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-283-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-283-2021, 2021
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Tibetan pigs are well adapted to high-altitude environments with a set of physiological features for more efficient blood flow for oxygen delivery under hypobaric hypoxia. We established the anatomy, physiology and molecular characteristics of the lung adaptive intelligence. Our finding suggest that the lung genetic mechanism of hypoxic adaptation in Tibetan pigs is valuable to understand.
Stefano Cecchini and Francesco Fazio
Arch. Anim. Breed., 64, 139–146, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-139-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-139-2021, 2021
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The redox potential of goat kid serum was evaluated, applying spectrophotometric assays intended for both clinical and research studies that can be automated on clinical auto-analysers, thus allowing rapid and inexpensive data collections. Although several correlations were shown, the results obtained with different assays can be strongly different depending on the method and technology of each assay. The present results can be useful to verify whether animals are experiencing oxidant status.
Elif Ergul Ekiz, Hulya Yalcintan, and Bulent Ekiz
Arch. Anim. Breed., 63, 441–449, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-441-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-441-2020, 2020
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We investigated stress parameters and behaviours of goat kids from dairy type (Saanen and Maltese) and indigenous (Hair and Gokceada) breeds during 10-week fattening. Dairy kids did not express behavioural or biochemical stress responses during the study. Especially in the last 2 weeks of fattening, Gokceada kids were less successful in coping with a confined environment. It is concluded that indigenous breeds, especially Gokceada kids, are not appropriate for intensive fattening in a pen.
Jiří Bezdíček, Andrea Nesvadbová, Alexander Makarevich, and Elena Kubovičová
Arch. Anim. Breed., 63, 203–209, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-203-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-203-2020, 2020
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The aim of this review was to evaluate the relationship between the body condition of cows and reproduction. Reproduction was evaluated from the viewpoint of animal husbandry traits, ovarian activity and embryo transfer.
Yathreb Yagoubi and Naziha Atti
Arch. Anim. Breed., 63, 183–191, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-183-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-183-2020, 2020
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In sheep production, the body condition score has the potential to be a useful management tool for producers to lift animal performance especially during pregnancy and lactation. In the present study, it was shown that the ewe’s body condition score at lambing had no effect on lamb birth weight. However, the lamb growth rate and their weight at 30 and 70 days were higher for offspring of ewes with middle and high BCS.
Yara Suliman, Frank Becker, Armin Tuchscherer, and Klaus Wimmers
Arch. Anim. Breed., 63, 145–154, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-145-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-145-2020, 2020
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Male fertility is important in horse breeding and depends largely on the quality of the sperm. Horses are seasonal breeders with a natural breeding season that begins in spring and ends in midsummer. This study shows that there is an interaction between seasonal effects and endogenous effects on semen quality and fertility. Semen quality of fertile stallions is more influenced by the seasons than that of subfertile stallions.
Maren Bernau, Juliane Schrott, Sebastian Schwanitz, Lena Sophie Kreuzer, and Armin Manfred Scholz
Arch. Anim. Breed., 63, 103–111, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-103-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-103-2020, 2020
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The present study evaluated bone mineralisation (in terms of bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC)) and body composition traits using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry three times during growth in entire boars (EB), immunocastrated boars (IB), and surgically castrated boars (SB). Nine body regions were analysed for bone mineral traits and compared for the sex types. Significant differences were found regarding BMD among EB, IB, and SB and regarding different body regions.
Selçuk Özyürek and Doğan Türkyilmaz
Arch. Anim. Breed., 63, 39–44, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-39-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-39-2020, 2020
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The aim at this study was to determine the relationship among the lamb birth weight and the cotyledon surface area (ACSA) and cotyledon size. Data were collected from 101 ewes. This study indicates that average cotyledon surface area and cotyledon size traits (CL and CWi) may be more effective parameters to produce heavier lambs. In conclusion, it is thought that lamb deaths will decrease as a result of triggering placental development with proper feeding during pregnancy.
Naoki Yamamoto, Ryo Nishimura, Yosuke Gunji, and Mitsugu Hishinuma
Arch. Anim. Breed., 63, 1–8, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-1-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-1-2020, 2020
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The objective of this study was to clarify the interaction between postpartum endometritis and cystic ovarian disease (COD) in Japanese Black cattle. The prevalence of endometritis increased in cows with COD. The percentage of polymorphonuclear neutrophils in smears is high in cows with COD at 40–60 d postpartum. The results suggest that Japanese Black cattle with COD have potential implications for endometritis at 40–60 d postpartum compared to the cows with normal ovarian cycle.
Mustafa Erkan Özgür, Zeynep Maraş, and Selim Erdoğan
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 557–564, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-557-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-557-2019, 2019
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In this study, semen seminal plasma contents and the motility of sperm cells in Capoeta trutta were determined via a computer-assisted sperm analysis system. In addition, we evaluated the relationship between semen seminal plasma ions and the velocities of sperm cells. Finally, we hope that the present information on the motility parameters of Capoeta trutta in this paper will eventually help artificial insemination in reproduction practices.
Gábor Mátis, Janka Petrilla, Anna Kulcsár, Henry van den Bighelaar, Bart Boomsma, Zsuzsanna Neogrády, and Hedvig Fébel
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 527–536, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-527-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-527-2019, 2019
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The carcass weight and the breast meat production of broiler chickens could be effectively stimulated by dietary factors, such as by reducing dietary crude protein content with essential amino acid supplementation and by applying butyrate as a feed additive. These nutritional strategies seem to be the proper tools to increase carcass yield and to improve meat quality of broilers, contributing to more efficient and healthy poultry meat production.
Erkan Pehlivan
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 241–248, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-241-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-241-2019, 2019
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This study aimed to investigate relationships between insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) concentrations and some body trait measurements and climatic factors with respect to prepubertal goat kids. It was found that there was a significant relationship between IGF-1 concentrations and growth characteristics of the goat kids, and IGF-I concentrations of the goat kids were significantly influenced by climatic factors.
Maria Soroko, Kinga Śpitalniak-Bajerska, Daniel Zaborski, Błażej Poźniak, Krzysztof Dudek, and Iwona Janczarek
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 205–213, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-205-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-205-2019, 2019
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This study assessed the effects of training on haematological and biochemical blood parameters and body surface temperature changes in horses. Changes in body surface temperature and blood parameters in routinely ridden and never-ridden horses are associated with their different conditioning. Significantly higher surface temperature in routinely ridden horses as well as the dynamics of changes in some blood parameters after training may indicate the better performance of these horses.
Mufeed A. Alnimer, Mohamed A. Abedal-Majed, and Ahmad I. Shamoun
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 161–170, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-161-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-161-2019, 2019
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We tested whether prostragladin (PG) injection on day 30 pp and detection of estrus can affect the efficacy of injection on days 5 and 6 in the TAI protocol compared to the Cosynch protocol. The proportion of cows in estrus on the day of TAI was higher than those that received two PGs than those cows that received one PG. Treatments with PG on days 5 and 6 after the first GnRH injection increased P/AI.
Sarah Currò, Carmen L. Manuelian, Massimo De Marchi, Pasquale De Palo, Salvatore Claps, Aristide Maggiolino, Giuseppe Campanile, Domenico Rufrano, Annunziata Fontana, Giuseppina Pedota, and Gianluca Neglia
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 83–89, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-83-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-83-2019, 2019
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Our results contribute to the characterization of milk yield, composition and stomatic cell score of local Italian goat breeds (Garganica, Girgentana, Jonica, Maltese and Mediterranean Red) compared to a cosmopolitan (Saanen) goat breed. The dataset consists of 840 observations from 60 goats (10 does per breed) held under the same managerial conditions. The variability of milk yield and composition traits reported in the present study is of interest to preserve biodiversity of local goat breeds.
Byung-Sung Park, Kyung-Hwan Um, Sang-O Park, and Victor A. Zammit
Arch. Anim. Breed., 61, 425–432, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-425-2018, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-425-2018, 2018
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Heat stress (HS) and high stocking density (HSD) can lower blood homeostasis and negatively influence the behavioral traits of animals. The objective of this study was to explore the influence of different stocking densities on the behavioral traits, blood parameters, immune responses, and stress hormones of meat ducks (Cherry valley, Anas platyrhynchos) exposed to HS. It was found that HS and HSD conditions negatively affected the behavioral traits and blood parameters of the animals.
Ali Jafarnejad, Mohammad Zandi, Mehdi Aminafshar, Mohammad Reza Sanjabi, and Naser Emamjomeh Kashan
Arch. Anim. Breed., 61, 351–358, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-351-2018, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-351-2018, 2018
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In our study, we attempted to introduce a new device for optimizing sperm-mediated gene transfer. We utilized X-tremeGENE™ HP reagent from the Roche company in bovines, and one-third of total spermatozoa were transfected. We also examined the effect of DMSO on increasing the efficiency of the sperm/DNA transfer to oocytes via IVF. We examined these two reagents in bovine spermatozoa for the first time, which can be considered as the novelty of our work together with its originality.
Carmen L. Manuelian, Mauro Penasa, Giulio Visentin, Martino Cassandro, and Massimo De Marchi
Arch. Anim. Breed., 61, 215–220, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-215-2018, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-215-2018, 2018
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Milk coagulation properties and major mineral contents in Pinzgauer dual-purpose cattle breed were characterized. The dataset consisted of 7763 milk observations from 851 cows reared in 60 herds in the Alpine area of Bolzano province (Italy). Our results showed that Pinzgauer breed produced milk with better coagulation properties and mineral content, from a technological point of view, in first than later parities and in early than late lactation.
Vyankat Gangadhar Jadhav, Bagepalli Sathyanarayana Bharath Kumar, and Sujata Pandita
Arch. Anim. Breed., 61, 191–195, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-191-2018, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-191-2018, 2018
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Developmental changes in testicular parameters and their association with plasma triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and testosterone in male Murrah buffaloes were determined. Plasma T4 and testosterone increased significantly with age. Plasma T4 levels were positively correlated with testicular parameters and plasma testosterone, whereas plasma T3 was not associated with either. This study demonstrated the developmental and steroidogenic effects of thyroid hormones on the testis.
Elif Babacanoğlu, Mehmet Reşit Karageçili, and Filiz Karadaş
Arch. Anim. Breed., 61, 179–189, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-179-2018, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-179-2018, 2018
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Lipid-soluble antioxidants can be more effective for chick development when provided via in ovo (IO) injection than when supplemented to the maternal diet. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of egg weight and IO injection of α-tocopherol on chick development, hatching performance and lipid-soluble antioxidant concentrations in residual yolk sac and tissue of quail chick. IO α-tocopherol injection affected concentrations of tissue-specific lipid-soluble antioxidants in quail chicks.
Vincenzo Carcangiu, Francesca Arfuso, Sebastiano Luridiana, Claudia Giannetto, Maria Rizzo, Pier Paolo Bini, and Giuseppe Piccione
Arch. Anim. Breed., 61, 37–41, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-37-2018, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-37-2018, 2018
Lana Vranković, Jasna Aladrović, Daria Octenjak, Dušanka Bijelić, Luka Cvetnić, and Zvonko Stojević
Arch. Anim. Breed., 60, 205–212, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-60-205-2017, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-60-205-2017, 2017
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the energy status of Holstein dairy cows during different stages of lactation by investigating the fatty acids in milk and rumen as well as serum biochemical parameters. We sampled 12 Holstein cows. Our main results show reduced saturated fatty acids and increased mono- and polyunsaturated fatty acids around day 30 of lactation, which indicates a negative energy balance. We suggest the possible use of milk fatty acids as indicative of energy status.
Tomasz Stankiewicz
Arch. Anim. Breed., 60, 131–136, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-60-131-2017, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-60-131-2017, 2017
Shahin Eghbalsaied, Farzad Rashidi Khorasgani, Hamid-Reza Amini, Majid Farahi, Maryam Davari, Ahmad Pirali, Sheila Pourali, Mahmood Vatankhah, Mahmud Rostami, and Hadi Atashi
Arch. Anim. Breed., 60, 119–129, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-60-119-2017, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-60-119-2017, 2017
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Sequencing of the GDF9 gene in 16 twin-birth, 4 triplet-birth, and 2 infertile ewes from Iranian sheep with verified segregation of G2–6 mutations, as well as a new G0 mutation, C25T, which causes L9F substitution in the signal peptide region. None of the triplet-birth or infertile ewes carried the G1, G4, G7, FecGE, G8, or FecGT mutations. In addition, using a large dataset comprised of 605 individuals showed a significant difference in the abundance of G1 and G4 mutations between breeds.
Buhari Habibu, Mohammed Kawu, Hussaina Makun, Tagang Aluwong, Lukman Yaqub, Tavershima Dzenda, and Hajarah Buhari
Arch. Anim. Breed., 60, 33–42, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-60-33-2017, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-60-33-2017, 2017
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The influences of breed, sex and age on seasonal fluctuations in haematological variables (HVs) of goat kids were evaluated. Breed and age variations in HVs of goats were more pronounced during the hot-dry season. The seasonal fluctuations in HVs were more dramatic in kids of Sahel goats, and in younger and male kids of both breeds. Haematological changes induced by the cold-dry season were clearly distinct from those of hot-dry and rainy seasons.
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Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 429–434, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-429-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-429-2016, 2016
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Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 435–444, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-435-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-435-2016, 2016
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The aim of the present study was to determine morphometric and meristic characteristics of two populations (wild and cultured) of Cichlasoma festae and to establish whether populations could be discriminated based on morphometric variability. Twenty-two morphometric and four meristic characters were used to test the hypothesis differentiation. The results suggested that the rearing system has influences and both groups were accurately separated by linear discriminant functions.
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Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 417–422, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-417-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-417-2016, 2016
Paulina Robak, Małgorzata Ożgo, Katarzyna Michałek, Agnieszka Kolasa-Wołosiuk, Marcin Taciak, Marcin Barszcz, and Marta Marynowska
Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 267–274, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-267-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-267-2016, 2016
Francesco Fazio, Francesca Arfuso, Elisabetta Giudice, Claudia Giannetto, and Giuseppe Piccione
Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 201–207, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-201-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-201-2016, 2016
Habib Aghdam Shahryar and Alireza Lotfi
Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 113–119, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-113-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-113-2016, 2016
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In present study, effects of peripheral administration of ghrelin antagonist [D-Lys3] GHRP-6 on chicken performance, thyroid hormone level and serum biochemical parameters were investigated. The results indicate that ghrelin antagonist [D-Lys3] GHRP-6 reduces feed intake and body weight. With regard to increase in T4 level, it can be inferred that [D-Lys3] GHRP-6 may increase metabolic rate, lipolysis and weight loss, which is similar to results obtained in mammalian species.
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Arch. Anim. Breed., 59, 65–70, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-65-2016, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-59-65-2016, 2016
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Since changes in metabolic requirements during pregnancy might produce a nutritional imbalance predisposing the mare to pathological conditions, we examined changes in serum macromineral profile and the statistical correlations between electrolytes in mares during the last 3 months of pregnancy and the first 3 weeks after foaling. The changes found in mares' macromineral profiles over the peripartum provide enhanced knowledge about mineral interrelations and their modifications in mares.
S. Hu, Q.-C. Zhu, C. Han, X.-G. Zhang, B. Y. Song, D.-Q. Xie, S.-Y. Wei, and J.-H. Hu
Arch. Anim. Breed., 58, 433–439, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-58-433-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-58-433-2015, 2015
E. Fiore, G. Piccione, M. Gianesella, V. Praticò, I. Vazzana, S. Dara, and M. Morgante
Arch. Anim. Breed., 58, 403–406, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-58-403-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-58-403-2015, 2015
Z. Chen, J. R. Zhang, Y. W. Zhou, C. Liang, and Y. Y. Jiang
Arch. Anim. Breed., 58, 373–378, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-58-373-2015, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-58-373-2015, 2015
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Our study aimed to evaluate the effects of group size and the laying month on egg quality and the impact of group size on corticosterone and IgG levels in goose eggs in Hungary. From January to February, we demonstrated a decrease in egg width, shell thickness, shell weight, yolk weight, yolk ratio, yolk diameter, yolk colour with fan, and b* and an increase in albumen ratio and yolk pH. Regarding group size, the albumen pH, IgG, and corticosterone levels were higher in the small groups.
Our study aimed to evaluate the effects of group size and the laying month on egg quality and...
