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Enhancing meat-type chicken performance through Thymus vulgaris leaf powder supplementation by affecting serum lipid profile, stress physiology, immunity, antioxidants, cecal microbiology, and jejunal histomorphology
Mohammad T. Banday
Division of Livestock Production and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, India
Manzoor Wani
Division of Livestock Production and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, India
Fatmah M. Alqahtani
Department of Biology, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, 61413, Saudi Arabia
Lovita Adriani
Animal Husbandry Faculty, Padjadjaran University, Sumedang, Indonesia
Majid Alhomrani
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Research center for health sciences, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Division of Livestock Production and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, SKUAST-K, Srinagar, India
Walaa F. Alsanie
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Research center for health sciences, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Abdulhakeem S. Alamri
Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, The Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Research center for health sciences, Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
Osama Abdulaziz
Department of clinical laboratory science, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia
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Soumaya Boukrouh, Ihssane Mnaouer, Poliana Mendes de Souza, Jean-Luc Hornick, Abdelaziz Nilahyane, Bouchra El Amiri, and Abdelaziz Hirich
Arch. Anim. Breed., 68, 223–238, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-223-2025, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-223-2025, 2025
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Victor Guimarães Oliveira Lima, Liliane Oliveira da Silva, José Esler de Freitas Jr., Henry Daniel Ruiz Alba, Vagner Maximino Leite, Willian Pereira Silva, Douglas dos Santos Pina, Laudí Cunha Leite, Carlindo Santos Rodrigues, Stefanie Alvarenga Santos, and Gleidson Giordano Pinto de Carvalho
Arch. Anim. Breed., 68, 77–87, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-77-2025, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-77-2025, 2025
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Arch. Anim. Breed., 68, 13–26, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-13-2025, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-13-2025, 2025
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Ibrahim T. El-Ratel, Khaled H. El-Kholy, Soma M. Elgmmal, Sara Fikry Fouda, Abdel-Khalek E. Abdel-Khalek, Mahmoud A. Hassan, Mahmoud M. Azzam, Mahmoud Alagawany, and Antonia Lestingi
Arch. Anim. Breed., 68, 43–55, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-43-2025, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-68-43-2025, 2025
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Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 583–594, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-583-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-583-2024, 2024
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Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 541–549, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-541-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-541-2024, 2024
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Soumaya Boukrouh, Ali Noutfia, Nassim Moula, Claire Avril, Julien Louvieaux, Jean-Luc Hornick, Jean-François Cabaraux, and Mouad Chentouf
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This study assessed the effects of incorporating underutilized bitter vetch and sorghum grains on the performance of local goats. While growth parameters were unaffected, sorghum grains lowered carcass mesenteric fat and increased back lightness. Regarding meat quality, sorghum decreased ash, C18:2 n-6, and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), while bitter vetch decreased protein but increased C18:3 n-3. Bitter vetch and sorghum grains can be incorporated into fattening diets for goat kids.
Ziaul Islam, Muhammad Ikram, Shabana Naz, Asad Sultan, Kamran Khan, Ibrahim A. Alhidary, Ruchi Tiwari, and Rifat Ullah Khan
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 493–502, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-493-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-493-2024, 2024
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Fayiz M. Reda, Ayman S. Salah, Youssef A. Attia, Rashed A. Alhotan, Mohamed A. Mahmoud, Alessandro Di Cerbo, and Mahmoud Alagawany
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 445–454, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-445-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-445-2024, 2024
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The goal of the current study was to determine how dietary black pepper oil (BPO) supplementation affected growth performance, characteristics of growing quails' immunity, antioxidant status, and carcass yield. In conclusion, dietary BPO supplementation in Japanese quails' diet can boost growth performance and antioxidant indices, enhance lipid profile and carcass traits, and reduce intestinal infections.
Momin Khan, Naila Chand, Sarzamin Khan, Shabana Naz, Abdulwahed Fahad Alrefaei, Ananthanarayanan Chandrasekaran, and Rifat Ullah Khan
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 247–257, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-247-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-247-2024, 2024
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A total of 1000 Ross-308 broilers were evenly divided into four groups. One group served as a control and was fed a basal diet, while three experimental groups were given diets with soybean replacement at 10%, 20% and 30%. The results indicated that there were no significant differences in growth performance, nutrient digestibility, hematology, serum metabolites and organoleptic characteristics. Consequently, it can be concluded that maggot meal can be included in the broiler diet up to 30%.
Ibrahim T. El-Ratel, Mahmoud H. EL-Deep, Nada K. Alharbi, Worood A. A. Alyoubi, Khaled H. El-Kholy, Ahmed A. Badawy, Ahmed Ezzat Ahmed, Mohammed F. M. El Basuini, Mahmoud Alagawany, and Sara F. Fouda
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 185–195, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-185-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-185-2024, 2024
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The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of dietary lysozyme levels on the growth performance, hematological and blood biochemical parameters, immunity, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal microbial count in broiler chickens. In conclusion, chicken egg lysozyme (50 mg kg−1), a promising alternative for antibiotics in broiler chickens' diet, can enhance growth performance, antioxidant status, immunity, and intestinal microbiota.
Ahmed Sadoudi, Asma Ait-Kaki, Yuva Bellik, Leghel Touazi, Krimou Yahi, Mokrane Iguer-Ouada, Jean-Luc Hornick, and Nassim Moula
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 163–176, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-163-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-163-2024, 2024
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The potential of olive leaves was investigated by comparing two rates of dietary incorporations, 3 % and 6 %, of olive leaves into the three commercial feeds corresponding to the three growth phases, during 15 weeks of rearing. This work highlights the interest of using the locally available ingredients in order to reduce the production costs of turkey meat in Algeria and, above all, to reduce the dependence of the poultry industry on imports in general.
Riaz Khan, Muhammad Tahir, Shabana Naz, Ibrahim A. Alhidary, Shamsuddin Shamsi, Sifa Dai, Rifat Ullah Khan, and Vincenzo Tufarelli
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 73–80, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-73-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-73-2024, 2024
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A total of 250 unsexed 1 d old broilers were allocated to five distinct treatment groups. Poppy seed meal was incorporated into the diets at varying levels: 0% (PSM0), 5% (PSM5), 10% (PSM10), 15% (PSM15), and 20% (PSM20). The findings indicated that growth performance, including weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio (FCR), was significantly improved (P < 0.05) in the PSM20 group compared to the control group.
David Zapletal, Radka Dobšíková, Vlastimil Šimek, Josef Kameník, and František Ježek
Arch. Anim. Breed., 67, 1–12, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-1-2024, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-67-1-2024, 2024
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For safety about meat origin, the supplementation of feed with natural phytogenic additives appears to be very promising. The aim of the study was to evaluate effects of dietary inclusion of the wormwood herb (WH) on performance and meat quality of broilers. As a result, WH dietary supplementation influenced predominantly proteosynthesis of broilers, while their final live weight and carcass composition, as well as respective traits of meat quality, were not negatively affected.
Mohammed H. Alzawqari, Mustafa Shukry Atta, Abdallah Metwally, Shaimaa Selim, Mohammad A. M. Wadaan, In Ho Kim, Sungbo Cho, Hossam M. Eltahan, Mahmoud Alagawany, Rashed A. Alhotan, Ali R. Al Sulaiman, Elsayed Osman Hussein, and Ahmed A. Saleh
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 451–460, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-451-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-451-2023, 2023
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This study aimed to show the effect of bile acid (BA) and xylanase (Xyl) supplementation on growth, fat digestibility, serum lipid metabolites, and ileal digesta viscosity of broilers fed wheat and tallow in their diets. The results of this trial revealed that the supplementation of Xyl significantly reduced the ileal digesta viscosity, and the supplementation of BA significantly increased the attention of serum lipid metabolites.
Alaa E. Elkomy, Amina S. El-Saadany, Effat Y. Shreif, Amal A. Bayoumi, Marwa H. Abd El-Maged, Mahmoud Alagawany, Ahmed A. Saleh, Sungbo Cho, In Ho Kim, and Hossam M. Eltahan
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 379–390, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-379-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-379-2023, 2023
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This trial was performed to determine the effect of anise (Ans) and grape seed (Grp) oil inclusion in diets of Japanese quail on performance, carcasses, blood parameters, antioxidant activity, and hematological blood structure. It is concluded that Ans and Grp seed oils could be used as valuable essential oils in quails’ diets to stimulate the performance and immune response, enhance antioxidant activity, and reduce caecal pathogenic microbes.
Aniela C. Honig, Vivienne Inhuber, Hubert Spiekers, Wilhelm Windisch, Kay-Uwe Götz, Gerhard Strauß, and Thomas Ettle
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 265–273, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-265-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-265-2023, 2023
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The concentrations of the trace minerals iron, zinc, copper, and manganese in the empty-body and body tissue fractions of growing Fleckvieh (German Simmental) bulls slaughtered at 120–780 kg live weight were determined. Results were used to calculate trace mineral accretion rates in bulls from 100 to 800 kg live weight. Accretion rates changed during growth and were not affected by high-concentrate feeding. Provided data may be used to calculate net trace mineral requirements of growing bulls.
Şaziye Canan Bölükbaşı, Hilal Ürüşan, and Betül Apaydın Yıldırım
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 225–232, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-225-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-225-2023, 2023
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The effect of adding propolis to high-energy feed for laying hens on performance values and ratio of liver fat was investigated. High-energy feed adversely affected egg production and liver fat ratio, but the addition of 100 or 200 mg kg-1 of propolis improved egg production and decreased liver fat ratio.
Şaziye Canan Bölükbaşı, Büşra Dumlu, and Aycan Mutlu Yağanoğlu
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 121–129, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-121-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-121-2023, 2023
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The addition of 1 mL kg−1 pomegranate seed oil (PSO) to feeds improved performance. The addition of PSO had a positive effect on shelf life, and it increased punicic acid and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) levels without reducing egg quality.
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.
Elizângela O. C. Santana, Robério R. Silva, Julliana I. Simionato, Geraldo Trindade Júnior, Túlio O. J. D'A. Lins, Gabriel D. da Costa, Bruna M. A. de C. Mesquita, Henry D. R. Alba, and Gleidson G. P. de Carvalho
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 51–60, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-51-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-51-2023, 2023
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The fatty acid (FA) composition of cattle is correlated with cardiovascular diseases in humans. These FAs come from ruminal biohydrogenation; however, this process also produces FAs that can provide benefits to human health. Sex and diet can affect the FA profile of the meat. The meat FAs of cattle in feedlot systems are different due to diet differences. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of sex on the FA profile and meat quality of feedlot cattle fed a whole shelled corn diet.
Recep Gumus and Sevda U. Gelen
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 17–29, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-17-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-17-2023, 2023
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This study was aimed at determining the effects of different doses of thyme essential oil (TEO) and rosemary essential oil (REO) incorporated into broiler rations on performance parameters, including body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion rate, as well as on the quality criteria of breast and drumstick meat. As a result, dietary supplementation with TEO and REO was determined to have a limited effect on performance parameters but to improve the microbial quality of meat.
Shahryar Kargar, Golnaz Taasoli, Amir Akhlaghi, and Mohammad Javad Zamiri
Arch. Anim. Breed., 66, 1–8, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-1-2023, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-66-1-2023, 2023
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The present study addressed the interactive effects of concentrate levels (low (40 %) and high (60 %)) and plant (pomegranate, garlic, or sunflower) oils on in vitro rumen fermentation kinetics. Results indicated that the interaction of diet and oils had no significant effect on in vitro gas production parameters. Data suggested no effect for unconventional oil on in vitro rumen fermentation in either high or low concentrate diets.
Raushan Rychshanova, Anara Mendybayeva, Bartosz Miciński, Nurlan Mamiyev, Pavel Shevchenko, Zhanaidar Bermukhametov, Bartosz Orzechowski, and Jan Miciński
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 439–448, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-439-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-439-2022, 2022
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We show that Staphylococcus aureus isolates obtained from cow milk at the stage of subclinical mastitis were resistant to antibiotics used to treat mastitis. The ability to form biofilms increases the opportunity for the spread of multidrug-resistant strains. S. aureus isolates carried resistance genes, most encoding resistance to β-lactams and tetracyclines. S. aureus in raw milk poses a potential risk of developing foodborne infections and spread of antibiotic resistance between species.
Hande Işıl Akbağ, Türker Savaş, and Yonca Karagül Yüceer
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 385–395, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-385-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-385-2022, 2022
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This study aimed to determine the effect of fenugreek seed supplementation on milk yield and milk quality characteristics in dairy goats. The goats' milk yield was not affected by fenugreek seed supplementation, whereas an increased milk fat content and decreased serum cholesterol and triglyceride level were observed. Fenugreek seed supplementation increased the oleic acid, elaidic acid, and arachidonic acid concentrations and changed the volatile compounds found in milk.
Lorella Giuliotti, Maria Novella Benvenuti, Andrea Martini, Pier Attilio Accorsi, Claudia Lotti, Alice Cappucci, and Giuseppe Conte
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 223–229, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-223-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-223-2022, 2022
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The need to reduce the environmental impact from zootechnic productions and to avoid the exploitation of land resources is a current issue. For this reason, the study investigated the replacement of corn silage with triticale silage in the diet of mid-lactation dairy cows by evaluating blood and productive parameters. Diet did not affect blood and milk parameters, suggesting the feasibility of the replacement of corn silage by triticale silage in the diet of mid-lactation dairy cows.
Umair Ahsan, Shahram Golzar Adabi, Özge Sayın Özdemir, Ömer Sevim, Onur Tatlı, Eren Kuter, and Özcan Cengiz
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 183–197, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-183-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-183-2022, 2022
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Phytogenics emerged as a substitute of in-feed antibiotics following the ban on their use at subtherapeutic levels in poultry diets. However, the effects of phytogenics have been uncertain in studies conducted so far. Combined use of phytogenics and probiotics may be effective in this regard. In a nutshell, this study shows that combined use of phytogenics and Bacillus licheniformis possess the potential to improve oxidative stability of breast meat and immune response of broiler chickens.
Marica Simoni, Arianna Goi, Erika Pellattiero, Alexandros Mavrommatis, Eleni Tsiplakou, Federico Righi, Massimo De Marchi, and Carmen L. Manuelian
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 135–144, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-135-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-135-2022, 2022
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This study evaluated the impact of a feed additive containing Scutellaria baicalensis extract on beef cattle health status and performance. A total of 143 male Charolaise cattle were assigned to a control or supplemented group, and health status and growth performance was monitored over 4 months. Our results revealed that long-term dietary inclusion of S. baicalensis did not impair animals’ health status and performance, indicating no detrimental effect of the feed additive.
Ilyes Mekki, Samir Smeti, Hadhami Hajji, Mokhtar Mahouachi, and Naziha Atti
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 113–120, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-113-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-113-2022, 2022
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Oak acorn diets fed to lambs during the pre-weaning period did not negatively affect their future growth performance. Replacing barley grain with oak acorn in concentrate during the post-weaning period had no effects on a lamb’s growth performance, health and viability. Oak acorn can replace up to 40 % of barley grain in finishing feedlot lamb diets. The substitution of oak acorn for barley has no effects on carcass traits.
Khalil Abid, Jihene Jabri, Hela Yaich, Atef Malek, Jamel Rekhis, and Mohamed Kamoun
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 79–88, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-79-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-79-2022, 2022
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This research was conducted to valorize crude olive cake, extracted olive cake, and olive leaves using an exogenous fibrolytic enzyme in ruminal nutrition. This additive improved only the nutritional value of crude olive cake and olive leaves. These results can encourage breeders to use this waste as feed at a low cost in animal nutrition. This valorization of waste is a good solution to reduce pollution.
Cezary Purwin, Marta Borsuk-Stanulewicz, Zenon Nogalski, Maja Baranowska, Aleksandra Zygmuntowicz, and Jacek P. Michalski
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 89–96, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-89-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-89-2022, 2022
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The aim of the study was to evaluate Virginia fanpetals silage based on an apparent digestibility and palatability test using sheep. Alfalfa silage was used as standard forage. Virginia fanpetals silage has a chemical composition similar to that of alfalfa, but it was characterized by a more desirable fermentation pattern and higher digestibility and was more willingly consumed by sheep.
Sugiharto Sugiharto
Arch. Anim. Breed., 65, 21–36, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-21-2022, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-65-21-2022, 2022
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Stocking broilers at a high density has been a strategy to optimize the area of the cage. If the environment and rearing management are not properly managed, stocking broilers at a high density may, however, result in stressful conditions that are harmful for the production and health of broilers. To ameliorate these unfavourable effects of overcrowding stress, dietary interventions using probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, herbs, vitamins, etc. have been conducted.
Dallyson Yehudi Coura de Assis, Fabiano Almeida de Oliveira, Edson Mauro Santos, Ana Alice Lima de Gouvêa, Bruna Maria Aparecida de Carvalho, Camila de Oliveira Nascimento, Luís Gabriel Alves Cirne, Douglas dos Santos Pina, Aureliano José Vieira Pires, Henry Daniel Ruiz Alba, and Gleidson Giordano Pinto de Carvalho
Arch. Anim. Breed., 64, 395–403, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-395-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-395-2021, 2021
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Goats are produced in extensive systems with low productive yields. Therefore, intensive systems improve productivity; however, in this system, diet is the most costly parameter. The cottonseed cake has the necessary nutritional characteristics to be able to substitute traditional ingredients (such as soybean meal) and to reduce the diet cost. Thus, it is necessary to determine the best level of inclusion of cottonseed cake in feedlot goats' diets to improve meat production and quality.
Fernada Almeida Merlim, Américo Garcia Silva Sobrinho, Thiago Henrique Borghi, Luís Gabriel Alves Cirne, Roberta Lima Valença, Fabiana Alves Almeida, Viviane Endo, Carlos Renato Viegas, and Nivea Maria Brancacci Lopes Zeola
Arch. Anim. Breed., 64, 387–393, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-387-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-387-2021, 2021
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the intake, digestibility, nitrogen balance, and performance of feedlot lambs fed diets containing crude glycerin. Although it did not affect the intake and digestibility of most nutrients, the inclusion of 100 and 200 g kg-1 DM of crude glycerin in lambs' diets tended to worsen performance, indicating that the ideal level of inclusion should be below 100 g kg-1 DM of crude glycerin.
Pablo Teixeira Viana, Gleidson Giordano Pinto de Carvalho, Mirelle Costa Pignata Viana, Dallyson Yehudi Coura de Assis, Mauro Pereira de Figueiredo, Luís Gabriel Alves Cirne, Jennifer Souza Figueredo, Lorena Santos Sousa, Hermógenes Almeida de Santana Júnior, Douglas dos Santos Pina, and Henry Daniel Ruiz Alba
Arch. Anim. Breed., 64, 355–363, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-355-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-355-2021, 2021
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The use of cull ewes has been an adopted practice to increase the profitability of the activity. The production of the ewes can be maximized with the adoption of feedlotting. However, feed is known to be the costliest factor in animal production. In this context, by-products such as cottonseed emerged as an alternative to replace the most commonly used ingredients without affecting animal productivity. Calcium lignosulfonate is a by-product that can be used to improve ruminal digestion.
Paula Gomes Rodrigues, Diana Silva Maynard Garcez, Camilla Mendonça Silva, Camilla Cristina Santos Santana, Juliana Caroline Santos Santana, Claudia da Costa Lopes, Evandro Neves Muniz, Gregório Murilo de Oliveira Júnior, Raquel Silva de Moura, and José Camisão de Souza
Arch. Anim. Breed., 64, 273–282, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-273-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-273-2021, 2021
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Few studies have addressed the application of forage palm bran (FPB) in horse nutrition. The results of this study demonstrated that the inclusion of up to 15 % FPB as a substitute for commercial concentrate in the diet of horses did not negatively influence feed intake or nutrient digestibility. Finally, this study emphasizes that forage palm is potentially an outstanding animal fodder due to its ability to withstand the harsh physical–chemical limitations of poor soils.
Yang Liu, Yuying Yang, Ruizhi Yao, Yajie Hu, Peng Liu, Shuai Lian, Hongming Lv, Bin Xu, and Shize Li
Arch. Anim. Breed., 64, 231–243, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-231-2021, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-64-231-2021, 2021
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The purpose of our study was to investigate whether glutamine and L-carnitine could be used as anti-cold stress nutrients to alleviate the adverse effects of cold stress on newborn broilers. Broilers were respectively fed with different levels of glutamine and L-carnitine according to the L16 (45) orthogonal experimental design for 3 weeks. Their interaction occurred and improved the growth performance, nutritional status and cold stress response of broilers at low temperature.
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.
Gustavo Daniel Vega Britez, Fernando Miranda Vargas Junior, Marciana Retore, Marcelo Corrêa Silva, Luana Liz Medina Ledesma, Adrielly Lais Alves Silva, Jéssica Oliveira Monteschio, and Tatiane Fernandes
Arch. Anim. Breed., 63, 283–291, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-283-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-283-2020, 2020
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Nutritional requirements can be met, and carcass quality can be achieved by using concentrate supplementing (0, 1.5, and 3 % body weight) in the diets of lambs grazing tropical pastures (Panicum maximum cv. 'Aruana' and Brachiaria brizantha cv. 'Marandu'). The finishing period can be shorted with supplementation of 3 % of body weight. The discriminant analysis can identify differences between rearing systems based on all carcass traits. This analysis can be used in carcass traceability systems.
Lisa-Marie Sandberg, Georg Thaller, Solvig Görs, Björn Kuhla, Cornelia C. Metges, and Nina Krattenmacher
Arch. Anim. Breed., 63, 211–218, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-211-2020, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-63-211-2020, 2020
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Archaeol is a cell membrane lipid of methanogenic archaea excreted in feces. This study, based on respiration chamber measurements, revealed that fecal archaeol concentration offers some potential in serving as a proxy for individual methane emission but that it also cannot be implemented easily on a farm because diet composition, dry matter intake, and the time for fecal sampling have to be taken into account.
Sang-O. Park and Victor A. Zammit
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 437–446, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-437-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-437-2019, 2019
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These results demonstrate that a dietary n-6/n-3 fatty acid ratio of 4:1 could significantly decrease harmful lipid levels in the blood by controlling the mechanism of metabolic distribution via blood from triglyceride and phospholipid newly synthesized in the liver of cannulated rat.
Mohammad Ghasemi-Sadabadi, Yahya Ebrahimnezhad, Abdolahad Shaddel-Tili, Vahid Bannapour-Ghaffari, Hashem Kozehgari, and Mirmojtaba Didehvar
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 361–374, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-361-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-361-2019, 2019
Adam Tarko, Aneta Štochmal'ová, Katarína Jedličková, Sandra Hrabovszká, Adriana Vachanová, Abdel Halim Harrath, Saleh Alwasel, Abdulkarem Alrezaki, Jan Kotwica, Andrej Baláži, and Alexander V. Sirotkin
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 345–351, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-345-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-345-2019, 2019
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Our data suggest that benzene and quercetin have direct stimulatory and
inhibitory effects, respectively, on basic ovarian functions. Moreover, no protective action of quercetin against the effects of benzene was found. Rather, it was found to enhance the effect of benzene on progesterone release. Therefore, quercetin cannot be considered for preventing or mitigating the effects of benzene on reproductive processes.
Elsayed O. S. Hussein, Gamaleldin M. Suliman, Alaeldein M. Abudabos, Abdullah N. Alowaimer, Shamseldein H. Ahmed, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Mahmoud Alagawany, Ayman A. Swelum, Antonella Tinelli, Vincenzo Tufarelli, and Vito Laudadio
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 297–304, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-297-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-297-2019, 2019
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This study evaluated the impact of a low metabolizable energy diet supplemented with a multienzyme blend on the growth performance, carcass traits and meat quality of chickens. From findings, the low metabolizable energy supplemented with the enzyme complex did not influence most of performance parameters and carcass traits of chickens; however, adding enzymes to a low-energy diet is an effective strategy to improve the meat quality criteria and small intestine characteristics.
Magdalena Mazur-Kuśnirek, Zofia Antoszkiewicz, Krzysztof Lipiński, Joanna Kaliniewicz, and Sylwia Kotlarczyk
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 287–296, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-287-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-287-2019, 2019
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Increased dietary inclusion levels of vitamin E and/or polyphenols improved the antioxidant status of broilers fed low-quality oil. Dietary supplementation with vitamin E and/or polyphenols improved meat quality by better colour, higher concentrations of n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids, hypocholesterolemic fatty acids and a lower atherogenicity index. Polyphenols combined with vitamin E can be a valuable component of diets for broiler chickens when the problem of low-quality oil occurs.
Omid Kalvandi, Amirali Sadeghi, and Ahmad Karimi
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 275–286, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-275-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-275-2019, 2019
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Dietary supplementation with either 1.15, 1.30 or 1.45 times the Met requirements (as NRC recommendation) in breeder quails can alleviate the adverse effects of heat stress and improve the performance, reproduction, antioxidant status and immunity, as well as maternal antibody transmission. Supplementation of diet with 1.30 times the Met requirements could be used as a nutritional strategy in breeder quails for the alleviation of the adverse effects of heat stress.
Maria Koidou, Ioannis Mountousis, Vassilios Dotas, Konstantinos Zagorakis, and Maria Yiakoulaki
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 215–226, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-215-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-215-2019, 2019
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Interannual and monthly variations of herbage production and nutritive value regarding the needs and welfare of grazing ruminants were evaluated in three grasslands located at different altitudes in northern Greece. The sub-alpine grassland was the most productive, with the highest mean annual CP content. Herbage Ca content was sufficient for the animals’ needs, while protein and phosphorus supplementation should be provided in order to cover their requirements and reach high levels of welfare.
Krzysztof Lipiński, Zofia Antoszkiewicz, Sylwia Kotlarczyk, Magdalena Mazur-Kuśnirek, Joanna Kaliniewicz, and Zbigniew Makowski
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 33–40, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-33-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-33-2019, 2019
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Herbs and herbal feed additives are a valuable component in broiler chicken diets, affecting, e.g., health status, productivity and meat quality. In our study a herbal formula was applied in broiler chickens fed lower energy concentration diets. An interaction between experimental factors was not found, although a gainful effect on the productivity was noticed in broiler chickens fed diets with a herbal formula.
Khalil Abid, Jihene Jabri, Yves Beckers, Hela Yaich, Atef Malek, Jamel Rekhis, and Mohamed Kamoun
Arch. Anim. Breed., 62, 1–8, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-1-2019, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-62-1-2019, 2019
Rojin Kazemi, Ardashir Sheikhahmadi, and Ghorbanali Sadeghi
Arch. Anim. Breed., 61, 365–371, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-365-2018, https://doi.org/10.5194/aab-61-365-2018, 2018
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Short summary
We studied whether thyme, a common herb, can improve the growth and health of chickens raised for meat. By adding different amounts of thyme powder to their feed, we found that chickens grew better and had stronger immunity, healthier guts, and an improved blood profile, especially at the 2 % level in the diet. This suggests that thyme could be a natural alternative to antibiotic additives in poultry farming.
We studied whether thyme, a common herb, can improve the growth and health of chickens raised...
