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Black soldier fly larvae meal supplementation in a low protein diet reduced ammonia and performance, but improved blood lipid concentration and intestinal morphology parameters. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Rinanti Eka Aldis,Muhlisin Muhlisin,Zuprizal Zuprizal,Heru Sasongko,Chusnul Hanim,Muhsin Al Anas
Objective Reduced crude protein (CP) diets offer potential benefits such as optimized feed efficiency, reduced expenses, and lower environmental impact. The objective of this study was to evaluate black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) meal on a low-protein diet for duck performance, blood biochemical, intestinal morphology, gastrointestinal development, and litter. Methods The experiment was conducted for
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miR-133a-3p and miR-145-5p co-promote goat hair follicle stem cell differentiation by regulating NANOG and SOX9 expression. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Jian Wang,Xi Wu,Liuming Zhang,Qiang Wang,Xiaomei Sun,Dejun Ji,Yongjun Li
Objective HFSCs differentiation is a critical physiological progress in skin HF formation. Goat HFSCs differentiation is one of the essential processes of superior-quality brush hair (SQBH) synthesis. However, knowledge regarding the functions and roles of miR-133a-3p and miR-145-5p in differentiated goat HFSCs is limited. Methods To examine the significance of chi-miR-133a-3p and chi-miR-145-5p in
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Current status of global pig production: an overview and research trends. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Sung Woo Kim,Alexa Gormley,Ki Beom Jang,Marcos Elias Duarte
Global pig production has increased by 140% since the 1960s. The increase in global population, coupled with improving socioeconomic conditions of many countries has led to an increased consumption of meat globally, including pork. To keep up with demand and capitalize on economic opportunities, the countries of China, the United States (US), and the European Union (EU) have become the top 3 pork producers
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Comparative assessment of the effective population size and linkage disequilibrium of Karan fries composite cattle revealed viable population dynamics. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Shivam Bhardwaj,Oshin Togla,Shabahat Mumtaz,Nistha Yadav,Jigyasha Tiwari,Lal Muansangi,Satish Kumar Illa,Yaser Mushtaq Wani,Sabyasachi Mukherjee,Anupama Mukherjee
Objective Karan Fries (KF), a high-producing composite cattle was developed through crossing indicine Tharparkar cows with taurine bulls (Holstein Friesian, Brown Swiss, and Jersey), to increase the milk yield across India. This composite cattle population must maintain sufficient genetic diversity for long-term development and breed improvement in the coming years. The level of Linkage disequilibrium
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Population diversity, admixture, and demographic trend of the Sumba Ongole cattle based on genomic data. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Pita Sudrajad,Hartati Hartati,Bayu Dewantoro Putro Soewandi,Saiful Anwar,Angga Ardhati Rani Hapsari,Tri Satya Mastuti Widi,Sigit Bintara,Dyah Maharani
Objective Sumba Ongole (SO) cattle are valuable breed due to their important role in the development of Indonesian cattle. Despite rapid advances in molecular technology, no genomic studies on SO cattle have been conducted to date. The aim of this study is to provide genomic profile related to the population diversity, admixture, and demographic trends of SO cattle. Methods Genomic information was
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The role of rumen microbiota in enteric methane mitigation for sustainable ruminant production. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Takumi Shinkai,Shuhei Takizawa,Miho Fujimori,Makoto Mitsumori
Ruminal methane production functions as the main sink for metabolic hydrogen generated through rumen fermentation and is recognized as a considerable source of greenhouse gas emissions. Methane production is a complex trait affected by dry matter intake, feed composition, rumen microbiota and their fermentation, lactation stage, host genetics, and environmental factors. Various mitigation approaches
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Rumen fermentation and microbial diversity of sheep fed a high-concentrate diet supplemented with hydroethanolic extract of walnut green husks. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Huan Wei,Jiancheng Liu,Mengjian Liu,Huiling Zhang,Yong Chen
Objective This study aimed to assess the impact of a hydroethanolic extract of walnut green husks (WGH) on rumen fermentation and the diversity of bacteria, methanogenic archaea, and fungi in sheep fed a high-concentrate diet. Methods Five healthy small-tailed Han ewes with permanent rumen fistula were selected and housed in individual pens. This study adopted a self-controlled and crossover design
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Multiomics analyses of Jining Grey goat and Boer goat reveal genomic regions associated with fatty acid and amino acid metabolism and muscle development. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Zhaohua Liu,Xiuwen Tan,Qing Jin,Wangtao Zhan,Gang Liu,Xukui Cui,Jianying Wang,Xianfeng Meng,Rongsheng Zhu,Ke Wang
Objective Jining Grey Goat is a local Chinese goat breed that is well known for its high fertility and excellent meat quality but shows low meat production performance. Numerous studies have focused on revealing the genetic mechanism of its high fertility, but its highlighting meat quality and muscle growth mechanism still need to be studied. Methods In this research, an integrative analysis of the
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Gene expression profiles of skin from CDK5-knockdown mice. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-02 Shanshan Yang,Dingxing Jiao,Tao Song,Ping Rui,Ruiwen Fan,Zengjun Ma
Objective This study aimed to identify genes regulated by cyclin dependent kinases 5 (CDK5) that participate in hair pigmentation in mice. Methods The mRNA expression profiles of skin samples from CDK5-knockdown mice were constructed using high-throughput RNA sequencing and compared with those of wild-type mice. Results In total, 8,002 known genes were differentially expressed between CDK5-knockdown
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Microencapsulation from Mitragyna leaves extracts as a bioactive compound source to enhance in vitro fermentation characteristics and microbial dynamics. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Maharach Matra,Srisan Phupaboon,Pajaree Totakul,Ronnachai Prommachart,Assar Ali Shah,Ali Mujtaba Shah,Metha Wanapat
Objective Mitragyna speciosa Korth is traditionally used in Thailand. They have a high level of antioxidant capacities and bioactive compounds, the potential to modulate rumen fermentation and decrease methane production. The aim of the study was to investigate the different levels of microencapsulated-Mitragyna leaves extracts (MMLE) supplementation on nutrient degradability, rumen ecology, microbial
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Carcass characteristics, meat quality, sensory palatability and chemical composition of Thai native cattle grazing in lowland and Phu Phan mountain forest. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Nirawan Gunun,Chatchai Kaewpila,Rattikan Suwannasing,Waroon Khota,Pichad Khejornsart,Chirasak Phoemchalard,Norakamol Laorodphan,Piyawit Kesorn,Pongsatorn Gunun
Objective The aim of this study was to assess the effect of Thai native cattle grazing in the lowland or mountain forest on carcass characteristics, meat quality, sensory palatability, and chemical composition. Methods Twelve male Thai native cattle with an average weight of 110 ± 10 kg are allowed to be grazing in the lowland or Phu Phan mountain forest during the rainy season in northeastern Thailand
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Replacing alfalfa hay with amaranth hay: effects on production performance, rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility and antioxidant ability in dairy cows. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Jian Ma,Xue Fan,Guoqing Sun,Fuquan Yin,Guangxian Zhou,Zhihui Zhao,Shangquan Gan
Objective The aim of this research was to explore the effects of dietary substitution of alfalfa hay by amaranth hay on production performance, rumen fermentation, nutrient digestibility, serum biochemical parameters and antioxidant ability in dairy cows. Methods A total of 45 healthy Holstein cows with same parity and similar milk yield and body weight were randomly divided into 3 groups: control
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Coated cysteamine, a potential feed additive for ruminants-An updated review. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Muhammad Umar Yaqoob,Jia Hou,Li Zhe,Yingying Qi,Peng Wu,Xiangde Zhu,Xiaoli Cao,Zhefeng Li
For sustainable development, better performance, and less gas pollution during rumen fermentation, there is a need to find a green and safe feed additive for ruminants. Cysteamine (CS) is a biological compound naturally produced in mammalian cells. It is widely used as a growth promoter in ruminants because of its ability to control hormone secretions. It mainly controls the circulating concentration
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Effect of pre-slaughter fasting time on carcass yield, blood parameters and meat quality in broilers. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Xuezhuang Wu,Yanhao Zhou,Zhentao Lu,Yunting Zhang,Tietao Zhang
Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of pre-slaughter fasting time on carcass yield, meat quality, blood parameters and glucose metabolism in broilers. Methods Four hundred and fifty Arbor Acres (AA) broilers at 42 days of age were divided into 5 groups with 6 replicates in each group and 15 chickens as one replicate. Following this period, broilers from each group were distributed
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Effect of extrusion on available energy and amino acid digestibility of barley, wheat, sorghum, and broken rice in growing pigs. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Ge Zhang,Gang Zhang,Jinbiao Zhao,Ling Liu,Zeyu Zhang
Objective The main objective of this study was to determine available energy and nutritional digestibility of extruded cereals and the effect of extrusion on the nutritional value of feed ingredients, aiming to provide scientific basis for efficient application of extrusion in the diets of growing pigs. Methods In Exp. 1, 48 crossbred growing pigs (Duroc × Landrace × Yorkshire) with an initial body
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Impact of livestock industry on climate change : Case Study in South Korea. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Sun Jin Hur,Jae Min Kim,Dong Gyun Yim,Yohan Yoon,Sang Suk Lee,Cheorun Jo
In recent years, there has been a growing argument attributing the primary cause of global climate change to livestock industry, which has led to the perception that the livestock industry is synonymous with greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, a closer examination of the global GHG emission by sector reveals that the energy sector responsible for the majority, accounting for 76.2% of the total
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CRISPR/Cas9-mediated knockout of the VNN1 gene in the LMH cells and its effects on lipid metabolism. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Lu Xu,Zhongliang Wang,Jianfeng Yu,Jun Li,Jie Li,Wen Yao,Zhiliang Gu
Objective Vanin-1 (VNN1) is a pantetheinase that catalyses the hydrolysis of pantetheine to produce pantothenic acid and cysteamine. Our previous studies have shown that the VNN1 is specifically expressed in chicken liver which negatively regulated by microRNA-122. However, the functions of the VNN1 in lipid metabolism in chicken liver haven't been elucidated. Methods First, we detected the VNN1 mRNA
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Effect of crude fibre additives ARBOCEL and VITACEL on the physicochemical properties of granulated feed mixtures for broiler chickens. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Jakub Urban,Monika Michalczuk,Martyna Batorska,Agata Marzec,Adriana Jaroszek,Damian Bień
Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the physicochemical properties (nutrient composition, pH, water content and activity, sorption properties) and mechanical properties (compression force and energy) of granulated feed mixtures with various inclusion levels of crude fibre concentrates ARBOCEL and VITACEL for broiler chickens, i.e. +0.0% (control group - group C), +0.3%, +0.8%, +1.0%, +1
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Protective effect of Macleaya cordata isoquinoline alkaloids on lipopolysaccharide-induced liver injury in broilers. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Jiaxin Chen,Weiren Yang,Hua Liu,Jiaxing Niu,Yang Liu,Qun Cheng
Objective This experiment aimed to explore the protective action of dietary supplementation with isoquinoline alkaloids (IA) from Macleaya cordata on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced liver injury in broilers. Methods Total 216 healthy broilers were selected in a 21-d trial and assigned randomly to the following 3 treatments: control (CON) group, LPS group, and LPS+IA group. The CON and LPS groups were
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Genetic factors influencing milk and fat yields in tropically adapted dairy cattle: insights from QTL analysis and gene associations. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Thawee Laodiim,Skorn Koonawootrittriron,Mauricio Aguirre Elzo,Thanathip Suwanasopee,Danai Jattawa,Mattaneeya Sarakul
Objective The objective of this study was to identify genes associated with 305-day milk yield (MY) and fat yield (FY) that also influence the adaptability of the Thai multibreed dairy cattle population to tropical conditions. Methods A total of 75,776 imputed and actual single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) from 2,661 animals were used to identify genomic regions associated with MY and FY using the
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Effects of dietary inclusion of Moringa oleifera leaf meal on growth performance of Muscovy ducklings (Cairina moschata). Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Assem Mohamed Safwat,Luis Armando Sarmiento-Franco,Enass Abd El-Khalek,Bahaa Abou-Shehema,Osama A Elghalid,Asmaa Sh ELnaggar
Objective The current experiment was performed to investigate the influence of different dietary levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) on productive performance, nutrient digestibility, blood parameters, immune response, caecal microbiota, and carcass characteristics of Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata) during 7-63 d of age. Methods A total of 240 unsexed 7-d-old ducklings were distributed into
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RNA-Seq explores the functional role of the FGF10 gene in bovine adipocytes differentiation. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Nurgulsim Kaster,Begenova Ainagul Baibolsynovna,Ijaz Ahmad,Kazhgaliyev Nurlybay Zhigerbayevich,Imbay Seisembay,Akhmetbekov Nurbolat,Shaikenova Kymbat Hamitovna,Omarova Karlygash Mirambekovna,Makhanbetova Aizhan Bekbolatovna,Amangaliyev T G,Ateikhan Bolatbek,Titanov Zhanat Yeginbaevich,Begenova Ainagul Baibolsynovna,Ahmed A El-Mansi,Zan Linsen
Objective The present study was executed to explore the molecular mechanism of FGF10 gene in bovine adipogenesis. Methods The bovine FGF10 gene was overexpressed through Ad-FGF10 or inhibited through siFGF10 and their NCs in bovine adipocytes, and the MOI, transfection efficiency, interference efficiency were evaluated through qRT-PCR, western blotting and fluorescence microscopy. The lipid droplets
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Dietary supplementation of Eucommia leaf extract to growing-finishing pigs alters muscle metabolism and improves meat quality. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Zhenglei Shen,Chuxin Liu,Chuangye Deng,Qiuping Guo,Fengna Li,Qingwu W Shen
Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the influence of dietary supplementation of Eucommia ulmoides leaf extract (ELE) on muscle metabolism and meat quality of pigs with and without pre-slaughter transportation. Methods In a 43-day feeding experiment, a total of 160 pigs with an initial body weight 60.00 ± 2.00 kg were randomly assigned into four groups in a completely randomized
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A comparison of five sets of overlapping and non-overlapping sliding windows for semen production traits in the Thai multibreed dairy population. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-11-01 Mattaneeya Sarakul,Mauricio Aguirre Elzo,Skorn Koonawootrittriron,Thanathip Suwanasopee,Danai Jattawa,Thawee Laodiim
Objective Comparison of five distinct sets of biological pathways and associated genes related to semen volume (VOL), number of sperm (NS), and sperm motility (MOT) in the Thai multibreed dairy population. Methods The phenotypic data included 13,533 VOL records, 12,773 NS records, and 12,660 MOT records from 131 bulls. The genotypic data consisted of 76,519 imputed and actual single nucleotide polymorphisms
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Effect of coating with combined chitosan/gallic acid on shelf-life stability of Jeju black cattle beef. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Hoa Van-Ba,Song Dong-Heon,Seol Kuk-Hwan,Kang Sun-Moon,Kim Huyn-Wook,Bae In-Seon,Soo-Hyun Cho
Objective Beef of Jeju black cattle (JBC) is considered as a healthy meat type due to its significantly higher unsaturated fatty acids (UFA). Lipid (e.g., UFA) is highly susceptible to oxidizing agents, which results in the quality deterioration and economic value loss of meat products. Therefore, development and application of novel preservative techniques is necessary to improve the shelf-life stability
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Impact of glucose and pyruvate on ATP production and sperm motility in goats. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Rangga Setiawan,Raden Febrianto Christi,Ken Ratu Gharizah Alhuur,Rini Widyastuti,Nurcholidah Solihati,Siti Darodjah Rasad,Kundrat Hidajat,Duy Ngoc Do
Objective This study evaluates goat sperm motility in response to metabolic substrates and various inhibitors, aiming to assess the relative contribution of glycolysis and mitochondrial oxidation for sperm movement and ATP production. Methods In the present study, two main metabolic substrates; 0 - 0.5 mM glucose and 0 - 30 mM pyruvate were used to evaluate their contribution to sperm movements of
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Nicotinic acid changes rumen fermentation and apparent nutrient digestibility by regulating rumen microbiota in Xiangzhong black cattle. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Zhuqing Yang,Linbin Bao,Wanming Song,Xianghui Zhao,Huan Liang,Mingjin Yu,Mingren Qu
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of dietary nicotinic acid (NA) on apparent nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, and rumen microbiota in uncastrated Xiangzhong black cattle. Methods Twenty-one uncastrated Xiangzhong black cattle (385.08 ± 15.20 kg) aged 1.5 years were randomly assigned to the control group (CL, 0 mg/kg NA in concentrate diet), NA1 group (800 mg/kg
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Thermal impacts on transcriptome of Pectoralis major muscle collected from commercial broilers, Thai native chickens and its crossbreeds. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Yuwares Malila,Tanaporn Uengwetwanit,Pornnicha Sanpinit,Wipakarn Songyu,Yanee Srimarut,Sajee Kunhareang
Objective The main objective of this study was to define molecular mechanisms associated with thermal stress responses of chickens from commercial broilers (BR, Ross 308), Thai native chickens (NT) and crossbreeds between BR×NT (H75). Methods Twenty days before reaching specific market age, chickens from each breed were divided into control and thermal-stressed groups. The stressed groups were exposed
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Rutin alleviated lipopolysaccharide-induced damage in goat rumen epithelial cells. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Jinshun Zhan,Zhiyong Gu,Haibo Wang,Yuhang Liu,Yanping Wu,Junhong Huo
Objective Rutin, also called vitamin P, is a flavonoids from plants. Previous studies have indicated that rutin can alleviate the injury of tissues and cells by inhibiting oxidative stress and ameliorating inflammation. There has been no report on the protective effects of rutin on goat rumen epithelial cells (GRECs) at present. Hence, we investigated whether rutin can alleviate lipopolysaccharide
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Apoptosis and autophagy of muscle cell during pork postmortem aging. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Chunmei Li,Xialian Yin,Panpan Xue,Feng Wang,Ruilong Song,Qi Song,Jiamin Su,Haifeng Zhang
Objective Pork is an important source of animal protein in many countries. Subtle physiochemical changes occur during pork postmortem aging. The changes of apoptosis and autophagy in pork at 6 h - 72 h after slaughter were studied to provide evidence for pork quality. Methods In this article, morphological changes of postmortem pork was observed through Hematoxylin-eosin staining, apoptotic nuclei
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Single nucleotide polymorphisms for parentage testing of horse breeds in Korea. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Sun-Young Lee,Su-Min Kim,Baatartsogt Oyungerel,Gil-Jae Cho
Objective In this study, we aimed to evaluate the usability single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) for parentage testing of horse breeds in Korea. Methods The genotypes of 93 horse samples (38 Thoroughbred horses, 17 Jeju horses, 20 Quarter horses, and 18 American miniature horses) were determined using 15 microsatellite (Ms) markers (AHT4, AHT5, ASB2, ASB17, ASB23, CA425, HMS1, HMS2, HMS3, HMS6, HMS7
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Effects of enzymolysis and fermentation of Chinese herbal medicines on intracellular component release, egg production, and hormone receptor expression in laying hens. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-27 Mei Hong Jiang,Tao Zhang,Qing Ming Wang,Jin Shan Ge,Lu Lu Sun,Meng Qi Li,Qi Yuan Miao,Yuan Zhao Zhu
Objective In the present study, we aimed to investigate the effects of enzymolysis fermentation of Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs) on egg production performance, egg quality, lipid metabolism, serum reproductive hormone levels, and the mRNA expression of the ovarian hormone receptor of laying hens in the late-laying stage. Methods A total of 360 Hy-Line Brown laying hens (age, 390 days) were randomly
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Effects of feeding different levels of dietary corn silage on growth performance, rumen fermentation and bacterial community of post-weaning dairy calves. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Lingyan Li,Jiachen Qu,Huan Zhu,Yuqin Liu,Jianhao Wu,Guang Shao,Xianchao Guan,Yongli Qu
Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth performance, rumen fermentation parameters and bacterial community of post-weaning dairy calves in response to five diets varying in corn silage (CS) inclusion. Methods A total of forty Holstein weaned bull calves (80 ± 3 days of age;128.2 ± 5.03 kg at study initiation) were randomized into five groups (8 calves/group) with each receiving
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A comprehensive longitudinal study of gut microbiota dynamic changes in laying hens at four growth stages prior to egg production. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-21 Seojin Choi,Eun Bae Kim
OBJECTIVE The poultry industry is a primary source of animal protein worldwide. The gut microbiota of poultry birds, such as chickens and ducks, is critical in maintaining their health, growth, and productivity. This study aimed to identify longitudinal changes in the gut microbiota of laying hens from birth to the pre-laying stage. METHODS From a total of 80 Hy-Line Brown laying hens, birds were selected
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Effects of heat stress on performance, physiological parameters, and blood profiles of early-fattening Hanwoo steers in climatic controlled chambers. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Jun Sik Woo,Na Kyun Lee,Hong Gu Lee,Keun-Kyu Park
Objective This study was conducted to assess effects of heat stress on growth performance, physiological parameters, and blood profiles of Hanwoo steers during early-fattening period in climatic controlled chambers. Methods Four Hanwoo steers (BW, 454.3 ± 10.9 kg; age, 14 ± 0.1 month) were allocated into four levels of temperature-humidity index (THI) in a 4 × 4 Latin square design for 21 days (pre-adaptation
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Standardized ileal digestible lysine requirement of pregnant sows under commercial conditions. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Hyunwoong Jo,Beob Gyun Kim
OBJECTIVE The present experiment aimed to determine standardized ileal digestible (SID) lysine (Lys) requirements for pregnant sows individually housed under commercial farm conditions. METHODS Two hundred multiparous sows (parity = 5.1±2.0) on day 42 of gestation were randomly allocated to five dietary treatments with a balanced parity. Experimental diets were formulated to contain 0.22%, 0.32%, 0
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Indoor feeding combined with restricted grazing time improves body health, slaughter performance, and meat quality in Huang-huai sheep. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Yafeng Huang,Mengyu Zhao,Xiaoan Zhang,Huiqing Wei,Lumeng Liu,Zijun Zhang,Xiao Cheng,Guanjun Wang,Chunhuan Ren
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of three feeding systems, i.e., indoor feeding (CON), indoor feeding with 4-h daily access to grazing artificial pasture (ITGP), and indoor feeding with 8-h daily access to grazing artificial pasture (IEGP), on the plasma antioxidant and immunological capacity, slaughter characteristics, meat quality and economic efficiency of Huang-huai lambs
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Effect of dietary betaine supplementation on the liver transcriptome profile in broiler chickens under heat stress conditions. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Deok Yun Kim,Gi Ppeum Han,Chiwoong Lim,Jun-Mo Kim,Dong Yong Kil
OBJECTIVE The objective of the present study was to investigate the effect of dietary betaine (BT) supplementation on the hepatic transcriptome profiles in broiler chickens raised under heat stress (HS) conditions. METHODS A total of 180 (21-d-old) Ross 308 male broiler chicks were allotted to 1 of 3 treatment groups with 6 replicated cages in a completely randomized design. One group was kept under
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Effects of gelatin and oxytocin supplementation in a long-term semen extender on boar semen quality and fertility potential. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Vibuntita Chankitisakul,Nalinee Tubtimtong,Wuttigrai Boonkum,Thevin Vongpralub
Objective This study investigated the efficacy of different concentrations of gelatin supplementation in long-term semen extender on boar semen quality during storage for 10 days at 17 °C. Additionally, oxytocin was added to stored semen to enhance fertility. Methods In experiment 1, boar semen was collected, diluted with gelatin at concentrations between 0 and 2.5 % (w/v) and mixed with a semen extender
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Factors associated with farrowing assistance in hyperprolific sows. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Napatsawan Wongwaipisitkul,Yanwarut Chanpanitkit,Natthacha Vaewburt,Piyakorn Phattarathianchai,Padet Tummaruk
Objective The present study was performed to determine risk factors associated with the frequency of farrowing assistance in hyperprolific sows in a tropical environment and to investigate the impacts of farrowing assistance on piglet colostrum consumption and sow colostrum yield. Methods Farrowing data from 352 Landrace × Yorkshire crossbred sows and 5,554 piglets in five commercial swine herds in
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Preservation of Simmental bull sperm at 0°C in Tris dilution: effect of dilution ratio and long-distance transport. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Shouqing Jiang,Qinghua Gao
Objective This study aimed to assess the impact of the dilution ratio of Tris diluent, storage at 0°C, and long-distance transportation on the spermatozoa of Simmental cattle. It also validated the feasibility of the regional distribution of fresh semen. Methods In experiment 1, semen was diluted at four dilution ratios (1:6, 1:9, 1:12, and 1:15) to determine the optimal dilution ratio of Tris diluent
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Management and control of coccidiosis in poultry. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Rafiq Ahmad,Yu-Hsiang Yu,Kuo-Feng Hua,Wei-Jung Chen,Daniel Zaborski,Andrzej Dybus,Felix Shih-Hsiang Hsiao,Yeong-Hsiang Cheng
Poultry coccidiosis is an intestinal infection caused by an intracellular parasitic protozoan of the genus Eimeria. Coccidia-induced gastrointestinal inflammation results in large economic losses, hence finding methods to decrease its prevalence is critical for industry participants and academic researchers. It has been demonstrated that coccidiosis can be effectively controlled and managed by employing
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Individual or combinational use of phytase, protease, and xylanase for the impacts on total tract digestibility of corn, soybean meal, and distillers dried grains with soluble fed to pigs. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Adsos Adami Passos,Vitor Hugo Cardoso Moita,Sung Woo Kim
OBJECTIVE This study was to evaluate the effects of individual or combinational use of phytase, protease, and xylanase on total tract digestibility of corn, soybean meal, and distillers dried grains with soluble (DDGS) fed to pigs. METHODS Each experiment had four 4×4 Latin squares using 16 barrows. Each period had 5-d adaptation and 3-d collection. All experiments had: CON (no enzyme); Phy (CON+phytase);
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Effects of dietary fiber in gestating sow diets - A review. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Hyunwoong Jo,Beob Gyun Kim
The objective of this review was to provide an overview of the effects of dietary fiber (DF) on reproductive performance in gestating sows. Dietary fibers have been suggested to modulate microbiota in the intestine and the immune system of gestating sows and to improve gut health. Thus, DF may help alleviate the adverse effects of the stressful production cycle of gestating sows. These benefits may
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NANOG expression in parthenogenetic porcine blastocysts is required for intact lineage specification and pluripotency. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Mingyun Lee,Jong-Nam Oh,Gyung Cheol Choe,Kwang-Hwan Choi,Dong-Kyung Lee,Seung-Hun Kim,Jinsol Jeong,Yelim Ahn,Chang-Kyu Lee
OBJECTIVE Nanog homeobox (NANOG) is a core transcription factor that contributes to pluripotency along with octamer binding transcription factor-4 (OCT4) and sex determining region-Y box-2 (SOX2). It is an epiblast lineage marker in mammalian pre-implantation embryos and exhibits a species-specific expression pattern. Therefore, it is important to understand the lineage of NANOG, the trophectoderm
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Testicular fat deposition attenuates reproductive performance via decreased FSH level and sperm meiosis and testosterone synthesis in mouse. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Miao Du,Shikun Chen,Yang Chen,Xinxu Yuan,Huansheng Dong
Objective Testicular fat deposition has been reported to affect animal reproduction. However, the underlying mechanism remains poorly understood. The present study explored whether sperm meiosis and testosterone synthesis contribute to mouse testicular fat deposition-induced reproductive performance. Methods High fat diet (HFD)-induced obesity CD1 mice (DIO) were used as a testicular fat deposition
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Exploring indicators of genetic selection using the sniffer method to reduce methane emissions from Holstein cows. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Yoshinobu Uemoto,Tomohisa Tomaru,Masahiro Masuda,Kota Uchisawa,Kenji Hashiba,Yuki Nishikawa,Kohei Suzuki,Takatoshi Kojima,Tomoyuki Suzuki,Fuminori Terada
Objective This study aimed to evaluate whether the methane (CH4) to carbon dioxide (CO2) ratio (CH4/CO2) and methane-related traits obtained by the sniffer method can be used as indicators for genetic selection of Holstein cows with lower CH4 emissions. Methods The sniffer method was used to simultaneously measure the concentrations of CH4 and CO2 during milking in each milking box of the automatic
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Optimizing hormonal and amino acid combinations for enhanced cell proliferation and cell cycle progression in bovine mammary epithelial cells. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Hyuk Cheol Kwon,Hyun Su Jung,Do Hyun Kim,Jong Hyeon Han,Seo Gu Han,Dong Hyun Keum,Seong Joon Hong,Sung Gu Han
OBJECTIVE The number of bovine mammary epithelial cells (BMECs) is closely associated with the quantity of milk production in dairy cows; however, the optimal levels and the combined effects of hormones and essential amino acids (EAAs) on cell proliferation are not completely understood. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine the optimal combination of individual hormones and EAAs for cell
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Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationship of Angus herds in Hungary and analyses of their production traits. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Judit Márton,Ferenc Szabó,Attila Zsolnai,István Anton
Objective This study aims to investigate the genetic structure and characteristics of the Angus cattle population in Hungary. The survey was performed with the assistance of the Hungarian Hereford, Angus, Galloway Association (HHAGA). Methods Genetic parameters of 1369 animals from 16 Angus herds were analyzed using the genotyping results of 12 microsatellite markers with the aid of PowerMarker, Genalex
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Identification and functional prediction of long non-coding RNAs related to oxidative stress in the jejunum of piglets. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-25 Jinbao Li,Jianmin Zhang,Xinlin Jin,Shiyin Li,Yingbin Du,Yongqing Zeng,Jin Wang,Wei Chen
Objective Oxidative stress (OS) is a pathological process arising from the excessive production of free radicals in the body. It has the potential to alter animal gene expression and cause damage to the jejunum. However, there have been few reports of changes in the expression of long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in the jejunum in piglets under oxidative stress. The purpose of this research was to examine
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Chemical composition of barley and co-products from barley, corn, and wheat produced in South-East Asia or Australia. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Natalia S Fanelli,Leidy J Torres-Mendoza,Jerubella J Abelilla,Hans H Stein
Objective A study was conducted to determine the chemical composition of barley and co-products from barley, corn, and wheat produced in South-East Asia or Australia, and to test the hypothesis that production area or production methods can impact the chemical composition of wheat co-products. Methods Samples included seven barley grains, two malt barley rootlets, one corn gluten feed, one corn gluten
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Heat stress effects on the genetics of growth traits in Thai native chickens (Pradu Hang dum). Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Wuttigrai Boonkum,Vibuntita Chankitisakul,Srinuan Kananit,Wootichai Kenchaiwong
Objective The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of heat stress on the growth traits and genetic parameters of Thai native chickens. Methods A total of 16,487 records for growth traits of Thai native chickens between 2017 and 2022 were used in this study. Data included the body weight at birth, body weight at 4, 8, and 12 weeks of age (BW0, BW4, BW8, BW12), average daily gain during
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Effect of sea tangle extract on the quality characteristics of reduced-salt, low-fat sausages using pre-rigor muscle during refrigerated storage. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Geon Ho Kim,Koo Bok Chin
OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate quality characteristics of reduced-salt, low-fat pork sausage (PS) using pre-rigor muscle and sea tangle extract (STE) to reduce salt level of sausages during refrigerated storage. METHODS Pork ham was prepared with pre-rigor and post-rigor muscle from the local market. Sausages using post-rigor muscle were manufactured with the 1.5% of salt content
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Effect of once-a-day milk feeding on behavior and growth performance of pre-weaning calves. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Syed Husnain Mushtaq,Danish Hussain,Hifz-Ul- Rahman,Muhammad Naveed-Ul- Haque,Nisar Ahmad,Ahmad Azeem Sardar,Ghazanfar Ali Chishti
Objective The objectives of the present study were to evaluate the effects of once-a-day milk feeding on growth performance and routine behavior of preweaning dairy calves. Methods At 22nd day of age, twenty-four Holstein calves were randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups: (n=12/treatment) based on milk feeding frequency (MF): 1) 3 L of milk feeding two times a day, 2) 6 L of milk feeding
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Comparative analysis of liver transcriptome reveals adaptive responses to hypoxia environmental condition in Tibetan Chicken. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Yongqing Cao,Lizhi Lu,Shuangbao Gun
Objective Tibetan chickens, which have unique adaptations to extreme high-altitude environments, exhibit phenotypic and physiological characteristics that are distinct from those of lowland chickens. However, the mechanisms underlying hypoxic adaptation in the liver of chickens remain unknown. Methods RNA-sequencing (RNA-Seq) technology was used to assess the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) involved
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Effect of rearing system (free-range vs. cage) on gut and muscle histomorphology and microbial loads of Italian White breed rabbits. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Caterina Losacco,Antonella Tinelli,Angela Dambrosio,Nicoletta C Quaglia,Letizia Passantino,Michele Schiavitto,Giuseppe Passantino,Vito Laudadio,Nicola Zizzo,Vincenzo Tufarelli
Objective The growing consumers' interest on animal welfare has raised the request of products obtained by alternative rearing systems. The present study was conducted to assess the influence of housing system on gut and muscle morphology and on microbial load in rabbits reared under free-range (FR) and cage system (CS). Methods A total of forty weaned (35 days of age) male Italian White breed rabbits
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Estimation of heritabilities and additive genetic correlations for reproduction traits in swine: insights for tropical commercial production systems using multiple trait animal models. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Udomsak Noppibool,Thanathip Suwanasopee,Mauricio A Elzo,Skorn Koonawootrittriron
OBJECTIVE This study was to estimate heritabilities, additive genetic correlations, and phenotypic correlations between number of piglets born alive (NBA), litter birth weight (LTBW), number of piglets weaned (NPW) and litter weaning weight (LTWW) in different parities of Landrace (L), Yorkshire (Y), Landrace×Yorkshire (LY), and Yorkshire×Landrace (YL) sows in a commercial swine operation in Northern
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In vitro gas and methane production of some common feedstuffs used for dairy rations in Vietnam and Thailand. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Huyen Thi Duong Nguyen,Thomas Schonewille,Wilbert Frans Pellikaan,Trach Xuan Nguyen,Wouter Hendriks
Objective Determine fermentation characteristics of commonly used feedstuffs especially tropical roughages, for dairy cattle in Southeast Asia. This information is considered relevant in the context of the observed low milk fat content and milk production in Southeast Asia countries. Methods A total of 29 feedstuffs commonly used for dairy cattle in Vietnam and Thailand were chemically analysed and
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Does vitamin blends supplementation affect the animal performance, carcass traits, and nutrient digestibility of young Nellore finishing bulls? Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Dhones Rodrigues de Andrade,Flávia Adriane de Sales Silva,Jardeson de Souza Pinheiro,Júlia Travassos da da Silva,Nathália Veloso Trópia,Leticia Artuzo Godoi,Rizielly Saraiva Reis Vilela,Fernando Alerrandro Andrade Cidrini,Luciana Navajas Rennó,Diego Zanetti,Tiago Sabella Acedo,Sebastião de Campos Valadares Filho
OBJECTIVE This study was realized to evaluate the effects of supplementation with blends of water and fat-soluble vitamins on animal performance and carcass traits of young Nellore bulls. METHODS Forty-three Nellore bulls, with an initial weight of 261±27.3 kg and a mean age of 8±1.0 months, were used. Five animals were slaughtered at the beginning of the experiment (reference group), to determine
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The effect of biogas slurry application on biomass production and the silage quality of corn. Animal Bioscience (IF 2.2) Pub Date : 2023-08-23 Hua Sun,Kai Shi,Hairong Ding,Chenglong Ding,Zhiqing Yang,Chen An,Chongfu Jin,Beiyi Liu,Zhaoxin Zhong,Xia Xiao,Fuyin Hou
OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of biogas slurry application on biomass production and the silage quality of corn. METHODS A field experiment was conducted in which corn was grown using different biogas slurry application rates. The effect of 25% to 500% biogas slurry nitrogen replacement (T1 to T14) on the yield and quality indices of corn were studied by field plot