Effects of slatted frame placed in compost pile on enhancing heat generation and organic matter degradation during high ‐moisture cow manure composting
This study examined the effects of introducing a slatted frame on temperature development, organic matter degradation, and moisture content during high-moisture composting. Twelve tons of cow manure was piled individually, and an iron slatted frame with a pipe and a plain frame filled inside with styrofoam was introduced in the treatment and control piles, respectively. Two hours after the start, running leachate via the pipe in the treatment pile was observed, but not in the control pile. The maximum temperatures as well as durations of the temperatures above 55 °C of the treatment piles at all seven positions were highe...
Source: Animal Science Journal - May 6, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Dai Hanajima Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
The role of lncFABP4 in modulating adipogenic differentiation in buffalo intramuscular preadipocytes
In this study, we identified and characterized a lncRNA, lncFABP4, which is transcribed from the antisense strand of fatty acid-binding protein 4 (FABP4). lncFABP4 inhibited cell proliferation in buffalo intramuscular preadipocytes. Moreover, lncFABP4 significantly increased intramuscular preadipocyte differentiation, as indicated by an increase in the expression of the adipogenic markers peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARG), CCAAT enhancer binding protein alpha (C/EBP α), andFABP4. Mechanistically, lncFABP4 was found to have the potential to regulate downstream gene expression by participating in prot...
Source: Animal Science Journal - May 5, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Ruirui Li,
Ruirui Zhu,
Xintong Yang,
Ye Feng,
Qin He,
Haopeng Wang,
Qingyou Liu,
Deshun Shi,
Jieping Huang Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effect of defatted Lagenaria siceraria (Molina) Standley seed flour as a fat replacer on physicochemical, technological, and sensory properties of beef patty
AbstractDefattedLagenaria siceraria seed flour (DLSSF) was obtained from defatted seed cake, dried, and ground through a sieve of 500 μm and characterized. A 2 × 4 factorial design (two flour hydration rates and four fat substitution rates) was used to produce a low-fat beef patty by replacing fat with DLSSF. Beef kidney fat was used to formulate the control sample. Chemical, physical, technological, sensory, and nutritio nal characteristics of low-fat beef patties manufactured were evaluated. DLSSF contains mainly protein. As fat replacers, DLSSF induces a significant increase in the pH of the raw and cooked patt...
Source: Animal Science Journal - May 1, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Thierry Noumo Ngangmou,
Lidiya C. Johny,
Pierre Desire Mbougueng,
Alphonse Sokamte Tegang,
Leopold Tatsadjieu Ngoune,
P V Suresh,
Carl Moses F. Mbofung Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Influences of oxidative stress and energy balance on pregnancy rates after the transfer of embryos to repeat ‐breeder Japanese Black cattle
AbstractThe purpose of this study is to reassess our previously reported findings on the diminished pregnancy rate of embryo transfer (ET) in summer for repeat-breeder (RB) cows compared with other seasons, with a focus on oxidative stress and energy balance. The study involved Japanese Black cattle, including 224 heifers (aged<3 years) and 278 (aged<9 years) cows with one or more deliveries, defined as RB animals. Evaluation of the effects of season on pregnancy rates revealed significantly lower rates in RB cows during summer compared with spring and autumn. Moreover, serum malondialdehyde (MDA) concentration i...
Source: Animal Science Journal - April 26, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Tomohiro Isobe,
Yuusuke Kajihara,
Yoshihisa Ikebata Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bacillus subtilis significantly change the growth performance, serum immunity and cecal microbiota of Cherry Valley ducks during the fattening period
This study explored the effects of aBacillus subtilis andLactobacillus acidophilus mixture containing the co-fermented products of the two probiotics on growth performance, serum immunity and cecal microbiota of Cherry Valley ducks. This study included 480 one-day-old Cherry Valley ducks divided into four feeding groups: basal diet (control group) and basal diet supplemented with 300, 500, or 700 mg/kg of the probiotic powder; the ducks were raised for 42 days. Compared with the control group, body weight on day 42 and the average daily gain on days 15–42 significantly increased (p < 0.05), and the feed conv...
Source: Animal Science Journal - April 23, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Menghui Zhang,
Anan Yu,
Hongzhi Wu,
Xiaolan Xiong,
Jianhui Li,
Li Chen Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Advancements in medical research using fetal sheep: Implications for human health and treatment methods
This study emphasizes the significant contributions of fetal sheep to advancing human disease understanding and treatment strategies, highlighting their unique characteristics that are not present in other animals. (Source: Animal Science Journal)
Source: Animal Science Journal - April 23, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Tomoyuki Abe,
Borjigin Sarentonglaga,
Yoshikazu Nagao Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Nucleic acid ‐extracted torula yeast from the paper industry as a protein feed for ruminants: A comparison with soybean meal
AbstractWe compared nucleic acid-extracted torula yeast (NTY) with soybean meal (SBM) to evaluate NTY as a potential protein feed for ruminants in a metabolic trial using four castrated male goats. NTY was replaced isonitrogenously with SBM at a 25% crude protein (CP) level on a dry matter (DM) basis. NTY has 55% CP and 74% total digestive nutrients on DM. Absorbed N was lower on the NTY diet, but since the urinary N excretion was lower on the NTY diet, no significant between-diet difference in retained N was observed. The efficiency of N utilization (retained N/absorbed N) was significantly higher on the NTY diet. The Lys...
Source: Animal Science Journal - April 17, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Chunyan Liu,
Sanae Asano,
Saeko Sato,
Kae Murai,
Nanami Yabe,
Hiroshi Kajikawa Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effect of dietary fat on proximal composition, sensorial analysis and shelf life of a traditional Spanish cooked pork product “Lomo de Sajonia” from Iberian pork
This study aims to evaluate the effect of different dietary fat sources on the quality of a Spanish-cooked meat product Lomo de Sajonia (LSA) and its shelf-life. Forty loins were selected from Iberian pigs fed four dietary treatments containing pork fat (G-1), Greedy-Grass Olive ® (GGO) (enriched oleic-acid oil) (G-2), G-2 and high oleic sunflower (G-3), and G-3 plus a mixture of commercial organic acids (Bioll®) (G-4). Loins were manufactured to obtain LSA, and the quality and sensorial attributes were assessed. The shelf life was established according to microbial count and sensorial analysis, which was packed in a mod...
Source: Animal Science Journal - April 7, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Ainhoa Sarmiento ‐García,
Begoña Rubio,
Beatriz Martinez,
Juan‐José García,
Ceferina Vieira Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Vitrification of immature oocytes in pigs
AbstractCryopreservation of oocytes is an important technology for the in vitro gene banking of female germplasm. Although slow freezing is not feasible, porcine oocytes survive vitrification at high rates. Cryopreservation at the germinal vesicle stage appears to be more advantageous than that at the metaphase-II stage. Several factors are considered to affect the success of vitrification and subsequent utilization of immature porcine oocytes such as the device, the protocols for cryoprotectant application, warming, and the post-warming culture. Although live piglets could be obtained from vitrified immature oocytes, thei...
Source: Animal Science Journal - April 6, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Tam ás Somfai Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Intraday and interday variations of milk fatty acids in dairy cows in early and late lactation
This study aimed to determine an appropriate sampling method for milk FA in a practical farm condition based on intraday and interday variations in milk FA composition during early and late lactation stages. Milk samples were collected in the morning (07:00 –08:00 h) and afternoon (16:30–17:30 h) for five consecutive days during early and late lactation. Within the day, de novo FA as the total FA basis was higher in the morning than in the afternoon, whereas preformed FA as the total FA basis was lower in the morning than in the afternoon. The weighted averages of milk FA composition according to milk yield collect...
Source: Animal Science Journal - April 4, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Noriaki Nagahaka,
Eisuke Abe,
Hiroshi Hiraoka,
Makoto Kondo Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Feed characteristics of dried corn grain and corn grain silage produced in Japan compared with imported corn grain
AbstractWe compared the in situ dry matter degradability (ISDMD) and crude protein degradability (ISCPD) of high-moisture corn grain silage and dried corn grains produced in Japan (JHC and JDC, respectively) with corn grains imported from the United States (USC), Brazil (BRC), and South Africa (SAC). The ISDMD values of USC, BAC, and SAC were between those of JHC and JDC, but ISDMD did not differ significantly between USC and SAC. In contrast, ISDMD was lower for BAC than USC and SAC. Overall, our results indicate that ISDMD and ISCPD in the rumen differ between corn grains sources (domestic compared with imported and betw...
Source: Animal Science Journal - April 3, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Eiko Touno,
Shin ‐ichi Tagawa,
Tomomi Kamizono,
Hisanori Kunizane,
Hiroshi Uchino,
Hidenori Kawamoto,
Sunao Uozumi,
Shin Deguchi Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Comparison of different organic selenium supplementations on selenium status and serum biomarkers in dairy cows
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of two different organic selenium (Se) supplements, selenomethionine (Se-Met) and selenohomolanthionine (Se-Hlan), on the serum biochemical parameters and Se status of dairy cows. Different dietary Se supplementation treatments were set as follows: a control group (CON, adding sodium selenite at 0.3 mg Se/kg dry matter [DM]), 0.3 and 0.5 Se-Met (adding Se-Met at 0.3 and 0.5 mg Se/kg DM, respectively), as well as 0.3 and 0.5 Se-Hlan (adding Se-Hlan at 0.3 and 0.5 mg Se/kg DM, respectively). The experiment lasted 8 weeks. The serum measurements showed that both ...
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 29, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Jinhui Yang,
Wentao Qian,
Hongliang Li,
Menghui Wang,
Xiaojun Wei,
Mingqi Li,
Yang Liu Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Carcass characteristics, meat quality, and nutritional profiles of Mithun (Bos frontalis) meat reared under a semi ‐intensive system
In conclusion, results indicate mithun meat is nutrient-rich regardless of the animal's age or sex. (Source: Animal Science Journal)
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 29, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Lalchamliani,
Geeta Chauhan,
Vikram Ramesh,
Girish P. Shivanagowda,
Kobu Khate,
Nagappa S. Karabasanavar,
Sanjod K. Mendiratta,
Nazrul Haque,
Abhijit Mitra Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Low oxygen tension during in vitro embryo production improves the yield, quality, and cryotolerance of bovine blastocysts
In this study, the interaction of O2 tension and status (fresh or vitrified/warmed) affected the transcript abundance ofSOD2,AQP3, andBAX in blastocysts. These results highlight the role of low O2 tension during bovine maturation and fertilization and provide support to using 5% O2 throughout all stages of bovine in vitro embryo production. (Source: Animal Science Journal)
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 29, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Francisco B áez,
Victoria de Brun,
Nélida Rodríguez‐Osorio,
Carolina Viñoles Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research
Method for evaluating milk production in mouse mammary gland
AbstractLactation is a characteristic physiological function of mammals and is important for nourishing infants and the dairy industry; however, the molecular mechanisms underlying the function remain to be elucidated. A technique to directly evaluate the quantity and quality of milk in mice is necessary for the study of the lactation mechanism in vivo. By measuring the changes in milk amount after different durations of milk accumulation (0 –24 h) using a ductal cannulation technique and oxytocin supplementation, we estimated the milk production rate at a single mammary gland level. In addition, collected milk was ava...
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 28, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Hibiki Sakai,
Akihiro Kamikawa Tags: TECHNICAL NOTE Source Type: research
