Showing papers in "Livestock Science in 2019"

TL;DR: In this paper, a general review concerning the potential role of probiotics in current pig production, analyzing the dimension of their proven effects and providing scientific background to their use, an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats has been performed in order to assess the prospective role of Probiotics in the near future.

TL;DR: Evaluating the effects of replacing soybean meal, soy protein concentrate, fermented soybean meals, fish meal or fish meal with enzyme-treated soybean Meal on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, antioxidant capacity, immunity and intestinal morphology in weaned pigs found it to be safe and effective.

TL;DR: The results showed rapid deterioration in welfare for fast-growing broilers when kept beyond 6 weeks and, to avoid health problems related to fast growth rate, hybrids that grow even more slowly should be considered for OB production systems with a long rearing period.

TL;DR: Sow CY was positively correlated with plasma Hp (P = 0.029) and number of live-born piglets (P), and the relation to piglet survivability, growth and mortality was unclear.

TL;DR: In this article, the relationship between the THI and some physiologic, metabolic and oxidative responses in sheep was studied. And the effects of the breed, physiological state and heat relieving strategies were investigated as well.

TL;DR: Investigation of the effect of replacing corn silage with cactus Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Haw in the diets for lactating dairy cows found an increase in the intake of dry matter, organic matter, non-fiber carbohydrate, and net energy for lactation and a linear decrease in the urea nitrogen excretion in urine.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the public acceptance of common indoor dairy housing systems and found that the lack of naturalness is the most important reason for the low acceptance rates of indoor stables.

TL;DR: Cattle sex was the most influential variable, and the likelihood of severe carcass bruising was greater for females (P), suggesting stress-induced meat quality problems in stressed animals represents negative impact for the beef industry, from producers to meat packing plants.

TL;DR: A comprehensive evaluation of existing knowledge on non-genetic aspects of claw disorders and possible prevention methods in dairy herds found the most efficient seems to be a strategy using early detection (regular claw checks with mirrors, pressure plates or infrared thermometers) and diagnosis.

TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of essential oils and their blends on animal performance, feed intake, in situ digestibility, ingestive behavior activities, and carcass characteristics for heifers finished in feedlot on a high-grain diet (∼65% corn, 25% corn silage, 10% soybean meal).

TL;DR: Under heat stress, dietary Zn content did not influence growth performance, but total and IgM antibody titers against SRBC for secondary response were increased (P).

TL;DR: Yeast such as inactivated Candida utilis produced from lignocellulosic biomass from underutilized wood co-products as a second-generation sugar source is a potentially sustainable protein feed ingredient in diets for piglets when replacing main protein sources.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors measured and compared the interannual variability of beef production (kg/ha) and net returns over the past 15 years (2003-2017) from grazing yearlings at three different grazing intensities (light, moderate and heavy) on semiarid shortgrass steppe from mid-May to October.

TL;DR: In this paper, the root mean squared prediction error (RMSPE) expressed as a proportion of observed mean was used to compare CH4 emissions measured by the GreenFeed emission monitoring unit (GEM) with equations predicting CH4 production.

TL;DR: In this article, the optimal dietary standardized ileal digestible (SID) Trp to Lys ratio (Trp:Lys) for grower-finisher pigs with body weight of 20-50 (Experiment (Exp.) 1), 50-80 (Exp. 2), and 80-110 kg (Exp 3).

TL;DR: In this article, the effects of Moringa oleifera (moringa) leaf ethanolic extract (MLEE), moringa root root extract, and ionophore antibiotic monensin on growth performance, hematological variables, blood plasma metabolites and antioxidant indicators, digestibility, and cecal fermentation of growing rabbits were evaluated.

TL;DR: A prolonged expulsion interval, broken umbilical cord and low piglet birth weight are significant risk factors for stillborn piglets in hyper-prolific sows in Thailand.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors evaluated the effects of Clostridium butyricum or in combination with Bacillus licheniformis on the growth performance, blood characteristics, and intestinal barrier function of weanling piglets.

TL;DR: In this paper, the effects of different dried olive pulp (DOP) inclusion rates on growth performance and meat quality of two hundred 10-d-old broiler chickens were used to study the effect of different DOP inclusion rates.

TL;DR: It was found that feeding of sprouted barley alone to sheep reduced the DM intake, however, it can improve the nutrients digestibility, rumen fermentation and ruminal enzyme activities.

TL;DR: A genetic test was developed to unequivocally determine the breed origin of cattle without pedigree data and was successful and will be implemented in practice to identify (partly) unregistered individuals as being purebred (or not) for one of the Dutch local cattle breeds.

TL;DR: It was concluded that independently of parity, piglets with low birth weights and low vitality scores at birth are unable to increase ocular temperature even after ingesting colostrum.

TL;DR: Supplemental Val could restore the compromising effect of CP85 and CP90 on growth of broilers during starter and growing phases equal to broilers received CP100, and Val supplemented to CP100 with equal magnitude supplemented toCP90 in order to offer chickens with Val beyond their requirement.

TL;DR: Maternal dietary supplementation of dried fermented rapeseed meal increased relative bone volume and trabecular number and decreased trabECular space in femoral epiphysis as well as increased the thickness of hyaline cartilages increased.

TL;DR: Compared to NC treatment, dietary supplementation of CS, RSV300, and RSV600 increased body weight gain and decreased feed conversion ratio of broiler chickens challenged with E. coli.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore future pathways for integrated crop-livestock systems in South and North Mediterranean countries to identify potential sustainable increases in efficiency and adaptability of resource utilization.

TL;DR: The effects of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) polysaccharides (APS) on the growth performance and intestinal health of piglets and selected large intestinal microbial populations were determined.

TL;DR: A reduced forage allowance of ewes from gestation day 30 until partum affected growth performance, carcass and meat quality of lambs mostly in a sex-dependent manner.

TL;DR: The calculated average inbreeding coefficient (FIS) value was negative −0.012, which suggests a low level of inbreeding in the examined breed as well as avoidance of related animals in mates.

TL;DR: In this article, the effects of Bacillus subtilis and montmorillonite (0 vs. 0.5 g/kg) supplementation on laying performance, egg quality, oxidation status, and immune response in laying hens were investigated.