Animals, 2022 Simple Summary Several studies point out that the use of local forage legumes, such as sainfoin, can be appropriate for feeding sheep autochthonous breeds, with additional benefits also for the soil.
C. Baila +5 more
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The effect of different suckling feeding modes on the growth and development of calves in postnatal ontogenesis [PDF]
BIO Web of Conferences, 2021 One of the key areas of development of the cattle breeding industry in Russia is the creation of effective technological methods. They allow to carry out the improvement and establishment of new resource-saving systems for breeding young animals at an ...
Sedykh Tatyana +4 more
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A New Sampling Approach for the Detection of Swine Influenza a Virus on European Sow Farms
Veterinary Sciences, 2022 Swine influenza A virus (swIAV), which plays a major role in the porcine respiratory disease complex (PRDC), is eliminated from the respiratory tract within 7–9 days after infection. Therefore, diagnosis is complicated in endemically infected swine herds
Kathrin Lillie-Jaschniski +9 more
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Effect of Dams and Suckling Lamb Feeding Systems on the Fatty Acid Composition of Suckling Lamb Meat
Animals, 2021 Simple Summary Suckling lamb meat is one of the most relevant products of the Mediterranean traditional dairy sheep industry. Being lamb fed exclusively with maternal milk, meat quality is mainly affected by the mother’s milk composition and hence by the
G. Battacone +4 more
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The Influence of Fusarium Mycotoxins on the Liver of Gilts and Their Suckling Piglets
Animals, 2021 Simple Summary Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites of fungi that frequently contaminate animal feed and human food in different combinations; therefore, it is of great importance to determine the effects of mycotoxin co-contamination. Pigs are one
T. Dolenšek +5 more
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Effects of green oak acorn (Quercus ilex) intake on nutrient digestibility, lamb growth, and carcass and non-carcass characteristics [PDF]
Archives Animal Breeding, 2022 The green oak (Quercus ilex) plays an important role in forest ecology when oaks are the dominant species or are plentiful. The use of acorns as an alternative to barley for livestock feeding can be beneficial for breeders.
I. Mekki +4 more
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Animals, 2020 Simple Summary The agricultural byproducts commonly used as a feedstuff depend on their high abundance and the nutritional composition. Moreover, several agricultural byproducts are a valuable source of active ingredients, which could be used as feed ...
S. A. Morshedy +5 more
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Frequency of k99, stx1, and stx2 Virulence Factors in Escherichia coli isolated from Diarrheic and Clinically Healthy Suckling Calves in Sistan and Baluchistan Province, Iran [PDF]
Archives of Razi Institute, 2021 It is necessary to understand the frequency of virulence factor-encoding genes in the assessment of the carriage proportion. Moreover, it is required in the characterization of major unique antigens that are useful in the development of effective ...
N Keykhaei, S Salari, A Rashki
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On-Farm Welfare Assessment Protocol for Suckling Piglets: A Pilot Study
Animals, 2020 Simple Summary The welfare of piglets is a major concern for the pig industry. Despite a large body of knowledge regarding piglets welfare, only a few specific protocols to assess welfare have been proposed for suckling piglets.
M. Vitali +6 more
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Maternal offspring behaviour in Curraleiro Pé Duro naturalized cattle in Brazil
Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 2013 The objective of the present study consisted of describing dam and calf suckling behaviour of Curraleiro Pé Duro cattle. In this study, 38 mother-offspring pairs and one mother-offspring-orphan trio were observed for 10 hours daily during three ...
Marlos Castanheira +7 more
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