A functional approach to the body condition assessment of lactating donkeys as a tool for welfare evaluation [PDF]
PeerJ, 2017 Background The breeding of lactating donkeys is increasing in Western Europe; with it the evaluation of body condition is growing in importance since it is considered a key principle for their welfare.
Emanuela Valle +8 more
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Essential trace elements in milk and blood serum of lactating donkeys as affected by lactation stage and dietary supplementation with trace elements [PDF]
Animal, 2013 The aim of this trial was to study the concentration of zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), selenium (Se), cobalt (Co) and iodine (I) in milk and blood serum of lactating donkeys, taking into account the effects of lactation stage and ...
Elisabetta Salimei +2 more
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Systematic Literature Review on Donkeys (Equus asinus): Husbandry and Welfare in Europe [PDF]
AnimalsThe number of donkeys in Europe has significantly declined in recent decades due to mechanization; however, recently, the demand for donkey milk and other purposes has led to a slight increase in their population.
Naod Thomas Masebo +5 more
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Lipid profile analysis of donkey milk during the lactation [PDF]
Frontiers in NutritionIntroductionFrom ancient times, donkey milk (DM) has attracted much attention due to its particular properties. Donkey milk is characterized by a high level of lactose and low levels of protein and fat.
Xinyi Du +3 more
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Integrating Metabolomic and Proteomic Profiles Reveals the Mechanism of Dietary Energy Levels Regulating Milk Performance and Antioxidative Capabilities of Lactating Donkeys [PDF]
AntioxidantsThis study was conducted to evaluate the effect of varying dietary energy levels on milk production, feed intake, nutrient digestion and metabolism, and antioxidation function of lactating donkeys, and integrating 16S rRNA gene sequencing, metabolomics ...
Yanli Zhao +6 more
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Effects of lactation period on some blood parameters and ANAE/AcP-ase enzyme activities in domestic Donkeys [PDF]
Revista CientíficaIt was aimed to research the influences of the lactation period on some hematological (red blood cells, white blood cells, and its subtypes, hematocrit, hemoglobin, mean erythrocyte hemoglobin, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration, mean erythrocyte
Mehmet Faruk Aydin, İhsan Kisadere
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The composition and predictive function of the fecal microbiota in female donkeys across different reproductive cycles [PDF]
Frontiers in MicrobiologyThe microorganisms residing in the gastrointestinal tract of monogastric herbivores play a vital role in nutrient absorption and maintaining the host’s health.
Jingya Xing +6 more
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Cyathostomin fecal egg count and milk quality in dairy donkeys [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2021 This study was performed to assess the possible relationship between gastrointestinal strongylid infections and milk quantity and quality in donkeys used for milk production.
Stefania Perrucci +7 more
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Impact of Variability Factors on Hair Cortisol, Blood Count and Milk Production of Donkeys [PDF]
Animals, 2022 The increased interest in donkeys because of their milk has led to changes in their farm management. Little is known about the effect of the farming systems on donkey health and welfare.
Federica Salari +4 more
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Detection and genotyping of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in the blood and milk of naturally infected donkeys (Equus asinus) [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2014 Background Toxoplasma gondii is a worldwide zoonotic protozoan. Consumption of raw milk from infected animals is considered a risk factor for acquiring toxoplasmosis in humans.
Francesca Mancianti +8 more
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