Yeast polysaccharide supplementation: impact on lactation, growth, immunity, and gut microbiota in Dezhou donkeys [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023 IntroductionThe Dezhou donkey, a prominent Chinese breed, is known for its remarkable size, rapid growth, and resilience to tough feeding conditions, and disease resistance. These traits are crucial in meeting the growing demand for Ejiao and donkey meat. Yeast polysaccharide (YPS), a functional polysaccharide complex known for its immune-enhancing and
Muhammad Zahoor Khan +2 more
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Observations of the Hematological, Hematochemical, and Electrophoretic Parameters in Lactating Donkeys (Equus asinus) [PDF]
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 2018 A cross-sectional study was conducted on 92 female donkeys. Blood samples were collected, and the following parameters were evaluated: red blood cell (RBC), white blood cell, neutrophil, lymphocyte, monocyte (MON), eosinophil (EOS) and basophil counts ...
Gennero, M. S. +36 more
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Dietary Mannan Oligosaccharide Supplementation During Gestation Alters Milk Composition in Jennies and Improves Growth Performance, Lipid Metabolism, and Gut Microbiota in Dezhou Donkey Foals [PDF]
MicroorganismsMannan oligosaccharides (MOSs) are used as prebiotic feed additives, but their effects on lactating donkeys and their offspring remain poorly understood.
Huiying Li +5 more
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A preliminary study on the quality and safety of milk in donkeys positive for Toxoplasma gondii [PDF]
Animal, 2014 Toxoplasmosis is one of the five parasitic diseases considered as a priority for public health action. The consumption of raw milk products represents a possible risk, in particular for certain categories of people.
M. Martini +5 more
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Evaluation of Serum Lipids, Biochemical Parameters, Selected Antioxidant Elements and Oxidative Stress Profiles in Late Pregnant Jennies with Hyperlipemia [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesDonkeys are particularly at risk of hyperlipemia. Hyperlipemia is a metabolic disease caused by the mobilization of fatty acids from adipose tissue, which often impacts pregnant and lactating jennies (female donkeys) during periods of negative energy ...
Qingze Meng +5 more
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The Effect of Increasing the Proportion of Dietary Roughage Based on the Partial Replacement of Low-Quality Roughage with Alfalfa Hay on the Fatty Acid Profile of Donkey Milk [PDF]
AnimalsAs a lactation source, donkey milk contains a higher percentage of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the milk fatty acid profile than cow’s milk, especially the percentage of α-linolenic acid (ALA).
Xiaoshuai Liang +8 more
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Milk and blood serum Rubidium and Strontium concentrations in lactating donkeys
, 2013 Donkey milk can be used as hypoallergenic food for infants suffering of cow milk protein allergy. Although a biological role has not been demonstrated, Rubidium (Rb) and Strontium (Sr) are potential essential elements in mammals nutrition.
FERRARO, Stefano +6 more
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Apparent digestibility of three diets in the Amiata breed donkey during lactation [PDF]
Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2010 The aim of the trial was to evaluate the apparent digestibility of three isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets for lactating donkeys: a diet with 8 kg of hay and 1.5 kg of commercial flaked mixed feed (CM) (Diet 1); a diet with 7 kg of hay and a 2.2 kg of ...
Gian Battista Liponi +3 more
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"Evaluating nutritional status in healthy lactating donkeys (Equus asinus)"
, 2015 "Evaluating nutritional status in healthy lactating donkeys (Equus asinus)
Raspa F +7 more
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Minerals in blood serum of lactating donkeys: effect of dietary trace element supplementation
, 2013 Aim of this study was to measure the concentrations of Calcium (Ca), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), Sodium (Na), Magnesium (Mg), Sulfur (S), Zinc (Zn), Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Selenium (Se), Molybdenum (Mo), Cobalt (Co), and Iodine (I ...
FERRARO, Stefano +6 more
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