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Algal Biomass and Algal-Derived Preparations in Livestock Nutrition: Gut Microbiota Modulation, Host Molecular Pathways, and Bioprocess Innovations [PDF]

Veterinary Sciences
Algal biomass and algal-derived preparations have attracted increasing interest in livestock nutrition because of their potential to modulate the gut microbiota, which plays a crucial role in animal health, immunity, and growth performance.
Fei Lu, Ziming Liu, Bing Cao, Chengyang Wu, Peidong He, Lihua Li, Zhongwei Chen, Yuehao Ge   +7 more
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Climate variability, pastoral and agro-pastoral livestock systems, and human nutrition in African drylands: a PRISMA-based systematic review of evidence, pathways, and policy implications [PDF]

Frontiers in Nutrition
Livestock-based livelihoods underpin food security, dietary quality, and resilience in African arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), yet the mechanisms linking livestock systems, food environments, and human nutrition under climate variability remain ...
Daniel O. Omokpariola
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Cultivation and Uses of Moringa oleifera as Non-Conventional Feed Stuff in Livestock Production: A Review

Life, 2022
M. oleifera is the best known and the most utilized of the 14 known species of the genus Moringa. Moringa is used as animal fodder and a medicinal plant as well as in the purification of water.
Khalid Abdoun, Ahmed Alsagan, Osman Altahir, Gamaleldin Suliman, Ahmed Al-Haidary, Mohammed Alsaiady   +5 more
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Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Sensory Characterization of Halloumi Cheese Fortified with Garlic (Allium sativum) and Pepper (Piper nigrum)

Engineering Proceedings, 2023
This study aimed to develop a Halloumi cheese using cow’s milk and fortify it with garlic and pepper to evaluate its physicochemical, microbiological, and sensory properties.
Aravindi Nipunika Gamage, Rajivini Jeyasiri, Dinelka Dananji Hettiarachchi, Sachini Sandaranga Munasinghe, Nadeesha Dilrukshi   +4 more
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Does Raising Livestock Improve Household Food Security and Child Dietary Diversity in a Rural Region of Madagascar?

Children, 2023
Madagascar is one of the poorest countries and has an alarming prevalence of food insecurity and child undernutrition. Most of the Malagasy population live from agricultural activities making livestock a livelihood asset and a source of animal-source ...
Fanantenana Raholiarimanana, Hasina Rakotomanana, Akira Ishida   +2 more
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Suitability of Hermetia illucens larvae meal and fat in broiler diets: effects on animal performance, apparent ileal digestibility, gut histology, and microbial metabolites

Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 2022
Background The possibility of partially replacing soybean meal (SBM) with Hermetia illucens (HI) defatted larvae meal in broiler nutrition has frequently been suggested. For sustainability reasons, however, the larvae fat produced during defatting should
Kristina Hartinger, Katharina Fröschl, Marco Antonio Ebbing, Barbara Bruschek-Pfleger, Karl Schedle, Christiane Schwarz, Martin Gierus   +6 more
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Impact of livestock interventions on maternal and child nutrition outcomes in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

AAS Open Research, 2021
The challenge of undernutrition (stunting and wasting) still remains a major health concern in children below 5 years of age in Africa, with the continent accounting for more than one third of all stunted children and more than one quarter of all wasted ...
Josphat Muema, Julius Oyugi, Zipporah Bukania, Mutono Nyamai, Christine Jost, Tewoldeberhan Daniel, Joseph Njuguna, Samuel Mwangi Thumbi   +7 more
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Effects of Petiveria alliacea (guinea hen weed) leaf extract on fermentation parameters, nutrient digestibility and faecal worm egg count in growing West African dwarf goats

Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, 2022
Medicinal plants are used in animal feeding as natural antimicrobial to improve nutrient utilisation and health status of animals. This study assessed the effects of varying concentration of Petiveria alliacea leaf extract (PLE) on fermentation ...
Kafayat Omowumi Adebayo, Muhammed Abiola Mustapha, Risikat Mojisola Akinbode, Oludotun Olusegun Adelusi, Ronke Yemisi Aderinboye, Olubukola Ajike Isah   +5 more
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The impact of livestock interventions on nutritional outcomes of children younger than 5 years old and women in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023
BackgroundNutrition-sensitive livestock interventions have the potential to improve the nutrition of communities that are dependent on livestock for their livelihoods by increasing the availability and access to animal-source foods.
Josphat Muema, Josphat Muema, Josphat Muema, Nyamai Mutono, Nyamai Mutono, Nyamai Mutono, Stevens Kisaka, Stevens Kisaka, Brian Ogoti, Brian Ogoti, Julius Oyugi, Zipporah Bukania, Tewoldeberhan Daniel, Joseph Njuguna, Irene Kimani, Anita Makori, Anita Makori, Sylvia Omulo, Sylvia Omulo, Sylvia Omulo, Sylvia Omulo, Erin Boyd, Abdal Monium Osman, Luc Gwenaelle, Christine Jost, Christine Jost, SM Thumbi, SM Thumbi, SM Thumbi, SM Thumbi, SM Thumbi, SM Thumbi   +31 more
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Livestock and livelihoods webinar series: Leveraging livestock to combat malnutrition

, 2021
Part of the ILRI and Venture 37 Livestock and Livelihoods webinar series, this recording shares perspectives from East Africa on the role of the livestock sector in enhancing food security and nutrition in Africa.
International Livestock Research Institute
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