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Influence of Nutritional Strategies on Performance, Gut Barrier Function and Microbiota Composition in Weaned Piglets [PDF]
AnimalsThe restriction of antibiotics and therapeutic zinc oxide in piglet diets has increased challenges related to gut health and post-weaning performance. This study assessed the effects of a diet supplemented with organic acids and the probiotic Clostridium
Sara Isusi +5 more
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The Role of Phosphorus Sources and Phytase in Growth Performance and Feed Digestibility in Broilers [PDF]
AnimalsPhosphorus (P) is an essential mineral in poultry nutrition, but its low bioavailability from conventional feed ingredients presents a significant challenge for efficient utilization.
Edouard Coudert +6 more
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Dairy, 2023 The aim of this study was to estimate genetic parameters of somatic cell score (SCS) and fat plus protein yield (FPY) using repeatability (RM) and random regression (RRM) models in Florida goats.
Rocío Jiménez-Granado +4 more
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Classical, Molecular, and Genomic Cytogenetics of the Pig, a Clinical Perspective
Animals, 2021 The chromosomes of the domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) are known to be prone to reciprocal chromosome translocations and other balanced chromosome rearrangements with concomitant fertility impairment of carriers.
Brendan Donaldson +2 more
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Animals, 2018 Induction and synchronization of estrus and ovulation in sheep is based on intravaginal progestagen-impregnated polyurethane sponges or progesterone-loaded silicon-based devices (CIDR), in either short- (6–7 days) or long-term (12–14 days) protocols ...
Paula Martinez-Ros +6 more
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Differential hepatic oxidative status in steers with divergent residual feed intake phenotype
Animal, 2020 Oxidative stress occurs when oxidant production exceeds the antioxidant capacity to detoxify the reactive intermediates or to repair the resulting damage.
A. Casal +4 more
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Abundance modelling of invasive and indigenous Culicoides species in Spain
Geospatial Health, 2013 In this paper we present a novel methodology applied in Spain to model spatial abundance patterns of potential vectors of disease at a medium spatial resolution of 5 x 5 km using a countrywide database with abundance data for five Culicoides species ...
Els Ducheyne +8 more
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Journal of Applied Animal Research, 2019 The present study indicates that short-term progestagen-based protocols for synchronization of estrus and ovulation in sheep involving 7 days of progestagen insertion with administration of prostaglandin F2α at either insertion or removal of the ...
Paula Martinez-Ros +4 more
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Animals, 2018 The present study characterizes, for sheep, the occurrence and timing of the onset of estrus behavior and ovulation and the yields obtained (ovulation rate, progesterone secretion, and fertility) after Controlled Internal Drug Release (CIDR) insertion ...
Paula Martinez-Ros +2 more
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Animals, 2020 The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of the grade of crossbreeding (Lacaune x Manchega) and environmental factors on milk production in a commercial flock in Spain.
Lizbeth E. Robles Jimenez +6 more
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