L ‐histidine inhibits the heat‐induced gelation of actomyosin in a low ionic strength solution
In conclusion, L-histidine might suppress the aggregation of actomyosin a nd inhibit heat-induced gelation in a low ionic strength solution. (Source: Animal Science Journal)
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 21, 2023 Category: Zoology Authors: Toru Hayakawa,
Yu Kubono,
Shuji Fujii,
Jun ‐ichi Wakamatsu,
Haruto Kumura Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
L ‐Citrulline: A novel hypothermic amino acid promoting thermotolerance in heat‐exposed chickens
AbstractWith global warming becoming of increasing concern, poultry farms are experiencing a concomitant increase in heat stress. Chickens are very sensitive to high ambient temperature (HT), so the development of novel nutrients that will help deal with the challenge posed by heat stress is vital. We revealed that L-citrulline (L-Cit) can reduce body temperature in chickens. Orally administered L-Cit solution has been found to provide heat tolerance in chickens and to result in reduced food intake. Heat exposure and oral administration of L-Cit led to increased levels of plasma insulin, whereas heat stress led to a declin...
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 20, 2023 Category: Zoology Authors: Vishwajit S. Chowdhury Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research
Near ‐infrared spectroscopy for rapid evaluation of winter cereals and Italian ryegrass forage mixtures
AbstractNear-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy was employed to determine the differences between forage mixtures of winter cereals and Italian ryegrass and to evaluate fermentation characteristics of mixed silages. Forages were harvested on five phases (Cuts 1 –5), with 1 week interval (n = 100). The yield of the last harvest (Cut 5) was ensiled and analyzed on four different days (D0, D7, D14, and D90) (n = 80). Principal component analysis based on the NIR data revealed differences according to the days of harvest, differences between winter cereals and Italian ryegrass forages, and differences in the fermentation ...
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 16, 2023 Category: Zoology Authors: Haruna Gado Yakubu,
Alemayehu Worku,
R óbert Tóthi,
Tamás Tóth,
Szilvia Orosz,
Hedvig Fébel,
László Kacsala,
Balázs Húth,
Richárd Hoffmann,
George Bazar Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Caveolae ‐associated protein 3 promotes adipogenic differentiation of porcine preadipocytes by promoting extracellular signal‐regulated kinase phosphorylation
AbstractFat deposition is one of the key factors affecting the economic development of pig husbandry. The aim of this study was to investigate the expression characteristics of caveolae-associated protein 3 (CAVIN3) and to elucidate its effect and mechanism on adipogenic differentiation of porcine preadipocytes. Cell transfection, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), western blot, and oil red O staining were used to detect the effect ofCAVIN3 on the differentiation of porcine preadipocytes. The results showed thatCAVIN3 was expressed in various tissues, with higher expression in adipose t...
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 16, 2023 Category: Zoology Authors: Mingyue Shi,
Shuai Yang,
Xiaoyu Huang,
Shouyuan Wang,
Wenxia Li,
Jiale Yun,
Chang Lu,
Yang Yang,
Chunbo Cai,
Pengfei Gao,
Xiaohong Guo,
Bugao Li,
Guoqing Cao Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Near ‐infrared spectroscopy for rapid evaluation of winter cereals and Italian ryegrass forage mixtures
AbstractNear-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy was employed to determine the differences between forage mixtures of winter cereals and Italian ryegrass and to evaluate fermentation characteristics of mixed silages. Forages were harvested on five phases (Cuts 1 –5), with 1 week interval (n = 100). The yield of the last harvest (Cut 5) was ensiled and analyzed on four different days (D0, D7, D14, and D90) (n = 80). Principal component analysis based on the NIR data revealed differences according to the days of harvest, differences between winter cereals and Italian ryegrass forages, and differences in the fermentation ...
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 15, 2023 Category: Zoology Authors: Haruna Gado Yakubu,
Alemayehu Worku,
R óbert Tóthi,
Tamás Tóth,
Szilvia Orosz,
Hedvig Fébel,
László Kacsala,
Balázs Húth,
Richárd Hoffmann,
George Bazar Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effects of mixed sugarcane tops and napiergrass silages on fermentative quality, nutritional value, and milk yield in water buffaloes
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of sugarcane tops (STs) and napiergrass (NG) silage on fermentative quality, nutritional value and milk yield in water buffaloes. Silage were prepared either conventionally without ST (C) or mixed with 25% (S1), 50% (S2), and 75% (S3) ST based on fresh matter. Twenty-eight lactating buffaloes were divided into four groups with seven replicates and fed four experimental diets containing the corresponding silages. The S3 silage fermented well with a higher (P < 0.05) lactic acid content and lower (P < 0.05) pH and ammonia-N level than those of other mi...
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 13, 2023 Category: Zoology Authors: Huade Xie,
Lijuan Peng,
Mengwei Li,
Yanxia Guo,
Xin Liang,
Kaiping Peng,
Chengjian Yang Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effects of rutin supplementation on growth performance, slaughter performance, serum parameters, and meat quality of Nubian goats
In conclusion, rutin could not affect the growth performance and slaughter performance of goats; low levels could possibly improve meat quality. (Source: Animal Science Journal)
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 10, 2023 Category: Zoology Authors: Jinshun Zhan,
Zhiyong Gu,
Haibo Wang,
Yuhang Liu,
Liyuan Wang,
Liewu Huang,
Junhong Huo,
Yanping Wu Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Improved fertility of frozen ‐thawed porcine spermatozoa with 3,3‐dimethylglutaric anhydride poly‐L‐lysine as a novel cryoprotectant
In this study, we determined the efficacy of 3,3-dimethylglutaric anhydride poly-L-lysine (DMGA-PLL) as a cryoprotectant for porcine spermatozoa. Porcine spermatozoa were cryopreserved in a freezing extender containing 3% (v/v) glycerol and various concentrations of DMGA-PLL. At 12 h after thawing, the motility index of spermatozoa cryopreserved with 0.25% (v/v) DMGA-PLL (25.9) was significantly (P < 0.01) higher than that of spermatozoa cryopreserved with 0%, 0.125%, or 0.5% DMGA-PLL (10.0–16.3). In addition, the blastocyst formation rate of embryos derived from spermatozoa cryopreserved with 0.25% DMGA-PLL (...
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 4, 2023 Category: Zoology Authors: Hansol Jin,
Wooyoon Choi,
Kazuaki Matsumura,
Suong ‐hyu Hyon,
Yuki Gen,
Masakazu Hayashi,
Tadahiro Kawabata,
Moe Ijiri,
Kazuchika Miyoshi Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Effects of medium ‐chain fatty acids (MCFAs) on in vitro rumen fermentation, methane production, and nutrient digestibility under low‐ and high‐concentrate diets
This study provided a theoretical basis for the selection of types and dosages of MCFAs in ruminants production. (Source: Animal Science Journal)
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 3, 2023 Category: Zoology Authors: Jiaming Luan,
Xin Feng,
Dongxu Yang,
Meng Yang,
Jinying Zhou,
Chunyin Geng Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
Improved fertility of frozen ‐thawed porcine spermatozoa with 3,3‐dimethylglutaric anhydride poly‐L‐lysine as a novel cryoprotectant
In this study, we determined the efficacy of 3,3-dimethylglutaric anhydride poly-L-lysine (DMGA-PLL) as a cryoprotectant for porcine spermatozoa. Porcine spermatozoa were cryopreserved in a freezing extender containing 3% (v/v) glycerol and various concentrations of DMGA-PLL. At 12 h after thawing, the motility index of spermatozoa cryopreserved with 0.25% (v/v) DMGA-PLL (25.9) was significantly (P < 0.01) higher than that of spermatozoa cryopreserved with 0%, 0.125%, or 0.5% DMGA-PLL (10.0–16.3). In addition, the blastocyst formation rate of embryos derived from spermatozoa cryopreserved with 0.25% DMGA-PLL (...
Source: Animal Science Journal - March 3, 2023 Category: Zoology Authors: Hansol Jin,
Wooyoon Choi,
Kazuaki Matsumura,
Suong ‐hyu Hyon,
Yuki Gen,
Masakazu Hayashi,
Tadahiro Kawabata,
Moe Ijiri,
Kazuchika Miyoshi Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research
