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Effects of bile acid metabolism on intestinal health of livestock and poultry
AbstractBile acids are synthesised in the liver and are essential amphiphilic steroids for maintaining the balance of cholesterol and energy metabolism in livestock and poultry. They can be used as novel feed additives to promote fat utilisation in the diet and the absorption of fat-soluble substances in the feed to improve livestock performance and enhance carcass quality. With the development of understanding of intestinal health, the balance of bile acid metabolism is closely related to the composition and growth of livestock intestinal microbiota, inflammatory response, and metabolic diseases. This paper systematically...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 23, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Hongpeng Jia, Na Dong Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research

Enhancing pig growth and gut health with fermented Jatropha curcas cake: Impacts on microbiota, metabolites, and neurotransmitters
AbstractGiven the escalating global crisis in feed protein availability,Jatropha curcas L. cake has attracted significant interest as a viable alternative protein source in animal feed. This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of fermentedJatropha curcas L. cake (FJCC) as a protein feed in the diet of pigs. A total of 96 growing pigs with an average weight of 27.60  ± 1.59 kg were divided into three dietary groups with varying FJCC inclusion levels (0, 2.5, and 5%) for a 28 d trial. Results showed that the diet with 5% FJCC (FJCC5) demonstrated significant improvements in average daily gain (p = ...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 22, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Zhenyu Zhang, Hua Zhao, Xiaoling Chen, Gang Tian, Guangmang Liu, Jingyi Cai, Gang Jia Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Evaluating the dose ‐dependent effects of curcumin nano‐micelles on rumen fermentation, nitrogen metabolism, and nutrient digestibility in heat‐stressed fattening lambs: Implications for climate change and sustainable animal production
This study evaluated the dose-dependent impacts of dietary curcumin nano-micelles (CNM) on rumen fermentation, nitrogen metabolism, and nutrient digestibility in heat-stressed fattening lambs. Thirty-two crossbred male lambs [ ˆIle-de-France × (Dalagh × Romanov)] were utilized within the current study. The initial weight of lambs was documented as averaged by 31.2 ± 1.55 kg, while they were in their 4th to 5th months of age. Animals were fed increasing doses of dietary CNM (0, 20, 40, and 80 mg/day) ov er 97 days, under severe heat stress conditions with average temperature-humidity index (THI) of 24.5....
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 21, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Mostafa Bokharaeian, Abdolhakim Toghdory, Taghi Ghoorchi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Impact of dietary Moringa oleifera leaf supplementation on gut morphometry, behaviour and physiological parameters in growing male rabbits
AbstractMoringa oleifera (MO), a cultivated species of the Moringa, is known for its high concentration of essential nutrients that promote growth. To assess its impact on rabbits' gut morphometric, behavioural, and physiological parameters, a study was conducted using sixty growing male white New Zealand rabbits at 40 days old. The rabbits were divided into four groups and supplemented with dried MO leaves at varying levels (0%, 0.5%, 1% and 2% of body weight) for four weeks. The results revealed significant increases in organ weights, such as liver and intestinal length, and the height of intestinal villi and crypt depth...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 18, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Seham S. Hadad, Enas K. Aziz, Adel Hassan Saad, Hanem El ‐Gendy, Nazema Abdel‐Megeid, Shimaa R. Masoud, Mustafa Shukry, Ayman A. Swelum, Muath Q. Al‐Ghadi, Ahmad R. Alhimaidi, Guillermo Tellez‐Isaias, Mohamed E. Abd El‐Hack, Mohamed Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effect of different levels of single cell protein and probiotic microorganisms on performance, immunological responses, and intestinal histology in laying hens
AbstractAn experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of single-cell protein (SCP), as a valuable by-product and substitute for soybean meal, and multistrain probiotics on the performance, blood biochemistry, intestinal histomorphology, ileal microbiota, and immune responses in laying hens. Leghorn laying hens were randomly assigned to nine experimental treatments with eight replicates of five birds each. Dietary treatments consisted of three levels of replacement of soybean meal with SCP (0.0%, 30%, and 60%) and three levels of probiotics (0.0, 50, 100  mg/kg) offered through 70 days of main recording. The result ...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 17, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Rasoul Rashedi Dehsahraee, Amir Hossein Mahdavi, Mohammad Sedghi, Hassan Saleh Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Protective effect of chlorogenic acid on liver injury in heat ‐stressed meat rabbits
This study investigated the protective effects of chlorogenic acid (CGA) on production performance and liver function of rabbits under heat stress (HS) condition. A total of 120 healthy New Zealand weaned rabbits with similar initial body weight, were randomly divided into 3 treatments with 20 replicates per treatment and 2 weaned rabbits per replicate: control (CON) group (rabbits were housed at 25  ± 1°C and fed a basal diet), HS group (rabbits were housed at 35 ± 1°C and fed a basal diet), and HS + CGA group (rabbits were housed at 35 ± 1°C and fed a basal diet supplemented with 800 mg/kg CGA). T...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 17, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Rongmei Ji, Jiali Chen, Jian Xu, Lirui Zhang, Lei Liu, Fuchang Li Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) supplementation: Impact on growth, metabolism, and antioxidant status in zebrafish
In conclusion, this study indicates that SP supplementation has substantial potential as a growth promoter, positively influencing lipid metabolism and antioxidant enzyme activity without affecting zebrafish survival. (Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition)
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 17, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Aline Pereira Coli, William Franco Carneiro, Kiara C ândido Duarte da Silva, Tássia Flávia Dias Castro, João Paulo Lima de Oliveira, Moisés Silvestre Azevedo de Martins, Luis David Solis Murgas Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Retrospective investigation of the energy requirements for weight loss and weight maintenance after weight loss programme in obese dogs
AbstractObesity is a highly prevalent disease in dogs and is characterized by the excessive accumulation of adipose tissue that results in metabolic changes. Its treatment is based on a negative energy balance focusing on energy restriction. However, there are few studies in dogs that assessed the energy intake needed for adequate weight loss and to weight maintenance afterward. The aim of this study was to evaluate data about the treatment of canine obesity, with emphasis on energy restriction to induce weight loss and to maintain body weight (BW) and ideal body condition after weight loss. This was a retrospective study ...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 14, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Fabio Alves Teixeira, Vivian Pedrinelli, Mariana Yukari Hayasaki Porsani, Brana Sanctos Alo Bonder, Ana Beatriz Fasolai, Marcio Antonio Brunetto Tags: SPECIAL ISSUE ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effect of dietary Lagnaria breviflora leaves extract on the growth performance, haematological, antioxidative  and immune responses of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) juveniles
AbstractThe effects of dietaryLagnaria breviflora leaves extract (LBLE) on the growth performance, feed utilisation  and haematological parameters of juveniles African catfish,Clarias gariepinus (mean  = 8.45 ± 0.6 g) raised in a flow water (mean temperature 26.7°C, mean pH 7.52, mean dissolved oxygen 6.05 mg/L) were assessed in this study. Diets (400 g/kg crude protein; 4631.5 kcal/kg gross energy) supplemented with LBLE at levels of 0 (control), 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 g/kg di et were served to fish in triplicates (each replicate has 20 fish) until they appeared satiated for 12 weeks. Then, they were c...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 13, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Bilal Ahamad Paray, Ibrahim Adeshina, Eijaz Ahmed Bhat, Abdullateef Raji, Samuel B. Umma, Robiat O. Alliy, Lateef O. Tiamiyu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effect of dietary chitosan on the growth performance, intestinal histology and growth ‐related gene expression in stellate sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus) juveniles
This study aimed to determine the impact of dietary chitosan on growth performance, whole-body proximate composition, growth-related gene expression, and intestinal histology in juvenileAcipenser stellatus. A total of 180  A. stellatus juveniles with an average weight of 31.90  ± 0.73 g were fed with diets containing 0 (control), 1.5, 3.0, 4.5, and 6.0 g chitosan.kg−1 basic diet for eight weeks. The findings revealed a significant enhancement in growth performance with rising chitosan concentrations. Furthermore, chitosan supplementation upregulated the expression of the growth hormone gene in both brain and l...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 12, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Donya Zakeri, Jamileh Pazooki, Mahmoud Mohseni, Shirin Jamshidi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

The impact of incorporating dried cafeteria leftover food on growing APRI rabbits productivity, profitability and meat quality
In conclusion, using DCLF in the feeding system of rabbits could enhance productive performance, carcass traits, meat quality, and physiological functio n, as well as improve economic efficiency. (Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition)
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 11, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Hanan A. M. Hassanein, Shama H. Morsy, Youssef L. Phillip, Marwa A. Abdelmagid, Osama F. Komonna, Rehab A. Mohamed, Doaa A. S. Fouda, Nahed M. Hegazy, Ahmed M. Hussein, Mohamed A. Radwan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

A true facultative carnivore? Effects of replacing ground chicken carcasses with soybean meal on the growth of captive broad ‐snouted caiman (Caiman latirostris) and its economics implications
AbstractA specific diet for broad-snouted caiman,Caiman latirostris has not been designed despite the value of farm-raised caiman as an aquaculture product. To fill this gap, the objectives of this study were to evaluate the performance dietary replacement of ground chicken carcasses by of soybean meal (SM) as diet complement forC. latirostris. We conducted a 3-month growth trial to determine effects of graded levels of dietary SM on caiman growth as measured by increase in body length, body weight gain, food consumption (FC) and food conversion rate (FCR). Forty-eight hatchling caimans were fed with diets, composed primar...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 10, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Samuel Hilevski, Charlie Manolis, Pablo Siroski Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effects of altering diet carbohydrate profile and physical form on zoo ‐housed giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
AbstractUnlike wild giraffe that primarily consume low starch browse, the preference of zoo-housed giraffe for consuming supplemental feeds over forage could increase the risk of digestive disorders such as ruminal acidosis. Our objective was to evaluate the effects of modifying a supplemental feed's non-fibre carbohydrate profile and physical form on nutritional, behavioural, and blood measures of giraffe in a zoological setting. Six non-lactating, adult, female reticulated giraffes were used in a two-pen modified reversal study using two dietary treatments in seven 21-day periods with data collected on days 15 –21. Die...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 9, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Celeste C. Kearney, Ray L. Ball, Mary Beth Hall Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

In vitro digestibility and solubility of phosphorus of three plant ‐based meat analogues
AbstractInterest in plant-based meat analogues has increased and can be expected to be applied to pet foods, which necessitates the understanding of the nutrient supply in those foods. Our primary aim was to advance our understanding of the digestive properties of sterilized plant-based meat analogues. The impact of the preparatory processing steps on the solubility of meat analogues was studied. Meat analogues were made by mixing water, salt, and wheat gluten with soy protein isolate, pea protein isolate, or faba bean concentrate. Mixed materials were processed into model meat analogues using shear cell technology. Produc...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 5, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Ariane Maike Wehrmaker, Wouter de Groot, Atze Jan van der Goot, Julia Katharina Keppler, Guido Bosch Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Effects of low protein diets on acid ‐base balance, electrolyte balance, intestinal structure, and amino acid transport in piglets
AbstractReducing the dietary crude protein (CP) could effectively reduce pressure on protein ingredient supplies. However, few data have been reported about the extent to which CP can be reduced and whether limiting the use of soybean meal leads to electrolyte imbalance. In this experiment, using the low protein (LP) diet [2% lower than NRC (2012)], seventy-two piglets (35 days old) were randomly divided into 2 groups with 6 replicates of 6 piglets each: CON group (CP  = 18.5%) and LP group (CP = 16.5%), to investigate the effect of the LP diet on electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, intestinal structure and ami...
Source: Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition - April 4, 2024 Category: Zoology Authors: Qian Lin, Xiaodian Tu, Xin Li, Feiyang Gou, Hui Gao, Zeqing Lu, Jie Feng, Yongfei Ying, Caihong Hu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research