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Italian Journal of Animal Science
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ISSN 1594-4077 · Taylor & Francis Group · 4,011 articles in the index
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Chemical composition acaricidal activity and honeybee safety of essential oils from Origanum acutidens, Satureja hortensis, and Juniperus communis against Varroa destructor
Varroa destructor is a destructive ectoparasite of honeybees (Apis mellifera). This study investigates the chemical composition and bioactivity of essential oils obtained from three medicinal plants (Origanum acutidens, Satureja hortensis, and Juniperus communis). The chemical components of the…
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Genetic evaluation of health traits in Slovak Holstein herds using raw diagnoses data
Dairy cows are commonly affected by diseases which negatively impact the economic efficiency of farm profitability and often result in premature culling. This study evaluated the use of raw veterinary records for genetic analysis of health traits in Slovakia (mastitis, claw diseases, metritis and…
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Fennel seed powder in the diet of dairy buffalo affects milk volatile organic compounds profile, antioxidant activity and SCD1 mRNA level
The aim of this study was to assess the influence of dietary fennel seed powder (FSP) supplementation on milk nutritional characteristics and gene expression in dairy buffaloes. Twenty animals were randomly assigned to two groups (CON: control and FEN: treated with fennel seeds) fed total mixed…
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Dose–response meta-analysis of chitosan oligosaccharide in broilers
A bioactive feed additive that has antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects is chitosan oligosaccharide (COS), a bioavailable polyphenol. The effects of COS supplementation on broiler chickens were quantified via a dose–response meta-analysis that combined data from 19 studies. A…
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In vitro effects of saponins, tannins and lipids on rumen fermentation and intestinal health markers in a ruminant weaning context
Dairy ruminants often experience physiological disturbances during the post-weaning, including suboptimal rumen fermentation due to an underdeveloped rumen microbiota, and diarrhoea associated with intestinal inflammation and oxidative stress. This study explored six commercial feed additives with…
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Enhancing sustainability in laying hens feeding: the impact of local plant-based ingredients and black soldier fly larvae on egg nutritional quality and sensory quality
This study examines the sustainability of laying hens feeding programs by comparing three diets: a standard layer’s formula as a control diet (CON), an alternative diet (ALT) with reduced soybean meal and including local plant ingredients: pea meal, corn dried distillers’ grains with soluble and a…
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Physical contact with male influences uterovaginal junction and sperm storage tubule development in Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) at the onset of the laying cycle
The sperm storage tubules (SSTs) in the uterovaginal junction (UVJ) of female birds enable long-term sperm storage and are essential for fertility. This study examined how a two-week exposure to a fertile male affects SST morphometry, the incidence of PCNA+ cells (proliferating), and the expression…
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Pastoralism and agro-ecosystems: a year of hour-by-hour sheep transhumance monitoring
Transhumance is a mobile form of pastoralism consisting of the constant movement of flocks to find access to forage. This practice is linked to both provisioning and non-provisioning ecosystem services, particularly cultural ones. For this reason, since 2023, transhumance has been recognised by…
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Meat-based substrates in black soldier fly larvae rearing: impacts on growth performance and nutritional value
The main interest of insect farming lies in their potential to be reared on unexploited substrates. The black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens) can be reared on a wide variety of substrates and in a short time. In Europe, farmed insects cannot be fed on substrates that contain meat or fish…
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Phenotypic and genomic characterization of the Maltese hunting dog (Kelb tal-Kaċċa ta' Malta)
The traditional Maltese Hunting Dog (Kelb tal-Kaċċa ta’ Malta, KTKM) is deeply rooted in Maltese historical and cultural identity, being valued for its versatility in traditional hunting, where it usually flushes out and retrieves small migratory bird species. This study aims to characterise the…
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Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides, Lacépède, 1802) infestation by Ergasilus sieboldi (Nordmann, 1832) in Southern Italy
Ergasilus sieboldi are parasitic copepods belonging to the Ergasilidae family. They affect the gills of various freshwater and marine fish, causing mortality events worldwide. Like other copepods, E. sieboldi adult females are parasitic; while, the adult males die after fertilisation. Lesions…
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Welfare and behaviour in slow-growing chickens: the role of farming system and genotype
The increasing attention of consumers towards sustainability, animal welfare and product quality is pushing the poultry sector to explore alternatives to traditional intensive models. This study evaluated the effect of two farming systems (conventional and free-range) on four poultry genotypes: two…
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Effects of in ovo feeding of small peptide chelated zinc on antioxidant capacity and inflammatory response of the intestinal tract in chicks
This study aimed to investigate the effects of in ovo feeding (IOF) of small peptide chelated zinc (SPCZ) on zinc content, antioxidant capacity, and the expression of genes related to apoptosis and inflammation in the intestinal tract of chicks. A total of 360 fertile eggs of uniform weight were…
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Prevalence of the Fragile Foal Syndrome (FFS) type I mutation in Italian equine breeds and genealogical study on the introgression of the allele in the Maremmano population
Fragile Foal Syndrome (FFS) is a lethal autosomal recessive disorder of the connective tissue caused by the PLOD1:c.2032G > A mutation. Although widely investigated in warmblood populations, information on its prevalence in Italian breeds is limited. This study assessed the prevalence of the FFS…
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An observational study on the effects of dam breed and individual Belgian Blue sire on carcase traits and retail cut yields in beef × dairy crossbred heifers produced in mountain farms
Beef-on-dairy production enables the combination of high milk yield with the production of high-value crossbred calves. As a consequence, this practice may be particularly relevant for improving the sustainability of low-input mountain farms. However, the influence of the dam breed remains poorly…
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Can Tenebrio molitor oil replace palm fatty acid distillate and soybean oil in the diet of lactating sheep? Effects on in vitro ruminal fermentation and biohydrogenation
Insect-derived lipids are gaining attention as sustainable alternatives to conventional fat sources in animal feeding due to environmental and market concerns. Expanding research on insect oils inclusion in ruminant diets, currently limited, is necessary to ensure their suitability as an…
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The effect of partial replacement of soybean oil with insect fats on dietary short-term preference in laying hens
Assessment of the acceptance of novel feed ingredients provides valuable insights into their potential integration into practical animal feed formulations. However, despite growing interest in insect-derived feed ingredients, information on the short-term palatability of insect fats in laying hens…
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Slaughter performance of Charolais and Limousin beef cattle finished in specialised farms in Veneto region (Italy): evidence from large-scale individual records
The collection of individual data in the beef sector enables precise evaluations of animal performance. Veneto region (Italy) is one of the most specialised beef-fattening areas, covering approximately one-third of national production and relying largely on French cattle. In this context…
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A comprehensive assessment of dairy farming sustainability based on stakeholder priorities and concerns: a case study in Northern Italy
Improving the sustainability of dairy farming requires the identification of practices and indicators that are both scientifically robust and applicable under different farming conditions. This study aimed at identifying priority practices, perceived barriers and monitoring indicators for dairy…
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Effects of dietary mealworm oil and chitosan supplementation on growth performance, ruminal fermentation, antioxidant status, meat quality and fatty acid profile in lambs
Chitosan (CH) is a natural bioactive polysaccharide with antioxidant and hypocholesterolemic properties, while mealworm oil (MO) is a sustainable lipid source rich in unsaturated fatty acids. This study evaluated the effects of dietary MO and CH supplementation on growth performance, ruminal…
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