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Fisheries
Adekunle David Micah, Bin Wen, Qin Wang, Yuan Zhang, Abdullateef Yusuf, Olivier Sonagnon Tokpanou, Meriyamoh Mero Onimisi, Samuel Olusegun Adeyemi, Jian-Zhong Gao, Zai-Zhong Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary astaxanthin on fish growth and body coloration. The results showed that the group supplemented with astaxanthin had higher skin redness and yellowness, as well as higher concentrations of astaxanthin and lipoproteins. Differentially expressed genes involved in carotenoid deposition were identified, suggesting their association with skin coloration.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sepehr Gohari, Saeed Ghobadi, Alireza Jafari, Hassan Ahangar, Sheida Gohari, Mahsa Mahjani
Summary: This study investigated the effects of two nutritional interventions (DASH diet and ketogenic diet) on serum uric acid levels. The results showed that the DASH diet significantly decreased serum uric acid levels and may be recommended for hyperuricemia states such as gout. However, the ketogenic diet did not have a significant effect on serum uric acid levels. Further research is needed to determine the effects of the ketogenic diet on serum uric acid levels.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
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Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Huiyan Jiang, Guojie Wang, Shijie Li, Waheed Ullah, Solomon Obiri Yeboah Amankwah, Jiao Lu
Summary: This study uses global climate model simulations to estimate historical and future drought conditions in China. The results show that considering the effects of CO2 leads to a decrease in drought frequency, intensity, and area, indicating that CO2 can mitigate future drought.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLIMATOLOGY
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shengjun Wu, Bing Xu
Summary: The present study showed that oral administration of astaxanthin improved the growth performance and innate immunity of juvenile crucian carp, with the optimal dose being 400 mg/kg. Astaxanthin can be used as a dietary supplement for crucian carp to enhance growth performance and immunity.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
S. M. Keady, M. G. Keane, S. M. Waters, A. R. Wylie, E. G. O'Riordan, K. Keogh, D. A. Kenny
Summary: This study evaluated compensatory growth response in two contrasting breed types, Aberdeen Angus and Belgian Blue. The findings showed that both breeds were capable of compensatory growth after restricted feeding, but there were differences in the response between the breeds.
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Biology
Mohamed A. Nour, Mohamed M. El-Hindawy, Shaza Y. A. Qattan, Diaa E. Abou-Kassem, Elwy A. Ashour, Salama M. Aboelenin, Mohamed M. Soliman, Abdel-Moneim E. Abdel-Moneim
Summary: Dietary supplementation of Bacillus toyonensis and/or Bifidobacterium bifidum increases body weight and gain, with improvements in amylase and lipase activity. Overall, supplementation with these probiotic strains is beneficial for performance and digestive enzyme activities in growing Japanese quail.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
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Fisheries
Marco A. Angel-Dapa, Gabriel E. Nava-Gomez, Laura Lopez-Galindo, Eugenio Carpizo-Ituarte, Sheila Castellanos-Martinez, Gabriel Correa-Reyes, Zaul Garcia-Esquivel
Summary: The research found that larvae of Nodipecten subnodosus scallops can reach maximum growth rate at stocking densities from 5 to 15 larvae ml(-1) if fed 45,000 to 60,000 cells ml(-1).
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2021)
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Physiology
Lindsay B. Baker, Peter John D. De Chavez, Ryan P. Nuccio, Shyretha D. Brown, Michelle A. King, Bridget C. Sopena, Kelly A. Barnes
Summary: This study identified the factors that influence whole body sweat sodium concentration during exercise. The study found that energy expenditure and the season of the year (proxy for heat acclimatization) were the most important factors. Other factors such as exercise mode, air temperature, and sex also had small effects. Age, race/ethnicity, fluid balance, sodium intake, and maximum oxygen consumption were not associated with whole body sweat sodium concentration. The models developed in this study explained 17%-23% of the variation in whole body sweat sodium concentration.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Nicolas Klein, Naomi Sarpong, Tanja Melzer, Dieter Feuerstein, Charlotte M. E. Heyer, Amelia Camarinha-Silva, Markus Rodehutscord
Summary: This study assessed the effects of dietary Ca concentration and exogenous phytase on InsP degradation, nutrient digestion and retention, blood metabolites, and microbiota composition in growing pigs. The results showed that additional Ca reduced the effect of exogenous phytase on prececal InsP6 degradation, but did not affect the abundance of bacterial genera in feces.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lei Wang, Lijun Zou, Jianzhong Li, Huansheng Yang, Yulong Yin
Summary: The study found that folate supplementation could increase organ weight and stomach pH in weaned piglets, benefiting gut health by altering the intestinal microbiota through the interaction with SCFAs.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Y. Yu, F. Zhao, J. Chen, Y. Zou, Y. M. Wang, S. B. Liu, H. Z. Tan
Summary: The experiment showed that dietary cottonseed meal significantly reduced the time for 50% relative cumulation of dry excreta, while soybean oil tended to increase this time. There was a trend of reduced standardized ileal digestibility of Lys with increasing cottonseed meal intake, and a similar trend for Met with increasing soybean oil intake.
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Zoology
P. Migdal, A. Murawska, P. Bienkowski, A. Strachecka, A. Roman
Summary: The research aimed to determine the effect of a 50 Hz E-field at different intensities and exposure times on the concentrations of protein, glucose, and triglycerides in honeybee hemolymph. Changes in these parameters were observed, with exposure time and field intensity playing a role in the outcomes. The study confirmed that the E-field can induce reactions in the body similar to pathogens and impact important indicators of nutritional status.
EUROPEAN ZOOLOGICAL JOURNAL
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mehdi Jafari, Mehrdad Irani, Vahid Rezaeipour
Summary: The study evaluated the effect of different dietary zinc sources on hormone levels, testicular histology, and sperm quality in broiler breeder roosters. Organic zinc supplementation showed higher levels of IGF, testosterone, and improved sperm quality compared to other forms of zinc supplement, indicating it can be an efficient feed additive for improving the fertility status of broiler breeder roosters.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
T. M. Rossi, P. A. Kavsak, M. G. Maxie, D. L. Pearl, W. G. Pyle, P. W. Physick-Sheard
Summary: This study investigated the effects of racing on serum cardiac troponin I (cTnI) in Standardbred horses, using high-sensitivity assays. Results showed a significant increase in cTnI concentration post-race. Factors such as age, gait, and pre-race cTnI concentration were found to be positively associated with cTnI levels. Horses finishing distanced and experiencing arrhythmia exhibited higher cTnI release, suggesting potential myocardial compromise.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY CARDIOLOGY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chun Ik Lim, Kyeong Seon Ryu
Summary: This study demonstrates that supplementing the diet of laying hens with 20 and 30 mg/kg OCT can improve their laying performance, egg quality, and health status.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)