Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
H. U. A. N. G. Wen-qin, C. U. Kai, H. A. N. Yong, C. H. A. Jian-min, W. A. N. G. Shi-qin, Lue Xiao-kang, D. I. A. O. Qi-yu, Z. H. A. N. G. Nai-feng
Summary: Early life intervention has significant effects on the gut microbiome profiles of lambs, leading to improved dry matter feed intake, enhanced rumen development, increased weight gain, and positive long-term fermentation effects.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hitihamy M. G. P. Herath, Sarah J. Pain, Paul R. Kenyon, Hugh T. Blair, Patrick C. H. Morel
Summary: The study showed that early weaning and providing low-fiber pellets improve rumen function and physical development in lambs.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. M. Mialon, X. Boivin, D. Durand, A. Boissy, E. Delval, A. S. Bage, C. Clanet, F. Cornilleau, C. Parias, A. Foury, M. P. Moisan, T. Fassier, D. Marcon, L. A. Guilloteau, R. Nowak
Summary: Artificially rearing lambs from prolific meat breeds of sheep with fresh ewe's milk partially mitigated negative effects induced by commercial milk replacer, but did not achieve the full benefit of being reared by the mother. In the short term, it was found that artificial milk feeding impaired early growth rate, health, and emotional state of lambs.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
C. Baila, M. Joy, J. R. Bertolin, M. Blanco, I. Casasus, S. Lobon
Summary: Proanthocyanidins (PAC) can modulate the fatty acid (FA) profile of animal products, with effects that vary depending on factors such as PAC structure and dose. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of PAC on the milk FA profile of ewes fed fresh sainfoin during the suckling period. The presence of PAC in the diet resulted in changes in the concentration of several milk fatty acids, particularly unsaturated fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ana Gonzalez-Martinez, Andres Luis Martinez Marin, Ruben Lucena, Miriam Gonzalez-Serrano, Miguel Angel de la Fuente, Pilar Gomez-Cortes, Evangelina Rodero
Summary: Artificial milk feeding in fattening lambs can enhance the functionality of the reticular groove reflex to prevent rumen fermentation. However, there is a lack of information on the behavioral and welfare effects of this practice. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of extended or non-extended milk replacer feeding on the behavior of lambs during fattening.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Rene A. Corner-Thomas, Rachel Shanks, Ngaio J. Beausoleil
Summary: This study observed the suckling behavior of triplet-rearing ewes for three days post-parturition. The mean suckling event duration increased when more lambs were present at the end of the event. Ewes that were observed for three days did not show a change in the number of suckling events over time, but the events tended to be shorter on day 3 compared to days 1 or 2. The ewes were more likely to terminate a suckling event by walking away when three lambs were present compared to two. Inactive behaviors were more common when more lambs were present at the end of the suckling event.
NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lucia Aidos, Alessandra Cafiso, Annalaura Lopez, Mauro Vasconi, Luisa M. P. Valente, Chiara Bazzocchi, Alessia Di Giancamillo
Summary: This study compared the effects of two different substrates on the Siberian sturgeon larvae during the endogenous feeding stage, finding that a specific substrate may positively impact growth, but further research is needed during the exogenous feeding stage.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hitihamy M. G. P. Herath, Sarah J. Pain, Paul R. Kenyon, Hugh T. Blair, Patrick C. H. Morel
Summary: Feeding lambs either low or high fibre concentrate pellets and weaning early at 42 days of age resulted in similar growth rates, increased lean body mass, and a more cost-effective rearing regimen.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ruggero Menci, Luisa Biondi, Antonio Natalello, Massimiliano Lanza, Alessandro Priolo, Bernardo Valenti, Antonino Bertino, Manuel Scerra, Giuseppe Luciano
Summary: This study investigated the effect of dietary hazelnut skin on the oxidative stability of lamb meat. Results showed that feeding hazelnut skin increased the tocopherols content and reduced lipid oxidation during refrigerated storage. Additionally, the dietary treatment had different effects on meat color parameters but did not affect other oxidative indicators.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yongjian Xu, Jing Li, Yang Bo, Runping Wang
Summary: The yellow seahorse, an ornamental and pharmaceutical fish, is being artificially cultivated due to insufficient wild resources. Feeding behavior of wild and cultured seahorses were compared, with differences observed in reaction time, feeding rate, food intake, and feeding distance. Adjustments may be needed in feeding management, such as preventing seahorses from eating spoiled food and maintaining a proper stocking density and feeding frequency to improve food utilization.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
F. Zamuner, B. J. Leury, K. DiGiacomo
Summary: Goat kid rearing is crucial for the future productivity and health of dairy goats, as early-life nutrition has long-term effects. This literature review collects research on various aspects of rearing replacement dairy goat kids, such as colostrum management, liquid feeding, weaning strategies, and postweaning nutrition. It highlights gaps in the existing literature and areas for further refinement and validation of recommendations, providing valuable information for the development of management plans.
Article
Entomology
Mihaela Kavran, Arianna Puggioli, Sara Siljegovic, Dusan Canadzic, Nikola Lacarac, Mina Rakita, Aleksandra Ignjatovic Cupina, Fabrizio Balestrino, Dusan Petric, Romeo Bellini
Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of three larval diet recipes for the rearing of male Asian tiger mosquitoes, and evaluated economical feeding alternatives. The results showed that the MIX-14 diet had the best performance and lowest cost, making it a potential replacement for the expensive IAEA-BY diet.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yaser Monjezi, Mohsen Sari, Morteza Chaji, Alfred Ferret
Summary: This study investigates the effects of concentrate starch level on growth performance, behavior, preference toward straw, and rumen fermentation in lambs offered ad libitum forage and concentrate. The results show that increasing the starch level in the concentrate leads to increased intake of straw and improved regulation of rumen pH in lambs.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Qi Han, Xiaohong Zhang, Haoyang Nian, Honggui Liu, Xiang Li, Runxiang Zhang, Jun Bao
Summary: Artificial rearing has various effects on the piglet colon, including changes in the microbiota, disruption of morphology, dysfunction of the mucosal barrier, and induction of inflammatory response. These effects result in increased diarrhea incidence and reduced growth performance in piglets.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Kleitiane Balduino da Silva, Juliana Silva de Oliveira, Edson Mauro Santos, Joao Paulo de Farias Ramos, Felipe Queiroga Cartaxo, Patricia Emilia Naves Givisiez, Aelson Fernandes do Nascimento Souza, Gabriel Ferreira de Lima Cruz, Jose Maria Cesar Neto, Joyce Pereira Alves, Daniele de Jesus Ferreira, Anny Graycy Vasconcelos de Oliveira Lima, Anderson de Moura Zanine
Summary: The study showed that feeding cactus pear as the sole roughage source with wheat bran can reduce feed intake and feeding costs, while increasing carcass yield and ultimately profit. This feeding strategy is applicable for confined lambs without altering carcass characteristics, and offers a higher cost-benefit ratio.