Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Susana P. Alves, Payam Vahmani, Cletos Mapiye, Tim A. McAllister, Rui J. B. Bessa, Michael E. R. Dugan
Summary: Industrial trans fatty acids have been phased out due to their promotion of cardiovascular disease, leaving ruminant-derived trans fatty acids as the main source. While ruminant TFA are generally considered to have minimal health effects, certain isomers in high levels can compromise the nutritional quality.
Article
Energy & Fuels
A. A. Jack, O. Oghenesuvwe, M. K. Adewumi, A. B. Omojola, M. J. Adegbeye, T. O. Faniyi, A. Z. M. Salem, M. M. M. Y. Elghandour, C. E. Cuevas-Barragan, A. Barbabosa-Pliego, D. E. Ekanem
Summary: The effect of including water-washed neem fruit biomass in diets on rumen microbial population, fermentation, and meat fatty acid profile of fattened rams was studied. The results showed that including 5% of neem fruit biomass in the diet improved microbial growth, reduced ammonia nitrogen and propionate, and increased unsaturated fatty acids.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Bing Wang, Yuejun Wang, Shuxian Zuo, Sijia Peng, Zhanjun Wang, Yingjun Zhang, Hailing Luo
Summary: This study investigated the meat metabolome of Tan lamb and rumen bacterial community under different feeding regimes, revealing that artificial pasture grazing led to changes in amino acid and fatty acid composition in the muscle, resulting in healthier lamb meat products.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Optics
Vladimir A. Yerokhin, Vojtech Patkos, Krzysztof Pachucki
Summary: We performed ab initio calculations of the QED effects for the 2 3S and 2 3P states of He-like ions at the order of m alpha 7. By combining the computed effects with previously calculated energies, the theoretical accuracy has been improved significantly. The obtained results for the transition energies agree well with experiment and previous calculations, while some inconsistency is observed for the ionization energies, possibly related to the theoretical-experimental discrepancy in helium ionization energies.
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Optics
Jacek Zatorski, Vojtech Patkos, Krzysztof Pachucki
Summary: We perform a calculation of quantum electrodynamics effects in excited states with l > 1 of arbitrary twobody systems up to alpha 6 order. The results obtained are valid for hadronic atoms, as long as the strong interaction effects are negligible. We demonstrate that for circular states with l similar to n, the effective expansion parameter is Z alpha/n, which extends the applicability of the derived formulas to heavy ions. Moreover, inclusion of higherorder terms is feasible, which indicates that accurate measurements of excited states of, for example, muonic or antiprotonic hydrogenic ions can be used to determine the fundamental constants and to search for the existence of yet unknown long-range interactions.
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Veterinary Sciences
Hanning Wang, Lingbo Meng, Lan Mi
Summary: This study compared the effects of Leymus chinensis hay and alfalfa hay as roughage on rumen bacteria and meat metabolomics in lambs. The results showed that feeding lambs with alfalfa hay improved their growth performance and carcass characteristics. Different roughages led to different meat metabolite deposition and rumen bacterial communities in lambs.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Carlos Arce-Recinos, Jesus Alberto Ramos-Juarez, Aleida Selene Hernandez-Cazares, Maria Magdalena Crosby-Galvan, Baldomero Alarcon-Zuniga, Luis Alberto Miranda-Romero, Juan Manuel Zaldivar-Cruz, Luis Vargas-Villamil, Emilio Manuel Aranda-Ibanez, Einar Vargas-Bello-Perez, Alfonso Juventino Chay-Canul
Summary: In this study, lambs with high-RIG showed higher average daily gain and improved feed conversion. Lambs with low-RFI and high-RIG had higher values of meat cooking loss.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Encun Du, Wanzheng Guo, Na Zhao, Fang Chen, Qiwen Fan, Wei Zhang, Shaowen Huang, Guangsheng Zhou, Tingdong Fu, Jintao Wei
Summary: Including 200-400 g kg(-1) forage rape in TMR diets improved growth performance and enhanced the content of intramuscular alpha-linolenic acid and various amino acids in the muscle, along with increasing the abundance of cellulolytic bacteria in the rumen.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Yang Yu, Xin Li, Ziyao Liu, Ying Xu, Yue Shen, Guoji Li, Xianhui Huang
Summary: The newly developed chlortetracycline rumen-protected granules are relatively harmless to rumen microorganisms while effectively treating lamb E.coli diarrhea. The study showed that the granules could diminish the impact of chlortetracycline on rumen microorganisms compared with the premix. The oral administration of the chlortetracycline rumen-protected granules effectively treated lamb diarrhea caused by E.coli.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Qianqian Huang, Yuhua Chen, Xingxing Wang, Yuanhao Wei, Min Pan, Guoqi Zhao
Summary: This study found that dietary supplementation with phlorotannins improved rumen fermentation and fatty acid composition by modulating the rumen bacterial community, as shown in an in vitro culture study.
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Microbiology
Francis Enjalbert, Asma Zened, Laurent Cauquil, Annabelle Meynadier
Summary: Microbial digestion is crucial for ruminants, and disruptions can impact product quality and efficiency for human consumption. The conversion of unsaturated fatty acids in the rumen can result in a variety of fatty acids. Certain dietary conditions can lead to a shift towards trans-10 fatty acids instead of the usual trans-11 fatty acids, which causes milk fat depression in dairy cows.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
G. Conte, C. Dimauro, M. Daghio, A. Serra, F. Mannelli, B. M. McAmmond, J. D. Van Hamme, A. Buccioni, C. Viti, A. Mantino, M. Mele
Summary: The study investigated the correlation between rumen bacterial community composition and rumen lipid metabolism in 40 beef steers. The results showed that certain bacterial genera had significant impacts on the presence of specific fatty acids. The relationship between genera and fatty acids varied according to the breed, indicating the influence of host genetic background. These findings provide insights into the activity of the rumen population in lipid metabolism.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Claudia Baila, Margalida Joy, Juan Ramon Bertolin, Susana Alves, Rui Bessa, Mireia Blanco, Sandra Lobon
Summary: The effects of including sainfoin in the finishing concentrate for light lambs on the fatty acid composition of ruminal digesta, plasma, and meat were evaluated. The results showed that the inclusion of sainfoin significantly altered the fatty acid composition in the lambs, resulting in higher levels of beneficial fatty acids. The effects were most pronounced in the group fed with 40% sainfoin.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Alejandro Miranda, Pablo Roig, Pablo Sanchez-Puertas
Summary: This paper revisits the contribution of axial-vector mesons to the hyperfine splitting of muonic hydrogen and finds significant differences compared to previous studies.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Juan Carlos Cortes, Cesar Rodriguez, Rafael Molina, Sonia Moreno
Summary: Catalysts using delaminated vermiculite as support and NiMo as active species showed the best catalytic performance in the hydrocracking of 1-methyl naphthalene, attributed to the important formation of the NiMoS sulfided phase.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Goncalo Pereira, Patricia Simoes, Ricardo Bexiga, Elisabete Silva, Luisa Mateus, Tatiane Fernandes, Susana P. Alves, Rui J. B. Bessa, Luis Lopes-da-Costa
Summary: Supplementing high-yielding dairy cows with fat, especially those enriched with n-3 PUFA, can improve energy balance and immune status, leading to enhanced overall health and reproductive efficiency. The study found a positive linear relationship between rumen-protected linseed fat intake and plasma n-3 PUFA concentrations, which influenced adiponectin expression and reproductive parameters.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. J. Netto, M. A. S. Gama, S. I. Guido, R. J. B. Bessa, J. G. Inacio, C. C. F. Monteiro, G. C. S. Melo, E. F. Ribeiro, M. A. Ferreira
Summary: Recent evidence suggests that combining cactus with plant oils can increase the nutritional value of milk fat. This study investigated the effects of using full-fat corn germ (FFCG) as an alternative to plant oils on production variables, blood metabolites, and milk fatty acid composition in dairy cows. The results showed that FFCG can be an effective source of PUFA for cows fed cactus, but it also resulted in milk fat depression.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Jose Santos-Silva, Alexandra Francisco, Ana Paula Portugal, Katia Paulos, Maria Teresa Dentinho, Joao M. Almeida, Leandro Regedor, Leticia Fialho, Liliana Cachucho, Eliana Jeronimo, Susana P. Alves, Rui J. B. Bessa
Summary: The study showed that biodiverse haylage-based diets with partial substitution of grains and sunflower seed supplementation can be a feasible option for finishing bulls, reducing in vitro methane emissions and improving meat quality.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marija Boskovic Cabrol, Joana C. Martins, Leonardo P. Malhao, Susana P. Alves, Rui J. B. Bessa, Andre M. Almeida, Anabela Raymundo, Madalena Lordelo
Summary: This study investigates the effects of adding different levels of Chlorella vulgaris to the diet of broiler chickens. The results show that including C. vulgaris in the diet can improve performance, breast meat quality, and antioxidant capacity. The addition of C. vulgaris also reduces bacterial count in meat samples.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Pedro R. Soares, Marta A. R. Lopes, Maria Antonia Conceicao, Daniela V. S. Santos, Maria Alexandra Oliveira
Summary: Crop-livestock integration, particularly with laying hens, plays a vital role in reducing inputs, supporting ecosystem services, and improving farmers' livelihood in organic agriculture systems.
AGROECOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Nitalo Machado, Michelle Parente, Rui Bessa, Henrique Parente, Ruan Gomes, Ricardo Pinho, Daniele Ferreira, Anderson Zanine, Juliany Costa, Susana Alves
Summary: This research compared the effects of adding babassu oil and buriti oil to the diet of lambs on intake, nutrient digestibility, and fatty acid distribution. The results showed that the babassu supplemented diet caused greater stress to the ruminal bacteria and changed the biohydrogenation of fatty acids in the rumen.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Olinda Guerreiro, Alexandra E. Francisco, Susana P. Alves, David Soldado, Liliana Cachucho, Anabel Usie Chimenos, Fatima Duarte, Jose Santos-Silva, Rui J. B. Bessa, Eliana Jeronimo
Summary: This study tested the effects of adding condensed tannins from Cistus ladanifer to lamb diets on rumen microbiome and the production of healthy biohydrogenation intermediates. The results showed that condensed tannins did not affect ruminal fermentation but had an impact on the rumen microbiome composition.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
M. F. B. Teixeira, S. P. M. Silva, M. F. P. Domingos-Lopes, R. J. B. Bessa, J. A. M. Prates, H. J. D. Rosa, C. C. G. Silva
Summary: This study investigated the use of three strains of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei to reduce cholesterol in cream and butter. The lactobacilli cultures were immobilized in calcium-alginate beads and showed a significant reduction in cholesterol content in cream. The butter produced from the fermented cream had a substantial reduction in cholesterol, as well as improvements in fatty acid profile and atherogenicity and thrombogenicity indices. Sensory evaluation also indicated positive results for the low-cholesterol butter.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
K. K. S. Borba, T. S. Gadelha, A. M. S. Sant'Ana, M. T. B. Pacheco, L. S. Pinto, M. S. Madruga, A. N. Medeiros, R. J. B. Bessa, S. P. A. Alves, Marciane Magnani, Tatiana C. Pimentel, R. de C. R. do Egypto Queiroga
Summary: This study evaluated the nutritional quality of goat whey and compared the impacts of different raising systems. The results showed that regardless of the raising system, goat whey has a high nutritional value and potential as an ingredient for the food industry.
SMALL RUMINANT RESEARCH
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lana Paden, Susana P. Alves, Rui J. B. Bessa, Andre M. Almeida, Miljenko Bujanic, Dean Konjevic
Summary: The fatty acid composition of edible dormouse muscle was investigated in this study. More than 20 fatty acids were identified, with oleic acid being the most abundant. Monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) were the dominant type, followed by saturated fatty acids (SFA) and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The sums of PUFA and n-3 PUFA tended to be higher in males. Several long-chain PUFA, including arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, were detected in dormouse muscle. The study also found that dormice feed on leaf and wood lipids of Coniferophytes. The findings contribute to the understanding of dormouse physiology and nutritional traits.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jose Santos-Silva, Susana P. Alves, Alexandra Francisco, Ana Paula Portugal, Maria Teresa Dentinho, Joao Almeida, Jose Leandro Regedor da Silva, Leticia Fialho, Liliana Cachucho, Eliana Jeronimo, Ana Barradas, Antonio Rodrigues, Nuno Rodrigues, Ricardo F. M. Teixeira, Tiago Domingos, Rui J. B. Bessa
Summary: This study compared the effects of two diets on the growth performance, carcass and meat quality, fatty acid profile, and carbon footprint of young crossbred-bulls. The results showed that a diet with high forage content and low starch content supplemented with sunflower seeds can be an alternative to conventional diets, although it may slightly reduce animal performance. This alternative diet has a strong impact on reducing dependence on external resources.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ana C. M. Vitor, Jorge J. Correia, Susana P. Alves, Rui J. B. Bessa
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the fatty acid composition of lamb brain and retina tissues after feeding them with three experimental diets supplemented with EPA-rich microalgae. The results demonstrated that the brain EPA content remained unchanged after supplementation, while the retinal tissues showed a high response to microalgae supplementation.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Telisson Ribeiro Goncalves, Jose Renaldo Vilar da Silva Filho, Gilmar Amaro Pereira, Tarcisio Martins Meira, Moema Kelly Nogueira de Sa, Glayciane Costa Gois, Crislane de Souza Silva, Fleming Sena Campos, Sandra Mari Yamamoto, Gherman Garcia Leal de Araujo
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of diets containing vitiviniculture waste on intake, digestibility, water balance, nitrogen balance, ingestive behavior, performance, and carcass traits of lambs. The results showed that feeding lambs with diets containing 216 g/kg cactus pear and 144 g/kg vitiviniculture waste resulted in higher intake and digestibility.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Q. Zhang, C. L. Walk, A. J. Cowieson, K. Stamatopoulos, J. L. Wu, J. O. B. Sorbara
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of a novel phytase in terms of phytate hydrolysis and the digestibility of phosphorus and calcium in broiler chickens fed low and high phytate diets. The results showed that the phytase effectively hydrolyzed phytate and increased digestible phosphorus and calcium. The response to dietary phytate varied in terms of age and the specific nutrient being evaluated.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. Song, D. M. Holanda, C. H. Heuer, C. M. Nyachoti
Summary: This study determined the energy contents of hybrid rye fed to growing pigs, and investigated the effects of particle size on energy values. Results showed that finely ground hybrid rye had higher digestible energy and metabolizable energy compared to coarsely ground hybrid rye, while net energy only showed a slight improvement.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mohamed Salah Ayyat, Ahmed Mohamed Nabil Ayyat, Mohamed S. Abdel-Rahman, Adham A. Al-Sagheer
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of replacing fish meal with sugar beet and carrot leaf protein concentrate in Nile tilapia. The results showed that replacing 75% of fish meal with leaf protein concentrate had no adverse effects on growth and health, and it was more efficient in terms of economic benefits.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)