Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mbarga Manga Joseph Arsene, Anyutoulou Kitio Linda Davares, Podoprigora Irina Viktorovna, Smolyakova Larissa Andreevna, Souadkia Sarra, Ibrahim Khelifi, Das Milana Sergueievna
Summary: This article discusses the common use of antibiotics in agriculture and antibiotic residues in food/feed. The presence of antibiotic residues in food and feed can have negative effects on the environment, animal health, and consumer health. It is important to address this issue and take measures to mitigate the risks associated with antibiotic residues.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sha Liu, Haibo Yu, Pengju Li, Chi Wang, Guohao Liu, Xiaotian Zhang, Cheng Zhang, Meng Qi, Hong Ji
Summary: This study evaluated the protective effects of nano-selenium on the intestinal health of juvenile grass carp fed with a high-fat diet. The results showed that nano-selenium improved survival rate and feed efficiency, alleviated intestinal damage, regulated gene expression related to intestinal barrier and inflammation, increased beneficial bacteria abundance, and increased the production of short-chain fatty acids.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
C. Aquilani, A. Confessore, R. Bozzi, F. Sirtori, C. Pugliese
Summary: Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) involves the real-time and individual monitoring of livestock using single technologies or multiple tools in integrated systems. Different technologies, such as radio frequency identification tags, walk-over-weigh platforms, thermography, global positioning systems, accelerometers, and virtual fencing, have been applied or are being developed for livestock management in grazing systems. The application of PLF in grazing systems faces constraints related to battery lifespan, transmission range, service coverage, storage capacity, and economic affordability. However, the adoption of PLF in grazing systems is expected to bring positive outcomes in terms of rangeland conservation, animal welfare, and labor optimization.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ivan Yanez-Ortiz, Jaime Catalan, Joan E. Rodriguez-Gil, Jordi Miro, Marc Yeste
Summary: Sperm cryopreservation plays an important role in assisted reproduction technologies, but there are variations in post-thaw sperm quality among different species and individuals. The lack of standardized methods and the addition of substances, such as antioxidants, have been studied to improve post-thaw sperm quality and fertilizing capacity.
ANIMAL REPRODUCTION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mauricio G. C. Emerenciano, Artur N. Rombenso, Felipe d. N. Vieira, Mateus A. Martins, Greg J. Coman, Ha H. Truong, Tansyn H. Noble, Cedric J. Simon
Summary: The shrimp sector has witnessed rapid growth in recent years, with a shift towards intensified production systems. Farmers are opting for more controlled intensive systems with higher biosecurity to meet the increasing market demand and mitigate risks posed by pathogens. Nutrition and breeding play critical roles in supporting the intensification of shrimp farming. This review provides an update on current production systems and strategies, highlighting the advances made in nutrition, breeding, and pathogen surveillance in promoting intensification and super-intensive shrimp culture.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fengen Wang, Meiqing Chen, Runbo Luo, Guoxin Huang, Xufang Wu, Nan Zheng, Yangdong Zhang, Jiaqi Wang
Summary: A high-throughput gas chromatography-mass spectrometry method was developed to determine milk fatty acid compositions. The fatty acid profiles of different types of milk were analyzed, and the results showed significant differences among different milk samples. Goat milk and camel milk were considered as potential functional foods.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jesse W. Wotring, Reid Fursmidt, Loren Ward, Jonathan Z. Sexton
Summary: Bovine lactoferrin (bLF), a naturally occurring glycoprotein found in milk, has been found to strongly inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection through direct entry inhibition and immunomodulatory mechanisms. This study shows that bLF is effective against different strains of the virus, including the B.1.1.7 variant. The study also highlights the potential of lactoferrin as a clinical candidate for the treatment or prevention of SARS-CoV-2.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Shujuan Liu, Heran Cao, Dan Guo, Yue Jiang, Hao Yin, Junru Zhu, Quyu Duan, Emeline Diane Mariam Seleh-Zo, Guang Li, Xiaopeng An, Binyun Cao
Summary: This study found that Pou2F3 can inhibit cell proliferation and induce apoptosis in MECs. In addition, silencing Pou2F3 alters the phosphorylation levels of proteins in the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway, suggesting that Pou2F3 may serve as an upstream regulator of this pathway in MECs.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jose Martin Ruvalcaba-Gomez, Zuami Villagran, Juan Jose Valdez-Alarcon, Marcelino Martinez-Nunez, Lorena Jacqueline Gomez-Godinez, Edmundo Ruesga-Gutierrez, Luis Miguel Anaya-Esparza, Ramon Ignacio Arteaga-Garibay, Angelica Villarruel-Lopez
Summary: This review discusses the main antibiotic-free strategies for controlling Salmonella infection in poultry, categorized into feeding-based and non-feeding-based approaches. The importance of omics as a tool to design and validate the efficacy of these treatments is highlighted.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Salim Albukhaty, L. Al-Bayati, H. Al-Karagoly, S. Al-Musawi
Summary: A novel method for synthesizing stable titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) using a sol-gel process was developed and their cytotoxicity and antibacterial activity were investigated. The prepared TiO2 NPs were characterized by various techniques to confirm their morphologies, compositions, and physicochemical properties. The results showed that the synthesized nanoparticles had a diameter of approximately 68 nm and exhibited anatase phase. The nanoparticles also demonstrated high stability, with a hydrodynamic radius of about 140.4 nm and a zeta potential of -44.6 mV. MTT assay revealed no cytotoxicity, and the TiO2 NPs exhibited superior antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli at a concentration of 200 mg/mL. In conclusion, the synthesized TiO2 NPs showed promising properties for biomedical applications, including decreased size and increased antibacterial activity.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Karen A. Beauchemin, Emilio M. Ungerfeld, Adibe L. Abdalla, Clementina Alvarez, Claudia Arndt, Philippe Becquet, Chaouki Benchaar, Alexandre Berndt, Rogerio M. Mauricio, Tim A. McAllister, Walter Oyhantcabal, Saheed A. Salami, Laurence Shalloo, Yan Sun, Juan Tricarico, Aimable Uwizeye, Camillo De Camillis, Martial Bernoux, Timothy Robinson, Ermias Kebreab
Summary: Reducing methane emissions from ruminant livestock is crucial for limiting global temperature increase. Research on methane mitigation has made significant progress in the past two decades, investigating strategies such as production intensification, dietary manipulation, rumen manipulation, and selection of low-emission animals. However, more research is needed for grazing systems to develop effective mitigation strategies.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Arvind D. Diwan, Sanjay N. Harke, Gopalkrishna, Archana N. Panche
Summary: The microbiome is closely related to the health of animals and the study of it is crucial for the development of new bio-products and pharmaceutical industries.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hamed Ghafarifarsani, Seyed Hossein Hoseinifar, Susan Javahery, Metin Yazici, Hien Van Doan
Summary: This study found that supplementation of vitamin C, thyme essential oil, and quercetin can effectively improve the growth performance, biochemical indices, and survival rate of common carp.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Imtiaz Ahmed, Kousar Jan, Shabihul Fatma, Mahmoud A. O. Dawood
Summary: There is growing recognition of the nutritional benefits of fish in human diet. Fish species can be ranked based on their nutritional content, which includes macronutrients and micronutrients. This review provides insights into the proximate composition of different fish species from around the world, highlighting their high-protein, low-fat qualities and the factors contributing to their variation. The findings are important for the fish and fishery products industry and animal feed sector.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Heba M. Salem, Amira M. El-Tahan, Taia A. Abd El-Mageed, Soliman M. Soliman, Asmaa F. Khafaga, Ayman A. Swelum, Ahmed E. Ahmed, Fahdah A. Alshammari, Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack
Summary: This article discusses the severe problem of salmonellosis in the poultry sector, including its pathogenesis, economic importance, immune response to Salmonella, Salmonella antibiotics resistance, and possible prevention and control methods. The article also explores promising alternatives to antibiotics, such as probiotics, prebiotics, organic acids, and vaccines.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Isaac Hyeladi Malgwi, Veronika Halas, Petra Grunvald, Stefano Schiavon, Ildiko Jocsak
Summary: Intramuscular fat (IMF) is an important indicator of pork sensory quality, influenced by dietary nutrients, genes, and metabolic pathways in pigs. Nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics provide a powerful tool for estimating nutrient requirements and programming dietary nutrient supply based on individual pig's genetic make-up. Understanding the mechanisms of fat metabolism and IMF deposition is crucial for improving swine production and economically important traits.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alberto Barbabosa Pliego, Masoomeh Tavakoli, Ameer Khusro, Alireza Seidavi, Mona M. M. Y. Elghandour, Abdelfattah Z. M. Salem, Ofelia Marquez-Molina, Raymundo Rene Rivas-Caceres
Summary: Medicinal plants have a significant impact on the poultry industry, improving performance and productivity. However, some plants can also have adverse effects on egg production, egg quality, and microbiota counts. Certain plants and their extracts have the potential to enhance immunity, inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, and improve the counts of beneficial bacteria. Additionally, some plants can improve egg yolk color, reduce fat content in meat, and increase fatty acid content in poultry tissues. Certain plant metabolites, such as carvacrol and thymol, play a crucial role as natural growth promoters for broiler chickens, affecting growth performance, nutrient availability, and immunity. The micro-encapsulation or nano-encapsulation of plant extracts and metabolites has shown promising results in improving growth performance in broiler chickens, suggesting its potential as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters. This review emphasizes the importance of medicinal plants and their metabolites in poultry nutrition, highlighting their beneficial effects and suggesting their key role in the future of the poultry industry.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hao Yang, Yingjie Wang, Sanjun Jin, Qian Pang, Anshan Shan, Xingjun Feng
Summary: This study demonstrated that resveratrol could alleviate LPS-induced duck ileitis through various mechanisms, including maintaining intestinal barrier integrity by upregulating tight junction protein expression, reducing oxidative stress levels, activating antioxidant enzymes, and suppressing inflammatory responses. Additionally, resveratrol acted on Nrf2 and NF-kappa B signaling pathways to mitigate intestinal damage, with 500 mg/kg of dietary resveratrol being the most effective.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
R. A. P. Purba, C. Yuangklang, S. Paengkoum, P. Paengkoum
Summary: Supplementing dairy goat diets with sunflower oil, flavonoids, and essential oils from Piper betle L. leaves can increase milk yield and improve milk composition, including increasing the concentration of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).
ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Van Hieu Pham, Waseem Abbas, Jinyu Huang, Qiang He, Wenrui Zhen, Yuming Guo, Zhong Wang
Summary: The study found that feeding a blend of encapsulated organic acids with essential oils (EOA) improved the growth performance and gut health of Eimeria spp./Clostridium perfringens infected chickens. The EOA feed reduced gut lesions, serum level, and bacterial load, and increased villous height and goblet cell counts. It also positively regulated gene expression and modulated the cecal microbiota composition.
