Volume 19, Issue 3 (2024) | American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Supplementation with Different Concentrations of Dithiothreitol and Glutathione During Cryopreservation of Semen from Large White Boars

Mahlatsana Ramaesela Ledwaba — 2024-06-03

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 3 June 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.200.209

The study aims to compare different concentrations (0, 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 mM) of antioxidants, Dithiothreitol (DTT) and Glutathione (GSH), on sperm parameters following the freeze-thawing of semen fro...

Evaluation of Digestibility of Palm Fronds Shaving (PFS) Supplemented with Vitamin B Complex on the Quality of Fermentation by in vitro Method and Degradation Kinetics by in Sacco Method

Armina Fariani — 2024-06-10

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 10 June 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.210.217

This study aimed to determine the digestibility value, fermentation quality and degradation rate of palm frond shaving supplemented with vitamin B complex. The design used in this study was a Complete...

Prevalence of Feline Leukemia Virus and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus in Patients from Veterinary Centers in Three Colombian Cities

Ana Sofía Mejía-Villada — 2024-06-11

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 11 June 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.218.225

In Colombia, research on Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is incipient, despite being the viruses of greatest clinical and epidemiological importance in domestic ca...

Comparison of Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines and Classification Regression Tree for Prediction of Body Weight of Bapedi Sheep

Madumetja Cyril Mathapo — 2024-07-12

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 12 July 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.226.232

The study aimed to compare the performance of multiple adaptive regression splines and classification regression trees for the prediction of the body weight of Bapedi sheep. A total of 100 Bapedi shee...

Using Morphometric Traits to Estimate Live Body Weight of South African Bapedi Sheep

Thabang Sako — 2024-06-26

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 26 June 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.233.239

This study was carried out for the estimation of Body Weight (BW) of bapedi sheep from Body Length (BL), Sterna Height (SH), Heart Girth (HG), Height at Withers (WH), Rump Height (RH) and Head Length ...

Adipose-Derived Canine Mesenchymal Stem Cells in PLAY® Media

Arjun Kulkarni — 2024-07-13

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 13 July 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.240.246

In veterinary medicine, stem cell-based therapies present promise for addressing orthopedic and degenerative conditions in canines. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) possess unique regenerative, immunomod...

Augmentation of Temperatures, Media and Cryoprotectants on in vitro Fertilization of Pig Oocytes

Tumelo Thelma Maduwa — 2024-08-29

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 29 August 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.247.256

There are numerous challenges to the large-scale production of pig embryos using in vitro procedures. The aim of the present study was to compare the different holding temperatures, in vitro maturatio...

Assessment of Breeding Qualities of Kazakh White-Headed Bulls by Testing Their Productivity

Aruzhan Nugmanova — 2024-07-26

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 26 July 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.257.264

The purpose of the study was to quantify the breeding qualities of Kazakh White-Headed bulls by assessing their productivity metrics. The primary objectives were to analyze live weight dynamics, daily...

The Use of Management and Hormonal Oestrous Synchronisation on Indigenous Sheep Reared Extensively

Ayanda Maqhashu — 2024-08-29

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 29 August 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.265.272

As the global population increases, demand for animal products will result in increased livestock-related greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. One of the strategies for reducing...

Prevalence of Giardia duodenalis in Household and Shelter Cats in Almaty, South-Eastern Kazakhstan

Lyudmila Lider — 2024-08-23

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 23 August 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.273.279

Giardia duodenalis is a widely distributed protozoan parasite, that causes acute gastroenteritis in many animal species and humans all over the world. We aimed to carry out a cross-sectional study to ...

Evaluation of the Effects of the Addition of Salt, Type of Additive and the Shelf Life, on Chemical Composition of Pennisetum purpureum (Schumach) (Maralfalfa) Silages in Niger

Maman Lawal Abdoul Aziz — 2024-09-12

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 12 September 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.280.289

Seasonal variations in the quantity and quality of fodder constitute an obstacle to the development of ruminant breeding in Niger. This is why this study was carried out to evaluate the effects of sal...

Newcastle Disease Virus VII.2 First Record in Kazakhstan

Marina Kopochenya — 2024-09-12

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 12 September 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.290.298

Although the NDV vaccination program is quite intensive in Kazakhstan, disease outbreaks are occurring repeatedly. During the fall season of 2023, we effectively achieved the isolation of the Newcastl...

Effect of Autolyzed Yeast Supplementation on Productive Performance Meat Quality Visceral Organ and Cecum Bacteria of Broiler Chickens

Sirinapa Taechanan — 2024-09-19

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 19 September 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.299.308

We assessed the effects of dietary Autolyzed Yeast (AY; Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on the performance, meat quality, visceral organ weights, and cecum bacteria of broiler chickens. We utilized a total ...

In vitro Kinematics Semen Tolerance to Oxidative Stress

Cyril Mpho Pilane — 2024-09-13

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 13 September 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.309.314

Interpretation of semen kinematic parameters remain as a point of discussion in predicting semen quality following processes like cryopreservation. During cryopreservation, oxidative stress remains a ...

Relationship between Volumetric Water Footprint with Carcass and Meat Quality Characteristics Under Intensive Beef Cattle Production in South Africa

Tinny Noluthando Macamba — 2024-10-12

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 12 October 2024; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2024.315.328

As water accessibility becomes more challenging due to the increasing human population and agricultural competition, it is crucial to select beef cattle with optimal water efficiency. The study aimed ...