Volume 6, Issue 1 (2011) | American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Plasma Thyroid Hormone Concentrations and pH Values of Some GI-Tract Segments of Broilers Fed on Different Dietary Citric Acid and Microbial Phytase Levels

Rouhollah Nourmohammadi — 2011-04-26

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 26 April 2011; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.1.6

Problem statement: An experiment was conducted to study the effect of microbial phytase supplementation and citric acid on thyroid activity, relative weight of lymphoid organs and pH values of some ...

Effects of Hyperoxia on Brain Tissue Oxygen Tension in Non-Sedated, Non- Anesthetized Arctic Ground Squirrels: An Animal Model of Hyperoxic Stress

Yilong Ma — 2011-04-26

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 26 April 2011; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.7.17

Arctic Ground Squirrels (AGS) are classic hibernators known for their tolerance to hypoxia. AGS have been studied as a model of hypoxia with potential as a medical research model. Problem statement:...

The Ovario-Protective Effect of Erythropoietin against Oxidative Damage Associated with Reperfusion Following Ovarian Torsion in Rat

Sayyah-Melli Manizheh — 2011-04-26

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 26 April 2011; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.18.24

Problem statement: To show the effect of recombinant Erythropoietin (rhEPO) on the ovarian viability and histology in the twisted ischemic ovaries in rats, followed by detorsion. Approach: An experi...

Extrusion of Peas (Pisum sativum L.): Effects on the Apparent Metabolisable Energy and Ileal Nutrient Digestibility of Broilers

Catootjie L. Nalle — 2011-04-26

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 26 April 2011; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.25.30

Problem statement: The potential feeding values of grain legumes, such as peas (Pisum sativum), are limited because of the presence of anti-nutritional factors. In particular, protease inhibitors ar...

Effect of Intramammary Injection of Nigella Sativa on Somatic Cell Count and Staphylococcus Aureus Count in Holstein Cows with S. aureus Subclinical Mastitis

Hamideh Ghodrati Azadi — 2011-04-26

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 26 April 2011; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.31.34

Problem statement: The seeds of Nigella sativa Linn. (Ranunculaceae) known as black seed or black cumin, are used in herbal medicine all over the world for the treatment and prevention of a number o...

Utilization of Eco-Feed Containing Mugwort Microorganism Compounds as a Feed Ingredient Source for Layer Hens

Jassada Ruttanavut — 2011-04-26

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 26 April 2011; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.35.39

Problem statement: Due to price hikes in feed, several strategies should be sought to reduce feeding costs. At the same time, there has been a considerable increase in environmental pollution from f...

Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Pumpkin oil (Cucurbita pepo) on Performance and Blood Fat of Broiler Chickens during Finisher Period

Hosna Hajati — 2011-04-26

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 26 April 2011; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.40.44

Problem statement: Using most of antibiotic growth promoters as feed additives has been banned by the European Union due to cross-resistance against pathogens and residues in tissues; and scientists...

Dietary Lysine: Calorie Ratios and Their Influence on Nitrogen Metabolism and Digestibility in Moderately Obese Mature Dogs

Trista Reeder — 2011-04-27

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 27 April 2011; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.45.54

Problem statement: A goal during weight loss is to reduce body fat while maintaining body protein. We hypothesized that an increased dietary lysine: calorie might be beneficial during periods of cal...

The Effect of Ivermectin Pour-on Administration Against Natural Heterakis gallinarum Infestation and its Prevalence in Native Poultry

M. H. Khayatnouri — 2011-05-25

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 25 May 2011; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.55.58

Problem statement: One of the real problems that cause the economic prejudice in animal farms yearly is parasitic diseases. To overcome these problems the use of antiparasitic drugs is necessary. Iv...

The Effect of Rumen Acid Load on Postpartum Performance and Blood Metabolic Responses in Transition Holstein Cows

Sadjad Danesh Mesgaran — 2011-05-25

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Published online: 25 May 2011; doi:10.3844/ajavsp.2011.59.64

Problem statement: The transition period is the most stressful time in the production cycle of a dairy cow because of depressed feed intake, endocrine and metabolic changes at parturition. The aim w...