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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleNose Color of Charolais × British Crossbred Beef Steers Alters Body Weight at a Common Degree of Fatness and Marbling Score in Steers Reared Under Similar Management from Birth through FinishingZachary K. SmithThis study evaluated differences in nose color (Black or Pink) on carcass traits and mature body weight in Charolais × British crossbred beef steers. Steers (n = 180; 280±18.2 kg) were weaned and fed for 244 days until harvest. The hypothesis was that steers with black noses had Black Angus dams and that steers with pink noses had Red Angus … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 4 · 7 Oct 2020 · 6,836 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEvaluating the Impact of Indonesian Herbal Mixture on Recovery and Performance of Bali Cattle After Long-Distance TransportationSri Arnita Abu Tani, Adi Candra, Malik MakmurCattle traveling for an extended period on the road are often experience a decrease in body weight between 10 and 20%. This decrease causes significant losses for farmers, showing the importance of implementing treatment programs for recovery. To overcome the losses, a potential solution could be the use of an Indonesian Herbal Mixture (IHM) comprising various herbal ingredients such as … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 25 Jun 2025 · 4,194 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsOn-Farm Phenotypic Characterization of Sheep Breeds in BotswanaKaelo Pelotshweu, Monosi Andries Bolowe, Nicodemus Pungi Mosweu et al.Phenotypic characterization data serve as a baseline for the evaluation of the effectiveness of selection programs and the development of conservation strategies. Therefore, this study aimed to phenotypically characterize Tswana, Dorper, Damara, Meat-master, and Karakul sheep breeds in Botswana under a ranch management system. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected from 595 adult sheep (one year and above). Data on … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 1 Mar 2025 · 7,311 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsMorphological Study and Dairy Productivity of Camelus bactrianus in EurasiaDastanbek Asylbekovich Baimukanov, Anuarbek Temirbekovich Bissembayev et al.In Eurasia, a common species of camel is the double-humped (Camelus bactrianus), which has not been studied in detail so far on morphological features of the exterior and dairy productivity. The research was carried out in Alakol-Agro LLP in the Alakol district, the Zhetysu region of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Republic of Tyva of the Russian Federation. The … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 27 Jan 2025 · 5,240 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsSelection of Kalmyk Cattle in KazakhstanAnuarbek Temirbekovich Bissembayev, Alzhan Smailuly Shamshidin, Zhanat Maratovich Kasenov et al.The purpose of the study is to determine the precocity of Kalmyk cattle breeding stock in Kazakhstan and the accuracy of productivity assessment by indices of breeding value. It is established that calves are born with a live weight of 22.4-25.7 kg, at the age of six months they reach a live weight of 165.2-175.3 kg. The average daily increase … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 1 · 23 Nov 2023 · 5,716 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsA Comparative Study on the Reproductive Performance of South African Indigenous Sheep Breeds Following Oestrus SynchronizationJabulani Nkululeko Ngcobo, Tshimangadzo Lucky Nedambale, Tlou Caswell Chokoe, Fhulufhelo Vincent RamukhithiThe aim of the study was to compare the effect of age and live body weight on the oestrus response, duration, pregnancy rate and lambing rate among South African indigenous sheep breeds (Zulu sheep = 36, Bapedi sheep = 26, Damara sheep = 10 and Namaqua Afrikaner sheep = 9). Control Intravaginal Drug Release Dispensers (CIDR’s) were inserted into the … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 14 Jan 2022 · 7,862 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsINVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF DISPOSITIONAL MINDFULNESS AS A PROTECTIVE FACTOR FOR BODY IMAGE DISSATISFACTION AMONG WOMENAileen M. Pidgeon, Lisa ApplebyBody image dissatisfaction, which is increasing as an issue for women, can diminish quality of life with negative psychological consequences. The relationship between internalizing the thin body ideal and the development of body image dissatisfaction has been studied in psychology. The thin body ideal is aspiring to a perfect female body that is very thin, presented as the ideal in … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 9 Oct 2014 · 8,593 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsInfluence of Citric Acid and Microbial Phytase on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler ChickensRouhollah Nourmohammadi, Seyed Mohammad Hosseini, Homayoun FarhangfarProblem statement: The aim of this study was to investigated the effects of adding citric acid and microbial phytase supplementation (Natuphos®) on growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens fed corn soybean meal base diets. Approach: The experiment included nine treatments with 10 birds in each replicate using a 3×3 factorial design for two main factors of citric acid … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2010 · 8,297 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsProgressive Resistance Training on Elderly HIV+ Patients: Does it Work?Paula Maria Loiola De Souza, Wilson Jacob Filho, José Maria Santarém et al.Elderly people present significant alterations on body composition and physical fitness, compromising their quality of life. Chronic diseases, including HIV/AIDS, worsen this situation by increasing aging effects on body composition and muscle strength. Resistance exercises are prescribed by major health organizations for improving fitness and promoting a shift towards a healthier and more independent aging. In addition, recovering strength and … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 6,740 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsAnti-hyperglycaemic and Anti-obesity Effects of Capparis spinosa and Chamaemelum nobile Aqueous Extracts in HFD MiceA. Lemhadri, Mohamed Eddouks, Thierry Sulpice, Remy BurcelinThis study was undertaken in order to evaluate the possible anti-hyperglycaemic and body weight reducing activities of the aqueous extract of both Capparis spinosa (CS) and Chamaemelum nobile (CN) (20 mg/kg-1). The results demonstrate clearly that repeated oral administration of both CS and CN aqueous extract evoked a potent anti-hyperglycaemic activity in high fat diet (HFD) obese mice. Postprandial hyperglycaemic … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 2, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2007 · 9,539 accessesView PDFCite