259 articles for “Body Weight”

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsStudy on Mechanism of Ascites Syndrome of BroilersJ.L. Guo, Q.H. Zheng, Q.Q. YIN et al.Two hundred and forty male Cobb broilers were used to study the reasons of causing ascites. The results showed that cold ambient temperature could induce ascites (33.89% vs. 2.50%) and significantly increase triiodothyronine (T3), but reduce thyroxine (T4) concentrations in plasma (p<0.05). The ascitic broilers had high concentrations of aldosterone and K+, but low concentrations of T3 and T4 in … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2007 · 7,843 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsPatterns of Growth and Development of Young Herd Horses of EurasiaKhamit Ablgazinovich Aubakirov, Makpal Temirhanovna Kargayeva, Sayana Darzhaevna Mongush et al.The aim of the research in a comparative aspect is to study the patterns of postembryonic growth and development of the herd horse population of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Teva of the Russian Federation. In the Republic of Kazakhstan, the experimental part of the work was carried out in the farms "Urker" of Moyinkum and "Kaldybay" … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 1 · 15 Mar 2022 · 6,582 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsZoo-Technical Features of Tabun Horses in Almaty Region of Republic of KazakhstanShynggys Assilbekov, Kairat Iskhan, Nursultan Japashov, Aidana OrynbassarovaThis work was attended to improve and show the comparative characteristics of exterior features, assessment of the constitutional type of horses, determination of the direction of the productive profile of mares bred in LLP "AKBOZ" of Almaty region. Horse meat obtained in herd horse breeding contains a high number of nitrogen-containing substances with a reduced content of intramuscular fat. Therefore, … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 1 · 22 Jan 2021 · 6,916 accessesView PDF Cite

InvestigationOpen accessIn the keywordsProductive and Biological Features of Kazakh Fine-Wool Sheep in the Conditions of the Almaty RegionKairat Alimgozhaevich Iskakov, Beibit Turganbekovich Kulatayev, Gulshad Makhambetovna Zhumagaliyeva, Pere Miquel Pares CasanovaKazakh fine-wool sheep bred in semiarid and desert zones of the Kazakhstan South-East are most widely spread in the Republic. However, most sheep do not satisfy the respective requirements of the breed in terms of productivity and especially reproductive capacity. Consequently, increasing the breeding performance and yield of commercial lambs is one of the most urgent issues in fine-wool sheep … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 3 · 7 Aug 2017 · 8,261 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEffect of Niacin on Hyperleptinemia and Ob Gene mRNA Over-Expression in Adipose Tissue of Dexamethasone Treated RatsTahoora Shomali, Mahnaz Taherianfard, Mehdi Fazeli, Niloofar SafaeiProblem statement: Glucocorticoid-induced ob gene over-expression and resulted hyperleptinemia may lead to adverse consequences especially on cardiovascular system; therefore, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effects of niacin on hyperleptinemia and ob gene over-expression due to dexamethasone administration in rats. Approach: Twenty four adult male rats divided randomly into four equal groups: 1- normal saline (control), 2- dexamathasone … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 17 Aug 2011 · 7,988 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGrowth Performance and Duodenal Morphometry of 1-6 Week Old Kampung Chickens Supplemented With L-LeucineCharles Venirius Lisnahan, Steffanie Merlin Clyricia Noach, Lukas Pardosi, Theresia Nur Indah KoniThis study evaluated the effects of dietary L-leucine supplementation on growth performance and duodenal morphometry of Kampung chickens during the starter phase (1–6 weeks). A total of 600 one-week-old Kampung chickens were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments with six replicates of 20 birds each in a completely randomized design. The treatments consisted of a basal diet without L-leucine (T0) … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 11 Sep 2026 · 904 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effect of Early Weaning on Performance, Health Parameters, and Carcass Traits of Bonsmara Bull Calves Under Feedlot ConditionsKgotso Patrick Matli, Thobela Louis Tyasi, Pieter FourieA feedlot is an intensive farming system used for finishing livestock. This study analyzed the performance, health, and carcass traits of Early-Weaned Calves (EWC) and Traditionally-Weaned Calves (TWC). A total of 285 Bonsmara bull calves were grouped into two weaning strategies, with 136 EWC (255±27.30 kg) and 149 TWC (308±24.60 kg). Backgrounding was followed by a finishing phase, with a … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 14 Aug 2026 · 1,233 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation and Selection of Kushum Horses and their Dairy and Meat Productivity by Economic and Useful TraitsAkimbekov Amin, Otebayev Zhassulan, Kurmangali Lailim et al.The research conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Kushum horse breed based on economically valuable traits, including dairy and meat productivity, with the aim of selecting the most promising animals for further breeding. The research was conducted at two farms in Kazakhstan ("Bereke" and Kulunshak") in 2022-2025. 1084 individual horses were researched, including groups of horses of different intra-breed types. … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 2 · 2 Jul 2026 · 1,070 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Vitamin E on Stress Resorption, Lipid Profile and Reproductive Performance of Sokoto Red GoatsKehinde Matthias OKUKPE, Ling Shing Wong, Geetha Subramaniam et al.Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) plays a critical role in animal nutrition as an antioxidant, contributing to anti-inflammatory responses, immune function, and gene expression regulation. This study aimed to determine the optimal dietary level of vitamin E to alleviate the effects of environmental stress in Sokoto Red Goats transported from their native dry savannah belt to the humid derived savanna belt of … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 1 · 20 Mar 2026 · 1,509 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractExploring Self-Esteem and Body Dissatisfaction Among Jamaican Youths: Unraveling Influential Factors and Promoting Positive Self-ImageDenise LloydThis qualitative study explores body image and self-esteem perceptions among Jamaican youths aged 9-15, framed within a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach. PAR, grounded in critical theory and social constructivism, emphasizes collaborative inquiry, cyclical reflection, and action to address social issues relevant to the participants' lived experiences. This methodology is particularly suited for youth-centred, culturally situated research, as it empowers … …Current Research in Psychology, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 9 Jan 2026 · 3,367 accessesView PDF Cite