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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDietary Management Strategies to Mitigate Decreased Feed Intake Associated with Terminal Implant Administration in Finishing Beef SteersAlexandria Kelly, Warren Rusche, Forest Francis et al.Re-implanting with a terminal implant often reduces subsequent dry matter intake (DMI). Crossbred steers (n = 27, initial body weight = 385 ± 30.8 kg) were used to assess the effects of locomotion immediately after terminal implantation and increased forage inclusion 7-d post-implantation on feed and water intake, rumination, and activity. Steers were implanted with 100 mg trenbolone acetate and … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 30 Oct 2024 · 4,854 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of a Phytomineral Complex and an Enzyme Preparation on the Absorption of Nutrients and the Energy Balance of Calves' DietEvgeniia Erenko, Aleksandr Ovchinnikov, Marat Aubakirov et al.Cost-effective animal husbandry directly depends on the correct breeding of replacement young animals using diets corresponding to the feeding rate for all nutrition elements of the detailed system. Critical to these diets are biogenic elements, pivotal in enzymatic reactions and immune defense. However, specifics on enhancing nutrient absorption through dietary supplements remain underexplored, particularly in the context of calves' preweaning … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 4 · 12 Jun 2024 · 4,592 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSynergistic Effects of Wheat Bran and Inoculants on Fermentation and Nutritional Quality of Soybean Straw SilageLie Yang, Rundong Qin, Jiahuan Liu et al.The efficient valorisation of lignocellulosic biomass from soybean straw into high-quality silage remains a pressing challenge for sustainable livestock production. This study employed a 3×3 factorial design to systematically investigate the interactive effects between wheat bran additions (0%, 10%, 20% of fresh weight) and microbial inoculant regimes (control, Effective Microorganisms, EM+Trichoderma longibrachiatum) on soybean straw silage quality. Two-way ANOVA revealed … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 22, Issue 2 · 1 Jul 2026 · 1,109 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGoats’ Litter Size Concerning Bone Morphogenetic Protein 15 Gene VariationsTebogo Letsukulo Percy Thepa, Thobela Louis Tyasi, Jones Ng’ambiBone morphogenetic protein 15 (BMP15), a member of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily, plays essential roles in follicular development and ovulation. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the BMP15 gene have been associated with litter size in multiple livestock species, yet no comprehensive systematic review has synthesized findings across goat breeds. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the association between … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 18 Feb 2026 · 1,405 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDetermining the Time Required to Detect Induced Sow Lameness Using an Embedded Microcomputer-Based Force Plate SystemBrady McNeil, Julia Calderón Díaz, Caitlyn Bruns et al.Lameness in swine breeding herds is a common cause of compromised animal well-being and economic loss to pig producers. Current lameness assessment methods are subjective and require intensive training. It has been shown that embedded microcomputer-based force plate systems can detect lameness by measuring weight distributions in livestock. The objective of this study was to determine the minimum time required … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 2 · 25 May 2018 · 7,612 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractParasites of Wild Animals Inhabiting the Territory of the Balkhash-Alakol Basin (Central Asia: Kazakhstan)Laura Zhanteliyeva, Nurgul Jussupbekova, Maratbek Suleimenov et al.This study presents data on the diversity and epizootiological significance of intestinal parasites in wild mammals inhabiting the arid Balkhash-Alakol Basin in southeastern Kazakhstan. The primary aim was to identify the range of parasites affecting local wildlife and assess potential zoonotic risks under natural ecological conditions. Field samples were collected non-invasively from three host species: Tolai hare (Lepus tolai), wild … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 3 · 27 Nov 2025 · 2,160 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAutomated Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda, J.E. Smith) Pheromone Trap Based on Machine LearningSimon H. Chiwamba, Jackson Phiri, Philip O.Y. Nkunika et al.Maize is the main food crop that meets the nutritional needs of both humans and livestock in the sub-Saharan African region. Maize crop has in the recent past been threatened by the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda, J.E Smith) which has caused considerable maize yield losses in the region. Controlling this pest requires knowledge on the time, location and extent of … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 15, Issue 12 · 19 Dec 2019 · 8,364 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEfficient Breeding in Kazakhstan Alatau Cattle Breed PopulationAidar Dastanbekuly Baimukanov, Yusupzhan Artykovich Yuldashbayev, Vladimir Alexandrovich Demin et al.The research work aims to analyze the dynamics of the level of breeding work in the Kazakhstan Alatau cattle breed population. The research object was Alatau cattle breed from different farms of the Almaty region, differing in their breeding level and system for dairy cattle breeding. As of 01.01.2021, the population of cows of the Alatau breed in the studied … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 4 · 17 Dec 2021 · 6,960 accessesView PDF Cite

EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractProtecting crop species from biotic and abiotic constraints in the era of Global Change: are we ready for this challenge?Marco Landi, Giovanni BenelliReliable and affordable supply of food is of crucial importance to the progress and stability of human societies. During the last century, we have assisted to an extraordinary increase of crop yields, especially for the most widespread and consumed crop species, such as rice, wheat, corn and soybean. The Broadbalk experiment, one of the oldest continuous agronomic experiments in the … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 2 · 4 Jun 2016 · 8,399 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOS (ICRs) AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY: APPLICATION TO FIRMS WITH BOVINE DAIRY LIVESTOCKGiuseppe Bonazzi, Mattia IottiAgricultural firms with bovine dairy livestock are characterized by high investments in capital equipment and this is determined by the biological cycle of production, which requires large investments in land, facilities and bovine herd. These large investments require funding from equity capital or debt capital, which generates financial costs. Therefore, it is necessary to assess not only the profitability of … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 15 Oct 2014 · 7,652 accessesView PDF Cite