Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSeasonal Pattern of Varroa Mite Infestation and Its Impact on Honey Production in Apis mellifera Beekeeping in Chitwan, NepalSujan Amgai, Kedar DevkotaHoneybee colony health and productivity are severely affected by infestations of Varroa mites, which have become one of the most significant threats to apiculture due to their role in colony weakening, reduced productivity, and increased colony losses worldwide. The study was conducted in Chitwan district to assess beekeepers’ perceptions on mite infestation in different seasons, its effect on honey production, … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 14 Aug 2026 · 1,234 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Differently Processed Taro Mixed With Other Ingredients on Digestibility and Nitrogen Balance in Crossbred PigsPhiny Chiv, Saravuth Tum, Putheasath Sin et al.Leaves from forage crops and vegetables such as water spinach, sweetpotato, cassava, and especially taro, can be incorporated into pig diets aspartially replace commonly used protein sources including fish meal or/and soybeanmeal. However, their use remains limited among farmers and livestock producers.This study aimed to compare feed intake, determine apparent digestibilitycoefficients, and analyze nitrogen retention in pigs fed various forms … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 7 Jul 2026 · 1,355 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEfficacy of Murraya paniculata Leaf Flour in Reducing Subclinical Mastitis in Dairy Goats Fed Date Pulp-Based DietsDwierra Evvyernie, Endah Yuniarti, Rika Zahera, Anuraga JayanegaraSubclinical mastitis is a major concern in dairy production, leading to economic losses and antibiotic dependence, which poses risks of milk residue contamination. As a natural alternative, orange jasmine (Murraya paniculata) leaves, rich in flavonoids, exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This study investigated the effects of incorporating date pulp and orange jasmine leaf flour (OLF) into the diets of lactating … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 21 Feb 2026 · 1,590 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractImproving Rumen Fermentation by Inoculation of Cellulolytic Bacteria Isolated from Anoa, Bison, Muntjak and Timor Deer FaecalSri Suharti, Erika Julian Cahyani, Iksan Qodri Pramarta et al.Tropical endemic herbivores such as anoa (Bubalus depressicornis), bison (Bos javanicus), muntjak (Muntiacus muntjak), and Timor deer (Rusa timorensis), can digest various types of fibrous feed because their digestive tract has high cellulolytic bacteria and those can be found in their feces. Previously, we isolated and identified cellulolytic bacteria from the feces of anoa, bison, muntjak, and Timor deer. This … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 4 · 30 Oct 2023 · 5,651 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIn Vitro Digestibility of Hay Mangrove with Native GrassRani Winardi Wulan Sari, Novirman Jamarun, Suyitman et al.Forage is the main component of feed given to ruminants. Local feed ingredients that can be used are mangroves and native grass. This study used the Randomized Block Design (RBD) experimental method with 4 = four treatments and 5-five replications. The treatments composed of Hay Mangrove Leaves and Native grass as follows: A (60 + 40%), B (50 + 50%), … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 19 Dec 2022 · 5,239 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPasture Productivity Depending on the Method of Pasture use in the Steppe Zone of Northern KazakhstanBalzhan Akhylbekova, Nurlan Serekpayev, Adilbek Nogayev, Bakhytbek ZhumabekUnsystematic grazing of animals and continuous use of pastures leads to their degradation and, accordingly, to a shortage of pasture forage for the production of competitive environmentally friendly livestock products. The proportion of productive grasses in grass covers is decreasing; therefore, there is an urgent need to preserve valuable plant species in pasture grass, restore the productivity of natural vegetation … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 4 · 3 Nov 2022 · 5,909 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Investigation of Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Critical Dryland PastureSyamsuddin Hasan, Budiman, Asmuddin Natsir et al.The aim of the study is to determine the production and growth of dwarf napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum cv.mott) integrated with siratro legumes (Macroptilium atropurpureum) contributing to the availability of preferred forage for ruminants on critical dryland. The study applied randomized block design consisted of 4 groups and 4 treatments; P0 consisted of 100% control Pennisetum purpureum cv.mott; P1 consisted … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 26 Jul 2019 · 7,937 accessesView PDFCite