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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractQuality Herbage Production of Dwarf Napiergrass with Italian Ryegrass Cropping under Digested Effluent Application in Southern Kyushu, JapanHadijah Hasyim, Yasuyuki Ishii, Ahmad Wadi, Sachiko IdotaDigested effluent produced by a biogas-plant contains essential plant nutrients to solve the treated and disposal problems of livestock manure. Dwarf variety of late-heading type (dwarf) napiergrass as a perennial summer crop and intercropping of over-sown Italian ryegrass as an annual winter crop were applied to 3 levels of digested effluent in southern Kyushu from 2007 to 2009. Digested effluent … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 1 · 25 Feb 2016 · 7,552 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Influence of Mineral Fertilizers on the Chemical Composition of Verdurous Masses of Forder CropsNurali S. Nurgaliyev, Serik Z. Bekzhanov, Ibadulla A. Tautenov et al.This article presents the results of sorghum and pearl millet studies conducted in order to develop the technology of their cultivation as a new forage crops for livestock in arid areas of Kazakhstan. The article presents data on the effect of seeding rates and term of sowing on seeds germination and survival of plants and a crop of verdurous masses … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2015 · 7,489 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDo Cows Under Subacute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA) Attempt to Self-Medicate?Erin Hendriksen, Ousama AlZahal, Tom C. Wright et al.The objective of this study was to examine feed-sorting behavior of dairy cows in response to a grain challenge that leads to Subacute Ruminal Acidosis (SARA). Sixteen multiparous, rumen-cannulated lactating Holstein cows were used. During the first 49 days of the experiment, all cows received a High-Forage diet (HF; 77:23, F: C; NFC=35). Cows were then transitioned to a High-Grain … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 3 · 2 Sep 2015 · 7,571 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDetection of Antibodies Against Bovine Herpes Virus 1, Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus and Bovine Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Early and Ultra-Early Weaned Beef CalvesDiego Daniel Gonzalez, Juan Sebastian Vittone, Martin Lado et al.Bovine respiratory disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in weaned calves. In Argentina, two weaning practices have been implemented. In the early weaning, the calf is removed from the cow at 60-70 days of age while in ultra-early weaning the calf is weaned at 30-45 days of age. The purposes of both systems is to improve cow … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 4 · 29 Oct 2013 · 8,384 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Characterization of Inflammatory and Structural Markers within the Rumen Epithelium During Grain-Induced Ruminal Acidosis in Lactating Dairy CattleL. Dionissopoulos, M. A. Steele, O. AlZahal et al.The objective of this study was to characterize the mRNA and protein expression of inflammatory and structural genes in the rumen epithelium during grain-induced ruminal acidosis in lactating dairy cattle. A total of 16 rumen-fistulated, lactating Holstein dairy cattle (618±35 kg of body weight, 221±32 days in milk) were used in a randomized complete block design study. All cattle were … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 19 Sep 2012 · 8,035 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Water Demand Management by Monitoring the Technology Performance and the Water Use EfficiencyFraj ChemakProblem statement: Given the climate constraints and the limited resources, Tunisia has developed the irrigated sector in order to diversify the agricultural production and to meet the food needs of the population. Today the policy of water supply reaches its limits and the efforts should be turned to the management of the water demand. Within this context, this research aims … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 23 Apr 2012 · 7,161 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIsolation and Identification of Epiphytic Lactic Acid Bacteria from Guinea Grass (Panicum maximum)M. Pasebani, H. Yaakub, K. Sijam, A.R. AlimonProblem statement: Bacteria can perform a variety of beneficial functions, for example many lactic acid bacteria are responsible for fermentation of silage in the process of forage conservation. In the making of silage, epiphytic lactic acid bacteria are usually insufficient in numbers to promote efficient lactate fermentation. This study was conducted to identify the predominant indigenous bacteria, with emphasis on … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 8,482 accessesView PDFCite
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 PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConventional Beef Cattle Farming Practices in Wolaita and Sidama, Southern EthiopiaAbenezer Wendimu, Wondimagegnehu TekalignBeef cattle farming is an integral part of livelihood for rural and urban smallholder farmers in developing countries. We aimed to describe the cattle farming practices in selected communities of Diguna Fango district, Wolaita Zone, and Sidama Region, Southern Ethiopia. Data were collected with pretested, semi-structured questionnaires applying a cross-sectional study. A stratified sampling was used to select a total … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 3 · 2 Aug 2023 · 7,148 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effect of Zinc-Biocomplex and Vitamin E Supplementation on Local Kacang Goats SemenTintin Rostini, Irwan Zakir, Danang BiyatmokoThis study was aimed at determining the effect of zinc-biocomplex and vitamin E supplementation on the quality of on local Kacang goats semen. Sixteen Kacang goats (males) aged 12-13 months with an average body weight of 13±1.2 kg were used. The experimental design used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) consisting of four replications. Artificial vagina was used to collect … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 2 · 23 Jun 2020 · 6,900 accessesView PDFCite