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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDetection of Polymorphism at the Insulin Like Growth Factor-I Gene in Mazandaran Native Chicken using Polymerase Chain Reaction-Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism MethodHossein Ali Abbasi, Mohsen KazemiProblem statement: Molecular genetics selection on individual genes is a promising method to genetically improve economically important traits in chickens. The Insulin like Growth Factor-I (IGF1) gene may play important roles in growth of multiple tissues, including muscle cells, cartilage and bone. Approach: In the present study polymorphism of the promoter and 5' untranslated region of IGF-1 gene of Mazandaran … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 8 Aug 2011 · 7,627 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMeta Analysis of Growth Performance of Broilers in Response to Dietary Cassava Leaf Meal InterventionChristian Anayo Mbajiorgu, Ifeanyi Princewill OgbuewuThe use of Cassava Leaf Meal (CLM) in broiler diets has gained attention due to its high crude protein content (24-35%) and other valuable nutrients. Therefore, the objective of this meta-analysis was to assess the impact of diets with and without CLM on broiler growth performance. Search performed on four bibliographic databases produced 584 articles of which 11 were used … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2026 · 578 accessesView PDFCite
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 PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPerformance of Stocker Cattle Managed On Pastures Over-Seeded With Annual ForagesMichael Martinez, Daniela Brown, Sidney Garrison et al.The goal of this study was to determine the performance of stocker calves managed on permanent pastures over-seeded with winter and summer annuals. Twenty-one 7-month-old Angus calves (BW = 263 ± 24 kg) sourced from the university farm, were randomly assigned to three treatments. The treatments were: i) Grass Hay Only (GHO; Control; 5 calves), ii) Permanent Pasture Only (PPO; … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 5 Aug 2026 · 889 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEfficiency and Sustainability of Alternative Protein Sources for Livestock Production in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisOlusegun Oyebade Ikusika, Bulo Luvuyo, Jaja Ishmeal FestusSub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces growing challenges in sustainable livestock production due to high costs and limited availability of conventional protein sources such as soybean meal and fishmeal. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the nutritional efficiency and sustainability of locally available alternative protein sources for livestock feed in SSA. Following PRISMA guidelines, systematic searches were conducted across five databases (PubMed, … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 4 · 19 Feb 2026 · 1,844 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effect of the Saccharomyces Boulardii Supplement in Combined Feed on the Health, Growth, and Fecal Microbiota of Growing CalvesDulat Zhalelov, Serkan Ozkaya, Mehmet Gündoğdu et al.The aim of this study was to study the effect of a specific strain of yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii T8-3C (SCB), on the growth, health, and bacterial profile of calves' feces. A total of 12 animals were included in the experiment on a commercial calf farm for a total of 90 days. The calves were fed hay and alfalfa twice … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 3 · 27 Nov 2025 · 2,309 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluating 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 abstractEfficacy of Feeding Earthworm Meal-Based Diet on Feed Intake, Weight Gain, and Apparent Digestibility Coefficient of Red Sokoto GoatMoshood Adewale Belewu et al.Feed which contributes about 70-80% of the cost of feeding is one of the major problems of livestock production. Feeding nutritious feed to animals is vital for the vigor and wellbeing of livestock and human being and the nutrient it contains assist animal to grow, develop and reproduce. Hence, this study examined the impact of Earthworm Meal (EWM)-based diets on … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 2 · 22 Mar 2025 · 4,498 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBlood Metabolites, Feed Utilization and Performance in Thai Native X Lowline Angus Crossbred Cattle Fed Cassava ByproductsSophany Morm, Areerat Lunpha, Ruangyote Pillajun, Anusorn CherdthongThe purpose of this study was to assess the effect of dried Cassava top Fermented Cassava pulp (CtFCp) on growth performance, digestibility, ruminal parameters, and blood metabolites in Thai native x low-line Angus crossbred cattle. Twelve females of Thai native x lowline angus crossbred cattle were assigned an Initial Body Weight of 99.50±9.83 kg IBW. Dietary treatments were assigned in … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 22 Dec 2023 · 5,896 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInfluences of Conventional Feeding Regimen on the Productivity of Bali Cattle in SamarindaHamdi Mayulu, Siti Maisyaroh, Surya Nur Rahmatullah, Irsan TricahyadinataThe pattern of Bali cattle farming in Indonesia is dominated by traditional livestock systems which are identical to local feeding (without taking into account the needs of cattle. This study aims to determine the effect of conventional feeding on the productivity of Bali cattle in Lempake Village, North Samarinda Sub-district, Samarinda City. The study targeted male Bali cattle and measured … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 27 Oct 2022 · 7,396 accessesView PDFCite