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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleEfficacy 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 PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleMeta-Analysis of Bacillus in Laying Hen Nutrition: Feed Intake, Feed Conversion Ratio and Egg Productive IndicesChristian Anayo Mbajiorgu, Ifeanyichukwu Princewill Ogbuewu, Monnye MabelebeleThis data synthesis study aimed to explore the impact of bacillus additive on performance of laying hens. Three bibliographic databases were scanned, with no restrictions on language and date. The inclusion criteria were randomised and controlled trials using non-diseased laying hens and published in peer-reviewed journals. The eligibility criteria were also information on measured performance parameters and studied moderators. Eighteen … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 2 · 17 Jun 2025 · 3,937 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleDietary 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 keywordsMeta 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 PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEvaluating 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 PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDietary Protein and Energy Levels at 3200 m Altitude for Slow-Growing ChickensMariela Ketty Meza-Morveli, Liz Beatriz Chino-Velasquez, Jesús Camero DeLaCuba et al.The extent to which energy and protein (CP) levels can be reduced without impacting productivity in slow-growing chickens remains undetermined. The treatments were conducted to evaluate the effect of dietary CP (17.5, 19, and 20.5%) and energy (2850-2950 kcal ME/kg) on slow-growing chickens using an ideal protein concept at a high altitude (3200 m). We used a total of 144 … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 20 Dec 2024 · 5,275 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsMeta-Analysis of Performance and Intestinal Histomorphology of Broilers Fed Diets Containing Fermented Tropical Seed MealsIfeanyichukwu Princewill Ogbuewu, Nnanyere Okwunna Aladi et al.There are variable results on the effect of dietary Fermented Tropical Seed Meal (FTSM) intervention on the growth and intestinal histomorphological indices of broilers. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effects of FTSM intervention on the growth performance and intestinal histomorphology of broilers. A database of 31 peer-reviewed studies that assessed the effect of dietary FTSM intervention on growth performance … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 29 Nov 2024 · 4,768 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsRelationship between Volumetric Water Footprint with Carcass and Meat Quality Characteristics Under Intensive Beef Cattle Production in South AfricaTinny Noluthando Macamba, Takalani Judas Mpofu, Khathutshelo Agree Nephawe et al.As water accessibility becomes more challenging due to the increasing human population and agricultural competition, it is crucial to select beef cattle with optimal water efficiency. The study aimed to investigate the relationship between volumetric water footprint with carcass and meat quality of beef cattle under an intensive production system. Thirty-three (33) beef cattle weaners of three different body frame … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 12 Oct 2024 · 4,728 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsDietary Inclusion of Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotic and Evaluating Performance of Laying HensMohammad Zarei, Mohammad Ehsani, Mehran TorkiProblem Statement: This study was conduct to compare effects of various commercial feed additives on performance of laying hens. Approach: To evaluate effects of dietary inclusion of feed additives (Yeasturer, A-Max, Thepax, Fermacto and Biomin) on performance of laying hens, 216 Lohmann LSL-Lite hens were divided in 36 cages (n = 6). Approach Hens in 6 cages (replicates) were assigned … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 6 Jun 2011 · 9,373 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsInfluence of Citric Acid and Microbial Phytase on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler ChickensRouhollah Nourmohammadi, Seyed Mohammad Hosseini, Homayoun FarhangfarProblem statement: The aim of this study was to investigated the effects of adding citric acid and microbial phytase supplementation (Natuphos®) on growth performance and carcass characteristics of broiler chickens fed corn soybean meal base diets. Approach: The experiment included nine treatments with 10 birds in each replicate using a 3×3 factorial design for two main factors of citric acid … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2010 · 8,297 accessesView PDF Cite