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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleEffect of Mixed Mineral-Enriched Essential Oils Supplementation on Milk Production and Feed Efficiency of Lactating Dairy CowsMohammad Sofi’ul Anam, Budi Prasetyo Widyobroto, Andriyani Astuti et al.This study aimed to determine milk production and efficiency of feed utilization of a mixed mineral-enriched essential oils supplementation of lactating dairy cows. Forty-eight Holstein-Friesian cows with a 3.45±0.58 body condition score and 187.08±21.53 days in milk were randomly allocated to two dietary treatments for 46 days. Treatments consisted of no supplementation (CON) or supplementation (AGB) of 0.5% of Agromix … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 2 · 15 Jun 2022 · 6,468 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEffects of Palm Kernel Cake Based Biosupplement Biscuits on Nutrient Utilization, Growth Performance, and Metabolic Responses in Male Ettawah GoatsTintin Rostini, Suharlina, Achmad Jaelani et al.Palm Kernel Cake (PKC), a major by-product of the palm oil industry, has considerable potential as an alternative feed ingredient for ruminants because of its wide availability, moderate protein content, and economic value. However, its utilization is often constrained by high fiber and lignocellulosic components that may limit nutrient digestibility. This study evaluated the effects of PKC-based biosupplement biscuits as … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 3 · 22 Oct 2026 · 312 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEfficiency 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 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 PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEfficacy 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 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 PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEnhancing the Effectiveness of Feed Production in Arid Areas, Northern Kazakhstan, Considering the Utilization of Soil Moisture ResourcesKudaybergen Konopianov, Irina Anikina, Karina Omarova et al.The problems of sustainability of crop production in arid regions are actual. Moreover, often the aridity factor is combined with other stress factors, such as elevated temperatures and soil salinity. The article evaluates the effectiveness of the use of moisture and heat resources when growing fodder crops in arid conditions with a short growing season. In order to compare the … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 24, Issue 4 · 24 May 2024 · 4,885 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsNo Damage of Dietary Dried Fermented Ginger Diet without Antibiotics on Growth Performance in Broilers Reared in Tropical AreaDuddoa Khonyoung, Koh-en Yamauchi, Tonglian Buwjoom et al.Problem statement: The experiment was carried out to determine whether the dietary Dried Fermented Ginger (DFG) has no affecting damage on broiler growth performance and can also be applicable in tropical and subtropical area using basal diets without antibiotics. Approach: Three hundred and fifty 7-d-old Arbor Acres broiler chicks were divided into one basal diet group (control) and 6 experimental … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 6 Aug 2011 · 7,944 accessesView PDFCite
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 PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Granulated Sudan Grass Feed on the Fattening Performance and Meat Quality of Young CattleIlmaliyev Zhanserik, Аlpeisov ShokhanThe aim of the study was to examine the effectiveness of various methods of Sudan grass forage preparation and their impact on the meat productivity of young cattle. The scientific and economic experiment was conducted at the “Tulpar” peasant farm in the Almaty region in 2023–2024. Forty Aulie-Ata breed bulls were selected for the experiment and divided into a control … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 2 · 6 Jul 2026 · 1,198 accessesView PDFCite