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View article: Cardoon cake as a sustainable alternative ingredient in broiler feeding
Cardoon cake as a sustainable alternative ingredient in broiler feeding Open
A strategy to improve poultry meat production sustainability is the use of by-products from agro-industries, such as cardoon cake (CC). Due to limited literature available, this trial aimed to study the effect of CC as an alternative prote…
View article: A review of <i>in vitro</i> approaches as tools for studying rumen fermentation and ecology: effectiveness compared to <i>in vivo</i> outcomes
A review of <i>in vitro</i> approaches as tools for studying rumen fermentation and ecology: effectiveness compared to <i>in vivo</i> outcomes Open
In vitro methods offer valuable insights into feed fermentations, composition, and function of ruminal microbiota, providing evaluations under standardised conditions, at lower costs than in vivo trials, minimising the reliance on live ani…
View article: Olive tree leaves in dairy sheep diet: effects on rumen metabolism, microbiota composition and milk quality
Olive tree leaves in dairy sheep diet: effects on rumen metabolism, microbiota composition and milk quality Open
Feeding ruminants with agro-industrial by-products represents an effective strategy to implement circular economy principles in animal husbandry. Olive tree leaves discarded during olive oil production are a natural source of compounds tha…
View article: Unconventional Ingredients from the Industrial Oilseed By-Products in Dairy Goat Feeding: Effects on the Nutritional Quality of Milk and on Human Health
Unconventional Ingredients from the Industrial Oilseed By-Products in Dairy Goat Feeding: Effects on the Nutritional Quality of Milk and on Human Health Open
Oilseed by-products (Cynara cardunculus and Camelina sativa) (CCCS) are rich in bioactive compounds. This study aimed to evaluate the health effects of consuming yogurt made from goat milk fed with CCCS industrial residues in adults. In th…
View article: Effect of co-products from olive-oil production chain on rumen microbial communities: an <i>in vitro</i> study
Effect of co-products from olive-oil production chain on rumen microbial communities: an <i>in vitro</i> study Open
Several edible agro-industrial co-products have been studied as unconventional ingredients in
\nruminant diets to reduce the environmental impact of food production chains. When the chemical profile of co-products is characterised by the p…
View article: Physical and chemical characteristics of eggs from eight Italian chicken breeds
Physical and chemical characteristics of eggs from eight Italian chicken breeds Open
Specific characteristics of the eggs from nucleus populations of Ancona (AN), Bianca di Saluzzo (BS), Bionda Piemontese (BP), Livorno, Mericanel della Brianza (MB), Mugellese (MU), Siciliana (SI) and Valdarnese (VA) chicken breeds kept in …
View article: Short- and medium-chain fatty acids and chestnut tannin extract blend as supplement in poultry feeding: effect on animal performances and gut microbiota communities
Short- and medium-chain fatty acids and chestnut tannin extract blend as supplement in poultry feeding: effect on animal performances and gut microbiota communities Open
Intensive poultry rearing needs preventive strategies against diseases, several of which are little or not containable by vaccinations. Short- and medium-chain fatty acids (SMCFAs) and chestnut tannin (CHT), both by-products of two differe…
View article: Dietary supplementation with natural antioxidants: assessment of growth performance and meat quality in broiler chickens
Dietary supplementation with natural antioxidants: assessment of growth performance and meat quality in broiler chickens Open
Exposure to air and light lowers the meat quality of chickens, which is mainly determined by the color alteration and accumulation of detrimental products from lipid oxidation. This study tests the effects of 2 supplements rich in polyphen…
View article: Effect of Bovine Milk Peptides on Cell Inflammation, Proliferation and Differentiation: Milk Potential Benefits Are Preserved in an Unconventional Cow Feeding Strategy
Effect of Bovine Milk Peptides on Cell Inflammation, Proliferation and Differentiation: Milk Potential Benefits Are Preserved in an Unconventional Cow Feeding Strategy Open
Animal feeding through the reuse of agro-industrial by-products in one of the ultimate goals of sustainable agriculture. Olive oil pomace (OOP) produced as a waste product during olive oil milling has been used as an ingredient in the diet…
View article: Rumen microbial community and milk quality in Holstein lactating cows fed olive oil pomace as part in a sustainable feeding strategy
Rumen microbial community and milk quality in Holstein lactating cows fed olive oil pomace as part in a sustainable feeding strategy Open
The use of alternative feed ingredients from the Agro-industry could be an efficient tool to improve the sustainability of dairy cow production. Since the richness in polyphenols, olive oil pomace (OOP), produced during olive oil milling, …
View article: Characterization of morphological, reproductive, and productive performances of Mugellese breed: an update of knowledge
Characterization of morphological, reproductive, and productive performances of Mugellese breed: an update of knowledge Open
View article: Influence of milk quality and cheese-making procedure on functional fatty acid transfer in three Italian dairy products: Mozzarella, Raveggiolo and Ricotta
Influence of milk quality and cheese-making procedure on functional fatty acid transfer in three Italian dairy products: Mozzarella, Raveggiolo and Ricotta Open
View article: Exploring the relationship between bacterial genera and lipid metabolism in bovine rumen
Exploring the relationship between bacterial genera and lipid metabolism in bovine rumen Open
The rumen is characterised by a complex microbial ecosystem, which is particularly active in lipid metabolism. Several studies demonstrated a role of diet and breed on bacterial community profile, with the effect on metabolic pathways. Des…
View article: Polyphenols and Organic Acids as Alternatives to Antimicrobials in Poultry Rearing: A Review
Polyphenols and Organic Acids as Alternatives to Antimicrobials in Poultry Rearing: A Review Open
For decades antibiotics have been used in poultry rearing to support high levels of production. Nevertheless, several problems have arisen because of the misuse of antibiotics (i.e., antibiotic resistance, residues in animal products, envi…
View article: Overview of Native Chicken Breeds in Italy: Small Scale Production and Marketing
Overview of Native Chicken Breeds in Italy: Small Scale Production and Marketing Open
The intensive use of high-performing strains in poultry production has led to the extinction of several autochthonous chicken breeds and, consequently, loss of genetic variability. Interest in saving biodiversity is growing rapidly and has…
View article: Overview of Native Chicken Breeds in Italy: Conservation Status and Rearing Systems in Use
Overview of Native Chicken Breeds in Italy: Conservation Status and Rearing Systems in Use Open
The most reared species of farm animal around the world is the chicken. However, the intensification of livestock systems has led to a gradual increase in the concentration of a limited number of breeds, resulting in substantial erosion to…
View article: Diets supplemented with condensed and hydrolysable tannins affected rumen fatty acid profile and plasmalogen lipids, ammonia and methane production in an in vitro study
Diets supplemented with condensed and hydrolysable tannins affected rumen fatty acid profile and plasmalogen lipids, ammonia and methane production in an in vitro study Open
The livestock sector constitutes 14.5% of global green-house gas (GHG) emissions and soil and water pollution due to nitrogen excretion. Methane and nitrogen excretions in ruminants can be mitigated by specific feeding strategies, and tann…
View article: A diet supplemented with hazelnut skin changes the microbial community composition and the biohydrogenation pattern of linoleic acid in the rumen of growing lambs
A diet supplemented with hazelnut skin changes the microbial community composition and the biohydrogenation pattern of linoleic acid in the rumen of growing lambs Open
The reuse of by-products from the agro-industry in animal feeding is desirable to increase the
\nsustainability of the productions. Hazelnut skin is a by-product of the food industry and due to
\nthe high content in crude fat and phenolic …
View article: Distribution and consistency of Ancona and Livorno poultry breed in Central Italy
Distribution and consistency of Ancona and Livorno poultry breed in Central Italy Open
Nowadays most of the Italian chickens’ breeds are replaced with commercial hybrids characterised by higher productive performance. However, the safeguard of biodiversity and consequently the genetic variability are a very important issue, …
View article: Milk and Conjugated Linoleic Acid
Milk and Conjugated Linoleic Acid Open
Dairy products and milk play an important role in a healthy diet as they contribute to the intake of essential nutrients, high-quality proteins, and fats. Despite the large number of existing studies on the possible association between dai…
View article: Cardoon Meal (Cynara cardunculus var. altilis) as Alternative Protein Source during Finishing Period in Poultry Feeding
Cardoon Meal (Cynara cardunculus var. altilis) as Alternative Protein Source during Finishing Period in Poultry Feeding Open
The Food and Agriculture Organization’s previsions show that by 2050 the world’s population will reach 9.6 billion people, and the request for a high value protein source will increase as well. Poultry can guarantee high value protein for …
View article: Effect of Chestnut Tannins and Short Chain Fatty Acids as Anti-Microbials and as Feeding Supplements in Broilers Rearing and Meat Quality
Effect of Chestnut Tannins and Short Chain Fatty Acids as Anti-Microbials and as Feeding Supplements in Broilers Rearing and Meat Quality Open
Chestnut tannins (CT) and saturated short medium chain fatty acids (SMCFA) are valid alternatives to contrast the growth of pathogens in poultry rearing, representing a valid alternative to antibiotics. However, the effect of their blends …
View article: Effects of Chestnut Tannin Extract, Vescalagin and Gallic Acid on the Dimethyl Acetals Profile and Microbial Community Composition in Rumen Liquor: An In Vitro Study
Effects of Chestnut Tannin Extract, Vescalagin and Gallic Acid on the Dimethyl Acetals Profile and Microbial Community Composition in Rumen Liquor: An In Vitro Study Open
The addition of polyphenol extracts in ruminant diets is an effective strategy to modulate rumen microflora. The aim of this in vitro trial was to study the effects of chestnut tannin extract (CHT), vescalagin (VES) and gallic acid (GAL) o…
View article: Effect of different types of olive oil pomace dietary supplementation on the rumen microbial community profile in Comisana ewes
Effect of different types of olive oil pomace dietary supplementation on the rumen microbial community profile in Comisana ewes Open
View article: Effect of increasing amounts of olive crude phenolic concentrate in the diet of dairy ewes on rumen liquor and milk fatty acid composition
Effect of increasing amounts of olive crude phenolic concentrate in the diet of dairy ewes on rumen liquor and milk fatty acid composition Open
Agro-industrial by-products contain several secondary plant metabolites, such as polyphenols, tannins, saponins, and essential oils. The effects of these compounds on animal metabolism may vary significantly according to the dose, the chem…
View article: NEW TRENDS IN THE BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS OF MILK: A REVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROCESSING EFFECTS
NEW TRENDS IN THE BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS OF MILK: A REVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONAL ACTIVITIES AND PROCESSING EFFECTS Open
Milk has a complex highly variable nutritional com-position based on the different species and animal breeds, together with the strategy and management of the animal feed. It is the first food consumed by chil-dren, exclusively for the ini…
View article: Chestnut or quebracho tannins in the diet of grazing ewes supplemented with soybean oil: Effects on animal performances, blood parameters and fatty acid composition of plasma and milk lipids
Chestnut or quebracho tannins in the diet of grazing ewes supplemented with soybean oil: Effects on animal performances, blood parameters and fatty acid composition of plasma and milk lipids Open
View article: Effect of Dietary Chestnut or Quebracho Tannin Supplementation on Microbial Community and Fatty Acid Profile in the Rumen of Dairy Ewes
Effect of Dietary Chestnut or Quebracho Tannin Supplementation on Microbial Community and Fatty Acid Profile in the Rumen of Dairy Ewes Open
Ruminants derived products have a prominent role in diets and economy worldwide; therefore, the capability to control the rumen microbial ecosystem, for ameliorating their quality, is of fundamental importance in the livestock sector. The …
View article: Effect of chestnut tannin extract ( Castanea sativa Miller) on the proliferation of Cladosporium cladosporioides on sheep cheese rind during the ripening
Effect of chestnut tannin extract ( Castanea sativa Miller) on the proliferation of Cladosporium cladosporioides on sheep cheese rind during the ripening Open
View article: Milk production, composition, and milk fatty acid profile from grazing sheep fed diets supplemented with chestnut tannin extract and extruded linseed
Milk production, composition, and milk fatty acid profile from grazing sheep fed diets supplemented with chestnut tannin extract and extruded linseed Open