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Assessment of Fast-Growing and Dual-Purpose Chicken Meat Quality Characteristics in Different Production Systems Open
This study focused on comparing broiler meat quality across different production systems and seasons. Chicken carcasses from intensive, free-range, and dual-purpose poultry systems were analyzed for intrinsic and extrinsic quality traits. …
Effects of dietary supplementation of an oleuropein-enriched olive leaf extract on performance, carcass characteristics, intestinal health, foot pad parameters and meat quality of broilers Open
Incorporating agricultural by-products into animal diets represents a sustainable strategy to enhance animal health and product quality. Olive leaves, rich in bioactive compounds such as oleuropein, exhibit notable antioxidant, antimicrobi…
Economic Impact of Accelerated Lambing in Lacaune Ewes in Greece Open
The objective of this study was to develop a stochastic simulation model to evaluate the impact of accelerated lambing on income over feed cost (IOFC) in Lacaune ewes managed under an intensive production system in Greece. The economic com…
Comparative Assessment of Egg Quality Across Farming Systems and Stages of Laying Cycle Open
The aim of this study was the evaluation of egg quality between three different farming systems. Eggs collected from intensive (IS), extensive (ES), and dual-purpose systems (DPSs) at three stages of the production cycle (age) were analyze…
Reference Intervals of Selected Serum and Plasma Biochemical Analytes in Clinically Healthy Multiparous Holstein Cows During the Periparturient Period Open
Background Monitoring the metabolic changes during the periparturient period is crucial. Objective We aimed to establish reference intervals (RIs) of several serum and plasma biochemical variables in multiparous periparturient Holstein dai…
Efficiency Analysis of Sheep Farms in Cyprus Open
In this study, an empirical analysis was applied to measure the efficiency level of dairy farms in Cyprus and estimate the capacity of sheep farmers to support the increasing demand for halloumi cheese. Data Envelopment Analysis was used o…
Effects of Dietary Supplementation with Extruded Linseed on Growth Performance and Meat Quality of Young Holstein Bulls Open
Beef production in Greece is a sector that has been characterized by a decline in both the output and the number of beef-producing animals over the last decades. The major challenge is low beef self-sufficiency; only 19.1% of demand is met…
Assessment of Milk Quality in Skopelos Goats Under Low- and High-Input Farming Systems Open
This study investigated the effect of different farming systems and lactation stages on the physicochemical characteristics, somatic cell count (SCC), and total bacterial count (TBC) of milk from Skopelos goats. This study was conducted ov…
Climate resilience differs across dairy sheep populations in Europe Open
The dairy sheep sector in Europe is characterised by the wide range of breeds involved, the variety of environments and the existence of well-established selection schemes. The goal of this study was to characterise the productive response…
Economic Performance and Meat Quality Traits of Extensively Reared Beef Cattle in Greece Open
Extensive cattle farming significantly contributes to Greece’s agricultural economy. In such systems, animals mainly graze on natural grasslands whose biodiversity significantly affects meat quality traits. In Greece, the sector faces seve…
Impact of Breed and Slaughter Hygiene on Beef Carcass Quality Traits in Northern Greece Open
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of breed and slaughter hygiene practices on beef quality traits in Northern Greece. A random sample of 159 beef carcasses from three breeds, Aberdeen Angus (AA, n = 38), Holstein (HO, n …
View article: Health Status of Skopelos Goats and Its Impact on Milk Yield Under Intensive and Extensive Farming Systems
Health Status of Skopelos Goats and Its Impact on Milk Yield Under Intensive and Extensive Farming Systems Open
Health and welfare are fundamental to goat production; however, their impact on milk yield in goats reared under different farming systems remains insufficiently studied. The objective was to examine the frequency of various health issues …
The Impact of Farming System and Lactation Stage on Physicochemical Characteristics, SCC, and Mineral Content of Skopelos Goat Milk Open
This study examined the effects of farming system (intensive vs. extensive) and lactation stage on the physicochemical characteristics, SCC, TBC, and mineral content of Skopelos goat milk over two years. The intensive system exhibited sign…
Health Status of Skopelos Goats and Its Impact on Milk Yield Under Intensive and Extensive Farming Systems Open
The objective was to examine the frequency of various health issues in dairy goats reared under two different farming systems and to assess their effects on daily milk yield (DMY). A total of 286 Skopelos goats from an intensive (NA = 153)…
Genotype-by-Environment Interactions and Response to Selection for Milk Production Traits in Lacaune Sheep from Greece and France Open
The objective of the study was two-fold and is as follows: (i) to investigate genotype-by-environment (G × E) interactions for milk yield and composition in purebred Lacaune sheep reared intensively in Greece and semi-extensively in France…
View article: Prevalence, molecular characterization, antibiotic resistance, and investigation of transmission pathways of Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated along the beef production chain
Prevalence, molecular characterization, antibiotic resistance, and investigation of transmission pathways of Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated along the beef production chain Open
Listeria monocytogenes, the leading cause of fatalities among foodborne pathogens, exhibits remarkable resilience in food industry environments. This study aims to isolate and characterize L. monocytogenes strains along the beef production…
Effects of Milk Thistle Extract Supplementation on Performance, Egg Quality, and Liver Pathology of Laying Hens’ Fed Diets Lacking Supplemental Choline Chloride Open
The current study evaluated the effects of milk thistle extract supplementation in laying hens’ fed diets lacking choline chloride addition. A total of 60 Isa-brown laying hens were randomly allocated into T1: control diet, 0% extract supp…
Improvement of the Meat Quality of Holstein Bulls Fed a Diet Enriched with Oregano Oil Open
Beef is a dominant meat commodity produced mainly from beef cattle breeds. Dairy cattle breeds are reared for milk production, but their calves could be raised to produce high quality meat subject to designated feeding. The objective here …
Enhancing Biogas Production: An Assessment of Pasteurization Effects on Poultry, Swine, Bovine Manure and Food Waste Substrates Open
Within the evolving regulatory landscape of the European Union concerning animal by-product (ABP) management within the circular economy framework, this study explores the concurrent objectives of safeguarding public health and environment…
Home Range and Habitat Selection of Feral Horses (Equus ferus f. caballus) in a Mountainous Environment: A Case Study from Northern Greece Open
The spatial ecology of feral horses (Equus ferus f. caballus) in Greece has never been studied before, including home range size and habitat selection. We tracked two mares fitted with global positioning system collars between September 20…
Estimated breeding values of dairy sires for cow colostrum and transfer of passive immunity traits Open
The objective of this study was to derive the estimated breeding values (EBVs) of Holstein sires for colostrum and passive transfer of immunity traits to (1) estimate the genetic association between these new traits and established product…
Variation in protein metabolism biomarkers during the transition period and associations with health, colostrum quality, reproduction, and milk production traits in Holstein cows Open
The aims of this study were to assess (1) the variation of protein metabolism biomarkers and factors affecting them during the transition period, (2) the association of each biomarker with skeletal muscle reserves and their changes, and (3…
View article: A genome-wide association study reveals novel SNP markers associated with resilience traits in two Mediterranean dairy sheep breeds
A genome-wide association study reveals novel SNP markers associated with resilience traits in two Mediterranean dairy sheep breeds Open
Genetic selection for higher productivity increased dairy sheep susceptibility to diseases and environmental stressors, challenging their health and welfare status and production efficiency. Improving resilience to such stressors can enhan…
Effects of Enriched-in-Oleuropein Olive Leaf Extract Dietary Supplementation on Egg Quality and Antioxidant Parameters in Laying Hens Open
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effects of an olive leaf extract obtained with an up-to-date laboratory method, when supplemented at different levels in laying hens’ diets, on egg quality, egg yolk antioxidant parame…