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View article: Sustainability of Animal Production Chains: Alternative Protein Sources as an Ecological Driver in Animal Feeding: A Review
Sustainability of Animal Production Chains: Alternative Protein Sources as an Ecological Driver in Animal Feeding: A Review Open
Sustainability of animal production requires reducing reliance on soybean meal by identifying viable alternative protein sources. Within the framework of the Italian Agritech National Research Center, seven Italian research groups collabor…
View article: Effects of dietary SID lysine content on growth performance, feeding costs, and nitrogen excretion of growing and finishing pigs
Effects of dietary SID lysine content on growth performance, feeding costs, and nitrogen excretion of growing and finishing pigs Open
This study evaluated the effects of different SID lysine levels on growth performance, feed costs, and nitrogen excretion of growing pigs raised for dry-cured ham production. Ninety-six Goland-C21 × Camborough-43 pigs (initial body weight,…
View article: Seaweed extraction and fractionation as a strategy to identify bioactive compounds with potential methane inhibition in dairy cows
Seaweed extraction and fractionation as a strategy to identify bioactive compounds with potential methane inhibition in dairy cows Open
View article: Combination of methane-inhibitors and hydrogen-acceptors: effects on <i>in vitro</i> rumen fermentation
Combination of methane-inhibitors and hydrogen-acceptors: effects on <i>in vitro</i> rumen fermentation Open
Methanogenesis inhibition in vivo is often associated with higher dihydrogen (H2) emission without an increase in production efficiency. The objectives of this in vitro study were to test the effects of the addition of iodoform (IOD; 0.007…
View article: Reducing enteric methane emission in dairy goats: impact of dietary inclusions of quebracho tannin extract on ruminal microbiota
Reducing enteric methane emission in dairy goats: impact of dietary inclusions of quebracho tannin extract on ruminal microbiota Open
Introduction Condensed tannins (CT) influence ruminal microbiota, feed digestibility, and methane emissions, yet their effects in goats are poorly understood. Methods This study evaluated the impact of dietary quebracho CT extract at 0%, 2…
View article: Hermetia illucens oil vs. hydrogenated palm fat in dairy cow nutrition: effects on digestive parameters, oxidative stress, and milk production performance
Hermetia illucens oil vs. hydrogenated palm fat in dairy cow nutrition: effects on digestive parameters, oxidative stress, and milk production performance Open
View article: Alternative Agents to Colcemid for Obtaining High-Quality Metaphase Spreads
Alternative Agents to Colcemid for Obtaining High-Quality Metaphase Spreads Open
In cytogenetics, the ability to perform FISH (Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization) experiments using probes that map very closely together depends on the capacity to produce sufficiently long chromosomes. Traditionally, colcemid is the chem…
View article: Gompertz growth curves and energy and protein requirements of heavy pigs raised under non-restricted and restricted growing conditions
Gompertz growth curves and energy and protein requirements of heavy pigs raised under non-restricted and restricted growing conditions Open
Data from our previous experiment were used to model the chemical growth of 323 pigs raised under non-limiting environmental and feeding conditions. The study assessed the pigs' metabolizable energy (ME) and standardized ileal digestible (…
View article: Feed additives for methane mitigation: Recommendations for testing enteric methane-mitigating feed additives in ruminant studies
Feed additives for methane mitigation: Recommendations for testing enteric methane-mitigating feed additives in ruminant studies Open
There is a need for rigorous and scientifically-based testing standards for existing and new enteric methane mitigation technologies, including antimethanogenic feed additives (AMFA). The current review provides guidelines for conducting a…
View article: Non-starch polysaccharides composition of 23 macroalgae and their potential as future feeds for ruminants
Non-starch polysaccharides composition of 23 macroalgae and their potential as future feeds for ruminants Open
View article: Potential of 2 northern European brown seaweeds (Fucus serratus and Fucus vesiculosus) as enteric methane inhibitors in dairy cows
Potential of 2 northern European brown seaweeds (Fucus serratus and Fucus vesiculosus) as enteric methane inhibitors in dairy cows Open
The 2 brown seaweeds, Fucus serratus and Fucus vesiculosus, have demonstrated antimethanogenic properties in vitro with reductions in CH4 production ranging from 53 to 63%. This study aimed to investigate the effects of the 2 Fu…
View article: An In Vitro Study on the Role of Cellulases and Xylanases of Bacillus subtilis in Dairy Cattle Nutrition
An In Vitro Study on the Role of Cellulases and Xylanases of Bacillus subtilis in Dairy Cattle Nutrition Open
The administration of Bacilli to dairy cows exerts beneficial effects on dry matter intake, lactation performance, and milk composition, but the rationale behind their efficacy is still poorly understood. In this work, we sought to establi…
View article: Condensed tannins fed to dairy goats: Effects on digestibility, milk production, blood parameters, methane emission, and energy and nitrogen balances
Condensed tannins fed to dairy goats: Effects on digestibility, milk production, blood parameters, methane emission, and energy and nitrogen balances Open
Condensed tannins (CT) are plant polyphenols that can affect feed digestibility and are potentially able to reduce enteric CH4 emissions in ruminants. In this in vivo trial with 8 lactating goats, we investigated the effects of …
View article: Cellulases and Xylanases Are Involved in the Probiotic Effect of <em>Bacillus subtilis</em> in Dairy Cattle Nutrition
Cellulases and Xylanases Are Involved in the Probiotic Effect of <em>Bacillus subtilis</em> in Dairy Cattle Nutrition Open
The administration of Bacilli to dairy cows exerts a beneficial effect on dry matter intake, lactation performances and milk composition. In this work, two isogenic strains, only differing in the se-cretion level of cellulolytic and xylano…
View article: Dose- and substrate-dependent reduction of enteric methane and ammonia by natural additives in vitro
Dose- and substrate-dependent reduction of enteric methane and ammonia by natural additives in vitro Open
Ruminants contribute to global warming by emitting greenhouse gasses, particularly methane (CH 4 ) which is a product of rumen fermentation. The use of feed additives able to modulate rumen fermentation is a promising strategy to reduce en…
View article: Methane reduction by quercetin, tannic and salicylic acids: influence of molecular structures on methane formation and fermentation in vitro
Methane reduction by quercetin, tannic and salicylic acids: influence of molecular structures on methane formation and fermentation in vitro Open
View article: Impact of increasing dietary concentrations of quebracho tannins on the ruminal and fecal microbiota of dairy goats
Impact of increasing dietary concentrations of quebracho tannins on the ruminal and fecal microbiota of dairy goats Open
Condensed tannins may reduce enteric methane emissions in dairy goats by acting on feed digestibility and promoting microbial community composition shifts. We assessed the impact on the ruminal and fecal microbiota of a dietary integration…
View article: In vitro effects of different levels of quebracho and chestnut tannins on rumen methane production, fermentation parameters, and microbiota
In vitro effects of different levels of quebracho and chestnut tannins on rumen methane production, fermentation parameters, and microbiota Open
Both condensed and hydrolysable tannins (CTs and HTs, respectively) have the ability to reduce enteric CH 4 production in ruminants. However, the precise mechanism of action is not fully understood. Among the proposed hypotheses are the re…
View article: The importance of cellulolytic and xylanolytic activities of<i>Bacillus subtilis</i>on dairy cow feed digestibility
The importance of cellulolytic and xylanolytic activities of<i>Bacillus subtilis</i>on dairy cow feed digestibility Open
A large body of literature has accumulated on the beneficial impact of the administration of Bacilli to dairy cows, particularly on dry matter intake, lactation performances and milk composition. In this work we sought to establish whether…
View article: In Vitro Evaluations and Comparison of the Efficacy of Two Commercial Products Containing Condensed Tannins and of Saifoin (Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.) Hay against Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Goats
In Vitro Evaluations and Comparison of the Efficacy of Two Commercial Products Containing Condensed Tannins and of Saifoin (Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.) Hay against Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Goats Open
Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) is a limiting health factor for dairy goats, and the integration of the diet with fodder containing condensed tannins (CT) is becoming increasingly important to control GINs. To preliminary evaluate their …
View article: Fucus species for methane reduction in dairy cattle
Fucus species for methane reduction in dairy cattle Open
View article: Metabolomic profiling of rumen fluid reveals modulation upon <i>Fucus</i> spp. dietary supplementation in dairy cows
Metabolomic profiling of rumen fluid reveals modulation upon <i>Fucus</i> spp. dietary supplementation in dairy cows Open
View article: Dietary inclusion of <i>Fucus species</i> for methane mitigation in dairy cattle?
Dietary inclusion of <i>Fucus species</i> for methane mitigation in dairy cattle? Open
View article: Partial replacement of soybean meal with soybean silage in lactating dairy cows diet: part 1, milk production, digestibility, and N balance
Partial replacement of soybean meal with soybean silage in lactating dairy cows diet: part 1, milk production, digestibility, and N balance Open
The high reliance of the European livestock sector on imported soybean meal (SBM), especially from South America, poses environmental problems, like greenhouse gas emissions for transportation and land-use change with the loss of carbon st…
View article: Effect of a Polyphenol-Based Additive in Pig Diets in the Early Stages of Growth
Effect of a Polyphenol-Based Additive in Pig Diets in the Early Stages of Growth Open
The weaning period is a stressful period for the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of piglets. This work aims to evaluate the effects of the commercial polyphenol-based product GreenFIS® on: (1) GIT health and performance of 60 weaned piglets; …
View article: Effect of Linseeds and Hemp Seeds on Milk Production, Energy and Nitrogen Balance, and Methane Emissions in the Dairy Goat
Effect of Linseeds and Hemp Seeds on Milk Production, Energy and Nitrogen Balance, and Methane Emissions in the Dairy Goat Open
The effect of whole linseeds or hemp seeds on milk production, energy and nitrogen balance, and methane emission was studied in 12 Alpine goats using respiration chambers. Diets tested were a control diet (C) and two diets supplemented wit…
View article: Use of Undigested NDF for Estimation of Diet Digestibility in Growing Pigs
Use of Undigested NDF for Estimation of Diet Digestibility in Growing Pigs Open
Undigested neutral detergent fibre (uNDF) is commonly used as an internal marker for the estimation of diet digestibility in ruminants. This work aimed to verify (i) whether the in vivo method with uNDF could be used to evaluate diet diges…