Seyfi Özdemir, P. Dilara Kecici, Hulya Yalcintan, Bulent Ekiz
{"title":"Behaviors in the Slaughter Corridor, Carcass, and Meat Quality Traits of Anatolian, Italian, and Italian × Anatolian Crossbreds (F1) Water Buffaloes","authors":"Seyfi Özdemir, P. Dilara Kecici, Hulya Yalcintan, Bulent Ekiz","doi":"10.1111/asj.70042","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.70042","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study aimed to assess the slaughter corridor behavior, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of Anatolian, Italian, and Italian × Anatolian (F<sub>1</sub>) crossbred water buffaloes. The research involved Anatolian (<i>n</i> = 8), Italian (<i>n</i> = 10), and Italian × Anatolian crossbred (<i>n</i> = 8) water buffaloes, all of which had been used for milk production on a commercial farm before being culled and slaughtered. While water buffalo pass through the slaughter corridor, both the behaviors of the animals and the handling actions of the stockpersons were video recorded. Genotype had no significant influence on the scores for animal behaviors (AWBEH) and stockperson actions (AWACT). There were significant differences in carcass weight among the genotypes (<i>p</i> < 0.001), with the genotypes ranked from smallest to largest in carcass weight as follows: Anatolian, crossbred (F<sub>1</sub>), and Italian water buffaloes. Additionally, the EUROP fatness score was higher in carcasses from the Italian genotype compared to the Anatolian water buffaloes. Mean pH<sub>24h</sub> was lower in Italian water buffaloes than Anatolian ones. On the other hand, fat and meat color variables were not influenced by animal genotype. In conclusion, crossbreeding between Italian and Anatolian water buffaloes may increase carcass weight in crossbred (F<sub>1</sub>) genotype without altering meat quality or temperament.</p>","PeriodicalId":7890,"journal":{"name":"Animal Science Journal","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/asj.70042","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143489766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Diversity of Subgroup of Fibrobacter succinogenes in the Rumen and Feces of Cattle and Sheep","authors":"Chiaki Ogawa, Tomomi Ban-Tokuda, Hiroki Matsui","doi":"10.1111/asj.70043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.70043","url":null,"abstract":"<p><i>Fibrobacter succinogenes</i> is the most important microbe in terms of fiber degradation in the rumen of ruminants and is known to be a phylogenetically diverse group of species. This study aimed to examine the ecology and diversity of <i>F. succinogenes</i> in the rumen and hindgut of cattle and sheep using a species-specific primer set. Using this technique, six clone libraries were constructed, and the cloned sequences were analyzed. FS I was dominated by cattle rumen fluid (CRF), cattle rumen mat (CRM), sheep rumen fluid (SRF), and sheep rumen mat (SRM). FS II was dominated by cattle feces (CFE). FS III was dominated by sheep feces (SFE). FS III and IV were commonly detected in both CFE and SFE. Horse and capybara group was detected in SFE. Abundance of <i>F. succinogenes</i> was determined by species specific real-time PCR assay. The abundance in the rumen mat was significantly higher than in the rumen fluid and feces in cattle (<i>p</i> < 0.01). In conclusion, the composition of the <i>Fibrobacter</i> group in the rumen was different from that in the feces, indicating that the composition in the feces does not directly reflect the composition of the rumen.</p>","PeriodicalId":7890,"journal":{"name":"Animal Science Journal","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/asj.70043","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143489767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heri Ahmad Sukria, Sazli Tutur Risyahadi, Lydia Rosa Foni, Ryzal Satria Aditama, Yuli Retnani, Raihani Indah Kusuma, Qorry Nurul Hasanah, Muhammad Sulaiman Daulai, B. T. R. Sri Syntia Manik, Indah Wijayanti, Anuraga Jayanegara
{"title":"Effects of Moringa oleifera as a Feed Supplement on Performance and Blood Lipid Profiles of Broiler Chicken: A Meta-Analysis","authors":"Heri Ahmad Sukria, Sazli Tutur Risyahadi, Lydia Rosa Foni, Ryzal Satria Aditama, Yuli Retnani, Raihani Indah Kusuma, Qorry Nurul Hasanah, Muhammad Sulaiman Daulai, B. T. R. Sri Syntia Manik, Indah Wijayanti, Anuraga Jayanegara","doi":"10.1111/asj.70040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.70040","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to evaluate the effects of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> (moringa) as a feed supplement on the performance and health status of broiler chicken through a meta-analysis. The database was compiled from 35 studies comprising 191 experiments. The literatures from Scopus are screened by PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) protocol, and the data were analyzed using OpenMEE software. Feed containing moringa was the fixed effects and the different studies as random effects. The results showed that dietary moringa supplementation increased weight gain (<i>p</i> < 0.05), decreased feed intake (<i>p</i> < 0.05), and therefore decreased feed conversion ratio (FCR) of the broiler chicken. Blood lipid parameters were also affected by moringa supplementation. Feed containing moringa decreased cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL (<i>p</i> < 0.05), while HDL was higher in comparison to that of control (<i>p</i> < 0.05). It can be concluded from the meta-analysis that dietary moringa supplementation effectively improves performance and health status of broiler.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7890,"journal":{"name":"Animal Science Journal","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143456131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juliana Carolina Pereira, Alan Roberto Alves da Silva, Bernardetti Cajaíba Oliveira Rossiti, Rodrigues da Silva, Letícia Garbin Ribeiro da Silva, Mariane Zabotto Evangelista, Urbano dos Santos Ruiz, Marcos Livio Panhoza Tse
{"title":"Insect Meal (Tenebrio molitor) Has High Nutrient Digestibility for Newly Weaned Piglets","authors":"Juliana Carolina Pereira, Alan Roberto Alves da Silva, Bernardetti Cajaíba Oliveira Rossiti, Rodrigues da Silva, Letícia Garbin Ribeiro da Silva, Mariane Zabotto Evangelista, Urbano dos Santos Ruiz, Marcos Livio Panhoza Tse","doi":"10.1111/asj.70036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.70036","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This study aimed to evaluate the inclusion of insect larvae meal (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>) on the apparent total digestibility of dry matter (DM), gross energy (GE), ether extract (EE), crude protein (CP), neutral and acid detergent fiber (NDF and FDA), and the apparent and standardized ileal digestibility of amino acids (Exp.1) and to evaluate the inclusion of insect meal with iron and manganese supplementation on growth performance and serum hemoglobin concentration by collecting blood (day zero), on the 14th and 32nd days of the experiment (Exp.2). The standardized ileal digestibility values for amino acids and crude protein of insect meal were similar to those found for soybean meal, with high metabolizable energy values (Exp.1), and there was no difference in performance for any of the variables analyzed (<i>p</i> ≥ 0.05) in any of the periods (Exp.2). For serum hemoglobin values, there was no interaction (<i>p</i> ≥ 0.05) between the treatments used and the collection days; however, hemoglobin values increased (<i>p</i> < 0.05) at each collection time. It can therefore be concluded that insect meal for pigs can be considered an alternative ingredient to soybean meal as a source of protein in piglet nutrition due to high digestibility of amino acids without deleterious effect on productive performance.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7890,"journal":{"name":"Animal Science Journal","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143447059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cem Okan Özer, Ganime Beyzanur Var, Ezgi Demir Özer, Birol Kiliç
{"title":"Effects of Pomegranate Flower Extracts on Antioxidant Properties, Phenolic Content, and Quality Attributes of Nitrite Reduced Chicken Sausages","authors":"Cem Okan Özer, Ganime Beyzanur Var, Ezgi Demir Özer, Birol Kiliç","doi":"10.1111/asj.70039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.70039","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The objective of present study was to examine the potential use of pomegranate flower extracts (PFEs) obtained from water and ethanol at antimicrobial doses in nitrite-reduced chicken sausages. The impact of the extracts on the physicochemical, textural, and sensory attributes of the sausages was evaluated using both reduced doses of nitrite and a nitrite-free preparation. The results revealed that incorporating PFE resulted in a sixfold and twofold enhancement in total phenolic content and antioxidant activity, respectively. The DPPH radical scavenging activity in sausages produced with ethanol-based PFE was more than twice as high as in sausages treated with sodium nitrite. Additionally, the combination of low-dose nitrite with PFE showed a reduction in TBARS values, leading to the prevention of lipid oxidation. Sausages with PFE exhibited lower pH and redness values, while maintaining similar aroma and odor characteristics as the controls. Although there was a slight negative impact on texture, color, and overall acceptability, PFE can be considered a potential alternative for improving bioactive content and oxidative stability of low-nitrite chicken sausages. The application of PFE could offer a promising opportunity to enhance the nutritional profile and quality attributes of processed meat products.</p>","PeriodicalId":7890,"journal":{"name":"Animal Science Journal","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/asj.70039","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404672","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Production and Utilization of Fermented Rice Bran as Animal Feed","authors":"Jamal James D. Manlapig, Hiroki Matsui","doi":"10.1111/asj.70037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.70037","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Rice bran, a byproduct of milling rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i>), is widely used in Asian preserved foods and the feed industry. Rich in carbohydrates, protein, fat, and various bioactive compounds, it offers significant growth and health benefits. It is commonly used as a replacement for cereals and grains as an energy source in the diet. However, its potential as animal feed is constrained by antinutritional factors and susceptibility to rancidity due to lipase activity. Recently, there has been a growing interest in fermentation to enhance rice bran's nutritional profile. It has been confirmed that fermenting rice bran could increase the proportion of crude protein and fat. Moreover, feeding fermented rice bran (FRB) improves the growth performance of food-producing animals by increasing efficiency. These results, along with their beneficial effect on gut microbiota, may improve the overall health of food animals. In this review, we aimed to summarize the latest research on the fermentation of rice bran, focusing on the role of microorganisms and the factors influencing the quality and nutritional value of FRB. Additionally, we will explore the impact of FRB on nutrient composition and animal performance, highlighting its potential as a valuable feed ingredient.</p>","PeriodicalId":7890,"journal":{"name":"Animal Science Journal","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/asj.70037","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Dietary Replacement of Alfalfa Hay With Corn Silage on Energy Utilization Efficiency and Metabolizable Energy Requirements in Crossbred Hu Ewes During Early Lactation","authors":"Qing Qing, Mitsuru Tsubo, Wuchen Du, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Fujiang Hou, Toshiyoshi Ichinohe","doi":"10.1111/asj.70034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.70034","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>We evaluated the effect of dietary substituting corn silage (CS) for alfalfa hay (AH) on feed intake, lactation performance, and energy utilization efficiency of crossbred Hu ewes. In a completely randomized experiment, 12 lactating crossbred ewes (3 ± 1.5 DIM) were fed one of three isoenergetic diets with forage-to-concentrate ratio of 70:30. The three experimental diets (CON, CS1, and CS2) were formulated by replacing AH with different levels of CS (0%, 30%, and 60%, respectively). Energy balance was determined through a metabolism and respiration trial. We observed identical trends for feed intake and gross energy intake (GEI); the GEI ranged from 0.97 to 1.34 (MJ/kg BW<sup>0.75</sup> day) among the treatments. Around 26%–33% of the GEI was lost as feces, 56%–60% for heat production, 14%–16% for milk production, 5%–6% for methane emission, and 3% for urinary energy. The metabolizable energy requirement for maintenance of crossbred Hu ewe was estimated to be 484.7 kJ/kg body weight<sup>0.75</sup>/day. Furthermore, the energy digestibility and metabolizability of the CS diets were significantly greater than those of the CON diet. Substituting AH for up to 60% CS increased energy utilization efficiency without detrimental effects on milk production in crossbred Hu ewes fed a forage-based diet.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7890,"journal":{"name":"Animal Science Journal","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143404670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ursodeoxycholic Acid Alleviates Palmitic Acid–Induced Apoptosis in Bovine Mammary Epithelial Cells","authors":"Md. Rezwanul Habib, Yukako Tokutake, Shinichi Yonekura","doi":"10.1111/asj.70038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.70038","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigated the protective effects of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) against PA-induced apoptosis in the MAC-T bovine mammary epithelial cell (bMEC) line by assessing the level of cell viability, oxidative stress indicators, and expression of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress markers. MAC-T cells were pretreated with UDCA at 25, 50, and 100 μM before exposure to PA at 300 μM. UDCA was noncytotoxic at these concentrations and significantly improved cell viability, which was reduced by PA. UDCA pretreatment notably decreased PA-induced expression of GRP78, XBP1s, ATF4, and CHOP mRNA, indicating reduced ER stress. Moreover, UDCA substantially lowered PA-induced reactive oxygen species production and dichlorofluorescein fluorescence intensities. Although PA treatment elevated GSSG levels and disrupted redox balance by decreasing both the total GSH/GSSG and reduced GSH/GSSG ratios, UDCA effectively counteracted these effects. Specifically, UDCA reduced PA-induced GSSG levels and restored redox balance by increasing both total and reduced GSH/GSSG ratios. These findings suggest that UDCA mitigates PA-induced apoptosis in MAC-T cells by enhancing redox homeostasis. Therefore, incorporating UDCA into dairy cow feed could help reduce PA-induced cellular stress and improve milk production during periods of negative energy balance.</p>","PeriodicalId":7890,"journal":{"name":"Animal Science Journal","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/asj.70038","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143380378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Curcumin Suppresses ROS Production and Increases Mitochondrial Activity in Cumulus Cells and Oocytes of COCs Derived From Non-Vascularized Follicles in Pigs","authors":"Tomoya Nakanishi, Shingo Tonai, Haruto Ichikawa, Shota Mori, Shinji Ishihara, Yongjin Chang, Yasuhisa Yamashita","doi":"10.1111/asj.70032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/asj.70032","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In vitro maturation (IVM) produces offspring from domestic animals; however, the blastocyst rate after IVM was low. We previously reported that the developmental competence of oocytes derived from follicles with blood vessels absent on the surface (non-vascularized follicles: NVF) is quite low compared to those derived from follicles with blood vessels present on the surface (vascularized follicles: VF). Thus, it is important to develop technique to improve the quality of NVF-derived oocyte by IVM. Since it has been reported that reactive oxygen species (ROS) reduces oocyte quality, in this study, we investigated whether curcumin that is known as antioxidant could improve oocyte quality derived from NVF. As results, cultivation of NVF Cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) with curcumin significantly improved cumulus expansion and oocyte meiotic maturation of NVF COCs compared to those of NVF COCs without curcumin. Cultivation with curcumin of NVF COCs significantly improved the proliferative activity of cumulus cells. Furthermore, the cultivation significantly reduced ROS activity and increased mitochondrial activity. Hence, it was revealed that the addition of curcumin to the maturation medium increased mitochondrial activity and reduced ROS levels in NVF-derived cumulus cells and oocytes, thereby improving the maturation of oocytes within COCs.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7890,"journal":{"name":"Animal Science Journal","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143112144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Javier Álvarez-Rodríguez, Alba Vigo-Morancho, Francisco Javier Miana-Mena, Leticia Pérez-Ciria, Maria Angeles Latorre
{"title":"Dietary Protein Reduction in Lean Pigs From Pietrain Paternal Line Under Commercial Setting: An Interplay Between Nitrogen Efficiency and Meat Attributes","authors":"Javier Álvarez-Rodríguez, Alba Vigo-Morancho, Francisco Javier Miana-Mena, Leticia Pérez-Ciria, Maria Angeles Latorre","doi":"10.1111/asj.70033","DOIUrl":"10.1111/asj.70033","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>A trial was conducted to research the impact of reducing dietary crude protein (CP) levels from 14.8% to 12.6% in the finishing diet (90–120 kg of body weight) of lean pigs, with an essential AA supply (8.8 g Lys, 2.1 g Met, 6.7 g Thr, 5.5 g Ile, and 6.7 g Val, per kilogram of feed) in intact males and females under commercial setting. The productive performances and nitrogen (N) balance, blood markers related to protein metabolism, apparent digestibility of nutrients, carcass, and meat quality were evaluated. This dietary CP restriction did not impair the growth performances, decreased the N excretion, and did not affect the apparent digestibility of most nutrients, except phosphorus digestibility, which was reduced in the low-CP diet. The responses to this dietary CP restriction were independent of sex, except the serum urea concentration and total proteins, which were only steadily reduced in intact males fed the low-CP diet. The low-CP diet reduced the nutritional pork quality by increasing the moisture content, although the technological characteristics of meat were not affected. Further studies are required to improve the sex-tailored feeding strategies for high-conformed lean pigs in an environmentally friendly context.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":7890,"journal":{"name":"Animal Science Journal","volume":"96 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143078459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}