Digestion And Metabolism

Monday, April 11, 2016
Effects of dietary thermostable phytase supplementation on growth performance and Ca and P metabolism of broilers
A study was conducted to study the effects of thermostable phytase supplementation on the growth performance and Ca and P metabolism of broilers for 21 d. 1-day-old Arbor Acres chicks with similar initial body weight were randomly divided i ...
Monday, April 11, 2016
Supplementation of phytase on diet improves the apparent ileal digestibility of amino acids and P in growing piglets
The present study evaluated the effect of dietary phytase supplementation on the performance, apparent ileal digestibility (AID) of amino acids (AA) and P of growing piglets. A total of 32 growing piglets with a mean body weight (18.36±1.39 ...
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Evaluation of soybean meal source and particle size on broiler performance, nutrient digestibility, and gizzard development
Although there have been several reports concerning the effects of particle size of cereal grains on productive performance of poultry, there is limited information about the effects of soybean meal (SBM) particle size on broiler performanc ...
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Use of yeast probiotics in ruminants: Effects and mechanisms of action on rumen pH, fibre degradation, and microbiota according to the diet
The valorisation of fibrous feed sources by ruminants is possible thanks to their unique digestive system involving an intensive preliminary ruminal fermentation step prior to a more classical enzymatic phase. The reticulo-rumen hosts a hig ...
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Copper is key for piglet performance
The element is essential to a functional immune system and optimal health. Adding supplemental copper to nursery pig rations can improve daily gain and feed conversion ratios. More importantly, choosing the right type of copper is necessary ...
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Liquid methionine analogue: a cost effective source of methionine with extra advantages
DL-hydroxy methionine, also known as liquid methionine analogue or (2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio) butanoic acid (HMTBA), delivers poultry industry the added value of not only a highly-effective methionine source, but also an efficient feed addit ...
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
The high cost of protein ingredients in dairy rations - alternatives to balance amino acids
Typically, when it comes to providing a specific intestinally available amino acid, rumen- protected amino acids are more cost effective compared to commodity-based feedstuffs, in addition to allowing nutritionists greater flexibility in ra ...
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Expression of genes involved in hepatic carnitine synthesis and uptake in dairy cows in the transition period and at different stages of lactation
The results of this study show for the first time that the expression of hepatic genes of carnitine synthesis and cellular uptake of carnitine is enhanced in dairy cows during early lactation.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
In Vitro assessment of the nutritive value of expanded soybean meal for dairy cattle
Our objective was to compare solvent and expanded soybeans with regard to chemical composition and nutritive value for dairy cattle.

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