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The Effect of Body Weight on the Hormone Level and Reproductive Characteristics in Females of Japanese Quail

Fatima J. Azgar, Ahmed S. Shaker, Basma A. Jasim, Karima A. Al-Salihi

Japanese quail is a valued model for scientific research and marketable production. Japanese quail female reproductive system is tremendously specified for rapid egg production. This study intends to determine the relationship between the weight of Japanese qu…

Antibacterial Impact of Syzygium aromaticum Extract on Clinical and Sub-Clinical Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Shatha M. Mlaghee¹, Murtadha Abbas², Maytham A. Alwan, Mohammed A. Fidhe, Jaafar A. Tauma

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is famous for its’ antibacterial properties. The current study aimed to investigate the antibacterial properties of clove extracts against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains (n=9), which were previously…

Phylogenetic Analysis and Molecular Identification of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Skin Lesions of Cats

Mawj Firas Abdulameer, Ayman Barzan Abdulgafor

This study aims to investigate the nature and dynamics of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in the skin lesions of cats. For this purpose, a total of one hundred skin swabs samples were collected from cats and were inoculated onto mannitol salt agar, sheep blo…

Protein-Enriched Copra Meal as a Substitute for Soybean Meal in the Diet of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fry

Reginna Aivel Y. Rapiz-Cuzon, Valeriano L. Corre Jr, Rex Ferdinand M. Traifalgar, Carmelo S. Del Castillo

n recent years, considerable research on fish nutrition has focused more on finding and incorporating a cheaper plant-based protein source to the diet without compromising its nutritional value. Protein-Enriched Copra Meal (PECM®) serves as an affordable a…

Use of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Meal in the Diet of Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1882) Fingerlings Reared in Controlled Environments

Diane N. S. Kpogue Gangbazo, Dogbè Clément Adjahouinou, Arnauld S.M. Djissou, Théophile Godome, Ephrem C. Tossavi, Ndong Diegane et al.

To reduce the use of fishmeal in the feed of Clarias gariepinus fingerlings, a study was carried out for 56 days using four experimental isoproteic, isolipidic, and isoenergetic diets (T0, T1, T2, and T3) which were formulated and manufactured based on local i…

Growth Performance and Chemical Quality of Broiler Meat Fed with Fermented Palm Kernel Meal Based Ration Supplemented with Methionine and Lysine

Mairizal, Akmal, Fahmida, Filawati, Teja Gusli Ananda

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of methionine and lysine supplementation in rations containing fermented palm kernel cake on the performance and chemical quality of broiler meat. A completely randomized design (CRD) was used, consisting of five treatm…

Association of Growth Differentiation Factor 9 (GDF9) Gene with Birth Type, In vitro Maturation and Selected Physiological Traits in Awassi Sheep

Hadi Awad Hassooni, Safaa Sabbar Atiyah, Alaa S. J. Mohamed

One of the most economically important traits in sheep is the type of birth (single or twin). The formation of ovarian follicles and the ovulation rate are influenced by the Growth Differentiation Factor 9 (GDF9) gene. This study was conducted to investigate t…

Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Analysis of Bligon Goats Using Partial Mitochondrial Cytochrome B Gene

Aris Haryanto, Regita Cahyani Pantoro, Medania Purwaningrum, Krisna Noli Andrian, Reski Amalia, Yuriati et al.

Indonesia has some local breeds of goats, including the Bligon goat, a crossbreed between the Peranakan Etawah and the Kacang goat. Though it is economically valuable, genetic studies of Bligon goats remain scarce. This study analyzed genetic diversity and the…

In Vitro Evaluation of Various Treatments of Cocoa Pod Husk Bioconverted using Black Soldier Fly as a Ruminant Feed

Rahman Rahman, Erika Budiarti Laconi, Dewi Apri Astuti, Anuraga Jayanegara

The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutrient quality of cocoa pod husk (CPH) processed materials as ruminant feed. Cocoa pod husk was subjected to 4 different treatments namely T1 (control or untreated CPH); T2 (hand chopped CPH); T3 (machine chopped CPH…

Quality of Sexed Bali Bull Semen Post-Thawing Using Percoll Density Gradient Centrifugation with Different Gradients and AndroMed® Diluent

Aditiya Wahyudi, Aulia Puspita Anugra Yekti, Nanda Ayu Rahmawati, Putri Utami, Habib Asshidiq Syah, Fardha Ad Durrun Nafis et al.

Sexing is a reproduction technique used to modify the natural 50:50 spermatozoa ratio through specific methods to achieve a desired proportion, enabling the production of calves with the preferred sex. This study is the first to systematically investigate the…

Comparative Study of Hormonal Treatment and the ‘Male Effect’ on Estrus Induction and Fertility in Local African Ewe Breeds

Adamou Akourki, Ahamidou Moustapha Issoufou, Abdullahi Aliyu Dahiru, Yakub Ladan

In many African countries, sheep farming plays a significant role in the socio-economic life of the population, although the practice remains relatively unmodernized. The aim of the present study is to optimize the reproductive performance of local sheep breed…

Comparative Assessment of Growth Hormone Levels by Age, Sex and FAMACHA© Scores in Four Goat Breeds Reared in Bali Province

Lindawati Doloksaribu, Ni Putu Sarini, Made Pharmawati, Ni Nyoman Suryani, Peter John Murray

In Bali Province, smallholder farmers rear a variety of goat breeds, including Gembrong, Mecaru (Selem), Etawah crossbreds (PE), Boer, Boerawa (Boer × PE), Boerka (Boer × Kacang), Sapera (Saanen × PE), and their crossbreds. However, limited i…

Assessing the Effect of Dietary Protease Supplementation with Low Amino Acid Diet on Growth, Gut Enzyme Activity, Immunity, Meat Quality and Bone Morphometry in Broiler Chicken

Muhammad Zakria, Imdad Hussain Leghari, Nasir Rajput, Saeed Ahmed Soomro, Shoaib Ahmed Pirzado

The objective of our study was to evaluate the influence of dietary protease supplementation with low amino acid diet on gut growth, gut enzyme activity, immunity, meat quality and bone morphometry in broiler chicken. Six hundred Ross 308 broilers were divided…

Application of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens in Fermenting Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) as a Feed Source for Mojosari Ducks

Wizna, Rusfidra, Yan Heryandi, Romi Andika, Fajri Maulana, Satri Yusasra Agasi et al.

This study aims to evaluate the potential and effectiveness of feeding water lettuce leaves fermented with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on the production performance and carcass quality of Mojosari ducks. The research was conducted using a Completely Randomized…

Detection and Distribution of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Isolated from local Fresh Beef Sold in Baghdad City

Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 is a highly pathogenic, food-borne bacterium commonly associated with meat contamination and poses a significant public health risk. This study aimed to investigate the incidence and distribution of coliforms, E. coli, and E.…

Association Between Serum Cortisol Level and Selected Immune Cell Parameters in Dairy Cows

Baraa Falemban, Basant Mohammed Sayed, Maryam Bader Bakhashween, Safa Naji Aljumah, Sarah Amin Alduraia, Jamal Hussen

The immune response to stress has been investigated in several veterinary species including cattle after exposing the animals to different stressful conditions such as heat stress, transport stress, and stress at slaughterhouse. Given the reported association…

Impact of Curcumin and Nano-Curcumin Supplementation in Lead Acetate-Contaminated Diets on the Productive Performance and Oxidative Status of Broilers

Safaa S. Hussein, Baraa H. Mousa, Husam H. Nafea, Tahreer M. Al-Thuwaini

Lead acetate is a toxic environmental contaminant that can impair growth performance and induce oxidative stress in poultry, highlighting the need for natural dietary interventions to mitigate its harmful effects. The objective of present study was to evaluate…

The Gene Expression Changes of Echinococcus Granulosus Occur Uniquely at Each Developmental Stage when Exposed to Specific Host-Induced Stress Factors

Khetam Qaid Mayea, Nuha Qasim Mohammed, Saafa Ressan Abdullah Al-Kaeebi, Alfatlawi Monyer Abdulameir Abd, Ali Mansour Jadaan

Echinococcus granulosus is a zoonotic parasite which causes a major public health. The parasite develops survival mechanisms to overcome host-mediated oxidative and inadequate nutrient defensive methods. The specific molecular mechanisms of the parasites to pr…

Serum and Urinary Biomarkers for Early Detection of Anisakis Simplex Infection in a Rodent Model: A Non-Invasive Approach to Zoonotic Nematode Diagnosis

Akram Madlool Amanah, Weam Abbas Hamad, Thanaa Ismael Jawad, Monyer Abdulamier Abd Alfatlawi

The marine zoonotic nematode Anisakis simplex leads to anisakiasis infection from eating raw or undercooked fish containing third-stage larvae (L3). Upon invading the gastrointestinal tract of humans A. simplex larvae trigger both inflammatory responses and al…

Textural and Chemical Changes in Chicken Meat Treated with Irradiation and Coriander Powder

Sugeng Hariyadi, Rusman, Endy Triyannanto, Raissha Rizqi Asmarani, Riti Musytagfirah Badrun, Angga Maulana Firmansyah et al.

This research investigates the chemical properties and texture of chicken meat influenced by coriander powder supplementation and gamma radiation exposure. The key variables include the addition of coriander powder (CP) at 0% and 3% dry matter (DM) levels and…