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Conversion of Agricultural Residues into High-Value Animal Feed
Increased agricultural and industrial activity across the world has resulted in huge production of agro-industrial wastes. In developed and... -
Identification of the feed supplements commonly utilised by communal beef cattle farmers during the dry season at Ga-Matlala, Limpopo province
A survey was carried out to identify the feed supplements commonly utilised by communal beef cattle farmers and investigate knowledge and perception...
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Heat abatement during the pre-weaning period: effects on growth, feed efficiency, metabolites, and insulin of male Holstein calves
Heat stress abatement strategies for pre-weaned dairy calves are seldom evaluated. An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of housing...
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Reduction of methane and nitrogen emission and improvement of feed efficiency, rumen fermentation, and milk production through strategic supplementation of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora) leaf meal in the diet of lactating buffalo (Bubalus bubalis)
Buffalo plays a compelling role in reducing malnutrition and ensuring food to the people of Asian countries by its major contribution to milk and...
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Influences of peanut hull-derived biochar, Trichoderma harzianum and supplemental phosphorus on hairy vetch growth in Pb- and Zn-contaminated soil
In the present study, in order to improve the growth performance of hairy vetch ( Vicia villosa Roth., Local landrace from Ardabil, Iran) seedlings...
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Microalgae as fishmeal alternatives in aquaculture: current status, existing problems, and possible solutions
Fishmeal is an indispensable ingredient for most aquatic animals. However, the finite supply and escalating price of fishmeal seriously limit its use...
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Ferulic acid supplementation for 40 days in hair ewe lambs experiencing seasonal heat stress: short-term effects on physiological responses, growth, metabolism, and hematological profile
Free ferulic acid (FA) is a natural compound with antioxidant properties which mitigates the negative effects of cold stress in sheep; however, its...
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Management of Enteric Methanogenesis in Ruminants by Algal-Derived Feed Additives
Purpose of ReviewIn this paper, we critically review the current state of nutritional management strategies to reduce methane emissions resulting...
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Green biomanufacturing of edible antiviral therapeutics for managed pollinators
Managed bees are important agricultural pollinators threatened by declines linked to multi-host RNA viruses. Here, we developed a novel antiviral...
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Protective influence of supplementary betaine against heat stress by regulating intestinal oxidative status and microbiota composition in broiler chickens
To assess the impact of supplementing betaine (BT) under heat stress (HS) conditions on broiler performance and intestinal health from 21 to 42 days...
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Production performance, haematological parameters, serum biochemistry, and expression of HSP-70 in broiler chickens fed dietary ascorbic acid during heat stress
An experiment was carried out to assess the efficacy of supplemental ascorbic acid (AA) on broiler chicken production performance, blood...
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Naked Clams to open a new sector in sustainable nutritious food production
The global population urgently requires alternative food sources that provide the micronutrient-rich profile of meat and fish but with lower...
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Transforming food waste into animal feeds: an in-depth overview of conversion technologies and environmental benefits
Food waste is a global concern, with significant quantities of edible food being discarded every day. However, innovative conversion technologies...
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Experimental study of a liquid desiccant regeneration system: performance analysis for high feed concentrations
AbstractLiquid desiccant air-conditioning is an energy-efficient alternative to conventional vapor compression systems due to its ability to handle...
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The Dynamics of Selenium in Dairy Agroecosystems
Environmental selenium deficiency and toxicity can result in Keshan disease and selenosis, respectively. Due to dietary preferences, milk is...
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Review of environmental challenges in the Bangladesh aquaculture industry
The increasing population and plateaued capture fishery landings have led to increasing demand for aquaculture products. However, environmental...
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Environmental and landscape influences on the spatial and temporal distribution of a cattle herd in a South Texas rangeland
The multiple spatial and temporal parameters affecting cattle herd distribution and activity dynamics can significantly affect resource utilization...
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Use of Microbial Mass Assisted Aquaculture Practice: A Step Towards Resilient and Sustainable Youth Empowerment
Biofloc technology converts toxic materials like Ammonia and Nitrates into proteinaceous substances which are very useful products for aquaculture.... -
Swiss agriculture can become more sustainable and self-sufficient by shifting from forage to grain legume production
Switzerland’s livestock production causes high environmental costs and depends strongly on feed imports. While plant-based protein demand increases,...
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Life cycle analysis of semi-intensive and intensive sheep milk production
PurposeDairy farming is accountable for increased greenhouse gas emissions. Life cycle analysis constitutes a valuable tool determining the primary...