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A Meta-analysis of Responses of Broiler Chickens to Dietary Zinc Supplementation: Feed Intake, Feed Conversion Ratio and Average Daily Gain
The importance of zinc (Zn) in broiler chicken nutrition is gaining attention due to the realization of its role in several enzymes and metabolic...
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Conversion of energy and protein rich food waste as an alternative feed ingredient in broiler feed formulation
A series of experiments were performed to find out the impact of food waste on growth attributes and performance of broilers in a tropical climate....
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Combined transcriptome and metabolome analysis reveal key regulatory genes and pathways of feed conversion efficiency of oriental river prawn Macrobrachium nipponense
BackgroundOriental river prawn Macrobrachium nipponense is an economically important aquaculture species in China, Japan, and Vietnam. In commercial...
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Single-step genomic evaluation with metafounders for feed conversion ratio and average daily gain in Danish Landrace and Yorkshire pigs
BackgroundThe single-step genomic best linear unbiased prediction (SSGBLUP) method is a popular approach for genetic evaluation with high-density...
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Determining and predicting feed intake in crossbred sheep from weaning until maturity
Access to simple, accurate feed intake models would facilitate decision-making in feedlots as feed costs are a major part of operational expenditure....
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Genome-wide association and transcriptome studies identify candidate genes and pathways for feed conversion ratio in pigs
BackgroundThe feed conversion ratio (FCR) is an important productive trait that greatly affects profits in the pig industry. Elucidating the genetic...
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Fast growing broiler production from genetically different pure lines in Turkey. 2. Broiler traits: growth, feed intake, feed efficiency, livability, body defects and some heterotic effects
The aim of the this study was to reveal the trends in body weight (BW), feed intake (FI), feed conversion ratio (FCR), livability, and body defects...
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Global feed conversion in semi-intensive rabbit production system of Argentina
The global feed conversion is a variable used to measure feed efficiency in production systems. The number of rabbits produced/doe/year is the most...
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Dietary leucine requirement of fingerling Channa punctatus (Bloch) based on growth, feed conversion and leucine retention efficiency, hematological parameters, antioxidant and intestinal enzyme activities
To find out the dietary leucine requirement of fingerling Channa punctatus (5.24 ± 0.07 g), six purified experimental diets (45% CP and 14.73 kJ/g...
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Protective effects of feed additives on broiler chickens exposed to aflatoxins-contaminated feed: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Aflatoxin contamination in feed is a common problem in broiler chickens. The present systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of...
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Small networks of expressed genes in the whole blood and relationships to profiles in circulating metabolites provide insights in inter-individual variability of feed efficiency in growing pigs
BackgroundFeed efficiency is a research priority to support a sustainable meat production. It is recognized as a complex trait that integrates...
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Enhancing growth performance, feed efficiency, and economic feasibility of turkey production through the incorporation of zootech feed fortifier in a high-fiber turkey diet
This study evaluated the impact of incorporating Zootech feed fortifier mix into a graded ration of sawdust and palm kernel cake (PKC); a high fibre...
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Inclusion of the fungus Pleurotus florida in the diet affects performance and feed efficiency traits in calves: a case study on Ravi buffalo
The objective of the study was to investigate the effects of inclusion of Pleurotus florida treated wheat straw in the total mixed rations (TMRs) on...
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Residual feed intake breeding value associated with growth, carcass traits, meat quality, bone properties and humoral immunity in Japanese quail
Improved feed efficiency ( FE ) is one of the most important achievements in animal breeding programs. The present investigation aimed to determine the...
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Prune homolog 2 with BCH domain (PRUNE2) gene expression is associated with feed efficiency-related traits in Nelore steers
Animal feeding is a critical factor in increasing producer profitability. Improving feed efficiency can help reduce feeding costs and reduce the...
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Genome-wide association and selective sweep analyses reveal genetic loci for FCR of egg production traits in ducks
BackgroundAs a major economic trait in poultry, egg production efficiency attracts widespread interest in breeding and production. However, limited...
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Microbiability and microbiome-wide association analyses of feed efficiency and performance traits in pigs
BackgroundThe objective of the present study was to investigate how variation in the faecal microbial composition is associated with variation in...
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Effect of microalgae feed supplementation on growth performance and feeding efficiency of tilapia fry
Search for novel best-performing starter feed ingredients is one of the main challenges of modern aquaculture industry. The goal of this article is...
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Dietary supplementation of VA enhances growth, feed utilization, glucose and lipid metabolism, appetite, and antioxidant capacity of Chinese perch (Siniperca chuatsi)
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary vitamin A on juvenile Chinese perch ( Siniperca chuatsi ). Chinese perch were fed with...
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Meta-analysis across Nellore cattle populations identifies common metabolic mechanisms that regulate feed efficiency-related traits
BackgroundFeed efficiency (FE) related traits play a key role in the economy and sustainability of beef cattle production systems. The accurate...
