The Effect of Artificial Ejaculation on the Body Weight and Semen Quality of Fowl

The results of reproduction were tested in females of the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell 1822) after stimulation of ovulation with carp pituitary (4 mg/kg body weight) or with Lecirelin (15 μg/kg) and metoclopramide (10 mg/kg). After administering the synthetic substance eggs were obtained from all females while in the group treated with pituitary homogenate 7 out of 8 hypophysed females spawned. The applied spawning agent did not significantly influence the weight of eggs expressed in grams, but in the case of females treated with carp pituitary homogenate a significantly higher weight of eggs expressed as the percentage of body weight of fish was recorded. The applied stimulators of ovulation did not affect any trait reflecting the quality of eggs. Females used as an experimental material belonged to two categories in respect of body weight: lighter females with average body weight of 2.63 ± 0.36 kg and heavier females with average body weight of 3.91 ± 0.48 kg. It was proved that the weight of eggs expressed either in grams or as a percentage of a female’s weight was significantly related to the body weight of a female (P ≤ 0.01 and P ≤ 0.05, respectively), as well as the percentage of fertilised eggs and the percentage of living embryos after 28 hours of incubation (P ≤ 0.05 and P ≤ 0.05, respectively). The interaction between the stimulator of ovulation and the female body weight was significant only for traits reflecting the weight of obtained eggs (P ≤ 0.05 and P ≤ 0.01).  

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Capon Production – Breeding Stock, Rooster Castration And Rearing Methods, And Meat Quality – A Review

Annals of Animal Science ◽

10.2478/aoas-2014-0050 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (4) ◽

pp. 769-777 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Jolanta Calik

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Meat Quality ◽

Egg Production ◽

The Body ◽

Meat Production ◽

Religious Ritual ◽

Resources Conservation ◽

Hatching Eggs ◽

Rearing Methods

Abstract Over the last decade, there has been an increased consumer interest in niche food products with special aroma and flavour, and rich in nutrients. Poland has a large (19 lines) and valuable collection of laying hens enrolled in the genetic resources conservation programme. Research to date has shown these hen breeds to vary in phenotype, productivity, and biological quality of hatching eggs and meat. A significant problem in using hens for both egg and meat production is that the number of unwanted cockerels increases with increasing intensity of egg production. This problem can be overcome by castration of cockerels. Roosters were sterilized long before Christ, first as a religious ritual and then to increase the body weight of birds. The qualities of capon meat were noticed much later when it turned out to be more delicate, juicy and tender compared to rooster meat. The aim of this paper was to review the literature on capon production, including the effects of castration on the bird’s body and on the quality of meat obtained.

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Influence of Gender on Radiosensitivity during Radiochemotherapy of Advanced Rectal Cancer

Cancers ◽

10.3390/cancers14010148 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 148

Author(s):

Barbara Schuster ◽

Markus Hecht ◽

Manfred Schmidt ◽

Marlen Haderlein ◽

Tina Jost ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Rectal Cancer ◽

Body Weight ◽

Chromosomal Aberrations ◽

Tumor Regression ◽

Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes ◽

Advanced Rectal Cancer ◽

The Body ◽

Infiltrating Lymphocytes

Gender is increasingly recognized as an important factor in medicine, although it has long been neglected in medical research in many areas. We have studied the influence of gender in advanced rectal cancer with a special focus on radiosensitivity. For this purpose, we studied a cohort of 495 men (84.1% ≥ T3, 63.6% N1, 17.6%, M1) and 215 women (84.2% ≥ T3, 56.7% N1, 22.8%, M1) who all suffered from advanced rectal cancer and were treated with radiochemotherapy. The energy deposited, DNA double-strand break (dsb) repair, occurrence of chromosomal aberrations, duration of therapy, tumor regression and tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes, laboratory parameters, quality of life and survival were assessed. The residual DNA dsb damage 24 h after irradiation in lymphocytes was identical in both sexes. Furthermore, chromosomal aberrations accurately reflecting radiosensitivity, were similar in both sexes. There were no gender-dependent differences in tumor regression, tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and outcome indicating no differences in the radiosensitivity of cancer cells. The irradiated tumor volume in women was slightly lower than in men, related to body weight, no difference was observed. However, when the total energy deposited was calculated and related to the body weight, women were exposed to higher amounts of ionizing radiation. During radiochemotherapy, decreases in blood lymphocyte counts and albumin and several quality-of-life parameters such as nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea were significantly worse in women. There is no difference in radiation sensitivity between men and women in both normal tissue and tumors. During radiochemotherapy, the quality of life deteriorates more in women than in men. However, women also recover quickly and there are no long-term differences in quality of life.

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The Effect of Ag Nanoparticles and Multimicrobial Preparation as Factors Stabilizing the Microbiological Homeostasis of Feed Tables for Cornu aspersum (Müller) Snails on Snail Growth and Quality Parameters of Carcasses and Shells

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani10122260 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. 2260

Author(s):

Andrzej Łozicki ◽

Tomasz Niemiec ◽

Robert Pietrasik ◽

Sylwester Pawęta ◽

Anna Rygało-Galewska ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Ag Nanoparticles ◽

Thiobarbituric Acid ◽

Quality Parameters ◽

The Body ◽

Control Group ◽

Shell Size ◽

Effective Microorganisms ◽

Cornu Aspersum

The aim of this research was to evaluate the effect of Ag nanoparticles (nano-Ag) used in the paint covering feed tables or a multimicrobial preparation applied to feed tables on the microbiological composition of the feed table environment, the growth and mortality of snails, and selected parameters for assessing the quality of carcasses and snail shells. The research was carried out in a farm of Cornu aspersum (Müller) snails. In the control (K) group, paint without nano-Ag was used. In two other groups (N-Ag and N-Ag + effective microorganisms (EM)), the feed tables were covered with the same paint as in the control group but with the addition of 100 mg/L of nano-Ag it (N-Ag group). Additionally, multimicrobial preparation (EM Bokashi®) at a concentration of 10% was spread on the tables in the N-Ag + EM group. In the last group (EM), the feed tables were covered with paint without nano-Ag, and only multimicrobial preparation was applied at a concentration of 10%. During the tests, the body weight of snails was measured three times, and swab samples were taken from the feed tables for the examination of microbiological composition. At the end of the experiment, the snails were killed, and the weight of the carcass and the size of the shell were measured. The content of Ag and the degree of lipid oxidation (thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS)) in the carcasses were analyzed, and the content of Ca and the crushing strength of the shells were determined. In the N-Ag and N-Ag + EM groups, a significant reduction in the total number of bacteria, fecal streptococci, and Escherichia coli was found, while there was also a reduction in mold and fungi in the N-Ag + EM and EM groups. In the K and EM groups, the mortality of animals was higher than in the nano-Ag groups. In subsequent weight checks, the highest body weight was found in the EM group and the lowest in the N-Ag and N-Ag + EM groups. In addition, the carcass weight and shell size in the N-Ag group was significantly lower compared to the K and EM groups. In the N-Ag and N-Ag + EM groups, a higher Ag content in the carcasses and a greater degree of lipid peroxidation were found. The Ca content of the shells was the highest in the N-Ag group, and the hardness of shells was the highest in the N-Ag and N-Ag + EM groups.

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Correlations between age of Bali bull and semen production at National Artificial Insemination Center, Singosari - Indonesia

Journal of the Indonesian Tropical Animal Agriculture ◽

10.14710/jitaa.44.3.258-265 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 44 (3) ◽

pp. 258

Author(s):

C. D. Nugraha ◽

E. Herwijanti ◽

I. Novianti ◽

A. Furqon ◽

W. A. Septian ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Semen Quality ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Sperm Concentration ◽

Correlation Method ◽

The Body ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Semen Volume ◽

Independent Variable ◽

Range Test

The aim of this research was to analyze the correlation of age of Bali bull to the body weight and semen qualities. The materials were 50 Balibulls data collected from 2012 to 2018. Therecordeddatawere consisted ofsemen productions (n = 1304) and body weight (n = 1544). The observation was conducted to analysis the interrelationship between the Bali bulls age and body weight (BW), to the semen volume (SV), individual motility (IM) and sperm concentration (SC). The obtained data was analyzed with One-Way ANOVA analysisby using SPSS 24 and followed with Duncan’s Multiple Range Test to determine any significant differences. The correlation between Bali bulls age (the independent variable) and semen quality (the dependent variable) was computed by using Pearson correlation method and presented in linear regression models. The results showed that the Bali bulls agesignificantly affect (P<0.05) the BW from the age of 1 to 10 years old. The age also showed a significant effect (P<0.05) on the semen qualities. The age correlated significantly (P<0.05) with BW, SV, IM, SC were 0.658, 0.386, 0.134 and 0.086, respectively. Inconclusion,the age of Bali bull could be used as an indicator todetermineits BWand semenqualities.

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The Study of African Leave (Vernonia amygdalina) in for Improving the Quality of Local Duck Meats of West Sumatera

EKSAKTA Berkala Ilmiah Bidang MIPA ◽

10.24036/eksakta/vol20-iss1/174 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 55-59

Author(s):

Zasmeli Suhaemi ◽

Zulkarnaini Zulkarnaini ◽

Afrijon Afrijon ◽

PN Jefri

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Cholesterol Content ◽

The Body ◽

Blood Cholesterol ◽

Food Sources ◽

Meat Production ◽

Feed Conversion ◽

Weight Growth ◽

Randomized Design

This research purpose to observe the response of local duck, especially male duck that given African Leaf Flour (ALF) in the diet, toward body weight and blood cholesterol content. The treatment for this research will be given by differentiate the ALF level in five levels (0%, 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5%, and 2.0%) with four times replication. This research used Completely Randomized Design. This treatment is obsessed to 80 male ducks which are rearing from the age of 4 until 10 weeks. The result showed that the increasing of ALF level in diets, will highly significant increase the body weight growth (BWG) of duck, as the increasing value of BWG is 23.59% (P<0,01), and its similarly with the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR). The blood cholesterol content is decreasing to 7.41% for 1.5% the ALF level given (P<0,01), while the content of cholesterol-HDL and LDL has not significantly (P>0,05). However, the content of cholesterol-HDL in blood tend to increase along with the increasing of the ALF level given. Utilization of ALF level until 2.0% could increase the quality of local duck meat, because its produce higher meat production and improve the content of cholesterol for creating healthy animal food sources.

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Optimization of lambs feeding in hilly-mountainous region of Serbia

Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry ◽

10.2298/bah0402089c ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 20 (1-2) ◽

pp. 89-92 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ratimir Cmiljanic ◽

Miroslav Zujovic ◽

Zlatica Pavlovski ◽

Snezana Trenkovski

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Meat Quality ◽

Diet Composition ◽

Body Weight Gain ◽

The Body ◽

Mountainous Region ◽

Feed Conversion ◽

Feeding Systems

The paper gives review on more recent research into the influence of nutrition on production results in fattening lambs. The results regarding the influence of feeding systems and diet composition on body weight gain feed conversion and meat quality in fattening lambs are given. Obtained results show that with suitable feeding system the body weight gain and feed conversion can be increased by 19-21% and 10-17% respectively. Besides, in this way the quality of lamb meat can be improved as well. The research showed that in hilly-mountainous region of Serbia, with 90 day old lambs on proper nutrition system the lambs of body mass of 23,0-25,0 kg with excellent meat quality can be produced.

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Deskripsi Daging Rana Arfaki (Anura; Ranidae) yang Dikonsumsi Masyarakat Moiley di Pegunungan Arfak

Jurnal Ilmu Peternakan dan Veteriner Tropis (Journal of Tropical Animal and Veterinary Science) ◽

10.46549/jipvet.v11i3.199 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 330

Author(s):

Freddy Pattiselanno ◽

Anita Oce Athabu ◽

Daniel Yohanes Seseray

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Ph Value ◽

Animal Protein ◽

The Body ◽

Meat Processing ◽

Fresh Meat ◽

Physical Quality ◽

Processing Techniques ◽

Average Body

Abstract In Papua, especially in the Arfak Mountains, one of wild animals that commonly used as a non-animal protein source is frogs. Although it has been consumed by local people for generations, there is no representative information on the characteristics of Arfak frog meat. This study aims to determine the body weight and weight of carcass of Arfak frogs (Rana arfaki) comsumed by the Moiley communtiies in the Arfak Mountains. In addition, this study also attempts to reveal the physical quality and processing techniques of consumed Arfak forg meat. We used descriptive method with observation techniques in the field. The results show that an average body weight of Arfak frogs consumed in Mbenti is 2.53 ± 0.81gr, with an average of carcass percentage 46.77% and non-carcass percentage 53.23%. The physical quality of the meat is, fresh and looks intact, the color of flesh and muscles is white to yellowish white, has a distinctive aroma, and elastic texture as well as strong muscles. The pH value of fresh meat is an average of 7.03. Various meat processing techniques are practiced including fried, stir-fry, grilled and smoked, and pickling/smoked is more preffered bacuse it is easy and the meat can keep longer as a source of food for household animal protein. Keywords: Arfak; Cosnsumption; Meat; Quality; Rana arfaki Abstrak Di Papua khususnya di Pegunungan Arfak, salah satu jenis satwa yang dimanfaatkan masyarakat sebagai sumber protein hewani non-ternak adalah katak. Meskipun telah dikonsumsi oleh masyarakat lokal secara turun temurun, sampai saat ini belum tersedia informasi yang representatif tentang karakteristik daging katak Arfak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bobot badan dan berat karkas katak Arfak (Rana arfaki) yang dikonsumsi masyarakar Moiley di Pegunungan Arfak. Selain itu juga penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kualitas fisik dan teknik pengolahan daging katak Arfak yang dikonsumsi. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif dengan teknik observasi atau pengamatan langsung di lapangan. Rataan bobot badan katak Arfak (Rana arfaki) yang dikonsumsi oleh masyarakat di Mbenti yaitu 2,53 ± 0,81gr dengan rataan persentase karkas yaitu 46,77% dan persentase non-karkasnya sebesar 53,23%. Kualitas fisik daging katak Arfak yaitu memiliki karakteristik segar dan tampak utuh, warna daging dan otot putih hingga putih kekuningan, memiliki aroma khas, dengan tekstur elastis serta memiliki otot kuat. Sedangkan nilai pH daging katak Arfak segar yang dikonsumsi oleh masyarakat yaitu rata-rata adalah 7,03. Teknik pengolahan daging yang dilakukan oleh masyarakat beragam antara lain goreng, tumis, bakar dan asap. Cara asar/asap lebih disenangi karena mudah dilakukan dan dapat memperpanjang masa simpan daging sebagai cadangan sumber pangan protein hewani rumah tangga. Kata kunci: Arfak; Daging; Konsumsi; Kualitas; Rana arfaki

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PSIII-5 Delaying Weaning Age of Lambs Grazing Chicory (Cichorium Intybus) Increases Body Weight

Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.1093/jas/skab054.269 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 99 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 157-157

Author(s):

Braden J Campbell ◽

Jefferson S McCutcheon ◽

Francis L Fluharty ◽

Anthony J Parker

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Production Systems ◽

Average Daily Gain ◽

Parasitic Infection ◽

The Body ◽

Cichorium Intybus ◽

Net Energy ◽

Weaning Age ◽

Lamb Growth

Abstract Two common challenges in forage-based lamb production systems is the restriction of net energy from grass-based pastures and the production losses associated with parasitic infection. The inclusion of nutrient rich forage in the diet and delaying lamb weaning age has shown to improve lamb growth rates in some systems. The objective of this experiment was to investigate the effects of grazing chicory (Cichorium intybus) and delayed weaning on the growth and health of young pasture-raised lambs. We hypothesized that improving the quality of available forage and delaying weaning would increase the body weight and parasite resilience of lambs. A total of 18 cross-bred ewes and 36 cross-bred lambs (25.2 ± 0.5 kg) were stratified by weight, sex, and randomly assigned to one of two weaning treatments: lambs weaned at 60 days of age (weaned) and lambs remained with their dam and weaned at 120 days of age (delayed weaned). Data were analyzed using PROC MIXED in SAS. Lamb body weight and indices of parasitism were measured every 14 days. There was a treatment × day effect for body weight as delayed weaned lambs were heavier on days 28, 42, and 56 compared with the body weight of weaned lambs (P < 0.02). In addition, there was a treatment × day effect for average daily gain (ADG) whereas delayed weaned lambs demonstrated greater ADG on days 14, 28, 42, and 56 compared with the ADG of weaned lambs (P < 0.02). In monitoring lamb health, there was a treatment × day effect as weaned lambs had a greater packed cell volume (PCV) on day 14 compared with the PCV of delayed weaned lambs (P < 0.03). Conversely, on day 56, weaned lambs had a lower PCV compared with the PCV of delayed wean lambs (P < 0.004). Delayed weaning has shown to be beneficial in improving lamb growth; however, in this instance, delayed weaning demonstrated variable responses in supporting lamb health while grazing on improved pastures.

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4. Quality of Poultry Meat from Native Chicken Breeds – A Review

Annals of Animal Science ◽

10.1515/aoas-2016-0004 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 347-368 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Zofia Sokołowicz ◽

Józefa Krawczyk ◽

Sylwester Świątkiewicz

Keyword(s):

Body Weight ◽

Farming System ◽

Egg Laying ◽

The Body ◽

Poultry Meat ◽

Meat Production ◽

Free Range ◽

Housing Systems ◽

Native Breed

Abstract The objective of the paper was to demonstrate the possibilities of using Polish native breeds of chickens for the production of meat for its specific quality features in the light of worldwide researches. The object of the analysis was the quality of meat from slow-growing chickens raised in varied housing systems, including capons and poulards. The findings of studies on the quality of poultry meat from native breeds obtained from post-production cockerels and from hens in their post egg-laying stage have shown that there are chances for their use in meat production. Native breed hens can also be used as foundation material for the production of capons, poulards or international mixed breeds for purposes of extensive farming. The body weight of native breed hens, including their muscle build depend on the bird’s genotype, feeding, length of exploitation and farming system. Meat from native breed hens, raised in free-range systems has less fat, but with higher polyunsaturated fatty acids in their meat muscles as well as a healthier ratio of n-6/n-3 PUFA acids. Outdoor free-range access influences the meat colour, i.e., bright coloured breast muscle (L*) as well as increased intensity of red coloration of leg muscles (b*). Caponisation of hens enhances intensified body weight gains along with increased fattening of meat. In comparison with cockerel meat, the meat of capons is more juicy, tender and of better taste, while poulard meat has distinctively favourable sensory values in comparison with broiler chicken meat.

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