Animal Production ScienceRecent research papers from the Animal Production Science https://www.publish.csiro.au/an CSIRO PUBLISHINGenCopyright 2024 CSIROAnimal Production Science1836-0939CSIRO PUBLISHINGCopyright 2024 CSIROpublishing@csiro.auAnimal Production Sciencehttps://www.publish.csiro.au/media/client/rss_smaller.gif https://www.publish.csiro.au/anMorphometry of newborn piglets and its relevance at weaning: new approach https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN22405.htm Lucas Melo e Silva, Pedro Henrique da Silva Fidelis, Lígia Vanessa Leandro Gomes, Gleyson Araújo dos Santos, Rodrigo Fortunato de Oliveira, Amanda Medeiros Araújo de Oliveira, Elias Silva de Medeiros, Marcelle Santana de Araújo, Rennan Herculano Rufino Moreira - Volume 64(5)Morphometry of newborn piglets and its relevance at weaning: new approachLucas Melo e SilvaPedro Henrique da Silva FidelisLígia Vanessa Leandro GomesGleyson Araújo dos SantosRodrigo Fortunato de OliveiraAmanda Medeiros Araújo de OliveiraElias Silva de MedeirosMarcelle Santana de AraújoRennan Herculano Rufino Moreiradoi:10.1071/AN22405Animal Production Science - Volume 64(5)2024-03-15Animal Production Science2024-03-15645AN22405Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) gene: molecular characterisation of complete coding sequence and expression profile in Tarim red deer (Cervus hanglu yarkandensis) antlers https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23322.htm Chuan Lin, Miao Wang, Xue Rui, Hong Chen, Hao Lv, Fei Huang, Qinghua Gao, Chunmei Han - Volume 64(5)Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) gene: molecular characterisation of complete coding sequence and expression profile in Tarim red deer (Cervus hanglu yarkandensis) antlersChuan LinMiao WangXue RuiHong ChenHao LvFei HuangQinghua GaoChunmei Handoi:10.1071/AN23322Animal Production Science - Volume 64(5)2024-03-15Animal Production Science2024-03-15645AN23322Similar feed-intake levels yield no differences in energy utilisation between beef heifers identified as low (efficient) and high (inefficient) for residual feed intake https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23269.htm T. P. Vining, P. A. Lancaster, N. DiLorenzo, G. C. Lamb, J. M. B. Vendramini - Volume 64(5)Similar feed-intake levels yield no differences in energy utilisation between beef heifers identified as low (efficient) and high (inefficient) for residual feed intakeT. P. ViningP. A. LancasterN. DiLorenzoG. C. LambJ. M. B. Vendraminidoi:10.1071/AN23269Animal Production Science - Volume 64(5)2024-03-07Animal Production Science2024-03-07645AN23269Geographic distribution of a missense mutation in the KRT38 gene in Chinese indigenous cattle breeds https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN22455.htm Jialei Chen, Xin Liu, Jianyong Liu, Jicai Zhang, Bizhi Huang, Chuzhao Lei - Volume 64(5)Geographic distribution of a missense mutation in the KRT38 gene in Chinese indigenous cattle breedsJialei ChenXin LiuJianyong LiuJicai ZhangBizhi HuangChuzhao Leidoi:10.1071/AN22455Animal Production Science - Volume 64(5)2024-03-07Animal Production Science2024-03-07645AN22455The influence of loading, road transport, unloading and time in lairage on body temperature in finished feedlot steers https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23378.htm S. L. Bonner, I. D. Loxton, A. Lisle, R. J. Lawrence, A. M. Lees, J. B. Gaughan - Volume 64(5)The influence of loading, road transport, unloading and time in lairage on body temperature in finished feedlot steersS. L. BonnerI. D. LoxtonA. LisleR. J. LawrenceA. M. LeesJ. B. Gaughandoi:10.1071/AN23378Animal Production Science - Volume 64(5)2024-03-07Animal Production Science2024-03-07645AN23378Does the immune stimulant Amplimune® modulate humoral and cytokine responses to commercial bovine respiratory disease vaccines in cattle? https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23235.htm A. L. Alexander, E. K. Doyle, A. B. Ingham, I. G. Colditz, N. M. Andronicos, B. C. Hine, T. J. Mahony - Volume 64(4)Does the immune stimulant Amplimune® modulate humoral and cytokine responses to commercial bovine respiratory disease vaccines in cattle?A. L. AlexanderE. K. DoyleA. B. InghamI. G. ColditzN. M. AndronicosB. C. HineT. J. Mahonydoi:10.1071/AN23235Animal Production Science - Volume 64(4)2024-02-23Animal Production Science2024-02-23644AN23235An initial investigation into the use of machine learning methods for prediction of carcass component yields in F2 broiler chickens https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23129.htm Hossein Bani Saadat, Rasoul Vaez Torshizi, Ghader Manafiazar, Ali Akbar Masoudi, Alireza Ehsani, Saleh Shahinfar - Volume 64(4)An initial investigation into the use of machine learning methods for prediction of carcass component yields in F2 broiler chickensHossein Bani SaadatRasoul Vaez TorshiziGhader ManafiazarAli Akbar MasoudiAlireza EhsaniSaleh Shahinfardoi:10.1071/AN23129Animal Production Science - Volume 64(4)2024-02-20Animal Production Science2024-02-20644AN23129Milk composition and health status of quarters adjacent to an on-farm protocol-treated clinical-mastitis gland https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23176.htm Marcel Gomes Paixão, Renata Golin Bueno Costa, Guilherme Nunes de Souza, Sandra Maria Pinto, Luiz Ronaldo de Abreu - Volume 64(4)Milk composition and health status of quarters adjacent to an on-farm protocol-treated clinical-mastitis glandMarcel Gomes PaixãoRenata Golin Bueno CostaGuilherme Nunes de SouzaSandra Maria PintoLuiz Ronaldo de Abreudoi:10.1071/AN23176Animal Production Science - Volume 64(4)2024-02-16Animal Production Science2024-02-16644AN23176Genetic parameters for milk production and body-conformation traits in Dairy Gir cattle https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23207.htm P. Dominguez-Castaño, M. Fortes, A. M. Toro-Ospina, J. A. II. V. Silva - Volume 64(4)Genetic parameters for milk production and body-conformation traits in Dairy Gir cattleP. Dominguez-CastañoM. FortesA. M. Toro-OspinaJ. A. II. V. Silvadoi:10.1071/AN23207Animal Production Science - Volume 64(4)2024-02-16Animal Production Science2024-02-16644AN23207Effect of heat stress on the reproductive performance of sows: comparison of different thermal-comfort indices in a temperate climate https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23181.htm Abel Villa-Mancera, Maricela Méndez-Rosas, Juan Cruz-Aviña - Volume 64(4)Effect of heat stress on the reproductive performance of sows: comparison of different thermal-comfort indices in a temperate climateAbel Villa-ManceraMaricela Méndez-RosasJuan Cruz-Aviñadoi:10.1071/AN23181Animal Production Science - Volume 64(4)2024-02-13Animal Production Science2024-02-13644AN23181Effect of animal and diet parameters on methane emissions for pasture-fed cattle https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23049.htm Stefan Muetzel, Rina Hannaford, Arjan Jonker - Volume 64(3)Effect of animal and diet parameters on methane emissions for pasture-fed cattleStefan MuetzelRina HannafordArjan Jonkerdoi:10.1071/AN23049Animal Production Science - Volume 64(3)2024-02-08Animal Production Science2024-02-08643AN23049Symbiotic can replace zinc bacitracin in diets for layer-type chicks https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23286.htm D. A. Silva, C. B. V. Rabello, M. J. B. Santos, J. C. S. Nascimento, A. G. Ribeiro, E. S. R. Soares, H. E. C. C. C. Manso, L. F. A. Souza, W. R. L. Medeiros-Ventura, R. V. Silva Junior, M. F. Andrade - Volume 64(3)Symbiotic can replace zinc bacitracin in diets for layer-type chicksD. A. SilvaC. B. V. RabelloM. J. B. SantosJ. C. S. NascimentoA. G. RibeiroE. S. R. SoaresH. E. C. C. C. MansoL. F. A. SouzaW. R. L. Medeiros-VenturaR. V. Silva JuniorM. F. Andradedoi:10.1071/AN23286Animal Production Science - Volume 64(3)2024-02-06Animal Production Science2024-02-06643AN23286A novel production profile classification system for incoming calves that predicts feedlot growth performance https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23395.htm Andreas H. R. Hentzen, Dietmar E. Holm - Volume 64(3)A novel production profile classification system for incoming calves that predicts feedlot growth performanceAndreas H. R. HentzenDietmar E. Holmdoi:10.1071/AN23395Animal Production Science - Volume 64(3)2024-02-05Animal Production Science2024-02-05643AN23395Meta-analysis of prevalence and associated risk factors for lameness in dairy cattle across tropical Asian nations https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23335.htm Priyanka Patoliya, Mukund A. Kataktalware, Muniandy Sivaram, Letha Devi G., Sakhtivel Jeyakumar, Anjumoni Mech, Ayyasamy Manimaran, Kerekoppa P. Ramesha - Volume 64(3)Meta-analysis of prevalence and associated risk factors for lameness in dairy cattle across tropical Asian nationsPriyanka PatoliyaMukund A. KataktalwareMuniandy SivaramLetha Devi G.Sakhtivel JeyakumarAnjumoni MechAyyasamy ManimaranKerekoppa P. Rameshadoi:10.1071/AN23335Animal Production Science - Volume 64(3)2024-02-01Animal Production Science2024-02-01643AN23335Weaning causes imbalanced T lymphocyte distribution and impaired intestinal immune barrier function in piglets https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN22471.htm Li Dong, Mengxuan Wang, Zhong Peng, Hongmin Li, Hongrong Wang, Tao Qin, Yinyan Yin, Lihuai Yu - Volume 64(2)Weaning causes imbalanced T lymphocyte distribution and impaired intestinal immune barrier function in pigletsLi DongMengxuan WangZhong PengHongmin LiHongrong WangTao QinYinyan YinLihuai Yudoi:10.1071/AN22471Animal Production Science - Volume 64(2)2024-01-22Animal Production Science2024-01-22642AN22471Genetic parameters, genetic trends and selection response for gestation length and traits used as selection criteria in Angus breed in Brazil https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN22249.htm Daniel Duarte da Silveira, Juan Salvador Andrade Tineo, Patrícia Iana Schmidt, Gabriel Soares Campos, Fabio Ricardo Pablos de Souza, Vanerlei Mozaquatro Roso, Arione Augusti Boligon - Volume 64(2)Genetic parameters, genetic trends and selection response for gestation length and traits used as selection criteria in Angus breed in BrazilDaniel Duarte da SilveiraJuan Salvador Andrade TineoPatrícia Iana SchmidtGabriel Soares CamposFabio Ricardo Pablos de SouzaVanerlei Mozaquatro RosoArione Augusti Boligondoi:10.1071/AN22249Animal Production Science - Volume 64(2)2024-01-22Animal Production Science2024-01-22642AN22249Differences in broiler bone, gut, and tissue mineral parameters, as influenced by broilers grouped based on bodyweight https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23270.htm Chinwendu L. Elvis-Chikwem, Gavin A. White, Emily Burton, Cormac J. O’Shea - Volume 64(2)Differences in broiler bone, gut, and tissue mineral parameters, as influenced by broilers grouped based on bodyweightChinwendu L. Elvis-ChikwemGavin A. WhiteEmily BurtonCormac J. O’Sheadoi:10.1071/AN23270Animal Production Science - Volume 64(2)2024-01-19Animal Production Science2024-01-19642AN23270Nutritional characteristics estimated by faecal protein in cattle fed with heterogeneous natural grassland https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN22418.htm E. B. Azevedo, F. Q. Rosa, R. R. Dornelles, E. G. Malaguez, J. K. Da Trindade, D. D. Castagnara, C. Bremm, G. R. Liska, D. B. David - Volume 64(2)Nutritional characteristics estimated by faecal protein in cattle fed with heterogeneous natural grasslandE. B. AzevedoF. Q. RosaR. R. DornellesE. G. MalaguezJ. K. Da TrindadeD. D. CastagnaraC. BremmG. R. LiskaD. B. Daviddoi:10.1071/AN22418Animal Production Science - Volume 64(2)2024-01-18Animal Production Science2024-01-18642AN22418The use of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa) on farm animal’s productivity, health and reproductive performance: a review https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23268.htm H. T. H. Muedi, T. C. Kujoana, K. Shai, M. Mabelebele, N. A. Sebola - Volume 64(2)The use of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa) on farm animal’s productivity, health and reproductive performance: a reviewH. T. H. MuediT. C. KujoanaK. ShaiM. MabelebeleN. A. Seboladoi:10.1071/AN23268Animal Production Science - Volume 64(2)2024-01-12Animal Production Science2024-01-12642AN23268Use of electrolyte and betaine water supplementation to support improved liveweight gain of commercial Pekin ducks exposed to adverse high temperature in the week prior to processing https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23186.htm J. A. Downing - Volume 64(2)Use of electrolyte and betaine water supplementation to support improved liveweight gain of commercial Pekin ducks exposed to adverse high temperature in the week prior to processingJ. A. Downingdoi:10.1071/AN23186Animal Production Science - Volume 64(2)2024-01-09Animal Production Science2024-01-09642AN23186A survey of stockperson attitudes and youngstock management practices on Australian dairy farms https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23249.htm Laura Field, Megan Verdon, Ellen Jongman, Lauren Hemsworth - Volume 64(2)A survey of stockperson attitudes and youngstock management practices on Australian dairy farmsLaura FieldMegan VerdonEllen JongmanLauren Hemsworthdoi:10.1071/AN23249Animal Production Science - Volume 64(2)2024-01-09Animal Production Science2024-01-09642AN23249Effects of fibre sources on physiological properties and reproductive performance in gestating and lactating sows https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23033.htm Leonardo Francisco Rocha Ferreira, Itallo Conrado Sousa de Araújo, Ana Paula Liboreiro Brustolini, Idael Matheus Goes Lopes, Eloisa de Oliveira Simões Saliba, Walter Motta Ferreira, Soraia Viana Ferreira, Francisco Carlos de Oliveira Silva, Dalton de Oliveira Fontes - Volume 64(1)Effects of fibre sources on physiological properties and reproductive performance in gestating and lactating sowsLeonardo Francisco Rocha FerreiraItallo Conrado Sousa de AraújoAna Paula Liboreiro BrustoliniIdael Matheus Goes LopesEloisa de Oliveira Simões SalibaWalter Motta FerreiraSoraia Viana FerreiraFrancisco Carlos de Oliveira SilvaDalton de Oliveira Fontesdoi:10.1071/AN23033Animal Production Science - Volume 64(1)2024-01-02Animal Production Science2024-01-02641AN23033Succinate dehydrogenase participation in porcine gamete function https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23099.htm E. Breininger, P. Rodriguez, C. Gutnisky, G. Alvarez, M. Satorre, S. Martinez, V. Pereyra, B. Vecchi Galenda, P. Cetica - Volume 64(1)Succinate dehydrogenase participation in porcine gamete functionE. BreiningerP. RodriguezC. GutniskyG. AlvarezM. SatorreS. MartinezV. PereyraB. Vecchi GalendaP. Ceticadoi:10.1071/AN23099Animal Production Science - Volume 64(1)2023-12-19Animal Production Science2023-12-19641AN23099Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition – Australia 2023 https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23390.htm Frances C. Cowley - Volume 63(18)Recent Advances in Animal Nutrition – Australia 2023Frances C. Cowleydoi:10.1071/AN23390Animal Production Science - Volume 63(18)2023-12-18Animal Production Science2023-12-186318iiAged-beef quality and fatty acid profile of subcutaneous fat from Nellore and Nellore × Angus crossbred young bulls finished in the feedlot with a high-lipid diet https://www.publish.csiro.au/rss_feed/AN23165.htm Barbara Martins Rodrigues, Ramon Costa Alvarenga, Dante Pazzanese Duarte Lanna, Afonso de Liguori Oliveira, Caroline Ceribeli, Banny Silva Barbosa Correia, Luiz Alberto Colnago, Daniel Rodrigues Cardoso, Fernando Antônio de Souza, Leandro Sâmia Lopes - Volume 64(1)Aged-beef quality and fatty acid profile of subcutaneous fat from Nellore and Nellore × Angus crossbred young bulls finished in the feedlot with a high-lipid dietBarbara Martins RodriguesRamon Costa AlvarengaDante Pazzanese Duarte LannaAfonso de Liguori OliveiraCaroline CeribeliBanny Silva Barbosa CorreiaLuiz Alberto ColnagoDaniel Rodrigues CardosoFernando Antônio de SouzaLeandro Sâmia Lopesdoi:10.1071/AN23165Animal Production Science - Volume 64(1)2023-12-18Animal Production Science2023-12-18641AN23165