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1. 3D Biomimetic Porous Titanium (Ti6Al4V ELI) Scaffolds for Large Bone Critical Defect Reconstruction: An Experimental Study in Sheep

Author:
Alberto Maria Crovace; Luca Lacitignola; Donato Monopoli Forleo; Francesco Staffieri; Edda Francioso; Antonio Di Meo; José Becerra; Antonio Crovace; Leonor Santos-Ruiz
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
X-radiation; alloys; animal models; biomimetics; callus; clinical examination; histology; hydroxyapatite; sheep; surgery; tibia; titanium
Abstract:
... The main goal in the treatment of large bone defects is to guarantee a rapid loading of the affected limb. In this paper, the authors proposed a new reconstructive technique that proved to be suitable to reach this purpose through the use of a custom-made biomimetic porous titanium scaffold. An in vivo study was undertaken where a complete critical defect was experimentally created in the diaphysi ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081389

2. Analysis of Genetic Diversity in the Czech Spotted Dog

Author:
Karolína Machová; Anita Kranjčevičová; Luboš Vostrý; Emil Krupa
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
dogs; effective population size; genetic drift; genetic variation; genome; pedigree
Abstract:
... Loss off genetic diversity negatively affects most of the modern dog breeds. However, no breed created strictly for laboratory purposes has been analyzed so far. In this paper, we sought to explore by pedigree analysis exactly such a breed—the Czech Spotted Dog (CSD). The pedigree contained a total of 2010 individuals registered since the second half of the 20th century. Parameters such as the mea ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081416

3. Analysis of the Factors Influencing Body Weight Variation in Hanwoo Steers Using an Automated Weighing System

Author:
Hyunjin Cho; Seoyoung Jeon; Mingyung Lee; Kyewon Kang; Hamin Kang; Eunkyu Park; Minkook Kim; Seokman Hong; Seongwon Seo
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
algorithms; automation; body weight; factor analysis; feed evaluation; feed troughs; feeding patterns; feeds; measurement; steers
Abstract:
... This study aimed to determine the factors affecting the body weight (BW) of Hanwoo steers by collecting a large number of BW measurements using an automated weighing system (AWS). The BW of 12 Hanwoo steers was measured automatically using an AWS for seven days each month over three months. On the fourth day of the BW measurement each month, an additional BW measurement was conducted manually. Aft ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081270

4. Antimicrobial Effects of Black Soldier Fly and Yellow Mealworm Fats and Their Impact on Gut Microbiota of Growing Rabbits

Author:
Sihem Dabbou; Ilario Ferrocino; Laura Gasco; Achille Schiavone; Angela Trocino; Gerolamo Xiccato; Ana C. Barroeta; Sandra Maione; Dominga Soglia; Ilaria Biasato; Luca Cocolin; Francesco Gai; Daniele Michele Nucera
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
Hermetia illucens; Ruminococcus; Salmonella; Tenebrio molitor; Yersinia enterocolitica; ammonium nitrogen; fermentation; immune response; insects; intestinal microorganisms; rabbits; soybean oil
Abstract:
... This study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antimicrobial activities of two types of insect fats extracted from black soldier fly larvae (HI, Hermetia illucens L.) and yellow mealworm larvae (TM, Tenebrio molitor L.) and their effects as dietary replacement of soybean oil (S) on cecal fermentation pattern, and fecal and cecal microbiota in rabbits. A total of 120 weaned rabbits were randomly allotte ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081292

5. Antioxidant Status and Liver Function of Young Turkeys Receiving a Diet with Full-Fat Insect Meal from Hermetia illucens

Author:
Katarzyna Ognik; Krzysztof Kozłowski; Anna Stępniowska; Piotr Listos; Damian Józefiak; Zenon Zduńczyk; Jan Jankowski
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
Hermetia illucens; adverse effects; antioxidants; diet; energy; histology; insect meal; lipid metabolism; lipid peroxidation; lipids; liver; liver function
Abstract:
... We hypothesized that full-fat insect meal from Hermetia illucens (HI) larvae can be an acceptable source of protein and energy in the diet of young turkeys, in an amount adapted to the nutritional needs of these birds, and at the same time can improve their antioxidant status and metabolism. The turkeys were fed a control diet (HI₀) without the insect meal, and three diets with increasing HI conte ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081339

6. Avian Satellite Cell Plasticity

Author:
Maurycy Jankowski; Paul Mozdziak; James Petitte; Magdalena Kulus; Bartosz Kempisty
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
adults; blastocyst; brain; chickens; desmin; fluorescence microscopy; gizzard; heart; immunohistochemistry; intestines; liver; muscle development; muscle fibers; muscles; myogenin; myotubes; plasticity; proventriculus; transgenes
Abstract:
... Adult myogenesis is dependent on a population of precursor cells, located between the sarcolemma and the basal lamina of the muscle fiber. These satellite cells, usually present in a quiescent state, become activated in response to mechanical muscle strain, differentiating and fusing to add new nuclei to enlarging muscles. As their myogenic lineage commitment is induced on demand, muscle satellite ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081322

7. B-Mode and Contrast Enhanced Ultrasonography Features of Gastric Inflammatory and Neoplastic Diseases in Cats

Author:
Francesco Simeoni; Rossella Terragni; Giuseppe Rubini; Roberto Tamburro; Francesca Del Signore; Ilaria Falerno; Giovanni Aste; Marco Russo; Giovanni Mastromatteo; Massimo Vignoli
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
cats; digestive tract; inflammation; lymphoma; prospective studies; steatitis; stomach; ultrasonography
Abstract:
... Alimentary lymphoma (AL) is the most common malignancy of the feline gastrointestinal tract and may cause variable mild to severe alteration of the gastric wall on ultrasonography (US) that can be very similar to those caused by inflammation (INF). The aim of this prospective study is to establish the value of B-mode and contrast-enhanced US (CEUS) in describing specific features of normal, inflam ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081444

8. Behavioural Evaluation of a Leash Tension Meter Which Measures Pull Direction and Force during Human–Dog On-Leash Walks

Author:
Hao-Yu Shih; Fillipe Georgiou; Robert A. Curtis; Mandy B. A. Paterson; Clive J. C. Phillips
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
accelerometers; dogs; forces; light; monitoring; walking; wills
Abstract:
... Leash tension forces exerted by dog and handler during walks affect their welfare. We developed a novel ambulatory measurement device using a load cell and a tri-axial accelerometer to record both the tension and direction of forces exerted on the leashes. Data were relayed telemetrically to a laptop for real time viewing and recording. Larger and heavier dogs exerted higher leash tension but had ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081382

9. Behavioural Patterns and Postnatal Development in Pups of the Asian Parti-Coloured Bat, Vespertilio sinensis

Author:
Deyi Sun; Yu Li; Zhongwei Yin; Kangkang Zhang; Heng Liu; Ying Liu; Jiang Feng
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
Vespertilio; adults; animal behavior; flight; head; neurophysiology; ontogeny; postnatal development
Abstract:
... Behavioural development is an important aspect of research on animal behaviour. In bats, many studies have been conducted on the development of flight behaviour, but the postnatal behavioural development of bats remains largely unexplored. We studied the behaviours and postnatal development of infant bats by conducting controlled video recorded experiments. Our results showed that before weaning, ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081325

10. Beyond Glucocorticoids: Integrating Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) into Animal Welfare Research

Author:
Jessica C. Whitham; Jocelyn L. Bryant; Lance J. Miller
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
animal welfare; animals; biomarkers; cognition; glucocorticoids; immune response; mental health; metabolites; prasterone; quality of life; sulfates
Abstract:
... Animal welfare researchers are committed to identifying novel measures for enhancing the quality of life of individual animals. Recently, welfare scientists have emphasized the need for tracking multiple indicators of an animal’s behavioral, emotional and mental health. Researchers are currently focused on integrating non-invasive physiological biomarkers to gain insight into an individual’s welfa ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081381

11. Bone Morphology and Strength in the Mid-Diaphysis of the Humerus and Metacarpus in Dairy Calves Prior to Weaning

Author:
Michaela Gibson; Keren Dittmer; Rebecca Hickson; Penny Back; Chris Rogers
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
body length; body weight; bone strength; computed tomography; humerus; metacarpus; milk production
Abstract:
... Calf growth rate in relation to future milk production has been thoroughly studied; however, the observation of growth arrest lines in bones from heifers with humeral fractures has highlighted the need to understand bone growth in relation to calf growth. The aim of this study was to describe the relationship of peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT)-derived measures of bone strength a ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081422

12. C57BL/6J and B6129F1 Embryo Transfer: Unilateral and Bilateral Transfer, Embryo Number and Recipient Female Background Control for the Optimization of Embryo Survival and Litter Size

Author:
Sofia Lamas; Filipa Franquinho; Marlene Morgado; João R. Mesquita; Fátima Gärtner; Irina Amorim
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
animal welfare; embryo transfer; females; genetic engineering; litter size
Abstract:
... Embryo transfer (ET) is a common procedure in rodent facilities. Optimizing this technique may help to reduce the number of animals, but little information is available regarding wild type strains and the conditions that affect embryo transfer. To explore this theme, 2-cell C57BL/6J embryos were transferred after overnight culture of freshly collected zygotes using different conditions: unilateral ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081424

13. Carcass Characteristics, Physicochemical Properties, and Texture and Microstructure of the Meat and Internal Organs of Carrier and King Pigeons

Author:
Dariusz Kokoszyński; Kamil Stęczny; Joanna Żochowska-Kujawska; Małgorzata Sobczak; Marek Kotowicz; Mohamed Saleh; Martin Fik; Henrieta Arpášová; Cyril Hrnčár; Karol Włodarczyk
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
acidity; biometry; breast muscle; carcass composition; carcass weight; cecum; chest; cohesion; collagen; color; electrical conductivity; genotype; gizzard; hardness; heart; ileum; jejunum; lipid content; liver; meat; microstructure; neck; pectoralis muscle; pigeons; proventriculus; shear stress; spectroscopy; spleen; texture
Abstract:
... Pigeons have been the subject of research in the past, but the knowledge gained is incomplete and must be extended. The aim of the study was to provide information about differences in carcass weight and measurements, carcass composition, proximate chemical composition, acidity, electrical conductivity, color attributes, the texture, rheological properties and microstructure of the meat, and some ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081315

14. Changes in Renal Resistive Index Values in Healthy Puppies during the First Months of Life

Author:
Amalia Agut; Marta Soler; M. Josefa Fernández-del Palacio
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
adults; kidneys; neonates; ultrasonography
Abstract:
... The purpose of this study is to establish renal resistive index (RRI) of normal kidneys in puppies aged from newborn to 20 weeks of age and to determine the age at which RRI reaches adult dog values. Six healthy adult intact beagles and six puppies from 1 day after birth to 20 weeks of age were used. In the adult dogs, the ultrasonographic scans were performed once, and in the puppies, the ultraso ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081338

15. Changes in the Physicochemical Parameters of Yoghurts with Added Whey Protein in Relation to the Starter Bacteria Strains and Storage Time

Author:
Aneta Brodziak; Jolanta Król; Joanna Barłowska; Anna Teter; Mariusz Florek
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
Streptococcus thermophilus; acidity; cold storage; color; dairy industry; firmness; health promotion; lactic acid; lipid content; nutritive value; protein content; storage time; texture; water activity; water holding capacity; whey protein concentrate; yogurt
Abstract:
... The stability of the physicochemical characteristics of yoghurts during refrigerated storage is important for industry and the consumer. In this study we produced plain yoghurts with the addition of health-promoting whey protein concentrate (WPC), using two different starter cultures based on Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus. Physicochemical changes (acidi ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081350

16. Changes of Plasma Fatty Acids in Four Lipid Classes to Understand Energy Metabolism at Different Levels of Non-Esterified Fatty Acid (NEFA) in Dairy Cows

Author:
Rossella Tessari; Michele Berlanda; Massimo Morgante; Tamara Badon; Matteo Gianesella; Elisa Mazzotta; Barbara Contiero; Enrico Fiore
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
Holstein; biomarkers; cholesterol; early lactation; energy; energy metabolism; free fatty acids; gas chromatography; hyperketonemia; phospholipids; thin layer chromatography
Abstract:
... The transition period is a central moment in dairy cows breeding because metabolic disorders may occur in relation to a dramatic increase in energy demand. This research aimed to identify new biomarkers for the diagnosis of hyperketonemia in bovine in early lactation phase with different value of plasmatic non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA). The profile of plasma fatty acids (FAs) divided into four ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081410

17. Characterization of Different Commercial Dietary Supplements in the Peri-Weaning Period on Consumption and Growth Performance in C57Bl/6J Mice

Author:
Angela M. Craig; Melanie L. Graham
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
average daily gain; dietary supplements; dough; dyes; energy density; feed intake; gels; growth performance; males; mash; mice; morbidity; mortality; sexual dimorphism; weight gain
Abstract:
... This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of common commercially available dietary supplementation in the peri-weaning period on feed intake, growth, and survival in C57Bl/6J mouse pups and lactating dams. A total of 96 pups and their dams were randomized to the control group or one of three nutritional supplement treatment groups: (i) control group without supplementation, or (ii) ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081284

18. Clustering and Characterization of the Lactation Curves of Dairy Cows Using K-Medoids Clustering Algorithm

Author:
Mingyung Lee; Seonghun Lee; Jaehwa Park; Seongwon Seo
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
Holstein; algorithms; lactation; lactation curve; milk yield; models; prediction; wood
Abstract:
... The aim of the study was to group the lactation curve (LC) of Holstein cows in several clusters based on their milking characteristics and to investigate physiological differences among the clusters. Milking data of 330 lactations which have a milk yield per day during entire lactation period were used. The data were obtained by refinement from 1332 lactations from 724 cows collected from commerci ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081348

19. Commercial Poultry Production Stocking Density Influence on Bird Health and Performance Indicators

Author:
Stéphane Bergeron; Emmanuelle Pouliot; Maurice Doyon
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
data collection; economic performance; females; males; meat; mortality; poultry production; weight gain
Abstract:
... This study examines poultry production stocking density (SD) effect on bird welfare and economic performance. It is based on a large dataset from commercial production including observations for 2.2 million male broilers and 2.3 million female broilers from 37 production sites, with SD ranging from 20.63 kg/m² to 41.15 kg/m². The data collection was originally motivated by a processor’s economic c ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081253

20. A Comparative Study of Intramuscular Alfaxalone- or Ketamine-Based Anesthetic Mixtures in Gray Squirrels Undergoing Gonadectomy: Clinical and Physiologic Findings

Author:
Sara Nannarone; Giulia Moretti; Federica Bellocchi; Laura Menchetti; Antonello Bufalari
Source:
Animals 2020 v.10 no.8 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
Sciurus carolinensis; alfaxalone; anesthesia; biodiversity; comparative study; dexmedetomidine; ecological invasion; gonadectomy; invasive species; ketamine; sedation; squirrels; Europe
Abstract:
... The gray squirrel is one of the most common invasive species in Europe, whose presence is dangerous for the survival of the European red squirrel. To cope with this biological invasion and to safeguard biodiversity, the LIFE+U-SAVEREDS project aims to protect the red squirrel, by limiting the growth of the current population of gray squirrels and simultaneously promoting their eradication with sur ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani10081402