Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition

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Edited By: Michel Goldberg

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ISI Journal Citation Reports © Ranking: 2011: 25/55 (Agriculture Dairy & Animal Science); 67/145 (Veterinary Sciences)

Online ISSN: 1439-0396

  1. Original Articles

    1. Effects of inclusion of graded amounts of soya bean hulls on feed intake, chewing activity and nutrient digestibility in dairy cows

      H. Mohammadzadeh, K. Rezayazdi and A. Nikkhah

      Article first published online: 13 JUN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12094

    2. The effect of palm oil addition to the diet of dairy sheep on the immune response

      A. E. Bianchi, V. P. Macedo, M. M. M. F. Duarte, L. S. Lopes, L. M. Stefani, J. Rossett, V. Klauck, W. Radavelli, R. Pazinato, N. B. Bottari and A. S. Da Silva

      Article first published online: 11 JUN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12091

    3. Comparative digestibility of low-quality grass hay by two breeds of cattle differing in mature live weight

      A. L. Lourenço, A. Dias-da-Silva, A. S. Santos, M. A. M. Rodrigues, J. W. Cone and L. M. M. Ferreira

      Article first published online: 8 JUN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12090

    4. Utilization of unpeeled cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) root meal supplemented with or without charcoal by broiler chickens

      A. O. Oso, O. Akapo, K. A. Sanwo and A. M. Bamgbose

      Article first published online: 31 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12088

    5. The effect of dietary protein levels on the expression of genes coding for four selected protein translation initiation factors in muscle tissue of Wujin pig

      L. Y. Liu, J. Wang, Y. Huang, H. B. Pan, X. Zhang, Z. X. Huang, S. M. Zhao and S. Z. Gao

      Article first published online: 29 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12081

    6. Changes in tissue free amino acid pools in growing chickens fed thermally treated vetch diets

      I. Fernández-Fígares, R. Nieto, J. F. Aguilera and M. Lachica

      Article first published online: 23 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12082

    7. Content of plasmatic glycerol and activity of hepatic glycerol kinase in broiler chickens fed diets containing different sources and concentrations of glycerine

      V. M. P. Bernardino, P. B. Rodrigues, L. de Paula Naves, P. V. Rosa, M. G. Zangerônimo, E. M. Gomide, M. M. Saldanha and R. R. Alvarenga

      Article first published online: 21 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12083

    8. Ontogeny expression of ghrelin, neuropeptide Y and cholecystokinin in blunt snout bream, Megalobrama amblycephala

      H.-C. Ping, K. Feng, G.-R. Zhang, K.-J. Wei, G.-W. Zou and W.-M. Wang

      Article first published online: 21 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12084

    9. Interactive effects of molasses by homofermentative and heterofermentative inoculants on fermentation quality, nitrogen fractionation, nutritive value and aerobic stability of wilted alfalfa (Medicago sativa L) silage

      F. Hashemzadeh-Cigari, M. Khorvash, G. R. Ghorbani, E. Ghasemi, A. Taghizadeh, S. Kargar and W. Z. Yang

      Article first published online: 21 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12079

    10. Effects of a Brown-midrib corn hybrid on nutrient digestibility in wethers and on dry matter intake, performance, rumen and blood variables in dairy cows

      T. Gorniak, U. Meyer, F. Hackelsperger and S. Dänicke

      Article first published online: 17 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12080

    11. Effects of lactulose supplementation on performance, blood profiles, excreta microbial shedding of Lactobacillus and Escherichia coli, relative organ weight and excreta noxious gas contents in broilers

      J. H. Cho and I. H. Kim

      Article first published online: 16 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12086

    12. Effects of dietary β-(1,3)(1,6)-D-glucan supplementation on growth performance, intestinal morphology and haemato-immunological profile of mirror carp (Cyprinus carpio L.)

      H. Kühlwein, D. L. Merrifield, M. D. Rawling, A. D. Foey and S. J. Davies

      Article first published online: 16 MAY 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12078

    13. Effects of food processing and fibre content on the digestibility, energy intake and biochemical parameters of Blue-and-gold macaws (Ara ararauna L. – Aves, Psittacidae)

      R. R. Veloso Jr, N. K. Sakomura, I. M. Kawauchi, E. B. Malheiros and A. C. Carciofi

      Article first published online: 30 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12075

    14. Conversion of α-linolenic acid to long-chain omega-3 fatty acid derivatives and alterations of HDL density subfractions and plasma lipids with dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids in Monk parrots (Myiopsitta monachus)

      C. Petzinger, C. Larner, J. J. Heatley, C. A. Bailey, R. D. MacFarlane and J. E. Bauer

      Article first published online: 19 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12076

    15. Effects of incremental amounts of fish oil on trans fatty acids and Butyrivibrio bacteria in continuous culture fermenters

      A. A. AbuGhazaleh and A. Ishlak

      Article first published online: 15 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12077

    16. Associations between endotoxin-induced metabolic changes and temperament in Brahman bulls

      N. C. Burdick Sanchez, J. A. Carroll, R. D. Randel, R. C. Vann and T. H. Welsh Jr

      Article first published online: 4 APR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12074

    17. Fresh and preserved green fodder modify effects of urinary acidifiers on urine pH of horses

      G. Goren, J. Fritz, N. Dillitzer, B. Hipp and E. Kienzle

      Article first published online: 30 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12071

    18. Scoring of sweat losses in exercised horses – a pilot study

      A. Zeyner, K. Romanowski, A. Vernunft, P. Harris and E. Kienzle

      Article first published online: 28 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12073

  2. Review Articles

    1. Polyphenol compounds in the chicken/animal diet: from the past to the future

      P. F. Surai

      Article first published online: 26 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12070

  3. Original Articles

    1. Physically effectiveness of beet pulp-based diets in dairy cows as assessed by responses of feed intake, digestibility, chewing activity and milk production

      A. Teimouri Yansari

      Article first published online: 23 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12064

    2. The effect of supplementing leaves of four tannin-rich plant species with polyethylene glycol on digestibility and zootechnical performance of zebu bulls (Bos indicus)

      K. Yisehak, J. L. De Boever and G. P. J. Janssens

      Article first published online: 19 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12068

    3. Leucine markedly regulates pancreatic exocrine secretion in goats

      Z. P. Yu, M. Xu, K. Liu, J. H. Yao, H. X. Yu and F. Wang

      Article first published online: 19 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12069

    4. Evaluation of a fast, objective tool for assessing body condition of budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus)

      E. J. Burton, R. Newnham, S. J. Bailey and L. G. Alexander

      Article first published online: 19 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12063

    5. Central neuropeptide W has anorexigenic effect in rats

      T. Naso, S. Shousha and A. El-Kirdasy

      Article first published online: 19 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12067

    6. Effect of dietary canola oil on long-chain omega-3 fatty acid content in broiler hearts

      M. K. Gregory, M. S. Geier, R. A. Gibson and M. J. James

      Article first published online: 19 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12072

    7. Effects of eccentric exercise on branched-chain amino acid profiles in rat serum and skeletal muscle

      Z. Qun, Y. Xinkai and W. Jing

      Article first published online: 4 MAR 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12062

    8. Severe dietary lysine restriction affects growth and body composition and hepatic gene expression for nitrogen metabolism in growing rats

      J. Kim, K. S. Lee, D.-H. Kwon, J. J. Bong, J. Y. Jeong, Y. S. Nam, M. S. Lee, X. Liu and M. Baik

      Article first published online: 27 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12061

    9. Recovery of intact IgG in the gastrointestinal tract of the growing rat following ingestion of an ovine serum immunoglobulin

      P. Balan, K.S. Han, V.S.R. Dukkipati and P.J. Moughan

      Article first published online: 26 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12060

    10. Enteric, hepatic and muscle tissue development of goat kids fed with lyophilized bovine colostrum

      D. B. Moretti, W. M. Nordi, A. L. Lima, P. Pauletti and R. Machado-Neto

      Article first published online: 25 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12059

  4. Review Articles

    1. Morphological and functional events associated to weaning in rabbits

      B. L. Bivolarski and E. G. Vachkova

      Article first published online: 23 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12058

  5. Original Articles

    1. Post-natal changes in MCT1 expression in the forestomach of calves

      H. Pfannkuche, F. Taifour, J. Steinhoff-Wagner, H. M. Hammon and G. Gäbel

      Article first published online: 22 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12057

    2. Growth performance, carcass quality, biochemical and haematological traits and immune response of growing rabbits as affected by different growth promoters

      Y. A. Attia, A. M. El-Hanoun, F. Bovera, G. Monastra, W. S. El-Tahawy and H. I. Habiba

      Article first published online: 18 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12056

    3. Gene expression analysis of protein synthesis pathways in bovine mammary epithelial cells purified from milk during lactation and short-term restricted feeding

      T. Sigl, H. H. D. Meyer and S. Wiedemann

      Article first published online: 13 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12039

    4. The effect of very low food intake on digestive physiology and forage digestibility in horses

      M. Clauss, K. Schiele, S. Ortmann, J. Fritz, D. Codron, J. Hummel and E. Kienzle

      Article first published online: 13 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12053

    5. Effects of straw treatment and nitrogen supplementation on digestibility, intake and physiological responses of water intake as well as urine and faecal characteristics

      E. Ghasemi, M. Khorvash, G. R. Ghorbani and F. Elmamouz

      Article first published online: 13 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12052

    6. Constipation associated with brumation? Intestinal obstruction caused by a fecalith in a wild red diamond rattlesnake (Crotalus ruber)

      A. G. Corbit, C. Person and W. K. Hayes

      Article first published online: 11 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12040

    7. Purification of swine carbonic anhydrase isoenzyme III and measurement of its levels in tissues and plasma

      T. Nishita, T. Harada, H. Sakanoue, S. Arai, S. Itoh, K. Orito and K. Arishima

      Article first published online: 8 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12054

  6. Short Communications

    1. Interrelationship between milk constituents, serum oestradiol and vaginal mucus indicators of oestrus in Egyptian buffaloes

      M. M. M. Kandiel, R. A. M. El-Naggar, A. E. Abdel-Ghaffar, G. A. M. Sosa and N. A. Abou El-Roos

      Article first published online: 3 FEB 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12055

  7. Original Articles

    1. Identification of suitable housekeeping genes for normalization of quantitative real-time PCR data during different physiological stages of mammary gland in riverine buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)

      J. Aggarwal, A. Sharma, A. Kishore, B. P. Mishra, A. Yadav, A. Mohanty, M. Sodhi, R. S. Kataria, D. Malakar and M. Mukesh

      Article first published online: 30 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12027

  8. Short Communications

    1. Effects of pre-partum milking of dairy cows on calcium metabolism at start of milking and at calving

      C. Kronqvist, S. Ferneborg, U. Emanuelson and K. Holtenius

      Article first published online: 25 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12038

  9. Original Articles

    1. Relationships between body weight, fasting blood glucose concentration, sex and age in tree shrews (Tupaia belangeri chinensis)

      X. Wu, Q. Chang, Y. Zhang, X. Zou, L. Chen, L. Zhang, L. Lv and B. Liang

      Article first published online: 22 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12036

    2. Effect of mineral mixture and antioxidant supplementation on growth, reproductive performance and adaptive capability of Malpura ewes subjected to heat stress

      V. Sejian, A. K. Singh, A. Sahoo and S. M. K. Naqvi

      Article first published online: 19 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12037

    3. Reproductive response of fat-tailed Barbarine ewes subjected to short-term nutritional treatments including spineless cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica f. inermis) cladodes

      C. Sakly, M. Rekik, I. Ben Salem, N. Lassoued, A. Gonzalez-Bulnes and H. Ben Salem

      Article first published online: 10 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12028

    4. Effect of short-term supplementation with rumen-protected fat during the late luteal phase on reproduction and metabolism of ewes

      N. M. Hashem and S. Z. El-Zarkouny

      Article first published online: 9 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12032

    5. The AIN-76A defined rodent diet accelerates the development of heart failure in SHHF rats: A cautionary note on its use in cardiac studies

      M. L. Rees, R. A. Gioscia-Ryan, S. A. McCune, J. C. Browder, D. K. Zachman, A. J. Chicco, C. A. Johnson, R. C. Murphy, R. L. Moore and G. C. Sparagna

      Article first published online: 9 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12031

  10. Review Articles

    1. Influence of medium-chain triglycerides on consumption and weight gain in rats: a systematic review

      L. Ferreira, K. Lisenko, B. Barros, M. Zangeronimo, L. Pereira and R. Sousa

      Article first published online: 9 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12030

  11. Original Articles

    1. Manipulation of ruminal fermentation and methane production by supplementation of rain tree pod meal containing tannins and saponins in growing dairy steers

      N. Anantasook, M. Wanapat and A. Cherdthong

      Article first published online: 7 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12029

    2. Alternate-day fasting diet improves fructose-induced insulin resistance in mice

      M. Beigy, S. Vakili, S. Berijani, M. Aminizade, M. Ahmadi-Dastgerdi and R. Meshkani

      Article first published online: 2 JAN 2013 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12022

    3. Elevated cyclin D1 expression is governed by plasma IGF-1 through Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK pathway in rumen epithelium of goats supplying a high metabolizable energy diet

      J. Lu, H. Zhao, J. Xu, L. Zhang, L. Yan and Z. Shen

      Article first published online: 31 DEC 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12026

    4. Effects of replacing dietary starch with neutral detergent–soluble fibre on ruminal fermentation, microbial synthesis and populations of ruminal cellulolytic bacteria using the rumen simulation technique (RUSITEC)

      X. H. Zhao, C. J. Liu, Y. Liu, C. Y. Li and J. H. Yao

      Article first published online: 28 DEC 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12025

    5. Effect of ensiling moist field bean (Vicia faba), pea (Pisum sativum) and lupine (Lupinus spp.) grains on the contents of alkaloids, oligosaccharides and tannins

      A. Gefrom, E. M. Ott, S. Hoedtke and A. Zeyner

      Article first published online: 28 DEC 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12024

    6. Colostrogenesis: candidate genes for IgG1 transcytosis mechanisms in primary bovine mammary epithelial cells

      A. Stark, E. Vachkova, O. Wellnitz, R. Bruckmaier and C. Baumrucker

      Article first published online: 22 DEC 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12021

    7. Response of plasma fatty acid profiles to changes in dietary n-3 fatty acids and its correlation with erythrocyte fatty acid profiles in dogs

      K. Stoeckel, L. Bachmann, G. Dobeleit and H. Fuhrmann

      Article first published online: 20 DEC 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12023

    8. Effect of non-starch-polysaccharide-degrading enzymes as feed additive on the rumen bacterial population in non-lactating cows quantified by real-time PCR

      J. O. Zeitz, P. Guertler, M. W. Pfaffl, R. Eisenreich, S. Wiedemann and F. J. Schwarz

      Article first published online: 7 DEC 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12020

    9. Feeding untreated and pasteurized waste milk and bulk milk to calves: effects on calf performance, health status and antibiotic resistance of faecal bacteria

      V. Aust, K. Knappstein, H.-J. Kunz, H. Kaspar, J. Wallmann and M. Kaske

      Article first published online: 4 DEC 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12019

    10. Physiological responses of dietary tryptophan fed Labeo rohita to temperature and salinity stress

      M. S. Akhtar, A. K. Pal, N. P. Sahu, A. Ciji, D. K. Meena and P. Das

      Article first published online: 27 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12017

    11. Specific and non-specific immunity of piglets from sows fed diets containing specific fatty acids in field conditions

      G. Benzoni, F. Foresti, I. L. Archetti, G. Coceva, A. Guyonvarch and L. Alborali

      Article first published online: 26 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12014

    12. True blue: S-opsin is widely expressed in different animal species

      B. Amann, S. Hirmer, S. M. Hauck, E. Kremmer, M. Ueffing and C. A. Deeg

      Article first published online: 22 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12016

    13. Rumen-protected methionine supplementation and fibre production in alpacas (Vicugna pacos)

      K. E. Moore, S. K. Maloney, J. L. Vaughan, J. T. B. Milton and D. Blache

      Article first published online: 22 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12018

    14. Consumption of bee pollen affects rat ovarian functions

      A. Kolesarova, Z. Bakova, M. Capcarova, B. Galik, M. Juracek, M. Simko, R. Toman and A. V. Sirotkin

      Article first published online: 9 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12013

    15. Characterization of the nutritive value of tropical legume grains as alternative ingredients for small-scale pork producers using in vitro enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation

      J. Torres, L. S. Muñoz, M. Peters and C. A. Montoya

      Article first published online: 2 NOV 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12015

    16. Effect of concentration and addition method of glycerol on the quality of cryopreserved mithun (Bos frontalis) spermatozoa

      K. K. Baruah, A. Dhali, A. Mech, B. Bora, J. Das, R. Bora, M. Mondal, B. C. Sarmah, B. C. Deka and C. Rajkhowa

      Article first published online: 12 OCT 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12012

    17. Capability of different non-nutritive feed additives on improving productive and physiological traits of broiler chicks fed diets with or without aflatoxin during the first 3 weeks of life

      Y. A. Attia, H. F. Allakany, A. E. Abd Al-Hamid, A. A. Al-Saffar, R. A. Hassan and N. A. Mohamed

      Article first published online: 10 OCT 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01317.x

    18. Post-glucose load changes of plasma key metabolite and insulin concentrations during pregnancy and lactation in ewes with different susceptibility to pregnancy toxaemia

      R. Duehlmeier, I. Fluegge, B. Schwert and M. Ganter

      Article first published online: 6 OCT 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12010

    19. Effects of dietary red pepper on egg yolk colour and histological intestinal morphology in laying hens

      K. Lokaewmanee, K. Yamauchi and N. Okuda

      Article first published online: 4 OCT 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12011

    20. Suitability of live yeast addition to alleviate the adverse effects due to the restriction of the time of access to feed in sheep fed only pasture

      A. Pérez-Ruchel, J. L. Repetto and C. Cajarville

      Article first published online: 30 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12008

    21. Effects of different dietary protein levels and DL-methionine supplementation on hair growth and pelt quality in mink (Neovision vision)

      H. H. Zhang, Q. K. Jiang, W. L. Sun, C. Xu, B. Cong, F. H. Yang and G. Y. Li

      Article first published online: 30 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12007

    22. Food transit time, nutrient digestibility and nitrogen retention in farmed and feral American mink (Neovison vison) – a comparative analysis

      A. Gugołek, D. Zalewski, J. Strychalski and M. Konstantynowicz

      Article first published online: 30 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12006

    23. Effects of feeding pistachio by-products silage on growth performance, serum metabolites and urine characteristics in Holstein male calves

      P. Shakeri, A. Riasi, M. Alikhani, H. Fazaeli and G. R. Ghorbani

      Article first published online: 26 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12005

    24. Splanchnic net balance of oxygen and metabolites in response to a discontinuous mesenteric vein infusion of ammonium in sheep

      M. I. Recavarren and G. D. Milano

      Article first published online: 24 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12003

    25. Gut and intestinal passage time in the Rainbow Skink (Trachylepis margaritifer): implications for stress measures using faecal analysis

      A. K. Miller, B. F. N. Erasmus and G. J. Alexander

      Article first published online: 24 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12004

    26. Effect of parenteral administration of glutamine on autophagy of liver cell and immune responses in weaned calves

      Z. Y. Hu, H. W. Su, S. L. Li and Z. J. Cao

      Article first published online: 24 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12002

    27. Comparison of three markers for the determination of bacterial protein in terminal ileal digesta in the growing pig

      W. Miner-Williams, P. J. Moughan and M. F. Fuller

      Article first published online: 11 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12001

    28. Altered response to hydrogen sulphide during experimental colitis in rats

      J. Steidle, L. Würner and M. Diener

      Article first published online: 10 SEP 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12000

    29. Milk casein and fatty acid fractions in early lactation are affected by nutritional regulation of body condition score at the beginning of the transition period in primiparous and multiparous cows under grazing conditions

      V. Artegoitia, A. Meikle, L. Olazabal, J. P. Damián, M. L. Adrien, D. A. Mattiauda, J. Bermudez, A. Torre and M. Carriquiry

      Article first published online: 17 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01338.x

    30. A comparative study at two different altitudes with two dietary nutrition levels on rumen fermentation and energy metabolism in Chinese Holstein cows

      G. H. Qiao, T. Shao, C. Q. Yu, X. L. Wang, X. Yang, X. Q. Zhu and Y. Lu

      Article first published online: 10 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01339.x

    31. Effect of wheat processing on rumen characteristics and rumen parameters in Holstein-Friesian calves

      S. S. Mirghaffari, K. Karkoodi, A. Mirza-aghazadeh and N. Maheri-sis

      Article first published online: 10 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01337.x

    32. Obesity in show dogs

      R. J. Corbee

      Article first published online: 10 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01336.x

    33. The effect of dietary long-chain omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on owner’s perception of behaviour and locomotion in cats with naturally occurring osteoarthritis

      R. J. Corbee, M. M. C. Barnier, C. H. A. van de Lest and H. A. W. Hazewinkel

      Article first published online: 10 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01329.x

    34. No effect of short-term exposure to high-fibre diets on the gastrointestinal morphology of layer hens (Gallus gallus domesticus): body reserves are used to manage energy deficits in favour of phenotypic plasticity

      S. K. Courtney Jones, A. J. Cowieson, S. A. Williamson and A. J. Munn

      Article first published online: 7 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01332.x

    35. The energy value of biodiesel glycerine products fed to broilers at different ages

      E. M. C. Lima, P. B. Rodrigues, R. R. Alvarenga, V. M. P. Bernardino, L. Makiyama, R. R. Lima, V. S. Cantarelli and M. G. Zangeronimo

      Article first published online: 7 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01335.x

  12. Review Articles

    1. Spirulina as a livestock supplement and animal feed

      B. W. B. Holman and A. E. O. Malau-Aduli

      Article first published online: 2 AUG 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01328.x

  13. Original Articles

    1. In ovo leptin administration accelerates post-hatch muscle growth and changes myofibre characteristics, gene expression and enzymes activity in broiler chickens

      P. Liu, Y. Hu, R. Grossmann and R. Zhao

      Article first published online: 31 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01334.x

    2. Folic acid supplementation prevents the changes in hepatic promoter methylation status and gene expression in intrauterine growth-retarded piglets during early weaning period

      L. Jing-bo, Y. Ying, Y. Bing, M. Xiang-bing, H. Zhi-qing, H. Guo-quan, C. Hong and C. Dai-wen

      Article first published online: 31 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01333.x

    3. Physiological and hormonal aspects in female domestic pigeons (Columba livia) associated with breeding stage and experience

      X. Y. Dong, M. Zhang, Y. X. Jia and X. T. Zou

      Article first published online: 31 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01331.x

    4. The effects of early-age thermal manipulation and daily short-term fasting on performance and body temperatures in broiler exposed to heat stress

      M. Günal

      Article first published online: 31 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01330.x

  14. Short Communications

    1. Effects of high-sulphur water on hepatic gene expression of steers fed fibre-based diets

      K. L. Kessler, K. C. Olson, C. L. Wright, K. J. Austin, K. McInnerney, P. S. Johnson, R. R. Cockrum, A. M. Jons and K. M. Cammack

      Article first published online: 31 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01327.x

  15. Original Articles

    1. Overweight and impaired insulin sensitivity present in growing cats

      T. Häring, B. Haase, E. Zini, S. Hartnack, D. Uebelhart, D. Gaudenz and B. A. Wichert

      Article first published online: 20 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01322.x

    2. Expression of fibroblast growth factor 21 in the liver of dairy cows in the transition period and during lactation

      G. Schlegel, R. Ringseis, J. Keller, F. J. Schwarz, W. Windisch and K. Eder

      Article first published online: 17 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01323.x

    3. Effects of feeding a high omega-3 fatty acids diet in dogs with naturally occurring osteoarthritis

      M. Moreau, E. Troncy, J. R. E. del Castillo, C. Bédard, D. Gauvin and B. Lussier

      Article first published online: 13 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01325.x

    4. Effects of pre-weaning dietary substitutions on plasma insulin and glucose profiles in primiparous sows

      T. Y. Chen, P. Stott, S. O’Leary, R. Z. Athorn, E. G. Bouwman and P. Langendijk

      Article first published online: 2 JUL 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01321.x

    5. Assessment of in vitro digestibility and fermentation parameters of alfalfa hay-based diet following direct incorporation of fenugreek seed (Trigonella foenum) and asparagus root (Asparagus officinalis)

      V. Naseri, F. Hozhabri and F. Kafilzadeh

      Article first published online: 28 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01318.x

    6. Effects of breed and dietary nutrient density on the growth performance, blood metabolite, and genes expression of target of rapamycin (TOR) signalling pathway of female broiler chickens

      X.-q. Wang, W. Jiang, H.-z. Tan, D.-x. Zhang, H.-j. Zhang, S. Wei and H.-c. Yan

      Article first published online: 25 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01320.x

    7. Olive leaves (Olea europea L.) and α-tocopheryl acetate as feed antioxidants for improving the oxidative stability of α-linolenic acid-enriched eggs

      E. Botsoglou, A. Govaris, D. Fletouris and S. Iliadis

      Article first published online: 21 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01316.x

    8. Analysis of weaning-induced stress in Saanen goat kids

      D. Magistrelli, A. A. Aufy, L. Pinotti and F. Rosi

      Article first published online: 21 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01315.x

    9. Morphological changes of the cartilage and bone in newborn piglets evoked by experimentally induced glucocorticoid excess during pregnancy

      E. Tomaszewska, P. Dobrowolski and I. Puzio

      Article first published online: 21 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01319.x

    10. Calf foetal and early life nutrition on grazing conditions: metabolic and endocrine profiles and body composition during the growing phase

      V. Gutiérrez, A. C. Espasandin, A. L. Astessiano, A. Casal, C. López-Mazz and M. Carriquiry

      Article first published online: 20 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01314.x

  16. Review Articles

    1. Nutrient digestibility and evaluation of protein and carbohydrate fractionation of citrus by-products

      S. Lashkari and A. Taghizadeh

      Article first published online: 15 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01312.x

  17. Original Articles

    1. Effect of nutrient intake on intramuscular glucose metabolism during the early growth stage in cross-bred steers (Japanese Black male × Holstein female)

      F. Ebara, S. Inada, M. Morikawa, S.-H. Asaoka, Y. Isozaki, A. Saito, T. Etoh, Y. Shiotsuka, S. G. Roh, J. Wegner and T. Gotoh

      Article first published online: 14 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01310.x

    2. Apparent zinc absorption and zinc status of weanling rats fed moderately zinc-deficient diets enriched with beef tallow or sunflower oil

      E. Weigand and C. Boesch-Saadatmandi

      Article first published online: 7 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01313.x

    3. Effect of experimental feed additives on aflatoxin in milk of dairy cows fed aflatoxin-contaminated diets

      L. Kissell, S. Davidson, B. A. Hopkins, G. W. Smith and L. W. Whitlow

      Article first published online: 7 JUN 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01311.x

    4. Differences in triglyceride and cholesterol metabolism and resistance to obesity in male and female vitamin D receptor knockout mice

      K. Weber and R. G. Erben

      Article first published online: 30 APR 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01308.x

  18. Reviews

    1. A review of oxalate poisoning in domestic animals: tolerance and performance aspects

      M. M. Rahman, R. B. Abdullah and W. E. Wan Khadijah

      Article first published online: 30 APR 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01309.x

  19. Original Articles

    1. Effects of induced energy deficiency on lactoferrin concentration in milk and the lactoferrin reaction of primary bovine mammary epithelial cells in vitro

      K. Danowski, J. J. Gross, H. H. D. Meyer and H. Kliem

      Article first published online: 28 APR 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01305.x

    2. The influence of lupin seed germination on the chemical composition and standardized ileal digestibility of protein and amino acids in pigs

      K. Chilomer, M. Kasprowicz-Potocka, P. Gulewicz and A. Frankiewicz

      Article first published online: 28 APR 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01304.x

    3. Degradation of two soluble proteins – casein and egg protein by a macro in vitro method

      P. Udén

      Article first published online: 28 APR 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01306.x

    4. Effect of monensin and vitamin E on milk production and composition of lactating dairy cows

      SH. Khodamoradi, F. Fatahnia, K. Taherpour, V. Pirani, L. Rashidi and A. Azarfar

      Article first published online: 26 APR 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01307.x

    5. Dietary supplementation of Zingiber officinale and Zingiber zerumbet to heat-stressed broiler chickens and its effect on heat shock protein 70 expression, blood parameters and body temperature

      S. R. Hasheimi, I. Zulkifli, M. N. Somchit, Z. Zunita, T. C. Loh, A. F. Soleimani and S. C. Tang

      Article first published online: 26 APR 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01302.x

    6. Voluntary feed intake and leptin sensitivity in ad libitum fed obese ponies following a period of restricted feeding: a pilot study

      S. Van Weyenberg, J. Buyse, I. D. Kalmar, Q. Swennen and G. P. J. Janssens

      Article first published online: 5 APR 2012 | DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2012.01300.x

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