ANIMAL NUTRITION

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Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 7 | 28 Jul 2026

Valorization of cassava-based agro-industrial byproducts as ensiled total mixed fiber for sustainable roughage replacement in early-lactating dairy cows

This study investigated the effects of ensiled TMF formulated with cassava pulp or cassava bioethanol waste as complete roughage replacements for guinea grass on feed intake, nutrient digestibility, rumen fermentation, blood metabolites, milk yield, and milk composition in early…

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 7 | 20 Jul 2026

Dietary curcumin encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers improves growth performance, feed utilization efficiency, and resistance to Streptococcus agalactiae in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

This study aimed to develop CUR encapsulated in nanostructured lipid carriers (CUR-NLCs) and evaluate their effects on growth performance, feed utilization efficiency, and resistance against S. agalactiae infection in Nile tilapia.

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 7 | 17 Jul 2026

Dietary supplementation with gac (Momordica cochinchinensis) aril powder and oil enhances coloration, hemato-biochemical parameters, and immunity-related gene expression in ornamental goldfish

This study compared the effects of dietary supplementation with gac aril powder (GP) and gac aril oil (GO) on growth performance, pigmentation, hemato-biochemical parameters, liver histology, and immunity-related gene expression in ornamental goldfish (Carassius auratus).

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 7 | 10 Jul 2026

Leucaena leucocephala fermented with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TISTR1284 as a sustainable fishmeal substitute enhances immune responses and resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila infection in giant freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii)

This study evaluated the effects of dietary inclusion of Leucaena leucocephala leaves fermented with Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TISTR1284 as a partial fishmeal substitute on immune responses, intestinal health, and resistance to Aeromonas hydrophila infection in giant freshwa…

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 7 | 10 Jul 2026

Effects of cassava waste- and tofu waste-based concentrate formulations on feed intake, nutrient digestibility, growth performance, and economic returns of Madura and Madrasin bulls under smallholder production systems

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different cassava waste- and tofu waste-based concentrate formulations on feed intake, nutrient digestibility, growth performance, and economic returns in indigenous Madura and Madrasin (Madura × Limousin) bulls.

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 7 | 06 Jul 2026

Comparative effects of mannanoligosaccharides, fructooligosaccharides, and potato resistant starch on intestinal integrity, antioxidant status, and cecal microbiota in commercial laying hens

This study aimed to compare the effects of mannanoligosaccharides (MOS), fructooligosaccharides (FOS), and potato resistant starch (RS) on productive performance, intestinal integrity, antioxidant status, intestinal morphology, and cecal microbiota in commercial laying hens.

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 6 | 05 Jun 2026

High-dose phytosterols supplementation improves lactation performance, modulates rumen microbiota, and reduces methane emission intensity in mid-lactation Holstein dairy cows

This study evaluated the effects of dietary phytosterols supplementation on lactation performance, nutrient digestibility, serum biochemical parameters, rumen fermentation characteristics, methane emission intensity, and rumen microbial composition in mid-lactation Holstein dair…

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 5 | 29 May 2026

Effects of tropical forage inclusion in concentrate-based diets on digestibility, growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of hair sheep under intensive tropical conditions

This study evaluated the effects of including Maralfalfa (Pennisetum sp.), Mombaza (Megathyrsus maximus), or CT-115 (Pennisetum purpureum) in concentrate-based diets on nutrient digestibility, growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality of hair sheep raised under intens…

Review Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 5 | 27 May 2026

One Health perspective on mycotoxins in poultry production: Ecology, toxicological effects, occupational and environmental exposure, food safety risks, and mitigation strategies (2020–2025)

This review highlights the importance of integrated surveillance, improved feed management, advanced detection systems, and coordinated mitigation strategies within a One Health approach to reduce the impact of mycotoxins on poultry health, environmental safety, occupational exp…

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 5 | 16 May 2026

Dose-dependent effects of locally produced microbial phytase on caecal microbiota, hepatic insulin-like growth factor 1 and growth hormone receptor expression, carcass traits, and immune responses in broiler chickens

This study evaluated the dose-dependent effects of dietary microbial phytase supplementation on caecal microbiota, hepatic expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and growth hormone receptor (GHR), plasma immunoglobulin concentrations, and carcass characteristics in b…

Research Article | Vol. 19 | Issue 3 | 23 Mar 2026

Comparative effects of insulin-like growth factor-1, lycopene, and α-tocopherol on mitochondrial dynamics and developmental competence of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) oocytes during in vitro maturation

Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate and compare the effects of IGF-1, lycopene, and α-tocopherol supplementation during in vitro maturation on nuclear maturation, embryo developmental competence, and mitochondrial dynamics in buffalo oocytes.