Combinations of two high-energy forage finishing diets and two initial body condition scores (BCSs) in a 2 × 2 factorial experimental design were evaluated on cull Holstein-Friesian (HF) cows to improve animal performance and carcass characteristics, aimed at achieving proper fatness and conformation scores (a minimum of '4' and 'O', respectively) required for the marketing of high-value loin s...

Developmental patterns and survival of the cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera Hübner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), a polyphagous insect pest, have been studied with reference to the effect of diet on major gut digestive enzymes (amylases, proteases, and lipases). Significant correlations between nutritional quality of the diet and larval and pupal mass were observed when H. armigera larvae were ...

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of a standardized mixture of a commercial blend of phytogenic feed additives containing 5% carvacrol, 3% cinnamaldehyde, and 2% capsicum on utilization of dietary energy and performance in broiler chickens. Four experimental diets were offered to the birds from 7 to 21 d of age. These included 2 basal control diets based on either wheat or mai...

Selenium is an essential element in human diets but the risk of suboptimal intake increases where food choices are narrow. Here we show that suboptimal dietary intake (i.e. 20-30 µg Se person(-1) d(-1)) is widespread in Malawi, based on a spatial integration of Se concentrations of maize (Zea mays L.) grain and soil surveys for 88 field sites, representing 10 primary soil types and >75% of the ...

In modern managed agro-ecosystems, the supply of adequate food from blooming crops is limited to brief periods. During periods of pollen deficiencies, bees are forced to forage on alternative crops, such as maize. However, pollen of maize is believed to be a minor food source for bees as it is thought to be lacking in proteins and essential amino acids. This study was conducted to verify this a...

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UNLABELLED The dual sugar test of intestinal permeability is a reliable non-invasive way of assessing the response of the small intestinal mucosa to nutritional rehabilitation. AIM To compare a local mix of maize-soya-egg to the standard milk diet in the treatment of kwashiorkor. DESIGN The diets were alternated three monthly in the sequence milk-maize-milk. There were a total of 533 kwashi...

Casuarina NT 0811 AUSTRAUA The dual sugar test of intestinal permeability is a reliable non-invasive way of assessing the ~nse of the small intestinal mucosa to nutritional rehabilitation. Our aim was to compare a local mix of maize soya-egg to the standard milk diet in the mannent of kwashiorkor. . The diets were alternated three monthly in the sequence milk-maize-milk. There' were a toW' of 5...

The purpose of this experiment was to investigate the effect of one-week feeding of flaxseeds (rolled/extruded) on performance, n-3 fatty acids and oxidative stability of meat in broiler chickens. Seven pelleted diets (36-42d) were provided in a 3×2 factorial arrangement with three flaxseed levels (5, 10, and 15%) and two processing methods (rolled/extruded) and a zero flaxseed control diet. Be...

This study examined effects of incremental levels sugarcane derived polyphenol on most commonly used cereals in the poultry feed industry; wheat and maize. Both rapidly digestible starch, which is usually digested completely than protein itself whereas slows down glucose absorption rat without compromising intake. Polyphenol may enhance depositing muscle broilers due to synchronous availability...