Meineri Giorgia

Meineri Giorgia
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Background: A supplement containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 (Canobios-BL) var. boulardii was tested to demonstrate its efficacy as a gut health stabilizer in two breeds of dogs, West Highland White Terrier (WT) and German Shepherd (GS). Methods: A randomized double-blind controlled trial was performed on a total of 53 healthy adult dogs,...
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The feed additive Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 (Canobios-BL) var. boulardii was tested on adult cats (breed: Chartreux) in order to show its effect on the intestinal health. A total of 14 healthy cats (4 males, 10 females) were included. The animals were randomly assigned to a control group, group CTR, and a treated group, group SACC. Both gr...
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Background: The clinical value of probiotics in patients undergoing abdominal surgery, particularly colorectal surgery, remains uncertain despite their well-documented health benefits. This pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the effects of perioperative and postoperative oral administration of two probiotics, Clostridium butyricum C...
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Background: a supplement containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae DSM 34246 (Canobios-BL) var. boulardii was tested to demonstrate its efficacy as a gut flora stabilizer in two breed of dogs, West Highland White Terrier (WT) and German Shepherd (GS). Methods: a total of 53 healthy adult dogs, 28 WT and 25 GS, were included in the study. The animals were...
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Simple Summary The European Union is working towards a sustainable future by implementing strategies to guide the agricultural transition towards fairer, healthier, and more environmentally friendly food systems, increasing their profitability and sustainability. As a result, food producers are looking for different and stronger products. (Cannabis...
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Simple Summary The community of microorganisms and their genes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, collectively known as the gut microbiome, play multiple roles in canine health. Disruption, due to the lack of beneficial organisms or the overgrowth of pathogenic organisms, of the delicate balance of the microbes in the canine GI microbiome can lead...
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This study aimed to determine the impact of a novel formulation of a supplement composed of the natural ingredients: bromelain, quercetin, and Lentinula edodes, on the gut microbiota of healthy adult dogs. Adult healthy female dogs were administered either a placebo (CTR, n = 15) or the supplement (TRT, n=15) over 28 days. Stool samples were collec...
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Simple Summary The effects of a 35-day administration of a supplement containing extracts from Silybum marianum, prebiotics, probiotics, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins were considered in our research involving 10 overweight adult dogs. The supplement demonstrated positive impacts on ALP, glucose, direct bilirubin, and CRP,...
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Simple Summary In this study, we tested the antioxidant capacity of three natural products (quercetin, bromelain, and Lentinula edodes) and their combination. A new feed supplement based on the combination was formulated and evaluated in a randomized control trial in kennel adult female dogs. The three ingredients tested together showed a high anti...
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Simple Summary Numerous changes occur in the gut of puppies during the delicate phase of weaning, in which they have an increased susceptibility to gastrointestinal disorders and infections. This study investigated the effects of a four-week administration of a supplement composed of ultramicronised Palmitoylethanolamide, bovine colostrum and Bacil...
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Simple Summary Blood has been considered a sterile environment. However, recent studies demonstrated the presence of bacterial DNA in healthy individuals. Most of the research has focused on human health, although this is an expanding topic in animal health. More needs to be done to understand the origin of bacteria found in blood, especially in re...
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Interest in white lupine has increased in recent years in animal nutrition due to its balanced protein and lipid content, phytochemical compounds, and low alkaloid content. Agronomic traits, nutrients, and antioxidant phenols of six white lupin genotypes grown in a Mediterranean area were explored. Genotypes significantly differed in growth stages...
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Simple Summary The use of a dietary supplement containing S-acetyl-glutathione (SAG), silybin, and other antioxidant ingredients increased the level of erythrocyte glutathione (GSH) and improved key biochemical parameters in dogs with liver disease. Abstract Oxidative stress is often involved in liver disease progression. Liver is the primary site...
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Dogs are commonly affected by Osteoarthritis (OA). Different approaches can be used to alleviate animals' symptoms. In this randomised, placebo-controlled and double-blind clinical trial, we performed a three months follow-up study assessing the efficacy of a food supplement containing natural ingredients (Cannabis sativa oil, Boswellia serrata Rox...
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Simple Summary The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the administration of Saccharomyces boulardii on the nutritional, immunological, inflammatory, stress status, and the gut composition in 25 healthy adult American Staffordshire Terrier dogs. Supplementation with S. boulardii significantly improved the intestinal status and induced a...
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Simple Summary Chronic disorders of the intestinal tract (CID) are characterized by signs of inflammation of the intestine for a period of at least three weeks. Both humans and pets can be affected by these disorders. Different therapeutic approaches can be selected to treat patients and the use of natural products has been increased in the last de...
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This study is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial performed to investigate the effects of a dietary supplement containing a mixture of Boswellia serrata Roxb., chlorophyll, green tea extract, glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, and further in the manuscript: non-hydrolised type II collagen in dogs with osteoarthrit...
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) causes an irreversible loss of kidney functioning in dogs. This double-blind case-control study evaluates the efficacy of a dietary supplement, which contains calcium carbonate, calcium lactate-gluconate, chitosan, sodium bicarbonate, Lactobacillus acidophilus D2/CSL, Olea europaea L. extract, and fructooligosaccharides...
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Perché mangiare la carne, oggi? Partendo da un semplice quesito il libro si pone l’obiettivo di descrivere al lettore, attraverso una disamina critica, la produzione di carne focalizzando l’attenzione su nutrizione e salute umana nel contesto di un consumo etico, sostenibile e consapevole.
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The treatment of choice for feline hyperthyroidism is the administration of the antithyroid drug methimazole. Both the endocrinopathy and the drug adverse reactions (e.g., hepatotoxicosis, gastrointestinal disorders, and renal injury) are partly due to oxidative stress and redox unbalance. This study investigated the free radical production and the...
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Feline hyperthyroidism is a clinical syndrome related to an excessive production of thyroid hormones, and it is considered as a spontaneous animal model for human thyrotoxicosis. Many shared features between the feline and the human disease have been identified so far, including pathogenesis, clinical signs, and treatment options. Although methimaz...
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The use of probiotics, prebiotics and antioxidants could be found beneficial for dogs with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of our case-control study is to evaluate the synergistic effect of a diet integrated with a supplement containing probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus), prebiotics (fructoligosaccharides) and antioxidants (Olea Europaea...
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With the aim to explore the use of A. hypochondriacus seeds for animal feeding, the agronomic traits, nutrients, and bioactive compounds of four accessions with different origin (India, Nebraska, Iowa, and Pennsylvania) grown in a Mediterranean environment were studied. Proximate composition was determined using the official methods of analyses, fa...
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Fresh mechanically deboned meat (MDM) is usually claimed as high-quality ingredient on dry pet food recipes and this aspect may positively influence consumer choice. It is important to determine the scientifically sustainability of this claim and to assess the microbiological safety of MDM inclusion in dry pet food. Objectives were: 1) to evaluate...
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a supplement containing Cannabis sativa oil and other plant derivatives (Boswellia serrata Roxb. and Zingiber officinale phytosomized extracts) combined with physiotherapy treatments in dogs with osteoarthritis. We evaluated the response of serum inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers t...
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The aim was to determine the absence of gluten in pet food samples marked as ‘grain-free’ and ‘gluten-free’ diets, to assess the reliability of manufacturer labelling of such products. A total of 15 diets labelled as grain- or gluten-free and 2 commercial diets containing wheat were sampled. An analytical procedure using high-pressure liquid chroma...
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The aim of our case-control study is to evaluate the effects of a diet integrated with the probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus D2/CSL (CECT 4529) on the nutritional status and faecal consistency of healthy dogs belonging to the English Cocker Spaniel (ECS) and Labrador Retriever (LR) breeds. A total of 30 dogs were enrolled in this study, and they...
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Simple Summary Antibiotic resistance represents a worldwide recognized issue affecting both human and veterinary medicine, with a particular focus being directed towards monogastric animals destined for human consumption. This scenario is the result of frequent utilization of the antibiotics either for therapeutic purposes (humans and animals) or a...
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The overproduction of free radicals can cause oxidative-stress damage to a range of biomolecules, and thus potentially contribute to several pathologies, from neurodegenerative disorders to cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders. Endogenous antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), play an important role in diminishing oxida...
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Simple Summary Amaranthus cruentus (red amaranth) can be considered a very interesting crop for its high nutritional and functional value. In this study, agronomic traits, oil content, fatty acid composition, quality indices, antioxidant activity, and total phenolic compounds were studied on eight A. cruentus accessions grown in Southern Italy. Dat...
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Methimazole (MMI) is often the selected medical treatment for feline hyperthyroidism. However, the onset of MMI-related side effects (MMI-SE) is likely caused by oxidative stress. This study evaluated the dietary supplementation of selected antioxidants in hyperthyroid cats receiving MMI, to reduce MMI-SE. Thirty hyperthyroid client-owned cats were...
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The antioxidant activity and phenolic composition of the aerial part of Amaranthus caudatus at seven stages of development were investigated. Total phenolic content, ABTS•+, DPPH•, and O2•− scavenging activity, ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and Fe²⁺ chelating ability were evaluated. The phenolic profile was characterized by 17 compounds...
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The aim was to evaluate the effects of hazelnut skin (HS) addition on the oxidation and sensorial properties of chicken burgers during storage and after cooking. Burgers were prepared and divided in five groups: [C] control without HS addition, [CAA] control with ascorbic acid, and [HS1] 1%, [HS2] 2% and [HS3] 3% HS addition. Burgers for each batch...
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Background Feline hyperthyroidism, the most common endocrinopathy in older cats, provides a spontaneous model for human thyrotoxicosis. Human thyrotoxicosis is associated with redox unbalance, which may result in organ damage. The redox status of hyperthyroid cats is largely unknown. The aims of the present study were to compare the redox status of...
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It is important to identify the growth stage at which the plant has the maximum antioxidant properties for the production of bioactive compounds from crops or agricultural by-products or for forage as a possible source of antioxidants in livestock. Therefore, we investigated the phenolic composition and antioxidant capacity of the aerial part of so...
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The objectives of this study were: (a) to evaluate the effect of inclusion of mechanically separated chicken meat (MSCM) in dry dog food on fatty acid profile, in vivo and in vitro digestibility, and palatability as compared with dry dog food containing meat by-products (MBP); (b) to determine, whether or not, the inclusion of the one or the other...
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The aim of this study was to find a correlation between in vivo NIR scan patterns, oxidative status, and blood serum metabolites in rabbits fed diets protected or unprotected against oxidation. Rabbits does in groups of eight were fed for 9 weeks with diets containing linseed, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (LS), or linseed plus hazelnut skins...
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Rabbits in groups of eight were fed for nine weeks with diets containing linseed, rich in polyun-saturated fatty acids (LS), linseed plus hazelnut skins, with antioxidant function (LS+HS), or palm oil, rich in saturated fatty acids (PO). The aim of this work was to compare the effects of aforementioned diets on serum biochemical parameters related...
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A chained set of symbiotic trials has been conducted with the aim of studying whether and how corn fertilised by Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (AM) and microbial consortia could influence crop yields, affect mycotoxins, and modify poultry and pig meat production, in the short term or after a long period of storage. Two experiments conducted in corn fields...
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Peiretti, P.G., Meineri, G. Longato, E. and Tassone, S. 2018. Chemical composition, in vitro digestibility and fatty acid profile of Amaranthus caudatus herbage during its growth cycle. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology, 18: 107-116. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of plant ageing on the chemical composition, gross energy, i...
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This study investigates the effect of two dietary fats, namely linseed oil (LO) and lard (LF), and supplementation with pumpkin seeds (PS) on the performance, oxidative status, and blood serum metabolites of broilers, along with the composition, oxidative stability, and fatty acid (FA) profile of broiler meat. Ninety-six 64-d-old naked neck chicken...
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In recent years, there has been growing interest in plant-derived products for their bioactive properties., Results and Conclusion. This study aimed to verify the effect of an herbal-food supplement, comprising alcoholic extracts of Epilobium, Urtica dioica and Evernia prunastri (YATROS, Etnopharma, Turin, Italy), alone or in combination with 5-Flu...
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The objective of the current study was to include natural ingredients in the formulation of chicken burgers to improve their quality properties (physicochemical, cooking, oxidation and sensorial properties) during 4 days of refrigerated storage at 4 °C. Chicken burgers were processed added with amaranth (1 and 2%) or pumpkin seeds (1 and 2%) in add...
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Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] is mostly cultivated for grain in Asia, South and North America and it may be grown to be used as high-protein forage for grazing, haying or ensiling. Field trials with the soybean cultivar Eiko were conducted in North-West Italy to determine its chemical composition, gross energy, in vitro true digestibility (IVTD)...
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Obesity represents a one of the most significant healthcare issues facing human and companion animal populations worldwide. A complex relationship commonly exists between owners and their companion animal, particularly around feeding behaviour. Obese companion animals commonly live alongside caregivers who are also struggling with their own body we...
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The aim was to evaluate the effects of adding different levels of hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) peels (HP) on the oxidation of chicken burgers during storage and after cooking. Burgers were prepared with the corresponding proportions of HP (C: control; CAA: control with ascorbic acid; HP1: 1%; HP2: 2%; HP3: 3%) and analyzed (raw and cooked) after...
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The aim was to determine whether in vivo spectroscopy of the ear flap was able to detect the diet-related differences and pregnancy status, with its prognostic in forward or backward perspective. Methods. Young grey Carmagnola rabbit does in groups of eight were fed diets enriched with: linseed at 5% (A); linseed at 5% and hazelnut skins at 1.5% (...
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Berry fruits popularity has rapidly increased in Western countries due to their composition and health effects. The aim of this study was to compare the phenolic compounds and antioxidant activities of methanolic extracts of cultivated berry fruits harvested during the 2016 summer season in the Piedmont Region (NW Italy). Samples of raspberries (Ru...
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Introduction: The relationship between baby’s diet and disease prevention has promoted interest in improving the nutritional quality of animal food products through nutritional strategies. Particular attention has been paid to the fat composition, especially in the content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) that elicit several nutritional benef...
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The study evaluated the effect of amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) grain (AMG) supplementation to diets containing linseed oil on the oxidative status, blood serum metabolites, growth performance and meat quality. A total of 132 90-d-old female Big Ray broilers were randomly divided into 3 groups of 44 broilers each (11 broilers per cage, 4 cages per...
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Phenolic compounds were extracted from pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) seed and amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) grain into 80% (v/v) methanol. The extracts obtained were characterised by the contents of total phenolic compounds (TPC), trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC), ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and antiradical activity against 2,...
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The aim of our work was to analyse oxidative parameters in rabbits, under nutritional physiological conditions of feeding and rearing. We evaluated zootechnical parameters and the nutritional status of rabbits, the latter by analysing serum triglycerides and albumin levels. All these parameters were found to be in the physiological range at the beg...
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The aim of this study was to compare the antioxidant activities of methanolic extracts of amaranth grain and pumpkin seed. Samples were extracted with methanol and evaluated for their radical scavenging activities against ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH·...
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The aim of this study was to compare the antioxidant activities of methanolic extracts of amaranth grain and pumpkin seed. Samples were extracted with methanol and evaluated for their radical scavenging activities against ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), Trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity (TEAC) and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH·...
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Introduction - Nutritionists have suggested the partial replacement of the saturated fatty acids (SFA) with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in animal diet. However, in the absence of antioxidant protection, PUFAs are subject to lipid peroxidation. Material and methods - In this investigation, three groups of pigs were fed three different diets,...
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Three groups of pigs were fed three different diets, namely a diet rich in saturated fatty acids (palm oil-based, PO), a polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-rich diet (corn oil-based, CO), and a PUFA-rich diet (corn oil-based) supplemented with red wine solids (RWS), which was added to the diet (CO+RWS) in order to assess the protective effect on the...
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This review outlines the knowledge on the nutritional and zootechnical aspects of Nigella sativa (NS), which is an annual herbaceous plant native to Turkey, Pakistan and Iran. The popularity of this plant is due to its beneficial actions. NS is considered one of the most important medicinal plants in the world. Its seeds have many therapeutic effec...
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The high fat content of the diet contributes to the pathogenesis of the most common human chronic diseases. The major nutritional causes of these metabolic alterations and damage to the body have always been considered the saturated fatty acids. Therefore, nutritionists suggest to replace in part the saturated fats with polyunsaturated fatty acids...
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Carnosine and its homologs (anserine, homocarnosine, balenine or ophidine), commonly present in skeletal muscle cells and other tissues, have been extensively studied because of their physiological effects, including antioxidant properties or buffering activity and their potential therapeutic applications, such as a possible role in antiaging and i...
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In the present work, four diets for lactating female rabbits have been compared: diet C, control diet; diet A, containing a “blend” of medium chain fatty acids (Biotrade S.N.C.); diet P, containing extracts plants oil (Glycine S., Menta P., Malus P., Centaurium U.) (Probiotan®, by Biorama S.A.S.); diet M, diet containing three antibiotics (Colistin...
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Nutritional guidelines for consumer health suggest increasing the polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) content of meat, through animal feed. However the replacement of saturated fatty acids (SFA) with PUFA creates problems of conservation of the meat, due to its susceptibility to lipid peroxidation. This problem can however be overcome by supplementi...
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The aims of the study are: (i) to evaluate the effect of vitamin E supplementation in the diet of pigs (SG group; 0.5 g Vit. E/kg diet) in order to prevent the formation of carcinogens in salamis after seasoning; (ii) to compare these results with those obtained from a control group (CG group) and from a trial in which vitamin E (0.3 g/kg meat) is...
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Abstract: A portable Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy (NIRS) instrument was applied to 40 growing rabbits to determine body and tissue differences induced by experimental factors. The rabbits were examined at 2 live sites, in 7 warm carcass tissues and in longissimus dorsi muscle samples prepared in ethanol. For this purpose, the method was a...
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of a diet containing Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (n-3 PUFAs) supplemented with the Arctium lappa (AL) plant (Fito Progres® ADULT Sensitive, Blaufelden Wiesenbach, Germany) on Canine Atopic Dermatitis (CAD). Twenty atopic dogs were fed a specifically prepared diet for 90 days and wer...
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Commercial samples of beef and turkey meat were prepared by commonly used cooking methods with standard cooking times: (1) broiled at 200°C for 10min, (2) broiled at a medium temperature (140°C) for 10min, (3) cooked by microwave (MW) for 3min and then grilled (MW/grill) for 7min, (4) cooked in a domestic microwave oven for 10min, and (5) boiled in...
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The trial was carried out to investigate the effects on oxidative status of the rabbit of adding different levels of false flax (Camelina sativa) seeds. About 30 weaned crossbred rabbits aged 70 days and weighing on average 2316 g were equally divided into 3 groups of 10 (sex ratio 1:1). Animals were assigned to three isocaloric and isonitrogenous...
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Spirulina platensis (SP) is a useful raw material for human and animal nutrition due to its high protein content. It is also a source of minerals, carotenoids, chlorophyl, pigments and essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as γ-linolenic acid (GLA). The effects of four levels (0, 50, 100, or 150g/kg of SP) included in the diet to replace soyb...
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The aim of this research was to determine the content of the histidinic antioxidants, advanced glycation end products (pentosidine) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) in the meat from different animal species. Carnosine, anserine, homocarnosine and pentosidine were quantified by HPLC/MS, while TBARS was determined by photometric mea...
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An experiment has been conducted to study the effects of the inclusion of plant oil in rabbit diets. This study was aimed at evaluating the beneficial effects of the inclusion of maize oil (MO), rich in unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs), compared to palm oil (PO) containing saturated fatty acids (SFAs), on the meat fatty acid (FA) profile. As UFAs are...
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The aim of this study was to determine the effects of three levels (0, 5 and 10%) of perilla (Perilla frutescens L.) seeds (PFS), included in isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets, on the apparent digestibility in rabbit aged of 73 days. The trial was carried out on 30 crossbred (Carmagnola Grey x New Zealand) rabbits randomly divided in three groups...
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The aim of this study was to determine the effects of three levels (0, 8, or 16%) of the golden variety of flaxseed (GFS; Linum usitatissimum L.), included in isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets, on the carcass characteristics, meat composition and fatty acid profile of rabbit meat and perirenal fat. The trial was carried out on 30 weaned crossbred...
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The aim of this study was to determine the effects of three levels (0, 5 and 10%) of perilla (Perilla frutescens L.) seeds (PFS), included in isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets, on the apparent digestibility in rabbit aged of 73 days. The trial was carried out on 30 crossbred (Carmagnola Grey x New Zealand) rabbits randomly divided in three groups...
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This study was set up to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of Curcuma longa (CL, 3 g kg -1) in rabbit diets on the apparent digestibility of mixed feeds with 40 g kg -1 palm oil (PO) and 40 g kg -1 corn oil (CO). Forty weaned nine week old crossbred rabbits were randomly assigned to four groups of 10 animals. The animals were housed individually...
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Atopic dermatits (AD) is a complex and chronic disease difficult to treat. It’s characterized by itching, autotraumatic skin lesions and secondary bacterial infections. Nutrition can play an important role in AD treatment. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a diet containing Greater Burdock, a plant with known anti-inflammatory properties...
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Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed (SHS) dietary supplementation is effective in improving the nutritional quality of rabbit meat for consumers and could contribute to the novel concept of “functional food” in human nutrition. A trial has been conducted in order to verify the effects of three levels (0, 10, or 15%) of SHS inclusion in a rabbit diet on...
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The aim of this work was to examine whether faecal profiling using NIRS could be profitable for promote the Best Available Techniques (BAT) in the rational feeding of rabbits. A set of 51 feed samples, taken from 12 experimental diets, and of 66 dried grouped faeces samples, belonging to four nutrition experiments, with 130 ad libitum registered fe...
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El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la composición química, la energía bruta, la digestibilidad de la materia orgánica (DMO), el valor nutritivo y el contenido de amino ácidos del lupino blanco (Lupinus albus L.) durante su ciclo de crecimiento. Las muestras de plantas se recolectaron cuatro veces en etapas morfológicas progresivas desde la...
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Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) has been studied to determine the chemical composition, Gross Energy (GE), in vitro Organic Matter Digestibility (IVOMD) and Fatty Acid (FA) content of the plant during the growth cycle. Herbage samples were collected five times at progressive morphological stages from the stem extension to the late flowering stage....
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The aim of this study was to determine the chemical composition, gross energy (GE), organic matter digestibility (OMD), nutritive value and amino acid content of white lupin (Lupinus albus L.) during its growth cycle. Herbage samples were collected four times at progressive morphological stages from the late bud to the young green pod stage. Two re...
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The objective of this study was to determine the effects of the inclusion of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Spirulina platensis (SP) in Low Fat (LF) and High Fat (HF) diets on the morpho-biometrical parameters, apparent digestibility and Longissimus dorsi (LD) muscle composition of New Zealand White rabbits. The trial was carried out on 24 rabbi...
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Introduction: A few promising experiments have been carried out by NIRS on live animals: rabbits fed Chia seed, rats in oxidative models and live diabetic dogs. The aim of this work was to ascertain whether NIR scans on selected points of live rabbits and on the carcass could predict the experimental effects of different diets with oils combined wi...
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Supplementation with Curcuma longa (CL) reduces oxidative stress and attenuates the development of fatty streaks in rabbits fed a high cholesterol diet. This study was set up to evaluate the apparent digestibility of 4 mixed feed with 4% palm oil (PO) and 4% corn oil (CO) and with or without dried powder CL supplementation (0.3%). Forty weaned cros...
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The biochemical and structural cardiac oxidative-dependent damage induced by high-fat (HF) diet was examined in a rabbit model, together with the role of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in contrasting tissue damage. New Zealand white rabbits fed a HF diet supplemented or not with DHEA (0.02%) were utilized for 12 weeks. Oxidative stress, inflammatory...
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The objective of this work was to determine the nutritive value of barley submitted to different technological treatments with the aim of improve their assimilability in horses. The apparent digestibilities at a feeding level close to maintenance were determined by means of three in vivo digestibility trials in 2004 on hay, hay plus crushed barley...
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The aim of the present study was to examine the effects of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on the perirenal fat and Longissimus Dorsi (LD) muscle Fatty Acid (FA) profile of rabbits fed diets with low (3%) and high fat (13%) contents. DHEA was given in the diet (0-0.02%) to 15-week-old male New Zealand White rabbits for 3 months. At the end of the exp...
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The present study was designed to examine, whether rabbits fed a diet containing High Fat (HF) could develop obesity and be predisposed to developing metabolic syndrome (Mets). The results have shown an increased adipose accumulation with a significant weight gain and an increase in abdominal circumference, periscapolar fat and liver weight in rabb...
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The effects of three levels (0%, 10%, or 15%) of chia (Salvia hispanica L.) seed (SHS) included in the diet on the growth performance, some carcass characteristics and fatty acid profile of rabbit meat and perirenal fat was studied. At the end of the experiment, there were no significant differences among the groups in live weight, live weight gain...
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The efficiency of diets with the inclusion of Spirulina platensis (SP) for rabbit growing has been tested. The trial was carried out on 40 crossbred rabbits that were randomly allocated to four groups each with ten animals (five male and five female rabbits each), kept in individual cages. Three isoproteic and isoenergetic diets were formulated wit...
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BAKGROUND: The quality of forages changes according to the morphological stage and it is important to define the nutritive characteristics and fatty acid (FA) content of the crop during growth. That allows a choice of cutting time in order to optimise the uilisation of the forages and to identify new sources of polyunsatured fatty acids (PUFAs) for...
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A group of 51 feed samples taken from 12 experimental diets and of 66 dried grouped feces belonging to four nutrition experiments were submitted to a Uv-VIS-NIRS scan (350-2500 nm) in order to calibrate the chemical composition and nutritional parameters, that is namely, the ingestion aptitude and digestibility. A new chemometric system has made it...
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The management of horses in the post-surgical phase involves many aspects concerning stress reactions and the recovery of the intestinal functions in the case of surgical treatments of colics, enteritis and dismicrobial problems. During this period it is necessary to keep horses in quiet conditions and, if possible, without loss of muscular tonus....
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In the Molise region (Italy), some autochthonous populations are still bred and, between them, some wild horses named 'Pentro horses.' The breeding area is a natural pasture. It is 2200 ha extended including a broad plane surrounded by wooden hills. The aim of this research was to determine the nutritional characteristics of this area over a 2-year...

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