• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제19권7호
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• pp.997-1003
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• 2006

An experiment with twenty crossbred goat kids (male) of 2-3 months old, weighing about 12 kg was conducted to study the effect of feeding formaldehyde treated rape seed oil cake based diet supplemented with molasses on growth rate and histopathological changes of different organs. Goats were randomly divided into four groups of 5 animals each and were individually fed for a period of 120 days. The animals in group I (URC) and II (URCM) were fed concentrate mixture (CM-I) containing untreated rape seed oil cake (30%) while, the animals in group III (TRC) and IV (TRCM) were offered concentrate mixture (CM-II) containing formaldehyde treated rape seed oil cake. Further, molasses as energy source was additionally supplemented with the concentrate mixture at the rate of 8% of concentrate mixture on dry matter basis to animals in group II and IV. All the animals were maintained on roughage (Berseem hay:wheat straw = 2:1) and concentrate in 50:50 ratio. Average daily gain (g/d) of animals in group IV was significantly (p<0.05) higher than that in group I., but at par with group II and III. Feed conversion efficiency was also significantly (p<0.05) higher in group IV (10.14) than group I and II but at par with group III. The growth rate however increased by 50.2% in group IV showing more consistency in maintaining highest growth rate due to better balance of nutrients. At the end of four months of feeding trial, two animals from each group were sacrificed for histopathological study of different organs. Significant histopathological changes in liver, heart, lungs tissue of animals fed untreated rape seed oil cake diet were recorded which were totally absent in the organ of animals fed formaldehyde treated cake. The liver tissue of goats receiving control diet (containing untreated rape seed oil cake) were found to be associated with engorged central vein and blood vessels. Hepatocytes were swollen, pale and degenerated with cellular infiltration and fibrosis of portal areas. The muscles of heart were found to have intermyofibral edema. Emphysema accompanied by dilated and ruptured alveoli was also recorded in lung tissue. However, histopathological examination of various tissues of goats fed formaldehyde treated cake diet did not exhibit any degenerative changes. Additional supplementation of molasses with or without treated cake diet, apparently did not have any significant effect on ameliorating the above degenerative changes.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.827-830
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• 2013

To evaluate the effects of feeding four different levels of starter in male Holstein dairy calves, a completely randomized study was conducted, using 28 calves with initial body weight of $40.5{\pm}2.4$ kg. The animals were fed iso-nitrogenous starter and were weaned when they consumed 350, 500, 650 and 800 g/d of starter for 3 d consecutively. Starter and water were available ad-libitum throughout the experiment. Body weight at pre-weaning (less than 5 wk) and post-weaning (8 wk) was lower in calves that received 350 g/d of starter than in the other treatments (p<0.05). Feed conversion ratio (FCR) was the highest among all treatments in pre-weaning period (p<0.05). Dry matter intake (DMI) at weaning and total DMI was higher in that calves received 800 g/d of starter compared with other treatments (p<0.05). Calves fed 350 and 500 g/d of starter were weaned earlier (p<0.05) and showed lower milk consumption (kg, DM) compared with other treatments whereas no significant difference was observed between calves fed 350 and 500 g/d of starter (p>0.05). Dry matter, organic matter and crude protein digestibilities were lower in calves that received 350 g/d of starter compared with other treatments (p<0.05). No differences were observed in acid detergent and neutral detergent fiber digestibility among all treatments (p>0.05).Treatments had no significant effect on time of starting rumination, respiratory score, and days of drug administration for pneumonia. There were no meaningful differences in feces, fecal odor scores, body temperature, and days of drug administration for diarrhea among all treatments (p>0.05). Total dry matter intake at the end of experiment showed no significant difference among calves fed 600 and 800 g/d of starter, but calves fed 350 and 500 g/d of starter showed more dry matter (DM) intake than calves in the 600 and 800 g/d groups (p<0.05).

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.690-699
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• 2017

Objective: This study aimed to examine the effect of sodium butyrate (SB) on growth performance, immune status, organs weights, and microarchitecture of lymphoid organs and small intestine. Methods: A total of 120, 1-d-old broiler chicks were distributed into the following four treatment groups: corn-soy based basal diet (BD) without supplement (control), or the same BD supplemented with 0.1 g/kg zinc bacitracin (ZnB), 0.5 g/kg SB (SB-0.5), or 1.0 g/kg SB (SB-1), respectively. Six birds/group were killed on d-21 and d-35, and samples were collected. Results: Cell-mediated immune response at 48 h post-Phytohemagglutinin-P injection, and antibody titer against Newcastle disease vaccine and sheep red blood cells on d-35 was noted higher (p<0.05) in SB-1 compared to ZnB and control. Lower (p<0.05) feed conversion ratio (FCR) was attained by the supplemented groups. Thymus and spleen weighed more (p<0.05) in SB-1, and bursa registered more (p<0.05) weight in both SB groups compared to control. On d-21, areas of thymus medulla and spleen germinal centers were noted higher (p<0.05) in SB-1 group. The villus height and villus surface area increased (p<0.05) in duodenum and jejunum in both SB groups on d-21, and in SB-1 on d-35, respectively compared to ZnB and control. On d-21, number of goblet cells containing mucins of acidic nature increased (p<0.05) in all the segments of small intestines in SB-1 group compared to control, and on d-35 in ileum compared to other groups. Conclusion: In conclusion, SB improved growth performance and immunity as well as modulated morphology of lymphoid organs and gut mucosa in broiler chickens.

• 한국수산과학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.209-214
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• 1974

Casein을 단백원으로 하고 조단백질과 지질의 함량을 조사한 사료로서 치무지개송어를 19일간 사육하여 다음과 같은 결과를 얻었다. 1) 무지개송어의 체중은 사료중의 단백질 함량이 많을수록 증가하며 단백질의 함량 $40\%$ 부근에서 최대치에 달하고 그 이상 단백질이 증가하여도 체중은 증가하지 않았다. 체단백질의 증가도 사료중의 단백질 함량이 $40\%$ 부근에서 최대치에 가까워지며 그 이상 단백질이 증가하여 도 변화는 적었다. 2) 단백질의 이용치는 사료중의 단백질 함양이 많을 수록 증가하였으나 체단백질의 축적률은 단백질의 함량 $40\%$ 부근에서 최대치에 달했다. 3) 이상의 결과에서 Casein을 단백원으로 하는 경우 치무지개송어의 단백질 요구량은 사료중 $40\%$라고 생각했다. 4) 사료의 단백효율(y)은 단백질의 함양(x)이 많을 수록 감소하고 그 관계는 y=4.91-0.034x의 방정식으로 표시 할 수 있었다. 5) 사료의 단백질 함량과 사료효율 및 사료계수와의 관계를 검토하였다. 끝으로 시종 실험을 지도하여 주신 동경수산대학에 야진길 교수에게 사의를 표한다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제30권12호
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• pp.1702-1710
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• 2017

Objective: The study examined the effect of condensed tannins (CT) containing Ficus infectoria and Psidium guajava leaf meal mixture (LMM) supplementation on nutrient metabolism, methane emission and performance of lambs. Methods: Twenty four lambs of ~6 months age (average body weight $10.1{\pm}0.60kg$) were randomly divided into 4 dietary treatments (CT-0, CT-1, CT-1.5, and CT-2 containing 0, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 percent CT through LMM, respectively) consisting of 6 lambs each in a completely randomized design. All the lambs were offered a basal diet of wheat straw ad libitum, oat hay (100 g/d) along with required amount of concentrate mixture to meet their nutrient requirements for a period of 6 months. After 3 months of experimental feeding, a metabolism trial of 6 days duration was conducted on all 24 lambs to determine nutrient digestibility and nitrogen balance. Urinary excretion of purine derivatives and microbial protein synthesis were determined using high performance liquid chromatography. Respiration chamber study was started at the mid of 5th month of experimental feeding trial. Whole energy balance trials were conducted on individual lamb one after the other, in an open circuit respiration calorimeter. Results: Intake of dry matter and organic matter (g/d) was significantly (p<0.05) higher in CT-1.5 than control. Digestibility of various nutrients did not differ irrespective of treatments. Nitrogen retention and microbial nitrogen synthesis (g/d) was significantly (p<0.01) higher in CT-1.5 and CT-2 groups relative to CT-0.Total body weight gain (kg) and average daily gain (g) were significantly (linear, p<0.01) higher in CT-1.5 followed by CT-1 and CT-0, respectively. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) by lambs was significantly (linear, p<0.01) better in CT-1.5 followed by CT-2 and CT-0, respectively. Total wool yield (g; g/d) was linearly (p<0.05) higher for CT-1.5 than CT-0. Methane emission was linearly decreased (p<0.05) in CT groups and reduction was highest (p<0.01) in CT-2 followed by CT-1.5 and CT-1. Methane energy (kcal/d) was linearly decreased (p<0.05) in CT groups. Conclusion: The CT supplementation at 1% to 2% of the diet through Ficus infectoria and Psidium guajava LMM significantly improved nitrogen metabolism, growth performance, wool yield, FCR and reduced methane emission by lambs.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.579-587
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• 2020

Objective: This study evaluated the effect of yeast products on growth performance, visceral organ weights, endogenous enzyme activities, ileal nutrient digestibility and meat yield of broiler chickens fed diets containing autolyzed whole yeast (WY) and yeast cell walls (YCW) at varying levels of inclusion. Methods: Nine dietary treatments consisting of WY or YCW included at 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 g/kg diet and a control diet without yeast supplementation was used in the experiment. Each of the nine treatments was replicated six times with nine birds per replicate. Birds were housed in cages, in climate-controlled rooms and fed starter, grower and finisher diets. Results: There was an improvement (p<0.05) in body weight gain and feed conversion ratio on d 10, 24, and 35 for birds fed 1.0 to 2.0 g/kg WY or YCW diet. Small intestine weight was heavier on d 10 and 24 for birds on higher levels of WY and YCW compared to the control group. On d 10 and 24, there was a significant increase (p<0.05) in tissue protein content and pancreatic enzyme activities (trypsin and chymotrypsin) of birds on 1.5 to 2.0 g/kg WY and YCW diets compared to the control group. Compared to the control group, birds on WY (2.0 g/kg diet) and YCW (at 1.5 and 2.0 g/kg diet) had better (p<0.05) protein digestibility on d 24. On d 35, there was significant improvement (p<0.05) in percentage of carcass, absolute and relative breast weight for broiler chickens fed WY and YCW mostly at 2 g/kg diet compared to birds on the control diet. Conclusion: Supplementation of diets with autolyzed WY and YCW products especially at 1.5 to 2.0 g/kg diet improved broiler chicken performance and meat yield through their positive effects on ileal protein digestibility and pancreatic enzyme activities.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.166-176
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• 2020

Objective: An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of L-arginine (L-Arg) and N-carbamoylglutamic acid (NCG) on the growth, metabolism, immunity and community of cecal bacterial flora of weanling and young rabbits. Methods: Eighteen normal-grade male weanling Japanese White rabbits (JWR) were selected and randomly divided into 6 groups with or without L-Arg and NCG supplementation. The whole feeding process was divided into weanling stage (day 37 to 65) and young stage (day 66 to 85). The effects of L-Arg and NCG on the growth, metabolism, immunity and development of the ileum and jejunum were compared via nutrient metabolism experiments and histological assessment. The different communities of cecal bacterial flora affected by L-Arg and NCG were assessed using high-throughput sequencing technology and bioinformatics analysis. Results: The addition of L-Arg and NCG enhanced the growth of weanling and young rabbit by increasing the nitrogen metabolism, protein efficiency ratio, and biological value, as well as feed intake and daily weight gain. Both L-Arg and NCG increased the concentration of immunoglobulin A (IgA), IgM, and IgG. NCG was superior to L-Arg in promoting intestinal villus development by increasing villus height, villus height/crypt depth index, and reducing the crypt depth. The effects of L-Arg and NCG on the cecal bacterial flora were mainly concentrated in different genera, including Parabacteroides, Roseburia, dgA-11_gut_group, Alistipes, Bacteroides, and Ruminococcaceae_UCG-005. These bacteria function mainly in amino acid transport and metabolism, energy production and conversion, lipid transport and metabolism, recombination and repair, cell cycle control, cell division, and cell motility. Conclusion: L-Arg and NCG can promote the growth and immunity of weanling and young JWR, as well as effecting the jejunum and ileum villi. L-Arg and NCG have different effects in the promotion of nutrient utilization, relieving inflammation and enhancing adaptability through regulating microbial community.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제46권6호
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• pp.981-988
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• 2004

자돈사료내 Aspergillers oryzae를 주 균주로 하는 생균제제인Natufermen$^{(R)}$을 첨가시 생산성 및 분중 암모니아 발생량, 영양소 소화율, 혈청내 IgG, 분중 미생물 균총의 변화에 미치는 영향을 알아보기 위해 6주간의 실험을 실시하였다. 이유자돈 48두(3원교잡종(Y${\times}$L${\times}$D), 평균 초기체중 7kg$\pm$0.05)를 4처리 4반복 반복당 3두씩 배치하여 6주간 사양실험을 실시하였다. 시험 처리는 대조구(C), $C^+$Natufermen$^{(R)}$ 0.1%, $C^+$Natufermen$^{(R)}$ 0.2%, $C^+$Natufermen$^{(R)}$ 0.3% 이었다. 6주간의 사양성적에서 일당 증체량은 Natufermen$^{(R)}$ 첨가구들이 대조구에 비해 모두 증가하는 경향을 나타내었으나 유의적 차이는 나타나지 않았고 사료효율은 0.2% Natufermen 첨가구에서 대조구에 비해 유의적으로 개선되었다(P<0.05). 영양소 소화율에서는 건물, 회분, 인의 소화율이 Natufermen$^{(R)}$ 첨가구들 모두 유의적으로 증가하였으며 조단백질 소화율에서도 증가하는 경향을 나타냈다. 혈청내 IgG 농도는 Natufermen$^{(R)}$ 첨가 수준이 증가함에 따라 유의적으로 감소하였다. 실험 3주째 Natufermen$^{(R)}$ 0.1%, 0.2% 첨가구에서 대조구에 비해 분중 Lactobacilli가 유의적으로 증가하였다. 결론적으로 자돈사료내 Natufermen$^{(R)}$ 첨가는 사료효율을 개선시키며 건물, 조회분, 인의 소화율을 증가시키며, 분중 Lactobacilli 균총을 증가시켰다. 혈액내 IgG 수준은 Natufermenv$^{(R)}$의 수준이 높아질수록 낮아졌다.

• 한국양식학회지
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• 제11권4호
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• pp.487-493
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• 1998

현재 전 세계적으로 어분의 부족과 가격의 상승으로 인하여 양어사료의 값싼 어분 대체품의 개발이 시급한 실정이다. 따라서 이 연구는 이스라엘 잉어(Cyprinus carpio)에 있어서 성장 단계에 따른 값싼 어분 단백질 대체품의 이용 효과를 알아보기 위하여 수행되었다. 어분 대체품으로는 수지박(leather meal), 육골분(meat and bone meal), 우모분(feather meal), 오징어 간분(squid liver powder), 가금 부산물(poultry by-product)그리고 혈분(boold meal)이 사용되었고, 이것들을 혼합하여 실험 사료를 제조하였다. 4개의 실험사료는 조단백질 함량은 36%, 가용성 에너지는 15.4 kJ/g으로 동일하게 맞추어졌다; Diet 1, 100% WFM+0% FMA (0% FMA, control) ; Diet 2, 80% WFM+20% FMA (20% FMA) ; Diet 3, 60% WFM+40% FMA (40% FMA) ; Diet 4,40% WFM+60% FMA (60% FMA). 이 실험에 사용된 어류는 이스라엘 잉어로서 평균 중량이 43g인 것이 이용되었다. 실험은 총 12 주간 실시되었으며, 실험이 종료된후 각각 증체율, 사료계수, 일일 성장률 그리고 단백질 효율을 조사하였다. 이 실험에서 Diet 2 (20% FMA)는 증체율(WG), 사료계수(FC), 일일성장률(SGR) 및 단백질 효율(PER)에 있어서 대조구(100% WFM)에 비하여 유의적으로 차이가 없었으며(P>0.05), Diet 3 (40% FMA)은 PER만이 대조구에 비해 유의적으로 낮은 결과를 보였을 뿐 WG, FC 그리고 SGR에 있어서는 대조구에 대해 유의적으로 차이가 없었다(>0.05). 또한Diet 4 (60% FMA)의 경우도SGR는 대조구에 비해 유의적으로 낮았으나(P<0.05), WG, FC 및 PER에 있어서는 대조구(100% WFM)에 대해 유의적인 차이가 없었다(P>0.05). 따라서 성장기의이스라엘 잉어(43g)의 어분 대체품의 이용 효율은 어분 단백질의 60%까지 대체가 가능한 것으로 판단되며, 이보다 경제적으로 부가가치가 높은, 더 큰 어류에 관한 많은 연구가 필요할 것으로 사료된다.

• 동아시아식생활학회지
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• 제15권5
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• pp.549-557
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• 2005

Effects of Acanthopanax senticosus extract (AS) on blood sugar content and serum lipid profiles of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats were investigated. Experimental groups were classified into four groups, that is, normal control (NC) group, diabetic mellitus (DM) group, AS-fed group and DMAS-fed group. The AS group showed lower feed efficiency than the NC group, but the efficiency of DMAS group was higher than DM group. DMAS group showed the decreased water intake and urine by $45.5\%$ and $23.7\%$ respectively, compared with DM group. Compared with DM group, DMAS group decreased blood sugar by $46.9\%$ and triglyceride by $17.8\%$, total cholesterol by $10.0\%$ and LDL cholesterol by $22.0\%$ in serum, but increased serum HDL cholesterol by $14.4\%$ The relative percentage of liver or kidney per body weight, and the serum ALT activity in DMAS group were lower than those of DM group. There were no significant differences in hepatic glutathione(GSH) contents and total xanthine oxidase(XOD) activities among experimental groups. The hepatic lipid peroxide(LPO) content in DMAS group decreased by $54.6\%$ compared with that in DM group. The XOD (O type) and the ratio of O type to total type of both STZ-treated groups (DM and DMAS) were higher than those of NC group, but less conversion of D to O type was observed in DMAS group than in DM group. There was no significant difference in GST activity between NC and AS, but STZ-treated groups showed lower glutathione S-transferase(GST) activity than NC. In conclusion, it seems that AS reduces blood sugar by inhibiting the activity of xanthine oxidase type O as an oxygen-free radical generating system which induces the tissue damage. Antidiabetic effect of AS may regulate diabetes-induced high lipid profiles in blood.