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da Silva NIS, de Araújo TLAC, Firmino SS, Oliveira MR, de Sousa BP, da Costa RMN, Macedo MF, Mendes ACD, Pereira MWF, de Almeida JGL, Lima PDO, de Lima Júnior DM. Green propolis extract derived from Mimosa tenuiflora as an additive in the diet of sheep. Trop Anim Health Prod 2025; 57:67. [PMID: 39964624 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-025-04301-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2025] [Indexed: 04/12/2025]
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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of increasing doses (0, 6, 12, 18, and 24 mL/day) of green propolis extract (GPE) on intake, apparent digestibility, ingestive behavior, water balance, ruminal parameters, hematology, serum biochemistry, and nitrogen balance in feedlot sheep. We used five castrated male sheep, ½ Dorper x ½ Santa Inês, with a mean age of 26 months and weight of 47.94 ± 4.73 kg. The increase in GPE levels did not influence (P > 0.05) the intake and apparent digestibility of dry matter, crude protein, and neutral detergent fiber in sheep. Feeding, rumination, and leisure time were not influenced (P > 0.05) by the increase in the GPE supplied to sheep. The pH (6.14 ± 0.25) and ruminal ammonia nitrogen (8.27 mg/dL) values were also not influenced (P > 0.05) by increasing doses of GPE. The water absorbed and nitrogen retained by the sheep were also not influenced (P > 0.05) by the increase in the GPE supplied. Serum biochemistry was not influenced (P > 0.05). However, the concentrations of eosinophils and monocytes were altered (P < 0.05) by the supply of GPE to sheep. The supply of up to 24 mL/day of GPE does not interfere with intake, apparent digestibility, ingestive behavior, water balance, and nitrogen balance of feedlot sheep. Still, it influences the immune response and liver activity of animals.
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- Natalia Ingrid Souto da Silva
- Universidade Federal Rural Do Semi-Árido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572, Bairro Costa E Silva, 59.625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural Do Semi-Árido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572, Bairro Costa E Silva, 59.625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural Do Semi-Árido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572, Bairro Costa E Silva, 59.625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural Do Semi-Árido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572, Bairro Costa E Silva, 59.625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural Do Semi-Árido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572, Bairro Costa E Silva, 59.625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural Do Semi-Árido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572, Bairro Costa E Silva, 59.625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural Do Semi-Árido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572, Bairro Costa E Silva, 59.625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural Do Semi-Árido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572, Bairro Costa E Silva, 59.625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural Do Semi-Árido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572, Bairro Costa E Silva, 59.625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal Rural Do Semi-Árido, Av. Francisco Mota, 572, Bairro Costa E Silva, 59.625-900, Mossoró, RN, Brazil.
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Ozdemir VF, Yanar M. Effects of propolis extract administration on immune parameters, faecal consistency scores, and growth performance of Holstein-Friesian calves. Trop Anim Health Prod 2024; 56:259. [PMID: 39292350 DOI: 10.1007/s11250-024-04128-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/19/2024]
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The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of Ethanolic Extract of Propolis (EEP) administration on immune parameters, faecal consistency scores, growth performance, and feed efficiency of Holstein Friesian calves. A total of 24 calves were divided into two different groups, control (n = 12) and EEP (n = 12). Both groups consisted of 6 male and 6 female calves. The calves were fed milk amounting to 10% of their birth weight each day until they reached 60 days of age. Additionally, they were given starter feed and dry hay once a day. Calves assigned to the EEP group received 4 ml of EEP daily. Use of EEP increased (P < 0.05) the serum IgG and IgM levels at 2 months of age compared to the control group. EEP also showed efficacy (P < 0.01) in reducing faecal consistency in calves throughout the study. The levels of IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α and NF-κB expression in calves treated with EEP were lower (P < 0.05) throughout the EEP application period. On the other hand, IGF-1 mRNA transcript levels were (P < 0.01) higher in EEP group calves than in the control group. Furthermore, EEP-fed calves consumed less dry matter for 1 kg of live weight gain during the weaning-4 months (P < 0.01) and birth-4 months (P < 0.05) periods. These results indicate that EEP supplementation, through its immunostimulatory effects, plays a crucial role in the control of neonatal calf diarrhoea. Growth and development as well as IGF-1, which stimulates growth in almost all somatic cells, was also significantly increased by EEP supplementation. The combined effect of the rich bioactive compounds found in EEP appears to have a significant impact on health and well-being, resulting in improved early life performance in dairy calves.
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- Veysel Fatih Ozdemir
- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Türkiye.
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Türkiye
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Ahmed Soltan Y, Kumar Patra A. Ruminal Microbiome Manipulation to Improve Fermentation Efficiency in Ruminants. Vet Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.101582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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The rumen is an integrated dynamic microbial ecosystem composed of enormous populations of bacteria, protozoa, fungi, archaea, and bacteriophages. These microbes ferment feed organic matter consumed by ruminants to produce beneficial products such as microbial biomass and short-chain fatty acids, which form the major metabolic fuels for ruminants. The fermentation process also involves inefficient end product formation for both host animals and the environment, such as ammonia, methane, and carbon dioxide production. In typical conditions of ruminal fermentation, microbiota does not produce an optimal mixture of enzymes to maximize plant cell wall degradation or synthesize maximum microbial protein. Well-functioning rumen can be achieved through microbial manipulation by alteration of rumen microbiome composition to enhance specific beneficial fermentation pathways while minimizing or altering inefficient fermentation pathways. Therefore, manipulating ruminal fermentation is useful to improve feed conversion efficiency, animal productivity, and product quality. Understanding rumen microbial diversity and dynamics is crucial to maximize animal production efficiency and mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases from ruminants. This chapter discusses genetic and nongenetic rumen manipulation methods to achieve better rumen microbial fermentation including improvement of fibrolytic activity, inhibition of methanogenesis, prevention of acidosis, and balancing rumen ammonia concentration for optimal microbial protein synthesis.
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Boswellia sacra resin as a phytogenic feed supplement to enhance ruminal fermentation, milk yield, and metabolic energy status of early lactating goats. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.114963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Blood Metabolites of Lambs Supplemented with a Polyherbal Mixture. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11040955. [PMID: 33808086 PMCID: PMC8066815 DOI: 10.3390/ani11040955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Herbal products as feed supplements show beneficial effects on the productive performance and health of non-ruminants, but there is limited information about the effects in ruminants. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a polyherbal mixture on growth performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, and concentration of blood metabolites in lambs during the fattening period. Polyherbal mixture supplementation improved dry matter intake and increased the live weight of lambs without affecting carcass characteristics or meat quality. Polyherbal mixture supplementation was associated with lower blood creatinine concentration suggesting beneficial effects on the renal health condition of lambs. The results suggest that the use of herbal mixtures as additives in diets of finishing lambs can improve productivity without affecting carcass characteristics and meat quality. Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the effects of the supplementation of a polyherbal mixture (HM) on the productive performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, and the profile of blood metabolites of lambs fed a high-concentrate diet. Thirty-six male Pelibuey lambs (25.21 ± 0.96 kg BW) were housed in individual pens during a 56-day feeding period and were randomly assigned to four treatments: (1) Control (CON): Basal diet without HM; (2) HM1: CON + 1 g of HM kg−1 dry matter (DM); (3) HM2: CON + 2 g of HM kg−1 DM; and (4) HM3: CON + 3 g of HM kg−1 DM. Data were analyzed using the GLM (General Linear Model) procedure of statistical analysis system (SAS), and linear and quadratic effects were tested to evaluate the effects of the HM level. A quadratic increase was observed in the dry matter intake and in daily weight gain (p < 0.05) of lambs fed with HM2 and HM1, respectively. However, final body weight, body condition, carcass characteristics, and meat quality were similar among treatments (p > 0.05). It was observed a linear increase (p < 0.05) in the mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration. Lymphocytes in blood from lambs supplemented with the HM1 diet increased and segmented neutrophils decreased compared to lambs receiving the CON treatment (p < 0.05). The concentration of uric acid in the blood had a linear increase (p < 0.05) and the serum creatinine level decreased (p < 0.05) as the HM dietary dose increased. In conclusion, dietary inclusion of 2 and 1 g of HM kg−1 of DM improves feed consumption and daily weight gain, respectively, without affecting carcass characteristics, meat quality, and health status on finishing lambs.
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El-Azrak KEDM, Morsy AS, Soltan YA, Hashem NM, Sallam SMA. Impact of specific essential oils blend on milk production, serum biochemical parameters and kid performance of goats. Anim Biotechnol 2021; 33:1344-1352. [PMID: 33719916 DOI: 10.1080/10495398.2021.1898978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Effects of cinnamon, thyme, and peppermint essential oils blend (EOB) on milk production, serum constituents, and energy balance of early lactating does and performance of their kids were investigated. Twenty-seven late pregnant Damascus goats were grouped into two treatments: EOB (n = 14) received orally 1.5 ml EOB/d and control (n = 13) received orally 1.5 ml water/d. The trail started 15 days before the expected kidding date and lasted for 30 days postpartum while sample collection continued until the eighth week of lactation. Milk yield and composition, maternal metabolic profile, immunoglobulin (IgG), and weights of kids were monitored throughout 8 consecutive weeks postpartum. Energy corrected milk (ECM), milk energy value (MEV), net energy for lactation (NEL), and energy balance were estimated. Does treated with EOB had higher (p < 0.05) milk yield, ECM, and NEL than control. Treated does had higher (p = 0.02) energy balance than control does. The EOB increased (p < 0.05) concentrations of serum albumin, cholesterol, triglycerides, and IgG. Treatment with EOB improved (p < 0.05) weaning weight and total weight gain of single kids. Administration of EOB for 45 days during the transition period could improve milk production, metabolic status and energy balance of goats and performance of kids.
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- Kheir El-Din M El-Azrak
- Animal and Fish Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Livestock Research Department, Arid Lands Cultivation Research Institute, City of Scientific Research and Technological Applications, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Animal and Fish Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Animal and Fish Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Animal and Fish Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Evaluation of Himalayan Elm (Ulmus wallichiana) leaf meal as a partial substitute for concentrate mixture in total mixed ration of sheep. Small Rumin Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2021.106331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Morsy A, Soltan Y, El-Zaiat H, Alencar S, Abdalla A. Bee propolis extract as a phytogenic feed additive to enhance diet digestibility, rumen microbial biosynthesis, mitigating methane formation and health status of late pregnant ewes. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.114834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cécere BG, da Silva AS, Molosse VL, Alba DF, Leal KW, da Rosa G, Pereira WA, da Silva AD, Schetinger MRC, Kempka AP, Nunes A, Maraschin M, Araújo DN, Deolindo GL, Vedovatto M. Addition of propolis to milk improves lactating lamb’s growth: Effect on antimicrobial, antioxidant and immune responses in animals. Small Rumin Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2020.106265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Lobo RR, Vincenzi R, Rojas-Moreno DA, Lobo AAG, da Silva CM, Benetel-Junior V, Ghussn LR, Mufalo VC, Berndt A, Gallo SB, Pinheiro RSB, Bueno ICDS, Faciola AP. Inclusion of Yerba Mate ( Ilex paraguariensis) Extract in the Diet of Growing Lambs: Effects on Blood Parameters, Animal Performance, and Carcass Traits. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10060961. [PMID: 32492885 PMCID: PMC7341229 DOI: 10.3390/ani10060961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) is a plant widely used for human consumption in Latin America, with important health benefits for people. However, limited knowledge on its effects on animal health and nutrition are available. In this study, we evaluated the inclusion of yerba mate extract at levels up to 4% of the dry matter in the diets of growing lambs and its effects on blood parameters, animal performance, body metrics and carcass traits. Yerba mate extract up to 2% of inclusion had positive effects on feed intake and animal performance; however, greater inclusion rates had negative effects on feed intake and animal performance. Supplementation of yerba mate extract up to 2% also increased white blood cells and globulins, which have been closely related to a better immune response in animals. Abstract This study aimed to evaluate levels of yerba mate (Ilex paraguariensis) extract (YME), as a feed additive in the diets of growing lambs on serum biochemical parameters and hematological indices, animal performance, body metrics and carcass traits. Thirty-six entire (nine per treatment), male growing lambs, weighing 23.8 ± 3.7 kg, were fed the experimental diets which were treatments consisting of increasing levels of YME (0, 1, 2, and 4% inclusion on a dry matter [DM] basis) during an experimental period of 53 days. The experiment was carried out in a randomized block design, which initial body weight was used as blocking factor and the results were analyzed by orthogonal contrasts (linear, quadratic, and cubic). Yerba mate extract did not change the general health status of the animals; however, inclusions of up to 2% of the extract increased globulins (p = 0.05) and white blood cell count, as segmented neutrophils (p = 0.02) and lymphocytes (p = 0.04). Additionally, inclusion of up to 2% YME increased dry matter intake, final weight gain, total and daily gain (p < 0.05), also tended to increase ribeye area and reduce fat thickness (p < 0.10); however, YME above 2% of inclusion reduced animal productive parameters (p < 0.05). In conclusion, levels up to 2% of YME were beneficial to the health and productive parameters of growing lambs.
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- Richard R. Lobo
- College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil; (R.V.); (D.A.R.-M.); (A.A.G.L.); (C.M.d.S.); (V.B.-J.); (L.R.G.); (V.C.M.); (S.B.G.); (I.C.d.S.B.)
- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-352-870-4317
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- College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil; (R.V.); (D.A.R.-M.); (A.A.G.L.); (C.M.d.S.); (V.B.-J.); (L.R.G.); (V.C.M.); (S.B.G.); (I.C.d.S.B.)
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- College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil; (R.V.); (D.A.R.-M.); (A.A.G.L.); (C.M.d.S.); (V.B.-J.); (L.R.G.); (V.C.M.); (S.B.G.); (I.C.d.S.B.)
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- College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil; (R.V.); (D.A.R.-M.); (A.A.G.L.); (C.M.d.S.); (V.B.-J.); (L.R.G.); (V.C.M.); (S.B.G.); (I.C.d.S.B.)
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- College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil; (R.V.); (D.A.R.-M.); (A.A.G.L.); (C.M.d.S.); (V.B.-J.); (L.R.G.); (V.C.M.); (S.B.G.); (I.C.d.S.B.)
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- College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil; (R.V.); (D.A.R.-M.); (A.A.G.L.); (C.M.d.S.); (V.B.-J.); (L.R.G.); (V.C.M.); (S.B.G.); (I.C.d.S.B.)
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- College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil; (R.V.); (D.A.R.-M.); (A.A.G.L.); (C.M.d.S.); (V.B.-J.); (L.R.G.); (V.C.M.); (S.B.G.); (I.C.d.S.B.)
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- College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil; (R.V.); (D.A.R.-M.); (A.A.G.L.); (C.M.d.S.); (V.B.-J.); (L.R.G.); (V.C.M.); (S.B.G.); (I.C.d.S.B.)
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- Embrapa Southeast Livestock, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, São Carlos 13560-970, SP, Brazil;
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- College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil; (R.V.); (D.A.R.-M.); (A.A.G.L.); (C.M.d.S.); (V.B.-J.); (L.R.G.); (V.C.M.); (S.B.G.); (I.C.d.S.B.)
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- College of Engineering, São Paulo State University, Ilha Solteira 15385-000, SP, Brazil;
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- College of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga 13635-900, SP, Brazil; (R.V.); (D.A.R.-M.); (A.A.G.L.); (C.M.d.S.); (V.B.-J.); (L.R.G.); (V.C.M.); (S.B.G.); (I.C.d.S.B.)
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA;
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Shedeed HA, Farrag B, Elwakeel EA, El-Hamid ISA, El-Rayes MAH. Propolis supplementation improved productivity, oxidative status, and immune response of Barki ewes and lambs. Vet World 2019; 12:834-843. [PMID: 31440002 PMCID: PMC6661492 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.834-843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Aim: The present study was conducted to study the effect of propolis administration on bio-hematological parameters, antioxidant enzyme activities, and productivity of Barki ewes during late pregnancy and lactation under the arid conditions. Materials and Methods: Twenty-five pregnant Barki ewes were fed the basal diet (n=12, control) and the basal diet plus propolis (5 g/kg diet, n=13) for 1 month before parturition and continued 2 months after parturition. Milk yield and milk composition, hematological constituents, antioxidant enzyme activities, thyroid hormones, and lambs birth and weaning weights, and antioxidants were determined. Results: Significant (p<0.05) increase in white blood cells in the propolis group compared to control was observed. Mean corpuscular hemoglobin (Hb) (MCH) and corpuscular Hb (MCH concentration %) were decreased (p<0.05) in propolis compared to control group. Milk yield was increased (p<0.05) in the propolis group compared with control and continued to increase with the advancement of lactation. Milk fat and milk total solids increased (p<0.05) in the propolis group than the control. Plasma immunoglobulin A (IgA) was increased (p<0.05) in propolis compared to control with no effect in IgM and IgG. Superoxide dismutase, hydrogen peroxide (HP), and nitric oxide were decreased (p<0.01) in the propolis group compared to control. Weaning weight for lambs born to ewes fed propolis was increased (p<0.05) at week 8 after birth compared with control lambs. Malondialdehyde and HP activities were decreased (p<0.01) in lambs born to propolis ewes compared to control. Conclusion: Crude Chinese propolis (5 g/d) supplementation improved milk yield, milk composition, and the antioxidant enzymes in Barki ewes and immune functions, growth performance and antioxidant status in their lambs under arid conditions.
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- Hesham Attia Shedeed
- Animal and Poultry Production Division, Desert Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Egypt
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- Animal and Poultry Production Division, Desert Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Egypt
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- Department of Animal and Fish Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21545, Egypt
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- Animal and Poultry Production Division, Desert Research Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Egypt
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Slanzon GS, Toledo AF, Silva AP, Coelho MG, da Silva MD, Cezar AM, Bittar CMM. Red propolis as an additive for preweaned dairy calves: Effect on growth performance, health, and selected blood parameters. J Dairy Sci 2019; 102:8952-8962. [PMID: 31421873 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-16646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2019] [Accepted: 06/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Propolis is a natural product produced by bees and sold commercially. It is well known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and the ability to improve immune system functions in humans and animals. Many of its positive effects can contribute positively to animal productivity. The aim of this study was to evaluate possible beneficial effects of red propolis supplementation on growth performance, metabolism, and health status of dairy calves during the preweaning phase. Thirty-two newborn calves were individually housed, with free access to water and concentrate, and fed 6 L/d of whole milk. Animals were distributed in 2 treatments: (1) control and (2) supplementation with 4 mL/d of red propolis ethanolic extract (30%; EEP) in whole milk. Feed consumption and fecal and health scores were monitored daily from 1 d of age to 56 d. Calves were weighed and measured weekly. Blood samples were collected weekly, 2 h after morning milk feeding, for determination of glucose, total serum protein, urea, lactate, β-hydroxybutyrate, total iron binding capacity, and total leukocytes (white blood cells) and erythrocytes (red blood cells). Starter feed intake, daily weight gain, and body measurements were not affected by the EEP supplementation. Blood parameters were also not affected, with the exception for the red blood cell counts, which were lower in animals supplemented with EEP. Supplementation with EEP significantly decreased fecal score, days with diarrhea, and veterinary treatments of diarrhea. These results indicate that red propolis supplementation has potential to improve calf health and reduce the incidence of diarrhea and, as a consequence, the use of antibiotics in calf rearing systems.
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- G S Slanzon
- Department of Animal Science, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, "Luiz de Queiroz" College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Piracicaba, SP 13418-900, Brazil.
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Colostral immunoglobulin concentration and milk production of ewes fed salt tolerant forages as alternatives to berseem hay. Livest Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2018.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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