The paper presents an overview of the usage Instagram as a social media platform for teaching and engagement in field dairy cow nutrition management. Our content, which includes posts, stories, hashtags, reels, live videos, aims to educate engage our followers covers wide range topics, including research updates, student activities, information on health welfare. This approach education allows us reach larger audience while also providing forum interaction discussion essential concerns.

Heat stress (HS) occurs when animals are enable to effectively dissipate excessive body heat, potentially affecting their welfare and productivity. Several tools can be used mitigate HS in dairy cows. The aim of this study was evaluate the effect thermoregulatory mineral supplementation on cows' physiological response reproductive status. Thirty pluriparous Holstein cows (2.8 ± 0.3 lactation), from a semi confinement production system (freestall barn), were enrolled 35 days duration...

Due to the climatic change, an increase in aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) maize contamination has been reported Europe. As alternative mineral binders, natural phytogenic compounds are increasingly used counteract negative effects of AFB1 farm animals. In cows, even low dietary concentrations may result milk excretion genotoxic carcinogen metabolite M1 (AFM1). this study, we tested ability turmeric powder (TP), extract from Curcuma longa (CL) rich curcumin and curcuminoids, reducing AFM1 mammary...

The microencapsulated mixture of organic acids and pure botanicals (OA/PB) has never been evaluated in goats. aim this study was to extend the analysis mid-late lactating dairy goats, evaluating effects OA/PB supplementation on metabolic status, milk bacteriological composition characteristics, yield. Eighty Saanen goats were randomly assigned two groups: one group fed basal total balanced ration (TMR) (CRT; n = 40) other a diet that TMR supplemented with 10 g/head (TRT; for 54 days during...

Beef cattle welfare and health status are influenced by housing management systems. The present study aimed to assess the in first 15 days after arrival of Limousine bulls imported from France fattened a commercial fattening unit Italy. A total 264 were included study. Welfare, biosecurity, major hazard warning system assessed on 2 (T1) (T2) unit. At T1 T2 an inspective clinical examination was performed all bulls. blood samples collected 88 for haematological analysis. Both at T2, welfare,...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects a complete hay-based total mixed ration (TMR) for calves, focusing on their feed intake, animal growth performance, and fecal output, develop preliminary estimation equation solid intake body weight in Holstein heifer calves. Twenty female Italian calves (37.14 ± 2.72 kg) born between February July were studied from day birth until 77 days age. From fourth life, they fed 3 L/day pasteurized milk twice daily supplemented with same TMR. data...

The present study aimed to investigate the association between stayability (STAY) traits, muscularity, and body condition score (BCS) in Italian Simmental dual-purpose cows. Data were collected from 2,656 cows linearly scored their first lactation 2002 2020 reared 324 herds. binary trait STAY, which is ability of a cow stay herd, was obtained for each cow-lactation available up parity 5 (from STAY1-2 STAY4-5). Analysis STAY carried out using logistic regression, considering fixed effect...

In the last decade, haynets and slow feeders have been promoted as sustainable tools to improve feeding management of horses reduce forage waste, but little is known about their effects on ponies. Therefore, aim this study was analyze different hay methods ingestive behaviors, intake rate mouth shaping ponies belonging two breed types, which are characterized by head morphologies. Shetland type (SH, n = 5) Welsh/Cob (WC, 4) were fed using four methods: ground (G), a fully filled haynet (HF),...

Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of different treatments for BRD on health and welfare in fattening bulls. A total 264 bulls were enrolled. Welfare was assessed day 2 (T0) 15 (T1) after arrival. decrease level observed from T0 T1. All inspected clinically at T1 revealing an increase skin lesions lameness In both periods, a high incidence respiratory disease observed. prevalence 79.55% 95.45%

Abstract Background Horses are often fed high amounts of starch in their diets despite the well-established benefits a fibre-based diet to promote gut health and animal welfare. The aim present study was compare effects two different – one based on (HS) vs. base fibre (HF) specific parameters environment across intestinal compartments horse digestive tract. To this end differences gastrointestinal between HS HF horses were assessed terms dry matter, organic matter ash content; particle size...

Over the last years, there has been an increase in online educational resources and media device use for purposes veterinary settings. However, overall analysis of these studies providing measurements learning devices could be particularly useful teachers. The evolution technology, coupled with advent pandemic-related restrictions person lessons, made it imperative that educators consider how students may access material, as well what type material available to them. Databases including...

Horses reared for meat production are generally fed a diet rich in starch with the aim of maximizing performances. This study evaluated effects two feeding management systems on horse welfare by analysing relative time spent engaged different behavioural activities. Nineteen Bardigiano horses aged 14.3 ± 0.7 months were randomly assigned to one group pens: was high amounts starch-rich concentrates (HCG; n = 10), other fibre-based (HFG; 9). Behavioural activities performed each video-recorded...

The occurrence of colic could be influenced by the characteristics a population, geographical area, and feeding management. aim this study was to report short-term postoperative complications survival rates identify factors that might affect outcome horses underwent surgery in three Italian surgical referral centres. Data subjected centres (2018-2021) were analysed. Comparisons outcomes performed using Mann-Whitney or Chi square test. Areas under receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve...

This study investigated the effect of gaseous ozone (O3) on chemical and microbiological properties whole-plant corn silage. Conducted a commercial dairy farm in Brazil, maize was ensiled experimental bag silos treated with varying levels O3 (0%, 1.25%, 3.12%, 4.15%, 6.25%). The findings revealed minimal nutrient losses starch, non-fiber carbohydrates, crude protein, total digestible nutrients compared to untreated fresh maize. O3-treated silages exhibited increased ash, ether extract,...

This study evaluates Instagram's efficacy as an educational tool in veterinary sciences, focusing on dairy cow nutrition and management. Using the Instagram account "Stalla Didattica Unibo," established December 2020, a survey was conducted with 102 respondents, primarily consisting of university students (44.12%). The respondents were divided into 2 major groups: general population, latter comprising professionals others not currently programs. In overall age group 25-34 accounted for 51%,...

Dairy cows are exposed to multiple stressors during the productive cycle, such as metabolic challenges, overcrowding, grouping change, environmental stress and dietary errors. Thus, it is essential study reliable markers able detect conditions in dairy farms. This evaluates cows' immunologic after sudden combined exposition a high-grain diet (75% concentrates) abrupt change of housing system (from free stall tie stall). A group twenty-four Holstein were enrolled challenge 28 days duration....

The aim of this study was to develop near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) prediction models for the estimation chemical components and fibre undegradable fractions (uNDF) hay-based total mixed rations (TMR). A 205 TMR samples were used study. All measured using standard AOAC reference methods expressed as percentages dry matter (DM). Prediction developed both cross- independent validation different mathematical treatments applied on spectral data. best treatment chosen based method which...

Dairy cows are often exposed to multiple stressors in a lactation-cycle, with sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA) frequent example of nutritional stress. SARA affects and intestinal equilibrium resulting dysbiosis localized systemic inflammation impacting animal health productivity. OmniGen-AF (OMN, Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Teaneck, NJ, USA) is feed product recognized for modulating innate immune function, especially during periods The objective this study was determine the effects...

Introduction The aim of this study was the evaluation nutrient excretion patterns in samples feces collected every 2 h to define best sampling protocol for estimation apparent digestibility. Methods Four multiparous mid-lactation Holstein cows, housed a tie stall barn and milked twice day (0800; 1900 h), were enrolled. Dry total mixed ration (TMR) without silages fed once (0800 h) per day. Feces sampled 72 h. Each sample divided 3 portions: hourly (8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 00, 2, 4,...