A5020471443- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Genetically Modified Organisms Research
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Animal Genetics and Reproduction
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Plant and fungal interactions
- Botanical Research and Chemistry
- Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Food composition and properties
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Phytase and its Applications
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Nuts composition and effects
- Lipid metabolism and biosynthesis
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
University of Naples Federico II
2016-2025
Federico II University Hospital
2020
In order to promote the use of lupin in pig nutrition, this research nutritional characteristics (i.e. dietary fibre, alkaloid and fatty acid profile) vitro gas production 12 varieties grown Mediterranean basin belonging three species (Lupinus albus, Lupinus angustifolius luteus) were assessed. Four L. albus (Asfer, Lublanc, Lutteur Multitalia) South Campania. Three luteus (Dukat, Mister Taper), (Jindalee, Sonet Wonga) two (Rosetta Luxor) Eastern Sicily. showed interesting dietetic high...
Abstract Sainfoin ( Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.) is a perennial legume recently reappraised for some positive characteristics leading to highly satisfactory animal performance. Sainfoin’s may be partly explained by the presence of moderate levels condensed tannins (CTs) able protect dietary protein from microbial degradation in rumen. Decreased CH 4 emissions have been reported ruminants consuming CT‐containing forage. The aim this study was evaluate effects CT content on vitro fermentation...
Three cultivars of Lupinus albus L. (Lutteur, Lublanca and Multitalia) were assessed for proximate composition, fatty acids, alkaloids in vitro fermentation characteristics over three harvest years.The chemical composition varied greatly during the years. Crude protein content ranged from 353 to 456 g kg(-1) dry matter (DM), neutral detergent fiber 209 321 DM lignin 3.0 63.9 DM. Lublanc showed highest crude (417 DM) (35 contents. High levels lipids (89.9 starch (93.3 found all samples....
Prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica L. Mill) is widely cultivated in arid regions of every continent for its nutritious fruits and various commercial applications, cactus cladodes are used as forage the most regions, while recently prickly by-products studied ruminant feed. They characterised by a high moisture sugar content; therefore, it necessary to study suitable conservation methods. The aim this was verify effectiveness silage preserve peels (PP) mixture with other at different...
Introduction This study aimed to evaluate, using the in vitro gas production technique, effect of including eight agro-industrial by-products (carob, grape, two types olive pomace, citrus pulp, tomato, and hazelnut skin) on fermentation end-products, ruminal degradability, methane sheep diets. Methods The were included at 10% dry matter control (CTR) diet, commonly adopted for adult (80% natural grassland 20% concentrate), incubated 39°C under anaerobic conditions. Result discussion After 24...
Abstract The presence of DNA fragments in tissues from rabbits given genetically modified (GM) soya-bean meal (solvent extracted) was investigated by using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) approach. Moreover, possible effects on cell metabolism were evaluated determination several specific enzymes serum, heart, skeletal muscle, liver and kidney. chloroplast sequence for tRNA Leu Clor1/Clor2 primers designed trnL clearly detected. On contrary, two couples species conventional (Le1-5/Le 1-3...
The effect of pasture on the fatty acid profile milk was evaluated using 30 pluriparous goats, which were divided into two homogeneous groups (H and P) 15 goats each after kidding. Group H (control) housed in a stall received alfalfa hay, while group P led to pasture. both same concentrate. Average yield did not differ statistically between groups. had significantly higher fat content than those (53.7 vs. 61.5 g/day, p < 0.01), lactose for (66.2 61.4 P, respectively, 0.05). Among acids,...
In order to provide recommendations on the most useful forage species smallholder farmers, eleven grass and legume forages grown in Abomey-Calavi Republic of Benin were investigated for nutritive value (i.e. chemical composition energy content) fermentation characteristics gas volatile fatty acid production, organic matter degradability). The vitro production technique was used, incubating 120 h under anaerobic condition with buffalo rumen fluid. Compared legume, tropical showed lower (8.07...
Abstract Osteoarthritis is a form of chronic joint inflammation caused by the deterioration cartilage, accompanied pain, lameness and stiffness, particularly after prolonged activity. Alternative treatments canine osteoarthritis would be desirable and, recently nutraceuticals, have been proposed for this purpose. Twenty cross breed adult dogs affected were enrolled equally divided into two groups (control vs. experimental). The nutritional supplement (Dynamopet srl, Verone, Italy) was...
Cannabis sativa L. is an annual herbaceous plant. It was used for centuries to obtain different products. In the last century, hemp cultivation forbidden due psychoactive effects of tetrahydrocannabinol acid (THCA). years, new strains, characterized by high cannabidiolic (CBDA) and low THCA level, were developed renewing interest in food or extract essential oils from flowers. All these processes produce many residues with chemical-physical characteristics. order evaluate their potential use...
The presence of DNA fragments in blood and milk from goats fed conventional (control) or Roundup Ready® soybean meal solvent extracted (s.e.; treated) was investigated by using a polymerase chain reaction approach. same investigation carried out on blood, skeletal muscle organs kids both groups only dams' until weaning. Moreover, the possible effects cell metabolism were evaluated determination several specific enzymes serum, heart, muscle, liver kidney. Fragments multicopy chloroplast...
Summary The in vitro gas production technique was applied to evaluate the biological activity of tannins sainfoin ( Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.) hay cut at four progressive phenological stages. buffalo Bubalus bubalis ) rumen fluid used as inoculum, polyethylene glycol (PEG) added specific binding agent and an alfalfa (AH) control. All samples were analysed for chemical composition condensed tannin (CTs). According stage sainfoin, crude protein gradually decreased [from 219 122 g/kg dry...
Abstract BACKGROUND: The aim of this trial was to evaluate the replacement rumen fluid with faeces as inoculum in studying vitro fermentation characteristics diets for ruminants using gas production technique. Six iso‐protein different forage/concentrate ratios were incubated (RI) or (FI) collected from sheep. RESULTS: Most parameters influenced by diet and ( P < 0.01). With both inocula, organic matter degradability (dOM), cumulative (OMCV) maximum rate R max ) increased amount...
Fermentable carbohydrates are an important part of the canine diet. They can improve gastrointestinal health by modifying gut microbial population and metabolic activity. The present study compared fermentation characteristics kinetic patterns 10 carbohydrate sources using in vitro gas production technique (IVGPT) with dog faecal inoculum. substrates tested were: pure cellulose (PC), carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), sugar-cane fibre (SCF), beet pulp (BP), wheat bran (WB), fructooligosaccharides...
During haymaking and ensilage, a significant loss of sugars occurs. The addition total mixed ratio (TMR) with liquid feed might provide promptly utilisable energy recover the nutrients lost during conservation. Interesting results were already obtained by including in TMR dairy cow. However, possibility to also utilize them Italian Mediterranean buffalo is not yet supported data. This study aimed evaluate vitro fermentation characteristics kinetics different types feed, utilising bovine...