- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- Phytoestrogen effects and research
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Molecular Biology Techniques and Applications
- Food Supply Chain Traceability
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods
- Medicinal Plant Pharmacodynamics Research
- Livestock Farming and Management
- Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health
- Tea Polyphenols and Effects
- Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
2013-2023
University of Žilina
2021
Previous findings suggest that performing strength training (ST) in the evening may provide greater benefit for young individuals. However, this not be optimal older population. The purpose of study was to compare effects a 12-week ST program performed morning vs. on strength, functional capacity, metabolic biomarker and basal hormone concentrations women. Thirty-one healthy women (66 ± 4 years, 162 cm, 75 13 kg) completed study. Participants trained (M) (07:30, n = 10), (E) (18:00, or acted...
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of selection on genome structure beef cattle through identification signatures reflecting breeding standard each breed and discover potential functional genetic variants improve performance traits. Genotyping data six breeds (Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, Limousin, Charolais, Piedmontese Romagnola) were used perform genome-wide scans for signatures. The approaches applied based an assumption that leads linkage disequilibrium or a decrease variability in...
The aim of this study was to examine possible usage instrumental determination selected texture parameters estimate sensory acceptability ketchups. Likewise, the authors focused on examination whether consumer’s perception is connected factors related ingredients and production technology. Yet another describe textural ketchups available in European market. Within frame study, 29 samples were analyzed by means analysis. Further, a survey research carried out with results showing that second...
"Slovak bryndza" is a traditional Slovak cheese manufactured by milling lump of matured ewe's or mixture and cow's cheese. The percentage greater than 50% w/w dry matter. Differences in the purchase prices milk create potential for adulteration. detection compounds isoelectric focusing γ-caseins after plasmolysis suitable method determination adulteration this analysis final results may be affected factors affecting laboratory activity biological factors. Biological are manifested primarily...
The aim of this study was to test the reliability commercial ELISA tests (RC-bovino) within raw and heat treated cow milk detection in sheep cheese order obtain a high-quality, reliable economically beneficial method suitable for routine application practice. These were subsequently used quantification "Bryndza". Raw milk, heat-treated (pasteurisation at 72 °C 15 sec or 85 3 sec) mixed precisely defined proportions (0 - 100% milk). mixtures sampled detect adulteration made. By possible...
Abstract. This study presents the application of BovineSNP50 BeadChip for genome-wide screening two taurine breeds (Bos primigenius taurus) and Zebu indicus), species from family Cervidae: red deer (Cervus elaphus) fallow (Dama dama). The aim paper was to evaluate use bovine array cross-species genotyping analyse single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) distribution, diversity within groups animals genetic distance among analysed species. number polymorphic SNPs decreased with increase...
Polymorphic SNPs were identified using BovineSNP50 BeadChip in three groups of cervids: farmed Red deer (n = 3), and free range 5) Fallow 2). From the total 54 609 SNPs, 53.85% could be genotyped. Out 28 502 successfully genotyped autosomal only 5.3% polymorphic. The average minor allele frequency within cervids was 0.23 (number polymorphic ranged from 467 to 686). Results molecular variance analysis showed that 67.38% variation occurred individuals rest explained by a species difference...
The use of artificial insemination in cattle breeding has evolved to global extent, and doses are often shipped via air transport which requires strict radiation-based examinations. For the determination effect non-ionizing radiation (NIR), beings frequently exposed due protection airport or cultural event security, freshly ejaculated cryopreserved bovine spermatozoa were used as experimental model. Following with hand-held metal detector various exposition times (0, 10 s, 15, 30 60...
This study focused on the genomic differences between Czechoslovakian wolfdog (CWD) and its ancestors, Grey wolf (GW) German Shepherd dog. The Saarloos Belgian dog were also included to level of GW genetics retained in genome domesticated breeds. dataset consisted 131 animals 143,593 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). effects demographic history overall structure determined by screening distribution homozygous segments. genetic variance distributed within groups was quantified...
In this study, we analysed the effect of human-mediated selection on gene pool wild and farmed red deer populations based genotyping-by-sequencing data. The sample covered spread across seven countries two continents (France, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia). Slovak Spain (the latter one in a large game estate) were used as control outgroups. flow intensity, relationship admixture among tested by Bayesian approach discriminant analysis principal components (DAPC)....
The aim of work was to optimalize the ELISA method detect adulteration sheep milk and products by cow in laboratory. We have focused on laboratory testing kit (β-Lactoglobulin Set, SEDIUM R&D) for detection β-Lg order obtain high-quality, reliable economically advantageous suitable routine use practice. results shown that quality determination it is necessary verify sensitivity applied samples dilution accordance with producer declared quantification range contained manual kit. starting...
Deer (Cervidae) recently belongs to the most important species. The aim of presenting study was evaluation genetic diversity and relationship within among seven red deer populations from different origins - Czech Republic, Hungary, hybrids Hungary x New Zealand, Lithuania, Poland Slovak Republic. This conducted determine levels variability relationships a total 637 animals originating countries Republic (50), (35), Zealand (67), Lithuania (26), (82), (347) (30). We used hair bulbs as source...
The object of the research was to investigate quality vegetable oils for cooking food. analysis used two types - oil Fritol and Promienna. Both were purchased commercially. Oil changes observed at frying French fries. At same stored room temperature in refrigerator. determined parameters included measurement polar materials with electronic device Testo 265 measuring oil. Determination change texture during deterioration by Texturometer TA.XT Plus determination peroxide value STN EN ISO...
The objective of the study was to investigate potential adulteration commercial caprine milks and cheeses with bovine milk using qPCR assay. assay comprised bovine-, ovine- caprine-specific primers TaqMan probe mammalian internal control. Specificity, sensitivity, linearity, reproducibility efficiency were tested as well. Specificity verified by running reaction on DNA other milk-producing species (caprine ovine) made-up bovine-caprine (v/v) mixes. In both experiments, a fragment amplified...
The need for identification of fishery products in food is currently ongoing issue both consumers and producers food. Consumer interest driven one the healthy diet, which prefers fish products, as an indispensable ingredient on other hand, a potential allergen causing health problems humans allergic to protein. Allergy phenomenon that significantly affects human health, well overall life expectancy individual. large number species are known trigger reactions directly intake or inhalation...
Food safety, quality and composition have become the subjects of increasing public concern. To prevent fraud enhance assurance, credible analysis dairy products is crucial. Bovine milk more widely available cheaper than sheep goat. also processed in large quantities to produce a range produce. DNA-based methods proven be reliable, because stability DNA under conditions high temperature, pressure, chemical treatment used during processing some food products. The commercial InnuDETECT cheese...
The aim of this work was to compare three methods for the detection and quantification lupine as an allergen in food. that were used direct method: ELISA indirect methods: end-point PCR real-time PCR. We examined limit (the sensitivity with which we can detect presence a sample) reliability performing analysis. 17 samples plant species from processing dehydrated soups production companies. Its practical use is wide it mainly bakery industry, manufacture confectionery, pasta, sauces,...
Phytoestrogens are compounds that naturally present in almost all plant foods to a varying degree. They include several different classes of chemical known as isoflavones, coumestans and lignans. In our work we analyzed intake phytoestrogens is based upon answer questionaries' ages. Evaluating health effects difficult depends on numerous factors, including the kind dose (amount) eaten age, gender, person. We exposed daily highly variable amounts phytoestrogens. While adults eating vegetarian...
There has been a significant decrease in genetic diversity on global scale for several livestock species, including beef cattle. Therefore, the aim of this study was to deliver fine-scale analysis genomic structure and describe status six cattle breeds, with specific focus inbreeding trend effective population size. The genome-wide data 639 animals belonging cosmopolitan (Aberdeen Angus, Charolais, Hereford Limousin) local (Piedmontese Romagnola) breeds were included due their importance...