- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Ruminant Nutrition and Digestive Physiology
- Meat and Animal Product Quality
- Animal health and immunology
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Reproductive Physiology in Livestock
- Crop Yield and Soil Fertility
- Phytase and its Applications
- Fatty Acid Research and Health
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Rabbits: Nutrition, Reproduction, Health
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
- Plant and fungal interactions
- Medicinal Plant Pharmacodynamics Research
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Pharmacological Effects and Assays
- Coconut Research and Applications
- Bee Products Chemical Analysis
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra
2015-2024
This study was conducted to examine the effects of a combined supplementation Aspergillus awamori (AA) and lactic acid bacteria (LAB) in feed on growth egg quality. Hens (28-week old) were fed basal diet as control group; diets supplemented with 0.05% AA, 0.10% LAB, or combination AA LAB (6 birds/group) for 6 weeks. The performance birds improved by all treatments. Synergistic observed intake, production, total weight conversion (p < .05). Weights heights yolk albumin not affected treatment...
The aim of this study was to monitor the effect Bifidobacterium bifidum (BB) and combination Lactobacillus sporogenes, Enterococcus faecium, (LEB) on health status weight gain calves, utilisation nitrogenous substances. experiment performed in period from April 2020 September 2020. A total 90 Holstein heifers, which were one 56 days old, used as experimental animals. Differences live significant if we compared LEB vs. BB group C, control (86.23 ± 5.49 kg 84.72 6.22 kg, p < 0.05; 86.23 82.86...
Coconut oil has a high content of lauric acid, which selective antibacterial activity. This study aimed to explore the effect coconut ingestion on gastrointestinal microbiomes pigs. A 14-day-long feeding experiment included 19 pigs in two groups (9 normal diet and 10 supplemented with oil). At start end experiment, rectal swab sample was taken from each pig both groups, total bacterial DNA extracted. We used 16S rRNA high-throughput amplicon sequencing evaluate microbiome changes during...
This study evaluated the effects of biological silage additives with and without chemical salts on fermentation parameters whole plant corn silage. The experiment consisted five treatments: two lactic acid bacteria (LAB salts), combined + a control. Firstly, control (C) subsequently facultatively heterofermentative (A) obligately (B) LAB (LAB1: L. plantarumA, brevisB, E. faeciumA; LAB2: buchneriB, P. pentosaceusA) were examined. After that, LABCHSE inclusive homofermentative (L. salivariusC,...
The aim of the study was to analyze effect a blend phytogenic additive on nutritional and mineral composition breast, thigh muscles liver in fattening turkeys. A total 300 female turkeys were monitored trial. 1-day old broad-breasted white hybrid XL randomly divided into two groups (150 pcs per each). Turkeys control group fed by standard diet for experimental from 1st 12th week complete feed mixture with supplementation essential oils origanum, anise citrus fruits as well prebiotic rich...
Current experiments with farm animals showed that it is possible to use grape by-products as a source of nutrients in animal nutrition. In the present experiment, we hypothesize one reason for variation among feeding trials, besides production steps affecting byproduct quality winery, cultivars may have substantial contribution. The main aim this study was analyse pomace and stems from area Slovak Republic Austria evaluate their nutritional value animals. total, 54 samples 3 varieties 6...
The aim of this study was to find the effect dried grape pomace (GP) feeding on nutrients digestibility coefficients and biochemical parameters sheep blood serum. experiment divided into three periods—C (control), GP1 (1% concentration), GP2 (2% concentration). Wethers in groups balance cages were housed for right feces collection. C feed diet consisted hay, ground wheat, soybean meal, mineral vitamin lick. An experimental with 1% 2% addition GP from daily dry matter intake fed. After that,...
Background: The effects of humic substances (HSs) on the carcass characteristics and meat quality traits breast thigh muscles were studied. Methods: In total, 200 pheasants allocated to 4 treatments, each containing 50 birds. control birds fed a diet without additives (0% HS); other treatment diets HSs at 0.5, 0.75 1.0% from 1 90 days age. At end experiment, several measured muscle samples taken determine composition nutrients by standard laboratory methods procedures. Results: weights both...
The effects of dried grape pomace supplementation on biochemical blood serum indicators and digestibility nutrients in horses | Renata Kolláthová, Branislav Gálik, Marko Halo, Anton Kováčik, Ondrej Hanušovský, Daniel Bíro, Michal Rolinec, Miroslav Juráček, Milan Šimko Agricultural Journals
Received: 2015-11-03 | Accepted: 2015-11-06 Available online: 2016-03-24 dx.doi.org/10.15414/afz.2016.19.01.25-28 The goal of this study was to analysed and compared the nutrients content dry dog foods with nutrient content, which is declared by manufacturer foods. 15 bought in Slovak republic were for matter, crude protein, fat, fiber, nitrogen free extract ash concentration. Nutrients analysis realised Laboratory Quality Nutritional Value Feeds. We found, that only 6 from food samples...
The aim of this study was to analyse the effects different daily intakes rapeseed bee pollen on growth and biochemical blood serum indicators in male female rats. A total 40 clinically healthy Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups. In control group (C) fed a standard complete diet; experimental groups diets supplemented with doses pollen. Treatment T1 given diet addition at 0.3% concentration; T2 0.5%; T3 it 0.75%. period lasted for 90 days. significant effect ( P < 0.05)...
The aim of this study was to examine the effect PRRS occurrence on sow colostrum immunological quality. We realised experiment 20 sows (breed: Large white). From farm without presences were 10 and other from with presence PRRS. took samples colostrums during sucking. detected concentration immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM) in time 0 hours 12 after beginning farrowing pig Ig ELISA quantitation kits. determined statistically significant (P<0.01) higher IgG at farrowing, 3 hours, 6 favour IgA IgM...
The aim of the study was to analyze effect different intakes macroelements from feed on mineral blood profile sport horses. In experiment which lasted for 12 months (6 each two periods), 14 horses with 2 types rations were monitored. collected at beginning and every (three collections period). Feed had a negative Ca (3.40 mmol·l -1 3.32 ) K (3.2 2.98 concentrations in equine serum obtained second third collection, respectively. Concentration P (1.28 1.20 respectively, higher ( < 0.05)...
The aim of this study was to determine the effect pumpkin and flaxseed oils on fatty acid profile nutrient changes in table eggs. At 38 weeks age, Lohmann Brown Lite hens were divided into three groups depending up diet. birds housed individual cages (6 per cage) with a space allowance 943.2 cm 2 hen, given diet standard complete feed mixture for laying hens. Hens from experimental fed mixtures supplemented by (group E1) or E2) at dosage 3%. experiment lasted 52 days. In last week trial,...
Received: 2016-07-04 | Accepted: 2016-10-27 Available online: 2017-03-31 http://dx.doi.org/10.15414/afz.2017.20.01.01-05 The aim of this study was to continuously monitored drinking regime 7 dairy cows Holstein breed using boluses during 24 weeks lactation in relation the outside temperature and observed daily with impact on rumen at University Experimental Farm Oponice. Animals were fed once milked 3 times per day. bolus pH values implemented via esophagus measured every 15 minutes (96 data...
The aim of this study was to analyse the effect change feeding realised by beginning grazing on composition goat milk at ecological farm RD Pod Skalkou, Tvrdošín from middle April end June in 150 goats different parities. For indoor meadow hay (ad libitum) with grain feed and protein concentrate used. Outdoor using pasture same mixture like (0.2 kg crimped oat + 0.3 barley corn ratio 2:1 0.1 concentrate). Goats were milked twice a day machine milking system. In all samples basic nutrients -...
In our study the presence of bacteria, yeast, and microscopic fungi was evaluated. Three forms corn silage were made including without additive, with microbial additive (lactic acid bacteria), nutritional (urea). Silage additives applied to matter within recommended dosage, then ensiled into plastic bags stored at a constant temperature. After 5.5 months storage, average samples for mycotoxins analysis taken. From microbiological points, plate count agar method enumeration total lactic...
The performance of ruminants is affected mainly by the rumen bacterial community. composition and properties community depend largely on diet components that are fed to ruminant. aim this study was determine effect grape pomace intake sheep. Four different diets, two which contained dried (DGP), were used in study. Rumen fluid samples from 12 wethers for 16S rRNA gene sequencing subsequent identification. At phylum level, Bacteroidetes Firmicutes; at family Prevotellaceae...
This paper aims to monitor the impact of Lactobacillus sporogenes (LS), Saccharomyces cerevisiae (SC), combination thereof and (CLS) on health status live weight gain in calves compared a control group (C). The experiment took place period from March 2022 2023. 100 Holstein heifers age 1 56 days were included experiment. differences significant when gains first 14 after birth between CLS vs C (63,36.72 ± 4.81 59.55 4.55, P < 0,05) group, LS SC (87,34 4.95 kg 83.15 5.32 kg, 0,01; 86.41 5.34...
The aim of this study was to determine the effect a phytogenic additive in sport horses feed rations on faecal macroelements digestibility. experiment realized Riding Centre Faculty Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University Agriculture Nitra, using 6 warm blood (geldings). control group fed with crimped barley, meadow hay, mixture mineral premix. experimental were supplemented containing blend essential oils from origanum, anise citrus, as well prebiotic rich fructooligosaccharides....
Effects of humic acid diet on the serum biochemistry and oxidative status markers in pheasants | A Kovacik, M Gasparovic, E Tvrda, K Tokarova, Kovacikova, Rolinec, L Rumanova, Capcarova, B Galik Agricultural Journals
The aim of the study was to determine effect a phytogenic additive on blood serum indicator levels and fatty acids profile breast, leg muscles liver in fattening turkeys. experiment realized private turkey farm Department Animal Nutrition, Faculty Agrobiology Food Resources, Slovak University Agriculture Nitra. A total 300 clinically healthy female turkeys (broad-breasted white turkey, hybrid XL) were used experiment. Female randomly divided into two groups (150 pcs per each). In control...
Abstract The aim of this study was to estimate genetic parameters and breeding values (BVs) show jumping horses in the Slovak Republic. data from competitions performed 2004-2013 (The Equestrian Federation) Breeding Information Register National Stud Farm Topo’čianky) were used our work. There 831 (4-21 years old) included analysis. level ranged LS (125 cm) TT (160 cm). Profit penalty points (PP) ranking competition (R) analyzed as measures describing horse performance. average profit PP...
The aim of this work was to determine the quality maize silages from Western Slovak Region analyzed in 2009 and 2010 on Department animal nutrition, Faculty agrobiology food resources, university agriculture Nitra, Slovakia. Maize were evaluated base nutritional value, result fermentation process silage according Regulation Government Republic no. 439/2006, appendix no.7, part C – Silage. We found average dry matter content 357.87 g.kg-1 (2009) 340.00 (2010) while only samples had got 15.4 %...
The aim of this study was to determine the protein quality sow’s colostrum. For purpose, essential amino acid index (EAAI) colostrum calculated. carried out on 12 Large white sows, which were 2.9 farrowing average. Colostrum samples collected by milking per hand without application oxytocin. First sample milked at time birth first piglet, and then every hour till 12th hour. Essential acids determined using Amino Acid Analyser AAA400 (Ingos, Prague). calculation EAAI, egg (EAAIegg) milk...