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Agricultural By-Products in Animal Nutrition

A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Food Safety and Zoonosis".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 May 2022) | Viewed by 10893

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Dr. Aristidis S. Veskoukis

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Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Physical Education, Sport Science and Dietetics, University of Thessaly, Argonafton 1, 42132 Trikala, Greece
Interests: oxidative stress; free radicals; redox biomarkers; redox nutrition; antioxidant supplementation; polyphenols; exercise; redox toxicology; redox biology
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Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Kouretas

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Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, University of Thessaly, Viopolis, Mezourlo, 41500 Larissa, Greece
Interests: antioxidant activity; plant phenolics; exercise; functional foods; toxicology; redox nutrition; antioxidant administration
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Procedures such as vinification and olive oil production are of high nutritional and social significance since they lead to the generation of essential agricultural products. However, these processes also result in by-products that, due to their high organic content, are serious environmental pollutants. Thus, it is imperative that specific by-products, including grape pomace and olive mill wastewater, can be valorized through their incorporation in feed for productive animals. There is recent experimental evidence indicating that agricultural by-products are rich in polyphenolic compounds, which exert potent antioxidant properties, hence they appear to be proper constituents of biofunctional feed. 

Within this frame of reference, researchers are invited to submit original articles, reviews, and opinion papers focusing on (but not limited to):
- The biological (e.g., antioxidant) role of agricultural by-products in vitro and in vivo;
- The biological effects of biofunctional feed enriched with agricultural by-products after administration to animals;
- The toxic effects of agricultural by-products;
- The assessment of the nutritional value of biofunctional feed in vitro and in vivo;
- The in vitro and in vivo evaluation of the antioxidant properties of polyphenolic compounds and plant extracts that are potential constituents of biofunctional feed.

Dr. Aristidis S. Veskoukis
Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Kouretas
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Keywords

  • agricultural by-products
  • polyphenols
  • vinification
  • olive oil production
  • productive animals
  • antioxidant properties
  • toxicity
  • oxidative stress
  • biofunctional feed
  • nutrition

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Innovative Use of Olive, Winery and Cheese Waste By-Products as Functional Ingredients in Broiler Nutrition
by Eleftherios Bonos, Ioannis Skoufos, Konstantinos Petrotos, Ioannis Giavasis, Chrysanthi Mitsagga, Konstantina Fotou, Konstantina Vasilopoulou, Ilias Giannenas, Evangelia Gouva, Anastasios Tsinas, Angela Gabriella D’Alessandro, Angela Cardinali and Athina Tzora
Vet. Sci. 2022, 9(6), 290; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/vetsci9060290 - 12 Jun 2022
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the dietary use of novel silage that was created by combining three agro-industrial wastes produced in bulk, i.e., olive mill wastewater, grape pomace, and deproteinized feta cheese whey, in the diets of broiler chickens. A [...] Read more.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the dietary use of novel silage that was created by combining three agro-industrial wastes produced in bulk, i.e., olive mill wastewater, grape pomace, and deproteinized feta cheese whey, in the diets of broiler chickens. A total of 216 one-day-old male Ross-308 chicks were randomly allocated to three treatment groups with six replications (12 chicks per pen). Three isocaloric and isonitrogenous diets were formulated to include the examined silage at 0%, 5%, or 10%. Commercial breeding and management procedures were employed throughout the trial. At the end of the trial (day 35), tissue samples were collected for analysis. Feeding 10% silage resulted in increased (p ≤ 0.001) final body weight (p ≤ 0.001) and feed intake. Jejunum and cecum microflora, as well as breast and thigh meat microflora, were modified (p ≤ 0.05) by the dietary inclusion. Thigh meat oxidative stability was improved (p < 0.01) by the silage supplementation. In addition, breast and thigh meat fatty acid profiles were different, respectively, (p < 0.05) in the supplemented treatments compared to the control. The examined silage was successfully tested in broiler diets with potential benefits for their performance and meat quality. Full article
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Blood Metabolites and Feed Utilization Efficiency in Thai-Native-Anglo-Nubian Goats Fed a Concentrate Diet Including Yeast Fermented Palm Kernel Cake Instead of Soybean Meal
by Pin Chanjula, Chanadol Supapong, Puwadon Hamchara and Anusorn Cherdthong
Vet. Sci. 2022, 9(5), 235; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/vetsci9050235 - 12 May 2022
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Feed is the most expensive component in goat production. Hence, lowering it is crucial to increasing producer profitability. The microbial community in rumen is vital for nutritional digestion and absorption in ruminants. Live yeast and yeast-based products generated from the strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae [...] Read more.
Feed is the most expensive component in goat production. Hence, lowering it is crucial to increasing producer profitability. The microbial community in rumen is vital for nutritional digestion and absorption in ruminants. Live yeast and yeast-based products generated from the strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae (commercial strain) are actively being used and investigated. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of substituting soybean meal (SBM) in concentrate diets with yeast-fermented palm kernel cake protein (YFPKCP) on dry matter intake, digestibility, blood markers, and nitrogen balance. Five crossbred Thai Native-Anglo-Nubian goats (50% Thai Native goats with 50% Anglo-Nubian goats) weighing an average of 27 ± 2 kg were randomly allocated to one of five diets using a 5 × 5 Latin square design: 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100% YFPKCP replacement for SBM. Plicatulum hay (Paspalum plicatulum Michx.) was provided ad libitum. There were no significant differences in dry matter (DM) intake among treatments, but the apparent digestibility of DM, crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), and acid detergent fiber (ADF) were affected (p < 0.05) by including YFPKCP in diets. They also tended to be slightly lower for goats fed the diet containing 100% YFPKCP replacement for SBM compared to other treatments. Ruminal pH, ammonia-nitrogen (NH3-N), blood glucose, and packed cell volume were equivalent among treatments. On the other hand, replacement YFPKCP reduced digestibility and N absorption by up to 75% (p < 0.05). Furthermore, there was no difference in total volatile fatty-acid concentration among goats fed YFPKCP as a substitute for SBM. According to the results of this study, the level of YFPKCP in the concentrate replacement of SBM for goats fed plicatulum hay should be 75%. Full article
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Effects of Red Ginseng Byproducts on Rumen Fermentation, Growth Performance, Blood Metabolites, and mRNA Expression of Heat Shock Proteins in Heat-Stressed Fattening Hanwoo Steers
by Daekyum Yoo, Hanbeen Kim, Joonbeom Moon, Jongnam Kim, Hyeran Kim and Jakyeom Seo
Vet. Sci. 2022, 9(5), 220; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/vetsci9050220 - 30 Apr 2022
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with red ginseng byproduct (RGB) on rumen fermentation, growth performance, blood metabolites, and mRNA expression of heat shock proteins (HSP) in fattening Hanwoo steers under heat stress. Two experimental total [...] Read more.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with red ginseng byproduct (RGB) on rumen fermentation, growth performance, blood metabolites, and mRNA expression of heat shock proteins (HSP) in fattening Hanwoo steers under heat stress. Two experimental total mixed rations (TMR) were prepared: (1) a TMR meeting the requirement of fattening beef having an average daily gain (ADG) 0.8 kg/day (CON) and (2) a TMR that included 2% RGB on a dry matter (DM) basis (GINSENG). In vitro rumen fermentation and in vivo growth experiments were conducted using two experimental diets. A total of 22 Hanwoo steers were distributed to two treatments (CON vs. GINSENG) in a completely randomized block design according to body weight (BW). The experiment was conducted during the summer season for five weeks. The final BW, ADG, DM intake, and feed conversion ratio did not differ between treatments in the growth trial. In the mRNA expression results, only HSP 90 showed an increasing tendency in the GINSENG group. The use of 2%DM RGB did not improve the growth performance or alleviate heat stress in fattening Hanwoo steers during the summer season. Full article
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Effects of Sunflower Hulls on Productive Performance, Digestibility Indices and Rumen Morphology of Growing Awassi Lambs Fed with Total Mixed Rations
by Abdualrahman Salem Alharthi, Hani Hassan Al-Baadani, Mohammed Abduh Al-Badwi, Mutassim Mohammed Abdelrahman, Ibrahim Abdullah Alhidary and Rifat Ullah Khan
Vet. Sci. 2021, 8(9), 174; https://0-doi-org.brum.beds.ac.uk/10.3390/vetsci8090174 - 30 Aug 2021
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Forty-eight growing Awassi lambs were used in a 70-day trial to investigate the effects of different levels of dietary sunflower hulls (SFH) on growth, rumen morphology, fiber digestibility and meat characteristics of lambs. Animals were randomly allocated to 4 groups with 3 replicates [...] Read more.
Forty-eight growing Awassi lambs were used in a 70-day trial to investigate the effects of different levels of dietary sunflower hulls (SFH) on growth, rumen morphology, fiber digestibility and meat characteristics of lambs. Animals were randomly allocated to 4 groups with 3 replicates of 4 lambs each. The diet was composed of total mixed ration (TMR) without SFH (control group), and the TMR diet supplemented with SFH at a level of 5% (SFH5), 10% (SFH10) and 15% (SFH15). Lambs in the treatment groups had greater BW changes (p = 0.04) and ADG (p = 0.04) than the lambs in the control group. Intake of dry matter, acid detergent fiber (ADF) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF) were also significantly (p < 0.05) higher in SFH15 compared to SFH10. Digestibility of ADL and empty stomach weight were also significantly (p < 0.05) higher in SFH10 and SFH15, respectively. Cooking loss, blood total cholesterol and total protein decreased significantly (p < 0.05) in SFH15. Ruminal lightness (L) and yellowness (b) also increased significantly (p < 0.05) in SFH15. We concluded that the TMR diet supplemented with up to 15% SFH improved weight gain, digestibility, meat cooking loss and rumen color in Awassi lambs. Full article
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