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1. The effect of dietary flaxseed supplementation on sperm fatty acid composition, semen quality attributes and some blood parameters in Kurdish ram.

15 mature 3-5 years old Kurdish ram weighing 65±2.5 kg (mean ±SE) were randomly allocated into three groups during 12 weeks of the experimental period. Animals were individually fed a standard basal diet supplemented with different levels of flaxseed. Treatment included FLS-0 (basal diet; control), ...

Author(s) : Firouzeh, S.; Rad, A. H. F.; Mirshokraei, P.; Parham, A.; Mesgaran, M. D.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2021 Vol.13 No.2 pp.fa221-en233 ref.36

2. Effect of green silver nanoparticles synthesized via Phlomis cancellata Bunge extract on in vitro ruminal fermentation.

Introduction: The anaerobic microbial fermentative digestion of feedstuffs in the rumen is not efficient. The gases are considered as waste products of rumen fermentation and also pollutants of the environment. Recent studies indicated that some metal nanoparticles (NPs) were toxic to rumen...

Author(s) : Abadi, E. I. K.; Kazemi, M.; Heydari, S.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.13 No.4 pp.fa475-fa488 ref.57

3. The effect of protexin probiotics in the last month of pregnancy on the colostrum compositions and milk yield of Lori Bakhtiyari ewes.

Introduction: The use of additives that improve the microbial function of the rumen seems to be essential. Probiotics is a Latin word for life. Probiotics are living microorganisms that contain beneficial bacteria and yeasts. The most important feature of probiotics is that while reducing the...

Author(s) : Rezai-Sarteshnizi, F.; Doralibeni, M.; Dehkordi, S. K.; Moharrery, A.; Mehrban, H.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.13 No.4 pp.fa489-fa498 ref.53

4. The effect of zinc-methionine supplementation to diets containing unsaturated fat on growth performance, health status and some blood parameters of suckling Holstein calves.

Introduction: Zinc is part of more than 300 enzymes involved in immunity, metabolism, growth and reproductive functions. This element is essential for the metabolism of nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, the development and proper functioning of immune cells. Therefore, zinc deficiency can...

Author(s) : Karamnejad, K.; Sari, M.; Dehghan-Banadaky, M.; Rafiee, H.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.2 pp.fa147-fa162 ref.51

5. Effects of different forage sources on feeding behavior, milk production and blood parameters of Murciano-Granadina dairy goats.

Introduction: Global demand for goat milk and its products has been growing. The decreased pasture quality has led goat producers to use intensive production systems with economical fodder resources. Goat milk contains functional compounds that enhance human immune system and overall health. Goat...

Author(s) : Khabazan, M. H.; Amanlou, H.; Zahmatkesh, D.; Mahjoubi, E.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.2 pp.fa163-fa173 ref.27

6. Effect of adding different levels Ziziphora tenuior on performance, blood parameters and fecal score of Sistani neonatal kids.

Introduction Animal feed additives are used worldwide for many different reasons. Breeding management of sucking animals, including proper nutrition and prevention of common diseases up to the age of weaning, has an effective role in the economic value of the livestock industry. Some help to cover...

Author(s) : Toghdory, A.; Asadi, M.; Ghoorchi, T.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.2 pp.fa175-fa187 ref.42

7. The effect of slow-release urea sources on digestibility of nutrients and growth performance of fattening lambs fed rations containing low-quality forage.

Introduction: The main factors limiting the consumption of low-quality fodder is their low nitrogen. Therefore, it is often difficult to provide sufficient nutrients, especially energy and protein for ruminants, which use these resources. Deficiency of nutrients in low quality forage also affects...

Author(s) : Safavi, S.; Chaji, M.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.2 pp.fa189-fa200 ref.36

8. Investigation on substitution possibility of proteinous mixture with soybean meal and multi-enzyme supplementation on broiler performance.

Introduction: It is advantageous to include as many ingredients as possible when formulating a diet for broiler chickens, because the supplementary nature of nutrients in different feedstuffs promotes the reduction of nutrient variation. The results of some experiments have shown that diet...

Author(s) : Izanloo, M.; Maghsoudlou, S.; Taraz, Z.; Ghanbari, F.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.2 pp.fa201-fa219 ref.48

9. Comparative effects of Mentha piperita extract, vitamin E, vitamin C, probiotic and antibiotic on performance and immune response of broilers under heat stress.

Introduction: This experiment was performed to evaluate the effects of peppermint extract, vitamins C, vitamin E, probiotics and antibiotics on performance, biochemical parameters and immune system of broilers under heat stress conditions. Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is considered as one of these...

Author(s) : Palizban, Z.; Taherpour, K.; Gharaei, M. A.; Ghasemi, H. A.; Jamali, J.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.2 pp.fa221-fa236 ref.38

10. Effects of different levels of dietary fiber and fat on the growth performance of young broiler chicks using response surface methodology.

Introduction: This research was conducted to evaluate the effects of different levels of dietary fiber and fat on the growth performance of broiler chicks using the central composite design and response surface methodology at 1- 7 d and 7-14 d of age. The response surface methodology is a set of...

Author(s) : Aliabadi, F. A.; Hassanabadi, A.; Golian, A.; Zerehdaran, S.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.2 pp.fa237-fa254 ref.36

11. Economic analysis of production period of broiler breeding in Kurdistan province "A case of Sanandaj, Kamyaran and Divandareh cities".

Introduction: During development process attention to the improvement of scarcity compensation protein of food regime is necessary and important and due to that, the most of developing countries attempted to compensate scarce protein of increasing population accompany of poultry industry extension. ...

Author(s) : Youzi, F.; Ghaderzadeh, H.; Farzinpour, A.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.2 pp.fa255-fa266 ref.14

12. Genetic analysis of production and reproduction traits of Isfahan Holstein dairy cows under heat stress conditions.

Introduction One of the most important environmental factors affecting the dairy industry is the temperature changes that showed a negative impact on the industry over the past few years. Increasing temperatures have declined the production and reproductive performance of herds in the tropics. Huge ...

Author(s) : Mahyari, S. A.; Hosseini, S. H.; Mahin, M.; Mahdavi, A. H.; Mahnani, A.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.2 pp.fa267-fa281 ref.34

13. Genome-wide association study for economic important traits in Japanese quail-comparison of multi-step BayesB and the single-step gblup methods.

Introduction: Applying the appropriate statistical method to genome wide association studies (GWAS) is one of the major factors influencing the identify chromosome regions effect of quantitative traits. The single-step genomic best linear unbiased prediction (ssGBLUP) approach, a quite common...

Author(s) : Mohammadi, H.; Farahani, A. H. K.; Moradi, M. H.; Najafi, A.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.2 pp.fa283-fa294 ref.29

14. Evaluation of hydroalcoholic extract of Glaucium flavum on hematological parameters in male rat.

Introduction: Medicinal plants have a long history of treating different diseases. Glaucium flavum (yellow horned poppy) is a summer-flowering plant in the family Papaveracae. It is native to Northern Africa, Macaronesia, temperate zones in Western Asia, and the Caucasus, as well as Europe. It has...

Author(s) : Samakkhah, S. A.; Houshmandi, K.; Hashemi, F.; Orouei, S.; Moghadam, E. R.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.2 pp.fa295-fa303 ref.20

15. The effect of palm kernel powder on performance, microbial fermentation, digestibility and some blood parameters of Arabi sheep.

Introduction: The palm date kernel is energetic by-product of animal nutrition classified as medium-quality foods and crude protein content suitable for ruminants. The results of the studies indicate that there are large amounts of nutritious fibers in the palm kernel which are very useful in...

Author(s) : Mohammadabadi, T.; Ghezi, Z.; Vakili, S. T.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.13 No.4 pp.fa499-fa512 ref.43

16. The effect of adding different levels of Ziziphora clinopodioides to the diet on the in vitro digestion and fermentation activity of anaerobic bacteria and fungi in the rumen of fattening Arabi lambs.

Introduction: The ruminants have a stomach with four separate compartments, in the two parts of which, rumen and reticulum, because of the action of their bacteria, protozoa, and other populations such as anaerobic fungi, the energy of plant cell wall are available to the host. The main products of ...

Author(s) : Chaji, M.; Alimirzaii, P.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.13 No.4 pp.fa513-fa524 ref.34

17. Digestible threonine requirement of Hy-Line W36 laying hen fed a wheat- soybean meal diet in the second cycle of production.

Introduction: Modern layer strains have high genetic potential for egg production, and may produce eggs for more than one laying cycle by inducing molting. Good egg production is obtained when adequate nutrition is provided, one of the most important nutrients is protein, particularly limited...

Author(s) : Zarghi, H.; Nejad, S. A. H.; Golian, A.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.13 No.4 pp.fa525-fa536 ref.35

18. Effect of the substitution of different levels of biochar with mineral premix in diet on growth performance variables, meat quality and bone ash of broiler.

Introduction: Chicken meat is one of the most important foods and its economic production is essential. In industrial poultry farms, about 70 to 75 percent of production costs are related to feed costs. Therefore, one of the most important goals of poultry nutrition researchers, along with...

Author(s) : Afsharmanesh, M.; Salarmoini, M.; Kashef, M.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.13 No.4 pp.fa537-fa549 ref.38

19. Effect of dietary calcium and phosphorus restriction during grower period on growth performance, carcass traits, blood and bone parameters and broiler chickens adaptation in finisher period.

Introduction: In recent years, increasing feed costs in broiler production encouraged nutritionists to reduce feeding expenditure, along with maintaining optimal performance of broiler chickens and minimizing environmental pollution. Phosphorus and calcium are two important minerals in the poultry...

Author(s) : Hassanabadi, A.; Noruzi, H.; Golian, A.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.13 No.4 pp.fa551-fa567 ref.31

20. Effects of different levels of threonine and dietary electrolyte balance on growth performance, blood biochemistry and immune response of broilers under high ambient temperature conditions.

Introduction: Although there are different ways of reducing the adverse effects of heat stress, including changing feeding methods and using various supplements in feed and drinking water, most of these methods are associated with reduced performance. Changes in dietary electrolyte balance have...

Author(s) : Khodadadi, I. H.; Moradi, M. H.; Ghasemi, H. A.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.13 No.4 pp.fa569-fa583 ref.36

21. Nutritional value of white grape pomace (Vitis vinifera L.) and effect of its varying levels on growth performance and blood characteristics of broiler chickens.

Introduction: One of the most important challenges in poultry industry is supplying of feedstuff. The international prices of this feedstuff have increased the costs of poultry production, and therefore, reduced marketing margins. Additionally, due to the high amount of wastes from the agricultural ...

Author(s) : Ghorbani, M. R.; Ghorbani, K.; Tatar, A.; Ahmadvand, H.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.13 No.4 pp.fa585-fa600 ref.29

22. Effects of barley malt extract on performance, immune responses and jejunal histology of laying hens.

Introduction: Several studies have been performed in order to improve feed utilization and reduce the feed costs. For this purpose, various additives have been used to improve the health and production performance of poultry. Barley malt extract is one of the additives that has recently been...

Author(s) : Sedghi, M.; Esfahani, M. D.; Mahdavi, A. H.; Ghasemi, R.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.13 No.4 pp.fa601-fa614 ref.34

23. A survey on effect of multilayer perceptron on the accuracy of selection of silkworm (Bombyx mori) microRNA genes.

Introduction: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) constitute a large family of non-protein-coding small RNA (ncRNA) molecules and have important roles in the regulation of both plant and animal developmental procedures. Generally, sequences of miRNA demonstrate high sequence conservation across animals and are...

Author(s) : Seyeddokht, A.; Rahmaninia, J.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.13 No.4 pp.fa615-fa627 ref.57

24. Evaluation of probiotic properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from the gut of honeybees Apis mellifera.

Introduction: European honey bees (Apis mellifera) are the most important pollinator insects that play vital role in maintenance of all most all life forms on earth. However, over the last decade major concerns have raised due to decline in the population of these insect species. A variety of...

Author(s) : Tootiaie, S.; Mojgani, N.; Harzandi, N.; Moharrami, M.; Mokhberalsafa, L.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.1 pp.fa131-fa146 ref.45

25. Improving of frozen-thawed sperm quality in commercial broiler breeder roosters challenged with dexamethasone using diet vitamin E supplementation.

Introduction: Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects by antioxidants. Commercial poultry faces a wide range of environmental, technological, nutritional, and biological stresses, which are responsible...

Author(s) : Nemati, Z.; Sattari, M.; Karimi, A.; Besharati, M.; Kamrani, N.

Publisher : Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

Journal article : Iranian Journal of Animal Science Research 2022 Vol.14 No.1 pp.fa109-fa120 ref.57