@article { author = {Shamma, T. and El-Shafei, A. and A. El-Yazby, W.}, title = {Productive Performance and some Blood Parameters of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Supplemented with Thyme and Lavender Oils.}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Poultry Production}, volume = {10}, number = {12}, pages = {359-363}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture}, issn = {2090-3642}, eissn = {2090-3723}, doi = {10.21608/jappmu.2019.71180}, abstract = {This study was conducted to investigate the impact of thyme (Thymus vulgaris l.) and lavender (Lavandula augustifolia m.) oils supplementation and their combination in broiler's diet on productive performance and some blood parameters. A total number of 120 broiler chicks (Arbor Acres) of one-week old were used in this study. Birds were randomly divided into 4 groups. The birds in each group were distributed to 3 replicates, 10 birds each. The first group (T1) was served as a control group and received only a basal diet. The 2nd group (T2) was fed basal diet supplemented with thyme oil at level of 0.4 ml/ kg diet. The 3th group (T3) was fed basal diet supplemented with lavender oil at level of 0.5 ml/ kg diet and 4th group (T4) was supplemented with mixture of thyme and lavender oils at levels of 0.4 and o.5 ml/kg diet, respectively. Results showed that supplementing thyme oil or mixture of thyme and lavender had no significant effect on live body weight (LBW) at the end of trial, while feed intake was significantly reduced, and feed conversion ratio was significantly improved compared with the control and lavender groups. Also, thyme and mixture group significantly increased thymus and bursa of Fabricius relative weights. Total blood protein, total albumin and total globulin were significantly increased by adding thyme or mixture of oils to broiler diet. Whilst, total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL were significantly decreased, and HDL was significantly increased by adding thyme oil to broiler diet.}, keywords = {broiler,thyme,lavender,Growth performance,and blood parameters}, url = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_71180.html}, eprint = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_71180_83d521bf8f8e69c4a446ac2bea5fa1eb.pdf} } @article { author = {Khalil, M. and Abd El-Hamid, A. and Abd El-Ghfar, S.}, title = {Effects of Nigella Sativa and Allium Sativum on some Physiological Parameters in Normal and Diabetic Rats}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Poultry Production}, volume = {10}, number = {12}, pages = {365-370}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture}, issn = {2090-3642}, eissn = {2090-3723}, doi = {10.21608/jappmu.2019.71182}, abstract = {An experiment was conducted to study the effects of Nigella Sativa (NS) and Allium Sativa (garlic) on some physiological parameters in normal and diabetic rats. The study included two experiments. The first experiment was in summer season, while the second experiment were in winter season. Each experiment included 120/each season adult male Albino rats with an average live body weight of 100±10 gm. Rats were distributed into 8 groups (15 rats each). Normal rats were fed the control diet (G1), control diet with  5% garlic (G2), 5% NS (G3) or 2.5% Garlic  + 2.5% NS (G4). However, diabetic rats were fed the control diet with 5% garlic (G6), 5% NS (G7) or 2.5 % Garlic 2.5% + 2.5% NS. Blood sample were collected after 4 and 8 weeks from the start of the experiment for determination of biochemicals and enzyme activity in blood serum. Results show that serum activity of ALT and AST, and concentration of creatinin and glucose were significantly (P<0.05) increased in diabetic rats than normal rats, but were significantly decreased after treatment with medicinal plants. Concentration of serum T3 and T4 were significantly decreased in diabetic rats than in normal rats, but were significantly increased with medicinal plants.Conclusion: The use of medicinal plants (garlic and nigella seeds) worked to improve the health of animals, and the use of garlic mixture and nigella seeds was the best effect in improving the health status of animals, especially those with diabetes.}, keywords = {T3 Triiodothyronine,T4 Thyroxin,ALT Alanine aminotransferase and AST aspartate aminotransferase}, url = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_71182.html}, eprint = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_71182_8360f00c8228d99c99d6773e1bfa793f.pdf} } @article { author = {Al, M. and Abd El-Hafeez, A. and Sayed-Ahmed, M.}, title = {Factors Affecting Morbidity, Mortality, and Growth Rates in Suckling Calves under Conditions of Nile Delta, Egypt}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Poultry Production}, volume = {10}, number = {12}, pages = {371-378}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture}, issn = {2090-3642}, eissn = {2090-3723}, doi = {10.21608/jappmu.2019.71183}, abstract = {The aim of this study was to estimate morbidity, mortality risk, and growth rates during period from birth to weaning in calves under the conditions of Nile Delta. Data were collected during the period from January 2009 until December 2018. Data were collected from 1727 newborn calves from 3 breeds (869 Friesian, 488 Baladi and 370 their Crossbred). The overall rates of calf morbidity and mortality during the period of pre-weaning reached 74.35% and 12.16%, respectively. The majority of cases occurred within the period from 8 to 30 days of calf age (44.93% and 6.20%, respectively). Morbidity and mortality rates were the lowest for Crossbred calves. The means of calf weight at birth and weaning, amount of milk used for suckling and the average daily gain were significantly greater for Friesian calves. Furthermore, morbidity, mortality and growth rates were affected by calf birth season, dam parity, calf gender, calf weight at birth and cause of disease. Incidence and mortality rates due to enteric diseases alone during the pre-weaning period were higher (71.18% and 36.67%, respectively). Calves affected by the diseases had significantly decreased weight at weaning compared with healthy calves. It is clear from this study that elevated calf mortality was associated with low weight at birth. Accordingly, we recommend more attention must be given to proper management and improved health conditions of the calves. It must be obtained ideal weights at birth, alleviate heat stress during the summer, and care for primiparous cows.}, keywords = {calf,morbidity,mortality,growth rate}, url = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_71183.html}, eprint = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_71183_5c97a1402072eafeb118beb24ffd88ac.pdf} } @article { author = {A. Fayed, Amal and Hassan, A. and Khalel, M. and Zedan, Afaf}, title = {Improving the Nutritive Value of Watermelon Vines and Its Effect on Productive Performance of Growing Lambs}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Poultry Production}, volume = {10}, number = {12}, pages = {379-386}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture}, issn = {2090-3642}, eissn = {2090-3723}, doi = {10.21608/jappmu.2019.71358}, abstract = {This experiment was conducted to study the effect of using biological treatment by (Trichoderma reesei), to reduce the content of antinutritional factors in watermelon vines and improvement their nutritive value and the possibility of using it in animal nutrition and its effect on productive performance of growing lambs. Fifty male Barki lambs at 6 to 8 months of age with an average live body weight 24.49 ±0.2 Kg were divided into five similar groups according to their live body weight (10 lambs for each).  They were randomly assigned to receive the five experimental rations where control group was fed 50% concentrate feed mixture  (CFM) plus 50%  berseem hay (BH ) on dry DM basis (R1) and the other four groups R2, R3, R4 and R5 were fed rations containing 25 or 50 % untreated watermelon vines  hay (WMVH) and treated with Trichoderma reesei fungi (WMVF), respectively. Animals were fed the five respective rations in groups. The growth experiment lasted for sex months. Results showed that degradation of antinutritional factors was more efficient when WMV hay biologically treated with fungi (Trichoderma reesei).The values of antinutritional factors of the watermelon vines reduced as follows: total phénols by 53.43%, total tannins 71.38%, saponins 63.67%, alkaloids 44.02% and flavonoids  16.98%, compared with untreated vines. Control ration (R1) and the tested ration (R4) had higher DM intake than the other tested ones (R2, R3 and R5), being ration R3had the lowest value. Animal fed R4 showed more soluble, degradable, less undegradable fractions and more effective degradability. The values of final body weight, total body weight gain and daily gain were significant lower for tested rations R2, R3 and R5 than those of control one (R1), while the tested ration R4 was similar in these values with those of control one, being the highest values among all tested rations. The feed conversion as (g DMI/g gain) was worse with all tested rations related to that of control one, whereas R4 had the best feed conversion value among all tested ones. The values of feed conversion recorded 6.93 and 7.05 for R1 & R4 and 8.22 & 8.73 for R2 and R5, respectively, while the worst value was recorded with R3 (8.96). The feed cost was decreased by 11.98 and 25.62 for R2 & R3 (rations which contained 25 or 50% untreated watermelon vines) and 11.78 & 24.59 for R4 and R5 (rations which contained 25 or 50% watermelon vines treated with fungi) respectively, compared with the figure of control one (R1). The economic efficiency improved by 23.64% for R4 compared with control group (R1) and the other tested rations (R2, R3 and R5). The results could be indicated the possibility of introducing biologically treated watermelon vines with fungi in growing lambs rations up to 25% (i.e. 50% in replacing of berseem hay) to reduce the feed costs without harmful effects on their performance and health.}, keywords = {biological treatment,watermelon vines,Growth performance,digestibility,degradability,nutritive value,antinutritional factors,lambs}, url = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_71358.html}, eprint = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_71358_b549238dc7ef5b1e15b48fe1f8d78fd0.pdf} } @article { author = {Zahed, S. and Ebrahim, S. and El-Diahy, Y.}, title = {Genetic and Phenotypic Parameters and Trends for Milk Yield, Service Period and Calving Interval and The Economic Impact of Extending A Calving Interval on-Farm Profitability in Friesian Cows in Egypt}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Poultry Production}, volume = {10}, number = {12}, pages = {387-393}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture}, issn = {2090-3642}, eissn = {2090-3723}, doi = {10.21608/jappmu.2019.76532}, abstract = {Genetic parameters for Friesian cows were estimated from 9155 lactation records for 3635 cows sired by 184 bulls covered 34 years (1982-2015) in two herds Sakha and El-Karada , belonging to the Animal Production Research Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, Egypt. Multi-trait repeated animal models were employed using the REML procedure to estimate covariance components of total milk yield (TMY), service period (SP) and calving interval (CI). There is sufficient genetic variation (indicated by the coefficient of genetic variation) in total milk yield, service period and calving interval traits (15.6, 3.6 and 3.7%, respectively). Estimates of heritability for TMY, SP and CI traits were 0.170, 0.010 and 0.044, respectively. Permanent environmental variance ratios were 0.162, 0.017 and 0.048 for TMY, SP, and CI, respectively. Genetic correlations among SP and CI traits were high (0.998), however genetic correlations of reproductive with productive traits were unfavorable (0.512-0.661). The results indicated the possibility of continued selection for increased milk production which has deleterious effects on reproductive traits. The annual genetic changes were positive for TMY, SP, and CI (7.76 kg/yr, 0.076, and 0.24 d/yr, respectively). These positive trends indicate that there has been success in choosing better sires.The corresponding annual phenotypic changes for the same traits were positive (13.9 kg/yr, 0.029 and 0.82 d/yr, respectively). Positive annual genetic and phenotypic changes for SP and CI indicated that with improving milk yield the SP and CI will be increased. The financial situation of the farm is affected by the extension of the calving interval. The lower the calving interval, the more profitable the farm becomes, and prolonging this period for one day causes a financial loss for the farm.}, keywords = {Genetic,Phenotypic,genetic trends,profitability,extending a calving interval}, url = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_76532.html}, eprint = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_76532_54434ef454b56aa6a98cd51f4ffdbacc.pdf} } @article { author = {Abbas, H. and Abd- EL kader, Y.}, title = {Effect of Dietary Pomegranate Peel (Punica granatum) Supplementation on Milk Production and Quality of Labneh of Friesian Dairy Cows}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Poultry Production}, volume = {10}, number = {12}, pages = {395-398}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture}, issn = {2090-3642}, eissn = {2090-3723}, doi = {10.21608/jappmu.2019.76679}, abstract = {This study was conducted to investigate the effect of adding different levels of pomegranate peel (2, 3 and 4%) to dairy cows diets on milk production, chemical composition and quality of labneh. Sixteen crossbreed Friesian cows (3rd – 4th season)  the first week of lactation were randomly chosen and divided into four groups (4 cows in each group) Latin square design (4x4) (28 days for each period). The groups were fed the following rations:  (1)control  ration  (40% concentrate feed mixture + 40% corn silage + 20% rice straw, (2)  control  ration  + 2% pomegranate peel. (3) control ration  + 3% pomegranate peel, and (4) control ration  + 4% pomegranate peel. The rations were formulated according to NRC (2001). The results show  that diet containing 2% of pomegranate peel  increased (P<0.05) the  milk 4% FCM production. The use of pomegranate peels with the cow rations up to 2% to have higher yield of labneh with keeping the quality acceptable for the consumers. This study concluded that pomegranate peels at the level of 2% can be used for dairy cow rations to increase milk yield of dairy cows without any harmful effects health status of animals. Therefore, Further long-term studies on lactating animals are required to confirm the obtained results.  This study was conducted to investigate the effect of adding different levels of pomegranate peel (2, 3 and 4%) to dairy cows diets on milk production, chemical composition and quality of labneh. Sixteen crossbreed Friesian cows (3rd – 4th season)  the first week of lactation were randomly chosen and divided into four groups (4 cows in each group) Latin square design (4x4) (28 days for each period). The groups were fed the following rations:  (1)control  ration  (40% concentrate feed mixture + 40% corn silage + 20% rice straw, (2)  control  ration  + 2% pomegranate peel. (3) control ration  + 3% pomegranate peel, and (4) control ration  + 4% pomegranate peel. The rations were formulated according to NRC (2001). The results show  that diet containing 2% of pomegranate peel  increased (P<0.05) the  milk 4% FCM production. The use of pomegranate peels with the cow rations up to 2% to have higher yield of labneh with keeping the quality acceptable for the consumers. This study concluded that pomegranate peels at the level of 2% can be used for dairy cow rations to increase milk yield of dairy cows without any harmful effects health status of animals. Therefore, Further long-term studies on lactating animals are required to confirm the obtained results.  }, keywords = {Pomegranate peel,milk production,lactating cows,labneh quality}, url = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_76679.html}, eprint = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_76679_6187dc9851a82d1fb00d446997e91aa9.pdf} } @article { author = {Ebrahim,, S.}, title = {Genetic Assessment for some Productive and Fertility Traits Using Maximum Likelihood (REML) Of Friesian Cows in Egypt}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Poultry Production}, volume = {10}, number = {12}, pages = {399-404}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture}, issn = {2090-3642}, eissn = {2090-3723}, doi = {10.21608/jappmu.2019.76681}, abstract = {This study aimed to evaluate the genetic improvement program of the Friesian  cows. SAS program was used to calculate averages and significant effect, and (REML) program was used to estimate genetic parameters for productive traits lifetime milk yield (LTMY), daily milk yield (DMY), Lactation Length (LL) and Lactation number complete (LNC), and fertility traits days open (DO) and calving interval (CI). The least square means of LTMY, DMY, LL, LNC, DO and CI were 17546 (Kg), 12(Kg), 304 (d), 3.5 (lactations), 78 (d) and 379(d), respectively. The effect of the month, year of calving and age at first calving (AFC) were significant for all the traits except, the farm was non-significant to DMY. Estimates of the heritability (h2a) were 0.09, 0.44, 0.24 and 0.34 for LTMY, DMY, LL and LNC, respectively, whereas 0.13 and 0.17 for DO and CI, respectively. High h2a of productivity traits, particularly DMY, emphasized the possibility of achieving a significant rate of genetic improvement in this trait through selection program. The genetic correlations were positive ranging from 0.02 to 0.76 , except CI with (DMY, LL and LNC ) were negative and ranging from -0.07 to -0.76 . The highest genetic and phenotypic correlation between DMY and LTMY. The low genetic value of these fertility traits reflected the lack of patients' genetic advancement for these traits while, phenotypic correlation estimates were positive except reproductive traits with some productive traits. Repeatability estimates are few and close to the heritability value due to the small presence of permanent environmental variation, confirming the unpredictability of the cow from its current records of fertility traits.}, keywords = {Friesian cows,fertility traits. Genetic parameters,productive,variance component}, url = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_76681.html}, eprint = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_76681_ed047c62534217bd53330036a68b80ff.pdf} } @article { author = {Mehany, A. and Shams, A.}, title = {Effect of Toxin Binder on Productive Performance of Lactating Friesian Cows}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Poultry Production}, volume = {10}, number = {12}, pages = {405-413}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture}, issn = {2090-3642}, eissn = {2090-3723}, doi = {10.21608/jappmu.2019.82461}, abstract = {Twenty Friesian cows with an average weight of 540 ± 17.59 kg and running on 2nd to 5th lactating season were used at 60 days before calving and continued up to 120 days of lactation feeding trial to study the effect of toxin binder (bentonite and zeolite) on Productive Performance of Lactating Cows. Cows were randomly divided into four similar groups (n = 3). All cows were received basal rations (BR) that consists of concentrate feed mixture (CFM), corn silage (CS) and rice straw (RS). Group 1 received (BR) without supplement and served as control rations, whereas groups G2, G3 and G4 received control diet plus 2% Bentonite, 1% Bentonite plus 1% Zeolite or 2% Zeolite of DM intake as tested rations, respectively. Results showed that, supplemented groups were significant (P˂0.05) higher intake of total DM, TDN and DCP than unsuplemented group. Also on the same trend, the concentrations of pH and TVFA's were increased significantly (P˂0.05), while ammonia-N decreased significantly (P˂0.05) in supplemented groups compared to G1. Group 2 recorded significantly (P˂0.05) the highest concentrations of total protein, globulin, glucose and T3 and followed by G3 and G4, while G1 had the lowest values. While, albumin concentration decreased significantly (P˂0.05) with bentonite and zeolite additives. While, the concentrations of creatinine, urea, total lipid and Ca as well as the activity of AST and ALT were nearly similar for the different groups. Yield of actual milk and 4% FCM were significantly (P˂0.05) higher in G2 than those of G4 and G1, And no significant higher than G3 ration: G2 showed significantly (P˂0.05) the highest contents of fat, protein, lactose, SNF and TS, while G1 had the lowest values. Ash content in milk was nearly similar for the different groups. Bentonite and zeolite supplementation improved feed conversion, and G2 recorded the best one. The difference were only significant between bentonite ration (G2) and the control one (G1). Group2 recorded the highest daily feed cost, output of 4% FCM yield, net revenue and economic efficiency followed by G3 and G4, while G1 had the lowest feed cost, net revenue and economic efficiency, while feed cost per one kg 4% FCM was lower significantly (P˂0.05) with G2 followed by G3 and G4, while G1 had the highest value. In conclusion, bentonite supplement for lactating Friesian cows at the level of 2% of DM intake as toxin binder had the best positive effect on digestibility, rumen fermentation, some blood parameters, feed intake, milk yield and composition, feed conversion and economic efficiency, comparison with other supplemented rations and the control one (unsupplemented).}, keywords = {Toxin Binder,cows,digestibility,rumen and blood parameters,Productive Performance and economic efficiency}, url = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_82461.html}, eprint = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_82461_c064d37b76c1a296fad5fa92ab6962b5.pdf} } @article { author = {Mahrous, A. and Hassanien, Hanan and Fayed, Amal and Hafez, Y.}, title = {Effect of Feeding Non-Conventional Energy on Productive Performance of Rahmani Lambs.}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Poultry Production}, volume = {10}, number = {12}, pages = {415-419}, year = {2019}, publisher = {Mansoura University, Faculty of Agriculture}, issn = {2090-3642}, eissn = {2090-3723}, doi = {10.21608/jappmu.2019.87393}, abstract = {This study was conducted to assay the using of non- conventional energy sources on chemical composition, digestibility coefficients, cell wall constituents, nutritive value and productive performance of growing Rahmani lambs. Twelve Rahmani lambs with average body weight 22.60±0.20 kg and 4 months old were used in this study for 120 days. Lambs were distributed into two similar groups (6 lambs each) and randomly assigned to two experimental rations. The two respective rations composed of R1 (control) contained 60% concentrate feed mixture (CFM)+40% rice straws(RS). While, R2 consisted of 55% CFM + 40% RS + 5% corn steep liquor (CSL).The digestibility and nutritive values of experimental rations were determined using six adult Rahmani rams. Rumen liquor and blood samples were collected at the end of collection  period. The  results showed that nutrient digestibility and feeding values were higher (P<0.05) for rations R2. The highest values of TDN and DCP were observed R2. Digestibility of cell wall constituents (NDF, ADF, cellulose and hemicellulose) were improved by treatment. Blood constituents were generally normal in all experimental groups. Growth performance e.g. total body weight gain and average daily gain was improved in R2. The same trend was observed for feed conversion and economic efficiency and the best values were recoded with R2. It could be concluded that addition of CSL to ration of growing Rahmani lambs could improve their productive performance and economic feed efficiency. }, keywords = {Rahmani lambs,growth rate of lambs,blood parameters,non-conventional energy}, url = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_87393.html}, eprint = {https://jappmu.journals.ekb.eg/article_87393_ac4de6b2be25807a1d90e3d39da010d3.pdf} }