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Animal Production Science

Animal Production Science is an international journal publishing original research and reviews on the production of food, fibre and pharmaceuticals from animals. Read more about the journalMore

Editor-in-Chief: Wayne Bryden

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Published online 04 February 2025

AN24343Benchmarking smallholder goat enterprises and practices in central Lao PDR and farmer response to a research and development program

Luisa Olmo 0000-0001-8175-8216, Ammaly Phengvilaysouk, Alison F. Colvin 0000-0002-7628-1262, Phonepaseuth Phengsavanh, Joanne Millar, Thaixiong Xaikhue and Stephen Walkden-Brown 0000-0002-0638-5533
 

Goats are vital to improving livelihoods and food security, most notably in developing countries. Research and development programs play a pivotal role in enhancing livestock productivity globally, but were lacking for goats in Lao PDR. Our program consisted of regular farm visits, a mix of formal and informal training, and subsided or incentivised adoption of forage growing, veterinary treatments, mineral blocks, improved goat housing, and supplementary concentrate feeding - and achieved beneficial practice change and enhanced financial security for smallholder households.

This article belongs to the collection: Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries 2023.

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Published online 03 February 2025

AN24331Proximity sensors attached to ewes and rams at mating can predict date of lambing

P. R. Shorten 0000-0001-5938-8837, J. Peers-Adams, P. L. Johnson, C. E. O’Connor and J. L. Juengel 0000-0002-2717-7311
 

Determining the birth date of lambs is important for breeding lambs with superior growth. We used sheep-attached proximity sensors to measure the interactions between 300 ewes and three rams over the mating period to predict the date of lambing. We found that 80% of ewes had a predicted lambing date ±3 days of the measured lambing date. This tool can be used by farmers to improve the management of ewes by grouping them together by gestational age.

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Published online 28 January 2025

AN24368Reducing one third the dose of porcine follicle-stimulating hormone did not affect the in vivo embryo production in Santa Inês ewes

A. C. S. Ribeiro 0000-0003-0747-4826, A. C. S. Ribeiro 0000-0003-0747-4826, J. D. R. Santos, J. D. R. Santos, M. M. Guerrero-Gutiérrez, M. M. Guerrero-Gutiérrez, C. C. C. Cunha, C. C. C. Cunha, S. R. Silva, S. R. Silva, M. F. A. Balaro 0000-0002-8198-7964, M. F. A. Balaro 0000-0002-8198-7964, R. I. T. P. Batista, R. I. T. P. Batista, J. M. G. Souza-Fabjan 0000-0002-4872-1718, J. M. G. Souza-Fabjan 0000-0002-4872-1718, J. F. Fonseca, J. F. Fonseca, R. Ungerfeld 0000-0003-4685-2105, R. Ungerfeld 0000-0003-4685-2105, F. Z. Brandão 0000-0003-4027-5562 and F. Z. Brandão 0000-0003-4027-5562
 

Superovulation is a major limitation in multiple ovulation and embryo transfer programs because of its high cost and variability in hormonal responses. This study compared the effects of two doses (333 IU or 500 IU) of porcine follicle-stimulating hormone on follicular growth, superovulatory response, and in vivo embryo production in Santa Inês ewes. Lower doses achieving similar results may reduce embryo production costs and promote the wider use of this reproductive biotechnology.

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Published online 16 January 2025

AN24285Milk yield and pasture nutrient availability associated with milking order in commercial dairy herds

Monique J. Berkhout 0009-0000-1807-4524, Martin J. Auldist, Meaghan L. Douglas 0000-0002-4709-4572, Anna L. Thomson 0000-0003-4997-7325, Khageswor Giri, Joe L. Jacobs and Marlie M. Wright
 

On pasture-based dairy farms, cows spend prolonged time away from pasture while in transit to and from the dairy and while waiting to be milked, which reduces the milk production of cows later in the milking order as shown in our research. This is likely to be linked to later-milked cows having access to less nutritious pasture. Implementing mitigation strategies that improve the nutrients available to later-milked cows, such as reserving fresh pasture, should be explored.

This article belongs to the collection: Australasian Dairy Science Symposium 2024.

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Published online 16 January 2025

AN24334The economic optimum mob size at lambing for triplet-bearing Maternal and Merino ewes across southern Australia

John M. Young 0009-0009-5557-5585, Paul R. Kenyon, Lyndon J. Kubeil, Andrew N. Thompson 0000-0001-7121-7459, Jason Trompf and Amy Lockwood 0000-0003-2061-9110
 

Reducing the mob size of triplet-bearing ewes increases the survival of their lambs. An economic analysis demonstrated that the optimum mob size for triplet-bearing ewes was approximately 35% that for twin-bearing ewes, regardless of whether that was achieved by subdividing paddocks or differential allocation of ewes to existing paddocks. Identifying triplet-bearing ewes was justified purely from the benefits of differential paddock allocation at lambing if the proportion of triplet-bearing ewes is greater than 3% for Maternal ewes or 7% for Merino ewes.

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Published online 14 January 2025

AN24351Portable Meat Production and Retailing Facility (P-MART): a novel technology for clean meat production from sheep and goats

P. S. Girish 0000-0001-9389-5007, D. Priyanka, R. Vijay Bhaskar, K. Sudheer, R. Vikram, J. Jyoti, N. Raveendhar, C. Ramakrishna and S. B. Barbuddhe
 

Ensuring clean and hygienic meat production is essential, especially for small-scale producers in India who often lack access to adequate slaughter facilities. This study introduces an innovative Portable Meat Production and Retailing Facility (P-MART) that provides an affordable solution for processing sheep and goats, while maintaining high standards of hygiene and sustainable waste management. The success of P-MART not only improves the livelihoods of small-scale producers but also promotes public health and environmental protection through responsible waste disposal practices.

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Published online 14 January 2025

AN24218Utilization of oocytes from closely related domestic species for interspecies somatic cell nuclear transfer in gaur embryo production

Ratree Jintana, Kriengsak Tasripoo, Kitiya Srisakwattana 0000-0002-9184-0528, Wanvipa Suthikrai, Sunpetch Sophon and Theerawat Tharasanit
 

Bovine, buffalo, and goat oocyte cytoplasm is effective for producing gaur iSCNT embryos, capable of initiating early pregnancies. iSCNT is probably one of the promising reproductive technologies for increasing the gaur. The use of taxonomy closely related animal species applied to methodology and techniques by optimizing culture conditions and procedures across closely related species would greatly benefit laboratory production and field implication (enhancing the chance of probability of surrogate mother), and also saving cost and time, to increase the population size of endangered species.

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Published online 09 January 2025

AN24216Mobilisation and replenishment of phosphorus reserves in Bos indicus cows. 2. Mature lactating cows fed diets deficient or adequate in phosphorus

R. M. Dixon 0000-0002-8107-9456, M. A. Benvenutti 0000-0002-2335-6371, K. L. Goodwin, S. T. Anderson, R. J. Mayer, P. Isherwood, L. J. Kidd and M. T. Fletcher
 

Many rangeland regions have low phosphorus soils so that the pastures are deficient in phosphorus for grazing cattle. Cows in early lactation are particularly at risk of deficiency due to their high nutritional requirements. An experiment examined the responses of mature lactating beef cows to severe dietary phosphorus deficiency. During early lactation cows were able to mobilise substantial amounts of minerals from bone to alleviate dietary phosphorus deficiency and maintain milk production, albeit with reduced voluntary feed intake and marked liveweight loss.

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Published online 02 January 2025

AN24127Folate metabolism and application of folic acid in ruminant production

Bo Wang 0000-0001-9507-0199 and Mengjiao Sun
 

Ruminants are animals like cattle, sheep and goats with a specialized stomach for fermenting food. Although microorganisms in this stomach can synthesize folate, there is a risk of insufficient supply when these animals are farmed as livestock. Addingfolic acid to feed can help regulate ruminants’ metabolism and production performance, especially during pregnancy and lactation. More attention needs to be paid to folic acid requirements and metabolic characteristics of ruminants to help healthy and efficient production management.

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Published online 23 December 2024

AN24213Mobilisation and replenishment of phosphorus reserves in Bos indicus cows. 1. Mid-pregnant mature cows post-weaning

R. M. Dixon 0000-0002-8107-9456, L. Castells, K. L. Goodwin, L. J. Kidd, S. T. Anderson, R. J. Mayer, P. Isherwood, D. M. McNeill and M. T. Fletcher
 

Cows often mobilise bone minerals during lactation when intakes of phosphorus are lower than requirements, but these must be replenished. Phosphorus-deficient cows replenished bone minerals post-weaning when fed a high-phosphorus diet. Replenishment occurred more rapidly in cows with low bone minerals, and when the diet provided sufficient metabolisable energy and protein for high-liveweight gain. Post-weaning P supplementation of cows in low P status is expected to at least partially replenish their bone minerals.

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Published online 20 December 2024

AN24183Balancing future food security and greenhouse-gas emissions from animal-sourced protein foods in Southeast Asia

R. S. Hegarty 0009-0005-7404-9370, T. P. Tee 0000-0003-4274-9178, J. B. Liang 0000-0001-6024-0856, H. Abu Hassim, M. H. M. Zainudin, A. A. Azizi, Y. Widiawati, S. Pok, S. C. L. Candyrine and N. D. Rusli
 

Southeast Asia’s forecast rise in human population and demand for animal-sourced food is likely to increase absolute greenhouse-gas emissions from the region’s livestock sector. There are substantial animal and feed management opportunities to suppress the increase in these emissions by improving animal productivity. Targeting a regional reduction in emissions per unit animal product (emission intensity) instead of absolute emissions offers a means to support food security, while controlling emission of livestock derived greenhouse gases.

This article belongs to the collection: SAADC 2023.

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Published online 19 December 2024

AN24201Bitter compound quinine hydrochloride improved post-weaning pig performance in the absence of zinc oxide

Elisabet Garcia-Puig 0000-0001-6281-3275, Fan Liu 0000-0003-2644-2416, Rebecca Morrison, Maximiliano Müller 0000-0001-9598-1371, Allan Lisle and Eugeni Roura 0000-0002-9073-9946
 

Quinine shows promise in improving the sustainability of pig farming by enhancing piglet growth while addressing environmental concerns linked to zinc oxide. Our studies revealed that quinine, comparable to traditional supplements, not only boosts piglet growth but also does so independently of zinc oxide showing promise as a viable alternative. This finding suggests that quinine could play a crucial role in promoting more sustainable pig nutrition practices.

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Published online 17 December 2024

AN24281Comparing three filter-bag types for accuracy and precision of in sacco undigestible neutral detergent fibre determination of various dicotyledon forages

A. Jonker 0000-0002-6756-8616 and M. M. Della Rosa 0000-0001-8845-2797
 

Undigestible neutral detergent fibre (uNDF) has become a standard feed analysis overseas to properly quantify forage digestibility. However, this analysis is not available locally in New Zealand and the method implemented in our laboratory by using an alternative bag (F57) was not validated. The results of the current validation suggest that the F57 bag is suitable for uNDF determination, but that some further modifications to the protocol need to be made to improve the accuracy and precision of the uNDF determination.

This article belongs to the collection: Australasian Dairy Science Symposium 2024.

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Published online 16 December 2024

AN24275Effects of fructo-oligosaccharides and Bacillus licheniformis on performance, nutrient digestibility, hematological properties, and organ development in weaned piglets

Fan Wu 0009-0008-4330-5193, Di Wu, Zhihui Chen and Fengyun Ren
 

Weaning stress can severely affect piglet growth, nutrient utilization and immune function. This study found that combining dietary supplements fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and Bacillus licheniformis (BL) significantly improved feed efficiency, nutrient digestibility, protein metabolism, immune-cell counts, and organ developments in weaned piglets. These findings have highlighted a sustainable, antibiotic-free strategy to support piglet development during the critical weaning transition, promoting healthier and more efficient pig-farming practices.

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Published online 16 December 2024

AN24146Frequencies of β-casein variants and their influence on genetic merit for production traits in Holstein cows

María Eugenia Caffaro 0000-0002-5814-2293, María Agustina Raschia, Daniel Omar Maizon and Mario Andrés Poli
 

There has been increasing global interest in producing milk free from the β-casein A1 allele because of the health benefits it may have. We evaluated the genetic variation in the bovine β-casein gene regarding A1-like and A2-like variants and demonstrated that the A2-like variant correlates with higher estimated breeding values (EBVs) for milk, protein, and fat yields, and lower EBVs for fat and protein percentages. Our findings contribute to evaluating the consequences on dairy performance of selection for the A2-like variant.

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Australasian Dairy Science Symposium 2024

This collection brings together selected research and review papers presented at the 2024 Australasian Dairy Science Symposium, Christchurch, NZ. The 2024 symposium was a special occasion, marking 20 years since the first ADSS conference in Shepparton, Victoria.

Collection Editors
Callum Eastwood (DairyNZ)
James Hills (Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania)
Arjan Jonker (AgResearch NZ)
Samuel Wilson (Massey University)
Omar Al-Marashdeh (Lincoln University)

Last Updated: 16 Jan 2025

Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries 2023

The papers in this Collection of Animal Production Science were presented at the 9th biennial conference of Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries (SAADC23), held in Vientiane, Laos in 2023. The meeting created a forum for collaboration among animal scientists, producers, and policy makers from developing countries, fostering the exchange of experiences and the development of sustainable animal agriculture practices.

Collection Editor
Wayne L. Bryden (University of Queensland)

Last Updated: 20 Aug 2024

Equine Science in Australasia II

This Collection follows the first Equine Science special issue of Animal Production Science published in 2020. Since the first Australian Equine Science Symposium (AESS) in 2006, there have been six biennial symposia that have provided a platform for equine researchers to enjoy a collegial atmosphere dedicated to the horse. The papers in this collection reflect the strength and diversity of Australasian Equine Science.

Collection Editors
Chris W. Rogers (Massey University)
Wayne L. Bryden (University of Queensland)

Last Updated: 13 Jun 2024

ADSS 2022: A Changing Climate for Dairy Science

Animal Production Science brings together a Collection of research and review papers presented at the 2022 Australasian Dairy Science Symposium. The theme of the 2022 symposium was ‘A Changing Climate for Dairy Science’ so while this special issue includes papers on a range of topics, a common theme throughout the papers is addressing the challenges faced by the Australian and New Zealand dairy sectors.

Collection Editors
Keith Pembleton (University of Southern Queensland)
Callum Eastwood (DairyNZ Ltd)
James Hills (University of Tasmania)

Last Updated: 23 May 2024

Animal Production Science in the 21st Century

Animal Production Science celebrated 60 years of publication in 2021 and to celebrate, we marked this milestone with this selection of key review papers published in the journal over the last decade, highlighting research breakthroughs, social and economic issues that have influenced primary producers, and the practice of animal production.

Last Updated: 30 Jul 2021

Research Front: GGAA2016 Part 2

This Research Front comprises papers from the 6th Greenhouse Gas and Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA2016), held on 14-18 February 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. This Research Front follows the GGAA2016 Special Edition published in Volume 56, issue 2–3. Taken together, these issues provide the latest summary of the current state of knowledge on policy developments, measurement, modelling and mitigation of greenhouse gasses from animal agriculture.

Last Updated: 08 May 2018

Research Front: Invited Papers: Australian Society of Animal Production Biennial Conference 2016

This Research Front comprises invited papers from Animal Production 2016 – the 31st Biennial Conference of the Australian Society of Animal Production, jointly held with the New Zealand Society of Animal Production in Adelaide, South Australia from 5–7 July 2016. With a theme of ‘Animal Welfare – Meeting Consumer Needs and Increasing Productivity’, keynote speakers included animal behavioural expert Professor Temple Grandin, whose paper is published open access within this issue, alongside papers from the named ASAP lecture series.

Last Updated: 15 Feb 2018

Research Front: Orange EverGraze proof site

This Research Front comprises selected papers detailing the research conducted at the Orange proof site (Panuara, NSW Central Tablelands) as part of the national EverGraze program. The EverGraze program aimed to develop livestock systems based in productive perennial pasture to increase profit and improve environmental outcomes in the high rainfall zone of southern Australia.

Last Updated: 31 Jul 2017

Research Front: Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries 2015

This Research Front comprises selected papers from the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Animal Agriculture for Developing Countries (SAADC2015) held in Pattaya. SAADC was established by a non-profit volunteer group of researchers and academicians in 2007 with the primary objective of providing a platform for researchers, particularly those from developing countries, to share their research findings and to network for the promotion of sustainable animal agriculture in developing countries.

Last Updated: 26 Jun 2017

Research Front: National Agricultural Manure Management Program – Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Options For Intensive Livestock Industries

The papers published in this Reearch Front comprise research outcomes from the National Agricultural Manure Management Program (NAMMP). This program was developed by a consortium of rural research and development corporations who recognised similar knowledge gaps in manure management systems across Australian intensive livestock production. These gaps included gathering information on the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from different livestock and manure management systems, together with the sources and causes of GHG emissions in the different systems. The NAMMP consortium proved successful for both researchers and industry and is a model that should be considered for any future cross-sectoral programs.

Last Updated: 27 Jul 2016

Animal Breeding and Genomics

New genomic technologies have revolutionised our approach to animal breeding and increased the rate of genetic change. This Collection brings together a selection of research articles that review research progress and updates our knowledge of the delivery of livestock genomics research applications, specifically for the beef and dairy cattle and sheep industries globally.

Last Updated: 19 Aug 2013

Research Front: Animal Production in a Changing World

This Research Front marks a very special milestone in the life of the ProSafeBeef programme (http://www.prosafebeef.eu/) funded by the European Community. It comprises the presentations, discussion and outcomes from an International Workshop entitled ‘Animal Production in a Changing World’ held in Clermont-Ferrand on 9–10 September 2009 and organised by INRA (France) under the auspices of the ProSafeBeef programme.

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2010

Research Front: Dairy Science

The National Dairy Alliance held its second Dairy Science Symposium in Mount Gambier, South Australia on 13 and 14 February 2006. This Research Front contains a selection of plenary papers presented at the Symposium by distinguished scientists developing technologies in the above areas, which are likely to have significant impacts on the future dairy industry.

Last Updated: 06 Aug 2007

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