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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 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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Published online 16 December 2024

AN24162Effects of supplementation with 1,25(OH)2D3-glycoside of herbal origin in the diet of nursery piglets

Cristine Regina Gregory, Liliana Bury de Azevedo, Amanda Gabriela Bickel, Dante Teixeira Valente Júnior, Gustavo de Amorim Rodrigues, Damares de Castro Fidelis Toledo, Silvana Teixeira Carvalho, Ricardo Vianna Nunes, Luciana Navajas Rennó, Silvana Martinez Baraldi Artoni, Janaína Paolucci Sales de Lima, Jansller Luiz Genova 0000-0002-8000-2166, Danyel Bueno Dalto and Paulo Levi de Oliveira Carvalho
 

Vitamin D is particularly important for livestock reared indoors in intensive production systems, due to its low levels in dietary sources, intense development of the animals’ skeletal system and accelerated weight gain. We explored supplementing piglet diets with active vitamin D in its glycoside form. Adding these supplements to diets already containing adequate vitamin D did not further increase serum D concentrations, but did improve general health.

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Published online 10 December 2024

AN23298Breeding objectives and economic value of important traits of Abergelle goats kept under a smallholder production system in Tigray, Ethiopia

Kahsa Tadel Gebre 0000-0003-4348-6533, Fasika Agegnehu, Tesfaye Gebreselama Teweldemedhn, Solomon Abera Bariagabre and Tsige Hailay Hagos
 

Ethiopia is home to 52.4 million goats, which play a vital role in the livelihoods of resource-poor farmers. Despite their importance, goat production is often characterized by low productivity, largely owing to the absence of well-defined breeding objectives that address the needs and aspirations of farmers amidst various challenges. Therefore, breeding objectives developed through active farmer participation are essential to ensure the sustainability of breeding programs, increase flock profitability, and improve the livelihoods of goat keepers.

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Published online 05 December 2024

AN24251Perinatal lamb survival was not reduced by grazing forage oats

Susan M. Robertson 0000-0001-5129-2216, Michael A. Friend, Bruce Allworth and Marie Bhanugopan
 

Grazing of cereal forage by lambing ewes has reduced lamb survival compared with grazing legume pastures. This study compared moving ewes from a legume pasture to oats for lambing and found no reduction in survival in the Oats group compared with continued grazing of legumes. Producers may safely graze lambing ewes on oats when supplemented with calcium, magnesium and salt, and differences in lamb survival with forage type may be associated with the capacity to meet the energy requirements of ewes.

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Published online 28 November 2024

AN24321Forage lucerne for grazing dairy cows: effects on milk yield, milk urea and fatty acid composition

M. C. Mangwe 0000-0002-7533-1889, R. H. Bryant 0000-0002-5004-8147, P. Beckett, L. Tey, J. Curtis, R. Burgess and O. Al-Marashdeh
 

Ruminant milk components are increasingly recognised for human health benefits (e.g. functional fatty acid composition) or indicators of nutrient supply (e.g. milk urea). This experiment investigated the effect of including lucerne at 40% of the traditional diet of perennial ryegrass-white clover mix on milk production and composition. The findings showed that lucerne can improve dietary protein supply during periods of deficiency and increase the concentration of functional fatty acids in the milk of grazing dairy cattle.

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

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Published online 25 November 2024

AN24077Dietary fiber consumption by sows during pregnancy has effects on gut microbial composition and immunity of offspring

Hongyu Lu 0009-0004-4741-6190, Jian Wu, Qian Cheng, Muhammad Junaid, Yixiang Li, Yi Xiong, Xian Li and Jianhua Yan
 

Piglets face many survival challenges after birth, and maternal beneficial influences can aid in their survival. This study found that supplementing a sow’s diet during pregnancy with 3% purified fiber mixture could beneficially impact the piglets’ microbiota profile and immunity. These results can provide some theoretical support for the subsequent better development of weaned piglets.

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Published online 22 November 2024

AN24093Using alpacas as guardian animals in Australia: a survey of sheep producers

Paige Matthews 0009-0009-2012-598X, Emma Doyle 0000-0002-5255-2187, Amanda K. Doughty, Wendy Y. Brown and Jamie Barwick
 

The use of guardian animals to protect livestock is becoming an increasingly popular form of predator deterrent. This survey examined how Australian sheep producers use guardian alpacas. The producers believed that alpacas are an effective form of predator deterrent, noting their worth as guardian animals by increasing lamb survival. In addition, these findings have also provided knowledge, such as how these animals are being managed with sheep and information for producers looking to invest in guardian alpacas.

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Published online 21 November 2024

AN24270Early-life cold stress and broiler breeder age: effects on metabolism and performance in broiler chicks

Ludmyla Martins Moreira, Tainá Silva Brandão Lopes, Cesar Andres Guato Guamán 0000-0002-4963-6371, Lorena Salim Sousa, Matheus Barros Santini, Alexandre Rodrigues Cardoso, Lucas B. C. Santos, Fabíola Oliveira Paes Leme, Leonardo José Camargos Lara and Itallo Conrado Sousa Araújo 0000-0001-8882-3180
 

Cold stress during the first week of rearing negatively impacted broiler chicks from 29-week-old breeders compared with 42-week-old breeders, leading to higher corticosterone levels, and reduced yolk sac absorption and crop filling. Chicks from 42-week-old breeders showed better overall performance, with higher body weight and feed intake regardless of environmental temperature. The study highlights the importance of maintaining thermal comfort for optimal chick development, particularly that from younger breeder flocks, to mitigate stress, and improve viability and growth performance.

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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: 17 Dec 2024

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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