• Consequences of endogenous and exogenous WNT signaling for development of the preimplantation bovine embryo 

  Tribulo, Paula; Da Silva Leao, Beatriz Caetano; Lehloenya, Khoboso C.; Mingoti, Gisele Zoccal; Hansen, Peter J. (Society for the Study of Reproduction, 2017-06)

  The specific role of WNT signaling during preimplantation development remains unclear. Here, we evaluated consequences of activation and inhibition of β-catenin (CTNNB1)-dependent and -independent WNT signaling in the ...
• A systematic review of rodent pest research in Afro-Malagasy small-holder farming systems : are we asking the right questions 

  Keith, Mark; Swanepoel, Lourens H.; Swanepoel, Corrie M.; Brown, Peter R.; Eiseb, Seth J.; Goodman, Steven M.; Kirsten, Frikkie; Leirs, Herwig; Mahlaba, Themb'alilahlwa A.M.; Makundi, Rhodes H.; Malebane, Phanuel; Von Maltitz, Emil F.; Massawe, Apia W.; Monadjem, Aja; Mulungu, Loth S.; Singleton, Grant R.; Taylor, Peter J.; Soarimalala, Voahangy; Belmain, Steven R. (Public Library of Science, 2017-03-30)

  Rodent pests are especially problematic in terms of agriculture and public health since they can inflict considerable economic damage associated with their abundance, diversity, generalist feeding habits and high ...
• Performance of Holstein calves having free access to milk and dosed with Megasphaera elsdenii 

  Erasmus, L.J. (Lourens Jacobus); Muya, Mukengela Claude; Miller, Kevin; Aperce, Celine; Nherera, Florence Veronica; Moshidi, Portia Mamothaladi (Escola Superior de Agricultura, 2017-05)

  Megasphaera elsdenii converts lactate and glucose into butyrate, the main volatile fatty acid responsible of papillae development and may benefit calf performance. Twenty-six Holstein calves (BW = 34.5 ± 1.65 kg) were ...
• The nutrient content of selected South African lamb and mutton organ meats (offal) 

  Bester, Marina; Schonfeldt, H.C. (Hettie Carina); Pretorius, Beulah; Hall, Nicolette Gibson (Elsevier, 2017-05)

  This article reports on the nutritional content of raw and cooked A2 lamb and C2 mutton tongues, intestines, stomachs, spleens, lungs, kidneys and livers and the potential contribution of these products to better, affordable, ...
• Identification of novel variants for KAP 1.1, KAP 8.1 and KAP 13.3 in South African goats 

  Andrews, M.; Visser, Carina; Van Marle-Koster, Este (Elsevier, 2017-04)

  The yield and quality of animal fibres such as mohair, cashmere and cashgora are primarily influenced by the expression of various keratin associated protein genes, such as KAP 1.1, KAP 8.1, and KAP 13.3. Recent developments ...
• Iodine as an alleviator of bromine toxicity in thyroid, liver and kidney of broiler chickens 

  Du Toit, Johan T.; Casey, N.H. (Norman Henry) (Elsevier, 2012-04)

  The study pursued the hypothesis that bromine (Br) in drinking water at levels > 0.01 mg Br/L may have detrimental effects on the liver, kidneys and thyroid and the thyroid hormones T3 and T4 and that iodine (I) may alleviate ...
• Analysis of the trans fatty acid content of beef in Gauteng 

  de Jong, Belinda Tracy (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The harmful health effects related to TFA intake are specifically those associated with coronary heart disease (CHD), cardiovascular disease (CVD) and related diseases (EFSA, 2010; Judd et al., 1994; Mensink & Katan, 1990). ...
• Quality of two veld types in the Northern Cape as quantified in grazing sheep 

  Visser, Lood (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The purpose of this study was to quantify the nutritive value of two veld types in the Northern Cape and also to identify limitations regarding animal production directly from the natural pasture. The two veld types were ...
• Supplementing exogenous protease enzymes to improve performance and gut health in grower and finisher pigs 

  Vermeulen, Roné (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Protein remains one of the most expensive nutrients to deliver in the pig diet. Theoretical benefits of supplementing protease enzymes include formulating diets with lower crude protein levels, using alternative raw materials ...
• Effect of intermittent feed supplementation on certain rumen parameters and intake of sheep fed a medium quality roughage 

  van Eeden, Marli (University of Pretoria, 2017)

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• Effect of dietary ractopamine hydrochloride (Paylean®) supplementation on growth feed efficiency and carcass traits of finisher gilts 

  Teague, Paul David (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Ractopamine hydrochloride (RAC) has been used in the pig production industry for over 30 years. RAC is a beta-adrenergic agonist which is supplemented in the feed during the last 28 days prior to harvesting in finisher ...
• Efficacy of exogenous phytase and protease enzymes on performance and gastrointestinal health in broiler chickens 

  Segobola, Phokela Jonathan (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The efficacy of exogenous phytase and protease, alone and in combination, or in combination with AGP, zinc bacitracin on performance and intestinal morphology in broilers was tested. Broilers were fed a diet containing ...
• The role of cell apoptosis on in vitroproduced beef cattle embryos 

  Nkadimeng, Marble (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The in vitro culture environment of cattle embryos can compromise the survival of developing embryos resulting in cell apoptosis. Detection of cell apoptosis is important for determining embryonic quality and reducing ...
• The effect of freezing and post mortem ageing on beef quality 

  Mosimanyana, Kealeboga Gladys (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of freezing methods and post-mortem ageing days for frozen beef m. longissimus lumborum (LL) on colour, moisture characteristics; characteristics and sensory characteristics. ...
• The effect of Incubation conditions and dietary supplementation of organic zinc and manganese on ascites incidence in broiler chickens 

  Mbule, Thabani Prince (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Recently, intense broiler selection for rate of body weight gain and improved feed conversion has been an area of focus for poultry breeders. Modern broilers achieve slaughtering age at 60% less time than 40 years ago. ...
• A genomic insight into the diversity and pathogenesis of village chickens in a Ascardia Galli infested environment 

  Malatji, Dikeledi Petunia (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Indigenous chickens (Gallus domesticus) are the predominant poultry species kept under external systems in the rural and peri-urban poultry sector of Africa, which predispose them to various parasitic infections. The aim ...
• The effect of environmental factors and husbandry practices on stress in goats 

  Kruger, L.P.; Nedambale, T.L.; Scholtz, M.M.; Webb, E.C. (Edward Cottington) (Elsevier, 2016-08)

  Routine handling procedures used in the management of a flock are not generally regarded as stressful and have not been extensively researched. The aim of this study was to determine the serum cortisol concentration after ...
• In vitro methane and gas production characteristics of Eragrostis trichopophora substrate supplemented with different browse foliage 

  Hassen, Abubeker; Theart J.J.F.; Van Niekerk, Willem A.; Adejoro, F.A. (Festus Adeyemi); Gemeda, B.S. (Belete Shenkute) (CSIRO, 2016-02)

  An in vitro gas production study was conducted to evaluate the potential of six browse species (high, medium and low condensed tannin concentrations) collected from the Kalahari Desert as antimethanogenic additives to an ...
• Child factors associated with complementary feeding practices in Uganda 

  Mokori, Alex; Schonfeldt, H.C. (Hettie Carina); Hendriks, Sheryl L. (Medpharm Publications, NISC (Pty) Ltd, Taylor & Francis, and Informa business, 2016)

  OBJECTIVES : The objective of the study was to identify child factors that influenced complementary feeding practices in 2006 and 2011 in Uganda. DESIGN : Trend analysis of Uganda Demographic and Health Surveys (UDHS) ...
• Short communication : population structure of the South African Bonsmara beef breed using high density single nucleotide polymorphism genotypes 

  Bosman, Lydia; Van Marle-Koster, Este; Van der Westhuizen, P.P.; Visser, Carina; Berry, D.P. (Elsevier, 2017-03)

  The composite Bonsmara beef cattle breed in South Africa is in the process of assembling a reference population for genomic selection. For genomic selection to be a success within the breed, which already has large numbers ...

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