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News Interpretive Summary: Effects of Aspergillus oryzae prebiotic on animal performance, nutrients digestibility, and feeding behavior of backgrounding beef heifers fed with either a sorghum silage- or a byproducts-based diet This experiment evaluated the effects of the dietary inclusion or not of Aspergillus oryzae prebiotic (AOP; 2 g/d) in two contrasting diets: sorghum silage-based (SS) vs. byproducts-based (BP), on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and feeding… News Interpretive Summary: Feeding a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product before and during a feed restriction challenge on milk production, plasma biomarkers, and immune function in Holstein cows Postbiotic fermentation products have the potential to improve health and support anti-inflammatory functions when fed to lactating dairy cows. Since dairy cows experience disruptions of the intestinal barrier function at various stages of their life, for… News Interpretive Summary: Feeding thermally processed spray-dried egg whites, singly or in combination with 15-acetyldeoxynivalenol or peroxidized soybean oil on growth performance, digestibility, intestinal morphology, and oxidative status in nursery pigs Swine can be exposed to a variety of nutritional stressors that can affect their well-being and productivity. Three stressors of concern include grains with naturally occurring mycotoxins, oxidized proteins in feedstuffs due to overheating during… News Interpretive Summary: Effects of cottonseed meal on performance, gossypol residue, liver function, lipid metabolism, and cecal microbiota in geese The shortage of feed resources and the rising price have become one of the significant challenges for animal husbandry worldwide. Considering the strong tolerance and adaptability to roughage of geese, less expensive crop byproducts are used in goose feed… News Interpretive Summary: Predicting the metabolizable energy and metabolizability of gross energy of conventional feedstuffs for Muscovy duck using in vitro digestion method Metabolizable energy (ME) is one of the major factors in formulating diets for ducks and most studies on the ME values of ingredients have been conducted on Peking ducks, with limited research on Muscovy ducks. News Interpretive Summary: The development of a semisynthetic diet deficient in methionine for adult cats for controlled feline nutrition studies: effects on acceptability, preference, and behavior responses Previous studies that determined the requirement of amino acids (AA) in cats utilized experimental diets that do not represent commercial cat diets available in the market. Using this type of diets can present a challenge when applying AA requirements to… News Interpretive Summary: Effects of a Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product-supplemented diet on fecal characteristics, oxidative stress, and blood gene expression of adult dogs undergoing transport stress Saccharomyces cerevisiae fermentation product (SCFP) is a yeast product containing bioactive fermentation metabolites, residual yeast cells, and yeast cell wall fragments. In this study, SCFP was investigated for its impacts on fecal characteristics and… News Interpretive Summary: Performance and milk fatty acid profile of beef cows with a different energy status with short nutrient restriction and refeeding Lactating cows can undergo periods with a negative energy balance due to feed shortages, which trigger metabolic adaptations to support cow maintenance and milk yield. We explored beef cows’ response to a short feed restriction (4 d, 55% of their energy… About the (ASAS) The is a membership society that supports the careers of scientists and animal producers in the United States and internationally. ASAS is a 501c3 Professional Membership Organization. For over 100 years, ASAS broadened membership to more than 5000 members. We’ve developed diverse and dynamic membership programs, and fostered the growth of the premier journal in animal science and the premier animal science meetings. About ASAS Did you know? For every federal dollar invested in agricultural research there are $15 generated in economic development. Did you know? Enrollment in Agricultural science programs has increased 21% in the last decade, reaching 146,000 students. Did you know? Pet ownership saves the U.S. $11.7 billion per year in healthcare costs, and reduces the incidence of obesity by 5%. Did you know? Today, more than 50% of students enrolled in animal science programs come from a non-agricultural background. Did you know? Advancements in animal science allow the U. S. pork industry to use 41% less water, 78% less land, and 35% less carbon footprint than 50 years ago. Did you know? The Journal of Animal Science (JAS) publishes more than 500 articles annually, originating from countries on six continents. Become an ASAS member Membership is open to individuals, organizations, or firms interested in research and application, instruction, or extension in animal science or associated with the production, processing, marketing, or distribution of livestock and livestock products. Learn More Privacy Policy Terms of Use Contact Us , PO Box 7410, Champaign, IL 61826-7410 E-mail: asas@asas.org , Ph. 217.356.9050, Fax 217.568.6070 Copyright © 2024 ASAS. All Rights Reserved. ASAS is a 501c3 Professional Membership Organization. Connect with us: Donate Enter your search terms below...