Animal performance and sward characteristics in pasture grazed by heifers supplemented by different carbohydrates

in Book of abstracts of the 49th annual meeting of the European Association for Animal Production (1998)

Engraissement du taurillon Blanc Bleu Belge culard. Enseignements pratiques

Book published by Ministère des Classes Moyennes et de l'Agriculture - 1ère édition, mai 1997 (1997)

Fibres alimentaires chez le chien : influence de l'incorporation de pulpes de betterave ou de chicorée sur la digestibilité des nutriments et les concentrations plasmatiques de plusieurs métabolites

in Revue de Médecine Vétérinaire (1997), 148

Cette étude relate les effets de la distribution de deux rations enrichies en pulpes de betterave ou de chicorée (7 p.100 ADF dans la matière sèche) en comparaison à une ration témoin sur les paramètres ... [more ▼]

Cette étude relate les effets de la distribution de deux rations enrichies en pulpes de betterave ou de chicorée (7 p.100 ADF dans la matière sèche) en comparaison à une ration témoin sur les paramètres fécaux, la digestibilité des principaux nutriments et plusieurs paramètres biochimiques (glucose, insuline, azote alpha-aminé, urée, cholestérol et triglycérides) mesurés à jeun ou pendant six heures après le repas chez huit chiens adultes en bonne santé. Les régimes enrichis en pulpes ont entraîné une augmentation significative de l'excrétion fécale totale, de l'excrétion de MS dans les matières fécales, une diminution de la teneur en MS des fèces ainsi qu'une diminution des coefficients de digestibilité des principaux nutriments. Le régime contenant la pulpe de betterave a entraîné une diminution de la glycémie à jeun, de l'insulinémie et des concentrations en triglycérides postprandiales, des concentrations en urée et en cholestérol mesurées avant et après le repas. Le régime contenant la pulpe de chicorée a provoqué une diminution de l'insulinémie postprandiale, des concentrations en urée et en cholestérol à jeun et après le repas. Ces deux types de pulpes, semblables par leur composition, induisent les mêmes types d'effets sur les paramètres fécaux et la digestibilité des nutriments, mais les effets systémiques sont plus importants lors de la distribution de pulpes de betterave. [less ▲]

Développement d'alternatives dans le rationnement de taurillons à l'engraissement

Book (1997)

Technique for long-term catheterization of large abdominal vessels in growing cattle.

in Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science (1997), 36(2), 66-8

The use of fructooligosaccharides in the diet of the dog: effects on faecal microflora. Preliminary study

in Proceedings of the 7th Annual Congress of the European Society of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 11-13th Septembre 1997 (1997)

Belgian Blue bulls. Their management for growing and finishing. An assessment of their performance and of carcass and meat quality

Book published by Ministry of Small Entreprises, Traders and Agriculture/R&D ; Ministry of Région Wallonne / DGA ; University of Liège / Fac. Vet. Med. / Nutrition (1997)

Intra- and extracellular amino acids in relation to protein metabolism in Belgian Blue double muscled bulls on 2 different growth patterns

in 5 th Amino Acid Congress 25-28th August 1997 (1997)

Influence of a blend of fructo-oligosaccharides and sugar beet fiber on nutrient digestibility and plasma metabolites concentrations in healthy Beagles

in American Journal of Veterinary Research (1997), 58

Objective-To evaluate effects of a blend of fructo-oligosaccharides and sugar beet fiber (4:1) at 3 incorporation rates on nutrient digestibility and plasma glucose, insulin, alpha-aminonitrogen, urea ... [more ▼]

Objective-To evaluate effects of a blend of fructo-oligosaccharides and sugar beet fiber (4:1) at 3 incorporation rates on nutrient digestibility and plasma glucose, insulin, alpha-aminonitrogen, urea, cholesterol, and triglycerides concentrations measured weekly in nonfed dogs and during a 360-minute period after a meal. Animals-8 castrated 1 to 1.4-year-old young adult male Beagles weighing 10.0 to 13.5 kg. Procedure-Diets containing 2 incorporation rates of a blend of fructo-oligosaccharides and sugar beet fiber (5 and 10% on a dry matter basis [diets B and C, respectively]) were compared with a control diet without additional fiber (diet A). The 3 diets were evaluated for ability to modify digestibility of dry and organic matter, protein, fat, and ash and for effects on plasma glucose, insulin, alpha-aminonitrogen, urea, cholesterol, and triglycerides concentrations. Each diet was fed for 6 weeks; plasma samples were collected weekly before feeding and after feeding on the last day of the period, During 1 week at the end of the 6-week period, dogs were kept in metabolic cages. Each period of the block was followed by a 4-week washout period. Results-Incorporating the blend of fructo-oiigosaccharides and sugar beet fiber in the diet was associated with greater passage of wet feces (diets B and C) and lower protein digestibility (diet C). Postprandial glucose (diet C), urea (diets B and C) and triglyceride (diets B and C) concentrations were significantly (P < 0.01) decreased. Weekly preprandial measurements were characterized by decreased urea (diets B and C), cholesterol (diet C), and triglycerides (diets B and C) concentrations (P < 0.001). Conclusion-Chronic consumption of fermentable fiber is associated with mildly decreased protein digestibility and with metabolic effects in nonfed or fed dogs. Clinical Relevance-A blend of fructo-oligosaccharides and sugar beet fiber should he tested as a dietary aid for treatment of chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus or hyperlipidemia, in dogs. [less ▲]

Two levels of feed restriction before compensatory grouth in double muscled Belgium Blue bulls: effects on animal performance, meat characteristics, plamsa metabolites and hormones

in Book of Abstracts of the 48th Annual Meeting of the European Association for Animal Production (1997)