Practical feeding of sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps)

in Mussa, P. P.; Nery, J.; Schiavone, A. (Eds.) et al Congress Proceedings 13t h Congress of the ESVCN (2009)

Communication relatant un essai d'alimentation pratique de sugar glider en captivité

Development of a practical test of insulin resistance in obese Beagle dogs and effects of sc FOS

in Mussa, P. P.; Nery, J.; Schiavone, A. (Eds.) et al Congress Proceedings 13t h Congress of the ESVCN (2009)

Teaching and exercising companion animal nutrition: what do our students need ?

in Mussa, P. P.; Nery, J.; Schiavone, A. (Eds.) et al Congress Proceedings 13t h Congress of the ESVCN (2009)

Effects of two levels of energy allowances and of hibernation on growth in hatchling Testudo hermanni boettgeri (Mojsisovic, 1889)

in Fidgett, Andrea; Noble, Jacqueline E (Eds.) Abstract book of the 5th European Zoo Nutrition Conference (2008, January)

Soil-applied selenium effects on tissue selenium concentrations in cultivated and adventitious grassland and pasture plant species

in Communications in Soil Science & Plant Analysis (2008), 39(5-6), 800-811

According to international nutritional standards, plant selenium (Se) concentrations in Belgium are too low. To correct this situation, adding Se in fertilizers for pastures and grasslands is suggested ... [more ▼]

According to international nutritional standards, plant selenium (Se) concentrations in Belgium are too low. To correct this situation, adding Se in fertilizers for pastures and grasslands is suggested, similar to activities in Finland. However, there is a lack of data on meadow plant species' ability to absorb Se. Therefore, a pot experiment was initiated using 24 meadow plant species cultivated on a Belgian cambisol receiving standard fertilizer treatment, with or without the addition of 9 g Se ha(-1) yr(-1) as sodium selenate. Soil Se analysis confirmed the low Se status of the native soil. Mean foliar Se concentration in the control group was 0.05 mg kg(-1). Because plant deficiency may occur at levels less than 0.10 mg Se kg(-1), data provided further evidence for Se deficiency in Belgium plant production. When grown with Se, plant species showed wide variations for Se concentration, ranging from 0.08 to 0.49 mg Se kg(-1). All values were less than 2 mg Se kg(-1), the suggested threshold toxicity level for dairy cattle. There were two different types of plants in terms of response to Se fertilization. Most of the tested plants were known as nonaccumulators. There were also two probable secondary accumulators: Sinapis arvensis and Melilotus albus. Finally, one has to question the reliability of plant Se enhancement using this method when floristic composition is poorly controlled. [less ▲]

Spelt, an ancient cereal and first pressure linseed oil as ingredients of compound feedstuffs for modern horse feeding.

in Journal of Animal Physiology & Animal Nutrition (2008), 92(3), 303-9

Spelt is a covered cereal with large glumellas. In experiment 1, it has been compared in terms of chemical composition with barley, oat and maize. Spelt is characterized by rather low protein and ether ... [more ▼]

Spelt is a covered cereal with large glumellas. In experiment 1, it has been compared in terms of chemical composition with barley, oat and maize. Spelt is characterized by rather low protein and ether extract (EE) contents. The neutral detergent fibre (NDF) content of spelt was slightly higher than that of oat but the acid detergent fibre (ADF) content was lower. Two compound feedstuffs were fed along with hay to six horses used in a cross-over design. Both diets were well appreciated by the horses and there were no significant differences in the apparent digestibility coefficients, except for EE which was significantly higher, when oat was included in the compound feedstuff. In experiment 2, first pressure linseed oil was incorporated at a rate of 8% in a control compound feedstuff, where the barley was partly substituted by the oil. The fat content was 9.6% dry matter (DM) in the linseed oil compound feedstuff and 5.4% in the hay-concentrate ration. The inclusion of linseed oil increased the digestibility of DM, EE and NDF of the diet. There were no effects on the post-prandial concentrations of glucose, triglycerides and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA) but the insulin concentration was significantly reduced with the linseed oil inclusion. There were significant increases in the plasma concentrations of the total fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), saturated fatty acids (SFA), C18:3 n-3 and C18:2 n-6 and significant reductions in the contents of monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA), C18:1 n-7 + n-9 and C20:4 n-6. It is concluded that the inclusions of spelt and first pressure linseed oil in compound feed stuff for horse are of interest for modern horse feeding. [less ▲]

Relationship between leptin content, metabolic hormones and fat deposition in three beef cattle breeds.

in Veterinary Journal (2008), 177

The aim of the study was to determine if cattle breeds differing in their carcass characteristics also differ in the profiles of their leptin and metabolic hormones. Three breeds, Belgian Blue (BB) (n=12 ... [more ▼]

The aim of the study was to determine if cattle breeds differing in their carcass characteristics also differ in the profiles of their leptin and metabolic hormones. Three breeds, Belgian Blue (BB) (n=12), Limousin (L) (n=12) and Aberdeen Angus (AA) (n=12) with varying ability to deposit fat and protein were compared. Blood, muscle and subcutaneous (SC) adipose tissue were sampled. Animal performance, carcass and meat characteristics were determined as well as plasma leptin concentration, leptin gene expression in SC adipose tissue, leptin-receptor gene expression in SC adipose tissue and plasma concentration of insulin, tri-iodothyronin (T3), thyroxin (T4) and cortisol. The BB bulls showed the lowest values of leptin gene expression (P<0.05). Values of plasma leptin concentration and of leptin-receptor gene expression tended to be lower in BB than in the other breeds. For a similar amount of adipose tissue (after normalisation), BB bulls showed a higher ratio of plasma leptin (P<0.05), whereas normalised leptin gene and leptin-receptor gene expressions did not significantly differ between breeds. Belgian Blue bulls also differed in their metabolic hormone profile, tending to show lower values of insulin, T3 and T4 than the two other breeds. Cortisol levels were significantly lower (P<0.05) in BB than in L and AA animals. [less ▲]

Improvement of the n-3 fatty acids content in meat of Belgian Blue culled cows and growing fattening bulls offered a diet supplemented with linseeds

in Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Science 2008 (2008)

Organic selenium providing by selenized fertilisation in grazed grass, grass and maize silage for beef and dairy cows.

in Biodiversity and animal feed. Future challenges for grassland production. Proceedings of the 22nd General Meeting of the European Grassland Federation (2008)

Effects of short chain fructo-oligosaccharides on insulin sensitivity and gene expression of fat tissues in obese dogs

in Proceedings of the Nutrition Society (2008), 67