Thailand is well known for edible insect consumption and trade. Over 164 insect species are eaten in all regions throughout country. Edible insect species are obtained from both wild harvesting and farming. Two types of edible insects (cricket and palm weevil) are commonly farmed in the...

Since the beginning of the last century, the number of biological invasions has continuously increased worldwide. Due to their environmental and economical consequences, invasive species are now a major concern. Social wasps are particularly efficient invaders because of their distinctive biology...

Several species of cattle had been domesticated around the world, but only two species were farmed extensively, zebu cattle (Bos indicus) of the tropics and taurine cattle (Bos taurus) of the subtropical areas. Both of them had hundreds variety of offspring in the worlds. The third species of...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of potassium nitrate or urea on methane production from Mimosa and Gliricidia leaves in an in vitro incubation system with molasses as the energy source. The incubation was for 24 h with measurements of total gas and methane concentration over...

The aquaculture industry in Turkey has been grown up for twenty years and reached to two hundred thousand tonnes per year (2012) production capacity. Commonly cultured species need to the mixed feeds which contain many raw materials inside. Proximately%80 of these raw materials is exported and this ...

The purpose of the study was to characterize the commercially available raw meat pet food diets in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area by (i) determining the number and types of available diets; (ii) assessing pet food stores and brand labels for the provision of precautionary statements regarding the...

Genetic diversity in livestock is currently measured in terms of the number of breeds. Breeds have been developed within production systems, which are shaped by the natural resource base and social and economic factors. Thus, changes in the production environment will induce changes in the use of...

There is a critical shortage of animal feed in Eritrea. It has been also suggested that sweet potatoes could be an alterative source of protein and energy in the formulation of diets for animals. The purpose of this study was to determine the nutritive value of different cultivars of sweet potatoes ...

This article discusses the development of wildlife farming in Thailand that is focused on income generation and source of animal protein. The farming factor; biological; economical; law enforcement; invasive alien species; and socio-cultural considerations are highlighted in developing guidelines...

Three feeding experiments were conducted to determine the feed intake, apparent digestibility and nitrogen retention of growing goats fed with Tithonia diversifolia and supplemented with rumen fermentable protein (cassava root chips and mulberry leaves) and bypass proteins (banana leaves, jackfruit ...