Mineral elements (Ca, Na, K, Mg, Zn, Ti, Sr, Fe, Ni, Ba, Cr, Mn, Cu, Se, Cd, Mo, B, V, As, Pb and Hg) in Provola cheeses obtained from dairy cows fed with two different integrated diets (Biotrak) and without olive cake (Control) were determined to discriminate between the two different cheeses. The ...

Recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) wastewater from Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) culture raises environmental concerns, necessitating proper treatment prior to discharge. Phytoremediation using Spirulina offers a promising solution by enabling the simultaneous removal of nutrients from...

Both vitamin D₃ (VD₃) and zinc (Zn) are essential micronutrients to fish, and VD₃ can regulate Zn uptake and metabolism in various animals. However, the interactive effect of VD₃ and Zn on growth performance, Zn metabolism, and intestinal health remains largely unknown in fish. The study formulated ...

Selenium (Se) is an essential trace element for aquaculture animals, which plays an important role in maintaining normal growth, enhancing immune and antioxidant functions. However, the range of suitable Se inclusion in the diet is very narrow and excess Se will result in a variety of toxic effects ...

Anaerobic digestion (AD) stands out as a degradation pathway for the treatment of agroindustrial waste. This study aimed to evaluate the biogas production (Pb) from the codigestion of swine (SW) and laying hen waste (LHW) under different temperature conditions (psychrophilic x mesophilic). The...

Zinc, copper and manganese are essential nutrients in farm animals nutrition and must be provided by feed rations. Trace mineral deficiencies adversely affect growth performance and health status. Formerly microelements deficiencies were a relevant issue in livestock farming. Nowadays, researchers...

Tibetan kefir grains (TKGs) were used to absorb and convert inorganic selenium to organic selenium. The selenium enrichment procedure was optimized to produce the selenium-enriched Tibetan kefir grains (SeTKGs) with high microbial activity and organic selenium percentage (OSP). The optimal...

Over the past few years, the market for vegetarian and vegan products has been one of the fastest growing. There is an increasing trend of consumers limiting their meat intake and, therefore, a huge demand for vegan products. Substitutes for milk - plant-based drinks - are the most popular,...

Diagnostic reports of biological samples submitted from farms are essential to correctly identify any underlying issues in a herd, including disease and improper nutrition. Proper sample collection, handling, and storage are critical to most accurately diagnose health complications or nutritional...

Selenium (Se) is a momentous metallic element that plays an irreplaceable role in biochemical activities. Se deficiency remains a nutritional challenge across the world. Organic Se supplementation is the most effective treatment means for Se deficiency. Organic Se transformed from Se-enriched...