A DNA vaccine based on the VP2 gene of infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV) was incorporated into feed to evaluate the effectiveness of this oral delivery method in rainbow trout. Lyophilized alginate-plasmid complexes were added to feed dissolved in water and the mixture was then lyophilized again. We compared rainbow trout that were fed for 3 consecutive days with vaccine pellets with ...

A method for the quantitative determination of folates in rodent diets is very important for correct interpretation of folate intake during feeding trials, given the possible discrepancy between the actual folate concentration in the diet and that mentioned on the product sheet. Liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry is the method of choice to differentiate and quantify the individual f...

Bamboo is a potential major bio-energy resource. Tests were carried out to compare and evaluate the property of bamboo and rice straw pellets, rice straw being the other main source of biomass solid fuel in China. All physical properties of untreated bamboo pellets (UBP), untreated rice straw pellets (URP), carbonized bamboo pellets (CBP), and carbonized rice straw pellets (CRP) met the require...

The partners in this Community Service Program (PkM) are a group of freshwater fish cultivators RW 04 Jatibening Baru Village, Bekasi City. Two main problems for are: 1. the high cost feed so that business profits not maximized and 2. management is yet optimal. purpose PkM activity to apply appropriate technology pellet machines as result faculty members’ research benefit partners. implementati...

Fragments of DNA present in food and feed are taken up by the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of mammals. The extent of uptake varies according to organism, study design and DNA source. This study explores the hypothesis that actively growing, as well as pregnant rats, are more likely to take up DNA from the GIT than mature animals due to the high demand for nutrients for tissue and organ developm...

Background and objectives: Carvacrol is one of the main pharmacologically active components of Thymus vulgaris essential oil which has shown several therapeutic effects. There are few works regarding the formulation of essential oils as oral solid dosage forms due to their liquid nature, stability and technical problems. The aim of this study was to combine the solid-d...

The study evaluated the effect of a novel commercial preparation of natural blend of essential oils from basil, caraway, laurel, lemon, oregano, sage, tea, and thyme (Tecnaroma Herbal Mix PL) on growth performance, blood biochemistry, cecal morphology, and carcass quality of broilers. Six nutritionally adequate wheat and soybean-based diets were generated by the addition of Tecnaroma Herbal Mix...

There is evidence that n-3 fatty acids (FA), especially EPA and DHA, are beneficial for human health. This thesis examined factors influencing FA composition in common carp flesh, sought to develop a procedure for long-term sustainable culture of common carp with improved muscle lipid quality (omega 3 carp) and studied the health benefits of eating such carp in the secondary prevention of cardi...

The aim of this study was to determine the effects of immunization against Peptide tyrosine tyrosine (PYY) on the growth performance and endocrine hormone levels in the blood serum of rats. Sixty Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly assigned to four treatment groups, with five replicates in each group and three rats for each replicate. The antiserum of PYY was injected into the rats thrice every 8...

On cattle, sheep and pig farms, it is common to see house mice and not uncommon to see brown rats, while evidence of their presence in the form of numerous small dark droppings is rarely hard to find. These two species of rodents specialise in exploiting agricultural and urban environments and are particularly attracted by the easy availability of animal feed and by safe harbourage in and aroun...