Morphological and physiological features in small ruminants: an adaptation strategy for survival under changing climatic conditions.

Climate change due to natural human activity is a significant global phenomenon affecting the sustainability of most countries' livestock industries. Climate change factors such as ambient temperature, relative humidity, direct and indirect sun radiation, and wind have significant consequences on feed, water, pasture availability, and the re-emergence of diseases in livestock. All these variables have a considerable impact on livestock production and welfare.

Meta-analysis of the inclusion of leaf meals in diets of broiler chickens.

The effects of leaf meals on growth performance of broiler chickens have been evaluated in different studies. However, no consensus has been obtained due to the variability of the results. The present study, therefore, aimed to provide a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining the effects of feeding leaf meals on growth performance of broiler chickens.

Indigenous chicken production in Fiji Islands: knowledge, constraints and opportunities.

Objective: The objective of the study was to understand and document socio-economic characteristics, production parameters, challenges and management practices used by Fijian households which keep indigenous chickens.

Methods: A survey involving 200 households was carried out in coastal and inland communities of Fiji's wet and semi-dry ecoregions. Data on the influence of ecoregion and location of households relative to the sea on management practices, challenges and productivity of indigenous chickens were analyzed using logistic regression and general linear model of SAS software.

Nutritionally related blood metabolites and performance of finishing pigs fed on graded levels of dietary fibre.

The objective of the study was to determine effect of feeding fibrous diets on performance and biochemical profiles of finishing pigs. A total of 84 clinically healthy male pigs were used in the experiment. Body weight of the pigs at the beginning of the experiment was 85 ± 10.

Fiber source and inclusion level affects characteristics of excreta from growing pigs.

Objective: The objective of the study was to determine the influence of varying fibrous diets on fecal characteristics of growing pigs.

Methods: A total of 104 pigs (initial weight 18±2.0 kg) were used in the study.