Publications by authors named "E Leishman"
To properly formulate diets, the ability to accurately estimate feed intake is critical as the amount of feed consumed will influence the amount of nutrients delivered to the animal. Inaccurate intake estimates may lead to under- or over-feeding of nutrients to the animal. Individual differences in equine forage intake are well-known, but predictive equations based on animal and nutritional factors are not comprehensive.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInterest in dairy cow health continues to grow as we better understand health's relationship with production potential and animal welfare. Over the past decade, efforts have been made to incorporate health traits into national genetic evaluations. However, they have focused on the mature cow, with calf health largely being neglected.
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- White striping (WS) is a growing issue in the turkey industry that negatively impacts consumer acceptance and meat quality.
- A genome-wide association study (GWAS) analyzed the severity of WS using data from over 8,400 turkey breast fillets and identified 95 candidate genes linked to the condition.
- The study found that multiple genetic factors contribute to WS, highlighting significant biological pathways related to muscle growth, collagen formation, and response to stress, which may inform future research on the condition.
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- * Research shows that NAPE-PLD is necessary for maintaining NAEs in the VTA area of the brain, and manipulating its levels affects food-related reward behaviors and dopamine release in response to rewards.
- * Targeting NAPE-PLD in the brain led to increased energy spent and better nutrient use, protecting against obesity and related metabolic issues, highlighting its importance for understanding body metabolism regulation.
The Vancouver Island marmot () is Canada's most endangered endemic mammal. In 1997, a conservation breeding-for-release program was established to supplement wild marmot populations. Retrospective analyses of captive breeding studbook records since 2000 indicate the age of the sire and the dam significantly impacted the odds of successfully weaning a litter.
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