Effect of Essential Oil Supplementation on Growth Performance and Meat Quality of Japanese Quail

Muhammad Hafizul Rahman, M.A.*¹, Muhammad Safwan Hafiz, Z.², Khadijah, S.², Wan. Zawiah, W.A², and Thayalini, K.¹

¹Malaysian Agriculture Research & Development Institute (MARDI), MARDI Kluang, 86009 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia
²Faculty of Fisheries and Food Science, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 21030 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 1-10

Examining the Changes in Rumen Bacterial Populations Associated with Improved Rumen Fermentation and Reduced Methane Production in Yankasa Rams Fed Fermented Hibiscus sabdariffa Seed Meal

Mustapha, K.*¹, Ashiru, R. M.², Muhammad, A. I.³, Ubali, S.⁴, Mustapha, Y.⁴, and Ndagi, A. M. ⁴

¹Centre for Innovation and Training in Animal Husbandry, Nigerian Institute of Animal Science (NIAS), Kabo, Kano State, Nigeria.
²Department of Animal Science, Kano University Science Kano State, Nigeria.
³Department of Animal Science, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria.
⁴Department of Animal Science, Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa, PMB 048, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 11-25

Dietary Influence of Beta-Glucanase and Enziblend Energy on Growth, Haematological and Serum Biochemical Indices of Weaner Pigs

B. A. Makanjuola*¹, B. A. Boladuro¹, O. A. Adesehinwa², J. C. Moreki³, A. O. Sorunke¹, A. A. Bolaji¹, and A. O. K. Adesehinwa¹

¹Livestock Improvement Programme, Institute of Agricultural Research & Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, PMB 5029, Moor Plantation, Ibadan, Nigeria
²AK Research Farm, Eleyele, Ibadan, Nigeria.
³Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, P/Bag 0027, Gaborone, Botswana.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 26-35

Effect of Fruit Seeds on In Vitro Gas Production Analysis

Mazlan, N. A.¹, Muhammad, A.I.^1,2*, Hemly, N. I. M.¹, and Samsudin, A.A.¹

¹Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia;
²Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University Dutse. P.M.B. 7156, Jigawa State, Nigeria

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 36-45

Detection of adulterant in raw cow milk and its impact on Total Solids (TS) using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy

Azima Laili, H.*, Mohammad Bohari, J., Mohd Zameer, M.Z., Mohammad Noor Dzuhri, S., Kalavathi, M., Hazliana, H., Faizah Hanim, M.S.

Veterinary Research Institute, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 46-60

Evaluation of Fungal Strains for Phytase Production Using Palm Kernel Expeller in Solid-State Fermentation

Siti Khairunnisa, A.¹, Mohd Noor Hisham, M. N.¹*, Shamarina, S.¹, Nasyatul Ekma, M. H.² & Noraini, S.²

¹Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
²Livestock Science Research Centre, MARDI Headquarters, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 61-73

Effects of Social Dominance on the Behaviour, Production, and Physiological Performance of Lactating Dairy Cow

Du Xiaoxue ¹, Aimi N.H.^2,1*, Zulkifli I.^1,2, Nur Syazwan N.¹, Siti Norizati M.Z.¹

¹Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
²Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 74-83

Analysis of Chemical Composition and Milk Production in Dairy Buffalo and Goat in Malaysia

Sikiru, Y. A., Che Roi D. A. S., Ibrahim, N. S.*

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Besut Campus, 22200, Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 84-95

Influence of Garlic, Synbiotic, Organic Acidifier and Synthetic Antibiotics on Blood Parameters of Funaab Alpha Broiler Chickens

Adewole, F. A.¹, Odutayo, O. J.²*,Opowoye, I. O.¹, Olanipekun O. E.², Ayo Ajasa, O. Y. ², Egbeyale, L. T.², Sogunle, O.M.²

¹Institute of Food Security, Environment Resources and Agricultural Research, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
²Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture. P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 96-105

Optimization of Solid-State Fermentation Parameters to Enhance Phytase Production by Aspergillus niger Using Palm Kernel Expeller

Ain Nazira, N. E.¹, Mohd Noor Hisham, M. N.1^*, Nasyatul Ekma, M. H.², Shamarina, S.¹ and Noraini, S.²

¹Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
² Livestock Science Research Centre, MARDI Headquarters, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 106-119

Molecular Regulation of Muscle and Adipose Tissue Development in Relation to Meat Quality

Ab Aziz, M. F.¹* and Parr, T.²

¹Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
²Division of Nutritional Sciences, School of Biosciences, Sutton Bonington Campus, University of Nottingham, Leicestershire LE12 5RD, United Kingdom.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 120-148

Evaluating Rice-Milling By-products and Palm Kernel Expeller as Alternative Feed Ingredients for Ayam Saga Chickens

Mohammad, M.*, Jamaludin, F.I., Abu Bakar, N., Zakaria, S.H., and Hamidan, M.F.R.

Livestock Science Research Centre, MARDI Headquarters, 43400 Serdang, Selangor

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 28(1): 149-159