A Review: Should small holder dairy farms rear own young stock?

Ang Xin Tong¹, Norhariani Mohd Nor¹*, Dikky Indrawan^2,3 and Nurul Aisyah Mohd Suhaimi⁴

¹Department of Veterinary Preclinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
²Business Economics, Department of Social Sciences Wageningen UR, Hollandseweg 1 (Building 201) P.O. Box 8130, 6700 EW, Wageningen, The Netherlands,
³Business School, Bogor Agricultural University, Jl. Raya Pajajaran, (SB-IPB Building) 16151, Bogor, Indonesia
⁴Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Kampus Besut, 22200, Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 1-6

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Weaning induced expression changes of genes associated with lactation and oestrogen signalling in the hypothalamus of postpartum cows

Ainu Husna M.S. Suhaimi ^1,2,3,5,*, Traute Flatscher-Bader ^1,2, Sigrid A. Lehnert ^1,3, Antonio Reverter^1,3, Eva Chan ^1,3, Nancy J. Phillips ^1,4, Michael McGowan ^1,4 and Michael J. D?Occhio ^1,2

¹CRC for Beef Genetic Technologies, CJ Hawkins Homestead, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia 2351,
²The University of Queensland, School of Animal Studies, Gatton Campus, Gatton, Queensland, Australia 4343,
³CSIRO Livestock Industries, Queensland Bioscience Precinct, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4067,
⁴The University of Queensland, School of Veterinary Science, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4072, ⁵Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, P.O. Box 12301, General Post Office, 50740 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 7-26

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Effect of different rumen protected fat from palm oil on testosterone level and testicular traits in Malin rams

Mohd Hafizal Ahmad¹, Loh Teck Chen¹, Mashitah Shikh Maidin², and Anjas Asmara Samsudin^1,*

¹Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia
² Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 27-38

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Combined vitamins, minerals and amino acid supplement improves eggshell quality but not egg weight in Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Christopher Jay M. Tanduyan and Santiago* T. Pe?a Jr.

College of Veterinary Medicine, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines, 6521-A

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 39-48

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Response of broiler chickens to frequency of dietary inclusion of neem leaf meal

Egbeyale*, L.T., Adeleye, O. O., Ayo-Ajasa, O. Y., Shekoni, T. E., Ayoola, A. A., Sulaiman, O. M. and Shobukola, K.

Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 49-58

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Effect of local medicinal herbs as feed additives on production performance and faecal parameters in laying hens

Ooi, P. S.¹, Rohaida, A. R.¹*, Nur Hardy, A. D.¹, Devina, D.¹, Borhan, A. H.¹, Kartini, S.¹, Jupikely, J. S.¹, Abdul Rahman, M.¹ and Alimon, A. R.²

¹Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Locked Bag 3, 90000 Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia
²Universitas Gadjah Mada, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 59-68

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Nutritive value, palatability and selectivity of 10 different legume herbages by rabbits

Jusoh*, S. and Nur_Hafifah, C.S.

Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang Malaysia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 69-76

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Nutritive values of selected Malaysian agricultural by-products commonly used in cattle rations

Predith¹*, M., Chung², E.L.T, Muhammad Hazwan³, M., Marini⁴, A.M. Mohamad Hifzan¹, R. and Noor Atirah¹, M.A.

¹MARDI Kluang, P.O. Box 525, 86009 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia
²Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400, Serdang, Selangor Malaysia
³MARDI Muadzam Shah, KM 5, Jalan Rompin, 26700, Muadzam Shah, Pahang, Malaysia
⁴MARDI Kemaman, KM18, Jalan Air Puteh, P.O. Box 44, 24007, Kemaman, Terengganu, Malaysia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 77-90

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Lactic acid bacteria as microbial inoculant for Acacia mangium silage

Nasyatul-Ekma, M.H.¹*, Rosly, M.S.¹, Marini, A.M.², Nor-Idayusni, Y.² and Hazirah, A.¹

¹Animal Science Research Centre, MARDI Headquarters, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
²Animal Science Research Centre, MARDI Station Kemaman, 24000 Chukai, Terengganu, Malaysia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 91-98

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Effects of using puffed feather meal on the growth performance and carcass characteristics of red hybrid tilapia

Farahiyah, I.J.*, Mardhati, M. and Yong, S.T.

Animal Science Research Centre, Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Persiaran MARDI-UPM, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 99-108

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Milk composition and fatty acids profile at different stages of lactation in Jamnapari crossbred goats

Zailan, M. Z.¹ and Yaakub, H.²*

¹Faculty of Sustainable Agriculture, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, 90509, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia, ²Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 109-122

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A Short Note: A study in determining the correlation between cortisol concentration in vaccinated and non-vaccinated clinically infected pneumonic goats

Jesse, F.F.A. ^{1, 4}, Chung, E.L.T. ^{2, 4}*, Muniandy, K.V. ¹, Tan, A.H.A.R. ¹, Maslamany, D.¹, Lila, M.A.M. ³ and Norsidin, M.J. ¹

¹Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
²Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture,
³Department of Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine,
⁴Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Malaysian J. Anim. Sci. 21(2): 123-128

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