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  • Assessment of the spoilage microflora in swine and broiler carcasses 
    Belous, Mădălina; Mihaiu, Marian; Dan, Sorin-Daniel; Tăbăran, Alexandra ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2023)
    The microbial load is of major importance in terms of the quality, sanity, and freshness of the meat. The aim of our study was to perform a microbial risk assessment at warm and chilled swine and broilers carcasses ...
  • Diagnostic and therapeutic protocol for mammary tumours in canines and felines 
    Neamțu Ciubotariu, Alexandra; Drugociu, Dan-Gheorghe ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2023)
    Mammary tumors are a common pathology among female cats and dogs, and less common in males of these species. Intact and older females are more susceptible to this condition. A mammary tumor is typically suspected when a ...
  • Landscape forms – forms of communication structured on the support of a space organization 
    Petrea, Elena; Gheorghiu, Loredana-Mariana (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    In the present paper, we start from considering that through space organization and landscaping, there is a permanent exchange of messages between the living world and the human element, between the world of landscapes ...
  • Assessment of some microscopic parameters of ram semen correlated with the age of the animals 
    Blaga Petrean, Anamaria; Bogdan, Sidonia; Berean, Daniel; Popescu, Silvana ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2023)
    The study was carried out to evaluate some microscopic parameters (mobility, concentration, viability), to assess the metabolic intensity of spermatozoa (Redox test), and sperm resistance test related with ram fertility ...
  • Socio-cultural effects of rural tourism development on the host communities 
    Moraru, Radu-Adrian; Bodescu, Dan; Șumovschi, Dan-Constantin (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    Many of the tourist destinations are affected in several aspects by the development of tourism, including the sociocultural one. The present work aims, based on a review of the literature of concern, to present the ...
  • Testing the efficiency of 6 essential oils for foodborne pathogens in order to select the most suitable for application in the meat industry 
    Gheorghe Irimia, Raluca-Aniela; Tăpăloagă, Dana; Gearâp, Raluca-Theodora; Georgescu, Mara ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2023)
    Identifying natural and safe methods for preserving food is an important issue. In this respect, one of the most important foodborne pathogens in ready-to-eat meat products is Listeria monocytogenes, which had a high ...
  • The importance of food attributes and motivational factors in the decision-making process to purchase local products in Romania 
    Ungureanu, Bianca-Antonela; Bodescu, Dan; Leonte, Elena (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    The importance of food attributes and motivational factors in the purchasing decision represents a particularly significant aspect in the current context. This theme reflects the growing interest in locally sourced food ...
  • Nutrient content and caloric density assessment of different types of senior commercial cat food 
    Daina, Sorana; Macri, Adrian-Maximilian ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2023)
    Ageing should be considered as an inevitable physiological state and results in a progressive decline in the body's ability to cope with physiological, metabolic and environmental stress. Nutritional requirements change ...
  • The use of idiomatic expressions in foreign language teaching. Case study, expressions related to cats 
    Velescu, Elena; Mihalache, Roxana (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    Idiomatic expressions are a fascinating subject for study, and it is impossible to learn or teach a language without talking about it. In this paper, the authors discuss certain syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic aspects ...
  • Prevalence of tick infestation in dogs from Iasi area (Romania) 
    Martinescu, Gabriela-Victoria; Ivănescu, Maria-Larisa; Mardare Mîndru, Raluca; Andronic, Bianca-Lavinia; Miron, Liviu-Dan ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2022)
    Dogs and cats play an important role in the spread of tick species and in the transmission of pathogens. Dermacentor reticulatus occurs in areas by varied types of climate, vegetation and a high availability of potential ...
  • Non-destructive methods of milk quality assessment 
    Ariton, Adina-Mirela; Neculai Văleanu, Andra-Sabina; Sănduleanu, Cătălina; Postolache, Alina-Narcisa; Poroșnicu, Ioana; Mădescu, Bianca-Maria; Crivei, Ioana-Cristina; Ungureanu, Elena; Trincă, Lucia-Carmen ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2022)
    Monitoring the quality of raw cow milk is essential to maintain food safety and human health. To guarantee the quality and safety of milk, easy-to-use non-destructive analysis methods are available. Non-destructive methods ...
  • Applications of clinoptilolite in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry 
    Ariton, Adina-Mirela; Neculai Văleanu, Andra-Sabina; Sănduleanu, Cătălina; Crivei, Ioana-Cristina; Postolache, Alina-Narcisa; Poroșnicu, Ioana; Mădescu, Bianca-Maria; Ungureanu, Elena; Trincă, Lucia-Carmen ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2022)
    Zeolites are compounds of either natural or synthetic origin and have been employed successfully in a number of industries, including veterinary medicine and animal husbandry. Clinoptilolite is the form of naturally occurring ...
  • A case of pericarditis in Angus cattle 
    Anton, Alina ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2022)
    A 10-years-old Angus cow was evaluated on the field for suspected traumatic pericarditis. Physical exam findings included tachycardia, mixed dyspnea, decreased intensity of heart sounds on the left, absence of heart sounds ...
  • Improving fertility in multiparous cows by inducing ovulation with GnRH agonist - gonadorelin or human chorinic gonadotrophin 
    Borș, Silviu-Ionuț; Crivei, Ioana-Cristina; Borș, Alina; Crivei, Luciana-Alexandra ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2022)
    This study was designed to assess the effects of the GnRH agonist gonadorelin and human chorionic gonadotrophin administered at first artificial insemination on the fertility of lactating dairy cows. The lactating dairy ...
  • Inducing ovulation with human chorionic gonadotrophin improves cumulative pregnancy rates of dairy cows during the warm season 
    Borș, Silviu-Ionuț; Crivei, Ioana-Cristina; Borș, Alina; Crivei, Luciana-Alexandra ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2022)
    This study was designed to assess the effects of the GnRH agonist gonadorelin and human chorionic gonadotrophin, during a timed artificial insemination program, on the fertility of lactating dairy cows during the warm and ...
  • Monitoring, prevention and treatment as key pillars in the management of bovine mastitis 
    Neculai Văleanu, Andra-Sabina; Ariton, Adina-Mirela; Mădescu, Bianca-Maria; Poroșnicu, Ioana; Crivei, Ioana-Cristina; Radu, Ciprian ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2022)
    The quality of milk is a component based on certain individual indicators that allow the correct assessment of the quality of the dairy product starting from the producing animal, the quality of the feed, the exploitation ...
  • On-farm milk culturing for bovine mastitis management 
    Neculai Văleanu, Andra-Sabina; Ariton, Adina-Mirela; Mădescu, Bianca-Maria; Poroșnicu, Ioana; Radu, Ciprian ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2022)
    Bovine mastitis is the most common reason for antibiotic usage in dairy cows, its costs being estimated at more than $350 per mastitis case. Accurately identifying the bacterial species at the core of a mastitis infection ...
  • The role of viral infections in the devolopment of respiratory disease in swine 
    Bojkovski, Jovan; Kureljušić, Branislav; Prodanov Radulović, Jasna; Aniță, Dragoș-Constantin; Ludu Oșlobanu, Luanda-Elena; Aniță, Adriana-Elena; Angjelovski, Branko; Zdravković, Nemanja; Pavlović, Ivan; Kureljušić, Jasna; Arsić, Sveta; Nedić, Sreten; Đurić, Miloje; Tzika, Eleni; Tsakmakidis, Ioannis A.; Mitrović, Aleksandra; Prodanović, Radiša ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2022)
    Susceptible categories of pigs for the occurrence of respiratory diseases are categories in postweaning and fattening. The spectrum of clinical symptoms is very wide and includes not only respiratory symptoms, but also ...
  • Fostering learners engagement as well as linguistic and social competences by adopting the project-based learning approach in ESP 
    Pelin, Raluca-Ștefania (“Ion Ionescu de la Brad” University of Life Sciences, Iaşi, 2023)
    The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of using the project-based learning approach on students’ linguistic acquisitions and on the development of lifelong competences such as personal engagement and ...
  • Carbohydrate content assessment in different commercial dogs diets 
    Daina, Sorana; Macri, Adrian-Maximilian ("Ion Ionescu de la Brad" Iași University of Life Sciences, 2023)
    The growing awareness of the needs of pets by pet owners has also led to a diversity of diets on the market. Given that a proper diet is the best prevention for diseases such as obesity, diabetes, adverse food reactions, ...