Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Roxana-Bianca COSA, Horia Grosu

Milk production in dairy cattle is influenced by multiple genetic and environmental factors, making precise lactation curve modeling essential for accurate milk yield estimation and genetic evaluation. In recent decades, numerous scientific studies have focused on improving these models to enhance the accuracy of milk production estimates for standard lactation. This study aims to identify the most suitable model for predicting breeding values using a limited number of test-day records at different lactation stages. Data from two lactations were analyzed. For the first lactation, 9235 test records from 1270 Romanian Spotted Simmental cows were examined, while the second lactation included 9984 test records from 1409 cows of the same breed. Production and pedigree data were modeled using three biometric functions: Legendre Orthogonal Polynomial, Natural Cubic Spline, and P-Spline Function. Among these, the P-Spline Function provided the most accurate results. These findings are particularly valuable in animal breeding, enabling more precise genetic evaluations and contributing to improved selection strategies for dairy cattle.

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Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Roxana-Bianca COȘA, Horia GROSU

This study aimed to determine the optimal number of records required to estimate the breeding value for milk production in Romanian Spotted cattle during the first and second lactations. Data from 9,235 test-day records (1,270 cows) for the first lactation and 9,984 records (1,409 cows) for the second were analyzed using the Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) method in a Test-Day Random Regression model. Heritability estimates for milk yield, fat, and protein content ranged from 0.194 to 0.381 in the first lactation and 0.184 to 0.372 in the second. Although 10 test-day records were initially considered, results indicated that focusing on the first five intervals was sufficient, as they showed higher heritability. Reducing the number of test-day records to those with the highest genetic determination improves selection accuracy while lowering the costs of official milk performance recording. This streamlined approach enhances breeding efficiency, supporting genetic progress in Romanian Spotted Simmental cattle.

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Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Adrian Petre LIPTAC, Mihaela PILA, Silvius STANCIU

The paper proposes an analysis of producer associations within Romania's zootechnical sector. The research focuses on the structure, distribution, and activities of producer associations, highlighting their importance in rural development and identifying key challenges and opportunities related to the use of European funds. Documentation included the use of open-access articles available on platforms such as Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and Clarivate. Information about producer associations in the livestock sector was sourced from the website of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, while data on economic agents active in NACE Code 014 - Animal Raising - were obtained from the TopFirme.com platform. Relevant information from the websites of industry-specific associations was also selected to complement the analysis. The collected data were statistically processed and interpreted. The market concentration was evaluated using the Gini-Struck index calculation method. The research results indicate a low number of associative entities at the national level and a low market concentration, thereby highlighting the untapped potential of the zootechnical sector. The development of associative forms in Romania's zootechnical sector must be supported and promoted through public policies and measures for fiscal and administrative assistance.

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TESTING GENETIC ASSOCIATIONS OF THE SNP C.1053C>T POLYMORPHISM FROM DGAT1 GENE WITH MILK QUALITATIVE PARAMETERS IN RIVER BUFFALO (Bubalus bubalis)

Written by Viorica COSIER, Daniel INCICÄU, Lucas COSIER, Mariana TÄTARU, Alexandru RUSU, Monica TRIF, CÄlin LATIU
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ESTIMATION THE GENETIC PARAMETERS FOR BIRTH WEIGHT AND WEANING WEIGHT IN LIMOUSINE BREED

Written by Rodica Stefania PELMUS, Mircea Catalin ROTAR, Mihail Alexandru GRAS, Cristina VAN
Pages 26 to 30

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INVESTIGATING C.260G>A MUTATION IN THE GROWTH DIFFERENTIATION FACTOR 9 GENE IN BREZNIK, BLACK-HEADED PLEVEN AND BULGARIAN DAIRY SYNTHETIC POPULATION SHEEP BREEDS

Written by Milena BOZHILOVA-SAKOVA, Ivona DIMITROVA, Nevyana STANCHEVA
Pages 31 to 35

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RESEARCHES REGARDING THE OPRIMIZATION OF THE MILK RECORDING IN ROMANIAN SPOTTED CATTLE BREED

Written by Roxana-Bianca COȘA, Horia GROSU
Pages 36 to 42

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RESEARCHES ON MODELING OF THE LACTATION CURVE IN ROMANIAN SPOTTED SIMMENTAL CATTLE BREED

Written by Roxana-Bianca COSA, Horia Grosu
Pages 43 to 48

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GENETIC INSIGHTS FROM NEUTRAL AND ADAPTIVE MARKERS GUIDE CONSERVATION OF LESSER KESTREL POPULATIONS IN BULGARIA

Written by Anastasios BOUNAS, Gradimir GRADEV
Pages 49 to 56

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EFFECT OF ABCG2 GENE POLYMORPHISM ON MILK PRODUCTIVITY IN AWASSI EWES

Written by Nevyana STANCHEVA, Ivona DIMITROVA, Milena BOZHILOVA-SAKOVA
Pages 57 to 62

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ESTIMATION THE GENETIC PARAMETERS FOR MILK YIELD AND WOOL IN TURCANA BREED

Written by Mircea Cătălin ROTAR, Rodica Ștefania PELMUȘ, Mihail Alexandru GRAS, Cristina VAN
Pages 63 to 70

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IMPACT OF STIMULATION DIETS DURING PRE- AND POSTPARTUM PERIODS ON SHEEP LACTATION

Written by Victoria CONSTANTIN, Livia VIDU, Ion RADUCUTA, Rodica CHETROIU, Roxana STEFAN (VASILIU), Mihaela Florentina SIMION, Monica Paula MARIN
Pages 71 to 79

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ESTIMATES OF METHANE ENTERIC EMISSIONS FROM THE ROMANIAN DAIRY CATTLE SECTOR BETWEEN 2015-2024

Written by Marinela ENCULESCU, Ioana NICOLAE, Dinu GAVOJDIAN
Pages 80 to 85

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EFFECT OF DIETARY INCLUSION OF QUINOA SEED ON PRODUCTIVITY, EGG QUALITY AND INTERNAL ORGAN TRAITS IN QUAILS

Written by Piroz EZIN, Ali Han OZYURAN, Alkan CAGLI, Muzaffer DENLI
Pages 86 to 91

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SUSTAINABLE NUTRITIONAL SOLUTIONS FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTION: OPTIMISING NUTRITION TO REDUCE POLLUTION

Written by Mădălina MATEI, Silvia-Ioana PETRESCU, Bianca Maria MĂDESCU, Dragoș Mihai LĂPUȘNEANU, Daniel SIMEANU, Ioan Mircea POP
Pages 92 to 99

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CANINE OBESITY: A CASE STUDY OF ROTTWEILERS AND THE IMPACT OF DIETARY MODIFICATION

Written by Silvia-Ioana PETRESCU, Cristina-Gabriela RADU-RUSU, Mădălina MATEI, Dragoș Mihai LĂPUȘNEANU, Ioan Mircea POP
Pages 100 to 105

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RED PEPPER: NUTRITIONAL VALUE, CAROTENOIDS, ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY, AND ITS USE IN BROILER DIET

Written by Irina UNGUREANU, Roxana-Nicoleta RAȚU, Alexandru USTUROI, Răzvan-Mihai RADU-RUSU, Marius-Giorgi USTUROI
Pages 106 to 113

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MEALWORM (Tenebrio molitor) AS A PROTEIN SOURCE: EFFECTS ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE, CARCASS TRAITS AND NITROGEN EXCRETION IN QUAILS

Written by Ela Evin TASTAN, Muzaffer DENLI
Pages 114 to 121

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EFFECTS OF BORIC ACID AND BORAX PENTAHYDRATE ON PERFORMANCE, EGG QUALITY TRAITS AND BONE MINERALIZATION IN LAYING HENS

Written by Muzaffer DENLI
Pages 122 to 127

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RESEARCH REGARDING THE EFFECTS OF REPLACING SUNFLOWER MEAL WITH FLAXSEED CAKE IN DAIRY COW DIETS ON THE PRODUCTION AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF MILK

Written by Roxana Elena STEFAN(VASILIU), Daniela IANITCHI, Carmen Georgeta NICOLAE, Tatiana Dumitra PANAITE, Elena RADUCANU, George SCARLAT, Andreea Ionela ZINCA, Mircea Răzvan POPESCU, Monica Paula MARIN
Pages 128 to 136

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CHANGES OF THE GLUTATHIONE CONTENT IN THE BLOOD SERUM OF ROOSTERS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF POLYPHENOLS EXTRACTED FROM NETTLE (Urtica dioica)

Written by Vladimir BUZAN, Ion BALAN, Valentina CIOCHINĂ, Nicolae ROȘCA, Sergiu BALACCI, Ion MEREUȚA, Vlada FURDUI, Vasile HAREA, Valerian POPA, Ecaterina VÎHRIST
Pages 137 to 143

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REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE AND INTENSITY OF USE OF PRODUCTIVE POTENTIAL IN COWS

Written by Vera GRANACI, Oleg MASHNER, Mariana CARAMAN, Galina OSIPCIUC
Pages 144 to 149

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PREANESTHETIC GUIDELINES IN SHEEP: ENSURING WELFARE AND SAFETY IN EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH

Written by Tiberiu Sebastian IANCU, Ruxandra PAVEL, Lucian IONIŢĂ
Pages 150 to 154

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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION IN SHEEP BREEDING

Written by Tudor POP, Ellda Mellisa SAVU, Raluca-Aniela GHEORGHE-IRIMIA, Dana TĂPĂLOAGĂ, Cosmin ȘONEA, Makki Khalaf Hussein AL DULAIMI, Eugen Adrian CHISA, Paul-Rodian TĂPĂLOAGĂ
Pages 155 to 161

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ADVANCING SHEEP REPRODUCTION: THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF LAMBING INTENSIFICATION

Written by Tudor POPA, Ellda Mellisa SAVU, Raluca-Aniela GHEORGHE-IRIMIA, Dana TĂPĂLOAGĂ, Cosmin ȘONEA, Makki Khalaf Hussein AL DULAIMI, Eugen Adrian CHISA, Paul-Rodian TĂPĂLOAGĂ
Pages 162 to 169

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PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF 3-PART MULTISPECIES HEMATOLOGY ANALYZERS FOR WHITE BLOOD CELL COUNTING IN SHEEP

Written by Saba SATTAR, Warda AMJAD, Sana SAGHEER, Mushtaq Hussain LASHARI, Umer FAROOQ, Zia-Ur-REHMAN, Sikander ABBAS, Haroon RASHID, Musadiq IDRIS, Musarrat Abbas KHAN, Madiha SHARIF
Pages 170 to 180

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ANIMAL WELFARE AND PROTECTION – UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF ANIMAL CRUELTY AND INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE

Written by Gergana BALIEVA, Savaş Volcan GENÇ
Pages 181 to 187

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THERMAL RESPONSE TO COLD STRESS IN TWO DIVERGENT STRAINS OF HOLSTEIN DAIRY CALVES – PRELIMINARY RESULTS

Written by Mihai Vlad BER, Madalina MINCU-IORGA, Dinu GAVOJDIAN, Ioana NICOLAE, Livia VIDU
Pages 188 to 193

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SURGE IN FOODBORNE OUTBREAKS AND FATALITIES IN THE EU, A 2008-2022 OVERVIEW OF ZOONOTIC DISEASES, EMERGING THREATS AND WAYS OF MITIGATION

Written by Cătălina Nicoleta BOIŢEANU, Florin NEACSU, Laurențiu TUDOR, Nicoleta CIOCÎRLIE
Pages 194 to 213

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PRECISION LIVESTOCK FARMING: MONITORING MICROCLIMATE PARAMETERS IN DAIRY COW SHELTERS

Written by Nicoleta DEFTA, Robert MIHAI, Livia VIDU, Paula POȘAN, Marius MAFTEI,Andra ȘULER, Dănuț Nicolae ENEA, Aurelia OSMAN (DEFTA), Ana-Maria SCRIPA
Pages 214 to 225

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APPLICATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS, PROBIOTICS AND SYNBIOTIC PRODUCTS IN PREVENTIVE CARE AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPY FOR FARM ANIMALS IN MODERN VETERINARY MEDICINE. A REVIEW

Written by Stanimir ENCHEV, Radena NENOVA, Pencho PENCHEV, Yordanka ILIEVA
Pages 226 to 233

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THE IMPACT OF SUPPLEMENTING FEED WITH OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS ON THE NUTRITIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF POULTRY MEAT. A REVIEW

Written by Veronica-Denisa LUNGU, Andrada Elena MOISE
Pages 234 to 240

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ANALYSIS OF MILK PRODUCTION EVOLUTION IN THE COW FARMS FROM ROMANIA - NECESSARY MEASURES TO INCREASE THEIR COMPETITIVENESS

Written by Dorin MAXIM, Gheorghe Emil MĂRGINEAN, Dănuț Nicolae ENEA, Livia VIDU
Pages 241 to 250

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EFFECTS OF BEHAVIOUR DURING MILKING ON PRODUCTION AND REPRODUCTION INDICATORS IN ROMANIAN WATER BUFFALOES

Written by Madalina MINCU-IORGA, Adrian BOTA, Ioana NICOLAE, Constantin VLAGIOIU, Dinu GAVOJDIAN
Pages 251 to 258

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POLLINATORS IN ROMANIA - ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC CONCERNS

Written by Dorina PURICE
Pages 259 to 267

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FARMERS ATTITUDE TOWARDS COMMON PRACTICES OF BUFFALO CALVES REARING IN ROMANIAN DAIRY FARMING - A SURVEY STUDY

Written by Elena RĂDUCANU, Umer FAROOQ, Roxana Elena STEFAN (VASILIU), Andreea ZINCA, Remus Ioan CHIOREAN, Livia VIDU
Pages 268 to 274

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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE QUALITY OF TURKEY MEAT

Written by Marinela-Elena SIMION, Roxana-Nicoleta RAȚU, Alexandru USTUROI, Răzvan-Mihai RADU-RUSU, Marius Giorgi USTUROI
Pages 275 to 284

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LIVESTOCK OWNERS` ROLE IN ANIMAL AND FARM REGISTRATION THROUGH NEW ELECTRONIC FUNCTIONALITIES

Written by Dimitar TANCHEV, Gergana BALIEVA
Pages 285 to 292

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ANATOMICAL FEATURES OF PHEASANT CARCASSES FROM DIFFERENT REARING SYSTEMS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Written by Dumitrel TÎRZIU, Traian CRĂCIUNAȘ, Mugurel MUNTEANU, Marius Mihai CIOBANU, Paul Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 293 to 301

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REARING SYSTEMS AND THEIR IMPACT ON PRODUCTIVITY IN TURKEY FARMS: A REVIEW

Written by Ștefan-Teofil VLAD, Anton HAMZĂU, Ioan CUSTURĂ, Carmen CHELMEA, Maria ȘTEFAN, Răzvan UȚĂ, Georgiana-Magdalena GHECIU PÎRLEA, Daniela-Mihaela GRIGORE, Ioan PEȚ, Goran PANICI, Minodora TUDORACHE
Pages 302 to 315

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THE EFFECT OF CROSSBREEDING PROLIFIC PALAS EWES WITH ROUGE DE L`OUEST AND TEXEL RAMS ON IMPROVING THE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF CARCASSES FOR LAMBS SUBJECTED TO FATTENING

Written by Alexandru Gabriel VARTIC, Corneliu Ion NEACSU, Camelia Zoia ZAMFIR, Ana ENCIU, Oana Corina PRESA (DORDESCU), Petru Gabriel VICOVAN, Constantin PASCAL
Pages 316 to 321

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COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE INTENSIVE FATTENING OF PALAS MERINO LAMBS AND PALAS MERINO × PALAS MEAT BREED HYBRIDS

Written by Alexandru Gabriel VARTIC, Corneliu Ion NEACSU, Camelia Zoia ZAMFIR, Ana ENCIU, Oana Corina PRESA (DORDESCU), Petru Gabriel VICOVAN, Constantin PASCAL
Pages 322 to 326

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BALANCING PRODUCTIVITY, WELFARE, AND SUSTAINABILITY IN LAYING HEN FARMING: A REVIEW OF REARING SYSTEMS

Written by Anton HAMZĂU, Stefan-Teofil VLAD, Minodora TUDORACHE, Andra Dorina ȘULER, Andrei MARMANDIU, Ioan PEȚ, Goran PANICI, Ioan CUSTURĂ
Pages 327 to 333

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THE USE OF “CHLORAMICOB” BIOSTIMULATOR IN THE FEEDING OF NURSE BEES TO OBTAIN ROYAL JELLY

Written by Nicolae EREMIA, Vitalie JEREGHI, Tatiana MARDARI, Olga COȘELEVA, Fliur MACAEV
Pages 334 to 339

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ANALYSIS OF MILK PRODUCTION AND MILK QUALITY IN MONTBELIARD COWS FROM A FARM IN SOUTHEASTERN ROMANIA

Written by Andreea Ionela ZINCA, Roxana Elena ȘTEFAN (VASILIU), Veronica Denisa LUNGU, Elena RĂDUCANU, Monica Paula MARIN, Dumitru DRĂGOTOIU
Pages 340 to 345

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ROMANIA'S LIVESTOCK SECTOR: CHALLENGES AND PERSPECTIVES ON PRODUCERS' ASSOCIATIONS

Written by Adrian Petre LIPTAC, Mihaela PILA, Silvius STANCIU
Pages 346 to 354

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EVALUATION, MEASUREMENT AND STABILITY OF FRESH PRODUCT SHELF LIFE: IMPLICATIONS FOR REDUCING FOOD WASTE AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION

Written by Ioana-Alexandra ALEXE, Gabriela Elena STAN, Liliana Maria DRAGOMIR, Gratziela Victoria BAHACIU
Pages 355 to 363

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ASSESSMENT OF NUTRITIONAL AND FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF YOGURT ENRICHED WITH ARONIA POMACE POWDER

Written by Andreea-Bianca BALINT, Florina STOICA, Ioana Cristina CRIVEI, Ionuț Dumitru VELEȘCU, Roxana Nicoleta RATU, Marius Giorgi USTUROI
Pages 364 to 370

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INNOVATIVE PACKAGING AND LABELING SOLUTIONS FOR PRESERVATIVE-FREE READY-TO-EAT MEALS: ENHANCING SHELF LIFE AND SUSTAINABILITY - STUDY CASE ROMANIA

Written by Gabriela BERECHET, Carmen NICOLAE, Angela MORGANS
Pages 371 to 379

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EMERGING TRENDS IN FOOD WASTE REDUCTION AND RESIDUE VALORIZATION: ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY - STUDY CASE IN ROMANIA

Written by Gabriela BERECHET, Carmen NICOLAE, Soane STROOTSNIJDER
Pages 380 to 388

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THE IMPACT OF USING OLEOGEL AND BUCKWHEAT FLOUR ON THE PROPERTIES OF SEMI-SMOKED SAUSAGES

Written by Roxana Georgiana BOBEICĂ, Andra Sabina VĂLEANU (NECULAI), Gabriel Vasile HOHA, Emilian Cătălin NISTOR, Benone PĂSĂRIN
Pages 389 to 397

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THE IMPACT OF THE THERMAL PROCESS APPLIED ON POLYCYCLIC AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS IN WILD BOAR MEAT

Written by Adina Florina CIOATA, Aurel DAMIAN, Oana Andreea PECE, Adina SABOU, Anca BECZE, Aurelia COROIAN
Pages 398 to 404

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ARONIA ENHANCED CACIOTTA AS A DAIRY ALTERNATIVE WITH IMPROVED FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES

Written by Ioana Cristina CRIVEI, Ionuț-Dumitru VELEȘCU, Andreea Bianca BALINT, Florina STOICA, Florin Daniel LIPȘA, Marius Giorgi USTUROI, Roxana Nicoleta RAȚU
Pages 405 to 413

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REDUCING FOOD WASTE: STRATEGIES, IMPLICATIONS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS

Written by Liliana-Maria DRAGOMIR, Ioana Alexandra ALEXE, Carmen Georgeta NICOLAE, Daniela Valentina VATAMANU, Mirela Aurora STANCIU, Adina Lidia ALEXANDRU (SOMESAN), Gratziela Victoria BAHACIU
Pages 414 to 427

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A CRITICAL REVIEW ON INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR BREWERY WASTEWATER VALORIZATION: ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY

Written by Daniela-Mihaela GRIGORE, Maria-Luiza MIRCEA, Jamila YEHMED, Ionuţ Nicolae RANGA, Elena Narcisa POGURSCHI
Pages 428 to 437

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REFORMULATION OF AN ORGAN-BASED MEAT PRODUCT WITH PUMPKIN POWDER: A STRATEGY FOR FIBER ENRICHMENT

Written by Diana-Remina MANOLIU, Mihai Cătălin CIOBOTARU, Bianca-Georgiana ANCHIDIN, Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 438 to 447

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ANALYSIS OF TECHNOLOGICAL, SENSORY AND FOOD SAFETY CHARACTERISTICS OF SEMI-PREPARED PRODUCTS MADE FROM CHICKEN INNER FILET

Written by Andrada Elena MOISE, Ioan PEȚ, Goran PANICI, Elena Gabriela STAN, Denisa Veronica LUNGU, Andreea Ionela ZINCA, Dănuț Nicolae ENEA, Dumitru DRĂGOTOIU
Pages 448 to 461

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HARNESSING BLOCKCHAIN FOR ENHANCED RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN

Written by Carmen Georgeta NICOLAE, George SCARLAT, Elena POGURSCHI
Pages 462 to 471

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NEW CHOCOLATE FORMULATIONS WITH IMPROVED FUNCTIONALITY BY USING CAROB AND ROSEHIP POWDERS AS PARTIAL COCOA SUBSTITUTES

Written by Ioana-Alina POP, Diana MOIGRADEAN, Daniela STOIN, Diana-Nicoleta RABA, Carmen Daniela PETCU, Delia-Gabriela DUMBRAVA, Mariana-Atena POIANA
Pages 472 to 480

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MILK`S HIDDEN TREASURE: EXPLORING WHEY PRODUCTION IN COWS, SHEEP, BUFFALO, AND GOATS

Written by George SCARLAT, Alexandru-Ionut STEFAN, Alexandru CÎRÎC, Ștefania COMAN, Roxana Elena Vasiliu, Elena Narcisa POGURSCHI
Pages 481 to 488

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KINETICS OF NUTRITIONAL DEGRADATION OF APPLE JUICE INFLUENCED BY STORAGE CONDITIONS

Written by Gabriela Elena STAN, Minodora TUDORACHE, Alexandra Ioana ALEXE, Lovita ADRIANI, Andrada Elena MOISE
Pages 489 to 498

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BEETROOT POMACE POWDER AS A BIOACTIVE POWDER INGREDIENT IN MAYONNAISE FORMULATION

Written by Florina STOICA, Roxana Nicoleta RAȚU, Irina Gabriela CARA, Denis ȚOPA, Gerard JITĂREANU
Pages 499 to 508

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THE BOTTLED WATER QUALITY INFLUENCED BY PACKAGING MATERIALS AND STORAGE CONDITIONS - A MINI REVIEW

Written by Daniela Valentina VATAMANU, Nela DRAGOMIR, Maria Luiza MIRCEA, Minodora TUDORACHE, Ioan CUSTURĂ, Gratziela Victoria BAHACIU
Pages 509 to 521

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INVESTIGATING THE BENEFITS OF PLUM POMACE POWDER AS A NUTRITIOUS ADDITION TO YOGURT

Written by Ionuț-Dumitru VELEȘCU, Ioana Cristina CRIVEI, Andreea Bianca BALINT, Florina STOICA, Florin Daniel LIPȘA, Marius Giorgi USTUROI, Roxana Nicoleta RAȚU
Pages 522 to 531

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DETERMINATION OF SULFONAMIDE, DAPSONE AND TRIMETHOPRIM RESIDUES IN EGGS BY LC-MS/MS TECHNIQUE

Written by Gabriela Valentina VESA, Marian MIHAIU, Oana-Andreea PECE, Alin DANCI, Aurelia COROIAN
Pages 532 to 542

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HEAVY METALS CONTAMINATION OF SHEEP'S MILK: A REVIEW

Written by Ioana Roxana ȘOIMUȘAN, Adina SABOU, Oana-Andreea PECE, Marius VASIU, Aurelia COROIAN
Pages 543 to 549

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THE INHIBITION OF HETEROCYCLIC AROMATIC AMINE (HAAs) FORMATION AND MODIFICATION OF THE VOLATILE FLAVOR PROFILE IN ROAST BEEF: A REVIEW

Written by Ion-Marius VASIU, Aurelia COROIAN, Camelia Maria RĂDUCU, Ioana Roxana ȘOIMUȘAN, Simona OROS, Adina SABOU
Pages 550 to 555

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CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND BIOGENIC AMINES IN WILD BOAR MEAT DEPENDING ON STORAGE PERIOD: A REVIEW

Written by Adina Florina CIOATA, Aurel DAMIAN, Oana-Andreea PECE, Adina SABOU, Anca BECZE, Aurelia COROIAN
Pages 556 to 563

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QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED MEAT PRODUCTS FROM A LEADING ROMANIAN PRODUCER

Written by Camelia HODOȘAN, Lucica NISTOR, Sorin Iulius BĂRBUICĂ, Ana-Maria NEGULEI, Raluca Ioana HODOȘAN, Anca ROȘCA
Pages 564 to 574

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STUDY ON THE SHELF LIFE OF VACUUM-PACKED MATURED BEEF

Written by Alisa PÎRLOG, Diana CURCHI, Natalia PAVLICENCO, Veronica ROTARU, Veronica IURI, Liliana CANTEMIR
Pages 575 to 582

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A CRITICAL REVIEW ON THE INFLUENCE OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS ON MEAT AND THEIR EFFECT ON Salmonella CONTROL: PROMOTING FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY

Written by Antoneta-Elena SIMA, Alexandru-Ionut ȘTEFAN, Elena-Narcisa POGURSCHI
Pages 583 to 590

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ANALYSIS OF A FUNCTIONAL PRODUCT FROM CARP (Cyprinus carpio) WASTE IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Written by Ioana GUCIANU, Elena-Iuliana FLOCEA, Bianca-Georgiana ANCHIDIN, Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Paul Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 591 to 597

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THE USE OF CARROT JUICE AS AN AGENT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY ATTRIBUTES OF A PRODUCT OBTAINED FROM CHICKEN BREAST (Musculus pectoralis)

Written by Simona-Mihaela COȘARCĂ, Ioana GUCIANU, Diana-Remina MANOLIU, Cătălin-Mihai CIOBOTARU, Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 598 to 604

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THE USE OF HONEY AS A BIOACTIVE AGENT FOR OPTIMIZING THE BEEF MATURATION PROCESS AND THE IMPACT ON THE SENSORY PROPERTIES OF THE FINAL PRODUCT

Written by Mugurel MUNTEANU, Elena-Iuliana FLOCEA, Ioana GUCIANU, Bianca-Maria MĂDESCU, Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 605 to 612

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SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES FOR THE USE OF ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS IN MEAT PRODUCTS WITH HETEROGENEOUS STRUCTURE: APPROACHES TO COMBAT FOOD WASTE

Written by Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU, Elena-Iuliana FLOCEA, Mihai-Cătălin CIOBOTARU, Marius-Mihai CIOBANUElena-Iuliana FLOCEA, Ioana GUCIANU, Diana-Romina MANOLIU, Bianca-Georgiana ANCHIDIN, Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 613 to 619

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FUNCTIONAL EFFECTS OF VEGETABLE BIOINGREDIENTS IN FISH-BASED PRODUCTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Written by Elena-Iuliana FLOCEA, Ioana GUCIANU, Diana-Romina MANOLIU, Bianca-Georgiana ANCHIDIN, Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 620 to 628

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FORMULATION OF A FUNCTIONAL MEAT PRODUCT WITH A COMPACT STRUCTURE BY INCORPORATING Cetraria islandica, A UNDEREXPLOITED INGREDIENT, AND EVALUATION OF ITS POTENTIAL IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY

Written by Bianca-Georgiana ANCHIDIN, Diana-Remina MANOLIU, Mugurel MUNTEANU, Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 629 to 646

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QUALITY CHARACTERISATION AND CONSUMER PERCEPTION OF A NOVEL FUNCTIONAL BEEF SNACK ENRICHED WITH MACA (LEPIDIUM MEYENII)

Written by Bianca-Georgiana ANCHIDIN, Ioana GUCIANU, Mugurel MUNTEANU, Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 647 to 661

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SUBSTITUTION OF SOYBEAN WITH CHICKPEA IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FUNCTIONAL POULTRY MEAT PRODUCT

Written by Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Gabriela FRUNZĂ, Bianca-Georgiana ANCHIDIN, Simona-Mihaela COȘARCĂ, Mugurel MUNTEANU, Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 662 to 675

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APPLICATION OF RED ALGAE (Palmaria palmata) IN BRINE-INJECTED PORK LOIN: IMPACTS ON PRODUCT QUALITY PARAMETERS

Written by Mihai Cătălin CIOBOTARU, Bianca-Maria MĂDESCU, Diana-Remina MANOLIU, Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 676 to 683

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ENHANCING PORK TENDERLOIN QUALITY PARAMETERS THROUGH SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE BRINE-INJECTION

Written by Mihai Cătălin CIOBOTARU, Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Diana-Remina MANOLIU, Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU
Pages 684 to 692

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SOIL PROPERTIES IN BRATEȘ FISH FARM: EFFECTS OF AGRICULTURAL USE ON PHYSICOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS

Written by Carmelia Mariana BĂLĂNICĂ DRAGOMIR, Alina Crina MUREȘAN, Mirela CREȚU, Marian Tiberiu COADĂ
Pages 693 to 699

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EVALUATING KALE (Brassica oleracea var. acephala) GROWTH IN AN AQUAPONIC SYSTEM

Written by Mirela CREȚU, Ion VASILEAN, Săndița PLĂCINTĂ, Marian Tiberiu COADĂ, Angelica DOCAN, Lorena DEDIU, Carmelia Mariana DRAGOMIR BĂLĂNICĂ
Pages 700 to 706

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SEX STRUCTURE AND FECUNDITY OF PONTIC SHAD (Alosa immaculata) IN THE ROMANIAN SECTOR OF THE DANUBE RIVER

Written by Angelica DOBRE, Desimira Maria STROE, Maricel Floricel DIMA, Ion GABRIEL, Patrick LAMBERT, Neculai PATRICHE
Pages 707 to 718

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HARNESSING GREEN MACROALGAE FOR SUSTAINABLE FISH FEED: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Written by Alina Nicoleta MACOVEIU (DOBRE), Mirela CREȚU, Maria Desimira STROE, Lorena DEDIU
Pages 719 to 734

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FAUNISTIC STUDY ON SOME TERRESTRIAL INVERTEBRATES WITH CONSERVATIVE VALUE FROM COMMUNITY GALBENA AND VEMEŞOAIA, FĂGĂRAŞ MOUNTAINS - ROMANIA

Written by Minodora MANU, Nicolae LOTREAN, Roxana Georgiana NICOARĂ, Simona MIHĂILESCU, Marilena ONETE
Pages 735 to 746

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BODY INDICES IN COMMON CARP (Cyprinus carpio) JUVENILES FED WITH SLUG (Arion vulgaris) MEAL AS AN ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN SOURCE

Written by George-Cătălin MUNTEAN, Călin LAȚIU, Daniel COCAN, Radu CONSTANTINESCU, Tudor PĂPUC, Raul-Lucian SAVIN, Anca BECZE, Iulia TOROK, Paul UIUIU, Aurelia COROIAN
Pages 747 to 754

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LAVENDER, A NATURAL ADDITION TO FISH DIET, ENHANCEMENTS IN GROWTH AND IMMUNE SYSTEM

Written by Simona Cristina NIȚESCU, Daniel COCAN, Aurelia COROIAN
Pages 755 to 770

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BLOOD PARAMETERS OF RAINBOW TROUT Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum, 1792) FED DIETS SUPPLEMENTED WITH NATURAL PHYTOADDITIVES DURING THE COLD SEASON

Written by Tudor PĂPUC, Daniel COCAN, Radu CONSTANTINESCU, Camelia RĂDUCU, Călin LAȚIU, Paul UIUIU, George-Cătălin MUNTEAN, Andrada IHUȚ, Daniela LADOȘI, Ioan LADOȘI, Anca BECZE, Vioara MIREȘAN
Pages 771 to 782

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NON-BREEDING RANGE IN SAHEL OF LESSER KESTRELS ORIGINATING FROM RECOVERЕD BULGARIAN POPULATION

Written by Sara SAHILI, Jean HUGÉ, Dimitar POPOV, Svetla DALAKCHIEA, Gradimir GRADEV
Pages 783 to 788

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EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758) IN THE DANUBE RIVER (2021-2024): ANALYSIS OF SEX RATIOS, CONDITION AND LENGTH-CLASS DISTRIBUTION

Written by Desimira Maria STROE, Angelica DOBRE, Maricel Floricel DIMA, Lorena DEDIU, Alina Nicoleta MACOVEIU (DOBRE), Eric ROCHARD
Pages 789 to 800

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PARASITE COMMUNITIES OF FISH FROM THE MECHKA RIVER, MARITSA RIVER BASIN

Written by Petya ZAHARIEVA, Radoslava ZAHARIEVA, Diana KIRIN
Pages 801 to 806

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RESEARCH ON THE MINERAL AND VITAMIN CONTENT OF BROWN TROUT MEAT DIFFERENTIATED FEED

Written by Cătălin Emilian NISTOR, Alexandru USTUROI, Gabriel Vasile HOHA, Aida ALBU, Benone PĂSĂRIN
Pages 807 to 815

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CARABID FAUNA IN AGRICULTURALLY MODIFIED LANDSCAPES: A CASE STUDY OF THE ARGEȘ RIVER CATCHMENT, ROMANIA, FROM HEADWATERS TO FLOODPLAINS

Written by Cristian Andrei MURGU, Cezara Lavinia Tudose, Cristina Maria POPESCU, Geta RÎȘNOVEANU
Pages 816 to 832

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THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES IN THE ROMANIAN PART OF THE DANUBE RIVER, EVOLUTION AND CHALLENGES

Written by Kety BALACI, Maria Desimira STROE, Angelica DOBRE, Livia VIDU, Galin Yankov NIKOLOV, Carmen Georgeta NICOLAE
Pages 833 to 841

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Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Angelica DOBRE, Desimira Maria STROE, Maricel Floricel DIMA, Ion GABRIEL, Patrick LAMBERT, Neculai PATRICHE

The Pontic shad (Alosa immaculata), a migratory fish species of significant ecological and economic importance, is a key component of the ichthyofauna in the Danube River and Black Sea. This study investigates the sex structure and fecundity of Alosa immaculata during its breeding migration, focusing on specimens from the Romanian sector of the Danube River. Sampling was conducted from March to May every year from 2020 to 2024, coinciding with the peak reproductive season. Biological parameters like total length, body weight, and gonad weight will be recorded, while age determination will rely on scale analysis. Absolute individual fecundity (F) will be determined using the weighing method. Relative fecundity (RF) will be calculated by: RF = F*GW/ws, where GW = the gonadal weight of fish and ws = the weight of the sample. The study seeks to fill critical gaps in understanding the reproductive biology of A. immaculata, essential for developing conservation strategies and sustainable fisheries management. The findings will provide insights into population dynamics, aiding in the preservation of this species amid increasing anthropogenic pressures and environmental changes.

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Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Carmelia Mariana BĂLĂNICĂ DRAGOMIR, Alina Crina MUREȘAN, Mirela CREȚU, Marian Tiberiu COADĂ

This study aimed to investigate the physicochemical properties of soil from the Brateș Fish Farm, focusing on the effects of converting fishponds into agricultural land. The research examines explicitly how aquaculture practices impact key soil properties. To achieve this, soil samples were collected using standard procedures during the summer season and stored in polythene bags. Using standard analytical methods, these samples were analyzed in the laboratory for several physicochemical parameters, including pH, electrical conductivity, total soluble salts, and the concentration of Mg²⁺ and Ca²⁺ ions. In addition, the study assessed moisture content and soil porosity to evaluate the impact of land use changes on soil quality. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the long-term effects of aquaculture on soil characteristics and offer important considerations for the future agricultural use of such converted lands.

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Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Alisa PÎRLOG, Diana CURCHI, Natalia PAVLICENCO, Veronica ROTARU, Veronica IURI, Liliana CANTEMIR

The research conducted on the quality and safety characteristics of matured beef, packaged in polyethylene foil, aimed to optimize the shelf life of this food product. The investigations were carried out on samples taken from the local producer and the organoleptic properties (external appearance, cross-sectional appearance, consistency, odor and color) which present appreciable characteristics, and the physicochemical indices (pH value, protein, fat content, peroxidase and peroxidase reaction, etc. were evaluated) demonstrated the requirements in parametric terms. Following microbiological investigations, no pathogenic microorganisms were detected such as: Salmonella spp., E. coli beta-glucuronidase positive, UFC/g, Listeria monocytogenes, etc., which would affect the health of consumers. Heavy metal residues (Cd, Pb) do not exceed the maximum permitted limits for this product, which proves the conformity and safety of matured beef during the shelf life.

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Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Marius-Mihai CIOBANU, Gabriela FRUNZĂ, Bianca-Georgiana ANCHIDIN, Simona-Mihaela COȘARCĂ, Mugurel MUNTEANU, Paul-Corneliu BOIȘTEANU

Healthier meat foods are gaining in popularity and consumers are receptive to various plant-based protein sources, especially pulses. Pulses are highly versatile and a rich source of essential nutrients. They are also a source of high-quality protein, suitable for people of all ages and comparable to other protein-rich foods. Soya, which is the legume most commonly used in meat products, and its derivatives are among the most allergenic of a variety of foods that can cause negative reactions. Although chickpeas also belong to the same class as soya, the legumes, they are such a very common allergen. For this reason, we substituted soybean with chickpea in poultry meat products with heterogeneous and emulsion structure to observe the qualitative differences imprinted on the final products and the behaviour upon heat treatment. The obtained products were studied by physico-chemical analyses (pH, colour-texture, fat, protein, protein, moisture, salt content) and the obtained results were subjected to statistical tests to observe the existing differences.

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Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Cătălina Nicoleta BOIŢEANU, Florin NEACSU, Laurențiu TUDOR, Nicoleta CIOCÎRLIE

This article examines the significant surge in foodborne outbreaks (FBOs) and fatalities within the European Union from 2008 to 2022, focusing on zoonotic diseases and emerging threats. We highlight the increasing incidence of FBOs linked to pathogens such as Salmonella, Listeria, and Campylobacter, exacerbated by changing agricultural practices, global trade, and climate change. The review identifies critical challenges in food safety management, including gaps in surveillance systems and the need for improved risk assessment methodologies. In addition, this article considers a range of effective mitigation strategies, including traceability, public health education, and regulatory compliance. The findings underscore the necessity for a coordinated collective action to reduce the impact of foodborne zoonoses on public health in the EU.

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Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Mădălina MATEI, Silvia-Ioana PETRESCU, Bianca Maria MĂDESCU, Dragoș Mihai LĂPUȘNEANU, Daniel SIMEANU, Ioan Mircea POP

The contribution of animal production to environmental pollution is a pressing global issue. This study aims to evaluate the chemical composition of selected feeds and explore the relationship between feed composition and pollutant emissions generated by animals. Chemical analyses of 10 feed samples assessed parameters such as protein, cellulose, fat, and nitrogen-free extractive contents. The goal was to identify some connection with pollutant emissions and propose nutritional strategies to reduce emissions, improve nutrient utilisation, and promote the sustainable management of animal resources. The results revealed potential links between feed composition and different emissions from animals with considerable environmental impact. High-protein feeds were associated with elevated nitrogen residues, while feeds with greater digestibility showed potential for reduced pollutant emissions. Future efforts should focus on adjusting feed composition and integrating optimised feed formulations to support a sustainable approach to animal nutrition, and reducing pollution from livestock production systems, benefiting both the environment and public health.

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