An Advance Study on Dairy Buffalo Development through Investment in Genetic Improvement | Chapter 12 | Research Aspects in Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences Vol. 1

 In Asian countries, dairy products are an essential source of animal protein, particularly for nutritionally disadvantaged groups and vegetarians. As a result, raising buffalo milk output through genetic improvement from the sperm of a selected buffalo sire with a high anticipated milk difference is the preferred method of expanding domestic milk supply. Data was acquired from Artificial Insemination Centers in Egypt as a case study to evaluate the rate of return (IRR) on genetic investment using a dynamic mathematical investment model. The reproductive qualities and feed efficiency are the most essential variables in IRR, aside from the economic variables. It was possible to achieve the most likely IRR of 19.71 percent. The IRR would be reduced by 7.51 percent if the number of conception services, the age at First Calving, and the service length were all increased by 10%. If feed efficiency were to reduce by 10%, the IRR would drop by 9%. If feed costs, sperm prices, and milk prices all declined by 10%, the IRR would be reduced by 7%. Domestic genetic merit is necessary to import buffalo sires' semen with a high anticipated milk difference at reasonable prices until establishment.

Author (s) Details

Ibrahim Soliman
Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Egypt.

Basher Bahgat
Department of Agricultural Economics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.

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A Critical Overview of Mycotoxin Contamination of Foods and Feeds | Chapter 8 | Current Research in Agricultural and Food Science Vol. 4

Food and feed pollution of mycotoxins remains a significant threat to food safety, public health and economic relevance. In different foodstuffs, mycotoxins exist, ranging from raw agricultural commodities to refined foods with varying impacts on food production. Aflatoxins, fumonisins and patulin are the main group of mycotoxins that contaminate food and feed. Several experiments have been performed to reveal the body's mycotoxin metabolism. The health effects of mycotoxins on sufficient dose intake are complex. These include sub-acute mycotoxicosis, immune suppression, carcinogenicity, genotoxicity, animal and human morbidity and mortality, as well as nutrient assimilation interactions. Food mycotoxicity has tremendous effects on foreign trade, resulting in massive losses. There are regulations aimed at the prevention and control of mycotoxins, although not in all countries, that only function on industrially processed foods and those intended for export but not locally processed. There have been a variety of mycotoxin prevention methods suggested, but the awareness of implementation is very poor. A feasible alternative is the use of the media to build awareness.

Author (s) Details

Dr. M. U. Ukwuru
Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, P.M.B. 1037, Idah, Kogi State, Nigeria.

C. G. Ohaegbu
Department of Microbiology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.

Mr. A. Muritala
Department of Food Science and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, P.M.B. 1037, Idah, Kogi State, Nigeria.

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