ISSN: 1313 – 8820 (print)
ISSN: 1314 – 412X (online)
Indexing: AGRIS (FAO), CABI, EBSCO-host, ROAD and DOAJ
About the journal
Agricultural Science and Technology /AST/ was founded in 2009 by Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
It’s is published in English in one volume of 4 issues per year, as a printed journal and in electronic form.
This issue in 2025 is printed with the financial support by Contract No. 06-НП6/73 from 10.12.2024, financed by Bulgaria National Science Fund (BNSF), grant "Bulgarian scientific periodicals".
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Freezing causes changes in frog (Hoplobatrachus rugulosus) meatM. Strateva Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 1 January 2026; accepted for publication 22 February 2026) *e-mail: mariyana.strateva@trakia-uni.bg Abstract. The objective of the present research was to apply a histological method to study the condition of the muscles in frogs (Hoplobatrachus rugulosus) offered on the […]
Increased occurrence of blue crab (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896) in the area of “Dalboka” mussel farm, Bulgarian Black SeaN. Yordanov Department of Animal husbandry – Non-ruminant animals and special branches, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 15 January 2026; accepted for publication 20 February 2026) *Corresponding author: nelko1305@gmail.com Abstract. The invasive blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) continues to expand its range along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, including areas with active aquaculture. […]
Frass from Tenebrio Molitor fed with polyurethane foams used as fertilizer determines the volatile organic compounds of Bellis perennis flowersM. Ros*1, P. Lidon1, A. Hernandez-Lara1, J. M. Orts2, J. A. Pascual 1 1Department of Soil and Water Conservation and OrganicWaste Management, Centro de Edafologia y Biología, Aplicada del Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), University Campus of Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain 2Departament of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Sevilla, C/Prof. García Gonzalez 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain (Manuscript received 21 May 2025; accepted […]
Trophy qualities of the European mouflon (Ovis orientalis musimon) from the State hunting ground BalchikZh. Dimitrov Department of Animal husbandry – non-ruminant animals and special branches, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia university, Student’s campus, 6000, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 22 October 2025; accepted for publication 30 January 2026) *e-mail: zivkod@abv.bg Abstract. The European mouflon (Ovis orientalis musimon Schreber, 1782) is the main resource game species in the State hunting ground Balchik. Aiming to assess the […]
Effect of soil properties on system of rice intensification in some farming communities of Jigawa and Kano StateB.L. Abdulrahman, A.A. Mustapha Department of Soil Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Bayero University Kano, Kano State, Nigeria (Manuscript received 30 June 2025; accepted for publication 8 December 2025) * email: aamustapha.ssc@buk.edu.ng Abstract. Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a crucial role in maintaining soil quality, fertility, and overall ecosystem stability. However, continuous intensive cultivation, deforestation, bush burning, and […]
Effect of dietary sodium butyrate on the pH dynamics of liquid manure from fattening pigs during storageK. Burlakova Department of Animal Husbandry – Non-ruminants and Special Industries, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 29 January 2026; accepted for publication 25 February 2026) *e-mail: katerina.burlakova@trakia-uni.bg Abstract. This study evaluated the effect of dietary sodium butyrate (SB) supplementation on the pH dynamics of liquid manure produced by fattening pigs during […]
Donkey milk as a nutritional analogue of human milk: an overview of amino acid composition in human and donkey milkA.S. Georgieva1 and D. Ivanova2,3 * 1Department of Animal Husbandry—Ruminants and Animal Product Technologies, Section “Milk and Dairy Products”, Agricultural Faculty, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 2Department of Pharmacology, Animal Physiology, Biochemistry and Chemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 3Department of Medicinal Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, […]
Genetic diversity and SNP polymorphism in the IGF-1 locus of Tiv chicken ecotype populations reared in NigeriaS.B. Ugbo1, J.O. Egahi1, D.S. Gwaza1, N.E.T. Tor1, I. Mallam2, D. Gambo3 1Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria 2Department of Animal Science, Kaduna State University, Kafanchan Campus, Kaduna State, Nigeria. 3Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Shabu-Lafia Campus (Manuscript received 17 June 2025; accepted for publication […]
Comparative study on the exterior of Bulgarian bantam chicken breedsI. Pavlova1, H. Lukanov2* 1 Department of General Livestock Breeding, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria 2 Department of Animal Husbandry – Non-ruminant animals and special industries, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 27 June 2025; accepted for publication 08 December 2025) *e-mail: hristo.lukanov@trakia-uni.bg Abstract. The domestic […]
Contribution of artificial insemination as a reproductive method in the Bulgarian sport horse breedR. Vlaeva Department of Animal husbandry – Non-ruminant animals and special branches, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, Student’s campus, 6000, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 17 October 2025; accepted for publication 18 November 2025) *e-mail: radka.vlaeva@trakia-uni.bg Abstract. Artificial insemination of mares is a reproductive method that has been well researched for more than a century. Currently, the method is widely […]
Pseudo data: Food production information and hunger realism in NigeriaS.J. Akor1, J.A. Adegbola2, R.Q. Adegbola2, S. Abdulazeez1, M.E. Oshili1, L.O. Sanni2 1University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria 2Nigerian Stored Product Research Institute, Kwara State, Nigeria (Manuscript received 10 July 2025; accepted for publication 04 December 2025) Corresponding author e-mail: tayoadegbola@yahoo.com Abstract. Nigeria is not food self-reliant, in actual fact, the country is going through a food insecurity crisis […]
Non-destructive methods for assessment of concrete and reinforced concrete structural elements in livestock buildings: A reviewV. Georgieva Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, 6000 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria (Manuscript received 11 February 2026; accepted for publication 5 March 2026) *e-mail: vanya.georgieva.s@trakia-uni.bg Abstract. In industrial livestock production the building is considered an essential factor for ensuring technological processes. Structural and technological elements are exposed to direct contact with […]
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Influence of genotype and environments on quality of winter wheat varieties in Northern Bulgaria
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