2024

Rätsep, M.; Kilk, K.; Zilmer, M.; Kuus, L.; Songisepp, E. (2024). Investigation of Effects of Novel Bifidobacterium longum ssp. longum on Gastrointestinal Microbiota and Blood Serum Parameters in a Conventional Mouse Model. Microorganisms 2024, 12(4), 840; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12040840

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Rätsep, M.; Kilk, K.; Zilmer, M.; Kuus, L.; Songisepp, E. (2024) A Novel Bifidobacterium longum ssp. longum strain with pleiotropic effects. Microorganisms, 12; 174. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12010174

 

2023

Štšepetova J., Rätsep M., Gerulis O., Jõesaar A., Mikelsaar M., Songisepp E. (2023). Impact of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Inducia on metabolic and antioxidative response in cholesterol and BMI variable indices: randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. Beneficial Microbes, 14(1): 1-15 https://doi.org/10.3920/BM2022.0030

 

Teder-Laving M., Kals M., Reigo A., Ehin R., Objärtel T., Vaht M., Nikopensius T., Metspalu A., Kingo K. (2023). Genome-wide meta-analysis identifies novel loci conferring risk of acne vulgaris Eur J Hum Genet. Open access https://doi.org/10.1038/s41431-023-01326-8

 

Vasiliauskaite, A., Mileriene, J. Kasparaviciene, B., Aleksandrovas, E., Songisepp, E., Rud, I., Axelsson, L., Muizniece-Brasava, S., Ciprovica, I., Paskevicius, A., Aksomaitiene, J., Gabinaitiene, A., Uljanovas, D., Baliukoniene, V., Lutter, L., Malakauskas, M., Serniene, L. (2023). Screening for Antifungal Indigenous Lactobacilli Strains Isolated from Local Fermented Milk for Developing Bioprotective Fermentates and Coatings Based on Acid Whey Protein Concentrate for Fresh Cheese Quality Maintenance. Microorganisms, Vol. 11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11030557
 

2022

Vasiliauskaite, A., Mileriene, J., Songisepp, E., Rud, I., Muizniece-Brasava, S., Ciprovica, I., Axelsson, L., Lutter, L., Aleksandrovas, E., Tammsaar, E., Salomskiene, J., Serniene, L., Malakauskas, M. (2022). Application of edible coating based on liquid acid whey protein concentrated with indigenous Lactobacillus helveticus for acid-curd cheese quality improvement. Foods, Vol. 11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11213353 

 

Merle Rätsep, Liina Kuus, Kalle Kilk, Merle Muruvee, Sirje Kuusik, Oksana Gerulis, Mirjam Vallas, Epp Songisepp. (2022). Variety of Functional Characteristics of the Probiotic Lactobacillus Plantarum Inducia Contribute to the Prevention of Clostridioides Difficile Spore Germination. Scientific Literature Gastroenterology. https://www.scientificliterature.org/Gastroenterology/Gastroenterology-22-132.pdf   

 

Songisepp, E.; Stsepetova, J.; Rätsep, M.; Kuus, L.; Piir, A.; Kilk, K.; Mikelsaar, M. (2022). Polyfunctional metabolic properties of the human strain Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Inducia (DSM 21379): Experimental and clinical approaches. Journal of Functional Foods, Vol. 92. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2022.105064.

 

Sepp, E., Smidt, I., Rööp, T., Štšepetova, J., Kõljalg, S., Mikelsaar, M., Soidla, I., Ainsaar, M., Kolk, H., Vallas, M., Jaagura, M., Mändar, R. (2022). Comparative analysis of gut microbiota in centenarians and young people: impact of eating habits and childhood living environment. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Front. Cell. Infect. Microbiol., 12, 895404, https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2022.851404

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2020

Mikelsaar, M., Stsepetova, J., Mikelsaar, R.-H., Truusalu, K., Smidt, I., Hütt, P., Rätsep, M.,  Songisepp, E. (2020). Polyamines of human strain Lactobacillus plantarum Inducia induce modulation of innate immune markers. Journal of Functional Foods, Vol. 72. DOI: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2020.104064 

 

Rätsep, M., Kuus, L., Kilk, K., Muruvee, M., Kuusik, K., Gerulis, O., Vallas, M., Songisepp, E. (2020). A Variety of Functional Characteristics of the Probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum Inducia Contribute to the Prevention of Clostridioides difficile Spore Germination. SL Gastroenterology, 3(2):132.

 

2019

Kaart, T., Smirnov, K., Viinalass, H. (2019). Pedigree-based genetic relationships and genetic variability in Estonian Holstein population. Book of Abstracts of the 70th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science: 70th Annual Meeting of the European Federation of Animal Science, Ghent, Belgium, 26-30 August 2019 https://doi.org/10.3920/978-90-8686-890-2

 

2018

Marika Mikelsaar, Jelena Štšepetova, Raik-Hiio Mikelsaar, Kai Truusalu, Imbi Smidt, Pirje Hütt, Merle Rätsep, Epp Songisepp. (2018). Polyamines of human strain Lactobacillus plantarum Inducia induce modulation of innate immune markers. Journal of Functional Foods, Volume 72, September 2020, 104064. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2020.104064

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Epp Sepp, Imbi Smidt, Jelena Štšepetova, Tiiu Rööp, Pirje Hütt, Merle Rätsep, Marika Mikelsaar (2018). The effect of Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 on the intestinal microbiota and urine polyamines content: A double-blind placebo-controlled pilot trial. Journal of Functional Foods Volume 48, September 2018, Pages 430-438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jff.2018.04.053

 

Henno, Merike; Ariko, Tiia; Kaart, Tanel; Kuusik, Sirje; Ling, Katri; Kass, Marko; Jaakson, Hanno; Leming, Ragnar; Givens, D.Ian; Sterna, Vita; Ots, Meelis (2018). The Fatty acid composition of Estonian and Latvian retail milk; implications for human nutrition compared with a designer milk. Journal of Dairy Research , 85 (2), 247−250. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022029918000183

 

Songisepp, E.; Sadam, L. (2018). Toidu- ja hügieeniproovide võtmine mikrobioloogilisteks analüüsideks ning proovide analüüsimine. Võrguteavik DOI: https://toiduteave.ee/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/BioCC_mikrobiol_proovid-analyysid-veebi.pdf

 

Songisepp, E., (2018). Postbiootikumide mõjujõud. Naerata!: Apotheka ajaleht, 50 (22), 30−30.

 

Olt, A.; Songisepp, E.; Ots, M. (2018). Lactobacillus plantarum TAK 59 as a silage additive to improve the silage quality. Proceedings of the XVIII International Silage Conference: XVIII International Silage Conference, 24-26 July 2018, Bonn, Germany. Ed. Gerlach, K.; Südekum, K.-H. Bonn, Germany: Universität Bonn, 318−319.

 

Ausmees K., Ehrlich-Peets K., Vallas M., Veskioja A., Rammul K., Rehema A., Zilmer M., Songisepp E., Kullisaar T. (2018). Fermented whey-based product improves the quality of life of males with moderate lower urinary tract symptoms: A randomized double-blind study. PLOS ONE, February 2018. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191640

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2017

Ling, K., Henno, M., Jõudu, Ivi., Püssa, T., Jaakson, H., Kass, M., Anton, D., Ots, M. (2017). Selenium supplementation of diets of dairy cows to produce Se-enriched cheese. International Dairy Journal, 71:76-81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2017.03.004

 

Jõudu, I., Henno, M., Kaart, T., Veskioja, A., & Ots, M. (2017). Changes in rheological properties of Edam-type cheese during ripening. Agricultural and Food Science, 26(4), 198–206. https://doi.org/10.23986/afsci.63132

 

Rätsep M., Kõljalg S., Sepp E., Smidt I., Truusalu K., Songisepp E., Stsepetova J., Naaber P., Mikelsaar R.H., Mikelsaar M. (2017). A combination of the probiotic and prebiotic product can prevent the germination of Clostridium difficile spores and infection. Anaerobe. Oct, 47:94-103.10.1016/j.anaerobe.2017.03.019

 

2016

Mikelsaar M., Sepp E., Štšepetova J., Songisepp E., Mändar R. (2016). Biodiversity of Intestinal Lactic Acid Bacteria in the Healthy Population. Adv Exp Med Biol. 932:1-64. DOI: 10.1007/5584_2016_3

 

2015

Ariko, Tiia; Kass, Marko; Henno, Merike; Fievez, Veerle; Kärt, Olav; Kaart, Tanel; Ots, Meelis (2015). The effect of replacing barley with glycerol in the diet of dairy cows on rumen parameters and milk fatty acid profile. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 209, 69−78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2015.08.004

 

Le Roy CI., Štšepetova J., Sepp E., Songisepp E., Claus SP., Mikelsaar M. (2015). New insights into the impact of Lactobacillus population on host-bacteria metabolic interplay. Oncotarget. Oct 13,6(31): 30545-56. https://doi.org/10.18632%2Foncotarget.5906

 

Hütt P., Songisepp E., Rätsep M., Mahlapuu R., Kilk K., Mikelsaar M. (2015). Impact of probiotic L. plantarum TENSIA in different dairy products on anthropometric and blood biochemical indices of healthy adults. Benef Microbes 6(3):233-43. DOI: 10.3920/BM2014.0035

 

Kokk, K., Olt, A.; Ots, M., Songisepp, E. (2015). Piimhappebakteritel L. brevis TAK 124-1 AerobEst® ja L. plantarum TAK 59 baseeruvate silokindlustuslisandite väljatöötamine. Marko Kass (Toim.). Terve loom ja tervislik toit. (79−89). Tartu: Eesti Maaülikool.

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2014

Pretto D., Vallas M., Pärna E., Tänavots A., Kiiman H., Kaart T. (2014). Short communication: Genetic correlation and heritability of milk coagulation traits within and across lactations in Holstein cows using multiple-lactation random regression animal models. J Dairy Sci 97:1–5 (http://dx.doi.org/ 10.3168/jds.2014-8270)

 

Rätsep M., Naaber P., Kõljalg S., Smidt I., Shkut E., Sepp E. (2014). Effect of Lactobacillus plantarum strains on clinical isolates of Clostridium difficile in vitro. Journal of Probiotic and Health 02(01). DOI:10.4172/2329-8901.1000119

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2013

Sharafedtinov K., Plotnikova O., Alexeeva R., Sentsova., T., Songisepp E., Stsepetova J., Smidt., I., Mikelsaar., M. (2013). Hypocaloric diet supplemented with probiotic cheese improves body mass index and blood pressure indices of obese hypertensive patients - a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled pilot study. Nutrition Journal., 12., 138 - 159.https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-12-138

 

Kullisaar T., Türk S., Punab M., Veskioja A.., Songisepp E., Zilmer K., Zilmer M. (2013). Dietary Modification of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms with Fermented Whey Product. Open J Urol, 3: 114-120. DOI: 10.4236/oju.2013.32022

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Raudsepp P., Anton D., Roasto M., Meremäe K., Pedastsaar P., Mäesaar M., Raal A., Laikoja, K., Püssa, T. (2013). The antioxidative and antimicrobial properties of the blue honeysuckle (Lonicera caerulea L.), Siberian rhubarb (Rheum rhaponticum L.) and some other plants, compared to ascorbic acid and sodium nitrite. Food Control, 31:129 – 135.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2012.10.007

 

Harzia H., Kilk K., Ariko T., Kass M., Soomets U., Jõudu I., Kaart T., Arney D., Kärt O., Ots M. (2013). Glycerol as glycogenic precursor in feed., effects on milk coagulation properties and metabolic profiles. J Dairy Res, 80 (2): 190-196. DOI: 10.1017/S0022029913000101

 

Kass M., Ariko T., Samarütel J., Ling K., Jaakson H., Kaart T., Arney D., Kärt O., Ots M. (2013). Long-term oral drenching of crude glycerol to primiparous dairy cows in early lactation. Animal Feed Science and Technology. 184(1-4); 58 - 66.

 

Harzia H., IlvesA., Ots M., Henno M., Jõudu I., Kaart T., Ling K., Kärt O., Kilk K., Soomets U (2013). Alterations in milk metabolome and coagulation ability during the lactation of dairy cows. J Dairy Sci, 96(10): 6440 - 6448. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2013.06.004

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2012

Songisepp E., Hütt P., Rätsep M., Shkut E., Kõljalg S., Truusalu K., Stsepetova J., Smidt I., Kolk H., Zagura M., Mikelsaar. M. (2012). Safety of probiotic cheese containing Lactobacillus plantarum Tensia according to a variety of health indices in different age groups. J Dairy Sci., 95(10):5495 - 5509. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2011-4756

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2011

M. Rätsep, P. Hütt, R. Avi, M. Utt and E. Songisepp. (2011). Antimicrobial properties of Lactobacillus plantarum Tensia (DSM 21380) and Inducia (DSM 21379)

Conference: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AGAINST MICROBIAL ATHOGENS - Research, Development and Evaluation, Valladolid, Spain, 3 – 5 November 2010.

in Proceedings of The International Conference on Antimicrobial Research (Icar2010)

DOI:10.1142/9789814354868_0077

 

Pretto D., Kaart T., Vallas M., Jõudu I., Henno M., Ancilotto L., Cassandro M., Pärna E. (2011). Relationships between milk coagulation property traits analyzed with different methodologies. JDairy Sci. 94(9):4336 – 4346. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2011-4267

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Štšepetova J., Sepp E., Kolk H., Lõivukene K., Songisepp E., Mikelsaar M. (2011). Diversity and metabolic impact of intestinal Lactobacillus sp. in healthy adults and the elderly. British J Nutr., 105(8):1235-44. DOI: 10.1017/S0007114510004770

 

2010

Vallas M., Bovenhuis H., Kaart T., Pärna K., Kiiman H., Pärna E. (2010). Genetic parameters for milk coagulation properties in Estonian Holstein cows. J Dairy Sci., 93:3789 - 3796. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2009-2435

 

Meremäe K., Roasto M., Tamme T., Ivanova M., Hänninen M -L., Elias P . (2010). In vitro study of the antimicrobial effect of selected probiotics combined with prebiotics on Campylobacter jejuni. – Archiv für Lebensmittelhygiene., 61(4)., 132 – 138. DOI:10.2376/0003-925X-61-132

 

Meremäe K., Elias Priit., Tamme., Terje., Kramarenko., Toomas., Lillenberg., Merike., Karus., Avo., Hänninen M –L., Roasto M. (2010). The occurrence of Campylobacter spp. in Estonian broiler chicken production in 2002 - 2007. – Food Control., 21(3): 272 – 275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2009.05.016

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Kaldmäe H., Olt A., Ots M., Kärt O. (2010). Erinevate kindlustuslisandite mõju lutsernisilo kvaliteedile. – Agraarteadus., XXI(1-2): 8 – 13.

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Kaldmäe H., Leming R., Kass M., Lember A., Tölp S., Kärt O. (2010). Chemical composition and nutritional value of heat-treated and cold-pressed rapeseed cake. – Veterinarija ir Zootechnika., 49(71): 55 – 60.

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Kaldmäe H., Olt A., Ots M., Kärt O. (2010). Erinevate kindlustuslisandite mõju lutsernisilo kvaliteedile. – Agraarteadus., XXI., nr 1-2., 8 – 13.

 

Mikelsaar M., Stsepetova J., Hütt P., Kolk H., Sepp E., Lõivukene K., Zilmer K., Zilmer M. (2010). Intestinal Lactobacillus sp. is associated with some cellular and metabolic characteristics of blood in elderly people. Anaerobe , 16(3): 240 - 246. DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2010.03.001

 

Truusalu K., Kullisaar T., Hütt P., Mahlapuu R., Aunapuu M., Arend A., Zilmer M., Mikelsaar R., Mikelsaar M. (2010). Immunological., antioxidative., and morphological response in combined treatment of ofloxacin and Lactobacillus fermentum ME-3 probiotic in Salmonella Typhimurium murine model. APMIS., Nov., 118 (11):864 - 72. DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0463.2010.02672.x

 

Kullisaar T., Songisepp E., Aunapuu M., Kilk K., Arend A., Mikelsaar M., Rehema A., Zilmer M. (2010). Complete Glutathione System in Probiotic L. fermentum ME-3. Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology., 46(5)., 481 - 486.

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2009

Kaldmäe H., Kärt O., Olt A., Selge A., Keres. I. (2009). Inoculant effects on red clover silage: fermentation products and nutritive value. – Agronomy Research, 7( 2): 793 –800.

 

Kaasik A., Ots M., Leming R. (2009). Relationship between the content of rumen degradable protein in dairy cow diets and emission of excreted ammonia nitrogen. – Veterinarija ir Zootechnika., 47(69):16 – 22.

 

Jõudu I., Henno M., Värv S., Viinalass., H., Püssa T., Kaart T., Kärt O. (2009). Ülevaade Eesti veiste piima laapumisomadustest ja seda mõjutavatest teguritest. – Agraarteadus., XX(1): 3 – 14.

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Jõudu I., Henno M., Värv S., Viinalass H., Püssa T., Kaart T., Arney D., Kärt O. (2009). The effect of milk proteins on milk coagulation properties in Estonian dairy breeds. – Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics. 46(68): 14 – 19.

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2008

Jõudu I., Henno M., Kaart T., Püssa T., Kärt O. (2008). The effect of milk proteins contents on the rennet coagulation properties of milk from individual dairy cows. – Int Dairy J., 18:964 - 967. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2008.02.002

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Henno M., Ots M, Jõudu I., Kaart T., Kärt O. (2008). Factors affecting the freezing point stability of milk from individual cows. – International Dairy Journal 18:210 – 215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2007.08.006

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Huhtanen P., Seppälä A., Ots M., Ahvenjarvi S., Rinne M. (2008). In vitro gas production profiles to estimate extent and effective firstorder rate of NDF digestion in the rumen. – Journal of Animal Science., 86(3)., 651 – 659. DOI: 10.2527/jas.2007-0246

 

2007

Pärna E., Kiiman H., Vallas M., Viinalass H., Saveli O., Pärna K. (2007). Development of a breeding objective for Estonian Holstein cattle. Agricultural and Food Science., Vol. 16., No. 3., pp. 212-221.

 

Pärna E., Kiiman H., Vallas M., Viinalass H., Saveli O., Pärna K. (2007). Development of a breeding objective for Estonian Holstein cattle. Agricultural and Food Science., Vol. 16., No. 3., pp. 212-221.

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Jaakson H., Ling K., Kaldmäe H., Samarütel J., Kaart T., Kärt O. (2007). Influence of pre-partum feeding on periparturient metabolic status in Estonian Holstein cows. Veterinarija ir Zootechnika., 40(62):14-21.

 

3Stsepetova J., Sepp E., Julge K., Vaughan E., Mikelsaar M., Willem de Vos. (2007). Molecularly assessed shifts of Bifidobacterium ssp. and less diverse microbial communities are characteristic of 5-year-old allergic children. FEMS Immunol. Med. Microbiol 51: 260-269. DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-695X.2007.00306.x

 

Kõll P., Mändar R., Marcotte H., Leibur H., Mikelsaar M., Hammarström L. (2007). Characterization of oral lactobacilli as potential probiotics for oral health. Oral Microbiol. Immunol. 22: 1-9. DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-302X.2007.00402.x

 

Hütt P., Shchepetova J., Lõivukene K., Kullisaar T., Mikelsaar M. (2007). Antagonistic activity of probiotic lactobacilli and bifidobacteria against entero- and uropathogens. J. Appl. Microbiology., 100:1324-1332. DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2006.02857.x

 

Jaakson H., Ling K., Kaldmäe H., Samarütel J., Kaart T., Kärt O. (2007). Influence of pre-partum feeding on post-partum intake., production and energy balance in Estonian Holstein cows. Veterinarija ir Zootechnika., 40(62):22-28.

 

Mihhejev K., Henno M., Ots M., Rihma E., Elias P., Kuusik S., Kärt O. (2007). Effects of fat-rich oil cakes on cheese fatty acid composition., and on cheese quality. – Veterinarija ir Zootechnika., 40(62):55 – 61.

 

Ling K., Waldmann A., Samarütel J., Jaakson H., Kaart T., Leesmäe A. (2007). Field trial on the relation of blood metabolites and body condition score to the recurrence of luteal activity in Estonian Holstein cows. Journal of Veterinary Medicine Series a-Physiology Pathology Clinical Medicine., 54(7):337 - 341. DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0442.2007.00948.x

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Juhkam K., Elias P., Roasto M., Tamme T. (2007). Viability of Lactobacillus acidophilus in yoghurt containing inulin or oligofructose during refrigerated storage. – Milchwissenschaft., 62(1):52 – 54.

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Kaldmäe H., Olt A., Ots M.., Kärt O., Songisepp E. (2007). Bioloogilise lisandi mõju punase ristiku-timuti silo fermentatsioonile ja toiteväärtusele.– Agraarteadus., XVIII(1)., 3 – 14.

 

Jõudu I., Henno M., Värv S., Kaart T., Kärt O.., Kalamees K. (2007). Milk protein genotypes and milk coagulation properties of Estonian Native cattle. – Agricultural and Food Science., 16.:222 – 231.

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2006

Rinne M., Olt A., Nousiainen J., Seppälä A., Tuori M., Paul C., Fraser M.D., Huhtanen., P. (2006). Prediction of legume silage digestibility from various laboratory methods. Grass and Forage Science 61: 354-362. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2494.2006.00542.x

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2005

Kübarsepp I., Henno M., Viinalass H., Sabre D. (2005). Effect of k-casein and β- lactoglobulin genotypes on the milk rennet coagulation properties. Agronomy Research., 3(1):55 - 64.https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2009-2779

 

Songisepp E., Kals J., Kullisaar T., Hütt P., Mändar R., Zilmer M., Mikelsaar M. (2005). Evaluation of the functional efficacy of a probiotic in healthy volunteers. Nutr J, 4:22. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-4-22

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Kübarsepp I., Henno M., Kärt O., Tupasela T. (2005). A comparison of the methods for determination of the rennet coagulation properties of milk. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica., Section A - Animal Science., 55(4): 145. DOI:10.1080/09064700500453377