Article
Water Resources
Camilla Govoni, Davide Danilo Chiarelli, Alice Luciano, Matteo Ottoboni, Simge Nur Perpelek, Luciano Pinotti, Maria Cristina Rulli
Summary: The poultry industry plays a significant role in global meat production, but the production of feed for poultry poses challenges in terms of competition for natural resources. International feed trade helps save significant amounts of resources, but there is a need for more sustainable approaches to address the challenges faced by the sector in the future.
ADVANCES IN WATER RESOURCES
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Karoline Carvalho Dornelas, Nagela Maria Henrique Mascarenhas, Priscila Almeida dos Santos da Rocha, Ana Paula Silva Ton, Adriana Garcia do Amaral, Roselene Maria Schneider, Alicia Nayana dos Santos Lima de Brito, Dermeval Araujo Furtado, Jose Wallace Barbosa do Nascimento
Summary: Aviculture is an important industry worldwide, but it produces solid waste like bedding. To reduce environmental impact and costs, beds are reused, leading to unsanitary conditions. It is essential to treat the litter between flocks to ensure its quality and avoid passing problems to subsequent flocks. This literature review aims to explore the factors affecting thermal comfort and litter quality, as well as alternative biological treatments to guarantee reuse quality.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Svetlana Sushkova, Tatiana Minkina, Victor Chaplygin, Dina Nevidomskaya, Vishnu Rajput, Tatiana Bauer, Mahmoud Mazarji, Anzhelica B. Bren, Igor Popov, Maria Mazanko
Summary: This study aimed to find a cleaner and more environmentally benign method for recovering nutrients from fresh poultry manure, using subcritical water extraction. The extracted organic compounds were found to correspond to humic acid composition, with the solid phase left over containing high levels of organic carbon, phosphorus, potassium, and microelements. The maximum extraction of humic acid and fulvic acid carbon was achieved between 210 and 250 degrees C at a pressure of 50-60 atm.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Even Heir, Lars Erik Solberg, Merete Rusas Jensen, Josefine Skaret, Magnhild Seim Grovlen, Askild Lorentz Holck
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of three commercially available organic acid-based antimicrobial compounds on the prevention of bacterial growth and improvement of sensory quality in raw chicken. The results showed that these compounds, when used at appropriate concentrations and storage conditions, could effectively reduce bacterial levels and enhance the sensory quality of the chicken.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Domitilla Pulcini, David Meo Zilio, Francesco Cenci, Cesare Castellini, Monica Guarino Amato
Summary: This study aimed to identify genetic lines of broilers adapted to organic production and provide valuable information by analyzing the correlation between bone shape and walking capability.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Adnan Naim, Surya Kanta Mishra, Anjan Sahoo, Indra Mani Nath
Summary: Transplantation of male gonadal tissue from the Kadaknath chicken breed onto surrogate hosts such as the white leghorn chicken and Khaki Campbell ducks was successful. The transplanted male gonads grew and survived well in the surrogate hosts, and were found to have the potential to fertilize eggs and produce pure-line Kadaknath chicks.
Article
Microbiology
Kelsy Robinson, Qing Yang, Sydney Stewart, Melanie A. Whitmore, Guolong Zhang
Summary: This study comprehensively characterized the biogeography and succession of the gastrointestinal mycobiota of broiler chickens and revealed the sources of fungal colonization in the GI tract. The mycobiota showed spatial and temporal differences along the GI tract, with more diversity in the upper than the lower tract. Dietary fungi were found to be the major source of the intestinal mycobiota in growing chickens.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Elena Gonzalez-Fandos, Alba Martinez-Laorden, Iratxe Perez-Arnedo
Summary: The study found that the combination of lactic acid and potassium sorbate significantly reduced the growth rate of psychrotrophs and mesophiles on chicken legs packaged in 20% CO2/80%N-2, with the 3.75% lactic acid and 3.75% potassium sorbate combination being the most effective in reducing L. monocytogenes. Immersing chicken legs in this solution can decrease L. monocytogenes populations in fresh chicken packaged in a modified atmosphere.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Annelisse Castillo, Marta Gariglio, Alessandro Franzoni, Dominga Soglia, Stefano Sartore, Arianna Buccioni, Federica Mannelli, Martino Cassandro, Filippo Cendron, Cesare Castellini, Alice Cartoni Mancinelli, Nicolaia Iaffaldano, Michele Di Iorio, Margherita Marzoni, Sonia Salvucci, Silvia Cerolini, Luisa Zaniboni, Achille Schiavone
Summary: The conservation status of native Italian poultry breeds is generally poor, with small population sizes and lack of awareness among poultry farmers and the general public. Promoting the virtues of Italian breeds would help encourage breeders to rear these birds and consumers to buy their products. Collaboration between university research centers, public entities, and breeders is essential for facilitating access to pure breed birds and improving the conservation status of native poultry breeds.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bekalu Muluneh, Mengistie Taye, Tadelle Dessie, Dessie Salilew Wondim, Damitie Kebede, Andualem Tenagne
Summary: This study characterized and analyzed the morphological and biometric traits of indigenous chickens in northwestern Ethiopia, finding that plumage color and shank color were the most significant traits. Gender, agro-ecology, location, and the interaction of gender and location had a significant impact on body measurements. Cluster analysis classified the indigenous chickens into four ecotypes in the study area.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jayachandran P. Thayyil, Anthony M. McCaffrey, Yong Wang, David R. Themens, Christopher Watson, Benjamin Reid, Qinghe Zhang, Zanyang Xing
Summary: A study was conducted on GPS signal scintillation associated with a polar cap patch using a GPS network, ionosonde, and SuperDARN radar measurements. The observations showed that the patch moved antisunward with an average speed of 600 m/s and lasted for about 2 hours, with significant scintillation occurring on the leading edge. The scintillation was maintained as the patch moved, creating irregularities on the leading edge.
Article
Engineering, Aerospace
Michael S. S. Braasch
Summary: The global positioning system (GPS) has transformed modern society and military operations. This article reviews its intriguing history and unveils lesser-known aspects. Initially, the program faced continuous risks of being discontinued due to its small budget, forcing designers to be exceptionally innovative in meeting objectives. An international crisis eventually ensured GPS availability worldwide, but security concerns limited public access to GPS performance for several years. Presently, four independent constellations provide global service, and countless receivers have been produced at a fraction of the early units' cost.
IEEE AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MAGAZINE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
T. Uyanik, G. T. Gulel, M. Alisarli
Summary: The study aimed to isolate and identify ESBL-producing Enterobacterales in conventional and organic chicken meats sold in Turkey. Phenotypic ESBL-producing Enterobacterales were detected in 46% of conventional chicken meats and in 22% of organic chicken meats. The majority of isolates were Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, with 94.78% of isolates containing at least one of the bla(CTX-M), bla(TEM), and bla(SHV) genes detected by PCR analysis.
LETTERS IN APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kanokrat Limpisophon, Pattariga Hirunrattana, Noratat Prachom
Summary: Three chicken hydrolysates, particularly S2, can be used as feed attractants for freshwater fish.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Dong-Hwan Kim, Joonbum Lee, Yeunsu Suh, Michael Cressman, Kichoon Lee
Summary: This study demonstrates that chicken serum can increase lipid droplet formation in a dose-dependent manner, suggesting its potential for inducing adipogenesis in various poultry species. The research provides a new simple in vitro method for avian adipogenesis, allowing for broad and easy testing of diverse nutritional, hormonal, and pharmaceutical factors.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Giulio Curone, Filippo Biscarini, Elisa Cotozzolo, Laura Menchetti, Alessandro Dal Bosco, Federica Riva, Paola Cremonesi, Stella Agradi, Simona Mattioli, Bianca Castiglioni, Alessia Di Giancamillo, Alice Cartoni Mancinelli, Susanna Draghi, Alda Quattrone, Giulia Collodel, Silvia Clotilde Modina, Cesare Castellini, Gabriele Brecchia
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of two dietary sources of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on the gut microbiota, caecal fermentations, and gastrointestinal histology in rabbits. Results showed that n-3 PUFAs supplementation led to an increase in beneficial bacterial populations and reduced Bacilli abundance and Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio. These findings suggest that n-3 PUFAs diet supplementation may have positive effects on gut health, although appropriate dosage should be further investigated.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alice Cartoni Mancinelli, Simona Mattioli, Cornelia Twining, Alessandro Dal Bosco, Ann M. Donoghue, Komala Arsi, Elisa Angelucci, Diletta Chiattelli, Cesare Castellini
Summary: This study provides an overview of the main strategies for enriching and preserving n-3 LC-PUFA in poultry products, which include dietary supplementation and improving rearing conditions. Additionally, factors such as genotype, rearing system, transport, and cooking processes can impact the content of this fatty acid in poultry products.
Article
Cell Biology
Cesare Castellini, Simona Mattioli, Elisa Cotozzolo, Alessandra Pistilli, Mario Rende, Desiree Bartolini, Gabriele Di Sante, Laura Menchetti, Alessandro Dal Bosco, Anna Maria Stabile
Summary: This study reveals that Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), through its receptor p75(NTR), modulates motility, apoptosis, and viability of rabbit sperm during in vitro storage. Sperm with high levels of p75(NTR) show reduced performance and increased apoptotic rate, while administration of exogenous NGF can reduce the number of dead and apoptotic cells in normal sperm.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Monica Guarino Amato, Cesare Castellini
Summary: There is an increasing production trend in organic poultry, but it faces regulatory constraints, consumer concerns, and challenges in terms of nutrition, welfare, health, and sustainability. Adaptability of broilers to organic systems is not only a genotype-environment interaction but also a necessary prerequisite for facing these challenges.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simona Mattioli, Corrado Dimauro, Alberto Cesarani, Alessandro Dal Bosco, Desiree Bartolini, Francesco Galli, Anna Migni, Bartolomeo Sebastiani, Cinzia Signorini, Camille Oger, Giulia Collodel, Cesare Castellini
Summary: The study aimed to develop a dynamic model using rabbits as a model to evaluate the balance between reactive oxygen species, polyunsaturated fatty acids, and antioxidants. The model showed good accuracy in predicting the effects of dietary treatments on the redox homeostasis of rabbits.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simona Mattioli, Alice Cartoni Mancinelli, Elisabetta Bravi, Elisa Angelucci, Beatrice Falcinelli, Paolo Benincasa, Cesare Castellini, Valeria Sileoni, Ombretta Marconi, Alessandro Dal Bosco
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of freeze-dried alfalfa and flax sprouts supplementation on egg oxidative status and key bioactive compounds in laying hens. The results showed that supplementation with sprouts increased the levels of phytosterols, phytoestrogens, tocols, carotenes, vitamin D, and n-3 fatty acids in the eggs. Cholesterol content decreased and its oxidative products were reduced. Overall, 3% freeze-dried sprouts supplementation improved egg quality.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Francesco Perini, Zhou Wu, Alice Cartoni Mancinelli, Dominga Soglia, Achille Schiavone, Simona Mattioli, Cecilia Mugnai, Cesare Castellini, Jacqueline Smith, Emiliano Lasagna
Summary: Increases in chicken production are mainly due to specialised breeds. However, local breeds are of increasing importance, known for ability to adapt to the environment and unique products. Conventional poultry products contain lower levels of n-3 fatty acids (FAs) compared to those obtained from local breeds, therefore the aim of this study was to evaluate the modulation of expression of genes involved in long-chain polyunsaturated FA (PUFA) biosynthesis pathways according to genetic background, diet conditions, and sex. Animals from two local breeds and a commercial line were fed different diets: control and experimental diet (10% linseed supplementation). For each breed and diet group, both sexes were reared. The RNA was extracted from 36 liver samples and sequenced by RNAseq method. Bioinformatic analysis was carried out to find differentially expressed genes from comparisons between experimental groups. Results showed low impact of diet on differentially expressed genes related to FA biosynthesis, but linseed diet increased percentage of n-3 FAs of liver. Sex and genetic background determined the differential expression of genes related to long-chain PUFA biosynthesis. Specifically, females of local breeds shared 23 up-regulated genes when compared to their respective commercial line groups. Some of the shared genes had a role in de novo triglyceride biosynthesis (MTTPL and GPAM), and in de novo FA biosynthesis (ACACA and SCD) was detected. In conclusion, local breeds are able to better adapt to a diet rich in PUFA, by triggering certain transcriptomic shifts in the liver that allow birds to process the high PUFA content provided by diet.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simona Mattioli, Elena Moretti, Cesare Castellini, Cinzia Signorini, Roberta Corsaro, Elisa Angelucci, Giulia Collodel
Summary: This study investigated the association of apelin and resolvin (RvD1) in the testis and sperm with the oxidative status of semen and serum testosterone in rabbits fed different diets enriched with flaxseed or fish oil. The results showed that flaxseed diet increased the levels of apelin in the testis and enhanced serum testosterone. Both enriched diets showed higher levels of malondialdehyde and RvD1 in the testis. Apelin and its receptor were also detected in ejaculated sperm.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Alice Cartoni Mancinelli, Laura Menchetti, Marco Birolo, Giovanni Bittante, Diletta Chiattelli, Cesare Castellini
Summary: The present study validates the Gompertz model for predicting the growth performance of chicken crosses. The model accurately estimated the growth curves of all genotypes, and heterosis significantly affected the growth curve parameters. The heterosis varied slightly between the crossbreeds, and the predicted values of some parameters were overestimated for BP x SA and underestimated for RM x SA.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Amel Laghouati, Rafik Belabbas, Simona Mattioli, Alessandro Dal Bosco, Amine Benberkane, Elisabetta Bravi, Valeria Sileoni, Ombretta Marconi, Cesare Castellini
Summary: In this study, the effect of different concentrations of date palm pollen (DPP) extract on chilled rabbit semen stored at 4°C for 48 hours was evaluated. The results showed that supplementation of DPP extract improved sperm parameters in old rabbit bucks, but had no effect or negative effects at concentrations higher than 40 mg/mL. Therefore, DPP extract enhanced chilled rabbit semen traits only in old rabbits at concentrations lower than 40 mg/mL.
WORLD RABBIT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Edoardo Fiorilla, Marco Birolo, Ugo Ala, Gerolamo Xiccato, Angela Trocino, Achille Schiavone, Cecilia Mugnai
Summary: Poultry farming is expanding and consumers want more sustainable and ethical products. Free-range farming systems provide high-quality meat and additional benefits in welfare, sustainability, farmers' development, and ethical practices. Crossbreeding in organic and free-range farming can improve growth and preserve local chicken biodiversity, promoting sustainability and food security for future generations.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Simona Mattioli, Elisa Angelucci, Alessandro Dal Bosco, Cinzia Signorini, Lakamy Sylla, Luigia Bosa, Giulia Collodel, Thierry Durand, Jean-Marie Galano, Camille Oger, Cesare Castellini
Summary: Dietary factors can affect sperm traits, and diets rich in pro-oxidant and pro-atherogenic substances may lead to a decline in sperm kinetics and viability.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Valentina Stefanetti, Alice Cartoni Mancinelli, Luisa Pascucci, Laura Menchetti, Cesare Castellini, Cecilia Mugnai, Edoardo Fiorilla, Barbara Miniscalco, Diletta Chiattelli, Maria Pia Franciosini, Patrizia Casagrande Proietti
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of traditional and free-range farming systems on the immune status, stress parameters, intestinal morphology, and mortality of commercial hybrid and local poultry strains. The results show that the rearing system and genotype significantly affect gene expression, immune response, and adaptability to the free-range environment.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. V. Mendoza, S. Weimer, Z. Williams
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of steam as an additional method for depopulation of laying hens in a cage-free aviary system. The results showed that steam alone or in combination with heat can lead to faster mortality of hens, and the distribution of carcasses varies in different tiers.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POULTRY RESEARCH
(2024)