Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Huiling Qiu, Shansong Gao, Lele Hou, Anping Li, Lian-qin Zhu, Jihong Dong, Fu Chen
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of selenium-enriched Bacillus subtilis on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immune status, and gut health in broilers. The results showed that the supplementation of selenium-enriched Bacillus subtilis increased body weight, antioxidant enzyme activities, total antioxidant capacity, and immune-related indicators, and improved intestinal structure and function. In conclusion, selenium-enriched Bacillus subtilis supplementation effectively improved the growth performance, antioxidant capacity, immune status, and gut health of broilers.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Muslimah N. Alsulami, Mohamed T. El-Saadony
Summary: The biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) by Paenibacillus polymyxa showed significant efficacy in treating coccidiosis in broiler chickens, reducing parasite count and cecum damage. SeNPs also decreased oxidative stress, inflammation, and apoptosis markers in the cecum tissue, improving growth performance and blood properties of infected chicks.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohamed E. Abd El-Hack, Elwy A. Ashour, Shahira Abdel Baset, Mahmoud Kamal, Ayman A. Swelum, Gamaleldin M. Suliman, Alia Ebrahim, Samar S. Bassiony
Summary: This study examined the effects of selenium nanoparticle supplementation on the growth efficiency and carcass characteristics of broilers. The results showed that broilers supplemented with selenium nanoparticles had higher body weight, weight gain, and performance indicators compared to the control group. Feed intake and feed conversion ratio were not affected by the dietary interventions.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ola A. A. Habotta, Xiaoyan Wang, Hamzah Othman, Abdulrahman A. Aljali, Mahmoud Gewaily, Mahmoud A. Dawood, Asmaa Khafaga, Amr I. I. Zaineldin, Rajeev K. Singla, Bairong Shen, Heba I. Ghamry, Eman Elhussieny, Amany El-Mleeh, Samah F. F. Ibrahim, Ahmed Abdeen
Summary: Selenium-enriched yeast (SeY) was found to significantly alleviate copper (Cu)-induced hepatic and renal damage, possibly through the activation of antioxidant molecules and reduction of inflammatory stress.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Shengting Deng, Shengjun Hu, Junjing Xue, Kaili Yang, Ruiwen Zhuo, Yuanyuan Xiao, Rejun Fang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of dietary selenium and probiotics on the growth, antioxidant capacity, tissue selenium deposition, and intestinal health of broilers. The results showed that the combination of organic selenium and probiotics was superior to inorganic or organic selenium alone in improving broiler performance. These findings are important for the poultry industry.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Andrzej Gawel, Jan Pawel Madej, Bartosz Kozak, Kamila Bobrek
Summary: This study investigated the effect of early feeding on body weight and muscle development in broiler chickens. The results showed that providing feed and water in the hatcher improved performance and muscle growth, with birds from this group having higher body weights and greater breast muscle. This suggests that early feeding can enhance growth and muscle development in broiler chickens.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Vasil Pirgozliev, Kristina Kljak, Isobel Margaret Whiting, Stephen Paul Rose, Stephen Charles Mansbridge, Stanimir Enchev, Atanas Atanasov, Jose Henrique Stringhini
Summary: Xylanase can improve bird growth rate and feed efficiency, increasing hepatic alpha-tocopherol and vitamin E concentrations; stevia does not significantly affect growth performance; there is no interaction between stevia and xylanase in the feed.
RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Samiru S. Wickramasuriya, Inkyung Park, Youngsub Lee, Hyun S. Lillehoj
Summary: Organic selenium supplementation improves growth performance and selenium concentrations in muscle, unaffected by coccidiosis infection.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. Winiarska-Mieczan, M. Kwiecien, T. Mieczan, K. Kwiatkowska, K. Jachimowicz
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the impact of Cu, Zn, and Fe glycine chelates on the antioxidative status in broiler chicken thigh meat. Results showed that Zn and Cu chelates increased antioxidant enzyme activity in muscles, while Fe chelates decreased antioxidative stability by raising malondialdehyde levels. Hence, administering Zn or Cu in glycine chelate form can enhance antioxidative properties in chicken meat.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Abdel-Moneim Eid Abdel-Moneim, Abdelrazeq M. Shehata, Noureldeen G. Mohamed, Ahmed M. Elbaz, Nashaat S. Ibrahim
Summary: The dietary inclusion of Spirulina platensis and selenium nanoparticles, particularly their combination at levels of 5 g SP plus 0.2 mg SeNPs kg(-1) and 10 g SP plus 0.1 mg SeNPs kg(-1), significantly improved growth performance, carcass yield, immunity, and antioxidant capacity of heat-stressed broilers.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ting Wang, Kang Cheng, CaiYun Yu, YiChun Tong, ZaiBin Yang, Tian Wang
Summary: Yeast hydrolysate (YH) derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae showed beneficial effects on growth performance, serum parameters, organ relative weight, carcass traits, meat quality, and antioxidant status in broilers, suggesting its potential application as a promising feed additive in broiler production.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Damian Bien, Monika Michalczuk, Malgorzata Lysek-Gladysinska, Artur Jozwik, Anna Wieczorek, Arkadiusz Matuszewski, Misza Kinsner, Pawel Konieczka
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of different forms of selenium, including inorganic and organic selenium, selenised yeast, and nano forms of selenium, on the meat quality, antioxidant markers, tissue ultrastructure, and health status of chickens. The results showed that nano-Se had positive effects on breast meat quality, antioxidant markers, tissue ultrastructure, and the health status of chickens.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ifeanyichukwu Princewill Ogbuewu, Christian Anayo Mbajiorgu
Summary: The demand for chicken meat is increasing, and zinc supplementation in the form of nano-zinc and organic zinc has been shown to have higher bioavailability. Zinc supplementation promotes growth, enhances antioxidant capacity, and improves meat quality in broiler chickens, making it important for broiler nutrition and industry sustainability.
BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Zhengke Wu, Jiang Chen, Shoaib Ahmed Pirzado, Tesfay Hagos Haile, Huiyi Cai, Guohua Liu
Summary: Research showed that fermented rapeseed meal had positive effects on the growth performance and antioxidant function of broilers, making it a good supplement for broiler diets without adverse effects on growth performance and immune function.
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND ANIMAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Naglaa Z. Eleiwa, Ahmed A. El-Shabrawi, Doaa Ibrahim, Abdelwahab A. Abdelwarith, Elsayed M. Younis, Simon J. Davies, Mohamed M. M. Metwally, Ehsan H. Abu-Zeid
Summary: Birds, especially broiler chickens, are vulnerable to the toxic effects of imidacloprid (IMI) insecticide. This study investigated the potential protective role of curcumin (CUR) supplementation against IMI-induced detrimental effects in broilers. The results showed that CUR supplementation improved growth performance, immunity, and antioxidant status while reducing oxidative stress in broiler chickens exposed to IMI.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tatsuhiko Goto, Saki Shimamoto, Akira Ohtsuka, Daichi Ijiri
Summary: By investigating the impact of different chicken breeds and feeds on the amino acid contents and bitterness sensor traits of eggs, it was found that breeds and feeds significantly influenced bitterness in the albumen and yolk, with limited effects on amino acid traits. The results suggest that selecting the right combination of breed and feed can result in customized eggs with enriched amino acids and enhanced taste.
ANIMAL SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tatsuhiko Goto, Saki Shimamoto, Masahiro Takaya, Shun Sato, Kanna Takahashi, Kenji Nishimura, Yasuko Morii, Kyoko Kunishige, Akira Ohtsuka, Daichi Ijiri
Summary: The study showed significant breed effects on egg quality and amino acid traits, with significant heterosis effect. Positive correlations were found within each trait category, while weak correlations were observed among different trait categories.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kiriko Nakamura, Mitsuki Shishido, Saki Shimamoto, Goichiro Ogawa, Nikhil Khandelwal, Kenji Tatsugawa, Yoshikazu Fujita, Akira Ohtsuka, Daichi Ijiri
Summary: This study found that supplementation of dried neem leaf extract (DNE) in the feed increased the expression of genes encoding antioxidant enzymes in the muscle of broiler chickens, reducing lipid peroxidation and drip loss.
JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kenji Nishimura, Daichi Ijiri, Saki Shimamoto, Masahiro Takaya, Akira Ohtsuka, Tatsuhiko Goto
Summary: Genetic background has a significant impact on egg quality traits and amino acid contents in yolks and albumen. Phenotypic correlations differ among traits within each category, with limited correlations between different trait categories. The Araucana cross exhibits a unique feature with moderate positive correlations between amino acids in yolk and albumen.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tarek A. Ebeid, Ibrahim H. Al-Homidan
Summary: Organic acids can be a promising alternative to antibiotic growth promoters in poultry production, improving gut health and immunity.
WORLDS POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Saki Shimamoto, Kazuki Nakashima, Nao Nishikoba, Rukana Kohrogi, Akira Ohtsuka, Shinobu Fujimura, Daichi Ijiri
Summary: This study reveals that beta(2)-AR signaling decreases the transcriptional activity of FoxO by upregulating miR-374b-5p and miR-7a-1-3p. These findings highlight the role of the beta(2)-AR-cAMP signaling pathway in the regulation of FoxO transcriptional activity.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ibrahim Al-Homidan, Moataz Fathi, Magdy Abdelsalam, Tarek Ebeid, Osama Abou-Emera, Mohamed Mostafa, Mohamed Abd El-Razik, Mohamed Shehab-El-Deen
Summary: The study investigated the effects of dietary supplemented propolis on growth performance, immune response, blood parameters, carcass characteristics, and cecal microflora composition in two growing rabbit breeds. The results showed that propolis supplementation significantly improved cellular-mediated immunity and increased IgM immunoglobulins in rabbits. The inclusion of propolis in the diet also decreased pathogenic bacterial colonization. Jabali rabbits performed better than V-line rabbits in most studied traits. Overall, dietary propolis shows promise in improving intestinal health and enhancing immunity in growing rabbits.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tarek A. Ebeid, Eva Tumova, Mohamed Ketta, Darina Chodova
Summary: Feed restriction plays a crucial role in modifying carcass characteristics, meat quality traits, muscle fibers properties, muscle growth and development, and occurrence and severity of myopathies in poultry. It can improve poultry products quality and reduce the incidence of muscle diseases by altering feed composition and controlling muscle fiber properties.
WORLDS POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tarek A. Ebeid, Mohamed Ketta, Ibrahim H. Al-Homidan, Hassan Barakat, Abdel-Moneim Eid Abdel-Moneim
Summary: Nutraceuticals are food ingredients that provide extra health advantages beyond their nutritional value. Recently, they have gained attention in the poultry industry for their potential effects on normal physiological status, immune support, and disease prevention, leading to increased productivity. In ovo feeding of nutraceuticals in poultry industry holds promises in enhancing intestinal development, establishing a balanced microbial population, and supporting intestinal health. This review focuses on the benefits of in ovo feeding of nutraceuticals on intestinal histomorphology, microbiota, antioxidative properties, immune responsiveness, hatchability, chick quality, and growth performance.
CZECH JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hassan Barakat, Khaled Al-Roug, Raya Algonaiman, Sami A. Althwab, Hani A. Alfheeaid, Raghad M. Alhomaid, Mona S. Almujaydil, Taqwa Bushnaq, Tarek A. Ebeid
Summary: Numerous food organizations have identified excessive sugar consumption as a significant health risk. The administration of stevioside (ST), sucralose (SU), and the combination of the two affected weight gain in normal rats, with SU showing the highest undesired effect. However, these treatments did not improve weight gain in diabetic rats unless insulin was injected, with the best improvement observed in the ST group. ST positively affected blood glucose levels, while SU had no effect on reducing glucose levels. SU significantly reduced serum insulin levels in diabetic rats, while ST had an improving effect. In conclusion, ST is safe, but SU should be taken cautiously or mixed with ST at a low concentration to avoid negative effects on the body.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jun-ichi Shiraishi, Daichi Ijiri, Ayumi Katafuchi, Shozo Tomonaga, Saki Shimamoto, Hanwool Do, Shinya Ishihara, Akira Ohtsuka
Summary: This study aimed to establish a quantitative method for measuring the concentrations of N-tau-methylhistidine and its isomer N-pi-methylhistidine in chicken plasma, using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry with stable isotope dilution analysis. The proposed method detected changes in the plasma levels of N-tau-methylhistidine and N-pi-methylhistidine in response to fasting and re-feeding. These results suggest that the method developed in this study can be used for the simultaneous measurement of N-tau-methylhistidine and N-pi-methylhistidine in chicken plasma.
JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tarek A. Ebeid, Eva Tumova, Ibrahim H. Al-Homidan, Mohamed Ketta, Darina Chodova
Summary: Feed restriction strategies, including both quantitative and qualitative methods, have positive effects on growth performance, gut development, intestinal histomorphology, gut microbiome, and immune responses in poultry.
WORLDS POULTRY SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kiriko Nakamura, Ayumi Katafuchi, Saki Shimamoto, Goichiro Ogawa, Nikhil Khandelwal, Kenji Tatsugawa, Yoshikazu Fujita, Akira Ohtsuka, Daichi Ijiri
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of cyclical high ambient temperature and dried Neem leaf extract supplementation on the growth performance and muscle loss in broiler chickens. The results showed that supplementation with Neem leaf extract could alleviate the negative effects of high temperature on feed intake and breast muscle mass, as well as reduce muscle lipid peroxidation levels and drip loss.
FRONTIERS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tarek Ebeid, Ibrahim Al-Homidan, Moataz Fathi, Rakan Al-Jamaan, Mohamed Mostafa, Osama Abou-Emera, Mohamed Abd El-Razik, Abdullah Alkhalaf
Summary: The study found that adding probiotics or organic acids significantly improved the growth performance and plasma total protein concentration in broilers, while also enhancing immune response. Addition of organic acids significantly improved cell-mediated immune response.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Tsutomu Ohkoda, Katsunori Yoshida, Daichi Ijiri, Akira Ohtsuka
Summary: The mixed rearing of barrows and gilts significantly reduced backfat thickness of barrows, with the optimal mixing ratio being 7:3 (the 70% group). Circulating sex steroids were found to influence the backfat thickness of barrows in mixed-reared groups.
ANIMAL SCIENCE JOURNAL
(2021)