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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Shimaa A. Amer, Afaf A-Nasser, Hanan S. Al-Khalaifah, Dina M. M. AlSadek, Doaa M. Abdel Fattah, Elshimaa M. Roushdy, Wafaa R. I. A. Sherief, Mohamed F. M. Farag, Dalia E. Altohamy, Ahmed A. A. Abdel-Wareth, Abdallah E. Metwally
Summary: The study examined the effects of different levels of glycerol monolaurate on the growth performance, digestibility of amino acids, and intestinal histomorphology of broiler chickens. The results showed that glycerol monolaurate supplementation can improve the immune status and intestinal histomorphology of broiler chickens without affecting growth performance.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jose I. Vargas, Joseph P. Gulizia, Susan M. Bonilla, Santiago Sasia, Wilmer J. Pacheco
Summary: This experiment examined the effects of feeding corn from different countries (USA, ARG, and BRA) on broiler performance. The results showed that the corn origin had an impact on feed conversion ratio, breast weight, and phosphorus, calcium, and potassium digestibility.
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Florian Hemetsberger, Thomas Hauser, Konrad J. Domig, Wolfgang Kneifel, Karl Schedle
Summary: The study found that different soybean varieties require different heating conditions to ensure optimal product quality. With the expected increase in European soybean production, the need for optimized processing conditions will become even more crucial.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
V. S. Haetinger, Y. K. Dalmoro, G. L. Godoy, M. B. Lang, O. F. de Souza, P. Aristimunha, C. Stefanello
Summary: The study revealed that the use of a lysophospholipid-based bio-emulsifier can enhance the growth performance and energy utilization of broilers, reduce abdominal fat, and increase the return on investment.
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Veterinary Sciences
Shimaa A. Amer, Samar A. Tolba, Dina M. M. AlSadek, Doaa M. Abdel Fattah, Aziza M. Hassan, Abdallah E. Metwally
Summary: This experiment tested the impact of combined supplementation of glycerol monolaurate (GLM) and oregano essential oil (EO) to broiler diets on growth performance, metabolic response, immune status, apparent ileal digestibility coefficient (AID%), and intestinal histomorphology. The results showed that a 0.75% dietary level of GLM and oregano EO improved most intestinal morphometric measures, with an optimum dietary level detected at 0.58%. However, supplemented additives did not have a significant impact on chickens' immune and metabolic responses, indicating a lack of synergy between GLM and oregano EO.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Muhammad Shuaib, Nasr Ullah, Abdul Hafeez, Ibrahim A. Alhidary, Mutassim M. Abdelrahman, Rifat Ullah Khan
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of wild cumin seeds on broiler performance and nutrient digestibility. The results showed that adding 0.5% wild cumin seeds during the finisher phase had a positive effect on broiler performance, nutrient digestibility, and blood metabolites.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Reza Barekatain, Luis F. Romero, Jose Otavio B. Sorbara, Aaron J. Cowieson
Summary: Adjusting the ratio of amino acids to ME has an impact on body weight gain and feed conversion rate in broiler chickens, indicating the potential of balanced nutrient density in optimizing growth performance.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Javier Herrero-Encinas, Almudena Huerta, Marta Blanch, Jose Javier Pastor, Sofia Morais, David Menoyo
Summary: This study explored the mechanism of action of a mixture of extracts containing capsaicin, black pepper, and ginger, which showed positive effects on broiler chicken growth performance. The results showed an enhancement of growth parameters, improved nutrient digestibility, and effects on antioxidant enzyme activity. In conclusion, the inclusion of this mixture in broiler diets improved growth performance and positively affected nutrient digestibility and antioxidant response.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. R. Zhang, M. Wei, L. Yan, G. L. Zhou, Y. Li, H. M. Wang, Y. Y. Yang, W. Yin, J. Q. Guo, X. H. Cai, J. X. Li, H. Zhou, Y. X. Liang
Summary: Solid-state fermented wheat bran does not affect the growth performance and apparent digestibility of feed in broiler chickens.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sudhir Yadav, Po-Yun Teng, Janghan Choi, Amit Kumar Singh, Woo Kyun Kim
Summary: Two studies were conducted to establish carinata meal as a partial replacement of conventional protein sources. The results showed that when low glucosinolate carinata meal (LGCM) was used, it could be recommended to replace conventional feed ingredients at a rate of 12%. When high glucosinolate carinata meal (HGCM) was used, it could be recommended to replace conventional feed ingredients at a rate of 8%. This replacement had no deleterious effects on growth performance, gut histology, and tight junction proteins.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
S. V. Rama Rao, J. Raju, T. Srilatha, D. Nagalakshmi, M. V. L. N. Raju, S. S. Paul, B. Prakash
Summary: Papain supplementation can improve the performance of broiler chickens, reduce the requirement of protein, and increase the digestibility of energy and nitrogen. Adding papain to low-protein diets significantly improves body weight gain and feed efficiency.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Chidozie Freedom Egbu, Lebogang Ezra Motsei, Azeez Olanrewaju Yusuf, Caven Mguvane Mnisi
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different concentrations of Moringa oleifera seed extract (MSE) administered through drinking water on broilers. The results showed that as MSE levels increased, the nutrient digestibility of broilers decreased, while water intake and weight gain increased. The group with only drinking water had higher feed intake and feed conversion ratio. All haematological and serum biochemical parameters were within the healthy range, and the maximum MSE dosage was determined to be 94.75 mL/L.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
J. J. Mallo, C. Sol, M. Puyalto, C. Bortoluzzi, T. J. Applegate, M. J. Villamide
Summary: This study conducted 4 trials to evaluate the impact of different nutrient concentrations and a feed additive on broiler chickens, revealing that nutrient dilution can impair animal performance and intestinal health, while the addition of PSB improves performance, increases gross energy metabolizability, steers intestinal microbiota, and alters VFA concentrations in the intestine.
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Veterinary Sciences
Anastasiya S. Zaikina, Nikolai P. Buryakov, Maria A. Buryakova, Artem Yu. Zagarin, Artem A. Razhev, Dmitrii E. Aleshin
Summary: The widespread use of antibiotics has led to the growth of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, posing a threat to human health. To address this, the effects of plant feed additives on the quality of poultry products were studied. The results showed that sweet chestnut wood extract, as a feed additive, improved the digestibility and growth rate of broiler chickens.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Mohsen Mohammadigheisar, Victoria L. Shouldice, Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian, In Ho Kim
Summary: The study showed that adding beta-mannanase to the diets significantly improved growth performance and digestibility of essential amino acids in broiler chickens without affecting carcass characteristics and blood constituents.