A Review of Current Knowledge on Staphylococcus agnetis in Poultry [PDF]
Animals, 2020 This review aims to summarize recent discoveries and advancements regarding the characteristics of Staphylococcus agnetis (S. agnetis) and its role in poultry pathology. S.
Gustaw M. Szafraniec +2 more
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The Genetic Landscape of Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Enterococcus cecorum Broiler Isolates [PDF]
AntibioticsEnterococcus cecorum is associated with bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO) in broilers. Prophylactic treatment with antimicrobials is common in the poultry industry, and, in the case of outbreaks, antimicrobial treatment is needed.
Yue Huang +4 more
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Microbiota Analysis of Chickens Raised Under Stressed Conditions [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020 A substantial progress has been made toward understanding stress-associated gut and extraintestinal microbiota. However, a comprehensive understanding of the extraintestinal microbiota of chickens raised under stressed conditions is lacking.
Rabindra K. Mandal +5 more
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Early 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3-glycosides supplementation: an efficient feeding strategy against bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis lameness in broilers assessed by using an aerosol transmission model [PDF]
Journal of Applied Poultry ResearchSUMMARY: Bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO) lameness is a leg disorder in broilers leading to huge economic losses, food safety concerns, and animal welfare issues in the poultry industry.
Andi Asnayanti +8 more
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Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2013 This review provides a comprehensive overview of the vascularization of the avian growth plate and its subsequent role in the pathogenesis of bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO, femoral head necrosis).
Robert F. Wideman, Rhonda D. Prisby
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Anatomical and biomechanical traits of broiler chickens across ontogeny. Part II. Body segment inertial properties and muscle architecture of the pelvic limb [PDF]
, 2014 In broiler chickens, genetic success for desired production traits is often shadowed by welfare concerns related to musculoskeletal health. Whilst these concerns are clear, a viable solution is still elusive.
Codd, J +5 more
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Optimum Time to Add the Feed Additive Availa-ZMC to Reduce the Incidence of Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis Lameness in Broiler Chickens [PDF]
, 2023 Lameness is a health condition threatening the welfare of broiler chickens in the poultry industry. It can be caused by a bacterial infection called Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis (BCO).
Ault, Ashley
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Analysis of genomes of bacterial isolates from lameness outbreaks in broilers
Poultry Science, 2021 : We investigated lameness outbreaks at 3 commercial broiler farms in Arkansas. We isolated several distinct bacterial species from Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis (BCO) lesions from these 3 farms.
N. Simon Ekesi +3 more
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The Effect of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 Supplementation on Humoral Immunity Against Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis Lameness in Broiler Chickens [PDF]
Bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO) lameness, the most predominant locomotive illness in fast-growing broilers, causes substantial animal well-being issues and affects broiler production, leading to huge financial losses.
Herberger, Bailey
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Evaluation of the Selected Nuproxa Feed Additives for Protection against Lameness and Improving the Wellbeing of Broilers in the Lameness Challenge Model [PDF]
, 2022 Bacterial Chondronecrosis with Osteomyelitis (BCO) is a form of bacteria that causes lameness in broiler chickens and is a common concern within the poultry industry.
Fanous, Abigail
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