Effect of dietary probiotics on the semen traits and antioxidative activity of male broiler breeders
Scientific Reports, 2018 This study aimed to investigate the effect of probiotics on the intestinal morphology, intestinal microflora, oxidative activity (biological antioxidant potential), and semen quality of male broiler breeders.
Takio Inatomi, Konosuke Otomaru
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Environmental Enrichment for Broiler Breeders: An Undeveloped Field [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2017 Welfare problems, such as hunger, frustration, aggression, and abnormal sexual behavior, are commonly found in broiler breeder production. To prevent or reduce these welfare problems, it has been suggested to provide stimulating enriched environments. We
Anja B. Riber +3 more
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Housing and management of broiler breeders and turkey breeders.
, 2012 AbstractThis chapter describes the housing and management of broiler breeders and turkey breeders in Europe. The majority of broiler breeders in Europe are the standard, fast growing genotype, but 18-20% of the broiler breeders are dwarf parental females that produce standard and alternative (medium or slow growing) broilers.
de Jong, I.C., Swalander, M.
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Effects of different selenium sources and levels on antioxidant status in broiler breeders [PDF]
Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2018 Objective This study was conducted with the objectives to examine the impacts of inorganic selenium (Se) and different types and levels of organic selenium on the serum and tissues Se status and antioxidant capacity in broiler breeders.
K. X. Li +5 more
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Welfare and performance of slower growing broiler breeders during rearing
Poultry Science, 2021 : Current commercial strains of broiler breeders can only achieve an optimal reproductive performance under feed restriction. However, chronic feed restriction in broiler breeders is a welfare concern because of physiological and behavioral signs of ...
Aitor Arrazola, Stephanie Torrey
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Poultry, 2023 Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) causes colibacillosis in poultry, a leading cause of poultry mortality worldwide. It is crucial to control APEC in broiler breeders as it is vertically transferred to progeny via eggs.
Jiddu Joseph +5 more
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Feeding Programs for Broiler Breeders in the Start Phase
Brazilian Journal of Poultry ScienceThe fast-growing Brazilian aviculture requires studies to improve zootechnical performance indexes for broiler breeders. The purpose of this study was to assess different feeding programs for broiler breeders on performance and development of digestive ...
J Tremarin, MI Sakamoto
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Seroprevalence and prevalence of Infectious Bronchitis Virus in broilers, laying hens and broiler breeders in Spain [PDF]
Poultry Science, 2022 : Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) is one of the most important viral diseases which causes important economic losses in poultry industry. This study aimed to assess the seroprevalence, prevalence, and variants of IBV in broilers, layers, and broiler ...
Verónica Cortés +4 more
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Production aspects of broiler breeders submitted to different drinker types
Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, 2014 The objective of this study was of evaluate the influence of different drinker types on the egg production, water intake, mortality, poultry litter relative humidity, egg weight, eggshell percentage, and egg specific gravity of broiler breeders.
LP Colvero +5 more
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In Ovo Feeding of Arginine, Leucine, and Methionine in Broiler Breeders’ Eggs During Summer: Effects on Hatchability and Chick Oxidation, Inflammation, and Apoptosis [PDF]
AnimalsSummer high temperatures (27–38 °C, more than 7 days) readily induce heat stress in late-laying broiler breeders, which impedes offspring growth and development.
Huan Ge +3 more
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