Chlorogenic acid mitigates avian pathogenic Escherichia coli-induced intestinal barrier damage in broiler chickens via anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects [PDF]
Poultry ScienceThis study was conducted to investigate the protective effects of chlorogenic acid (CGA) on intestinal health in broilers challenged with avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC).
Leyi Wei +8 more
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Histomorphometric analysis of mature female Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) stomach [PDF]
The Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 2021 The study analyzed the histomorphometry of the mature female Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) stomach with the aid of ImageJ software. The different histological parts were identified using a compound microscope.
Froilan Bernard Reyes Matias +2 more
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Acta Herpetologica, 2020 Two groups of extant Archosauria, Crocodylia and Neornithes, have two-chambered stomachs and store gastroliths inside their “gizzards”. Morphological similarities of the “gizzards” lead some previous studies to assume that the presence of this structure,
Ryuji Takasaki, Yoshitsugu Kobayashi
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Histopathological study of avian tuberculosis in naturally infected domestic pigeons with Mycobacterium avium subsp. avium [PDF]
The Iranian Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology, 2013 The aim of this study was to investigate the histopathology of avian tuberculosis in naturally infected domestic pigeons (Columba livia var. domestica) with Mycobacterium aviumsubsp.avium.
Mansour Mayahi +3 more
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Body Size Poorly Predicts Host-Associated Microbial Diversity in Wild Birds
Microbiology Spectrum, 2023 The composition and diversity of avian microbiota are shaped by many factors, including host ecologies and environmental variables. In this study, we examine microbial diversity across 214 bird species sampled in Malawi at five major body sites: blood ...
Elizabeth A. Herder +3 more
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PLoS ONE, 2020 Many studies have used grit (in the form of lead (Pb) pellets) presence in avian gizzards as an indicator of Pb shot exposure. However, due to nearly complete pellet absorption in gizzards or rapid passage of pellets, the absence of Pb shot presence in a
Amanda D French +5 more
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Effects of 5-fluorouracil in nuclear and cellular morphology, proliferation, cell cycle, apoptosis, cytoskeletal and caveolar distribution in primary cultures of smooth muscle cells. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in the world and is one of the leading causes of cancer death. The anti-metabolite 5- fluorouracil (5-FU) is widely used in the treatment of patients with colon cancer and other cancer types. 5-FU-
Marcelo de Carvalho Filgueiras +4 more
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AVIAN ESCHERICHIA COLI INFECTION IN MEAT-TYPE CHICKEN: PREVALENCE AND PATHOLOGY
Pakistan Journal of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering & Veterinary Sciences, 2021 Avian colibacillosis is considered the major bacterial disease in the poultry industry worldwide. This study was conducted to determine prevalence and pathology by avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) in broiler chicken.
Q. A. Shah +4 more
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BIOACCUMULATIN OF TRACE ELEMENTS IN TISSUES OF CHICKEN AND QUAIL AND ESTIMATE HEALTH RISKS FROM THE CONSUMPTION OF BIRDS VISCERA [PDF]
Basrah Journal of Veterinary Research, 2014 Food safety issues and potential health risks in avian tissues are one of the most serious environmental concerns, this paper carries out probabilistic risk analysis methods to quantify trace elements bioaccumulation in chicken liver, gizzard, and ...
Salwa A. Abduljaleel
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Tissue distribution, gender- and genotype-dependent expression of autophagy-related genes in avian species. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 As a result of the genetic selection of broiler (meat-type breeders) chickens for enhanced growth rate and lower feed conversion ratio, it has become necessary to restrict feed intake.
Alissa Piekarski +7 more
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