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HISTOLOGICAL AND HISTOCHEMICAL STUDY OF THE LIVER OF IRAQI LOCAL DUCKS [PDF]

open access: yesBasrah Journal of Veterinary Research, 2015
The aim of study is provide basic data about the histological features of the liver of local Iraqi ducks and to study the glycogen content in the cytoplasm of the hepatocyte.
Maha Abd Al- Hadi Al- Abdulla
doaj   +1 more source

Widespread ingestion of lead pellets by wild chukars in Northwestern Utah

open access: yesWildlife Society Bulletin, 2015
The use of lead ammunition has generated much debate because lead is toxic and elevated lead exposure is documented in >130 wildlife species. We expanded on prior reports of ingested lead in chukars (Alectoris chukar) to assess lead exposure at greater ...
Richard J. Bingham   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chronic dietary exposure to a glyphosate-based herbicide results in total or partial reversibility of plasma oxidative stress, cecal microbiota abundance and short-chain fatty acid composition in broiler hens

open access: yesFrontiers in Physiology, 2022
Glyphosate-based herbicides (GBHs) are massively used in agriculture. However, few studies have investigated the effects of glyphosate-based herbicides on avian species although they are largely exposed via their food. Here, we investigated the potential
Mathias Fréville   +14 more
doaj   +1 more source

Avian adenovirus infections: diversity of pathogens, hazard to poultry industry and problems of immunoprophylaxis (review)

open access: yesВетеринария сегодня
The data on diversity of adenovirus pathogens in nature and the role of the main representatives of the Adenoviridae family in poultry infectious pathology are presented. Special attention is paid to problematic issues of immunoprophylaxis due to lack of
Yu. R. Zelenskiy   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of methionine deficiency on small intestinal histology in Japanese quail [PDF]

open access: yesĀsīb/shināsī-i Darmāngāhī-i Dāmpizishkī, 2020
Background and purpose: Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) is a small size bird with big economical profits. This species is a good "dual-purpose" bird and is now reared for the meat and egg production.
Ashkan Khalkhali   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fruit use and fruit processing by euphonias, specialized avian frugivores

open access: yesOikos, EarlyView.
Euphonias (Neotropical passerines in the genera Euphonia and Chlorophonia) form the quintessential example of a specialized avian frugivore, combining a high reliance on fruit as food and the restriction of fruit taxa exploited. To understand their specialization, we explored the integration of fruit morphological and nutritional traits with their ...
Marco A. Pizo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigation of the prevalence of Fowl adenovirus diseases in Iranian broiler chicken farms: a systematic review

open access: yesJournal of Applied Poultry Research
SUMMARY: Fowl adenoviruses (FAdVs) cause a range of clinical symptoms, and viruses are becoming of great economic significance for the poultry industry. Hepatitis hydropericardium syndrome (HHS), inclusion body hepatitis (IBH), adenoviral gizzard erosion
Hamideh Najafi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Post mortem findings and their relation to AA amyloidosis in free-ranging Herring gulls (Larus argentatus). [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2018
Since the late 1990s, high mortality and declining populations have been reported among sea birds including Herring gulls (Larus argentatus) from the Baltic Sea area in Northern Europe.
Désirée S Jansson   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Synergistic Effects of Garlic Extract and Mannan‐Oligosaccharide Prebiotic Supplementation on Growth Performance, Carcass Quality, Immunity, Gut Morphology and Microbiome in Broiler Chickens

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 1, January 2026.
Garlic extract and mannan oligosaccharide (MOS) synergistically improved broiler growth, carcass weight, immune response, gut morphology and microbial balance, with half‐dose combination (Combo‐I) showing the most consistent benefits, offering a sustainable alternative to antibiotic growth promoters. ABSTRACT This study evaluated the effects of dietary
Azizullah Khan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Meta‐Analysis of the Efficacy of Spirulina Intervention in Mitigating the Negative Impact of Heat Stress on Production Physiology and Health Indices of Broilers

open access: yesJournal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, Volume 110, Issue 1, Page 23-34, January 2026.
ABSTRACT There is an increasing number of published studies on the effect of spirulina (an aquatic plant known for its high nutritional value and potential health benefits) intervention on productivity and health of heat‐stressed broilers. However, the effect of spirulina intervention on the performance of broilers exposed to heat stress is poorly ...
Christian Anayo Mbajiorgu   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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