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Occurrences of avian encephalomyelitis virus in naturally infected chicks in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province

Open Veterinary Journal
Background: A neurological infectious viral disease, avian encephalomyelitis (AE) was initially discovered in two-week-old commercial chicks in 1930 and classified as a neurotropic viral disease.
Mohammed A. Al-Hammadi, Mohammed Al-Rasheed   +1 more
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Synergistic Effects of Garlic Extract and Mannan‐Oligosaccharide Prebiotic Supplementation on Growth Performance, Carcass Quality, Immunity, Gut Morphology and Microbiome in Broiler Chickens

Veterinary 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, Muhammad Mushtaq, Muqadar Shah, Rifat Ullah Khan, Rasha Alonaizan, Shabana Naz, Ala Abudabos, Muhammad Israr   +7 more
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Meta‐Analysis of the Efficacy of Spirulina Intervention in Mitigating the Negative Impact of Heat Stress on Production Physiology and Health Indices of Broilers

Journal 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, Ifeanyichukwu Princewill Ogbuewu, Monnye Mabelebele   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Molecular and Functional Insights Into the Avian Gut Microbiota: Roles in Health, Disease Resistance, and Microbiome Modulation

Advanced Gut &Microbiome Research, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
The avian gut microbiota constitutes a complex, multiphyla ecosystem that critically shapes host physiology, immune function, disease resistance, and antimicrobial resistance dynamics. Bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses collectively regulate nutrient metabolism, mucosal barrier integrity, and immunological maturation, whereas dysbiosis increases ...
Adetolase Azizat Bakre, Ridwan Olamilekan Adesola, Ibrahim Idris, Jian Wu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

New specimens of Yanornis indicate a piscivorous diet and modern alimentary canal.

PLoS ONE, 2014
A crop adapted for an herbivorous diet of seeds has previously been documented in the Early Cretaceous birds Sapeornis and Hongshanornis. Here we report on several specimens of Yanornis that preserve a crop containing fish.
Xiaoting Zheng, Jingmai K O'Connor, Fritz Huchzermeyer, Xiaoli Wang, Yan Wang, Xiaomei Zhang, Zhonghe Zhou   +6 more
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A Review of the Control of Coccidiosis in Poultry Using Natural Additives, Focusing on Gut Health and Immunity

Advances in Agriculture, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Coccidiosis is one of the most common diseases in the poultry industry worldwide (especially in broilers aged 3–6 weeks), causing significant economic losses to poultry farmers and governments every year. Conventional methods (anticoccidial chemical compounds) for the coccidiosis debarment and control always present challenges and disadvantages, such ...
Fatemeh Aziz-Aliabadi, Hadi Noruzi, Zeyad Kamal Imari, Lee Seong Wei   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pathological and immunohistochemical studies of lymphoid leukosis in pigeons in Egypt

Open Veterinary Journal
Background: Pigeon leukosis is primarily caused by avian leukosis virus subgroup A (ALV-A). It infects and transforms lymphoid cells, leading to the development of tumors in various lymphoid tissues and other organs especially the liver.
Abdelmenem Ahmed Elmeligy, Ali A. Ghania, Ahmed Fotouh   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Review on Aspergillosis in Turkey: As a Main Fungal Disease in Poultry

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 6, November 2025.
ABSTRACT Background Aspergillosis, a fungal disease caused by various species of the genus Aspergillus, poses a significant threat to the health and productivity of turkeys. Objective The current review aims to synthesize current knowledge regarding the aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods and management strategies ...
Ansam Naji Aboud Alhassani, Abdulrahman T. Ahmed, Gaurav Sanghvi, Subbulakshmi Ganesan, Hussein Riyadh Abdul Kareem Al‐Hetty, I. B. Sapaev, Abhayveer Singh, Puneet Sudan, Yasser Fakri Mustafa, Majid Gholami‐Ahangaran   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efeito da temperatura ambiente sobre o desempenho e as características de carcaça de frangos de corte dos 22 aos 42 dias Effect of environmental temperature on performance and carcass characteristics of broilers from 22 to 42 days old

Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia, 2006
Este estudo foi realizado para avaliar o efeito da temperatura ambiente sobre o desempenho e as características de carcaça de frangos de corte no período de 22 a 42 dias de idade.
Gisele Andrade de Oliveira, Rita Flávia Miranda de Oliveira, Juarez Lopes Donzele, Paulo Roberto Cecon, Roberta Gomes Marçal Vieira Vaz, Uislei Antonio Dias Orlando   +5 more
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Omnivorous Diets of Sympatric Duck Species in a Subtropical East Asia Wetland Unveiled by Multi‐Marker DNA Metabarcoding

Environmental DNA, Volume 7, Issue 5, September–October 2025.
The East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF) is experiencing significant declines in migratory waterbird populations. Understanding the foraging ecology of waterbird species, particularly ducks, is crucial for monitoring and protecting their food sources and wetland habitats.
Pei‐Yu Huang, Emily Shui Kei Poon, Lai Ying Chan, Derek Kong Lam, Ivy Wai Yan So, Yik‐Hei Sung, Simon Yung Wa Sin   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source