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Hematology and toll-like receptors 2 and 4 and lipopolysaccharide-induced tumor necrosis factor-α factor gene expression in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of Thai indigenous chickens [PDF]

Veterinary World, 2022
Background and Aim: Toll-like receptors (TLRs) play crucial roles in the early phase of infection in the innate immune response against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Chananphat Tantikositruj, Asep Gunawan, Muhammad Jasim Uddin, Wirawan Nuchchanart, Chaiwat Boonkaewwan, Watchara Laenoi, Autchara Kayan   +6 more
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Genetic diversity and population structure of indigenous chicken breeds in South China [PDF]

Frontiers of Agricultural Science and Engineering, 2016
A total of 587 individuals from 12 indigenous chicken breeds from South China and two commercial breeds were genotyped for 26 microsatellites to investigate the genetic diversity and population structure. All microsatellites were found to be polymorphic.
Xunhe HUANG,Jinfeng ZHANG,Danlin HE,Xiquan ZHANG,Fusheng ZHONG,Weina LI,Qingmei ZHENG,Jiebo CHEN,Bingwang DU
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Cold stress elevates HSP70, TLR2 and TLR4 of indigenous chicken

Indian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2022
The study revealed that cold stress elevates the expression of HSP70, TLR2 and TL4 of indigenous chicken. Increase in expression of HSP70 was most likely to have cryoprotective properties by elevating the TLR2 and TLR4 of indigenous chicken during cold ...
V RALTE, M AYUB ALI, J M RAO, T C TOLENKHOMBA, P MAYENGBAM   +4 more
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Identification of production challenges and benefits using value chain mapping of egg food systems in Nairobi, Kenya [PDF]

, 2017
Commercial layer and indigenous chicken farming in Nairobi and associated activities in the egg value chains are a source of livelihood for urban families.
Alarcon, Barbara Häsler, Behnke, Carron Maud, Chotinun, Conan, CTA, Duffy, Eric M. Fevre, FAO, FAO, Gale, GoK, James Miser Akoko, Jonathan Rushton, Joshua Orungo Onono, Kariuki, Kingori, KNBS, Kothari, Lee, Margaret, Maurice Karani, National Research Council, Nyaga, Ondwasy, Pablo Alarcon, Patrick Muinde, Ribeiro, Seidler, Sultana, Svetoch, Van Kerkhove   +32 more
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Indigenous Chicken production in Niger

Veterinary and Animal Science, 2019
The breeding of local chicken is an important source of animal protein and income for the rural populations of Niger, and the improvement of its productivity requires a better knowledge of production practices. Hence, a socio-economic and technical survey was undertaken from July to August 2017 in order to provide necessary information on the practice ...
H.O. Moussa, T.C. Keambou, K. Hima, S. Issa, S.J. Motsa'a, Y. Bakasso   +5 more
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Disease risks from foods, England and Wales, 1996-2000. [PDF]

, 2005
Data from population-based studies and national surveillance systems were collated and analyzed to estimate the impact of disease and risks associated with eating different foods in England and Wales.
Adak, Goutam K, Lopman, Benjamin A, Meakins, Sallyanne M, O'Brien, Sarah J, Yip, Hopi   +4 more
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Current Status of Indigenous and Highly Productive Chicken Breeds in Ethiopia

Advances in Agriculture, 2021
In Ethiopia, chicken production plays an important role in providing human food consumption, growth of domestic products, and creating employment opportunities.
Bayesa Tolasa
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Eimeria species occurrence varies between geographic regions and poultry production systems and may influence parasite genetic diversity [PDF]

, 2017
Coccidiosis is one of the biggest challenges faced by the global poultry industry. Recent studies have highlighted the ubiquitous distribution of all Eimeria species which can cause this disease in chickens, but intriguingly revealed a regional divide in
A.S.R. Srinivasa Rao, Aarthi, Al-Natour, Arora, Awais, B. Chengat Prakashbabu, Blake, Blake, Bumstead, Chapman, Clark, D.G. Raj, D.P. Blake, Deichmann, E.L. Clark, F.M. Tomley, Fornace, G. Limon, Gharekhani, Graat, Grace, Haunshi, Henken, J. Guitian, Jadhav, Jatau, Jithendran, K. Kundu, Karthikeyan, Khan, Kumar, Kumar, Long, Long, Lunden, Luu, M. Raman, Mehta, P.S. Banerjee, R. Garg, Ramasamy, S. Kumar, Sharma, Shirzad, Srinivasa Rao, V. Thenmozhi, Williams, Williams, Williams, Williams   +49 more
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Geographic Origin and Genetic Characteristics of Japanese Indigenous Chickens Inferred from Mitochondrial D-Loop Region and Microsatellite DNA Markers

Animals, 2020
Japanese indigenous chickens have a long breeding history, possibly beginning 2000 years ago. Genetic characterization of Japanese indigenous chickens has been performed using mitochondrial D-loop region and microsatellite DNA markers. Their phylogenetic
Ayano Hata, Atsushi Takenouchi, Keiji Kinoshita, Momomi Hirokawa, Takeshi Igawa, Mitsuo Nunome, Takayuki Suzuki, Masaoki Tsudzuki   +7 more
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The broiler meat system in Nairobi, Kenya: using a value chain framework to understand animal and product flows, governance and sanitary risks [PDF]

, 2017
Livestock food systems play key subsistence and income generation roles in low to middle income countries and are important networks for zoonotic disease transmission.
AfDB, APHRC, Barbara Häsler, Cornelsen, Eric M. Fèvre, Fafchamps, GoK, GoK, Greger, Havelaar, Higham, IIED, James Akoko, Jonathan Rushton, Joshua Onono, Kaplinsky, Kariuki, Kimenyi, Landers, Manning, Marshall, Martellozzo, Maud Carron, Maurice Karani, McCarron, Meakins, Narrod, Neven, Okello, Omiti, Pablo Alarcon, Patrick Muinde, Robinson, Rushton, Rushton, Shiferaw, Thuo, Van Boeckel, WHO, Zhao   +39 more
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