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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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H9N2 influenza A viruses found to be enzootic in Punjab Pakistan's bird markets with evidence of human H9N2 nasal colonization

International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Objectives: This study sought to detect and characterize influenza A (IAV) and influenza D (IDV) viruses circulating among commercial birds and shop owners in Pakistan's live bird markets.
Shahzad Ali, Emily R. Robie, Usama Saeed, Ghulam Jaffar, Emily S. Bailey, Lyudmyla V. Marushchak, Brianna E. Kreditor, Laura A. Pulscher, Adam M. Rubrum, Richard J. Webby, Gregory C. Gray   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Interventions on Influenza A (H9N2) Isolation in Hong Kong’s Live Poultry Markets, 1999–2005

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2007
Live poultry markets (LPMs) are a recognized source of influenza viruses. Since 2001 and 2003, respectively, a first and second monthly “rest-day” has been implemented in Hong Kong’s LPMs, when stalls are cleared of unsold poultry and disinfected.
Eric H.Y. Lau, Y.H. Connie Leung, Li Juan Zhang, Benjamin J. Cowling, Sin Ping Mak, Yi Guan, Gabriel M. Leung, J. S. Malik Peiris   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fasting and Refeeding Mediated Phospholipid Remodeling Plays an Important Role in Improving Meat Quality of Aged Laying Hens

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study explored fasting‐induced physiological remodeling effects on meat quality in aged laying hens. Fasting for 15 days (F15) significantly reduced abdominal fat, intermuscular fat width, subcutaneous fat thickness, and liver index versus pre‐fasting (F0) (p < 0.05), which recovered post‐refeeding.
Xiaoran Zhang, Jun Zhang, Yadong Tian, Donghua Li, Yanhua Zhang, Lujie Zhang, Yujie Gong, Xiangtao Kang, Ruirui Jiang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trends and Current Situation of China's Meat Sector

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As the world's largest meat producer, consumer, and importer, China's meat sector has undergone profound transformation over the past decade, driven by biological crises (e.g., African Swine Fever), environmental policies, and global market integration. This study analyzes the sector's production restructuring, consumption diversification, and
Zengyong Zhu
wiley   +1 more source

Cross-Species Transmission Potential of H4 Avian Influenza Viruses in China: Epidemiological and Evolutionary Study

Viruses
H4 avian influenza viruses (AIVs) have been widely detected in live poultry markets in China. However, the potential public health impact of H4 AIVs remains largely uncertain.
Shuxia Lin, Ye Zhang, Jiaying Yang, Lei Yang, Xiyan Li, Hong Bo, Jia Liu, Min Tan, Wenfei Zhu, Dayan Wang, Yuelong Shu   +10 more
doaj   +1 more source

Serological Detection of Newcastle Disease Virus Antibodies in Local Chickens and Guinea Fowls in the Area of Kumasi, Ghana

Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, 2016
Newcastle Disease (ND) has been identified as a major constraint to local poultry production with its impact being felt more in rural poultry production which forms about 80% of Ghana poultry population.
OD Boakye, BO Emikpe, RD Folitse, SG Bonnah, K Adusei, M Owusu, VO Oyebanji   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Value of USDA Situation and Outlook Information in Hog and Cattle Markets [PDF]

This study investigates the impact of six major USDA reports in hog and cattle markets: Cattle; Cattle on Feed; Cold Storage; Hogs and Pigs; Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook (LDPO); and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE). A TARCH-
Good, Darrel L., Irwin, Scott H., Isengildina, Olga   +2 more
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Heat Stress in Quail: Impacts on Health and Productivity, and Mitigation Strategies

Animal Research and One Health, EarlyView.
Heat stress disrupts physiological homeostasis in quail, inducing oxidative stress, immune dysregulation, and metabolic imbalance, which impair growth, reproduction, product quality, and welfare. Integrating nutritional, environmental, and genetic–epigenetic strategies enhances thermotolerance, sustains productivity, and supports climate‐smart quail ...
T. A. Eletu, I. A. Anjola, L. O. Fasasi, D. P. Fadipe, A. T. Afuye, F. O. Fasanya, O. E. Oke   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A H9N2 Human Case and Surveillance of Avian Influenza Viruses in Live Poultry Markets - Huizhou City, Guangdong Province, China, 2021. [PDF]

China CDC Wkly, 2022
Zhang G, Xu L, Zhang J, Fang Q, Zeng J, Liu Y, Ke C.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source