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Positive Influence of a Probiotic Mixture on the Intestinal Morphology and Microbiota of Farmed Guinea Fowls (Numida meleagris) [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
To understand the effectiveness of a probiotic mixture on intestinal morphology, mucus layer composition, and cecal microbiota diversity, 40 10-day-old Guinea fowls (Numida meleagris) were assigned to two groups: the control group (C), receiving drinking
Livio Galosi, Salvatore Desantis, Alessandra Roncarati, Patrizia Robino, Alessandro Bellato, Patrizia Nebbia, Ilario Ferrocino, Nicoletta Santamaria, Lucia Biagini, Lorenzo Filoni, Anna Rita Attili, Giacomo Rossi   +11 more
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Molecular and histopathological characterization of Ascaridia galli and Eimeria tenella co-infection in Numida meleagris [PDF]

Frontiers in Veterinary Science
IntroductionThe helmeted guineafowl is a ground-dwelling bird native to Africa, easily recognized by its bald, bluish-gray head and the distinctive horn-like casque (helmet) on top of its head.
Marwa M. Attia, Mahmoud A. Mahmoud, Mohamed Abdelsalam, Layla A. Almutairi, Mohammed A. Alqahtani, Sultan Mohammed Areshi, Mohamed T. El-Saadony, Khaled A. El-Tarabily, Heba M. Salem, Heba M. Salem   +9 more
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Evaluation of the Quality of Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) Eggs from Free-Range Farming Depending on the Storage Period and Age of Laying Hens. [PDF]

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The aim of the study was to determine the changes occurring in the eggs of helmeted guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) from free-range farming in relation to the laying season and storage time.
Bucław M, Adaszyńska-Skwirzyńska M, Majewska D, Szczerbińska D, Dzięcioł M.   +4 more
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Multivariate characterisation of morpho-biometric traits of indigenous helmeted Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) in Nigeria. [PDF]

PLoS One, 2022
This study was conducted to characterise phenotypically helmeted Guinea fowls in three agro-ecologies in Nigeria using multivariate approach. Eighteen biometric characters, four morphological indices and eleven qualitative physical traits were ...
Yakubu A, Jegede P, Wheto M, Shoyombo AJ, Adebambo AO, Popoola MA, Osaiyuwu OH, Olafadehan OA, Alabi OO, Ukim CI, Vincent ST, Mundi HL, Olayanju A, Adebambo OA.   +13 more
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Genetic diversity and population structure of indigenous guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) in Benin using simple sequence repeat markers. [PDF]

Arch Anim Breed, 2023
. This study aimed to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of 12 guinea fowl phenotypes from three climatic zones (Guinean, Sudano-Guinean and Sudanian) of Benin. A total of 96 adult guinea fowl, aged at least 6 months, were selected for
Orounladji BM, Houndonougbo V, Adido MS, Soara AE, Hako Touko BA, Chrysostome CAAM, Tozo K.   +6 more
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Assessment of coconut water added to Numida meleagris egg yolk as cryoprotectant for goat semen. [PDF]

Anim Reprod, 2022
Effects were assessed of the dilutants TRIS and ACP - 101c® with the addition of different guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) egg yolk concentrations. Fifteen ejaculates were collected from five goats of the Anglo Nubian breed. The ejaculates were pooled and
de Macêdo LFB, Texeira LSA, Braga CCE, Porfírio KP, Costa SCDS, Silva LHM, Nascimento WM, Silva FKDS, Bandeira NSA, Vieira RJ, Mineiro ALBB, Salgueiro CCM, Nunes JF, Cardoso JFS, Paula NRO.   +14 more
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Genomic Analyses of Unveil Helmeted Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) Domestication in West Africa. [PDF]

Genome Biol Evol, 2021
Domestication of the helmeted guinea fowl (HGF; Numida meleagris) in Africa remains elusive. Here we report a high-quality de novo genome assembly for domestic HGF generated by long- and short-reads sequencing together with optical and chromatin ...
Shen QK, Peng MS, Adeola AC, Kui L, Duan S, Miao YW, Eltayeb NM, Lichoti JK, Otecko NO, Strillacci MG, Gorla E, Bagnato A, Charles OS, Sanke OJ, Dawuda PM, Okeyoyin AO, Musina J, Njoroge P, Agwanda B, Kusza S, Nanaei HA, Pedar R, Xu MM, Du Y, Nneji LM, Murphy RW, Wang MS, Esmailizadeh A, Dong Y, Ommeh SC, Zhang YP.   +30 more
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An outbreak of fatal Pullorum disease (Salmonella Pullorum) in Guinea fowl keets (Numida meleagris)

Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira, 2023
: Pullorum disease is described worldwide and is caused by Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Gallinarum biovar Pullorum (S. Pullorum). S.
Priscila N. Pinto, Ana C.D. Torres, Mariana P. Rodrigues, Letícia B. Oliveira, Camila S. Costa, Roselene Ecco, Oliveiro C. Freitas Neto, Nelson R.S. Martins   +7 more
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Genetic diversity of indigenous guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) using microsatellite markers in northern Togo. [PDF]

PeerJ, 2022
Indigenous guinea fowl is an important animal resource for improving rural household income. In order to provide molecular data for a sustainable management of this poultry resource, an assessment of the genetic diversity and phylogenic relationships was
Soara AE, Talaki E, Dayo GK, Houaga I, Tona K, Bakkali M.   +5 more
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Modulation of Morphology and Glycan Composition of Mucins in Farmed Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) Intestine by the Multi-Strain Probiotic Slab51^®. [PDF]

Animals (Basel), 2021
Simple Summary In the poultry industry, several studies demonstrate the positive effects of probiotic administration on induction of intestinal gene expression, physiology, immunology, morphology and mucus composition.
Desantis S, Galosi L, Santamaria N, Roncarati A, Biagini L, Rossi G.   +5 more
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