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 +2 more
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Histogenesis of the Oesophagus of Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) at Prehatch and Posthatch [PDF]
Scientifica, 2016 The histogenesis of the primordial oesophagus was studied to determine the period in which the tunics of the oesophagus developed and became functional in the helmeted guinea fowl (Numida meleagris).
Innocent Jonah Gosomji +6 more
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Isolation and subtyping of avian influenza A virus from wild birds in Khartoum, Sudan [PDF]
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary ResearchAvian influenza (AI) is a significant disease affecting chickens and other avian species. Wild birds are thought to contribute to the virus transmission. The present study intends to explore the existence of AI type A virus in wild birds at the Six April
Wegdan H. Ali +10 more
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Formation of the Pecking Order during Small-Scale Floor Feeding in Helmeted Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) [PDF]
The Journal of Poultry ScienceHelmeted guinea fowl are social animals and only males form a hierarchy in the wild. Non-cage husbandry systems benefit the reproductive health of guinea fowl; however, there are concerns that the feeding duration of subordinate individuals is ...
Tomoyoshi Terada +3 more
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Detection of anti-Leishmania spp. antibodies in poultry from central region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2023 Domestic birds such as Gallus gallus, Meleagris gallopavo, Anser anser and Numida meleagris are widely distributed throughout the world and maintain contact with humans and other animal species considered reservoirs of both Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL ...
Maurício Tatto +10 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
Aïcha Edith Soara +5 more
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Outbreak of pseudotuberculosis in commercial guinea fowls (Numida meleagris)
Italian Journal of Animal Science, 2010 The present paper reports an outbreak of pseudotuberculosis in guinea fowls reared for meat production. The clinical and pathological features as well as the results of the laboratory investigations are described.
Luca Bano +6 more
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Complete Nucleotide Sequence of Numida meleagris (Helmeted Guineafowl) Mitochondrial Genome
Journal of Poultry Science, 2004 Guineafowl has been classified into the order Galliformes. However, little genetic information was available to establish the phylogenetic position of the Guineafowl.
Masahide Nishibori
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Species Diversity and Geographical Distribution of Poultry Ascaridids: A Scoping Review. [PDF]
J Parasitol ResPoultry nematodes, particularly Ascaridid species, significantly affect avian health and productivity and are widely distributed globally. Yet despite over 80% of poultry in developing countries being raised under extensive rearing systems, knowledge on infection risks posed by different poultry nematodes remains limited.
Pathak CR, Pandey DP, Khanal P.
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Biochemical characterization of the Nigerian indigenous guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) [PDF]
Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry, 2016 Blood protein polymorphism has been extensively used for characterization and estimation of genetic diversity in farm animals. A study on biochemical characterization and estimation of genetic diversity of Nigerian indigenous guinea fowls (Numida ...
Oguntunji Olusegun Abel +2 more
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