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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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Factors Impacting Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris) Production in Ivory Coast

Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 2019
SUMMARY: Guinea fowl production is very important for some countries from a socioeconomic and nutritional perspective. Guinea fowl production is low in the Ivory Coast, even if the demand is high.
G.F. Kouassi, G.A. Koné, M. Good, M. Kouba   +3 more
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Biodiversity and Conservation Challenges in the Alédjo Wildlife Reserve (AWR) in Togo: Insights From Ethnozoological Surveys. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
The present study analyzes wildlife species use indices and a vulnerability in the Aledjo Wildlife Reserve (AWR) in Togo. The Importance Value‐in‐use Index (IVIUsp) indicates that the most valued species are the patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas), the forest cobra (Naja melanoleuca), and the green mamba (Dendroaspis viridis).
Borozi W, Atakpama W, Assou D, Natta AK.
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Histological Study of Exocrine part of Pancreas in Laying hens (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Wasit Journal for Pure Sciences, 2023
                Due to the importance of the pancreas gland and its important role of the digestion process, as well as the economic importance of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris).
Ali Fayadh Bargooth, Anfal Hammed Jasim
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Grouping Behaviour and Anti-Predator Responses in the Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris

Birds
Little is known about landbird group dynamics in response to predation. Here, we describe the interactions between the Helmeted Guineafowl (Numida meleagris) and its predators regarding the survival advantages grouping behaviour may provide.
Johann H. van Niekerk, Giovanni Forcina, Rodrigo Megía-Palma   +2 more
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FACTORS AFFECTING PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF GUINEA FOWL: A REVIEW

Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 2022
Background. Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) is used as an alternative for the production of meat with high nutritional value; however, there are several factors that affect their productive performance. Objective.
Rodrigo Portillo Salgado, Jaime Bautista Ortega, Alfonso J. Chay Canul, Rubi E. Sánchez Casanova, José Segura Correa, Francisco Antonio Cigarroa Vázquez   +5 more
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Nutrient evaluation of different avian species eggs from Minna, Niger State Nigeria

Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica, 2023
The proximate composition and mineral contents of eggs from quail (Coturnix japonica) turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) commercial chicken (Gallus domesticus), local chicken (Gallus domesticus) guinea fowl, (Numida meleagris) and duck (Cairina moschata ...
Ossamulu Ifeanyi Famous, Ogunsanya Mary Uchenna, Odu Nwamaka Maureen, Salubuyi Susan, Musa Mary, Ariyeloye Stephen Damola   +5 more
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Status, distribution and numbers of birds in the Ogongo Game Park, north-central Namibia

Namibian Journal of Environment, 2023
In 2012, a simplified territory mapping method was employed to study the distribution and numbers of all birds breeding in the Ogongo Game Park (OGP).
G Kopij
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Tuning of feedforward control enables stable muscle force-length dynamics after loss of autogenic proprioceptive feedback

eLife, 2020
Animals must integrate feedforward, feedback and intrinsic mechanical control mechanisms to maintain stable locomotion. Recent studies of guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) revealed that the distal leg muscles rapidly modulate force and work output to ...
Joanne C Gordon, Natalie C Holt, Andrew Biewener, Monica A Daley   +3 more
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Tetrameres numida n. sp. (Nematoda: Tetrameridae) from Helmeted guineafowls, Numida meleagris (Linnaeus, 1758), in South Africa

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2007
Tetrameres numida n. sp. from the proventriculus of Helmeted guinea fowls, Numida meleagris, in South Africa is described from eight male and four female specimens. The new species shares some characteristics with other Tetrameres species, but can be
J. Boomker, K. Junker
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