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Two feeding trials were simultaneously conducted using 240 and 120 broiler chicks (Hubbard) for evaluating the mineral retention by tissues and immune competence, respectively as influenced by manganese (Mn) levels in feed.
Gajula Shyam Sunder+5 more
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Genome-wide association study for carcase traits in spent hens at 72 weeks old
To determine the genetic architecture underlying spent hen carcase traits, especially in late laying, we used 1512 hens generated from Dongxiang Blue-Shelled and White Leghorn chickens to implement genome-wide association studies by high-density arrays ...
Meng Ma+9 more
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Background Egg laying rate (LR) is associated with a clutch, which is defined as consecutive days of oviposition. The clutch trait can be used as a selection indicator to improve egg production in poultry breeding.
Jie Wang+11 more
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Identifying Signatures of Selection Related to Comb Development
The aim of this study was to identify genes involved in comb development to provide insights into the molecular mechanism of chickens' comb formation.
Yunjie Tu+7 more
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Poultry is widely produced and consumed meat globally. Its demand is expected to continue increasing to meet the animal protein requirement for ever-increasing human population. Thus, the challenge that poultry scientists and industry face are to produce
S. Yadav, R. Jha
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Poultry immunity, health, and production are several factors that challenge the future growth of the poultry industry. Consumer confidence, product quality and safety, types of products, and the emergence and re-emergence of diseases will continue to be ...
H. Hafez, Y. Attia
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High throughput genomic sequencing of bioaerosols in broiler chicken production facilities [PDF]
Chronic inhalation exposure to agricultural dust promotes the development of chronic respiratory diseases among poultry workers. Poultry dust is composed of dander, chicken feed, litter bedding and microbes.
Bair, Thomas+6 more
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Probiotics in poultry feed: A comprehensive review.
The use of antibiotics to maintain animal well-being, promote growth and improve efficiency has been practised for more than 50 years. However, as early as the 1950s, researchers identified concern on the development of resistant bacteria for the ...
M. A. Abd El-Hack+7 more
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Overview of the Use of Probiotics in Poultry Production
Simple Summary Probiotics are feed additives that have gained popularity in poultry production following the ban of antibiotic growth promoters (AGP).
Katarzyna Krysiak+2 more
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