Grass Meal Acts as a Probiotic in Chicken
Microbiology Research, 2023 Probiotics can act as an alternative to antibiotics in animal feeding, but their use is minimal due to their expensive production. Dry grass is rich with bacteria beneficial for animal feeding and can be used as a probiotic.
Elena S. Bogdanova +7 more
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Antiparasitic activity of chicory (Cichorium intybus) and its natural bioactive compounds in livestock: a review [PDF]
, 2018 Increasing drug resistance in gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of livestock and concerns about chemical residues in animal products and the environment are driving the development of alternative control strategies that are less reliant on the use of ...
Boas, Ulrik +7 more
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Российский паразитологический журналThe purpose of the research is to determine therapeutic efficacy of the combined use of a toltrazuril anticoccidial agent and a conifer-vitamin feed supplement against eimeriosis in rabbits.Materials and methods. An experiment was conducted at a vivarium
V. A. Yelsukova, O. O. Skornyakova
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Coccidia of the endangered South Island Takahē (Porphyrio hochstetteri) : investigations of pathobiology and management : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Veterinary Science in Wildlife Health at Massey University, Manawatū, New Zealand [PDF]
, 2018 The South Island Takahē (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a large flightless rail, endemic to New Zealand currently listed as endangered with a population numbering approximately 340 individuals. The intensive management programme for this species has seen a
Jolly, Megan Jayne
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Colder temperatures augment viability of an indirectly transmitted songbird pathogen on bird feeders
Ecosphere, Volume 15, Issue 12, December 2024.Abstract Inanimate surfaces that are contaminated with infectious pathogens are common sources of spread for many communicable diseases. Understanding how ambient temperature alters the ability of pathogens to remain viable on these surfaces is critical for understanding how fomites can contribute to seasonal patterns of disease outbreaks.
Sara R. Teemer +4 more
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Dynamic screening of agricultural contaminants in freshwater ecosystems as part of amphibian biodiversity conservation [PDF]
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Croubels, Siska +7 more
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Parasite infections in a social carnivore: Evidence of their fitness consequences and factors modulating infection load [PDF]
, 2019 There are substantial individual differences in parasite composition and infection load in wildlife populations. Few studies have investigated the factors shaping this heterogeneity in large wild mammals or the impact of parasite infections on Darwinian ...
Bush A. O. +10 more
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International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, 2018 Coccidiosis is one of the most economically important diseases of poultry. This study determined the preponderance of chicken Eimeria in southern Nigeria and assessed the parasite’s resistance to three anticoccidial drugs: Amprolium hydrochloride ...
Agatha E. Ojimelukwe +4 more
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In vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of plant extracts from Ruya graveolens and Annona muricata [PDF]
, 2015 Resistance of microorganisms to commercial drugs is increasing worldwide, and therefore the search for new antimicrobial agents is a key issue. The aim of this study was to identify the potential of plant extracts from Ruta graveolens and Annona ...
Camacho, Conrado +8 more
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Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 10, Issue 4, July 2024.Coccidiosis caused by Eimeria parasites is a serious disease in chickens. It leads to diarrhoea, weight loss, decreased egg production and even death in severe cases. It poses substantial economic conflictions to the poultry sector. Preventing and managing this disease in poultry through a robust and innovative strategy is imperative.
Milad Badri +8 more
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