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Probiotic effect of B. subtilis PS-216 in broiler chickens: modulation of weight, feed conversion, short chain fatty acids, microbiota and meat quality

19/11/2025 - Bacillus-based probiotics are recognized as safe and effective alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters in poultry production. This study evaluated the effects of Bacillus subtilis PS-216 on...

Molecular Characterization and Antibiotic Resistance of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) Isolates from Broiler Chickens in Algeria

18/11/2025 - Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) causes avian colibacillosis, a disease responsible for high morbidity and mortality in commercial poultry flocks, leading to devastating economic losses to...

Impact of Lighting Intensity on Welfare and Performance in Broiler Chickens

20/11/2025 - Lighting intensity (LI) affects broilers' behavior, circadian rhythms, physiology, and welfare, making it essential in commercial broiler management. This study evaluated the effects of three LIs...

Low-Protein-Fed Chickens Benefit from Probiotic L. salivarius and L. johnsonii on Performance and Microbiota

20/11/2025 - This study aimed to evaluate the combined effects of two probiotic strains, Lactobacillus salivarius TRM58163 and Lactobacillus johnsonii TRM59525—originally isolated from human infant feces (aged...

Comparison of Impacts of Essential Oils, Green Tea Powder, Betaine, Probiotics, and Other Dietary Supplements on Growth and Well-Being of Heat-Stressed White Pekin Ducks

22/11/2025 - Three experiments were conducted to compare different dietary supplements fed to mixed-run White Pekin ducks (n = 48 birds/treatment) reared for 35 d and exposed to ambient temperatures from d 0 to...

Comprehensive Assessment of Silver Bioaccumulation and DNA Damage Effects in Coturnix coturnix japonica via Blood, Feather, and Egg Using Two Different Sources

21/11/2025 - This study examined the effects of Ag-NPs and AgNO3 on silver accumulation in the blood, feathers, eggshells, and egg contents of Japanese quails, as well as their potential to cause DNA damage. A...

The Effects of Naringin on Antioxidant Function, Intestinal Barrier and Immune Response in Broilers Challenged with Lipopolysaccharide

21/11/2025 - This study aimed to investigate the effects of naringin (NG) on growth performance, antioxidant status, intestinal barrier function, and immune stress in broilers challenged with lipopolysaccharide...

Genetic Basis of Egg Production in Baicheng-You Chickens: A Genome-Wide Association Study

21/11/2025 - The Baicheng-You chicken is a valuable local breed in Xinjiang, China, known for its strong disease and stress resistance and excellent meat quality. However, it has not been scientifically bred or...

The chicken gut microbiome in conventional and alternative production systems

19/11/2025 - The poultry gut microbiome plays a key role in nutrient digestion, immune function, and overall health. Differences among various farming systems, including conventional, antibiotic-free, free-range,...

Influence of medium-chain fatty acid- or tannin-based herbal feed additive supplementation on the productive performance, egg quality, gut microbiota, jejunum morphology and immune response of laying hens after 57 wks of age

- Volume 53, Issue 1, December 2025.

Integrative Feeding Strategies with Essential Oils and Probiotics to Improve Raw Meat Quality and Carcass Traits in Broiler Chickens

13/11/2025 - Essential oils (EOs) have gained recognition as promising alternatives to antibiotics due to their positive effects on bird growth performance, enhanced meat quality, and improved overall health,...

Exploring diversity and distribution patterns of chicken gut bacteriophage community

14/11/2025 - Chickens harbor a diverse gut virome, with bacteriophages playing a central role in shaping microbial communities, modulating gut microbiota composition, and influencing metabolic pathways. Despite...

Comparative Study on Growth Performance and Meat Production Traits of Reciprocal Crosses Between Guizhou Recessive White Chickens and Qiandongnan Xiaoxiang Chickens

11/11/2025 - Indigenous chicken breeds often exhibit desirable meat quality but slower growth. This study evaluated growth, body size, slaughter traits, meat quality, and heterosis in reciprocal crosses between...

Comparative Impact of Silver Nitrate and Eco-Friendly Silver Nanoparticles on Sexual Behavior, Productivity, and Bioaccumulation in the Reproductive Organs of Japanese Quails

13/11/2025 - Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) are emerging as natural antimicrobial growth promoters in poultry, known for enhancing gut health, immunity, and productivity. This study assessed the effects of Ag-NPs...

Metabolizable Energy of Whole and Ground Canola Seed with Enzyme Supplementation and Effects of Ground Canola Seed on Broiler Performance

14/11/2025 - Canola seed is a high-energy oilseed with potential as an alternative feed ingredient in broiler diets, yet its use is limited by nutrient encapsulation and antinutritional factors. This study aimed...

Effect of Meal and Whole Larvae of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) on the Performance, Blood Lipid Profile, Slaughter Characteristics, Sensory Properties and Fatty Acid Composition of Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus L.) Muscles

05/11/2025 - Insect meal can be a valuable component of poultry diets, both during rearing and fattening, as well as for laying hens. Regarding protein feeds, the most commonly used are oil meals from soy and/or...

The Influence of Different Light Spectra on Broiler Chicken Endocrine Systems and Productivity

04/11/2025 - In birds, light can penetrate the cranial bones and reach deep brain regions, where non-visual photoreceptors, especially in the hypothalamus, detect spectral and photoperiodic cues. Alongside...

MiRNAs in Poultry Health and Production: Progress and Challenges

07/11/2025 - MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNA molecules that play crucial roles in the regulation of gene expression. In poultry, miRNAs have emerged as significant regulators of various biological...

Effects of Ganoderma lucidum Polysaccharides on Dexameth-Asone-Induced Immune Injury in Goslings

06/11/2025 - This study aimed to investigate the role of ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLP) in mitigating dexamethasone (DEX)-induced immune injury in goslings. Dexamethasone (DEX) is commonly used to...

Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Circadian Rhythmic Regulation of Lipid Metabolism and Immune Function in Chicken Livers

08/11/2025 - Liver rhythm has a significant effect on lipid metabolism and immune function in chickens. However, reports on its underlying mechanisms and key genes are relatively scarce. We collected liver...

Sustainability of Animal Production Chains: Alternative Protein Sources as an Ecological Driver in Animal Feeding: A Review

08/11/2025 - Sustainability of animal production requires reducing reliance on soybean meal by identifying viable alternative protein sources. Within the framework of the Italian Agritech National Research...

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