2026 June - 14 articles
The genetic and antigenic diversity of H5Nx HPAI Gs/GD lineage continues to be a great challenge facing conventional inactivated vaccines. To overcome this challenge, a recombinant herpes virus of turkey (rHVT) vaccine expressing the viral protein 2...
This study aims to evaluate the effects of two phytobiotic mixtures on performance, nutrient digestibility, histomorphology, microbiota, and antioxidant status in fattening ducks. A total of 180 day-old male mixed-type ducks were randomly assigned to...
Pre-incubation sorting for infertile and non-viable eggs could save significant resources in quail farming. Previous research has revealed often contradictory correlations between egg morphometric parameters used to assess incubation success. The cur...
Poultry production is one of the most intensive sectors of animal production providing a significant source of animal protein through meat and eggs. However, increasing production intensity has brought challenges related to animal health, welfare, an...
Village chickens are essential for rural livelihoods and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa; however, their productivity is constrained by seasonal feed scarcity and suboptimal feeding management. This study evaluated household-level feeding practic...
Enterococcus cecorum has been identified as causing early sepsis in commercial broilers. We hypothesized that vertical transmission may contribute to the spread of the pathogen. Sampling of 360 commercial broiler eggs from a previously infected flock...
To sustain egg production and gut health in aging flocks, the poultry industry seeks alternative synbiotic feed supplements. This study aimed to optimize Pediococcus acidilactici V202-fermented rice bran (PFR) and evaluate its effects on nutrient dig...
A 42-day trial compared rice hulls and rubberwood shavings as broiler litter applied at an equal rate (7.5 kg/m2) in a house equipped with an evaporative cooling system. A total of 552-day-old male Ross 308 broiler chicks were randomly assigned to tw...
Although lightweight deep learning models have shown promise for livestock monitoring, there is still limited evidence regarding their comparative performance and practical deployment under real broiler production conditions characterized by high sto...
This study evaluated the nutritional composition, nutrient digestibility, and effects on small intestinal morphology of feather meal (100% feather meal) and a mixed meal consisting of 90% feather meal and 10% offal meal. A total of 300 twenty-two-day...
Estimating dietary requirements is resource-intensive and often excludes common commercial practices, such as the use of feed additives (FA). The objective of this study was to evaluate whether a factorial–mechanistic growth model-derived feedi...
Increased demands for protein have led to a search for alternatives to traditional protein sources like soy and animal protein. Black Soldier Fly Larvae can be reared on many feedstocks to produce a high-quality nutrient source for livestock and pets...
In this study, we evaluated the biofilm-forming capacity of the B. pacificus B630 strain on table eggshells and its behavior in the presence of egg components, in comparison with B. cereus ATCC 14579. Strain B630, previously characterized as nhe+ and...
Bone fractures and keel bone damage as a result of osteoporotic implications on skeletal health due to high rates of egg production are of significant concern in the egg industry. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of two aviary housing...
