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Comparative Analysis of the Gut Microbiota of Thai Indigenous Chicken Fed House Crickets

  • Nattanan Panjaworayan T-Thienprasert,
  • Titiradsadakorn Jaithon,
  • Pavit Klomkliew,
  • Prangwalai Chanchaem,
  • Thanathip Suwanasopee,
  • Skorn Koonawootrittriron,
  • Attawit Kovitvadhi,
  • Pipatpong Chundang,
  • Prapasiri Pongprayoon and
  • Sunchai Payungporn
  • + 2 authors
Animals2025, 15(7), 1070;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani15071070

7 April 2025

The gut microbiota is pivotal to chickens’ overall health, influencing digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune function. Dietary compounds significantly impact gut microbiota composition. House crickets (Acheta domesticus) have emerged as an...

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Comparative Study of Phenotypes and Genetics Related to the Growth Performance of Crossbred Thai Indigenous (KKU1 vs. KKU2) Chickens under Hot and Humid Conditions

  • Kitsadee Chomchuen,
  • Veeraya Tuntiyasawasdikul,
  • Vibuntita Chankitisakul and
  • Wuttigrai Boonkum
Vet. Sci.2022, 9(6), 263;https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci9060263

31 May 2022

To improve the body weight and growth performance traits of crossbred Thai indigenous chickens, phenotypic performance and genetic values were estimated. Crossbred Thai indigenous chickens, designated KKU1 and KKU2, were compared. The data included 1...

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Genetic Evaluation of Body Weights and Egg Production Traits Using a Multi-Trait Animal Model and Selection Index in Thai Native Synthetic Chickens (Kaimook e-san2)

  • Kitsadee Chomchuen,
  • Veeraya Tuntiyasawasdikul,
  • Vibuntita Chankitisakul and
  • Wuttigrai Boonkum
Animals2022, 12(3), 335;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12030335

29 January 2022

To improve the genetics of both growth and egg production, which are limitations in purebred native chickens, new genetic lines can be developed using an appropriate genetic approach. The data used in this study included 2713 body weight (BW0, BW4, B...

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Characterization of Oviduct Lining, with Emphasis on the Sperm Storage Tubule Region (Uterovaginal Junction), Correlated with Fertility in Mature and Old Thai Native Hens

  • Theerapat Kheawkanha,
  • Wuttigrai Boonkum,
  • Thevin Vongpralub and
  • Vibuntita Chankitisakul
Animals2021, 11(12), 3446;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11123446

3 December 2021

The effect of age on fertility was investigated in Thai native chickens. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of age (mature and old) on the morphological characteristics of the reproductive organs and the histological characteris...

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Combining Abilities, Heterosis, Growth Performance, and Carcass Characteristics in a Diallel Cross from Black-Bone Chickens and Thai Native Chickens

  • Piriyaporn Sungkhapreecha,
  • Vibuntita Chankitisakul,
  • Monchai Duangjinda and
  • Wuttigrai Boonkum
Animals2022, 12(13), 1602;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani12131602

21 June 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the combining abilities and heterosis for the growth performance and carcass characteristics in crosses between Hmong black-bone (HB), Chinese black-bone (CB), and Thai native (TN) chickens using a mating sy...

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Fertility and Insemination Characteristics of Sperm Storage Tubules in Old Thai-Native Hens

  • Theerapat Kheawkanha,
  • Vibuntita Chankitisakul,
  • Maruay Pimprasert,
  • Wuttigrai Boonkum and
  • Thevin Vongpralub
Animals2024, 14(5), 694;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14050694

23 February 2024

We aimed to evaluate the effects of sperm concentration (150–250 × 106 spz/dose) and insemination frequency (once, twice, and thrice weekly) on fertility and sperm storage tubule (SST) characteristics. The SSTs were classified into five c...

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Environmental and Socio–Cultural Factors Impacting the Unique Gene Pool Pattern of Mae Hong-Son Chicken

  • Wongsathit Wongloet,
  • Worapong Singchat,
  • Aingorn Chaiyes,
  • Hina Ali,
  • Surachai Piangporntip,
  • Nattakan Ariyaraphong,
  • Trifan Budi,
  • Worawit Thienpreecha,
  • Wannapa Wannakan and
  • Kornsorn Srikulnath
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Animals2023, 13(12), 1949;https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13121949

10 June 2023

Understanding the genetic diversity of domestic chicken breeds under the impact of socio–cultural and ecological dynamics is vital for the conservation of natural resources. Mae Hong Son chicken is a local breed of North Thai domestic chicken w...

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The Complete Mitochondrial Genome and Phylogenetic Analyses of To Chicken in Vietnam

  • Lan Doan Pham,
  • Thi Thanh Nhan Giang,
  • Van Ba Nguyen,
  • Thi Phuong Mai Pham,
  • Thi Thu Thuy Tran,
  • Thi Quynh Chau Nguyen,
  • Khanh Van Nguyen and
  • Duy Ngoc Do
Genes2023, 14(5), 1088;https://doi.org/10.3390/genes14051088

15 May 2023

Indigenous chicken breeds have both cultural significance and economic value since they possess unique genetic characteristics that enable them to adapt to the local environment and contribute to biodiversity, food security, and sustainable agricultu...

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Thai Local Chicken Breeds, Chee Fah and Fah Luang, Originated from Chinese Black-Boned Chicken with Introgression of Red Junglefowl and Domestic Chicken Breeds

  • Trifan Budi,
  • Worapong Singchat,
  • Nivit Tanglertpaibul,
  • Wongsathit Wongloet,
  • Aingorn Chaiyes,
  • Nattakan Ariyaraphong,
  • Worawit Thienpreecha,
  • Wannapa Wannakan,
  • Autchariyapron Mungmee and
  • Kornsorn Srikulnath
  • + 18 authors
Sustainability2023, 15(8), 6878;https://doi.org/10.3390/su15086878

19 April 2023

Knowledge of the genetic characteristics, origin, and local adaptation of chickens is essential to identify the traits required for chicken breeding programs. Chee Fah and Fah Luang are black-boned chicken breeds reared in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Chick...

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