Vol. 11, Iss. 2, Pages 99-233

Comparative Effectiveness of Silymarin and Choline Chloride (Liver Tonics) in Preventing the Effects of Aflatoxin B1 in Broiler Chicks

Saad Zaghlou El-Damrawy, Reda Ali Hassan, Ahmed Maher Bakhaty, Adel M. Nasr, El-Sayed A. Abu El-Hassan

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two distinct liver tonics (Silymarin and Choline chloride) against aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), as well as the impacts of AFB1 on the growth performance, liver weight, haematological, and serum biochemical…

Lumpy Skin Disease: An unforeseen danger in India

Navjot Hothi

In this manuscript, efforts have been made to gauge the unforeseen danger of Lumpy Skin Disease in India, which mainly affects cattle and buffaloes. India has the highest livestock population in the world, and this provides a significant economic contribution…

Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal Parasite Burden of Goats in Traditional Breeding in Benin

Kétomon Pierre Challaton, Coovi Guénolé Akouedegni, Kadoéito Cyrille Boko, Goué Géorcelin Alowanou, Pascal Venant Houndonougbo, Aboudou Habirou Kifouly et al.

Goat farming in Benin is traditional. In this system, animals harbor parasites that cause economic losses related to growth and reproduction performance, which strongly affect farm productivity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the gastrointestinal…

Assessment of Biosecurity Practices Adoption in Broiler Farms in East Africa: Case Study of Pwani Region in Tanzania

Rogia SA Gomez, Said H Mbaga

Broiler farming in Tanzania is an important poultry sub-sector, providing employment and the much-demanded meat hence, contributing to the income and nutrition of the population. However, for small to medium-scale producers the profitability has been hampered…

Addition of Moringa Leaf Meal in the Diet of Hy-Line Brown Laying Hens: Influence on Productive and Egg Quality Parameters

Eliseo Pelagio Fernández Ruelas, Ali William Canaza-Cayo, Francisco Halley Rodriguez Huanca, Uri Harold Perez Guerra, Roxana Churata-Huacani, Tales Jesus Fernandes et al.

The present research examined the influence of Moringa oleifera leaf (MOL) meal on productive parameters and egg quality characteristics of Hy Line Brown laying hens. Laying hens were offered 0%, 2.5% or 4.5% MOL supplemented feeds, using a completely randomiz…

The Effect of Genotype on Performance and Egg Quality Traits of the Naked-Neck, Normal-Feathered, and Exotic Tetra H Chickens

Abiyu Tadele, Gebreyohannes Berhane, Wondmeneh Esatu

Studies on the performance and egg quality traits of chicken are essential for consumers and chicken husbandry, helping them to anticipate yield, market, and exploitation of the genotypes in future breeding plans. The main ecotypes in Southwest Ethiopia are th…

Impact of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens on Immunity of the Broiler Chicken, Shedding Pattern and Organ Colonization of Salmonella Enteritidis and Clostridium perfringens as Direct Fed Microbial in Broiler Chicken

Muhammad Arshad Iqbal, Aamir Ghafoor, Irfan Ahmad, Muhammad Ijaz

In Pakistan, poultry is an important sector with a significant contribution to the national GDP. However, there are several diseases that impact poultry health. The Salmonella Enteritidis can cause systemic infection in chicks and laying hens with prolonged fa…

Virulence Genes and Immunological Biomarkers for Brucellosis in Sheep & Goat

Asmaa A. Darwish, Adel M. El-Kattan, Mona A. Mahmoud, Mohamed T. Ragab, Amani A. Hafez

Brucella melitensis is an annoying problem for animal breeders. It attacks different farm animals causing infertility, abortion, and stillbirth. This study aimed to figure out the common genes related to B. melitensis field strains virulence and assess the imm…

Performance of Local Sheep Fed Diets Containing Urea-Impregnated Zeolite

Dede Kardaya, Deden Sudrajat, Dewi Wahyuni

The main constraint in sheep rearing is the high price of protein source feed in tropical regions. Therefore, in this study, we substituted protein sources of the feed with urea which was processed with slow-release technology to avoid urea poisoning. Slow-rel…

Preparation of an Inactivated Polyvalent Vaccine Against Common Bacterial Pathogens Causing Bovine Mastitis and Evaluation of its’ Immunizing and Therapeutic Potentials

Rafik Soliman, Rafik H. Sayed, Hanan Mahmoud, Heidy Abo El-Yazeed, Marsell Saad, Shaimaa Abdelall Elsaady et al.

A total of 3608 quarter’s milk samples were aseptically collected form 902 Friesian cows, of which 68 (7.54%) suffered from clinical mastitis and 120 (13.3%) proved to suffer from subclinical form of mastitis. Bacteriological examination of the milk samp…

Effects of Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal (Hermetia illucens L) as a Source of Protein on Boosting Performance, Carcass Quality, and Nutrient Digestibility of Village Chicken

Fuji Astuty Auza, Sri Purwanti, Jasmal A. Syamsu, Asmuddin Natsir, Rusli Badaruddin, Deki Zulkarnain et al.

The use of protein-based feed ingredients is crucial for the proper nutrition of chickens, but their availability is often limited, and their cost is typically high. Therefore, this study aims to develop a ration formulation using black soldier fly (BSF) larva…

Analysis of Nutrient Digestibility, Hematological Status, and Blood Malondialdehyde Levels in Broiler Chickens Given a Combination of Cassava Tuber and Indigofera zollingeriana Leaves Flour as a Source of Energy in the Ration

Rizki Palupi, Arfan Abrar, Fitri Nova Liya Lubis, Yuni Kurniati, Bianca Ikriza Octa Nadia Putri

This study aims to determine the effect of using a combination of cassava (Manihot esculenta) tuber and indigofera (Indigofera zollingeriana) leaves meal in rations on nutrient digestibility, hematological status and malondialdehyde levels in broiler chicken b…

Effect of Natural Multi-Enzyme Supplementation on Growth Performance, Gut Microflora, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality of Broilers Reared in Tropical Climates

Keatisak Soisuwan, Hatairat Plaimast, Atichat Thongnum, Soranot Chotnipat, Manatsanun Nopparatmaitree

This study aimed to investigate the effect of natural multiple-enzyme supplementation on growth performance, gut microflora, carcass characteristics, and the meat quality of broilers reared in tropical climates. This study employed a completely randomized desi…

Identification of Bali Pigs Using Body Morphometric and Head Index by Applying Principal Component Analysis (PCA) Approach

Luh Gde Sri Surya Heryani, Ni Luh Eka Setiasih, Ni Nyoman Werdi Susari, I Made Merdana, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus Tri Laksana, I Wayan Nico Fajar Gunawan

Bali pig is an important livestock for meeting the meat needs of the community, especially in the Province of Bali, Indonesia. The characteristics of this animal include a slightly rough black fur, a long snout, curved back, and their stomach does not touch th…

Effect of Season and Topography on the Prevalence of Trypanosoma evansi in Camels of District Khushab of Punjab province, Pakistan