Order by: Title | Author | Publication date | Views | Rating

Effects of prebiotic (Fermacto) in low protein diet on some blood parameters and intestinal microbiota of broiler chicks
This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of prebiotic (Fermacto) in low protein diet on serum cholesterol and intestinal microbiota of broiler chicks. One hundred and fifty six 1-day old Ross 308 broile...
Author: Mahalam Ghiyasi, Mansour Rezaei, Hadi Sayyahzadeh, Farid Firouzbakhsh, Amir Attar - Department...
Publication date: 03/16/2009    Rating:    Views: 864

The benefits of extra centimetres
During incubation, the content of an egg is transformed into a living, day old chick. This miracle of life is the result of a very delicate process, that requires a high level of understanding and control for o...
Author: Ron Meijerhof - HatchTech Incubation Technology (The Netherlands)
Publication date: 03/09/2009    Rating:    Views: 567

Effects of Pediococcus acidilactici Feed Supplementation On Broiler Chicken Performances, Immunity and Health
The development of resistance to certain antibiotics poses real problems to the animal and public health (Barton 2000, Hofacre et al., 2001). Consequently, many additives (prebiotics, probiotics, symbiotics...)...
Author: Sihem Chafai, Ibrir Fathia, Nadir Alloui and Ferhat Nouicer - ESPA laboratory, Veterinary Depa...
Publication date: 03/03/2009    Rating:    Views: 842

Achieving and Maintaining Fertility in Broiler Breeders
Infertility: Male or Female Problem? It could be both. However, if an egg is laid, the "potential" fertility is always there. Males, may be or may become "impotent". Causes of Infertility: In fema...
Author: Dr. Suresh F. Nipane, Technical Manager, Suman Hatchery Ltd., Raipur (C.G.) INDIA
Publication date: 03/02/2009    Rating:    Views: 773

A herbal coccidiostat on pathology of coccidiosis in broilers - Effect of Coxynil
Anticoccidial efficacy of ‘Coxynil” a herbal feed additive was tested against Einieria tenella in broilers, vs. a vs. Salinomycin. Body weight of birds challenged with E. tenella in Coxynil treated ...
Author: P. A. Pansare, P.S. Lonkar, Dept. of Pathology, Bombay Veterinary College, Parel, Mumbai, Indi...
Publication date: 02/25/2009    Rating:    Views: 738

TARGET ORGANS - The key to an effective mycotoxins adsorbent
Poultry, swine and dairy producers admit today that the presence of mycotoxins in the feed is one of the main factors affecting animal production. As a result of the higher prices of feed ingredients, their qua...
Author: Special Nutrients Inc.
Publication date: 02/24/2009    Rating:    Views: 975

Balancing the eggs
The development of the embryo is determined by the temperature inside the shell, the embryo temperature. This temperature will dictate the development, but with that also the hatchability and the quality of the...
Author: Dr. Ron Meijerhof - HatchTech Incubation Technology (The Netherlands)
Publication date: 02/23/2009    Rating:    Views: 647

Problems of Poultry Project Management in Africa, A Review of Selected Case Studies, and Market Prospects for the Up Coming Years
Management may be defined in a general term, as a scientific and judicious interplay in the appropriate allocations of production variables with possible alternate usage to achieve desired, futuristic objective...
Author: Stephen O. Adejoro, D.V.M. M.B.A, Livestock Consultant - Soavet Nig. Ltd.
Publication date: 02/13/2009    Rating:    Views: 599

Hatchability Problems in Muscovy Duck Eggs and Artificial Insemination Process
When a problem occurs in hatchability, usually it can be categorized as a hatchery, egg handling, or breeder flock problem. If the problem has originated within the breeder flock, it is probable that it happen...
Author: Ibrahim Ahmed
Publication date: 02/12/2009    Rating:    Views: 1163

Modern Dietary Approach to Prevent Enteric Disorders in Commercial Poultry Production
With the ever increasing need for animal protein sources for human consumption, the poultry industry always coped up to meet the needs at an affordable manner. The conditions in developing countries for the pro...
Author: Dr S. Chandrasekar - Manager-Technical Services (Poultry Products Group), Neospark Drugs and C...
Publication date: 01/16/2009    Rating:    Views: 1614