Poultry Industry Technical Articles
Article published the February 11, 2020:
Introduction
The improvement of genetic selection and management practices are increased dramatically for the last decades (Kryeziu et al., 2018), stocking density of broilers is one of the major factors that...
Article published the January 3, 2020:
Introduction
The influence of protein and energy on growth performance and carcass traits in broiler chickens have been intensively studied in the literature and the investigation is ongoing because the perfor...
Article published the December 30, 2019:
Introduction
Calcium is an essential nutrient to the body of birds, as it participates in several biochemical functions and in bone formation. The deficiency of this mineral can cause damages; thus, it is esse...
Article published the December 4, 2019:
Introduction
This presentation provides an explanation of why some bones can be detected by X-ray inspection, whilst others cannot. It also highlights the effects and benefits of accessing the lower part of th...
Article published the September 18, 2019:
Introduction
In spite of significant improvements in technology and hygienic practices at all stages of poultry production in developed countries, accompanied by advanced improvement in public sanitation, food...
Article published the July 18, 2019:
Introduction
It is well known that any molecule with an atom that contains a single unpaired electron in its outer orbit is termed an oxidant. These atoms are unstable and have a strong attraction for the elec...
Article published the June 18, 2019:
Introduction
Dietary arginine supplementation higher than the recommended levels was shown to improve broiler performance (Murakami et al. 2012; Xu et al., 2018; Zampiga et al., 2018). It suggests that arginin...
Article published the June 3, 2019:
The blockchain community has come a long way over the past couple of years. We have moved from a focus on cryptocurrencies to a wider understanding of different ways we can leverage blockchain technology across...
Article published the February 28, 2019:
Introduction
Salmonella spp. is the most relevant foodborne pathogen globally. It is widely distributed in nature and it is able to survive in a wide range of environments. Human infections are associated no...
Article published the February 28, 2019:
Introduction
During broiler carcass processing, evisceration, carcass wash, prechilling and cooling steps can favor the dissemination of microorganisms and carcass contamination (USDA, 2002). One infec...