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The effects of monochromatic LED light from one to 14 days of age on the growth, muscle development, and blood parameters of goslings

  • 2025
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 55
J.J. Xue, X.F. Huang, Z.L. Liu, Y. Chen, H. Zhong, Y. Luo, Q.G. Wang, & C. Wang Page: 140 - 145
  • 2026-06-04
  • Megan North

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of monochromatic light on the growth performance, muscle development, and blood parameters of goslings from one to 14 days of age. A total of 192 male Sichuan White goslings were randomly assigned…

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Fermented feed may improve the growth performance, immunological function, and antioxidant capacity of Sichuan White Geese

  • 2023
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 53
Y. Chen, H. Zhong, X. Huang, Z. Liu, J. Xue, Y. Luo, Z. Chen, Y. Zhang, Q. Wang & C. Wang Page: 859 - 870
  • 2026-06-04
  • Megan North

The current study aimed to assess the effects of the addition of dietary fermented feed (FF) on the growth performance, blood parameters, intestinal morphology, and number of cecal microorganisms of Sichuan white geese from 1 to 28 d of age. A total…

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Extrusion of canola oilcake meal and sweet lupins on the production performance of Meatmaster lambs under feedlot conditions

  • 2023
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 53
T.S. Brand, O.Dreyer, J.H.C. van Zyl Page: 689 - 695
  • 2026-06-04
  • Megan North

Increasing commodity prices of plant proteins pressure farmers to start exploring alternative methods to optimize utilization of these dietary sources; heat treatment (extrusion) is tested in this study. Canola oilcake meal and sweet lupins were extruded to attempt to increase…

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The impact of multi-species bacteria as a probiotic on productive performance and egg quality of laying Japanese quail

  • 2023
  • Issue: 4
  • Volume: 53
O.M. Hamada, G. M. El-Gendi, K.M. Eid & W. Abdelmoez Page: 529 - 540
  • 2026-06-04
  • Megan North

This study investigated the effect of individual and/ or a mixture multi-species bacteria as a probiotic (Pediococcus acidilactici (T1), Enterococcus faecium (m74) + Pediococcus acidilactici (T2), and Bacillus licheniformis + B. subtilis (T3)) supplementation at different levels on productive performance…

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Effects of far infrared ray illumination on the performance, blood biochemistry, and faecal microflora of laying hens at different production stages

  • 2023
  • Issue: 1
  • Volume: 53
C.I. Lim, H.W. Kim, A.S. You, K.N. Heo, H.J. Choo Page: 75 - 81
  • 2026-06-04
  • Megan North

This study investigated the effect of far-infrared ray (FIR) illumination on performance, blood biochemistry, and faecal microflora of laying hens at different production stages. A total of 360 Hy-line brown laying hens were randomly allocated in a 2 × 2…

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Influence of a Piriformospora indica plant-specific fungus and clove essence on broiler health and performance parameters during oxidative stress

  • 2022
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 52
A. Farmani, M. Hedayati*, M. Yari & M. Ghabooli Page: 860 - 866
  • 2026-06-04
  • Megan North

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of dietary Piriformospora indica (PI) and clove essence (CE) and a combination of them (synbiotic) on performance and biochemical parameters after induction of stress using dexamethasone. The experiment was performed…

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Effect of yeast peptide dietary supplementation on nutrient digestibility, growth performance, and blood metabolites in geese

  • 2022
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 52
Hang He1*, Yancong Yuan2*, Fen Wang3, Bangquan Xiang1, Chuanshi Zhang1, Qinfeng Liao1, Yongzhi Lv1, Longjiao Li1, Yan Zhu4, Yaqiang Chen1, Yanhui Yang1, Anfang Liu2, Ke Zhang4, Danzhen Tashi1, Jiahao Yang1, Jie Zhang2# Page: 667 - 673
  • 2026-06-04
  • Megan North

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of yeast peptide supplementation on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and blood metabolites in geese. One-day-old Sichuan white geese (n = 300, 95.16 ± 1.98 g) were randomly assigned to five dietary treatment…

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Effects of protected sodium butyrate and reduced energy content in diets for broiler chickens

  • 2022
  • Issue: 2
  • Volume: 52
M.F. Pires, D.V. Jacob, N.S.M. Leandro, R.A.N. Mendonça, I. da S. Faria, D.P. Carvalho, H.F. de Oliveira, M.B. Café & J. H. Stringhini Page: 241 - 251
  • 2026-06-04
  • Dr. Michael MacNeil

Effects of protected sodium butyrate (PSB) in broiler diets with reduced metabolizable energy (ME) content on production performance, intestinal histomorphometry and nutrient metabolizability were evaluated in two experiments. In one experiment, 384 one-day-old male chicks with an average weight of…

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Effects of supplemental bee pollen on performance, meat quality, serum constituents and immunity system in growing quails

  • 2021
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 51
Behlül Sevim Page: 745 - 751
  • 2026-06-04
  • Dr. Michael MacNeil

This study focused on the effects of adding various levels of bee pollen to diets for Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix Japonica). The response variables that were examined included their performance, carcass characteristics, meat colour, immune system, and some serum constituents…

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Effects of Bacillus spp. as a supplemental probiotic in diets for weaned piglets

  • 2021
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 51
M. Dumitru, M. Hăbeanu, I. Sorescu & C. Tabuc Page: 578 - 586
  • 2026-06-04
  • Dr. Michael MacNeil

This article evaluated the effects of supplemental probiotic Bacillus subtilis (Bs) ATCC 6051a (1.6x109 cfu/mL) in diets for weaned piglets on their performance and on the occurrence of diarrhoea. Sixty piglets, 30 ±3 days old with initial bodyweight of 8.41±0.92…

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Effects of oregano essential oil and capsicum extract on fattening, serum constituents, and rumen fermentation of lambs

  • 2021
  • Issue: 2
  • Volume: 51
H.B. Ünlü, H.H. İpçak, Ç. Kandemir, M. Özdoğan & Ö. Canbolat Page: 172 - 179
  • 2026-06-04
  • Dr. Michael MacNeil

This study investigated dietary supplementation of weaned lambs with Origanum vulgare essential oil and Capsicum oleoresin (chilli pepper) extract. Thirty-six eight-week-old male and female Menemen lambs were used in this study. Three dietary treatment groups consisted of T1, an unsupplemented…

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Performance and egg quality of commercial laying hens fed with various levels of protected sodium butyrate

  • 2020
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 50
M.F. Pires, N.S.M. Leandro, D.V. Jacob, F.B. Carvalho, H.F. Oliveira, J.H. Stringhini, S.F. Pires, H.H.C. Mello & D.P. Carvalho Page: 758 - 765
  • 2026-06-04
  • Dr. Michael MacNeil

Two experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of including protected sodium butyrate (PSB) in the diets of laying hens of advanced age on productive performance and egg quality. In experiment 1, a total of 320 Dekalb White 61-week-old laying…

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Dietary supplementation with chitosan oligosaccharide affects serum lipids and nutrient digestibility in broilers

  • 2020
  • Issue: 5
  • Volume: 50
T. Tufan & C. Arslan Page: 663 - 671
  • 2026-06-04
  • Dr. Michael MacNeil

This research was conducted to determine the effects of supplementation of chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) on the growth performance, blood parameters, carcass traits, fatty acid composition of breast meat, and apparent nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens. A total of 375 one-day-old…

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Impact of dried brewers’ grains supplementation on performance, metabolism and meat quality of broiler chickens

  • 2020
  • Issue: 2
  • Volume: 50
W. Parpinelli, P.S. Cella, C. Eyng, J. Broch, V.D.L. Savaris, E.C. Santos, A.S. Avila & V. Nunes Page: 186 - 195
  • 2026-06-04
  • Dr. Michael MacNeil

The objective was to evaluate increasing levels of dried brewers’ grains (DBG) in feed for broiler chickens from 1 to 21 days old and their effect on performance, blood parameters, intestinal morphometry, carcass characteristics and meat quality. The design was…

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Response of growing chicks to supplementation of low protein diets with leucine, valine and glycine-glutamic acid

  • 2019
  • Issue: 6
  • Volume: 49
SH. Golzar Adabi, N. Ceylan, İ. Çiftci, & A. Ceylan Page: 1047 - 1062
  • 2026-06-04
  • Dr. Michael MacNeil

This experiment was conducted to determine the interaction effects that resulted from supplementation of low-protein diets with leucine (Leu), valine (Val), and glycine-glutamic acid (Gly-Glu) on growing broiler chicks from 11 to 24 days old. Two levels of digestible Leu…

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Impacts of dietary inclusion of dried brewers’ grains on growth, carcass traits, meat quality, nutrient digestibility and blood biochemical indices of broilers

  • 2019
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 49
E.A. Ashour, M.E. Abd El-Hack M.M. El-Hindawy, A.I. Attia, A.O. Osman, A.A. Swelum, A.N. Alowaimer, I.M. Saadeldin & V. Laudadio Page: 573 - 584
  • 2026-06-04
  • vanryssen

The current investigation aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary inclusion of dried brewers’ grains (DBG) on growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality, nutrient digestibility, blood biochemical constituents and antioxidant indices of broiler chickens. A total of 300 unsexed one-week-old…

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Impacts of supplementing broiler diets with a powder mixture of black cumin, Moringa and chicory seeds

  • 2019
  • Issue: 3
  • Volume: 49
M. Arif, Z. Hayat, M.E. Abd El-Hack, M. Saeed, H.M. Imran, A.N. Alowaimer, I.M. Saadeldin, A.E. Taha & A.A. Swelum Page: 564 - 572
  • 2026-06-04
  • vanryssen

The present study aimed at evaluating the effect of a phytogenic mixture in the diet on broiler production. A total of 400 day-old unsexed Cobb broiler chicks were randomly allotted to four treatment groups of 10 replications in a randomised…

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