Modulatory role of in oxidative stress, apoptosis, and gene expression in a rat model of dexamethasone-induced hepatotoxicity.

The rising prevalence of hyperlipidemia and hepatic disorders has intensified interest in the therapeutic use of functional foods and botanical drugs. , a blue-green microalga, is known for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-lowering properties. However, its potential hepatoprotective effects, particularly against glucocorticoid-induced liver damage, remain underexplored.

, , and extracts in low-energy diets for rabbits: effects on performance, hematology, lipid metabolism, hepatorenal function, immunity and hormones.

Introduction: This research assessed the influence of probiotics in low-energy diets on the performance and health status of rabbits during the growing phase. The growth parameters, carcass metrics, serum immunological state, lipid profile, and hepatic and renal functioning of rabbits have been analysed.

Methods: One hundred male New Zealand White rabbits, aged 5 weeks, were split into five groups at random.

Enhancement of Growth Performance, Intestinal Morphology, Plasma Biomarkers, and Hepatic Metabolomics in Broiler Chickens through Medicinal Plants-Seaweed Blend Supplementation in Drinking Water.

This study evaluated the effects of supplementing drinking water with a medicinal plants-seaweed blend (BLEND) on growth performance, intestinal morphology, blood biomarkers, and hepatic metabolism in broiler chickens. A total of 120 one-day-old Arbor Acres broiler chicks were randomly assigned to two groups: a control group (CON) receiving standard drinking water and a treatment group (BLEND) receiving water supplemented with a mixture of Glycyrrhiza glabra, Scutellaria, Forsythia, Adhatoda vasika, Azadirachta indica, Curcuma longa, and seaweed extracts at 1 mL/L for 28 days. Compared to CON, BLEND significantly improved body weight (BW), average daily gain (ADG), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) during days 15-28 (p < 0.

Improving the breeding capabilities of short-term estrus synchronized Ossimi sheep using pregnant mare serum gonadotropin loaded chitosan-nanoparticles.

Introduction: The present study evaluated the efficacy of pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG) and PMSG encapsulated in chitosan-tripolyphosphate nanoparticles in enhancing reproductive performance in short-term progesterone estrus-synchronized Ossimi ewes.

Methods: Seventy-five healthy ewes were randomly assigned to three groups ( = 25 per group). Group 1 (representing current standard practice) received 25 mg progesterone acetate for 7 days, 600 IU PMSG on day 6, and 250 μg prostaglandin F (PGF) on day 7.

Integrating metabolomics for precision nutrition in poultry: optimizing growth, feed efficiency, and health.

Nutrition is an important factor in poultry production. This review highlights how precision nutrition improves poultry performance through metabolomics, which is a multidisciplinary approach that integrates traditional nutrition with other fields, including biology, immunology, molecular biology, genetics, computer sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics, engineering, and technology sciences. For measuring the results of the body's biochemical activities and figuring out Living systems' dynamic, multi-parametric metabolic response to pathological stimuli, metabolomics can be a very useful instrument.

Antibiotic resistance in Helicobacter pylori: a genetic and physiological perspective.

The identification of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection as the primary etiology of gastroduodenal diseases represents a significant advancement in the field of gastroenterology. The management of these diseases has undergone a substantial transformation, and antibiotic treatment is now universally applicable.

Comparative antinociceptive and sedative effects of epidural romifidine and xylazine in dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius).

In this study, the pain-relieving and calming effects of giving romifidine and xylazine through an epidural in camels were compared. Twenty-one adult camels (9 non-pregnant females and 12 intact males) weighing between 400-450 kg were randomly divided into three equal groups. Each group received one of the following treatments: an equal volume of sterile saline, 0.

Optimizing thyroxine levels for enhanced buffalo sperm cryopreservation and fertility: a focus on quality, viability, and antioxidant protection.

Introduction: This study investigated the effects of adding thyroxine (T4) to buffalo semen on sperm quality, oxidative markers, apoptosis-like changes, and fertility.

Methods: Initially, we tested a wide range of T4 concentrations (0.1, 0.

Imaging-based observation of the pes region in the dromedary camel (): computed tomography, 3D volume rendering, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography.

Introduction: Our investigations utilized computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography (US) to provide detailed anatomical information on the pes region of a one-humped camel, with a particular focus on 3D reconstruction volume-rendered CT (3DVR-CT).

Methods: This research utilized 16 pes regions from adult male aged 8-10 years.

Results: A CT scan revealed a vertical bony septum that completely divides the internal medullary cavity of the fused large metatarsal bones along the fusion line, except for the distal one-fifth portion, where the septum was absent.

Impact of date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) pollen supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, cecal microbial composition, and blood parameters in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix Japonica).

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of date palm pollen (DPP) supplementation in the diet of Japanese quail on growth performance, carcass characteristics, blood biomarkers, and intestinal bacterial load. A total of 360 unsexed one-day-old Japanese quail chicks were randomly assigned to four experimental groups using a completely randomized design. Each group was further subdivided into three replicates, each consisting of 30 chicks.

Foetal Mummification in Pregnant Dairy Cows Induces Variant Changes on the Hormonal Profile, Biochemical Parameters and Mineral Profile of the Dam.

Background And Aim: Foetal mummification does not cause loss by losing foetus only but the harm extends to the mother dam. This is the first study that investigates the changes that occur in the dam's body due to foetal mummification through a comprehensive investigation of the hormonal, biochemical, liver, kidney and mineral profiles of the dam. This study represents a model to investigate the pathogenesis of such clinically severe cases.

Consequences of dietary olive leaf powder supplementation on growth performance, carcass traits, blood biochemical parameters and gut microbiota in broilers.

This experiment examined the potential of olive leaf powder (OLP) as a natural growth enhancer in broiler feed and its influences on growth performance, carcass characteristics, blood parameters, and intestinal bacterial count. A total of 210 one-day-old Arbor Acres chicks were randomly allocated into three groups. The control group was given a basal diet only, the 2 and 3 groups were given basal diet supplemented with 1 g OLP and 2 g OLP/kg diet, respectively.

Effects of microencapsulated essential oils and seaweed meal on growth performance, digestive enzymes, intestinal morphology, liver functions, and plasma biomarkers in broiler chickens.

Globally, poultry production has increased to meet the demand for animal protein. Traditionally, antibiotic growth promoters have been used to enhance growth performance and prevent infections in commercial poultry practices. However, concerns regarding antimicrobial resistance have triggered interest in alternative solutions, such as essential oils (EOs) and seaweed additives.

Effects of lactic acid and herbal blend as antibiotic alternatives on growth, carcass traits, blood chemistry, and microbial load in broiler chickens.

The objective of the current study was to estimate the beneficial effects of lactic acid (LA) and an herbal mixture (HM) as alternatives to antibiotics in broilers' diets, focusing on different growth performance (GP) traits, carcass characteristics, blood biochemistry, besides the microbial load of intestinal. In a fully randomized design, A total number of 360 - unsexed - broiler chicks (Ross 308 strain) at the age of one day, were divided into six experimental groups. Every group was further divided into 6 replicates (10 chicks per replicate).

Dietary microalgae enriches eggs with carotenoids and long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, enhancing the antioxidant and immune responses in heat-stressed laying hens.

Introduction: (DS) is a prospective source of bioactive carotenoids, including beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids. The effect of dietary supplementation of DS on the productive performance, immune response, and egg quality of heat-stressed laying hens has not been comprehensively studied. We investigated how dietary supplementation affects the deposition of bioactive carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids in egg yolks of laying hens experiencing summer heat stress, as determined by the Temperature-Humidity Index (THI).

Impact of dietary on performance, antioxidant status, carcass traits and pathological alteration in broilers exposed to ochratoxin A stress.

Introduction: This study examined the influence of , ochratoxin A (OTA), and their combination on growth, antioxidant status, liver and kidney functions, immunity, and carcass traits of broiler chickens.

Methods: 160 unsexed 1-day broiler chicks were divided into four treatment groups, each consisting of 4 replications of 10 chicks. The duration of this study was six weeks, during which the experimental groups were organized as follows: G1 consumed a basal diet (control), G2 consumed a basal diet treated with OTA at a level of 1 mg/kg of diet, G3 consumed a basal diet treated with at a level of 1 g/kg of diet, G4 consumed a basal diet treated with OTA at a level of 1 mg/kg of diet and at a level of 1 g/kg diet.

Tryptophan and/or canthaxanthin in quail diets: effects on performance, carcass traits, hematology, blood chemistry and hepatic antioxidant capacity.

To enhance the health and performance of poultry, novel approaches have to be created. Using appropriate nutritional interventions to enhance body physiology and thus enhance productivity is one of these approaches. The purpose of the present investigation intended to examine how growing quail physiology and growth is affected by supplementing diets with tryptophan (Trp) and/or canthaxanthin (CX).

Enhancing broiler growth and carcass quality: impact of diets enriched with Moringa oleifera leaf powder conjugated with zinc nanoparticles.

This study evaluated the effects of Moringa oleifera leaf powder extract stabilized with zinc nanoparticles (ZnNPs-MLPE) as a natural growth promoter in broiler diets. Randomly assigned 264 one-day-old Ross 308 chicks to four different feeding treatments, with each group being subdivided into six replicates, each comprising 11 unsexed chicks. The control group was fed a basic diet without additives, while the experimental groups were supplemented with 1.

The effect of using Echinacea extract as an immune system stimulant and antioxidant on blood indicators, growth efficiency, and carcass characteristics in broiler chickens to produce a healthy product.

This study aimed to discover how Echinacea powder extract (EPE), an antioxidant, affects the growth rate, body composition, and blood parameters in broilers as an alternative to antibiotics. In a completely randomized design study, 4 experimental groups received 280 broiler chicks, 5-days-old (Cobb 500). Each group was distributed into 7 replicates, each containing ten unsexed chicks.

The efficacy of Artichoke leaf extract conjugated with organic zinc nanoparticles on growth, carcass traits and blood biochemical parameters of broilers.

This study aimed to discover how using nano artichoke leaf extract Stabilized with zinc Nanoparticles (ZnO-Nano-ALPE) as an alternative to antibiotics and an antioxidant in broiler feed affected their growth, meat quality, and blood. In a completely randomized design experiment, 210 1-day-old chicks (Arbor Acres) were assigned to three trial groups. Each group was subdivided into seven replicates, each with ten unsexed chicks.

Harmful impacts of microplastic pollution on poultry and biodegradation techniques using microorganisms for consumer health protection: A review.

Microplastics (MPs) are small plastic particles less than five millimeters in size. Microplastic pollution poses a serious threat to ecosystems, affecting both biotic and abiotic components. Current techniques used to eliminate microplastics include recycling, landfilling, incineration, and biodegradation.

Effects of including different levels of equal mix of soybean and flaxseed oils in Japanese quail diets on the growth, carcass quality, and blood biomarkers.

Corn, the primary ingredient in modern poultry feeds, contains high levels of ω-6 fatty acids but lacks sufficient ω-3 fatty acids, creating an imbalance. Maintaining a balance between ω-6 and ω-3 fatty acids in poultry diets is crucial due to their competition. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of incorporating different concentrations of an equal mix of soybean oil (SO) and flaxseed oil (FO) into quail diets on growth performance, carcass quality, and blood biochemistry.

Impacts of dietary different levels of thyme leave powder as a natural growth promoter on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and blood indices of broilers.

The objective of the present study was to ascertain the influence of thyme leaf powder (TLP) on growth rate, carcass features, and blood indicators in broiler diets as a natural antioxidant and antibiotic substitute. A fully randomized design experiment divided 264-day-old broiler chicks (Ross 308) into 4 experimental groups. Six replicates of each group, each containing 11 unsexed chicks, were created.