Effects of water and feed based RISCO-NUTRIFOUR probiotic supplementation on the technological and physicochemical quality of broiler breast meat.

Introduction: Consumer interest in poultry and high-quality meat products has increased. Probiotics are used in the diet to improve the quality of broiler meat. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of multi-strain probiotics (RISCO-NUTRIFOUR®, RNF) on the quality and physicochemical properties of broiler meat.

Molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of Anaplasma and Theileria spp. in Pakistani sheep.

Pakistan has a huge sheep population (37.2 million in 2024) that is largely unexplored for the presence of vector transmitted parasites. Present study was aimed to document the prevalence of Anaplasma sp.

Lasalocid-supplemented diets for improving carcass characteristics, meat quality, and fatty acids content of goats.

This study investigated the effects of lasalocid supplementation on the diet of goats to improve carcass characteristics, meat quality traits, and fatty acid content. Sixty intact male Ardhi goats were used. The kids were divided into four treatment groups, each with 15 animals, and further subdivided into five subgroups, each with three goats, in a completely randomized design.

Genetic diversity and novel haplotypes of on the Arabian Peninsula: insights from mtDNA markers.

The genetic diversity of populations collected from the Arabian Peninsula (Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Oman), Jordan, and Ethiopia, was examined using three mtDNA markers: 1- Cytochrome (Cyt ), 2- Cytochrome oxidase I (COI) and 3- The intergenic region located between the cytochrome oxidase I & II (COI-COII). DNA was extracted from 44 samples, amplified for each region using classic PCR, and the resulting amplicons were sequenced using Sanger technology at both ends. Sequences were verified and aligned, and Maximum-Likelihood phylogenetic analyses were conducted with reference sequences from other subspecies.

Evaluation of Therapeutic Activity of Tualang Honey on Oral Cancer: Histopathological Study.

Objective: The use of natural products has been gaining interest, notably, in the area of cancer therapy. In this study, we determined the chemotherapeutic activity of Tualang Honey (TH) Malaysian wild local honey, on an animal model induced for oral cancer using 4NQO.

Methods: A total of 28 male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomized into four groups (n=7 per group) as non-treated, treated (1000 mg/kg) 1000, treated 2000 mg/kg and control group.

The role of sea fish meat in the transmission of to humans: An in-depth analysis of seasonal and species-specific variations.

Background And Aim: is a marine bacterium commonly associated with foodborne illnesses due to the consumption of contaminated seafood. Understanding its prevalence in both fish meat and human infections is crucial for public health. This study aimed to estimate the occurrence of in human stool and fish meat samples while analyzing seasonal and species-specific variations in the Al-Hodeidah governorate.

Effects of a natural phytogenic feed additive on broiler performance, carcass traits, and gut health under diets with optimal and reduced energy and amino acid density.

Phytogenic feed additives are gaining attention as potential alternatives to enhance broiler growth performance and feed efficiency. The experiment investigated the effects of supplementing broiler diets over 35 days with two levels of Fibrafid (0.15 % and 0.

Environmental occurrence and assessment of organic pollutants in surface sediments of South Peninsular Malaysia.

Organic pollution continues to be an important worldwide obstacle for tackling health and environmental concerns that require ongoing and prompt response. To identify the LAB content levels as molecular indicators for sewage pollution, surface sediments had obtained from the South region of Malaysia. The origins of the LABs were identified using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).

Validity of cold storage and heat treatment on the deactivation of isolated from fish meat markets.

is a zoonotic disease transmitted to humans when handling or consuming improperly cooked fish meat. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of thermal treatment on isolates. Different heat treatment methods are used to determine the best methods for controlling , isolated from fish meat, which include microwave, low-temperature long-time, and high-temperature short-time methods.

Epidemiological survey, molecular profiling and phylogenetic analysis of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), an emerging vector-borne ailment in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan, exhibits diverse spread patterns and outbreaks.

Methods: To comprehend its epidemiology and identify parasite species, we conducted an active survey on suspected CL cases (n=8845) in KPK.

Results: Microscopy and internal transcribed spacer-1 PCR-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) molecular techniques detected Leishmania spp.

Facile Hydrothermal Synthesis of BiVO/MWCNTs Nanocomposites and Their Influences on the Biofilm Formation of Multidrug Resistance and .

This study utilized a simple hydrothermal technique to prepare pure BiVO and tightly bound BiVO/multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) nanocomposite materials. The surfactant was employed to control the growth, size, and assembly of BiVO and the nanocomposite. Various techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis), photoluminescence (PL), Raman, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) were utilized to analyze and characterize BiVO and the BiVO/MWCNTs nanocomposite.

Effects of Rumex nervosus leaf powder supplementation on carcasses compositions, small intestine dimensions, breasts color quality, economic feasibility in broiler chickens.

Carcass characteristics, product quality, and the conversion of feed into meat with higher performance and feasibility are important determinants of the profitability and sustainability of any poultry enterprise. The objective of this study was to investigate the potential effect of Rumex nervosus leaf powder (RNLP) on carcass composition, small intestine dimensions, breast color quality, and economic feasibility of Ross broiler chickens. A total of 122 broilers were randomly distributed evenly among 4 treatments (0, 1, 3, and 5 g RNLP/ kg diet, n = 5 replicates per treatment, with 6 broilers per replicate: 3 ♀ and 3 ♂).

Using Natural Zeolite as a Feed Additive in Broilers' Diets for Enhancing Growth Performance, Carcass Characteristics, and Meat Quality Traits.

Background: Using natural zeolites as a food additive in poultry diets offers an intriguing perspective. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of zeolite addition and particle size on broiler performance, carcass characteristics, meat quality, moisture of excreta and litter, and intestinal measurements during 35 days.

Methods: A total of 560 1-day-old female Ross-308 broilers were divided into five treatment levels (0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 g zeolite/kg diet) ( = 16 replicates/treatment, = 8 replicates /particle size of each treatment).

Effects of increasing levels of lasalocid supplementation on growth performance, serum biochemistry, ruminal fermentation profile, nutrient digestibility, and gas production of growing goats.

Introduction: Lasalocid is a feed additive widely used in ruminant nutrition and plays a crucial role in improving livestock productivity, digestibility, immunity, and overall wellbeing. The current study was conducted to investigate the effect of different levels of lasalocid (LAS) supplementation on growth performance, serum biochemistry, ruminal fermentation profile, nutrient digestibility, and gas production of growing goats.

Methods: A total of 60 growing Aardi male goats with an average body weight of ~17.

Effect of water supplementation of Magic oil at different growing periods on growth performance, carcass traits, blood biochemistry, and ileal histomorphology of broiler chickens.

Natural antibiotic substitutes have recently been used as growth promoters and to combat pathogens. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effects of adding Magic oil (nano-emulsified plant oil) at different growing periods on growth performance, histomorphology of the ileum, carcass traits, and blood biochemistry of broiler chickens. A total of 432-day-old Ross 308 chicks were randomly assigned to 1 of 6 water supplementation treatment groups based on growing periods, with 4 groups of Magic oil programs compared to probiotic (Albovit) as a positive control and nonsupplemented group as a negative control, with 9 replicates each with 8 birds (4♂ and 4♀).

Effect of housing system and housing density on performance, viability, and gastrointestinal tract growth of broiler chicks during the first 2 wk of age.

This experiment was conducted to study the effect of housing systems and housing densities on the performance and digestive tract growth of broiler chicks during the first 2 wk of age. A total of 3,600 Cobb500 day-old chicks were stocked at 4 densities (30, 60, 90, and 120 chicks/m), and reared under 2 housing systems (conventional housing system and newly developed housing system), yielding a 2 × 4 factorial arrangement. The studied traits were performance, viability, and gastrointestinal tract development.

Identification of Genetic Polymorphisms of PI, PIII, and Exon 53 in the Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase-α (ACACα) Gene and Their Association with Milk Composition Traits of Najdi Sheep.

Recently, increasing attention has been paid to sheep milk products, which are high in saturated fatty acids (SFA), and the extent of their impact on human health. This study aimed to identify SNPs for PI, PIII, and Exon 53 in the gene and their association with the MC and FA profiles in Najdi sheep milk. A total of 76 multiparous Najdi ewes were used, and they were maintained using the same feeding system.

Investigating the Effect of as a Natural Feed Additive on the Growth Performance, Blood Biochemistry, Immunological Response, and Cecal Microbiota of Broiler Chickens.

Based on the biologically active compounds of studied so far, there are no studies on the use of this plant in broilers. Therefore, the present study aims is to investigate the effect of on the performance, blood biochemistry, internal organs, gene expression related to immune response, and the cecal microbiota of broiler chickens. A total of two hundred and forty male broilers were used and divided into four diet groups (T1 = 0, T2 = 3, T3 = 6, and T4 = 9 g powder/kg basal diet).

phytochemical analysis and antibacterial and antifungal efficacy assessment of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of leaves against selected bacteria and fungi.

Background And Aim: Scientists are interested in identifying natural antibiotic substitutes that are effective against drug-resistant pathogenic microbes and spoilage fungi to counter pathogens and reduce the major public health problem of antibiotic residues in animal products. This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of leaves (RNLs) as a medicinal herb against four bacterial and two fungal strains using absolute ethanol, 50% ethanol, and aqueous extracts.

Materials And Methods: The antimicrobial activities of various RNL extracts against selected microbes were evaluated using the disk diffusion antibiotic susceptibility test, minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs), minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs), minimum fungicidal concentrations, and the poisoned food technique.

The Effect of Gum Arabic Supplementation on Growth Performance, Blood Indicators, Immune Response, Cecal Microbiota, and the Duodenal Morphology of Broiler Chickens.

Gum Arabic (GA) belongs to the Fabaceae family and contains indigestible soluble fibers (80-85%) that could be fermented by commensal bacteria to enhance performance, immune response, and intestinal integrity. This study aimed to investigate the effects of GA on performance, serum biochemical indicators, microbiota, immune-related gene expression, and histological changes in chickens. Six GA levels (0.

Growth Performance, Histological Changes and Functional Tests of Broiler Chickens Fed Diets Supplemented with Powder.

The current experiment aimed to investigate the effects of TT powder on performance parameters and functional tests, as well as on morphological and histological changes in the liver, kidney and ileum in broiler chickens. Commercial broilers (total = 168 females) were used, equally divided into three dietary treatments (C = 0.0, T1 = 0.