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Evaluation of Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae Meal as an Alternative Protein Source in Broiler Chicken Diets: Effect on Carcass and Eating Quality of Broiler Chicken
Abstract: An experiment was conducted using broiler finishers to determine the effects of black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFLM) in broiler rations on the sensory and carcass characteristics of the birds. A total of eight broiler chickens were randomly selected from 40 birds fed diets containing 0% (control) and 33% replacement of fish meal with BSFLM. At 56 days of age, eight birds were slaughtered after 8-hour feed withdrawal, dressed, eviscerated …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Assessment of the Post-Harvest Chicken Egg Handling Practices in Gamo and Konso Zones of South Ethiopia
Abstract: The study was conducted starting from September to December 2024 in two districts of South Ethiopia with the objective of assessing the prevailing post-harvest chicken egg handling practices, storage materials, duration of storage, and marketing in the rural household. An aggregate of 120 family units were selected randomly from selected peasant area and interviewed by pre-tested questionnaires. The collected data were analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, 2010) …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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Evaluation of Indigenous Chicken Rearing Practices in Selected Districts of the Silt’e Zone, Central Ethiopia
Abstract: Indigenous chickens are important for rural life in Ethiopia because they provide income, animal protein, and social and cultural benefits. But village chickens still don't produce much because of old-fashioned management systems and other problems with production. This study examined traditional methods of raising chickens and found major problems with production in some districts of the Silt'e Zone in Central Ethiopia. A cross-sectional survey was executed employing a multistage sampling …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 27–37 Read article
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Demonstration and Evaluation of Improved Chickens under Farmers’ Management Conditions at Godoro Sub-Watershed, Gerese District
Abstract: The study commenced with the objective of demonstration and evaluation of an improved chicken breed's performance under farmers’ management conditions in Bula Kebele, Gerese district of Gamo zone. A total of 21 participant households were selected purposely based on their experience and willingness to construct a chicken house, covering chicken-rearing costs, and recording the required data. Training on chicken husbandry, healthcare, feeds and feeding systems was provided for the participants, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 61–69 Read article
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Morphological Characterization of Indigenous Chickens in Silti, Dalocha, and Wulbareg Woredas of Silte Zone, South Region, Ethiopia
Abstract: A survey together with visual observation and body measurement was conducted in twelve selected farmers' kebeles of Silti, Dalocha, and Wulbareg woredas, located in the Silte zone south region of Ethiopia; to characterize the morphological characteristics of domestic indigenous chicken. Data on visual appraisal and linear body measurements were obtained from 600 matured local chickens of both sexes drawn from 120 households. Five mature chickens (aged more than 6 months) …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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Evaluation of False Yam (Icacina oliviformis) Seed Extract as Substitute for Antibiotics on Growth Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens
Abstract: An experiment was carried out using broiler chickens to determine the effects of false yam seed extract on their growth performance. One hundred and fifty (150) chicks (Cobb strain) were selected and randomly divided into 15 groups of 10 birds each. Fresh false yam seed chips were soaked for 3 days (1 part of fresh seed to 2 parts of water) and extract was decanted and sieved through a fine …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 4–8 Read article
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Effect of Scent Leaf (Ocimum Gratissimum) Supplemented Diets on Growth Performance, Carcass and Gut Microbial Integrity of Broiler Chickens
Abstract: The growth performance, carcass composition, and gut E. coli and Lactobacillus loads of broiler chickens fed supplemented scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) diets were evaluated over five weeks. Fresh leaves of scent leaf were harvested, thoroughly washed, and shade-dried to a moisture content of about 12% and further ground into powder form for use as feed supplement. Ninety 21-day-old chicks were randomly selected and assigned five dietary treatments in triplicate lots. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Chicken Feather Degradation Using Thermus aquaticus YT-1 and Application of Keratinolytic Protease Produced
Abstract: ABSTRACTAim of the study undertaken was to develop a process to manage chicken feather waste, without use of potential infectious microorganism. Biodegradation of chicken feather mediated by production of keratinolytic protease involving use of non- pathogenic thermophile Thermus aquaticus was investigated. The structural complexity of native chicken feather acts as inducer to increase protease production as compared to feather meal. The keratinolytic protease produced demonstrated more than 50 % stability …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Lohmann Commercial Layer Breed in Peri-urban and Urban Areas of Cheha Woreda of SNNPR of Ethiopia
Abstract: Performance evaluation of Lohmann commercial layer breed was conducted in peri-urban and urban areas of Cheha woreda. The objectives of the present study was to evaluate the performance of Lohmann layer breeds in urban and peri-urban areas of Cheha woreda and to determine the economic feasibility under farmers management condition to promote and disseminate the approved technology packages to the users. Participant farmers were selected purposively on the basis of …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Description of The Tapeworm Anomotaenia Cohn, 1900 (Fam: Dilepididae) in Homing Pigeons Columbae liva and Domestic Chicken Gallus gallus domesticus
Abstract: The current study was carried out in the Governorate of Najaf from January 2023 to March 2023, and 20 tapeworms, Anomotaenia sp., were isolated from the intestines of 10 exporter pigeons (Columbae liva) and the intestines of 5 local chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus). morphological characteristics tapeworms were studied by examining the head area, mature segments and the choral data segment using optic microscope. The current study aimed to study the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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In vivo Neutralization Efficacy of Chicken Egg Yolk Antibodies (IgY) Antibodies against Streptococcal Dental Caries
Abstract: Antibodies play an important role in preventing infectious disease and diminution of the chance of reinfections. Newly, the source of IgY is an effective method to develop antibodies to various diseases in humans or animals in future. IgY extracted from egg yolk collected from previously immunized white leghorn chickens and purification was done by precipitation and affinity chromatographic system. In-vivo studies were carried out in Wister rats which were divided …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Strategies to Minimize Heat Stress in Broiler and Layer Chickens
Abstract: Heat stress is one of the most important thermal environmental factors challenging broiler and layer production throughout world. Negative effects of heat stress on broilers and layer production range from reduced growth and egg production to reduced egg quality. Heat stress is more in chickens with high production performance and more feed conversion efficiency. Prolonged exposure to hot weather will lead to imbalance of acid-base equilibrium in body, decreases blood …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Enhanced Bioavailability of Nutrients in Pelleted Feeds: Implications for Performance, Health, and Meat Quality of the Broiler Chicken
Abstract: The optimization of nutrient bioavailability in pelleted feeds is crucial for enhancing the performance, health, and meat quality of broiler chickens. This review explores the complex mechanisms by which pelleting improves nutrient availability, including physical changes in feed structure, thermal and chemical effects, and the reduction of anti-nutritional factors. It also highlights the significance of improved gut health and digestion, which contributes to enhanced nutrient absorption and utilization. The paper …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–32 Read article
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Exploring Chicken Sternal Cartilage as an Alternative Source of Bioactive Protein Hydrolysates
Abstract: There is a growing concern on the correct use and dispose of the by-products of the food industry, and chicken slaughterhouse, such as cartilage, combs, and wattles may be strong candidates as a protein source for bioactive peptides, however it is crucial to understand how the proteolysis process may affect the peptide profile and their bioactivity. The objective of this work was to obtain protein hydrolysates from chicken sternal cartilage …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 15–28 Read article
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Use of Chicken Mechanically Separated Meat to Obtain Bioactive Peptides
Abstract: Chicken meat is mainly marketed as whole or cut pieces. Some cuts as breast and thigh fillets, back, neck, wings and other bone parts result in by-products, such as mechanically separated meat (MSM). MSM is composed by a large amount of proteins, which have direct application in the production of cooked sausages and mortadella, in addition, protein hydrolysates in order to obtain bioactive peptides. These peptides have functional properties such …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 20–37 Read article
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Description of the tapeworm Tetrabothrius Rudolphi, 1819 (Fam: Tetrabothriidae) in domestic chickens Gallus gallus domsticus
Abstract: The current study aimed to study the morphological characteristics of the tapeworm Tetrabothrius Rudolphi, 1819 by examining it using a light microscope. The present revision was accompanied in Najaf Governorate since January 4/10/2023 to December 1/12/2023. 10 tapeworms of Tetrabothrius sp. were insulated from the innards of 30 resident chickens Gallus gallus domesticus. The morphological features of the tapeworms were considered expending a sunlit optical microscope by tentative the bonce …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Management of Crop Foreign Body in a Juvenile Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Abstract: A one-month-old domestic chick (Gallus gallus domesticus) presented to the hospital with symptom of anorexia for the past one day was diagnosed to have a crop foreign body and decided for surgical correction. Under local analgesia, the crop was opened and the foreign body was removed. The ingluviotomy wound was closed by Cushing’s suture with size 3-0 Polyglactin 910 and skin wound by simple interrupted sutures using size 2-0 braided …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 6–8 Read article
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Phytase enzyme and its remarkable effects on chicken health
Abstract: Phytase enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of Phytate to mono, di, tri, tetra and penta Phosphate of Myoinositol and Inorganic Phosphate. Cereals, legumes and oilseeds are the main ingredients of animal feed. Phytic acid or phytate is the chief storage form of phosphorus in the feed obtained from these plant sources. Phytate bound important mineral, metal ions and amino acids with it, and in this way it is anti-nutritional element. Simple …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 37–41 Read article
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Right Oviductal Cystic Dilatation in a Gram Priya Layer Chicken- Case Retort
Abstract: Carcass of a gram priya breed Layer was necropsied to ascertain the cause of death. The external appearance showed highly distended and pendulous abdomen. On opening of the carcass haemorrhages over the mesentery and congested intestine was observed. Liver was enlarged and lungs showed pin point haemorrhages. Abdominal cavity was filled with little amount of thick consistency fluid. The ovarian follicles were well developed but a large peri- follicular haematoma …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2-3, 2020 · pp. 50–53 Read article
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Utilization of Different Fiber Feedstuffs in Poultry
Abstract: The difficulty of using high fiber raw materials and ways to improve their nutrient availability is always a hot topic. However, fiber is functionally important for poultry performance, health, and welfare. Although some fiber is indigestible, it plays an important role in the digestive system. It influences gizzard function as well as digesta passage rate. The latest researches precisely recommend 3–4% crude fiber for poultry for a greater period while …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 35–40 Read article