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Research Article24 Oct 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 10

Differential effects of maternal dietary and in ovo L-arginine supplementation on late embryonic mortality in Alope Unhas 1 chickens

Wempie Pakiding

This study evaluated the effects of dietary and in ovo L-arginine supplementation on embryonic development, hatchability, embryonic mortality, growth performance, intestinal morphology, and muscle histomorphology in Alope Unhas 1 chickens.

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Research Article07 Sep 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 9

First comprehensive analysis of virulence-associated gene profiles and co-occurrence patterns of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from chickens in northern Vietnam

Huu Anh Dang and Quang Lam Truong

This study aimed to characterize VAG prevalence, combination profiles, and co-occurrence patterns in APEC and non-pathogenic E. coli (NPEC) isolates from chickens in northern Vietnam.

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Research Article11 Aug 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 8

Microencapsulated oregano essential oil improves growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality in broiler chickens

Liang Jianping

This study aimed to develop microencapsulated OEO and evaluate its effects on growth performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality in broiler chickens.

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Research Article20 Jul 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 7

Association of TGFβ2 gene polymorphism with growth performance and meat quality traits in Kampung Unggul Balitbangtan chickens under multienzyme supplementation

Sunaryo Hadi Warsito

This study aimed to characterize TGFβ2 gene polymorphisms and evaluate their associations with growth performance and meat quality traits in KUB chickens receiving dietary multienzyme supplementation.

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Research Article13 Jun 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 6

Fermented cassava peel with Pleurotus ostreatus as a functional feed: Effects on growth performance, gut health, microbiota, and meat quality in broiler chickens

Nuraini Nuraini

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of fermented cassava peel (FCP) on growth performance, carcass traits, immune response, intestinal morphology, microbial population, blood biochemical parameters, and fatty acid profile in broiler chickens.

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Review Article18 May 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 5

Genetic diversity in Eimeria species infecting chickens: Implications for virulence, host immunity, vaccine performance, anticoccidial drug sensitivity and diagnostic reliability

Matthew Adekunle Adeleke

This review synthesizes current knowledge on the mechanisms and consequences of genetic variation in chicken-infecting Eimeria species.

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Research Article16 May 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 5

Dose-dependent effects of locally produced microbial phytase on caecal microbiota, hepatic insulin-like growth factor 1 and growth hormone receptor expression, carcass traits, and immune responses in broiler chickens

Teck Chwen Loh

This study evaluated the dose-dependent effects of dietary microbial phytase supplementation on caecal microbiota, hepatic expression of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and growth hormone receptor (GHR), plasma immunoglobulin concentrations, and carcass …

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Research Article10 May 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 5

Bacterial contamination and prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli and Salmonella isolated from raw pork and chicken meat from slaughterhouses and retail markets in Kenya

Christine Minoo Mbindyo

his study aimed to quantify bacterial contamination levels and determine the prevalence and AMR profiles of E. coli and Salmonella species isolated from raw chicken meat and pork collected from slaughterhouses and retail outlets in Murang’a County, Kenya.

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Research Article25 Apr 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 4

Comparative effects of Myrmecodia sp. extract and infusion on organ function biomarkers, lipid metabolism, and meat lipid profile in avian pathogenic Escherichia coli-infected broiler chickens: Implications for sustainable poultry production within a One Health framework

Eka Pramyrtha Hestianah

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of Myrmecodia sp. extract and infusion on liver and kidney biomarkers, serum lipid profile, and meat lipid composition in APEC-infected broiler chickens.

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Research Article24 Apr 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 4

Seasonal surveillance of Salmonella prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and genetic relatedness in chickens from slaughterhouses and retail markets in Northeast Thailand

Sunpetch Angkititrakul

This study aimed to systematically compare the prevalence, serotype distribution, AMR profiles, and genetic relatedness of Salmonella isolates recovered from chicken slaughterhouses and retail markets, with emphasis on seasonal and supply chain variations.

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Research Article12 Apr 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 4

Molecular prevalence and phylogenetic characterization of Plasmodium juxtanucleare in Thai native chickens and fighting cocks across Kalasin Province, Northeast Thailand

Sirikanda Thanasuwan

This study aimed to determine the molecular prevalence of Plasmodium spp., compare infection rates between free-range Thai native chickens and intensively managed fighting cocks, and analyze the phylogenetic relationships of circulating parasites using the mi…

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Research Article17 Feb 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 2

Integrating blood biochemistry and plasma metabolomics to define age-related metabolic biomarkers in Alope village chickens

Andi Mujnisa

This study aimed to integrate blood biochemical profiling and plasma metabolomics to characterize age-related metabolic changes, establish baseline reference values, and identify putative age-discriminant biomarkers in Alope village chickens.

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Research Article17 Feb 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 2

Pathogenicity, immunogenicity, and multi-organ tissue tropism of a novel variant infectious bursal disease virus in specific pathogen-free chickens

Mazlina Mazlan

This study aimed to evaluate the pathogenicity, immunogenicity, and virus load of nVarIBDV in organs of specific-pathogen-free (SPF) chickens.

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Research Article10 Feb 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 2

Prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and genomic characterization of non-typhoidal Salmonella in Thai native Blackbone chickens

Pannika R. Niumsup

This study aimed to determine the prevalence, serovar distribution, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, and genomic features of Salmonella isolated from feces and meat of Thai native Blackbone chickens.

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Research Article25 Jan 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 1

Dietary Scutellaria baicalensis polysaccharide as an antibiotic alternative improves growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and intestinal mucosal immunity in broiler chickens

Yong Zhang and Jing Zhang

This study evaluated the efficacy of dietary Scutellaria baicalensis polysaccharide (SBP) as an alternative to in-feed antibiotics by assessing its impact on growth performance, antioxidant status, digestive function, intestinal morphology, and mucosal immuni…

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