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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 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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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 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 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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Research Article25 Jan 2026Vol. 19 · Issue 1

Dose-dependent effects of dietary quercetin on cecal microbiota, hematological responses, and production efficiency in Arbor Acres broiler chickens

Marina Kurilkina

This study aimed to assess the effects of graded dietary QC supplementation on cecal microbiome structure, hematological profiles, and production performance in Arbor Acres (AA) broiler chickens to identify an optimal and safe inclusion level.

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Research Article14 Dec 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 12

Effect of endo-1,4-xylanase and a complex of xylanase and β-glucanase supplementation on growth performance, energy utilization, and meat quality in broiler chickens

Chaiyapoom Bunchasak

This study evaluated the effects of xylanase alone or in combination with β-glucanase on growth performance, carcass yield, and meat quality of broiler chickens fed energy-reduced diets.

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Research Article26 Aug 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 8

Morpho-molecular characterization and phylogenetic analysis of the Heterakidae nematode isolated from free-range chickens in the Sulaymaniyah Province, Iraq

Shadan Hassan Abdullah

This study aimed to characterize the morphological and genetic features of H. gallinarum isolated from free-range chickens in Sulaymaniyah using mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (COX1) gene sequencing.

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Research Article17 Jul 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 7

Wood vinegar as a natural alternative to antibiotics: Effects on cecal microbiota, antioxidant status, and nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens

Teck Chwen Loh

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of WV supplementation through drinking water on the cecal microbial population, volatile fatty acid (VFA) concentrations, antioxidant enzyme activity, and apparent ileal nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens.

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Research Article08 Jul 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 7

Microwave-dried black soldier fly larvae enhance growth, intestinal health, and humoral immunity in broiler chickens: A functional feed approach

Osfar Sjofjan

This study investigated the effects of microwave-dried BSF larvae meal (MDBSFM) on growth performance, intestinal morphology, humoral immune response, and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) messenger RNA (mRNA) expression in broiler chickens.

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Research Article27 Jun 2025Vol. 18 · Issue 6

Crude oligosaccharides extracted from bamboo shoots (Dendrocalamus asper) exhibit prebiotic activity and modulate intestinal morphology in broiler chickens without affecting growth performance

Janjira Sittiya

This study aimed to evaluate the prebiotic and antibacterial activities of crude oligosaccharides derived from BOSs and assess their effects on growth performance, carcass traits, cecal microbiota, nutrient digestibility, and intestinal morphology in broiler …

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Research Article13 Jul 2024Vol. 17 · Issue 7

Prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. infection in rodents and chickens in Franceville, Gabon

Patrice Makouloutou-Nzassi

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in rodents and domestic chickens sampled in Franceville, Gabon.

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Research Article06 Jul 2024Vol. 17 · Issue 7

Phytogenic cocktails fed in different feeding regimes as alternatives to antibiotics for improving performance, intestinal microbial, and carcass characteristics of slow growth chickens

Tiurma Pasaribu and Arnold P. Sinurat

This study aimed to test PC as a replacement for antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs), assessing its impact on performance, intestinal microbes, and carcass traits in slow growth KUB chickens.

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