Effects of Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium L.) Supplementation on production performance, egg quality traits, and biochemical parameters of blood and egg in laying hens at later stages of the production period
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.1031
Abstract: Abstract Background According to the promising outcomes acquired in recent studies that focused on using natural feed additives in animal nutrition, poultry nutritionists have also been interested in investigating these medicinal herbs' effects on poultry… read more here.
Keywords: egg; egg quality; performance egg; production ... See more keywords
Effect of organic and inorganic manganese supplementation on performance and eggshell quality in aged laying hens
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.1116
Abstract: Abstract Background Manganese (Mn) is an important trace element for laying hen's nutrition, which is required in small amounts in the diet. Its deficiency results in lowered production performance and eggshell quality. Objectives This experiment… read more here.
Keywords: performance eggshell; laying hens; aged laying; eggshell quality ... See more keywords
Effects of adding different levels of fructooligosaccharide to diet on productive performance, egg quality traits, immune response and blood metabolites in commercial laying hens
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.1550
Abstract: Abstract Background A prebiotic is defined as an indigestible feed substance that beneficially affects the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one or a limited number of bacteria in the large intestine,… read more here.
Keywords: laying hens; quality traits; performance; blood ... See more keywords
Effects of supplementing hen diet with Lavandula angustifolia and/or Mentha spicata essential oils on production performance, egg quality and blood variables of laying hens
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.343
Abstract: Abstract Background Organic products of animals are getting more accepted by consumers. Using herbal additives may lead to more health animal products. In this research it is hypothesized that Lavandula angustifolia and/or Mentha spicata essential… read more here.
Keywords: production; angustifolia mentha; lavandula angustifolia; laying hens ... See more keywords
Egg quality traits, blood biochemical parameters and performance of laying hens fed diet included processed oak fruit
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.381
Abstract: Abstract To investigate the effects of replacing maize with various levels of raw and processed oak fruit in diet on productive performance of laying hens and egg quality traits, the total number of 168 Bovans… read more here.
Keywords: hens fed; oak fruit; oak; laying hens ... See more keywords
Identification of reliable reference genes for expression studies in the magnum of laying hens housed in cage and cage‐free systems
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.507
Abstract: Abstract Stress factors during poultry production can evoke changes in gene transcription and protein synthesis in the hen oviduct and could affect the internal and external egg quality. Studies of relative gene expression require the… read more here.
Keywords: production; laying hens; reference; expression ... See more keywords
Effects of Housing Systems on Production Performance, Egg Quality, Tonic Immobility and Feather Score in Laying Hens
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.70112
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background This study was designed to investigate the effects of different housing systems on production performance, egg quality and welfare in laying hens. Methods One hundred and twenty 42‐week‐old “Atak S” laying hens, purchased… read more here.
Keywords: laying hens; production performance; housing systems; housing ... See more keywords
Effects of Zataria multiflora, Salvia officinalis and Probiotics on Intestinal Microbial Colonization, Immunocompetence, Jejunal Histology and Performance of Laying Hens
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.70147
Abstract: ABSTRACT Medicinal plants and probiotics affect the productive performance of avian species through comparable biological mechanisms, including modifications to the intestinal microbiome, alterations in histomorphology and effects on the immune system and blood metabolites. In… read more here.
Keywords: laying hens; multiflora salvia; histology; performance ... See more keywords
Effect of dietary roasted and autoclaved full‐fat soybean on the performance of laying hens and egg quality traits
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.827
Abstract: Abstract Context Full fat soybean (FFSB) can be used in poultry diets as a source of fat and protein, without extra cost for oil extraction; however, raw FFSB contains several anti‐nutritional factors. Aims Investigating the… read more here.
Keywords: autoclaved ffsb; laying hens; roasted autoclaved; soybean ... See more keywords
Zinc supplementation improves antioxidant status, and organic zinc is more efficient than inorganic zinc in improving the bone strength of aged laying hens
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.896
Abstract: Abstract Background There have been some reports indicating that supplementation of zinc could alleviate the negative effects of age on egg quality in laying hens. However, information regarding these positive effects on health and zinc… read more here.
Keywords: bone strength; zinc; zinc supplementation; laying hens ... See more keywords
Saffron extract feed improves the antioxidant status of laying hens and the inhibitory effect on cancer cells (PC3 and MCF7) Growth
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.910
Abstract: Abstract Background There have been some reports regarding supplementation of saffron petal extract on performance and egg quality in laying hens. However, the effect of saffron petal extract fed diet at different amounts on antioxidant… read more here.
Keywords: extract; effect; saffron petal; saffron ... See more keywords