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Goo D, Ko H, Sharma MK, Choppa VSR, Paneru D, Shi H, Kim WK. Comparison of necrotic enteritis effects on growth performance and intestinal health in two different meat-type chicken strains Athens Canadian Random Bred and Cobb 500. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103599. [PMID: 38479098 PMCID: PMC10950882 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024] Open
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Chickens have undergone genetic improvements in the past few decades to maximize growth efficiency. However, necrotic enteritis (NE), an enteric disease primarily caused by C. perfringens, remains a significant problem in poultry production. A study investigated the differences in intestinal health between the nonselected meat-type chicken Athens Canadian Random Bred (ACRB) and the modern meat-type Cobb 500 broilers (Cobb) when challenged with experimental NE. The study utilized a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement, consisting of two main effects of chicken strain and NE challenge model (nonchallenged control, NC; NE challenge with 2,500/12,500 Eimeria maxima oocysts + 1 × 109C. perfringens, NE2.5/NE12.5). A total of 432 fourteen-day-old male ACRB and Cobb were used until 22 d (8 d postinoculation with E. maxima on d 14, dpi), and the chickens were euthanized on 6 and 8 dpi for the analysis. All data were statistically analyzed using a two-way ANOVA, and Student's t-test or Tukey's HSD test was applied when P < 0.05. The NE12.5 group showed significant decreases in growth performance and relative growth performance from d 14 to 20, regardless of chicken strain (P < 0.01). The ACRB group exhibited significant decreases in relative body weight and relative body weight gain compared to the Cobb group from d 14 to 22 (P < 0.01). On 6 and 8 dpi, both NE challenge groups showed significant decreases in intestinal villus height to crypt depth ratio, jejunal goblet cell count, and jejunal MUC2 and LEAP2 expression (P < 0.01). Additionally, the NE12.5 group had significantly higher intestinal NE lesion score, intestinal permeability, fecal E. maxima oocyst count, intestinal C. perfringens count, and jejunal IFNγ and CCL4 expression compared to the NC group (P < 0.05). In conclusion, NE negatively impacts growth performance and intestinal health in broilers, parameters regardless of the strain.
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- Doyun Goo
- Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
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- Department of Poultry Science, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA.
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Ghazaghi M, Asghari-Moghadam M, Mehri M. Immunoregulatory and antioxidant properties of tryptophan in quail chick. Heliyon 2024; 10:e29115. [PMID: 38655353 PMCID: PMC11035954 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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A dose-response assay was carried out to investigate the effects of graded levels of dietary tryptophan (Trp) on blood variables, immunity, and meat quality in quail chicks during the last two weeks of the growing period. A total of 420 21-day-old quail chicks were randomly distributed across the seven experimental groups (i.e., 2.12, 2.25, 2.38, 2.51, 2.64, 2.77, and 2.90 g Trp/kg of diet) with four pen replicates of 15 birds each. Blood variables, including uric acid (UA), albumin (ALB), and triglycerides (TG), responded inversely to increasing dietary Trp (P < 0.001). The concentration of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in serum, the relative weight of bursa of Fabricius (BF), immunoglobulin G (IgG), water holding capacity (WHC), and antigen production against the sheep red blood cells (SRBC) increased with increasing dietary Trp (P < 0.001). In contrast, the concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA) and drip loss in meat samples decreased with increasing dietary Trp (P < 0.001). The best models for optimal dietary Trp were identified based on a statistical merit basis known as the model accuracy index (δ). The estimated dietary Trp for optimizing ALP, UA, total protein (TP), TG, SRBC, IgG, BF, drip loss, WHC, and MDA were obtained at 2.347, 2.371, 2,372, 2.485, 2,691, 2.738, 2.306, 2.359, 2.247, and 2.500 g/kg of diet, respectively. Principal component analysis showed that UA, TG, IgG, and drip loss had a higher association with dietary Trp rather than other responses. Considering the high δ and eigenvalues of the models, the best estimation of dietary Trp level required for the optimization of the studied traits in quail chicks would be 2.738 g Trp/kg of diet, which was significantly higher than that recommended for the quail performance by NRC (1994).
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- Mahmoud Ghazaghi
- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, 98661-5538, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, 98661-5538, Iran
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Gupta V, Ncho CM, Goel A, Jeong CM, Choi YH. In ovo feeding of α-ketoglutaric acid improves hepatic antioxidant-gene expression, plasma antioxidant activities and decreases body temperature without affecting broiler body weight under cyclic heat stress. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103749. [PMID: 38670054 PMCID: PMC11066556 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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The broiler industry is adversely affected by the rise in global temperature. This study investigated the effects of in ovo feeding of α-ketoglutaric acid (AKG) on growth performance, organ weight, plasma metabolite, plasma oxidative stress, rectal temperature (RT), and hepatic mRNA expression of antioxidant-related genes in Arbor Acres broilers subjected to cyclic heat stress (HS). Three hundred fifty fertile eggs during incubation were divided into 5 groups according to AKG concentrations and temperature conditions. After dissolving AKG in distilled water at 0, 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5, 0% AKG was in ovo administered to 2 of the 5 groups whereas the remaining 3 groups received 0.5, 1.0, and 1.5%, respectively. From d 29 to 34 of age, 4 groups of birds received heat stress (HS) at 31°C ± 1°C for 6 h per day while the other group was kept at room temperature (21°C ± 1°C; NT). So, the 5 treatment groups were: 1) 0AKG-NT, where chicks hatched from eggs receiving 0% AKG were reared under thermoneutral conditions. 2) 0AKG-HS, where chicks hatched from eggs receiving 0% AKG were reared under cyclic HS conditions. 3) 0.5AKG-HS, where chicks hatched from eggs receiving 0.5% AKG were reared under cyclic HS conditions. 4) 1.0AKG-HS, where chicks hatched from eggs receiving 1.0% AKG were reared under cyclic HS conditions. 5) 1.5AKG-HS, where chicks hatched from eggs receiving 1.5% AKG were reared under cyclic HS conditions. HS significantly reduced body weight change (ΔBW %) and average daily gain (ADG) without affecting average daily feed intake (ADFI). Feed conversion ratio (FCR) was significantly increased (P = 0.003) in all HS-treated groups. A significant linear decrease in the final RT (P = 0.005) and a change in RT (P = 0.003) were detected with increasing AKG concentration. Total antioxidant capacity (P = 0.029) and antioxidant balance (P = 0.001) in plasma increased linearly with increasing AKG concentration whereas malondialdehyde concentrations were linearly decreased (P = 0.001). Hepatic gene expression of CAT (P = 0.026) and GPX1 (P = 0.001) were dose-dependently upregulated while nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate oxidase (NOX)1, NOX4, and heat shock protein (HSP)70 were linearly downregulated (P < 0.05). Hence, in ovo injection of AKG was effective in mitigating HS-induced oxidative stress without attenuating the adverse effects on broiler growth.
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- Vaishali Gupta
- Department of Animal Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; Division of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 Four Program), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; Division of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 Four Program), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Animal Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; Division of Applied Life Sciences (BK21 Four Program), Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea; Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, Republic of Korea.
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Forseth M, Moe RO, Kittelsen K, Toftaker I. Mortality risk on farm and during transport: a comparison of 2 broiler hybrids with different growth rates. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103395. [PMID: 38198918 PMCID: PMC10825544 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.103395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Mortality in broilers is often associated with poor health and welfare and has a complex and multifactorial etiology. Recent studies under experimental conditions indicated that genetic selection for fast growth is an important risk factor for mortality in broiler chickens. However, the knowledge on broiler mortality in general, and in slower growing broilers in particular, under commercial conditions is still limited. This retrospective cohort study aimed to describe mortality risk on farm and during transport in 2 broiler hybrids with different growth rates, Ross 308, and Hubbard JA787, and to estimate the association between hybrid and mortality at different stages of the production cycle. The study sample consisted of 64,651,804 broilers from 4,228 flocks and 139 farms slaughtered from January 1st, 2015, to June 22nd, 2021. Analysis of on-farm mortality was restricted to broiler flocks slaughtered in the period July 2017 to July 2018 due to changes known to affect FWM. The effect of hybrid on mortality during 3 different production stages (first week mortality (FWM), mortality after the first week (MAFW), and mortality during transport (DOA)), was assessed using mixed effect negative binomial regression models. Descriptively, there were notable differences in mortality at all stages of the production cycle, with higher mean mortalities in Ross 308 (1.40% FWM, 3.05% MAFW, and 0.063% DOA) than in Hubbard JA787 (0.76% FWM, 1.49% MAFW, and 0.015% DOA). In the analysis, the largest estimated difference was found for dead on arrival under cold conditions, where mortality was almost 5 times higher in Ross 308 compared to Hubbard JA 787 (IRR: 4.70, 95% CI: 3.74-5.90). The estimated difference in FWM between hybrids was highest during autumn, with an estimated risk approximately 1.6 times higher in Ross than in Hubbard (IRR: 1.56, 95% CI: 1.30-1.86). For MAFW, the estimated risk was approximately 2 times higher in Ross than in Hubbard (IRR: 2.13 95% CI: 1.82-2.49). The findings in this study emphasize the need for more knowledge on causes of mortality in broilers including effects of genetic factors as basis for preventive measures.
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1433 Ås, Norway
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- Animalia, Norwegian Meat and Poultry Research Centre, 0513 Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, 1433 Ås, Norway
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Fernández Miyakawa ME, Casanova NA, Kogut MH. How did antibiotic growth promoters increase growth and feed efficiency in poultry? Poult Sci 2024; 103:103278. [PMID: 38052127 PMCID: PMC10746532 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.103278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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It has been hypothesized that reducing the bioenergetic costs of gut inflammation as an explanation for the effect of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) on animal efficiency, framing some observations but not explaining the increase in growth rate or the prevention of infectious diseases. The host's ability to adapt to alterations in environmental conditions and to maintain health involves managing all physiological interactions that regulate homeostasis. Thus, metabolic pathways are vital in regulating physiological health as the energetic demands of the host guides most biological functions. Mitochondria are not only the metabolic heart of the cell because of their role in energy metabolism and oxidative phosphorylation, but also a central hub of signal transduction pathways that receive messages about the health and nutritional states of cells and tissues. In response, mitochondria direct cellular and tissue physiological alterations throughout the host. The endosymbiotic theory suggests that mitochondria evolved from prokaryotes, emphasizing the idea that these organelles can be affected by some antibiotics. Indeed, therapeutic levels of several antibiotics can be toxic to mitochondria, but subtherapeutic levels may improve mitochondrial function and defense mechanisms by inducing an adaptive response of the cell, resulting in mitokine production which coordinates an array of adaptive responses of the host to the stressor(s). This adaptive stress response is also observed in several bacteria species, suggesting that this protective mechanism has been preserved during evolution. Concordantly, gut microbiome modulation by subinhibitory concentration of AGPs could be the result of direct stimulation rather than inhibition of determined microbial species. In eukaryotes, these adaptive responses of the mitochondria to internal and external environmental conditions, can promote growth rate of the organism as an evolutionary strategy to overcome potential negative conditions. We hypothesize that direct and indirect subtherapeutic AGP regulation of mitochondria functional output can regulate homeostatic control mechanisms in a manner similar to those involved with disease tolerance.
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- Mariano Enrique Fernández Miyakawa
- Institute of Pathobiology, National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Argentina; National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina..
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- Institute of Pathobiology, National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), Argentina; National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center, USDA-ARS, College Station, TX, USA
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Lozica L, Faraguna S, Artuković B, Gottstein Ž. Fowl Typhoid Outbreak on a Commercial Turkey Farm in Croatia. Microorganisms 2024; 12:165. [PMID: 38257990 PMCID: PMC10821143 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12010165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Fowl typhoid is a septicemic disease caused by Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Gallinarum biovar Gallinarum. It is a host-specific disease primarily affecting chickens and turkeys, although it has been reported in various animal species and sporadically in humans. Here, we present a case of a fowl typhoid outbreak on a turkey poult farm where the source of infection was the hatchery. The birds started showing symptoms of growth retardation at 21 days of age, after which the mortality rates gradually started to increase. Post mortem examination revealed that the main lesions were granulomatous proliferations in the small intestines. The results of the histopathological examination indicate that the severity of the infection was alleviated by the application of phytogenic mixtures and probiotics as a supportive treatment, even though the affected flock was eventually culled at 60 days of age. The farmer was advised to apply more strict biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of the disease on the farm and try to eradicate the pathogen from the barn. Since the outbreak, there have been no recurrent infections.
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- Liča Lozica
- Department of Poultry Diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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- Department of Poultry Diseases with Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Heinzelova 55, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia;
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Abdelhamid MK, Nekouei O, Hess M, Paudel S. Association Between Escherichia coli Load in the Gut and Body Weight Gain in Broiler Chickens: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Avian Dis 2024; 67:298-304. [PMID: 38300650 DOI: 10.1637/aviandiseases-d-23-00034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Escherichia coli is one of the first commensal bacteria to colonize the chicken gut, where it predominates at an early stage of broiler chick life. Escherichia coli can potentially cause colibacillosis in chickens, spreading to extraintestinal systemic organs, which results in high economic losses in poultry industry, as well as a potential risk to public health. Many studies conducted to investigate the effectiveness of natural products as alternatives to antibiotics and to enhance the production performance in broiler chickens have assessed E. coli load in the chicken gut, but it is still unknown how the E. coli count is linked to broiler growth performance. A systematic search of published research articles, including key terms of interest such as broiler chickens, growth performance, and E. coli count, was conducted using two main databases (PubMed and the Web of Science). A random effects metaregression model was built to evaluate the association between E. coli count and weight gain in untreated groups of broilers (negative controls) from eligible studies. Of 2108 articles in the initial screening, 60 were included in the final meta-analysis. After data extraction, records from the ileum and cecum at 21, 35, and 42 days of age were considered for the meta-analysis. The meta-analysis showed that the average E. coli count in both the ileum and cecum at 21 days of age was positively associated with the average weight gain in the studied broiler chickens, while no statistically significant associations were found at 35 and 42 days of age. In conclusion, the positive association between E. coli load and body weight gain in young broiler chickens may be attributed to the relative dominance of E. coli in the gut of this age group when the microbial population is less diverse. The dynamic association between the production performance and the load of E. coli that has dubious pathogenic potential suggests the importance of careful assessment of commensal E. coli to develop strategies to enhance production, particularly in young broiler chickens.
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- Mohamed Kamal Abdelhamid
- Clinic for Poultry and Fish Medicine, Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria,
- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62511, Egypt
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China
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- Clinic for Poultry and Fish Medicine, Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region, China
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Caputo MJ, Li W, Kendall SJ, Larsen A, Weigel KA, White HM. Liver and Muscle Transcriptomes Differ in Mid-Lactation Cows Divergent in Feed Efficiency in the Presence or Absence of Supplemental Rumen-Protected Choline. Metabolites 2023; 13:1023. [PMID: 37755303 PMCID: PMC10536747 DOI: 10.3390/metabo13091023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/28/2023] Open
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Improving dairy cow feed efficiency is critical to the sustainability and profitability of dairy production, yet the underlying mechanisms that contribute to individual cow variation in feed efficiency are not fully understood. The objectives of this study were to (1) identify genes and associated pathways that are altered in cows with high- or low-residual feed intake (RFI) using RNA sequencing, and (2) determine if rumen-protected choline supplementation during mid-lactation would influence performance or feed efficiency. Mid-lactation (134 ± 20 days in milk) multiparous Holstein cows were randomly assigned to either supplementation of 0 g/d supplementation (CTL; n = 32) or 30 g/d of a rumen-protected choline product (RPC; 13.2 g choline ion; n = 32; Balchem Corp., New Hampton, NY, USA). Residual feed intake was determined as dry matter intake regressed on milk energy output, days in milk, body weight change, metabolic body weight, and dietary treatment. The 12 cows with the highest RFI (low feed efficient; LE) and 12 cows with the lowest RFI (high feed efficient; HE), balanced by dietary treatment, were selected for blood, liver, and muscle analysis. No differences in production or feed efficiency were detected with RPC supplementation, although albumin was greater and arachidonic acid tended to be greater in RPC cows. Concentrations of β-hydroxybutyrate were greater in HE cows. Between HE and LE, 268 and 315 differentially expressed genes in liver and muscle tissue, respectively, were identified through RNA sequencing. Pathway analysis indicated differences in cell cycling, oxidative stress, and immunity in liver and differences in glucose and fatty acid pathways in muscle. The current work indicates that unique differences in liver and muscle post-absorptive nutrient metabolism contribute to sources of variation in feed efficiency and that differences in amino acid and fatty acid oxidation, cell cycling, and immune function should be further examined.
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- Malia J. Caputo
- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA; (M.J.C.); (S.J.K.); (A.L.); (K.A.W.)
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- United States Department of Agriculture-Agriculture Research Station, Madison, WI 53706, USA;
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA; (M.J.C.); (S.J.K.); (A.L.); (K.A.W.)
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA; (M.J.C.); (S.J.K.); (A.L.); (K.A.W.)
- United States Department of Agriculture-Agriculture Research Station, Madison, WI 53706, USA;
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA; (M.J.C.); (S.J.K.); (A.L.); (K.A.W.)
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- Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI 53706, USA; (M.J.C.); (S.J.K.); (A.L.); (K.A.W.)
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Schmidt CJ, Kim DK, Pendarvis GK, Abasht B, McCarthy FM. Proteomic insight into human directed selection of the domesticated chicken Gallus gallus. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289648. [PMID: 37549140 PMCID: PMC10406324 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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Chicken domestication began at least 3,500 years ago for purposes of divination, cockfighting, and food. Prior to industrial scale chicken production, domestication selected larger birds with increased egg production. In the mid-20th century companies began intensive selection with the broiler (meat) industry focusing on improved feed conversion, rapid growth, and breast muscle yield. Here we present proteomic analysis comparing the modern broiler line, Ross 708, with the UIUC legacy line which is not selected for growth traits. Breast muscle proteome analysis identifies cellular processes that have responded to human directed artificial selection. Mass spectrometry was used to identify protein level differences in the breast muscle of 6-day old chicks from Modern and Legacy lines. Our results indicate elevated levels of stress proteins, ribosomal proteins and proteins that participate in the innate immune pathway in the Modern chickens. Furthermore, the comparative analyses indicated expression differences for proteins involved in multiple biochemical pathways. In particular, the Modern line had elevated levels of proteins affecting the pentose phosphate pathway, TCA cycle and fatty acid oxidation while proteins involved in the first phase of glycolysis were reduced compared to the Legacy line. These analyses provide hypotheses linking the morphometric changes driven by human directed selection to biochemical pathways. These results also have implications for the poultry industry, specifically Wooden Breast disease which is linked to rapid breast muscle growth.
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- Carl J. Schmidt
- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States of America
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- Center for Innovation in Brain Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
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- School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
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- Department of Animal and Food Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, United States of America
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- School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
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Sabbaghi V, Mehri M, Mehri M. Response surface model to illustrate the benefits of tryptophan, melatonin, and N,N-dimethylglycine in quail chicks exposed to aflatoxin B 1. Poult Sci 2023; 102:102803. [PMID: 37352582 PMCID: PMC10404765 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.102803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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A dose-response assay in a central composite design platform was conducted to investigate the responses (performance, immunity, and meat quality) of quail chicks to dietary tryptophan (Trp), melatonin (MEL), and N,N-dimethylglycine (DMG) exposed to aflatoxin B1 (AFB1). A total of 1,275 quail chicks were randomly allotted to 85-floor pens consisting of 17 treatments with 5 replicates and 15 birds per each pen. Dietary MEL and DMG had a different effect on growth rate and interacted with dietary Trp and AFB1 during the first 4 wk of age, while their effect disappeared at the last week of the experiment. Dietary Trp and AFB1 were only significant on the gain of quail chick after d 28 of the assay. During the second and third weeks of age, the reduction in feed intake caused by AFB1 attenuated by dietary MEL and DMG and dietary Trp profoundly affects feed intake in the last 2 wk of the experiment. Dietary MEL and DMG were effective on feed conversion ratio (FCR) during the second and third weeks of age. AFB1 decreased breast meat yield (BMY) and thigh meat yield (TMY), but the inclusion of either MEL or DMG removed the adverse effects of AFB1. Dietary Trp increased BMY, but it did not affect TMY. Increasing dietary Trp linearly increased the Lactobacillus bacteria (LAB) population, and AFB1 negatively impacts the LAB population. The inclusion of dietary DMG removed that negative effect on LAB. Although AFB1 decreased the antibody production against SRBC-antigen, increasing dietary Trp in intoxicated quails increased the plasma antibody in SRBC-challenged birds. At low levels of dietary Trp (0.15-0.19%), the addition of DMG increased malondialdehyde (MDA) production while increasing Trp reversed this adverse situation. In conclusion, these supplements may interact with AFB1 in younger chicks, and dietary Trp and AFB1 have a significant impact on the growth performance of quail chicks during the fifth and sixth week of age.
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- Vahideh Sabbaghi
- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Sistan 98661-5538, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Sistan 98661-5538, Iran.
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- Department of Education, Shahid Motahari High School, Ministry of Education, Zahedan, Iran
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Forseth M, Moe RO, Kittelsen K, Skjerve E, Toftaker I. Comparison of carcass condemnation causes in two broiler hybrids differing in growth rates. Sci Rep 2023; 13:4195. [PMID: 36918672 PMCID: PMC10015030 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-31422-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023] Open
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Experimental studies concluded that genetic factors enabling fast growth rate might negatively affect broiler health and welfare. Recently, the proportion of slower-growing broilers has been increasing. However, studies of health in broilers with different growth rates in commercial systems are still scarce. This repeated cross-sectional study aimed to describe causes of carcass condemnations in two broiler hybrids with different growth rates, Ross 308, and Hubbard JA787, and to estimate the effect of hybrid. The study sample consisted of 63,209,415 broilers slaughtered in 4295 batches from 139 farms. All broilers were slaughtered from January 1st, 2015, to June 22nd, 2021, by the same company (Norsk Kylling). All causes of condemnation, except fractures, were more prevalent in Ross 308. The five most common causes (ascites, discolouration, hepatitis, small and skin lesions) were investigated in greater detail, and the effect of hybrid was assessed using mixed effects negative binomial models with the condemnation codes as outcome variables. For the five selected causes, variation in prevalence between slaughter batches was considerable for Ross and minor for Hubbard. The notable differences between hybrids in prevalence and causes of condemnation have important implications for animal health, welfare, economy, and sustainability in broiler production.
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- Merete Forseth
- Norsk Kylling AS, Havneveien 43, 7300, Orkanger, Norway.
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- Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Universitetstunet 3, 1433, Ås, Norway
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- Animalia, Norwegian Meat and Poultry Research Centre, Lørenveien 38, 0513, Oslo, Norway
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- Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Universitetstunet 3, 1433, Ås, Norway
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- Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Universitetstunet 3, 1433, Ås, Norway
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Eltahan HM, Kang CW, Chowdhury VS, Eltahan HM, Abdel-Maksoud MA, Mubarak A, Lim CI. Cold Drinking Water Boosts the Cellular and Humoral Immunity in Heat-Exposed Laying Hens. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13040580. [PMID: 36830366 PMCID: PMC9951739 DOI: 10.3390/ani13040580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the effects of cold drinking water on cellular and humoral immunity in heat-exposed laying hens. One hundred and eight laying hens at 19 weeks old were placed into three treatments with six replicates of six hens in each group as follows: (1) hens were provided with normal drinking water (NW) under the control of thermoneutral temperature (CT: 25 ± 1 °C; CT + NW), (2) hens were provided with NW under high ambient temperature (HT: 35 ± 1 °C; HT + NW) for 8 h/d for a month, and (3) hens were treated under HT with cold drinking water (CW: 15 ± 1 °C; HT + CW) for 8 h/d for a 4-weeks. Then, the feed consumption, egg production, egg weight, feed conversion ratio, and blood immune parameters were investigated. The results showed that cold drinking water (CW) caused a significant (p < 0.05) recovery in the reduction of food intake and egg production due to heat stress; however, there was no significant effect (p > 0.05) on egg weight and feed conversion ratio. Moreover, CW significantly (p < 0.05) restored the immune-suppressing effects of heat stress on the contents of peripheral blood mononuclear cells, including B-cell (BU-Ia), helper T cell (CD4), and the ratio of helper/cytotoxic T cell (CD4/CD8). In addition, CW significantly (p < 0.05) recovered the reduction on the level of mRNA expression of interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), as well as significantly (p < 0.05) restored the reduction of plasma concentration of IL-2, IFN-γ and immunoglobulin G in heat-stressed laying hens. These results prove that CW increased heat dissipation and enhanced feed intake, egg production, and cellular and humoral immunity in heat-exposed laying hens.
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- Hatem M. Eltahan
- Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Agriculture Ministry, Sakha, Kafr El-Sheikh 33717, Egypt
- Postdoc at the Department of Animal Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (H.M.E.); (C.I.L.); Tel.: +20-1005122758 (H.M.E.); +82-63-270-2638 (C.I.L.); Fax: +82-63-270-2612 (C.I.L.)
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54596, Republic of Korea
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- Division for Experimental Natural Science, Faculty of Arts and Science, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Science, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
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- Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Agriculture Ministry, Sakha, Kafr El-Sheikh 33717, Egypt
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Botany and Microbiology Department, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Poultry Research Institute, National Institute of Animal Science, RDA, Pyeongchang 25342, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: (H.M.E.); (C.I.L.); Tel.: +20-1005122758 (H.M.E.); +82-63-270-2638 (C.I.L.); Fax: +82-63-270-2612 (C.I.L.)
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Núñez R, Elliott S, Riboty R. The effect of dietary supplementation of organic trace minerals on performance, mineral retention, lymphoid organs and antibody titres of broilers. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL NUTRITION 2022. [DOI: 10.3920/jaan2022.0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Complete replacement of inorganic trace minerals (ITM) with proteinated organic trace minerals (PTM) at equal or lower inclusion rates was evaluated. One thousand and eight, one-d-old male chicks were divided into 24 pens containing 42 chicks, and randomly allocated to one of the following: T1: control group with ITM supplied at the standard commercial level in Ecuador; T2: PTM at 100% T1; T3: PTM at 66% TI; and T4: PTM at 33% T1. The 42-d experiment employed a three-phase feeding programme (1-14, 15-28 and 29-42 d). Restricted feeding was used to prevent the development of ascites associated with high altitude. At 21 and 42 d of age, Cu, Mn and Zn retention were measured in tibial bone, and Fe in whole blood. Lymphoid organ weights were at 21 and 42 d of age. Antibody titres were measured by ELISA at 42 d of age. Weight gain, feed consumption, feed conversion and mortality were similar among treatments, although were below breed expectations due to feed restriction practices. Blood Fe was not affected by treatment (P<0.05). At both 21 and 42 d of age, minerals in tibia differed (P<0.01), with Mn and Zn concentrations being significantly higher in all PTM groups, compared to ITM control at 42 d. However, at 21 d, Zn was higher for the ITM-fed birds. No differences in lymphoid organ (bursa, thymus, and spleen) weights were observed, or for Gumboro (infectious bursal disease), infections bronchitis virus and reovirus antibody titres. For Newcastle disease virus, T4 birds had significantly lower antibody titres compared to other treatment groups. In conclusion, replacement of inorganic minerals with a proteinated form organic minerals at lower inclusion rates had no negative impact on performance, lymphoid organ weight or antibody titres in broilers raised under commercial conditions of high altitude and restricted feeding.
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- R. Núñez
- Animal Production Graduate Program, Equinoctial Technological University, HQ Sto. Domingo de los Tsachilas, Ecuador
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- Alltech Inc., Catnip Pike, Nicholasville, KY 40356, USA
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- Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina, Departamento de Nutricion, La Molina, P.O. Box (Apartado) 456, Lima, Peru
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Drauch V, Mitra T, Liebhart D, Hess M, Hess C. Infection dynamics of Salmonella Infantis vary considerably between chicken lines. Avian Pathol 2022; 51:561-573. [PMID: 35938538 DOI: 10.1080/03079457.2022.2108373] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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AbstractSalmonella (S.) Infantis is the most common serovar in broilers and broiler meat in the European Union. In the field, fast-growing broilers are reported to be more affected than slow-growing and layer birds. The present study investigated the infection dynamics and immunological response of four chicken lines in the course of a S. Infantis infection. Two commercial chicken lines, Ross 308 and Hubbard ISA-JA-757, and two experimentally chicken lines, specific pathogen free (SPF) layers and broilers, were infected at 2 days of age. Investigations focused on faecal shedding, bacterial colonisation, humoral and cellular immune response in the blood. Ross and SPF broilers were mainly attributed as high shedders followed by Hubbard. SPF layers showed the least shedding. This is in agreement with the caecal colonisation, SPF layers harboured significant less bacteria. Systemic spread of S. Infantis to liver and spleen was highest in Ross being statistically significant at 7 days of age compared to the other lines. Spread of infection to in-contact birds, was noticed 5 days post infection in every line. Antibody response occurred in every chicken line from day 21 of age onwards. In contrast to the other chicken lines, significant differences in T cell subsets and monocytes/macrophages were found between infected and negative Hubbard birds at 7 days of age. Uninfected SPF birds had significant higher immune cell counts (T cell subsets, B cells and monocytes /macrophages) compared to uninfected commercial birds, a fact important for future experimental settings. The results illustrate that the infection dynamics of S. Infantis is influenced by the chicken line resulting in a higher risk of transmission to humans from fast-growing broilers.
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- V Drauch
- Clinic for Poultry and Fish Medicine, Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinaerplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Clinic for Poultry and Fish Medicine, Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinaerplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Clinic for Poultry and Fish Medicine, Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinaerplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Clinic for Poultry and Fish Medicine, Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinaerplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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- Clinic for Poultry and Fish Medicine, Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, University of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinaerplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
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Gharaoghlan MF, Bagherzadeh-Kasmani F, Mehri M, Ghazaghi M. The effect of short, long, natural, and intermittent short photoperiods on meat-type Japanese quails. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2022; 66:1737-1745. [PMID: 35750989 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-022-02314-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The present study aimed to investigate the effects of short (8L:16D), long (23L:1D), natural, and intermittent short (8L(15 min L and 45 min D):16D) lighting programs from day 7 of age on the growth performance, carcass attributes, humoral immunity responses, and blood variables of growing Japanese quails through a 4-week production trial. Birds under the long lighting program were found to have 6.88, 6.24, and 5.55% more body weight compared to the natural, short, and intermittent lighting programs, respectively. Feed intake (FI), body weight gain (BWG), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) have increased in those birds exposed to long photoperiod (P < 0.01). The feed conversion ratio in those birds exposed to the intermittent short lighting program improved by 6.92% compared to the long lighting program. The application of long photoperiod increased the relative weight of heart (P = 0.027), and liver and ovaries (P < 0.01), while it decreased the relative weight of breast meat (P = 0.06). Humoral immunity system has boosted in the birds exposed to intermittent short lighting program (P < 0.01). Applying the long photoperiod increased alkaline phosphatase, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels (P < 0.01), while total protein and calcium concentrations were increased using intermittent short lighting program (P < 0.01). The lowest heterophil-to-lymphocyte ratio was observed in the birds raised under the intermittent short lighting program (P < 0.001). The current study revealed that in terms of improving feed conversion ratio, health, and welfare, the intermittent short lighting program (8L (intermittent):16D) could be more appropriate and beneficial for meat-type Japanese quails.
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- Mehdi Fayezi Gharaoghlan
- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, 98661-5538, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, 98661-5538, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, 98661-5538, Iran
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Caecal microbiota composition of experimental inbred MHC-B lines infected with IBV differs according to genetics and vaccination. Sci Rep 2022; 12:9995. [PMID: 35705568 PMCID: PMC9199466 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-13512-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Interactions between the gut microbiota and the immune system may be involved in vaccine and infection responses. In the present study, we studied the interactions between caecal microbiota composition and parameters describing the immune response in six experimental inbred chicken lines harboring different MHC haplotypes. Animals were challenge-infected with the infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), and half of them were previously vaccinated against this pathogen. We explored to what extent the gut microbiota composition and the genetic line could be related to the immune response, evaluated through flow cytometry. To do so, we characterized the caecal bacterial communities with a 16S rRNA gene amplicon sequencing approach performed one week after the IBV infectious challenge. We observed significant effects of both the vaccination and the genetic line on the microbiota after the challenge infection with IBV, with a lower bacterial richness in vaccinated chickens. We also observed dissimilar caecal community profiles among the different lines, and between the vaccinated and non-vaccinated animals. The effect of vaccination was similar in all the lines, with a reduced abundance of OTU from the Ruminococcacea UCG-014 and Faecalibacterium genera, and an increased abundance of OTU from the Eisenbergiella genus. The main association between the caecal microbiota and the immune phenotypes involved TCRϒδ expression on TCRϒδ+ T cells. This phenotype was negatively associated with OTU from the Escherichia-Shigella genus that were also less abundant in the lines with the highest responses to the vaccine. We proved that the caecal microbiota composition is associated with the IBV vaccine response level in inbred chicken lines, and that the TCRϒδ+ T cells (judged by TCRϒδ expression) may be an important component involved in this interaction, especially with bacteria from the Escherichia-Shigella genus. We hypothesized that bacteria from the Escherichia-Shigella genus increased the systemic level of bacterial lipid antigens, which subsequently mitigated poultry γδ T cells.
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Hubert S, Athrey G. Transcriptomic signals of mitochondrial dysfunction and OXPHOS dynamics in fast-growth chicken. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13364. [PMID: 35535239 PMCID: PMC9078135 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Introduction Birds are equipped with unique evolutionary adaptations to counter oxidative stress. Studies suggest that lifespan is inversely correlated with oxidative damage in birds. Mitochondrial function and performance are critical for cellular homeostasis, but the age-related patterns of mitochondrial gene expression and oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) in birds are not fully understood. The domestic chicken is an excellent model to understand aging in birds; modern chickens are selected for rapid growth and high fecundity and oxidative stress is a recurring feature in chicken. Comparing fast- and slow-growing chicken phenotypes provides us an opportunity to disentangle the nexus of oxidative homeostasis, growth rate, and age in birds. Methods and Results We compared pectoralis muscle gene expression patterns between a fast and a slow-growing chicken breed at 11 and 42 days old. Using RNAseq analyses, we found that mitochondrial dysfunction and reduced oxidative phosphorylation are major features of fast-growth breast muscle, compared to the slow-growing heritage breed. We found transcriptomic evidence of reduced OXPHOS performance in young fast-growth broilers, which declined further by 42 days. Discussion OXPHOS performance declines are a common feature of aging. Sirtuin signaling and NRF2 dependent oxidative stress responses support the progression of oxidative damage in fast-growth chicken. Our gene expression datasets showed that fast growth in early life places immense stress on oxidative performance, and rapid growth overwhelms the OXPHOS system. In summary, our study suggests constraints on oxidative capacity to sustain fast growth at high metabolic rates, such as those exhibited by modern broilers.
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- Shawna Hubert
- Thoracic Head Neck Medical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States of America,Department of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States
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- Department of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States,Faculty of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, United States
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Snyder AM, Riley SP, Robison CI, Karcher DM, Wickware CL, Johnson TA, Weimer SL. Behavior and Immune Response of Conventional and Slow-Growing Broilers to Salmonella Typhimurium. Front Physiol 2022; 13:890848. [PMID: 35586720 PMCID: PMC9108930 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.890848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Fast growth rate in broiler chickens comes with welfare concerns and the contribution of growth rate to pathogen resistance and sickness behavior is relatively unknown. The objective of this study was to evaluate physiological and behavioral responses of conventional (CONV) and slow-growing (SG) male broilers challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium. CONV (n = 156) and SG (n = 156) chicks were raised in a pen with wood litter shavings until day 7 of age, when birds were transferred to 24 isolators (n = 11 chicks/isolator). On day 14 of age, half of the birds (n = 12 isolators) were challenged with S. Typhimurium (ST) and the other half (n = 12 isolators) received a control (C). On days 7, 13, 17, 21, and 24, body weight was recorded, and blood, jejunum and ileum sections were collected from 2 birds/isolator (n = 48 birds/sampling) to measure plasma IgA and IgG and intestinal histomorphology, respectively. On days 12, 16, 21, and 23, video was recorded to evaluate bird postures (sitting, standing, or locomoting) and behaviors (eating, drinking, preening, stretching, sham foraging, allopreening, and aggression). CONV birds were 70 g heavier (p = 0.03) on day 21 and 140 g heavier (p = 0.007) on day 24 than SG. On day 7, CONV jejunum villus height and crypt depth were 22 and 7 μm greater (p ≤ 0.001), respectively, than SG. On day 24, ST ileum villus height was 95 μm shorter (p = 0.009) than C. IgA increased after day 17 for all birds and at day 21, CONV IgA was greater (p = 0.01) than SG. Although SG IgG was 344 μg/ml greater (p = 0.05) than CONV on day 7, CONV IgG increased with age (p < 0.0001) to greater (p ≤ 0.03) concentrations than SG on day 21 and day 24 by 689 μg/ml and 1,474 μg/ml, respectively, while SG IgG remained at similar concentrations after day 13. Generally, a greater proportion of birds sham foraged as they aged (p < 0.0001). A greater proportion of CONV tended to sit (p = 0.09) and fewer locomoted (p < 0.0001) than SG as they aged. The results illustrate conventional and slow-growing broilers differ in their behavior, immunity, and response to Salmonella.
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- Ashlyn M. Snyder
- Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maryland-College Park, College Park, MD, United States
- Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, College Park, MD, United States
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- Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States
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- Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, United States
- Department of Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, United States
- *Correspondence: Shawna L. Weimer,
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Averós X, Nazar FN, Estevez I. Animal Welfare Assessment: Quantifying Differences Among Commercial Medium and Fast Growth Broiler Flocks. FRONTIERS IN ANIMAL SCIENCE 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fanim.2022.868851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A combined welfare assessment protocol, including indicators from the Welfare Quality® and AWIN® EU funded projects, was tested on commercial fast and medium growth commercial broiler flocks to determine differences in their assessments as measured with the used of animal welfare indicators. Ten commercial fast (Ross 308, Cobb 500, or a mix of both) and 10 medium growth (Hubbard JA × Ross 308), mixed sex commercial flocks were assessed at 32 and 48 days of age, respectively. Two observers simultaneously collected data on each flock. Observations included transect walks on central and wall areas to assess the AWIN® welfare indicators, bedding quality, environmental parameters and positive behaviors, all of them collected with the i-WatchBroiler app. According to the WQ protocol, welfare assessment indicators including the human avoidance tests, gait score, body weight and hock burns were also measured on each flock. Novel object tests were also carried out. The results of the study show that fast growth flocks had a higher incidence of welfare issues shown by the higher percentage of immobile, lame, sick, featherless, and tail wounded birds. Positive behaviors such as play fighting, wing flapping and running were more frequently observed in medium growth flocks on central locations, while fast growth flocks had a more limited expression of such behaviors. Fast growth flocks also had worse gait scores. Medium growth flocks expressed a different response to behavioral tests depending on the house location, likely attributable to their better mobility and welfare state, and also to the smaller stocking densities at which they were housed, while on the other hand the behavior of fast growth broilers during tests was similar regardless house location, being likely affected by mobility problems and the higher stocking density specific to their management. These results provide quantitative evidences on the differences in animal welfare assessment outcomes in fast and medium growth broilers. Nevertheless, results also suggest that some of the test responses were associated with the physical state and movement ability of the birds and house location that limit their response capacity. Such limitations should be considered when interpreting animal welfare assessment outcomes. These results add to previously published scientific evidences showing the potential of the method and app technology for practical on-farm broiler welfare assessment, including positive indicators, with farmers, technical personnel, certification bodies or scientist as potential end-users.
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Broiler Chickens with 1950s Genetics Display a Stable Immune Profile as Measured by Kinome, mRNA Expression, and Metabolism when Stimulated Early in Life with CpG. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101775. [PMID: 35299064 PMCID: PMC8927827 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.101775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Significant changes in growth potential and feed conversion have been bred into the modern broiler chicken for well over 60 yr. These metabolic changes have had significant effects on the immune performance as well. To better understand these genetic differences in immunometabolism we studied the immune response of the modern broiler and the Athens Canadian Random Bred (ACRB) heritage broiler strain. We injected newly hatched modern broiler and ACRB chicks intraabdominally with CpG oligonucleotide, an immunostimulatory synthetic oligonucleotide. We conducted species-specific kinome array analysis and gene expression analysis on jejunum and cecal tonsil tissue. We also performed metabolic analysis of blood cells. In the modern birds, there is an initial inflammatory response to the injection at d 3 post-hatch with activation of PI3K-Akt, JAK-STAT, and NF-κB signaling, and IL-1β and IL-6 mRNA expression. By d 15 post-hatch this response changed to deactivation and downregulation of these immune responses in modern but not heritage broilers. Metabolic analysis showed an increase in glycolysis in peripheral blood mononuclear cells from modern birds given CpG, but no difference in ACRB. These results show that the ACRB birds may have a less inflammatory and more stable immune profile in response to immune stimulation than the modern broilers, possibly resulting in a more disease resistant phenotype overall.
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Dawson LC, Widowski TM, Liu Z, Edwards AM, Torrey S. In pursuit of a better broiler: a comparison of the inactivity, behavior, and enrichment use of fast- and slower growing broiler chickens. Poult Sci 2021; 100:101451. [PMID: 34634710 PMCID: PMC8507195 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Selection for rapid growth has produced heavier, more efficient broiler chickens, but has also introduced health and welfare issues, which may cause or be caused by inactivity. Rapid growth may also limit the performance of motivated behaviors, whereas the provision of enrichment may increase these behaviors and general activity. This study aimed to evaluate the inactivity, behavior patterns, and enrichment use of 2 fast- (CONV) and 12 slower growing broiler strains (categorized as fastest [FAST], moderate [MOD], and slowest slow [SLOW]), based on their growth rates; 4 strains/category]. To evaluate inactivity, one male and one female from 153 pens were outfitted with omni-directional accelerometers from d 21 until processing (14-24 birds/strain from 8 to 12 pens/strain). Additionally, to supplement inactivity data, 5-min continuous behavioral observations of four focal birds per pen (2 males, 2 females) were conducted on days 26, 42, and 56 (72-148 observations of 8-12 pens/strain) to quantify the duration and frequency of various behaviors; at the same time, 5 to 11 instantaneous scan samples were also performed for pen-based enrichment use. Inactivity peaked at 78 to 80% of the day for all strains; however, those with slower growth rates reached these levels at older ages. Compared to slower growing strains at the same age, faster growing strains were more inactive, spent more time sitting and feeding, spent less time standing and walking, and used enrichments less; these differences mostly occurred at younger ages. Generally, at the same age, strains with similar growth rates (within the same category) behaved similarly, with only a few exceptions. Results suggest that not all strains identified as "slow-growing" broilers behave differently from fast-growing broilers, nor do they all behave similarly to each other. As such, results suggest that improved broiler welfare, particularly with respect to reduced inactivity, the performance of a wider range of normal, motivated behaviors, and/or increased enrichment use, is related to the broiler strain's specific growth rate.
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- Lauren C Dawson
- Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph ON, Canada; Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, University of Guelph, Guelph ON, Canada.
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph ON, Canada; Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, University of Guelph, Guelph ON, Canada
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph ON, Canada; Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, University of Guelph, Guelph ON, Canada
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph ON, Canada; Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare, University of Guelph, Guelph ON, Canada
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Nooreh Z, Taherpour K, Ghasemi HA, Akbari Gharaei M, Shirzadi H. Protective and immunostimulatory effects of in-feed preparations of an anticoccidial, a probiotic, a vitamin-selenium complex, and Ferulago angulata extract in broiler chickens infected with Eimeria species. BMC Vet Res 2021; 17:307. [PMID: 34526018 PMCID: PMC8442408 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-021-03005-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Two experiments were conducted to compare the growth-promoting (experiment 1), protective, and immunostimulatory effects (experiment 2) of salinomycin, probiotic, a vitamin-selenium complex, and Ferulago angulata hydroalcoholic extract (FAE) against coccidiosis in broilers. In each experiment, 350 1-day-old broiler chickens were equally divided in 7 groups: uninfected negative control (NC); infected positive control (PC); or PC supplemented with salinomycin (Sal); probiotic (Pro); a combination of vitamin E, vitamin C, and selenium (ECSe); 200 mg/kg of FAE (FAE200); or 400 mg/kg of FAE (FAE400). All these groups (except NC) were challenged via oral gavage with oocysts of mixed Eimeria spp. on d 10 (experiment 1) or d 14 (experiment 2). Results In the first trial, all treatments improved growth and feed conversion compared with the PC group, where the best values were noticed in the NC and FAE400 groups throughout the entire experimental period (d 1 to 42). Further, a lower mortality rate (P < 0.05) was observed in the NC, Sal, and FAE400 groups as compared to that in the PC group. In the second trial, intestinal lesion scores and total oocyst numbers were reduced in the Sal, Pro, and FAE400 groups compared to the PC group, albeit all coccidiosis-challenged groups had higher oocyst shedding (P < 0.05) compared to NC group. Immune responses revealed that among challenged birds, those fed diets Pro, ECSE, and FAE400 had significantly higher primary total and secondary total and IgG antibody titers against sheep red blood cells, serum and cecum specific IgG levels, and serum IFN-γ concentration than the PC group. Conclusions Considering the results, dietary FAE, especially at high levels of inclusion in broiler diet (400 mg/kg), could beneficially influence growth performance and immune status under coccidiosis challenge, which was comparable to that of probiotic supplement.
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- Zahra Nooreh
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran.
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Arak University, Arak, 38156-8-8349, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
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Thanabalan A, Kiarie EG. Influence of Feeding Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids to Broiler Breeders on Indices of Immunocompetence, Gastrointestinal, and Skeletal Development in Broiler Chickens. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:653152. [PMID: 34262961 PMCID: PMC8273488 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.653152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Modern broiler chickens are associated with rapid growth rates and superior feed efficiency. However, they are also susceptible to physiological and metabolic disorders (e.g., skin lesions, lameness, sudden death, enteric diseases, myopathies) that exert substantial economic losses to producers. This is further exacerbated by consumer pressure and mandated cessation of production practices such as indiscriminate use of antimicrobial growth promoters. Manipulation of broiler breeder (BB) nutrition and management can influence chick quality, robustness, and resilience to stressors in the production environment. The present review examines the role of feeding BB functional polyunsaturated omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) and subsequent impact on the indices of immunocompetence, skeletal, and gastrointestinal (GIT) development in broiler chickens. Research in mammalian and avian models led evidence that perinatal feeding of long chain n-3 PUFA such as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) engender transgenerational effects through regulation of a variety of biological processes including development of vital organs such as skeleton, brain and GIT. It is shown that feeding poultry breeders n-3 PUFA decreases inflammatory states and enriches hatching eggs with n-3 PUFA and immunoglobulins. Further evidence also shows that after 15 days of incubation, chicken embryos preferentially utilize long chain n-3 PUFA-critical for optimal cell, tissues, and organ development. Enrichment of n-3 PUFA in newly hatchling tissues reduce proinflammatory eicosanoids with consequences of enhanced bone mineralization. Dietary n-3 PUFA also modulates breeder GIT microbiota with consequences of microbial colonization and succession in chicks. As well, research shows that feeding poultry breeders n-3 PUFA bolsters progeny immunocompetence through enhanced passive immunity and antibody titres against routine vaccination. In conclusion, it appears that chicks may benefit from the incorporation of n-3 PUFA in the breeder diets; however, little attention is paid to fatty acids composition in breeder nutrition. We also highlight gaps in knowledge and future research perspectives.
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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Chou PC, Lin PC, Wu SW, Wang CK, Chung TK, Walzem RL, Lai LS, Chen SE. Differential Modulation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol on Innate Immunity of Broiler Breeder Hens. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11061742. [PMID: 34200930 PMCID: PMC8230489 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2021] [Revised: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Simple Summary No predominant changes between R- vs. Ad-feed intake on leukocyte defense against pathogens were observed in broiler breeder hens despite some differences in inflammatory and respiratory burst responses. Overall, supplemental 25-OH-D3 had more pronounced effects on the innate immunity of Ad-hens. In vitro studies confirmed the differential effects of 25-OH-D3 to rescue immune functions altered by glucose and/or palmitic acid exposure. Abstract Past immunological studies in broilers focused on juveniles within the rapid pre-slaughter growth period and may not reflect adult immune responses, particularly in breeders managed with chronic feed restriction (R). The study aimed to assess innate immune cell functions in respect to R vs. ad libitum (Ad) feed intake in breeder hens with and without dietary 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OH-D3) supplementation. Ad-feed intake consistently suppressed IL-1β secretion, respiratory burst, and cell livability in peripheral heterophils and/or monocytes along the feeding trial from the age of 51 to 68 weeks. Supplemental 25-OH-D3 repressed IL-1β secretion and respiratory burst of both cells mostly in R-hens, but promoted monocyte phagocytosis, chemotaxis, and bacterial killing activity in Ad-hens in accompany with relieved hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and systemic inflammation. Overnight cultures with leukocytes from R-hens confirmed the differential effects of 25-OH-D3 to rescue immune functions altered by glucose and/or palmitic acid exposure. Studies with specific inhibitors further manifested the operative mechanisms via glucolipotoxicity in a cell type- and function-dependent manner. The results concluded no predominant changes between R- vs. Ad-feed intake on leukocyte defense against pathogens despite some differential differences, but supplemental 25-OH-D3 exerts more pronounced effects in Ad-hens.
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- Pao-Chia Chou
- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan;
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- Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan; (P.-C.L.); (S.-W.W.); (C.-K.W.)
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- Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan; (P.-C.L.); (S.-W.W.); (C.-K.W.)
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- Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan; (P.-C.L.); (S.-W.W.); (C.-K.W.)
- The iEGG and Animal Biotechnology Center, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
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- DSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific, Singapore 117440, Singapore;
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- Department of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA;
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- Department of Food Science and Biotechnology, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan;
- Correspondence: (L.-S.L.); (S.-E.C.)
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- Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan; (P.-C.L.); (S.-W.W.); (C.-K.W.)
- The iEGG and Animal Biotechnology Center, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
- i-Center for Advanced Science and Technology (iCAST), National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
- Innovation and Development Center of Sustainable Agriculture (IDCSA), National Chung Hsing University, Taichung 40227, Taiwan
- Correspondence: (L.-S.L.); (S.-E.C.)
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Zerjal T, Härtle S, Gourichon D, Guillory V, Bruneau N, Laloë D, Pinard-van der Laan MH, Trapp S, Bed'hom B, Quéré P. Assessment of trade-offs between feed efficiency, growth-related traits, and immune activity in experimental lines of layer chickens. Genet Sel Evol 2021; 53:44. [PMID: 33957861 PMCID: PMC8101249 DOI: 10.1186/s12711-021-00636-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background In all organisms, life-history traits are constrained by trade-offs, which may represent physiological limitations or be related to energy resource management. To detect trade-offs within a population, one promising approach is the use of artificial selection, because intensive selection on one trait can induce unplanned changes in others. In chickens, the breeding industry has achieved remarkable genetic progress in production and feed efficiency over the last 60 years. However, this may have been accomplished at the expense of other important biological functions, such as immunity. In the present study, we used three experimental lines of layer chicken—two that have been divergently selected for feed efficiency and one that has been selected for increased antibody response to inactivated Newcastle disease virus (ND3)—to explore the impact of improved feed efficiency on animals’ immunocompetence and, vice versa, the impact of improved antibody response on animals’ growth and feed efficiency. Results There were detectable differences between the low (R+) and high (R−) feed-efficiency lines with respect to vaccine-specific antibody responses and counts of monocytes, heterophils, and/or T cell population. The ND3 line presented reduced body weight and feed intake compared to the control line. ND3 chickens also demonstrated an improved antibody response against a set of commercial viral vaccines, but lower blood leucocyte counts. Conclusions This study demonstrates the value of using experimental chicken lines that are divergently selected for RFI or for a high antibody production, to investigate the modulation of immune parameters in relation to growth and feed efficiency. Our results provide further evidence that long-term selection for the improvement of one trait may have consequences on other important biological functions. Hence, strategies to ensure optimal trade-offs among competing functions will ultimately be required in multi-trait selection programs in livestock. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12711-021-00636-z.
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- Tatiana Zerjal
- INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, GABI, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France.
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- Avian Immunology Group, Department for Veterinary Sciences, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany
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- INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, GABI, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, GABI, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France
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- INRAE, UMR 1282, ISP, Université de Tours, 37380, Nouzilly, France
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- INRAE, AgroParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, GABI, 78350, Jouy-en-Josas, France.,ISYEB, Muséum National D'Histoire Naturelle, CNRS, Sorbonne Université, EPHE, Université Des Antilles, 75005, Paris, France
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- INRAE, UMR 1282, ISP, Université de Tours, 37380, Nouzilly, France
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Martínez Y, Altamirano E, Ortega V, Paz P, Valdivié M. Effect of Age on the Immune and Visceral Organ Weights and Cecal Traits in Modern Broilers. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11030845. [PMID: 33802665 PMCID: PMC8002570 DOI: 10.3390/ani11030845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Currently, due to the high developments achieved in the poultry industry especially in genetics, management, nutrition, health, and animal welfare, modern broilers reach slaughter weight at an earlier age, which in turn has brought about notable changes in the morphophysiology of these birds. The following research proposes to determine the effect of age on visceral and immune organ weight, cecal pH, and cecal lactic acid bacteria in Ross 308® broilers, up to 10 days old. It was concluded that the immune and visceral organs increase their absolute and relative weight according to age and on days 9 and 10 the highest growth rate of the organs was found, furthermore, the colonization of the cecal lactic acid bacteria is established before 10 days of life (as the most critical stage), although with variable changes for intestinal pH. The correlation showed, in addition, a significant association between the organs evaluated, as well as for the cecum relative weight and the cecal lactic bacteria count. These results could contribute to updating knowledge on immunological activity, cecal microbiology, and the functioning of the digestive system, as well as for the development of new nutritional requirements and the optimization of dietary formulations. Abstract This study aimed to determine the effect of age on the immune and visceral organ weights and cecal traits in modern broilers. 200 male Ross® 308 broilers were randomly selected, then 20 broilers were slaughtered every day (up to 10 days old) after six hours of fasting. All the organs measured had a progressive increase in absolute weight as the days progressed, apart from the spleen, which decreased its absolute weight on day 5, even though on day 10 it showed the highest values. Moreover, the small intestine relative weight increased from the fourth to the ninth day and was correlated (p ≤ 0.05) with the relative weight of the proventriculus, gizzard, small intestine, and cecum, although without statistical association with the of the heart. There was a correlation between the cecum relative weight and the cecal lactic acid bacteria, and between the primary lymphoid organs. The pH (from 5.74 to 7.40) and cecal lactic acid bacteria (from 6.11 to 8.79 log 10 CFU/g) changed according to the age of the broilers. The results could contribute to the understanding of the physiology and intestinal microbiology of the first 10 days old of modern broilers, which is crucial to improve the genetic expression of these animals.
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- Yordan Martínez
- Poultry Research and Teaching Center, Agricultural Science and Production Department, Zamorano University, P.O. Box 93, Valle de Yeguare, San Antonio de Oriente, Francisco Morazan, Tegucigalpa 11101, Honduras; (E.A.); (V.O.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +504-94422496
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- Poultry Research and Teaching Center, Agricultural Science and Production Department, Zamorano University, P.O. Box 93, Valle de Yeguare, San Antonio de Oriente, Francisco Morazan, Tegucigalpa 11101, Honduras; (E.A.); (V.O.)
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- Poultry Research and Teaching Center, Agricultural Science and Production Department, Zamorano University, P.O. Box 93, Valle de Yeguare, San Antonio de Oriente, Francisco Morazan, Tegucigalpa 11101, Honduras; (E.A.); (V.O.)
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- Agricultural Science and Production Department, Zamorano University, P.O. Box 93, Valle de Yeguare, San Antonio de Oriente, Francisco Morazan, Tegucigalpa 11101, Honduras;
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- National Center for Laboratory Animal Production, P.O. Box 6240, Santiago de las Vegas, Rancho Boyeros, La Habana, Cuba;
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Ghiasvand AR, Khatibjoo A, Mohammadi Y, Akbari Gharaei M, Shirzadi H. Effect of fennel essential oil on performance, serum biochemistry, immunity, ileum morphology and microbial population, and meat quality of broiler chickens fed corn or wheat-based diet. Br Poult Sci 2021; 62:562-572. [PMID: 33530744 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2021.1883551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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1. The effect of Foeniculi aetheroleum essential oil (EO) on growth performance, nutrient utilisation, serum biochemistry, immune response, ileum morphology, microbial population and meat quality of broiler chickens fed a corn- or wheat-based diet were determined.2. A total of 360 broiler chickens were arranged in a 2 × 2 factorial assay in a completely randomised design with six replicates and 15 birds per experimental unit. Birds were fed corn- or wheat-based diets supplemented with (200 mg/kg) or without fennel EO.3. Birds fed wheat-based diets had lower BWG and FCR during grower period and lower FI during finisher period as compared to those fed corn-based diet (P < 0.05) whereas addition of fennel EO decreased chickens BWG during finisher period and EPEF, both in wheat or in corn-based diets. Dietary treatments had no effect on serum glucose, triglyceride, cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, AST, ALT, ALP, and MDA concentrations (P < 0.05).4. Antibody titres against avian influenza and sheep red blood cell antibody titres, crude protein and crude fat utilisation, villus height, crypt depth and epithelium thickness were not influenced by dietary treatments (P > 0.05). Inclusion of Fennel EO to the corn-based diet resulted in greater villus width and villus surface area while it reduced lamina propria thickness (P < 0.05). Fennel EO reduced ileal E. coli and Lactobacillus spp. populations (P < 0.05). Dietary treatments had no significant effect on meat pH, cooking loss, drip loss, crude protein, crude fat content and cholesterol concentration of breast and thigh meat, total phenolic and MDA concentrations, and breast meat sensory parameters (P > 0.05).5. These results showed that addition of fennel EO to wheat-based diets had a negative effect on chicken growth performance variables and decreased gut E. coli populations. However, immunity, meat quality and nutrient utilisation were not affected by dietary treatments.
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- A R Ghiasvand
- Department of Animal Science, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Ilam University, Ilam, Iran
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Molecular associations of gallinacin genes with immune response against Salmonella typhimurium in chickens. Livest Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2020.104315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Abuoghaba AAK, Ezzat W, Rizk AM, Qurtam AA, El-Sayed OA. Egg production, fertility, hatchability and immune responses of some chicken strains under high ambient temperatures. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2021; 105:725-730. [PMID: 33387365 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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This experiment was designed to investigate and compare the egg production, fertility, hatchability and immune responses of some local developed Egyptian chicken strains under high ambient temperatures. A total of 108 (26 weeks old) laying hens of Matrouh, Silver Montazah, Mandarah and Inshas (9 hens × 3 replicates × 4 strains) were used to evaluate the impact of thermal stress (24-34ºC) during summer season (June, July and August) on egg production, fertility, hatchability and immune responses. The obtained results revealed that final body weight (FBW/g) and body weight change (BWC/g) among different chicken strains were not affected. The daily feed consumption (FC/g) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) for Silver Montazah and Inshas strains were significantly (p ≤ .05) higher than those of Matrouh and Mandarah strains. The mean egg production (EP/%) and egg mass (EM) for Silver Montazah and Inshas strains were significantly (p ≤ .05) higher than those of Matrouh and Mandarah strains. The highest percentages of hatchability of total eggs (HTE) and fertile eggs (HFE) were recorded in Inshas chickens, while the lowest value was recorded in Mandarah chickens. Also, the highest embryonic mortalities (p ≤ .05) and lowest chick weight at hatch (CWH/g) were recorded in Mandarah chickens compared with the other strains. The highest values for antibody titres against phytohemagglutinin-P (PHA-P) were recorded in Mandarah chickens, while the least values were recorded in Inshas chickens.
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- Poultry Breeding Res. Dep., Animal Prod. Res. Inst, Agric. Res. Center, Ministry of Agric, Giza, Egypt
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- Poultry Breeding Res. Dep., Animal Prod. Res. Inst, Agric. Res. Center, Ministry of Agric, Giza, Egypt
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- Biology Department, College of Science, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Poultry Breeding Res. Dep., Animal Prod. Res. Inst, Agric. Res. Center, Ministry of Agric, Giza, Egypt
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Singh M, Lim AJ, Muir WI, Groves PJ. Comparison of performance and carcass composition of a novel slow-growing crossbred broiler with fast-growing broiler for chicken meat in Australia. Poult Sci 2020; 100:100966. [PMID: 33652532 PMCID: PMC7936175 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2020.12.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Slow-growing broilers offer differentiation in the chicken meat market for consumers who have distinct preferences based on perceived higher welfare indices and willingness to pay a higher price for the product. Although breeding for slow-growing broilers is relatively advanced in Europe and the United States, it is limited in Australia. Crossbreeding is one of the approaches taken to developing slow-growing broiler strains. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare performance, immune response, leg health, carcass characteristics, and meat quality of a novel crossbred slow-growing broiler breed (SGB) with the conventional, fast-growing Cobb 500 broiler (CB) to assess their suitability as an alternative for chicken meat production in Australia. A total of 236 one-day-old broiler chicks (116 SGB and 120 fast-growing CB) were reared on standard commercial diet in an intensive production system. Birds and feed were weighed on a weekly basis and feed intake and feed conversion ratio calculated. At 21 d of age, a 2% suspension of sheep red blood cells was injected subcutaneously into 8 broilers of each breed to compare their antibody response. Birds from both breeds were grown to a final live weight of 2.0–2.2 kg, before a latency-to-lie (LTL) test, carcass analysis and apparent metabolizable energy (AME) assay were performed. The SGB reached the target weight at 55 d of age compared with 32 d in CB. However, SGB stood for longer during LTL, had higher thigh, drumstick, and wing yields (as a percentage of carcass weight) as well as darker and redder meat in comparison with the CB. The CB had better feed conversion efficiency, higher antibody (IgM) production, higher AME, heavier breast yield, and lower meat drip loss than the SGB. Although fast-growing CB outperformed the SGB for traditional performance parameters, the crossbred in this study was comparable with other slow-growing broiler breeds and strains across different countries and is thus a suitable candidate for a slow-growing alternative in Australia.
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- M Singh
- Sydney School of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia.
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- School of Life and Environmental Science, The University of Sydney, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia
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- School of Life and Environmental Science, The University of Sydney, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia
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- Sydney School of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, Camden, NSW 2570, Australia; Birling Avian Laboratories, Bringelly, NSW 2556, Australia
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Borodin АМ, Alekseev YI, Gerasimov KE, Konovalova NV, Тerentjeva EV, Efimov DN, Emanuilova ZV, Tuchemskiy LI, Komarov AA, Fisinin VI. Chickens productivity selection affects immune system genes. Vavilovskii Zhurnal Genet Selektsii 2020; 24:755-760. [PMID: 33738392 PMCID: PMC7960441 DOI: 10.18699/vj20.670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The quantitative trait loci associated with the immune properties of chickens are of interest from the
point of view of obtaining animals resistant to infectious agents using marker-assisted selection. In the process
of selecting markers for genomic selection in broiler-type chickens, a non-standard genotype frequency of the
RACK1 gene allele (SNP Gga_rs15788101) in the B5 line of broiler-type chicken cross Smena 8 was identified and
it was suggested that this gene was involved in selection. Therefore, it was decided to investigate the available
polymorphisms in the three genes responsible for the IgY titer (DMA, RACK1 and CD1B). Molecular typing of single
nucleotide polymorphisms of three loci revealed an approach to fixation of the unfavorable allele of the DMA gene
(SNP Gga_rs15788237), an approach to fixation of the unfavorable allele of the RACK1 gene and the prevalence of
the favorable CD1B gene allele (SNP Gga_rs16057130). Analysis of the haplotypes revealed a strong linkage disequilibrium
of these genes. This suggests that these genes experience selection pressure. Analysis of the protein-coding
sequences of the CD1B and DMA genes of various breeds of chickens revealed a negative selection of these genes.
In order to understand whether the fixation of the studied alleles is the result of artificial selection of the B5 line of
the cross Smena 8, an analysis of similar loci in layer chickens Hisex White was carried out. The frequencies of the
alleles at the loci of the CD1B gene (Gga_rs16057130) and the RACK1 gene (Gga_rs15788101) in the Hisex White
chicken genome differ from the frequencies of the alleles obtained for chickens of the B5 line of the cross Smena 8.
It can be assumed that the fixation of the allele in the DMA gene (SNP Gga_rs15723) is associated with artificial or
natural selection, consistent in broilers and layers. Changes in the loci Gga_rs16057130 and Gga_rs15788101 in the
B5 line of the Smena 8 chickens are most likely associated with artificial selection of broiler productivity traits, which
can subsequently lead to fixation of alleles at these loci. Artificial breeding of chickens leads to degradation of the
variability of genes encoding elements of the immune system, which can cause a decrease in resistance to various
diseases. The study of the negative impact of selection of economic traits on immunity should provide means to
mitigate negative consequences and help find ways to obtain disease-resistant animals.
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- А М Borodin
- Breeding and Genetic Center "Smena", Bereznyaki, Moscow Region, Russia Institute of Medical and Biological Research, Nizhnii Novgorod, Russia
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- Limited liability company "Syntol", Moscow, Russia Institute for Analytical Instrumentation of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia
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- Breeding and Genetic Center "Smena", Bereznyaki, Moscow Region, Russia Federal Scientific Center "All-Russian Research and Technological Poultry Institute" of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Sergiev Posad, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Breeding and Genetic Center "Smena", Bereznyaki, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Breeding and Genetic Center "Smena", Bereznyaki, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Breeding and Genetic Center "Smena", Bereznyaki, Moscow Region, Russia
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- Federal Scientific Center "All-Russian Research and Technological Poultry Institute" of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Sergiev Posad, Moscow Region, Russia
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Amiri N, Afsharmanesh M, Salarmoini M, Meimandipour A, Hosseini S, Ebrahimnejad H. Effects of nanoencapsulated cumin essential oil as an alternative to the antibiotic growth promoter in broiler diets. J APPL POULTRY RES 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.japr.2020.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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Effects of in ovo feeding of vitamin C on post-hatch performance, immune status and DNA methylation-related gene expression in broiler chickens. Br J Nutr 2020; 124:903-911. [DOI: 10.1017/s000711452000210x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AbstractThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of in ovo feeding (IOF) of vitamin C at embryonic age 11 (E11) on post-hatch performance, immune status and DNA methylation-related gene expression in broiler chickens. A total of 240 Arbor Acres breeder eggs (63 (sem 0·5) g) were randomly divided into two groups: normal saline and vitamin C (VC) groups. After incubation, newly hatched chicks from each group were randomly divided into six replicates with ten chicks per replicate. Hatchability, average daily feed intake (D21–42 and D1–42), and average daily gain and feed conversion ratio (D1–21) were improved by vitamin C treatment (P < 0·05). IOF of vitamin C increased vitamin C content (D1), total antioxidant capacity (D42), IgA (D1), IgM (D1 and D21), stimulation index for T lymphocyte (D35) and lysozyme activity (D21) in plasma (P < 0·05). On D21, vitamin C increased the splenic expression of IL-4 and DNMT1 and decreased IL-1β, Tet2, Tet3 and Gadd45β expression (P < 0·05). On D42, vitamin C increased the splenic expression of IL-4 and DNMT3A and decreased IFN-γ, Tet3, MBD4 and TDG expression (P < 0·05). In conclusion, the vitamin C via in ovo injection can be absorbed by broiler’s embryo and IOF of vitamin C at E11 improves the post-hatch performance and immune status and, to some extent, the antioxidant capacity of broiler chickens. The expression of enzyme-related DNA methylation and demethylation indicates that the level of DNA methylation may increase in spleen in the VC group and whether the fluctuating expression of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines is related to DNA methylation change remained to be further investigated.
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Boone AC, Käser T, Cortes AL, Kulkarni RR, López de Juan Abad BA, Villalobos T, Esandi J, Perozo F, Lemiere S, Gimeno IM. In ovo vaccination with herpesvirus of turkey enhances innate and cellular responses in meat-type chickens: Effect of vaccine dose and strain. Vaccine 2020; 38:4837-4845. [PMID: 32505441 DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.05.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2020] [Revised: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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In ovo vaccination with herpesvirus of turkey (HVT) or recombinant HVT (rHVT) is commonly used in meat-type chickens. Previous studies showed that in ovo vaccination with HVT enhances innate, cellular, and humoral immune responses in egg-type chicken embryos. This study evaluated if in ovo vaccination with HVT hastens immunocompetence of commercial meat-type chickens and optimized vaccination variables (dose and strain of HVT) to accelerate immunocompetence. A conventional HVT vaccine was given at recommended dose (RD), HVT-RD = 6080 plaque forming units (PFU), double-dose (2x), half-dose (1/2), or quarter-dose (1/4). Two rHVTs were given at RD: rHVT-A = 7380 PFU, rHVT-B = 8993 PFU. Most, if not all, treatments enhanced splenic lymphoproliferation with Concanavalin A and increased the percentage of granulocytes at day of age. Dose had an effect and HVT-RD was ideal. An increase of wing-web thickness after exposure to phytohemagglutinin-L was only detected after vaccination with HVT-RD. Furthermore, compared to sham-inoculated chickens, chickens in the HVT-RD had an increased percentage of CD3+ T cells and CD4+ T-helper cells, and increased expression of major histocompatibility complex (MHC)-II on most cell subsets (CD45+ cells, non-T leukocytes, T cells and the CD8+ and T cell receptor γδ T-cell subsets). Other treatments (HVT-1/2 and rHVT-B) share some of these features but differences were not as remarkable as in the HVT-RD group. Expression of MHC-I was reduced, compared to sham-inoculated chickens, in most of the cell phenotypes evaluated in the HVT-RD, HVT-2x and rHVT-A groups, while no effect was observed in other treatments. The effect of in ovo HVT on humoral immune responses (antibody responses to keyhole limpet hemocyanin and to a live infectious bronchitis/Newcastle disease vaccine) was minimal. Our study demonstrates in ovo vaccination with HVT in meat-type chickens can accelerate innate and adaptive immunity and we could optimize such effect by modifying the vaccine dose.
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- Allison C Boone
- North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States; Rollins Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, 2101 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States.
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- North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States.
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- North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States.
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- North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States.
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- North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States.
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- Zoetis-International Biodevices and Automation, 1040 Swabia Ct, Durham, NC 27703, United States.
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- Zoetis-International Biodevices and Automation, 1040 Swabia Ct, Durham, NC 27703, United States.
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Binger Strasse 173, 55216 Ingelheim, Germany.
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- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Binger Strasse 173, 55216 Ingelheim, Germany.
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- North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, 1060 William Moore Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607, United States.
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Awad EA, Najaa M, Zulaikha ZA, Zulkifli I, Soleimani AF. Effects of heat stress on growth performance, selected physiological and immunological parameters, caecal microflora, and meat quality in two broiler strains. ASIAN-AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCES 2020; 33:778-787. [PMID: 31480196 PMCID: PMC7206398 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.19.0208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2019] [Revised: 05/27/2019] [Accepted: 06/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to investigate the effects of normal and heat stress environments on growth performance and, selected physiological and immunological parameters, caecal microflora and meat quality in Cobb 500 and Ross 308 broilers. METHODS One-hundred-and-twenty male broiler chicks from each strain (one-day-old) were randomly assigned in groups of 10 to 24 battery cages. Ambient temperature on day (d) 1 was set at 32°C and gradually reduced to 23°C on d 21. From d 22 to 35, equal numbers of birds from each strain were exposed to a temperature of either 23°C throughout (normal) or 34°C for 6 h (heat stress). RESULTS From d 1 to 21, strain had no effect (p>0.05) on feed intake (FI), body weight gain (BWG), or the feed conversion ratio (FCR). Except for creatine kinase, no strain×temperature interactions were observed for all the parameters measured. Regardless of strain, heat exposure significantly (p<0.05) reduced FI and BWG (d 22 to 35 and 1 to 35), immunoglobulin Y (IgY) and IgM, while increased FCR (d 22 to 35 and 1 to 35) and serum levels of glucose and acute phase proteins (APPs). Regardless of temperature, the Ross 308 birds had significantly (p<0.05) lower IgA and higher finisher and overall BWG compared to Cobb 500. CONCLUSION The present study suggests that the detrimental effects of heat stress are consistent across commercial broiler strains because there were no significant strain×temperature interactions for growth performance, serum APPs and immunoglobulin responses, meat quality, and ceacal microflora population.
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- Elmutaz Atta Awad
- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Poultry Production, University of Khartoum, 13314 Khartoum North, Sudan
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- Department of Animal Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Animal Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Department of Animal Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
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Tixier-Boichard M. From the jungle fowl to highly performing chickens: are we reaching limits? WORLD POULTRY SCI J 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/00439339.2020.1729676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Afkhami M, Kermanshahi H, Majidzadeh Heravi R. Evaluation of whey protein sources on performance, liver antioxidants and immune responses of broiler chickens challenged with ethanol. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2020; 104:898-908. [PMID: 32072699 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Revised: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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To evaluate the effects of whey protein (WP) sources on performance, liver antioxidants and immune responses of broiler chickens, 300 one-d-old male Ross 308 chickens were randomly allocated into six treatments with five replications of 10 birds each. This study was conducted on the basis of a completely randomized design in a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement with dietary supplemental WP sources (no WP; 2% WP and 2% whey protein concentrate (WPC)) and ethanol (zero and 6%) into drinking water. Birds were challenged with ethanol 6% from 10 to 24 days of age. Growth performance, immune responses, intestinal morphology and antioxidant enzymes were assessed in both challenged and non-challenged groups. There was a significant interaction between ethanol and WP sources for growth performance, so that weight gain (WG), feed intake (FI) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were significantly improved in broiler chickens challenged with ethanol and fed with WP (p < .05). Intestinal morphology, humoral responses and heterophil to lymphocyte ratio (H/L) were not affected by WP sources. Cellular immunity responses were significantly lower in control group and challenged birds fed with WP compared with other groups after 48 hr of phytohemagglutinin-P (PHA-P) injection. Ethanol challenge decreased liver antioxidant enzyme activities and increased levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) activities. Dietary inclusion of WP and WPC increased levels of liver antioxidant enzymes and decreased MDA and ALT activities. It can be recommended to use WP for improving the growth performance and liver antioxidant enzymes in broiler chickens challenged with ethanol.
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- Marzieh Afkhami
- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran
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Zou A, Nadeau K, Wang PW, Lee JY, Guttman DS, Sharif S, Korver DR, Brumell JH, Parkinson J. Accumulation of genetic variants associated with immunity in the selective breeding of broilers. BMC Genet 2020; 21:5. [PMID: 31952471 PMCID: PMC6969402 DOI: 10.1186/s12863-020-0807-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background To satisfy an increasing demand for dietary protein, the poultry industry has employed genetic selection to increase the growth rate of broilers by over 400% in the past 50 years. Although modern broilers reach a marketable weight of ~ 2 kg in a short span of 35 days, a speed twice as fast as a broiler 50 years ago, the expedited growth has been associated with several negative detrimental consequences. Aside from heart and musculoskeletal problems, which are direct consequences of additional weight, the immune response is also thought to be altered in modern broilers. Results Given that identifying the underlying genetic basis responsible for a less sensitive innate immune response would be economically beneficial for poultry breeding, we decided to compare the genomes of two unselected meat control strains that are representative of broilers from 1957 and 1978, and a current commercial broiler line. Through analysis of genetic variants, we developed a custom prioritization strategy to identify genes and pathways that have accumulated genetic changes and are biologically relevant to immune response and growth performance. Our results highlight two genes, TLR3 and PLIN3, with genetic variants that are predicted to enhance growth performance at the expense of immune function. Conclusions Placing these new genomes in the context of other chicken lines, reveal genetic changes that have specifically arisen in selective breeding programs that were implemented in the last 50 years.
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- Angela Zou
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 1A8, ON, Canada.,Program in Molecular Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Peter Gilgan Center for Research and Learning, 686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 0A4, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Centre for the Analysis of Genome Evolution & Function, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks Street, Toronto, M5S 3G5, ON, Canada
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- Centre for the Analysis of Genome Evolution & Function, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks Street, Toronto, M5S 3G5, ON, Canada
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- Centre for the Analysis of Genome Evolution & Function, University of Toronto, 25 Willcocks Street, Toronto, M5S 3G5, ON, Canada.,Department of Cell and Systems Biology, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 3G5, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pathobiology, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, N1G 2W1, ON, Canada
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- Department of Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2P5, Canada
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- Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 1A8, ON, Canada.,Program in Cell Biology, Hospital for Sick Children, Peter Gilgan Center for Research and Learning, 686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 0A4, Canada
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 1A8, ON, Canada. .,Program in Molecular Medicine, Hospital for Sick Children, Peter Gilgan Center for Research and Learning, 686 Bay Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 0A4, Canada. .,Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, Toronto, M5S 1A8, ON, Canada.
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Damaziak K, Charuta A, Niemiec J, Tatara MR, Krupski W, Gozdowski D, Kruzińska B. Femur and tibia development in meat-type chickens with different growth potential for 56 days of rearing period. Poult Sci 2019; 98:7063-7075. [PMID: 31399733 PMCID: PMC8914001 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pez445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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We studied the changes in morphological, geometric, densitometric, and mechanical parameters of the femur and tibia during 56 D of rearing chickens with different growth rates. Ten femur and tibia were collected from fast-growing chickens (FG) and 2 types of medium-growing chickens (MGH and MGGP) immediately after hatching (0 D) and on 7, 14, 21, 35, 42, 49, and 56 D of life. The bone parameters of chickens across all genetic groups were found to be similar on 0 D, with exceptions of lower percentage contribution of bone weight (BW) in FG chickens (P < 0.05), lower total bone volume in MGGP chickens (P < 0.05), and lower maximum elastic strength in MGH chickens (P < 0.05). The bones developed in FG chickens were longer and wider; however, an increase in bone mineral density (BMD) between 42 and 49 D was not observed. The BMD value in FG chickens on 56 D was comparable to that in MGH chickens (P = 0.089) and significantly lower than that in MGGP chickens (P = 0.021). Mean relative wall thickness, despite longer and thicker bones in FG chickens, was comparable and often lower than that of MGH and MGGP chickens. In conclusion, the results showed that medium-growing chickens could be reared for up to 56 D without the risk of any growth impairment due to problems associated with deterioration of pelvic limb bone quality.
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- Krzysztof Damaziak
- Department of Animal Breeding and Production, Poultry Breeding Division, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02–786 Warsaw, Poland
- Corresponding author
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Natural Science, Siedlce University of Natural Sciences and Humanities, 08–110 Siedlce, Poland
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Production, Poultry Breeding Division, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02–786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Physiology, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, 20–950 Lublin, Poland
- II Department of Radiology, Medical University in Lublin, 20–081 Lublin, Poland
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- II Department of Radiology, Medical University in Lublin, 20–081 Lublin, Poland
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- Department of Experimental Design and Bioinformatics, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02–786 Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Production, Poultry Breeding Division, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, 02–786 Warsaw, Poland
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Dobner M, Auerbach M, Mundt E, Preisinger R, Icken W, Rautenschlein S. Immune responses upon in ovo HVT-IBD vaccination vary between different chicken lines. DEVELOPMENTAL AND COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY 2019; 100:103422. [PMID: 31247248 DOI: 10.1016/j.dci.2019.103422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The genotype of chickens is assumed to be associated with variable immune responses. In this study a modern, moderate performing dual-purpose chicken line (DT) was compared with a high-performing layer-type (LT) as well as a broiler-type (BT) chicken line. One group of each genotype was vaccinated in ovo with a recombinant herpesvirus of turkeys expressing the virus protein VP2 of the infectious bursal disease virus (HVT-IBD) while one group of each genotype was left HVT-IBD unvaccinated (control group). Genotype associated differences in innate and adapted immune responses between the groups were determined over five weeks post hatch. HVT-IBD vaccination significantly enhanced humoral immune responses against subsequently applied live vaccines compared to non-HVT-IBD vaccinated groups at some of the investigated time points (P < 0.05). In addition HVT-IBD vaccination had depending on the genotype a significant impact on splenic macrophage as well as bursal CD4+ T-cell numbers (P < 0.05). On the other hand, the detectable genotype influence on Interferon (IFN) γ and nitric oxide (NO) release of ex vivo stimulated spleen cells was independent of HVT-IBD vaccination. The results of our study suggest considering a genotype specific vaccination regime in the field.
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- Marina Dobner
- Clinic for Poultry, University of Veterinary Medicine, Bünteweg 17, 30559, Hannover, Germany.
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- Clinic for Poultry, University of Veterinary Medicine, Bünteweg 17, 30559, Hannover, Germany.
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- Boehringer Ingelheim, Veterinary Research Center GmbH Co. KG, Bemeroderstr. 31, 30559, Hannover, Germany.
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- Lohmann Tierzucht GmbH, Am Seedeich 9-11, 27472, Cuxhaven, Germany.
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- Clinic for Poultry, University of Veterinary Medicine, Bünteweg 17, 30559, Hannover, Germany.
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Baltic M, Rajcic A, Laudanovic M, Nesic S, Baltic T, Ciric J, Brankovic Lazic I. Wooden breast – a novel myopathy recognized in broiler chickens. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/333/1/012037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Renema R, Robinson F. Defining normal: comparison of feed restriction and full feeding of female broiler breeders. WORLD POULTRY SCI J 2019. [DOI: 10.1079/wps200434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- R.A. Renema
- Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T5G 2P5
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada, T5G 2P5
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Khanipour S, Mehri M, Bagherzadeh-Kasmani F, Maghsoudi A, Assadi Soumeh E. Excess dietary tryptophan mitigates aflatoxicosis in growing quails. J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2019; 103:1462-1473. [PMID: 31407825 DOI: 10.1111/jpn.13167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2019] [Revised: 05/28/2019] [Accepted: 05/31/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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A biological assay was carried out to evaluate the impact of dietary tryptophan (TRP) in aflatoxin B1 -contaminated diets (AFB1 -D) on performance, blood parameters, immunity, meat quality and microbial populations of intestine in Japanese quails. Six experimental diets were formulated to include two levels of dietary TRP; 2.9 (moderate high: MH-TRP) and 4.9 g/kg (excess: Ex-TRP); and three levels of AFB1 (0.0, 2.5, and 5.0 mg/kg). Each experimental diet was fed to the one of the six groups of birds from 7 to 35 days of age in a completely randomized design with 2 × 3 factorial arrangement. Decrease in feed intake, body weight gain and gain:feed in birds fed 5.0 mg/kg AFB1 -D was restored to the control level by 4.9 g TRP/kg of the diet. The hepatic enzymes in blood were elevated in quails fed on AFB1 -D but attenuated by 4.9 g TRP/kg of the diet (Ex-TRP; p ≤ .01). High serum uric acid in birds challenged with AFB1 significantly decreased by Ex-TRP (p ≤ .01). The skin thickness to 2,4-dinitro-1-chlorobenzene challenge suppressed by AFB1 but increased by Ex-TRP diet (p ≤ .02). The AFB1 increased the malondialdehyde in meat, whereas TRP efficiently diminished malondialdehyde production (p ≤ .01). The greatest drip loss and pH in meat were observed in the birds fed 5.0 mg/kg AFB1 -D but Ex-TRP augmented the adverse effects of AFB1 (p ≤ .01). The Ex-TRP reduced the total microbial and Escherichia coli counts (p ≤ .01). The adverse effect of AFB1 on ileal Lactic acid bacteria was completely prevented by Ex-TRP (p ≤ .03). This study showed that tryptophan supplementation could be considered as a powerful nutritional tool to ameliorate the adverse effects of AFB1 in growing quails.
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- Sousan Khanipour
- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran.,Department of Special Domestic Animals, Research Institute at the University of Zabol (RIUOZ), Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran.,Department of Special Domestic Animals, Research Institute at the University of Zabol (RIUOZ), Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran.,Department of Special Domestic Animals, Research Institute at the University of Zabol (RIUOZ), Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zabol, Zabol, Iran.,Department of Special Domestic Animals, Research Institute at the University of Zabol (RIUOZ), Zabol, Iran
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- School of Agriculture and Food Science, Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia
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Dierick E, Hirvonen OP, Haesebrouck F, Ducatelle R, Van Immerseel F, Goossens E. Rapid growth predisposes broilers to necrotic enteritis. Avian Pathol 2019; 48:416-422. [PMID: 31043060 DOI: 10.1080/03079457.2019.1614147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Over the past 50 years, intentional genetic selection within the broiler industry has led to major improvements in both body weight gain (BWG) and feed conversion efficiency. Next to its economic advantages, enhancing BWG can increase the risk of metabolic and skeletal disorders. The aim of this study was to examine whether higher BWG is a predisposing factor for broiler necrotic enteritis. In this study, 300 broilers were challenged with Clostridium perfringens using a well-established, previously described challenge model. It was found that birds with higher body weight (BW) and BWG before challenge were predisposed to develop more severe necrotic enteritis lesions. After challenge, the average BWG of the birds developing mild to severe lesions dropped significantly, negatively affecting bird welfare and performance. These results show a significant interplay between BWG and the development of necrotic enteritis lesions. This raises the question whether there is a limit to broiler performance with respect to maintaining intestinal health, and whether decreasing BWG (at certain stages of the growth cycle) can be part of a plan to prevent intestinal pathology. RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS Higher body weight is a predisposing factor to necrotic enteritis in broilers.
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- Department of Pathology, Bacteriology and Avian Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University , Merelbeke , Belgium
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä , Jyväskylä , Finland
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- Department of Pathology, Bacteriology and Avian Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University , Merelbeke , Belgium
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- Department of Pathology, Bacteriology and Avian Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University , Merelbeke , Belgium
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- Department of Pathology, Bacteriology and Avian Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University , Merelbeke , Belgium
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- Department of Pathology, Bacteriology and Avian Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University , Merelbeke , Belgium
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Miska KB, Fetterer RH. Expression of amino acid and sugar transporters, aminopeptidase, and the di- and tri-peptide transporter PepT1; differences between modern fast growing broilers and broilers not selected for rapid growth. Poult Sci 2019; 98:2272-2280. [DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Rubio LA. Possibilities of early life programming in broiler chickens via intestinal microbiota modulation. Poult Sci 2019; 98:695-706. [PMID: 30247675 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
Abstract
The strong selection in search for a higher growth rate in broilers has resulted in adverse effects such as metabolic disorders, low responsiveness of the immune system, and decreased resistance to pathogens. On the other hand, newly hatched chicks rely mostly on innate immune responses until their gut gets colonized with microbiota. In consequence, early access to active substances or bacteria (pre- and post-hatch) is particularly relevant here because in broilers much of the immune system development occurs early in life. Therefore, early stimulation of beneficial microflora is critical, as it affects, to a great extent, the entire life-span of an individual, and also because the nutritional manipulations of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) microbiome to enhance productivity and health are rather limited by the resilience of the ecosystem once established in the chicken´s gut. Early life or developmental programming is based on the assumption that the development of diseases later in life can be modulated by perturbations or environmental exposures during critical pre- or early post-natal life. Substances such as plant derivatives, Na butyrate, pre- and probiotics, and β-glucans have been shown to induce beneficial microbiological and immunological changes within the GIT, and therefore are potential candidates to be used as tools to manipulate GIT functionality in the young chicken. Accordingly, substances as these might represent promising candidates to study intestinal microbiota/immune system modulation in broilers´ early stages of breeding. In ovo-delivered prebiotics and synbiotics have been shown to have no adverse effect on the development of the immune system in exposed chickens, while being able to affect lymphoid-organs' morphology in chickens. In ovo procedures have also been proposed as means of promoting a healthy microflora in embryonic guts and stimulating maturation of the cellular and humoral immune responses in central and peripheral immune organs, including those in the GIT. The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the potential usefulness of the instruments currently available to induce early life programming in broilers.
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Affiliation(s)
- Luis A Rubio
- Physiology and Biochemistry of Animal Nutrition (EEZ, CSIC), Granada 18008, Spain
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