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View article: Decoding poultry immune responses to Salmonella vaccines: Current advances and future directions for next-generation vaccine development
Decoding poultry immune responses to Salmonella vaccines: Current advances and future directions for next-generation vaccine development Open
The global impact of chicken products contaminated with Salmonella threatens public health, requiring novel and more effective Salmonella vaccine formulations and interventions that can assist poultry farming in reducing the entrance of th…
View article: Feasibility of applying Bacillus amyloliquefaciens-derived solid state fermentation products into the hatch cabinet environment as a method to mitigate the microbial bloom during the hatching phase
Feasibility of applying Bacillus amyloliquefaciens-derived solid state fermentation products into the hatch cabinet environment as a method to mitigate the microbial bloom during the hatching phase Open
View article: Evaluation of the Effect of In Ovo Applied Bifidobacteria and Lactic Acid Bacteria on Enteric Colonization by Hatchery-Associated Opportunistic Pathogens and Early Performance in Broiler Chickens
Evaluation of the Effect of In Ovo Applied Bifidobacteria and Lactic Acid Bacteria on Enteric Colonization by Hatchery-Associated Opportunistic Pathogens and Early Performance in Broiler Chickens Open
Probiotics have been used to promote pioneer colonization by beneficial bacteria in poultry. The purpose of the present study (four trials) was to determine if an in ovo injection with Bifidobacterium saeculare (B2-2, B3-4) and/or lactic a…
View article: Heavy chain-only antibodies with a stabilized human VH in transgenic chickens for therapeutic antibody discovery
Heavy chain-only antibodies with a stabilized human VH in transgenic chickens for therapeutic antibody discovery Open
Heavy chain-only antibodies have found many applications where conventional heavy-light heterodimeric antibodies are not favorable. Heavy chain-only antibodies with their single antigen-binding domain offer the advantage of a smaller size …
View article: Chickens with a Truncated Light Chain Transgene Express Single-Domain H Chain-Only Antibodies.
Chickens with a Truncated Light Chain Transgene Express Single-Domain H Chain-Only Antibodies. Open
H chain-only Igs are naturally produced in camelids and sharks. Because these Abs lack the L chain, the Ag-binding domain is half the size of a traditional Ab, allowing this type of Ig to bind to targets in novel ways. Consequently, the H …
View article: Isolation, characterization, and experimental infection of Streptococcus gallolyticus subspecies pasteurianus from commercial turkeys with acute septicemia: a pilot study
Isolation, characterization, and experimental infection of Streptococcus gallolyticus subspecies pasteurianus from commercial turkeys with acute septicemia: a pilot study Open
View article: In vitro and in vivo evaluation of chlorhexidine salts as potential alternatives to potassium dichromate for Eimeria maxima M6 oocyst preservation
In vitro and in vivo evaluation of chlorhexidine salts as potential alternatives to potassium dichromate for Eimeria maxima M6 oocyst preservation Open
Introduction Coccidiosis caused by the Eimeria spp., an Apicomplexan protozoon, is a major intestinal disease that affects the poultry industry. Although most cases of coccidiosis are subclinical, Eimeria infections impair bird health and …
View article: Evaluation of Clostridium septicum hemolytic activity, administration route, and dosage volume of a clostridial dermatitis (cellulitis) bacterin-toxoid on humoral immune response in commercial turkeys
Evaluation of Clostridium septicum hemolytic activity, administration route, and dosage volume of a clostridial dermatitis (cellulitis) bacterin-toxoid on humoral immune response in commercial turkeys Open
View article: Research Note: Isolation, speciation, and anticoccidial sensitivity of Eimeria spp. recovered from wild turkey feces in the United States
Research Note: Isolation, speciation, and anticoccidial sensitivity of Eimeria spp. recovered from wild turkey feces in the United States Open
View article: Evaluation of the impact of formaldehyde fumigation during the hatching phase on contamination in the hatch cabinet and early performance in broiler chickens
Evaluation of the impact of formaldehyde fumigation during the hatching phase on contamination in the hatch cabinet and early performance in broiler chickens Open
View article: Dietary soy galactooligosaccharides affect the performance, intestinal function, and gut microbiota composition of growing chicks
Dietary soy galactooligosaccharides affect the performance, intestinal function, and gut microbiota composition of growing chicks Open
The objective of this experiment was to investigate the effects of the dietary soy galactooligosaccharides (GOS), raffinose and stachyose, on performance, gastrointestinal health, and systemic stress in young broilers. Birds were fed a GOS…
View article: Uncontroversial facts and new perspectives on poultry histomonosis: a review
Uncontroversial facts and new perspectives on poultry histomonosis: a review Open
SUMMARYSince therapeutic and prophylactic compounds became unavailable in many countries, outbreaks of histomonosis in turkeys and chickens have been increasing. Turkeys are particularly susceptible to the disease, whereas chickens general…
View article: Feed Composition and Isolate of Histomonas meleagridis Alter Horizontal Transmission of Histomonosis in Turkeys. Proof of Concept
Feed Composition and Isolate of Histomonas meleagridis Alter Horizontal Transmission of Histomonosis in Turkeys. Proof of Concept Open
Outbreaks of histomonosis in turkeys are typically initiated by the ingestion of contaminated embryonated eggs of Heterakis gallinarum , potentially present in earthworms and mechanical vectors. Once an outbreak is started, infected turkey…
View article: Value and Limitations of Formaldehyde for Hatch Cabinet Applications: The Search for Alternatives
Value and Limitations of Formaldehyde for Hatch Cabinet Applications: The Search for Alternatives Open
Pioneer colonization by beneficial microorganisms promote a shift in the composition of the gut microbiota, excluding opportunistic pathogens. Commercially, the horizontal transmission of both apathogenic and pathogenic organisms is common…
View article: Experimental Cyclic Heat Stress on Intestinal Permeability, Bone Mineralization, Leukocyte Proportions and Meat Quality in Broiler Chickens
Experimental Cyclic Heat Stress on Intestinal Permeability, Bone Mineralization, Leukocyte Proportions and Meat Quality in Broiler Chickens Open
The goal of this research was to assess cyclic heat stress on gut permeability, bone mineralization, and meat quality in chickens. Two separate trials were directed. 320 day-of-hatch Cobb 500 male chicks were randomly assigned to four ther…
View article: Histomonosis in Poultry: A Comprehensive Review
Histomonosis in Poultry: A Comprehensive Review Open
Histomonas meleagridis , the etiological agent of histomonosis, is a poultry parasite primarily detrimental to turkeys. Characteristic lesions occur in the liver and ceca, with mortalities in turkey flocks often reaching 80–100%. Chickens …
View article: Development of an environmental contamination model to simulate the microbial bloom that occurs in commercial hatch cabinets
Development of an environmental contamination model to simulate the microbial bloom that occurs in commercial hatch cabinets Open
Microbial blooms that emerge in commercial hatch cabinets consist of apathogenic and pathogenic microorganisms, including Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis, and Aspergillus fumigatus. Objectives of the present study included the deve…
View article: Evaluation of live-attenuated Histomonas meleagridis isolates as vaccine candidates against wild-type challenge
Evaluation of live-attenuated Histomonas meleagridis isolates as vaccine candidates against wild-type challenge Open
View article: Research Note: Evaluation of quinine as a chemoprophylactic candidate against histomoniasis in turkeys
Research Note: Evaluation of quinine as a chemoprophylactic candidate against histomoniasis in turkeys Open
Histomoniasis, also commonly referred to as blackhead disease, is caused by the protozoan parasite Histomonas meleagridis. Since the removal of nitarsone in 2015, no approved prophylactics are available for mitigating histomoniasis. Diseas…
View article: Spray-Dried Plasma Improves Body Weight, Intestinal Barrier Function, and Tibia Strength during Experimental Constant Heat Stress Conditions
Spray-Dried Plasma Improves Body Weight, Intestinal Barrier Function, and Tibia Strength during Experimental Constant Heat Stress Conditions Open
The aim of this study was to see how spray-dried plasma (SDP) supplementation affected broiler chicken performance, intestinal permeability, and bone strength during persistent heat stress. One-day-old chicks (n = 480) were randomly assign…
View article: Developing probiotics, prebiotics, and organic acids to control Salmonella spp. in commercial turkeys at the University of Arkansas, USA
Developing probiotics, prebiotics, and organic acids to control Salmonella spp. in commercial turkeys at the University of Arkansas, USA Open
In the United States, non-typhoidal Salmonella causes over one million foodborne infections every year and turkey meat contaminated with Salmonella has been associated from the farm to the processing plant. These outbreaks emphasize effort…
View article: Curcumin reduces enteric isoprostane 8-iso-PGF2α and prostaglandin GF2α in specific pathogen-free Leghorn chickens challenged with Eimeria maxima
Curcumin reduces enteric isoprostane 8-iso-PGF2α and prostaglandin GF2α in specific pathogen-free Leghorn chickens challenged with Eimeria maxima Open
The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate and determine the concentration of prostaglandin GF2α (PGF2α) and isoprostane 8‐iso‐PGF2α in plasma and intestine of specific pathogen-free (SPF) Leghorn chickens challenged with Eimeria maxi…
View article: Assessment of Lippia origanoides Essential Oils in a Salmonella typhimurium, Eimeria maxima, and Clostridium perfringens Challenge Model to Induce Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens
Assessment of Lippia origanoides Essential Oils in a Salmonella typhimurium, Eimeria maxima, and Clostridium perfringens Challenge Model to Induce Necrotic Enteritis in Broiler Chickens Open
The objective of the present research was to evaluate dietary supplementation of essential oils from Lippia origanoides (LEO) on necrotic enteritis (NE). Chickens were randomly assigned to three groups. Group 1: negative control; Group 2: …
View article: Evaluation of Three Formulations of Essential Oils in Broiler Chickens under Cyclic Heat Stress
Evaluation of Three Formulations of Essential Oils in Broiler Chickens under Cyclic Heat Stress Open
The objective of the present research was to assess the dietary supplementation of three formulations of essential oils (EO) in chickens under heat stress (HS). Day-of-hatch Cobb 500 chicks (n = 500) were randomly distributed into four gro…
View article: Research Note: Modified serum fluorescein isothiocyanate dextran (FITC-d) assay procedure to determine intestinal permeability in poultry fed diets high in natural or synthetic pigments
Research Note: Modified serum fluorescein isothiocyanate dextran (FITC-d) assay procedure to determine intestinal permeability in poultry fed diets high in natural or synthetic pigments Open
View article: Determination of isoprostane 8‐iso‐PGF2α and prostaglandin GF2α in plasma and intestine of specific-pathogen-free chickens challenged with Eimeria maxima
Determination of isoprostane 8‐iso‐PGF2α and prostaglandin GF2α in plasma and intestine of specific-pathogen-free chickens challenged with Eimeria maxima Open
The purpose of this study was to evaluate and determine the concentration of isoprostane 8‐iso‐PGF2α and prostaglandin GF2α (PGF2α) from plasma and intestine in specific pathogen-free (SPF) chickens challenged with Eimeria maxima (EM) usin…
View article: Research Note: Application of an Escherichia coli spray challenge model for neonatal broiler chickens
Research Note: Application of an Escherichia coli spray challenge model for neonatal broiler chickens Open
Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) is an opportunistic pathogen often introduced to neonatal chicks during the hatching process. This commensal bacterium, particularly as a pioneer colonizer of the gastrointestinal tract, can have…
View article: Development of a wild-type Escherichia coli environmental bloom model to evaluate alternatives to formaldehyde fumigation in broiler chicken hatch cabinets
Development of a wild-type Escherichia coli environmental bloom model to evaluate alternatives to formaldehyde fumigation in broiler chicken hatch cabinets Open
View article: DNA aptamer-based rolling circle amplification product as a novel immunological adjuvant
DNA aptamer-based rolling circle amplification product as a novel immunological adjuvant Open
Several agonists to CD40 have shown to induce acquired immune responses. Here, we developed and evaluated the rolling circle amplification (RCA) products that are based on anti-CD40 DNA aptamers as a novel vaccine adjuvant. First, we devel…
View article: Isolation and Antimicrobial Sensitivity of Mycoplasma synoviae and Mycoplasma gallisepticum from Vaccinated Hens in Mexico
Isolation and Antimicrobial Sensitivity of Mycoplasma synoviae and Mycoplasma gallisepticum from Vaccinated Hens in Mexico Open
Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) and Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) strains were isolated at 39.5 °C to rule out temperature-sensitive strains (ts+) and identified using random amplification of polymorphic DNA. Then, their minimum inhibitory concen…