Lighting, density, and dietary strategies to improve poultry behavior, health, and production

El-Sabrout, Karim; El-Deek, A. A.; Ahmad, Sohail; Usman, Muhammad; Dantas, Maiko Roberto Tavares; Souza, João Batista Freire de

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“…The same could be said of percentage mortality as there was no distinct difference between the two treatment groups. It is possible that other feeding and health management strategies including environmental conditions could have shaped the pattern of expression of both body weight and body weight gain as well as the mortality rate of the birds ( Silveira et al, 2014 ; Nakkazi et al, 2015 ; El-Sabrout et al, 2022 ). Also, within the smallholder poultry production system in Nigeria, farmers’ use of antibiotics is primarily for therapeutic purposes, and not growth promotion ( Bamidele et al, 2022a ).…”

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Growth performance, survivability and profitability of improved smallholder chicken genetics in Nigeria: A COVID-19 intervention study

Bamidele¹,

Akinsola

Yakubu

et al. 2023

Front. Genet.

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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on smallholder farming households (SFH) includes increased poverty, and loss of livelihoods. Provision of livestock to SFH is a helpful intervention to mitigate this impact. This study provided a total of 150 smallholder poultry farmers, randomly selected from three states (Kebbi, Nasarawa, and Imo) in Nigeria, with ten 5-week-old chickens (mixed sexes) each, of either FUNAAB Alpha or Noiler chicken genetics. The improved, dual-purpose chickens were evaluated for growth performance (GP), survivability and profitability. The birds were managed under semi-scavenging production system. Body weight, mortality, and cost of production (COP) were recorded every 4 weeks until 21 weeks of age. Profitability was a function of the COP, and the selling price for live-birds (cocks). Body weight of Noiler (1,927 g) birds was not significantly (p > .05) higher than FUNAAB Alpha (1,792 g) at 21 weeks. Agroecology and genetics had significant (p < .05) effects on GP and survivability. Survivability of FUNAAB Alpha was higher (p < .05) than Noiler, with Nasarawa (81%–96%), having the highest (p < .0001) survival rate compared to Imo (62%–81%), and Kebbi (58%–75%). At 21 weeks, the number of cocks and hens differed significantly (p < .05) within the states (Imo: 2.4 ± .2 and 5.4 ± .3; Kebbi: 2.6 ± .2 and 5.5 ± .3; and Nasarawa: 2.9 ± .2 and 5.8 ± .3). Nasarawa (NGN 7,808; USD 19) ranked best for profitability, followed by Kebbi (NGN 6,545; USD 16) and Imo (NGN 5,875; USD 14). Overall, this study demonstrates that provision of improved chickens to vulnerable SFH in Nigeria holds great potential for economic growth, and resilience during emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Growth performance, survivability and profitability of improved smallholder chicken genetics in Nigeria: A COVID-19 intervention study

Bamidele¹,

Akinsola

Yakubu

et al. 2023

Front. Genet.

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“…Recently, there has been a strong consumer desire for improved animal management and welfare in poultry farms, particularly in egg production. Scientists and breeders face a difficult challenge in determining the ideal environmental conditions for animals considering existing environmental changes [ 68 ]. Furthermore, the egg industry's sustainability should be investigated further to improve housing systems that meet the needs of laying hens and minimize the ecological footprint of egg production [ 40 ].…”

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“…Rather than antibiotics, new natural materials from plant sources have been used as feed additives in poultry diets in recent years. ese materials must provide safe and highquality food [68,119]. Some of them are frequently used in poultry diets as commercial additions and alternative feed supplements to improve animal productivity and welfare due to their multiple growth and health benefits [120][121][122].…”

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Advanced Practical Strategies to Enhance Table Egg Production

2022

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The global demand for table eggs has increased exponentially due to the growing human population. To meet this demand, major advances in hen genetics, nutrition, and husbandry procedures are required. Developing cost-effective and practically applicable strategies to improve egg production and quality is necessary for the development of egg industry worldwide. Consumers have shown a strong desire regarding the improvement of hens’ welfare and egg quality. They also become interested in functional and designer foods. Modifications in the nutritional composition of laying hen diets significantly impact egg nutritional composition and quality preservation. According to previous scientific research, enriched egg products can benefit human health. However, producers are facing a serious challenge in optimizing breeding, housing, and dietary strategies to ensure hen health and high product quality. This review discussed several practical strategies to increase egg production, quality, and hens’ welfare. These practical strategies can potentially be used in layer farms for sustainable egg production. One of these strategies is the transition from conventional to enriched or cage-free production systems, thereby improving bird behavior and welfare. In addition, widely use of plant/herbal substances as dietary supplements in layers’ diets positively impacts hens’ physiological, productive, reproductive, and immunological performances.

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“…The use of alternatives for feed additives in the poultry diet has recently been considered. The main purpose is that these feed additives should produce safe and high-quality food [4][5][6]. Nutraceuticals offer these advantages and should be considered as alternative feed additives.…”

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Application of botanical products as nutraceutical feed additives for improving poultry health and production

2023

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Poultry is one of the most consumed sources of animal protein around the world. To meet the global demands for poultry meat and eggs, it is necessary to improve their nutrition to sustain the poultry industry. However, the poultry industry faces several challenges, including feedstuff availability, the banning of antibiotics as growth promoters, and several environmental stressors. Therefore, there is a critical need to include available nutraceuticals in the diet to sustain the poultry industry. Nutraceuticals are natural chemical substances that positively influence animal physiological and productive traits. Botanical products (such as fenugreek seeds, ginger roots, and olive leaves) are among the most commonly used nutraceuticals and are gradually gaining popularity in the poultry industry due to their immense benefits in nutrition and therapeutic properties. They can be added to the diet separately or in combination (as a natural antioxidant and immunostimulant) to improve poultry health and production. Botanical products are rich in essential oils and essential fatty acids, which have multiple benefits on the animal's digestive system, such as activating the digestive enzymes and restoring microbiota balance, enhancing poultry health, and production. These nutraceuticals have been shown to stimulate the expression of several genes related to growth, metabolism, and immunity. In addition, the essential oil supplementation in poultry diets up-regulated the expression of some crucial genes associated with nutrient transportation (such as glucose transporter-2 and sodium-glucose cotransporter-1). Previous studies have suggested that supplementation of botanical compounds increased broiler body weight and hen egg production by approximately 7% and 15%, respectively. Furthermore, the supplementation of botanical compounds enhanced the reproductive efficiency of hens and the semen quality of roosters by 13%. This review article discusses the significant effects of some botanical products in the poultry industry and how they can benefit poultry, especially in light of the ban on antibiotics as growth promoters.

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Lighting, density, and dietary strategies to improve poultry behavior, health, and production

Cited by 25 publications

References 106 publications

Growth performance, survivability and profitability of improved smallholder chicken genetics in Nigeria: A COVID-19 intervention study

Growth performance, survivability and profitability of improved smallholder chicken genetics in Nigeria: A COVID-19 intervention study

Advanced Practical Strategies to Enhance Table Egg Production

Application of botanical products as nutraceutical feed additives for improving poultry health and production

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