Understanding hatchability and its Challenges Hatchability is a trait of major economic importance in the poultry industry. The term refers to the percentage of eggs that successfully develop into chicks. Maintaining an optimal rate of hatchability is essential not only for maximizing production efficiency but also for ensuring economic viability in poultry farming. One significant …
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Understanding heat stress and its Impacts on animals Heat stress is a significant challenge in animal husbandry, affecting various physiological parameters and overall animal performance. It occurs when animals are unable to dissipate excess body heat, leading to elevated body temperatures and a cascade of negative health effects. The situation is exacerbated by climate change, …
Natural antioxidants for animal health: Polyphenols Rapid progress in nutrition and genetic selection has led to a significant improvement in the performance of farm animals. This leads to increased pressure on an animal’s organism, which can cause oxidative stress and negatively impact the quality of the meat. The inclusion of polyphenols in the feed offers …
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Protecting livestock from the stress due to Rising temperatures Heat stress casts a shadow over the performance and profitability of livestock production. Unfortunately, farmers cannot always measure precisely the losses associated with this insidious threat, even though studies have confirmed the high cost associated with it. For the U.S. market, the yearly losses have been …
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The risk of oxidative stress for high prolific sows and the impact on the Litter livability High prolific sows have high energy needs to cover the fetal development during late gestation, but also to ensure a right lactation performance. The animals endure a stronger metabolic activity which generates intense free radical production. This is the …
The risk of oxidative stress for high prolific sows and the impact on the Litter livability High prolific sows have high energy needs to cover the fetal development during late gestation, but also to ensure a right lactation performance. The animals endure a stronger metabolic activity which generates intense free radical production. This is the …
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Free radicals, the result of the Respiratory process Free radicals are products from the respiratory process. They are highly reactive and can induce important oxidative damage in the organism, leading to an impairment of bio-logical functions. Antioxidants are defense molecules used by the animal to fight against these reactive species. They can be produced by …
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Detrimental effects of heat stress in Livestocks Heat stress has detrimental effects in livestock. Excessive thermal stress around parturition can have detrimental effects on reproduction success and litter growth in swine. Antioxidants are commonly used in various species to limit oxidative stress caused by excess environmental heat. Grape polyphenols have been extensively studied for the …
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What are Polyphenols? Polyphenols exist in a majority of plants, but not all of them have the same properties. This broad classification is displayed in various categories such as phenolic acids, stilbenes, flavonoids and lignans for which there are other subcategories. Therefore, the profiles of polyphenols and their associated properties differ greatly between those encountered …
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