Poultry production significantly contributes to bridging the food gap worldwide. Several nations ... more Poultry production significantly contributes to bridging the food gap worldwide. Several nations have limited the usage of antibiotic growth promotors due to bacterial resistance to antibiotics and the occurrence of residual antibiotics in the edible tissues of birds. The world is now turning to using natural alternatives to increase poultry production as well as birds’ resistance to diseases. Withania somnifera (WS; family: Solanaceae) is a precious medicinal herb utilized in several countries due to its distinct chemical, medicinal, and physiological properties. This plant has antioxidant, anti-aging, antimicrobial, antitumor, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, antistress, and growth-promoting activities. In poultry, the dietary inclusion of WS revealed a promising result in enhancing productive performance, increasing disease resistance, reducing stress effects, and maintaining the bird’s health. Thus, the current review highlight...
Patricia et al. assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Consumption Preferences and reported tha... more Patricia et al. assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Consumption Preferences and reported that found that food consumption preferences were affected by age, marital status, level of education and employment status. Due to limited funding, only a single district was included in the study; therefore, we recommend further studies on food consumption preferences in Uganda for an expanded geographical scope. The Ms discuss an important topic and have a scientific impact and declare the feeding pattern after COVID-19 crisis which of value to the present knowledge in the food system. The Ms can be improved considering with these items:
Reproductive tract regression and cessation of egg production was induced in 80-wk-old Hy-Line W3... more Reproductive tract regression and cessation of egg production was induced in 80-wk-old Hy-Line W36 strain hens by an i.m. injection of Lupron Depot at a dose calculated to release 60 micrograms of leuprolide acetate (LA)/kg of BW for 30 d, by restriction of feed intake (FR) for 28 d, or by total feed deprivation (FD) for 7 d followed by feed restriction for 21 d. Egg production in LA and FD groups dropped to 24 and 19% in the first 7 d after initiation of the treatments and to 3.5 and 0% in the 2nd wk. Production of the FR group dropped to 38% during the 1st wk and to 1.7% in the 2nd wk. Production of both nutritionally deprived groups remained near zero through the 5th wk, whereas it increased to 8.2% in the LA group at that time. Hens injected with LA reached 50% production at about 37 vs 45 d for both nutritionally deprived groups. Egg production of control groups remained unchanged during this time. Shell characteristics did not differ significantly among the molted groups throughout most of the 16 wk of the experiment. However shell weight and shell weight per unit surface area of eggs from LA-treated hens were significantly (P < or = .05) lower than those of FR, but not FD, hens at several times. Mean values for shell characteristics of eggs from unmolted hens were significantly lower than those of molted hens. There were no differences in albumen quality between any of the groups at any time.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
This book discusses up to date the utilization of soybean lecithin in livestock nutrition and its... more This book discusses up to date the utilization of soybean lecithin in livestock nutrition and its promoting effects on animal productivity, reproductive, quality of animal products and offspring growth. Lecithin can be utilized as a dense energy source for livestock, rich source of antioxidants, semen extenders and cholesterol lowering agent without negative effects on the environment. Lecithin is a good source of poly unsaturated fatty acids and improves the quality of animal products. Lecithin is utilized in feed and pharmaceutical industries and was approved as safe additives for food and feeds, according to a new review by the European Food Safety Authority.
International journal of zoology and animal biology, 2024
Coronavirus Disease 2019 , caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)... more Coronavirus Disease 2019 , caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a global pandemic. Remarkable negative impacts of the pandemic have already been observed in ecosystems, human civilization, food security and safety, and global environments. In addition, various sectors involved in the food production chain, particularly the agricultural and livestock sectors, also severely affect food production, food security, food safety, as well as cause economic loss. A sharp reduction in the production of meat, milk, eggs, etc., as a consequence of the global pandemic, has already been well documented. Movement restrictions were imposed locally and internationally as part of the COVID-19 control strategy. As a result, businesses related to the supply of raw materials to livestock, farmers, farm output, veterinary services, and farm workers have dramatically decreased. So has animal welfare. A few months have passed since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially announced the COVID-19 pandemic over and the food chain has not yet recovered. This review highlights the prospects of livestock nutrition in view of the COVID-19 crisis for global pandemic prevention.
A total number of 120 28 week-old laying hens of Gimmizah strain were distributed among four trea... more A total number of 120 28 week-old laying hens of Gimmizah strain were distributed among four treatment groups in a completely randomized design with three replicates per treatment and ten hens per replicate. The first group kept as a control group received non-magnetized tap water and the other groups received tap water exposed to different intensity of magnetic strengths 2000, 3000 and 4000 gauss respectively. Laying hens were housed in 12 floor pens (2 m × 1.2 m × 2 m) furnished with wheat straw. Laying hens on -3000 and 4000 gauss magnetized water consumed significantly more feeds and all groups on the magnetized water had significantly better feed conversion ratio (FCR) than the control group. Egg weight and egg mass were significantly increased in groups supplemented with different strengths of magnetized water compared with the control group and albumen (%) and albumen dry matter (%) were significantly higher of groups offered 2000 and 3000 gauss tap water. Yolk (%) was significantly higher of group on 3000 gauss tap water compared to the control group. Shell thickness was significantly increased in group received 4000 gauss tap water compared with control group. Blood serum glucose and globulin were significantly increased in groups supplemented with 2000 and 3000 gauss water compared with the control group and group supplemented with 4000 gauss water. However, all groups supplemented with different strength of magnetic water had significantly decreased albumin/ globulin ratio. Serum phosphorus level, and blood pH increased. Triiodothyronine increased significantly in groups received magnetized water compared to control and the 2000 gauss group showed the highest response. Red blood cell count (RBCs) and haemoglobin (Hgb) were significantly increased in groups supplemented with 2000 and 3000 gauss water compared with control group. It could be concluded that productive performance, physiological response and egg shell quality of Gimmizah chicken were improved due to offering magnetized water with 2000 gauss was adequate to provide the beneficial effects.
The objective of this preliminary work was to evaluate the impact of anise (Pimpinella anisum), g... more The objective of this preliminary work was to evaluate the impact of anise (Pimpinella anisum), ginger (Zingiber officinale roscoe) and fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) fed at 0.05% in trial 1, and at 0.1% in trial 2 and at 0.1% mixtures of each two or three species in trial 3, as compared to the unsupplemented control group on growth performance of broilers. In trial 1 anise at 0.05% improved weight gains significantly by 19.1% and feed conversion ratio (FCR) by 10.9% compared to the control group, and only FCR by 1.92% in trial 2. Supplementations with anise, ginger and fennel at levels of 0.05% or 0.1%, singly or as a mixture, had no significant effect on dressing and percentage of body organs in trials 1 to 3. Fat content of broiler meats was significantly decreased when anise was supplemented at 0.1% in trial 2. In trial 3, colour intensity was significantly improved when a mixture of 0.1% of anise plus fennel was supplemented to broiler diets. In conclusion, the effects of anise as an alternative environmental friendly feed additive in broiler diets should be retested in middle- or large-scale experiments.
The effects of Moringa peregrina seed meal (MPSM), autoclaving, and/or enzyme cocktail addition o... more The effects of Moringa peregrina seed meal (MPSM), autoclaving, and/or enzyme cocktail addition on performance, profitability, carcass traits, meat quality, and blood lipids of broilers between 1 and 35 d of age were investigated. Seven experimental diets were employed: the control 0% MPSM, 10% raw MPSM, 10% autoclaved MPSM (at a temperature of 120°C and 1 kg/cm2 pressure for 30 min), 10% raw MPSM supplemented with enzymes at 0.1 or 0.2 g/kg feed, and 10% autoclaved MPSM supplemented with the same previous enzymes and doses. Each diet was fed to 8 replicates with 5 broilers in each. At the end of the experiment, 3 broilers from each replicate were randomLy chosen to determine carcass traits, meat quality, and blood lipids. Findings at 35 d of age indicated that all 10% raw MPSM treatments with or without enzymes addition impaired growth, feed conversion (FCR), and profitability (p < 0.05), but increased feed intake (p < 0.05) and did not affect mortality when compared with the...
Patricia et al. assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Consumption Preferences and reported tha... more Patricia et al. assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Consumption Preferences and reported that found that food consumption preferences were affected by age, marital status, level of education and employment status. Due to limited funding, only a single district was included in the study; therefore, we recommend further studies on food consumption preferences in Uganda for an expanded geographical scope. The Ms discuss an important topic and have a scientific impact and declare the feeding pattern after COVID-19 crisis which of value to the present knowledge in the food system.
Poultry production significantly contributes to bridging the food gap worldwide. Several nations ... more Poultry production significantly contributes to bridging the food gap worldwide. Several nations have limited the usage of antibiotic growth promotors due to bacterial resistance to antibiotics and the occurrence of residual antibiotics in the edible tissues of birds. The world is now turning to using natural alternatives to increase poultry production as well as birds’ resistance to diseases. Withania somnifera (WS; family: Solanaceae) is a precious medicinal herb utilized in several countries due to its distinct chemical, medicinal, and physiological properties. This plant has antioxidant, anti-aging, antimicrobial, antitumor, hepatoprotective, cardioprotective, neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, antistress, and growth-promoting activities. In poultry, the dietary inclusion of WS revealed a promising result in enhancing productive performance, increasing disease resistance, reducing stress effects, and maintaining the bird’s health. Thus, the current review highlight...
Patricia et al. assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Consumption Preferences and reported tha... more Patricia et al. assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Consumption Preferences and reported that found that food consumption preferences were affected by age, marital status, level of education and employment status. Due to limited funding, only a single district was included in the study; therefore, we recommend further studies on food consumption preferences in Uganda for an expanded geographical scope. The Ms discuss an important topic and have a scientific impact and declare the feeding pattern after COVID-19 crisis which of value to the present knowledge in the food system. The Ms can be improved considering with these items:
Reproductive tract regression and cessation of egg production was induced in 80-wk-old Hy-Line W3... more Reproductive tract regression and cessation of egg production was induced in 80-wk-old Hy-Line W36 strain hens by an i.m. injection of Lupron Depot at a dose calculated to release 60 micrograms of leuprolide acetate (LA)/kg of BW for 30 d, by restriction of feed intake (FR) for 28 d, or by total feed deprivation (FD) for 7 d followed by feed restriction for 21 d. Egg production in LA and FD groups dropped to 24 and 19% in the first 7 d after initiation of the treatments and to 3.5 and 0% in the 2nd wk. Production of the FR group dropped to 38% during the 1st wk and to 1.7% in the 2nd wk. Production of both nutritionally deprived groups remained near zero through the 5th wk, whereas it increased to 8.2% in the LA group at that time. Hens injected with LA reached 50% production at about 37 vs 45 d for both nutritionally deprived groups. Egg production of control groups remained unchanged during this time. Shell characteristics did not differ significantly among the molted groups throughout most of the 16 wk of the experiment. However shell weight and shell weight per unit surface area of eggs from LA-treated hens were significantly (P &lt; or = .05) lower than those of FR, but not FD, hens at several times. Mean values for shell characteristics of eggs from unmolted hens were significantly lower than those of molted hens. There were no differences in albumen quality between any of the groups at any time.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)
This book discusses up to date the utilization of soybean lecithin in livestock nutrition and its... more This book discusses up to date the utilization of soybean lecithin in livestock nutrition and its promoting effects on animal productivity, reproductive, quality of animal products and offspring growth. Lecithin can be utilized as a dense energy source for livestock, rich source of antioxidants, semen extenders and cholesterol lowering agent without negative effects on the environment. Lecithin is a good source of poly unsaturated fatty acids and improves the quality of animal products. Lecithin is utilized in feed and pharmaceutical industries and was approved as safe additives for food and feeds, according to a new review by the European Food Safety Authority.
International journal of zoology and animal biology, 2024
Coronavirus Disease 2019 , caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)... more Coronavirus Disease 2019 , caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a global pandemic. Remarkable negative impacts of the pandemic have already been observed in ecosystems, human civilization, food security and safety, and global environments. In addition, various sectors involved in the food production chain, particularly the agricultural and livestock sectors, also severely affect food production, food security, food safety, as well as cause economic loss. A sharp reduction in the production of meat, milk, eggs, etc., as a consequence of the global pandemic, has already been well documented. Movement restrictions were imposed locally and internationally as part of the COVID-19 control strategy. As a result, businesses related to the supply of raw materials to livestock, farmers, farm output, veterinary services, and farm workers have dramatically decreased. So has animal welfare. A few months have passed since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially announced the COVID-19 pandemic over and the food chain has not yet recovered. This review highlights the prospects of livestock nutrition in view of the COVID-19 crisis for global pandemic prevention.
A total number of 120 28 week-old laying hens of Gimmizah strain were distributed among four trea... more A total number of 120 28 week-old laying hens of Gimmizah strain were distributed among four treatment groups in a completely randomized design with three replicates per treatment and ten hens per replicate. The first group kept as a control group received non-magnetized tap water and the other groups received tap water exposed to different intensity of magnetic strengths 2000, 3000 and 4000 gauss respectively. Laying hens were housed in 12 floor pens (2 m × 1.2 m × 2 m) furnished with wheat straw. Laying hens on -3000 and 4000 gauss magnetized water consumed significantly more feeds and all groups on the magnetized water had significantly better feed conversion ratio (FCR) than the control group. Egg weight and egg mass were significantly increased in groups supplemented with different strengths of magnetized water compared with the control group and albumen (%) and albumen dry matter (%) were significantly higher of groups offered 2000 and 3000 gauss tap water. Yolk (%) was significantly higher of group on 3000 gauss tap water compared to the control group. Shell thickness was significantly increased in group received 4000 gauss tap water compared with control group. Blood serum glucose and globulin were significantly increased in groups supplemented with 2000 and 3000 gauss water compared with the control group and group supplemented with 4000 gauss water. However, all groups supplemented with different strength of magnetic water had significantly decreased albumin/ globulin ratio. Serum phosphorus level, and blood pH increased. Triiodothyronine increased significantly in groups received magnetized water compared to control and the 2000 gauss group showed the highest response. Red blood cell count (RBCs) and haemoglobin (Hgb) were significantly increased in groups supplemented with 2000 and 3000 gauss water compared with control group. It could be concluded that productive performance, physiological response and egg shell quality of Gimmizah chicken were improved due to offering magnetized water with 2000 gauss was adequate to provide the beneficial effects.
The objective of this preliminary work was to evaluate the impact of anise (Pimpinella anisum), g... more The objective of this preliminary work was to evaluate the impact of anise (Pimpinella anisum), ginger (Zingiber officinale roscoe) and fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) fed at 0.05% in trial 1, and at 0.1% in trial 2 and at 0.1% mixtures of each two or three species in trial 3, as compared to the unsupplemented control group on growth performance of broilers. In trial 1 anise at 0.05% improved weight gains significantly by 19.1% and feed conversion ratio (FCR) by 10.9% compared to the control group, and only FCR by 1.92% in trial 2. Supplementations with anise, ginger and fennel at levels of 0.05% or 0.1%, singly or as a mixture, had no significant effect on dressing and percentage of body organs in trials 1 to 3. Fat content of broiler meats was significantly decreased when anise was supplemented at 0.1% in trial 2. In trial 3, colour intensity was significantly improved when a mixture of 0.1% of anise plus fennel was supplemented to broiler diets. In conclusion, the effects of anise as an alternative environmental friendly feed additive in broiler diets should be retested in middle- or large-scale experiments.
The effects of Moringa peregrina seed meal (MPSM), autoclaving, and/or enzyme cocktail addition o... more The effects of Moringa peregrina seed meal (MPSM), autoclaving, and/or enzyme cocktail addition on performance, profitability, carcass traits, meat quality, and blood lipids of broilers between 1 and 35 d of age were investigated. Seven experimental diets were employed: the control 0% MPSM, 10% raw MPSM, 10% autoclaved MPSM (at a temperature of 120°C and 1 kg/cm2 pressure for 30 min), 10% raw MPSM supplemented with enzymes at 0.1 or 0.2 g/kg feed, and 10% autoclaved MPSM supplemented with the same previous enzymes and doses. Each diet was fed to 8 replicates with 5 broilers in each. At the end of the experiment, 3 broilers from each replicate were randomLy chosen to determine carcass traits, meat quality, and blood lipids. Findings at 35 d of age indicated that all 10% raw MPSM treatments with or without enzymes addition impaired growth, feed conversion (FCR), and profitability (p < 0.05), but increased feed intake (p < 0.05) and did not affect mortality when compared with the...
Patricia et al. assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Consumption Preferences and reported tha... more Patricia et al. assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on Food Consumption Preferences and reported that found that food consumption preferences were affected by age, marital status, level of education and employment status. Due to limited funding, only a single district was included in the study; therefore, we recommend further studies on food consumption preferences in Uganda for an expanded geographical scope. The Ms discuss an important topic and have a scientific impact and declare the feeding pattern after COVID-19 crisis which of value to the present knowledge in the food system.
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