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Ascaridia galli: Diagnosis, alternative treatments and influence on cytokine expression, microbiota, egg quality and digestibility 

Terra-Long, Maria (2022-12-05)  ETD File Embargoed
Because of the trend of cage-free egg production, infections with the nematode Ascaridia galli are receiving increased attention. The aim of the first study was to evaluate and quantify the parasitological challenge in ...

AN EXAMINATION OF THE MICROBIOME OF BROILER CHICKENS IN VARYING STATES OF STRESS AND NECROTIC ENTERITIS CHALLENGE 

Chasteen, Kaicie (2021-11-18)
The gut influences and is in turn shaped by its microbial communities, with the host’s environment and its history molding those populations in ways unique to the specific location and stimulus received. For domestic ...

Microbiological Evaluation of Commercially Manufactured Animal Feeds to Determine Presence of Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Clostridium perfringens 

Munoz, Luis (2020-07-14)
Animal feed can potentially expose animals to pathogens which may lead to infection or colonization of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Feeds can become contaminated with bacterial pathogens during harvesting/transportation ...

Prevalence of parasites in Alabama poultry flocks with special emphasis on Eimeria maxima 

Carrisosa, Miranda (2020-04-29)
Coccidiosis is a disease caused by Eimeria spp. and it is the most prevalent and economically important disease in poultry. Due to its economic importance, the control of coccidiosis is critical. Other parasites can cause ...

Survey of feed mills around the United States for select bacterial pathogens 

Escobar Lobo, Cesar (2022-11-29)
Feed and feed ingredients are one of the principal sources of microbial contamination in the animal production industry and contamination may occur at any time during growing, harvesting, processing, manufacturing, storage, ...