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A Comparison of Sites Colonized in Broilers Challenged Through Various Routes and Feed Administration with Salmonella Enteritidis and Salmonella Heidelberg at Day 14 

Brooks, Lasheda (2019-06-03)
Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) and Salmonella Heidelberg (SH) are among the top Salmonella serovars associated with poultry. Broiler grow-out facilities may contain these organisms and can be introduced to the broiler through ...

Effect of Eggshell Translucency and Color on Broiler Egg Hatchability and Chick Quality and its Relationship with Other Eggshell Quality Parameters 

Orellana Galindo, Leticia (2023-11-29)  ETD File Embargoed
A successful hatch has a considerable economic impact on the poultry industry. The relationship between eggshell quality and hatchability has been demonstrated over the years through parameters such as thickness, eggshell ...

Evaluation of Dietary Additives on the Antimicrobial Activity against Campylobacter jejuni Colonization in Broilers 

Munoz, Luis (2024-04-29)  ETD File Embargoed
In the United States, campylobacteriosis is one of the most reported bacterial foodborne illnesses. Chickens are a natural and common reservoir for Campylobacter jejuni, and poultry chicken meat is the most frequently cited ...

A new methodology to measure internal particle size in pellets and to quantify the degree of grinding during pelleting 

Bonilla, Susan (2022-11-29)  ETD File Embargoed
Grinding and pelleting are the major costs during feed production. Previous research has shown that ingredients’ particle size can influence poultry performance, organ development, and nutrient digestibility. Particle ...