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rabindra.tharu.np@gmail.com
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Online chicken carcass volume estimation using depth imaging and 3-D reconstruction
Variability in the size of slaughtered chickens remains a longstanding challenge in the standardization of the poultry industry. To address this issue, we present a novel approach that uses volume as a grading metric for chicken carcasses. This innovative method, unexplored in existing studies, employs real-time data capture of moving chicken carcasses on a production…
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rabindra.tharu.np@gmail.com
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Mechanism of fatty acid transposase (CD36) promoting fat accumulation in mule ducks
Mule ducks accumulate a large amount of fat in their livers when fed high-energy feed, which is predominantly used for producing fatty livers. Nevertheless, there is limited research on the molecular mechanisms underlying the formation of fatty liver in mule ducks. Fatty acid translocase (CD36) is a sensor for fatty acids and lipid metabolism regulator,…
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rabindra.tharu.np@gmail.com
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Monitoring activity index and behaviors of cage-free hens with advanced deep learning technologies
Chickens’ behaviors and activities are important information for managing animal health and welfare in commercial poultry houses. In this study, convolutional neural networks (CNN) models were developed to monitor the chicken activity index. A dataset consisting of 1,500 top-view images was utilized to construct tracking models, with 900 images allocated for training, 300 for validation,…
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rabindra.tharu.np@gmail.com
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PTEN regulated by gga-miR-20a-5p is involved in chicken macrophages inflammatory response to APEC infection via autophagy
Colibacillosis, a bacterial disease caused by avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC), is a prevalent condition in the poultry industry, resulting in substantial economic losses annually. Previously, we identified PTEN as a crucial candidate gene that may play a significant role in chicken’s immune response to APEC infection. Bioinformatics analysis indicated that the PTEN protein was…
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rabindra.tharu.np@gmail.com
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Inclusion of slowly digestible starch source is a promising strategy than reducing starch to protein ratio in low protein broiler diets
The present study investigated the effects of low protein diets with different starch sources and starch to protein ratio on growth, digestibility, intestinal health, caecal short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), serum cholesterol and triglycerides in broiler chickens. Eight hundred one-day-old male broiler chicks (Ross 308) were randomly allotted to one of 4 dietary treatments with…
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rabindra.tharu.np@gmail.com
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Assessment of performance and egg quality in laying hens of Spanish indigenous breed Black Castellana as compared with a selected white egg-layer strain
Indigenous animal genetic resources should be preserved because of their well adaptation to the environment, their tolerance to low food availability and their sociocultural importance. The characterization of the quality of the products generated by heritage breeds may bring more arguments to encourage the raising of these animals. This study aimed at evaluating the egg…
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rabindra.tharu.np@gmail.com
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Transcriptomic meta-analysis and exploration of differentially expressed gene functions in wooden breast myopathy of broilers
Wooden breast (WB) myopathy is a common myopathy found in commercial broiler chickens worldwide. Although extensive research on WB has been conducted using transcriptomics, effectively screening and analyzing key target information remains a challenge. In this present study, 5 transcriptomic datasets obtained from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) were used. A meta-analysis was…
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rabindra.tharu.np@gmail.com
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Effect of a probiotic supplement (Bacillus subtilis) on struggling behavior, immune response, and meat quality of shackled broiler chickens exposed to preslaughter stress
This study aimed to investigate the impact of a dietary probiotic supplement on struggling behavior, immune response, and meat quality of shackled broiler chickens exposed to preslaughter stress. Two hundred and ten 1-day-old male Ross 708 broiler chicks were divided among 21 floor pens (10 chicks per pen). The pens were randomly distributed to 1…
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rabindra.tharu.np@gmail.com
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Temporal variation in production performance, biochemical and oxidative stress markers, and gut microbiota in Pekin ducks during the late growth stage
In the late growth stage of commercial Pekin ducks, a significant increase in feed intake and a decline in body weight gain have been observed, leading to impaired feed conversion efficiency. To address this issue, we investigated alterations in production performance, blood biochemical indices, ileum tissue architecture, and microbial community structure in Pekin ducks. The…
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rabindra.tharu.np@gmail.com
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Size and shape of the neurocranium of laying chicken breeds
The neurocranium in birds provides valuable insights into their morphological diversity, including adaptations related to brain size, facial shaping, and environmental factors. This study analyzes the neurocranial shape characteristics and size of chickens with similar genetic backgrounds. By examining the neurocranial shape variation in chickens of the same age and sex, the study aims to…
