Embryonic Thermal Programming and Dietary Baicalein Supplementation Post-Hatch: Effects on Broiler Adipose Tissue Deposition.

Optimization of growth performance and fat metabolism in broilers are critical for meat quality and overall production efficiency. This experiment investigated the effects of dietary baicalein supplementation and embryonic heat conditioning (EHC) on the growth performance and adipose tissue metabolism of 10-day old broilers. Fertile eggs were divided into control and EHC groups, with EHC eggs exposed to intermittent heating (39.

Effects of Synthetic CpG Oligodeoxynucleotide K3 on Immune Response, Behavior, and Physiology in Male Layer Chicks ().

Unmethylated cytosine-phosphate-guanine (CpG) motifs are often found in bacteria and viruses, but are rare in mammals. In mammals, CpG oligodeoxynucleotides (CpG ODN) stimulate the innate immune system via toll-like receptor 9 (TLR9). However, TLR9 is absent in birds; instead, TLR21 serves as the receptor for CpG ODN.

Examining the Receptivity to Tobacco Treatment Information for Individuals Living With Mental Illnesses: A Mixed Method Study.

People living with mental illnesses (MI) have a specific need that requires tailored tobacco treatment (TT) information to be delivered in a desirable, appropriate, and acceptable manner to increase their receptivity. In this mixed-method study, we aimed to develop tailored TT pamphlets for people with MI. In Phase I, we explored perspectives on tailored TT information from mental health providers (MHPs) and individuals with MI.

Cystine urolithiasis-free duration after first occurrence and treatment is longer for castrated dogs than for sexually intact male dogs.

Objective: To evaluate outcome in 60 dogs with cystine urolithiasis treated with surgical removal with and without castration and postoperative therapeutic diet to determine frequency of recurrence and urolith-free duration.

Methods: Patient records were reviewed for dogs with documented cystine urolithiasis from September 2010 to December 2020. Medical records, client interviews, and referring veterinarians were contacted to document the absence of clinical signs associated with subsequent urolith formation and to evaluate risk factors for urolith reoccurrence.