Oxidative stress in poultry production.

Oxidative stress (OS) is a major concern that impacts the overall health of chickens in modern production systems. It is characterized by an imbalance between antioxidant defence mechanisms and the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). This literature review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of oxidative stress in poultry production, with an emphasis on its effects on growth performance, immune responses, and reproductive outcomes.

Climate change and broiler production.

Climate change has emerged as a significant occurrence that adversely affects broiler production, especially in tropical climates. Broiler chickens, bred for rapid growth and high meat production, rely heavily on optimal environmental conditions to achieve their genetic potential. However, climate change disrupts these conditions and poses numerous challenges for broiler production.

Potential Implication of Feeding of Phytogenics in Poultry Production.

Hatchery's goals include maximizing revenue by achieving high hatchability with day-old birds of excellent quality. The advancement of technology has benefited the poultry sector since breeding and genetics technology have increased the rates of meat maturation in developing birds in a short period of time. Excessive use of in-feed antibiotics has been shown in studies to increase the chance of resistance to human infections.

In ovo injection of cinnamon or clove alters the physiology and growth of broilers in a hot tropical environment.

A study was conducted to evaluate the influence of in ovo feeding of clove and cinnamon on broilers. The experiment used 700 broiler (Ross 308) hatching eggs that were incubated at the recommended temperature of 37.8 °C.

Research Note: Responses of broiler chickens to in ovo feeding with clove and cinnamon extract under hot-humid environments.

An experiment was carried out to evaluate the responses of broiler chickens to in ovo injection of aqueous extracts of clove and cinnamon under a hot-humid environment. The study involved the use of seven hundred hatching eggs from broilers (Ross 308) which were incubated with the use of standard protocol (37.8°C).