Modulating Effect of Propolis and Bee Pollen on Chicken Breeding Parameters and Pathomorphology of Liver And Kidneys in the Course of Natural Infection with Salmonella Enteritidis

Abstract The liver and kidneys of broilers fed during the first two weeks of fattening a fodder containing the addition of 0.025% propolis and/or 0.5% pollen were examined macroscopically and microscopically. Additionally, the effects of these substances on the results of breeding and on pathomorphology of the liver and kidneys in the course of natural, asymptomatic infection with Salmonella Enteritidis were determined. The results demonstrated that propolis has protective effects on the liver of broiler chickens, reducing the intensity of regressive lesions. However, regarding supplementation of the diet with bee pollen, additional research on its effects in animals is needed.

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Amino acid profile of broiler chickens meat fed diets supplemented with bee pollen and propolis

Journal of Apicultural Research ◽

10.1080/00218839.2016.1245398 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 55 (4) ◽

pp. 324-334 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Peter Haščík ◽

Lenka Trembecká ◽

Marek Bobko ◽

Juraj Čuboň ◽

Miroslava Kačániová ◽

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Keyword(s):

Amino Acid ◽

Broiler Chickens ◽

Amino Acid Profile ◽

Bee Pollen

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Prevention of colonization by Salmonella enteritidis PT4 in broiler chickens

International Journal of Food Microbiology ◽

10.1016/0168-1605(92)90064-a ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 15 (3-4) ◽

pp. 313-317 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

N.M. Bolder ◽

L.A.J.T. van Lith ◽

F.F. Putirulan ◽

W.F. Jacobs-Reitsma ◽

R.W.A.W. Mulder

Keyword(s):

Broiler Chickens ◽

Salmonella Enteritidis

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Incidence of Salmonella, Campylobacter jejuni, Campylobacter coli, and Listeria monocytogenes in Poultry Carcasses and Different Types of Poultry Products for Sale on the Belgian Retail Market

Journal of Food Protection ◽

10.4315/0362-028x-62.7.735 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 62 (7) ◽

pp. 735-740 ◽

Cited By ~ 108

Author(s):

M. UYTTENDAELE ◽

P. DE TROY ◽

J. DEBEVERE

Keyword(s):

Listeria Monocytogenes ◽

Campylobacter Jejuni ◽

Broiler Chickens ◽

Salmonella Enteritidis ◽

Contamination Level ◽

Contamination Rate ◽

Campylobacter Coli ◽

Retail Market ◽

Salmonella Spp ◽

Poultry Products

From January 1997 to May 1998, 772 samples of poultry carcasses and poultry products for sale on the retail market in Belgium were analyzed for the presence of Salmonella spp., Salmonella Enteritidis, Campylobacter jejuni, C. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes per 100 cm2 or 25 g. Poultry samples were contaminated with Salmonella (36.5%), C. jejuni and C. coli (28.5%), and L. monocytogenes (38.2%). In about 12.3% of the poultry samples, the L. monocytogenes contamination level exceeded 1 CFU per g or cm2. Significant differences in pathogen contamination rates of poultry products were noticed between the poultry products originating from Belgian, French, and U.K. abattoirs. Poultry products derived from broiler chickens running free in pine woods until slaughtering age (12 to 13 weeks) had a significantly (P < 0.05) lower contamination rate of Salmonella than poultry products from enclosed broilers slaughtered at the age of 6 to 8 weeks. A significantly (P < 0.05) lower pathogen contamination rate was noted for Salmonella, C. jejuni, and C. coli for poultry cuts without skin compared to poultry cuts with skin on. An increase in pathogen contamination rate was noticed during cutting and further processing. To diminish C. jejuni, C. coli, Salmonella, and L. monocytogenes contamination rates, hygienic rules of slaughter and meat processing must be rigorously observed. At the moment, zero tolerance for these pathogens is not feasible, and there is a need to establish criteria allowing these pathogens to be present at reasonable levels in the examined poultry samples.

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EFFECT OF NATURAL ADDITIVE (BEE POLLEN) AS ALTERNATIVES FOR ANTIBIOTIC ON THE STRENGTH TIBIAL BONES, ILEAL MORPHOLOGY AND SELECTED BLOOD PARAMETERS IN BROILER CHICKENS

Egyptian Journal of Animal Production ◽

10.21608/ejap.2018.172266 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 55 (4) ◽

pp. 33-33

Keyword(s):

Broiler Chickens ◽

Blood Parameters ◽

Bee Pollen ◽

Natural Additive

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Assessment of the Field Utility of a Rapid Point-of-Care Test for SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies in a Household Cohort

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene ◽

10.4269/ajtmh.21-0592 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mehal Churiwal ◽

Kelly D. Lin ◽

Salman Khan ◽

Srijana Chhetri ◽

Meredith S. Muller ◽

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Keyword(s):

Cohort Study ◽

Confidence Interval ◽

Point Of Care ◽

Natural Infection ◽

Field Performance ◽

Antibody Test ◽

Asymptomatic Infection ◽

Point Of Care Test ◽

Antibody Tests ◽

Rapid Antibody

Point-of-care (POC) tests to detect SARS-CoV-2 antibodies offer quick assessment of serostatus after natural infection or vaccination. We compared the field performance of the BioMedomics COVID-19 IgM/IgG Rapid Antibody Test against an ELISA in 303 participants enrolled in a SARS-CoV-2 household cohort study. The rapid antibody test was easily implemented with consistent interpretation across 14 users in a variety of field settings. Compared with ELISA, detection of seroconversion lagged by 5 to 10 days. However, it retained a sensitivity of 90% (160/177, 95% confidence interval [CI] 85–94%) and specificity of 100% (43/43, 95% CI 92–100%) for those tested 3 to 5 weeks after symptom onset. Sensitivity was diminished among those with asymptomatic infection (74% [14/19], 95% CI 49–91%) and early in infection (45% [29/64], 95% CI 33–58%). When used appropriately, rapid antibody tests offer a convenient way to detect symptomatic infections during convalescence.

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