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Testing Mini-FLOTAC for the Monitorization of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infect...
Lozano, João; Pombo, Cándido; Salmo, Rami; Cazapal-Monteiro, Cristiana; Arias, María Sol; Carvalho, Daniela; Lordelo, Madalena; Batista, AugustoBirds kept in zoological institutions are highly exposed to gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism caused by coccidia and nematodes. The current research aimed to characterize the avian GI parasitic fauna in several zoological collections in Portugal and Spain. During the full year of 2022, a total of 120 fecal samples were collected from four zoological institutions: Lisbon Zoo, Olivais Pedagogical Farm, and Avian B...
Chemical Compounds, Bioactivities, and Applications of Chlorella vulgaris in Fo...
Mendes, Ana R.; Spínola, Maria P.; Lordelo, Madalena; Prates, José A. M.This review presents the chemical composition, bioactive properties, and diverse applica- tions of Chlorella vulgaris, a green microalga widely recognized for its exceptional nutritional value and therapeutic potential. The study emphasizes the presence of key nutrients, including high-quality proteins, essential vitamins, minerals, and an array of bioactive compounds such as carotenoids, chlorophyll, and polys...
Impact of high Spirulina diet, extruded or supplemented with enzymes, on blood ...
Spínola, Maria P.; Alfaia, Cristina M.; Costa, Mónica M.; Pinto, Rui M. A.; Lopes, Paula A.; Pestana, José M.; Tavares, João C.; Mendes, Ana R.The impact of 15% dietary inclusion of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) in broiler chickens was explored, focusing on blood cellular components, systemic metabolites and hepatic lipid and mineral composition. From days 14 to 35 of age, 120 broiler chickens were divided and allocated into four dietary treatments: a standard corn and soybean meal-based diet (control), a 15% Spirulina diet, a 15% extruded Spiruli...
Testing Mini-FLOTAC for the Monitorization of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infect...
Lozano, João; Pombo, Cándido; Salmo, Rami; Cazapal-Monteiro, Cristiana; Arias, María Sol; Carvalho, Daniela; Lordelo, Madalena; Batista, AugustoBirds kept in zoological institutions are highly exposed to gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism caused by coccidia and nematodes. The current research aimed to characterize the avian GI parasitic fauna in several zoological collections in Portugal and Spain. During the full year of 2022, a total of 120 fecal samples were collected from four zoological institutions: Lisbon Zoo, Olivais Pedagogical Farm, and Avian B...
Assessing the Influence of Cumulative Chlorella vulgaris Intake on Broiler Carc...
Mendes, Ana R.; Spínola, Maria P.; Lordelo, Madalena; Prates, José A. M.The impacts of cumulative Chlorella vulgaris intake (proportion of microalga in the diet multiplied by the total feed consumed by each bird) on broiler carcass traits, meat quality and ox- idative stability were reviewed to identify the optimal intake levels for maximising benefits. Our findings indicate that a cumulative intake of 8.73 g/bird significantly enhances thigh yield, while levels ranging from 8.73 t...
Advances in Bioprocess Engineering for Optimising Chlorella vulgaris Fermentati...
Mendes, Ana R.; Spínola, Maria P.; Lordelo, Madalena; Prates, José A. M.Chlorella vulgaris, a unicellular green microalga, has obtained significant attention due to its high protein content, abundance of bioactive compounds, and broad biotechnological potential. Used in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and functional foods, it is now gaining traction in cosmet- ics, biopharmaceuticals, and environmental applications. Recent advancements in fermentation technology, such as the devel...
Effects of high dietary inclusion of Arthrospira platensis, either extruded or ...
Costa, Mónica M.; Spínola, Maria P.; Tavares, Beatriz; Pestana, José M.; Tavares, João C.; Martins, Cátia F.; Alfaia, Cristina M.; Carvalho, DanielaBackground This investigation assessed the effects of high dietary inclusion of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) on broiler chicken growth performance, meat quality and nutritional attributes. For this, 120 male broiler chicks were housed in 40 battery brooders (three birds per brooder). Initially, for 14 days, a standard corn and soybean meal diet was administered. Subsequently, from days 14 to 35, chicks wer...
Impact of Chlorella vulgaris Intake Levels on Performance Parameters and Blood ...
Mendes, Ana R.; Spínola, Maria P.; Lordelo, Madalena; Prates, José A. M.This systematic review examines the effects of cumulative Chlorella vulgaris intake levels on broiler chickens, focusing on growth performance and systemic health markers. The review establishes a clear relationship between cumulative C. vulgaris intake and significant outcomes in poultry nutrition and health through a detailed analysis of various studies. The correlation analysis revealed that cumulative C. vu...
The naked neck gene in the domestic chicken: A genetic strategy to mitigate the...
Fernandes, Elisabete; Raymundo, Anabela; Martins, Luisa Louro; Lordelo, Madalena; Almeida, André M. deThe poultry sector is one of the most important food industries in the world. Poultry production generates high-value protein products (meat and eggs) that are produced efficiently without the need for large areas. In poultry production, especially in the tropics, environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity, play a major role. Heat stress (HS) causes behavioral, physical, and physiological changes i...
Partial replacement of soybean meal with Chlorella vulgaris in broiler diets in...
Boskovic Cabrol, Marija; Martins, Joana C.; Malhão, Leonardo P.; Alves, Susana P.; Bessa, Rui J.B.; Almeida, André; Raymundo, Anabela; Lordelo, MadalenaAlternative feed ingredients, such as microalgae, may be more sustainable in comparison to conventional feedstuffs that need large amounts of arable land and are often imported. This study evaluates the effects of Chlorella vulgaris various inclusion levels in the diet of broiler chickens on performance, carcass yield, organ measurements, breast meat quality, fatty acids profile, and antioxidant capacity. A tot...