Potential applications of ginger (Zingiber officinale) in poultry diets August 13, 2012 M. S. Quereshi, M. Javdani, S. Naz, V. Turfarelli, V. Laudadio, U. Khan, and Z. Nikousefat In the last decade, there has been growing interest in the use of natural herbs and medicinal plants as feed additives in poultry diets to maximise their potential output. Ginger is one such potential rhizome with a wide range of medicinal effects.Read more
The use of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) in poultry feed There is growing interest in developing natural alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters in order to maintain both birds’ performance and health April 16, 2012 U. Khan, S. Naz, M. Javdani, Z. Nikousefat, M. Selvaggi, V. Laudadio, and V. Turfarelli There is growing interest in developing natural alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters in order to maintain both birds’ performance and health.Read more
Immunomodulating effects of vitamin E in broilers Modern commercial broilers appear to have compromised immunocompetence, higher mortality and lower resistance to stressors. April 4, 2012 C. Dario, Z. Nikousefat, S. Naz, U. Khan, M. Javdani, V. Turfarelli, V. Laudadio, and M. Selvaggi Modern commercial broilers appear to have compromised immunocompetence, higher mortality and lower resistance to stressors.Read more