V. Turfarelli

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.

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.

Vitamin E: pharmaceutical role in poultry male fecundity

Recent studies have suggested that avian semen contains a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) which are characterised by an increased susceptibility to lipid peroxidation.

April 4, 2012

Z. U. Rahman, Z. Nikousefat, U. Khan, M. Javdani, V. Turfarelli, and V. Laudadio

Recent studies have suggested that avian semen contains a high proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) which are characterised by an increased susceptibility to lipid peroxidation.