Today, we have been witnessing a steady tendency in the increase of global demand for
maize, wheat, soybeans, and their products due to the steady growth and strengthening of …

Background Salmonellosis and campylobacteriosis are among the most frequently reported
foodborne diseases worldwide. Commercial chicken meat has been identified as one of the …

The demand for chicken meat is continuously increasing in the consumer market. Increasing
the shelf-life of chicken meat with modern packaging technology in the supply chain is …

Xerophilic fungal species of the genus Aspergillus are economically highly relevant due to
their ability to grow on low water activity substrates causing spoilage of stored goods and …

Selenium (Se) is an essential dietary trace element participating in the regulation of various
physiological functions in humans, farm animals and poultry through its incorporation into a …

Farm animals are sources of meat, milk and eggs for the humans, and animal health
ensures the quality and security of these agricultural and sideline products. The animal …

Bedding material or litter is an important requirement of meat chicken production which can
influence bird welfare, health, and food safety. A substantial increase in demand and cost of …

The toxic effect of aflatoxins (AF) and zearalenone (ZEA) and their combination on laying
performance, egg quality and toxins residues in eggs, as well as the efficacy of Bacillus …

The relationship between filamentous fungi and broiler chicks has long been recognized. In
the past, filamentous fungi have been attributed to the disease occurrence and feed …

A delicate balance between antioxidants and prooxidants in cells is an important
determinant of various physiological processes and maintenance of this balance is the main …