For the majority of organisms on Earth, life without oxygen is impossible. Animals, plants and
many microorganisms rely on oxygen for the efficient production of energy. However, the …

Исследования последних лет убедительно продемонстрировали, что рацион
родительского стада птицы оказывает значительный эффект на качество …

Avian coccidiosis is a parasitic disease of intestinal tract caused by single cell protozoan
parasite belonging to genus Eimeria. It causes massive destruction of the epithelial cells …

Supplementation of food to wild birds occurs on an enormous scale worldwide and is often
cited as an exemplar of beneficial human-wildlife interaction. Recently it has been …

The objective of this study was to compare the effects of supplementation with 2 carotenoids,
curcumin and lutein, on pigmentation and immunity in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated …

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of a new organic Se [2-hydroxy-4-
methylselenobutanoic acid (HMSeBA)] with routinely used mineral and organic Se sources …

We evaluated whether fruit selection by autumn-migrating birds at an important stopover site
in southern New England was related to water-soluble antioxidant content of fruits. We …

Yolk color is an important quality trait of eggs. Natural pigment sources are preferred by
consumers. Synthetic pigments are banned in some production systems. As nettle (Urtica …

One cellular mechanism thought to be particularly important as a constraint on lifespan and
life-history strategies is oxidative stress. Susceptibility to oxidative stress is influenced by a …

All vertebrates must contend with an increase in oxidative stress during intense exercise.
Birds, in particular, may be exposed to increased oxidative stress during long-distance …