Acute phase protein mRNA expressions and enhancement of antioxidant defense system in Black-meated Silkie Fowls supplemented with clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) extracts under the influence of chronic heat stress

• Published in: Journal of animal science and technology Vol. 58; no. 11; pp. 39.1 - 39.12
• Main Authors: Bello, Alhassan Usman, Sulaiman, Jelilat Aderonke, Aliyu, Madagu Samaila
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 2016
• Subjects: Acute phase protein; Clove; Black-meated fowls; Antioxidant; Immunity

Background: The current study investigates the anti-stress effects of clove (Eugenia caryophyllus) extracts (0, 200, 400, and 600 mg/kg) on serum antioxidant biomarkers, immune response, immunological organ growth index, and expression levels of acute phase proteins (APPs); ovotransferrin (OVT), cer...