521
Views
34
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Articles

Improved performance in commercial broiler flocks with subclinical infectious bursal disease when fed diets containing increased concentrations of vitamin E

, , , &
Pages 81-94 | Received 28 Feb 1992, Accepted 20 Jul 1992, Published online: 12 Nov 2007

Keep up to date with the latest research on this topic with citation updates for this article.

Read on this site (6)

Z. Y. Niu, Y. N. Min & F. Z. Liu. (2018) Dietary vitamin E improves meat quality and antioxidant capacity in broilers by upregulating the expression of antioxidant enzyme genes. Journal of Applied Animal Research 46:1, pages 397-401.
Read now
S.V. Rama Rao, M.V.L.N. Raju, A.K. Panda, N.S. Poonam & G. Shyam Sunder. (2011) Effect of dietary α -tocopherol concentration on performance and some immune responses in broiler chickens fed on diets containing oils from different sources. British Poultry Science 52:1, pages 97-105.
Read now
M.G. Mangiagalli, P.A. Martino, T. Smajlovic, L. Guidobono Cavalchini & S.P. Marelli. (2010) Effect of lycopene on semen quality, fertility and native immunity of broiler breeder. British Poultry Science 51:1, pages 152-157.
Read now
S. Leeson. (2007) Vitamin requirements: is there basis for re-evaluating dietary specifications?. World's Poultry Science Journal 63:2, pages 255-266.
Read now
Colin C. Whitehead. (2000) Nutrition: The integrative science. British Poultry Science 41:1, pages 5-15.
Read now

Articles from other publishers (28)

N.N. Zainudin, N.I.M. Hemly, A.I. Muhammad, N. Nayan & A.A. Samsudin. (2023) Effects of supplementing organic- and inorganic-based selenium with vitamin E on intestinal histomorphology, caecal bacterial proliferation, and short-chain fatty acid profile in layer hens. Tropical Animal Health and Production 55:2.
Crossref
Bahram Shojadoost, Alexander Yitbarek, Mohammadali Alizadeh, Raveendra R. Kulkarni, Jake Astill, Nitish Boodhoo & Shayan Sharif. (2021) Centennial Review: Effects of vitamins A, D, E, and C on the chicken immune system. Poultry Science 100:4, pages 100930.
Crossref
Majeed Ajafar, Mojtaba Zaghari, Mahdi Zhandi & Leila Lotfi. (2018) Effect of high dietary levels of α-tocopherol acetate on immune response of light and heavy weight male broiler breeders. Comparative Clinical Pathology 27:5, pages 1281-1288.
Crossref
R Selvam, M Saravanakumar, S Suresh, G Sureshbabu, M Sasikumar & D Prashanth. (2017) Effect of Vitamin E Supplementation and High Stocking Density on the Performance and Stress Parameters of Broilers. Revista Brasileira de Ciência Avícola 19:4, pages 587-594.
Crossref
EÖ Taşdelen & N Ceylan. (2017) Effects of Dietary Inclusion of Oil Sources With or Without Vitamin E on Body Composition and Meat Oxidation Level in Broilers*. Revista Brasileira de Ciência Avícola 19:spe, pages 103-116.
Crossref
H Rostami, A Seidavi, M Dadashbeiki, Y Asadpour & J Simões. (2015) Effects of Different Dietary Rosmarinus Officinalis Powder and Vitamin E Levels on the Performance and Gut Gross Morphometry of Broiler Chickens. Revista Brasileira de Ciência Avícola 17:spe, pages 23-30.
Crossref
Kadiam C. Venkata Subbaiah, Lokanatha Valluru, Wudayagiri Rajendra, Chiteti Ramamurthy, Chinnasamy Thirunavukkarusu & Rajagopal Subramanyam. (2015) Newcastle disease virus (NDV) induces protein oxidation and nitration in brain and liver of chicken: Ameliorative effect of vitamin E. The International Journal of Biochemistry & Cell Biology 64, pages 97-106.
Crossref
Saheed A. Salami, Mohammed A. Majoka, Sudeb Saha, Anna Garber & Jean-Francois Gabarrou. (2015) Efficacy of Dietary Antioxidants on Broiler Oxidative Stress, Performance and Meat Quality: Science and Market. Avian Biology Research 8:2, pages 65-78.
Crossref
P. F. Surai. (2014) Polyphenol compounds in the chicken/animal diet: from the past to the future. Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition 98:1, pages 19-31.
Crossref
Ramezan Ali Jafari, Rezvan Kiani, Ali Shahriyari, Farzad Asadi & Hossein Hamidinejat. (2011) Effect of dietary vitamin E on plasma oxidative stress in broiler chicks infected with Eimeria tenella. Comparative Clinical Pathology 21:5, pages 895-899.
Crossref
E. Maroufyan, A. Kasim, M. Ebrahimi, T.C. Loh, M. Hair-Bejo & A.F. Soleimani. (2012) Dietary methionine and n-6/n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid ratio reduce adverse effects of infectious bursal disease in broilers. Poultry Science 91:9, pages 2173-2182.
Crossref
Kadiam C. Venkata Subbaiah, D. Raniprameela, Gopalareddygari Visweswari, Wudayagiri Rajendra & Valluru Lokanatha. (2011) Perturbations in the antioxidant metabolism during Newcastle disease virus (NDV) infection in chicken. Naturwissenschaften 98:12, pages 1019-1026.
Crossref
H.J. Yan, E.J. Lee, K.C. Nam, B.R. Min & D.U. Ahn. (2006) Dietary Functional Ingredients: Performance of Animals and Quality and Storage Stability of Irradiated Raw Turkey Breast. Poultry Science 85:10, pages 1829-1837.
Crossref
Yuming Guo, Guimei Zhang, Jianmin Yuan & Wei Nie. (2003) Effects of source and level of magnesium and Vitamin E on prevention of hepatic peroxidation and oxidative deterioration of broiler meat. Animal Feed Science and Technology 107:1-4, pages 143-150.
Crossref
Patricia C. Allen & Raymond H. Fetterer. (2002) Effects of Dietary Vitamin E on Chickens Infected with Eimeria maxima: Observations Over Time of Primary Infection. Avian Diseases 46:4, pages 839-846.
Crossref
P.C. Allen & R.H. Fetterer. (2002) Interaction of Dietary Vitamin E with Eimeria maxima Infections in Chickens. Poultry Science 81:1, pages 41-48.
Crossref
T.V. Leshchinsky & K.C. Klasing. (2001) Relationship Between the Level of Dietary Vitamin E and the Immune Response of Broiler Chickens. Poultry Science 80:11, pages 1590-1599.
Crossref
Yuming Guo, Qing Tang, Jianmin Yuan & Zhirong Jiang. (2001) Effects of supplementation with vitamin E on the performance and the tissue peroxidation of broiler chicks and the stability of thigh meat against oxidative deterioration. Animal Feed Science and Technology 89:3-4, pages 165-173.
Crossref
P.B. Siegel, C.T. Larsen, D.A. Emmerson, Pierre-Andre Gereart & Michel Picard. (2000) Feeding Regimen, Dietary Vitamin E, and Genotype Influences on Immunological and Production Traits of Broilers. Journal of Applied Poultry Research 9:2, pages 269-278.
Crossref
K. Boa-Amponsem, S.E. Price, M. Picard, P.A. Geraert & P.B. Siegel. (2000) Vitamin E and immune responses of broiler pureline chickens. Poultry Science 79:4, pages 466-470.
Crossref
Kirk C. Klasing & Tatiana V. Leshchinsky. 2000. Nutrition and Immunology. Nutrition and Immunology 363 373 .
GF Erf, WG Bottje, TK Bersi, MD Headrick & CA Fritts. (1998) Effects of dietary vitamin E on the immune system in broilers: altered proportions of CD4 T cells in the thymus and spleen. Poultry Science 77:4, pages 529-537.
Crossref
J.L. Sell, M.F. Soto-Salanova, P. Palo & M. Jeffrey. (1997) Influence of supplementing corn-soybean meal diets with vitamin E on performance and selected physiological traits of male turkeys. Poultry Science 76:10, pages 1405-1417.
Crossref
AB Gore & MA Qureshi. (1997) Enhancement of humoral and cellular immunity by vitamin E after embryonic exposure. Poultry Science 76:7, pages 984-991.
Crossref
Jerry L. Sell. (1996) Recent developments in vitamin E nutrition of turkeys. Animal Feed Science and Technology 60:3-4, pages 229-240.
Crossref
P.E. Waibel, L.J. Felice, J.A. Brannon, F. Chen & M. Chen. (1994) Vitamin E Forms for Turkeys. Journal of Applied Poultry Research 3:3, pages 261-267.
Crossref
A. Gregorio Rosales. (1994) Managing Stress in Broiler Breeders: A Review. Journal of Applied Poultry Research 3:2, pages 199-207.
Crossref
N.E. Ward. (1993) Vitamin Supplementation Rates for U.S. Commercial Broilers, Turkeys, and Layers. Journal of Applied Poultry Research 2:3, pages 286-296.
Crossref

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.