ArticleJournal of comparative physiology. B, Biochemical, systemic, and environmental physiology2024
Effects of in ovo supplementation of selenium (Se) and zinc (zn) on hatchability and production performance of broiler chickens.
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- Form-specific selenium supplementation in poultry: linking bioefficacy to mechanisms and precision applications.Journal of animal science and biotechnology · 2026Review
- Oxidative homeostasis and survival instincts of chicken egg, embryo and adult.Poultry science · 2026Review
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- Effect of Selenium Injection in Ovo on Hatching Outcomes and Dietary Supplementation on Liver Antioxidant Content and Development of Chukar Partridge (Alectoris Chukar) Chicks.Biological trace element research · 2026Article
- The Effects of Vitamin E and Selenium on the Immune and Antioxidant Functions of Gushi Broiler Chickens After Immune Stress.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Microalgae: An Exciting Alternative Protein Source and Nutraceutical for the Poultry Sector.Food science of animal resources · 2025Review
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Abstract
The current research was conducted to assess the effect of in ovo feeding (IOF) of selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) on hatchability, production performance, liver, intestinal morphology, antioxidant levels and expression levels of immune-related genes in broiler chickens. A total of 400 fertilized eggs were equally divided into four groups: control (non-injected), sham (in ovo injection of 0.75% NaCl), Se (@ 1.5 µg/egg in ovo injection) and Zn (500 µg/egg in ovo injection) groups respectively. On the seventeenth day of incubation, treatment solutions were administered into amniotic fluid of fertilized eggs. The results revealed that Se and Zn supplementation significantly (P < 0.05) enhanced hatchability, post-hatch growth, organ development, and liver antioxidant capability. Histopathological examination revealed a typical hepatocyte morphology, well-arranged cells, and a significant (P < 0.05) decrease in apoptosis in both selenium and zinc groups. Additionally, selenium and zinc produced auspicious effects on intestinal epithelium and villi surface area. Interestingly, our results revealed that IOF of Se and Zn modulated the expression of immune-related genes in comparison to the control and sham groups. Conclusively, IOF of Se and Zn augmented health and productivity by enhancing the cellular immunity in the broiler chickens, thus IOF can be utilized as an effective strategy to promote health and immunity in broiler chickens.
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