R. Wideman

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Pulmonary arterial hypertension (ascites syndrome) in broilers: a review.
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) syndrome in broilers (also known as ascites syndrome and pulmonary hypertension syndrome) can be attributed to imbalances between cardiac output and the… Expand
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Pathophysiology of heart/lung disorders: pulmonary hypertension syndrome in broiler chickens
Pulmonary hypertension syndrome (PHS, ascites) in broiler chickens provides an outstanding example of the pathophysiological interplay between the lungs and heart. Recent research has confirmed the… Expand
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Growth and immunity of broiler chicks as affected by dietary arginine.
A dietary deficiency of Arg may suppress chick immune system functions; however, research evaluating immune function responsiveness of commercial broilers fed dietary Arg levels near NRC (1994)… Expand
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Evaluation of minimally invasive indices for predicting ascites susceptibility in three successive hatches of broilers exposed to cool temperatures.
Broilers from three consecutive hatches were exposed to cool temperatures to amplify the incidence of pulmonary hypertension syndrome (PHS, ascites). The largest apparently healthy individuals on Day… Expand
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Growth of broiler chickens in response to feed restriction regimens to reduce ascites.
A trial was conducted to investigate the impact of early feed restriction on ascites induced by cold temperatures and the subsequent effect on the whole body and breast muscle growth of broilers. Two… Expand
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Potential role of free radicals in the pathogenesis of pulmonary hypertension syndrome
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Aflatoxicosis alters avian renal function, calcium, and vitamin D metabolism.
Experiments were designed to determine the effects of aflatoxicosis on avian renal function, calcium (CA), inorganic phosphorous (Pi), and vitamin D metabolism, and to determine if the effects of… Expand
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A wire-flooring model for inducing lameness in broilers: evaluation of probiotics as a prophylactic treatment.
Bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO) is the most common cause of lameness in commercial broilers. Bacteria entering the blood via translocation from the respiratory system or… Expand
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Bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis and lameness in broilers: a review.
  • R. Wideman
  • Biology, Medicine
  • Poultry science
  • 1 February 2016
This review focuses on a specific cause of lameness known as bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis (BCO) in broilers. Rapid increases in body weight impose excessive torque and shear stress on… Expand
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Supplemental L-arginine attenuates pulmonary hypertension syndrome (ascites) in broilers.
The incidence of pulmonary hypertension syndrome (PHS; ascites) was evaluated in two experiments using broiler breeder male by-product chicks exposed after 3 wk of age to cool environmental… Expand
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