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ArticleBMC veterinary research2025

Comparative evaluation of native slow-growing roosters: focus on gut integrity and physiological traits.

Eleonora Erika Cappone, Edoardo Fiorilla, Ilario Ferrocino, Marta Gariglio, Valeria Zambotto, Chiara Bianchi, Lara Rastello, Stefano Bagatella, Talal Hassan, Muhammad Adnan Arif and 8 more

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Eleonora Erika CapponeDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Edoardo FiorillaDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy. edoardo.fiorilla@unito.it.
Ilario FerrocinoDepartment of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Marta GariglioDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Valeria ZambottoDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Chiara BianchiDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Lara RastelloDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Stefano BagatellaDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Talal HassanDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Muhammad Adnan ArifDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Muhammad Irfan MalikDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Ilaria BiasatoDepartment of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Stefania BergagnaVeterinary Medical Research Institute for Piedmont, Liguria and Aosta Valley, Turin, Italy.
Sara AntoniazziInstitute of Science of Food Production, National Research Council, Turin, Italy.
Elisabetta MacchiDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Isabella ManentiDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Kalliopi RantsiouDepartment of Agricultural, Forest and Food Science, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Achille SchiavoneDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.

Funding

European Commission CN00000022
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Native poultry breeds are fundamental for sustainable farming, especially in agroecological systems emphasizing adaptability, resilience and product quality. However, data on their physiological and intestinal health profiles are limited. This study examines three Italian slow-growing chicken breeds: Bionda Piemontese, Bianca di Saluzzo and Millefiori Piemontese, reared under identical agroecological, free-range conditions. Parameters assessed include productive performance, blood traits, feather corticosterone, intestinal histomorphology and histopathology, nutrient digestibility, and caecal microbiota and volatile fatty acids. All breeds showed similar welfare indicators, with consistent haematological values and feather corticosterone concentrations (P > 0.05). While Millefiori Piemontese displayed higher slaughter weight (on average, + 9.10%; P = 0.046) and triglycerides (on average, + 21.6%; P = 0.021), most intestinal health traits remained comparable among breeds (P > 0.05). Analysis of intestinal bacterial composition revealed distinct microbial profiles among the three breeds. Several families and genera varied significantly in relative abundance, indicating breed-associated differences in gut microbiota structure, although overall diversity and fermentation patterns remained similar. These findings provide a useful baseline for future research on the potential role of these breeds in low-input, sustainable farming systems.

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ChickensGastrointestinal MicrobiomeAnimalsCorticosteroneFatty Acids, VolatileFeathersIntestinesMaleCorticosteroneFatty Acids, VolatileCorticosteroneDigestibilityGut healthHaematological traitsIntestinal histomorphologyNative chicken breeds

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PMCPMC12534952

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