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Hercules Montero
The identification of the dwarf phenotype in chicken is based on body weight, height, and shank length, leaving the differentiation between dwarf and small breeds ambiguous. The aims of the present study were to characterize the sequence variations associated with the dwarf phenotype in three Italian chicken breeds and to investigate the genes associated with their phenotype. Five hundred and forty-one chickens from 23 local breeds (from 20 to 24 animals per breed) were sampled. All animals were genotyped with the 600 K chicken SNP array. Three breeds were described as "dwarf", namely, Mericanel della Brianza (MERI), Mugellese (MUG), and Pepoi (PPP). We compared MERI, MUG, and PPP with the four heaviest breeds in the dataset by performing genome-wide association studies. Results showed significant SNPs associated with dwarfism in the MERI and MUG breeds, which shared a candidate genomic region on chromosome 1. Due to this similarity, MERI and MUG were analyzed together as a meta-population, observing significant SNPs in the LEMD3 and HMGA2 genes, which were previously reported as being responsible for dwarfism in different species. In conclusion, MERI and MUG breeds seem to share a genetic basis of dwarfism, which differentiates them from the small PPP breed.
Ninety percent (56/62) of sentinel chickens introduced to two regions within the Italian Alps seroconverted to West Nile virus (WNV) during the summer of 2005, showing a range of antibody titres from 1/20 to 1/320 in a virus neutralization test. Neutralization specificity for WNV antibodies was confirmed on an additional 34 sera that were tested in parallel against WNV (16/34 seropositivity), Usutu virus (3/34 seropositivity) and Koutango virus. The geometric mean neutralizing titre (GMT) calculated for WN-specific antibodies was 33.68 and did not differ significantly amongst sample sites, although the overall results indicate more active circulation of WNV at the higher elevations. Such high levels of seroconversion raise the possibility that many chickens may have been exposed to virus via routes other than mosquito transmission. No chickens or any other local animals were associated with illness due to WNV implying that WNV, and to a much lower extent Usutu virus, circulate harmlessly amongst wildlife species in northern Italy from late May onwards until early autumn.
The questionnaire, which focuses on native Italian chicken and turkey breeds, was devised to evaluate population sizes, housing conditions, management practices, and the product production according to breeder categories: farmers (F) and fancy breeders (FB), the former referring to farmers rearing birds on a commercial scale, and the latter referring to those keeping chickens as backyard poultry. The questionnaire consisted of closed and semiclosed questions and was divided into two parts. The first part included: the personal information pertaining to the breeders themselves; the chicken and turkey breeds reared; housing conditions and furnishings; nutrition, health; biosecurity. The second part was designed to gather information on chicken products produced from Italian local breeds and their market. The second part was developed to evaluate meat and table-egg production and their respective markets. A pilot test of the questionnaire was conducted on local farms in the Piedmont region, in the north-west of Italy [67] to improve the survey and make it as clear as possible; the data collected as part of the pilot test are not included in the present study. The questionnaire included breeders from North, Central and South Italian regions (Figure 1).
Independently of breeder category, on the 52 farms rearing poultry species other than chickens, the percentage of farms also rearing turkeys was the greatest (58%), followed by those rearing ducks (44%), geese (42%) and Guinea fowl (42%, p < 0.01). Equal allocation was observed in F for these species (p < 0.01). The same was also true with respect to FB, except for geese which were reared to a lesser degree (39%, p < 0.01). Turkeys (78%) were highly preferred by FB (p < 0.01).
The largest population of a native breed was observed for the Bionda Piemontese (n = 3400), representing 22% of all native breed chickens (p < 0.01), followed by Livorno (n = 1841) and Nostrana di Morozzo (n = 1831). The Bionda Piemontese was the most common native breed reared by F (constituting 24%), significantly greater than the number of birds of this breed reared by FB (4%, p < 0.01). The second most common native breed reared by F was Nostrana di Morozzo (13%), followed by Livorno (10%), Polverara (8%), and then all the remaining breeds. The most common native breed to be reared by FB was Livorno (25%, p < 0.01), followed by Valdarnese Bianca (17%), Romagnola (11%), then all the remaining breeds to lesser extents. The Bianca di Saluzzo (6%), Ermellinata di Rovigo (6%), Milanino (0.96%), Millefiori di Lonigo (6%), Modenese (0.15%), and Pépoi (7%) were exclusively reared by F. The Cornuta di Sicilia was solely reared by FB (0.91%). Cornuta di Sicilia and Modenese consisted of extremely few individuals (around 20 birds each). With regard to Collo Nudo Italiano, Millefiori Piemontese, Pollo Trentino, and Tirolese breeds, no individuals were identified.
Concerning the risk status of the Polverara, this breed was previously determined to be threatened, but projects have since been carried out to try to safeguard the breed [4]. Indeed, some improvements were achieved, and the present study showed the Polverara to constitute 7% of all native breed chickens kept on the 121 farms surveyed (n = 1093). Genetic data about this breed have also been obtained [7,19,20].
No reference is made to Milanino, Nostrana di Morozzo, or Cornuta di Sicilia in the FAO database [3], neither are they listed in the Registry of Native Poultry Breeds by the MIPAAF [10]. Additionally, no research studies have been published in relation to either of the last two breeds, whereas Zanon and Sabbioni reported no individuals of Milanino in their 2001 survey [4]. Some improvements have since been made with regard to the Milanino: at least 1% of all chickens kept by all breeders belonged to this breed (n = 130); only limited data is available about their genetic features [15]. Here, we show that 12% of all chickens belonged to the Nostrana di Morozzo (n = 1831), i.e., the same proportion as the Livorno breed. No individuals were identified for the breeds: Collo Nudo Italiano, Millefiori Piemontese, Pollo Trentino, and the Tirolese breeds.
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Ancona chickens originated in Ancona, Italy, and are beautiful black birds with mottled white tipped feathers. They are good layers of white eggs and are very hardy, alert, and active. They make excellent free-range birds as they can fly to avoid predators, making them a favorite of chicken keepers around the world.
In size, they are the same as Leghorn chickens. However, their shape is different as their backs have a downward slant starting at the shoulder and running down to the tail with a slight angle where the two body sections meet. The tail is erect.
These grilled pesto chicken wraps are loaded with shredded chicken, basil pesto, avocado, italian seasoning and tender artichoke hearts. Grilled until warm and crispy, perfect for a quick, delicious lunch.
About 98% of the chickens raised in Italy for their meat are broiler breeds, which have been specifically selected and genetically modified to grow to huge proportions in record time to produce the parts of their bodies most in demand on the market. Broilers develop huge breasts within a matter of weeks and do not have the upper body strength to support themselves on their legs, and they are sent to slaughter at about 4 weeks of age.
This is an increasingly unsustainable production system: chickens, along with other poultry, are affected by avian flu that killed more than 14 million animals last winter, many of them culled, and has already crossed species lines several times in recent decades, infecting humans.
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