Dr. Yordan Martinez Aguilar

Associate Professor
Zamorano Pan-American Agricultural School, Honduras


Highest Degree
PostDoc. in Poultry Science from Institute of Subtropical Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

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Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Poultry Sciences
Animal Nutrition
Growth Models
Nutraceuticals

Selected Publications

  1. Sanchez, Y.P., C. Betancur-Hurtado, A. Botello-Leon, K. Perez-Corria, C. Ruiz-Corrales and Y. Martinez-Aguilar, 2019. Ensilability and chemical composition of silages made with different mixtures of noni (Morinda citrifolia L.). Cien. Agric., 16: 3-16.
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  2. Perez-Corria, K., A. Botello-Leon, A.K. Mauro-Felix, F. Rivera-Pineda and M.T. Viana et al., 2019. Chemical composition of earthworm (Eisenia foetida) co-dried with vegetable meals as an animal feed. Cien. Agric., 16: 79-92.
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  3. Bell, I.S., R.R. Bertot, C.B. Hurtado, Y.M. Aguilar and J. Guillaume, 2019. Analysis of the secondary metabolites of leaf powder of Origanum vulgare and Ficus pandurata. Rev. Prod. Anim., 31: 61-63.
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  4. Sera, N.C., Y.M. Aguilar, D.M. Toro and C.R. Corrales, 2018. Induction of metabolic diarrhea with castor oil in newborn birds. Rev. Prod. Anim., 30: 63-65.
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  5. Mas, D., Y. Martinez, M. Bullain, C. Betancur and C. Ruiz, 2018. Secondary metabolites and in vitro antimicrobial activity of roots of Cuban Argemone mexicana Linn. World J. Pharm. Pharmaceut. Sci., 4: 46-51.
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  6. Chiroque, G., G. Vasquez, E. Vasquez, D. Mas and C. Betancur et al., 2018. Growth performance, carcass traits and breast meat fatty acids profile of helmeted guinea fowls (Numida meleagris) fed increasing level of linseed (Linum usitatissimum) and pumpkin seed (Cucurbita moschata) meals. Braz. J. Poult. Sci., 20: 665-674.
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  7. Aroche, R., Y. Martinez, Z. Ruan, G. Guan and S. Waititu et al., 2018. Dietary inclusion of a mixed powder of medicinal plant leaves enhances the feed efficiency and immune function in broiler chickens. J. Chem., Vol. 2018. 10.1155/2018/4073068.
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  8. Toro, D.M., Y.M. Aguilar, R.R. Bertot, G.P. Torres, O.R. Nava and C.O. Gonzalez, 2017. Preliminary analysis of secondary metabolites in mixed powders of leaves of medicinal plants. Rev. Cubana Plantas Med., Vol. 22, No. 1. .
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  9. Nava, O.R., Y.M. Aguilar, R.R. Bertot, G.P. Torres, C.O. Gonzalez and D.M. Toro, 2017. Effect of dietary supplementation with Anacardium occidentale L. (cashew) leaf powder on the productivity and egg quality of laying hens. Rev. Cubana Plantas Med., Vol. 22, No. 1. .
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  10. Martinez, Y., X. Li, G. Liu,, P. Bin and W. Yan et al., 2017. The role of methionine on metabolism, oxidative stress and diseases. Amino Acids, 49: 2091-2098.
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  11. Liu, G., L. Yu, Y. Martinez, W. Ren and H. Ni et al., 2017. Dietary Saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall extract supplementation alleviates oxidative stress and modulates serum amino acids profiles in weaned piglets. Oxid. Med. Cell. Longevity, Vol. 2017. 10.1155/2017/3967439.
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  12. Fang, J., Y. Martinez, C. Deng, D. Zhu, H. Peng, H. Jiang and A. Li, 2017. Effects of dietary enzymolysis products of wheat gluten on the growth performance, serum biochemical, immune and antioxidant status of broilers. Food Agric. Immunol., 28: 1155-1167.
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  13. Ni, H., Y. Martinez, G. Guan, R. Rodriguez and D. Mas et al., 2016. Analysis of the impact of isoquinoline alkaloids, derived from Macleaya cordata extract, on the development and innate immune response in swine and poultry. BioMed Res. Int. 10.1155/2016/1352146.
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  14. Mas, D., Y. Martinez, R. Rodriguez, I. Salazar, R. Aroche, B. Lopez and D. Marcella, 2016. [Effect of the dietetic supplementation with powder of leaves of Guava (Psidium guajava) and Cashew (Anacardium occidentale) on the productive performance and the diarrhea incidence in pigs before and after weaning]. Revista Computadorizada Produccion Porcina, 23: 106-113, (In Spanish).
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  15. Liu, G., Y.M. Aguilar, L. Zhang, W. Ren and S. Chen et al., 2016. Dietary supplementation with sanguinarine enhances serum metabolites and antibodies in growing pigs. J. Anim. Sci., 94: 75-78.
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  16. Liu, G., G. Guan, J. Fang, Y. Martinez and S. Chen et al., 2016. Macleaya cordata extract decreased diarrhea score and enhanced intestinal barrier function in growing piglets. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2016. 10.1155/2016/1069585.
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  17. Iser, M., Y. Martinez, M. Valdivie, D. Sanchez and M. Rosales, 2016. [Growth performance and carcass yield of rabbits fed with Agave tequilana meal]. Revista Electronica Veterinaria, 7: 1-12, (In Spanish).
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  18. Iser, M., Y. Martinez, M. Valdivie, D. Sanchez and C. Jimenez, 2016. [Physico-chemical characterization of the meal of stems from Agave fourcroydes Lem]. Revista Electronica Veterinaria, 17: 1-14, (In Spanish).
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  19. Iser, M., Y. Martinez, H. Ni, H. Jiang and M.V. Navarro et al., 2016. The effects of Agave fourcroydes powder as a dietary supplement on growth performance, gut morphology, concentration of IgG and hematology parameters in broiler rabbits. BioMed Res. Int., Vol. 2016. 10.1155/2016/3414319.
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  20. Fonseca, Y., P. Perez, Y. Martinez, H. Fuentes and E. Marcheco, 2016. [Biometrics parameters of the Cuban creole donkey (Equss asinus asinus), in the oriental region of Cuba]. Revista Electronica Veterinaria, 17: 1-9, (In Spanish).
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  21. Fonseca, Y., I. Cedeno, E. Perez, Y. Rodriguez, Y. Martinez, Y. Cos and E. Chacon, 2016. [Zoometric characterization of the Cuban creole donkey (Equss asinus asinus) of Granma province, Cuba]. Revista Electronica Veterinaria, 17: 1-11, (In Spanish).
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  22. Cai, Y., Y. Martinez, Q. Yao, Y, Li and L. Yu, 2016. Review of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli enterotoxins. Academia J. Microbiol. Res., 4: 5-8.
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  23. Santana, P., L. Cisneros, A. Martinez and S. Pascual, 2015. Conservation and chemical composition of Leucaena leucocephala plus fresh or wilted Pennisetum purpureum mixed silages. Revista MVZ Cordoba, 20: 4895-4906.
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  24. Mas-Toro, D., Y. Martinez-Aguilar, R. Rodriguez-Bertot, C. Betancur-Hurtado and O. Rosabal-Nava, 2015. Effect of dietary supplementation with Morinda citrifolia on productivity and egg quality of laying hens. Ciencia Agricultura, 12: 7-12.
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  25. Martinez-Aguilar, Y., R. Rodriguez-Bertot, C. Betancur-Hurtado, D. Mas-Toro, C. Olmo-Gonzalez and M. Valdivie-Navarro, 2015. Dietary supplementation of increasing levels of DL-methionine and L-lysine in hypoproteic diets for laying hens improves productivity and egg quality. Ciencia Agricultura, 12: 7-14.
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  26. Martinez, Y., Y. Carrion, R. Rodriguez, M. Valdivie and C. Olmo et al., 2015. Growth performance, organ weights and some blood parameters of replacement laying pullets fed with increasing levels of wheat bran. Revista Brasileira Ciencia Avicola, 17: 347-354.
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  27. Liu, G., G. Yang, G. Guan, Y. Zhang and W. Ren et al., 2015. Effect of dietary selenium yeast supplementation on Porcine Circovirus type 2 (PCV2) infections in mice. PLoS ONE, Vol. 10. 10.1371/journal.pone.0115833.
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  28. Cardona, J.A., Y. Martinez and C.A. Betancur, 2015. [Seroepidemiology of female cows naturally infected with Neospora caninum in Cordoba, Colombia]. Revista U.D.C.A. Actividad Divulgacion Cientifica, 18: 401-408, (In Spanish).
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  29. Betancur, H.C., A.Y. Martinez and M.L. Cruz, 2015. Physiology of acid-base balance in bovines with diarrhea backgrounds from Monteria, Colombia. Revista MVZ Cordoba, 20: 4591-4601.
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  30. Batista, R., R. Arias, Y. Martinez, L. Ayala and J. Ly, 2015. [Pattern of feed intake indices in royal palm nut diets for growing pigs]. Revista Computadorizada Produccion Porcina, 22: 221-226, (In Spanish).
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  31. Martinez, Y., L.D. Guerra, R. Rodriguez and C.A. Betancur, 2014. Effect of pre-incubation storage conditions on embryonic development and chick quality of camperos breeders. Int. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 6: 108-111.
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  32. Cai, Y.H., Y.M. Aguilar, L. Yu, Y. Wang and H.B. Liu et al., 2014. Effects of dietary supplementation of Lactobacillus plantarum on growth performance and serum concentration of amino acids in weaned piglets. Anim. Nutr. Feed Technol., 14: 411-420.
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  33. Aguilar, Y.M., O.M. Yero, G. Liu, W. Ren and R.R. Bertot et al., 2013. Effect of dietary supplementation with Anacardium occidentale on growth performance and immune and visceral organ weights in replacement laying pullets. J. Food Agric. Environ., 11: 1352-1357.
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  34. Aguilar, Y.M., M.V. Navarro, M.E. Espinosa, O.M. Yero, R.C. Ramirez, M. Murkovic and J.C. Lopez, 2013. Investigation of the variable chemical composition of the seeds of five cultivars of Cucurbita maxima and C. moschata from Cuba and Mexico. Ernahrung/Nutrition, 37: 445-453.
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  35. Aguilar, Y.M., J.C. Becerra, R.R. Bertot, J.C. Pelaez, G. Liu and C.B. Hurtado, 2013. Growth performance, carcass traits and lipid profile of broiler chicks fed with an exogenous emulsifier and increasing levels of energy provided by palm oil. J. Food Agric. Environ., 11: 629-633.
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  36. Olmo, C., Y. Martinez, E. Leon, L. Leyva and M. Nunez et al., 2012. Effect of mulberry foliage (Morus alba) meal on growth performance and edible portions in hybrid chickens. Int. J. Anim. Vet. Adv., 4: 263-268.
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  37. Martinez, Y., O. Martinez, E. Olmos, S. Siza and C. Betancur, 2012. Nutraceutical effect of Anacardium occidentale in diets of replacement laying pullets. Revista MVZ Cordoba, 17: 3125-3132.
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  38. Martinez, Y., O. Martinez, A. Escalona, F. Soto and M. Valdivie, 2012. Chemical composition and phytochemical screening of leaf and shoot powder of Anacardium occidentale L. (Cashew tree). Revista Cubana de Plantas Medicinales, 17: 1-10.

  39. Martinez, Y., M. Valdivie, O. Martinez, C. Olmo and R. Cobo, 2012. Economic feasibility the use of pumpkin seed meal in the feed poultry. Revista Electronica de Veterinaria, 13: 1-9.

  40. Martinez, Y., M. Valdivie, G. Solano, M. Estarron, O. Martinez and J. Cordova, 2012. Effect ofpumpkin (Cucurbitamaxima) seedmeal on total cholesteroland fatty acidsof laying hen eggs. Cuban J. Agric. Sci., 46: 73-78.

  41. Martinez, Y., J. Cordova, A. Santana, O. Martinez, M. Valdivie and C. Betancur, 2012. [Productivity and egg quality in laying hens fed increasing levels of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seed meal]. Revista Mexicana Ciencias Pecuarias, 3: 65-75, (In Spanish).
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  42. Martinez, Y., F. Soto, M. Almeida, R. Hermosilla and O. Martinez, 2012. [Secondary metabolites and in vitro antibacterial activity of extracts from Anacardium occidentale L. (Cashew tree) leaves]. Revista Cubana Plantas Medicinales, 17: 320-329, (In Spanish).
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  43. Martinez, Y., A. Escalona, O. Martinez, C. Olmo and R. Rodriguez et al., 2012. The use of Anacardium occidentale as nutraceutical in hypoprotein diets for laying hens. Cuban J. Agric. Sci., 46: 395-401.
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  44. Betancur, C., Y. Martinez and O. Vergara, 2012. Serum concentrations of macro minerals and hematocrit in cattle during two seasons in Monteria, Colombia. Revista Electronica de Veterinaria, 13: 1-13.

  45. Rodriguez, R., M. Cisneros, M. Valdivie, R. Gonzalez and Y. Martinez, 2011. Inclusion of protein sugarcane meal in a laying diet for White Leghorn L-33: Effect on egg quality. Revista de Produccion Animal, 23: 34-38.

  46. Martinez, Y., O. Martinez, J. Cordova, M. Valdivie and M. Estarron, 2011. Phytosterols and squalene as hypocholesterolemic substances in five varieties of Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata (pumpkin) seeds. Revista Cubana de Plantas Medicinales, 16: 72-81.

  47. Aroche, R., R. Rodriguez, M. Valdivie and Y. Martinez, 2011. Pumpkin seeds for broilers diet. Revista de Produccion Animal, 23: 103-108.

  48. Aguilar, Y.M., O.M. Yero, M.I.V. Navarro, C.A.B. Hurtado, J.A.C. Lopez and L.B.G. Mejia, 2011. Effect of squash seed meal (Cucurbita moschata) on broiler performance, sensory meat quality and blood lipid profile. Revista Brasileira Ciencia Avicola, 13: 219-226.
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  49. Valdivie, M., Y. Martinez, R. Gonzalez, J. Cordova and M. Estarron, 2010. Pumpkin seed meal in layers feeding. Revista Cubana de Ciencia Avicola, 34: 61-64.

  50. Martinez, Y., M. Valdivie, O. Martinez, M. Estarron and J. Cordova, 2010. Utilization of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) seed in broiler chicken diets. Cuban J. Agric. Sci., 44: 387-392.

  51. Martinez, Y., M. Valdivie, M. Estarron, G. Solano and J. Cordova, 2010. Serum lipid profile of laying hens fed pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) seed levels. Cuban J. Agric. Sci., 44: 393-399.

  52. Martinez, Y., J. Cordova, M. Valdivie, R. Cosio and M. Estarron, 2010. Influence of the pumpkin seed (Cucurbita moschata Duch) as promoter of natural growth in broilers. Revista Cubana de Ciencia Avicola, 34: 19-28.

  53. Leyva, L., E. Denis and Y. Martinez, 2007. Peanut (Arachis hypogeae) stubble meal for partially substituting commercial foodstuff for rabbits. Revista de Produccion Animal, 19: 127-132.