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Gas exchange during storage and incubation of Avian eggs: effects on embryogenesis, hatchability, chick quality and post-hatch growth. WORLD POULTRY SCI J 2019. [DOI: 10.1017/s0043933907001614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- R. Meijerhof
- Spelderholt Centre for Poultry Research and Information Services (COVP-DLO), Spelderholt 9, 7360 AA Beekbergen, The Netherlands
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Guyot N, Réhault-Godbert S, Slugocki C, Harichaux G, Labas V, Helloin E, Nys Y. Characterization of egg white antibacterial properties during the first half of incubation: A comparative study between embryonated and unfertilized eggs. Poult Sci 2016; 95:2956-2970. [PMID: 27601682 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pew271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 04/24/2016] [Accepted: 07/05/2016] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Egg white is an important contributor to the protection of eggs against bacterial contaminations during the first half of incubation (day zero to 12), prior to the egg white transfer into the amniotic fluid to be orally absorbed by the embryo. This protective system relies on an arsenal of antimicrobial proteins and on intrinsic physicochemical properties that are generally unfavorable for bacterial multiplication and dissemination. Some changes in these parameters can be observed in egg white during egg storage and incubation. The aim of this work was to characterize changes in the antibacterial potential of egg white in embryonated eggs (FE) during the first half of incubation using unfertilized eggs (UF) as controls. Egg white samples were collected at day zero, 4, 8, and 12 and analyzed for pH, protein concentration, and protein profile. Antibacterial properties of egg white proteins were evaluated against Listeria monocytogenes, Streptococcus uberis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Salmonella Enteritidis. During incubation, differential variations of egg white pH and protein concentrations were observed between UF and FE. At equal protein concentrations, similar activities against L. monocytogenes and S. uberis were observed for FE and UF egg white proteins. A progressive decline in these activities, however, was observed over incubation time, regardless of the egg group (UF or FE). SDS-PAGE analysis of egg white proteins during incubation revealed discrete changes in the profile of major proteins, whereas the stability of some less abundant antimicrobial proteins seemed more affected. To conclude, the antibacterial activity of egg white proteins progressively decreased during the first half of egg incubation, possibly resulting from the alteration of specific antimicrobial proteins. This apparent decline may be partly counterbalanced in embryonated eggs by the increase in egg white protein concentration. The antibacterial potential of egg white is very effective during early stages of embryonic development but its alteration during incubation suggests that extra-embryonic structures could then progressively ensure protective functions.
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- N Guyot
- URA, INRA, 37380, Nouzilly, France
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- ISP, INRA, University of Tours, 37380, Nouzilly, France
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- PRC, CNRS, IFCE, INRA, University of Tours, 37380, Nouzilly, France
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- PRC, CNRS, IFCE, INRA, University of Tours, 37380, Nouzilly, France
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- ISP, INRA, University of Tours, 37380, Nouzilly, France
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- URA, INRA, 37380, Nouzilly, France
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Santa Rosa P, Parker H, Kiess A, McDaniel C. Parthenogenetic embryos from unfertilized Chinese painted quail eggs alter albumen pH, gases, and ion concentrations during incubation. Theriogenology 2016; 85:275-81. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2015.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2015] [Accepted: 09/09/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Viable pluripotent chick blastodermal cells can be maintained long term in an alkaline defined medium. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim 2015; 52:385-94. [DOI: 10.1007/s11626-015-9989-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2015] [Accepted: 12/09/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Mueller CA, Tazawa H, Burggren WW. Dynamics of metabolic compensation and hematological changes in chicken (Gallus gallus) embryos exposed to hypercapnia with varying oxygen. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2013; 185:272-80. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2012.10.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2012] [Revised: 10/02/2012] [Accepted: 10/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Tazawa H, Andrewartha SJ, Burggren WW. Acute regulation of hematocrit and blood acid–base balance during severe hypoxic challenges in late chicken embryos (Gallus gallus). Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2012; 184:86-96. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2012.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2012] [Revised: 07/30/2012] [Accepted: 08/02/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Everaert N, Willemsen H, Willems E, Franssens L, Decuypere E. Acid–base regulation during embryonic development in amniotes, with particular reference to birds. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2011; 178:118-28. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2011.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2011] [Revised: 04/27/2011] [Accepted: 04/28/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ferguson MWJ. The structure and composition of the eggshell and embryonic membranes of Alligator mississippiensis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1096-3642.1982.tb00064.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hassan SM, Siam AA, Mady ME, Cartwright AL. Egg storage period and weight effects on hatchability of ostrich (Struthio camelus) eggs. Poult Sci 2005; 84:1908-12. [PMID: 16479949 DOI: 10.1093/ps/84.12.1908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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We studied the affects of storage period and egg weight on the hatchability of 314 ostrich (Struthio camelus) eggs. Eggs were stored at 20 degrees C and 65% RH before incubation at the Poultry Research, Teaching and Extension Center at Texas A&M University (College Station, TX). Eggs were classed by storage period (< or = 5, > 5 < or = 10, > 10 < or = 15, or > 15 < 24 d) and egg weight (< or = 1,450, > 1,450 < or = 1,650, or > 1,650 g) to determine the influence of storage period and egg weight on hatchability, egg weight loss, incubation period, and absolute and relative chick weights. Eggs were incubated at 36.5 to 37.0 degrees C and 25% RH through 38 d of incubation and 36 degrees C and 30% RH thereafter. Mean egg weight loss was greater from eggs of the longest storage period group (> 15 < 24 d) at 21 or 38 d when compared with eggs of the shorter storage periods, but there were no differences at 7, 14, or 28 d among all storage period groups. Mean hatchability was higher in eggs stored < or = 10 d than eggs stored > 15 < 24 d, but hatchability of eggs stored >10 < or = 15 d was not different from eggs stored < or = 10 d or > 15 < 24 d. Incubation period was longer, and absolute and relative weights were higher in eggs stored >15 d than was observed in eggs stored < or = 15 d. Negative correlations were detected between egg weight and moisture loss at 38 d (-0.55) and between hatch time and moisture loss (-0.25). Hatchability was higher in small eggs than medium eggs (< or = 1,650 g). A positive correlation was observed between chick and egg weights (0.84). The results indicated that storage period and egg weight affected egg weight loss. Our results suggested that the most effective storage period was less than 15 d to maintain hatchability for ostrich eggs when incubated at 36.5 to 37.0 degrees C with 25% RH.
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- S M Hassan
- Poultry Science Department, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843-2472, USA
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Packard MJ, Lohmiller LD. Mineral status of embryos of domestic fowl following exposure in vivo to the carbonic anhydrase inhibitor acetazolamide. Comp Biochem Physiol A Mol Integr Physiol 2002; 132:257-65. [PMID: 12020642 DOI: 10.1016/s1095-6433(01)00489-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Eggs of domestic fowl were given daily injections of vehicle (DMSO) or vehicle plus acetazolamide, a potent inhibitor of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase, beginning on day 12 of incubation. Embryos were removed from eggs on days 16 and 18, and carcasses and yolks were analyzed for calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus. Treatment with acetazolamide did not affect the quantity of calcium or phosphorus in carcasses and the effect, if any, on magnesium in carcasses was small. However, calcium content of yolk was reduced substantially by acetazolamide both on day 16 and day 18. The reduction in calcium content of yolk led, in turn, to a reduction in the total quantity of calcium in eggs on days 16 and 18. Embryos exposed to acetazolamide seemingly mobilized less calcium from the eggshell than did control embryos. When faced with a shortfall in the availability of calcium from the eggshell, embryos defended carcass calcium, and the shortfall was reflected in a reduction in the quantity of calcium deposited in yolk. The results of this study support the concept that the enzyme carbonic anhydrase plays a role in solubilization of the eggshell and provision of calcium to embryos.
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- Mary J Packard
- Department of Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1878, USA.
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Nahm KH. Effects of storage length and weight loss during incubation on the hatchability of ostrich eggs (Struthio camuelus). Poult Sci 2001; 80:1667-70. [PMID: 11771879 DOI: 10.1093/ps/80.12.1667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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A total of 150 ostrich eggs was collected from two commercial ostrich farms. The eggs were brushed to remove soil and placed into one storage area (15.51 to 15.56 C without controlling humidity) for different periods of time (up to 19 d) before being incubated. After storage, the eggs were kept for 12 h at room temperature, and then washed, disinfected, and dried before being placed into a commercial incubator to determine the effect of length of storage on hatchability. The two supply farms varied by 11.1% in hatchability. The weight of eggs stored for the same lengths of time was not significantly different (P > or = 0.05) between hatched and unhatched eggs. Hatchabilities of ostrich eggs were not affected by days of storage up to 19 d at 15.51 to 15.56 C without controlling the humidity level but, rather, by the amount of weight loss during incubation.
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- K H Nahm
- Feed and Nutrition Laboratory, College of Natural Resources, Taegu University, Gyong San, South Korea.
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Meir M, Ar A. Artificial increase of eggshell conductance improves hatchability of early laid goose eggs. Br Poult Sci 1996; 37:937-51. [PMID: 9034584 DOI: 10.1080/00071669608417925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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1. The purpose of this work was to test the possibility of increasing the hatchability of goose eggs with low mass specific eggshell gas conductance (Gsp), by drilling holes through the eggshell into the air cell, and thus solving both the low water loss rate and low oxygen availability problems. 2. A linear relationship was found between the area of a hole drilled and the apparent increase in eggshell gas conductance (G). Drilling more than one hole increased apparent G 3-6 times more than one hole only, of the same total area. 3. Hole-drilling did not increase egg contamination. The drilling of a 5 mm2 hole on day 17 of incubation increased hatchability both in laboratory tests and in commercial hatcheries (6.1% and 10.5% respectively). 4. Drilling holes on days 15 to 22 of incubation increased hatchability when the predicted mean water loss was lower than 14%. Drilling on day 25 did not have a significant effect, and drilling on day 11 of incubation was too early. 5. Drilling a hole into the aircell (during the second half of incubation) may increase hatchability of low conductance eggs, although oxygen pressure under the eggshell should then be checked in order to evaluate oxygen availability to the embryo.
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- M Meir
- Department of Zoology, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat-Aviv, Israel
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WALSH T, RIZK R, BRAKE J. Effects of Temperature and Carbon Dioxide on Albumen Characteristics, Weight Loss, and Early Embryonic Mortality of Long Stored Hatching Eggs. Poult Sci 1995. [DOI: 10.3382/ps.0741403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The artificial incubation of eggs of domesticated species can now be carried out with a high degree of success. However, advances in understanding about the problems faced by the developing embryo during incubation are still being made; and some may help "fine-tune" the incubation process. This paper deals particularly with the use of egg-cooling during incubation as a means of manipulating takeoff times, the use of water-vapor conductance monitoring by weight to predict the optimal humidity conditions for batches of eggs from different strains and species, cuticle-stripping to improve embryonic respiratory gas exchange, and some aspects of egg hygiene. Problems with hatchability usually can be traced to factors such as infertility, faulty breeder nutrition, disease status, or poor egg handling and hygiene, rather than to faulty incubation technique per se. Outlined here are the steps taken to solve an interesting but serious hatchability problem, the cause of which was traced to the presence of kapok seed meal in the breeder diet.
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- S G Tullett
- Poultry Science Department, West of Scotland College, Auchincruive, Ayr
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The embryonic lifespan of the chick is 22 days. Development in the first day takes place in the oviduct, and in the remaining 21 days in the shelled egg. There have been few attempts to culture oviductal embryos, though methods covering the first few days of development in ovo are well established and a method for the final 18 days of development through hatching has recently been devised. I have now succeeded in culturing the fertilized ovum of the chick (Gallus domesticus) for the total embryonic period by growing it in a series of separate culture systems. This is the first report of a complete in vitro method for a homoiothermic animal. The technique opens the way to the investigation of developmental events in birds that require access to the embryo at the single-cell stage, and in particular to the genetic manipulation of the fertilized ovum.
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- M M Perry
- AFRC Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics Research, Edinburgh Research Station, Roslin, Midlothian, UK
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Birchard GF, Black CP. Effect of carbonic anhydrase inhibition on blood acid-base balance in the chicken embryo. Poult Sci 1986; 65:1811-3. [PMID: 3774750 DOI: 10.3382/ps.0651811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The role of carbonic anhydrase in chicken embryo blood acid-base balance was examined using the carbonic anhydrase inhibitor acetazolamide during the second half of incubation. Day 13, 16, and 17 embryos of treated eggs had significant increases in blood PCO2 and decreases in blood pH when compared with controls.
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Tullett SG, Burton FG. The effects of eggshell porosity on blood-gas and acid-base status of domestic fowl embryos within eggs of the same weight. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY. A, COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY 1985; 81:137-42. [PMID: 2859947 DOI: 10.1016/0300-9629(85)90279-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Eggshell porosity affects the metabolism and growth of the developing embryo and is likely, therefore, to influence blood-gas and acid-base status. PO2 in the airspace and in blood from the allantoic vein, PCO2 in the airspace and in blood from the allantoic artery and allantoic vein, and pH of blood from the allantoic artery and vein are all affected by shell porosity. Low porosity eggshells result in an increased retention of carbon dioxide within the egg, in partial compensation for which an increase in the level of bicarbonate in the blood is predicted. It is concluded that some of the wide variation in blood physiology data between eggs at the same stage of incubation, which has been recorded in the scientific literature, is the result of variation in shell porosity between eggs.
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The effect of temperature on the acid-base status of the blood of the hatching quail (Coturnix c. japonica). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 1984. [DOI: 10.1016/0300-9629(84)90711-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Rieder E, Gay CV, Schraer H. Autoradiographic localization of carbonic anhydrase in the developing chorioallantoic membrane. ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY 1980; 159:17-31. [PMID: 6768316 DOI: 10.1007/bf00299252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Carbonic anhydrase was localized in the chorioallantoic membrane with labeled inhibitor autoradiography of 3H-acetazolamide at 11, 14 and 19 days of incubation. At 11 days carbonic anhydrase was present in low amounts only in the undifferentiated ectoderm cells. At 14 and 19 days, the enzyme was found in increased amounts in all three germ layers of the chorioallantois. In the chorionic ectoderm the villous cavity cells contained the highest level of carbonic anhydrase. This finding lends support to the theory of H+ production to solubilize the CaCO3 of the egg shell. Sinus covering cells showed a considerable lower concentration of the enzyme than did villous cavity cells. Carbonic anhydrase in these cells may be multifunctional, assisting in calcium transport, subserving HCO3- transport from egg shell to blood, and supporting gaseous exchange. In the allantoic endoderm carbonic anhydrase was found in granule-rich cells and might be involved in the transport of Na+ and Cl- ions from allantoic fluid into the blood. The enzyme in the undifferentiated endoderm cells may have a respiratory function. In the mesoderm carbonic anhydrase was detected in the endothelium and pericytes of blood vessels where it is interpreted to support respiratory function.
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Packard MJ, Packard GC. Structure of the shell and tertiary membranes of eggs of softshell turtles (Trionyx spiniferus). J Morphol 1979; 159:131-143. [DOI: 10.1002/jmor.1051590110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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