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Amjad R, Ruby T, Ali K, Asad M, Imtiaz A, Masood S, Saeed MQ, Arshad M, Talib S, Alvi QTA, Khan A, Sharif MM. Exploring the effects of noise pollution on physiology and ptilochronology of birds. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0305091. [PMID: 38900819 PMCID: PMC11189234 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0305091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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Short and long-term sound-induced stress on daily basis can affect the physiology of avian individuals because they are more susceptible to sound stress in an open environment. OBJECTIVES An ex-situ study was carried out to determine the impact of noise on physiology and ptilochronology of non-breeding male domesticated quail birds. METHODOLOGY During 60-days long trial, male quail birds, aged 5-weeks, weighing (c.100gm) were used. Out of 72 experimental birds, 18 birds were assigned to the Control Group (G1) while remaining 54 birds were divided equally into 3 treatment groups: Road Traffic noise (G2), Military activity noise (G3) and Human Activities noise (G4). Birds were housed in standard-sized separate cages (20 ×45 × 20 cm), every bird was kept apart in separate cage in open laboratory under maintained environmental conditions. Millet seeds and water were provided to all the experimental birds ad libitum. Noise originated from several sources of recorded high-intensity music (1125 Hz/ 90 dB), was administered for 5-6 hours per day. Observations were recorded in the morning and afternoon. The experiment was conducted during the non-breeding season from August to October in triplicate. Blood sampling was done after 60 days. RESULTS According to the current study, noise stress significantly (p<0.05) increased the concentrations of creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), bilirubin, uric acid, cholesterol, triglycerides, total protein, and glucose while a decline in the levels of albumin was seen in treatment birds of G3. While in terms of hematology, total white blood cells count (TWBC), total red blood cells count (TRBC), mean cell volume (MCV) & packed cell volume (PCV) concentrations were raised in blood of treatment birds of G3. In terms of hormones, noise stress significantly (p<0.05) increased the serum concentrations of Corticosterone in G3 while a significant (p<0.05) decline was observed in the concentrations of luteinizing hormone (LH), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in the same group. Moreover, fault bar formation in G3 was more prominent than others. CONCLUSION Noise stress can significantly affect serology, hematology, hormonal physiology and ptilochronology in quail birds.
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- Rida Amjad
- Faculty of Chemical & Biological Sciences, Department of Zoology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Division of Science and Technology, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, Government Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Institute of Zoology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan
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- Faculty of Chemical & Biological Sciences, Department of Zoology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Emam AM, Elnesr SS, El-Full EA, Mahmoud BY, Elwan H. Influence of Improved Microclimate Conditions on Growth and Physiological Performance of Two Japanese Quail Lines. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13061118. [PMID: 36978658 PMCID: PMC10044088 DOI: 10.3390/ani13061118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Microclimate parameters (ammonia, ambient temperature, heat index, and relative humidity) surrounding birds affect the production and health status of poultry. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of adding natural zeolite to the litter of Japanese quail on improving microclimate parameters and its reflection in growth performance, blood gases, and blood biochemical parameters. A total of 1152 chicks were obtained from the same hatch at the 20th selection generation. Chicks were allocated into two groups based on the litter composition: Group 1: wheat straw as litter (untreated group); Group 2: 80% wheat straw + 20% zeolite (treated group). Each group consisted of 576 chicks: 410 selected line chicks and 166 control line chicks. Significant and favorable effects of the treatment on microclimate parameters during tested periods were found to favor the treated group. Either the treated group or the selected line had significantly better growth performance than the untreated group and control line. Zeolite-treated quails had significantly desirable blood gases and lower blood acidity and serum total iron binding capacity compared to the untreated group. Thus, adding natural zeolite to the litter enhanced the microclimate parameters that improved growth performance, blood gases, and blood biochemical parameters and reduced ammonia emission.
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- Ahmed M Emam
- Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, Egypt
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- Animal and Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Minia University, El-Minya 61519, Egypt
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Andrade KG, Cruz FK, Kaneko IN, Nascimento MC, Iwaki LCV, Santos TC. Daily Egg-Cycle in Japanese Quail: Serum Biochemistry, Bones, and Oviduct Changes. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2021-1599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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Sweazea KL. Revisiting glucose regulation in birds - A negative model of diabetes complications. Comp Biochem Physiol B Biochem Mol Biol 2022; 262:110778. [PMID: 35817273 DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpb.2022.110778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Birds naturally have blood glucose concentrations that are nearly double levels measured for mammals of similar body size and studies have shown that birds are resistant to insulin-mediated glucose uptake into tissues. While a combination of high blood glucose and insulin resistance is associated with diabetes-related pathologies in mammals, birds do not develop such complications. Moreover, studies have shown that birds are resistant to oxidative stress and protein glycation and in fact, live longer than similar-sized mammals. This review seeks to explore how birds regulate blood glucose as well as various theories that might explain their apparent resistance to insulin-mediated glucose uptake and adaptations that enable them to thrive in a state of relative hyperglycemia.
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Omidizadeh M, Kheiri F, Faghani M. Coenzyme Q10 in quail nutrition: effects on growth performance, meat quality, and myostatin gene expression. Livest Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.livsci.2021.104682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Mahrose KM, Michalak I, Farghly M, Elokil A, Zhang R, Ayaşan T, Mekawy A, Fazlani S. Role of clay in detoxification of aflatoxin B 1 in growing Japanese quail with reference to gender. Vet Res Commun 2021; 45:363-371. [PMID: 34374005 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-021-09817-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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The present study investigated the influence of the quail diet polluted with aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and its detoxification by using clay as a feed additive on the growth performance and some blood biochemical components of growing Japanese quail with reference to sex. A total number of 120 Japanese quail chicks (1 week old), was randomly divided into 10 groups (24 chicks/ group). A 5 × 2 factorial arrangement experiment was performed and included five levels of AFB1 (0 ppm, 1 mg/kg AFB1, 1 mg/kg AFB1 + 1% clay, 2 mg/kg AFB1 and 2 mg/kg AFB1 + 1% clay) and two sexes. Birds fed with aflatoxin free diet had significantly (P ≤ 0.05 and 0.01) higher final live body weight, weight gain and lower mortality rate than the other groups. Addition of 1% clay significantly (P ≤ 0.05 and 0.01) improved the growth performance traits and diminished aflatoxin effect when compared to groups without the addition of clay. Obtained results indicated significant (P ≤ 0.05) differences between the two sexes in their response to aflatoxicosis in the final live body weight and weight gain. Our results showed significant (P ≤ 0.01) changes in all blood biochemicals (total protein, albumin, globulin, total cholesterol, creatinine, uric acid) and activities of serum enzymes studied due to the toxicity of AFB1. Conclusively, the consumption of polluted diets with AFB1 caused deleterious effects on the growth performance and blood biochemicals components of Japanese quail, while dietary addition of natural clay to the diet of growing Japanese quail caused beneficial effects.
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- Khalid M Mahrose
- Animal and Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Technology and Development, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt.
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- Department of Advanced Material Technologies, Faculty of Chemistry, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Smoluchowskiego 25, 50-372, Wrocław, Poland
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- Poultry Production Department, Agriculture College, Asyut University, Asyut, Egypt
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- College of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, 430070, Hubei, China.,Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshotohor, 13736, Egypt
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- Animal Behavior and Welfare Laboratory, College of Animal Science and Technology, Northeast Agricultural University, No. 600, Changjiang Road, Harbin, 150030, Heilongjiang Province, China
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- Kadirli Academy of Applied Sciences, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Osmaniye, Turkey
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- Poultry Production Department, Agriculture College, Damietta University, Damietta, Egypt
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- Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Science, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Science, Uthal, Pakistan
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Sayed RKA, El Shoukary RD. Recessive white plumage color mutation of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) revealed morphological variations in the oropharyngeal roof structures, accompanied by behavioral differences. Microsc Res Tech 2021; 84:3044-3058. [PMID: 34219308 DOI: 10.1002/jemt.23863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Genetic background of experimental animals contributes mainly to the variations in the experimental outcomes. Therefore, quails of two lines of plumage color (brown and recessive white) were studied to investigate the impact of plumage color mutations on the morphological structures of the oropharyngeal roof and also on the ingestive behavior and quail performance. Feeding intake and feed conversion ratio were higher in the brown quails, associated with nonsignificant increase of the live body weight and body weight gain. In the recessive white quails, ingestive behaviors revealed significant declines. The roof of the oropharynx roof was significantly longer in the recessive white quails; however, the upper beak was significantly longer and narrower in the brown ones. The length of the palate and pharynx showed nonsignificant increase in the recessive white quails. The median palatine ridge was formed of rostral continuous and caudal interrupted parts, and the lengths of these parts were slightly higher in the recessive white quails, meanwhile the lateral palatine ridge length showed a slight increase in the brown birds. Openings of intraepithelial glands were more numerous in the recessive white quails. The brown quails demonstrated more detectable and larger caudally directed conical shaped palatine and pharyngeal papillae, in addition to more considerable palatine salivary glands openings. The infundibular cleft was significantly wider in the recessive white quails, where its edges were characterized by lack of the pharyngeal papillae. The findings of this study will be beneficial for the breeders during selection the suitable quail lines for meat production purposes.
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- Ramy K A Sayed
- Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Hygiene, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, New Valley University, New Valley, Egypt
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Pineda-Pampliega J, Ramiro Y, Herrera-Dueñas A, Martinez-Haro M, Hernández JM, Aguirre JI, Höfle U. A multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation of the effects of foraging on landfills on white stork nestlings. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 775:145197. [PMID: 33631567 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The use of landfills as foraging areas by white storks (Ciconia ciconia) is a recent well-known behaviour. While several studies have highlighted positive effects at a populational level others suggest that the presence of pollutants, pathogens and the lower presence of antioxidants in the food could pose a health risk for individuals. The objective of this study was to evaluate potential effects of the use of landfills as a food resource on the physiology and health of white stork nestlings, by a multidisciplinary approach based on the analysis of nutritional status, body condition, blood parameters, oxidative stress balance and the presence of pathogens. Results showed better body condition in individuals associated with landfills compared to the ones feeding on natural resources, as well as better nutritional status, as indicated by higher levels of albumin, cholesterol, and triglycerides in plasma. As many pollutants have a pro-oxidant effect, we evaluated oxidative stress balance, with no differences in the indicators of damage except for methaemoglobin (metHb), significantly higher in nestlings associated with landfill-origin food. Regarding antioxidants, GSH was higher in nestlings associated with landfills, which may suggest a hormetic response induced potentially by the presence of pollutants in waste. Nestlings fed food from landfills also had a higher presence of Escherichia coli with a multiresistant phenotype to antibiotics. In conclusion, our results show that nestlings fed with a higher proportion of food from landfills present a better nutritional status and body condition than those fed with a higher proportion of natural diet, being the only indicators of negative effects of the use of this food resource the higher percentage of metHb in the peripheral blood and the presence of antibiotic-resistant E. coli.
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- Javier Pineda-Pampliega
- Department of Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution, Faculty of Biology, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain..
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- SaBio Research Group, Instituto de Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos IREC, (CSIC-UCLM-JCCM), Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Instituto Regional de Investigación y Desarrollo Agroalimentario y Forestal (IRIAF). Centro de Investigación Agroambiental El Chaparrillo, Ciudad Real, Spain
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- Department of Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution, Faculty of Biology, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- SaBio Research Group, Instituto de Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos IREC, (CSIC-UCLM-JCCM), Ciudad Real, Spain
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The Influence of Sex on the Slaughter Parameters and Selected Blood Indices of Greenleg Partridge, Polish Native Breed of Hens. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11020517. [PMID: 33671344 PMCID: PMC7921919 DOI: 10.3390/ani11020517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to assess the influence of sex, including caponization, on selected physiological and productive traits of Greenleg partridge (GP) birds. The study material consisted of 120 GP chicks (40 females and 80 males), divided into 3 equal groups (4 replication in each) and kept in litter system and fed ad libitum. A total of 40 cocks have been surgically castrated. The body weight (BW) of birds were measured biweekly. At the age of 24 weeks 8 birds/group were slaughtered, their carcasses were subjected to simplified dissection. Blood samples were collected and among others biochemical profile of serum was established. The lowest BW, regardless of age, had hens. From 18th week capons had the highest BW and finally it was similar to cocks. Cocks demonstrated, significantly, the highest carcass yield, however, the biggest proportion of breast muscles were stated in capons carcasses. The effect of sex is very clear in case of abdominal fat pad. The highest proportion of it was found in females but the lack of sex hormones in capons also contributed to a higher fat accumulation. The serum profile showed that the sexual maturity of hens increased lipids content (cholesterol, trigliceroles) caused by laying production.
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Sigolo S, Milis C, Dousti M, Jahandideh E, Jalali A, Mirzaei N, Rasouli B, Seidavi A, Gallo A, Ferronato G, Prandini A. Effects of different plant extracts at various dietary levels on growth performance, carcass traits, blood serum parameters, immune response and ileal microflora of Ross broiler chickens. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2021.1883485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- Samantha Sigolo
- Dipartimento di Scienze Animali, della Nutrizione e degli Alimenti (DIANA), Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Department of Animal Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Animal Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Animali, della Nutrizione e degli Alimenti (DIANA), Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Animali, della Nutrizione e degli Alimenti (DIANA), Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Animali, della Nutrizione e degli Alimenti (DIANA), Università Cattolica Sacro Cuore, Piacenza, Italy
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The use of antibiotics as performance enhancers in animal feeding is declining, so Lippia gracilis Schauer essential oil (LGSEO) could be used as a potential substitute for the conventionally used growth promoters. The LGSEO contains components such as carvacrol and thymol, which kill and/or control pathogenic bacteria, increase population of beneficial organisms, act against oxidative processes and onto nutrient digestibility and absorption. The aim of this study was to investigate the action and the effects of LGSEO as a growth promoter in the diet of Japanese quail by examining their productive performance, intestinal microbiology, blood biochemical parameters, hepatic thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) content and intestinal gene expression. A total of 252 two-day-old quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) were assigned to 3 treatments in 7 replicates, using 12 birds per experimental unit. The treatments consisted of a basal diet, basal diet + LGSEO at 400 mg/kg of diet and basal diet + chemical antimicrobial (bacitracin methylene disalicylate) at 500 mg/kg of diet. The experimental period was 34 days. The highest feed intake (P < 0.01) was found in the group receiving the conventional antimicrobial, whereas the best feed conversion (P < 0.01) was shown by the animals receiving LGSEO. Escherichia coli growth was restricted in the quail receiving the growth promoters. Salmonella spp. growth was controlled by the treatment containing the conventional antimicrobial. There was no difference between the treatments (P > 0.05) for the concentration of aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase enzymes in the blood or hepatic TBARS content. Birds receiving negative-control treatment exhibited a higher expression of sodium-glucose cotransporter (SGLT1), while those receiving the treatment with essential oil showed lower catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX7) expressions compared to the conventional antimicrobial and control groups, respectively. Lippia gracilis Schauer essential oil is a powerful performance enhancer for Japanese quail by virtue of its abilities to improve their intestinal environment, balance the microbial population and reduce energy expenditure for oxidative processes.
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Tugiyanti E, Iriyanti N, Apriyanto YS. The effect of avocado seed powder ( Persea americana Mill.) on the liver and kidney functions and meat quality of culled female quail ( Coturnix coturnix japonica). Vet World 2019; 12:1608-1615. [PMID: 31849423 PMCID: PMC6868263 DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.1608-1615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background and Aim: High temperatures have a detrimental effect on quail performance, even disrupting the immune system and function of the internal organs. This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of avocado seed powder supplements on meat quality and the liver and kidney functions of culled female quails. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 six-month-old culled female quail were allotted to four dietary treatments, i.e., R0: Basal feed without avocado seed powder supplement and R1, R2, and R3 with basal feed + 3%, 6%, and 9% avocado seed powder supplement, respectively. The observed variables included meat quality (protein, fat, cholesterol and meat collagen, water holding capacity, and tenderness), liver function (liver weight, serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase [SGOT], and serum glutamic pyruvate transaminase [SGPT]), and kidney function (urea level, creatinine, uric acid, albumin, and glucose). Results: Analysis of variance showed that avocado seed powder supplements significantly affected the level of SGOT, urea, creatinine, protein, fat, cholesterol, meat tenderness, and cooking loss. A non-significant effect was found on liver weight, SGPT, uric acid, albumin and glucose blood level, collagen, or water holding capacity level. Conclusion: Avocado seed powder supplements improved meat quality as well as the liver and kidney functions of the culled female quail.
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- Elly Tugiyanti
- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Animal Science, University of Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Science, University of Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia
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- Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Science, University of Jenderal Soedirman, Purwokerto, Indonesia
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Angwech H, Tavaniello S, Ongwech A, Kaaya AN, Maiorano G. Efficacy of In Ovo Delivered Prebiotics on Growth Performance, Meat Quality and Gut Health of Kuroiler Chickens in the Face of a Natural Coccidiosis Challenge. Animals (Basel) 2019; 9:ani9110876. [PMID: 31661865 PMCID: PMC6912730 DOI: 10.3390/ani9110876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Revised: 09/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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A study was carried out to assess the efficacy of prebiotic delivered in ovo on performance, carcass traits, meat quality and gut health in the face of a natural coccidiosis infection in Kuroiler chickens. On d 12 of incubation, 150 fertile eggs were divided into a prebiotic group injected with trans-galactooligosaccharides (Bi2tos) and a control group uninjected. Hatched chicks from each group were further divided: One group received antibiotic chick formula while the other was left untreated, giving rise to 4 groups-Control (C), Antibiotic (A), Bi2tos (B), and Bi2tos + Antibiotic (AB). Prebiotic improved growth performance at six weeks of age, AB birds were the heaviest at the end of the rearing period. The highest intestinal lesion scores and oocyst counts were recorded in C birds. B group had a slightly higher carcass weight and cuts yields tended to be higher in treated groups compared to C. Meat from B group displayed a higher amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids compared to C and a positively lower n-6/n-3 ratio compared to C and A. In conclusion, prebiotics with or without antibiotics reduced severity of intestinal lesions and oocyst excretion induced by natural infection with Eimeria, with positive effects on Kuroiler chicken productive traits.
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- Harriet Angwech
- Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy.
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Gulu University, P.O. Box 166 Gulu, Uganda.
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- Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy.
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- Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy.
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Gulu University, P.O. Box 166 Gulu, Uganda.
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- School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-engineering, Makerere University, P.O. Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda.
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- Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, Italy.
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Abou-Kassem DE, El-Kholy MS, Alagawany M, Laudadio V, Tufarelli V. Age and sex-related differences in performance, carcass traits, hemato-biochemical parameters, and meat quality in Japanese quails. Poult Sci 2019; 98:1684-1691. [PMID: 30496502 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pey543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/03/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The effect of sex and age of Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica) on their performance, blood biochemical parameters, carcass traits, and meat quality was evaluated in this experiment. A total of 450, 3-wk-old Japanese quails (225 males and 225 females) were equally divided into six groups (75 birds each) in a 2 × 3 factorial design, including two sex (male and female) and three slaughter ages (5, 6, and 7 wk of age). Each group was subdivided into five replicates each of 15 birds. The body weight (BW) and feed intake (FI) values were significantly higher in female quails than in males, and these values showed an increasing trend with age. Female quails recorded the higher percentages of liver and giblets, and lower heart percentage than males. Sex × age interaction had a significant impact on carcass parameters except for breast and thigh yield. No significant sex-based differences were detected for quail meat chemical composition except for meat fat content. Moisture and ash content of meat were gradually deceased with age. Meat from female showed higher values for tenderness, intramuscular fat percentage (IMF), and meat lightness, but showed lower values of water holding capacity (WHC) and meat redness. Meat juiciness and tenderness decreased, while WHC, IMF, and meat redness increased with age. Mean values of red blood cells (RBC), packed cell volume (PCV), hemoglobin (Hb), and white blood cells (WBC) were higher (P < 0.05) in male quails than female ones. Plasma total protein, cholesterol, triglycerides, calcium, phosphorus, and uric acid were decreased in males comparable to females. The progress in quail age (5 to 7 wk) leads to significant increase in values of RBC, PCV, and Hb. Plasma cholesterol, total protein, triglycerides, and hemoglobin were linearly deceased with age. It could be concluded that Japanese quails (both males and females) should be slaughtered at 5 or 6 wk of age to obtain higher carcass yields and the best meat quality and composition. Furthermore, male quails recorded the highest values of meat quality and composition when compared to females.
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- D E Abou-Kassem
- Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Poultry Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44519, Egypt
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- Department of DETO, Section of Veterinary Science and Animal Production, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Valenzano 70010, Bari, Italy
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- Department of DETO, Section of Veterinary Science and Animal Production, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Valenzano 70010, Bari, Italy
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Bobadilla-Mendez MF, Cañas-Mendoza EA, Batista LM, Retes PL, Ferreira LG, Alcebiades SAP, Teixeira LV, Alvarenga RR, Fassani EJ, Zangeronimo MG. Influence of light sources on body characteristics of female Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in different reproductive ages. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2019. [DOI: 10.1071/an16652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of different light sources on organ characteristics, bone development, chemical body composition and hepatic function of female Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in different reproductive ages. In total, 210 female 1-day-old birds were housed in a brick shed, which was divided into six rooms during 12 weeks. Each room was equipped with a different type of light bulb (incandescent; compact fluorescent; and white, blue, red and green light-emitting diodes (LEDs)) and contained seven cages with five birds in each. The light intensity was 15 lx and the photoperiod was 23 h light and 1 h dark (23L:1D) during the first week, 10 L:14D from the second to the fifth week, and 17L:7D until the end of the experiment. The experimental design was completely randomised, with six treatments and seven replicates of each bird. The morphophysiological conditions of the birds were evaluated at the beginning (8 weeks) and during peak production (12 weeks). At 8 weeks, a higher intestine weight and length and liver weight were observed in birds maintained in white LED (P < 0.05). Lower breast weight (P < 0.01) was also observed with this type of lamp. White and red LEDs decreased (P < 0.05) the percentage of ash in the tibia, but this reduction did not affect (P > 0.05) bone resistance. At 12 weeks, higher bone resistance was obtained (P < 0.01) with white LED and higher eye diameter was observed (P < 0.05) with incandescent and white LED lamps. There was no influence (P > 0.05) of light sources on the circulating levels of aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase. Fluorescent bulbs resulted in the highest (P < 0.05) level of γ-glutamyltransferase, while blue LED resulted in the lowest level. There was no influence (P > 0.05) of light sources on chemical body composition in any of the evaluated ages. It was concluded that the photostimulation of Japanese quail with white LED is more efficient to stimulate their organ development, especially the intestine, until 8 weeks of life, resulting in birds with better bone development during peak production.
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Effect of dietary sodium butyrate supplementation on growth, blood biochemistry, haematology and histomorphometry of intestine and immune organs of Japanese quail. Animal 2019; 13:1234-1244. [DOI: 10.1017/s1751731118002732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The effects of dietary probiotics and humic acid on meat quality of Japanese quail including sex-related differences and economical background. Biologia (Bratisl) 2018. [DOI: 10.2478/s11756-018-0085-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Sakamoto MI, Murakami AE, Fernandes AM, Ospina-Rojas IC, Nunes KC, Hirata AK. Performance and serum biochemical profile of Japanese quail supplemented with silymarin and contaminated with aflatoxin B1. Poult Sci 2018; 97:159-166. [PMID: 29077959 DOI: 10.3382/ps/pex277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 09/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of silymarin in diets contaminated or not with aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) on the productive performance and serum biochemical profile of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in the laying phase. A total of 240 12-week-old Japanese quail was used in a completely randomized design in a 3 × 2 factorial scheme (additives x contaminated or not with AFB1 - 1,500 μg/kg), totaling 6 treatments and 5 replicates of 8 birds each. The additives used were silymarin (500 g/ton), adsorbent (1 kg/ton), and a control diet (without additive). Of the total aflatoxin content, 84.64% was AFB1; 4.28% was AFB2; 11.07% was AFG1; and AFG2 was not detected. The data were submitted to ANOVA, and means were compared by Tukey's test. There was no interaction (P > 0.05) between the additive and AFB1 on performance parameters. However, the inclusion of AF in diets reduced (P < 0.05) egg weight and feed intake, impairing feed conversion compared to the unchallenged groups. There was an increase (P < 0.05) in blood concentrations of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), and creatine kinase (CK) in birds challenged with AFB1, regardless of the additive used, characterizing a possible alteration in hepatic metabolism. Serum total protein and globulin levels were reduced (P < 0.05) in birds challenged with toxins. The consumption of diets contaminated with 1,500 μg AFB1/kg altered hepatic function in quail, impairing productive performance and egg weight. The concentrations of silymarin and adsorbent evaluated in this study were not able to mitigate the negative effect of toxins on the metabolism and performance of laying quail.
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- M I Sakamoto
- Department of Animal Science, State University of Maringá; Av. Colombo, 5790, Bloco J45, 87020-900, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, State University of Maringá; Av. Colombo, 5790, Bloco J45, 87020-900, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Medicine Veterinary, Faculty of Animal Science and Food Engineering, University of São Paulo; Av. Duque de Caxias Norte, 225, 13635-900, Pirassununga, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, State University of Maringá; Av. Colombo, 5790, Bloco J45, 87020-900, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, State University of Maringá; Av. Colombo, 5790, Bloco J45, 87020-900, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Animal Science, State University of Maringá; Av. Colombo, 5790, Bloco J45, 87020-900, Maringá, PR, Brazil
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Silva WJD, Gouveia ABVS, Sousa FED, Santos FRD, Minafra-Rezende CS, Silva JMS, Minafra CS. Turmeric and sorghum for egg-laying quails. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/1828051x.2017.1360160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Weslane Justina da Silva
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia, Instituto Federal Goiano – Campus Rio Verde, IFGoiano, Rio Verde, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia, Instituto Federal Goiano – Campus Rio Verde, IFGoiano, Rio Verde, Brasil
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- Centro de Pesquisa em Alimentos, Escola de Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade Federal de Goiás Campus II – Samambaia, Goiânia, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia, Instituto Federal Goiano – Campus Rio Verde, IFGoiano, Rio Verde, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Zootecnia, Instituto Federal Goiano – Campus Rio Verde, IFGoiano, Rio Verde, Brasil
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Capcarova M, Kalafova A, Lajdova Z, Schwarzova M, Zbynovska K, Hrncar C, Hanusova E, Brunaiova Z, Bielik P. Effectiveness of non-antibiotic stimulators in Japanese quail diet: Gender comparison and economical annex. Biologia (Bratisl) 2017. [DOI: 10.1515/biolog-2017-0004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Umar S, Aqil K, Qayyum R, Younus M, Qamar-un-Nisa, Ali S, Shah MA, Irfan M, Usman M, Ali A, Ali A, Ayan A, Yaqoob M. Haematology and blood chemistry references values for clinically healthy red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus). EUR J WILDLIFE RES 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/s10344-016-1052-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Attia YA, El-Hamid AEA, Ellakany HF, Bovera F, Al-Harthi MA, Ghazaly SA. Growing and Laying Performance of Japanese Quail Fed Diet Supplemented with Different Concentrations of Acetic Acid. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE 2016. [DOI: 10.4081/ijas.2013.e37] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Das M, Mandal SK. Oxya hyla hyla (Orthoptera: Acrididae) as an Alternative Protein Source for Japanese Quail. INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARLY RESEARCH NOTICES 2014; 2014:269810. [PMID: 27355015 PMCID: PMC4897473 DOI: 10.1155/2014/269810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2014] [Revised: 08/11/2014] [Accepted: 08/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Nutrient composition of the grasshoppers Oxya hyla hyla showed that they are a rich nutrient source containing 687.7 g protein/kg of dry body weight. Their antinutrient values fell within nutritionally acceptable values of the poultry bird Coturnix japonica japonica (Japanese quail). The most required essential amino acids and fatty acids were also present in sufficient amount. For feeding trial nine diets were formulated on an equal crude protein (230 g/kg) basis with grasshopper meal, fish meal, and soybean meal. Three sets of diets with grasshopper meal were prepared with 50 g/kg, 100 g/kg, and 150 g/kg grasshopper of total feed. Similarly, other diet sets were prepared with fish meal and also with soybean meal. Results were compared with another group of Japanese quails fed on a reference diet that was considered as control. Two experiments were conducted with a total number of 600, seven-day-old, Japanese quails. In experiment 1 for determination of growth performance, quails were randomly distributed into ten groups of males and ten groups of females containing 30 birds each. In experiment 2 for determination of laying performance, identical ten groups were prepared in ten repetitions (2 females and 1 male in each group) from the six-week-old birds of experiment 1. Birds of diet set GM2 have gained the highest body weight (male 4.04 g/bird/day; female 5.01 g/bird/day) followed by birds of FM3 diet set (male 3.72 g/bird/day; female 4.40 g/bird/day), whereas birds of reference diet have gained 3.05 g/bird/day for male and 3.23 g/bird/day for female. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) of birds fed with GM2 was the lowest (male 3.33; female 2.97) whereas FCR of R group was higher (male 4.37; female 4.65) than grasshopper meal and fish meal based diets. Hen day production percentage was higher (72.2) in GM2 group, followed by FM3 (63.5) group. R group had lower 1st egg weight (9.0 g), weight gain (8.2 g), percentage of hen day production (41.8%), higher feed intake (33.6 g/day/bird), and age at 1st laid egg than the grasshopper meal and fish meal based diets. So growth and laying performance of the birds were significantly better in grasshopper meal and fish meal added diet fed sets than the reference diet fed group; among all the dietary groups 100 g/kg grasshopper meal added diet mostly gave significantly better results followed by 150 g/kg fish meal added diets. It was ascertained that the O. hyla hyla meal had pronounced positive response on the birds. So, the quails could be easily fed 100 g/kg grasshopper meal added diet as it was the most suitable alternative feedstuff compared to the conventional protein source based diets.
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- Mousumi Das
- Entomology Research Unit, Department of Zoology, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal 731235, India
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- Department of Botany, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal 731235, India
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Ozkan CO, Arikan F, Uckardes F, Guven I, Ulger I, Kamalak A. Serum biochemistry of free-ranging black francolins ( Francolinus francolinus) including sex-related differences. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 2014. [DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2013.875911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Donaldson J, Pillay K, Madziva MT, Erlwanger KH. The effect of different high-fat diets on erythrocyte osmotic fragility, growth performance and serum lipid concentrations in male, Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica
). J Anim Physiol Anim Nutr (Berl) 2014; 99:281-9. [DOI: 10.1111/jpn.12250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2014] [Accepted: 08/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- J. Donaldson
- Faculty of Health Sciences; School of Physiology; University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg South Africa
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; School of Physiology; University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg South Africa
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; School of Physiology; University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg South Africa
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; School of Physiology; University of the Witwatersrand; Johannesburg South Africa
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Sartowska KE, Korwin-Kossakowska A, Polawska E, Lipinska P, Sender G. Sex-related differences in the nutritional value of Japanese quail meat. Int J Food Sci Technol 2014. [DOI: 10.1111/ijfs.12596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Katarzyna E. Sartowska
- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding; Polish Academy of Sciences; Jastrzebiec, Postepu 36A Str. 05-552 Magdalenka Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding; Polish Academy of Sciences; Jastrzebiec, Postepu 36A Str. 05-552 Magdalenka Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding; Polish Academy of Sciences; Jastrzebiec, Postepu 36A Str. 05-552 Magdalenka Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding; Polish Academy of Sciences; Jastrzebiec, Postepu 36A Str. 05-552 Magdalenka Poland
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- Institute of Genetics and Animal Breeding; Polish Academy of Sciences; Jastrzebiec, Postepu 36A Str. 05-552 Magdalenka Poland
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Grosset C, Bougerol C, Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D. Plasma butyrylcholinesterase concentrations in psittacine birds: reference values, factors of variation, and association with feather-damaging behavior. J Avian Med Surg 2014; 28:6-15. [PMID: 24881148 DOI: 10.1647/1082-6742-28.1.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Butyrylcholinesterase is a glycoprotein enzyme used in the diagnosis of toxicosis by cholinesterase-inhibitor agents like organophosphates and carbamates. In animals, butyrylcholinesterase concentrations have been shown to vary depending on numerous factors such as age, sex, diet, and season of sampling. To establish reference values of plasma butyrylcholinesterase concentrations in common psittacine species, plasma butyrylcholinesterase concentrations were measured in 1942 companion psittacine birds. The birds were classified by age, sex, season, health status, and the presence of feather-damaging behavior. A significant difference was observed among species, with eclectus parrots (Eclectus roratus) having the lowest and African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) having the highest reference values. Plasma butyrylcholinesterase concentrations varied by age, health status, and season but not by sex. Concentrations were significantly higher during autumn and spring than during winter and summer, and significantly lower in healthy birds than in sick birds. No significant association between butyrylcholinesterase concentrations and feather-damaging behavior could be established except in lovebirds (Agapornis species). Further research is needed to better understand the effect of nutritional and hormonal factors on butyrylcholinesterase concentrations in psittacine birds and its possible effect on bird cognition.
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Weber G, Machander V, Schierle J, Aureli R, Roos F, Pérez-Vendrell A. Tolerance of poultry against an overdose of canthaxanthin as measured by performance, different blood variables and post-mortem evaluation. Anim Feed Sci Technol 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2013.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Sinclair KM, Church ME, Farver TB, Lowenstine LJ, Owens SD, Paul-Murphy J. Effects of meloxicam on hematologic and plasma biochemical analysis variables and results of histologic examination of tissue specimens of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica). Am J Vet Res 2013; 73:1720-7. [PMID: 23106456 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.73.11.1720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effects of meloxicam on values of hematologic and plasma biochemical analysis variables and results of histologic examination of tissue specimens of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica). ANIMALS 30 adult Japanese quail. PROCEDURES 15 quail underwent laparoscopic examination of the left kidneys, and 15 quail underwent laparoscopic examination and biopsy of the left kidneys. Quail in each of these groups received meloxicam (2.0 mg/kg, IM, q 12 h; n = 10) or a saline (0.9% NaCl) solution (0.05 mL, IM, q 12 h; control birds; 5) for 14 days. A CBC and plasma biochemical analyses were performed at the start of the study and within 3 hours after the last treatment. Birds were euthanized and necropsies were performed. RESULTS No adverse effects of treatments were observed, and no significant changes in values of hematologic variables were detected during the study. Plasma uric acid concentrations and creatine kinase or aspartate aminotransferase activities were significantly different before versus after treatment for some groups of birds. Gross lesions identified during necropsy included lesions at renal biopsy sites and adjacent air sacs (attributed to the biopsy procedure) and pectoral muscle hemorrhage and discoloration (at sites of injection). Substantial histopathologic lesions were limited to pectoral muscle necrosis, and severity was greater for meloxicam-treated versus control birds. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Meloxicam (2.0 mg/kg, IM, q 12 h for 14 days) did not cause substantial alterations in function of or histopathologic findings for the kidneys of Japanese quail but did induce muscle necrosis; repeated IM administration of meloxicam to quail may be contraindicated.
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- Kristin M Sinclair
- William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California-Davis, Davis, CA 95616, USA
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Menon D, Bennett D, Schaefer A, Cheng K. Hematological and serum biochemical profile of farm emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) at the onset of their breeding season. Poult Sci 2013; 92:935-44. [DOI: 10.3382/ps.2012-02870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Storm-Suke A, Norris DR, Wassenaar LI, Chin E, Nol E. Factors influencing the turnover and net isotopic discrimination of hydrogen isotopes in proteinaceous tissue: experimental results using Japanese quail. Physiol Biochem Zool 2012; 85:376-84. [PMID: 22705487 DOI: 10.1086/666476] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Stable hydrogen isotopes (δ(2)H) are commonly used in studies of animal movement. Tissue that is metabolically inactive after growth (e.g., feathers) provides spatial or dietary information that reflects only the period of tissue growth, whereas tissues that are metabolically active (e.g., red blood cells) provide a moving window of forensic information. However, using δ(2)H for studies of animal movement relies on the assumption that tissue δ(2)H values reflect dietary δ(2)H values, plus or minus a net diet-tissue discrimination value, and that the turnover rate is known for metabolically active tissue. The metabolic rate of an animal may influence both diet-tissue discrimination values and isotopic tissue turnover rate, but this hypothesis has not been tested experimentally. To examine the metabolic hypothesis, an experimental group of 12 male and 15 female captive Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) was housed at 8.9°C for 90 d to elevate their metabolic rates (mL CO(2) min(-1)), and a control group of 12 male and 13 female quail was housed at room temperature during the same period. For both experimental and control birds, diet-tissue discrimination values were estimated for red blood cells and feathers. To determine turnover rate, experimental and control birds were switched from a (2)H-enriched diet to a (2)H-depleted diet, with red blood cells sampled before and after diet switch. Metabolic rate did not influence red blood cell hydrogen isotope turnover rate (η(2)(p) = 0.24)) or diet-feather isotope discrimination values (η(2)(p) = 0.86). Diet-feather hydrogen isotopic discrimination had a significant sex plus treatment interaction effect; female feathers were depleted in (2)H relative to food regardless of treatment, whereas male feathers were enriched in (2)H. The effect of sex suggested that experimental studies should examine whether coeval males and females differ in blood δ(2)H levels during certain periods of the annual cycle.
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- Andrea Storm-Suke
- Department of Biology, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7B8, Canada.
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Salim HM, Lee HR, Jo C, Lee SK, Lee BD. Effect of sex and dietary organic zinc on growth performance, carcass traits, tissue mineral content, and blood parameters of broiler chickens. Biol Trace Elem Res 2012; 147:120-9. [PMID: 22167309 DOI: 10.1007/s12011-011-9282-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2011] [Accepted: 11/17/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Zinc (Zn) is an essential mineral for animal development and function. A study was carried out to evaluate the effect of sex and dietary organic zinc (OZ) on growth performance, carcass traits, tissue mineral content, and blood parameters of broiler chickens. A total of 240 1-day-old male and 240 female broiler chicks (Cobb × Cobb) were assigned to two dietary levels of OZ (2 × 2 factorial) with six replicates per treatment (20 birds/replicate pen). The OZ supplementation levels were 0 and 25 ppm. Results showed that OZ supplementation did not affect the growth performance of male and female broilers, but the males showed significantly better (P < 0.05) growth performance than females did. Similarly, OZ supplementation did not affect the thickness of both the back and thigh skin of male and female broilers; however, males had thicker skin than females. Dietary OZ supplementation did not affect collagen contents in the skin and meat samples. Male broilers had higher skin collagen contents than females, but no sex difference was found in meat collagen contents. OZ supplementation did not affect the shear force values of skin and meat samples. Male broilers had higher shear force values of back skin than females, but not in the meat samples. Dietary OZ supplementation increased (P < 0.05) the thigh meat Zn content in both sexes. The plasma Ca content was significantly (P < 0.05) increased by dietary OZ supplementation; however, other blood parameters were not affected by dietary OZ supplementation. Males had higher plasma glucose and cholesterol content than females. It is concluded that dietary OZ supplementation at the level of 25 ppm does not affect the growth performance and skin quality of broiler chickens but increases the Zn content in thigh meat and Ca content in plasma of broiler chickens. Male broilers had better growth performance and skin quality than females.
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- H M Salim
- Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology, Chungnam National University, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea.
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