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Khalil WA, Hassan MAE, Ibrahim S, Mohammed AK, El-Harairy MA, Abdelnour SA. The beneficial effects of quinoa seed extract supplementation on ram sperm quality following cryopreservation. Anim Reprod Sci 2024; 264:107472. [PMID: 38598888 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2024.107472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
Abstract
Although cryopreservation is a reliable method used in assisted reproduction to preserve genetic materials, it can stimulate the occurrence of oxidative stress, which affects sperm structure and function. This research was conducted to explore the effects of quinoa seed extracts (QSE) on ram sperm quality, oxidative biomarkers, and the gene expression of frozen-thawed ram sperm. Semen samples were diluted in extenders supplemented with 0 (QSE0), 250 (QSE1), 500 (QSE2), 750 (QSE3), and 1000 (QSE4) µg of QSE /mL, and then frozen according to the typical procedure. The findings indicate that the QSE3 and QSE4 groups provided the optimal results in terms of sperm viability and progressive motility. Sperm kinematics were considerably enhanced in the QSE3 group compared to the other groups (P<0.01). QSE (500-1000 µg/mL) significantly decreased the apoptosis-like changes (higher viable and lower apoptotic sperm) in ram sperm (P<0.001). The percentage of live sperm with intact acrosomes was significantly increased, while the percentage of detached and intact acrosomes in live and dead sperm were significantly decreased respectively by the QSE addition (P<0.001). All QSE groups had higher TAC and lower MDA and H2O2 levels than the control group (P<0.001). The expressions of SOD1, CAT, GABPB1, and GPX1 genes in sperm samples were significantly increased, while the CASP3 gene was significantly decreased in all QSE-supplemented samples. Our data suggest that QSE has beneficial effects on sperm quality of cryopreserved ram semen, which are achieved by promoting sperm antioxidant-related genes and reducing apoptosis-related gene.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wael A Khalil
- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt.
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- Animal Production Research Institute, Agriculture Research Centre, Ministry of Agriculture, Dokki, Giza 12619, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Reproduction and AI, Veterinary Research Institute, National Research Centre, Dokki, 12622, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt.
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Ismael NA, Abdelmonem UM, El-Kholy MS, El Nagar AG, Ahmed AF, Almalki M, El-Tarabily KA, Reda FM. The relationship between eggshell color, hatching traits, fertility, mortality, and some qualitative aspects of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) eggs. Poult Sci 2024; 103:103298. [PMID: 38128456 PMCID: PMC10776635 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.103298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Quail, one of the most important sources of meat and eggs, can aid in the reduction of the meat crisis if they are raised and cared for by small farmers. The current study investigated the impact of eggshell color variety on egg quality traits and hatching parameters of Japanese quail Coturnix japonica eggs. Therefore, 1,075 eggs were collected from female quails when they were 10-wk old. These eggs were distributed based on the color of their eggshells into 5 different classifications: eggshell with color type 1, very dark distributed brown spots on brown eggshell; eggshell with color type 2, small black spots on a white eggshell; eggshell with color type 3, widespread brown spots on brown eggshell; eggshell with color type 4, bubble egg, pin dotted on grayish brown color eggshell; and eggshell with color type 5, small brown spots on very clearly white eggshell. The characteristics of hatchability, internal and external egg quality, and the rate of embryonic death were then determined. The results showed that the percentage of fertility and commercial and scientific hatchability was greatly affected by eggshell color. There were also variations in the percentage of hatched chicks', early mortality rates, and late mortality rates based on eggshell color. According to the results of the current study, eggshell color has a significant impact on egg weight, egg width, and percentages of eggshell, yolk, and albumen but has no effect on shape index, egg length, or egg elongation. Based on the results, eggshells with color types 2 and 3 were recommended for use in hatching procedures due to their high levels of fertility (92.01 and 91.63%, respectively), scientific hatchability (82.92 and 83.93%, respectively), commercial hatchability (76.56 and 77.32%, respectively), and hatched chick (5.50 and 6.70, respectively). In addition, the late embryonic mortality rate was 0.00% for eggshells with color type 3. Therefore, the color of the eggshell can be employed as a key factor in guiding the eggs that are produced, whether they are going to be consumed at the table or used for hatching, to make breeding easier.
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- Nora A Ismael
- Department of Poultry, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Poultry, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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- Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Benha University, Moshtohor, Qaluybia 13736, Egypt
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, Taif University, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Poultry, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig 44511, Egypt
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Chung PL, Lufaniyao KS, Gavahian M. Development of Chinese-Style Sausage Enriched with Djulis ( Chenopodium formosanum Koidz) Using Taguchi Method: Applying Modern Optimization to Indigenous People's Traditional Food. Foods 2023; 13:91. [PMID: 38201119 PMCID: PMC10778872 DOI: 10.3390/foods13010091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Djulis (Taiwanese quinoa) has gained popularity among researchers due to its biological characteristics and rich nutritional value. Incorporating Djulis is expected to enhance the sausage's texture, flavor, and storage stability due to the presence of antioxidants and nutritional components. However, limited studies focus on product development based on this emerging health-promoting ingredient in the food industry. This study aims to develop Chinese-style sausage enriched with Djulis using the Taguchi L9(34) orthogonal matrix methodology and evaluate the influence of four factors, including un-hulled to hulled Djulis ratios of 0, 50, 100% (A), backfat-to-lean meat ratios of 0/100, 30/70, 50/50% (B), cooking temperature of 55, 75, 95 °C (C), and nitrite content of 0.03, 0.05, 0.07 g/kg (D) on products' sensory and physicochemical properties. The optimal Taguchi formulation was then verified and compared with conventionally formulated sausage (original sausage) in terms of hardness, springiness, gumminess, CIE color values, and peroxide value (POV). The optimal formulation was A3B2C2D3, which consisted of 16.8% hulled Djulis, 30/70 backfat-to-lean meat ratio, 75 °C cooking temperature, and 0.03 g/kg nitrite content. The most influential independent parameters were identified as B > A > C > D, placing Djulis incorporation as the first runner-up, just after the backfat-to-lean meat ratio. Optimized condition verification identified the Signal-to-Noise ratio (S/N) of 16.63. Comparing the optimized Djulis-enriched sample and the original sausage indicated similar CIE L*, a*, b*, hardness, and springiness but different gumminess according to Texture Profile Analysis (TPA). The Djulis-enriched sausage at the optimized formulation had a significantly lower POV compared to the control sample (4.65 vs. 9.64 meq/kg), which was found to be correlated with Djulis antioxidant effects with 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate (DPPH) free radical antioxidant activity of 62.37%. This suggests that Djulis effectively mitigates sausage organoleptic deterioration. Djulis sausage, with natural antioxidants and reduced fat content, could cater to consumer preferences and enhance the market for the food industry and indigenous farmers.
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- Pei-Ling Chung
- Department of Pet Care and Grooming, Tajen University, Pingtung 90741, Taiwan; (P.-L.C.); (K.-S.L.)
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- Department of Pet Care and Grooming, Tajen University, Pingtung 90741, Taiwan; (P.-L.C.); (K.-S.L.)
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- Department of Food Science, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung 91201, Taiwan
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Valentim JK, Garcia RG, de Castro Burbarelli MF, de Léo RAR, de Sousa Ferreira R, Calderano AA, Lima IL, de Souza Nascimento KMR, da Silva TR, Albino LFT. Nutritional, Productive, and Qualitative Characteristics of European Quails Fed with Diets Containing Lipid Sources of Plant and Animal Origin. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3472. [PMID: 38003090 PMCID: PMC10668738 DOI: 10.3390/ani13223472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of alternative lipid sources on nutrient metabolism, performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality in European quails. Trial 1 determined the energy values and nutrient metabolizability of non-conventional lipid sources. Six treatments (control, soybean oil, conventional corn oil, distilled corn oil, poultry fat, and beef tallow) were randomly assigned with 10 replicates per treatment. Trial 2 evaluated animal performance, carcass characteristics, and meat quality using a randomized design with five treatments and 10 replicates each. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference in apparent metabolizable energy corrected by nitrogen (AMEn) and coefficients of metabolizability (CM%) among the lipid sources. The AMEn values found were 8554 for soybean oil, 7701 for corn, 7937 for distilled corn oil, 7906 for poultry fat, and 7776 for beef tallow (kcal/kg). The CM values were 88.01% for soybean oil, 79.01% for corn oil, 84.10% for distilled corn oil, 81.43% for poultry fat, and 79.28% for beef tallow. The inclusion of lipid sources of plant and animal origin in the diet of 7-35-day old meat quails did not influence performance or carcass and cut characteristics. The inclusion of distilled corn oil increased carcass yield and influenced skin and meat color parameters. AMEn values varied for each lipid source. The inclusion of distilled corn oil positively influenced skin and meat color as well as carcass yield in quails.
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- Jean Kaique Valentim
- Animal Science Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil; (R.A.R.d.L.); (R.d.S.F.); (A.A.C.); (I.L.L.); (L.F.T.A.)
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- Animal Science Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD), Dourados 79804-970, MS, Brazil; (R.G.G.); (M.F.d.C.B.)
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- Animal Science Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil; (R.A.R.d.L.); (R.d.S.F.); (A.A.C.); (I.L.L.); (L.F.T.A.)
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- Animal Science Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil; (R.A.R.d.L.); (R.d.S.F.); (A.A.C.); (I.L.L.); (L.F.T.A.)
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- Animal Science Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil; (R.A.R.d.L.); (R.d.S.F.); (A.A.C.); (I.L.L.); (L.F.T.A.)
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- Animal Science Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil; (R.A.R.d.L.); (R.d.S.F.); (A.A.C.); (I.L.L.); (L.F.T.A.)
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- Animal Science Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), Campo Grande 79070-900, MS, Brazil; (K.M.R.d.S.N.); (T.R.d.S.)
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- Animal Science Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Viçosa (UFV), Viçosa 36570-900, MG, Brazil; (R.A.R.d.L.); (R.d.S.F.); (A.A.C.); (I.L.L.); (L.F.T.A.)
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Buryakov NP, Zagarin AY, Fathala MM, Aleshin DE. The Role of Supplementing a Complex Phytobiotic Feed Additive Containing (Castanea sativa mill) Extract in Combination with Calcium Butyrate, Zinc–Methionine and Essential Oils on Growth Indicators, Blood Profile and Carcass Quality of Broiler Chickens. Vet Sci 2023; 10:vetsci10030212. [PMID: 36977251 PMCID: PMC10054885 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10030212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023] Open
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the level of application and effectiveness of the use of vegetable feed additives from complex phytobiotic feed additives (CPFA) in the diets of broiler chickens, as well as their effects on growth indicators, carcass characters and blood profile. A total of 258 Ross 308 chicks were divided into six dietary regimens, including: a basal diet without additives as a first control group (CON); the second group received a basal diet supplemented with 200 g/t in the starter phase and 100 g/t in the grower and finisher phase; the third group—400 g/t and 200 g/t; the fourth group—600 g/t and 300 g/t; the fifth group—800 g/t and 400 g/t; and the sixth group—1000 g/t and 500 g/t of a complex phytobiotic supplement based on tannins, respectively. The CPFA contains the following: tannins 36.8–55.2%, eugenol 0.4–0.6%, cinnamon aldehyde 0.8–1.2%, zinc–methionine 1.6–2.4%, calcium butyrate 8–12%, silicon dioxide 1.2–1.8% and dextrose up to 100%. The maximum introduction of phytobiotics (1000 g/t) at 7 days of age leads to a decrease in the live weight of broilers which reduced by 8.27% (p < 0.05) compared to the minimum level of phytobiotics (200 g/t). From 15–21 days, the live weight was significant between the supplemented and control groups and represented 396.21, 384.81 and 384.16 vs. 316.91 g for the CPFA 4, CPFA 5, CPFA 1 and control group, respectively. Furthermore, the same trend was recorded in the average daily gain during the periods between 15–21 and 22–28 days of the experiment. Feeding CPFA had a positive effect on the carcass indicators, except for the feeding of CPFA 3 in the amount of 600 g/t in the starter phase and 300 g/t in the grower and finish phases, which recorded the lowest weight in relation to the CPFA 1 and 2 groups and represented 1309.58 vs. 1460.06 and 1456.52 g, respectively, and the difference was significant. The inclusion of CPFA in poultry diets contributed to an increase in lung mass in the experimental groups relative to the control group, except for the CPFA 5 group which represented the lowest weight of lung mass (6.51 g) and the differences were significant between the CPFA 2 and CPFA 3 and the control groups. The highest concentration of leukocytes was observed during the experiment period in the group of poultry receiving phytobiotics (CPFA 3), which significantly exceeded the control group by 2.37 × 109/L. A significant decrease in the level of cholesterol was recorded in the CPFA groups when compared to the control group and represented 2.83 vs. 3.55 mmol/L, respectively. Consequently, the introduction of vegetable feed additives from complex phytobiotic feed additives (CPFA) in the diets of Ross 308 chicks had a positive effect on the growth production, the carcass yield, the mass of the pectoral muscles and the mass of the lungs. Moreover, it did not cause a harmful effect on the biochemical parameters of the blood.
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- Nikolai P. Buryakov
- Department of Feeding Animals, Institute of Animal Science and Biology, Russian State Agrarian University—Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, 49 Timiryazevskaya Str., 127434 Moscow, Russia; (N.P.B.); (A.Y.Z.)
- Scientific and Educational Laboratory of Advanced Technologies, Russian State Agrarian University—Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, 49 Timiryazevskaya Str., 127434 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Feeding Animals, Institute of Animal Science and Biology, Russian State Agrarian University—Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, 49 Timiryazevskaya Str., 127434 Moscow, Russia; (N.P.B.); (A.Y.Z.)
- Scientific and Educational Laboratory of Advanced Technologies, Russian State Agrarian University—Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, 49 Timiryazevskaya Str., 127434 Moscow, Russia
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- Department of Feeding Animals, Institute of Animal Science and Biology, Russian State Agrarian University—Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, 49 Timiryazevskaya Str., 127434 Moscow, Russia; (N.P.B.); (A.Y.Z.)
- Animal Husbandry and Wealth Development Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria 5424041, Egypt
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- Department of Feeding Animals, Institute of Animal Science and Biology, Russian State Agrarian University—Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, 49 Timiryazevskaya Str., 127434 Moscow, Russia; (N.P.B.); (A.Y.Z.)
- Correspondence:
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