Adjusted Thr: Lys Ratio Improved the Performance and Efficiency of Japanese Quail

Two hundred and forty Japanese quail aged 125 days were randomly allocated to five treatment groups based on laying (%) and quail's weight (90.71 ± 1.8% egg/day × 100 and 178.05 ± 9.38 g, respectively), each of which included six replicates of eight quails. The diets were formulated based on corn, soybean meal, and industrial amino acids. An optimal diet achieves 100% of amino acids required by the quail requirements, except for threonine. Five treatments were made: 20% less amino acid; 10% less amino acid; optimal diet; 10% more amino acid; and 20% more amino acids than those in the optimal diet. The increase in amino acid levels in a fixed Lys: amino acid ratio led to histological alterations in the liver and uterine epithelium, reduction in blood lipid peroxidation, lower hepatic HSP70 gene expression, and the performance of laying Japanese quail. The optimal diet based on the NRC with an adjusted Thr: Lys 78 ratio (Lys 1.0%) improved the performance and efficiency of Japanese quail from 125 to 230 days of age.(AU)

Avaliação de diferentes processos de destoxificação sobre o valor nutricional e energético da torta de mamona para suínos / Evaluation of different detoxification procedures on nutritional and energy value of castor bean cake for pigs

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o valor nutricional e energético da torta de mamona destoxificada por diferentes métodos para suínos em crescimento. Foram utilizados 24 suínos machos, castrados, distribuídos em seis tratamentos, sendo uma ração referência e cinco rações testes (75% da dieta referência e 25% das tortas de mamona) contendo a torta de mamona destoxificada pelos métodos do hidróxido de cálcio, da autoclavagem, do hidróxido de cálcio+ensilagem, da autoclavagem+ensilagem e da extrusão. As tortas de mamona submetidas aos processos de destoxificação com hidróxido de cálcio e autoclavagem resultaram em maior teor de proteína digestível. Para o valor de energia metabolizável, os processos de destoxificação com hidróxido de cálcio, autoclavagem, hidróxido de cálcio+ensilagem e extrusão não diferiram entre si. Considerando-se a valoração nutricional e energética da torta de mamona por meio dos processos de destoxificação, os métodos com uso de hidróxido de cálcio e autoclavagem são os mais eficientes.(AU)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional and energy value of castor bean cake detoxified by different methods for growing pigs. A total of 24 barrows was distributed in six treatments, being in a reference diet and 5 test diets (75% of the reference diet and 25% of castor beam cake) containing castor bean cake detoxified by the method of calcium hydroxide, autoclaving, calcium hydroxide + silage, autoclaving + silage and extrusion. Castor bean cake subjected to detoxification processes with calcium hydroxide and autoclaving resulted in higher content of digestible protein. For the metabolizable energy value, the process of detoxification with calcium hydroxide, autoclaving, calcium hydroxide+silage, and extrusion did not differ. Considering the nutritional and energy valuation of castor bean cake detoxified by different procedures, the methods using calcium hydroxide and autoclaving were the most efficient.

Avaliação de diferentes processos de destoxificação sobre o valor nutricional e energético da torta de mamona para suínos / Evaluation of different detoxification procedures on nutritional and energy value of castor bean cake for pigs

O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar o valor nutricional e energético da torta de mamona destoxificada por diferentes métodos para suínos em crescimento. Foram utilizados 24 suínos machos, castrados, distribuídos em seis tratamentos, sendo uma ração referência e cinco rações testes (75% da dieta referência e 25% das tortas de mamona) contendo a torta de mamona destoxificada pelos métodos do hidróxido de cálcio, da autoclavagem, do hidróxido de cálcio+ensilagem, da autoclavagem+ensilagem e da extrusão. As tortas de mamona submetidas aos processos de destoxificação com hidróxido de cálcio e autoclavagem resultaram em maior teor de proteína digestível. Para o valor de energia metabolizável, os processos de destoxificação com hidróxido de cálcio, autoclavagem, hidróxido de cálcio+ensilagem e extrusão não diferiram entre si. Considerando-se a valoração nutricional e energética da torta de mamona por meio dos processos de destoxificação, os métodos com uso de hidróxido de cálcio e autoclavagem são os mais eficientes.(AU)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional and energy value of castor bean cake detoxified by different methods for growing pigs. A total of 24 barrows was distributed in six treatments, being in a reference diet and 5 test diets (75% of the reference diet and 25% of castor beam cake) containing castor bean cake detoxified by the method of calcium hydroxide, autoclaving, calcium hydroxide + silage, autoclaving + silage and extrusion. Castor bean cake subjected to detoxification processes with calcium hydroxide and autoclaving resulted in higher content of digestible protein. For the metabolizable energy value, the process of detoxification with calcium hydroxide, autoclaving, calcium hydroxide+silage, and extrusion did not differ. Considering the nutritional and energy valuation of castor bean cake detoxified by different procedures, the methods using calcium hydroxide and autoclaving were the most efficient.

Glutamic acid improves body weight gain and intestinal morphology of broiler chickens submitted to heat stress

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of 1% dietary glutamic acid on the body weight, intestinal morphometry, and anti-Newcastle antibody titers of broiler chickens submitted to heat stress. One-d-old male broiler chicks (n=120) were distributed according to a 2 x 2 factorial design with two environmental temperatures (thermoneutral or heat stress) and two diets (with 0 or 1% glutamic acid). Heat stress temperature was constantly maintained (24h/day) 5 ºC higher than the thermoneutral temperature. Diets supplied the nutritional requirements of broilers in the pre-starter (1 to 7d) and starter (8 to 21d) phases. Birds were vaccinated against Newcastle disease on d 7 via eye drop. On days 5, 10, 15, and 20, individual body weight was determined, serum samples were collected from five birds, and duodenum samples were collected from four birds per treatment. Serum anti-Newcastle antibody titers were determined by enzyme immunoassay and transformed into log10. Villus height, crypt depth, and villus: crypt ratio were measured in the duodenum. Data were analyzed by ANOVA. Chronic heat stress negatively affected body weight and intestinal morphometry during the pre-starter and starter phases, but had no effect on antibody titers. Dietary glutamic acid supplementation (1%) improved body weight and intestinal integrity of birds submitted to heat stress when compared with non-supplemented and heat-stressed birds.(AU)

Glutamic acid improves body weight gain and intestinal morphology of broiler chickens submitted to heat stress

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of 1% dietary glutamic acid on the body weight, intestinal morphometry, and anti-Newcastle antibody titers of broiler chickens submitted to heat stress. One-d-old male broiler chicks (n=120) were distributed according to a 2 x 2 factorial design with two environmental temperatures (thermoneutral or heat stress) and two diets (with 0 or 1% glutamic acid). Heat stress temperature was constantly maintained (24h/day) 5 ºC higher than the thermoneutral temperature. Diets supplied the nutritional requirements of broilers in the pre-starter (1 to 7d) and starter (8 to 21d) phases. Birds were vaccinated against Newcastle disease on d 7 via eye drop. On days 5, 10, 15, and 20, individual body weight was determined, serum samples were collected from five birds, and duodenum samples were collected from four birds per treatment. Serum anti-Newcastle antibody titers were determined by enzyme immunoassay and transformed into log10. Villus height, crypt depth, and villus: crypt ratio were measured in the duodenum. Data were analyzed by ANOVA. Chronic heat stress negatively affected body weight and intestinal morphometry during the pre-starter and starter phases, but had no effect on antibody titers. Dietary glutamic acid supplementation (1%) improved body weight and intestinal integrity of birds submitted to heat stress when compared with non-supplemented and heat-stressed birds.

Influence of environmental temperature and electrolyte balance on the performance of quails (Coturnix Coturnix Coturnix)

High environmental temperatures have a negative effect on the production efficiency of poultry reared in hot climates. This study evaluated the efficiency of electrolyte supplementation under high environmental temperature conditions by manipulating water and feed electrolyte balance (EB) on the survival and performance of European quails. In experiment 1, a completely randomized experimental design was applied in a 4 x 2 factorial arrangement. Treatments consisted in four feed EB values (0, 120, 240, 360 mEq/kg), and two environmental temperatures (25 and 34 ºC). Feed electrolyte balance was manipulated by the addition of sodium bicarbonate and ammonium chloride. In experiment 2, birds were randomly distributed according to a 5 x 2 factorial arrangement. Treatments consisted in five BE values in the drinking water (0, 30, 60, 90, 120 mEq/L) and two environmental temperatures (25 and 34 °C). Only sodium bicarbonate was added to the water to obtain the different BE values. The experiments were carried out simultaneously in environmental chambers at constant temperatures with 20- to 37-d-old quails. Most evaluated parameters were influenced by temperature in both experiments. In experiment 1, EB affected water intake and intestinal length. In experiment 2, EB values influenced (p 0.05) water intake and heart and liver relative weights. Electrolyte balance values of 120 mEq/kg of feed and of 30 mEq/L of drinking water are recommended to increase water intake of grower European quails reared under hot temperature.

Influence of environmental temperature and electrolyte balance on the performance of quails (Coturnix Coturnix Coturnix)

High environmental temperatures have a negative effect on the production efficiency of poultry reared in hot climates. This study evaluated the efficiency of electrolyte supplementation under high environmental temperature conditions by manipulating water and feed electrolyte balance (EB) on the survival and performance of European quails. In experiment 1, a completely randomized experimental design was applied in a 4 x 2 factorial arrangement. Treatments consisted in four feed EB values (0, 120, 240, 360 mEq/kg), and two environmental temperatures (25 and 34 ºC). Feed electrolyte balance was manipulated by the addition of sodium bicarbonate and ammonium chloride. In experiment 2, birds were randomly distributed according to a 5 x 2 factorial arrangement. Treatments consisted in five BE values in the drinking water (0, 30, 60, 90, 120 mEq/L) and two environmental temperatures (25 and 34 °C). Only sodium bicarbonate was added to the water to obtain the different BE values. The experiments were carried out simultaneously in environmental chambers at constant temperatures with 20- to 37-d-old quails. Most evaluated parameters were influenced by temperature in both experiments. In experiment 1, EB affected water intake and intestinal length. In experiment 2, EB values influenced (p 0.05) water intake and heart and liver relative weights. Electrolyte balance values of 120 mEq/kg of feed and of 30 mEq/L of drinking water are recommended to increase water intake of grower European quails reared under hot temperature.(AU)

Exigência nutricional de proteína bruta para codornas japonesas (Coturnix coturnix japonica) na fase de postura / Nutritional requirement of crude protein for japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in the production phase

O objetivo do trabalho foi determinar o melhor nível de proteína bruta na alimentação de codornas japonesas em fase de produção. Foram utilizadas 300 codornas com 16 semanas de idade, alojadas em gaiolas, em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com cinco tratamentos, seis repetições e dez aves por unidade experimental. Os níveis avaliados foram 14, 17, 20, 23 e 26 por cento de proteína bruta, e as dietas foram formuladas para serem isoenergéticas. Foi verificado efeito quadrático para consumo de ração, peso de ovo, massa de ovo, ingestão de energia, eficiência energética por dúzia de ovo, coeficiente de digestibilidade de nitrogênio, retenção de nitrogênio, peso de gema, casca e albúmen. Efeito linear foi verificado para produção de ovos, ingestão de proteína, conversão alimentar por massa de ovos, eficiência energética por massa de ovo em kg, peso final e gravidade específica. Não houve efeito significativo para conversão alimentar por dúzia e concentração sérica de ácido úrico. Recomenda-se nível de 20 por cento de proteína bruta para codornas japonesas em fase de postura.(AU)

The aim of this study was to determine the best level of crude protein in the diet of Japanese quails in the production phase. A total of 300 quails at 16 weeks of age in cages, in a completely randomized design with five treatments and six replicates of ten birds per experimental unit was used. The levels evaluated were 14, 17, 20, 23 and 26 percent crude protein and diets were formulated to be isoenergetic. A quadratic effect was observed for feed intake, egg weight, egg mass, energy intake, energy efficiency per dozen eggs, nitrogen digestibility, shell percentage, nitrogen retention, weight of yolk, albumen and shell. A linear effect was observed for egg production, protein intake, feed conversion by egg mass, energy efficiency per egg mass in kg, final weight and yolk percentage and specific gravity. There was no significant effect on feed conversion per dozen, percentage of albumen, shell thickness and serum uric acid. The recommendation is of a 20 percent crude protein level for Japanese quail during the laying phase.(AU)

Óleo essencial de erva-doce na ração de frangos de corte alojados em cama nova e reciclada / Essential fennel oil the diet of broilers chickens allotted to new and recycled litters

O óleo essencial de erva-doce (OED) foi avaliado como alternativa aos antimicrobianos na ração de frangos de corte alojados em cama nova (CNo) e reciclada (CRe). Foram alojadas 1.050 aves, e adotou-se o delineamento inteiramente ao acaso, em que de um a 21 dias as aves foram mantidas somente em CNo, resultando em sete tratamentos com 10 repetições de 15 aves: T1= dieta controle positivo (CP) com antimicrobiano (ANT); T2= dieta controle negativo (CN) sem ANT e sem OED; T3= CN + 0,004% OED; T4= CN + 0,008% OED; T5= CN + 0,016% OED; T6= CN + 0,032% OED e T7= CN + 0,064% OED. De 22 a 42 dias, metade das aves foram criadas em CRe, e a outra metade em CNo, resultando em 14 tratamentos com cinco repetições de 15 aves. O OED foi adicionado pela manhã, na proporção de 1/4 do consumo diário da dieta, e, na parte da tarde, o fornecimento foi à vontade. Na fase pré-inicial, a inclusão de 0,015 e 0,026% de OED melhorou o consumo de ração e o ganho de peso, respectivamente. A inclusão de 0,031% de OED melhorou a conversão alimentar dos frangos de um a 21 dias. O OED promoveu maior peso de carcaça de aves alojadas em CNo, maiores pesos de coxa, sobrecoxa e rendimento de sobrecoxa de frangos criados em CRe. O OED melhorou o desempenho de frangos alojados sob condições de CRe.(AU)

The effect of essential fennel oil (EFO) as an alternative to antimicrobials in the diet of broiler chickens allotted on two type of new (LNo) and recycled (LRe) litter was evaluated. 1,050 birds were housed and adopted a completely randomized design in which from 1 to 21 days the birds were housed only LNo, with seven treatments and 10 replicates of 15 birds: T1 = positive control diet (PC) with antimicrobials (AM), T2 = negative control diet (NC) without AM and EFO, T3 = NC + 0.004% EFO, T4 = NC + 0.008% EFO, T5 = NC + 0.016% EFO T6 = NC + 0.032% EFO and T7 = NC + 0.064% EFO. From 22 to 42 days half of the birds housed in LRe and half continued in LNo, resulting in 14 treatments with five replicates of 15 birds. The EFO was added in the morning, at a ratio of 1/4 of the daily diet and in the afternoon the supply was at ease. In the pre-initial inclusion of 0.015 and 0.026% of EFO, feed intake and weight gain improved, respectively. The inclusion of 0.031% of EFO improved feed conversion of broilers from 1 to 21 days. The EFO promoted higher carcass in birds housed in LNo, higher drumstick weight, and thigh and drumstick yield for broilers reared in LRe. EFO improved the performance of chickens accommodated under LRe.(AU)

Use of enzymes in diets with different percentages of added fat for broilers / Uso de enzimas em dietas com diferentes porcentagens de adição de gordura para frangos de corte

We assessed the extent to which the removal of fat source, and consequently its compounds, such as linoleic acid, can affect the performance of broilers. We used 600 male Cobb 500 day old chicks. The birds were distributed in a completely randomized experimental design, with five treatments and six replicates of 20 birds each. The treatments were: (T1) diet - positive control (PC), which met the nutritional needs; (T2) diet - negative control (CN), a reduction of 100kcal/kg and low linoleic acid content; (T3): diet - negative control reformulated for low linoleic acid content and a set of Quantum phytase XT and Econase XT 25 (BAL + QFit-Eco), (T4): diet - negative control reformulated, with the percentage of linoleic acid adjusted to an intermediate value between the value of the diet and diet CP and CN to use a set of Quantum phytase XT and XT Econase 25 (IAL + QFit-Eco) and (T5): diet - negative control reformulated, with the percentage of linoleic acid adjusted to a value similar to that of the positive control diet and joint use of Quantum phytase XT and XT Econase 25 (AAL + QFit-Eco). The joint use of Quantum Phytase and Econase promoted improvement in the performance of broilers from 1 to 21 days. The greatest weight gain was obtained with diets containing percentages of total fat and linoleic acids. Dietary supplementation with enzymes resulted in higher levels of calcium in the tibia, whatever the percentage of linoleic studied.(AU)

Avaliou-se até que ponto a retirada de fonte de gordura e, consequentemente, de seus compostos, como o ácido linoleico, pode afetar o desempenho dos frangos de corte. Foram utilizados 600 pintos de um dia, machos da linhagem Cobb 500. As aves foram distribuídas num delineamento experimental inteiramente ao acaso, com cinco tratamentos e seis repetições de 20 aves cada. Os tratamentos foram: (T1) dieta-controle positivo (CP), que atendeu às necessidades nutricionais; (T2) dieta-controle negativo (CN), com redução de 100kcal de EM/kg e baixo teor de ácido linoleico; (T3): dieta- controle negativo reformulada, para baixo teor de ácido linoleico e com uso conjunto de Quantum fitase XT e Econase XT 25 (BAL+ Qfit-Eco); (T4): dieta-controle negativo reformulada, com porcentagem de ácido linoleico ajustada para um valor intermediário entre o valor da dieta CN e da dieta CP e com uso conjunto de Quantum fitase XT e Econase XT 25 (IAL + Qfit-Eco) e (T5): dieta-controle negativo reformulada, com porcentagem de ácido linoleico ajustada para um valor semelhante ao da dieta-controle positivo e com uso conjunto de Quantum fitase XT e Econase XT 25 (AAL+ Qfit-Eco ). O uso conjunto de Quantum Fitase e Econase promoveu melhora no desempenho dos frangos de corte de um a 21 dias. O maior ganho de peso foi obtido com dietas que continham porcentagens de gorduras totais e de ácido linoleico. A suplementação com as enzimas resultou em maior teor de cálcio nas tíbias, independentemente da porcentagem de ácido linoleico estudada.(AU)

Substituição de minerais inorgânicos por orgânicos na alimentação de poedeiras semipesadas / Substitution of inorganic minerals for organic minerals in the diet of semi heavy layers

Avaliou-se o efeito da suplementação dietética de fontes orgânicas de microminerais para galinhas poedeiras sobre o desempenho e a qualidade do ovo. Foram utilizadas 216 aves de linhagem comercial, distribuídas num delineamento inteiramente ao acaso, com quatro tratamentos e nove repetições, com seis aves por parcela. O experimento teve duração de 140 dias, divididos em cinco ciclos de 28 dias. Os tratamentos consistiram de uma dieta basal formulada para atender às exigências nutricionais das aves, suplementada com minerais na forma inorgânica ou porcentagens de minerais orgânicos: T1 - Basal + 100% minerais inorgânicos; T2 - Basal + 100% minerais orgânicos; T3 - Basal + 66% minerais orgânicos; T4 - Basal + 33% minerais orgânicos. A produção de ovos, peso do ovo, massa de ovo, conversão alimentar por massa e dúzia de ovo, porcentagem de albúmen, gravidade específica, espessura de casca e margem bruta relativa apresentaram melhores resultados quando os minerais inorgânicos são substituídos em 66% pelos orgânicos.(AU)

This study evaluated the effect of the supplementation with organic microminerals on performance and egg quality of semi-heavy layers. Dekalk Brown layers (n=216) were distributed according to a completely randomized design into four treatments, nine repetitions and six birds per repetition. The experiment lasted 140 days and was comprised of five 28 day cycles. The basal diet was formulated to fulfill the nutritional requirements and was supplemented with organic or inorganic minerals, resulting in four treatments: T1 - basal + 100% inorganic minerals; T2 - basal + 100% organic minerals; T3 - basal + 66% organic minerals; T4 - basal + 33% organic minerals. Egg production, egg weight, egg mass, feed conversion for dozen and mass, albumen percentage, specific gravity, shell thickness and relative gross margin have better results when the inorganic minerals are replaced with 66% organic.(AU)

Estudo comparativo da proteína do feno de maniçoba em relação à proteína do feno de alfafa na ração de coelhos / Comparative study of maniçoba hay crude protein in relation to alfafa hay crude protein in the diet of rabbits

O presente experimento foi conduzido com o objetivo de avaliar a substituição parcial da proteína bruta (PB) do feno da alfafa (FA) pela PB do feno de maniçoba (FM) na alimentação de coelhos em crescimento, bem como o valor nutricional da proteína bruta do feno de maniçoba. Foram estudados os parâmetros de desempenho, digestibilidade, rendimento de carcaça e dos cortes nobres submetidos às dietas experimentais. Os tratamentos consistiram em quatro níveis de substituição (0, 25, 50 e 75%) da proteína do feno de alfafa pelo feno de maniçoba. A substituição crescente dos níveis de feno maniçoba resultou em um aumento linear no consumo de ração e no ganho de peso de forma quadrática aos 83 dias, mostrando que esse ingrediente pode ser utilizado como substituto ao feno de alfafa na dieta de coelhos. A proteína do feno da alfafa pode ser substituída parcialmente pela proteína do feno de maniçoba.(AU)

The experiment was conducted to evaluate the nutritional value and the partial substitution of crude protein (CP) of alfalfa hay (FA) with CP hay maniçoba (FM) in diets for growing rabbits. The performance, digestibility, carcass yield and prime cuts parameters submitted to experimental diets were studied. Treatments consisted of four levels (0, 25, 50 and 75%) of protein alfalfa hay and maniçoba hay. The increasing substitution levels of maniçoba hay resulted in a linear increase in feed intake and weight gain quadratically at 83 days, showing that this ingredient can be used as a substitute for alfalfa hay in the diet of rabbits. The protein of alfalfa hay can be partially replaced by the maniçoba protein hay.(AU)