Bone Growth and Meat Quality of Quails Submitted to Different Lighting Programs

The present study was executed to evaluate the effect of lighting programs for meat quails on their bone growth and development. A total of 1500 sexed European quails (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) were distributed using a completely randomized design in a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement, with two sexes and three lighting programs (natural, intermittent, and continuous) with five replicates of 50 quails. The lighting programs were applied in the period from 7 to 49 d of age. Weekly slaughterings were performed to remove the tibiotarsus and femur and subsequently determine weight, length, dry and mineral matter content. The growth and deposition curves of dry and mineral matter in the bones were obtained using the Gompertz model. There was no significant interaction between lighting programs and sex for the estimates of the Gompertz curve parameters of all variables studied. There was an effect of the lighting programs only on the time needed to reach the maximum deposition rate of the growth curve and dry and mineral matter deposition. Females showed higher weight and deposition of mineral matter at maturity, and took longer to reach the maximum deposition rate value for these variables. There was influence of the lighting programs on resistance and bone deformity of the tibiotarsus. For quails raised in the tropical region, a natural or intermittent lighting program must be used, as it does not compromise the development of bones and assures bone quality.(AU)

Resizing the productive characteristics of meat-type quail through principal component analysis / Redimensionamento das características produtivas de codornas de corte por meio da análise de componentes principais

This study aimed to establish criteria for eliminating redundant variables, to know the magnitude of the data relationship, and to provide information that helps researchers in the use of the technique to analyze and interpret production data and egg quality. The data used in this work was obtained from four successive generations of the quail lineage developed by the Department of Animal Science of the Federal University of Pelotas. The characteristics were measured from the 42nd day of age, when the egg production period began, until 126 days of production, obtaining three 28 day periods (cycles) in the four successive generations, totaling 545 females. Of the twelve original variables, only seven demonstrated potential to be maintained in future experiments, representing a 42% exclusion. The main philosophy of this study was the analysis of the studied variables and made possible the understanding of the relationship and the correlations.(AU)

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi estabelecer critérios para eliminação de variáveis redundantes, conhecer a magnitude das relações dos dados, além de fornecer informações que auxiliem pesquisadores na utilização da técnica para analisar e interpretar dados de produção e qualidade de ovos de codornas. Os dados utilizados neste trabalho são provenientes de quatro gerações sucessivas da linhagem de codornas de corte desenvolvida pelo Departamento de Zootecnia da Universidade Federal de Pelotas. As características foram mensuradas do 42º dia de idade até o 126º dia de produção, totalizando 545 fêmeas. Das 12 variáveis originais analisadas, apenas sete demonstraram potencial para serem mantidas em experimentos futuros, representando uma exclusão de 42%. A análise de componentes principais foi efetiva para a redução das variáveis estudadas e possibilitou a compreensão da relação e correlação dessas.(au)

Parâmetros ósseos de codornas de corte suplementadas com diferentes níveis de vitamina A, de 15 a 35 dias de idade / [Parameters of bone of meat-type quail supplemented with different levels of vitamin A from 15 to 35 days of age]

Avaliou-se o efeito da utilização de níveis crescentes de vitamina A sobre os parâmetros ósseos de codornas de corte de 15 a 35 dias de idade. Foram utilizadas 1520 codornas, não sexadas, com peso médio inicial de 85±4,25g, distribuídas em um delineamento inteiramente ao acaso, totalizando oito tratamentos com cinco repetições e 38 codornas por unidade experimental. Os tratamentos consistiram de oito níveis de suplementação de vitamina A (0; 4.500; 6.000; 7.500; 9.000; 10.500; 12.000 e 13.500UI/kg da dieta). O período experimental foi de 15 a 35 dias de idade. Os ossos analisados apresentaram uma redução linear para o índice de Seedor, resistência óssea e teor de cinzas do fêmur e da tíbia de acordo com os níveis de suplementação de vitamina A. A suplementação de vitamina A para codornas de corte de 15 a 35 dias de idade mostrou resultados negativos para a qualidade óssea, com a necessidade de mais estudos sobre seu antagonismo com a vitamina D.(AU)

This study evaluated the effect of using increasing levels of vitamin A on bone parameters in meat-type quails from 15 to 35 days old. A total of 1520 unsexed quail with an average initial weight of 85g distributed in a completely randomized design, totaling eight treatments with five replicates and 38 quails per experimental unit were used. The treatments consisted of eight vitamin supplementation levels A (0; 4,500; 6,000; 7,500; 9,000; 10,500; 12,000 and 13,500IU / kg diet). The experimental period was 15 to 35 days of age. The bones analyzed showed a linear reduction to the Seedor index, bone strength and ash content of the femur and tibia according to vitamin supplementation levels Vitamin A supplementation for cutting quails from 15 to 35 days of age showed negative results for bone quality, with the need for more studies on its antagonism to vitamin D.(AU)

Parâmetros ósseos de codornas de corte suplementadas com diferentes níveis de vitamina A, de 15 a 35 dias de idade / [Parameters of bone of meat-type quail supplemented with different levels of vitamin A from 15 to 35 days of age]

Avaliou-se o efeito da utilização de níveis crescentes de vitamina A sobre os parâmetros ósseos de codornas de corte de 15 a 35 dias de idade. Foram utilizadas 1520 codornas, não sexadas, com peso médio inicial de 85±4,25g, distribuídas em um delineamento inteiramente ao acaso, totalizando oito tratamentos com cinco repetições e 38 codornas por unidade experimental. Os tratamentos consistiram de oito níveis de suplementação de vitamina A (0; 4.500; 6.000; 7.500; 9.000; 10.500; 12.000 e 13.500UI/kg da dieta). O período experimental foi de 15 a 35 dias de idade. Os ossos analisados apresentaram uma redução linear para o índice de Seedor, resistência óssea e teor de cinzas do fêmur e da tíbia de acordo com os níveis de suplementação de vitamina A. A suplementação de vitamina A para codornas de corte de 15 a 35 dias de idade mostrou resultados negativos para a qualidade óssea, com a necessidade de mais estudos sobre seu antagonismo com a vitamina D.(AU)

This study evaluated the effect of using increasing levels of vitamin A on bone parameters in meat-type quails from 15 to 35 days old. A total of 1520 unsexed quail with an average initial weight of 85g distributed in a completely randomized design, totaling eight treatments with five replicates and 38 quails per experimental unit were used. The treatments consisted of eight vitamin supplementation levels A (0; 4,500; 6,000; 7,500; 9,000; 10,500; 12,000 and 13,500IU / kg diet). The experimental period was 15 to 35 days of age. The bones analyzed showed a linear reduction to the Seedor index, bone strength and ash content of the femur and tibia according to vitamin supplementation levels Vitamin A supplementation for cutting quails from 15 to 35 days of age showed negative results for bone quality, with the need for more studies on its antagonism to vitamin D.(AU)

Resizing the productive characteristics of meat-type quail through principal component analysis / Redimensionamento das características produtivas de codornas de corte por meio da análise de componentes principais

This study aimed to establish criteria for eliminating redundant variables, to know the magnitude of the data relationship, and to provide information that helps researchers in the use of the technique to analyze and interpret production data and egg quality. The data used in this work was obtained from four successive generations of the quail lineage developed by the Department of Animal Science of the Federal University of Pelotas. The characteristics were measured from the 42nd day of age, when the egg production period began, until 126 days of production, obtaining three 28 day periods (cycles) in the four successive generations, totaling 545 females. Of the twelve original variables, only seven demonstrated potential to be maintained in future experiments, representing a 42% exclusion. The main philosophy of this study was the analysis of the studied variables and made possible the understanding of the relationship and the correlations.(AU)

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi estabelecer critérios para eliminação de variáveis redundantes, conhecer a magnitude das relações dos dados, além de fornecer informações que auxiliem pesquisadores na utilização da técnica para analisar e interpretar dados de produção e qualidade de ovos de codornas. Os dados utilizados neste trabalho são provenientes de quatro gerações sucessivas da linhagem de codornas de corte desenvolvida pelo Departamento de Zootecnia da Universidade Federal de Pelotas. As características foram mensuradas do 42º dia de idade até o 126º dia de produção, totalizando 545 fêmeas. Das 12 variáveis originais analisadas, apenas sete demonstraram potencial para serem mantidas em experimentos futuros, representando uma exclusão de 42%. A análise de componentes principais foi efetiva para a redução das variáveis estudadas e possibilitou a compreensão da relação e correlação dessas.(au)

Metabolizable energy levels for meat-type quails at starter phase

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary nitrogen-corrected apparent metabolizable energy (AMEn) levels on meat-type quail performance and carcass traits from 1 to 14d of age. A total of 1120 not sexed meat-type quails were randomly distributed to seven treatments, with eight replicates with 20 quails each. A basal corn and soybean meal-based diet was formulated to meet or exceed quail nutritional requirements, except for ME. Graded levels of soybean oil were added to the basal diet in replacement, to sand, to obtain dietary treatments (2,600; 2,700; 2,800; 2,900; 3,000; 3,100 and 3,200 KcalAMEn/kg diet). Data were analyzed as one-way ANOVA and optimum AMEn levels were estimated using polynomial regression model. Increasing in dietary AMEn levels elicited a linear decrease (p<0.01) in feed intake and nutrient intake (AMEn, protein and lysine). Quail weight gain and final body weight exhibited a quadratic response (p<0.03) to increased AMEn levels, being both optimized at 2820 KcalAMEn/kg diet. Graded AMEn levels elicited a linear increase (p<0.01) in carcass dry matter and fat content, whereas moisture content was linearly decreased (p<0.01). The protein content of the carcasses was not influenced (p>0.05) by AMEn. Based on the results, the dietary AMEn level that warrants adequate performance and carcass traits of meat-type quails from 1 to 14d of age is 2,820 Kcal/kg diet.(AU)

Metabolizable energy levels for meat-type quails at starter phase

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary nitrogen-corrected apparent metabolizable energy (AMEn) levels on meat-type quail performance and carcass traits from 1 to 14d of age. A total of 1120 not sexed meat-type quails were randomly distributed to seven treatments, with eight replicates with 20 quails each. A basal corn and soybean meal-based diet was formulated to meet or exceed quail nutritional requirements, except for ME. Graded levels of soybean oil were added to the basal diet in replacement, to sand, to obtain dietary treatments (2,600; 2,700; 2,800; 2,900; 3,000; 3,100 and 3,200 KcalAMEn/kg diet). Data were analyzed as one-way ANOVA and optimum AMEn levels were estimated using polynomial regression model. Increasing in dietary AMEn levels elicited a linear decrease (p0.05) by AMEn. Based on the results, the dietary AMEn level that warrants adequate performance and carcass traits of meat-type quails from 1 to 14d of age is 2,820 Kcal/kg diet.

Biometric viscera and blood parameters of meat quails supplemented with inorganic selenium and vitamin E / Biometria das vísceras e parâmetros sanguíneos de codornas de corte suplementadas com selênio inorgânico e vitamina E

This study aimed to evaluate biometric viscera and blood parameters of quails at 14 and 35 days of age, supplemented with different levels of inorganic selenium and vitamin E. A completely randomized design was used in a 4×4 factorial scheme (inorganic Se = 0.1125, 0.2250, 0.3375 and 0.4500 mg/kg diet x VE = 10, 23, 36 and 49 IU/kg feed). In the 0-14 days experiment, 2,400 newborn quail were used, distributed in 16 treatments and three replications of 50 birds each. In the 14-35 days experiment, 1,680 14 day-old quails were used with same treatments and three replicates of 35 birds each. At 14 days, the relative spleen weights (P=0.0203) increased linearly as a function of the VE level, while at 35 days, the relative weight of the bursa (P=0.0390) increased linearly as a function of Se concentration. At 14 days, there was a vitamin x mineral interaction (p=0.0097) affecting total cholesterol (TC), and a quadratic effect (P = 0.0138) related to Se and linear reduction levels (P=0.0275) as a function of VE. At 35 days, the TC concentrations (P=0.0055) and triglycerides (TG, P = 0.0220) showed a quadratic effect for Se. The linear increase in spleen weight and bursa after 14 and 35 days respectively suggests an improved immune response as a function of VE and Se supplementation. To achieve the lowest concentration of TC and TG at 35 days of age, supplementation of 0.26 and 0.29 mg/Se/kg/feed, respectively, is recommended.(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar a biometria das vísceras e os parâmetros sanguíneos de codornas de corte aos 14 e 35 dias de idade, suplementadas com diferentes níveis de selênio inorgânico e vitamina E. Utilizou-se um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 4×4 (Se inorgânico = 0,1125; 0,2250; 0,3375 e 0,4500 mg/kg de ração x VE = 10; 23; 36 e 49 UI/kg de ração). No experimento de 0 a 14 dias, foram utilizadas 2.400 codornas recémnascidas, distribuídas em 16 tratamentos e três repetições de 50 aves cada. No experimento de 14 a 35 dias, sob os mesmos tratamentos, foram utilizadas 1.680 codornas com 14 dias de idade e três repetições de 35 aves cada. Aos 14 dias, o pesos relativo de baço (P=0,0203) aumentou linearmente em função dos níveis de VE, enquanto aos 35 dias, o peso relativo de bolsa cloacal (P=0,0390) aumentou linearmente em função do Se. Aos 14 dias, verificou-se interação (P=0,0097) vitamínica x mineral nas concentrações de colesterol total (CT), além de efeito quadrático (P=0,0138) relacionado aos níveis de Se e redução linear (P=0,0275) em função da VE. Aos 35 dias, as concentrações de CT (P=0,0055) e triglicerídeos (TGR, P=0,0220) apresentaram efeito quadrático para o Se. O aumento linear do peso do baço e bolsa cloacal aos 14 e 35 dias respectivamente, sugerem melhora na resposta imune em função da suplementação de VE e Se. Para a mínima concentração de CT e TGR aos 35 dias de idade, recomenda-se a suplementação de 0,26 e 0,29 mg/Se/kg/ração respectivamente.(AU)

Biometric viscera and blood parameters of meat quails supplemented with inorganic selenium and vitamin E / Biometria das vísceras e parâmetros sanguíneos de codornas de corte suplementadas com selênio inorgânico e vitamina E

This study aimed to evaluate biometric viscera and blood parameters of quails at 14 and 35 days of age, supplemented with different levels of inorganic selenium and vitamin E. A completely randomized design was used in a 4×4 factorial scheme (inorganic Se = 0.1125, 0.2250, 0.3375 and 0.4500 mg/kg diet x VE = 10, 23, 36 and 49 IU/kg feed). In the 0-14 days experiment, 2,400 newborn quail were used, distributed in 16 treatments and three replications of 50 birds each. In the 14-35 days experiment, 1,680 14 day-old quails were used with same treatments and three replicates of 35 birds each. At 14 days, the relative spleen weights (P=0.0203) increased linearly as a function of the VE level, while at 35 days, the relative weight of the bursa (P=0.0390) increased linearly as a function of Se concentration. At 14 days, there was a vitamin x mineral interaction (p=0.0097) affecting total cholesterol (TC), and a quadratic effect (P = 0.0138) related to Se and linear reduction levels (P=0.0275) as a function of VE. At 35 days, the TC concentrations (P=0.0055) and triglycerides (TG, P = 0.0220) showed a quadratic effect for Se. The linear increase in spleen weight and bursa after 14 and 35 days respectively suggests an improved immune response as a function of VE and Se supplementation. To achieve the lowest concentration of TC and TG at 35 days of age, supplementation of 0.26 and 0.29 mg/Se/kg/feed, respectively, is recommended.

Objetivou-se avaliar a biometria das vísceras e os parâmetros sanguíneos de codornas de corte aos 14 e 35 dias de idade, suplementadas com diferentes níveis de selênio inorgânico e vitamina E. Utilizou-se um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 4×4 (Se inorgânico = 0,1125; 0,2250; 0,3375 e 0,4500 mg/kg de ração x VE = 10; 23; 36 e 49 UI/kg de ração). No experimento de 0 a 14 dias, foram utilizadas 2.400 codornas recémnascidas, distribuídas em 16 tratamentos e três repetições de 50 aves cada. No experimento de 14 a 35 dias, sob os mesmos tratamentos, foram utilizadas 1.680 codornas com 14 dias de idade e três repetições de 35 aves cada. Aos 14 dias, o pesos relativo de baço (P=0,0203) aumentou linearmente em função dos níveis de VE, enquanto aos 35 dias, o peso relativo de bolsa cloacal (P=0,0390) aumentou linearmente em função do Se. Aos 14 dias, verificou-se interação (P=0,0097) vitamínica x mineral nas concentrações de colesterol total (CT), além de efeito quadrático (P=0,0138) relacionado aos níveis de Se e redução linear (P=0,0275) em função da VE. Aos 35 dias, as concentrações de CT (P=0,0055) e triglicerídeos (TGR, P=0,0220) apresentaram efeito quadrático para o Se. O aumento linear do peso do baço e bolsa cloacal aos 14 e 35 dias respectivamente, sugerem melhora na resposta imune em função da suplementação de VE e Se. Para a mínima concentração de CT e TGR aos 35 dias de idade, recomenda-se a suplementação de 0,26 e 0,29 mg/Se/kg/ração respectivamente.

Optimum Dietary Standardized Ileal Digestible Isoleucine to Lysine Ratio for Meat-Type Quails in the Growing-Finishing Phase

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine the optimum standardized ileal digestible isoleucine to lysine (SID Ile:Lys) ratio for meat-type quails from 15 to 35 d of age. Three hundred fifty not-sexed meat-type quails (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) were randomly assigned into five treatments, with seven replicates of 10 quails each. An isoleucine-deficient corn-soybean meal-based diet was formulated and graded supplemented with L-isoleucine (99%) to obtain diets containing SID Ile:Lys ratios of 55,61, 67, 73, and 79%. Data were analyzed as one-way ANOVA and optimum SID Ile:Lys was estimated by polynomial (linear and quadratic) regression. Statistical differences were considered when p 0.05. Quail performance from 15 and 21 d and 15 and 28 d of age was not affected by the treatments. From 15 to 35 d of age, body weight gain and body weight exhibited a quadratic response to increasing dietary SID Ile:Lys ratios, and were optimized at 66 and 67% SID Ile:Lys, respectively. Feed conversion ratio was not influenced by SID Ile:Lys ratios in any of the phases assessed herein. Based on the results, the optimum SID Ile:Lys ratio for meat-type quails from 15 to 35 d of age is 67%.(AU)

Optimum Dietary Standardized Ileal Digestible Isoleucine to Lysine Ratio for Meat-Type Quails in the Growing-Finishing Phase

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine the optimum standardized ileal digestible isoleucine to lysine (SID Ile:Lys) ratio for meat-type quails from 15 to 35 d of age. Three hundred fifty not-sexed meat-type quails (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) were randomly assigned into five treatments, with seven replicates of 10 quails each. An isoleucine-deficient corn-soybean meal-based diet was formulated and graded supplemented with L-isoleucine (99%) to obtain diets containing SID Ile:Lys ratios of 55,61, 67, 73, and 79%. Data were analyzed as one-way ANOVA and optimum SID Ile:Lys was estimated by polynomial (linear and quadratic) regression. Statistical differences were considered when p 0.05. Quail performance from 15 and 21 d and 15 and 28 d of age was not affected by the treatments. From 15 to 35 d of age, body weight gain and body weight exhibited a quadratic response to increasing dietary SID Ile:Lys ratios, and were optimized at 66 and 67% SID Ile:Lys, respectively. Feed conversion ratio was not influenced by SID Ile:Lys ratios in any of the phases assessed herein. Based on the results, the optimum SID Ile:Lys ratio for meat-type quails from 15 to 35 d of age is 67%.

Digestible Methionine + Cysteine-to-Lysine Ideal Ratio for Meat-Type Quails at Initial Phase

This trial was performed to determine the ideal ratio of digestible methionine + cysteine (Met/Lys) with digestible lysine for meat-type quails from 1 to 14 days of age. A total of six hundred thirty, one-day-old, not sexed meat type quails were randomly assigned to six groups of treatments, each one with seven replicates and fifteen quails per experimental unit. A basal diet, methionine + cysteine-deficient, was graded supplemented with DL-Methionine (0.108; 0.169; 0.230; 0.291; 0.352 and 0.413%) to obtain the treatments, represented by six digestible Met/Lys ratios (0.60; 0.65; 0.70; 0.75; 0.80 and 0.85). Data was analyzed using ANOVA and polynomial regression and broken-line models were used to estimate the digestible Met/Lys ideal ratio, considering adjust of data to both models. Statistical significance was considered when p0.05. Feed intake, weight gain and final body weight was linearly increased as dig. Met/Lys ratio increased. Feeding conversion was improved with increasing in dig. Met/Lys ratios. A quadratic response on feathering percentage was observed with increasing dig. Met/Lys ratios. Digestible Met/Lys ratio which, maximized feathering percentage in meat-type quails, was 0.74. According to linear broken-line model, dig. Met/Lys ratio estimated for optimum feed intake, weight gain, final body weight and feeding conversion were, respectively, 0.66; 0.71; 0.71 and 0.74. The dig. Met/Lys ideal ratio for meat-type quails from one to 14 days of age is 0.74.(AU)

Optimum Digestible Valine to Lysine Ratio for Meat-Type Quails from 15 to 35 Days of Age

This study was conducted to estimate the dig. valine to lysine (Val:Lys) ideal ratio for meat-type quails from 15 to 35 d of age. A total of 385, 15-day-old not sexed quails, were randomly assigned to five treatments, each one seven times replicated with eleven quails per experimental unit. Experimental treatments consisted of five dig. Val:Lys ratios (0.65; 0.70; 0.75; 0.80 and 0.85). Ideal dig. Val:Lys ratio was estimated using polynomial regression and linear broken-line regression model. Significant effect was considered when p0.05. Feed conversion ratio was not affected by dig. Val:Lys ratios in any of the assessed phases. From 15 to 21 d of age Val:Lys ratios increased linearly feed intake, weight gain and body weight. From 15 to 28 d of age, weight gain and body weight were both optimized by the Val:Lys ratio of 0.77. A linear effect of dig. Val:Lys ratios was observed on weight gain and final body weight from 15 to 35 d of age. From 15 to 35 d of age, according to linear broken-line regression model, the dig. Val:Lys ideal ratios for optimum final body weight and weight gain were 0.77 and 0.76, respectively. Based on the results the estimated dig. Val:Lys ratio for optimum meat-type quail performance from 15 to 35 d of age is 0.77(AU)

Digestible Methionine + Cysteine-to-Lysine Ideal Ratio for Meat-Type Quails at Initial Phase

This trial was performed to determine the ideal ratio of digestible methionine + cysteine (Met/Lys) with digestible lysine for meat-type quails from 1 to 14 days of age. A total of six hundred thirty, one-day-old, not sexed meat type quails were randomly assigned to six groups of treatments, each one with seven replicates and fifteen quails per experimental unit. A basal diet, methionine + cysteine-deficient, was graded supplemented with DL-Methionine (0.108; 0.169; 0.230; 0.291; 0.352 and 0.413%) to obtain the treatments, represented by six digestible Met/Lys ratios (0.60; 0.65; 0.70; 0.75; 0.80 and 0.85). Data was analyzed using ANOVA and polynomial regression and broken-line models were used to estimate the digestible Met/Lys ideal ratio, considering adjust of data to both models. Statistical significance was considered when p0.05. Feed intake, weight gain and final body weight was linearly increased as dig. Met/Lys ratio increased. Feeding conversion was improved with increasing in dig. Met/Lys ratios. A quadratic response on feathering percentage was observed with increasing dig. Met/Lys ratios. Digestible Met/Lys ratio which, maximized feathering percentage in meat-type quails, was 0.74. According to linear broken-line model, dig. Met/Lys ratio estimated for optimum feed intake, weight gain, final body weight and feeding conversion were, respectively, 0.66; 0.71; 0.71 and 0.74. The dig. Met/Lys ideal ratio for meat-type quails from one to 14 days of age is 0.74.

Optimum Digestible Valine to Lysine Ratio for Meat-Type Quails from 15 to 35 Days of Age

This study was conducted to estimate the dig. valine to lysine (Val:Lys) ideal ratio for meat-type quails from 15 to 35 d of age. A total of 385, 15-day-old not sexed quails, were randomly assigned to five treatments, each one seven times replicated with eleven quails per experimental unit. Experimental treatments consisted of five dig. Val:Lys ratios (0.65; 0.70; 0.75; 0.80 and 0.85). Ideal dig. Val:Lys ratio was estimated using polynomial regression and linear broken-line regression model. Significant effect was considered when p0.05. Feed conversion ratio was not affected by dig. Val:Lys ratios in any of the assessed phases. From 15 to 21 d of age Val:Lys ratios increased linearly feed intake, weight gain and body weight. From 15 to 28 d of age, weight gain and body weight were both optimized by the Val:Lys ratio of 0.77. A linear effect of dig. Val:Lys ratios was observed on weight gain and final body weight from 15 to 35 d of age. From 15 to 35 d of age, according to linear broken-line regression model, the dig. Val:Lys ideal ratios for optimum final body weight and weight gain were 0.77 and 0.76, respectively. Based on the results the estimated dig. Val:Lys ratio for optimum meat-type quail performance from 15 to 35 d of age is 0.77

Productive characteristics of meat quails reared in different environments / Características produtivas de codornas de corte mantidas em diferentes ambientes

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of ambient temperature and consumption on the performance, carcass yields and cuts, organs, and body temperatures of meat quails. The experiment was conducted at the Federal University of Maranhão, campus of Chapadinha-MA, during September to October 2013. From the 14th day of age, 450 meat quails, not sexed, with an average initial weight of 90.4 ± 12.9 g, were distributed in batteries and accommodated in either acclimatized or non-acclimatized rooms, until 42 days of age. The experimental design was completely randomized, with three treatments, and six replicates of 25 birds each. The treatments were CE (acclimatized environment at 26 °C); NE (natural environment), and CECC (acclimatized environment at 26 °C with controlled feed, to keep the same consumption level as that of the birds in NE). The evaluated variables at 28 and 42 days of age were as follows: (1) the intake of feed, weight gain, feed conversion, body weight, and energy efficiency to weight gain, (2) the carcass weight, carcass yields (%) for breast, thigh, drumstick, and wing, and (3) the relative weights (%) of the digestive tract, heart, liver, gizzard, and intestine. In addition, we evaluated the cloacal and surface temperatures (°C), and subsequently, calculated the average and surface body temperatures. The treatment means were compared using the Student-Newman-Keuls test, with 5% level of significance. Compared with the acclimatized ambient environment, the natural environment more favored the performance of quails up to 28 days, but then affected it negatively from that age onward. Carcass yield, organs, and internal temperature of the quails maintained in the acclimatized and natural environments were not influenced.

Objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos da temperatura ambiente sobre o desempenho, rendimentos de carcaça e cortes, órgãos e temperaturas corporais de codornas de corte. O experimento foi conduzido na Universidade Federal do Maranhão, campus de Chapadinha-MA, no período de setembro a outubro de 2014. A partir do 14º dia de idade, 450 codornas de corte, não sexadas, com o peso inicial médio de 90,4 ± 12,9g, foram distribuídas em baterias, acondicionadas em sala climatizada e não climatizada, até o 42° dia. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, com três tratamentos e seis repetições de 25 aves. Os tratamentos consistiram em: AC (Ambiente climatizado com temperatura de 26°C); AN (Ambiente natural) e ACCC (Ambiente climatizado com temperatura de 26°C com alimentação controlada para manter o mesmo consumo das aves mantidas no AN). Foi avaliado o consumo de ração, ganho de peso, conversão alimentar, peso vivo, eficiência energética para ganho de peso; o peso de carcaça, rendimentos (%) de carcaça, peito, coxa, sobrecoxa e asa; os pesos relativos (%) do trato digestório, coração, fígado, moela e intestino aos 28 e aos 42 dias. Também foram avaliadas as temperaturas (°C) cloacais e superficiais, e posteriormente, calculadas a superficial média e corporal média. As médias dos tratamentos foram comparadas pelo teste SNK considerando o nível de 5% de significância. O ambiente natural melhorou o desempenho das codornas até os 28 dias, prejudicando a partir dessa idade em relação ao ambiente climatizado. Os rendimentos de carcaça, órgãos e a temperatura interna das codornas mantidas nos ambientes climatizado e natural, não foram influenciados.

Productive characteristics of meat quails reared in different environments / Características produtivas de codornas de corte mantidas em diferentes ambientes

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of ambient temperature and consumption on the performance, carcass yields and cuts, organs, and body temperatures of meat quails. The experiment was conducted at the Federal University of Maranhão, campus of Chapadinha-MA, during September to October 2013. From the 14th day of age, 450 meat quails, not sexed, with an average initial weight of 90.4 ± 12.9 g, were distributed in batteries and accommodated in either acclimatized or non-acclimatized rooms, until 42 days of age. The experimental design was completely randomized, with three treatments, and six replicates of 25 birds each. The treatments were CE (acclimatized environment at 26 °C); NE (natural environment), and CECC (acclimatized environment at 26 °C with controlled feed, to keep the same consumption level as that of the birds in NE). The evaluated variables at 28 and 42 days of age were as follows: (1) the intake of feed, weight gain, feed conversion, body weight, and energy efficiency to weight gain, (2) the carcass weight, carcass yields (%) for breast, thigh, drumstick, and wing, and (3) the relative weights (%) of the digestive tract, heart, liver, gizzard, and intestine. In addition, we evaluated the cloacal and surface temperatures (°C), and subsequently, calculated the average and surface body temperatures. The treatment means were compared using the Student-Newman-Keuls test, with 5% level of significance. Compared with the acclimatized ambient environment, the natural environment more favored the performance of quails up to 28 days, but then affected it negatively from that age onward. Carcass yield, organs, and internal temperature of the quails maintained in the acclimatized and natural environments were not influenced.(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar os efeitos da temperatura ambiente sobre o desempenho, rendimentos de carcaça e cortes, órgãos e temperaturas corporais de codornas de corte. O experimento foi conduzido na Universidade Federal do Maranhão, campus de Chapadinha-MA, no período de setembro a outubro de 2014. A partir do 14º dia de idade, 450 codornas de corte, não sexadas, com o peso inicial médio de 90,4 ± 12,9g, foram distribuídas em baterias, acondicionadas em sala climatizada e não climatizada, até o 42° dia. O delineamento experimental foi o inteiramente casualizado, com três tratamentos e seis repetições de 25 aves. Os tratamentos consistiram em: AC (Ambiente climatizado com temperatura de 26°C); AN (Ambiente natural) e ACCC (Ambiente climatizado com temperatura de 26°C com alimentação controlada para manter o mesmo consumo das aves mantidas no AN). Foi avaliado o consumo de ração, ganho de peso, conversão alimentar, peso vivo, eficiência energética para ganho de peso; o peso de carcaça, rendimentos (%) de carcaça, peito, coxa, sobrecoxa e asa; os pesos relativos (%) do trato digestório, coração, fígado, moela e intestino aos 28 e aos 42 dias. Também foram avaliadas as temperaturas (°C) cloacais e superficiais, e posteriormente, calculadas a superficial média e corporal média. As médias dos tratamentos foram comparadas pelo teste SNK considerando o nível de 5% de significância. O ambiente natural melhorou o desempenho das codornas até os 28 dias, prejudicando a partir dessa idade em relação ao ambiente climatizado. Os rendimentos de carcaça, órgãos e a temperatura interna das codornas mantidas nos ambientes climatizado e natural, não foram influenciados.(AU)

EXIGÊNCIA PROTEICA PARA DIFERENTES LINHAGENS DE MATRIZES DE CODORNAS DE CORTE NA FASE DE POSTURA

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar o desempenho de matrizes de codornas europeias alimentadas com diferentes níveis de proteína bruta em rações isoenergéticas. O período experimental fo de 189 dias dividios em 9 períodos de 21 dias com 200 matrizes de linhagem comercial e 200 matrizes de linhagem sintética melhorada na Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 5x2, sendo cinco níveis proteicos (17, 19, 21, 23 e 25%) e duas linhagens (comercial e UFC), totalizando 10 tratamentos com 4 repetições de 10 aves, contendo 8 fêmeas e 2 machos. Avaliou-se o desempenho das matrizes, qualidade dos ovos, parâmetros de incubação e o desempenho da progênie. Verificou-se que houve interações significativas (P<0,05) entre os níveis de proteína e as linhagens sobre o desempenho das matrizes, exceto para variável percentagem de postura. A linhagem comercial mostrou-se mais eficiente quando comparada com a linhagem melhorada da UFC em relação ao desempenho das reprodutoras. Para qualidade dos ovos, o aumento dos níveis proteicos resultou em diminuição na densidade específica e aumento do peso do ovo incubado. A linhagem melhorada apresentou melhores índices de eclodibilidade e a linhagem comercial obteve melhor fertilidade, em um nível proteico proximo a 23 % de PB, no entanto, este mesmo nível proteico gerou menores ganhos de peso na progênie das duas linhagens. Os fatores avaliados não interferiram na conversão alimentar da progênie. Conforme os resultados obtidos, concluiu-se que o nível que melhor se sobressaiu foi o de 23% de PB, tendo as matrizes da linhagem comercial apresentado melhor desempenho em fase de postura.

The objective of this research was to evaluate the performance of European quail breeds fed different levels of crude protein in isoenergetic diets. The experimental period of 189 days divided into 9 periods of 21 days with 200 matrices of commercial lineage and 200 matrices of improved synthetic lineage at the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) in a completely randomized design, in a 5x2 factorial scheme, with five protein levels (17, 19, 21, 23 and 25%) and two strains (commercial and UFC), totaling 10 treatments with 4 repetitions of 10 birds, containing 8 breeds and 2 males. Matrix performance, egg quality, incubation parameters and progeny performance are recorded. It was found that there were interactions (P <0.05) between protein levels and strains on the performance of the matrices, except for the variable determination rate. The commercial strain shown to be more efficient when compared to the improved strain of the UFC in relation to the performance of the breeders. For egg quality, the increase in protein levels resulted in a decrease in specific density and an increase in the weight of the incubated egg. The improved strain has better hatchability rates and the commercial strain has better fertility, at a protein level close to 23% CP, however, this same protein level has generated less weight gains in the progeny of the two strains. The derived factors did not interfere in the feed conversion of the progeny. According to the results obtained, the level that best stood out was that of 23% of CP, with the matrices of the commercial line showing the best performance in the configuration phase.

Exigências de lisina para mantença de codornas de corte determinadas por diferentes técnicas

A criação de codornas de corte (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) tem apresentado crescimento expressivo nos últimos anos, sendo uma opção para a diversificação da avicultura. Todavia, o conhecimento sobre as exigências nutricionais dessas aves ainda é escasso. A lisina, aminoácido direcionado quase que exclusivamente para deposição proteica, é utilizada como referência no estabelecimento das exigências de outros aminoácidos. As exigências desse aminoácido para mantença de frangos vêm sendo estudadas por décadas, tanto pela técnica da coleta total de excretas quanto pela técnica do abate comparativo, mas não há estudos nessa temática para as codornas de corte. Dessa forma, objetivou-se estimar as exigências de lisina para mantença de codornas de corte e comparar as técnicas da coleta total de excretas e abate comparativo. Foram utilizadas 64 codornas de corte machos, com 45 dias de idade, com peso inicial de 173,93 ± 29,43g, distribuídas em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com quatro tratamentos (níveis de lisina digestível) e quatro repetições de quatro aves por parcela, totalizando 16 unidades experimentais. As rações experimentais foram formuladas pela técnica da diluição para prover níveis crescentes de lisina digestível (LysDig), correspondentes a 0,306; 0,442; 0,578 e 0,714%. Para confirmar que a lisina foi o primeiro nutriente limitante nas rações experimentais utilizou-se uma quinta ração (controle), obtida por meio da adição de 1,73 g/kg de L-lisina HCl (78,5%) na ração contendo 0,306% de lisina digestível, para que esta atingisse a concentração de 0,442%. Com isso, houve o acréscimo de quatro unidades experimentais (16 aves). O experimento teve duração de 15 dias, sendo as rações ofertadas ad libitum com um programa de luz de 16 horas. Foram avaliados peso final (PF; g/ave); variação no peso (%); consumo de ração (CR; g/kg0,75.dia-1); consumo de nitrogênio (CN; g/kg0,75.dia-1); consumo de lisina digestível (CLys; mg/kg0,75.dia-1), nitrogênio excretado (NEX; g/kg0,75.dia-1) e retenção de nitrogênio corporal (RNC; mg/kg0,75.dia-1). Os dados referentes a cada uma das variáveis foram submetidos a testes de normalidade e homocedasticidade, análise de variância, sendo as médias comparadas com o tratamento controle utilizando-se o teste de Dunnett. Posteriormente as RNC (mg/kg0,75.dia-1) obtidas pelas duas técnicas foram regredidas em função do CLys (mg/kg0,75.dia-1) por meio de regressão linear simples, sendo o coeficiente de mantença definido como o CLys necessário para que a RNC seja igual a zero. Para comparar as equações obtidas pelas duas técnicas foi realizado um teste de paralelismo, utilizando-se a técnica como variável categórica e o CLys (mg/kg0,75.dia-1) como co-variável. As recomendações obtidas foram convertidas e expressas em relação ao peso de proteína metabólica à maturidade (PBm0,73 × u). A RNC aumentou com LysDig das rações, sendo que a ração mais deficiente proporcionou RNC inferior a ração controle em ambas as técnicas. Por meio da regressão linear simples da RNC (mg/kg0,75.dia-1) em função do CLys (mg/kg0,75.dia-1) as exigências de lisina para a mantença (Lysm) foram estimadas em 17,08 mg/kg0,75.dia-1 utilizando-se técnica da coleta total de excretas e 17,72 mg/kg0,75.dia-1 utilizando-se a técnica do abate comparativo. Pelo teste de paralelismo não houve efeito (P = 0,2475) entre os coeficientes das equações individuais, de modo que apenas uma equação foi suficiente para descrever a RNC em função do CLys, sendo a Lysm estimada em 17,32 mg/kg0,75.dia-1. As técnicas da coleta total de excretas e do abate comparativo são equivalentes e a exigência de lisina digestível para a mantença de codornas de corte é 17,32mg/kg 0,75.dia-1, correspondendo à 26,84 mg/kg.dia-1 ou 56,34 mg/kgPB0,73.u.dia-1.

The meat quail raise (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) has shown significant growth in recent years, being an interesting option for the diversification of poultry production. However, knowledge about the nutritional requirements of these birds is still scarce. In the nutritional field, lysine (Lys), an amino acid directed almost exclusively to protein deposition, is used as a reference in establishing the requirements of other amino acids. Lys maintenance requirement in broilers have been studied for decades, both by the total excreta collection technique and by the comparative slaughter technique, been important direct the study of this theme to the quail. Thus, the aim of this study was to compare the total excreta collection technique and comparative slaughter technique and estimate the lysine maintenance (Lysm) requirement in meat quail. For this purpose, were used 64 male meat quail, 45 days old, with initial weight of 173.93 ± 29.43g, distributed in completely randomized design, with four treatments (digestible lysine levels) and four replicates of four birds per cage, totaling 16 experimental units. The experimental diets were formulated using the "dilution" technique to provide increasing levels of digestible Lys, corresponding to 0.306; 0.442; 0.578 and 0.714%. To confirm that lysine was the first limiting nutrient in the experimental diets, a fifth diet (control) was used, obtained by adding 1.73 g/kg of L-lysine HCl (78.5%) to the diet containing 0.306% of digestible lysine, to reach a concentration of 0.442%. With that, there was the addition of four experimental units (16 birds). The experiment lasted 15 days and the light program adopted was 16 hours. Were evaluated: final weight (FW; g / bird); variation in weight (%); feed intake (FI; g / kg0.75.day-1); nitrogen intake (NI; g / kg0.75.day-1); digestible Lys intake (LysI; mg / kg0.75.day-1), nitrogen excretion (NE; g / kg0.75.day-1) and body nitrogen deposition (BND; mg / kg0.75.day-1). The data of each variable were subjected to normality and homoscedasticity tests, analysis of variance and the means were compared with the control treatment using the Dunnett test. The BND data (mg / kg0.75.day-1) obtained by the two techniques were regressed as a function of LysI (mg / kg0.75.day-1) through simple linear regression, with the maintenance coefficient defined as the LysI necessary for the BND to be equal to zero. To compare the equations obtained by the two techniques, a parallelism test was performed, using the technique as a categorical variable and LysI (mg / kg0.75.day-1) as a covariate. The recommendations obtained were converted and expressed in relation to the metabolic protein weight at maturity (CPm0,73 × u). The BND increased with the level of dietary Lys, and the more deficient diet provided BND lower than the control diet in both techniques. By means of simple linear regression of the BND (mg / kg0.75.day-1) as a function of LysI (mg / kg0.75.day-1) the Lysm were estimated at 17.08 mg / kg0.75.day-1 using the total excreta collection technique and 17.72 mg / kg kg0.75.day-1 using the comparative slaughter technique. By the parallelism test, there was no effect (P = 0.2475) between the coefficients of the individual equations, so that only one equation was sufficient to describe the BND as a function of the LysI, with the Lysm being estimated at 17.32 mg / kg0.75.day-1. The total excreta collection and comparative slaughter techniques are equivalent and the Lysm in meat quails is 17.32 mg / kg0.75.day-1, corresponding to 26.84 mg / kg0.75.day-1or 56.34 mg / kgCP0.73.u.day-1.

Rendimento de carcaça e qualidade da carne de codornas de corte alimentadas com rações de diferentes níveis de proteína e suplementadas com aminoácidos essenciais / Carcass yield and meat quality of meat quails fed with diets with different levels of protein and essential amino acids supplementation

Objetivou-se avaliar diferentes níveis de proteína bruta e a suplementação de aminoácidos essenciais sobre o rendimento de carcaça e a qualidade da carne de peito de codornas de corte dos 28 aos 42 dias de idade. O delineamento utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado, com cinco tratamentos (19, 21, 23, 25, 27% PB), cinco repetições e 12 aves (seis fêmeas e seis machos) cada. Aos 42 dias de idade, quatro aves de cada parcela foram abatidas e avaliadas quanto ao rendimento de carcaça quente (RCQ) e resfriada (RCF), de peito (RP), de coxa e sobrecoxa (RCS), potencial hidrogeniônico (pH), capacidade de retenção de água (CRA), perda de peso por cozimento (PPC), cor e luminosidade e maciez objetiva (MO) do músculo. Observou-se efeito dos níveis de PB em todas as variáveis, exceto para CRA e luminosidade da carne de peito. Dessa forma, conclui-se que 19% de PB e a suplementação de aminoácidos essenciais na ração de codornas de corte seja satisfatório para o rendimento de carcaça, de peito e de qualidade da carne.(AU)

The objective was to evaluate different levels of crude protein and essential amino acid supplementation on carcass yield and meat quality of breast meat quails from 28 to 42 days old. The experimental design was in a completely randomized with five treatments (19, 21, 23, 25, 27% CP), five replicates and 12 birds (six females and six males) each. At 42 days of age four birds from each treatment were slaughtered and evaluated for hot carcass yield (HCY) and cooled (CCY), breast (BY), thigh and drumstick (TDY), hydrogen potential (HP), water holding capacity (WHC), weight loss by cooking (WLC), color and luminosity and objective tenderness (OT) muscle. It was observed effect of CP levels on all variables except for WHC and luminosity of the breast meat. Thus, it is concluded that 19% CP and essential amino acids supplementation in the diet of meat quails is satisfactory to the carcass, breast, and meat quality.(AU)