Effect of arginine, glycine + serine concentrations, and guanidinoacetic acid supplementation in vegetable-based diets for chickens.

The study investigated guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) supplementation with varying dietary digestible arginine (Arg) and glycine+serine (Gly+Ser) concentrations in the starter phase, exploring respective carry-over effects on growth performance, blood chemistry, incidence of pectoral myopathies and proximate composition in broilers. A total of 2,800 one-day-old male broiler chicks were distributed in a central composite design with 2 factors and double experimental mesh, represented by supplementation or omission of 0.6 g per kg of GAA, with a central point represented by 107% of Arg and 147% of Gly+Ser, 4 factorial points (combinations of Arg/Gly+Ser concentrations: 96.4/132.5%; 117.6/132.5%; 96.4/161.5%, and 117.6/132.5%), and 4 axial points (combinations of axial points estimated for Arg and Gly+Ser, with the central points of 92/147%; 122/147%; 107/126.5, and 107/167.5%), totaling 18 treatments, 4 repetitions to factorial and axial points, 24 replicates to the central point, and 25 birds per pen. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) from d 1 to 10 had a linear response (P = 0.009) for the decreasing Arg content and a quadratic response (P = 0.047) for Gly+Ser concentrations. Broilers supplemented GAA had lower FCR compared with nonsupplemented groups from d 1 to 10 (P = 0.048) and d 1 to 42 (P = 0.026). Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) exhibited increasing and decreasing linear effects as a function of Arg (P = 0.008) and Gly+Ser (P = 0.020) concentrations, respectively. Guanidinoacetic acid decreased serum AST (P = 0.028). Guanidinoacetic acid reduced moderate + severe (P = 0.039) and mild (P = 0.015) Wooden Breast scores. The occurrence of normal White Striping increased (P = 0.002), while severe score was reduced (P = 0.029) with GAA supplementation. In conclusion, increased digestible Arg:Lys and 14% and 6% above the recommendations (107% and 147%), respectively, provided improved FCR during the starter phase. Dietary GAA supplementation (0.6 g per kg) improved FCR, reduced severity of breast myopathies and appears to have reduced muscle damage in broilers fed plant-based diets.

Dry residue of cassava on slow-growing broiler diets, with or without the addition of carbohydrases.

Dry residue of cassava was studied on the digestibility, performance, intestinal measurements, with or without inclusion of carbohydrases, of slow-growing broilers. 160 Label Rouge broiler chickens, 21-d-old, were distributed in a randomized, 2x5 factorial arrangement (male and female x 0, 10, 20, 30 and 40% residue) (metabolism trial). 1,100 male chicks were distributed in a 2x5 factorial arrangement (with/without carbohydrases x 0; 2.5; 5.0; 7.5; and 10.0% residue), with five replicates (performance trial). Increasing residue levels led to increases in energetic values. Feed intake from 1-21-d-old and 1-63-d-old decreased linearly. At 42 d-old, feed intake and weight gain levels exhibited a quadratic response, which predicted a highest value at 3.32% and 4.77%, respectively, for diets without carbohydrases. For 21- and 42-d-old chickens, the inclusion of carbohydrases reduced the weight and length of the small intestine. The energetic values of the diets were positively influenced by the residue and had similar digestibility values for both sexes. Inclusion of up to 10% of residue in slow-growing broiler diets does not impaired performance and intestinal morphology. The addition of carbohydrases reduced the viscosity of the digesta but it was not enough to improve the performance of the birds.

Performance and bone characteristics of broilers fed diets supplemented with vitamin A at different concentrations.

This work evaluated the influence of vitamin A on performance, organ weight, and bone and skin characteristics in broilers (Cobb 500) at 21 and 42 days of age. A total of 1920 chickens were distributed in a randomised design, considering six vitamin A supplementation levels (0, 6000, 16,000, 26,000, 36,000, and 46,000 IU kg-1 ), with 16 replicates and 20 chickens per experimental unit, established due to rising the range of vitamin levels observed in the literature to evaluate the effect of vitamin A on broilers. At 22 days, half of the replicates from each treatment continued receiving the initial diet, and the other eight repetitions received diets without vitamin A (0 IU kg-1 ) until 42 days. The level of vitamin A influenced feed intake (FI) and body weight gain (BWG) until 21 days for all treatments. Broilers at 21 days of age had a more significant BWG at a vitamin A supplementation level of 28,209 IU kg-1 . At 42 days, vitamin A influenced the BWG and FI of broilers at treatments that were not supplemented after 21 days. Treatments supplemented up to 42 days showed quadratic responses to vitamin A for BWG, FI, and feed conversion. The vitamin A levels influenced the relative weights of the small intestine, pancreas, gizzard, abdominal fat, Seedor index, and breaking strength at 42 days, where the adequate supplementation of vitamin A improved these characteristics in broilers. Vitamin A supplementation from 22 to 42 days old did not affect broiler performance. An increased BWG was obtained when vitamin A supplementation occurred until 42 days, with supplementation of 29,375 IU kg-1 and a lower response of feed conversion with the addition of 27,775 IU kg-1 .

Effects of feeding diets with zinc-l-selenomethionine on growth performance of broilers subjected to cyclic heat stress.

Limited information exists on the use of zinc-l-selenomethionine (Zn-L-SeMet) in broiler diets and its effects on the growth performance, body temperature, mortality rates, blood profile, and gene expression, especially when animals are reared under cyclic heat stress conditions. This study aimed to investigate the impact of Zn-L-SeMet in broiler diets from 1 to 42 days of age reared under cyclic heat stress and its effects on growth performance, cloacal temperatures, mortality rate, blood parameters, and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and growth hormone receptor (GHR) gene expression in the breast muscle. A total of 1000 male Cobb 500® broiler chicks were randomly assigned to five treatments: 0, 0.15, 0.23, 0.47, and 1.30 mg/kg of Zn-L-SeMet. Each treatment consisted of 10 replicates with 20 birds each. No statistically significant differences in growth performance were observed from 1 to 21 days of age (P > 0.05). However, from 1 to 42 days, feed intake (FI) and feed conversion ratio (FCR) decreased linearly (P < 0.05). Cloacal temperatures showed no significant effects (P > 0.05), while overall mortality rate exhibited a quadratic response (P < 0.05), with the optimal inclusion level predicted to reduce broiler mortality at 0.71 mg/kg. Triglyceride (TRG) levels increased with 0.97 mg/kg (P < 0.05), and gama-glutamil transferase (GGT) levels decreased with the inclusion of 1.19 mg/kg (P < 0.05). No significant effects on IGF-1 and GHR gene expression were found (P > 0.05). In conclusion, the inclusion of 1.30 mg/kg of Zn-L-SeMet in diets of heat-stressed broilers improved growth performance from 1 to 42 days of age. An inclusion of 0.71 mg/kg reduced mortality rate, while 0.97 mg and 1.19 mg increased and reduced TRG and GGT levels, respectively.

Zeolite and corn with different compositions in broiler chickens feeding.

The objective of this work was to evaluate the behavior of zeolite against different types of corn in broiler chickens' diets. 1,200 male broiler chickens were assigned to 6 diets in a completely randomized design and a 2 × 3 factorial arrangement, consisting of 2 types of corn (higher or lower mycotoxin contamination) and the inclusion of zeolite (0; 5,000 and 10,000 g ton-1). In the period from d 1 to 21, there was an interaction (P = 0.0040) between types of corn and the inclusion of zeolite for feed conversion ratio (FCR). In the phase from 1 to 42 d, there was an interaction (P = 0.0322) on the serum levels of creatinine (CREA) and digestible gross energy (dGE); corn with lower mycotoxin level contamination (LMLC), caused a reduction in body weight gain (BWG) (P = 0.0046) and increase in the relative weight of abdominal fat (P = 0.0256). Inclusion rates of zeolite promoted an increase in the digestible CP (P = 0.0477) and digestible ash (P < 0.0001), as well as an increase (P < 0.0001) in hot carcass yield (P = 0.0433). The results indicate that the inclusion of zeolite, in the amounts used, did not alter the performance, serum levels, intestinal development and litter quality of the birds at 42 d of age. However, it was responsible for the improvement in the percentage of digestible nutrients (CP, GE, and MM).

Performance, metabolism, and meat quality of broilers fed dry brewery residue.

A study was conducted to assess the chemical composition and apparent metabolizable energy (AME), nitrogen-corrected AME (AMEn), and their respective coefficients of dry brewery residue (DBR) for broilers. A second study was conducted to evaluate the increasing inclusions of DBR in broiler diets and its effects on growth performance, carcass traits, blood metabolites, and meat quality. In the first trial (metabolism assay), a total of 250 male broilers were assigned to 5 diets (0, 100, 200, 300, and 400 g DBR/kg) composed by 5 replications with 10 animals per cage in a completely randomized design in the period from days 11 to 21. There was an increasing linear effect for AME, AMEn, metabolizable coefficient of gross energy (MCGE), and MCGE corrected for N (MCGEn). In the second experiment, a total of 840 one-day-old male broiler chickens were assigned to 6 treatments (0, 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 g DBR/kg) with 7 replications and 20 animals per pen, from days 0 to 42. Growth performance was determined at days 21 and 42. There was an increasing linear effect for weight gain in the period from days 0 to 21 and for feed intake from days 0 to 42. A linear decreasing effect was observed at day 21 for cholesterol and quadratic effect for uric acid (UA), aspartate aminotransferase, and albumin. At day 42, there was a quadratic effect for UA and creatinine. At day 21, an increasing linear effect was observed for protein deposition rate. In conclusion, the inclusion of DBR up to 100 g/kg improved WG in the starter phase and did not negatively affect the productive parameters of broilers from days 0 to 42.

Effect of lipid source and emulsifier on productive and physiological parameters of broilers.

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the replacement of degummed soybean oil (DSO) by acid soybean oil (ASO) in diets with or without the inclusion of emulsifier on broiler performance, relative organ weight, lipase activity, intestinal morphometry, and nutrient digestibility. METHODS: A total of 704 1-day-old male broiler chicks were allotted to a 2×2 completely randomized factorial design (with or without emulsifier × two lipid sources [ASO and DSO]), with eight replicates and 22 birds each. The metabolizable energy level in diets with emulsifier was reduced by 40 kcal/kg from 1 to 21 d and 50 kcal/kg from 22 to 49 d. RESULTS: Broilers fed diets containing ASO without emulsifier had higher (p = 0.005) weight gain than DSO-fed animals and with the inclusion of emulsifier had worse (p = 0.018) feed conversion ratio (FCR). Birds fed diets with emulsifier worsened FCR regardless of lipid source from 1 to 21 days (p = 0.006) and from 1 to 49 days (p = 0.0002). There was an increase (p = 0.026) in the relative pancreas weight, at 14 days, in birds fed diets containing ASO. Lipase activity and morphometry of the duodenum and jejunum, at 14 and 21 days, were not affected (p>0.05). The dietary inclusion of emulsifier improved the digestible energy (p = 0.053) in the presence of ASO. For the digestibility coefficients (gross energy, crude protein, and mineral matter), no interference was observed (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: The inclusion of emulsifier to energy-restricted diet with ASO maintained broiler performance in the first week, but worsened FCR in subsequent phases. The ASO can be considered as an alternative lipid source to DSO and does not interfere with the morphophysiological characteristics and performance of broilers. The combination of ASO and emulsifier increased the digestible energy content by 6.2%.

Influence of Enzyme Supplementation in the Diets of Broiler Chickens Formulated with Different Corn Hybrids Dried at Various Temperatures.

We evaluated the influence of enzymatic supplementation on the growth performance and cecal microbiota of broilers. A total of 2160 1-day-old male chicks were used in a 3 × 2 × 2 factorial arrangement (three corn hybrids, two drying temperatures -80 and 110 °C, with or without the inclusion of an enzymatic blend (amylase, xylanase, and protease) (20 birds/pen, n = 9). For all performance and digestibility parameters, we observed, in general, isolated effects of the corn hybrids and drying temperature. Birds that received the enzymatic blend in the diet showed better weight gain from 1 to 21 days (d) and better digestibility coefficients of nutrients at 42 d. Birds fed diets with corn dried at 80 °C showed a better feed conversion ratio from 1 to 42 d. At 21 d of age, enzymatic supplementation had positive effects on jejunum morphology. Enzyme supplementation increased the abundance of the phylum Tenericutes, class Bacilli and Mollicutes, reduced Clostridia, and increased the abundances of the families Lactobacillaceae, Anaeroplasmataceae, and O_RF39;F. In conclusion, the addition of amylase, xylanase, and protease led to a better nutrient digestibility, performance, and intestinal morphology. In addition, enzyme supplementation changed the diversity, composition, and predicted function of the cecal microbiota at d 21.

Different enzymatic associations in diets of broiler chickens formulated with corn dried at various temperatures.

The effect of supplementation of different enzymatic associations in the feed of broiler chickens formulated with corn dried at 80°C or 110°C on growth performance and carcass yield was evaluated. In addition, the influence of the different enzymatic associations on the cecal microbiota was studied. One-day-old male broiler chicks (1,320) were distributed in a completely randomized design in a 2 × 5 factorial arrangement (6 replicates; 22 birds/replicate). The treatments were 2 corn drying temperatures (80°C and 110°C) and 5 diets. The diets consisted of a positive control (PC), a negative control (NC) with a reduction of 100 kcal/kg of apparent metabolizable energy, and 3 enzyme combinations added to the NC diet: amylase, amylase + xylanase, and amylase + xylanase + protease. The feed conversion ratio (FCR) from 1 to 7 d of chickens fed diets formulated with corn dried at 80°C was better (P = 0.045) than that of chickens fed diets dried at 110°C. Regardless of the enzymatic association, the supplementation improved body weight gain (P = 0.01) of the NC group to the same level as the PC group. The FCR of the NC was similar to that of the PC only when the 3 enzymes were included from 1 to 21 d (P = 0.001) and regardless of the enzymatic association for the period from 1 to 42 d (P = 0.007). Regarding cecal microbiota, the alpha diversity was similar among the groups (P > 0.05). The beta-diversity analysis showed that the microbiota of the birds receiving the combination of the 3 enzymes was similar to that of birds fed the PC diet (P = 0.18; R = 0.074), with a similar effect observed for the predicted metabolic functions (Linear discriminant analysis effect size). In conclusion, chickens fed diets formulated with corn dried at 80°C had better FCR during the prestarter phase. The enzymatic supplementation improved the FCR of the birds, which may partially be explained by the modulation of the cecal microbiota.

Composition and availability of nutrients of three corn hybrids dried at different temperatures in the diets of broiler chickens

The objective of this study was to determine the chemical composition, non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) content, in vitro digestibility of starch, apparent metabolizable energy (AME), nitrogen-corrected AME (AMEn ), and apparent and apparent nitrogen-corrected coefficient of metabolizable energy (ACME and ACMEn ) of three corn hybrids dried at different temperatures in the diets of broiler chickens. The energetic values were determined by the total collection of excreta method, using broilers from 11 to 21 d, placed in a completely randomized design in a factorial scheme (three corn hybrids and two drying temperatures: 80 and 110 °C), totalizing six treatments, seven replicates, and four birds/replicate. The data were subjected to two-way ANOVA. There was an interaction between the two factors tested wherein the AME and AMEn were increased when using corn Hybrid 1 dried at 80 °C. As main effects, the use of corn Hybrid 3 increased ACME and ACMEn . The drying temperature of 110 °C increased amylose, resistant starch, and nitrogen bound to the fiber contents, and reduced soluble:total NSP ratio. These changes may be responsible for the differences in digestibility of nutrients. The mean values of AME and AMEn of corn dried at 80 and 110 °C were 14.03 and 13.84 MJ/kg, respectively, and 81.62 and 80.53% for ACME and ACMEn , respectively.

Carnauba wax coating preserves the internal quality of commercial eggs during storage / Revestimento com cera de carnaúba preserva a qualidade interna de ovos comerciais durante o armazenamento

The objective of this study was to evaluate the internal quality and lipid oxidation of eggs coated with a carnauba wax-based product at different concentrations and stored for up to 28 days under two temperatures. For analysis of internal quality, the eggs were assigned to a completely randomized 3 x 4 factorial design (uncoated eggs (control); eggs coated with carnauba wax at 12% concentration (Aruá®); eggs coated with carnauba wax at 15% concentration (Aruá®); four storage periods - 7, 14, 21, and 28 days). Fifteen eggs from each treatment were evaluated in each storage period, with each egg representing one replicate, i.e., 300 eggs per storage temperature (10 and 25°C). Egg weight loss, yolk percent (%), albumen percent (%), Haugh unit, yolk index, and specific gravity were calculated. Lipid oxidation of the egg yolk was measured by thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), using 10 eggs at time 0 (fresh) and 30 eggs in each storage period (7, 14, 21, and 28 days), in triplicate, under only one storage temperature (25°C). A total of five pools, consisting of two eggs each, were used for each treatment. Each pool was considered a replicate, and each treatment consisted of five replicates. The weight loss of the eggs stored at 10°C and 25°C during the storage period was, on average, 46.1% and 37.3% lower for the eggs coated with carnauba wax than in uncoated eggs, respectively. Overall, coated eggs, regardless the concentration of the wax (12 or 15%) had higher Haugh units, specific gravity, and yolk index than uncoated eggs, in both temperatures (10 and 25°C). Uncoated and coated eggs showed similar lipid oxidation values regardless of the storage period. On the other hand, eggs coated with solutions containing 15% wax showed less oxidation than eggs coated with 12% wax. The coating of commercial eggs with carnauba wax, both at concentrations of 12 and 15%, was effective in maintaining their internal quality during storage at both storage temperatures (10 and 25°C). Eggs stored at 25°C had lower quality traits during storage compared with eggs kept under refrigeration. Coating eggs with wax did not minimize the oxidative processes in the egg yolk.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a qualidade interna e a oxidação lipídica de ovos revestidos com um produto a base de cera de carnaúba, com diferentes concentrações, e estocados por até 28 dias sob condições de duas temperaturas. Para as análises de qualidade interna, os ovos foram distribuídos em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial 3 x 4 (ovos não revestidos (controle); ovos revestidos com cera de carnaúba a 12% (Aruá®); ovos revestidos com cera de carnaúba a 15% (Arua®); quatro períodos de estocagem - 7, 14, 21 e 28 dias). Quinze ovos de cada tratamento foram avaliados em cada período de estocagem, sendo considerado cada ovo uma repetição, totalizando 300 ovos por temperatura de estocagem (10 e 25°C). Para cada período foram calculados a perda de peso dos ovos, porcentagem de gema, porcentagem de albúmen, unidade Haugh, índice de gema e gravidade específica. A oxidação lipídica da gema dos ovos foi mensurada através das substâncias reativas ao ácido tiobarbitúrico (TBARS), utilizando 10 ovos para o tempo 0 (frescos) e 30 ovos em cada período de estocagem (7, 14, 21 e 28 dias), em triplicata, sob a temperatura de estocagem de 25°C. Um total de cinco pools, consistindo de dois ovos cada, foram utilizados para cada tratamento. Cada pool foi considerado uma repetição possuindo cada tratamento cinco repetições. A perda de peso dos ovos estocados a 10°C e a 25°C durante o armazenamento foi, em média, 46,1% e 37,3% mais baixo para os ovos revestidos com a cera de carnaúba em comparação aos ovos não revestidos, respectivamente. De maneira geral, os ovos revestidos, independentemente da concentração da cera (12 ou 15%) apresentaram maior unidade Haugh, gravidade específica e índice de gema comparado aos ovos não revestidos, em ambas as temperaturas (10 e 25°C). Os ovos não revestidos e revestidos apresentaram valores de oxidação lipídica similares independentemente do período de estocagem. Por outro lado, ovos revestidos com soluções contendo 15% de cera demonstraram menor oxidação do que os ovos revestidos com cera a 12%. O revestimento de ovos comerciais com cera de carnaúba, em ambas as concentrações de 12 e 15%, foi efetivo em manter a qualidade interna dos ovos durante o armazenamento em ambas as temperaturas (10 e 25°C). Ovos estocados a 25°C apresentaram menor qualidade comparado aos ovos mantidos sob refrigeração. O revestimento dos ovos com a cera não minimizou os processos oxidativos na gema do ovo.(AU)

Performance and biometry of the gastrointestinal tract in growing Japanese quails fed bee pollen / Desempenho e biometria do trato gastrointestinal de codornas japonesas em crescimento alimentadas com pólen apícola

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of different levels of bee pollen in the diet of growing Japanese quails on productive performance, relative weight of the gastrointestinal organs and length of small and large intestines. A total of 650 one-day-old female Japanese quails were distributed in a completely randomized design with five treatments according to the dietary levels of bee pollen (0.0, 0.4, 0.8, 1.2, and 1.6%), five replicates, and 26 birds per experimental unit. At the end of the experimental period (35 days of age), the performance and relative weight of the gastrointestinal organs and length of small and large intestines were evaluated. The dietary inclusion of bee pollen did not influence (P > 0.05) performance, relative weight of proventriculus, gizzard, pancreas, liver, and large intestine, as well as the length of small and large intestines. However, a linear reduction (P < 0.05) was observed in the relative weight of small intestine as dietary bee pollen levels increased. The inclusion of bee pollen from 0.4 to 1.6% in the diet of growing Japanese quails did neither improve productive performance nor alter the biometry of digestive organs.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar os efeitos de diferentes níveis de pólen apícola nas dietas de codornas japonesas em crescimento sobre o desempenho produtivo, peso relativo dos órgãos do trato gastrointestinal e comprimento do intestino delgado e grosso. Um total de 650 codornas japonesas, fêmeas, de um dia de idade, foram distribuídas em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado com cinco tratamentos de acordo com os níveis dietéticos do pólen apícola (0,0; 0,4; 0,8; 1,2 e 1,6%), cinco repetições e 26 aves por unidade experimental. Ao final do período experimental (35 dias de idade), o desempenho e o peso relativo dos órgãos do trato gastrointestinal e o comprimento do intestino delgado e grosso foram avaliados. A inclusão dietética de pólen de abelha não influenciou (P > 0,05) o desempenho, peso relativo do proventrículo, moela, pâncreas, fígado e intestino grosso, bem como o comprimento do intestino delgado e intestino grosso. Entretanto, uma redução linear (P < 0,05) foi observada no peso relativo do intestino delgado de acordo com o aumento dos níveis de pólen apícola. A inclusão dietética de 0,4 a 1,6% de pólen apícola para codornas japonesas em crescimento não melhorou o desempenho produtivo e não alterou a biometria dos órgãos digestivos.(AU)

Carcass characteristics and meat quality of slow-growing broilers fed diets containing dry residue of cassava, with or without the addition of carbohydrases.

This study evaluated the carcass and portion yield and meat quality of slow-growing broilers fed diets with increasing levels of dry residue of cassava (DRC), with or without the addition of carbohydrases. A total of 1100 Label Rouge male broilers were distributed in a completely randomized 2 × 5 factorial design (with or without the addition of carbohydrases and five levels of DRC [0, 2.5, 5.0, 7.5, and 10.0%]), with five replicates and 22 birds per experimental unit. No interaction (P > 0.05) was observed between enzyme addition and DRC levels for the carcass yield, portion yield (back, legs, wings, breast), or abdominal fat variables. There was an interaction (P < 0.05) between the addition of enzyme and DRC on breast pH 15 min post-mortem and the a* intensity of the breast in a colorimetry test. There was a quadratic effect on b* intensity independent of adding enzymes, with the lowest intensity predicted at 8.89% DRC. Regarding feet color, increasing DRC supplementation (independent of enzyme supplementation) led to an increase and decrease in L* and b* intensity, respectively (P < 0.05). Moreover, there was a quadratic effect on a* intensity, with a lower level of intensity predicted at 6.93% DRC (P < 0.05), regardless of the inclusion of enzymes. The inclusion of up to 10% dry residue of cassava in slow-growing broiler diets does not affect carcass and portion yield or the qualitative characteristics of the meat but does reduce the color of the breast meat and feet.

Effect of the use of golden mussel flour contaminated with lead as a source of calcium on the performance of broilers / Utilização de farinha de mexilhão dourado contaminado com chumbo como fonte de cálcio sobre o desempenho de frangos de corte

The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of lead contaminated golden mussel flour (GMF) as a source of calcium for broiler chickens from 14 to 42 days of age and to verify the probable effects on performance, tissue contamination, blood parameters, Pb digestibility, and bone quality. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design (DIC), with four levels of Pb contamination (71.33, 147.55, 223.78, and 300 mg kg-1 Pb) in GMF, with five replicates and three birds per experimental unit. Sixty-four-day-old Cobb male broilers housed in metabolism cages were used. GMF was added to rations instead of calcitic limestone. The zootechnical variables were evaluated: feed intake, weight gain, and feed conversion, as well as the digestibility of nutrients. In addition, the serum biochemistry of the birds transaminases, total bilirubin, calcium, and phosphate was studied and the concentration of lead in the tissues and the bone quality of the birds was determined. The tibia was collected for evaluation of bone quality. The levels of Pb contamination in the golden mussel did not change the performance of the birds (P ≥ 0.05) or the Pb levels in the muscle Pectoralis major, skin, liver, feather, bones, and serum, or the serum levels of ALT, GGT, and total bilirubin, however, there was an effect of Pb levels (P < 0.01) on AST concentrations. Pb levels altered the values (P < 0.01) of the apparent digestible Pb and the coefficient of apparent digestibility of Pb, with an increasing linear effect. There was no effect (P ≥ 0.05) on bone stiffness, however flexibility and bone strength were altered (P < 0.05). Serum Ca and P concentrations did not show changes (P ≥ 0.05) due to the use of Pb levels in GMF. In this study, it can be observed that the use of GMF with Pb up to 300 mg kg-1 as a source of Ca in broiler diets does not alter performance, however the use of GMF...

Objetivou-se avaliar o uso da farinha de mexilhão dourado (FMD) contaminada com chumbo como fonte de cálcio para frangos de corte de 14 a 42 dias de idade e verificar prováveis efeitos no desempenho, contaminação de tecidos, parâmetros sanguíneos, digestibilidade de Pb e qualidade óssea. O experimento foi conduzido num delineamento inteiramente casualizado (DIC), sendo estudados quatro níveis de contaminação de Pb (71,33; 147,55; 223,78 e 300 mg kg-1 de Pb) na FMD, cinco repetições e três aves por unidade experimental. Foram utilizados 60 frangos de corte, machos, Cobb, com 14 dias de idade, alojados em gaiolas de metabolismo. A FMD foi adicionada às rações em substituição ao calcário calcítico. As variáveis zootécnicas foram avaliadas consumo de ração, ganho de peso e conversão alimentar; bem como a digestibilidade de nutrientes. Ainda, estudou-se a bioquímica sérica das aves transaminases, bilirrubina total, cálcio e fosfato; a concentração de chumbo nos tecidos e a qualidade óssea das aves. A tíbia foi coletada para avaliação da qualidade óssea. Os níveis de contaminação com Pb no mexilhão dourado não alteraram o desempenho das aves (P ≥ 0,05), bem como os teores de Pb no músculo Pectoralis major, pele, fígado, pena, ossos e soro e nos teores séricos de ALT, GGT e bilirrubina total, porém houve efeito dos níveis de Pb (P < 0,01) sobre as concentrações de AST. Os níveis de Pb alteram os valores (P < 0,01) de Pb digestível aparente e coeficiente de digestibilidade aparente de Pb, havendo efeito linear crescente. ão ocorreu efeito (P ≥ 0,05) sobre a rigidez óssea, mas a flexibilidade e resistência óssea foi alterada (P < 0,05). As concentrações séricas de Ca e P não mostraram alterações (P ≥ 0,05) pelo uso de níveis de Pb na FMD. Neste estudo pode ser observado que a utilização de FMD com Pb em até 300 mg kg -1 como fonte de Ca em dietas de frangos de corte não altera o desempenho, porém a utilização de FMD...

Effect of the use of golden mussel flour contaminated with lead as a source of calcium on the performance of broilers / Utilização de farinha de mexilhão dourado contaminado com chumbo como fonte de cálcio sobre o desempenho de frangos de corte

The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of lead contaminated golden mussel flour (GMF) as a source of calcium for broiler chickens from 14 to 42 days of age and to verify the probable effects on performance, tissue contamination, blood parameters, Pb digestibility, and bone quality. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design (DIC), with four levels of Pb contamination (71.33, 147.55, 223.78, and 300 mg kg-1 Pb) in GMF, with five replicates and three birds per experimental unit. Sixty-four-day-old Cobb male broilers housed in metabolism cages were used. GMF was added to rations instead of calcitic limestone. The zootechnical variables were evaluated: feed intake, weight gain, and feed conversion, as well as the digestibility of nutrients. In addition, the serum biochemistry of the birds transaminases, total bilirubin, calcium, and phosphate was studied and the concentration of lead in the tissues and the bone quality of the birds was determined. The tibia was collected for evaluation of bone quality. The levels of Pb contamination in the golden mussel did not change the performance of the birds (P ≥ 0.05) or the Pb levels in the muscle Pectoralis major, skin, liver, feather, bones, and serum, or the serum levels of ALT, GGT, and total bilirubin, however, there was an effect of Pb levels (P < 0.01) on AST concentrations. Pb levels altered the values (P < 0.01) of the apparent digestible Pb and the coefficient of apparent digestibility of Pb, with an increasing linear effect. There was no effect (P ≥ 0.05) on bone stiffness, however flexibility and bone strength were altered (P < 0.05). Serum Ca and P concentrations did not show changes (P ≥ 0.05) due to the use of Pb levels in GMF. In this study, it can be observed that the use of GMF with Pb up to 300 mg kg-1 as a source of Ca in broiler diets does not alter performance, however the use of GMF...(AU)

Objetivou-se avaliar o uso da farinha de mexilhão dourado (FMD) contaminada com chumbo como fonte de cálcio para frangos de corte de 14 a 42 dias de idade e verificar prováveis efeitos no desempenho, contaminação de tecidos, parâmetros sanguíneos, digestibilidade de Pb e qualidade óssea. O experimento foi conduzido num delineamento inteiramente casualizado (DIC), sendo estudados quatro níveis de contaminação de Pb (71,33; 147,55; 223,78 e 300 mg kg-1 de Pb) na FMD, cinco repetições e três aves por unidade experimental. Foram utilizados 60 frangos de corte, machos, Cobb, com 14 dias de idade, alojados em gaiolas de metabolismo. A FMD foi adicionada às rações em substituição ao calcário calcítico. As variáveis zootécnicas foram avaliadas consumo de ração, ganho de peso e conversão alimentar; bem como a digestibilidade de nutrientes. Ainda, estudou-se a bioquímica sérica das aves transaminases, bilirrubina total, cálcio e fosfato; a concentração de chumbo nos tecidos e a qualidade óssea das aves. A tíbia foi coletada para avaliação da qualidade óssea. Os níveis de contaminação com Pb no mexilhão dourado não alteraram o desempenho das aves (P ≥ 0,05), bem como os teores de Pb no músculo Pectoralis major, pele, fígado, pena, ossos e soro e nos teores séricos de ALT, GGT e bilirrubina total, porém houve efeito dos níveis de Pb (P < 0,01) sobre as concentrações de AST. Os níveis de Pb alteram os valores (P < 0,01) de Pb digestível aparente e coeficiente de digestibilidade aparente de Pb, havendo efeito linear crescente. ão ocorreu efeito (P ≥ 0,05) sobre a rigidez óssea, mas a flexibilidade e resistência óssea foi alterada (P < 0,05). As concentrações séricas de Ca e P não mostraram alterações (P ≥ 0,05) pelo uso de níveis de Pb na FMD. Neste estudo pode ser observado que a utilização de FMD com Pb em até 300 mg kg -1 como fonte de Ca em dietas de frangos de corte não altera o desempenho, porém a utilização de FMD...(AU)

Dietary inclusion of dehydrated bocaiuva pulp increases the antioxidant potential of quail eggs.

The aim of this study was to evaluate dietary supplementation of different levels of dehydrated bocaiuva pulp (DBP) on the productive performance of laying quails, and on lipid oxidation, and quality in their eggs. A total of 120 quails were distributed in a completely randomized design with six treatments (0%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.4% and 0.5% of DBP), five replicates and four birds per experimental unit. To evaluate lipid oxidation, the eggs were collected on five consecutive days at the end of the trial and distributed in a completely randomized experimental design in a 6 × 5 factorial scheme (eggs from quails fed different levels of DBP × evaluated fresh and after 7, 14, 21 and 28 days). The antioxidant potential of diets was improved (p < 0.05) when the DBP was added estimated as 2,2'-azinobis-3-ethylbenzothiazolin-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) free radical scavenging capacity. No effect (p > 0.05) was observed on feed intake, hen-day egg production and feed conversion (kg/kg and kg/dz). There were no changes (p > 0.05) in the egg weight, Haugh unit, yolk index or eggshell percentage. Although no difference was observed (p > 0.05), when comparing each level with the control, a negative linear effect (p < 0.05) on specific gravity was observed. In addition, only the treatment with 0.5% pulp exhibited lower (p < 0.05) eggshell thickness compared with the control (0%). Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) analysis showed that as the dietary pulp level was increased, malondialdehyde content decreased linearly (p < 0.05) in the egg yolks, regardless of the storage period. Inclusion of DBP in the diets had no effect (p > 0.05) on the concentration of conjugated dienes in the eggs. The diets containing DBP showed a potential antioxidant effect, reducing the degree of lipid oxidation in egg yolk. However, no beneficial effects were observed on performance and egg quality.

Propolis residue inclusion in the diet affects digestive enzyme activity in broiler chickens / A inclusão do resíduo da própolis na dieta afeta a atividade de enzimas digestivas em frangos de corte

This study investigated the effects of the inclusion of solid propolis residue (PR) from alcoholic propolis extraction in the diets of broiler chickens from 1 to 21-d of age on their performance, intestinal morphology, and digestive enzyme activity. 405 male chicks were distributed in a completely randomized design with five treatments (inclusion of 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4% PR in the diets), and three replications with 27 birds each. The birds were fed experimental diets from 1 to 21-d of age and basal diet from 22 to 42-d of age. Feed intake (from 1 to 21-d and 1 to 42-d of age) decreased linearly with increasing levels of PR inclusion (P < 0.05). Dietary inclusion of PR did not affect intestinal morphology at 7 and 21-d of age (P > 0.05). Pancreatic amylase activity presented a quadratic response at 7 and 21-d of age, with its lowest activity estimated at 2.45 and 1.91% PR inclusion, respectively. At 7-d of age, trypsin activity decreased linearly, whereas chymotrypsin activity varied quadratically, with its activity estimated at 2.06% PR inclusion. Intestinal maltase activity varied quadratically with lowest activity predicted at 1.57% PR inclusion at 21-d of age. The dietary inclusion of solid propolis residue of propolis decreases feed intake in broilers and modulates their intestinal and pancreatic enzyme activity.(AU)

Este estudo investigou os efeitos da inclusão do resíduo sólido da extração alcoólica da própolis (PR) em dietas de frangos de corte de 1 a 21 dias de idade no desempenho, morfologia intestinal e atividade de enzimas digestivas. 405 frangos machos foram distribuídos em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado com cinco tratamentos (inclusão de 0, 1, 2, 3 e 4% de PR na ração), e três repetições com 27 aves cada. As aves receberam as dietas experimentais de 1 a 21 dias de idade e dieta basal de 22 a 42 dias de idade. O consumo de ração (1 a 21 dias e 1 a 42 dias) diminuiu linearmente com o aumento de inclusão de PR (P < 0,05). A inclusão de PR não afetou a morfometria intestinal aos 7 e 21 dias de idade (P > 0.05). A atividade da amilase pancreática apresentou resposta quadrática aos 7 e 21 dias de idade (P < 0,05), com menores atividades estimadas ao nível de 2,45 e 1,91% de inclusão de PR, respectivamente. Aos 7 dias de idade, a atividade da tripsina diminuiu linearmente, enquanto a atividade da quimiotripsina variou quadraticamente, com menor atividade estimada com inclusão de 2,06% de PR. A atividade da maltase intestinal variou quadraticamente com menor atividade estimada com inclusão de 1,57% de inclusão de PR aos 21 dias. A inclusão do resíduo sólido da própolis na dieta de frangos de corte diminui o consumo de ração e modula a atividade das enzimas digestivas intestinais e pancreáticas.(AU)

Propolis residue inclusion in the diet affects digestive enzyme activity in broiler chickens / A inclusão do resíduo da própolis na dieta afeta a atividade de enzimas digestivas em frangos de corte

This study investigated the effects of the inclusion of solid propolis residue (PR) from alcoholic propolis extraction in the diets of broiler chickens from 1 to 21-d of age on their performance, intestinal morphology, and digestive enzyme activity. 405 male chicks were distributed in a completely randomized design with five treatments (inclusion of 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4% PR in the diets), and three replications with 27 birds each. The birds were fed experimental diets from 1 to 21-d of age and basal diet from 22 to 42-d of age. Feed intake (from 1 to 21-d and 1 to 42-d of age) decreased linearly with increasing levels of PR inclusion (P 0.05). Pancreatic amylase activity presented a quadratic response at 7 and 21-d of age, with its lowest activity estimated at 2.45 and 1.91% PR inclusion, respectively. At 7-d of age, trypsin activity decreased linearly, whereas chymotrypsin activity varied quadratically, with its activity estimated at 2.06% PR inclusion. Intestinal maltase activity varied quadratically with lowest activity predicted at 1.57% PR inclusion at 21-d of age. The dietary inclusion of solid propolis residue of propolis decreases feed intake in broilers and modulates their intestinal and pancreatic enzyme activity.

Este estudo investigou os efeitos da inclusão do resíduo sólido da extração alcoólica da própolis (PR) em dietas de frangos de corte de 1 a 21 dias de idade no desempenho, morfologia intestinal e atividade de enzimas digestivas. 405 frangos machos foram distribuídos em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado com cinco tratamentos (inclusão de 0, 1, 2, 3 e 4% de PR na ração), e três repetições com 27 aves cada. As aves receberam as dietas experimentais de 1 a 21 dias de idade e dieta basal de 22 a 42 dias de idade. O consumo de ração (1 a 21 dias e 1 a 42 dias) diminuiu linearmente com o aumento de inclusão de PR (P 0.05). A atividade da amilase pancreática apresentou resposta quadrática aos 7 e 21 dias de idade (P < 0,05), com menores atividades estimadas ao nível de 2,45 e 1,91% de inclusão de PR, respectivamente. Aos 7 dias de idade, a atividade da tripsina diminuiu linearmente, enquanto a atividade da quimiotripsina variou quadraticamente, com menor atividade estimada com inclusão de 2,06% de PR. A atividade da maltase intestinal variou quadraticamente com menor atividade estimada com inclusão de 1,57% de inclusão de PR aos 21 dias. A inclusão do resíduo sólido da própolis na dieta de frangos de corte diminui o consumo de ração e modula a atividade das enzimas digestivas intestinais e pancreáticas.

Propolis residue inclusion in the diet affects digestive enzyme activity in broiler chickens / A inclusão do resíduo da própolis na dieta afeta a atividade de enzimas digestivas em frangos de corte

This study investigated the effects of the inclusion of solid propolis residue (PR) from alcoholic propolis extraction in the diets of broiler chickens from 1 to 21-d of age on their performance, intestinal morphology, and digestive enzyme activity. 405 male chicks were distributed in a completely randomized design with five treatments (inclusion of 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4% PR in the diets), and three replications with 27 birds each. The birds were fed experimental diets from 1 to 21-d of age and basal diet from 22 to 42-d of age. Feed intake (from 1 to 21-d and 1 to 42-d of age) decreased linearly with increasing levels of PR inclusion (P 0.05). Dietary inclusion of PR did not affect intestinal morphology at 7 and 21-d of age (P > 0.05). Pancreatic amylase activity presented a quadratic response at 7 and 21-d of age, with its lowest activity estimated at 2.45 and 1.91% PR inclusion, respectively. At 7-d of age, trypsin activity decreased linearly, whereas chymotrypsin activity varied quadratically, with its activity estimated at 2.06% PR inclusion. Intestinal maltase activity varied quadratically with lowest activity predicted at 1.57% PR inclusion at 21-d of age. The dietary inclusion of solid propolis residue of propolis decreases feed intake in broilers and modulates their intestinal and pancreatic enzyme activity.

Este estudo investigou os efeitos da inclusão do resíduo sólido da extração alcoólica da própolis (PR) em dietas de frangos de corte de 1 a 21 dias de idade no desempenho, morfologia intestinal e atividade de enzimas digestivas. 405 frangos machos foram distribuídos em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado com cinco tratamentos (inclusão de 0, 1, 2, 3 e 4% de PR na ração), e três repetições com 27 aves cada. As aves receberam as dietas experimentais de 1 a 21 dias de idade e dieta basal de 22 a 42 dias de idade. O consumo de ração (1 a 21 dias e 1 a 42 dias) diminuiu linearmente com o aumento de inclusão de PR (P 0,05). A inclusão de PR não afetou a morfometria intestinal aos 7 e 21 dias de idade (P > 0.05). A atividade da amilase pancreática apresentou resposta quadrática aos 7 e 21 dias de idade (P 0,05), com menores atividades estimadas ao nível de 2,45 e 1,91% de inclusão de PR, respectivamente. Aos 7 dias de idade, a atividade da tripsina diminuiu linearmente, enquanto a atividade da quimiotripsina variou quadraticamente, com menor atividade estimada com inclusão de 2,06% de PR. A atividade da maltase intestinal variou quadraticamente com menor atividade estimada com inclusão de 1,57% de inclusão de PR aos 21 dias. A inclusão do resíduo sólido da própolis na dieta de frangos de corte diminui o consumo de ração e modula a atividade das enzimas digestivas int

Propolis residue inclusion in the diet affects digestive enzyme activity in broiler chickens / A inclusão do resíduo da própolis na dieta afeta a atividade de enzimas digestivas em frangos de corte

This study investigated the effects of the inclusion of solid propolis residue (PR) from alcoholic propolis extraction in the diets of broiler chickens from 1 to 21-d of age on their performance, intestinal morphology, and digestive enzyme activity. 405 male chicks were distributed in a completely randomized design with five treatments (inclusion of 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4% PR in the diets), and three replications with 27 birds each. The birds were fed experimental diets from 1 to 21-d of age and basal diet from 22 to 42-d of age. Feed intake (from 1 to 21-d and 1 to 42-d of age) decreased linearly with increasing levels of PR inclusion (P 0.05). Dietary inclusion of PR did not affect intestinal morphology at 7 and 21-d of age (P > 0.05). Pancreatic amylase activity presented a quadratic response at 7 and 21-d of age, with its lowest activity estimated at 2.45 and 1.91% PR inclusion, respectively. At 7-d of age, trypsin activity decreased linearly, whereas chymotrypsin activity varied quadratically, with its activity estimated at 2.06% PR inclusion. Intestinal maltase activity varied quadratically with lowest activity predicted at 1.57% PR inclusion at 21-d of age. The dietary inclusion of solid propolis residue of propolis decreases feed intake in broilers and modulates their intestinal and pancreatic enzyme activity.

Este estudo investigou os efeitos da inclusão do resíduo sólido da extração alcoólica da própolis (PR) em dietas de frangos de corte de 1 a 21 dias de idade no desempenho, morfologia intestinal e atividade de enzimas digestivas. 405 frangos machos foram distribuídos em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado com cinco tratamentos (inclusão de 0, 1, 2, 3 e 4% de PR na ração), e três repetições com 27 aves cada. As aves receberam as dietas experimentais de 1 a 21 dias de idade e dieta basal de 22 a 42 dias de idade. O consumo de ração (1 a 21 dias e 1 a 42 dias) diminuiu linearmente com o aumento de inclusão de PR (P 0,05). A inclusão de PR não afetou a morfometria intestinal aos 7 e 21 dias de idade (P > 0.05). A atividade da amilase pancreática apresentou resposta quadrática aos 7 e 21 dias de idade (P 0,05), com menores atividades estimadas ao nível de 2,45 e 1,91% de inclusão de PR, respectivamente. Aos 7 dias de idade, a atividade da tripsina diminuiu linearmente, enquanto a atividade da quimiotripsina variou quadraticamente, com menor atividade estimada com inclusão de 2,06% de PR. A atividade da maltase intestinal variou quadraticamente com menor atividade estimada com inclusão de 1,57% de inclusão de PR aos 21 dias. A inclusão do resíduo sólido da própolis na dieta de frangos de corte diminui o consumo de ração e modula a atividade das enzimas digestivas int