Physical quality of eggs of four strains of poultry

The layer poultry is an important activity for food production with high biological value. Measuring egg quality has great relevance to ensure safety and quality products for consumers. Thus, the objective was to evaluate the egg physical quality of four laying hens strains. Were used 864 eggs from four laying hens lines (Hisex Brown®, Hy-Line Brown®, Isa Label®, and Lohmann Brown®). The experimental design was completely randomized composed of four treatments (strains) with nine replications with four eggs each. Egg weight, eggdiameter, egg length, specific gravity, yolk, albumen and shell weight and percentage, Haugh units, and shell thickness were evaluated. There was a significant difference for all parameters evaluated. The Hisex Brown®strain showed the best results for egg diameter, egg length, specific weight, albumen height, Haugh units, yolk weight, albumen%, shell weight, shell%, and shell thickness, while the Hy-Line Brown®produced bigger and heavier eggs, and Isa Label®presented the highest yolk%. The Hisex Brown®strain showed the better physical quality of eggs when compared to the other studied lines, the strain being indicated when the objective is to produce eggs with better internal and external quality.(AU)

Physical quality of eggs of four strains of poultry

The layer poultry is an important activity for food production with high biological value. Measuring egg quality has great relevance to ensure safety and quality products for consumers. Thus, the objective was to evaluate the egg physical quality of four laying hen’s strains. Were used 864 eggs from four laying hens’ lines (Hisex Brown®, Hy-Line Brown®, Isa Label®, and Lohmann Brown®). The experimental design was completely randomized composed of four treatments (strains) with nine replications with four eggs each. Egg weight, eggdiameter, egg length, specific gravity, yolk, albumen and shell weight and percentage, Haugh units, and shell thickness were evaluated. There was a significant difference for all parameters evaluated. The Hisex Brown®strain showed the best results for egg diameter, egg length, specific weight, albumen height, Haugh units, yolk weight, albumen%, shell weight, shell%, and shell thickness, while the Hy-Line Brown®produced bigger and heavier eggs, and Isa Label®presented the highest yolk%. The Hisex Brown®strain showed the better physical quality of eggs when compared to the other studied lines, the strain being indicated when the objective is to produce eggs with better internal and external quality.

Extruded soybean in pig feeding in the nursery phase:performance / Sojaextrusada na alimentação de suínos na fase de creche: desempenho

The objective of this study was to evaluate the replacement of soybean meal by extruded whole soybean in the feeding of pigs in the nursery phase. Thirty-six piglets (Landrace x Large White), with 45 days weighing on average 11.36 kg, distributed in arandomized block design, three treatments, six replicates, two animals per repetition were used. The treatments consisted of: control treatment (T1) basal diet, basal diet with 10% replacement of soybean meal by extruded soybean (T2), basal diet with 20% replacement of soybean meal by extruded soybean (T3). The variables analyzed were: average weight, feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion. The levels of ureatic activity, ether extract, crude protein, protein solubility and volatile moisture of extruded soybean were verified. No difference was found (P>0.05) between the inclusion levels of extruded soybean in piglet diets in the nursery phase for the variables studied. The processing of extruded whole soybean did not affect its digestibility. Extrudedsoybeans at a level of up to 20% included in piglet feeding during the nursery phase can be a possible substitute for soybean meal, without compromising the performance of the animals.(AU)

Objetivou-seavaliar a substituição do farelo de soja pela soja integral extrusada na alimentação de suínos na fase de creche. Foram utilizados 36leitões (Landracex Large White), com 45 dias pesando em média 11,36 kg, distribuídos em delineamento em blocos casualizados, três tratamentos,seis repetições,doisanimais por repetição. Os tratamentos consistiram: tratamento controle (T1) ração basal, ração basal com 10% de substituiçãodo farelo de soja por soja extrusada(T2), ração basal com 20% de substituição do farelo de soja por soja extrusada(T3). As variáveis analisadas foram: peso médio, consumo de ração, ganho de peso e conversão alimentar. Foram verificados os níveis de atividade ureática, extrato etéreo, proteína bruta, solubilidade proteicae umidade volátil da soja extrusada. Não foi encontrada diferença (P>0,05) entre os níveis de inclusão de soja extrusada nas dietas de leitões na fase de creche, para as variáveis estudadas. O processamento da soja integral extrusada não afetou sua digestibilidade. A soja extrusadaem nível de até 20% incluídana alimentação de leitões durante a fase de creche pode ser umaeventual substituta ao farelo de soja, sem comprometer o desempenho dos animais.(AU)

Extruded soybean in pig feeding in the nursery phase:performance / Sojaextrusada na alimentação de suínos na fase de creche: desempenho

The objective of this study was to evaluate the replacement of soybean meal by extruded whole soybean in the feeding of pigs in the nursery phase. Thirty-six piglets (Landrace x Large White), with 45 days weighing on average 11.36 kg, distributed in arandomized block design, three treatments, six replicates, two animals per repetition were used. The treatments consisted of: control treatment (T1) basal diet, basal diet with 10% replacement of soybean meal by extruded soybean (T2), basal diet with 20% replacement of soybean meal by extruded soybean (T3). The variables analyzed were: average weight, feed intake, weight gain and feed conversion. The levels of ureatic activity, ether extract, crude protein, protein solubility and volatile moisture of extruded soybean were verified. No difference was found (P>0.05) between the inclusion levels of extruded soybean in piglet diets in the nursery phase for the variables studied. The processing of extruded whole soybean did not affect its digestibility. Extrudedsoybeans at a level of up to 20% included in piglet feeding during the nursery phase can be a possible substitute for soybean meal, without compromising the performance of the animals.

Objetivou-seavaliar a substituição do farelo de soja pela soja integral extrusada na alimentação de suínos na fase de creche. Foram utilizados 36leitões (Landracex Large White), com 45 dias pesando em média 11,36 kg, distribuídos em delineamento em blocos casualizados, três tratamentos,seis repetições,doisanimais por repetição. Os tratamentos consistiram: tratamento controle (T1) ração basal, ração basal com 10% de substituiçãodo farelo de soja por soja extrusada(T2), ração basal com 20% de substituição do farelo de soja por soja extrusada(T3). As variáveis analisadas foram: peso médio, consumo de ração, ganho de peso e conversão alimentar. Foram verificados os níveis de atividade ureática, extrato etéreo, proteína bruta, solubilidade proteicae umidade volátil da soja extrusada. Não foi encontrada diferença (P>0,05) entre os níveis de inclusão de soja extrusada nas dietas de leitões na fase de creche, para as variáveis estudadas. O processamento da soja integral extrusada não afetou sua digestibilidade. A soja extrusadaem nível de até 20% incluídana alimentação de leitões durante a fase de creche pode ser umaeventual substituta ao farelo de soja, sem comprometer o desempenho dos animais.

Natural and synthetic pigments in diet of Japanese quails

The objective of this study was to evaluate productive performance and egg quality of Japanese quails (Cortunix japonica) fed with synthetic and natural pigments. The treatments used were: 0.8% paprika extract (Capsicum annuum), 0.8% marigold flower extract, 4% paprika extract and 4% marigold flower extract and 0.045% synthetic pigment (Canthaxanthin) in feed. A total of 240 Japanese quails at 20 weeks of age were distributed in a completely randomized experimental design with five treatments and six replicates, with eight quails per experimental unit (30 experimental units). There was no difference (p > 0.05) for the evaluated parameters, except for yolk color which showed significant difference (p < 0.05) between the treatments used. The inclusion of 0.8% natural pigments in diet of Japanese quails can be used to substitute canthaxathin because it is effective on improving yolk color without affect performance and the quails egg quality.(AU)

Natural and synthetic pigments in diet of Japanese quails

The objective of this study was to evaluate productive performance and egg quality of Japanese quails (Cortunix japonica) fed with synthetic and natural pigments. The treatments used were: 0.8% paprika extract (Capsicum annuum), 0.8% marigold flower extract, 4% paprika extract and 4% marigold flower extract and 0.045% synthetic pigment (Canthaxanthin) in feed. A total of 240 Japanese quails at 20 weeks of age were distributed in a completely randomized experimental design with five treatments and six replicates, with eight quails per experimental unit (30 experimental units). There was no difference (p > 0.05) for the evaluated parameters, except for yolk color which showed significant difference (p < 0.05) between the treatments used. The inclusion of 0.8% natural pigments in diet of Japanese quails can be used to substitute canthaxathin because it is effective on improving yolk color without affect performance and the quails egg quality.