Estimation of growth parameters of body weight and body nutrient deposition in males and females of meat- and laying-type quail using the Gompertz model

The objective of this study was to estimate the growth parameters of body weight and body nutrient deposition in males and females of one meat- (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) and two laying-type quail strains (Coturnix coturnix japonica), designated either yellow or red, using the Gompertz model. A total of 1350 quail from 1 to 42 days of age were used and they were distributed in a completely randomized design, with five replications for each strain. The parameters of body weight and body composition of the quail were analyzed weekly and evaluated using the Gompertz equation; growth rates and body nutrient deposition were evaluated through derivative equations. The three strains evaluated showed differences in their potential, growth rates, and body chemical composition. The composition up to 42 days of age was not sufficient to adjust the fat deposition data using Gompertz. Due to the period evaluated, the Gompertz model allowed to verify that females have higher body growth rates when compared with males of the same strains, with accelerated growth up to 14 and 21 days of age for males and females, respectively. Regarding the laying strain, the red has greater growth, with similar potential in depositing protein and water in the carcass, but they are more precocious in the deposition of these nutrients.(AU)

Semi-purified glycerin in the meat quails feeding / Glicerina semipurificada na alimentação de codornas de corte

Three experiments were conducted to determine the nutritional value of semi-purified glycerin (SG), and its economic feasibility for use in meat quail feed. Its effect on the performance, body chemicalcomposition, and carcass yield were assessed. In experiment 1, 22-day-old quails, were housed in metabolic cages, distributed in a completely randomized design (CRD), with three treatments, five replicates, and five birds per repetition, using 75 quails in total. Treatments consisted of a reference diet (RD) and two test diets (TD) in which 8% and 12% SG replaced the RD. The estimated value of nitrogen-corrected apparent metabolizable energy (AMEn) for SG was 2,476 kcal/kg. In experiment 2,1320 quails (55 quails in each box) were distributed in a CRD with six treatments and four replicates. The treatments consisted of a control diet, based on corn and soybean meal, and five diets with increasing levels of SG (3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, and 15%). There were no effects of SG on the performance variables. The cost per kilogram of live weight produced increased linearly (P<0.05) with the percentage of SG in the diet. The performance data suggest that SG may be included in up to 15% of the diet in 1- to 14-day-old quails. In experiment 3, 1032 quails (43 quails in each box) were distributed under the sameconditions as in experiment 2. SG influenced linearly the litter moisture (P<0,05) and body biomas accumulated (BBA), and had a quadratic effect on feed conversion ratio and BBA (P<0,05). The costper kilogram of live weight produced increased linearly (P<0.05) with the percentage of SG in the diet. Therefore, SG may be used to make-up 10% of the diet of 15–35-day-old quail.(AU)

Três experimentos foram conduzidos para determinar o valor nutritivo da glicerina semipurificada (GS) e verificar seu efeito sobre o desempenho, composição química corporal, características de carcaça e a viabilidade econômica de sua utilização em dietas para codornas de corte. No Experimento 1 foramutilizadas 75 codornas, com 22 dias de idade, alojadas em gaiolas de metabolismo, distribuídas em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado (DIC), com 3 tratamentos e 5 repetições, com 5 aves por repetição. Os tratamentos consistiram de uma ração referência (RR) e duas rações teste (RT), sendo que a GS substituiu a RR em níveis de 8 e 12%. O valor estimado de EMAn para a GS foi de 2.476 kcal/kg de matéria natural. No Experimento 2 foram utilizadas 1.320 codornas de corte (55 aves em cada boxe), distribuídas em DIC, com seis tratamentos e quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por uma dieta controle, a base de milho e farelo de soja, e cinco dietas com níveis crescentes de inclusão de GS (3, 6, 9, 12, e 15%). Não foram observados efeitos da GS sobre as variáveis de desempenho. O custo por quilograma de peso vivo produzido aumentou linearmente (P<0,05) com a inclusão dos níveis de GS. Considerando os dados de desempenho, conclui-se que a GS pode ser incluída até o nível de 15%, na fase de 1 a 14 dias. No Experimento 3 foram utilizadas 1.032 codornas (43 aves em cada boxe), distribuídas sob as mesmas condições do Experimento 2. A glicerina semipurificada influenciou de forma linear (P<0,05) a umidade da cama e a biomassa corporal acumulada (BCA), e,de forma quadrática a conversão alimentar e a BCA (P<0,05). O custo por quilograma de peso vivo produzido aumentou linearmente (P<0,05) com a inclusão dos níveis de GS. Considerando os dados de desempenho, a GS pode ser incluída até o nível de 10%, na fase de 15 a 35 dias. (AU)

Semi-purified glycerin in the meat quails feeding / Glicerina semipurificada na alimentação de codornas de corte

Three experiments were conducted to determine the nutritional value of semi-purified glycerin (SG), and its economic feasibility for use in meat quail feed. Its effect on the performance, body chemicalcomposition, and carcass yield were assessed. In experiment 1, 22-day-old quails, were housed in metabolic cages, distributed in a completely randomized design (CRD), with three treatments, five replicates, and five birds per repetition, using 75 quails in total. Treatments consisted of a reference diet (RD) and two test diets (TD) in which 8% and 12% SG replaced the RD. The estimated value of nitrogen-corrected apparent metabolizable energy (AMEn) for SG was 2,476 kcal/kg. In experiment 2,1320 quails (55 quails in each box) were distributed in a CRD with six treatments and four replicates. The treatments consisted of a control diet, based on corn and soybean meal, and five diets with increasing levels of SG (3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, and 15%). There were no effects of SG on the performance variables. The cost per kilogram of live weight produced increased linearly (P<0.05) with the percentage of SG in the diet. The performance data suggest that SG may be included in up to 15% of the diet in 1- to 14-day-old quails. In experiment 3, 1032 quails (43 quails in each box) were distributed under the sameconditions as in experiment 2. SG influenced linearly the litter moisture (P<0,05) and body biomas accumulated (BBA), and had a quadratic effect on feed conversion ratio and BBA (P<0,05). The costper kilogram of live weight produced increased linearly (P<0.05) with the percentage of SG in the diet. Therefore, SG may be used to make-up 10% of the diet of 15–35-day-old quail.

Três experimentos foram conduzidos para determinar o valor nutritivo da glicerina semipurificada (GS) e verificar seu efeito sobre o desempenho, composição química corporal, características de carcaça e a viabilidade econômica de sua utilização em dietas para codornas de corte. No Experimento 1 foramutilizadas 75 codornas, com 22 dias de idade, alojadas em gaiolas de metabolismo, distribuídas em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado (DIC), com 3 tratamentos e 5 repetições, com 5 aves por repetição. Os tratamentos consistiram de uma ração referência (RR) e duas rações teste (RT), sendo que a GS substituiu a RR em níveis de 8 e 12%. O valor estimado de EMAn para a GS foi de 2.476 kcal/kg de matéria natural. No Experimento 2 foram utilizadas 1.320 codornas de corte (55 aves em cada boxe), distribuídas em DIC, com seis tratamentos e quatro repetições. Os tratamentos foram constituídos por uma dieta controle, a base de milho e farelo de soja, e cinco dietas com níveis crescentes de inclusão de GS (3, 6, 9, 12, e 15%). Não foram observados efeitos da GS sobre as variáveis de desempenho. O custo por quilograma de peso vivo produzido aumentou linearmente (P<0,05) com a inclusão dos níveis de GS. Considerando os dados de desempenho, conclui-se que a GS pode ser incluída até o nível de 15%, na fase de 1 a 14 dias. No Experimento 3 foram utilizadas 1.032 codornas (43 aves em cada boxe), distribuídas sob as mesmas condições do Experimento 2. A glicerina semipurificada influenciou de forma linear (P<0,05) a umidade da cama e a biomassa corporal acumulada (BCA), e,de forma quadrática a conversão alimentar e a BCA (P<0,05). O custo por quilograma de peso vivo produzido aumentou linearmente (P<0,05) com a inclusão dos níveis de GS. Considerando os dados de desempenho, a GS pode ser incluída até o nível de 10%, na fase de 15 a 35 dias.