scholarly journals Age-related variability of indicators of protein metabolism in the blood of laying hens

2021 ◽  
Vol 677 (4) ◽  
pp. 042019
Author(s):  
S Yu Harlap ◽  
N N Kadirov ◽  
L Sh Gorelik ◽  
G V Meshcheryakova ◽  
L G Mukhamedyarova
Keyword(s):  
Protein Metabolism ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Age Related

Effect of dietary lutein and flax on performance, egg composition and liver status of laying hens

2007 ◽  
Vol 87 (3) ◽  
pp. 365-372 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Leeson ◽  
L. Caston ◽  
H. Namkung
Keyword(s):  
Laying Hens ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Liver Fat ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Long Term Effect ◽  
Early Production ◽  
Egg Composition ◽  
Lutein Content ◽  
Feeding Diets

Lutein is considered a protective nutrient against age-related macular degeneration in humans. An experiment was designed to study the long-term effect of feeding lutein in combination with flaxseed on layer performance, egg parameters, and lutein deposition in eggs and tissues. Laying hens were fed diets with 0 or 10% flax supplemented with 0, 125 or 250 ppm lutein for 11 consecutive 28-d periods beginning at 18 wk of age. Early production was reduced (P < 0.01) by feeding diets with 10% flax and when supplemented with 250 ppm lutein. Diet treatments had no effect on feed intake, egg weight or eggshell deformation. Addition of lutein to the diets significantly (P < 0.01) increased yolk color, and lutein content in the egg, liver, and the preen gland. Egg lutein content increased (P < 0.01) from a basal level of 0.10 mg to 1.60 mg 60g-1 egg by addition of lutein to the diet. Liver fat was lower (P < 0.05) in hens fed 10% flaxseed. Liver hemorrhage score was dramatically reduced (P < 0.01) in birds fed lutein. Key words: egg composition, flaxseed, lutein, layers

scholarly journals Uterine transcriptome analysis reveals mRNA expression changes associated with the ultrastructure differences of eggshell in young and aged laying hens

BMC Genomics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Feng ◽  
Hai-jun Zhang ◽  
Shu-geng Wu ◽  
Guang-hai Qi ◽  
Jing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Antigen Processing ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Late Phase ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Matrix Proteins ◽  
Differentially Expressed ◽  
Eggshell Formation ◽  
Eggshell Quality ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Altered Gene

Abstract Background Lower eggshell quality in the late laying period leads to economic loss. It is a major threat to the quality and safety of egg products. Age-related variations in ultrastructure were thought to induce this deterioration. Eggshell formation is a highly complex process under precise regulation of genes and biological pathways in uterus of laying hens. Herein, we evaluated the physical, mechanical and ultrastructure properties of eggshell and conducted RNA sequencing to learn the transcriptomic differences in uterus between laying hens in the peak (young hens) and late phase (aged hens) of production. Results The declined breaking strength and fracture toughness of eggshell were observed in aged hen group compared to those in young hen group, accompanied with ultrastructure variations including the increased thickness of mammillary layer and the decreased incidence of early fusion. During the initial stage of eggshell formation, a total of 183 differentially expressed genes (DEGs; 125 upregulated and 58 downregulated) were identified in uterus of laying hens in the late phase in relative to those at peak production. The DEGs annotated to Gene Ontology terms related to antigen processing and presentation were downregulated in aged hens compared to young hens. The contents of proinflammatory cytokine IL-1β in uterus were higher in aged hens relative to those in young hens. Besides, the genes of some matrix proteins potentially involved in eggshell mineralization, such as ovalbumin, versican and glypican 3, were also differentially expressed between two groups. Conclusions Altered gene expression of matrix proteins along with the compromised immune function in uterus of laying hens in the late phase of production may conduce to age-related impairments of eggshell ultrastructure and mechanical properties. The current study enhances our understanding of the age-related deteriorations in eggshell ultrastructure and provides potential targets for improvement of eggshell quality in the late laying period.

scholarly journals Age‐related effect of high‐frequency photostimulation on Blood Physiological Variables in laying hens

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hammed Olanrewaju ◽  
Purswell Joseph ◽  
Jeffery Evans ◽  
Stephanie Collier ◽  
Scott Branton
Keyword(s):  
High Frequency ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Related Effect ◽  
Physiological Variables ◽  
Age Related

scholarly journals Uterine Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Mechanism Underlying the Ultrastructure Differences of Eggshell in Young and Aged Laying Hens

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Feng ◽  
Hai-jun Zhang ◽  
Shu-geng Wu ◽  
Guang-hai Qi ◽  
J. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Antigen Processing ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Late Phase ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Matrix Proteins ◽  
Differentially Expressed ◽  
Eggshell Quality ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Altered Gene ◽  
Antigen Processing And Presentation

Abstract Background: Lower eggshell quality in the late laying period leads to economic loss. It is a major threat to the quality and safety of egg products. Age-related variations in ultrastructure were thought to induce this deterioration. Eggshell mineralization is a highly complex process under precise regulation of genes and biological pathways in uterus of laying hens. Herein, we evaluated the physical, mechanical and ultrastructure properties of eggshell and conducted RNA sequencing to learn the transcriptomic differences in uterus between laying hens in the peak (young hens) and late phase (aged hens) of production.Results: The declined breaking strength and fracture toughness of eggshell were observed in aged hen group compared to those in young hen group, accompanied with ultrastructure variations including the increased thickness of mammillary layer and the decreased incidence of early fusion. During the initial stage of eggshell formation, a total of 183 differentially expressed genes (DEGs; 125 upregulated and 58 downregulated) were identified in uterus of laying hens in the late phase in relative to those at peak production. The DEGs annotated to Gene Ontology terms related to antigen processing and presentation were downregulated in aged hens compared to young hens. The contents of proinflammatory cytokine IL-1β in uterus were higher in aged hens relative to those in young hens. Besides, the genes of some matrix proteins potentially involved in eggshell mineralization, such as ovalbumin, versican and glypican 3, were also differentially expressed between two groups.Conclusions: Altered gene expression of matrix proteins along with the compromised immune function in uterus of laying hens in the late phase of production may conduce to age-related impairments of eggshell ultrastructure and mechanical properties. The current study enhances our understanding of the age-related deteriorations in eggshell ultrastructure and provides potential targets for improvement of eggshell quality in the late laying period.

scholarly journals Age-related changes of yolk precursor formation in the liver of laying hens

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 390-399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xing-ting Liu ◽  
Xin Lin ◽  
Yu-ling Mi ◽  
Wei-dong Zeng ◽  
Cai-qiao Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Laying Hens ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Age Related Changes

scholarly journals Age-related changes in liver metabolism and antioxidant capacity of laying hens

2021 ◽  
pp. 101478
Author(s):  
Y.F. Gu ◽  
Y.P. Chen ◽  
R. Jin ◽  
C. Wang ◽  
C. Wen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Liver Metabolism ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Age Related Changes

scholarly journals Uterine Transcriptome Analysis Reveals mRNA Expression Changes Associated with the Ultrastructure Differences of Eggshell in Young and Aged Laying Hens

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jia Feng ◽  
Hai-jun Zhang ◽  
Shu-geng Wu ◽  
Guang-hai Qi ◽  
J. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Antigen Processing ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Late Phase ◽  
Economic Loss ◽  
Matrix Proteins ◽  
Differentially Expressed ◽  
Eggshell Formation ◽  
Eggshell Quality ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Altered Gene

Abstract Background: Lower eggshell quality in the late laying period leads to economic loss. It is a major threat to the quality and safety of egg products. Age-related variations in ultrastructure were thought to induce this deterioration. Eggshell formation is a highly complex process under precise regulation of genes and biological pathways in uterus of laying hens. Herein, we evaluated the physical, mechanical and ultrastructure properties of eggshell and conducted RNA sequencing to learn the transcriptomic differences in uterus between laying hens in the peak (young hens) and late phase (aged hens) of production.Results: The declined breaking strength and fracture toughness of eggshell were observed in aged hen group compared to those in young hen group, accompanied with ultrastructure variations including the increased thickness of mammillary layer and the decreased incidence of early fusion. During the initial stage of eggshell formation, a total of 183 differentially expressed genes (DEGs; 125 upregulated and 58 downregulated) were identified in uterus of laying hens in the late phase in relative to those at peak production. The DEGs annotated to Gene Ontology terms related to antigen processing and presentation were downregulated in aged hens compared to young hens. The contents of proinflammatory cytokine IL-1β in uterus were higher in aged hens relative to those in young hens. Besides, the genes of some matrix proteins potentially involved in eggshell mineralization, such as ovalbumin, versican and glypican 3, were also differentially expressed between two groups.Conclusions: Altered gene expression of matrix proteins along with the compromised immune function in uterus of laying hens in the late phase of production may conduce to age-related impairments of eggshell ultrastructure and mechanical properties. The current study enhances our understanding of the age-related deteriorations in eggshell ultrastructure and provides potential targets for improvement of eggshell quality in the late laying period.

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