scholarly journals Determining Some Undesirable Behavioral Traits and Their Impact on the Behavioral Performance of Broiler Chicks

2021 ◽  
Vol 904 (1) ◽  
pp. 012023
Author(s):  
N A Mahmood ◽  
S M Abdulateef
Keyword(s):  
Animal Production ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Behavioral Performance ◽  
Poultry Farm ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Behavioral Traits ◽  
Natural Stimulator

Abstract This study was carried out on a poultry farm in the department of Animal Production – College of Agriculture - University of Anbar was achieved through two experiments, the first experiment was carried out during the period of 01-12-2020 to 15-12-2020. This experiment aimed to determine the undesired behavior in broiler chicks including fear, gathering, and isolation. Seventy-five unsexed chicks were used that belong to strain Ross 308 with the age of one day. Chicks were randomly distributed to five replications, each replicate contained 15 chicks. The second experiment from 31-01-2021 to 14-02-2021 and remove the undesired behavioral traits which were determined in the first experiment by using the natural stimulator (sound). Also, seventy-five unsexed chicks belonging to the same strain (Ross 308) were used with an age of one day as well as distributed to 5 replicates and each replicate contained 15 chicks. The results showed that there were significant differences between the two experiments in each of the traits of fear, grouping, and isolation due to the natural stimulator (sound) to broiler chicks.

scholarly journals Effect of Adding Different Levels of Turmeric Root Powder and Carnation Flowers to The Diet on Some Blood and Microorganisms Traits of Broilers Under Heat Stress Condition

2021 ◽  
Vol 923 (1) ◽  
pp. 012043
Author(s):  
Ameer Mushin J. Almayali ◽  
Aqeel Yousif A. Alshukri
Keyword(s):  
Heat Stress ◽  
Stress Condition ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Poultry Farm ◽  
Initial Weight ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Heat Stress Condition ◽  
Productive Traits ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Carnation Flower

Abstract The current study was carried out on a poultry farm which belongs to the Animal production department - College of Agriculture - University of Kufa, for a period of 35 days started from October 10 to November 13, 2020 for 5 weeks to find out the effect of adding different levels of turmeric root powder and carnation flowers to the diet on some productive traits of broilers. in the experiment, 360 broiler chicks were used, one-day-old Ross-308 hybrid, The chicks were divided randomly into 6 treatments (60 chicks/treatment) by 3 replicates per treatment, with 20 chicks for each with an average initial weight of 40gm and the treatments were as follows: 0, 3, and 5 gm/kg diet of turmeric root powder for treatments T0, T1, T2, as well as 3 and 5 gm/kg diet fodder of carnation flower powder for treatments T3 and T4, respectively.

The Effect of Crossbreeding on Some Economic Traits for Chicks of Lohmann Chicken

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 221-226
Author(s):  
Allawi Luaibi Dagher Al-Khauzai
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Genetic Correlation ◽  
Growth Traits ◽  
Genetic Correlations ◽  
Animal Production ◽  
Daily Weight Gain ◽  
Feed Ratio ◽  
Poultry Farm ◽  
Economic Traits ◽  
College Of Agriculture

The experiment has been conducted at the poultry farm of Al-Qadisyah University, College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Production , for  the period 24/11/2018 till 10/4/2019 by using  80 hatching chicks which belong to 20 dams and 5 sires, each sire includes 16 chicks. Four chickens are put  with each sire, the first sire( Leghorn) crossbreeding with dams of Lohmann , the remaining sires are local cocks ,with five Lohmann hens. The chicks of each sire divided into two replicates ,each  replicate contains 8 chicks , the experiment continues for 42 days of age. The experiment aims to study the effect of sire groups on growth traits (weight at hatching , weight at 42 days of age , weight gain and daily weight gain ) Also , the effect of sire on weekly consumption feed , in addition to estimate the heritability for previous traits and the genetic correlations among these traits. The results can be summarized as follows : The overall means of weight at hatching , weigh at 42 days of age , weight gain and daily weight gain are 34.572 , 354.898 , 320.327 and 7.627 gm respectively , the sire groups appear significantly (p<05) effect on weight at hatching and weight at 42 days of age and weekly consumption seeds. Sex has significantly (p<05) effect on weight at hatching and weight at 42 days of age. The conversion feed ratio is 3.462 gm consume feed/ gm of meat. The estimated values of heritability for weight at hatching weight at 42 days of age , weight gain and daily weight gain and daily weight gain , are 0.332 , 0.55 , 0.55 and 0.56 respectively. The values of genetic correlation between weight at hatching and weight at 42 days of age and between weight at hatching and weight gain are 0.98 and 0.58 respectively.

scholarly journals Determination of Different Species of Animal from their Meats by Using PCR-RFLP Technique of Mitochondria Gene COI

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Asaad Y. Ayied ◽  
Zahra R. Al-Mossawi
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Genetics ◽  
Animal Species ◽  
Animal Production ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Pcr Rflp ◽  
Gene Coi ◽  
Dna Purity ◽  
Canned Meat

This study was conducted at Dr. Taleb A. Jaayad of Molecular Genetics, Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, University of Basrah. Samples of fresh and canned meat of cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, chicken and turkey were collected randomly from different areas of Basrah province, as well as blood samples of camel. The aim was to determine different animal species from their meat (except camel). DNA was extracted from meat tissue (0.2 gm) and blood by using DNA kit (Invetrogen). DNA purity was estimated by using wavelength (260-280), to be 1.8- 2.0 ng. PCR was used to amplify mtco1 gene using a general primer and gave a band of 710 bp for all species used in this study. Different species were determined by using Taq restricted enzyme. Cattle, buffalo, chicken and turkey showed one band of 637 bp. Taq enzyme has recognized sheep and goat, while sheep did not show any band to the fragment 710 bp. However, goat showed a band at 650 bp. Furthermore, camel produced two bands of 303 and 403 bp.

scholarly journals Design and Implementation of an Esp32-Based Smart Embedded Industrial Poultry Farm

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
Longinus S. Ezema ◽  
Elochukwu C. Ifediora ◽  
Akande A. Olukunle ◽  
Nnaemeka C. Onuekwusi
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Automated System ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Poultry Farm ◽  
Monitoring And Control ◽  
Financial Loss ◽  
Baseband Processor ◽  
On Chip

Many poultry farmers are performing diverse operations manually. They, therefore, experience a huge financial loss as a result of their inability to properly automate the monitoring and control of environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, air quality, and to ensure an adequate supply of light and water. These factors adversely affect the chicks and lead to respiratory, digestive, and behavioural disorders. This affects the chicks’ food intake and leads to an increase in mortality rate and chances of diseases. Therefore, this paper seeks to address these factors by developing an embedded poultry farm. The system was developed using an advanced yet low-cost and low-power System-on-Chip offering WiFi baseband processor and a plethora of peripheral interfaces for the actuators and sensors while Arduino emulator in Proteus 8 was the tool used for the design simulation. The system when tested was able to sense environmental parameter status wirelessly and responds accordingly to regulate and maintain an optimum condition for improved health condition for the chicks. The automated system will help for the purpose of improving productivity and environmental or climatic conditions in the poultry farm, making it conducive for the broiler chicks.

scholarly journals The Effect of Adding Different Levels of Turmeric Root Powder and Carnation Flowers to The Diet on Some Productive Traits of Broilers Under Heat Stress Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 910 (1) ◽  
pp. 012057
Author(s):  
Ameer Mushin J. Almayali ◽  
Aqeel Yousif A. Alshukri
Keyword(s):  
Total Body Weight ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Average Weight ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Consumption Ratio ◽  
Total Weight Gain ◽  
Productive Traits ◽  
Total Body ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract The current study was carried out on a poultry farm which belongs to the Animal production department - College of Agriculture - University of Kufa,for a period of 35 days, start from October 10 to November 13, 2020, for 5 weeks to find out the effect of adding different levels of turmeric root powder and carnation flowers to the diet on some productive traits of broilers. In this experiment, 360 broiler chicks were used, a one-day-old Ross-308 hybrid. Chicks were divided randomly into 6 treatments (60 chick/treatment). Each treatment had 3 replicates with 20 chicks each.These replicate included 20 chicks with an initial average weight of 40gm and the treatments were as follows: 0, 3, and 5 gm/kg diet of turmeric root powder for T0, T1, T2, as well as 3 and 5 gm/kg diet of carnation flower powder for T3 and T4, respectively, and T5 contained 4 gm/kg diet fodder mix of both turmeric root powder and carnation flowers. Chicks were exposed to Cyclical day temperature. Results showed a significant increase (P<0.01) in the total body weight average in T2 and T5 Compared with T0, T1, and T3. Total weight gain increased significantly in T5 (P<0.01) compared to T0, T1, T2, T3, and T4.Also, results showed a significant increase (P<0.01) in the total feed consumption ratio in T1, T2, T4, and T5 compared to T0 and T3. In addition, thetotal conversion coefficient for the birds showed a significant increase (P<0.01) in T4 and T5 by showing the lowest value 1.58 for both treatments compared to T1 and T3(1.64, and 1.62), respectively.

scholarly journals Effect of Follicle Diameter and Culture Medium on The in Vitro Maturation of Sheep Oocytes Using Culture Media Supplemented With Different Concentrations of Sucrose in Local Sheep (Ovis Aries)

2021 ◽  
Vol 923 (1) ◽  
pp. 012038
Author(s):  
Ali Abdullah Alsaadoon ◽  
Safaa Sabbar Atiyah ◽  
Nawal Jumaah Shanshoul
Keyword(s):  
In Vitro Maturation ◽  
Culture Medium ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Animal Production ◽  
Ovis Aries ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Follicle Diameter ◽  
Significant Superiority

Abstract The current study was conducted in the postgraduate laboratory of the college of Agriculture/University of Al-Muthanna/Department of Animal Production, which aimed to find out the effect of follicle diameter and the culture medium on the percentage of in vitro maturation of sheep oocytes (Ovis Aries). The experiment included in vitro maturation of sheep oocytes aspirated from large, medium and small follicles in different culture media (named A, B and C). In vitro maturation of oocytes was carried out using three culture media that differed only in the concentration of sucrose, which were 0. M, 0.25 M and 0.5 M for A, B and C culture media respectively. The results of the current study showed significant superiority (P ≤ 0.05) of culture medium C than the two media A and B in the percentages of in vitro maturation, which were to 38.0 ± 1.71 %, 27.37±1.47 % and 21.902±0.76 % for C, A and B respectively. The results also indicated significant effect (P ≤ 0.05) of follicle diameter in the percentages of in vitro maturation of sheep oocytes which were 38.0±1.71 %, 29.57±2.06 % and 18.5± 0.27 % for large, medium and small follicles respectively. It could be conclusion from the present study that the follicle diameter and culture medium had a significant effect on the percentage of in vitro maturation of sheep oocytes.

scholarly journals Effect of Chia Seeds Water Extract on Some Physiological Traits of Broiler

2021 ◽  
Vol 923 (1) ◽  
pp. 012045
Author(s):  
Moatez Hamza Alkenany ◽  
Saad A.A. Al-Ardhi ◽  
Jassim Kassim Al-Gharawi
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Water Extract ◽  
Physiological Traits ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Experiment Station ◽  
Experimental Treatments

Abstract This experiment was conducted at Poultry field, Agricultural Research and Experiment Station, College of Agriculture, Al-Muthanna University from 12/2/2020 to 6/1/2020. A total of 240 oneday, 40 g, Ross 308 broiler chicks, were used. The chicks were reared in four-storey batteries. Each floor contains a cage of dimensions 1.5 × 1 m. The chicks were randomly distributed to four experimental treatments of 60 chicks. For each treatment, three replicates of the treatment (20 chicks/duplicate). The treatments were as T1, T2, T3 and T4were add water extract of chia seeds to drinking water by 0, 2, 4 and 6 ml/liter of drinking water respectively.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF VINEGER ADDED TO DRINKING WATER ON THE BROILER PERFORMANCE DURING SUMMER SEASON

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Mohammad J.B. Al- Shadeed
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Summer Season ◽  
Breeding Period ◽  
Broiler Chicks ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Broiler Performance ◽  
The Mean

This study was conducted at poultry farm of the College of Agriculture, University of Baghdad during the period from the 21st of July to 26th of August of 2001 toidentify the effects of vineger on broiler performance at the two weeks of breeding period during summer season. One hundred and twenty unsexed faw-bro broiler chicks divided randomly into two equal groups consisted of 60 chicks in each (3 replicate of 20 chicks each ) they were exposed to one of the following treatments:-- Treatment 1: tap water for the 7 and 8 weeks of age.- Treatment 2: water + vineger (0.1%) for the same period.The results showed that treat.2 enhanced significantly (P<0.05) body weight compared with treat.1 . The mean body weight were 1200 and 1150 gm at 7 weeks of age and 1500 , 1400 at 8 weeks of age respectively. Also adding 0.1% vineger to drinking water improved significantly (P<0.05) feed intake, feed conversion and decreased mortality at 7 and 8 weeks of age

scholarly journals The Effect of Date Palm Powder Soaked by Vinegar Instead Wheat in The Diet on The Blood Traits of Laying Hens

2021 ◽  
Vol 923 (1) ◽  
pp. 012042
Author(s):  
Ali Abdul-Hussain Hadwan ◽  
Ibrahim Fadhil Baidi
Keyword(s):  
Date Palm ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Animal Production ◽  
Control Treatment ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Biochemical Traits

Abstract This study was conducted in the poultry field, Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Al-Muthanna University, from 1/7/2020 to 22/9/2020. To determine the effect of date palm powder soaked by vinegar instead wheat in the diet on the blood trait of laying hens. A total of 105 laying hens, ISA Brown, 60 weeks old, were randomly distributed to 5 treatments, with 3 replicates. The treatments were as T1: (control treatment) without date palm powder soaked by vinegar. T2, T3, T4 and T5 date palm powder soaked by vinegar with 25, 50, 75 100% respectively instead wheat in the diet. Results show that a significant differences on some biochemical traits in the plasma of laying hens blood such as triglycerides, while a significant decrease on the concentration of glucose and cholesterol and triglycerides at 72 weeks of age, with a significant increase on calcium and phosphorous in the date palm powder soaked by vinegar treatments instead wheat at the age of 72 weeks.

Impact of Storage Period on Fertility and Mortality in Chabro Breeds of Poultry

2021 ◽  
pp. 189-193
Author(s):  
Poonam Yadav ◽  
Mahesh Datt
Keyword(s):  
Incubation Period ◽  
Egg Size ◽  
Storage Period ◽  
Poultry Farm ◽  
College Of Agriculture ◽  
Storage Duration ◽  
Egg Storage ◽  
Time Periods ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Egg Fertility

An investigation was conducted to study the effect of storage period on fertility and hatchability in large, medium and small sized eggs of Chabro breed. The study was conducted at poultry farm of SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner. For the present study, a total of 297 eggs were collected for this study. These eggs were grouped into three egg size categories i.e. Small (38-44 g), medium (45-52 g) and large (53-59 g). To study the impact of incubation period, eggs were stored at 21 ̊C temperature for three different time periods (fresh, 3 day and 6 day). It was observed that egg fertility was increased on 3rd day and decreased on 6th day as compared to 0 day. For small egg class, egg fertility was 95.55, 96.02 and 92.13% respectively, on 0, 3 and 6 day of storage. Similarly, for medium-sized egg class, fertility was 95.17, 95.64 and 90.28% and for large sized egg class, it was 91.11, 92.15 and 87.41% respectively, on 0, 3 and 6 day of storage. Embryonic mortality increased with increase in storage duration. For small egg class, egg mortality was 20.95, 17.56 and 24.87% respectively, on 0, 3 and 6 day of storage. Similarly, for medium-sized eggs class, mortality was 10.15, 8.45 and 12.63% and for large sized egg class, it was 29.30, 20.14 and 33.41% respectively, on 0, 3 and 6 day of storage. The egg fertility and mortality are affected by the storage period. For best hatchability, egg storage should not exceed 3 days.

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