scholarly journals Safety of Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill. to Gallus domesticus L.

2010 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 465-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jucelaine Haas-Costa ◽  
Luis Francisco Angeli Alves ◽  
Alaxsandra Aparecida Daros
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feeding Behavior ◽  
Beauveria Bassiana ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Gallus Domesticus ◽  
Tissue Samples ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Overwhelming Evidence ◽  
Chicken Feces ◽  
Pathological Modification

Beauveria bassiana, an important insect pathogen was used to evaluate its effect on the feeding, behavior, histology of the digestory system and anatomy of Gallus domesticus. The fungus (strain Unioeste 4) was administrated orally treated with chicken food. Chicken feces were collected, and the birds observed for 28 days. Also, were evaluated the weight of the birds, as well as any sign of intoxication or pathological modification. Tissue samples were withdrawn to test lesions with the optic microscope. There was 100% of survival of the birds, and no behavior alteration or external lesion was found. The test group presented the highest weight gain (1383.9±54.4g). Viable conidia were observed in the feces until 24 h after feeding the fungus, indicating that there was no germination inside the digestory system. No tissue lesion was observed, providing overwhelming evidence for the safety of B. bassiana to non-target organism G. domesticus.

scholarly journals Distribution of Melanin Pigmentation in 33 Organs of Thai Black-Bone Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus)

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 777
Author(s):  
Korakot Nganvongpanit ◽  
Piyatida Kaewkumpai ◽  
Varankpicha Kochagul ◽  
Kidsadagon Pringproa ◽  
Veerasak Punyapornwithaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gallus Gallus ◽  
Gallus Domesticus ◽  
Melanin Pigment ◽  
Gallus Gallus Domesticus ◽  
Tissue Samples ◽  
Melanin Pigmentation ◽  
Chicken Breed ◽  
Brachial Vein ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Pigment Accumulation

The black-bone chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is a breed of chicken that is commonly found in Thailand. This breed is known for having a number of black colored organs. Consumers have been notably attracted to the black-bone chicken breed for the characteristic darkness that is observed in many of its organs. However, the degree of darkness in all organs of the black-bone chicken is still in question. Importantly, there have not yet been any published reports on the distribution of melanin pigment in the organs of the black-bone chicken. This research study aims to examine the distribution of the melanin pigment in 33 organs of the Thai black-bone chicken. Ten black-bone chickens (five male, five female) were included in this study. Thirty-two organs including the brain, spinal cord, sciatic nerve, larynx, trachea, syrinx, lungs, heart, pericardium, aorta, brachial vein, kidney, cloaca, oviduct, testis, gastrocnemius muscle, femur, tongue, esophagus, crop, proventriculus, gizzard, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, omentum, abdominal fat, spleen, and skin were examined in this study. Histological sections taken from tissue samples of each of these organs were studied. The findings revealed that the presence of the melanin pigment was not significantly different (p > 0.005) between male and female specimens. Notably, the liver was the only organ in which the melanin pigment had not accumulated. Consequently, there was not a uniform pattern of melanin pigment accumulation throughout the organs of the chickens. The melanin pigment was present in all of the tissue layers of most organs, while the melanin pigment was found in only specific layers of some of the organs. In conclusion, the distribution of melanin pigmentation in the organs of each of the animals in this study was found to be different. However, in some tissue samples, such as those obtained from the liver, no accumulation of the melanin pigment was observed.

scholarly journals INFLUÊNCIA DA COMPOSIÇÃO DA SALMOURA SOBRE OS PARÂMETROS FÍSICO-SENSORIAIS E MICROBIOLÓGICOS DE FILÉS DE PEITO DE FRANGO MARINADOS POR IMERSÃO

2000 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
ANNA CLAUDIA SIMAS PORTO ◽  
REGINA COELI DE OLIVEIRA TÔRRES ◽  
EUNICE CASSANEGO ILHA ◽  
MARILDE TEREZINHA BORDIGNON LUIZ ◽  
ERNANI SEBASTIÃO SANT’ANNA
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Isoelectric Point ◽  
Rosmarinus Officinalis ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Microbiological Parameters ◽  
Gain And Loss ◽  
And Staphylococcus Aureus

Avaliou-se a influência da composição da salmoura sobre os parâmetros físicosensoriais e microbiológicos de filés de peito de frango marinados por imersão. O experimento foi constituído por cinco formulações de salmoura. A proporção salmoura:frango foi de 2:1 (v/p). O processo de marinação ocorreu a temperatura de 5 C/12 horas, seguido de drenagem por 30 minutos. As amostras destinadas ao acompanhamento da vida de prateleira, 6 e 11 dias, foram armazenadas a 5 C. Foram avaliados ganho de peso durante a marinação e perda de peso no cozimento, sendo efetuadas determinação de pH, contagem de microrganismos aeróbios psicrotróficos, contagem de Staphylococcus aureus e pesquisa de Salmonella sp. Os menores ganhos de peso foram verificados para os tratamentos com adição de vinagre na salmoura, fato atribuído à redução do pH próximo ao ponto isoelétrico da carne. Estes tratamentos evidenciaram as maiores perdas de peso durante o cozimento. A matériaprima apresentou ausência de Salmonella sp. e contagens de Staphylococcus aureus e microrganismos psicrotróficos dentro dos limites estabelecidos pelo ICMSF. Após 11 dias de armazenamento, apenas os tratamentos com vinagre na composição da salmoura apresentaram contagem de microrganismos aeróbios psicrotróficos dentro do limite estabelecido pelo ICMSF (107 UFC/g). As melhores texturas foram verificadas nos tratamentos com adição de alecrim na composição da salmoura. Abstract It was evaluated the influence of brine composition on physicosensory and microbiological parameters in breast fillet of marinated chicken by immersion. The experiment was constituted by five brine formulations. The proportion of brine:fillet was 2:1 (v/w) for all treatments. The marination process occurred at 5 C/12 hours, following of drainage for 30 minutes. The samples were stored at 5 C at 6 and 11 days to monitor shelflife. It was then evaluated weight gain and loss, pH determination, count of psicrotrophics microorganisms and Staphylococcus aureus and absence of Salmonella sp. The lowest values of weight gain were observed in treatments with addition of vinegar in brine, probably due to the decrease of pH close to the meat isoelectric point. This treatments also evidenced the highest weight loss during the cooking. The raw material presented absence of Salmonella sp. and a count of Staphylococcus aureus and psicrotrophics microorganisms within quality limits established by ICMSF. After 11 days of storage, the treatments with vinegar in the brine composition presented count of psicrotrophics microorganisms within limits established by ICMSF (107 CFU/g). The best textures were presented in treatments with addition of rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) in brine composition.

scholarly journals Effect of Beauveria bassiana Fungal Infection on Survival and Feeding Behavior of Pine-Tree Lappet Moth (Dendrolimus pini L.)

Forests ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 974
Author(s):  
Marta Kovač ◽  
Nikola Lacković ◽  
Milan Pernek
Keyword(s):  
Feeding Behavior ◽  
Beauveria Bassiana ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Horizontal Transmission ◽  
Total Mortality ◽  
Conidial Suspension ◽  
Pine Tree ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Lethal Time ◽  
Feeding Disruption

Research highlights: The pine-tree lappet moth, Dendrolimus pini, can cause serious needle defoliation on pines with outbreaks occurring over large geographical areas. Under laboratory conditions, the promising potential of the naturally occurring entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana was tested against D. pini larvae as a biological control method. Background and objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the most effective concentration and treatment dose of B. bassiana conidial suspension and how it affected the survival and feeding behavior of the pest. Materials and methods: The first experiment applied the fungal suspension directly on the back of selected larvae, and in the second experiment, sporulating cadavers obtained in the first experiment were placed into Petri dishes with healthy individuals. Different doses per larvae [µL] and spore suspension concentration [spores/µL]) were used. The second experiment was designed to investigate the horizontal transmission of fungi by exposing individual caterpillars to a cadaver covered in B. bassiana mycelia. Mortality rates were analyzed by Chi-squared tests using absolute values for total mortality and B. bassiana- attributed mortality. The lethal time and feeding-disruption speed were analyzed with parametric and non-parametric tests with the aim to determine whether statistically significant differences were observed between treatments. Results: Analysis of lethal time revealed that the 20 µL dose and 7.9 × 104 concentration yielded highest mortality, but also the average dieback rate of 9.4 days was significantly faster compared to all other treatments. In order to see whether insects stopped feeding after infection with B. bassiana, larvae weight loss was examined. Results showed that effective treatments induced change in the feeding behavior of infected larvae. The feeding disruption caused by the 20 µL treatment occurred on average 5.5 days after exposure or 3.9 days before the final dieback of larvae.

scholarly journals Growth of Mangrove crab Scylla Serrata The Given Different Types of Feed (Pertumbuhan Kepiting Bakau Scylla Serrata Yang Diberi Berbagai Jenis Pakan)

2014 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 202
Author(s):  
Djoko Suprapto ◽  
Ita Widowati ◽  
Ervia Yudiati ◽  
Subandiyono Subandiyono
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Mass Rearing ◽  
Scylla Serrata ◽  
Export Demand ◽  
Female Crab ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Male Crab ◽  
Mangrove Crab

Meningkatnya permintaan kepiting untuk ekspor terutama disebabkan kelezatan dan kandungan gizi dagingnya. Namun pada umumnya masih berasal dari hasil tangkapan dari alam, oleh karenanya peningkatan teknologi budidaya sangat penting. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh jenis kelamin, jenis pakan dan metode pembesaran terhadap pertumbuhan kepiting.Penelitian dilakukan dengan metode eksperimental, dalam menganalisis pengaruh variable menggunakan rancangan acak kelompok dengan pola faktorial 2x2x3. Laju pertumbuhan mutlak dan pertambahan berat diukur setiap minggu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kepiting jantan dipelihara secara individu dengan pakan ikan mempunyai pertumbuhan mutlak tertinggi yaitu 1,07 g.hari-1 dan pertambahan berat (weight gain) tertinggi pula yaitu 84,73%. Pemeliharaan massal, kepiting betina dengan pakan ikan rucah memiliki laju pertumbuhan mutlak tertinggi yaitu 0,80 g.hari-1. Sedangkan weight gain tertinggi diperoleh pada kepiting jantan yang diberi pakan ikan yaitu 52,03%. Anova tes menunjukkan pengaruh jenis kelamin dan interaksinya berbeda nyata. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa pertumbuhan kepiting dengan pakan ikan rucah lebih tinggi dibandingkan kepiting dengan pakan kerang dan campuran dari ikan dan kerang. Kepiting jantan yang dipelihara secara individu diberi pakan ikan rucah tumbuh lebih baik dibandingkan kepiting betina. Pertumbuhan Kepiting betina yang dipelihara secara massal dan diberi pakan ikan rucah memiliki peertumbuhan paling tinggi. Kata kunci: pertumbuhan, jenis kelamin, pakan alami, Scylla serrata, wadah pemeliharaan The increase of the export demand of crabs (Scylla serrata), among others caused by the good taste and have a very high nutrition value, but most of the crab still collected by fishing of natural stock. Therefore, technology of crabs culture should be enhanced. This research was aiming to understand the influence of sexual, feeding regime, environmental factors to the growth rate. This research was conducted experimentally using the randomized block design with factorial pattern 2x2x3. The growth rate and weight gain were measured weekly. The results show that male crab reared in individual aquarium fed by mixed fish revealed the quickest ultimate growth rate i.e. 1.07 g.day-1, as well as achieving the highest weight gain i.e. 84.73%. While in mass rearing method, female crab fed by mixed fish achieved the highest ultimate growth rate ie. 0.8 g.day-1, and the highest weight gain achieved in male crab fed by mixed fish i.e. 52.03%. Anova test reveal that sexual factor and it’s interaction was significantly different. The research conclude that the growth of the crab fed by mixed fish was higher than those fed by bivalve meat or combination of mixed fish with bivalve meat; male crab reared individually and fed with mixed fish revealed has higher growth rate then the female crab; and the growth rate of female crab reared in a mass and fed by mixed fish revealed the highest growth rate. Keywords : growth, sexual, natural feed, Scylla serrata, rearing media

scholarly journals Economic Evaluation of Different Culture Enclosures for Musca domestica Larval Production and Their Utilization for Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) Fingerlings Diets

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 466-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asiata A. KOLAWOLE ◽  
Adiaha Alda Alex UGWUMBA
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Musca Domestica ◽  
Fish Meal ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Clarias Gariepinus ◽  
Nutrient Utilization ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
The Cost

The study was designed to investigate the rate of larval (maggot) production from different culture enclosures, as well as to compare the cost effectiveness and utilization of the maggot in the diet of African mud catfish, Clarias gariepinus. Musca domestica larvae were cultured from poultry dung for five week, where upon they were utilized as a replacement for fish meal in the diet of fingerlings of African mud catfish. The maggots were cultured in four different enclosures: aluminium mobile maggotry, aluminium, plastic and wooden boxes. The harvested maggots were processed by oven drying and powdered as maggot meal. The maggot meal was used to substitute fish meal in eight diets with different inclusion levels of 0% (control), 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70% and 80%. The formulated diets were fed to C. gariepinus fingerlings in triplicates for 10 weeks. The growth, nutrient utilization and survival of fish were monitored during the experimental period. The cost effectiveness of different culture enclosure was studied. Results indicate that aluminium box was the best option, giving the highest weight of maggot production, and was the most cost effective of all the culture enclosures studied. Significant differences (p < 0.05) were recorded in weight gain of fish between the control and the maggot meal-based diets, while the highest weight gain was observed in fish fed 70% maggot meal-based diet. Specific and relative growth rates were found to be high in fish fed 60% maggot meal diet, while they were lowest in fish fed 20% maggot meal diet and the control diet. The best protein intake was recorded in fish fed the 70% maggot meal-based diet and lowest in fish fed the control diet. Survival of fish was generally high (78.3%-93.30%) and was significantly (p < 0.05) different between the fish fed as the control and the maggot meal-based diets. The study confirms that maggots of Musca domestica are suitable as partial replacement of fishmeal at 60-70% inclusion level for optimal growth performance and nutrient utilization in Clarias gariepinus fingerlings.

Synthetic maternal pheromone stimulates feeding behavior and weight gain in weaned pigs1

2002 ◽  
Vol 80 (12) ◽  
pp. 3179-3183 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. J. McGlone ◽  
D. L. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Feeding Behavior

scholarly journals Effects of cotton seed oil sludge on the performance and carcass characteristics of young rabbits

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-195
Author(s):  
G S. Bawa ◽  
M. Orunmuyi ◽  
O. Odelewo
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Cotton Seed ◽  
Seed Oil ◽  
Carcass Characteristics ◽  
Live Weight ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Oil Sludge ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Dietary Treatments ◽  
Cotton Seed Oil

A feeding trial lasting 63 days was conducted using 60 weaned rabbits of mixed sexes and breeds with an average initial live weight of 487.50g. The rabbits were allotted to replicates each. Cotton seed oil sludge (CSOS) was included at 0, 3, 6, 9 and 12% levels of the experimental diets respectively. The diets were isonitrogenous (20% CP). The results showed that feed intake, weight gain and feed efficiency were significantly different (P<0.05) across the dietary treatments. The highest weight gain was observed on rabbits fed diet containing 12% level of cotton seed oil sludge (CSOS). The use of cotton seed oil sludge in rabbit diet was cost effective. The percentage reduction in feed cost per kilogram of diet for the 3,6,9 and 12% level of inclusion were 2.90, 6.43, 12.04 and 15.25% respectively. The dressing percentage and percent belly fat increased significantly (P<0.05) with increase in the level of cotton seed oil sludge. A non-significant but slight increase was observed with the carcass weight and weight of the major organs (P>0.05) as the level of cotton seed oil sludge increased in the diet. It was concluded that cotton seed oil sludge (CSOS) can be included up to 12% level in the diets of young rabbits without adverse effects on performance and carcass characteristics.

scholarly journals Effect of Aqueous Extract of Thonningia sanguinea on Blood Electrolytes of Broilers Chickens

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
Kouakou Severin KONAN ◽  
Aboya Jean-Luc MOROH ◽  
Wawa Justine TIEKPA ◽  
Jean-David N’GUESSAN
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Aqueous Extract ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Serum Electrolytes ◽  
Blood Electrolytes ◽  
Weight Growth ◽  
Consumption Index ◽  
Thonningia Sanguinea

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effect of aqueous extract of Thonningia sanguinea on blood electrolytes of broiler chickens. To do this, two hundred (200) 15-day-old Hubbard broiler chickens were divided into 2 batches of 100 chickens each. The chickens in the control group (Batch C) received unsupplemented water while those in the test group (Batch E) received water supplemented with 10 g / L of aqueous extract of T. sanguinea for one week. Then, the zootechnical parameters such as weight growth, weight gain, consumption index and the level of serum electrolytes were determined. The results of the study showed that the aqueous extract of Thonningia sanguinea improved weight growth, weight gain and consumption index. At the same time, the results also showed that T. sanguinea did not significantly (p <0.05) affect the level of blood electrolytes of broilers chickens. From the results obtained in the present study, the aqueous extract of Thonningia sanguinea could be used to improve poultry productivity without damage on blood electrolytes. Keywords: Thonningia sanguinea; chicken broilers; Blood electrolytes; Zootechnical parameters

scholarly journals Kajian kinerja pertumbuhan dan kelangsungan hidup ikan kerapu macan (Ephinephelus fuscogusttatus) menggunakan pakan hewani yang berbeda

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Munawwar Khalil ◽  
Salamah Salamah ◽  
Zumairi Zumairi ◽  
Muliani Muliani
Keyword(s):  
Weight Gain ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Live Feed ◽  
Highest Weight ◽  
Randomized Design ◽  
Length Increase ◽  
Epinephelus Fuscoguttatus ◽  
Tiger Grouper ◽  
Completely Randomized Design

The tiger grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) is an economically important fish whose fry still relies on natural catches. Several species of grouper are very potential to be cultivated because of their fast growth, efficient feed conversion, and high selling value. The purpose of this study is growth performance and survival rate tiger grouper (Epinephelus fuscoguttatus) used different live feed. The research design used in this study was a Completely Randomized Design with 3 treatments 3 replications and continued with LSD test if there were differences. The treatments given are treatment A (Snail), treatment B (Chicken Intestine), and treatment C (Caterpillar Maggot). Parameters observed were length increase, weight gain, survival, feed response, and water quality. The results of this study indicate that the highest increase was found in the treatment of C: 4,04 cm and the lowest was in treatment B: 3 cm, the highest weight gain was found in the treatment of C: 3,73 grams, and the lowest was in treatment B: 2,18 grams. The survival rate for all treatments is 100%. During this study the temperature ranged (28.6-31.8 oC), pH (6.7-8.2), DO (6.3-8.1 ppm), and salinity (23-27 ppt).Keywords: growth, live feed, survival rate, tiger grouper.

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