scholarly journals The Effect of Pleurotus Eryngii Stalk Residue Dietary Supplementation on Layer Performance, Egg Traits and Oxidative Status

2015 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 447-461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tzu-Tai Lee ◽  
Jhih-Ying Ciou ◽  
Chung-Nan Chen ◽  
Bi Yu
Keyword(s):  
Laying Hens ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Cholesterol Content ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Pleurotus Eryngii ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Trolox Equivalent Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Egg Traits

Abstract This study was conducted to investigate the effects of Pleurotus eryngii stalk residue (PESR) on performance, egg traits and oxidative status of laying hens. One hundred and twenty 22-week-old laying hens (Hendrix) were randomly allocated into 4 dietary groups, each containing 30 birds, including 10 replicates per group and 3 birds per replicate. In addition, they were fed diets supplemented with 0 (control group, corn-soybean meal), 0.5, 1.0, or 2.0% dried PESR groups for 8 weeks, respectively. The results indicated that the different levels of dietary supplementation produced no significant differences in production performance among the experimental groups of laying hens. The Haugh unit was significantly higher in the 1.0% and 2.0% PESR groups compared to the control group. The eggs’ cholesterol content of the 1.0% and 2.0% PESR groups was significantly lower than that of the control group at 5-8 weeks. The blood triglyceride content and cholesterol content were significantly lower in the 1.0% and 2.0% PESR groups compared to the control group at the 4th and 8th weeks. Hence, the supplemented 1.0% and 2.0% of PESR groups showed higher levels for serum trolox equivalent antioxidant capacity, catalase and superoxide dismutase during the experimental period in comparison with the control group. This study indicated that a by-product of Pleurotus eryngii, PESR, could produce lower-cholesterol eggs and improve the oxidative stability with 1.0% and 2.0% PESR supplementation in laying hens.

scholarly journals Effects of Different Probiotics on Laying Performance, Egg Quality, Oxidative Status, and Gut Health in Laying Hens

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 1110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Quanhang Xiang ◽  
Chao Wang ◽  
Hong Zhang ◽  
Wen Lai ◽  
Hongkui Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Egg Quality ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Saccharomyces Boulardii ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gut Health ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Laying Performance

With recent bans on the growth-promoting use of antibiotics, alternative strategies are needed to improve the performance of agricultural animals. Here, the effects of dietary supplementation with Clostridium butyricum and a combination of Saccharomyces boulardii and Pediococcus acidilactici were assessed on laying performance, egg quality, oxidative status, and gut health in laying hens. A total of 8208 Lohmann pink laying hens were divided into 3 treatment groups, with each group replicated 12 times (n = 228). Hens in the control group (CON) were provided a basic diet devoid of added antibiotics and probiotics. Treatment group 1 (T1) received the same base diet supplemented with 0.5 g/kg C. butyricum, and the diets of treatment group 2 (T2) supplemented with S. boulardii (0.05 g/kg) and P. acidilactici (0.1 g/kg) for the entirety of the 5-week trial. The data indicated that C. butyricum supplementation resulted in a significant reduction in ADFI, a significant increase in feed conversion, eggshell strength, and the CP% of albumen (dry matter, DM) relative to CON. The probiotic-treated hens exhibited decreased reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels in ileum and cecum, and reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) in serum. In conclusion, dietary supplementation with C. butyricum may be beneficial with respect to hen performance, egg quality, and gut health.

scholarly journals PSVII-26 Effects of different probiotics on laying performance, egg quality, oxidative status, and gut health in laying hens

2019 ◽  
Vol 97 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 355-355
Author(s):  
Quanhang Xiang ◽  
Jian Peng
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Egg Quality ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Saccharomyces Boulardii ◽  
Oxidative Status ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gut Health ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Laying Performance

Abstract With recent bans on the use of growth-promoting use of antibiotics, alternative strategies are needed to improve the performance of agricultural animals. Here, the effects of dietary supplementation with several probiotic organisms (Clostridium butyricum, a complex of Saccharomyces boulardii, and Pediococcus acidilactici) on laying performance, egg quality, oxidative status, and gut health in laying hens. A total of 8,208 Lohmann pink laying hens, at 180 days of age, were divided into 3 treatment groups, each group was replicated 12 times (n = 228). Hens in the control group (CON) were provided a basic diet devoid of added antibiotics and probiotics. Treatment group (A) received the same base diet supplemented with 0.5g/kg C. butyricum, and the diets of treatment group (B) supplemented with S. boulardii (0.05g/kg) and P. acidilactici (0.1g/kg) for the entirety of the 5-week trial. The data indicated that C. butyricum supplementation resulted in a significant reduction in ADFI, a significant increase in feed conversion, eggshell strength, and the CP% of albumen (dry matter, DM) relative to CON. The probiotic treated hens exhibited decreased ROS levels in ileum, cecum, and reduced MDA in serum. In conclusion, dietary supplementation with C. butyricum may be beneficial with respect to hen performance, egg quality, and gut health.

scholarly journals Effects of dietary supplementation with taurine on production performance of Angora rabbits

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Gongyan Y. Liu ◽  
W. X. Jiang ◽  
H. T. Sun ◽  
S. X. Gao ◽  
L. P. Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antioxidant Capacity ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Dietary Supplementation ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Taurine Supplementation ◽  
Wool Yield

<p>This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with taurine on production performance, serum biochemistry, immunoglobulin, antioxidant and hormones of Angora rabbits. A total of 160 8-month-old Angora rabbits with similar body weight were randomly assigned to one of four dietary groups, with 40 animals per group. The dietary groups consisted of the following different taurine supplementation levels: 0 (control), 0.1, 0.2, and 0.3% (air-dry basis). The 73-d feeding trial (from July 31 to October 11, 2016 in China) included a 7-d adjustment period and a 66-d experimental period. The results showed that taurine dietary supplementation had effects on feed consumption, hair follicle density and wool yield of the Angora rabbits (<em>P</em>&lt;0.05), and adding 0.2% taurine could improve the wool yield. Compared with the control group, serum total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein levels in supplemented groups were decreased (<em>P</em>&lt;0.05). Dietary supplementation with taurine could improve the activity of superoxide dismutase, enhance total antioxidant capacity and reduce the content of malondialdehyde in serum (<em>P</em>&lt;0.05). Besides, the serum level of thyroid (T4) hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 in experimental groups was higher than that in the control group (<em>P</em>&lt;0.05). In conclusion, taurine dietary supplementation could reduce the lipid metabolism, enhance the antioxidant capacity and hormone level of Angora rabbits, and adding 0.2% taurine could achieve the effect of increasing wool production.</p>

scholarly journals Effect of the Feed Additive Clinoptilolite (ZeoFeed) on Nutrient Metabolism and Production Performance of Laying Hens

2010 ◽  
Vol 79 (9) ◽  
pp. S29-S34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miroslav Macháček ◽  
Vladimír Večerek ◽  
Nora Mas ◽  
Pavel Suchý ◽  
Eva Straková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Laying Hen ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Feed Consumption ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Egg Weight ◽  
Indicator Method ◽  
Balance Tests ◽  
Gross Energy

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of two levels of clinoptilolite administered in feed (2% and 4%) on some selected performance indicators, metabolic utilization of basic nutrients and the health status of laying hens. The selected 24 Bovans Goldline hybrid laying hens were divided into three equal groups, two experimental groups (E1 and E2) and one control group (C). The laying hens were housed individually in cages with an automatic supply of drinking water, manual feeding, in a setting with controlled light and temperature regimens. Hens from individual groups were all fed a complete feed mix of the same composition and the only difference was in clinoptilolite supplementation: feed mixes for E1 and E2 groups contained 2% and 4% of clinoptilolite (commercial additive ZeoFeed) respectively, replacing the same amounts of wheat. The hens received feed mixes and drinking water ad libitum. During this 28-day experiment, feed consumption and the number and weight of eggs laid were monitored individually for each hen. At the end of the experiment, the balance test using the indicator method (Cr2O3) was performed in all eight hens in each of the groups. The results of balance tests were then used to calculate the metabolic utilization of selected nutrients (nitrogen, fat, ash, nitrogen-free extracts, starch, gross energy, Ca, P). After the balance tests, blood samples for haematological and biochemical examinations were collected via puncture of the vena basilica. The addition of 2% clinoptilolite to feed mix resulted in a highly significant (P ⪬ 0.01) increase in mean egg weight to 64.69 g, but the addition of 4% clinoptilolite in group E2 resulted in a highly significant (P ⪬ 0.01) decrease in mean egg weight to 62.20 g compared to the control (63.73 g). Moreover, daily feed mix consumption in group E1 decreased to 114 g per one laying hen/day compared to the controls (118 g per one laying hen/day). In group E2 (4% clinoptilolite), daily consumption of feed mix increased compared with the controls to 124 g. The 2% clinoptilolite supplementation of E1 group feed slightly increased metabolic utilization of fat, nitrogen-free extracts, starch and gross energy compared to group C. Results of haematological test of the hens’ blood showed significant changes in haemoglobin, whose values in groups C and E1 were significantly higher (P ⪬ 0.05) than in group E2. Differences in the values of the biochemical indicators monitored (total protein, glucose, cholesterol, triacylglycerols, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and the AST enzyme) between group C and experimental groups E1 and E2 were not significant and remained within the range of reference values.

The Effect of Adding Thyme vulgaris and Cinnamomun zeylanicum on production performance and some blood traits in broiler chicken

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-90
Author(s):  
GALIB A.M. AL-KASSIE
Keyword(s):  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Experimental Period ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Thymus Vulgaris ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Poultry House ◽  
Stress Coefficient ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Mean Time

This experiment was carried out at poultry house, college of Veterinary Medicine, Baghdad university,Which lasted 42 days, to by adding Thymus vulgaris the used part (Leaves, Steams and Flowers) andCinnamomum zeylanicum the used part (bark) to the concentrate diet for the experimental period for 6 weeks.The study was aimed to find out the effect of thyme or cinnamon on productive, physiological blood traits ofbroilers by using 150 unsexing Arbor Acres chicks at the age of one day. These chicks were randomly dividedinto five group equally (30 chicks each). Each group was subdivided into two equal subgroup. And fed on thefollowing ration.1-The first group was fed on ordinary diet kept as a control group.2- The second group was fed on the same ration by adding 0.5% of thyme.3- The third group was fed on the same ration by adding 1% of thyme.4- The fourth group was fed on the same ration by adding 0.5% of cinnamon.5- The fifth group was fed on the same ration by adding 1% of cinnamon.The feeding period for all groups lasted 42 days, the results revealed that There is an improving inperformance traits for all treated groups compared with control group. However, the chicks fed 0.5% thymeshould better in weekly gain period feed conversion efficiency than those fed 1% thyme. In the mean time thechicks fed 1% cinnamon should significantly higher in weekly gain and fed conversion efficiency then those fed0.5% cinnamon.However, by adding thyme or cinnamon to diet cause an improving in blood traits compared with thecontrol group. The best improving in white blood cell, were obtained in the chicks fed 1% cinnamon and theyshould significantly low better stress coefficient.

scholarly journals Alpha-Ketoglutarate: An Effective Feed Supplement in Improving Bone Metabolism and Muscle Quality of Laying Hens: A Preliminary Study

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 2420
Author(s):  
Ewa Tomaszewska ◽  
Sylwester Świątkiewicz ◽  
Anna Arczewska-Włosek ◽  
Dorota Wojtysiak ◽  
Piotr Dobrowolski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Matrix Protein ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Cholesterol Content ◽  
Muscle Quality ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Bone Volume Fraction ◽  
Trabecular Thickness ◽  
Laying Performance

The aim of the experiment was to assess the effect of dietary alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) supplementation on performance, serum hormonal indices, duodenum and jejunum histomorphometry, meat quality characteristics, bone quality traits and cartilage degradation in laying hens with a mature skeletal system. Forty-eight 30 week-old Bovans Brown laying hens were randomly assigned to a control group or the group fed the basal diet plus 1.0% AKG. The experimental trial lasted 30 weeks. The supplementation of AKG increases blood serum content of leptin, ghrelin, bone alkaline phosphatate and receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-Β ligand, while osteoprotegerin and osteocalcin decrease. While dietary AKG was given to laying hens negatively influenced villus length, crypt depth, villus/crypt ratio and absorptive surface area in duodenum and jejunum, these changes have no effect on feed intake, weight gain, nor laying performance. In breast muscles, no significant changes in skeletal muscle fatty acid composition were observed, however, a higher shear force and decreased cholesterol content following AKG supplementation were noted, showing the improvement of muscle quality. While dietary AKG supplementation did not affect the general geometric and mechanical properties of the tibia, it increased collagen synthesis and enhanced immature collagen content. In medullary bone, an increase of bone volume fraction, trabecular thickness, fractal dimension and decrease of trabecular space were observed in AKG supplemented group. The trabeculae in bone metaphysis were also significantly thicker after AKG supplementation. AKG promoted fibrillogenesis in articular cartilage, as indicated by increased cartilage oligomeric matrix protein immunoexpression. By improving the structure and maintaining the proper bone turnover rate of highly reactive and metabolically active medullar and trabecular bones AKG showed its anti-osteoporotic action in laying hens.

Effect of Dietary Fish Meal on Production Performance and Cholesterol Content of Laying Hens

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1747-1750 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Rowghani ◽  
A.D. Boostani ◽  
H.R. Mahmoodian Fard ◽  
R. Frouzani
Keyword(s):  
Fish Meal ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Cholesterol Content ◽  
Production Performance ◽  
Dietary Fish
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document