scholarly journals Quality of Eggs, Concentration of Lysozyme in Albumen, and Fatty Acids in Yolk in Relation to Blue Lupin-Rich Diet and Production Cycle

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilia Kowalska ◽  
Joanna Kucharska-Gaca ◽  
Joanna Kuźniacka ◽  
Lidia Lewko ◽  
Ewa Gornowicz ◽  
...  

In recent years, the interest in lupin seeds as a source of protein in poultry nutrition has increased. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of table eggs produced by hens that were fed diets containing pea seeds and various levels of narrow-leafed lupin as a substitute for soybean meal. The share of lupin seeds in the treatment groups was 10%, 15%, 20% and 25%. Egg morphology, the fatty acid profile in egg yolk and the amount and activity of lysozyme in egg white were analysed. Results show that using 10–20% lupin seeds in feed in the diet of laying hens in intensive farming does not result in a change in weight or egg structure, their physical properties or their morphological composition. Increasing the share of lupin seeds in feed for laying hens increases the saturation of the colour of egg yolks, which is a desirable feature among consumers. The use of lupin seeds in feed for laying hens does not adversely affect the chemical properties of egg proteins, as expressed by the amount and activity of lysozyme. In feed for laying hens, replacing soybean meal with lupin seeds has a positive effect on the fatty acid profile in egg yolk (omega-3 and -6 polyunsaturated acids and hypocholesterolemic acids).

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 341-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
K.M.O. Boso ◽  
A.E. Murakami ◽  
C.R.A. Duarte ◽  
G.R. Nascimento ◽  
P.T. Matumoto-P ◽  
...  

1995 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 247-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. M. Nash ◽  
R. M. G. Hamilton ◽  
H. W. Hulan

The effect of dietary HM on plasma and egg yolk lipids of commercial White Leghorn hens was studied over 350 d. A total of 192 birds were given corn-wheat-soybean meal diets that contained either 0, 4, 8, or 12% HM. Analysis of plasma lipids at four periods in the laying cycle (169, 211, 253 and 287 d) and at five times during the test day (0800, 1000, 1200, 1400 and 1600 h) were performed. Egg lipids were analyzed at each of the four periods.Plasma total lipids were inversely related (P < 0.01) to dietary HM levels while omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid levels were positively and inversely related (P < 0.001), respectively. HM levels did not influence the total lipid content of the egg yolk lipids but omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid content were positively and inversely related, respectively. The levels of eicosapentaenoic (20:5n3, EPA) and docosahexaenoic (22:6n3, DHA) acid were 11 and 3 times higher, respectively (7.8 and 100.5 mg yolk−1) in the yolks from hens given the 12% HM diet compared to the control diet. Key words: Herring meal, laying hens, omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid


2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Knapik ◽  
Katarzyna Ropka-Molik ◽  
Marek Pieszka

Abstract In the last 20 years, the importance of sheep and especially lamb meat as the main product of the sheep industry in European conditions increased noticeably. In the same period, people’s interest in food quality grew. This contributed to a significant intensification of research to improve the meat production and quality traits in sheep. The aim of the research performed mainly focuses on the effects of nutrition, the environmental and genetic factors on the value of fattening, slaughter and meat quality characteristics. Much of the research concentrates on determining the fatty acid profile of intramuscular fat, which is important for sensory traits and dietetic value of lamb. Modulation of healthy qualities of lamb is aimed, inter alia, to modify the fatty acid profile, in particular to maintain the proper ratio of polyunsaturated (PUFA ) to saturated fatty acids (SFA). It is also desirable to increase the content of omega-3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Furthermore, it has been proven that changes in the expression of genes involved in lipid metabolism are associated with the change in lipid profile in skeletal muscle. The aim of this review was to summarize the information currently available about the influence of genetic and nutritional factors on meat production and quality traits in different sheep breeds.


2020 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 00016
Author(s):  
Syahfitri Anita ◽  
Haryono Haryono ◽  
Gema Wahyudewantoro

Barbonymus balleroides or barb fish is a freshwater fish that threaten by overexploitation and overfishing in their natural habitat. Our continuous investigation showed that fat content of barb fish that has been maintained in our pond facility for more than 1 year was decreasing. Since fatty acid (FA) is important property for farmed fish therefore it is essential to evaluate fatty acid profile of flesh and byproduct of captive Barb Fish. Captive fishes were originated from two different locations, Serayu River, Banjarnegara and Cipunagara River, Cianjur. FA composition of flesh and byproduct of fishes were analyzed using Gas Chromatography. Result showed that both flesh and byproduct of both origin contained good quality of FA particularly omega 3 and omega 6 and other beneficial unsaturated fat, omega 9. However captive barb fish showed lower FA composition than wild barb fish that could be influenced by its feed and other environmental parameter. The high composition of FA in barb fish byproduct indicated its potency to be utilized further for nutrition source. This study showed the needed to make further improvement in barb fish cultivation so that it could produces high quality farmed fish.


1997 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
pp. S61-S69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary E. Van Elswyk

The nutritional manipulation of the diets of laying hens to include sources of n–3 fatty acids promotes the deposition of these nutrients into egg yolk. n–3 Fatty acid-rich eggs may provide an exciting alternative food source for enhancing consumer intake of these proposed healthful fatty acids. Care must be taken when designing n–3 fatty acid-rich poultry rations, however, to assure that the resulting egg fatty acid profile is useful for promoting consumer health yet maintaining egg sensory quality. In study 1 laying hens were fed on diets supplemented with graded levels of menhaden oil (MO), rich in both eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; 20:5n–3) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; 22: 6n–3), for 4 weeks to determine maximal yolk fatty acid deposition attainable without sensory compromise. Yolk fatty acids were analysed for an additional 4 weeks, post-MO removal, to investigate yolk n–3 fatty acid tenacity. Dietary MO levels between 15 and 30g/kg yielded the greatest yolk n–3 fatty acid content; however, only eggs from birds fed with 15g MO/kg were considered acceptable by trained flavour panelists. Evaluation of eggs from hens fed with 15g MO/kg during storage verified that the shelf-life of enriched eggs was comparable with that of typical eggs. In study 2, graded levels of whole or ground flaxseed were used for the deposition of linolenic acid (LNA; 18:3n–3) and to determine in vivo production of DHA from dietary LNA for yolk deposition. Flaxseed form influenced yolk n–3 fatty acids only when given at 150 g/kg diet. In vivo production of DHA, while significant, was not enhanced by increasing the level of dietary flaxseed nor by grinding the seed. In the third study, a DHA-rich natural marine alga (MA) was investigated as an n–3 fatty acid supplement. Despite similar DHA profiles, dietary MA was found to be more efficient for yolk DHA deposition than dietary MO. These studies suggest that there are numerous viable n–3 fatty acid supplements for poultry rations. It must be realized, however, that the fatty acid profile of the final product varies substantially depending on which supplement is fed.


2001 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. P. Kjos ◽  
O. Herstad ◽  
A. Skrede ◽  
M. Øverland

A total of 45 laying hens were fed a control diet, or one of four diets containing 50 g kg–1 fish silage and different levels of fish fat (1.8, 8.8, 16.8 or 24.8 g kg–1), to determine the effect of fish silage and fish fat in the diet on performance and egg quality. Fish silage did not affect feed intake, egg production, fatty acid composition of yolk, yolk color or sensory quality of eggs, compared with the control. The diets with 16.8 or 24.8 g kg–1 fish fat decreased feed intake (P < 0.001), egg production (P < 0.001), and hen-day egg production (P < 0.04), and increased yolk color index (P < 0.003). The proportions of the fatty acid C22:1 (P < 0.001), and PUFA as the sum of C18:2 n-6, C20:5 n-3, C22:5 n-3 and C22:6 n-3 (P < 0.02) in egg yolk were highest for the fish silage diets with 24.8, 16.8 or 8.8 g kg–1 fish fat, and lowest for the diet with 1.8 g kg–1 fish fat. Proportions of C18:1 (P < 0.001) and C20:1 (P < 0.001) were lowest for the diets with 16.8 or 24.8 g kg–1 fish fat. Egg yolk cholesterol did not differ among treatments. The diet with 16.8 g kg–1 fish fat resulted in a more intense egg albumen whiteness as measured by the sensory study, compared with the other diets (P < 0.05). There was a linear relationship between dietary fish fat level and increased off-taste intensity of egg yolk (P< 0.03). Key words: Fish silage, fish fat, laying hens, egg production, egg quality


2014 ◽  
Vol 80 (1) ◽  
pp. S180-S187 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ranil Coorey ◽  
Agnes Novinda ◽  
Hannah Williams ◽  
Vijay Jayasena

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