scholarly journals Carcass traits, haematology and serum biochemical parameters of Nigerian indigenous chickens and their crosses with marshall

2020 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Akpan ◽  
O. A. Bassey ◽  
C.O.N. Ikeobi ◽  
A.V. Jegede ◽  
O.A. Adebambo
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Blood Parameters ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Serum Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Naked Neck ◽  
Statistical Analysis System ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Analysis System

This study investigated the genetic variation in carcass traits and blood parameters of local naked neck and normal-feathered chickens and their crosses with Marshall broiler chickens. Two hundred and sixty three chickens consisting of 50 purebred Marshalls (M), 38 naked neck (Nk) and 48 normal-feathered (N), 61Marshall x naked neck (MNk) and 66Marshall x normal-feathered(MN) chickens were used for the study. Data were collected on carcass traits, haematology and serum biochemical parameters and were analysed using the General Linear Model procedure of Statistical Analysis System. Carcass traits such as eviscerated weight and weights of thigh, drumstick, breast, wings and organs were significantly (P < 0.0001) affected by genotype. Results showed that the purebred Marshall had the highest values in most of the traits followed by their crossbreds. In organs such as gizzard, liver and heart the local normal feathered ranked equal with its crossbred. Sex significantly (P< 0.05) affected carcass traits. Males consistently had higher values than females in all the parameters measured. Genotype significantly (P

Effects of different rearing systems on growth performance, carcass traits, meat quality and serum biochemical parameters of Chaohu ducks

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (4) ◽  
pp. 672-678 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng Zhang ◽  
Richard-Hermann Ah Kan Razafindrabe ◽  
Kaikai Chen ◽  
Xiaohui Zhao ◽  
Lei Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Meat Quality ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Serum Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Serum Biochemical

scholarly journals Influence of salicylate administration on weight gain and serum biochemical parameters in broiler chickens

2010 ◽  
Vol 66 (10) ◽  
pp. 675-679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poźniak B. ◽  
Yuan H. ◽  
J. Yi ◽  
Guo C. ◽  
Deng S. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Weight Ratio ◽  
Serum Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Serum Total Protein ◽  
Weight Gains ◽  
Serum Biochemical

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of different doses of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and sodium salicylate (SS) administration on weight gains and serum biochemical parameters in broiler chickens. This study was performed to investigate the safety of ASA and SS in chickens in conditions of moderate overdose. Seventy five broiler chickens (Sanhuangji breed) were divided into control and experimental groups. The chickens were administered orally with ASA or SS in the following daily doses: 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg for 20 days. In the course of the experiment weight gains were recorded. On day 14 and day 20 the chickens were sampled for blood biochemical analysis. Investigated parameters included serum total protein, albumin, uric acid, creatinine, potassium, sodium and calcium contents as well as alanine transaminase activity. After the last samplings the chickens were dissected and liver and kidney to body weight ratios were recorded. It was demonstrated that SS at a dose of 200 mg/kg increased serum total protein level. ASA increased serum proteins at a dose of 100 mg/kg but not at a higher dose. At the dose of 200 mg/kg ASA increased the kidney to body weight ratio. In all salicylate treated groups the liver weights were lower as compared to the control. No clinical manifestations of intolerance were observed. It is assumed that chickens tolerate ASA and SS well, even in doses producing distinct side effects in several mammalian species.

scholarly journals Effects of Different Dietary Protein Levels on the Growth Performance, Serum Biochemical Parameters, Fecal Nitrogen, and Carcass Traits of Huanjiang Mini-Pigs

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xichen Zhao ◽  
Yating Liu ◽  
Hao Ding ◽  
Pan Huang ◽  
Yulong Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Performance ◽  
Nitrogen Content ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Average Daily Gain ◽  
Carcass Traits ◽  
Serum Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Final Body Weight ◽  
Fecal Nitrogen ◽  
Serum Biochemical ◽  
Mini Pigs

The Huanjiang mini-pig is a Chinese local breed and, the optimal dietary crude protein (CP) level for this breed is still unknown. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate its optimum dietary CP level upon the growth performance, serum biochemical parameters, fecal nitrogen content, and carcass traits. Three independent trials with 360 pigs were included. A total of 220 pigs (5.32 ± 0.46 kg) were fed ad libitum, either a 14, 16, 18, 20, or 22% CP diet from about 5- to 10-kg (trial 1); 84 pigs (11.27 ± 1.43 kg) were fed either a 12, 14, 16, 18, or 20% CP diet from about 10- to 20-kg (trial 2); and 56 pigs (18.80 ± 2.21 kg) were fed either a 10, 12, 14, 16, or 18% CP diet from about 20- to 30-kg (trial 3). In trial 1, as dietary CP levels increased, the feed-to-gain ratio (F/G) quadratically decreased (p &lt; 0.05) and was minimal at the 18.42% CP level. The average daily feed intake (ADFI) and final body weight (BW) were not affected by dietary CP levels while the fat percentage decreased (p &lt; 0.05). Besides, a linear decrease in slaughter rate (p = 0.06) and a linear increase in bone percentage (p &lt; 0.05), serum urea nitrogen (UN) (P &lt; 0.05), and fecal nitrogen content (p = 0.07) of pigs were observed. In trial 2, as dietary CP levels increased, the average daily gain quadratically increased (p &lt; 0.05) and was maximum at the 16.70% CP level. The slaughter rate linearly decreased (p &lt; 0.05) whereas the skin rate, serum UN, and NH3-N increased (p &lt; 0.05) linearly, as well as fecal nitrogen content (p = 0.06). In trial 3, as dietary CP levels increased, the F/G increased (p &lt; 0.05), while the ADFI and ADG quadratically decreased (p &lt; 0.05) and was maximum at nearly 14.00% CP level. The bone percentage and serum UN increased (p &lt; 0.05) linearly but the slaughter rate decreased (P &lt; 0.05) linearly, and the fecal nitrogen content quadratically decreased (p = 0.07) whereas the albumin increased (p &lt; 0.05) quadratically. Taken together, the optimal dietary CP levels for growth performance of Huanjiang mini-pigs from 5- to 10-kg, 10- to 20-kg, and 20- to 30-kg were 18.42, 16.70, and 14.00%, respectively.

scholarly journals Influence of Hempedu bumi (Andrographis paniculata) on serum biochemical parameters and liver morphology in broiler chickens

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Masnindah Malahubban ◽  
Zakry Fitri Ab Ab Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Broiler Chickens ◽  
Basal Diet ◽  
Normal Structure ◽  
Andrographis Paniculata ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Serum Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Liver Morphology ◽  
Serum Biochemical

Serum biochemical parameters data was evaluated in broilers fed diets supplemented with  hempedu bumi (Andrographis paniculata, AP) ground leaf. Birds (n = 160) were assigned in four treatment groups with five replication and each group contain eight birds. Broilers in the control group were fed the basal diet without additives, the group dietary treatments, Diet AP2 (Basal diet + 2g/kg Andrographis paniculata); Diet AP4 (Basal diet + 4g/kg Andrographis paniculata) and Diet AP8 (Basal diet + 8g/kg Andrographis paniculata). During day-21 and day-42, five birds from each treatment groups were randomly selected for serum biochemical analysis which involve pancreatic, renal, and hepatic functions (aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline transaminase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, total protein, albumin, urea, sodium, potassium, chlorine, and globulins). Liver morphology was determined after slaughtering two birds and collected the liver samples. Based on these results AP at 8g/kg diet lowered serum cholesterol, glucose and triglycerides. It also maintain the normal structure of liver indicating that no toxic effect from AP supplementation at a rate up to 8 g/kg, it also that AP lowered ALP and ALT in blood of chicken. In conclusion, supplementation of AP at 8g/kg in diet its beneficial effects on health and safe for broiler chicken production.

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