Five experiments were conducted to estimate the digestible threonine requirements of slow-growing broilers: experiment 1, starter phase (days 10 to 28); experiment 2, grower I phase (days 29 to 49); experiment 3, grower II phase (days 50 to 69); experiment 4, finisher phase (days 70 to 84); and experiment 5, which was specifically conducted to determine the production of intestinal mucin over two periods (days 50 to 69 and 70 to 84). Different birds were used in all experiments. A completely randomized design with five treatments and four replicates was used. Treatments consisted of increasing the values of digestible threonine in the diet through basal feed supplementation with L-threonine (98.5%), which was added instead of cornstarch. The following values of digestible threonine were investigated: 0.622, 0.697, 0.772, 0.847, and 0.922% in experiment 1; 0.586, 0.662, 0.738, 0.814, and 0.890% in experiment 2; 0.570, 0.640, 0.71, 0.780, and 0.850% in experiments 3 and 5; and 0.520, 0.595, 0.670, 0.745, and 0.820% in experiments 4 and 5. The digestible threonine values presented quadratic effects on feed conversion ratio in experiments 1, 2, and 3. Digestible threonine values of 0.628 and 0.609% resulted in higher villus height and greater duodenal crypt depth, respectively. Digestible threonine values of 0.762, 0.767, and 0.733% may be recommended for the starter, grower I, and grower II phases, respectively, based on the best feed conversion ratio. In addition, a digestible threonine level of 0.694% may be recommended for the finisher phase based on the highest production of intestinal mucin.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between the level of fiber and its action period in diets to laying hens on performance and egg quality. 180 Hisex white hens (65 weeks-old) were randomly allocated to 3 groups of 60 birds each, comprising 10 replicates of six birds per treatment. The experimental design was factorial scheme considering three levels of fiber (2.50, 4.87 and 7.24%) in birds’ diets, and three action periods of this fiber (short - 21 days, medium - 56 days, and long - 105 days) in the feed. The estimates of treatments were firstly subjected to ANOVA and a subsequent Tukey test at 5%. Birds fed diets with moderate levels of fiber (4.87%) presented better (p < 0.05) performance. High levels of fiber caused a significant reduction in performance. Birds fed diets with low and moderate levels of fiber produced eggs with better (p < 0.05) quality. High levels of fiber caused a significant reduction in egg quality. The exposure of birds to diets with fiber for long-term caused a negative effect (p < 0.05) on performance, egg weight and percentage of its main structures, albumen height, yolk height, eggshell thickness, and the specific gravity.
Os jaraquis estão entre as espécies de peixes mais consumidas do Amazonas, destacando-se principalmente nos mercados de Manaus. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar análise sensorial em filés cozidos de jaraqui, verificando a aceitabilidade deste pelo mercado consumidor e agregar valor ao produto final, proporcionando uma possibilidade de renda extra para os comerciantes e indústrias filetadoras da região. Para tanto, foram utilizados 30 exemplares de cada uma das espécies de jaraqui, em um total de 120 filés, oferecidos a 60 provadores não treinados, que avaliaram em uma escala hedônica quanto à aparência, aroma, textura, sabor e gosto, seguido de uma impressão global, bem como suas intenções de consumo e compra; presença de espinhas e a possibilidade do produto ser ofertado na merenda escolar. Os resultados revelaram que apesar da presença de espinhas no filé, mais de 60,00% dos provadores os consumiriam frequentemente e 55,56% certamente comprariam o filé de jaraqui quando ofertado pelo comércio, sendo inclusive aceito como fonte de proteína animal nas dietas escolares. Desta forma, o filé do jaraqui pode se tornar uma forma a mais de se ofertar este produto para o mercado regional e nacional.
Determining the actual lysine requirement is crucial as it is an essential amino acid and plays animportant role in the metabolism of broilers. In addition, it is the second limiting amino acid for broilers fed with rations formulated basedon corn and soybean meal. The aim of this study was to determine the digestible lysine requirement for male broilers with lower genetic potential for growth in a semiconfined system as well as to evaluate the effects of different values of digestible lysine on performance and carcass characteristics. A total of 300 broiler chickensfrom a commercial lineage EMBRAPA 041 were used with an average initial weight of 987 g. The broilers were distributed into 20 experimental units in a completely randomized design with five treatments (0.586; 0.746; 0.906; 1.066, and 1.226% digestible lysine), four replicates and 15 broilers per experimental unit.In both periods, there were linear effect of digestible lysine values on the lysine intake and lysine utilization efficiency and quadratic effect on final body weight, weight gain and feed: gain ratio.There was a quadratic effect on the absolute weight of carcasses, breast, thigh + drumstick and income gizzard.For rearing of male broilers with lesser genetic growth potential reared in semi-confinement, rations with 1.040% and 1.103% digestible lysine can be recommended for maximum weight gain in periods from 35 to 70 and 35 to 84 days of age, respectively.Index terms: Amino acids; nutritional requirements; performance; yield. RESUMOA determinação da real exigência de lisina é fundamental, por ser um aminoácido essencial e desempenhar importantes funções no metabolismo dos frangos de corte. Além disto, apresenta-se como segundo aminoácido limitante para frangos de corte alimentados com rações formuladas a base de milho e farelo de soja. O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a exigência de lisina digestível para frangos de corte machos de menor potencial genético para crescimento em sistema semiconfinado, bem como avaliar os efeitos de diferentes valores de lisina digestível sobre o desempenho e características de carcaça. Foram utilizados 300 frangos de corte, da linhagem comercial EMBRAPA 041, com pesoinicial médio de 987 g. Os frangos foram distribuídos em 20 unidades experimentais em um delineamento inteiramente casualizado, com cinco tratamentos (0,586; 0,746; 0,906; 1,066 e 1,226% de lisina digestível), quatro repetições e quinze frangos por unidade experimental. Nos dois períodos avaliados, verificaram-se efeito linear dos níveis de lisina digestível sobre a ingestão e eficiência na utilização de lisina, e efeito quadrático sobre peso vivo final, ganho de peso e a conversão alimentar. Verificou-se efeito quadrático sobre os pesos absolutos da carcaça, peito, coxa+sobrecoxa e rendimento da moela. Podem ser recomendadas, respectivamente, para máximo ganho de peso rações com 1,040% e 1,103% de lisina digestível nos períodos de 35 aos 70 e 35 aos 84 dias de idade.Termos para indexação: Aminoácidos; exigência nutricional; desempenho...
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