Carcass characteristics and serum biochemical profile of Japanese quail by the supplementation of pine needles and vitamin E powder

Khan, Irfan Ullah; Shah, Assar Ali; Sahibzada, Fayaz Ahmed; Hayyat, Azam; Nazar, Mudasir; Mobashar, Muhammad; Tariq, Ambrina; Sultana, Nighat

doi:10.2478/s11756-019-00225-y

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“…Superoxide dismutase is a part of the first line in the antioxidant system of life, since it can inhibit the production of radicals. Previous studies indicated that the primary active ingredients such as flavonoids and phenolic compounds inhibit the growth of disease‐causing microbes, reduce the frequency of mutations and also protect from oxidative damages (Khan et al, ). In the current study, the supplementation of pine leaves with tocopherol acetate to Japanes qua i l increased SOD and reduced MDA levels proved the enhanced antioxidant activity.…”

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“…The α ‐ tocopherol acetate cannot be synthesized inside the birds; therefore, they depend on external source through diet to fulfil the requirement of the body (Khan et al, ). Alpha‐tocopherol acetate represents high‐quality biological chain breaking which prevents cell and subcell from lipoperoxidative damages by free radicals (Khan et al, ; Majid, Qureshi, & Khan, ). The α‐tocopherol acetate acts as a peroxyl radical scavenger, disabling the production of harmful unfastened radicals in tissues (Khan et al, ; Makker, Agarwal, & Sharma, ; Shah et al, ).…”

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“…Pine leaves possess biomolecules such as α-pinene and terpinene (aromatic compounds) which showed comparatively high antioxidant potentials than vitamin E (Khan et al, 2019). The previous studies reported that flavonoids and phenolic compounds in Pinus ponderosa leaves exhibited antimicrobial, anti-mutagenic, antioxidant activities and enhanced growth in animals and plants (Khan et al, 2019;Khan, Zia-ur-Rahman, Javed, & Muhammad, 2014;Shah et al, 2017), which may be due to increased superoxide dismutase (SOD) and reduced malondialdehyde (MDA) levels (Guo et al, 2018). It was also found that treatment of Pinus ponderosa leaves in combination with zinc oxide and vitamin E showed the inhibition of tumour and reduced the irritation (Khan et al, 2014;Shah, Xianjun, Zhihao, Junfeng, & Shao, 2018).…”

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“…Alpha-tocopherol acetate represents high-quality biological chain breaking which prevents cell and subcell from lipoperoxidative damages by free radicals (Khan et al, 2019;Majid, Qureshi, & Khan, 2015).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The α-tocopherol acetate acts as a peroxyl radical scavenger, disabling the production of harmful unfastened radicals in tissues (Khan et al, 2019;Makker, Agarwal, & Sharma, 2009;Shah et al, 2017).…”

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Biological and biochemical characteristics of male reproductive system, serum metabolites and carcass quality of Japanese quails by the supplementation of Pinus ponderosa leaves and α‐tocopherol acetate

Shah

Khan

Sahibzada³

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Reprod Domestic Animals

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The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effect of dietary supplementation of Pinus ponderosa leaves (pine leaves) and α‐tocopherol acetate (vitamin E) powder on male reproductive system, serum metabolites and carcass characteristics of Japanese quails. A total of 360‐day‐old male quails were purchased from the open market and kept at poultry shed for ninety‐four days. After ten days of adaptation, all quails were randomly assigned into 4 groups, control (IC); supplemented with α‐tocopherol acetate (IE) at the rate of 150 mg/L; Pinus ponderosa leaves (IP) at the rate of 150 mg/L; and 70 mg α‐tocopherol acetate and 70 mg Pinus ponderosa leaves (IEP). Pinus ponderosa leaves and α‐tocopherol acetate supplementation had not significantly (p > .05) effected on final body weight gain, feed intake and feed conversion ratio of quails. The high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLC) and total cholesterol (TC) were significantly (p > .05) affected by IE and IP groups as compared to IC and IEP groups. Triglyceride (TG), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) significantly (p < .05) increased in all treatment groups except for the IC group. Aspartate transaminase (AST) significantly (p > .05) decreased in treatment groups as compared to control group. Overall, the mineral levels significantly (p < .05) increased in treatment groups as compared to control. Cloacal gland index values, the quantity of foam production and testis weight were significantly (p < .05) increased in treatment groups. It was concluded that the supplementation of Pinus ponderosa leaves and α‐tocopherol acetate improved the testis weight, foam production, serum antioxidant enzymes and mineral level especially zinc in Japanese quail considered an indicative characteristic of higher sperm production rate and improved sexual activity. Further, higher gametogenesis rate, sperm production or reproductive behaviour including different hormonal level will be analysed in future study.

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Biological and biochemical characteristics of male reproductive system, serum metabolites and carcass quality of Japanese quails by the supplementation of Pinus ponderosa leaves and α‐tocopherol acetate

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Valorization potential of pine needle waste biomass: recent trends and future perspectives

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Impact of bee bread supplementation on Japanese quails: laying performance, eggshell chemical composition and serum biochemistry

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Kalafova,

Dupak

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Biologia

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Bee bread is exceptional product of the beehive by its composition and a unique production by honeybees. Since the legislation prohibits the use of growth stimulants in animal husbandry, there is a growing interest in improving the yield of meat and eggs, and its quality parameters after applying various natural products. The impacts of bee bread supplementation on laying performance, eggshell chemical composition, serum biochemical parameters of Japanese quails were studied. Antioxidant activity, polyphenols, flavonoids, phenolic acids from bee bread, feeding mixture and combination was determined. A total of 45 female quails were involved in the experiment. The quails were divided into three groups as follows: group with 0.2% addition of bee bread into feeding mixture (E1, n = 15), group with 0.6% addition of bee bread into feeding mixture (E2, n = 15), and the control without additives (C, n = 15). The groups were kept under the standard conditions. After 180 days the animals were slaughtered, blood samples were collected. Addition of 0.6% bee bread in group E2 significantly decreased TAG level compared to group E1, without affecting laying performance. We noticed significant increase in Cd, Pb levels in eggshell in group E1 compared to control group. On the other side, 0.6% addition of bee bread caused significant reduction in Pb, Cd levels in eggshell compared to group with 0.2% addition of bee bread. The incorporation of bee bread into feeding mixture added improved antioxidant activity along with polyphenols and flavonoids. The results indicate that the effect of bee bread was dose dependent. The effective dosage estimation of additives used in feed for Japanese quails plays important role.

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Carcass characteristics and serum biochemical profile of Japanese quail by the supplementation of pine needles and vitamin E powder

Cited by 12 publications

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Biological and biochemical characteristics of male reproductive system, serum metabolites and carcass quality of Japanese quails by the supplementation of Pinus ponderosa leaves and α‐tocopherol acetate

Biological and biochemical characteristics of male reproductive system, serum metabolites and carcass quality of Japanese quails by the supplementation of Pinus ponderosa leaves and α‐tocopherol acetate

Valorization potential of pine needle waste biomass: recent trends and future perspectives

Impact of bee bread supplementation on Japanese quails: laying performance, eggshell chemical composition and serum biochemistry

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