Effect of Different Energy Levels of Cocoa Husk-Based Diets on Productive Performance of Japanese Quails

Olubamiwa, O.; Haruna, ES; Musa, U.; Akinwale, T. O.; Lombin, I. H.; Longe, O. G.

doi:10.51791/njap.v26i1.3025

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“…The young male get matured and crow at 5-6 weeks of age and weighed between 100 to 130 g while the adult female quail weighed between 120-160 g which is slightly heavier than the male weighing from 120-160 grams [16,19]. According to [20] which reported of high rate of egg production while high quality of protein, high biological value and low caloric content of the meat and eggs was reported by [13,21].…”

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Evaluation of Sex Effects on Serum Biochemical and Genetic Parameters of Japanese Quails

Udoh

Adeoye

2021

ARJA

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The study evaluated effect of Sex on serum biochemical parameters and Correlation with body weight of Japanese quails. A total of 400 birds (200 birds per sex) were reared in a Completely Randomized Design under standard management practices for 7 weeks with feed and water given ad libitum. Sex were considered treatments. Weekly body weight (BW) was measured. The three authors have declared that, “principle of laboratory animal care” (NIH publication 85 - 23 revised 1985) were followed as well as the University law. All the experiment have been examined and approved by the University law.100 birds per sex were randomly selected and blood samples were collected for serum biochemical parameters: blood Glucose (GLU), Total Cholesterol (CHOL), Triglycerides (TG), Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST), Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), Total Protein (TP), Albumin (ALB)and globulin (GLB). The results indicated that sex significantly (P < 0.05) influenced all the serum biochemical parameters of Japanese quail measured in this study at week 7. All data collected were analyzed with GLM of SAS ver. 9.2 and means were separated. Females of Japanese quail had the higher least square means in the serum biochemical parameters of Japanese quails than the Male counterparts. Females showed higher means in TP, ALB, GLB, TG, CHOL, AS, ALT and GLU significantly (P<0.05) higher than males with for the same parameters, respectively. However, males showed higher significant (P<0.05) difference in ALP than females measured. Correlation between BW and serum biochemical parameters for male quails ranged from -15% to 15% (low trend) while that of Female counterparts was -73% to 73% (low to high trend). In conclusion, female quails had higher values in TP, ALB, GLB, TG, CHOL, AST, ALT and GLU than the Males counterparts’ exception of ALP. Hence, female quails were considered fit for studying quails’ health status as early clinical signs will be observed for quick responds to arrest the situation that will lead to disease outbreak and a breeding program will be established for quails. Body weight of female quails is a good selection tool to predict serum biochemical parameters of quails. The correlation coefficient between body weight and serum biochemical parameters was high and significant in favor of female Japanese quails.

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Evaluation of Sex Effects on Serum Biochemical and Genetic Parameters of Japanese Quails

Udoh

Adeoye

2021

ARJA

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“…They come to sexual maturity and egg production early between 5-6 weeks of age and attain market weight of 150-180 g at almost the same age. The meat and eggs are high quality protein with low body fat and cholesterol content making it a choice product for individuals prone to cardiovascular diseases (Haruna et al, 1997;Olubamiwa et al, 1999). It was found by Chimezie et al (2022) that female Japanese quail had greater body weight and morphometric traits than males.…”

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Growth Pattern and Physiological Response of Japanese Quails to Administered Aqueous Solution of Egg Lime Molasses Mixture

Akintunde,

Ndubuisi-Ogbonna,

Olorunfemi

et al. 2023

ASD

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Background: Japanese quails have the potentials of being cheap source of animal protein. This study was conducted to determine the growth pattern and physiological response of Japanese quails to administration of aqueous solution of egg lime molasses mixture (ELM). Methods: ELM was prepared by placing fresh eggs in a bowl after which 1 liter of lime juice and 500 g of molasses were added and left for 10 days at temperature of 27°C and relative humidity of 61%. The entire solution was then blended together. Two hundred day old Japanese quails were assigned to five treatments (4 replicates/treatment) with forty birds in a completely randomized design (CRD). The control (T1) having no administration of ELM, T2 had an inclusion level of 10 ml, T3: 20 ml, T4: 30 ml and T5: 40 ml ELM all into 500 ml of water. Feed and water were offered ad libitum. The study was carried out for 49 days. Data were collected on growth, morphometrics and key physiology parameters. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics and Analysis of Variance using SPSS Version 22. Result: Significant difference (p less than 0.05) was observed only for feed conversion ratio at the starter phase, however, birds administered 20 ml ELM/500 ml of water had the best FCR. Significant differences (p less than 0.05) were observed for live weight and weight gain at the finisher phase. Significant differences (p less than 0.05) were observed in body morphometrics with birds administered 20 ml/500 ml of water having the highest values. There were significant differences (p less than 0.05) in rectal temperature and respiratory rate at the starter phase while at the finisher phase, significant difference (p less than 0.05) was only observed in rectal temperature. It can be concluded from this study that aqueous administration of egg lime molasses solution in the diet of Japanese quails has no detrimental effect on the growth pattern and physiological response.

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“…They reach sexual maturity and egg production at 5-6 weeks of age and reach market weight of 150-180 g at around the same age 3 . The meat and eggs include high-quality protein with low levels of body fat and cholesterol, making them an excellent alternative for people who are predisposed to cardiovascular disease 4 . They only require 20-25 g of feed per day.…”

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Effect of Pawpaw Leaf Meal on Laying Performance and Egg Quality of Japanese Quails

Inuwa,

Omage,

Onimisi

et al. 2023

Curr. Res. Poult. Sci

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Background and Objective:The problem of feed shortages caused by rising costs of conventional feed ingredients has affected animal protein supply. A possible solution to this problem could be increased use of cheaper alternative feed ingredients, such as leaf meals. The study evaluated the effect of Pawpaw Leaf Meal on laying performance and egg quality of Japanese quail eggs. Materials and Methods: A total of 120 quail hens were allotted to five dietary treatments with three replicates of 8 birds each in a Completely Randomized Design. Five experimental diets were formulated in which diet 1 served as control (0% PLM) while diets 2, 3, 4 and 5 contained 5, 10, 15 and 20% Pawpaw Leaf Meal, respectively. Water and feed were offered ad-libitum. Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance using the general linear model of SAS. Results: Results showed that laying performance parameters were all significantly (p<0.05) better in birds fed a 5% PLM-based diet and were comparable to the control group. Internal egg quality traits differed significantly (p<0.05) across treatment groups except for egg shape index and yolk percentage. Eggs from birds on a 5% PLM-based diet had higher egg weight, egg length, egg width, eggshell weight, albumen length, albumen diameter, albumen weight, yolk height, yolk diameter, yolk weight, albumen index and shell percentage that were comparable to the control group. Conclusion: It was concluded that the inclusion of PLM at a 5% level helps improve the laying performance of Japanese quails.

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Effect of Different Energy Levels of Cocoa Husk-Based Diets on Productive Performance of Japanese Quails

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Evaluation of Sex Effects on Serum Biochemical and Genetic Parameters of Japanese Quails

Evaluation of Sex Effects on Serum Biochemical and Genetic Parameters of Japanese Quails

Growth Pattern and Physiological Response of Japanese Quails to Administered Aqueous Solution of Egg Lime Molasses Mixture

Effect of Pawpaw Leaf Meal on Laying Performance and Egg Quality of Japanese Quails

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