Influence of dietary phosphorus concentrations on the performance of rearing pigeons (Columba livia), and bone properties of squabs

Feng, Ji; Zhang, Shuai; An, Young‐Sil; Wang, Zheng; Shao, Yuxin; Du, Shunda; Li, Xing; Sun, Xiaoshan

doi:10.1016/j.psj.2022.101744

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“…The difference in body weight at sexual maturity is common in poultry species where males are higher than females, except in quails (Sezer et al 2006;Tarhyel et al 2012). The current results were, mostly, in agreement with previous studies on different pigeon strains (Ashraful 2013; Majewska and Drenkowski, 2016; Parvez et al, 2016;Daikwo et al, 2017;;Islam et al, 2021;Ji et al, 2022). The current result reflects the importance of genetic improvement which can be seen in the superiority of the White Myrthes strain that was genetically improved by the Grimaund Freres company compared to other strains, especially in later ages.…”

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Productive Performance of Three Strains of Pigeons (Columba Livia Domestica) Under Egyptian Conditions.

Omar¹,

El-Deen²,

abaza

et al. 2022

EPSJ

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This study was conducted to evaluate the growth performance of three strains of pigeons (the Local Egyptian pigeon, the Zagel pigeon, and the White Myrthes pigeon. A total number of 475 birds from the three strains were used to study live body weight at hatch, 1, 2, 3, and 4 weeks of age, and at sexual maturity, as well as growth rate between 0-1, 1-2, 2-3, 3-4, and 0-4 weeks of age. The results of body weight showed that Zagel and White Myrthes pigeons are superior to Local Egyptian pigeon in hatch weight and body weight at 7 days old then White Myrthes became the heaviest in later ages, while Local Egyptian pigeons was the lightest in all ages. Growth rate recorded the highest values in the first week of age (162-163 g) then decreased gradually to reach the minimum rate between 21 to 28 days old. White Myrthes has significantly faster growth during the whole period of study from hatch to 4 weeks of age (TGR). Estimates of heritability for body weights and growth rate showed moderate heritability expect for growth rate in the third week of age. The estimates ranged from 0.21 to 0.28 and from 0.09 to 0.28, for body weight and growth rate, respectively. Phenotypic correlations among body weight traits and growth rate traits were mostly high and positive which ranged between 0.63 to 0.82 and 0.12 to 0.77, respectively. Genetic correlation between the same traits were positive and ranged between 0.70 to 0.96 for body weight and 0.20 to 0.88 for growth rate. From the current results, White Myrthes strain was superior in most of the studied traits which give the possibility to involve it in future genetic programs for improving pigeon growth traits.

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Section: Live Body Weightsupporting

confidence: 92%

Productive Performance of Three Strains of Pigeons (Columba Livia Domestica) Under Egyptian Conditions.

Omar¹,

El-Deen²,

abaza

et al. 2022

EPSJ

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“…For instance, a diet rich in potassium, an oligoelement that presents highly in bee bread samples of different floral and geographical origins, improves blood pressure and prevents cardiovascular diseases in both human and animal models [ 32 , 33 ]. Phosphorus, the sixth most abundant metal in the human body, is closely related to nucleic acid synthesis, enzyme activity, skeletal and non-skeletal muscle function, bone mineralization, energy, and lipid metabolism [ 34 ].…”

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Bee Bread as a Promising Source of Bioactive Molecules and Functional Properties: An Up-To-Date Review

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Bee bread is a natural product obtained from the fermentation of bee pollen mixed with bee saliva and flower nectar inside the honeycomb cells of a hive. Bee bread is considered a functional product, having several nutritional virtues and various bioactive molecules with curative or preventive effects. This paper aims to review current knowledge regarding the chemical composition and medicinal properties of bee bread, evaluated in vitro and in vivo, and to highlight the benefits of the diet supplementation of bee bread for human health. Bee bread extracts (distilled water, ethanol, methanol, diethyl ether, and ethyl acetate) have been proven to have antioxidant, antifungal, antibacterial, and antitumoral activities, and they can also inhibit α-amylase and angiotensin I-converting enzyme in vitro. More than 300 compounds have been identified in bee bread from different countries around the world, such as free amino acids, sugars, fatty acids, minerals, organic acids, polyphenols, and vitamins. In vivo studies have revealed the efficiency of bee bread in relieving several pathological cases, such as hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

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“…Pigeon breeding, in particular, has gained recognition as a valuable means of generating cash income, especially for vulnerable populations, such as impoverished women and educated unemployed youth, during challenging times ( 1 ). The demand for pigeon meat, renowned for its delicacy and nutritional value ( 2 ), has surged, prompting widespread commercial breeding in economically developed and developing countries across the globe, such as Australia ( 3 ), Spain ( 4 ), Italy ( 5 ), China ( 6 ), India ( 7 ), Bangladesh ( 8 ), Sri Lanka ( 9 ), and Egypt ( 10 ). Notably, China stands as the largest global producer of squabs, with an annual output of approximately 680 million, accounting for 80% of the global production ( 11 ).…”

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Drug resistance patterns and genotype associations of Trichomonas gallinae in meat pigeons (Columba livia): insights from Guangdong Province, China

Cai,

Liu,

Zhu

et al. 2024

Front. Vet. Sci.

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Avian trichomoniasis, caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas gallinae, is a prevalent and economically significant disease in pigeons. This study investigated the drug resistance of T. gallinae isolates in Guangdong Province, China. The results revealed that 25.3% (20/79) of the isolates were resistant to one or more of the four nitroimidazole drugs tested, namely, metronidazole, dimetridazole, secnidazole, and tinidazole. Secnidazole elicited the highest resistance rate (19.0%; 15/79), followed by tinidazole (17.7%; 14/79), metronidazole (17.7%; 14/79), and dimetridazole (13.9%; 11/79). An enormous majority of the resistant isolates (70.0%; 14/20) exhibited resistance to multiple drugs. Additionally, the resistance rate was significantly higher in isolates from birds aged < 30 days (53.3%; 8/15) than in those from older birds (23.1%; 12/52). Moreover, no drug resistance was detected in female pigeons. The genotype of the isolated strain was also associated with drug resistance. Specifically, 50.0% (15/30) of ITS-B genotypes exhibited resistance to drugs, while only 10.2% (5/49) of ITS-A genotypes demonstrated resistance. This study also found the growth characteristics of different Trichomonas isolates to be influenced by their genotypes and initial inoculum concentrations. These findings underscore the urgent need for effective measures to control and prevent drug-resistant T. gallinae infections in pigeons, thus ensuring the stable development of the pigeon industry.

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Influence of dietary phosphorus concentrations on the performance of rearing pigeons (Columba livia), and bone properties of squabs

Cited by 13 publications

References 46 publications

Productive Performance of Three Strains of Pigeons (Columba Livia Domestica) Under Egyptian Conditions.

Productive Performance of Three Strains of Pigeons (Columba Livia Domestica) Under Egyptian Conditions.

Bee Bread as a Promising Source of Bioactive Molecules and Functional Properties: An Up-To-Date Review

Drug resistance patterns and genotype associations of Trichomonas gallinae in meat pigeons (Columba livia): insights from Guangdong Province, China

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