Physiological and Productive Impacts of Beak Trimming and Feed Form in Japanese Quail

Abdelfattah, Mostafa Galal

doi:10.21608/ejap.2018.93238

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“…In the EU, routine bill trimming occurs in Muscovy and Mule ducks only, and not in the other species; references to trimming in Domestic ducks (Mohammed et al., 2022 ) and Japanese quail (Pizzolante et al., 2006 ; Abdelfattah, 2018 ; Cruvinel et al., 2022 ) from outside the EU have been found, whereas there are no references of bill trimming in geese. This indicates that injurious pecking may be less common in Domestic ducks, Domestic geese and in Japanese quail than in Muscovy and Mule ducks, when kept in husbandry systems used in the EU.…”

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“…In quail, aggressive pecking is mainly directed towards heads and necks, and can be related to group composition and size, housing system, genetics and stocking density (Wechsler and Schmid, 1998 ; Gerken and Mills, 1993 ; Guzman et al., 2013; El Sabry et al., 2022 ). Severe pecking (‘cannibalism’) can lead to feather loss, serious head injuries and increased mortality (Wechsler and Schmid, 1998 ; Taskin and Camci, 2017 ; Abdelfattah, 2018 ). Mixing of unfamiliar birds can trigger aggressive pecking, although the behaviour can also be seen among familiar birds.…”

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Welfare of ducks, geese and quail on farm

Nielsen,

Alvarez,

Bicout

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This Scientific Opinion concerns the welfare of Domestic ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus), Muscovy ducks (Cairina moschata domesticus) and their hybrids (Mule ducks), Domestic geese (Anser anser f. domesticus) and Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) in relation to the rearing of breeders, birds for meat, Muscovy and Mule ducks and Domestic geese for foie gras and layer Japanese quail for egg production. The most common husbandry systems (HSs) in the European Union are described for each animal species and category. The following welfare consequences are described and assessed for each species: restriction of movement, injuries (bone lesions including fractures and dislocations, soft tissue lesions and integument damage and locomotory disorders including lameness), group stress, inability to perform comfort behaviour, inability to perform exploratory or foraging behaviour and inability to express maternal behaviour (related to prelaying and nesting behaviours). Animal-based measures relevant for the assessment of these welfare consequences were identified and described. The relevant hazards leading to the welfare consequences in the different HSs were identified. Specific factors such as space allowance (including minimum enclosure area and height) per bird, group size, floor quality, characteristics of nesting facilities and enrichment provided (including access to water to fulfil biological needs) were assessed in relation to the welfare consequences and, recommendations on how to prevent the welfare consequences were provided in a quantitative or qualitative way.

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Welfare of ducks, geese and quail on farm

Nielsen,

Alvarez,

Bicout

et al. 2023

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Impact of male-female cohabitation period on behavioral aspects, fertility, hatchability, and hormonal estimates of Japanese quail

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To evaluate the impact of male-female cohabitation period on the fertility, hatchability, injuries response, and some hormonal estimates in Japanese quails. A total of 288 mature Japanese quails were equally divided into 3 groups (3 groups × 8 replicates × 12 birds), with 1 Male: 2 Females sex ratio. In the first group (control), male and female quails were reared continuously together, while the males in the second and third groups were reared together with females once or twice/wk times (24 h/ time), respectively throughout the experiment. The obtained results showed that final body weight ( FBW /g), fertility (%), and hatchability (%) in the second and third groups significantly ( P ≤ 0.01) increased compared with the control group. Laying quails in the second and third groups significantly ( P ≤ 0.01) produced more and heavier eggs, while the feed consumption and feed conversion ratio were significantly ( P ≤ 0.01) decreased compared with the control group. The injuries response for both sex in the second and third groups significantly ( P ≤ 0.01) decreased compared with the control group. The cloacal size (mm 2 ) for quails in the third group significantly ( P ≤ 0.01) increased than those of the first and second groups, while the testes (%) were not affected. The testosterone hormone concentration for male chickens in the second and third groups significantly ( P < 0.01) decreased, while the female progesterone hormone concentration (ng/mL) significantly ( P < 0.01) increased compared with the control group. The means of red blood cells ( RBC /106), white blood cells ( WBC /103), and hemoglobin (g/dL) for quails in the second and third groups significantly ( P < 0.01) increased, while heterophil/lymphocyte ( H/L ratio) significantly ( P < 0.01) decreased compared with the control group. Thus, it could be concluded that the reduction male-female cohabitation period of quails is recommended for improving the fertility and hatchability percentages as well as and some hormonal estimates.

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Physiological and Productive Impacts of Beak Trimming and Feed Form in Japanese Quail

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Welfare of ducks, geese and quail on farm

Welfare of ducks, geese and quail on farm

Impact of male-female cohabitation period on behavioral aspects, fertility, hatchability, and hormonal estimates of Japanese quail

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