Effect of adding Lycium barbarum extract to drinking water on some physiological characteristics of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica)

Makki

2020

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This study aimed to investigate the impacts of Eruca sativa seed extract on some reproductive indicators and carcasses quality for aged local duck males. Forty-five aged local ducks males with the average live-weight of (2000±5g) and two years old were randomly distributed into three treatments (15 for each). After dissolution in corn oil, T2 and T3 were supplemented with 400 and 800 mg alcoholic extract of Eruca sativa seed respectively.T1 has only given corn oil (control). Weekly, a dosage of 2 ml was twice given to the treatments by syringe. The current results showed significant (P<0.05) increases in the relative weight, length, width and volume of testes in males of second and third treatments compared to the first treatment (control). Besides, the second and third treatments recorded significant (P<0.05) improvements in the diameter of seminiferous tubules, seminiferous epithelium thickness (µm) of testes, the Luteinizing hormone (LH), Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and the level of testosterone hormone compared to the control. Chemical and physical tests of the breast meat showed no significant among all treatments in the ratio of free fatty acids, pH and water tolerability. Regarding the peroxide number, second treatment recorded the lowest significant (P<0.05) compared to other treatments. It concluded that alcoholic extract of Eruca sativa seed could enhance reproductive characteristics and significantly improve sex hormones in aged local duck males and effect on the number of peroxide in its breast meat.

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Effect of Alcoholic Extract of Garden Rocket Eruca sativa Mill. Seed on Some Reproductive Traits and Carcasses Quality of Aged Local Duck Males

Makki

2020

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“…Endogenously antioxidants such as vitamins and β-carotene, avoid oxidative reactions from occurring in the cascade combining with the free radicals (Diplock, 1994). Natural antioxidants from herbs have attracted considerable interest due to their safety and potential nutritional, physiological and productive impacts (Sultan et al, 2019;2020). Several plant products have been studied as a powerful source of antioxidants.…”

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The Effect of Alcoholic Extract of Rhizomes of Greater Galangal (Alpinia galanga L.) on the Serum Antioxidant Enzymes for Japanese Quail During Oxidative Stress Induced by Hydrogen Peroxide

Al-Mosawy

2021

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This study aimed to investigate the effect of alcoholic extract of greater galangal rhizomes on the serum antioxidant enzymes level in Japanese quail during oxidative stress induced by hydrogen peroxide. Two hundred and sixteen, 7 days-old of Japanese quail birds were randomly distributed into four groups (n=54) with three replicates per group and 18 chicks per replicate. The groups as follows: the first group was drank water without any addition as control. The second group was supplied with 4 ml.-1 hydrogen peroxide H2O2 (40%). The third group was supplied with 4 ml.-1 both hydrogen peroxide (40%) and alcoholic extract of greater galangal rhizomes. The fourth group was supplied with 4 ml.-1 alcoholic extract of greater galangal rhizomes. The results showed the lowest significant (P<0.05) decrease of malonaldehyde (MDA), aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) concentrations in the fourth group while, the highest significant (P<0.05) increase was recorded in the second group. The highest significant (P<0.05) activity level of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) recorded in the fourth group, on the other hand, it was significantly lowest in the second group. The results explained there is no significant difference (P<0.05) in the concentration of MDA,SOD, GPx AST and ALT between the first (control) and third groups. The results indicated there is no significant differs between males and females in the MDA,SOD, GPx AST and ALT. It can be concluded, oxidative stress was caused a negative impacts on serum SOD, GPx. AST and ALT enzymes. Moreover, it was caused an increase in MDA levels. The alcoholic extract of rhizomes of greater galangal was reduced and reversed the H2O2 impacts. All parameters non-significantly influenced by sexes.

Effect of Adding Broccoli Leaves (Brassica oleracea L.) Extract to Drinking Water on Eggs Production and Intestinal Microflora of Japanese Quail Coturnix japonica Temmink & Schlegel, 1849

Al-Ashoor

2020

This study was carried out to determine the effects of adding broccoli leaves extract to drinking water on eggs production and intestinal microflora (total bacteria, lactobacilli and Escherichia coli) of breeder Japanese quails. One hundred and thirty-two 45 days-old of Japanese quails (males and females) were randomly distributed into four groups. Each group has three replicates. The groups were included: The first group was kept without any addition as the control. The extraction of broccoli leaves as 100, 200 and 300 mg. l-.1 were added to bird's drinking water of the second, third and fourth groups respectively. The results showed a significant improvement in eggs production (HD %), accumulative eggs per 30 days and eggs mass in the third and fourth groups compared to the other groups. While, no significant differences were shown in the feed consumption, feed conversion ratio and eggs weight among groups. Caecal and duodenum E. coli showed a significant decrease in third and fourth groups compared to the others. However, duodenum lactobacilli increased significantly in the fourth group compared to other groups. It was also showed no significant differences in the total duodenum bacteria among studied groups. While, the total caecal bacteria decrease significantly in the third group compared to other groups. Based on the presented results can be concluded that alcoholic extract of broccoli leaves at levels 200 and 300 mg. l-1 could enhance productive characteristics (eggs production HD %, accumulative eggs per 30 days and eggs mass). On the other hand, it increased duodenum lactobacilli and decreased caecal and duodenal E. coli population of breeder Japanese quails.