Effect of boron supplementation on laying performance of White Leghorn hens fed diet with and without adequate level of calcium

Vijay, Adarsh; Pal, D. K.; Shivakumar, Gowda N K; Vijayarangam, Elangovan A; Kumar, D.; Nagaraj, K. S.; Eknath, Jadhav S

doi:10.1007/s11250-021-02878-x

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“…Also, in that study, ostrich chicks supplemented with 200 mg/L boron in drinking water displayed higher tibial bone mineral densities and stronger bones compared to the other treatment groups [31]. Boron is known to facilitate the resorption of minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, which are found in the bones in large quantities [16]. Moreover, boron acts with vitamin D, calcium, and magnesium, all of which are vital for bone metabolism [32].…”

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“…Furthermore, a deficiency in boron may impact the normal development of bone and cartilage, bone ash content, and the concentrations of plasma calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium [12][13][14]. In laying hens, supplementing with boron has been shown to increase tibia calcium content [15], calcium retention [16], shear stress and ash content of the tibia [17], serum calcium concentration [18], bone resistance [19], femur bone strength, and tibia ash and calcium content [20]. In recent years, boron has not been evaluated as a proactive method to aid the bone health of pullets.…”

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Evaluation of Boron as a Feed Additive to Improve Musculoskeletal Health of Hy-Line W-36 Pullets

Anderson,

Johnson,

Clark

et al. 2024

Poultry

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Boron supplementation may improve the musculoskeletal health of pullets before entering the lay phase. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different boron amounts on the performance, muscle deposition, tibia cross-sectional area (CSA) and mineral density (BMD), ash percent, breaking strength, and bone mineralization (bone-specific alkaline phosphatase [BALP] and pro-collagen type 1 n-terminal propeptide [P1NP]) of a white-feathered strain of pullets. A total of 528 Hy-Line W-36 pullets were distributed across 24 pens and fed basal diets containing varying amounts of boron (C: 0 mg/kg; L: 50 mg/kg; M: 100 mg/kg; H: 150 mg/kg) for 17 weeks. Performance parameters (body weight, average daily weight gain/bird, and average daily feed intake/bird) were measured at weeks 4, 7, 10, 13, and 16, while all other measures were taken at 11 and 17 weeks of age. Performance was not impacted by boron supplementation. Pectoralis major weights were higher in H pullets at 11 weeks of age, and we also observed higher pectoralis major, minor, and leg muscle weights in H pullets at 17 weeks of age. Pullets fed the H diet had larger cortical CSA than the other treatment groups at 11 weeks of age. At 17 weeks of age, both the H and M groups had larger cortical CSA than the L and C groups, but the M group had slightly smaller cortical CSA. Pullets fed the H diet had higher BMD values than the other treatment groups at 11 weeks of age. At 17 weeks of age, pullets fed the H diet had the highest total BMD values compared to the other treatment groups, and cortical BMD increased with increasing boron inclusion. Pullets fed the H diet had the highest tibia ash percentages and concentrations of BALP and P1NP. Pullets fed the M and H diets had greater failure load and maximum bending moment than pullets fed the L or C diet at 11 weeks of age, with H pullets having greater stiffness values than other groups. At 17 weeks of age, pullets fed the H diet had greater failure load and maximum bending moment compared to all other treatment groups. Our results suggest that providing boron within the diet at 150 mg/kg can improve the musculoskeletal characteristics of Hy-Line W-36 pullets up to 17 weeks of age, without impacting performance parameters.

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Evaluation of Boron as a Feed Additive to Improve Musculoskeletal Health of Hy-Line W-36 Pullets

Anderson,

Johnson,

Clark

et al. 2024

Poultry

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“…Adding a proper dose of boron to drinking water can enhance immune function as well as absorption and metabolism in the intestine of rats 6 , promote the development of the bone and thymus gland of ostrich and chicken, improve liver function 7 . And the addtion of a proper dose of boron in daily diet can improve calcium and phosphorus metabolism in dairy cows, and relieve postpartum paralysis in dairy cows 8 . However, high doses of boron or exposure to high levels of boron for long periods of time cause physiological injury.…”

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PI3K/Akt signaling pathway mediates the effect of low-dose boron on barrier function, proliferation and apoptosis in rat intestinal epithelial cells

Chen,

Huang,

Liu

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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Boron is an essential trace element with roles in growth, development, and physiological functions; however, its mechanism of action is still unclear. In this study, the regulatory roles of the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway on boron-induced changes in barrier function, proliferation, and apoptosis in rat intestinal epithelial cells were evaluated. Occludin levels, the proportion of cells in the G2/M phase, cell proliferation rate, and mRNA and protein expression levels of PCNA were higher, while the proportions of cells in the G0/G1 and S phases, apoptosis rate, and caspase-3 mRNA and protein expression levels were lower in cells treated with 0.8 mmol/L boron than in control IEC-6 cells (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05). However, 40 mmol/L boron decreased ZO-1 and Occludin levels, the proportion of cells in the G2/M phase, cell proliferation rate, and mRNA and protein levels of PCNA and increased the apoptosis rate and caspase-3 mRNA expression (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05). After specifically blocking PI3K and Akt signals (using LY294002 and MK-2206 2HCL), 0.8 mmol/L boron had no effects on Occludin, PCNA level, apoptosis rates, and caspase-3 levels (P < 0.05); however, the proliferation rate and PCNA levels decreased significantly (P < 0.01 or P < 0.05). The addition of 40 mmol/L boron did not affect ZO-1 and Occludin levels and did not affect the apoptosis rate or PCNA and caspase-3 levels. These results suggested that the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway mediates the effects of low-dose boron on IEC-6 cells.

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Potential effect dietary supplementation of calcium tetraborate in quails exposed to cadmium: Its impact on productive performance, oxidative stress, cecal microflora, and histopathological changes

Mutlu,

Simsek,

Iflazoglu

et al. 2024

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety

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Effect of boron supplementation on laying performance of White Leghorn hens fed diet with and without adequate level of calcium

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References 32 publications

Evaluation of Boron as a Feed Additive to Improve Musculoskeletal Health of Hy-Line W-36 Pullets

Evaluation of Boron as a Feed Additive to Improve Musculoskeletal Health of Hy-Line W-36 Pullets

PI3K/Akt signaling pathway mediates the effect of low-dose boron on barrier function, proliferation and apoptosis in rat intestinal epithelial cells

Potential effect dietary supplementation of calcium tetraborate in quails exposed to cadmium: Its impact on productive performance, oxidative stress, cecal microflora, and histopathological changes

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