Effect of Hempseed (Cannabis sativa sp.) Inclusion to the Diet on Performance, Carcass and Antioxidative Activity in Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the effects of hempseed (H) on performance, carcass traits, and antioxidant activity in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). A total of 192 quail with seven-days old were divided into four experimental groups with four replicates. The treatments were; i) Control diet (C, no hempseed); ii) 5% hempseed in diet (H5); iii) 10% hempseed in diet (H10); and iv) 20% hempseed in diet (H20). The body weight (BW) and feed intake (FI) of quail was determined at 7, 21 and 42 d of age. At 42 d of age four quail were slaughtered and the carcass and internal organ traits were determined. Malondialdehyde (MDA), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), nitric oxide (NO) and total protein were determined in the blood serum end of the experiment. The BW of the groups were not significant at 7 and 21 d, however in the 20% hempseed group BW decreased at 42 d (p<0.05). The FI and feed conversion ratio were not significant among the treatment groups. The carcass, liver, intestine and heart weight and their percentage to carcass were significantly differ in treatment groups (p<0.05). The serum MDA and NO decreased in hempseed addition (p <0.001). The serum SOD, CAT and GSH-Px were increased by hempseed supplementation (p<0.001). In conclusion, hempseed supplementation to quail diets may not improve quail performance traits but increase antioxidant activity in blood.

Effect of dietary supplementation of hemp (Cannabis sativa) and dill seed (Anethum graveolens) on performance, serum biochemicals and gut health of broiler chickens

“…Present results were in agreement reported by Ismail, Al‐Naqeep, and Chan () and Talha, Priyanka, and Akanksha () in chicken and Konca, Cimen, Yalcin, Kaliber, and Beyzi () in Japanese quails. Feeding of aqueous extract of dill seed in rats produced similar effects (Bano, Ikram, & Akhtar, ).…”

Positive Effect of Cannabis sativa L. Herb Extracts on Skin Cells and Assessment of Cannabinoid-Based Hydrogels Properties

“…Superoxide dismutase activity was highest at a concentration of 1000 μg/mL and reached up to 178% and 165% for UAE and MAE extract, respectively. The ability of chemical compounds contained in cannabis extracts to increase SOD activity has also been confirmed by other authors, including in vivo studies [ 36 , 37 ]. Antioxidant abilities of plant extracts, including Cannabis sativa L. extract, are extremely important because they allow cells to be protected against oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation or DNA damage.…”

Effects of diets containing hemp seeds or hemp cake on fatty acid composition and oxidative stability of sheep milk

“…The results obtained in this study are somewhat confirmed by Hu et al (2008), who reported that serum MDA concentration was decreased in rats fed on diets with hemp seed oil compared with control groups fed on diets containing soybean oil. Additionally, Konca et al (2014), reported a decrease in the liver MDA concentration in laying Japanese quail, suggesting hemp seed has potential as a natural antioxidant.…”

“…Currently, there has been not enough research into the effects of hemp inclusion in animal diets and its nutritive and antioxidant efficacy in animals (Konca et al, 2014). Consequently, the current study was designed to assess the effect dietary intake of hemp seeds or cake on milk production and the FA profile of milk.…”