Abstract:The subject of this study was to evaluate the effects of lentil byproduct (LP) on growth performance, carcass traits and egg yield of quail (Coturnix coturnix Japonica). To achieve this goal, a total of 600 0-day-old quail chicks were used. The birds were divided into 5 groups with 3 replicates. The 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and 5 th groups received 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20% lentil byproduct, respectively. All the diets were prepared as isonitrogenous and isocaloric. As a result of this study, the highest live body… Show more
“…Furthermore, Yalcın et al (1991 reported that the inclusion of lentil byproducts in diets had no adverse effects on the feed consumption and FCR in poultry. In contrast with our results, Sögüt et al (2018) showed that the inclusion of more than 20% lentil byproducts in the diet of turkeys worsened the FCR.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
“…This is in agree with the results reported by Ciurescu et al (2017) who reported that the inclusion of lentil byproducts in the diet of broilers did not affect the feed consumption or FCR. Besides, the results of our experiment are similar to those obtained by Çabuk et al (2014) and Ayasan et al (2018). Furthermore, Yalcın et al (1991 reported that the inclusion of lentil byproducts in diets had no adverse effects on the feed consumption and FCR in poultry.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…With regard to the relative weight of the carcass and digestive organs, similar findings were reported by Sögüt et al (2018) who found that, in turkeys, the carcass traits and digestive organs' weight were not affected by the dietary inclusion of lentil byproducts. Our findings were also consistent with those of Ciurescu et al (2017) who reported that the inclusion of lentils in the diet of broilers did not affect the weights of the gizzard, pancreas, liver, heart, small intestine and the length of the small intestine.…”
“…Furthermore, Yalcın et al (1991 reported that the inclusion of lentil byproducts in diets had no adverse effects on the feed consumption and FCR in poultry. In contrast with our results, Sögüt et al (2018) showed that the inclusion of more than 20% lentil byproducts in the diet of turkeys worsened the FCR.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 99%
“…This is in agree with the results reported by Ciurescu et al (2017) who reported that the inclusion of lentil byproducts in the diet of broilers did not affect the feed consumption or FCR. Besides, the results of our experiment are similar to those obtained by Çabuk et al (2014) and Ayasan et al (2018). Furthermore, Yalcın et al (1991 reported that the inclusion of lentil byproducts in diets had no adverse effects on the feed consumption and FCR in poultry.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…With regard to the relative weight of the carcass and digestive organs, similar findings were reported by Sögüt et al (2018) who found that, in turkeys, the carcass traits and digestive organs' weight were not affected by the dietary inclusion of lentil byproducts. Our findings were also consistent with those of Ciurescu et al (2017) who reported that the inclusion of lentils in the diet of broilers did not affect the weights of the gizzard, pancreas, liver, heart, small intestine and the length of the small intestine.…”
“…In general, the dietary inclusion of lentil byproducts up to 20% did not affect the body weight of quails at and 35 days. Similar finding were reported by who demonstrated that the inclusion of lentils in broilers' diet did not affect their body weight, and by Sögüt et al (2018) who noted that the dietary inclusion of lentils at a 20% level did not affect the body weight of turkeys. Contrary to our results, a negative effect on the body weight of quails was found with the dietary inclusion of more than 20% lentil byproducts (Kanat, 1992).…”
“…However, the concentrations of blood parameters can vary depending on factors such as diet, environmental factors, hormonal factors (Donaldson et al, 2017). Furthermore, there is the effect of gender, between males and females, in females there is influence of the reproductive function, as well of the genetics of birds (Ayaşan et al, 2018). However, because of the few studies in relation to blood parameters, it is necessary to carry out more research to assess the lipid concentration in quails.…”
Section: Vasconcelos Et Al (2014) Evaluated the Carcass Characteristi...mentioning
This study was conducted to determine the metabolizable energy (ME) requirement for quails (Cortunix cortunix cortunix) from 28 to 42 days of age. Four hundred and twenty quails were distributed in a completely randomized design, with 5 treatments (2950, 3000, 3050, 3100 and 3150 kcal of ME/kg of feed), 7 replicates and 12 birds per experimental unit. Performance, relative weights of organs and viscera, carcass characteristics, meat quality, body composition and blood parameters of the birds were evaluated. There was a reduction in feed intake (ADFI) with the use of 3150 kcal ME/kg (p < 0.01), with a quadratic effect on feed efficiency (p < 0.01), estimating the energy requirement in the 3009.4 kcal ME/kg. The breast yield (BY) and the colour b* had an effect (p < 0.01), with better results for 2950 kcal ME/kg, while the meat texture reduced when the birds were fed with 3150 kcal ME/kg. HDL and LDL showed the quadratic effect (p < 0.01) when ME increased to 3111.6 and 3157.4 kcal/kg respectively. Very low density lipoprotein increased linearly (p < 0.01) in birds that received diets with 3000 kcal ME/kg. We conclude that the use of 3009.4 kcal of ME/kg for European quail meets the nutritional needs and provides an improvement in feed efficiency, without affecting the carcass parameters of the birds. Information regarding the nutritional requirements for European quails is still recent; therefore, it is essential to know the adequate levels of metabolizable energy, an important nutritional component for the maximum productive performance of birds.
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