ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
RESPONSE TO ANTIOXIDANT OILS ON SEMEN QUALITY OF MANDARAH COCKS
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of olive oil or nigella sativa oil as antioxidant dilutants on semen quality and hatchability upon semen storage at 5oC. A 3x4 factorial experimental designs was performed including three dilutant sources {semen diluted 1: 1 with lake diluent (LD) sered as a control, semen diluted at 1ml semen: 1ml with LD and supplemented with olive oil or with nigella sativa oil (1 ml/l00 ml of diluent), respectively} and four storage time (0, 24, 48 and 72 hours at5oC). A total number of 60 cocks and 180 hens at 38-week-old were used to provide data on sperm assess and hatchability. The obtained results show significant (P<0.01) increased sperm motility (%), and decreased dead spermatozoa (%), abnormal spermatozoa (%) and acrosomal damage (%) of cocks consequently, better hatchability rate of hens treated with diluted semen with nigella sativa oil (NSO) followed by olive oil (OO) compared to the control during different storage time (0, 24, 48 and 72 hours at of 5 oC). Percentage of sperm motility of cocks and hatchability rate of hens were decreased, while dead spermatozoa (%), spermatozoa abnormal (%) and acrosomal damage (%) of cocks were significantly (P<0.01) increased with the advancement of storage time. Therefore, Nigella sativa oil and olive oil could be used to improve the semen quality of cocks when stored at 5°C, up to72 hours, as well as hatchability rate of Mandarah laying hens.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_28782_5a305c28abc9ceb44f88d24f3fc21a61.pdf
2019-03-01
1
12
10.21608/epsj.2019.28782
Olive oil-Nigella sativa oil- in vitro storage-semen quality- hatchability
Waheed
Ezzat
dr.waheed-ezzat@yahoo.com
1
1Dept. of Poult. Breed. Res.
AUTHOR
A.
Rizk
2
Poult .Bre. Res. Dept., Anim. Prod. Res. Instit., Minis. of Agric., Giza, Egypt
AUTHOR
A
Habib
3
Poult .Bre. Res. Dept., Anim. Prod. Res. Instit., Minis. of Agric., Giza, Egypt
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
CHARACTERIZATION OF SEMI-INTENSIVE EGG PRODUCTION SYSTEM IN RURAL SECTOR OF AL-SHARKIA AND EL-QALIOBIA GOVERNORATES, EGYPT
The study was conducted in Al-Sharkia and El-Qaliobia governorates to describe the semi-intensive egg production system in Egyptian rural. The data was collected during period from June 2016 to December 2017. Samples of 157 individual producers were randomly chosen, through semi-structured interviews with questionnaires, to collect data through monthly visits. The results indicated that the flock size in semi-intensive egg production ranged from 300-750 with average 395.20 laying hens. However, males were the only owned of the flocks in the two governorates. The majority of producers (93.60%) used commercial rations to feed their flocks in Al-Sharkia and 87.50% in El-Qaliobia governorates. In the almost of producers (84.08%) tend to keep chickens on floor in home to minimize the costs. The producers under the semi-intensive egg production system purchasing pullets from local agents at 14.29 weeks of age. Under the semi-intensive egg production system the mean of egg production per layer in Al-Sharkia governorate was 289.54 eggs/year with average egg weight 59.11 gm it were significantly more than that under the same system in El-Qaliobia governorate (286.06 eggs) with average egg weight 59.09 gm. The major diseases presented in the studied areas, were intestinal infections, Salmonella, Leg paralysis, Newcastle disease and respiratory diseases. The major constrains found in the studied areas, were high feeding cost, lack of quality feeds, prevalence of diseases, high production elements cost, lack of access to formal credit, lack of training labours, lack of training producers, lack of veterinary services, high cost of pullets price and unavailability of feed in the nearby area. It was concluded that, more research is required for testing and evaluating semi-intensive egg production system.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_28812_166540c8bdfd4c15227e50f17c126e32.pdf
2019-03-01
13
29
10.21608/epsj.2019.28812
semi-intensive- layer-constrains-production system
A
Attallah
1
1Dep. of Anim. Prod., Fac. of Agric., Cairo Uni., Giza, Egypt.
AUTHOR
mai
maher
maiahmed24.23@gmail.com
2
2Dep. of Anim. Prod. Sys. Res., Anim. Prod. Res. Inst., Agric. Res. Center, Minis. of Agric., Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
AUTHOR
M
El-Menawey
3
1Dep. of Anim. Prod., Fac. of Agric., Cairo Uni., Giza, Egypt.
AUTHOR
Y
Abdel-Aziz
4
2Dep. of Anim. Prod. Sys. Res., Anim. Prod. Res. Inst., Agric. Res. Center, Minis. of Agric., Dokki, Giza, Egypt.
AUTHOR
H
Gharib
5
1Dep. of Anim. Prod., Fac. of Agric., Cairo Uni., Giza, Egypt.
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
SEMEN QUALITY, SEX HORMONE AND ANTIOXIDANT STATUS OF MALE RABBITS AS INFLUENCED BY TWO FORMS OF ONION
This work mainly aims to evaluate the effect of using two forms of onion (Allium cepa L.) (powder or juice) separately on semen quality, serum sex hormone and antioxidant profile of bucks. Thirty V-Line bucks (9 months old) were treated for 8 weeks and divided into five groups. Groups 1st ,2nd and 3rd were supplemented with 0, 400, 800 mg of onion powder/kg diet, respectively, while, groups 4th and 5th were given orally 1.5 and 3ml fresh onion juice /kg BW /day, respectively. Semen quality such as libido time, volume, sperm count, sperm motility, fructose and acrosome reaction with some blood sex hormones (FSH, LH, Testosterone) and serum antioxidant status (T. antioxidant capacity, malonaldehyde, superoxide dismutase) were evaluated. Onion powder or juice treatments at any dose displayed a significant shortened the time of libido with increased ejaculated volume, individual motility, sperm concentration, total sperm output, live sperm, total motility and acrosome reaction as compared to the untreated group. Serum sex hormones such as Luteinizing H (LH), Follicle Stimulating H (FSH) and testosterone were significantly (P<0.05) boosted compared to the control. Results revealed that serum antioxidant profile significantly improved by all onion treatments. In conclusion, using two forms of onion (powder or juice) separately for male rabbits can improve their reproductive and antioxidant status
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_28788_27458ece74299231a90710a0df57961c.pdf
2019-03-01
31
39
10.21608/epsj.2019.28788
rabbit – onion – sex hormones – semen quality – antioxidant
salem
saber
alsaper5678@gmail.com
1
Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alexandria Uni.
AUTHOR
Y
El-Gindy
2
Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alexandria Uni.
AUTHOR
S
Morshedy
3
Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alexandria Uni.
AUTHOR
S
Zahran
4
Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alexandria Uni.
AUTHOR
M
Ahmed
5
Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alexandria Uni.
AUTHOR
S
Zeweil
6
Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alexandria Uni.
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
EFFECTS OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION WITH GREEN AND BROWN SEAWEEDS ON LAYING PERFORMANCE, EGG QUALITY, AND BLOOD LIPID PROFILE AND ANTIOXIDANT CAPACITY IN LAYING JAPANESE QUAIL
The effect of green and brown seaweeds supplementation on laying performance and egg quality, serum lipid profile and antioxidant capacity was evaluated using laying Japanese quails. Five groups of Japanese quails (total n= 180, 120 laying quail hens + 60 male, 10 wks old), each in 3 replicates were used. Birds were fed either a basal diet (control) or basal diet supplemented with green (GS) and brown (BS) seaweeds each at 1.5 and 3% for 14 weeks. Results indicated that GS and BS supplementation can significantly improve egg-laying rate (P < 0.05) and increase egg number, egg weight and egg mass and improve feed conversion ratio (FCR) (P < 0.05). However, feed consumption (FC) was insignificantly affected by the different treatments. The GS and BS supplemented groups lead to improve the eggshell thickness, also helped to improve egg yolk weight, index and color compared to the control. Supplementing dried GS and BS significantly decreased the value of Haugh unit, significantly decreased the total lipids and total cholesterol content of egg yolk (P<0.05) as well as displayed higher fertility and hatchability percentages (P<0.05) than that of the control group. Quails which had received dried GS and BS treatments had a higher slaughter percentage and a lesser percentage of abdominal fat as compared to the control group. Serum total lipids, triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL and LDL values were significantly decreased as compared to the control group. There are significant effects (P<0.05) on enzymatic antioxidant activities of blood serum. It is concluded that green and brown seaweeds supplementation can improve egg-laying performance and had a positive effect on fertility and hatchability values and resulted in a significant reduction in total lipids and total cholesterol in the serum and yolk while enhancing total antioxidant capacity in blood serum as well as positively affecting economic parameters. Thus, these results suggested that green and brown seaweeds can be used safely as a non-feed additive in diets for laying Japanese quail.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_28828_ba9229e2ab846c3fea67498ff03cf67e.pdf
2019-03-01
41
59
10.21608/epsj.2019.28828
Seaweeds-laying performance-egg quality-antioxidant capacity-laying Japanese quails
S
Zewei
1
1Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric.(Saba Basha),Univ.of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
AUTHOR
salma
abu hafsa
hashim_salma@yahoo.com
2
2Dep. of Live. Res., Arid Lands Cul. Res. Inst., City of Sci. Res. and Tech. App., New Borg El-Arab, P.O. Box 21934, Alexandria, Egypt.
AUTHOR
S
Zahran
3
1Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric.(Saba Basha),Univ.of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
AUTHOR
M
Ahmed
4
1Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric.(Saba Basha),Univ.of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt.
AUTHOR
N
Abdel-Rahman
5
Dep. of Live. Res., Arid Lands Cul. Res. Inst., City of Sci. Res. and Tech. App., New Borg El-Arab, P.O. Box 21934, Alexandria, Egypt
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
GROWTH PERFORMANCE, CARCASS TRAITS, IMMUNE RESPONSE AND ANTIOXIDANT STATUS OF GROWING RABBITS SUPPLEMENTED WITH PEPPERMINT AND BASIL ESSENTIAL OILS
The effects of peppermint (Mentha piperita) and/or basil (Ocimum basilicum) essential oil supplementation on the productive performance of rabbits were evaluated. Forty-eight V-line rabbits at five weeks of age were randomly divided into four equal groups. The control group (1st group) was fed a basal diet without addition. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th treatments were fed a basal diet supplemented with 400 mg of peppermint essential oil (PO), 400 mg of basil essential oil (BO), and 200 mg of PO plus 200 mg of BO/kg diet (essential oil blend; EOB), respectively. The results indicated that the significant (P≤ 0.01) decrease in the feed intake (FI) was observed in the groups fed PO and EOB compared to the control group. The essential oil blend had the most significant (P≤ 0.01) effect on the feed conversion ratio (FCR). Additionally, dietary supplementation with PO, BO and EOB significantly (P≤ 0.01) increased the serum total antioxidant capacity and reduced malondialdehyde level compared to the control group. Also, the immunological parameters (IgG and IgM) increased with different dietary supplementations. Nevertheless, the dietary addition of PO, BO and EOB did not significantly affect the final live body weight and average daily gain, nutrient digestibility, nutritive values, most carcass traits, haematological parameters and serum lipid profiles versus the control group measurements. In conclusion, the blend of peppermint and basil essential oils has a potential use as antioxidant and immunostimulant for growing rabbits.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_28805_cf657a8b3d6bec873d8c553bcdf8892c.pdf
2019-03-01
61
79
10.21608/epsj.2019.28805
Essential oils- Growth performance- Immune response- Antioxidant status- Growing rabbits
sabrin
morshedy
sabrin_morshedy@yahoo.com
1
Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alexandria Uni. Alexandria, 21531, Egypt.
AUTHOR
Hasan
Zweil
2
Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alexandria Uni. Alexandria, 21531, Egypt.
AUTHOR
Soliman
Zahran
3
Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alexandria Uni. Alexandria, 21531, Egypt.
AUTHOR
Mohamed
Ahmed
4
Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alexandria Uni. Alexandria, 21531, Egypt.
AUTHOR
Bothina
El-Mabrok
5
Dep. of Anim. and Fish Prod., Fac. of Agric. (Saba Basha), Alexandria Uni. Alexandria, 21531, Egypt.
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
EFFECT OF PHYTOCHEMICALS AND ACTIVE COMPONENTS OF SOME NATURAL FEED ADDITIVES ON GROWTH PERFORMANCE, ANTIOXIDATIVE PROPERTIES AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF MUSCOVY DUCKLINGS
A total number of three hundred and fifteen of 14 days old Muscovy ducklings were arrangement randomly into 7 experimental groups and allocated into three replicates. The experimental treatments were arranged in one way classification by using three sources of phytogenic plants being Moringa oleifera leaves meal (MLM), Rosmarinus officinalis leaves meal (RLM) and Olea europaea leaves meal (OLM) with two levels of plant addition (1or2%) compared to the commercial diet (control). Results showed the highest value of final live body weights (4185 g) was recorded for diet that supplemented with 1%MLM; while, the lowest weight recorded for diet supplemented with 2% OLM being 3507 g compared with control group. Feed intake (g/bird) decreased significantly for treatment groups compared with the control group. The best feed conversion was recorded by ducklings fed1%MLM compared with the control. The highest digestion coefficient of CP being 80.13% was achieved by the group fed 2%MLM vs. control (74.44%). Ducklings fed diet supplemented with natural additives recorded the highest values of edible giblets% and digestive tract length (cm) but lowest digestive tract weight % compared to the control group. Feeding diets contained 1%RLM,2%RLM and 1%OLM recorded highest values of overall acceptability of ducklings meat compared with the other experimental groups. The highest values of albumin (g/dl) and albumin/globulin ratio were recorded by the groups fed natural feed additives compared to the control group; while the lowest triglycerides value was for the ducklings fed 2%OLM being 250 g/L. Natural feed additives did not affect liver function or kidney function, while; values of total anti- oxidants capacity were significantly increased .Experimental groups fed 1% MLM, 2%MLM, 1%RLM or 1%OLM recorded the highest economic efficiency. It could be concluded that, the use of natural feed additives in Muscovy ducklings diets improved growth performance, increased immune response and improved economic efficiency.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_28826_ccf9593f552590df88e5a656e7474a46.pdf
2019-03-01
81
97
10.21608/epsj.2019.28826
Moringa- Rosemary-Olive leaves-ducklings-immunity-and economic efficiency
mona
hassan
monamohamed01210@yahoo.com
1
1Anim. and Poult. Nut.Dep.t,Desert Res. Center, Mata.,Cairo, Egypt.
AUTHOR
Eman
Ashmawy
2
1Anim. and Poult. Nut.Dep.t,Desert Res. Center, Mata.,Cairo, Egypt.
AUTHOR
Abd-Elsamee
O
3
2Anim. Prod.Dep., Fac. of Agric.e, Cairo Uni., Giza, Egypt
AUTHOR
M
Ibrahim
4
2Anim. Prod.Dep., Fac. of Agric.e, Cairo Uni., Giza, Egypt
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT SOURCES OF CHROMIUM ON PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF JAPANESE QUAIL UNDER HEAT STRESS CONDITIONS
This experiment was conducted to evaluate the influence of different sources of Cr on growth performance, economical efficiency and blood constituents in heat-stressed Japanese quails. A total of 280 Japanese quails at 2 weeks of age were distributed into four groups with seven replicates (10 in each). The quails were kept under heat stress conditions (34.1 ºC temperature and 41.7% relative humidity) during the day light between 14 and 49 days of age. The first group fed basal diet without supplementation and saved as control group, while the 2nd, 3rdand 4th groups were fed basal diet supplemented with 200 ppm/kg diet of Cr chloride (CrCl3), chromium yeast (Cr-Yeast) or chromium picolinate (Cr-Pic), respectively. Body weight and feed intake were recorded. Body weight gain, feed conversion ratio, production index and economical efficiency were calculated.
The results showed that chromium supplementation improved BWG, FCR, carcass percentage, economical efficiency, production index, nutrient digestibility and antioxidant properties and decreased abdominal fat. Fed Japanese quails on diet supplemented with Cr-Pic resulted in the greatest BWG, FCR, economical efficiency and production index followed by those fed basal diet supplemented with Cr-yeast then CrCl3. Chromium administration significantly reduced plasma glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL and increased HDL. Plasma total protein levels increased due to inclusion of Cr-Pic or Cr-Yeast into chick diets. Different sources of Cr supplementation significantly increased Lymphocytes and decreased Heterophile /Lymphocytes ratio than the control group. It can be concluded that chromium (either organic or inorganic) supplementation to diet had a beneficial effect on productive performance, economical efficiency and production index of Japanese quails. However, Japanese quails on diet supplemented with Cr-Pic resulted in the greatest productive performance, economical efficiency and production index followed by those fed basal diet supplemented with Cr-yeast then CrCl3.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_28827_c1b6330c296aa9a9b67aa569d42685bb.pdf
2019-03-01
99
115
10.21608/epsj.2019.28827
Japanese quails
chromium sources
Growth performance
heat stress
Mahmoud
El-kelawy
m.elkelawy@gmail.com
1
Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture , New valley University, Egypt.
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
EFFECT OF ZEOLITE SUPPLEMENTATION ON PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE AND BLOOD CONSTITUENTS OF BROILER CHICKENS UNDER DRINKING SALINE WELL WATER CONDITIONS
This work was aimed to study the effect of zeolite (Clinoptiolite) addition on productive performance and blood constituents of broiler chickens drank saline well water (3398 ppm total dissolved solids, TDS). A total number of 120 broiler chicks one day – old unsexed Ross 308 (body weight of 40.09 g ± 0.11). Chicks were randomly separated to four equal treatments (30 chicks of each) which in turn separated to three equal replicates (10 chicks each). The 1st treatment (T1), chicks drank tap water containing 265 ppm TDS with basal diet. The 2nd treatment (T2), chicks drank saline well water containing 3398 ppm TDS with basal diet. The 3rd treatment (T3) and the 4th treatment (T4) chicks drank saline well water containing 3398 ppm TDS with basal diet + 3 % zeolite and + 6 % zeolite, respectively. Final body weight, total weight gain and feed conversion of broiler chickens were significantly enhanced in control group (T1), T3 and T4 as compared with the chickens in T2. On the other hand, the total feed intake significantly decreased in the chickens of T4 as compared with T1 and T2, while, the total water intake significantly increased in T2 compared with other treatments. Carcass weight percentage was significantly increased in the chickens of T1, T3 and T4 treatments as compared to T2. Red blood cells, hemoglobin and packed cell volume were increased (P<0.05) in the chickens of T3 when compared to T2. Albumin level was significantly increased in T4 compared with other treatments. Creatinine, Alanine and aspartic transaminase concentrations were increased (P<0.05) in the chickens drank saline well water (T2) as compared to other treatments. On the other hand, glucose and cholesterol levels significantly decreased in the chickens of T2 as compared to T1, T3 and T4. In conclusion, adding 3 % zeolite in broiler chickens diets might enhance the productive performance and some hemato-biochemical parameters under drinking saline well water conditions.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_28829_14e25634b80c19aac2d9356a09df0686.pdf
2019-03-01
117
132
10.21608/epsj.2019.28829
Saline well water- Zeolite- Broilers and Productive Performance
khamis
emam
khamis.rifai@agr.bsu.edu.eg
1
Anim. and poult. prod. dep. , Fac. of envir. and bio. agric. and food pro., Beni-Suef
AUTHOR
A
Abdel-dayem
2
2 Anim. and Poult. Nutr. Dep., Desert Res. Cen., Egypt.
AUTHOR
khaled
Abd El-Galil
3
2 Anim. and Poult. Nutr. Dep., Desert Res. Cen., Egypt.
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
RESPONSE TO β-PRO DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION IN GROWING RABBITS REARED AT DIFFERENT STOCKING DENSITIES UNDER HOT ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The current study was conducted to investigate the effect of β-Pro (probiotic-enzymes preparation) supplementation to 54 weaned rabbits (6-week-old with an average weight of 600 g) stocked at different stocking densities on some growth performance traits, carcass measurements, some blood parameters and cecal micoflora under heat stress. A factorial design arrangement with 2 diets (basal diet and basal diet + 0.2 g β-Pro/Kg from 6 to 14 weeks of age) and 3 stocking densities [2, 3 and 4 rabbits/cage (45 ´ 45 ´ 35 cm), equivalent to 10, 15 and 20 rabbits/m2] during summer season from June to August. The results showed that, dietary inclusion of β-Pro achieved significant (P ≤ 0.05) improvements of marketing live weight and daily weight gain with no influences on feed intake, feed conversion ratio, blood variables or carcass characteristics of rabbits during the experimental period from 6 to 14 weeks of age. The incorporation of β-Pro dietary also resulted in significantly higher (P ˂ 0.01) cecal colonization of beneficial bacteria like lactobacilli, and a significant lower (P ˂ 0.05) of viable coliform counts with no changes of clostridia. The low stocking density of 2 rabbits/cage (10 rabbits/m2) revealed higher (P < 0.01) marketing live weight, daily weight gain and feed consumption when compared with higher densities. Interactions between stocking density and dietary β-Pro supplementation exhibited significant (P ˂ 0.05) changes in daily weight gain, globulin, HDL, total bacterial, coliform and lactobacilli counts, with no influences on other evaluated measurements. Conclusively, the present study concluded that lower cage density (10 rabbits/m2) with probiotics-enzymes inclusion is recommended for the post-weaning period of rabbits under hot environmental conditions.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_29134_7a3acfaae53a241c12cfb81080214503.pdf
2019-03-26
133
151
10.21608/epsj.2019.29134
Rabbits- β-Pro probiotic-Stocking density-Growth performance-Cecal microflora
sara
sherif
sarasherif349@yahoo.com
1
Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University
AUTHOR
Fatma A. Elgohary
Elgohary
2
bDep. of Hygiene and Zoonoses , Fac. Vet. Med., Mansoura Uni., Egypt
AUTHOR
Hayam
Abo El-Maaty
3
aDep. of Poult. Prod., Fac.Agric., Mansoura Uni., Egypt
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
EFFECT OF SUPPLEMENTING DATE PALM POLLEN AND ITS AQUEOUS EXTRACT ON FAYOUMI COCKS PERFORMANCE DURING GROWTH PERIOD
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary supplementing date palm pollen (DPP) and it's aqueous extract (DPPE) on Fayoumi cocks growth performance, antioxidant status, immune response, meat quality and economical efficiency. A total number of 180 – day old cocks, were divided to 6 groups, each had 30 chicks in 3 replicates. The 1st group was fed a basal diet (Control group), 2nd group was fed the basal diet supplemented with 0.0125% Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), 3rd and 4th groups were fed the basal diet supplemented with 0.1% and 0.3% DPP, respectively and 5th and 6th groups were fed the basal diet supplemented with 0.1% and 0.3% DPPE, respectively. The growth trail lasted for 12 weeks of age. The results obtained reveal that chicks fed either 0.1% DPP (T3) or 0.1% DPPE (T5) recorded an improvement in final live weight by 4.93% and 2.88% as well as enhancing feed conversion ratio during overall period (1-12 wks) by 6.94% and 2.02% respectively compared to control. While, Newcastle disease virus titer did not affected significantly by any supplementation studied. Chicks fed dietary 0.0125% BHT, 0.1% DPP and 0.1% DPPE recorded significantly lower serum total cholesterol compared to control group. All groups recorded a significant decline in MDA values in chicks' tissue in relative to control. In opposite, total antioxidant capacity in tissue was increased significantly by 5.05% and 7.03% in T3 and T5, respectively relative to the control. Chicks fed 0.0125% BHT, 0.1% DPP and 0.1% DPPE achieved significantly higher hemoglobin values compared to control. Finally, two groups of T3 (0.1% DPP) and T5 (0.1% DPPE) recorded the highest economical return being (118.8%) and (102.15%), respectively compared to control. Conclusion: supplementing Fayoumi cocks diet with either 0.1% DPP or DPPE could enhance performance, antioxidant status, meat quality as well as increasing economical profit.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_29135_46d7d84d65256cb73028d60eff8cf34a.pdf
2019-03-26
153
171
10.21608/epsj.2019.29135
Fayoumi cocks-performance-date palm pollen-date palm pollen extract-meat antioxidant
Amira
Refaie
amira_refaie2@yahoo.com
1
Poultry Nutrition, Animal Production Research Institute
AUTHOR
Marwa
Abd El-maged
2
Anim.Prod. Res. Inst., ARC, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
AUTHOR
A
Alghonimy
3
Anim.Prod. Res. Inst., ARC, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
AUTHOR
H
Abd El-Halim
4
Anim.Prod. Res. Inst., ARC, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
AUTHOR
S
Shaban
5
Anim.Prod. Res. Inst., ARC, Dokki, Giza, Egypt
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
LATE STAGE RESPONSES OF LAYING CHICKENS FED DIETS SUPPLEMENTED WITH DIFFERENT SOURCES AND LEVELS OF VITAMIN D: 1- PRODUCTIVE AND REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE.
This experiment was conducted to study the effect of supplementing layer diets with two vitamin D (VD) sources included three levels from each of vitamin D3 (VD3) and 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (25-OHD3) on egg production and reproduction performance. At 11 month of age 189 layers and 21 cocks were chosen and distributed equally into 9 groups. Each group contained 3 replicates contained 7 hens and 1 cock each. Nine experimental diets were formulated, the first one was control diet that contained 2500 IU VD3/kg diet. The 2nd and 3rd diets formed by supplemented control diet with 1250 and 2500 IU VD3/kg diet respectively. The previous three diets supplemented with 0.04 mg 25-OHD3/kg diet to create the 4th, 5th and 6th diets respectively. To perform 7th, 8th and 9th diets the first three diets supplemented with 0.08 mg 25-OHD3/kg diet respectively. The experiment was extended for four months and egg production performance, reproduction performance and liver enzymes were measured. The following results were obtained: Supplementation of 25-OHD3 improved significantly egg production% during the 2nd month and entire experimental period. Increasing total VD content than NRC (1994) increased significantly (P< 0.05) egg production% than control treatment after the 2nd month. Hen's persistence showed clear improvement especially with diets contained total VD from 0.125 to 0.17375 mg/kg. Egg mass per hen per day was improved as seem as egg production%. Feed intake of entire experimental period was increased significantly (P < 0.05) by increasing VD than NRC 1994. Significant improvement (P < 0.05) was observed in feed conversion when diet contained 0.17375 VD mg/kg compared with control treatment. Neither reproduction performance nor liver function influenced significantly by VD source and levels. We recommend that 25-OHD3 should combine with VD3 in layer diets at late stage but not more than 0.17375 mg/kg.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_29136_0c5abf90a777d19de4675265af37923d.pdf
2019-03-26
173
191
10.21608/epsj.2019.29136
25-hydroxycholecalciferol-vitamin D3-egg production
sabbah
youssef
sabbah.farouk@yahoo.com
1
poultry production department- animal production research institute- agriculture research center- Cairo- Egypt
AUTHOR
Lamiaa
Radwan
2
Dept. of Poult. Prod., Fac. of Agric., Ain Shams Univ., Cairo, Egypt.
AUTHOR
Abeir
Eshera
3
Anim. Prod. Res. Ins., Agric. Res. Center, Giza, Egypt.
AUTHOR
Manal
Mohamed
4
Anim. Prod. Res. Ins., Agric. Res. Center, Giza, Egypt.
AUTHOR
H
Abd El-Halim
5
Anim. Prod. Res. Ins., Agric. Res. Center, Giza, Egypt.
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
EFFECT OF USING MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAVES ON PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE AND SOME PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF JAPANESE QUAIL
A total number of eighty four unsexed 7 day old Japanese quail chicks were randomly divided into among four 4 dietary treatments with 3 replicate (7 birds), assigning experimental unit to investigate the effect of feeding Japanese quail chicks on diets containing different levels of Moringa oleifera leaves (MOL) on productive performance, blood constituents, hormones, antioxidant indices, immunity parameters and carcass characteristics. Dietary treatments were: The first group (control) fed a basal diet, while the other three groups were fed a basal diet supplemented with 3, 5 and 7 g of MOL / kg diet during the experimental period until 6 weeks age. Results showed that treated groups had significantly greater body weight, body weight gain, feed intake, improved feed conversion and increased significantly percentage of dressing and internal organs as well as higher values of nutrients digestibility than the control group. All treatments increased significantly (P<0.05) some blood constituents: RBCs, Hb and PCV, WBCs, plasma total protein, albumin, Ca, HDL, GPX,GSH, SOD, TAC, IgG, and T4 hormones, while plasma cholesterol, total lipids, LDL, AST, ALT and glucose were decreased. There was no effect on phosphorus (P) compared to control.
It could be concluded that adding Moringa oleifera leaves at levels of 3, 5 and 7 g of MOL/kg diet improved productive performance, nutrients digestibility, blood constituents, hormones, antioxidant indices, immunity parameters and carcass characteristics
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_29811_28d2b7245abb86623776006e773a00c2.pdf
2019-03-01
193
205
10.21608/epsj.2019.29811
Moringa oleifera leaves
Japanese Quail- Performance- blood
carcass
Walid
Ahmed
walidfouad99@yahoo.com
1
Dept .of Poult. Prod. ,Fac.of Agric. New Valley Branch, Assiut University, Egypt
AUTHOR
T. K.
El-Rayes
2
2Anim. Prod. Dep., Fac. of Agric., Tanta Uni., Egypt
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
EFFECT OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTATION OF SPIRULINA PLATENSIS AND ORGANIC SELENIUM ON SOME BIOLOGICAL TRAITS OF LOCAL LAYING HEN UNDER HEAT STRESS CONDITIONS
The current experiment was conducted to determine the effect of dietary supplementation of Spirulina platinsis and organic selenium on productive and reproductive performance, egg quality, and blood traits of laying hen under heat stress conditions. A total of 90 Gimmizah developed local strain laying hen and 18 cocks (54 weeks of age) with an average initial weight 1724 g were used for three months during late production period. Birds were randomly distributed into three treatment groups with three replicates, each contained 10 hens and 2 cocks. The first treatment was fed the basal diet only without any supplementation and the other two treatments were fed the basal diet supplemented with Spirulina platinsis powder and seleno-methionine at levels (0.15 and 0.10 mg/kg diet), respectively. All treatment groups were exposed to chronic hot ambient temperature (38 °C±1; 55-65 % RH) for three successive days a week from 11.00 am until 15.00 pm. The results indicated that dietary Spirulina platinsis and organic selenium improved productive and reproductive performance, total antioxidant capacity, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase and immunoglobulins whereas decreased malondialdehyde level in blood, and can decrease the adverse effect of stress on laying hen under heat stress condition. It can be concluded that Spirulina platinsis and organic selenium supplementations can improve productive, reproductive performance, antioxidant and immunity status under heat stress conditions.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_29817_73483e51be5bd29a273e5c7b4634e828.pdf
2019-03-01
207
217
10.21608/epsj.2019.29817
spirulina algae- organic selenium-egg production-heat stress- Antioxidant
enas
abd el wahab
enastalaat77@gmail.com
1
1 Poult Prod. Dept., Fac. of Agric., Alexandria Univ., Egypt
AUTHOR
I
Abaza
2
2fac.Des.And Enviro.Agric.Matrouh Univ.Egypt
AUTHOR
Asmaa,
Saad
3
3 Poult.Nut. Dept, Anim. Prod. Res. Institute, A.R.C., Dokki, Egypt
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
EFFECT OF HOUSING SYSTEM AND DIETARY BIOTIN SUPPLEMENTATION ON PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE, SOME BLOOD CONSTITUENTS AND ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF BENHA LINE CHICKEN
This study aimed to investigate the effect of housing system and dietary biotin supplementation on productive performance, blood biochemical parametersand economic efficiency of Benha line chicken. A total of 224 chickens, 20 weeks old with similar body weight were used in this study, birds were equally divided into two main groups in a factorial arrangement design (2x4x3). Pullets of the first group reared in cages. While, pullets of the second group reared on deep litter. The pullets of each group were subdivided into four sub-groups (each of 25 females and 3 males) according to dietary biotin supplementation. Birds of the 1st sub-group were fed on basal layer diet and considered as control, while the 2nd, 3rd and 4th sub-groups fed basal diet supplemented with biotin at levels of 100, 150 and 200µg /kg feed, respectively. The results revealed that, pullets reared in cages significantly improve body weight, feed conversion, early to reach age at sexual maturity, egg production rate, egg weight, egg mass, absolute yolk weight compared to those reared on deep litter. While, pullets reared on deep litter had significantly improved feed consumption, egg shell thickness, plasma calcium, inorganic phosphorus and decreased plasma cholesterol and triglycerides compared to those reared in cages. Biotin supplementation at a level of 100 µg /kg feed had significantly increased body weight, egg weight, absolute and relative egg albumen weight, plasma inorganic phosphorus and decreased feed consumption compared to the other levels. While, pullets fed on diet supplemented 150µg biotin /kg feed showed the improving in feed conversion, early sexual maturity, increased egg production, egg mass and plasma calcium compared with the other levels. In addition, birds fed diet supplemented with biotin at a level of 150 µg/kg feed and reared in cages recorded the highest economic efficiency (219.04%), followed by those fed diet supplemented with biotin at a level of 100 µg/ kg feed and reared on deep litter (141.37 %) compared to the other levels and control group. From the economic point of view, it could be concluded that rearing layer chickens in cages and fed on diet supplemented with biotin at a level of 150µg/kg feed seemed to be adequate to achieve the favorable results, followed by those reared on deep litter and fed diet supplemented with biotin at a level of 100 µg/ kg diet.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_29132_d9864bd1cad5e20c01b2a8c69500cae7.pdf
2019-03-26
219
234
10.21608/epsj.2019.29132
hens-housing system-biotin
productive performance- economic efficiency
osama
mansor
osama.alsayed@fagr.bu.edu.eg
1
Anim.Prod. Dept., Fac of Agric, Benha Uni
AUTHOR
G
El-Gendi
2
Anim.Prod. Dept., Fac of Agric, Benha Uni
AUTHOR
H
Okasha
3
Anim.Prod. Dept., Fac of Agric, Benha Uni
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
GENETIC APPRAISALS OF RED BALADI AND SINAI GABALI RABBITS USING MICROSATELLITE MARKERS AND DNA BARCODING.
The selected cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COX1) gene, and four microsatellite markers were used to investigate the population genetic structure of Red Baladi (RB), and Sinai Gabali (SG) rabbits as the Egyptian native rabbit breeds. Additionally, genetic assorted variety of these breeds was contemplated by utilizing both microsatellite markers and COI gene as DNA standardized identification barcode. A total of 50 does (25 animal for each breed) were used. Live body weight measured at 17 months of age, also the blood samples were collected for molecular analysis. Four microsatellite markers (SAT3, SAT13, SOL33, and SOL44) were used. A total of 18 alleles were discovered across the breeds. the range of alleles per locus discovered over loci and breeds was 3.63 ±0.26 alleles. All microsatellite markers were polymorphic, and the average polymorphic information content (PIC) was 53%. The mean of He values were 0.67±0.06, and 0.74±0.1 for SG, and RB, respectively. The Ho for different markers averaged 0.7±0.06 and ranged from 0.52 at marker SOL33 to 0.90 at markers SAT4. The overall mean of He was 0.574±0.04, and ranged from 0.45 at SOL33 to 0.69 at SAT4. Among the four loci, the hardy Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium was highly significant (P≥0.001) for both of RB and SG for SOL44 locus. Although SOL33 locus was highly significant for SG, but it was not significant for RB. The highest reduction in heterozygosity (FST) values varied from 0.008 (SAT13) to 0.27 (SOL44). Concerning live body weight, there was a highly significant difference in live body weight between RB and SG (P≥0.001), where the difference in body weight between RB and SG was 419±83.3, the least square means were 3188 ± 47.1, and 2768 ± 68.7 for RB and SG breeds, respectively. In the present study, the similarity percentage between sequence reads for RB and SG breeds were 99%. At a starting codon 3, the RB has 227 amino acid, and the SG has 226 amino acid. Moreover, two single nucleotide polymorphisms have detected (SNP: C>A, and G>A) located at 273, and 275bp. There was a significantly association between the enclosed C>A SNP with BW. In addition, the general linear model analysis showed significant association between the live body weight and SAT4 locus (P≥ 0.05). From the present study, both microsatellite and the COI gene as a DNA barcode had proved to be exceedingly successful in distinguishing between breeds under investigation and genetic assorted variety between them.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_29818_e351e466eb203306dd7bdf7003ee741b.pdf
2019-03-01
235
251
10.21608/epsj.2019.29818
DNA barcode- microsatellite marker-body weight-diversity
Tarik
Rabie
tarik.rabie@agr.suez.edu.eg
1
Animal Production and Fish Resources Dept., Faculty of Agriculture, Suez Canal University
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
EFFECT OF PROPOLIS AND ZINC METHIONINE SUPPLEMENTATION ON IMPROVEMENT OF PRODUCTIVE, REPRODUCTIVE AND IMMUNITY PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL DEVELOPED INSASH STRAIN UNDER EGYPTIAN SUMMER CONDITIONS.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of propolis and zinc methionine (Zn– Met) supplementation on improvement of productive, reproductive and immunity performance of local developed Insash strain under Egyptian summer conditions. A total number of 180 laying hens and 36 cocks of Inshas chicken at 24 weeks of age was used and divided into equal 6 experimental groups (30 hens + 6 cocks), each of three replicates (10 hens +2 cock in each replicate).
The obtained results revealed a significant (P<0.05) improvement in egg production percentage, egg mass and feed conversion ratio in the groups fed propolis at the level of 100 or 300 mg plus 80 mg Zn–Met or at 300 mg propolis only /kg diet as compared with the control group. Percentage of fertile eggs, serum ALT, dead spermatozoa, sperm abnormalities, were significantly improved at the level of 100 or 300 mg propolis either alone or plus 80 mg Zn–Met /kg diet. While, percentage of hatchability, sperm motility, sperm cell concentration, were significantly increased in the group received 300 mg propolis only or plus 80 mg Zn–Met /kg diet. Serum total protein, globulin and cholesterol, acrosomal damage, immune response after injection of phytohemoaglutinine (PHA–P), serum IgG and IgM esteems were significantly (P<0.05) enhanced in all supplemented groups compared with the contrasted control. Digestibility coefficients of dry matter (DM), crude protein (CP) and organic matter (OM) were significantly (P<0.05) improved at the level of 100 or 300 mg propolis plus 80 mg Zn–Met /kg diet or at 300 mg propolis /kg diet alone, while AST and ether extract (EE) were significantly (P<0.05) improved at the level of 300 mg propolis /kg diet.Therefore, it could be concluded that, supplementation of 300 mg propolis either single or plus 80 Zn-Met /kg diet is recommended for improving most of productive and reproductive, traits including egg production, semen quality, fertility, hatchability and serum biochemical traits as wellas immune response.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_29841_91f7fda7fd92ba21513878750894d8a4.pdf
2019-03-01
253
273
10.21608/epsj.2019.29841
Propolis-zinc methionine-laying hens-egg production-reproduction-immunity
waheed
Ezzat
dr.waheed_ezzat@yahoo.com
1
1Dept. of Poult. Breed. Res. 2Dept. of Poult. Nutr. Res., Egypt.
AUTHOR
A
Habeib
2
1Dept. of Poult. Breed. Res. 2Dept. of Poult. Nutr. Res., Egypt.
AUTHOR
S
Mohamed
3
1Dept. of Poult. Breed. Res. 2Dept. of Poult. Nutr. Res., Egypt.
AUTHOR
I
Fathey
4
Anim. Prod. Res. Instit., Minis. of Agric., Giza, Egypt.
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
IMPACT OF FOOD INDUSTRY BYPRODUCTS AND WASTES ON BROILERS PERFORMANCE
There is a great shortage in poultry feed ingredients in Egypt; therefore, this study was carried out to evaluate the usage of some food industry byproducts and wastes in broiler diets. The effects of partial substitution of yellow corn (YC) with two levels of corn crunches waste (CCW), potato chips scraps (PCS), potato starchy waste (PSW), or sugar beet pulp (SBP) on growth performance, carcass traits and economic efficiency of broiler chicks were understudy. A total number of 297 unsexed one-day old ROSS broiler chicks were equally assigned into nine dietary groups (control and 8 treatments), each group of three even replicates. Two levels of each of the four byproducts partially replaced 5% or 10% of YC in the 8 treatments diets. Body weight (BW), body weight gain (BWG), feed consumption (FC), feed conversion ratio (FCR), and relative economic efficiency (REE) were estimated for the whole experimental period (6 weeks). At the end of the experiment, 6 birds from each group were sacrificed for evaluating carcass traits. The results revealed that BW and BWG at 6 wks of age of the groups received 5% CCW or 10% PCS in replace of YC were not significantly different from the control group; however, the lowest BW and BWG were detected for the groups received PSW or SBP. There were no significant differences in FC and FCR between all groups, except those received SBP which were worse. In regard to carcass traits, no significant differences were detected between treatments in breast % and thigh; but eviscerated carcass weight, breast weight and thigh weight were significantly lower for the groups received SBP. The best net revenue was detected for the group received CCW instead of 5% YC, while the worst net revenue and REE were detected for SBP groups. In conclusion, corn crunches waste or potato chips scraps could replace 5% or 10% of YC; respectively, in broiler diets till 6 weeks of age without any adverse effect.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_29842_0a7bccfa32acb960458eea455808002e.pdf
2019-03-01
275
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10.21608/epsj.2019.29842
Corn crunches waste-potato chips- starchy waste- sugar beet-broiler
M
Mekled
1
Poult. Prod. Dep., Fac. of Agric., Assiut Uni., Assiut 71515, Egypt;
AUTHOR
H
Sharara
2
Poult. Prod. Dep., Fac. of Agric., Assiut Uni., Assiut 71515, Egypt;
AUTHOR
ali
Galal
alialmaraghy@yahoo.com
3
Poult. Prod. Dep., Fac. of Agric., Assiut Uni., Assiut 71515, Egypt;
AUTHOR
A
Sayed
4
Poult. Prod. Dep., Fac. of Agric., Assiut Uni., Assiut 71515, Egypt;
AUTHOR
ORIGINAL_ARTICLE
EFFECT OF SPRAYING HATCHING EGGS BY DIFFERENT LEVELS OF VINEGAR ON EMBRYOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT, HATCHABILITY AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PERFORMANCE OF DANDARWI CHICKS
The aim of this experiment was to evaluate the effects of spraying fertile eggs of Dandarawi chicken local strain with natural white vinegar solution (NWVS) on embryonic development, physiological parameters, hatchability, post-hatch chick growth and bacterial quantity on eggshell surface. Four hundred and fifty hatching eggs of Dandarawi chicken local strain were randomly distributed into five groups of 90 eggs each. Eggs of the 1st group were served as a control (non–treated eggs). The 2nd group was sprayed with water as a vehicle (positive control). Eggs of the 3rd, 4th and 5th groups were sprayed with three concentrations of vinegar: 1.25, 2.5 and 5%, respectively.
Results showed that embryo weight, embryonic and shank lengths as well as, chick body weight, chick and shank lengths and hatchability tended to be Significantly higher (P<0.05) in eggs treated with natural white vinegar solution when compared with control eggs. While albumen weight ratio, egg shell thickness, egg weight loss ratio at 18th day of development, embryonic mortality and hatch time were significantly (P<0.05) decreased in eggs sprayed with natural white vinegar solution when compared with control eggs. Blood constituents: RBCs, Hb and PCV%, plasma total protein, albumin, total lipids, P, Ca and T4, GH hormones were significantly increased (p<0.05), while plasma cholesterol and glucose were decreased. There was no effect on WBCs count compared to control. Internal organs of chicks at hatch and growth performance of chicks at 14th days of age recorded significant higher values and improved feed conversion in response to spraying with natural white vinegar solution but yolk residual of chicks at hatch was less than control group. The use of natural white vinegar solution had significant influence on TBC and T. StaPhly. C.on egg shell surface either at one week or after two weeks of incubation compared to control groups.
These results indicated that spraying fertile eggs of chicken (pre-incubation) with natural white vinegar solution as natural disinfectants is a good way to improve embryonic development, blood constituents, hormones, hatchability and performance of chicks.
https://epsj.journals.ekb.eg/article_29843_329bd86085b2670717565dcaba8027ee.pdf
2019-03-01
291
309
10.21608/epsj.2019.29843
white vinegar
Chicken eggs
Embryonic development
blood constituents
Walid
Ahmed
walidfouad99@yahoo.com
1
Dept .of Poult. Prod. ,Fac.of Agric. New Valley Branch, Assiut University, Egypt
AUTHOR
M
Abdelfattah
2
2 Poult. Prod. Dep., Fac. of Agric., Assiut University., Egypt
AUTHOR
M
Abdelnabi
3
2 Poult. Prod. Dep., Fac. of Agric., Assiut University., Egypt
AUTHOR