Influences of L-Arginine In Ovo Feeding on the Hatchability, Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Meat Quality of Slow-Growing Chickens
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of in ovo feeding (IOF) of L-arginine (Arg) on the hatchability, growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and meat quality of slow-growing chickens. A total of 480 eggs were randomly divided into a non-injected control group (NC group) and a 1% Arg-...
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| description | The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of in ovo feeding (IOF) of L-arginine (Arg) on the hatchability, growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and meat quality of slow-growing chickens. A total of 480 eggs were randomly divided into a non-injected control group (NC group) and a 1% Arg-injected group (Arg group). On day 18 of incubation, 0.5 mL of Arg solution was injected into the embryonic amnion in the Arg group. Upon hatching, 160 mixed-sex chickens were randomly assigned to two groups, with four replicates per group. This experiment lasted for 63 days. The results showed that the hatchability, growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality were not significantly different (<i>p</i> > 0.05) between the two groups. However, the malondialdehyde (MDA) content was lower (<i>p</i> < 0.05), and the glutathione (GSH) level was higher (<i>p</i> < 0.05) on day of hatching in the Arg group. The total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) activity was increased (<i>p</i> < 0.05) on day 21 post-hatch in the Arg group compared to that in the NC group. In conclusion, IOF of Arg increased the antioxidant capacity of the breast muscle in the starter period, which may have a positive effect on health status of slow-growing chickens post-hatch. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1609a341b5074acc985152de57ff80f92023-11-23T15:49:01ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152022-02-0112339210.3390/ani12030392Influences of L-Arginine In Ovo Feeding on the Hatchability, Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Meat Quality of Slow-Growing ChickensPanpan Lu0Thanidtha Morawong1Amonrat Molee2Wittawat Molee3School of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, ThailandSchool of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, ThailandSchool of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, ThailandSchool of Animal Technology and Innovation, Institute of Agricultural Technology, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, ThailandThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of in ovo feeding (IOF) of L-arginine (Arg) on the hatchability, growth performance, antioxidant capacity, and meat quality of slow-growing chickens. A total of 480 eggs were randomly divided into a non-injected control group (NC group) and a 1% Arg-injected group (Arg group). On day 18 of incubation, 0.5 mL of Arg solution was injected into the embryonic amnion in the Arg group. Upon hatching, 160 mixed-sex chickens were randomly assigned to two groups, with four replicates per group. This experiment lasted for 63 days. The results showed that the hatchability, growth performance, carcass traits, and meat quality were not significantly different (<i>p</i> > 0.05) between the two groups. However, the malondialdehyde (MDA) content was lower (<i>p</i> < 0.05), and the glutathione (GSH) level was higher (<i>p</i> < 0.05) on day of hatching in the Arg group. The total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) activity was increased (<i>p</i> < 0.05) on day 21 post-hatch in the Arg group compared to that in the NC group. In conclusion, IOF of Arg increased the antioxidant capacity of the breast muscle in the starter period, which may have a positive effect on health status of slow-growing chickens post-hatch.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/3/392L-argininein ovo feedinggrowth performanceantioxidant capacitymeat qualityslow-growing chicken |
| spellingShingle | Panpan Lu Thanidtha Morawong Amonrat Molee Wittawat Molee Influences of L-Arginine In Ovo Feeding on the Hatchability, Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Meat Quality of Slow-Growing Chickens Animals L-arginine in ovo feeding growth performance antioxidant capacity meat quality slow-growing chicken |
| title | Influences of L-Arginine In Ovo Feeding on the Hatchability, Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Meat Quality of Slow-Growing Chickens |
| title_full | Influences of L-Arginine In Ovo Feeding on the Hatchability, Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Meat Quality of Slow-Growing Chickens |
| title_fullStr | Influences of L-Arginine In Ovo Feeding on the Hatchability, Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Meat Quality of Slow-Growing Chickens |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influences of L-Arginine In Ovo Feeding on the Hatchability, Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Meat Quality of Slow-Growing Chickens |
| title_short | Influences of L-Arginine In Ovo Feeding on the Hatchability, Growth Performance, Antioxidant Capacity, and Meat Quality of Slow-Growing Chickens |
| title_sort | influences of l arginine in ovo feeding on the hatchability growth performance antioxidant capacity and meat quality of slow growing chickens |
| topic | L-arginine in ovo feeding growth performance antioxidant capacity meat quality slow-growing chicken |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/3/392 |
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