Influence of Improved Microclimate Conditions on Growth and Physiological Performance of Two Japanese Quail Lines
Microclimate parameters (ammonia, ambient temperature, heat index, and relative humidity) surrounding birds affect the production and health status of poultry. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of adding natural zeolite to the litter of Japanese quail on improving microclimate param...
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| author | Ahmed M. Emam Shaaban S. Elnesr Ensaf A. El-Full Bothaina Y. Mahmoud Hamada Elwan |
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| description | Microclimate parameters (ammonia, ambient temperature, heat index, and relative humidity) surrounding birds affect the production and health status of poultry. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of adding natural zeolite to the litter of Japanese quail on improving microclimate parameters and its reflection in growth performance, blood gases, and blood biochemical parameters. A total of 1152 chicks were obtained from the same hatch at the 20th selection generation. Chicks were allocated into two groups based on the litter composition: Group 1: wheat straw as litter (untreated group); Group 2: 80% wheat straw + 20% zeolite (treated group). Each group consisted of 576 chicks: 410 selected line chicks and 166 control line chicks. Significant and favorable effects of the treatment on microclimate parameters during tested periods were found to favor the treated group. Either the treated group or the selected line had significantly better growth performance than the untreated group and control line. Zeolite-treated quails had significantly desirable blood gases and lower blood acidity and serum total iron binding capacity compared to the untreated group. Thus, adding natural zeolite to the litter enhanced the microclimate parameters that improved growth performance, blood gases, and blood biochemical parameters and reduced ammonia emission. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-55b00f7936b44db58f7cfbe4c8ac5e822023-11-17T09:12:39ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152023-03-01136111810.3390/ani13061118Influence of Improved Microclimate Conditions on Growth and Physiological Performance of Two Japanese Quail LinesAhmed M. Emam0Shaaban S. Elnesr1Ensaf A. El-Full2Bothaina Y. Mahmoud3Hamada Elwan4Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, EgyptDepartment of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, EgyptDepartment of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, EgyptDepartment of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum University, Fayoum 63514, EgyptAnimal and Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Minia University, El-Minya 61519, EgyptMicroclimate parameters (ammonia, ambient temperature, heat index, and relative humidity) surrounding birds affect the production and health status of poultry. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of adding natural zeolite to the litter of Japanese quail on improving microclimate parameters and its reflection in growth performance, blood gases, and blood biochemical parameters. A total of 1152 chicks were obtained from the same hatch at the 20th selection generation. Chicks were allocated into two groups based on the litter composition: Group 1: wheat straw as litter (untreated group); Group 2: 80% wheat straw + 20% zeolite (treated group). Each group consisted of 576 chicks: 410 selected line chicks and 166 control line chicks. Significant and favorable effects of the treatment on microclimate parameters during tested periods were found to favor the treated group. Either the treated group or the selected line had significantly better growth performance than the untreated group and control line. Zeolite-treated quails had significantly desirable blood gases and lower blood acidity and serum total iron binding capacity compared to the untreated group. Thus, adding natural zeolite to the litter enhanced the microclimate parameters that improved growth performance, blood gases, and blood biochemical parameters and reduced ammonia emission.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/6/1118microclimatezeoliteselectionphysiologyquail |
| spellingShingle | Ahmed M. Emam Shaaban S. Elnesr Ensaf A. El-Full Bothaina Y. Mahmoud Hamada Elwan Influence of Improved Microclimate Conditions on Growth and Physiological Performance of Two Japanese Quail Lines Animals microclimate zeolite selection physiology quail |
| title | Influence of Improved Microclimate Conditions on Growth and Physiological Performance of Two Japanese Quail Lines |
| title_full | Influence of Improved Microclimate Conditions on Growth and Physiological Performance of Two Japanese Quail Lines |
| title_fullStr | Influence of Improved Microclimate Conditions on Growth and Physiological Performance of Two Japanese Quail Lines |
| title_full_unstemmed | Influence of Improved Microclimate Conditions on Growth and Physiological Performance of Two Japanese Quail Lines |
| title_short | Influence of Improved Microclimate Conditions on Growth and Physiological Performance of Two Japanese Quail Lines |
| title_sort | influence of improved microclimate conditions on growth and physiological performance of two japanese quail lines |
| topic | microclimate zeolite selection physiology quail |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/6/1118 |
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