Effect of a Large-sized Cage with a Low Metabolizable Energy and Low Crude Protein Diet on Growth Performance, Feed Cost, and Blood Parameters of Growing Layers
Effects of a large-sized cage with a low metabolizable energy and low crude protein (LME-LCP) diet on growth performance, feed cost, blood biochemistry, and antibody response of growing layers were evaluated. A total of 668 one-day-old female Gushi chicks were randomly allocated into three different...
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| author | Yi Wan Ruiyu Ma Yan Li Wei Liu Junying Li Kai Zhan |
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| description | Effects of a large-sized cage with a low metabolizable energy and low crude protein (LME-LCP) diet on growth performance, feed cost, blood biochemistry, and antibody response of growing layers were evaluated. A total of 668 one-day-old female Gushi chicks were randomly allocated into three different cages, namely, large, medium, and small cages, referred to as Group A, Group B, and Group C, respectively, and fed LME-LCP diets. A fourth group of birds raised in small cages and fed a standard diet (STD) was designated Group D i.e. the control. Equal stocking densities were maintained among the four groups throughout the experiment, from 50–20 birds/m2. Large cages with LME-LCP diet (Group A) increased the shank length and girth as chicks grew, improved the activities of serum creatine kinase, and reduced serum triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations. The total feed intake in birds from Group A was higher than those from the other groups at every stage. The total cost (rmb/bird) of feed was 6.70% lower in Group A than that in Group D, which indicated the cost-effectiveness of large cages. In conclusion, large cages with LME-LCP diets have positive effects on body weight, shank growth, and serum biochemical indices of growing Gushi chicks, and can reduce feed costs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6280ea9935e94b74ae19fe822ed9a66d2023-05-30T01:04:20ZengJapan Poultry Science AssociationThe Journal of Poultry Science1346-73951349-04862021-01-01581707710.2141/jpsa.0190145jpsaEffect of a Large-sized Cage with a Low Metabolizable Energy and Low Crude Protein Diet on Growth Performance, Feed Cost, and Blood Parameters of Growing LayersYi Wan0Ruiyu Ma1Yan Li2Wei Liu3Junying Li4Kai Zhan5Anhui Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Product Safety Engineering, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Anhui Academy of Agriculture ScienceAnhui Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Product Safety Engineering, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Anhui Academy of Agriculture ScienceAnhui Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Product Safety Engineering, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Anhui Academy of Agriculture ScienceAnhui Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Product Safety Engineering, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Anhui Academy of Agriculture ScienceAnhui Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Product Safety Engineering, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Anhui Academy of Agriculture ScienceAnhui Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Product Safety Engineering, Institute of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine, Anhui Academy of Agriculture ScienceEffects of a large-sized cage with a low metabolizable energy and low crude protein (LME-LCP) diet on growth performance, feed cost, blood biochemistry, and antibody response of growing layers were evaluated. A total of 668 one-day-old female Gushi chicks were randomly allocated into three different cages, namely, large, medium, and small cages, referred to as Group A, Group B, and Group C, respectively, and fed LME-LCP diets. A fourth group of birds raised in small cages and fed a standard diet (STD) was designated Group D i.e. the control. Equal stocking densities were maintained among the four groups throughout the experiment, from 50–20 birds/m2. Large cages with LME-LCP diet (Group A) increased the shank length and girth as chicks grew, improved the activities of serum creatine kinase, and reduced serum triglyceride and cholesterol concentrations. The total feed intake in birds from Group A was higher than those from the other groups at every stage. The total cost (rmb/bird) of feed was 6.70% lower in Group A than that in Group D, which indicated the cost-effectiveness of large cages. In conclusion, large cages with LME-LCP diets have positive effects on body weight, shank growth, and serum biochemical indices of growing Gushi chicks, and can reduce feed costs.https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/58/1/58_0190145/_html/-char/enblood parametergrowth performanceimmune responselarge cagelayer |
| spellingShingle | Yi Wan Ruiyu Ma Yan Li Wei Liu Junying Li Kai Zhan Effect of a Large-sized Cage with a Low Metabolizable Energy and Low Crude Protein Diet on Growth Performance, Feed Cost, and Blood Parameters of Growing Layers The Journal of Poultry Science blood parameter growth performance immune response large cage layer |
| title | Effect of a Large-sized Cage with a Low Metabolizable Energy and Low Crude Protein Diet on Growth Performance, Feed Cost, and Blood Parameters of Growing Layers |
| title_full | Effect of a Large-sized Cage with a Low Metabolizable Energy and Low Crude Protein Diet on Growth Performance, Feed Cost, and Blood Parameters of Growing Layers |
| title_fullStr | Effect of a Large-sized Cage with a Low Metabolizable Energy and Low Crude Protein Diet on Growth Performance, Feed Cost, and Blood Parameters of Growing Layers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of a Large-sized Cage with a Low Metabolizable Energy and Low Crude Protein Diet on Growth Performance, Feed Cost, and Blood Parameters of Growing Layers |
| title_short | Effect of a Large-sized Cage with a Low Metabolizable Energy and Low Crude Protein Diet on Growth Performance, Feed Cost, and Blood Parameters of Growing Layers |
| title_sort | effect of a large sized cage with a low metabolizable energy and low crude protein diet on growth performance feed cost and blood parameters of growing layers |
| topic | blood parameter growth performance immune response large cage layer |
| url | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/58/1/58_0190145/_html/-char/en |
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