Effects of In Ovo Injection of Inorganic Salts of Zinc and Copper on Performance and Serum Biochemical Indices of Two Strains of Broiler Chickens
This study was composed of two experiments which investigated the response of two strains (Arbor Acre and Cobb 500, respectively) of broiler chickens to in ovo injection of inorganic salts of zinc, copper and their combination. A total of 300 hatching eggs [only 148 (59.20 %) and 232 (90.27 %), resp...
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| author | Sogunle O. M. Ayodeji T. M. Adetola O. O. Odutayo O. J. Adeyemo A. A. Abiona J. A. Olatunbosun O. B. Safiyu K. K. |
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| description | This study was composed of two experiments which investigated the response of two strains (Arbor Acre and Cobb 500, respectively) of broiler chickens to in ovo injection of inorganic salts of zinc, copper and their combination. A total of 300 hatching eggs [only 148 (59.20 %) and 232 (90.27 %), respectively, were fertile] each of Arbor Acre and Cobb 500 strains of broiler chickens were used in both experiments. These eggs were distributed into four treatments: control, in ovo inorganic Zn (80 µg.egg−1), Cu (16 µg.egg−1) and combined Zn and Cu (80 µg.egg−1 Zn and 16 µg.egg−1 Cu). The data obtained in both experiments were subjected to Completely Randomized Design (CRD) at the 5 % probability level. The results showed increased hatchability (P < 0.05) in eggs injected with the combination of inorganic salts of Zn and Cu in Experiment I and daily intake was influenced in both experiments. The carcass traits, organ development and gut morphometry were not significantly influenced by the treatment groups. The total serum protein and albumin of the birds were significantly (P < 0.05) increased by in ovo injection of inorganic salts of Zn and Cu at day 49 in the Experiment I. The study concluded that in ovo injection of inorganic salts of Zn at 80 µg.egg−1 and/or Cu at 16 µg. egg−1 could be adopted to increase feed intake with: attendant enhanced growth, enhanced immune response, increased albumin and total protein contents of blood serum in the strains of broiler chickens used. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c13d8fe1ecd4467ea45b931d72f1de052023-04-11T17:27:17ZengSciendoFolia Veterinaria2453-78372023-03-0167111410.2478/fv-2023-0001Effects of In Ovo Injection of Inorganic Salts of Zinc and Copper on Performance and Serum Biochemical Indices of Two Strains of Broiler ChickensSogunle O. M.0Ayodeji T. M.1Adetola O. O.2Odutayo O. J.3Adeyemo A. A.4Abiona J. A.5Olatunbosun O. B.6Safiyu K. K.71Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State1Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State2Livestock Science and Sustainable Environment, Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Development and Sustainable Environment, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State1Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State1Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State3Department of Animal Physiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State1Department of Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P. M. B. 2240, Abeokuta, Ogun State4Department of Animal Production and Livestock Management, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia StateNigeriaThis study was composed of two experiments which investigated the response of two strains (Arbor Acre and Cobb 500, respectively) of broiler chickens to in ovo injection of inorganic salts of zinc, copper and their combination. A total of 300 hatching eggs [only 148 (59.20 %) and 232 (90.27 %), respectively, were fertile] each of Arbor Acre and Cobb 500 strains of broiler chickens were used in both experiments. These eggs were distributed into four treatments: control, in ovo inorganic Zn (80 µg.egg−1), Cu (16 µg.egg−1) and combined Zn and Cu (80 µg.egg−1 Zn and 16 µg.egg−1 Cu). The data obtained in both experiments were subjected to Completely Randomized Design (CRD) at the 5 % probability level. The results showed increased hatchability (P < 0.05) in eggs injected with the combination of inorganic salts of Zn and Cu in Experiment I and daily intake was influenced in both experiments. The carcass traits, organ development and gut morphometry were not significantly influenced by the treatment groups. The total serum protein and albumin of the birds were significantly (P < 0.05) increased by in ovo injection of inorganic salts of Zn and Cu at day 49 in the Experiment I. The study concluded that in ovo injection of inorganic salts of Zn at 80 µg.egg−1 and/or Cu at 16 µg. egg−1 could be adopted to increase feed intake with: attendant enhanced growth, enhanced immune response, increased albumin and total protein contents of blood serum in the strains of broiler chickens used.https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2023-0001arbor acrecobb 500cuin ovo injectionzn |
| spellingShingle | Sogunle O. M. Ayodeji T. M. Adetola O. O. Odutayo O. J. Adeyemo A. A. Abiona J. A. Olatunbosun O. B. Safiyu K. K. Effects of In Ovo Injection of Inorganic Salts of Zinc and Copper on Performance and Serum Biochemical Indices of Two Strains of Broiler Chickens Folia Veterinaria arbor acre cobb 500 cu in ovo injection zn |
| title | Effects of In Ovo Injection of Inorganic Salts of Zinc and Copper on Performance and Serum Biochemical Indices of Two Strains of Broiler Chickens |
| title_full | Effects of In Ovo Injection of Inorganic Salts of Zinc and Copper on Performance and Serum Biochemical Indices of Two Strains of Broiler Chickens |
| title_fullStr | Effects of In Ovo Injection of Inorganic Salts of Zinc and Copper on Performance and Serum Biochemical Indices of Two Strains of Broiler Chickens |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effects of In Ovo Injection of Inorganic Salts of Zinc and Copper on Performance and Serum Biochemical Indices of Two Strains of Broiler Chickens |
| title_short | Effects of In Ovo Injection of Inorganic Salts of Zinc and Copper on Performance and Serum Biochemical Indices of Two Strains of Broiler Chickens |
| title_sort | effects of in ovo injection of inorganic salts of zinc and copper on performance and serum biochemical indices of two strains of broiler chickens |
| topic | arbor acre cobb 500 cu in ovo injection zn |
| url | https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2023-0001 |
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