scholarly journals Effect of feathering alleles (K/k+) on laying performance, hatchability parameters and some body measurements in two lines of white plymouth rock hens

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 405-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Mincheva ◽  
M. Lalev ◽  
M. Oblakova ◽  
P. Hristakieva ◽  
I. Ivanova
Keyword(s):  
Egg Production ◽  
Shape Index ◽  
Substantial Effect ◽  
Body Measurements ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Broiler Production ◽  
Live Body Weight ◽  
Laying Performance ◽  
Lower Fertility ◽  
Selection For

The study aimed to investigate the effects of sex - linked feathering alleles on laying performance, hatchability parameters and body measurements in hens from two White Plymouth Rock lines (line L and line K) used as maternal lines in broiler production. Four groups of 18-week-old hens were formed, two of each line, with genotype K/W (slow feathering) and k+/W (rapid feathering) respectively. Groups of line L included 72 hens divided into 6 boxes with 1 rooster per 12 hens, whereas line K groups comprised 96 hens of each genotype, housed in 8 boxes with one rooster per 12 hens, totally 192 birds. The K locus alleles had no significant effect on egg production traits (p>0.05). The presence of slow feathering allele resulted in lower fertility and hatchability of set eggs in both studied lines (p<0.05). A substantial effect of feathering rate alleles was observed with respect to the egg shape index (p<0.05), eggshell thickness (p<0.001) and albumen index (p<0.05). The presence of the slow feathering allele resulted in lower live body weight of birds from line K at the age of 36 weeks (p<0.05), but in longer thighs (p<0.01) and metatarsi (p<0.001) in both lines. The selection for creation of slow feathering lines for feather sexing purposes should take into consideration the effect of the K gene on studied traits.

scholarly journals Performance Evaluation of Kuroiler and Sasso Chicken Breeds Reared under On-farm and On-station Management Conditions in Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-59
Author(s):  
Fadhili S. Guni ◽  
Said H. Mbaga ◽  
Andalwisye M. Katule
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Farm Management ◽  
General Effect ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Gxe Interaction ◽  
Live Body Weight ◽  
Egg Production Rate ◽  
On Farm

A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of management, breed, and their interaction on growth performance, egg production, and survivability under on-station and on-farm management conditions in Tanzania. A total of 1200 chicks, 600 for each breed, Kuroiler, and Sasso of mixed sexes were used. Birds under on-station management were confined and fed commercial ration throughout the experiment while those under on-farm management were allowed to semi-scavenge and supplemented with available feeds in the household. Brooding was carried out on-station for six weeks. Thereafter, birds were sub-divided for on-station and on-farm evaluation where data on body weight, egg production traits, and survival rate were taken at different ages from week 6 up to 52. The General Linear Models procedure fitting management, breed, and interaction between management and breed was used to analyze the data. Results show that management conditions had a significant influence on the performance of the breeds. Birds reared on-station performed better in all traits measured than those reared on-farm. The general effect of the breed was significant only for hen-day egg production (HDEP %) and hen-housed egg production (HHEP) in favour of Sasso chickens. Similarly, Sasso was more efficient at converting feed to live body weight. Interactions between management and breed were observed for all traits except peak egg production rate and mortality rate. While Sasso performance was better than that of Kuroiler on body weight, age at first egg, HDEP, age at peak egg production, and HHEP under the on-station management system, their performance in these traits were similar under the on-farm management except for body weight and age at first egg where Kuroiler was superior to Sasso. The survivability was also higher for Kuroiler than for Sasso under both management systems. It is concluded that genotype by environment (GxE) interaction had significant effects on the performance of the two breeds thus, a need to consider such effect when promoting them for either on-station or on-farm rearing.

scholarly journals FEEDING FREQUENCY AND DENSITY OF MICROALGAE PASTE (CHLORELLA VULGARIS) IN THE DIET OF DEKALB UNDER BATTERY CAGE SYSTEM

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 429-437
Author(s):  
Hannah F. Gan ◽  
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Ken N. Falculan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Chlorella Vulgaris ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Shape Index ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Feeding Frequency ◽  
Egg Weight ◽  
Cage System ◽  
Laying Performance

Poultry products are the major source of animal protein for most people throughout the world and egg production is the major index of performance of commercial layer business and the avenue in the potential increase ofincome from the enterprise which focuses onegg yield, weight of eggs, and increasing their quality production to enhance economic performance.Microalgae is certainly an interesting solution, it aims to increase its value as an animal feed additive in new commercial applications. The experimental research was used in this study to evaluate the laying performance and egg quality of DeKalb under two feeding regimen such as feeding density andfrequency of microalgae paste Chlorella vulgaris under battery type cage system. The experiment was conducted in acompletely randomized designwith a period of 30 days with 81 Dekalb of the same age. The experimental diet used were commercial feeds,microalgae paste and feeding frequencies of 4 times, 3 times and 2 times.Egg characteristics such as total number of eggs, egg weight (g), egg length (mm), egg width (mm) and shape index (%) were computed based on the data from feeding frequency and density. The costs of feeds and price of grown Dekalb and some material used were used in the computation of return on investment. Based on the result, the effect on the external quality of eggs fed under different feeding densities and frequencies on egg production, egg width, egg weight, egg length and shape index resulted to not significantthe null hypothesis was accepted. The internal quality, the effect of different feeding densities on albumen height, albumen weight and yolk width also statistically not significant. Supplementation of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris on hen diet can be included as a dietary supplement for laying hens up to 80% of the diet to produce quality eggs.

Alterations in plasma constituents, growth and egg production traits due to selection in three genotypes of Japanese quail

2018 ◽  
Vol 156 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. S. Farahat ◽  
B. Y. Mahmoud ◽  
E. M. El-Komy ◽  
E. A. El-Full
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Japanese Quail ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Body Weight Gain ◽  
Egg Mass ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Total Lipids ◽  
Laying Performance ◽  
Productive Traits ◽  
And Control

AbstractThe present investigation was carried out to estimate the effects of genotype and sex on growth and laying performance and assess the variations in plasma constituents in the tested genotypes and their relations with productive traits after four generations of selection. Data of growth and laying performance on 1440 females and males of Japanese quail were taken from the three quail genotypes: maternal (MG), long shank length (LSG28) and control (CG) genotypes. Genotype significantly affected all studied growth productive traits, favouring selected genotypes. The LSG28surpassed MG in total protein, albumin (Alb), globulin (Glob), triglycerides and Alb/Glob ratio and lowered both cholesterol and total lipids (TL). Sex significantly favoured females, which had higher body weight, longer shank length at 35 days of age and higher body weight gain during the period from 1 to 35 days of age. Females showed significantly higher concentrations of both Alb and TL than males. The MG exceeded LSG28in fertility and hatchability per cent. Correlations for both growth and productive traits with plasma constituents revealed inconsistent trends in either magnitude or direction. Four generations of selection resulted in substantial phenotypic improvements in most growth and productive traits, as well as plasma constituents studied in LSG28, and favoured MG in maturity, days needed to produce the first ten eggs, higher egg production per cent and heavier egg mass.

Influence of peeling and inorganic calcium concentration on the utilisation of giant taro (Alocasia macrorrhiza) corm meal by laying hens

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (8) ◽  
pp. 1553 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. S. Diarra ◽  
I. Wamekeni ◽  
A. Vunagilee ◽  
H. Lavaka ◽  
T. Finau
Keyword(s):  
Egg Production ◽  
Laying Hens ◽  
Egg Quality ◽  
Shape Index ◽  
Egg Mass ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Shell Quality ◽  
Laying Performance ◽  
Calcium Source ◽  
Main Effects

The effects of peeling and limestone flour level on the utilisation of Alocasia macrorrhiza corm meal (ACM) by laying hens were investigated. Maize-based diets with two concentrations of limestone flour (40 and 60 g/kg) and diets containing 200 g peeled and unpeeled ACM meal/kg with the same levels of limestone flour were fed to five replicate pens containing 10 20-week-old Shaver brown pullets (1635 ± 148 g), each for 105 days. Results showed no interaction or main effects of ACM or limestone concentration on feed intake, egg weight, egg mass, feed conversion efficiency, egg shape index, surface area and Haugh unit (P &gt; 0.05). Feeding whole ACM with 40 g limestone/kg diet reduced hen-day production and shell thickness (P &lt; 0.05) but this was overcome by increasing limestone concentration to 60 g/kg diet. Peeled ACM with both concentrations of limestone flour maintained laying performance and egg quality. We concluded that feeding 200 g whole ACM depresses egg production and shell quality in laying hens, but increasing dietary limestone concentration overcomes this adverse effect. The concentration of limestone flour in the diet has no effect on laying performance. Higher inclusion levels of ACM, calcium source and level that will maintain laying performance and reduce feed cost need to be investigated.

scholarly journals Influence of Season and Day Length on Production and Reproductive Traits and Egg Characteristics of the Guinea Fowl (Numida meleagris)

2020 ◽  
pp. 26-34
Author(s):  
Korankye Okyere ◽  
James Kwame Kagya-Agyemang ◽  
Serekye Yaw Annor ◽  
Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw ◽  
Clement Gyeabour Kyere
Keyword(s):  
Rainy Season ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Reproductive Traits ◽  
Day Length ◽  
Egg Mass ◽  
Artificial Light ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Numida Meleagris ◽  
Laying Performance

Aims: This study was conducted to determine the influence of season and day length on production traits, egg characteristics, fertility and hatchability of laying Guinea fowls (Numida meleagris). Study Design: Factorial design was used for the study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Poultry Unit of the Department of Animal Science Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, Mampong campus from September, 2015 to December, 2016. Methodology: Four (4) hens and one (1) male per replicate and fifteen (15) per treatment were each subjected to 12 hours of artificial light and 12 hours of darkness (12L:12D), 14hours of artificial light and 10 hours of darkness (14L:10D), 16hours of artificial light and 8 hours of darkness (16L:8D) and 18hours of artificial light and 6 hours of darkness (18L:6D). Each group was replicated three times and reared in three seasons (Dry-December-March, Major rains-April-July and Minor rains-August-November) in a 3x4 factorial experiment. Data were analyzed using General Linear Model procedure of SAS. Results: Results showed that egg weight, hen-day egg production and egg mass increased (P= .05) with increasing day length. Similar results were observed for yolk height, yolk weight and albumin height. Most production traits, egg characteristics, fertility and hatchability attained the highest (P= .05) value in the major rainy season. Conclusion: It was concluded that day length of 14-16 hours is sufficient for improved laying performance and that breeding cycles should be planned to coincide with the major rainy season.

scholarly journals Effect of Selection for Weight of Early Eggs on Egg Production Traits in Japanese Quail

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 179-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Bahie El- Deen ◽  
Ayman A. Nour ◽  
Waleed S. El- Tahawy ◽  
Hala A. Fouad
Keyword(s):  
Japanese Quail ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Selection For

scholarly journals The Association Between Novel Polymorphisms of Gremlin Genes and Egg-Laying Performance Traits in Chinese Village Dagu Hens

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 361-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thobela Louis Tyasi ◽  
Ning Qin ◽  
Dehui Liu ◽  
Xiaotian Niu ◽  
Hongyan Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acids ◽  
Egg Production ◽  
Single Strand Conformation Polymorphism ◽  
Synonymous Substitution ◽  
Egg Laying ◽  
Nucleotide Polymorphisms ◽  
Production Traits ◽  
Coding Region ◽  
Laying Performance ◽  
Performance Traits

Abstract Gremlin (GREM1, GREM2) genes are the known bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) inhibitors, but their genetic diversity in animal species remains unknown. The current study was conducted to investigate single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in chicken GREM1 and GREM2 genes, and their association with egg production traits using polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) and deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing. The results discovered novel SNPs and, among these variations, C/T transition at position 436 in exon 1 of the GREM1 gene leads to synonymous substitution of amino acids, and T/C transition at position 690 in the coding region of the GREM2 gene leads to a non-synonymous substitution of amino acids (valine acid 114-to-alanine acid). Association analysis established that at the age of 43, 57 and 66 wks, hen-house egg production (HHEP) was more highly significantly associated (P<0.05) with the AA genotype in the GREM1 gene. In the GREM2 gene, the TC genotype was remarkably linked with higher HHEP at the age of 30, 57 and 66 wks. Our results provide evidence that the GREM1 and GREM2 genes have potential effects on HHEP in chickens. SNPs determined in this work may be utilised as favourable potential DNA markers for improving of egg-laying performance traits.

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