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Rama Rao SV, Hulegondi N, Savaram A, Raju MVLN, Nagalakshmi D, Prakash B, Srilatha T, Paul SS, Kannan A. Supplemental phosphorus can be completely replaced with microbial phytase in White Leghorn layer diets. Br Poult Sci 2024:1-7. [PMID: 38597581 DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2024.2332721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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1. A study was conducted to assess the possibility of totally replacing supplemental phosphorus sources in White Leghorn (WL) layer diets (aged 28 to 45 weeks of age) with microbial phytase supplementation. One thousand commercial layers (HyLine White) of 28 weeks of age were housed in California cages fitted in open-sided poultry shed at the rate of 20 layers in each replicate. Ten replicates were randomly allotted to each treatment, and the respective diet was fed from 28 to 45 weeks of age.2. A control diet (CD) containing the recommended levels of non-phytate phosphorus (3.6 g/kg NPP) and four other test diets (2-5) having sub-optimal levels of NPP (2.4, 2.0, 1.6 and 1.2 g/kg), but with supplemental microbial phytase (600 FTU/kg) were prepared and fed for the trial duration.3. The layers fed with lower levels of NPP with phytase had the same laying performance as the group fed the CD. Egg production, feed efficiency, egg mass, shell defects, egg density, shell weight, shell thickness, ash content and breaking strength of the tibia and sternum were not affected by feeding the lowest concentration of NPP (1.2 g/kg) plus microbial phytase.4. Phytase supplementation in diets with sub-optimal levels of NPP (2.4, 2 and 1.6 g/kg) significantly improved the Haugh unit score compared to those fed the CD.5. It was concluded that supplemental phosphorus can be completely replaced with microbial phytase (600 FTU/kg) in a diet without affecting egg production, shell quality or bone mineral variables in WL layers (28 to 45 weeks).
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- S V Rama Rao
- Nutrition, ICAR - Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, India
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- Data Management, Sri Ramadhootha Poultry Research Farm Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, India
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- Data Management, Sri Ramadhootha Poultry Research Farm Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, India
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- Nutrition, ICAR - Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, India
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- Data Management, Sri Ramadhootha Poultry Research Farm Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, India
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- Nutrition, ICAR - Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, India
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- Nutrition, ICAR - Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, India
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- Nutrition, ICAR - Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, India
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- Nutrition, ICAR - Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, India
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Xia WG, Abouelezz K, Huang XB, Li KC, Chen W, Wang S, Zhang YN, Jin CL, Azzam MMM, Zheng CT. Dietary non-phytate phosphorus requirements for optimal productive and reproductive performance, and egg and tibial quality in egg-type duck breeders. Animal 2023; 17:101022. [PMID: 37976778 DOI: 10.1016/j.animal.2023.101022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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Optimal dietary non-phytate phosphorus (NPP) is essential in poultry to maximise productive and reproductive performance, along with indices of egg and bone quality. This study aimed to establish the NPP requirements of egg-type duck breeders aged from 54 to 80 weeks on the following traits: egg production, egg incubation, egg quality, tibial characteristics, reproductive organ, plasma indices, and the expression of genes related to phosphorus absorption. Longyan duck breeders aged 54 weeks (n = 300) were randomly allotted to five treatments, each containing six replicates of 10 individually caged birds. Birds were fed corn-soybean meal-based diets containing 0.18, 0.25, 0.32, 0.38, and 0.45% NPP/kg for 27 weeks. The tested dietary NPP levels did not affect egg production or egg quality indices. The hatchling weight of ducklings increased (quadratic, P < 0.01) as dietary NPP level increased, and the highest value occurred with 0.25% NPP. The number of large yellow follicles (LYF), and the relative weights of LYF and ovary showed linear and quadratic responses to dietary NPP levels; the lowest number and relative weight of LYF occurred with 0.38% NPP, and the lowest ovarian weight was obtained with 0.25% NPP. There were no differences in tibial length, breaking strength, and mineral density in response to dietary NPP levels. In contrast, tibial content of Ca increased (linear, P < 0.01) with dietary NPP levels increasing from 0.18 to 0.45%, and the tibial content of P increased at 0.32% NPP and the higher dietary NPP levels. Plasma concentration of P showed a quadratic (P < 0.05) response to the dietary NPP levels, where the highest value was seen at 0.38% NPP. In conclusion, dietary NPP levels from 0.18 to 0.45% had no effects on egg production, and egg and tibial quality of duck breeders. The duck breeders fed a diet with 0.25% NPP showed the highest hatchling weight of their offspring, while those fed 0.38% NPP had the lowest number and relative weight of LYF. These results indicated that the diet with 0.25% NPP can be used in egg-type duck breeders to improve the hatchling weight of their offspring, without adverse effects on their productivity. The regression model indicated that the maximal hatchling weight of ducklings was obtained from duck breeders fed the diet with 0.30% NPP.
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- W G Xia
- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China; Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- Animal Production Department, College of Food and Agriculture Sciences, King Saud University, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Institute of Animal Science, Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Key Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (South China) of Ministry of Agriculture, State Key Laboratory of Livestock and Poultry Breeding, Guangdong Public Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Animal Breeding and Nutrition, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Jlali M, Hincelin C, Francesch M, Rougier T, Cozannet P, Ozbek S, Ceccantini M, Yavuz B, Preynat A, Devillard E. A Novel Bacterial 6-Phytase Improves Productive Performance, Precaecal Digestibility of Phosphorus, and Bone Mineralization in Laying Hens Fed a Corn-Soybean Meal Diet Low in Calcium and Available Phosphorus. J Poult Sci 2023; 60:2023019. [PMID: 37547285 PMCID: PMC10397639 DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.2023019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Exogenous phytases are commonly added to low-phosphorus and low-calcium diets to improve P availability and reduce P excretion by poultry. This study investigated the effect of supplementation with a novel bacterial 6-phytase on egg production, egg quality, bone mineralization, and precaecal digestibility of P in laying hens fed corn-soybean meal-based diets. A total of 576 Hy-Line brown laying hens were used in a completely randomized block design at 25-45 weeks of age (woa). The three treatments included a positive control (PC) adequate-nutrient diet with 2840 kcal metabolizable energy/kg, 0.77% digestible lysine, 3.5% Ca, and 0.30% available P (avP); a negative control (NC) diet with 0.16% points less Ca and avP; and an NC diet supplemented with a novel bacterial 6-phytase at 300 phytase units/kg diet. Hen performance and the percentage of damaged eggs were measured every 4 weeks. Body weight, precaecal digestibility of P, and bone parameters at 45 woa were also measured. The reduction in avP and Ca in the NC diet did not compromise performance or egg quality. However, it decreased (P < 0.001) body weight, tibial dry matter, tibial ash and P content, and precaecal digestibility of P. Importantly, all these parameters were significantly improved (P < 0.001) and essentially restored to the levels measured in PC diet-fed hens upon supplementation with phytase. In summary, the present study demonstrates that the new bacterial 6-phytase could effectively counteract the negative effects of P and Ca deficiencies on body weight, bone mineralization, and P availability, thereby supporting high productivity without compromising the welfare of laying hens.
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- Maamer Jlali
- Adisseo France S.A.S., Center of Expertise in Research and Nutrition, 03600 Malicorne, France
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- IRTA, Animal Nutrition, Ctra. Reus-El Morell km. 3.8, E-43120 Constantí, Tarragona, Spain
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- Adisseo France S.A.S., Center of Expertise in Research and Nutrition, 03600 Malicorne, France
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- Adisseo France S.A.S., Center of Expertise in Research and Nutrition, 03600 Malicorne, France
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- Adisseo France S.A.S., Center of Expertise in Research and Nutrition, 03600 Malicorne, France
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- Adisseo France S.A.S., Center of Expertise in Research and Nutrition, 03600 Malicorne, France
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- Adisseo France S.A.S., Center of Expertise in Research and Nutrition, 03600 Malicorne, France
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Shi X, Liang Q, Wang E, Jiang C, Zeng L, Chen R, Li J, Xu G, Zheng J. A Method to Reduce the Occurrence of Egg Translucency and Its Effect on Bacterial Invasion. Foods 2023; 12:2538. [PMID: 37444276 DOI: 10.3390/foods12132538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Translucent egg consumption is low due to consumer acceptance and quality concerns, which is a problem that egg producers need to address. This study was performed to evaluate the reasons for the high occurrence of egg translucency in summer, as well as whether the addition of mono-dicalcium phosphate (MDCP) to the diet can relieve eggshell translucency and whether eggshell translucency is associated with the risk of bacterial invasion. A total of 72 laying hens that were 36 weeks old were randomly divided into control (CON) and MDCP groups and fed in the same environment. Results showed that the number of translucent eggs increases in July and August as the temperature and humidity increase. Compared with the CON group, in July, August, and October, the translucent egg grade (TEG) of the MDCP group was lower than that of the CON group (p < 0.05). TEG was correlated with mastoid space height (MSH), width (MSW), and area (MSA) (correlation coefficients 0.63, 0.59, and 0.68, respectively, p ≤ 0.05). There was no significant difference in the invasion rate of E. coli between translucent and non-translucent egg groups (47.2% vs. 39.33%), and translucent area and non-translucent area (13.49% vs. 15.08%). In conclusion, our results show that dietary MDCP may alleviate eggshell translucency and that eggshell translucency would not increase the probability of E. coli cross-shell penetration rate.
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- Xuefeng Shi
- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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Yan J, Wang J, Chen J, Shi H, Liao X, Pan C, Liu Y, Yang X, Ren Z, Yang X. Adjusting phosphate feeding regimen according to daily rhythm increases eggshell quality via enhancing medullary bone remodeling in laying hens. J Anim Sci Biotechnol 2023; 14:17. [PMID: 36894995 PMCID: PMC9999492 DOI: 10.1186/s40104-023-00829-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Body phosphorus metabolism exhibits a circadian rhythm over the 24-h daily cycle. The egg laying behavior makes laying hens a very special model for investigating phosphorus circadian rhythms. There is lack of information about the impact of adjusting phosphate feeding regimen according to daily rhythm on the phosphorus homeostasis and bone remodeling of laying hens. METHODS AND RESULTS Two experiments were conducted. In Exp. 1, Hy-Line Brown laying hens (n = 45) were sampled according the oviposition cycle (at 0, 6, 12, and 18 h post-oviposition, and at the next oviposition, respectively; n = 9 at each time point). Diurnal rhythms of body calcium/phosphorus ingestions and excretions, serum calcium/phosphorus levels, oviduct uterus calcium transporter expressions, and medullary bone (MB) remodeling were illustrated. In Exp. 2, two diets with different phosphorus levels (0.32% and 0.14% non-phytate phosphorus (NPP), respectively) were alternately presented to the laying hens. Briefly, four phosphorus feeding regimens in total (each included 6 replicates of 5 hens): (1) fed 0.32% NPP at both 09:00 and 17:00; (2) fed 0.32% NPP at 09:00 and 0.14% NPP at 17:00; (3) fed 0.14% NPP at 09:00 and 0.32% NPP at 17:00; (4) fed 0.14% NPP at both 09:00 and 17:00. As a result, the regimen fed 0.14% NPP at 09:00 and 0.32% NPP at 17:00, which was designed to strengthen intrinsic phosphate circadian rhythms according to the findings in Exp. 1, enhanced (P < 0.05) MB remodeling (indicated by histological images, serum markers and bone mineralization gene expressions), elevated (P < 0.05) oviduct uterus calcium transportation (indicated by transient receptor potential vanilloid 6 protein expression), and subsequently increased (P < 0.05) eggshell thickness, eggshell strength, egg specific gravity and eggshell index in laying hens. CONCLUSIONS These results underscore the importance of manipulating the sequence of daily phosphorus ingestion, instead of simply controlling dietary phosphate concentrations, in modifying the bone remodeling process. Body phosphorus rhythms will need to be maintained during the daily eggshell calcification cycle.
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- Jiakun Yan
- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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- College of Animal Science and Technology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, 712100, Shaanxi, China.
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Dijkslag MA, Kwakkel RP, Martin-Chaves E, Alfonso-Carrillo C, Navarro-Villa A. Long-term effects of dietary calcium and phosphorus level, and feed form during rearing on egg production, eggshell quality and bone traits in brown laying hens from 30 to 89 weeks of age. Poult Sci 2023; 102:102618. [PMID: 36972675 PMCID: PMC10066558 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.102618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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The effects of feeding strategies during rearing (0-16 wk) of brown laying hens on mid and end laying performance (30-89 wk) were studied. The rearing feeding strategies followed a 3 × 2 factorial arrangement with feed form; mash with inclusion of 3% finely ground wheat straw (MWS), crumbles with inclusion of 3% finely ground wheat straw (CWS), and crumbles with inclusion of 3% unground oat hulls as fiber sources (COH) at 2 dietary Ca and P levels (high or low Ca-P). Feed conversion ratio improved with COH and MWS compared with CWS from 30 to 59 wk. Rate of lay and egg mass production showed a feed form × Ca-P interaction from 60 to 89 wk. Low Ca-P led to a higher egg production, but only when COH and MWS were fed. BW at 89 wk was higher with CWS compared to COH and MWS. BW uniformity was better with COH compared to MWS at 51 wk and both CWS and MWS at 67 wk. Tibia characteristics were not clearly affected by treatment, although there was a feed form × Ca-P interaction on compression at 89 wk, where compression was lower with MWS and low vs. high Ca-P. Low Ca-P during rearing led to higher eggshell thickness, compared to high Ca-P at 45 wk of age, but breaking strength was lower with low vs. high Ca-P at 75 wk. Although eggshell quality was affected by Ca-P and there were some interactions with feed form at some ages, the effect was not consistent. There was no clear relationship between eggshell quality and tibia characteristics. It was concluded that feeding low Ca-P in combination with COH and MWS during the rearing period positively affects egg production during late lay. Also, dietary Ca-P levels, compared to commercial practice, can be lowered during rearing, as this will not affect eggshell quality and bone mineralization at later ages.
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- M A Dijkslag
- Animal Nutrition Group, Wageningen University, NL-6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands; Nutrition and Innovation Centre, ForFarmers N.V., NL-7240 AB Lochem, the Netherlands.
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- Animal Nutrition Group, Wageningen University, NL-6700 AH Wageningen, the Netherlands
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- Trouw Nutrition R&D, Poultry Research Centre, El Viso de San Juán, Toledo 45950, Spain
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- Trouw Nutrition R&D, Poultry Research Centre, El Viso de San Juán, Toledo 45950, Spain
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- Trouw Nutrition R&D, Poultry Research Centre, El Viso de San Juán, Toledo 45950, Spain
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Xu W, Ayu Y, Wang J, Zeng Q, Bai S, Ding X, Lv L, Peng H, Xuan Y, Zhang K. Effects of dietary theabrownins on production performance, egg quality and ovarian function of laying hens with different ages. Poult Sci 2023; 102:102545. [PMID: 37019071 PMCID: PMC10106962 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.102545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Revised: 12/25/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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This experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of theabrownins (TB) on production performance, egg quality, and ovarian function of laying hens at different ages. A total of 240 Lohmann laying hens were assigned in a 2 × 2 factorial design, which encompassed 2 layers ages (47-wk-old and 67-wk-old) and 2 dietary levels of TB (0 and 100 mg/kg) for 12 wk. Results showed that older layers had lower laying rate, egg mass, and higher feed-to-egg ratio (F/E), egg weight and unqualified egg rate than the younger layers (P(AGE) < 0.01) during all the experimental period. The effect of TB was found to increase egg laying rate and feed efficiency during 5 to 8 wk, 9 to 12 wk and the overall phases and decreased unqualified egg rate during 1 to 4 wk and the overall phases (P(TB) ≤ 0.05). The eggshell quality (strength, thickness), albumen quality (albumen height and Haugh unit) of eggs from older layers were decreased during overall phases (P(AGE) ≤ 0.05). TB increased eggshell strength during all phases and enhanced eggshell thickness at the end of wk 4 and 8 and increased albumen height and Haugh unit at the end of wk 8 and 12 of older layers (P(Interaction) ≤ 0.05). In addition, TB also increased egg quality of older layers after 14 d storage. A decrease in the serum concentration of progesterone, melatonin, follicle stimulating hormone, estradiol was observed in the older compared to the younger ones (P(AGE) < 0.05), while the increase in serum concentration of progesterone, melatonin, anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) were more emphasized when older hens received TB supplemented diet (P(Interaction) < 0.05). The older layer demonstrated lower the concentration of glutathione (GSH) (P(AGE) < 0.05). And the activity of glutathione-s-transferase (GST) was significantly decreased in layers under 67-wk-old (P(AGE) <0.05). The increase in concentration of GSH and the decrease in concentration of malondialdehyde (MDA) were more pronounced when TB were supplemented in 67-wk-old layers (P(Interaction) ≤ 0.05). Layers at 67-wk-old had lower mRNA expression of Heme oxygenase 1 (HO-1) (P(AGE) < 0.01) in ovary. Dietary TB supplementation upregulated mRNA gene expression of HO-1, Nuclear factor E2 related factor 2 (Nrf2), Quinone oxidoreductase 1 (NQO1) (P(TB) < 0.01). Dietary TB upregulated mRNA expression of ovarian reproductive hormone receptor (estrogen receptor 1 [ESR1] and steroidogenic acute regulatory protein 1 [StAR1]]; P(TB) < 0.01). The results suggest feeding TB (100 mg/kg) could improve the egg production rate, egg quality, and antioxidant capacity of the ovary. Moreover, the effect of TB was more pronounced in older layers (64-wk-old vs. 47-wk-old).
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- Wenwen Xu
- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Laboratory of Animal Disease-Resistance Nutrition, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province, Animal Nutrition Institute, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China.
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Hervo F, Letourneau-Montminy M, Même N, Méda B, Duclos M, Narcy A. Effect of phytase and limestone particle size on mineral digestibility, performance, eggshell quality and bone mineralization in laying hens. Poult Sci 2023; 102:102613. [PMID: 37001319 PMCID: PMC10074239 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2023.102613] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2023] [Indexed: 03/02/2023] Open
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The effect of microbial phytase and limestone particle size (LmPS) was assessed in Lohmann Tradition laying hens from 31 to 35 wk of age. Seventy-two hens were used in a completely randomized trial according to a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement with 2 levels of phytase/basal available P (aP); 0 FTU/kg with 0.30% aP or 300 FTU/kg with 0.15% aP, and 2 limestone particle sizes; fine particles (FL, <0.5 mm) or a mix (MIX) of 75% coarse limestone (CL, 2-4 mm) and 25% FL. Diets contained equivalent levels of Ca (3.5%), phytic P (PP; 0.18%), and aP (0.30%) considering the P equivalency of phytase. Thus, dietary treatments were FL0 and MIX0 without phytase, and FL300 and MIX300 with 300 FTU/kg phytase. Performance were recorded daily and eggshell quality (eggshell weight proportion, weight, thickness, and breaking strength) was measured weekly. At the end of the trial, bone parameters (tibia breaking strength, elasticity, and ash) and the apparent precaecal digestibility (APCD) of P and Ca were determined. No differences were observed between treatments in feed intake, FCR and bone parameters. Addition of MIX increased the eggshell proportion, weight and thickness in groups receiving no phytase (+6.5, +6.9, and +4.5%, respectively) while no effect was observed in groups receiving phytase (Phytase × LmPS, P < 0.05). In hens receiving FL, the APCD of P was lower in diets supplemented with phytase (-14 percentage points; Phytase × LmPS, P < 0.001). A higher phytate disappearance was observed in hens fed diets with phytase in combination with MIX (Phytase × LmPS, P = 0.005). Phytase and MIX together increased the APCD of Ca by 7.3 percentage points (Phytase × LmPS, P < 0.001). In conclusion, addition of CL could limit the formation of Ca-phytate complex thus improving the response of the birds to phytase compared to FL.
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Rodehutscord M, Sommerfeld V, Angel CR, Korver DR. Minimum phosphorus requirements for laying hen feed formulations. Poult Sci 2022; 102:102344. [PMID: 36476680 PMCID: PMC9723932 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2022.102344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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The objective of this contribution was to summarize from scientific literature the optimal concentration of nonphytate phosphorus (NPP) in feed for laying hens. The considered studies were one meta-analysis from 2012 and original studies published since then. Dietary treatments in the studies included variation in supplementation with mineral P sources and phytase. The studies investigated different periods of production and varied in duration but data were insufficient to analyze such factors in a systematic way. No study showed a positive effect on performance and eggshell when the NPP concentration was increased above 2.2 g NPP/kg of feed without the use of phytase. At such level, no consistent impairment of various bone quality traits were found but only few studies on bone quality traits were published. Overall, the data suggested that not more than 2.2 g NPP/kg of feed is needed for laying hens in different stages of production. This value can be reduced when phytase is added to the feed. Such reduction may differ depending on factors such as phytate content of the feed and phytase dosage. However, data are insufficient for calculating precise values of reduction. While phytate degradation in laying hens was markedly increased by phytase supplementation in several studies, effects of phytase supplementation on performance and bone traits in laying hens were less conclusive probably because the hens were supplied more than their NPP requirement. Transition to a system based on digestible P for laying hens similar to broiler chickens may support more precise P nutrition and more sustainable egg production in the future.
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- Markus Rodehutscord
- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599, Stuttgart, Germany,Corresponding author:
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, USA
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- Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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The impact of dietary calcium and phosphorus on mitochondrial-linked gene expression in five tissues of laying hens. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0270550. [PMID: 35749523 PMCID: PMC9231785 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270550] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Mitochondria and the energy metabolism are linked to both, the availability of Ca and P to provide the eukaryotic cell with energy. Both minerals are commonly used supplements in the feed of laying hens but little is known about the relationship between the feed content, energy metabolism and genetic background. In this study, we provide a large-scaled gene expression analysis of 31 mitochondrial and nuclear encoded genes in 80 laying hens in the context of dietary P and Ca concentrations. The setup included five tissues and gene expression was analysed under four different diets of recommended and reduced Ca and P concentrations. Our study shows, that mitochondrial gene expression is reacting to a reduction in P and that an imbalance of the nutrients has a higher impact than a combined reduction. The results suggest, that both strains (Lohmann Brown and Lohmann Selected Leghorn) react in a similar way to the changes and that a reduction of both nutrients might be possible without crucial influence on the animals’ health or gene expression.
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Korver DR. Intestinal nutrition: role of vitamins and biofactors and gaps of knowledge. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101665. [PMID: 35168163 PMCID: PMC8850792 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Revised: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The role of the microbiota in the health of the host is complex and multifactorial. The microbiota both consumes nutrients in competition with the host, but also creates nutrients that can be used by other microbes, but also the host. However, the quantitative impact of the microbiota on nutrient supply and demand is not well understood in poultry. The gastrointestinal tract is one of the largest points of contact with the external environment, and the intestinal microbiome is the largest and most complex of any system. Although the intestinal microbiota has first access to consumed nutrients, including vitamins, and is potentially a major contributor to production of various vitamins, the quantification of these impacts remains very poorly understood in poultry. Based on the human literature, it is clear that vitamin deficiencies can have systemic effects on the regulation of many physiological systems, beyond the immediate, direct nutrient functions of the vitamins. The impact of excessive supplementation of vitamins on the microbiota is not well understood in any species. In the context of poultry nutrition, in which substantial dietary excesses of most vitamins are provided, this represents a knowledge gap. Given the paucity of studies investigating the vitamin requirements of modern, high-producing poultry, the limited understanding of vitamin nutrition (supply and utilization) by the microbiome, and the potential impacts on the microbiome of the move away from dietary growth-promoting antibiotic use, more research in this area is required. The microbiota also contributes a vast array of other metabolites involved in intramicrobiota communication, symbiosis and competition that can also have an impact on the host. Myo-inositol and butyrate are briefly discussed as examples of biofactors produced by the microbiota as mediators of intestinal health.
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- Douglas R Korver
- Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada T6G 2P5.
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Hanlon C, Takeshima K, Kiarie EG, Bédécarrats GY. Bone and eggshell quality throughout an extended laying cycle in three strains of layers spanning 50 years of selection. Poult Sci 2022; 101:101672. [PMID: 35074590 PMCID: PMC8789532 DOI: 10.1016/j.psj.2021.101672] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Decades of intensive genetic selection in commercial layers has resulted in earlier maturation, while sustaining high production rates to 100 wks of age (woa). To support eggshell formation while maintaining a healthy skeletal frame, substantial adaptations of calcium metabolism in the hen are necessary. Thus, skeletal growth, bone density, and egg quality were compared in 3 strains of layers, with the Lohmann LSL-lite as the current commercial strain, the heritage Shaver white leghorn as the mid-2000s strain, and the white-leghorn derived Smoky Joes as the non-selected 1960s strain. Tibia and Femur (n = 4/strain) were collected at 12, 17, 20, 25, 45, 60, 75, and 100 woa. Bones were measured and weighed, with bone mineral density assessed within medullary (mBMD) and cortical (cBMD) regions of the tibia using micro-Computed Tomography. Egg analyses including weight, eggshell thickness (EST) and eggshell breaking strength (EBS), were conducted throughout lay. Blood samples were collected to measure plasma calcium immediately prior to lay (18 woa) and periodically throughout the laying cycle. Femur and tibia weight, or size, did not increase beyond 12 woa, indicating that all hens reached maximum skeletal size by this time. An interaction (P = 0.005) was observed between strain and tibia mBMD, as all three strains demonstrated an accumulation of medullary bone from 12 to 100 woa. Regarding egg weight, while Lohmann hen eggs displayed the highest quality at 26 woa, an elevation in egg weight in Lohmann and Shaver hens (P < 0.001) resulted in a decline in EST and EBS over time (P < 0.01). Yet, at 100 woa, no strain differed in EST or EBS, despite larger variations in cumulative egg numbers (P < 0.001). Plasma calcium levels were significantly elevated between the immature state and peak of lay but remained unchanged throughout lay in all strains. In conclusion, our results show that although genetic selection of layer hens resulted in tremendous improvement in productivity, no detrimental effects on cBMD or mBMD were observed throughout an extended laying period up to 100 woa.
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- Charlene Hanlon
- Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G2W1, Canada.
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G2W1, Canada
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G2W1, Canada
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- Department of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G2W1, Canada
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Effect of Dietary Mineral Content and Phytase Dose on Nutrient Utilization, Performance, Egg Traits and Bone Mineralization in Laying Hens from 22 to 31 Weeks of Age. Animals (Basel) 2021; 11:ani11061495. [PMID: 34064181 PMCID: PMC8224275 DOI: 10.3390/ani11061495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The aim of this work was to elucidate how the dietary inclusion of phytase, at a normal dose and overdosed, could affect the utilization of nutrients and performance in young laying hens. When a diet deficient in Ca and P was applied, the dietary inclusion of phytase at low doses (500 FTU/kg) led to an improvement in the digestive efficiency of P in the first weeks after introduction. However, when these deficient diets were maintained in the long term, laying hens improved their digestive utilization of both Ca and P, a higher dose of phytase (1000 FTU/kg) being required to achieve greater P availability. This overdosage also provided additional extraphosphoric advantages, slightly improving access to other nutrients and the feed conversion rate of the hens. Abstract A total of 192 laying hens were used to evaluate the effect of dietary mineral content and phytase dose on nutrient utilization, egg production and quality and bone mineralization of young laying hens. Four dietary treatments were studied: PC, positive control with no added phytase, 4.07% Ca and 0.61% P; NC, negative control with no added phytase, 2.97% Ca and 0.37% P; and P500 and P1000, where NC diet was supplemented with phytase at 500 and 1000 FTU/kg, respectively. Hens’ performance and egg traits were controlled from 22 to 31 weeks of age. Coefficients of total tract apparent digestibility (CTTAD) of nutrients were determined at 25 and 31 weeks of age. Apparent ileal digestibility (AID) and blood content of Ca and P, as well as bone traits, were determined at 31 weeks of age. Ca and P retention was higher in birds on PC diet at 25 weeks, but not at 31 weeks of age compared to those on NC diet (p < 0.05). P1000 birds had the highest CTTAD values for dry and organic matter at both ages (p < 0.001). CTTAD of Ca was significantly higher in P1000 diet than in NC diet at 31 weeks of age (p < 0.001). Birds fed with P500 diet at 25 weeks of age and P1000 at 31 weeks of age showed higher CTTAD and retention of P, but lower excretion of P than those fed NC diet (p < 0.05). Phytase inclusion linearly increased AID of dry matter and P (p < 0.001). P500 hens fed had the greatest body weight at the end of the trial (p < 0.05) and P1000 birds had the best feed conversion ratio (p < 0.05). Fowl fed a PC diet produced eggs with higher shell thickness and yolk color than those fed on NC diet (p < 0.05). Phytase inclusion linearly increased the yolk color (p < 0.05). Tibia of laying hens fed with PC had significantly higher ash content than those on NC diet (p < 0.05), and birds fed with P1000 presented intermediate values. It can be concluded that it would be advisable to increase the dose of phytase in the feed of laying hens to obtain long-term benefits.
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Farias MRS, Leite SCB, Silva HP, Pacheco DB, Alves GC, Abreu CG, Freitas ER. Superdosing Phytases in the Diets of Light Laying Hens: Productive Performance and Bone Quality. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF POULTRY SCIENCE 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/1806-9061-2020-1395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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- Vale do Acaraú State University, Brazil
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- Vale do Acaraú State University, Brazil
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- Vale do Acaraú State University, Brazil
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- Vale do Acaraú State University, Brazil
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Sommerfeld V, Omotoso AO, Oster M, Reyer H, Camarinha-Silva A, Hasselmann M, Huber K, Ponsuksili S, Seifert J, Stefanski V, Wimmers K, Rodehutscord M. Phytate Degradation, Transcellular Mineral Transporters, and Mineral Utilization by Two Strains of Laying Hens as Affected by Dietary Phosphorus and Calcium. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:E1736. [PMID: 32987788 PMCID: PMC7598718 DOI: 10.3390/ani10101736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Laying hens require less phosphorus (P) but markedly more calcium (Ca) in their diet than broilers. These differences may cause more distinct interactions with phytate degradation and utilization of minerals in laying hens than those in broilers. The objective of the study was to characterize intestinal phytate degradation, ileal transcript copy numbers of transcellular Ca and P transporters, and mineral utilization by two laying hen strains fed with standard or reduced levels of dietary Ca and P at the laying peak. The strains showed differences regarding several traits driving Ca and P metabolism along the digestive tract. Thus, the two strains may use different mechanisms to meet their respective P demand, i.e., via effective phytate degradation and transcellular transport. Clear effects of the Ca level on myo-inositol concentrations and mineral utilization revealed the significance of this element for the measured traits. The absence of P-mediated effects confirmed the findings of several studies recommending that P concentrations used in laying hen feeds are too high. Differences were noted between individuals within one treatment. The next step would be to evaluate the data in individual birds to identify birds that better cope with a challenging diet.
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- Vera Sommerfeld
- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (V.S.); (A.C.-S.); (M.H.); (K.H.); (J.S.); (V.S.)
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- Institute for Genome Biology, Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology, 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (A.O.O.); (M.O.); (H.R.); (S.P.); (K.W.)
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- Institute for Genome Biology, Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology, 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (A.O.O.); (M.O.); (H.R.); (S.P.); (K.W.)
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- Institute for Genome Biology, Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology, 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (A.O.O.); (M.O.); (H.R.); (S.P.); (K.W.)
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (V.S.); (A.C.-S.); (M.H.); (K.H.); (J.S.); (V.S.)
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (V.S.); (A.C.-S.); (M.H.); (K.H.); (J.S.); (V.S.)
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (V.S.); (A.C.-S.); (M.H.); (K.H.); (J.S.); (V.S.)
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- Institute for Genome Biology, Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology, 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (A.O.O.); (M.O.); (H.R.); (S.P.); (K.W.)
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (V.S.); (A.C.-S.); (M.H.); (K.H.); (J.S.); (V.S.)
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (V.S.); (A.C.-S.); (M.H.); (K.H.); (J.S.); (V.S.)
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- Institute for Genome Biology, Leibniz Institute for Farm Animal Biology, 18196 Dummerstorf, Germany; (A.O.O.); (M.O.); (H.R.); (S.P.); (K.W.)
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- Institute of Animal Science, University of Hohenheim, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany; (V.S.); (A.C.-S.); (M.H.); (K.H.); (J.S.); (V.S.)
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Dao HT, Swick RA, Nguyen TV, Hunt PW, Hine BC, Lisle L, Ruhnke I. A comparison of eggshell mineral composition between cage and free-range eggs via inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry. ANIMAL PRODUCTION SCIENCE 2020. [DOI: 10.1071/an19705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Abstract
Context
In Australia and many other countries, free-range eggs can be sold at significantly higher prices than cage eggs. Mislabelling cage eggs as free-range eggs and vice versa has been documented, and has a significant impact on consumer trust and egg consumption. The development of methods to identify eggs produced from different production systems is necessary to satisfy consumer demand.
Aims
The objective of this study was to determine whether eggshell mineral composition could be used as a way to differentiate eggs originating from each production system. Our hypothesis was that birds with access to soil would have higher levels of trace minerals in shells.
Methods
Eggs were randomly collected from six commercial caged and six commercial free-range flocks in Australia. Twelve eggshell samples from each flock were analysed for mineral composition (Ca, P, Mg, Na, Al, B, Cu, Mn, Fe, K, S and Zn) by using inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry.
Key results
The results showed that free-range eggshells contained significantly higher contents of macro-minerals (P, Mg and Na) but lower contents of micro-minerals (Cu, Fe, K, S and Mn) than the cage eggshells (P < 0.05). For all minerals measured, a high variability was noted within and between production systems.
Conclusions
Analysis of eggshell mineral composition may not be effective for determining the origin of eggs.
Implications
Systematic studies of the bird’s environment, including analysis of mineral composition in diets, pastures, soil and drinking water are required for comprehensive evaluation of the influences of production systems of laying hens on mineral composition of eggs and eggshells.
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