Effect of zinc level and the thermal environment on the zootechnical performance and tibia-breaking strength of Japanese quails
Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) are sensitive to zinc (Zn) deficiency, a mineral essential for growth, development, and bone health. This study evaluated the effects of different levels of Zn in the diet on zootechnical performance, organ and carcass weight, and tibial breakage resistan...
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| author | Luiz Arthur dos Anjos Lima Thiago de Assis Moraes Larissa Kellen da Cunha Morais Mikael Leal Cabral Menezes de Amorim Tarsys Noan Silva Veríssimo José Danrley Cavalcante dos Santos Maria Isabelly Leite Maia Severino Guilherme Caetano Gonçalves dos Santos Fernando Guilherme Perazzo da Costa Ricardo Romão Guerra Lucas Rannier Ribeiro Antonino Carvalho Edilson Paes Saraiva |
| author_facet | Luiz Arthur dos Anjos Lima Thiago de Assis Moraes Larissa Kellen da Cunha Morais Mikael Leal Cabral Menezes de Amorim Tarsys Noan Silva Veríssimo José Danrley Cavalcante dos Santos Maria Isabelly Leite Maia Severino Guilherme Caetano Gonçalves dos Santos Fernando Guilherme Perazzo da Costa Ricardo Romão Guerra Lucas Rannier Ribeiro Antonino Carvalho Edilson Paes Saraiva |
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| description | Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) are sensitive to zinc (Zn) deficiency, a mineral essential for growth, development, and bone health. This study evaluated the effects of different levels of Zn in the diet on zootechnical performance, organ and carcass weight, and tibial breakage resistance in quails from 1 to 42 days of age. A 5 × 2 factorial design was used, consisting of five Zn levels (30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 mg/kg) and two thermal environments (thermal comfort and heat stress), with five replicates of 10 birds per treatment. The results indicate an antagonistic relationship between high levels of Zn in the diet (150 mg/kg) and quail performance, where the addition of the highest Zn level impaired performance. On the other hand, supplementation with the available Zn from the basal diet (30 mg/kg) was sufficient to ensure satisfactory weight gain, better feed conversion, and appropriate carcass and liver weights of quails during the initial rearing phase. At 42 days, supplementation with 150 mg/kg of Zn provided greater resistance to tibial breakage, regardless of thermal conditions. These findings highlight the importance of adjusting Zn supplementation according to the needs of quails at different rearing stages. The study emphasizes the need for a balanced nutritional approach, considering both adequate Zn levels and the management of thermal stress. The combination of appropriate Zn levels in the diet and environmental management, especially concerning thermal stress, is crucial to optimizing productive performance, bone health, and the well-being of the birds. Furthermore, the nutritional Zn requirements for quails in the initial rearing phase may be lower than previously established, without compromising performance. Gradual Zn supplementation, according to the needs of the production stage and environmental conditions, is essential to ensure the health and productivity of the birds. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5768d4c96bbe41c2960ee35391ddc9d92025-01-08T06:12:18ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Veterinary Science2297-17692025-01-011110.3389/fvets.2024.14674871467487Effect of zinc level and the thermal environment on the zootechnical performance and tibia-breaking strength of Japanese quailsLuiz Arthur dos Anjos Lima0Thiago de Assis Moraes1Larissa Kellen da Cunha Morais2Mikael Leal Cabral Menezes de Amorim3Tarsys Noan Silva Veríssimo4José Danrley Cavalcante dos Santos5Maria Isabelly Leite Maia6Severino Guilherme Caetano Gonçalves dos Santos7Fernando Guilherme Perazzo da Costa8Ricardo Romão Guerra9Lucas Rannier Ribeiro Antonino Carvalho10Edilson Paes Saraiva11Research Group in Bioclimatology, Ethology and Animal Welfare (BioEt), Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Paraiba, Areia, Paraiba, BrazilResearch Group in Bioclimatology, Ethology and Animal Welfare (BioEt), Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Paraiba, Areia, Paraiba, BrazilResearch Group in Bioclimatology, Ethology and Animal Welfare (BioEt), Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Paraiba, Areia, Paraiba, BrazilResearch Group in Bioclimatology, Ethology and Animal Welfare (BioEt), Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Paraiba, Areia, Paraiba, BrazilResearch Group in Bioclimatology, Ethology and Animal Welfare (BioEt), Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Paraiba, Areia, Paraiba, BrazilResearch Group in Bioclimatology, Ethology and Animal Welfare (BioEt), Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Paraiba, Areia, Paraiba, BrazilResearch Group in Bioclimatology, Ethology and Animal Welfare (BioEt), Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Paraiba, Areia, Paraiba, BrazilGraduate Program in Animal Science and Fisheries Resources, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, Amazonas, BrazilDepartment of Animal Science, Federal University of Paraiba, Areia, Paraiba, BrazilDepartment of Veterinary Sciences, Federal University of Paraiba (UFPB), Areia, Paraiba, BrazilDepartment of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SwedenResearch Group in Bioclimatology, Ethology and Animal Welfare (BioEt), Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Paraiba, Areia, Paraiba, BrazilJapanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) are sensitive to zinc (Zn) deficiency, a mineral essential for growth, development, and bone health. This study evaluated the effects of different levels of Zn in the diet on zootechnical performance, organ and carcass weight, and tibial breakage resistance in quails from 1 to 42 days of age. A 5 × 2 factorial design was used, consisting of five Zn levels (30, 60, 90, 120, and 150 mg/kg) and two thermal environments (thermal comfort and heat stress), with five replicates of 10 birds per treatment. The results indicate an antagonistic relationship between high levels of Zn in the diet (150 mg/kg) and quail performance, where the addition of the highest Zn level impaired performance. On the other hand, supplementation with the available Zn from the basal diet (30 mg/kg) was sufficient to ensure satisfactory weight gain, better feed conversion, and appropriate carcass and liver weights of quails during the initial rearing phase. At 42 days, supplementation with 150 mg/kg of Zn provided greater resistance to tibial breakage, regardless of thermal conditions. These findings highlight the importance of adjusting Zn supplementation according to the needs of quails at different rearing stages. The study emphasizes the need for a balanced nutritional approach, considering both adequate Zn levels and the management of thermal stress. The combination of appropriate Zn levels in the diet and environmental management, especially concerning thermal stress, is crucial to optimizing productive performance, bone health, and the well-being of the birds. Furthermore, the nutritional Zn requirements for quails in the initial rearing phase may be lower than previously established, without compromising performance. Gradual Zn supplementation, according to the needs of the production stage and environmental conditions, is essential to ensure the health and productivity of the birds.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1467487/fullanimal nutritionCoturnix coturnix japonicaheat stressmineral supplementationweight gain |
| spellingShingle | Luiz Arthur dos Anjos Lima Thiago de Assis Moraes Larissa Kellen da Cunha Morais Mikael Leal Cabral Menezes de Amorim Tarsys Noan Silva Veríssimo José Danrley Cavalcante dos Santos Maria Isabelly Leite Maia Severino Guilherme Caetano Gonçalves dos Santos Fernando Guilherme Perazzo da Costa Ricardo Romão Guerra Lucas Rannier Ribeiro Antonino Carvalho Edilson Paes Saraiva Effect of zinc level and the thermal environment on the zootechnical performance and tibia-breaking strength of Japanese quails Frontiers in Veterinary Science animal nutrition Coturnix coturnix japonica heat stress mineral supplementation weight gain |
| title | Effect of zinc level and the thermal environment on the zootechnical performance and tibia-breaking strength of Japanese quails |
| title_full | Effect of zinc level and the thermal environment on the zootechnical performance and tibia-breaking strength of Japanese quails |
| title_fullStr | Effect of zinc level and the thermal environment on the zootechnical performance and tibia-breaking strength of Japanese quails |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of zinc level and the thermal environment on the zootechnical performance and tibia-breaking strength of Japanese quails |
| title_short | Effect of zinc level and the thermal environment on the zootechnical performance and tibia-breaking strength of Japanese quails |
| title_sort | effect of zinc level and the thermal environment on the zootechnical performance and tibia breaking strength of japanese quails |
| topic | animal nutrition Coturnix coturnix japonica heat stress mineral supplementation weight gain |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1467487/full |
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