Non-phytate phosphorus equivalence for a novel E. coli phytase in corn and soybean meal diet fed to broiler chickens

A total of 2,060 d old male Ross x Ross 708 chicks were placed (22 birds/pen; Exp. 1) and (5 birds/cage, Exp. 2) to determine non-phytate phosphorous equivalence (NPPE) for a novel E. coli phytase in corn and soybean meal-based diets. Broiler chickens were fed common starter and transitioned to expe...

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Main Authors: Xuerong Song, Veronica Cheng, Li Xu, Faith Gituanjah, Chelsea Kibathi, Bianca Garcia, Felix Njeri, Reza Bakhshalinejad, Xiuyi Wu, Elijah G. Kiarie
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author Xuerong Song
Veronica Cheng
Li Xu
Faith Gituanjah
Chelsea Kibathi
Bianca Garcia
Felix Njeri
Reza Bakhshalinejad
Xiuyi Wu
Elijah G. Kiarie
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Veronica Cheng
Li Xu
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Chelsea Kibathi
Bianca Garcia
Felix Njeri
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description A total of 2,060 d old male Ross x Ross 708 chicks were placed (22 birds/pen; Exp. 1) and (5 birds/cage, Exp. 2) to determine non-phytate phosphorous equivalence (NPPE) for a novel E. coli phytase in corn and soybean meal-based diets. Broiler chickens were fed common starter and transitioned to experimental diets for grower (d 8-21) and finisher (d 22-35) phases. Diets were formulated to meet specifications except for available P (AvP) that was reduced by 0.05 percent unit by adjusting monocalcium phosphorous (MCP) to create five titration diets. Phytase was supplemented in the diet with the lowest AvP at 250, 500, 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 FTU/kg to create 10 test diets per phase. Diets were allocated to 8 (Exp. 1) and 6 (Exp. 2) replicates. Feed intake (FI), body weight (BW), BW gain (BWG), FCR, and bone attributes (breaking strength, BS, and ash content) were evaluated in Exp. 1, and apparent retention (AR) of Ca and P in Exp. 2. The BWG, FCR, and bone trait data were fitted in regression functions to estimate NPPE. Overall, increasing AvP linearly improved (P < 0.01) d 35 BW, BWG, FI, FCR, and BS. Overall (d 8-35) BWG, tibia and femur ash content increased linearly and FCR linearly and cubically in response to phytase (P < 0.05). The average NPPE values for the BWG and FCR during the grower phase were 0.060, 0.139, 0.175, 0.193, and 0.232 % at 250, 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 FTU/kg, respectively. The corresponding values for the finisher phase were 0.122, 0.220, 0.316, 0.364, and 0.470 %, respectively. The average NPPE values for tibia and femur attributes were 0.075, 0.128, 0.180, 0.193 and 0.206 %, respectively for 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 FTU/kg. In conclusion, the study demonstrated the efficacy of the phytase in releasing phytate-bound P in corn and soybean meal diets, resulting in commensurate or superior growth and bone traits to diets enriched with inorganic P. The NPPE values will be valuable in formulating broiler chicken feeds.
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spelling doaj-art-f288ce4f177e40a8a09aaaf7b7de0d362025-08-20T04:03:22ZengElsevierPoultry Science0032-57912025-11-011041110564410.1016/j.psj.2025.105644Non-phytate phosphorus equivalence for a novel E. coli phytase in corn and soybean meal diet fed to broiler chickensXuerong Song0Veronica Cheng1Li Xu2Faith Gituanjah3Chelsea Kibathi4Bianca Garcia5Felix Njeri6Reza Bakhshalinejad7Xiuyi Wu8Elijah G. Kiarie9Wuhan Sunhy Biology Co. Ltd., Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, CanadaWuhan Sunhy Biology Co. Ltd., Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, CanadaDepartment of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, CanadaDepartment of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, CanadaDepartment of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, CanadaDepartment of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, CanadaWuhan Sunhy Biology Co. Ltd., Wuhan, ChinaDepartment of Animal Biosciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada; Corresponding author.A total of 2,060 d old male Ross x Ross 708 chicks were placed (22 birds/pen; Exp. 1) and (5 birds/cage, Exp. 2) to determine non-phytate phosphorous equivalence (NPPE) for a novel E. coli phytase in corn and soybean meal-based diets. Broiler chickens were fed common starter and transitioned to experimental diets for grower (d 8-21) and finisher (d 22-35) phases. Diets were formulated to meet specifications except for available P (AvP) that was reduced by 0.05 percent unit by adjusting monocalcium phosphorous (MCP) to create five titration diets. Phytase was supplemented in the diet with the lowest AvP at 250, 500, 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 FTU/kg to create 10 test diets per phase. Diets were allocated to 8 (Exp. 1) and 6 (Exp. 2) replicates. Feed intake (FI), body weight (BW), BW gain (BWG), FCR, and bone attributes (breaking strength, BS, and ash content) were evaluated in Exp. 1, and apparent retention (AR) of Ca and P in Exp. 2. The BWG, FCR, and bone trait data were fitted in regression functions to estimate NPPE. Overall, increasing AvP linearly improved (P < 0.01) d 35 BW, BWG, FI, FCR, and BS. Overall (d 8-35) BWG, tibia and femur ash content increased linearly and FCR linearly and cubically in response to phytase (P < 0.05). The average NPPE values for the BWG and FCR during the grower phase were 0.060, 0.139, 0.175, 0.193, and 0.232 % at 250, 500, 1000, 1500, and 2000 FTU/kg, respectively. The corresponding values for the finisher phase were 0.122, 0.220, 0.316, 0.364, and 0.470 %, respectively. The average NPPE values for tibia and femur attributes were 0.075, 0.128, 0.180, 0.193 and 0.206 %, respectively for 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 FTU/kg. In conclusion, the study demonstrated the efficacy of the phytase in releasing phytate-bound P in corn and soybean meal diets, resulting in commensurate or superior growth and bone traits to diets enriched with inorganic P. The NPPE values will be valuable in formulating broiler chicken feeds.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579125008855Broiler chickensGrowth and bone attributesPhytaseNon-phytate phosphorus equivalence
spellingShingle Xuerong Song
Veronica Cheng
Li Xu
Faith Gituanjah
Chelsea Kibathi
Bianca Garcia
Felix Njeri
Reza Bakhshalinejad
Xiuyi Wu
Elijah G. Kiarie
Non-phytate phosphorus equivalence for a novel E. coli phytase in corn and soybean meal diet fed to broiler chickens
Poultry Science
Broiler chickens
Growth and bone attributes
Phytase
Non-phytate phosphorus equivalence
title Non-phytate phosphorus equivalence for a novel E. coli phytase in corn and soybean meal diet fed to broiler chickens
title_full Non-phytate phosphorus equivalence for a novel E. coli phytase in corn and soybean meal diet fed to broiler chickens
title_fullStr Non-phytate phosphorus equivalence for a novel E. coli phytase in corn and soybean meal diet fed to broiler chickens
title_full_unstemmed Non-phytate phosphorus equivalence for a novel E. coli phytase in corn and soybean meal diet fed to broiler chickens
title_short Non-phytate phosphorus equivalence for a novel E. coli phytase in corn and soybean meal diet fed to broiler chickens
title_sort non phytate phosphorus equivalence for a novel e coli phytase in corn and soybean meal diet fed to broiler chickens
topic Broiler chickens
Growth and bone attributes
Phytase
Non-phytate phosphorus equivalence
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579125008855
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