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Comparison of Body Weight and Egg Production Ability across Nine Combinations of Korean Indigenous Chicken Breeds (토종닭 종계 9개 조합의 체중 및 산란능력 비교 연구)

  • Kim, Kigon;Park, Byoungho;Jeon, Iksoo;Choo, Hyojun;Cha, Jaebeom
    • Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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    • v.48 no.4
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    • pp.161-168
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    • 2021
  • The present study investigated production traits, including body weight, egg production, egg weight, and egg quality in Korean indigenous parent stocks. Parent stocks produced from a nine-combination association from five pure line strains (C, D, F, K, and Y) were used. The body weight analyses results showed that the CY combination had the highest body weight (1,604.9 g) and the DK combination had the lowest (1,424.4 g). The average age at first egg of the nine combinations was 118.6 days; however, that of the YD combination was 111.6 days, making it the fastest growing combination, whereas the DK combination was the slowest, at 126 days. Hen-day egg production was 74% or more for the CF, CK, and DK combinations. The DK combination hens showed excellent persistence in egg laying. Hen-housed egg production exhibited results similar to those of hen-day egg production. Egg weight was significantly higher in the DK combination than in the other combinations and was observed to increase from 20 (43.9 g) to 40 (58.1 g) weeks. The egg quality analyses results showed that the combinations based on the F and K strains had a bright eggshell color, with relatively high egg weights. Eggshell strength and thickness were the highest in the DK combination (3.8 kg/cm2, 0.38 mm). In summary, the CF and DK combinations showed excellent egg production ability and egg quality, while the YC, YD, and YK combinations with the Y strain as the paternal strain exhibited poor performance.

Effect of dietary protein levels and age on growth performance, total excreta and nitrogen balance of laying hens during the growing phase

  • Jeseok Lee;Myunghwan Yu;Elijah Ogola Oketch;Shan Randima Nawarathne;Yu Bin Kim;Nuwan Chamara Chathuranga;Venuste Maniraguha;Bernadette Gerpacio Sta. Cruz;Eunsoo Seo;Haeeun Park;Hyunji Choi;Dong Jo Yu;Jung-Kon Kim;Jung Min Heo
    • Korean Journal of Agricultural Science
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    • v.51 no.2
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    • pp.193-203
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    • 2024
  • This study examined the effect of a dietary protein level and age on growth performance, total excreta, and nitrogen balance in laying hen during the growing period for 18 weeks. A total of 96 Hy-Line Brown laying hens were divided into two treatments according to the experimental diets, with each group consisting of six replicates. The experimental diets included: 1) an adequate metabolizable energy and crude protein diet formulated to meet the age and breed specification for Hy-Line Brown containing 21, 18, 16, and 14% dietary CP during 0 to 6, 6 to 12, 12 to 15, 15 to 18 weeks, respectively (CON); 2) 2% CP deficiency from CON diet containing 19, 16, 14, 12% dietary CP during 0 to 6, 6 to 12, 12 to 15, 15 to 18 weeks, respectively (LP). Growth performance, total excreta, and nitrogen balance were investigated for 18 weeks every 3 weeks, and two-way ANOVA was used for statistical analysis of data. The LP group had lower total excreta and N intake than CON group in the whole period of the experiment (p < 0.001). Moreover, birds in the LP group showed lower N excretion than the CON group (p < 0.05). However, the CON group exhibited higher BW, ADG than the LP group (p < 0.001). Application of low-protein diet to laying hens during the growing period reduced N excretion, which contribute to the sustainable development of the laying hen industry by minimizing environmental pollution.

Nutrient Balance For The Laying Hen (산란계를 위한 영양소의 균형)

  • ;J. M. Vandepopuliere
    • Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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    • v.8 no.1
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    • pp.37-45
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    • 1981
  • 급격히 증가하는 세계의 인구수는 가축의 사료자원을 질이 좋은 인간 식량으로 효율적으로 전환할 필요성을 절실케 하고 있다. 산란계는 유전적인 선택에 의해 최소량의 사료로써 높은 산란율을 유지할 수 있도록 개선되어 왔다. 배합사료의 생산에 사용될 수 있는 단미사료의 종류와 품질은 어느 특정한 영양소의 요구량에 의하여 좌우된다. 산란계의 영양요구량은 오랜동안 연구되어 왔으며, 미국의 국립연구위원회 (NRC)는 영양소 요구량을 정기적으로 검토, 요약하고 있다. 새로운 정보들은 출판되어 왔으며 본인은 여기서 제7차로 개정된 NRC 사양표준(1977)에 발표된 요구량에 관련해서 몇 가지 분야를 검토하고자 한다. (중략)

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Successful Treatment of Pleural Effusion in Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient with Gunreyngtang-gagambang

  • Yun, Hen-Ja
    • The Journal of Korean Medicine
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    • v.32 no.6
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    • pp.117-121
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    • 2011
  • Objectives: We report one patient with pleural effusion and effusion-related symptoms in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) successfully treated with Gunreyngtang-gagambang. Methods: Gunreyngtang-gagambang was administered at 30 minutes after mealtime, three times a day, for two months. Except for herbal medicine, the patient did not take any treatment including pharmaceutical or non pharmaceutical for effusion. Result: Two months later, the symptoms and the pleural effusion had disappeared from chest X-ray. Conclusion: Gunreyngtang-gagambang was effective for treatment of malignant pleural effusion due to small cell lung cancer.

Influence of Dietary Carbohydrase on Egg Quality and Nutrient Digestibility in Laying Hens (산란계에서 탄수화물 분해효소제의 첨가가 계란의 품질 및 영양소 소화율에 미치는 영향)

  • 민병준;김인호;홍종욱;문태현;이지훈;한영근;권오석;이상환;이원백
    • Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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    • v.29 no.1
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    • pp.19-23
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    • 2002
  • This studs was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary carbohydrase (multi-enzyme: $\alpha$-galactosidase and mannanase) on egg quality and nutrient digestibility in laying hens. One hundred forty four, 47-wk-old, ISA Brown commercial layers were used in a 28-d feeding trial after a 7-d adjustment period. Dietary treatments were 1) CON(basal diet), 2) ME 0.1 (basal diet +0.1% multi -enzyme), 3) ME 0.2 (basal diet + 0.2% multi-enzyme). Fer overall Period, hen-day egg Production, egg weight, egg shell breaking strength and egg shell thickness were not influenced by the multi-enzyme. As the adding levels of multi-enzyme increased in the diet, egg Yolk color and egg Yolk index tended to increase with significant differences. Digestibility of DM was not affected by multi-enzyme. However, digestibility of N increased significantly as the concentration of multi-enzyme in the diet was increased. In conclusion, supplemental carbohydrase in laying hen diets nay have some roles in improving the egg Yolk color and N digestibility.

Effect of Housing Systems - Barn vs Cage on the First Phase Egg Production and Egg Quality Traits of Laying Pullet

  • Ahammed, Musabbir;Ohh, Sang Jip
    • Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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    • v.40 no.1
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    • pp.67-73
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    • 2013
  • With an increasing concern on laying hen welfare, barn system has appeared as one of the alternatives to replace the conventional cage. This study was conducted to compare the early laying performance and egg quality at the barn system with those at the conventional cage. A total of 288 shaver-579 brown layers were used for 9 weeks ($21^{st}$ to $30^{th}$ weeks of age) feeding study. Feed consumption and egg weight were significantly (P<0.01) higher at barn than at cage. However, there were no significant differences between two housing systems on hen day egg production (HDEP), egg mass, body weight, feed efficiency and livability. In case of egg quality parameters, shell thickness, albumen height and Haugh unit were significantly (P<0.05) different between two systems. Haugh unit and albumen height were significantly higher in eggs produced at cage (88.97 and 8.16 mm) compared than those produced at barn (83.11 and 6.87 mm), whereas shell thickness was thicker in eggs produced at barn than those produced at cage. Shape index, breaking strength, blood spots and yolk index data were not influenced significantly by the types of housing system. To implement welfare bestowing production, this study showed that the barn system can replace the conventional cage without serious sacrifices on starting phase egg production. In addition, this study suggested that the barn system need to be optimized in view of daily feed consumption.