• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제63권1호
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• pp.46-57
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• 2021

Fruits with antioxidant enrichment can be an economically affordable supplement for mitigating oxidative damage prone spermatozoa membrane pathologies. Computer-assisted sperm analyzer and oxidative status were utilized to evaluate the impact of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) fortification of dextrose saline as diluent for rooster semen and fertility response of hens inseminated. Watermelon juice and dextrose saline were used to formulate diluent of 7 treatments consisting of unextended semen (positive control), 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% and only dextrose saline (negative control) designated as Treatments 1-7. Pooled semen was obtained from fertile roosters and equilibrated with diluents at ratio 1:2 in the various treatments and were evaluated using computer software coupled microscope and seminal oxidative status assay. 168 laying hens randomly divided into 7 treatment of 8 replicates and 3 hen per replicate. Hen were everted, and semen (2 × 108 Spermatozoa) deposited intra-vagina and eggs collected over 8 weeks to assess fertility and hatchability of eggs laid. The result obtained revealed that watermelon-dextrose saline rooster semen diluent enhanced progressive motility, sperm kinetics and lowered non-progressive motility in T2-T6 compared to T7 over the 3 hours of evaluation. Watermelon addition to rooster semen diluent enhance the antioxidant capacity of rooster semen and lowered lipid peroxide generation. The percentage fertility was highest in T3 (81.01%) and T4 (81.24%) with lowest value obtained in T7 (73.46%). The hatchability of eggs set of hens inseminated with undiluted semen (71.46%) was lower than values for hens inseminated with watermelon inclusive extended semen (75.71%-80.39%). The optimal inclusion of 30%-40% watermelon in dextrose saline diluent enhance rooster semen kinetics, seminal oxidative stability and egg fertility.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제19권4호
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• pp.573-581
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• 2006

This experiment was conducted to determine the effects of supplemental methionine, lysine, choline, and sulfur on laying performance, metabolic parameters, and egg quality of hens fed diets containing sorghum (Sorghum vulgare) during the peak laying period. Lohman layers (n = 144), 30-wk of age as 6 replicate cages of 4 hens, were allocated randomly to receive basal diets containing either 22% corn (B) or 22% sorghum (BS) and diets BS plus 0.57% methionine, 0.66% lysine, 0.47% choline, or 0.05% sulfur for 98 d. Feed intake (FI) and egg production (EP) were recorded daily, egg weight (EW) was measured bi-weekly, and body weight (BW) was measured monthly. A sample of 12 eggs from each experimental group was collected every month to evaluate egg quality. At the end of the experiment, blood samples were collected for metabolite concentrations. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA as repeated measures and significant differences between the experimental groups were assessed using Duncan's Multiple Range test. Partial replacement of corn with sorghum in the basal diet did not affect BW, EP, and FCR but increased FI by 5.7% and EW by 2.4%. The effects of additives on laying performance were variable. Except for serum total protein (STP) concentration, other metabolic parameters were not affected by partial replacement of corn with sorghum in the basal diet. Hens fed diet BS had lower SPT concentration than hens fed diet B. Except for methionine supplementation, other supplements ameliorated depression in STP concentration. The additives did not affect other metabolic parameters. Egg quality responses to the experimental diets were also variable. Partial replacement of corn with sorghum in the basal diet did not affect eggshell characteristics (both thickness and stiffness), whereas it had variable effects on inner egg quality parameters (increased yolk index, depressed yolk color, and unaltered albumen index and Haugh unit). In conclusion, laying hen diets could include low-tannin sorghum (0.26%) up to 22% without necessitating extra supplements to overcome compromised performance.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.123-134
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• 2017

본 연구는 국산 신품종 토종닭을 개발하기 위하여 국내 토종닭 GPS 계통들을 대상으로 $5{\times}5$이면 교배조합 시험을 실시하여 교배조합별 성적을 토대로 최적의 종계 조합을 선발하고자 하였다. 총 25개 교배조합의 암컷 1,157수를 대상으로 주요 생산능력인 생존율, 체중, 시산일령, 난중, 일계산란율 및 산란지수를 조사하고 분석하였으며, 각 조합별 형질들의 잡종강세효과도 추정하였다. 분석 결과, 성계의 평균 생존율은 순계구가 67.7%, 교잡구가 77.1%로 나타났다. 체중 측정 결과, 이들 25개 조합은 뚜렷한 3개의 그룹 즉, 9개의 고체중구, 12개의 중체중구 및 4개의 저체중구로 구분되었다. 12주령 평균 체중은 고체중구는 $1,873.8{\pm}43.0g$, 중 체중구는 $1,595.4{\pm}56.6g$, 저 체중구는 $1,152.7{\pm}24.7g$이었으며, 순계구는 $1,560.2{\pm}339.3g$, 교잡구는 $1,640.9{\pm}213.7g$이었다. 산란능력에 있어 시산일령은 순계구는 $139.7{\pm}4.9$일, 교잡구는 $135.8{\pm}5.1$일이었고, 평균 난중은 순계구에서 $52.3{\pm}1.6g$, 교잡구는 $53.0{\pm}1.6g$이었다. 20주령부터 40주령까지의 산란지수는 순계구가 $58.3{\pm}12.9$개, 교잡구는 $69.2{\pm}10.4$개였다. 잡종강세 효과 추정에 있어 전체 조합에 대한 평균 생존율은 16.9%, 12주 체중은 5.4%, 시산일령은 -2.7%, 난중은 1.3% 및 일계 산란율은 14.3%의 잡종강세율을 나타내었다. 전반적으로 생존율 및 산란형질들의 잡종강세 효과가 성장형질에 비해 높게 나타났다. 이상을 종합할 때 최적의 실용계 생산을 위하여 부계통으로는 우수한 성장능력을 가진 HF 조합구의 선정이 바람직하고, 모계통으로는 우수한 산란능력을 가진 GW 및 FW 조합구의 선정이 바람직하리라 예측된다.

• Journal of Animal Science and Technology
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• 제55권2호
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• pp.115-122
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• 2013

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of dietary ${\beta}$-mannanase supplementation and palm kernel meal (PKM) inclusion (5%) on laying performance, egg quality and nutrient utilizability of laying hens with 73 weeks of age. A total of 240 Lohmann brown laying hens with average 77.5% egg production were randomly allocated with 60 hens per treatment, 4 replicates per treatment and 15 hens per replicate. Experimental design was a completely randomized design with $2{\times}2$ factorial arrangement, with the factors being (1) two levels of PKM (0 vs. 5%) and (2) with or without dietary ${\beta}$-mannanase (480 IU/kg of diet CTCzyme$^{(R)}$) supplementation. All hens were housed in cages ($35cmW{\times}35cmD{\times}40cmH$) with 2 hens per cage for six weeks feeding trial. Laying performance was recorded daily during feeding trial. Egg quality, nutrients utilizability and blood assays were done at the end of feeding trial. Egg production was improved (P<0.05) by both dietary PKM inclusion and ${\beta}$-mannanase combined supplementation. Either ${\beta}$-mannanase or PKM did not affect feed intakes and feed conversion ratio of all diets. Egg weight of hens fed diet containing 5% of PKM had heavier (P<0.05) eggs compared with hens fed without PKM. Albumen height was improved (P<0.05) by dietary mannanase supplementation. Crude fat utilization of 5% PKM diet was higher than that of no PKM diet regardless of ${\beta}$-mannanase supplementation. Both DM and total carbohydrate utilization were decreased (P<0.05) in hens fed 5% PKM diet. Serum IgG and yolk IgY contents of PKM groups were lower (P<0.05) than those of no PKM groups. This result showed that 5% PKM diet, independent of dietary ${\beta}$-mannanase supplementation, was able to improve egg production. In addition, dietary ${\beta}$-mannanase supplementation could be used for improving the albumen height of eggs.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제9권6호
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• pp.727-735
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• 1996

The effects of four factors-two dietary protein levels (12 and 16%), feeding methods(ad libitum and restricted), strains (A and B), and age of hens-on egg quality and laying performance were examined. Use of the 12% dietary protein level resulted in significantly lower (p < 0.05) hen-day egg production, higher feed intake to about 85% of the ad libitum intake decreased mean hen-day production. Significant feeding method-by-age interactions ($F{\times}A$) were obtained for all parameters. Restricted feeding had favorable effects on shell strength and Haugh unit values after 28 and 16 weeks of egg production, respectively. There was significant difference in shell strength between the two strain. Examination of the three-factor interaction among protein levels, feeding method and strain ($P{\times}F{\times}S$) disclosed that the favorable effect of the A strain on shell strength was significant only with the 16% protein-restricted fed group. The other treatment group did show a trend for greater shell strength of the A strain. Mean values for all the parameters examined changed significantly (p < 0.01) with the age of hens. Feed intake per dozen eggs tended to increase, with some fluctuation, as the hens aged. There was a linear decrease in Haugh unit scores and shell strength. The effect of restricted feeding on either shell strength or Haugh unit scores were favorable for the aged chickens.

• 한국가금학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국가금학회 2006년도 제23차 정기총회 및 학술발표회
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• pp.62-63
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• 2006

This experiment was conducted to investigate the dietary effect of turmeric powder (TP) on laying performances, egg qualities and its transfer to eggs. A total of two hundred, 60-wk-old, Lohmann Brown layers were divided into 4 groups, placed in to 5 replicates per group (10 layers each) and fed each one of four diets containing 0 % TP(control), 0.1 % TP, 0.25 % TP, or 0.5 % TP for 7 wks, respectively. Egg production and egg mass in groups fed diets containing TP were higher than that of control(p<0.05). No differences in feed intakes, egg and eggshell qualities were observed among the treatments, but egg yolk color was increased significantly as TP was in increased in the diet(p<0.05). In groups fed diets containing TP, Haugh unit after 14 day of storage was significantly higher than that of control(p<0.05). The curcumin content of egg yolk in groups fed diet containing 0.50% TP was significantly higher than those of other groups (p<0.05). The content of egg yolk cholesterol was not influenced by dietary TP.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.303-311
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• 2008

본 실험은 Cu-methionine chelate(Cu-Met)와 Cu-soy proteinate(Cu-SP)가 산란계의 생산성과 소장내 미생물 균총 및 면역 체계에 미치는 영향을 조사하기 위해 실시하였다. 사양시험은 39주령의 산란계(Hy-line $Brown^{(R)}$) 960수를 선별하여 A형 2단 4열 케이지에 대조구 포함 총 6처리구로 구성하여 처리당 4반복, 반복당 40수씩(2수 수용 케이지 20개) 난괴법으로 임의 배치하였다. 시험 기간 동안 물과 사료는 자유 섭취하게 하였으며, 일반적인 점등 관리(자연 일조+조명; 16 hr)를 실시하였다. 시험구는 대조구, 항생제구(avilamycin 6 ppm), Cu- Met 50(Cu-methionine으로 Cu 50 ppm), Cu-Met 100(Cu- methionine으로 Cu 100 ppm), Cu-SP 50(Cu-soy proteinate로 Cu 50 ppm) 그리고 Cu-SP 100(Cu-soy proteinate로 Cu 100 ppm) 등 총 6처리였다. 일계 산란율(Hen-day egg production)과 산란지수(Hen-house egg production)는 Cu 첨가구들과 항생제 첨가구들이 대조구에 비해 높은 경향을 보였는데, 특히 Cu-Met 100 구는 대조구에 비하여 유의적으로(P<0.05) 높았으며 Cu 처리구들 간에 종류나 첨가 수준에 따른 차이는 유의하지 않았다. 난중에서는 항생제구와 Cu-SP 첨가구들이 대조구보다 무거운 경향을 보였고, Cu-Met 첨가구들보다는 유의하게(P<0.05) 무거웠다. 난각 강도, 난각 두께, 난각색, 난황색, Haugh unit 등 계란 품질에 있어서 처리구간에 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다. Leukocytes와 erythrocytes 관련 모수들은 평균 적혈구 혈색소량(MCH)을 제외한 모든 항목에서 처리간에 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다. MCH는 Cu-SP 100이 대조구와 비교하여 유의적으로 높았다(P<0.05). 혈청 IgG와 IgA의 농도는 처리구간에 유의적인 차이는 나타나지 않았다. 간 내 구리의 함량은 처리간에 유의한(P<0.05) 차이가 있었는데, 구리의 첨가 수준이 높을수록 높아지는 경향이 있었으며 같은 첨가 수준에서는 Cu-SP 첨가구들이 Cu-Met 첨가구들보다 높은 경향이 있었다. 소장 내용물 중 Cl. perfringens의 수는 항생제와 Cu 첨가구들이 대조구에 비해 적었고 E. coli 수는 첨가구들에서 감소하는 경향이 있었으며, Lactobacilli 수는 Cu 첨가구들이 대조구나 항생제구와 비교하였을 때 많았다. 결론적으로 Cu-Met와 Cu-SP는 산란계의 산란율 개선에 있어서 항생제와 유사한 효과를 나타내었다. Cu-SP는 Cu-Met보다 난중을 유의하게 증가시켰으나 다른 항목들에 있어서는 Cu 공급원(Cu-Met vs Cu-SP)과 첨가수준(50 vs 100 ppm)에 따른 유의적 차이는 없었다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.1015-1019
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• 2003

A 50 day feeding trial was conducted with White Leghorn (WL) laying hens, 42 weeks old, to determine if feeding of varying levels of aflatoxin (AF), ochratoxin A (OA) or their combinations has any effect on their performance and egg quality parameters. Feeding of $T_4$, $T_7$, $T_8$, $T_9$ and $T_10$ caused significant reduction in feed intake of hens. Hen day egg productions were significantly reduced at all the levels of toxins except 0.5 ppm of AF. Maximum reduction in egg production was noticed at 2 and 4 ppm of AF and OA, respectively. Average body weight and egg weight were not affected by toxin feeding. The feed efficiency in terms of net feed efficiency and feed consumed per dozen egg produced was significantly reduced at higher levels of both the toxins and their combinations. Feed consumption for production of 1 kg egg mass remained uninfluenced due to aflatoxin feeding whereas significant increase in the value of the same was noticed at 4 ppm level of OA and combination of 1 and 2 ppm of AF and 2 and 4 ppm of OA ($T_9$ and $T_10$), respectively. Various levels of OA (1-4 ppm) and all the combination of two toxins ($T_8$, $T_9$ and $T_10$) significantly altered the shape index of eggs in laying hens. The shell thickness was significantly reduced by higher level of AF (2 ppm), OA (2 and 4 ppm) and their combination. Albumen index, Haugh Unit and yolk index remained unchanged due to incorporation of toxins in the diet. It is concluded that AF, OA either singly or in combination at higher levels could depress the performance in terms of egg production and feed efficiency significantly. The egg quality parameters i.e. shape index and shell thickness were also significantly affected.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제12권3호
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• pp.417-421
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• 1999

This experiment examined the effects of feeding Aspergillus oryzae (AO) culture to laying hens, on fecal microbial populations, fecal pH and moisture content, egg quality, and metabolizabilities of several nutrients. Sixteen commercial 38-wk-old laying hens were randomly allotted to four diets: control; with 0.15% locally produced AO culture; with 0.3% locally produced AO culture, and; or with 0.3% imported AO. Each treatment consisted of four replicates (cages) containing one bird per cage according to a completely randomized design. After 4 wk, AO were recovered in the feces of birds fed the AO diets, indicating that AO might pass through the fore-gut alive and become active in the hind gut. The number of Lactobacillus spp. in feces was higher in all treated groups than that of the control, indicating that AO would provide a beneficial environment for the Lactobacillus spp. to proliferate in the intestine. The number of fecal E. coli was significantly reduced by the addition of AO. A similar trend was also found for aerobic bacteria. Although not significant, fecal moisture contents tended to be reduced by the addition of AO. Fecal pH was not significantly different among the treatments. The addition of AO did not affect the various economic traits of eggs. Metabolizabilities of gross energy and dry matter measured during the 5th wk were increased by the AO supplementation. It appears that AO culture alone could be used as a probiotic supplement for layers.

• 한국가금학회지
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.203-211
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• 1999

This study was performed to develop brand egg. Forty-four week-old Isa Brown were randomly assigned to 8 treatments and the number of hens were 300 per each group. Experimental period was about 10 weeks. The 8 treatment were as follows : astarich 2%(A), astarich 5%(B), chitch chitosan 2%(C), omega-3 powder 2%(D), pyrogreen 1%(E), greenpia 0.2%(F), hydrogenated soy oil 3%(G) and commercial layer feed(H). Eggs were collected at day 0, 7, 14, 40 and 70 for egg quality analyses. Laying rate was significantly higher in astarich groups(B, C) than ant other group, showing average of 88% of laying rate. In terms of egg factors, whole egg weight was the heaviest in control in control(A) and the lightest in omega-3 powder group(E), while egg yolk weight was the heaviest in astarich group(H). Haugh unit(HU) was the mean of 70 for all treatments and there were no significant differences among the treatments. Egg yolk color was significantly different among treatments during experimental period whenever yolk color was measured. At the day 7 after feeding of experimental diets, the yolk color of astarich 5% group(C) was darker and that of omega-3 powder group(E) lighter. The value of yolk color in astarich 5%(C) and 2%(B) was 14.2 and 12.5, respectively. But the rest of the groups did not show any differences in yolk color, showing mean of 11.5. In terms of shell thickness, shell tended to become thinner, but there were no defferences among treatments during experimental period. The mean value of shell thickness was 0.390mm. In conclusion, astarich groups may seem to produce the best possible quality of brand egg.