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Blood Haematological-Cholesterol Profile And Antibody Titer Response Of Broilers With Added Probiotic Containing Both Bacteria And Yeast Or An Antibiotic In Drinking Water, Sarinee Kalandakanond-Thongsong, Boonrit Thongsong, Vivat Chavananikul Dec 2008

Blood Haematological-Cholesterol Profile And Antibody Titer Response Of Broilers With Added Probiotic Containing Both Bacteria And Yeast Or An Antibiotic In Drinking Water, Sarinee Kalandakanond-Thongsong, Boonrit Thongsong, Vivat Chavananikul

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

An experiment was conducted to investigate the haematological and cholesterol profiles and antibody titer responses to both Newcastle disease (ND) and Infectious bronchitis (IB) vaccines in broiler chickens after drinking water supplemented with either a commercial probiotic (an Active Elements®; AE) containing Lactobacillus plantarum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, an antibiotic Chlortetracycline (CTC), or the probiotic plus the antibiotic. Four hundred one-day-old male Cobb broiler chicks were randomly allocated to 4 treatment groups designated as follow: a non-treated control (T1), a 0.05% CTC (T2), a 1:500 AE (T3), and a combination of 0.05% CTC and 1:500 AE (T4), respectively. The chicks were …


Effects Of The Addition Of Probiotic Containing Both Bacteria And Yeast Or An Antibiotic On Performance Parameters, Mortality Rate And Antibiotic Residue In Broilers, Boonrit Thongsong, Sarinee Kalandakanond-Thongsong, Vivat Chavananikul Mar 2008

Effects Of The Addition Of Probiotic Containing Both Bacteria And Yeast Or An Antibiotic On Performance Parameters, Mortality Rate And Antibiotic Residue In Broilers, Boonrit Thongsong, Sarinee Kalandakanond-Thongsong, Vivat Chavananikul

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of supplementing a commercially available probiotic (an Active Elements®; AE) containing Lactobacillus plantarum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae, an antibiotic; Chlortetracycline (CTC), and the probiotic plus antibiotic, via the drinking water on broiler production performance, mortality rate and the antibiotic residue in meat. Four hundred one-day-old male Cobb broiler chicks were randomly allocated to 4 treatments; a non-treated control, a 0.05% CTC, a 1:500 AE, and a combination of CTC and AE. Chicks were fed with a commercial broiler diet ad libitum. They were reared under an environmentally controlled house for 6 weeks. The …


Mannan Oligosaccharides (Mos) From Saccharomyces Cerevisiae In Broilers: Effects On Performance And Blood Biochemistry, İlkay Yalçinkaya, Tüli̇n Güngör, Mehmet Başalan, Evren Erdem Jan 2008

Mannan Oligosaccharides (Mos) From Saccharomyces Cerevisiae In Broilers: Effects On Performance And Blood Biochemistry, İlkay Yalçinkaya, Tüli̇n Güngör, Mehmet Başalan, Evren Erdem

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of mannan oligosaccharides (MOSs), which are commonly used as alternatives to antibiotics, on the growth performance and some blood parameters in broiler chickens. The study included 120 Ross 308 male broiler chicks (1-day-old at the beginning of the study). There were 4 treatment groups, each consisting of 3 replicates. MOSs were added at the level of 0.05%, 0.10%, and 0.15% to the starter and finisher diets. The experiment lasted 42 days. Body weight gain (BWG), feed intake (FI), and feed conversion ratio (FCR) were not significantly different (P > 0.05) between MOS treatment …


The Effects Of Dietary Inclusion Of Hydrated Aluminosilicate On Performance And Biochemical Parameters Of Broiler Chickens, Dejan Prvulovic, Danijela Kojic, Gordana Grubor-Lajsic, Slavica Kosarcic Jan 2008

The Effects Of Dietary Inclusion Of Hydrated Aluminosilicate On Performance And Biochemical Parameters Of Broiler Chickens, Dejan Prvulovic, Danijela Kojic, Gordana Grubor-Lajsic, Slavica Kosarcic

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study investigated the effects of dietary supplementation with hydrated aluminosilicate (antitoxic nutrient-ATN), based on zeolitic ore (of > 90% clinoptilolite), bentonite (of > 83% montmorillonite), and small amounts of activated charcoal, on performance, hematological, serum, and liver biochemical parameters, as well as organ weights and meat quality in broiler chickens. The study included 300 1-day-old broilers of both sexes, which were assigned at random to 2 groups based on treatment: no dietary supplementation (control) and supplementation with 5 g/kg of ATN (ATN group). Dietary supplementation with 5 g/kg of ATN in broiler diets significantly increased weight gain only during the 1{st} …


Determination Of Optimum Pre-Slaughter Feed Withdrawal Time In Broiler Chickens And Its Effect On Meat Yield, Microbiological Composition Of Gut Content And Microbiological Quality Of The Carcass, Erol Şengör, Mehmet Yardimci, Belgi̇n Siriken, Zehra A. Bozkurt, Mustafa Tekerli̇, Beytullah Kenar, E. Hesna Şahi̇n Jan 2006

Determination Of Optimum Pre-Slaughter Feed Withdrawal Time In Broiler Chickens And Its Effect On Meat Yield, Microbiological Composition Of Gut Content And Microbiological Quality Of The Carcass, Erol Şengör, Mehmet Yardimci, Belgi̇n Siriken, Zehra A. Bozkurt, Mustafa Tekerli̇, Beytullah Kenar, E. Hesna Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to determine the optimum time of pre-slaughter feed withdrawal for broiler chickens to maintain profitable and hygienic meat production and to determine its effect on the meat yield, microbiological structure of gut content and microbiological quality of the carcass. A total of 100 birds were allocated to 4 identical 2 m^2 pens in a commercial broiler house, each pen housing 25 birds. The feed withdrawal durations were 18 h (group 1), 12 h (group 2), 6 h (group 3) and 0 h (group 4). The percentage live weight loss increased as the feed withdrawal period increased (P < 0.05). The meat yield in group 4 was lower than that in the other groups (P < 0.05). Full gizzard weight in group 1 was lower than that in groups 3 and 4, and group 2 parameters were lower than group 4 parameters (P < 0.05). Salmonella positive carcasses numbered 1 in group 1, 1 in group 2, 0 in group 3 and 2 in group 4. The only significant difference found among the groups was for coliform bacteria. The coliform count in group 1 (7.54 ± 0.100) was significantly different from that in group 2 (7.00 ± 0.159) and group 3 (7.08 ± 0.169) (P < 0.05).


The Influence Of Cold Conditioning On The Performance Of The Broiler Chicken, Mehmet Yardimci, Erol Şengör, E. Hesna Şahi̇n, İsmai̇l Bayram, İ. Sadi̇ Çeti̇ngül Jan 2006

The Influence Of Cold Conditioning On The Performance Of The Broiler Chicken, Mehmet Yardimci, Erol Şengör, E. Hesna Şahi̇n, İsmai̇l Bayram, İ. Sadi̇ Çeti̇ngül

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of short-term cold exposure on the performance of 600 commercial Ross 308 male broiler chickens was examined. On the fifth and sixth days of life the trial group was exposed to 15 °C ambient temperature for 3 h, both days, while the control group was kept under conventional brooding conditions. Thereafter, both control and trial birds were exposed to standard rearing temperatures until the 21st day, and from the 21st day to slaughter they were exposed to 15 °C ambient temperature. The mortality rate was significantly lower in the trial group (5%) compared to the control group (11%). …


Sensible And Latent Heat Productions From Broilers In Laboratory Conditions, Levent Genç, Kenneth M. Portier Jan 2005

Sensible And Latent Heat Productions From Broilers In Laboratory Conditions, Levent Genç, Kenneth M. Portier

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Heat production from chickens and other resources inside the broiler house is a major problem for the broiler industry. Temperature and relative humidity (RH) as well as airflow and broiler physiology directly affect heat production in broiler houses. This study was carried out under laboratory conditions to determine heat production for male broilers. In the laboratory experiment, 108 broilers were used to determine the influence of different temperature-humidity combinations on the physiological response of 2.0 to 2.3 kg broilers during the 40 min test. In the laboratory experiment, three dry bulb (DB) temperatures (25 °C, 30 °C, and 35 °C) …


Efficacy Of Tribasic Copper Chloride (Tbcc) To Reduce The Harmful Effects Of Aflatoxin In Broilers, Sefa Çeli̇k, Zeynep Erdoğan, Suat Erdoğan, Ramazan Bal Jan 2005

Efficacy Of Tribasic Copper Chloride (Tbcc) To Reduce The Harmful Effects Of Aflatoxin In Broilers, Sefa Çeli̇k, Zeynep Erdoğan, Suat Erdoğan, Ramazan Bal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of copper as tribasic copper chloride on serum biochemical values and growth performance of broilers intoxicated with aflatoxins. Aflatoxins significantly decreased the level of albumin (P < 0.001), total protein (P < 0.001) and total cholesterol (P < 0.01), and increased the activities of alanine amino transferase, L-lactic dehydrogenase and alkaline phosphatase (P £ 0.001) in serum. These AF-induced changes were significantly improved by adding tribasic copper chloride to the diet. The decrease in serum copper concentration induced by aflatoxin was reversed by tribasic copper chloride. Serum zinc concentrations were not affected in tribasic copper chloride and tribasic copper chloride plus aflatoxin groups. Serum iron levels decreased in all the treatment groups significantly (P < 0.05). Aflatoxins caused significant decrease in the body weight gain and significant increase in the feed conversion ratio. Adverse effects of aflatoxins on feed conversion ratio were reversed by tribasic copper chloride supplementation to the diet. It is suggested that tribasic copper chloride might be used for reducing the adverse effects of aflatoxins in broiler production.


Performance And Some Digesta Parameters Of Broiler Chickens Given Low Or High Viscosity Wheat-Based Diets With Or Without Enzyme Supplementation, Mevlüt Günal, Sulhatti̇n Yaşar, John Mike Forbes Jan 2004

Performance And Some Digesta Parameters Of Broiler Chickens Given Low Or High Viscosity Wheat-Based Diets With Or Without Enzyme Supplementation, Mevlüt Günal, Sulhatti̇n Yaşar, John Mike Forbes

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The influence of 2 enzyme supplements for diets based on wheat with high or low viscosity on performance and some intestinal parameters of male broiler chickens were investigated. The experiment was of 2 x 3 factorial design, with 2 types of wheat (high or low viscosity) and 3 enzyme treatments (none, Avizyme 1300-xylanase or Avizyme 1500-amylase). Ileal digesta viscosity was significantly (P < 0.029) higher in birds fed with high viscous wheat than with low viscous wheat. Ileal digesta viscosity (P < 0.001) and dry matter content (P < 0.002) were significantly reduced by both enzyme preparations. Body weight gain, feed intake, dry matter intake, feed conversion ratio, DM retention and wet or dry excreta output were not significantly (P > 0.05) affected by all treatments. There were no significant interactions (P > 0.05) between the effects of wheat type and enzyme supplementation. In conclusion, the supplementation of high or low viscous wheat-based diets with the enzyme preparations of amylase …


The Effect Of The Sale Of Whole Or Cut Up Chicken Meat On Enterprise Income According To Season, Yavuz Cevger, Savaş Sariözkan, Hakan Güler Jan 2004

The Effect Of The Sale Of Whole Or Cut Up Chicken Meat On Enterprise Income According To Season, Yavuz Cevger, Savaş Sariözkan, Hakan Güler

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Weighing data from 389 broiler carcasses and parts formed the research material. The carcasses were divided into 6 different groups according to their weight. Cutting up shrinkage and percentage rates of the parts in the total weight were determined. Gross and net changes in enterprise income were determined according to the summer and winter prices of the whole body and parts. It was determined that cutting up caused a 4.03% net increase in enterprise income at summer prices and a 0.91% net increase at winter prices. It was also determined that cutting up carcasses smaller than 1400 g and greater …


The Effect Of Grower Diet Protein Level On The Performance And Some Slaughtering Characteristics Of Sex-Separated And Mixed- Sex Broilers, Veysel Ayhan, Mehmet Bozkurt, Kami̇l Küçükyilmaz Jan 2004

The Effect Of Grower Diet Protein Level On The Performance And Some Slaughtering Characteristics Of Sex-Separated And Mixed- Sex Broilers, Veysel Ayhan, Mehmet Bozkurt, Kami̇l Küçükyilmaz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This trial examined 1350 sex-separated broilers at 24 days of age. Chicks were fed standard broiler starter diet for the first 21 days. Isocaloric grower diets (16.84%, 18.00% and 19.46% crude protein, respectively) were offered to broilers housed in sex-separated and mixed-sex pens from days 24 to 45 of the experimental period. While the body weights of sex-separated and mixed-sex broilers were similar, diet protein level and sex had a significant effect on the body weight of broilers during the experimental period (P < 0.01). Male broilers consumed more feed and had better feed conversion than females (P < 0.01). However, separate sex rearing had no significant effect on feed consumption or feed conversion rate (P > 0.05). As diet protein level decreased feed consumption increased numerically and feed conversion was negatively affected (P …


The Effect Of Grower Diet Energy Level On The Performance And Some Slaughtering Characteristics Of Sex-Separated And Mixed-Sex Broilers, Veysel Ayhan, Mehmet Bozkurt Jan 2003

The Effect Of Grower Diet Energy Level On The Performance And Some Slaughtering Characteristics Of Sex-Separated And Mixed-Sex Broilers, Veysel Ayhan, Mehmet Bozkurt

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study examined 936 Ross-308 sex-separated broilers (468 males and 468 females) at 22 days of age. The chicks were fed with standard broiler starter diet for the first 21 days. Isonitrogenic grower diets (3045 versus 3222 kcal/kg M.E.) were offered to broilers housed in sex-separated and mixed-sex pens from days 22 to 43 during the experimental period. The final body weight of sex-separated chicks (1739.91 g) was greater than that of mixed-sex chicks (1714.81 g) at 43 days of age (P < 0.05). Neither growing method nor diet energy level had a significant effect on the body weight (except at 43 days of age) or body weight gain of broilers. However, effects of sex was significant (P < 0.01) on the body weight and body weight gain of broilers throughout the trial period. Sex-separated males were heavier than mixed-sex males at 36 and 43 days of age (P < 0.05). However, the diet energy level and growing method had no significant effect on feed consumption or the feed conversion rate (P > 0.05). Broilers consumed a high energy diet had a higher carcass yield and breast rate (%), but diet …


The Effect Of Dietary Phytase Supplementation On The Fattening Performance And Mineral Balance Of Broilers, Mustafa Mi̇di̇lli̇, Ö. Hakan Muğlali, Müjdat Alp, Neşe Kocabağli, M. Ali̇ Tanör, Gülçi̇n S. Toklu Jan 2003

The Effect Of Dietary Phytase Supplementation On The Fattening Performance And Mineral Balance Of Broilers, Mustafa Mi̇di̇lli̇, Ö. Hakan Muğlali, Müjdat Alp, Neşe Kocabağli, M. Ali̇ Tanör, Gülçi̇n S. Toklu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of the supplementation of microbial phytase in broiler feeds based on corn and soybean meal, to investigate its effect on broiler performance, dressing percentage and bone mineralization. In this experiment, 2000 1-day-old Ross 308 broiler chicks were used in five groups, each consisting of 400 chicks. Two of the groups were chosen as control groups (positive and negative), and the others were used as experimental groups. Each treatment group was divided into four replicates of 100 chicks. The first control group was fed a diet containing inorganic phosphorous but not phytase; …


Isolation Of Ornithobacterium Rhinotracheale From Chickens And Turkeys, Osman Ergani̇ş, Mehmet Ateş, H. H. Hadi̇mli̇, Mehmet Çorlu Jan 2002

Isolation Of Ornithobacterium Rhinotracheale From Chickens And Turkeys, Osman Ergani̇ş, Mehmet Ateş, H. H. Hadi̇mli̇, Mehmet Çorlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 251 tracheal swabs and a total of 102 tracheae, lungs, airsacs, livers and spleens were collected from commercial layer, broiler and broiler parent stock flocks with respiratory infection. From turkey flocks, 96 tracheal swabs and 5 tissue samples from the trachea, lung, airsac, liver and spleen were also taken. Cultivations on Blood Agar supplemented with 5-10%sheep blood, on Chocolate Agar and on MacConkey Agar were incubated at 37ºC for 24-72 hours in the presence of 10%CO_2. Gram staining was carried out for the smooth and non-hemolytic colonies 1-3 mm in diameter and for those showing grayish pigmentation …


Investigation On The Situation Of Free And Bound Residues On Rats Fed Chicken Liver Containing Free And Bound Aflatoxin B_1 Residues, Mehmet Özdemi̇r Jan 2002

Investigation On The Situation Of Free And Bound Residues On Rats Fed Chicken Liver Containing Free And Bound Aflatoxin B_1 Residues, Mehmet Özdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study is to determine free and bound residues of 3H-aflatoxin B_1 given orally by a gavage at a single dose (1 mg/kg body weight) in the liver tissues of broilers, and to show whether they accumulate as free and bound aflatoxin B_1 residues in the tissues of liver and muscle of the rats that consumed the liver of those broilers. A total of 30 Ross PM-3 broilers and 49 male Sprague-Dawley rats were used in the study. Free aflatoxin B_1 residue in the liver tissues of the chicken treatment group after 12h was found to …


The \Alpha-Amylase Activity In Plasma, Crop And Pancreas Of Hens, Erdal Matur, Ülker Çöteli̇oğlu Jan 2002

The \Alpha-Amylase Activity In Plasma, Crop And Pancreas Of Hens, Erdal Matur, Ülker Çöteli̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Changes in \alpha-amylase activity of the pancreas, plasma, crop tissue and crop content related to age and sex were determined in chicks and the correlation among the pancreas, plasma, crop tissue and crop content were investigated. A total of 336 ISA- 5 broiler hybrid chicks were used as material. The chicks were separated into two groups: 224 males and 112 females. Pancreas, crop content, crop tissue and blood samples were taken from male chicks every 3 days. The same samples were taken from females every 3 days until the 12^{th} day, and from the 12^{th} day to the 42^{nd} day …


Development Of Heat And Sodiummetabisulfite Treated Fullfat Soybeans In Broiler Rations, Kemal Küçükersan, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Seher Küçükersan, Ayhan Atasever Jan 2001

Development Of Heat And Sodiummetabisulfite Treated Fullfat Soybeans In Broiler Rations, Kemal Küçükersan, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Seher Küçükersan, Ayhan Atasever

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effects of heat and sodiummetabisulfite treated soybeans in broiler rations on live weight, feed consumption, feed efficiency, and the weights of the liver, pancreas, kidney, spleen and heart and the severity of lesions in these organs. A total of 160 one- day - old Hysex Brown broiler chicks were used in the experiment. There were eight groups each containing 20 chicks. The experiment lasted seven weeks. In the group which was fed the ration containing raw soybean, live weight decreased 49.08% compared to the control group. While the raw soybean caused considerable …


The Effects Of Physical Texture Of Feed And Feeding Regime On The Gizzards Of Broilers, Bahri̇ Yildiz, Hüseyi̇n Yildiz, Ali̇ Bahadir Jan 2001

The Effects Of Physical Texture Of Feed And Feeding Regime On The Gizzards Of Broilers, Bahri̇ Yildiz, Hüseyi̇n Yildiz, Ali̇ Bahadir

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of physical texture of feed and feeding regimes in broiler's gizzards were observed. Firstly, chicks were divided into three groups. The chicks in groups A, B and C were fed on mash, mash + pellet and crumble + pellet respectively. These groups were exposed to ad libitum and meal feeding, and grit was added to this feed. On day fourty-two, the chicks were sacrificed and the characteristics of the gizzard were observed. The impact of adding grit to the broiler rations on the weight and volume of the gizzard of broiler having ad-libitum rations was investigated. Statistically significant …


Effects Of Various Calcium Levels And Anionic Salts On Blood Acid-Base Balance, Growth Performance And Development Of Tibial Dyscondroplasia In Broilers, Şeri̇fe Karamüftüoğlu, Neşe Kocabağli Jan 2001

Effects Of Various Calcium Levels And Anionic Salts On Blood Acid-Base Balance, Growth Performance And Development Of Tibial Dyscondroplasia In Broilers, Şeri̇fe Karamüftüoğlu, Neşe Kocabağli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this trial was to investigate the effects of chlorine and phosphate salts in the diet, and 2 different levels of diet Ca,on the acid-based balance,growth performance and development of tibial dyscondroplasia (TD)in broiler chicks. Three hundred Ross X PM_3, 1-day-old broiler chicks were used during the 5-week trial.Chicks were divided into 6 groups. Three groups (2 experimental and 1 control)were given diets with Ca levels near the bottom limit of the normal requirement (starter 0.90%and grower 0.80%)and 3 groups (2 experimental and one control)were given diets with higher Ca levels (starter 1.25%and grower 1.15%). No anionic salt …


The Effects Of Vitamin E On Some Blood Parameters In Broilers, Murat Arslan, Mukaddes Özcan, Erdal Matur, Ülker Çöteli̇oğlu, Eli̇f Ergül Jan 2001

The Effects Of Vitamin E On Some Blood Parameters In Broilers, Murat Arslan, Mukaddes Özcan, Erdal Matur, Ülker Çöteli̇oğlu, Eli̇f Ergül

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of different doses of vitamin E supplemented into the diet on erythrocyte osmotic fragility and some biochemical parameters. Sixty broilers were randomly divided into four groups of 15 each (one control and three experimental groups). Experimental groups (D1, D2, D3) were fed with a diet supplemented with 100, 200 and 300 ppm of vitamin E respectively. The plasma vitamin E level, and other blood parameters, of all the test subjects were measured in the fifth and seventh week of the study. The plasma vitamin E level of D2 and D3 …


The Effect Of Dietary Phytase Supplementation At Different Levels On Tibial Bone Characteristics And Strength In Broilers, Neşe Kocabağli Jan 2001

The Effect Of Dietary Phytase Supplementation At Different Levels On Tibial Bone Characteristics And Strength In Broilers, Neşe Kocabağli

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The influence of various levels of supplemental phytase on P and Ca availability was investigated using morphometric indices and the bone strength of tibiotarsi in broilers. Forty tibiotarsi were used from the Ross 308 male broilers fed corn-soybean meal based diets. Dietary treatments were: 1) Control: diet with DCP, 2) Negative control: control diet without DCP, 3) Control diet + 300 U of phytase/kg, 4) Control diet + 500 U of phytase/kg, 5) Control diet + 700 U of phytase/kg. There were no significant differences among the groups in the mean for tibiotarsal weight and length and also for the …


The Effects Of Enzyme And Probiotic Supplementation To Diets On Broiler Performance, Mustafa Mi̇di̇lli̇, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer Jan 2001

The Effects Of Enzyme And Probiotic Supplementation To Diets On Broiler Performance, Mustafa Mi̇di̇lli̇, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of the supplementation of enzyme and probiotic to broiler feeds based on barley and wheat on broiler performance, dressing percentage, the small intestinal length and weight, liver and abdominal fat weights, intestinal viscosity and the percentage of sticky droppings. In this experiment, 600 one - day - old Hubbard broiler chicks were used. This study was performed on four treatment groups, each containing 150 chicks. One of the groups was the control group and the others were the experimental groups. Each treatment group was divided into 6 replicates of 25 chicks. …


Use Of Sunflower Meal With Enzyme Mixture Substituted For Soybean Meal In Broiler Diets, Fi̇gen Kirkpinar, Hati̇ce Basmacioğlu Jan 2001

Use Of Sunflower Meal With Enzyme Mixture Substituted For Soybean Meal In Broiler Diets, Fi̇gen Kirkpinar, Hati̇ce Basmacioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study was carried out to investigate the effects of sunflower meal with an enzyme mixture containing \alpha-amylase, ß-glucanase, cellulase, lipase and protease substituted for soybean meal in broiler diets on performance, intestinal weight, viscosity and pH, as well as the frequency of sticky droppings and abdominal fat. In the trial, a total of 960 one-day-old Avian broiler chicks were used. The trial lasted 6 weeks. A total of 12 experimental diets were supplied ad libitum. Dietary treatments consisted of 15%, 25%, 35% soybean meal, or sunflower meal or sunflower meal with the enzyme mixture (0.05% and 0.10%). Enzyme supplementation …


Effects Of Heat Stress On Some Blood Parameters In Broilers, Özge Altan, Ali̇ Altan, Meti̇n Çabuk, Hakan Bayraktar Jan 2000

Effects Of Heat Stress On Some Blood Parameters In Broilers, Özge Altan, Ali̇ Altan, Meti̇n Çabuk, Hakan Bayraktar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of the present study was to determine the effects of acute heat stress on the proportions of leucocyte components and hematocrit values in broiler chickens. Exposure of broiler chickens to 39±1 °C for 2 h at 44 d of age caused an increase in rectal temperatures, and in heterophil and basophil ratios. The H/L ratio also increased from 0.25 to 0.43. The exposure of the broilers to acute heat stress resulted in decreased monocyte and lymphocyte proportions whereas the proportion of eosinophil and the hematocrit values were not affected. It was concluded that a temperature high enough to …


Effects Of Different Forms And Nutrient Levels Of Mixed Feeds On Broiler Performance And Carcass Characteristics In High Summer Temperatures, Veysel Ayhan, Zümrüt Açikgöz, Kahraman Özkan, Özge Altan, Ali̇ Altan, Sezen Özkan, Yavuz Akbaş Jan 2000

Effects Of Different Forms And Nutrient Levels Of Mixed Feeds On Broiler Performance And Carcass Characteristics In High Summer Temperatures, Veysel Ayhan, Zümrüt Açikgöz, Kahraman Özkan, Özge Altan, Ali̇ Altan, Sezen Özkan, Yavuz Akbaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to determine the effects of high (0-3 wk age 3100 kcal ME/kg and 23% CP; 4-6 wk age 3200 kcal ME/kg and 21% CP) and low (0-3 wk age 2900 kcal ME/kg and 21% CP; 4-6 wk age 3000 kcal ME/kg and 19% CP) nutrient density and feed form (mash, crumble and pellet) on broiler performance, rectal temperature and carcass characteristics in high summer temperatures. The research was carried out over 42 days during the period July 4 - August 16, 1996. Nine-hundred-day-old broiler chicks were randomly distributed into groups containing 50 chicks each with 3 …


The Effects Of Feed Removal During The Day On Some Production Traits And Blood Parameters Of Broilers, Meti̇n Petek Jan 2000

The Effects Of Feed Removal During The Day On Some Production Traits And Blood Parameters Of Broilers, Meti̇n Petek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of feed removal during the day on broiler performance and some blood parameters. Live material of the experiment consisted of 600 mixed sex day-old commercial (Avian Farm) broiler chicks. The experiment was held in six rooms with a randomly allocated control group and two treatment groups and their replicates. The birds were full fed ad libitum in the control group while the feeders were removed for three and six hours per day for the treatment I and treatment II groups respectively between the 5 ^th and 37 ^th days. Average live weights …


Effects Of Dietary Supplementation With Organic Acids And Zinc Bacitracinon Ileal Microflora, Ph And Performance In Broilers, Müjdat Alp, Neşe Kocabağli, Recep Kahraman, Kami̇l Bostan Jan 1999

Effects Of Dietary Supplementation With Organic Acids And Zinc Bacitracinon Ileal Microflora, Ph And Performance In Broilers, Müjdat Alp, Neşe Kocabağli, Recep Kahraman, Kami̇l Bostan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

An experiment was conducted to determine the effects of an organic acid combination (Acid Lac Dry: lactic, fumaric, propionic, citric and formic acid) and/or zinc bacitracin on the body weight gain, feed efficiency, microflora and pH in the ileum content of broiler-type chicks. Ross PM3 broiler chicks were placed in an experimental design that consisted of four dietary treatments with 48 broilers in each group. One-day-old chicks were fed either a control diet or a similar diet supplemented with 3 g/kg Acid Lac Dry, 0.1 g/kg zinc bacitracin or both additives in combination during a 42-d feeding trial. Acid Lac …


The Effects Of Different Fat Sources On Performance And Fat Deposition Of Broilers, Fi̇gen Kirkpinar, A. Mehmet Taluğ, Ramazan Erkek, Fevzi̇ Sevgi̇can Jan 1999

The Effects Of Different Fat Sources On Performance And Fat Deposition Of Broilers, Fi̇gen Kirkpinar, A. Mehmet Taluğ, Ramazan Erkek, Fevzi̇ Sevgi̇can

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Sunflower oil, cotton seed oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil soapstock, and tallow singly or in combination (1:1) with tallow were added to starter and finisher diets fed to 414 broiler chickens. Nine different isonitrogenic and isocaloric diets were prepared. Body weight differences were significant (P


The Effects Of Different Intermittent Lighting Schedules Used In Different Diurnal Periods On Performances Of Broilers, Kaan M. İşcan Jan 1999

The Effects Of Different Intermittent Lighting Schedules Used In Different Diurnal Periods On Performances Of Broilers, Kaan M. İşcan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the effects of different lighting schedules on the performance and electricity use of broilers were compared. The study was undertaken in controlled chambers and a total of 1900 broilers were divided into 10 groups consisting of 190 broilers (12.85 chicks/m^2). Each group was housed in the pens of 3.65X4.05 m (14.78 m^2). In each pen the lighting density of 3 lux was supplied using a 40 watts of lamp. Broilers subjected to different daylight (9, 11, 15 hours) and an intermittent lighting (IL) regime consisting of 1 hr of light (L): 1hr of darkness (D), 1L:2D, 1L:3D …


The Effect Of Various Weighing Procedurs On Broiler Performance Evaluation, Recep Kahraman, Müjdat Alp, Neşe Kocabağli, Gülcan Irmak Jan 1999

The Effect Of Various Weighing Procedurs On Broiler Performance Evaluation, Recep Kahraman, Müjdat Alp, Neşe Kocabağli, Gülcan Irmak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was caried out to determine the effects of weighing, after 0 or 18 hours of starvation period of chicks and at intervals of 1 or 2 week or at the end of starter and finisher period on the live weight and feed convertion rate of broilers. In conclusion, weighing at intervals 2 weeks of broilers which fed continously to the slaughter resulted the greatest live weight and also feed convertion rate.