Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities (EJPAU) founded by all Polish Agriculture Universities presents original papers and review articles relevant to all aspects of agricultural sciences. It is target for persons working both in science and industry,regulatory agencies or teaching in agricultural sector. Covered by IFIS Publishing (Food Science and Technology Abstracts), ELSEVIER Science - Food Science and Technology Program, CAS USA (Chemical Abstracts), CABI Publishing UK and ALPSP (Association of Learned and Professional Society Publisher - full membership). Presented in the Master List of Thomson ISI.
2003
Volume 6
Issue 2
Topic:
Animal Husbandry
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Tarasewicz Z. , Balicka-Ramisz A. , Szczerbińska D. , Dańczak A. , Ramisz A. , Pilarczyk B. 2003. EFFECTS OF CHITOSAN ON SELECTED PRODUCTION CHARACTERISTICS AND HATCHING SUCCESS OF THE PHARAOH QUAIL, EJPAU 6(2), #15.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume6/issue2/animal/abs-15.html

EFFECTS OF CHITOSAN ON SELECTED PRODUCTION CHARACTERISTICS AND HATCHING SUCCESS OF THE PHARAOH QUAIL

Zofia Tarasewicz, Aleksandra Balicka-Ramisz, Danuta Szczerbińska, Alicja Dańczak, Alojzy Ramisz, Bogumiła Pilarczyk

 

ABSTRACT



Chitosan is the simplest form of chitin, found in carapaces of crabs, prawns, and krill. Due to its chemical and physical properties and biological activity, chitosan is widely applied in, i.a., medicine, animal care, and agriculture. Chitosan effects on poultry health and production have been studied to a limited degree only. The present study was thus aimed at elucidating chitosan effects on the utility and reproduction-related characteristics of quail. The experiment involved the quail aged 5 weeks which were divided into two groups, each consisting of 36 females and 12 males. The birds belonging to Group I (control) were fed a standard feed mix for laying quail, while the feed offered to Group II (experimental) was enriched with 5.2 ml chitosan added to 1.2 kg feed. Compared to the control, the experimental quail showed a lower daily feed consumption, lower number of eggs laid, and a higher feed consumption per egg. However, the experimental quail demonstrated a higher survival rate and

Key words: chitosan, quail, performance, hatchability.