Heat Stress in Japanese Quails (<i>Coturnix japonica</i>): Benefits of Phytase Supplementation

In tropical and subtropical climate regions, heat stress is one of the main causes of production losses in laying quails, aggravated by the antinutritional effects of the phytate in diet ingredients, which negatively affect the bioavailability of minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus. This sit...

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Main Authors: Apolônio Gomes Ribeiro, Raiane dos Santos Silva, Dayane Albuquerque da Silva, Júlio Cézar dos Santos Nascimento, Lilian Francisco Arantes de Souza, Edijanio Galdino da Silva, José Evangelista Santos Ribeiro, Danila Barreiro Campos, Clara Virgínia Batista de Vasconcelos Alves, Edilson Paes Saraiva, Fernando Guilherme Perazzo Costa, Ricardo Romão Guerra
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author Apolônio Gomes Ribeiro
Raiane dos Santos Silva
Dayane Albuquerque da Silva
Júlio Cézar dos Santos Nascimento
Lilian Francisco Arantes de Souza
Edijanio Galdino da Silva
José Evangelista Santos Ribeiro
Danila Barreiro Campos
Clara Virgínia Batista de Vasconcelos Alves
Edilson Paes Saraiva
Fernando Guilherme Perazzo Costa
Ricardo Romão Guerra
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Júlio Cézar dos Santos Nascimento
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Edijanio Galdino da Silva
José Evangelista Santos Ribeiro
Danila Barreiro Campos
Clara Virgínia Batista de Vasconcelos Alves
Edilson Paes Saraiva
Fernando Guilherme Perazzo Costa
Ricardo Romão Guerra
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description In tropical and subtropical climate regions, heat stress is one of the main causes of production losses in laying quails, aggravated by the antinutritional effects of the phytate in diet ingredients, which negatively affect the bioavailability of minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus. This situation results in a reduction in production and the quality of eggs from commercial laying quails. Several nutritional strategies are utilized to reduce the adverse effects of high temperatures and antinutritional factors such as phytate. Among these strategies, the use of exogenous enzymes, such as phytase, stands out as a viable alternative. Phytase breaks down phytate molecules, optimizing the absorption of essential minerals and improving productive performance and egg quality under unfavorable conditions. Specifically, it is recommended to use 1500 FTU of phytase, as it not only reduces the effects of thermal stress but also enhances eggshell thickness and calcium absorption. In this context, this bibliographic review sought to produce a document demonstrating the beneficial effects of the phytase enzyme on the hydrolysis of the phytate molecule, the availability of calcium for Japanese quails (<i>Coturnix japonica</i>), and its implications in thermal stress due to heat.
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spelling doaj-art-0b59da8b838643d0a04bc7b622f03c842024-12-27T14:05:37ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152024-12-011424359910.3390/ani14243599Heat Stress in Japanese Quails (<i>Coturnix japonica</i>): Benefits of Phytase SupplementationApolônio Gomes Ribeiro0Raiane dos Santos Silva1Dayane Albuquerque da Silva2Júlio Cézar dos Santos Nascimento3Lilian Francisco Arantes de Souza4Edijanio Galdino da Silva5José Evangelista Santos Ribeiro6Danila Barreiro Campos7Clara Virgínia Batista de Vasconcelos Alves8Edilson Paes Saraiva9Fernando Guilherme Perazzo Costa10Ricardo Romão Guerra11Departamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Rodovia PB-079, Areia 58397-000, PB, BrazilDepartamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Rodovia PB-079, Areia 58397-000, PB, BrazilDepartamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, Dois Irmãos, Recife 52171-900, PE, BrazilDepartamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, Dois Irmãos, Recife 52171-900, PE, BrazilDepartamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, Rua Dom Manuel de Medeiros, Dois Irmãos, Recife 52171-900, PE, BrazilDepartamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Rodovia PB-079, Areia 58397-000, PB, BrazilDepartamento de Gestão e Tecnologia Agroindustrial, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Rua João Pessoa s/n, Bananeiras 58220-000, PB, BrazilDepartamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Rodovia PB-079, Areia 58397-000, PB, BrazilDepartamento de Ciências Veterinárias, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Rodovia PB-079, Areia 58397-000, PB, BrazilDepartamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Rodovia PB-079, Areia 58397-000, PB, BrazilDepartamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Rodovia PB-079, Areia 58397-000, PB, BrazilDepartamento de Zootecnia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, Rodovia PB-079, Areia 58397-000, PB, BrazilIn tropical and subtropical climate regions, heat stress is one of the main causes of production losses in laying quails, aggravated by the antinutritional effects of the phytate in diet ingredients, which negatively affect the bioavailability of minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus. This situation results in a reduction in production and the quality of eggs from commercial laying quails. Several nutritional strategies are utilized to reduce the adverse effects of high temperatures and antinutritional factors such as phytate. Among these strategies, the use of exogenous enzymes, such as phytase, stands out as a viable alternative. Phytase breaks down phytate molecules, optimizing the absorption of essential minerals and improving productive performance and egg quality under unfavorable conditions. Specifically, it is recommended to use 1500 FTU of phytase, as it not only reduces the effects of thermal stress but also enhances eggshell thickness and calcium absorption. In this context, this bibliographic review sought to produce a document demonstrating the beneficial effects of the phytase enzyme on the hydrolysis of the phytate molecule, the availability of calcium for Japanese quails (<i>Coturnix japonica</i>), and its implications in thermal stress due to heat.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/24/3599antinutritional factorscalcium absorptionexogenous enzymeslaying quailsphytate
spellingShingle Apolônio Gomes Ribeiro
Raiane dos Santos Silva
Dayane Albuquerque da Silva
Júlio Cézar dos Santos Nascimento
Lilian Francisco Arantes de Souza
Edijanio Galdino da Silva
José Evangelista Santos Ribeiro
Danila Barreiro Campos
Clara Virgínia Batista de Vasconcelos Alves
Edilson Paes Saraiva
Fernando Guilherme Perazzo Costa
Ricardo Romão Guerra
Heat Stress in Japanese Quails (<i>Coturnix japonica</i>): Benefits of Phytase Supplementation
Animals
antinutritional factors
calcium absorption
exogenous enzymes
laying quails
phytate
title Heat Stress in Japanese Quails (<i>Coturnix japonica</i>): Benefits of Phytase Supplementation
title_full Heat Stress in Japanese Quails (<i>Coturnix japonica</i>): Benefits of Phytase Supplementation
title_fullStr Heat Stress in Japanese Quails (<i>Coturnix japonica</i>): Benefits of Phytase Supplementation
title_full_unstemmed Heat Stress in Japanese Quails (<i>Coturnix japonica</i>): Benefits of Phytase Supplementation
title_short Heat Stress in Japanese Quails (<i>Coturnix japonica</i>): Benefits of Phytase Supplementation
title_sort heat stress in japanese quails i coturnix japonica i benefits of phytase supplementation
topic antinutritional factors
calcium absorption
exogenous enzymes
laying quails
phytate
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/24/3599
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