Effect of peppermint oil (mentha piperita) supplementation in quail diets on egg production and some egg quality characteristics, oxidative stress parameters and lipid profile
This study investigated the effects of peppermint oil supplementation in the diet of Japanese quail on egg production, quality characteristics, oxidative stress parameters, and lipid profile. A total of 90 female quail were divided into three groups: a control group, a low-dose group receiving 150 m...
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| Language: | English |
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Kafkas University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | https://vetdergikafkas.org/pdf.php?id=3162 |
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| Summary: | This study investigated the effects of peppermint oil supplementation in the diet of
Japanese quail on egg production, quality characteristics, oxidative stress parameters,
and lipid profile. A total of 90 female quail were divided into three groups: a control
group, a low-dose group receiving 150 mg/kg peppermint oil, and a high-dose group
receiving 300 mg/kg supplementation. The study lasted for 8 weeks during which external
and internal egg quality characteristics, biochemical and lipid profile analyses were
performed. The results indicated that low doses of peppermint oil had beneficial effects
on eggshell weight and quality. In contrast, high doses of peppermint oil had negative
effects on egg internal quality unit (IQU) and increased egg pH. A significant increase
in omega-3 fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA), was observed in the high-dose peppermint oil group, indicating an
improvement in the lipid profile. While the low dose of peppermint oil improved certain
egg quality parameters, the high dose had negative effects, highlighting the importance
of determining the correct dosage of supplementation. Overall, the study shows that
peppermint oil, when used at the appropriate dose, can improve both egg quality and
lipid profiles, potentially offering health benefits by increasing beneficial fatty acids such
as omega-3 in quail eggs. |
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| ISSN: | 1309-2251 |