THE IMPACT OF ADDING RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEEDS TO THE DIET OF BROILER BREEDERS ON EGG PRODUCTION AND QUALITY, HATCHABILITY, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS

Enhancing the productivity and welfare of broiler breeders is a major challenge in poultry, as fertility, egg quality, and hatchability are mainly determined by nutrition and physiological conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of adding radish (Raphanus sativus) seeds and vit...

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Main Authors: S. M. Abdulateef, Z. J. M. Saed, Dr.Thafer Mohammed, A. B. Mohammed
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Published: University of Anbar 2024-12-01
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description Enhancing the productivity and welfare of broiler breeders is a major challenge in poultry, as fertility, egg quality, and hatchability are mainly determined by nutrition and physiological conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of adding radish (Raphanus sativus) seeds and vitamin E to the diets of broiler breeders (Ross 308) on their physiological and other vital traits. A total of 200 chickens including 20 roosters were used in five treatments comprising T1 (control), T2 (vitamin E 300 mg/kg), T3 (radish seeds 4 g/kg), T4 (radish seeds 6 g/kg), and T5 (radish seeds 8 g/kg). The T4 treatment was more effective than the cellular therapies producing better egg weight and hatchability. The data showed lowered cholesterol and LDL levels and higher HDL levels along with improved liver enzymes (ALT & AST) highlighting the functioning of tissues and organs and the overall health of the chickens. This reduction in oxidative stress, maintenance of hormonal balance, and improved nutrient absorption was due to the antioxidants in the radish seeds and vitamin E. Such additives improve eggshell quality and hatching and embryonic development in poultry which makes them a safe and eco-friendly alternative for improving poultry performance and wellbeing. This study contributes towards sustainable agriculture practices in providing natural solutions for better consumer safety and food security by increasing production efficiency, improving food product quality, and reducing adverse environmental effects
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spelling doaj-art-72ab578e061b42c3bf1ca6e521db02142025-01-11T22:05:11ZaraUniversity of Anbarمجلة الأنبار للعلوم الزراعية1992-74792617-62112024-12-012221594160910.32649/ajas.2024.185833185833THE IMPACT OF ADDING RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEEDS TO THE DIET OF BROILER BREEDERS ON EGG PRODUCTION AND QUALITY, HATCHABILITY, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITSS. M. Abdulateef0Z. J. M. Saed1Dr.Thafer Mohammed2A. B. Mohammed3Department of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, University of Anbar, IraqDepartment of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, University of Anbar, IraqDepartment of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, University of Anbar, IraqDepartment of Animal Production, College of Agriculture, Tikrit University, IraqEnhancing the productivity and welfare of broiler breeders is a major challenge in poultry, as fertility, egg quality, and hatchability are mainly determined by nutrition and physiological conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of adding radish (Raphanus sativus) seeds and vitamin E to the diets of broiler breeders (Ross 308) on their physiological and other vital traits. A total of 200 chickens including 20 roosters were used in five treatments comprising T1 (control), T2 (vitamin E 300 mg/kg), T3 (radish seeds 4 g/kg), T4 (radish seeds 6 g/kg), and T5 (radish seeds 8 g/kg). The T4 treatment was more effective than the cellular therapies producing better egg weight and hatchability. The data showed lowered cholesterol and LDL levels and higher HDL levels along with improved liver enzymes (ALT & AST) highlighting the functioning of tissues and organs and the overall health of the chickens. This reduction in oxidative stress, maintenance of hormonal balance, and improved nutrient absorption was due to the antioxidants in the radish seeds and vitamin E. Such additives improve eggshell quality and hatching and embryonic development in poultry which makes them a safe and eco-friendly alternative for improving poultry performance and wellbeing. This study contributes towards sustainable agriculture practices in providing natural solutions for better consumer safety and food security by increasing production efficiency, improving food product quality, and reducing adverse environmental effectshttps://ajas.uoanbar.edu.iq/article_185833_f40f112a67c21079f5c825af8f2c8283.pdfradish seedsvitamin eoxidative stresshormonal balanceshell qualitybroiler breeders
spellingShingle S. M. Abdulateef
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THE IMPACT OF ADDING RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEEDS TO THE DIET OF BROILER BREEDERS ON EGG PRODUCTION AND QUALITY, HATCHABILITY, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS
مجلة الأنبار للعلوم الزراعية
radish seeds
vitamin e
oxidative stress
hormonal balance
shell quality
broiler breeders
title THE IMPACT OF ADDING RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEEDS TO THE DIET OF BROILER BREEDERS ON EGG PRODUCTION AND QUALITY, HATCHABILITY, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS
title_full THE IMPACT OF ADDING RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEEDS TO THE DIET OF BROILER BREEDERS ON EGG PRODUCTION AND QUALITY, HATCHABILITY, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS
title_fullStr THE IMPACT OF ADDING RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEEDS TO THE DIET OF BROILER BREEDERS ON EGG PRODUCTION AND QUALITY, HATCHABILITY, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS
title_full_unstemmed THE IMPACT OF ADDING RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEEDS TO THE DIET OF BROILER BREEDERS ON EGG PRODUCTION AND QUALITY, HATCHABILITY, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS
title_short THE IMPACT OF ADDING RAPHANUS SATIVUS SEEDS TO THE DIET OF BROILER BREEDERS ON EGG PRODUCTION AND QUALITY, HATCHABILITY, AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAITS
title_sort impact of adding raphanus sativus seeds to the diet of broiler breeders on egg production and quality hatchability and physiological traits
topic radish seeds
vitamin e
oxidative stress
hormonal balance
shell quality
broiler breeders
url https://ajas.uoanbar.edu.iq/article_185833_f40f112a67c21079f5c825af8f2c8283.pdf
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