Quail Production Research Articles

PEMBUATAN DEMPLOT SISTEM PEMANAS KADANG INDUKAN DENGAN MEMANFAATKAN ENERGI PANAS TERBUANG DARI INKUBATOR PENETAS TELUR PUYUH

Eggs and quail meat are in great demand by the public because they have high nutritional value and affordable prices. Consumption of eggs and quail in Ciamis Regency continues to increase. increased consumption should be followed by egg and quail production. To meet these needs, it is necessary to manufacture a quail egg incubator (incubator) so that the egg hatching process is relatively easier and more practical with better hatching results. This service aims to provide training for the manufacture of demonstration plots for the heating system of the quail broodstock cage by utilizing the wasted heat from the incubator. In addition, it can also provide training and skills for making quail egg incubators with a capacity of 50 eggs so that hatching eggs is relatively easier and more practical with better hatching results.
 The service activity was carried out by providing counseling about raising quail eggs, then continued by providing training and skills in making an egg incubator (incubator) then the next stage providing skills in making demonstration plots of the heating system for quail egg brooders by utilizing the wasted heat from the incubator.
 The results of the service that have been carried out are as follows quail farmers in Sandingtaman Village have skills in making egg incubators (incubators) and making quail egg cages by utilizing wasted heat from the incubator. The results of the activity of one quail egg incubator that can be used by farmers

Consumers’ willingness to pay for quail products in Tamale metropolis, Ghana

This study examines consumers' willingness to pay higher price premiums for quail products using the price of chicken as a benchmark. A double-bounded dichotomous choice contingent valuation was used to elicit the data, and the factors influencing consumers’ Willingness to Pay (WTP) were identified using the ordered logit regression model. Results revealed that on the average consumers were willing to pay a higher price premium for quail products, with the mean WTP of GH¢ 27.46 ($5.66), representing 196.14% price premium and GH¢26.34 ($5.43) representing 196.03% price premium per crate of eggs and 1 kg of quail meat, respectively. These findings are crucial for the development of the products as well as formulating marketing strategies for its promotion in the African food markets. • Quail products are very nutritious. • Consumers awareness on quail products influences their willingness to pay higher premium. • Consumers that are educated are willing to pay higher premium for quail products. • Promotion of quail products could help in efforts towards food and nutrition security.

Quail Production Systems, Prospects and Constraints in Ghana

This study was undertaken to assess the production systems, prospects and challenges of quail farming in three (3) ecological zones (Rainforest, Transitional and Guinea Savannah) in Ghana. Sixty (60) quail farmers were purposefully sampled for the study using the snowball sampling technique. Data were gathered through interviews with the aid of structured questionnaire and analysed using SPSS 22.0. The results showed that more males (86.7%) than females (13.3%) were involved in quail farming in Ghana with majority (73.3%) of farmers having less than five years of experience in the business. About 50% of quail farmers had their flock sizes ranging from 501 to 2000 birds. Three (3) major breeds of quails (Japanese, American and Jumbo Giant quails) are reared in Ghana but the most common breed is the Japanese quail due to its prolificacy and ability to tolerate the intensive colony battery cage management system for commercial egg production. Quail production was more prevalent in the ecological zones in Southern Ghana than in the Northern Guinea Savannah zone.

Implementasi Smartquail Incubator Pada Peternakan Burung Puyuh Cv. Suga Jaya Barokah, Banyumas

Wlahar Kulon Village, Patikraja District, Banyumas has a community of quail breeders (Coturnix coturnix japonica), one of which is Pak Herman. Partner problems are the microclimate of the cage which is uncomfortable, not yet equipped with precise tools and there is only one fan for the building. This condition causes low egg production and egg shell quality. The optimal environmental temperature for quail production period is 28-32°C. Temperatures that are too high cause the egg shells to be thin and easily cracked and make the quail stressed and die easily. The purpose of this PKM-PI is to increase the productivity of quail using the Smartquail Incubator tool and to apply and develop it in order to achieve economic independence for quail farmers. The method of implementing this program consists of conducting surveys and literature studies, designing and manufacturing tools, calibrating sensors, testing tools, evaluating tools, as well as mentoring and monitoring. The results after applying the Smartquail Incubator tool to quail farmers are that the cage temperature control becomes automatic, the energy needed to manage quail is only 2 hours/day, production increases to 38.2 kg/month, mortality decreases to 3 fish/month, quail egg shell becomes thicker, and uses a hybrid electric energy source, namely a combination of PLN and solar panels. Smartquail Incubator uses a microcontroller equipped with an LCD as a means of regulating and monitoring the temperature conditions of the cage. Smartquail Incubator can be controlled with a Smartphone remotely because it already uses the Internet of Things system. The conclusion obtained is that the Smartquail Incubator is an alternative for quail breeders to increase quail productivity. The development of the Smartquail Incubator helps farmers to achieve economic independence.

The effect of the biologically active additive betaine-aldehyde on the meat productivity of quails

The experimental results of betaine-aldehyde additive use in young quail diets rations have been provided. To conduct the experiment, two groups of Phoenix quails at the age of 10 days fed with complete compound feed were formed. Poultry of the second group received betaine-aldehyde additionally with drinking water (Sumus LLC, Kazan). It has been established that in the second group receiving the experimental supplement, live weight and average daily gains were significantly greater in males than in control groups by 2.6 % (P≤000.1) and 7.9 % in females, by 4.5 % (P≤0.01) and 12.7 % (P≤0.001), respectively. In the second group of quails, the slaughter weight increased by 7.8 %, the mass of the ungutted carcass by 8.8 %, the half-gutted and the gutted carcass ‒ by 8.7 %, the yield of edible parts ‒ by 11.3 % and muscles by 13.5 % (P≤0.01), as well as the relative and absolute mass of the liver and muscular stomach. The use of betaine-aldehyde had no negative effect on the organoleptic indicators of the experimental poultry meat.

Chemical Quality Analysis of Male Quick Meat with Rate Containing Fermented Rice Bran

Abstract. Quail is a small but fat land fowl. One of the most popular types of quail is the quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). Quail is a diversified source of meat and egg products. In raising quail, the cost of feed is very high, reaching 70% of the total cost of quail production. Rice bran is an industrial waste that still has a high enough nutritional value but has the disadvantage that it contains high fiber, to overcome this, it needs to be fermented to improve the quality of the feed ingredients. The protein content of rice bran ranges from 8 -12%, rice bran is very taken into account in the preparation of poultry rations. This study used a completely randomized design with 5 treatments and 3 replications. Each replication consisted of 3 quail so the number of quail used was 45. The treatments were as follows: P0 = Treatment of 100% artificial ration, P1 = Treatment of 95% ration + 5% fermented rice bran, P2 = Treatment of 90% ration + 10% fermented rice bran, P3 = Treatment of 85% ration + 15 % fermented rice bran, P4 = treatment 80% ration + 10% fermented rice bran. The data obtained will be analyzed using variance and if between treatments shows a significant effect, then proceed with Duncan's New Multiple Range Test (DNMRT).. The results showed that the provision of rations containing fermented rice bran had no significant effect (P>0.05) on the variables of Protein Content, Cooking Loss, and Water Holding Capacity, while the water content variable showed significant results (P<0.05). At the level of administration, 20% fermented rice bran produced the optimal chemical quality of male quail meat.

Impacts of varying dietary energy and crude protein levels on growth, carcase traits and digestibility coefficients of growing Japanese quail (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) during the summer season

An experiment that included crude protein (CP) levels and metabolisable energy (ME) energy (Kcal/kg diet) in meat-type Japanese quail chicks was conducted to evaluate their impacts on performance, carcase traits, digestibility coefficients and nutritional value during the growing period. A total of 540 one-week-old (16.0 ± 0.60 g) Japanese quail chicks were randomly divided into nine treatment groups in a factorial experimental design (3 × 3), which included three levels of CP and ME (22, 24 and 26%) plus three levels of (2800, 2900, or 3000 Kcal ME/kg diet) during the summer season. The highest values of body weight at marketing age, daily weight gain and best feed conversion during all experimental periods were observed for chicks given 24% CP with a 3000 Kcal ME/Kg diet. A significant (P < 0.01) interaction effect was observed due to energy and protein levels on the digestion coefficients of CP, ether extract (EE), nitrogen-free extract (NFE) and organic matter (OM). Results of digestion coefficients generally coincided with those of growth performance. The interaction effect between dietary energy and protein levels on total digested nutrients (TDN) and ME was significant (P < 0.01). Chicks fed the 3000 Kcal ME/Kg with a 24% CP diet had the highest values of TDN and ME. The interaction between energy and protein levels showed insignificant effects on all carcase traits studied. In conclusion, a dietary energy level of 3000 Kcal ME/Kg with 24% CP is recommended to feed growing Japanese quail from 1–6 weeks of age under summer season conditions. Quail production throughout the world is increasing. Diets with a lower percentage of protein and energy content may be less expensive. An energy level of 3000 Kcal ME/Kg with 24% CP is recommended for growing Japanese quail during summer.

Quail Production and Management

Quail Production and Management

Financial Analysis of the Utilization of Golden Snail Flour (Pomacea canaliculata) With Eco Enzyme Fermentation in Quail Ration

Quail has a competitive ability to compete with other sources of meat in meeting the needs of the community. Feed is the basic need of every animal. From an economic point of view, the cost of feed is very high, reaching 70% of the total cost of quail production. One of the ingredients that can be used as feed ingredients for animal protein sources that are widely available is the golden snail or called the mulberry snail (Pomacea canaliculata L) . One way to increase the nutritional content of feed ingredients is by fermentation. The golden snail flour is fermented using eco-enzymes, where these eco-enzymes are very easy to make and require little cost to manufacture. So it is necessary to calculate the financial analysis of quail feed made using gold snail flour fermented using eco-enzymes. The research design used was a completely randomized design (CRD) with 4 treatments and 5 replications. The parameters studied are Total Production Costs, Total Production Results, Profit and Loss Analysis, Income Over Feed Cost (IOFC), and R/C (Revenue/Cost) . Based on the results of the study, it was found that feeding using golden snail flour fermented using eco-enzymes in the ration as much as 12% got the best results, because Total Production Costs, Total Production Results, Profit-Loss Analysis, Income Over Feed Cost (IOFC), and R /C (Revenue/Cost) got the best results compared to other treatments.

Dynamics of Some Mineral Elements Content in the Muscle, Bone and Liver of Quails Under the Apimin Influence

In the system of full-fledged poultry feeding, particular importance is attached to providing them with mineral substances. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the Apimin mineral additive based on bee podmore on the content of zinc, copper, magnesium, and iron in the meat, liver, and bone tissue of quails. During the study, the following methods were used: zootechnical (to analyse the productivity of quails), physiological (to determine the digestibility of nutrients in the poultry diet), biochemical (to analyse the content of minerals in muscles, liver, and tubular bones), morphological (to determine the meat qualities of quails: mass of edible parts, meat carcasses), statistical (to determine the presence or absence of a substantial difference between the values). Justification of the effectiveness of feeding the Apimin additive was carried out based on a comprehensive study on the chemical composition of Apimin, retention of minerals, meat indicators, dynamics of zinc, copper, iron, magnesium content in muscle, bone, and liver tissues of quail. The research was conducted on Pharaoh meat quail from 1 to 56 days of age and quails from 60 to 120 days. Apimin contains calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, silicon, and selenium. Feeding Apimin increases metabolism, the digestibility of copper was higher by 21.7%, zinc – by 5.9%, iron – by 8.9%, and magnesium – by 12.9%. Including the additive in the diet influenced increasing muscle mass, the ratio of pulp to bone was higher by 0.26. The content of zinc in pectoral muscles increased by 15.6%, in femoral and lower leg muscles by 2.6%, in the liver – by 5.3%; in pectoral muscles iron increased by 5.1%, in liver – by 13.1%. The copper content was 8.0% higher in the thigh and lower leg muscles, 3.2% higher in the liver, and 14.0% higher in the pectoral muscles. No effect of Apimin on magnesium content was found. With age, the content of ash in the bones of quail fed with Apimin decreased by 3.87%, the content of copper increased by 18.3%, and zinc by 27.6%.

Identification of reference genes for studies of quantitative gene expression in male and female quail tissues.

In industrial poultry, quail production has gained increasing prominence over the years. It is known that the intensification of genetic studies has contributed greatly to this growth, through techniques, such as analysis of gene expression by PCR, for example. This study aimed to evaluate stability and recommend reference genes for quantitative real-time PCR in different tissues from male and female broiler quails. The stability of 10 housekeeping genes (GAPDH, RPL5, MRPS27, MRPS30, TFRC, HMBS, EEF1, LDHA, B2M, and UBC) by means Bestkeeper, NormFinder, GeNorm softwares with ΔCq method. The tissues analyzed were: heart, thigh muscle, brain, and spleen, considering that they are tissues commonly used in nutrigenomic, immunological, and poultry performance research. As expected, the reference genes tested showed varying stability depending on the tissue evaluated. According to the present study, the most stable housekeeping genes were MRPS30, TFRC, and HMBS in heart; MRPS30, EEF1, and HMBS in thigh muscle; B2M, GAPDH, and UBC in brain; and EEF1, LDHA, and HMBS in spleen. Therefore, it is recommended to be used as reference genes for gene expression studies of male and female quails.

Yogurt as Probiotic: Comparative Effect on Growth Performance of Broiler Japanese Quail (Coturnix Japonica)

Yogurt is a natural source of gut-friendly bacteria. It has a considerable body of evidence that supports the significant positive effects of yogurt as probiotics on quail production performance and health. Yogurt containing bacteria can improve quail economic indexes and resistance to pathogens. With this objective, 240 growing Japanese quails were randomly distributed into three groups A1 (control), A2 (Yogurt), and A3 (Protexin) (4 replicates/treatment of 20 birds) to investigate the effect of yogurt as a probiotic source. Birds were allowed to be fed ad libitum with a commercial quail ration. Yogurt and Protexin were mixed at the rate of 5 ml/L (5ml into 1 lt. water) and 1g/L (1gm into 1 lt. water) in A2 and A3, respectively. Six (6) weeks of investigation showed a significantly higher result in yogurt than in the other two groups. Body weight had a significant difference between the control and protexin groups. Body weight gain (g) was significantly heavier in A2 at the finisher phase. No significant effect was observed in feed intake, but FCR (Feed Conversion Ratio) was significantly lower in A2, but no significant effect was noticed between A1 and A3. The mortality percentage was higher in the control group (2.66%) and lowest in yogurt (1.03%). Carcass characteristics were significantly heavier in A2 than A1 and A3. Non-carcass characteristics illustrated significant differences among the three groups, but a non-significant difference was observed in head weight. The gross return per bird was higher in A2 (12.05 BDT), whereas it was 6.55 BDT and 7.08 BDT for A1 and A3. With those observations, it can be concluded that yogurt successfully enhanced overall broiler performance and gross return of Japanese quail.

Development of a microclimate control system for a quail farm

Poultry farming in most countries of the world occupies a leading position among other branches of agricultural production. In recent years, quail breeding has become particularly relevant in Russia and European countries. Intensive growth and development, a short reproduction period, as well as meat and egg productivity, early maturity, high egg production, all this together allows them to be successfully used to obtain high quality products. At the same time, this gives grounds for the competition of quails with chickens for meat and egg productivity. Quail products are recognized as environmentally friendly, easily digestible, a rich source of valuable macro and microelements, as well as a variety of vitamins. In addition, quail eggs are a hypoallergenic product that has tonic properties and contains a large amount of protein. In terms of nutritional properties, quail eggs are healthier than chicken eggs, since they do not contain cholesterol. When growing poultry, no additional costs are required for the prevention of infectious diseases, as well as drugs that accelerate the growth of individuals. Creating optimal microclimate parameters in poultry houses is one of the important conditions for realizing poultry productivity, as well as minimizing the unit costs of material and technical resources. Violation of zoohygienic requirements for keeping quails has a significant impact not only on the productivity of poultry, but also on the health of the personnel working at the factory, as well as on environmental pollution. Microclimate control using an automated system makes it possible to provide optimal conditions for the functioning of the physiological state of individuals, which is reflected in various forms of ethological manifestations, on the reactions of eating behavior.

The Effect of Fermented Palm Kernel Cake Layer Quail Rations on Production Performance and Eggshell Thickness

The purpose of the study was to evaluate how palm kernel cake fermented by Sclerotium rolfsii and supplemented with humic acid affected production performance and egg quality of quails. The animals used in this study were 200-layer quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) at 14 weeks of age. Fermented palm kernel cake (FPKC) with rationed compositions of 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20% were utilized in the research treatment, which lasted for eight weeks. Also, this study used a randomized design with four replicates in each group. The results showed that feed intake, egg production, feed conversion, egg weight, and eggshell thickness of layer quail were not statistically significant (P&gt;0.05). Conclusively, palm kernel cake fermented with S. rolfsii may be utilized in laying quail feed at a concentration of up to 20%.

Mopane Worm (Gonimbrasia belina Westwood) Meal as a Potential Protein Source for Sustainable Quail Production: A Review

Fast-growing and highly adaptable avian birds such as quail (Coturnix coturnix) possess great potential to meet the growing demand for animal protein by the rapidly increasing human population, and would contribute immensely to global food production and nutritional security. However, overreliance on conventional protein sources such as fish and soybean meals during the formulation of quail diets is economically and environmentally unsustainable. Alternatively, insect-based protein sources such as Gonimbrasia belina, commonly known as mopane worm (MW), can be used to increase quail production due to their high biological value and low feed-food competition. Indeed, MW is highly nutritious, with an average protein content of 55% and a well-balanced amino acid profile. Thus, its incorporation in quail diets could provide great potential to alleviate nutritional deficiencies in quail production and allow for their sustainable intensification. However, there are limited studies on the effect of partial or complete replacement of conventional protein sources with mopane worm meal (MWM) in quail diets. This paper reviews the nutritional profile and use of the MW as a protein source, as well as its potential future prospects in poultry diets. Finally, we postulate that mass production of this insect-based protein source and its sustainability would be an inventive strategy to develop a profitable quail business.

Factors affecting production and market performance of Guinea fowls and Quails in Kenya

Emerging livestock like guinea fowls and quails are important alternative sources of poultry meat and eggs to chicken. These poultry species are also a significant source of income, especially to poor rural farmers. The study surveyed selected regions of Kenya to determine the factors influencing market performance of guinea fowl and quail products. A total of 652 guinea fowl and quail farmers participated in the study through interviews and filling questionnaires. Data was analyzed using quantitative and qualitative procedures where descriptive statistics were conducted by calculating frequencies and percentages. The results identified the main stakeholders in the guinea fowl and quail value chain that play a significant role in influencing their market performance. This study reveals that product, market, capital, technology and disease interrelation factors positively influence the market performance of guinea fowl and quail products. Therefore, we recommend that the involved relevant stakeholders should establish mechanisms that will streamline and improve guinea fowl and quail farming thereby making it sustainable and profitable for Kenyan farmers.

Productivity of quails when introduced in compound feed of beech flour

In many countries, quail breeding is organized on a large scale, using modern industrial forms of production. Due to quail farming, the range of dietary foodstuff s necessary for a person is expanding. When rearing and housing this species of poultry, its complete feeding is of particular importance, because health and productivity depend not only on the presence of protein, energy, fats in the compound feed, but also on the amount and ratio of minerals in it, which are a necessary component of any diet. The introduction of beech fl our containing lignocellulose, which relatively recently began to be used for animal feeding as a source of high-quality dietary fiber, can increase the availability of feed nutrients. The purpose of the research was to study the influence of compound feed with the introduction of 1 % beech fl our in different rearing periods on the metabolism and productivity of quails. The results of the influence of complete nutrient-balanced compound feed with beech fl our on zootechnical and economic indicators in the rearing of quailshave been presented in the article. It has been found that expenditures of feed per 1 kg of live weight gain of poultry of the experimental groups were lower by 3,10 % due to better absorption of nutrients. The live weight of quails in the control group at the age of 42 days was 348,25 g and was lower than in the experimental groups by 0,81 and 0,75 %. It has been established that the use of compound feed with 1 % beech fl our is of practical importance in connection with the increase in the productivity of quails and the level of profitability of meat production by 3,2 and 5,5 abs.%.

Enhancing the Utility of Dietary Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal for Sustainable Jumbo quail (Coturnix sp.) Production

The effect of pre-treating Moringa oleifera leaf powder (MOLP) with different levels of polyethylene glycol (PEG) on the growth performance, serum biochemistry, hematology, and meat quality parameters of Jumbo quail was evaluated. Two-week-old quail chicks (n = 432; 239.6 ± 6.48 g live-weight) were randomly allocated to six diets formulated by incorporating (10% w/w) untreated MOLP (PEG0) or MOLP pre-treated with PEG at 2.5% (PEG25), 5% (PEG50), 7.5% (PEG75), and 10% (PEG100) (w/w) into a standard grower diet (CON). Overall feed intake linearly increased with PEG levels. At week 4, significant quadratic trends were recorded for weight gain and feed conversion efficiency (FCE) but, at week 5, FCE linearly declined as PEG levels increased. Hemoglobin, phosphorus, and albumin showed quadratic trends, while calcium and chroma (1 h post-mortem) linearly declined in response to PEG levels. Diet PEG50 promoted a higher shear force value (2.41) than diets PEG0 and PEG25. The PEG50 diet promoted a similar (p &gt; 0.05) shear force as diet CON. Based on the quadratic response for weight gain, the optimal PEG pre-treatment level was calculated to be 5.9%. It was concluded that MOLP condensed tannins negatively affect growth performance and should be ameliorated to enhance the utility of this nutraceutical source for Jumbo quail.

Water salinity and air temperature on quail production and organ characteristics

ABSTRACT The supply of salt water in the semiarid region is a recurrent practice, as there is a severe shortage of water for use in animal consumption. Thus, most of the times the water offered to the birds can contain salts above the recommended amount. The present study aimed to evaluate the production performance and morphometry of the organs of Japanese quails as they were supplied with drinking water with different concentrations of sodium chloride, while being maintained in comfort and under thermal stress. The birds received water with increasing electrical conductivity (1.5, 3.0, 4.5 and 6.0 dS m-1) and were kept in a climate chamber at thermoneutral air temperature (24 °C) and under thermal stress (32 °C), being distributed in a completely randomized design and 2 × 4 factorial scheme. Water electrical conductivities did not affect the performance of the birds, except for the weight of the gizzard, which showed an increasing linear effect as the electrical conductivities increased. At the stress temperature, there was reduction in feed intake, egg weight and mass, and in feed conversion per dozen eggs, but with no effect on the weights of the heart, liver and gizzard. Japanese quails in the production phase can consume water with electrical conductivity of up to 6.0 dS m-1, showing good production performance and without compromising organ morphometry.

Meat productivity of quails depending on keeping and feeding conditions when using a feed additive

This publication presents the results of studying the influence of the method of keeping Texas quails and feeding with the use of a feed additive in their diet, which is an autolysate of the biomass of the fungal culture Cephaliophora tropica, saturated with useful trace elements and amino acids, on economic and productive indicators of poultry. The conducted research work has shown that the cultivation of Texas quails with the use of mushroom autolysate in their diet is effective, but the highest economic and productive indicators were revealed when keeping poultry in the outdoor way. Thus, when analyzing the viability of poultry, it was found that the studied indicator was 94.0 %, the live weight of quails at the end of the studies exceeded similar groups of birds by 4.4 %, the increase, on average, was 394.53 g, which is 4.5 % higher, while reducing feed costs by 1.0 kg, an increase of 3.7 %. When assessing meat productivity, there was also a positive dynamics from the method of feeding and maintenance, which was expressed in an increase in the slaughter index by 1.9 %, the mass of the pectoral muscles by 3.4 %, the mass of the leg muscles by 7.0 %, and all muscles in general by 6.5 %.