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Dynamics of yolk sac content absorption and intestine development in ducklings fed mixtures with increasing dietary methionine level
Author(s) -
Jamroz D.,
Wertelecki T.,
Lemme A.,
Wiliczkiewicz A.,
Orda J.,
Skorupińska J.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.651
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1439-0396
pISSN - 0931-2439
DOI - 10.1111/j.1439-0396.2008.00815.x
Subject(s) - methionine , yolk sac , yolk , amino acid , small intestine , composition (language) , weight gain , zoology , biology , jejunum , body weight , essential amino acid , chemistry , biochemistry , food science , endocrinology , embryo , linguistics , philosophy , microbiology and biotechnology
Summary The experiment was carried out with ducklings fed‐control feed mixture (Met level 0.3%) and mixtures supplemented with dl ‐methionine at the dose of 0.03 (II); 0.07 (III) 0.12 (IV) and 0.18% (V). In 5 h post‐hatch (12 birds) and on days 3, 4, 6 always 18 birds were taken out from each treatment and killed, then the yolk sac (YS) and intestine were removed. The weight and chemical composition of YS residues (in them also amino acids) were analysed. Moreover on days 1, 3, 4 and 6, the amino acid pattern of YS residual protein was elaborated as well as length and weight of intestine were recorded. Increased doses of supplemental Met improved body weight gain after 4 days of ducklings life. All determined parameters were not affected by treatment. Development of intestines, yolk sac weight and yolk sac composition (DM, fat, protein, amino acid composition) changed with age; however, without any clear effect from dietary methionine level. No differences between sex and analysed parameters were stated.