Christine Laganá^1*, Erika S. P. Braga Saldanha¹, José Roberto Sartori², Elisabeth Gonzales², Renato Luis Luciano³, Greice Zanatta³, Vitor Barbosa Fascina²

Show more
¹ Agência Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios, Polo Regional do Leste Paulista and UPD Brotas, Secretariat of Agriculture and Supply to the State of São Paulo (SAA), Monte Alegre do Sul, Brazil.
² Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, State University of São Paulo, Botucatu Campus, Botucatu, Brazil.
³ Advanced Center for Poultry Agribusiness Technological Research of the Biological Institute (SAA), Descalvado, Brazil.
Show less

Abstract: A 112-day experiment was conducted to evaluate turmeric and vitamin E levels on the productive performance and quality of hen eggs. A total of 432 20-week-old white layers were used, distributed in an entirely randomized design, in a 4 × 3 factor scheme (turmeric extract levels and vitamin E levels), with 6 repetitions of 6 birds per cage. The treatments consisted of four levels of turmeric extract inclusion (0; 0.1; 0.2 and 0.3) and three levels of vitamin E inclusion (0; 50 and 100 IU/kg). Egg quality was evaluated at each 28-day cycle through the variables specific gravity, yolk percentage, albumen percentage, shell percentage and thickness, Haugh unit, yolk index and staining, and production performance: weight, egg production and mass, feed intake, feed conversion (kg/kg; kg/dz), and mortality. The addition of vitamin E alone worsened feed intake, egg weight and feed conversion of layers. Turmeric added to 100 IU of Vit E improved egg mass indices, Haugh Unit and yolk index and intensified yolk staining. The amount of turmeric used in this experiment was not sufficient to improve the performance or egg quality of the birds.

Keywords: Plant Extracts, Productive Performance, Phytogenic Additives

Cite this paper: Laganá, C. , Saldanha, E. , Sartori, J. , Gonzales, E. , Luciano, R. , Zanatta, G. and Fascina, V. (2019) Turmeric and Vitamin E on the Performance and Quality of Eggs from White Layers. Agricultural Sciences, 10, 720-726. doi: 10.4236/as.2019.106056.

References

[1]   Laganá, C., Pizzolante, C.C., Saldanha, E. and Moraes, J.E. (2011) Turmeric Root and Annato Seed in Second-Cycle Layer Diets: Performance and Egg Quality. Brazilian Poultry Science, 13, 171-176.
https://doi.org/10.1590/s1516-635x2011000300002

[2]   Rostagno, H.S., Albino, L.F.T., Donzele, J.L., Gomes, P.C., Oliveira, R.F., Lopes, D. C. and Euclides, R.F. (2011) Tabelas brasileiras para aves e suínos: composição de alimentos e exigências nutricionais de aves e suínos. 3a Edition, UFV, Viçosa, MG.
https://doi.org/10.1590/s1516-35982007001000027

[3]   SAS Institute (2002) SAS Start User’s Guide, Version 9. SAS Intitute Inc., Cary, NC.

[4]   Malekizadeh, M., Moeini, M.M. and Ghazi, S.H. (2012) The Effects of Different Levels of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc) and Turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn) Rhizomes Powder on Some Blood Metabolites and Production Performance Characteristics of Laying Hens. Journal Agricultural Science Technology, 14, 127-134.
https://doi.org/10.5897/jmpr11.1316

[5]   Park, S.S., Kim, J.M., Kim, E.J., Kim, H.S., Kim, B. and Kang, C.W. (2012) Effects of Dietary Turmeric Powder on Laying Performance and Egg Qualities in Laying Hens. Korean Journal Poultry Science, 39, 27-32.
https://doi.org/10.5536/kjps.2012.39.1.027

[6]   Radwan, N.L., Hassan, E.M.Q. and Fayek, H.M. (2008) Effect of Natural Antioxidant on Oxidative Stability of Eggs and Productive and Reproductive Performance of Laying Hens. International Journal of Poultry Science, 7, 134-150.
https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2008.134.150

[7]   Bollengier-Lee, S., Williams, P.E. and Whitehead, C.C. (1999) Optimal Dietary Concentration of Vitamin E for Alleviating the Effect of Heat Stress on Egg Production in Laying Hens. British Poultry Science, 40, 102-107.
https://doi.org/10.1080/00071669987917

[8]   Sahin, K., Sahin, N. and Onderci, M. (2002a) Vitamin E Supplementation Can Alleviate Negative Effects of Heat Stress on Egg Production, Egg Quality, and Digestibility of Nutrients and Egg Yolk Mineral Concentrations of Japanese Quails. Research in Veterinary Science, 72, 307-312.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0034-5288(02)00126-1

[9]   Sahin, K., Kucuk, O., Sahin, N. and Mustafa, S. (2002b) Effects of Vitamin C and E on Lipid Peroxidation Status, Serum Hormone, Metabolite, and Mineral Concentrations of Japanese Quails Reared under Heat Stress (34°C). Vitamin and Nutrition Research, 72, 91-100.
https://doi.org/10.1024/0300-9831.72.2.91

[10]   Kirunda, D., Scheideler, S.E. and McKee, R. (2001) The Efficacy of Vitamin E (DLalpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) Supplementation in Hen Diets to Alleviate Egg Quality Deterioration Associated with Temperature Exposure. Poultry Science, 80, 1378-1383.
https://doi.org/10.1093/ps/80.9.1378

[11]   Radwan, N.L., Hassan, R.A., Qota, E.M. and Fayek, H.M. (2008) Effect of Natural Antioxidant on Oxidative Stability of Eggs and Productive and reproductive Performance of Laying Hens. International Journal of Poultry Science, 7, 134-150.
https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2008.134.150

[12]   Zhao, X., Yang, Z.B., Yang, W.R., Wang, Y., Jiang, S.Z. and Zhang, G.G. (2011) Effects of Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale) on Laying Performance and Antioxidant Status of Laying Hens and on Dietary Oxidation Stability. Poultry Science, 90, 1720-1727.
https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.2010-01280

[13]   Raghdad, A. and Al-Jaleel, A. (2012) Use of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on the Performance and Some Physiological Traits on the Broiler Diets. The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 36, 51-57.

[14]   Silva, W.J., Gouveia, A.B.V.., Souza, F.E., Santos, F.R., Silva, J.M.S. and Minafra, C.S. (2017) Turmeric and Sorghum for Egg-Laying Quails. Italian Journal of Animal Science, 16, 1-9.
https://doi.org/10.1080/1828051x.2017.1360160