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The effect of selenium source on the performance and meat quality of broiler chickens

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  • S. Ševčíková

    (Research Institute of Animal Production, Prague-Uhříněves, Czech Republic)

  • M. Skřivan

    (Research Institute of Animal Production, Prague-Uhříněves, Czech Republic
    Czech University of Agriculture, Prague-Suchdol, Czech Republic)

  • G. Dlouhá

    (Research Institute of Animal Production, Prague-Uhříněves, Czech Republic)

  • M. Koucký

    (Research Institute of Animal Production, Prague-Uhříněves, Czech Republic)

Abstract

The effect of dietary supplementation of selenium in an organic form on performance, carcass traits and selenium content in tissues of broiler cockerels Ross 308 was studied. The soya-wheat-maize diet contained 50 mg vitamin E/kg. The experiment was conducted on 810 straight-run broiler cockerels randomly divided into 3 groups: group I - control, without selenium supplement; experimental group: II - 0.3 mg Se/kg, Se-enriched yeast was applied as a Se source; III - 0.3 mg Se/kg, Se-enriched alga Chlorella as a Se source. The broiler chickens were slaughtered at 42 days of age. In performance traits higher (P ≤ 0.05) live weight of broiler chickens was recorded in the experimental groups (II - 2 430.6 g and III - 2 425.2 g). There were no significant differences between the groups in feed conversion and mortality. Se-enriched alga had the best feed conversion, and selenium supplementation slightly increased mortality in both experimental groups. No significant differences between the groups were found out in carcass traits and dressing percentage. The content of selenium in breast and thigh muscle, feathers and excrements increased (P ≤ 0.05) in both experimental groups compared to the control group. Higher values in breast and thigh muscle and in feathers were measured in the group supplemented with selenium from Se-enriched yeast, also in comparison with the group supplemented with selenium from Se-enriched alga Chlorella. The broiler chickens receiving Chlorella had a higher (P ≤ 0.05) selenium content in excrements compared to the group with Se-enriched yeast. The selenium concentration in liver was higher (P ≤ 0.05) in both experimental groups compared to the control. The supplement of selenium from Se-yeast and Chlorella in the diet for broiler chickens increased the microelement concentration in muscle.

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  • S. Ševčíková & M. Skřivan & G. Dlouhá & M. Koucký, 2006. "The effect of selenium source on the performance and meat quality of broiler chickens," Czech Journal of Animal Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 51(10), pages 449-457.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlcjs:v:51:y:2006:i:10:id:3964-cjas
    DOI: 10.17221/3964-CJAS
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    1. M. Skřivan & G. Dlouhá & O. Mašata & S. Ševčíková, 2008. "Effect of dietary selenium on lipid oxidation, selenium and vitamin E content in the meat of broiler chickens," Czech Journal of Animal Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 53(7), pages 306-311.
    2. J. Heindl & Z. Ledvinka & M. Englmaierová & L. Zita & E. Tůmová, 2010. "The effect of dietary selenium sources and levels on performance, selenium content in muscle and glutathione peroxidase activity in broiler chickens," Czech Journal of Animal Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 55(12), pages 572-578.
    3. Y.A. Attia & A.A. Abdalah & H.S. Zeweil & F. Bovera & A.A. Tag El-Din & M.A. Araft, 2010. "Effect of inorganic or organic selenium supplementation on productive performance, egg quality and some physiological traits of dual-purpose breeding hens," Czech Journal of Animal Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 55(11), pages 505-519.
    4. G. Dlouhá & S. Ševčíková & A. Dokoupilová & L. Zita & J. Heindl & M. Skřivan, 2008. "Effect of dietary selenium sources on growth performance, breast muscle selenium, glutathione peroxidase activity and oxidative stability in broilers," Czech Journal of Animal Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 53(6), pages 265-269.
    5. A. Dokoupilová & M. Marounek & V. Skřivanová & P. Březina, 2007. "Selenium content in tissues and meat quality in rabbits fed selenium yeast," Czech Journal of Animal Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 52(6), pages 165-169.
    6. M. Skřivan & V. Skřivanová & G. Dlouhá & I. Brányiková & V. Zachleder & M. Vítová, 2010. "The use of selenium-enriched alga Scenedesmus quadricauda in a chicken diet," Czech Journal of Animal Science, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 55(12), pages 565-571.
    7. Miroslava Fašiangová & Gabriela Bořilová & Radka Hulánková, 2017. "The effect of dietary Se supplementation on the Se status and physico-chemical properties of eggs - a review," Czech Journal of Food Sciences, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 35(4), pages 275-284.

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