Effects of 16L : 8D photoperiod on growth performance, carcass characteristics,meat composition, and blood parameters of Pekin ducks

Evren ERDEM; Esin Ebru ONBAŞILAR; Özlem Gücüyener HACAN

doi:https://doi.org/10.16971/vd.61404

Article Details

Effects of 16L : 8D photoperiod on growth performance, carcass characteristics,meat composition, and blood parameters of Pekin ducks

Authors:

Evren ERDEM | Esin Ebru ONBAŞILAR | Özlem Gücüyener HACAN

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Main Topics:

Animal husbandry

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2015 Vol.39 Issue 5, pp.568-575

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2015

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000765436

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6181

pISSN:

1300-0128

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16971/vd.61404

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The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 16L : 8D photoperiod on growth performance, carcass characteristics, relative organ weight, meat composition, and blood parameters in Pekin ducks. A total of 120 (60 male and 60 female) ducklings were used in the research. Each sex group was randomly allocated into 2 photoperiod groups, 24L : 0D and 16L : 8D. Ducks reared under the 24L : 0D photoperiod had higher body weight gain (P < 0.001); feed intake (P < 0.001); percentage of breast, wings, and skin with subcutaneous fat percentage (P < 0.001); and abdominal fat (P < 0.05). Sex of ducks affected body weight gain (P < 0.05; P < 0.001) and feed intake (P < 0.05) at days 1-42, as well as ash of thigh meat (P < 0.001) and creatine kinase level (P < 0.05). The present study concluded that the body weight gain and carcass development of ducks reared under the 24L : 0D photoperiod was superior to those reared under the 16L : 8D photoperiod. A 24L : 0D photoperiod is recommended for growth and carcass development in intensive Pekin duck-rearing systems.

 

Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a 16L : 8D photoperiod on growth performance, carcass characteristics, relative organ weight, meat composition, and blood parameters in Pekin ducks. A total of 120 (60 male and 60 female) ducklings were used in the research. Each sex group was randomly allocated into 2 photoperiod groups, 24L : 0D and 16L : 8D. Ducks reared under the 24L : 0D photoperiod had higher body weight gain (P < 0.001); feed intake (P < 0.001); percentage of breast, wings, and skin with subcutaneous fat percentage (P < 0.001); and abdominal fat (P < 0.05). Sex of ducks affected body weight gain (P < 0.05; P < 0.001) and feed intake (P < 0.05) at days 1-42, as well as ash of thigh meat (P < 0.001) and creatine kinase level (P < 0.05). The present study concluded that the body weight gain and carcass development of ducks reared under the 24L : 0D photoperiod was superior to those reared under the 16L : 8D photoperiod. A 24L : 0D photoperiod is recommended for growth and carcass development in intensive Pekin duck-rearing systems.

Article Details

Effects of 16L : 8D photoperiod on growth performance, carcass characteristics,meat composition, and blood parameters of Pekin ducks

Authors:

Evren ERDEM | Esin Ebru ONBAŞILAR | Özlem Gücüyener HACAN

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Main Topics:

Animal husbandry

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2015 Vol.39 Issue 5, pp.568-575

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2015

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000765436

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6181

pISSN:

1300-0128

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16971/vd.61404

Photoperiod

growth performance

carcass characteristics

meat composition

Pekin duck

Issues

Article Details

Effects of 16L : 8D photoperiod on growth performance, carcass characteristics,meat composition, and blood parameters of Pekin ducks

Authors: Evren ERDEM | Esin Ebru ONBAŞILAR | Özlem Gücüyener HACAN

Publisher: TUBITAK

Main Topics: Animal husbandry

Journal: Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2015 Vol.39 Issue 5, pp.568-575

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2015

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2000765436

Frequency: Bimonthly

eISSN: 1303-6181

pISSN: 1300-0128

DOI: https://doi.org/10.16971/vd.61404

Photoperiod

growth performance

carcass characteristics

meat composition

Pekin duck

Issues

Authors:

Evren ERDEM | Esin Ebru ONBAŞILAR | Özlem Gücüyener HACAN

Publisher:

TUBITAK

Main Topics:

Animal husbandry

Journal:

Turkish Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 2015 Vol.39 Issue 5, pp.568-575

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2015

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2000765436

Frequency:

Bimonthly

eISSN:

1303-6181

pISSN:

1300-0128

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.16971/vd.61404