TY  - BOOK
AU  - Sadian, Vivi-ann L.
TI  - Production performance and egg quality of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) fed with M. oleifera seed meal
PY  - 2024///
CY  - City of Batac
PB  - MMSU
N1  - Thesis (BS in Agriculture major in Animal Science )  -- Mariano Marcos State University-College of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development, Batac City; Bibliography : leaves 43-49
N2  - This study was conducted at Barangay 03 Salbang in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, 
Philippines on November 10, 2023 to January 08, 2024. A total of 120 ready-to-lay 
quails were used in the study, which were randomly and equally distributed into four 
dietary treatments and were replicated three times. The experiment was set up in a 
Completely Randomized Design. The different dietary treatments were as follows: (T0) 
100% Pure Commercial Feeds (CF), (T1) 92.5% CF + 7.5 % Moringa oleifera seed 
meal (MOSM), (T2) – 90 % CF + 10 % MOSM, (T3) 88% CF + 12% MOSM. The study 
aimed to determine the growth performance (weight and weight gain), health status 
(morbidity and mortality rates), laying performance (age at first egg, egg production, 
feed consumption, feed conversion ratio, and feed cost per dozen egg), and egg 
quality (egg width, egg weight, egg mass, and yolk color) as well as the production of 
Japanese quail. The collected data was summarized in a tabular form using Microsoft Excel. 
Furthermore, the Statistical Tool for Agricultural Research (STAR 2.0.1) software was 
used in analyzing the data collected and to significant variations between treatments 
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for CRD was used as well as the Significant Difference 
(LSD) test to compare the treatment means at 5% level of significance. 
Results of the study showed that quails fed with pure commercial feeds 
exhibited better growth and laying performance, as well as higher profitability, 
compared to those fed with MOSM. However, there were no significant differences in 
age at first egg, feed conversion ratio, and egg weight. Additionally, there were no 
adverse health effects or fatalities observed with the inclusion of MOSM. Based on 
these findings, it is recommended to further investigate alternative supplements or 
feed formulations that offer similar benefits to MOSM supplementation without 
sacrificing the performance and profitability. This could involve exploring other natural 
ingredients or additives that enhance egg quality without affecting growth performance 
and laying performance.
ER  -