Supplementation of broiler breeders with fat sources and vitamin e: Carry over effect on performance, carcass yield, and meat quality offspring

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The aim of this study was to evaluate two sources of oil (soybean and fish) and four additional levels of vitamin E (0, 150, 250 and 350mg/kg diet) in breeder diets between the 42nd and 56th week of age and its effect on performance and meat quality of offspring. The supplementation of fish oil in the maternal diet increased the deposition of DHA and CLA in egg yolk. From 1 to 35 days of age, intermediate levels of vitamin E resulted in lower weight gain and feed intake. To feed conversion, the best result was obtained supplementing the maternal diet with soybean oil, regardless of vitamin inclusion. In addition, the evaluation of meat quality, the fish oil-supplemented-diet resulted in lower moisture loss of the breast fillets. For maternal diet supplemented with fish oil, the inclusion of vitamin E resulted in a linear increase of the pH value of the meat. Greater levels of vitamin E in the maternal diet influenced the functional properties of meat according to the type of oil that was added to the diet. The deposition of different fatty acids in the embryonic egg yolk can directly influence the meat quality of offspring.

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Fernandes, J. I. M., Bordignon, H. L. F., Prokoski, K., Kosmann, R. C., Vanroo, E., & Murakami, A. E. (2018). Supplementation of broiler breeders with fat sources and vitamin e: Carry over effect on performance, carcass yield, and meat quality offspring. Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinaria e Zootecnia, 70(3), 983–992. https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-4162-10006

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