Histopathological Assessment of Intestinal Morphology in Japanese Quails Following Essential Oil Supplementation | Chapter 9 | Research Perspective on Biological Science Vol. 10

 

Among livestock sub-sectors, the poultry industry is the most organised and scientifically advanced, and has emerged as the fastest-growing segment of Indian agriculture. Essential oils, derived from herbs and medicinal plants, have gained considerable attention as potential alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters due to their antimicrobial, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, and digestive stimulant properties. Despite the documented benefits of essential oils in broilers, limited information is available on their effects on growth performance and nutrient utilisation in Japanese quails under Indian conditions. The present study evaluated the effect of dietary supplementation of cinnamon and peppermint essential oils on intestinal histomorphology in Japanese quails. Two hundred day-old chicks were randomly assigned to five dietary treatments: basal diet (control), cinnamon oil (500 ppm), peppermint oil (500 ppm), a combination of both oils (250 ppm each), and a higher-level combination (500 ppm each) for 35 days. Jejunal samples were collected at the end of the trial for histological examination. Villus height, crypt depth, and villus height to crypt depth ratio were significantly (p<0.05) influenced by essential oil supplementation. Treated groups showed increased villus height and improved villus–crypt ratio compared to control, indicating enhanced intestinal structural development. The combined supplementation, particularly at higher inclusion levels, produced superior morphometric responses. These findings suggest that cinnamon and peppermint essential oils beneficially modulate intestinal architecture in Japanese quails.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Abhishek Tiwari
Animal Nutrition Division, ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal–132001, Haryana, India.

 

Debashis Roy
Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, SVPUAT, Meerut - 250110, Uttar Pradesh, India.

 

Ajit Kumar
Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, SVPUAT, Meerut - 250110, Uttar Pradesh, India.

 

Ram Kumar Singh
Department of Livestock Farm Complex (Animal Nutrition), College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, SVPUAT, Meerut - 250110, Uttar Pradesh, India.

 

Vikas Jaiswal
Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, SVPUAT, Meerut-250110, Uttar Pradesh, India.

 

Manoj Kumar Singh
Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, SVPUAT, Meerut-250110, Uttar Pradesh, India.

 

Harshit Verma
Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, SVPUAT, Meerut-250110, Uttar Pradesh, India.

 

Shubham Nayak
Department of Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal-132001, Haryana, India.

 

Kaushlendra Narayan Dwivedi
Department of Animal Nutrition, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, SVPUAT, Meerut - 250110, Uttar Pradesh, India.

 

Priyanka Rani
Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, SVPUAT, Meerut-250110, Uttar Pradesh, India.

 

Rahul Tiwari
Division of Animal Nutrition, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal-132001, Haryana, India.

 

Vaidehi Mishra
Department of Livestock Production Management, College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, SVPUAT, Meerut-250110, Uttar Pradesh, India.

 

Gagan Chawla
Animal Physiology Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal-132001, Haryana, India.

 

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Quail Farming: A Sturdy and Profitable Approach in Poultry Farming| Chapter 4 | Newest Updates in Agriculture and Veterinary Science Vol. 2

 Since India's people is expected to keep increasing, it's crucial that the country expand new sources of animal protein. As a result, there has happened a rise in poultry production. The poultry industry yields solid profits. In this industry, skilled are two main revenue streams: the eggs concede possibility go one course and the meat may go another. Quail gardening appears expected a profitable endeavour within this circumstances. Recent years have supported a surge in Japanese quail farming in India, that now outnumbers the country's hen population. Most aspects of care and augmenting are identical to those secondhand for chickens, with some slight distinctnesses due to the various dietary needs of the two class. They are susceptible to conventional poultry diseases but have a good level of ailment resistance. Quail ranching appears to be the perfect trade option for fowl producers looking to expand their businesses and boost profits, seeing the merits of minimal space necessities, higher output and more nutritive eggs and core as compared to chickens.

Author(s) Details:

Aniket Ambadasrao Patil,
Department of Agronomy, P.G.I., Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola-444104, India.

J. P. Deshmukh,
I.F.S.R., Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola-444104, India.

S. L. Badgujar,
V.N.M.K.V., Parbhani, India.

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