The effects of kefir rich in probiotic administration on serum enzymes and performance in male Japanese quails. | [Journal of Animal and Plant sciences • 2016]

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1. T. Vahdatpour: Department of Animal Sciences, Faculty of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Shabestar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shabestar, Iran

2. D. Babazadeh: Young Researchers and Elite Club, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz, Iran

Abstract:

The present study was conducted to investigate the influence of different levels of Kefir as probiotic origin on performance values and serum enzymes of male Japanese Quails. Total of 180 one-day old male Japanese quail chicks were randomly assigned in 5 treatments and 3 replicates. Group 1 served as control and received normal drinking water. Chicks in group 2, 3, 4 and 5 were applied 3, 6, 9 and 12 percent Kefir in drinking water respectively until the end of the experiment (42 days). Consumption of different levels of Kefir showed a decrease on liver weight (P

Page(s): 34-39

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Published: Journal: Journal of Animal and Plant sciences, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Year: 2016

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