The dynamics of hematological parameters in japanese quails after feeding them with waste products of wax moth larvae

Abstract

Poultry industry is one of the main agricultural sectors in Russia. The poultry industry includes quail breeding. Quails are characterized by early maturation and do notrequire large areas. The pressing issue is the search for approaches to improving quality of feed and feed additives for poultry. The objective of the work was aimed at studying the impact of waste products of wax moth larvae on hematological parameters of Japanese quails. The following blood parameters were examined: white blood cells, red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, red cell distribution width. The research was carried out at Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy in 2015-2016. The control group received mixed feed PK-5 from 1 to 6 week, and from 6 week - PK-1. The 1 and 2 test groups received a feed additive in a 1 and 2% concentration. The waste products of wax moth larvae are 3-4 mm dark granules with characteristic odor. The analysis of hematological parameters revealed that the waste products in a 2 % concentration added to the basic diet had a positive impact on the hemoglobin content. This parameter in the test group was 25.4 % higher than that in the control group. It indicates better oxygen supply.