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Lead-induced egg production decrease in Leghorn and Japanese quail hens.

F W Edens, J D Garlich

    Poultry Science
    |September 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Dietary lead significantly impacts egg production in quail and chickens, with quail being more sensitive. Lead

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    Area of Science:

    • Avian physiology
    • Toxicology
    • Comparative animal nutrition

    Background:

    • Lead exposure is a concern in poultry farming.
    • Understanding species-specific responses to heavy metals is crucial for animal health.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the effects of dietary lead acetate on egg production and plasma calcium in chicken and Japanese quail hens.
    • To investigate the reversibility of lead toxicity in these avian species.

    Main Methods:

    • Administering various levels of dietary lead acetate to chicken and quail hens.
    • Monitoring egg production rates and measuring total plasma calcium levels.
    • Assessing the impact of lead removal from diets.

    Main Results:

    • Quail showed reduced egg production at lower lead levels (1 mg/kg) compared to chickens (200 mg/kg).
    • Lead significantly decreased plasma calcium in quail but not in chickens at comparable levels.
    • Lead removal improved egg production and plasma calcium in quail, but not in chickens.

    Conclusions:

    • Japanese quail are more susceptible to dietary lead toxicity than chicken hens.
    • Lead's impact on egg production may involve mechanisms beyond calcium metabolism, especially in chickens.
    • Dietary lead poses a significant risk to poultry, with varying species-specific sensitivities.

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