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Effects of prenatal dichromatic light exposure on hatching results and post-hatch performance of Japanese quail

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Present study evaluated the effect of lighted incubation on pre- and post-hatch performance of Japanese quail. In a completely randomized design, 1200 eggs were evenly divided into 4 treatments groups having six replicates (each tray was considered as replicate), 50 eggs each. Different dichromatic lights (Green + Red; GR, Green + Blue; GB, and Blue + Red; BR) of 250 lux were provided during incubation for 12 h daily and effects of these lights very evaluated on hatching results and post-hatch growth. After hatch, 600 quail chicks were divided into 4 treatments, 6 replicates, and 25 birds each. Regarding hatching traits, better hatchability was found in the GR group compared to GB, BR, and dark group; while early embryonic mortality was lower in BR, GB, and dark group than GR; mid embryonic mortality was lower in dark group and late embryonic mortality was noted in the GR group than those of other treatment groups. In addition, moisture loss during incubation was minimum in BR and dark groups; however, chick spread was better in the GR group. In terms of growth performance, weight gain was better in the GR group; feed intake in dark, feed conversion ratio in BR, and livability were better in BR and GR group. In morphometrics, keel and shank length were higher in all the colored groups (GB, BR, and GR) whereas body length, wing spread, shank circumference, drumstick length, and circumference were higher in the GR group. Regarding serum chemistry, glucose, albumin, and globulin levels were higher in the GR group. It was concluded that under the experimental conditions, GR light at the prenatal stage to Japanese quail eggs positively influenced hatching performance and post-hatch growth.

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The authors gratefully acknowledge the administration at Avian Research and Training Centre, and Faculty members of Department of Poultry Production, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, for their facilitation during biological trial.

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  1. Department of Poultry Production, Faculty of Animal Production and Technology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

    Muhammad Safwan, Shahid Mehmood, Muhammad Usman, Shaheryar Ali, Abd ur Rehman, Muhammad Faisal Riaz, Murrawat Hussain, Hafiz Rao Abdul Latif & Sohail Ahmad

  2. Department of Zoology, Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan

    Shahid Sherzada

  3. Department of Wildlife and Ecology, Faculty of Fisheries and Wildlife, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

    Syed Ghulam Mohayud Din Hashmi

  4. Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan, Pakistan

    Muhammad Faisal Riaz

  5. Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences, Superior University, 17-KM Main Raiwind Road, Lahore, Pakistan

    Usman Elahi

  6. Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Production and Technology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

    Kinza Saleem

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MS conducted this study as part of his M.Phil. research work under the supervision of SA, MU, and SGMDH. ShA, AR, MFR, MH, and HRAL helped in data collection. SA and UE helped in the statistical analysis and formatting of the manuscript. SA, MU, SGMH, SM, UE, SS, and KS helped in reviewing the manuscript. All authors read and approve the final manuscript.

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Safwan, M., Mehmood, S., Sherzada, S. et al. Effects of prenatal dichromatic light exposure on hatching results and post-hatch performance of Japanese quail. Trop Anim Health Prod 55, 379 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-023-03801-2

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