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Effects of particle size of corn and stocking densities on the performance, carcass traits and gastrointestinal tract development of Muscovy ducks in housing

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The current investigation was conducted to investigate the effects of different particle sizes of corn and stocking densities on performance, carcass traits and gastrointestinal tract (GIT) development of Muscovy ducks in housing. 200 Muscovy ducks were distributed in a factorial scheme (2 × 2) where the treatments were constituted by two stocking densities (2 or 3 birds/m2) and two particle sizes of corn (6 or 8 mm), with five replicates of 10 birds each. At 1, 35, 70, and 90 days old, Muscovy ducks were slaughtered to evaluate the development of heart and GIT. Muscovy ducks managed in the density of 3 birds/m2 presented higher (P < 0.05) GIT development, performance and carcass traits regardless of age evaluated. In the same way, Muscovy ducks fed diets using a particle size of corn of 6 mm (Mean Geometric Diameter (MGD) = 781 μm) presented higher (P < 0.05) GIT development, performance and carcass traits regardless of age evaluated. Conclusively, the stocking density of 3 birds/m2 and the particle size of corn of 6 mm (MGD = 781 μm) were considered ideal recommendations for Muscovy ducks, providing higher GIT development, which resulted in better performance and carcass traits.

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The experimental plan and design were conceived, planned, and developed by Leandro de Carvalho Maquiné, João Paulo Ferreira Rufino, Frank George Guimarães Cruz, and Pedro de Queiroz Costa Neto. The primary research draft was written by Leandro de Carvalho Maquiné and João Paulo Ferreira Rufino. Leandro de Carvalho Maquiné, João Paulo Ferreira Rufino, Kelven Wladie dos Santos Almeida Coelho, Gilberto Batista Viana Filho, and Francisco Alberto de Lima Chaves prepared materials and methods. Leandro de Carvalho Maquiné, João Paulo Ferreira Rufino, Kelven Wladie dos Santos Almeida Coelho, Gilberto Batista Viana Filho, and Francisco Alberto de Lima Chaves collected data. Leandro de Carvalho Maquiné and Kelven Wladie dos Santos Almeida Coelho performed laboratory analysis. Leandro de Carvalho Maquiné and João Paulo Ferreira Rufino performed statistical analysis and result interpretation. The manuscript was reviewed and edited by Leandro de Carvalho Maquiné, João Paulo Ferreira Rufino, Frank George Guimarães Cruz, and Pedro de Queiroz Costa Neto. The ultimate manuscript was read and approved by all authors.

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de Carvalho Maquiné, L., Rufino, J.P.F., dos Santos Almeida Coelho, K.W. et al. Effects of particle size of corn and stocking densities on the performance, carcass traits and gastrointestinal tract development of Muscovy ducks in housing. Trop Anim Health Prod 56, 10 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-023-03861-4

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