As a natural mineral, zeolite could serve as a beneficial additive for ducks, aligning with pro-environmental trends. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of zeolite additives in feed for broiler ducks of both sexes on production outcomes, meat quality, and the strength of the jejunum, tibia, and femur. The experiment involved 200 Cherry Valley ducks, divided into a control group of males (CM) and females (CF) and an experimental group of males (ZM) and females (ZF). The control groups received a commercial diet, while the experimental groups had 1% zeolite added to their feed. Overall, a 1% zeolite addition to broiler duck feed can be recommended as a natural additive that positively impacts production outcomes and meat quality.
The dataset presents raw data related to the publication "Growth performance, meat quality, strength of jejunum and leg bones of both sexes Cherry Valley ducks fed with zeolite".
The data was obtained as a part of a project entitled "Multiomic research of the gastrointestinal tract and phenotypic features of ducks fed with feed with the addition of aluminosilicates." No. UMO-2021/43/D/NZ9/01756, financed by the National Science Center (Poland). (Project Investigator: Banaszak, Mirosław)
This dataset contains data on:
- chemical composition of feed;
- individual body weight of ducks;
- production results for replicates;
- tissue composition of carcasses;
- meat quality characteristics;
- physical characteristics of bones;
- physical characteristics of jejunum.
(2024-02-16)