Coturnix coturnix
Planar covariation of limb elevation angles during bipedal locomotion in common quails (Coturnix coturnix)
... In the present study, we quantified the planar covariation of the thigh, shank and foot elevation angles during bipedal locomotion in quails, Coturnix coturnix Linnaeus 1758, and compare[r] ...
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Behavioural investigation of polarisation sensitivity in the Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) and the European starling (Sturnus vulgaris)
... As only behavioural tests can determine precisely what an animal perceives, we developed a behavioural test to investigate whether or not birds can see the e-vector orientation of polarised light reflected from objects. ...
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ASPECTS REGARDING SOME MORPHOLOGICAL VALUES OF THE DOMESTIC QUAIL EGGS (COTURNIX COTURNIX JAPONICA)
... The domestic quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) is the smallest bird subspecies that is breed in farms, for its meat and eggs production. Quail eggs are precious aliments and also have important drug value. ...
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Condition dependent strategies of eggshell pigmentation: an experimental study of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
... (Coturnix coturnix japonica), a species laying heavily maculated brown-spotted eggs, where the male does not provide post-laying care towards eggs or chicks (Cooper, ...
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Kinematics and mechanics of ground take off in the starling Sturnis vulgaris and the quail Coturnix coturnix
... quail Coturnix coturnix is a terrestrial specialist of grassland ...C. coturnix does fly, its take- off is rapid and is followed by a brief burst of forward ...
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Effects of Dietary Beta-Adrenergic Agonist, Terbutaline, on Carcass Characteristics and Blood Attributes in Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
... A total of 288 male Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) (weighing 97.77 ± 2.09 g) were separated from their female counterparts using the feather sexing, randomly selected at 16 d of age and fed on ...
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Effects of Fermented Mango (Mangifera indica) Kernel Composite Meal on the Haematological Parameters of Laying Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
... (Coturnix coturnix japonica) was introduced into Nigeria by National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) Vom to expand the poultry sub sector and help supplement the domestic chicken production through ...
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Effect of Leptadinea reticulata and chromium yeast (LAYPLUSR) Supplementation on the Growth and Haematological parameters of Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
... A 12-week study was conducted at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife to evaluate the effect of dietary inclusion of Leptadinea reticulata (LR) on hematological and growth parameters ...
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The ossification of the vertebral column, thorax and sternum in the quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
... Besides the chicken, the quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) represents an avian species which is a part of the wild fauna and a domestic animal, as well. In addition, the quail is widely used in the ...
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Influence of Temperature on the Behavior and Serum Proteins in Quail (Coturnix coturnix)
... in Coturnix coturnix are such which are seen to be present in the control samples but are not to be traced in the experimental samples indicating towards proteins whose synthesis are checked when conditions ...
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Developing blood vessels and associated extracellular matrix as substrates for neural crest migration in Japanese quail, Coturnix coturnix japonica
... Int I De\', BioI 38 X5 98 (1994) 85 Original Article I Developing blood vessels and associated extracellular matrix as substrates for neural crest migration in Japanese quail, Coturnix coturnix japoni[.] ...
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Egg Quality Characteristics of Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Fed Graded Levels of Fermented Mango Kernel (Mangifera spp) Composite Meal
... Egg Quality Characteristics of Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) Fed Graded Levels of Fermented Mango Kernel (Mangifera spp) Composite Meal.. Yerima Shettima Kolo 1 , Hannatu[r] ...
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Egg Production Pattern Of Japanese Quail (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica) In Northern Guinea Savannah Zone Of Nigeria
... The female Japanese quail may start laying eggs as early as 35 days (Varghense, 2002) of age under proper conditions. Piano et al. (2004) stated that under high intensive care, female Japanese quails start laying at an ...
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Faecal steroid measurements for the assessment of reproductive function in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) and kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Physiology at Massey University
... coturnix japonica; determine the relationships between steroid concentrations and gonadal development in quail; and define annual faecal hormone cycles of kakapo in relation to their bre[r] ...
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Apoptosis mediated testicular alteration in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in response to temporal phase relation of serotonergic and dopaminergic oscillations
... Schematic depicting the temporal synergism of serotonergic and dopaminergic neural oscillation induced alteration in testicular neuropeptides GnRH-I and GnIH and subsequent underlying ap[r] ...
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Effect of different levels of dietary vitamin E on reproductive and productive performances in Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
... Estrogen concentration in T4 treatment was greater than control (p < 0.05). Most of the egg characteristics were not affected by treatments. Feed intake and conversion ratio did[r] ...
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Calcium Participates in Secretion of Porphyrin from Shell Gland Epithelial Cells of Japanese Quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)
... PpIX concentration shown as fluorescence intensity in culture medium after incubation of shell gland epithelial cells without or with hormones, charcoal-treated plasma, or untreated plas[r] ...
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Zinc Requirements of Japanese Quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) by Assessing Dose- Evaluating Response of Zinc Oxide Nano-Particle Supplementation
... This study was conducted to determine the effects of various doses and particle sizes (micro or nano) of dietary zinc and zinc oxide on growth performance, serum enzyme activities, [r] ...
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Mechanical behaviour under compression loading and some physical parameters of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) eggs
... quail eggs such as dimensional properties, sphericity, unit mass, volume, static friction coefficient on different surfaces, packaging coefficient, and their mechanical behaviour such as[r] ...
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Directional Hearing in the Japanese Quail (Coturnix Coturnix Japonica): I Acoustic Properties of the Auditory System
... The essential features of the auditory system in the quail responsible for this directionality of the tympana are: 1 the interaural head cavity which conducts sound between the ears so t[r] ...
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