Research Journal of Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences ___________________________ ISSN 2320 – 6535 Vol. 2(3), 11-15, March (2014) Res. J. Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sci. International Science Congress Association 11 The Use of Recovered Frying oil in Broiler Chicken Diets: Effect on Performance, Meat Quality and Blood ParametersDorra T.M., Hamady G.A.A. and Abdel-Moneim M.A.3* Poultry Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Mansoura University, Mansoura, EGYPT Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, EGYPT Regional Center for Food and Feed, Agricultural Research Center, Giza, EGYPT Available online at: www.isca.in, www.isca.me Received 9th February 2013, revised 14th February 2014, accepted 20th March 2014 AbstractThe present work was achieved in order to evaluate the use of recovered frying oil in broilers diet and its effect on performance, carcass traits, meat quality and blood parameters. A total of 72 (one day old) Ross chicks were used in the experiment and divided into two groups. The chickens in the first group were fed the (control diet) containing fresh oil whereas the chickens in the second group were fed (treatment diet) containing recovered frying oil. The fatty acids profile, peroxide value and acidity value of the recovered oil indicated its suitability to be added to the diets. The experimental results indicated that the use of recovered oil instead of fresh oil in the chickens’ diet did not cause any significant (P�0.05) alteration in their body weight, weight gain as well as their feed intake and feed conversion ratios. The meat quality, carcass characteristics and blood cholesterol and triglycerides were not affected significantly (p�0.05) by the use of recovered oil in the diets. The use of recovered oil in replacement of the fresh oil in broilers feed was shown to be more economically. Keywords: Oil, broilers, fatty acids, peroxide value, performance, carcass, blood, meat quality, economic efficiency. Introduction Different types of fats and oils have been used as feed ingredients in broilers diet in order to increase their energetic value. Fats and oils are variable in their nutritive values according to their chemical composition. Fats and oils are complex mixtures of triacylglycerols (TAGs), diacylglycerols, free fatty acids, phospholipids, and other minor components. Energy and protein levels of ration should be high in order to get the optimum productivity from chickens. Broiler’s growth performance can be affected by different fat origins supplemented to the diets. Oils are the most important energy source of broiler rations. According to Wiseman et al. 1992, the degree of saturation of the constituent fatty acids, their chain length and the proportion of free fatty acids have a pronounced effect upon the dietary energy value of fats and oils. In view of the increasing cost of feed ingredients, there is a need for finding low cost alternatives to be used in broilers’ rations. Approximately 70% of the total cost of poultry diets is related to meeting energy needs. Oils recovered from industrial frying processes could show satisfactory quality to be used in animal feeds . The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of including recovered frying oils in the diet on broiler chickens’ performance, carcass traits and meat quality. Material and Methods Experimental oils and diets: Fresh sunflower oil (FO) and recovered frying sunflower oil (RO) were obtained from local restaurants. The two oil samples were subjected to analysis for their fatty acids profile, peroxide value and acidity. Oils analyses were all done according to the Official Method 996.06 (AOAC). Four experimental diets were formulated according to the nutritional requirements of the chicks in the different stages of age. In each experimental phase one diet contained fresh oil (control) while the other contained recovered frying oil (treatment). The ingredients and chemical compositions of the diets are shown in table-1. Growth performance experiment: A total number of 72 (one day old) Ross chicks (36 per experimental diet), were housed under controlled environmental conditions. The chickens had free access to their respective experimental diets and live weight gain; feed intake and feed efficiency were recorded from 1 to 14 days, 15 to 28 days, 29 to 42 days and cumulatively. Carcass characteristics and meat quality: At the end of the experiment, 12 birds from each treatment group were slaughtered for evaluation of carcass characteristics. Carcasses were cleaned thoroughly, feathers, feet and visceral organs were removed. The dressed and edible organs (heart, empty gizzard and liver) weights were then individually recorded. All weights were expressed as percentage of live body weight. Research Journal of Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences ________________________________________ ISSN 2320 – 6535 Vol. 2(3), 11-15, March (2014) Res. J. Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sci. International Science Congress Association 12 Meat samples (breast and thighs) were minced, homogenized and kept at -25°C until they were analyzed to determine their fat, protein, moisture, abdominal fat and ash percentages. Blood cholesterol and triglycerides: At the end of the experiment two birds from each pen were bled by cutting the carotid artery and blood was taken from this artery. The blood samples were centrifuged for 15 min at 2500 × g, and the serum was collected. Cholesterol and triglycerides were determined using kits purchased from the agent of DiaSys Diagnostic System GmbH. Chemical measurements: Crude protein was determined in muscles (N×6.25). Nitrogen was determined according to the Kjeldahl method. The content of crude fat was determined using ANKOM Fat Analyzer. The content of ash was determined gravimetrically after incineration at a temperature of 550°C at pre-defined conditions. All chemicals analyses were done following the official methods of analysis listed in the AOAC (2012). Economic efficiency: The economic efficiency of the diets was calculated as the percentage of net revenue per feed cost based on the prices of the local markets at the time of the experiment. Statistical analysis: Data were statistically analyzed using the general linear model for analysis of variance of SAS8 and the test of significance for the difference between means was computed using Duncan’s9 multiple range tests. Results and Discussion Characterization of the experimental oils: Quality of fat has a great contribution to get better poultry growth and feed efficiency which depends upon chemical nature of the constituent fatty acids10. The fatty acids profile, peroxide and acid values of fresh and recovered frying oil are shown in table-2. The results indicated that the frying process of fresh oil resulted in increasing its peroxide and acid values. The average peroxide value (meq O/kg) of fresh oil was 3.30 and it increased to 6.55 upon using it in the frying process. Peroxide value is one of the most widely used tests for the measurement of oxidative rancidity and or deterioration of oils and fats11. And according to Gan et al.12 good quality oil should have a peroxide value less than 10 units. On the other hand, the acid value (mg KOH/g) was 0.20 for fresh oil and 1.00 for recovered frying oil which is attributed to the hydrolytic alteration that usually occurs when food products containing a certain amount of water (e.g. potatoes) are fried. In agreement with our results, similar results were obtained by Anjum et al.13 for soyebean oil and Blas et al.14 for vegetal oil (sunflower oil + olive oil). Table -1 Starter and finisher diets composition and analysisIngredients Control (starter) Treatment (starter) Control (finisher) Treatment ( finisher ) Corn 7.5%56.665 57.165 62.600 62.600 Soybean (46%) 28.500 27.000 24.000 24.800 Gluten (60%) 8.310 9.310 6.275 5.475 Fresh sunflower oil (9600Kcal) 2.500 - 3.500 - Recovered frying sunflower oil (8800 Kcal) - 2.500 - 3.500 Di-Calcium phosphate (24.5%) 2.030 2.030 1.850 1.850 Limestone (39.8%) 0.570 0.570 0.490 0.490 Vitamin 0.400 0.400 0.400 0.400 Salt 0.300 0.300 0.300 0.300 Choline (70%) 0.075 0.075 0.075 0.075 Dl-Methionine 0.190 0.190 0.170 0.170 L-Lysine 0.460 0.460 0.340 0.340 Total 100 100 100 100 Determined analysis (%) Crude protein 23.1 23.4 20.0 19.90 Calcium 1.1 0.99 0.88 0.86 Total phosphorus 0.77 0.76 0.67 0.69 Ether extract 2.90 2.95 3.20 3.40 Ash 6.30 6.35 5.90 6.10 Crude fiber 2.53 2.50 2.62 2.58 (*)Premix supplied per Kg of diet: Vit. (A), 12000 I.U., Vit.(D), 2000I.U. ; Vit.(E), 10mg ;Vit.(K) , 2mg; Vit.(B), 1 mg; Vit.(B), 5 mg; Vit.(B), 1.5 mg; Vit.(B12), 10 ug; Biotin, 50ug; Choline chloride,500mg; Pantothenic acid , 10 mg; Niacin,30mg; Folic,1mg; Manganese, 60mg; Zinc,50mg; Iron,30mg;Copper,10mg;Iodine,1mg;Selenium,0.1mg and Cobalt,0.1mg (According to NRC;1994). Research Journal of Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences ________________________________________ ISSN 2320 – 6535 Vol. 2(3), 11-15, March (2014) Res. J. Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sci. International Science Congress Association 13 The fatty acids profile has a large significance on the quality of oils and fats. The results of the present study showed that heating the fresh oil led to a reduction in linoleic acid content and accordingly caused an increase of saturated and monounsaturated fatty acids in the recovered frying oil. According to Blas et al. 201014 the thermal treatment of oil causes a loss of linoleic acid and increases the peroxide value. Our results are in accordance with the results of Tres et al.Blas et al.14 and Htin et al.15. Table-2 Characteristics of the experimental oils Fresh oil Recovered frying oil Fatty acids profile Palmitic acid (%) 6.04 10.31 Stearic acid (%) 3.20 1.37 Oleic acid (%) 24.4 26.47 Linoleic acid (%) 63.0 58.41 Linolenic acid (%) 0.30 0.51 Arachidic acid (%) 0.17 0.27 Other characteristics Peroxide value (meqO 2 / Kg) 2.30 6.65 Acid value (mg KOH/g) 0.20 1.00 Effect on growth performance: The results of feeding fresh sunflower oil and recovered frying oil on broilers performance during the starter, grower and finisher stages are given in table-3. There were no significant differences in body weight, weight gain, feed intake or feed conversion ratio between the fresh and recovered frying oil during the three experimental periods. Our results are in agreement with the results of Pesti et al.16 who evaluated the use of eight different sources of fat including waste recovered frying oil and reported no significant differences (P�0.05) in chickens’ performance parameters. Similar results were also reported by Ahmed et al. who found no significant differences in chickens’ performance when fed fresh or fried groundnut oil in their diets. According to Leo17 there is no evidence for a negative effect of the oil heating process on the quality of fat for feeding to poultry. The effect of using fresh and recovered frying oils in broilers’ diet on their carcass characteristics are presented in table-4. The data analysis of the results in table-4revealed no significant differences (p �0.05) in dressed, breast, thigh and drumstick weights between the chickens fed the diets containing fresh oil and those fed recovered frying oil. Similarly Anjum13 reported no significant differences in carcass traits between broilers fed oxidized oil and fresh oil. The results also showed that the edible organs weights (liver, heart and gizzard) were not affected by the type of oil used. Table-3Effect of oil type on chickens’ performance Control group Treated group P- value Starter stage (1-14 days old) Live body weight (g) 329.3 ±7.68 320.7 ± 3.28 0.308 Body weight gain (g) 285.3 ± 7.68 276.7 ± 3.28 0.308 Feed intake (g) 378.3 ± 6.98 390.3 ± 11.05 0.570 Feed conversion (feed/gain) 1.32 ±0.008 1.40 ±0.035 0.117 Grower stage (15-28 days old) Live body weight (g) 1198.3 ±13.64 1184.3 ±12.66 0.920 Body weight gain (g) 869 ±18.24 863 ±10.58 0.503 Feed intake (g) 1400.3 ±4.91 1437.7 ±16.17 0.168 Feed conversion (feed/gain) 1.61 ±0.029 1.66 ±0.012 0.280 Finisher stage (29-42 days old) Live body weight (g) 2271 ±36.11 2249 ±17.78 0.192 Body weight gain (g) 1072 ±38.17 1064.7 ±22.4 0.512 Feed intake (g) 2072.7±15.76 2072±13.71 0.861 Feed conversion (feed/gain) 1.93 ±0.053 1.94±0.03 0.479 Overall experimental period (1-42 days old) Live body weight (g) 2271±36 2249±17.78 0.192 Body weight gain (g) 2227±36 2205±11.78 0.192 Feed intake (g) 3851±9.82 3900±17.67 0.471 Feed conversion (feed/gain) 1.73±0.023 1.76±0.017 0.706 The nutritional value of meat can be assessed by evaluating meat quality parameters such as protein, fat, moisture, ash. In the present study, the results of meat quality (table 4) showed that the replacement of fresh oil by frying oil in broilers’ diet did not affect significantly (p �0.05) the fat, protein, moisture, ash or abdominal fat percentages of chickens. In line with our findings, Racanicci18 reported that there was no effect on meat moisture, protein, fat, or ash contents between the chickens fed diets containing fresh or oxidized fat. Blood parameters are influenced by the dietary components and are usually considered as an important index of physiological, pathological and nutritional status in the organism19. The serum total cholesterol and triglyceride level (table-4) did not differ significantly (p�0.05) among the two experimental groups. Research Journal of Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences ________________________________________ ISSN 2320 – 6535 Vol. 2(3), 11-15, March (2014) Res. J. Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sci. International Science Congress Association 14 Economic efficiency study: The economic efficiency results are presented in table-5. It is evident that the usage of recovered frying oil in broilers’ diet instead of fresh vegetable oil reduced the total cost of feed per kg chicken by about 6%. This reduction in the feed cost resulted consequently in an economic efficiency of 104% for the diet supplemented with frying sunflower oil relative to that containing fresh oil. Table-4Effect of oil type on chickens’ meat quality, carcass traits and blood parameters. Item Control group Treated group P-value Meat Quality parameters Fat (%) 3.15 ±0.057 3.06 ±0.07 0.800 Protein (%) 22.48 ±0.044 22.38 ±0.044 1.000 Moisture (%) 58.93 ±0.036 58.88 ±0.109 0.196 Ash (%) 12.78 ±0.109 12.9 ±0.057 0.430 Abdominal Fat (%) 1.49 ±0.36 1.64 ±0.068 0.067 Carcass traits Body weight (g) 2271 ±36.09 2233 ±27.61 0.738 Dressed weight (%) 81.31 ±1.46 83.03 ±1.70 0.850 Liver weight (%) 2.24 ±0.22 1.93 ±0.14 0.601 Gizzard weight (%) 2.66 ±0.28 3.16 ±0.15 0.483 Heart weight (%) 0.47 ±0.056 0.46 ±0.058 0.960 Breast weight (%) 16.82 ±0.39 17.32 ±0.43 0.900 Drumstick weight (%) 4.56±0.052 4.58 ±0.53 0.107 Thigh weight (%) 4.67 ±0.18 4.82 ±0.30 0.540 Blood parameters Blood cholesterol (mg/dL) 189.3 ±4.25 187.3 ±2.14 0.417 Blood triglycerides (mg/dL) 117.0 ±1.15 115.0 ± 0.57 0.400 Conclusion The results of the present study suggests that the oil resulting from frying process could be used as a source of energy in broilers’ diets without showing any negative effects on broilers performance and meat quality. 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