The Effect of Corıolus versicolor and Pleurotus ostreatus Mushroom Extract Levels on Performance and Blood Values in Japanese Quaıl (Coturnıx japonıca)

Year 2025, Volume: 11 Issue: 2, 256 - 271, 29.08.2025

Bülent Loğoğlu , Ali Kaygısız

https://doi.org/10.24180/ijaws.1665509

Abstract

This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of adding Coriolus versicolor and Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom extracts to the diet of Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) on growth performance, blood parameters and immune system. In this way, it was aimed to determine natural alternatives that can reduce antibiotic use. In the study, 40 Japanese quails were used. The animals were randomly divided into four groups and fed diets containing different doses (0, 0.5%, 1% and 2%) of mushroom extract. During the study period, feed intake, body weight gain and feed conversion ratio were evaluated and hematological and biochemical analyses were performed on blood samples. Feed conversion ratio and growth performance were significantly increased in the mushroom extract groups compared to the control group (p0.05). In blood analysis, immune system supportive effects were observed in the groups given mushroom extract, and significant increases in white blood cell count and antioxidant enzyme activities were detected. In addition, favorable changes were noted in terms of liver enzymes and lipid profile, indicating the benefits of mushroom extracts on metabolic health. The results support the use of medicinal mushroom extracts as an alternative to antibiotics. Coriolus versicolor and Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom extracts positively affected the growth performance and immune responses of Japanese quail. These extracts have the potential to reduce antibiotic use and can be considered as a natural feed additive in poultry farming. Future studies investigating the long-term effects of different dosages are recommended.

Keywords

Coriolus versicolor , Pleurotus ostreatus , Natural killer cell , Leukocyte , Coturnix Japonica

Project Number

BAP Proje No: 2024/6-19 YLS

Japon Bıldırcınlarında (Coturnix japonica), Coriolus versicolor ve Pleurotus ostreatus Mantar Ekstrakt Seviyelerinin, Performans ve Kan Değerleri Üzerindeki Etkisi

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Japon bıldırcınlarının (Coturnix japonica) beslenmesinde Coriolus versicolor ve Pleurotus ostreatus mantar ekstraktlarının eklenmesinin büyüme performansı, kan parametreleri ve bağışıklık sistemi üzerindeki etkilerini değerlendirmek amacıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Çalışmada ayrıca, antibiyotik kullanımını azaltabilecek doğal alternatiflerin belirlenmesi hedeflenmiştir. Araştırmada 40 adet Japon bıldırcını kullanılmıştır. Hayvanlar rastgele dört gruba ayrılmış ve farklı dozlarda (%0, %0.5 , %1 ve %2 ) mantar ekstraktı içeren yemlerle beslenmiştir. Çalışma süresince yem tüketimi, canlı ağırlık artışı ve yemden yararlanma oranı değerlendirilmiş; ayrıca kan örneklerinden hematolojik ve biyokimyasal analizler yapılmıştır. Mantar ekstraktı içeren gruplarda yemden yararlanma oranı ve büyüme performansı kontrol grubuna kıyasla istatistiksel olarak anlamlı şekilde artış göstermiştir (p<0.05). Kan analizleri sonucunda, mantar ekstraktı verilen gruplarda bağışıklık sistemini destekleyici etkiler gözlenmiş, özellikle beyaz kan hücre sayısında ve antioksidan enzim aktivitelerinde belirgin yükselmeler tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca, karaciğer enzimleri ve lipid profili açısından olumlu değişiklikler kaydedilmiş, bu durum mantar ekstraktlarının metabolik sağlık üzerindeki faydalarını göstermektedir. Sonuçlar, tıbbi mantar ekstraktlarının antibiyotiklere alternatif olarak kullanılabileceğini destekler niteliktedir. Coriolus versicolor ve Pleurotus ostreatus mantar ekstraktlarının, Japon bıldırcınlarının büyüme performansını ve bağışıklık yanıtlarını olumlu yönde etkilediği belirlenmiştir. Bu ekstraktlar, antibiyotik kullanımını azaltma potansiyeline sahip olup kanatlı yetiştiriciliğinde doğal bir yem katkısı olarak değerlendirilebilir. Gelecekte farklı dozajların uzun vadeli etkilerini araştıran çalışmaların yapılması önerilmektedir.

Keywords

Coriolus versicolor , Pleurotus ostreatus , Doğal katil hücre , Lökosit , Japon bıldırcını

Ethical Statement

Bu çalışma için KSÜ Ziraa Fakültesi Hayvan Deneyleri Yerel Etik Kurulundan 31.05.2024 tarih ve 2024/02 sayılı yazı ile izin alınmıştır.

Supporting Institution

KSÜ Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Yönetim Birimi Başkanlığı

Project Number

BAP Proje No: 2024/6-19 YLS

Thanks

Yazarlar çalışmayı finanse eden KSÜ Bilimsel Araştırma Projeleri Yönetim Birimi Başkanlığına (BAP Proje No: 2024/6-19 YLS) teşekkür ederler. Çalışma birinci yazarın aynı isimli yüksek lisans tezinden özetlenmiştir.

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