RESEARCH PAPER

Effects of Reflective Film on Growth Performance, Nutrient Apparent Digestibility and Blood Physical and Chemical Indexes in Fattening Lambs

  • ZHAO Lichen ,
  • WU Zhanjun ,
  • ZHAO Xinnian ,
  • LIU Aiyu ,
  • LI Xiaoyu ,
  • LI Yongliang ,
  • QIU Xiaodong ,
  • GAO Yuhong ,
  • SUN Xinsheng
Expand
  • 1. College of Animal Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China;
    2. Institute of Cereal and Oil Crops, Hebei Academy of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Shijiazhuang 050035, China;
    3. Fengning County Agricultural and Rural Bureau, Chengde 068350, China;
    4. College of Information Science and Technology, Hebei Agricultural University, Baoding 071001, China

Received date: 2022-03-22

  Online published: 2022-10-17

Abstract

The objective of this experiment was to study the effects of reflective film on growth performance, nutrient apparent digestibility and blood physical and chemical parameters in fattening lambs under heat stress. A total of 468 male lambs with (120±20) days and (35.79±1.39) kg weight were randomly assigned to two similar sheds, one of which was reformed by pasting a reflective film on single-color steel roof (film shed), and the other was not reformed as a control (without film). Each shed was provided with three pens, one repetition for each sheep pen, and 78 sheep for each repetition. The total experimental period was 60 days. The results showed as follows:1) the daily average temperature (Ta) in the film shed decreased by 0.53℃, during 09:00 to 12:00, the Ta in film shed decreased by 1.10 to 1.33℃ compared with the control shed, and the time for lambs under severe heat stress was reduced by 2 h every day. 2) The average daily gain in lambs in film shed significantly increased by 10.97% (P<0.05) compared with the control shed. However, there was no significant difference in average daily feed intake and feed to gain ratio (P>0.05). The ether extract apparent digestibility was 18.90%, and higher than that in the control shed (P<0.05). 3) The film shed improved the blood physiological characteristics of lambs. The number of red blood cells and lymphocytes in whole blood was lower than that in control shed (P<0.01), decreased by 7.51% and 33.73%, respectively, and the number of white blood cells, monocytes and neutrophils significantly decreased (P<0.05). The serum triiodothyronine content in film shed increased by 16.36% compared with control shed (P<0.05), while serum cortisol and glucose contents decreased by 18.24% and 9.88%, respectively (P<0.05). In conclusion, reflective film can effectively reduce indoor Ta of shed and alleviate heat stress of fattening lambs.

Cite this article

ZHAO Lichen , WU Zhanjun , ZHAO Xinnian , LIU Aiyu , LI Xiaoyu , LI Yongliang , QIU Xiaodong , GAO Yuhong , SUN Xinsheng . Effects of Reflective Film on Growth Performance, Nutrient Apparent Digestibility and Blood Physical and Chemical Indexes in Fattening Lambs[J]. Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition, 2022 , 34(9) : 5974 -5983 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-267x.2022.09.050

References

[1] 童雄, 李大刚, 闵力, 等.热应激对肉羊生理行为和血液生化指标的影响[J].广东畜牧兽医科技, 2020, 45(6):16-19, 23. TONG X, LI D G, MIN L, et al.Effects of heat stress on physiological behavior and blood biochemical indexes of mutton sheep[J].Guangdong Journal of Animal and Veterinary Science, 2020, 45(6):16-19, 23.(in Chinese)
[2] DAS R, SAILO L, VERMA N, et al.Impact of heat stress on health and performance of dairy animals:a review[J].Veterinary World, 2016, 9(3):260-268.  
[3] DE K, KUMAR D, SAXENA V K, et al.Effect of high ambient temperature on behavior of sheep under semi-arid tropical environment[J].International Journal of Biometeorology, 2017, 61(7):1269-1277.  
[4] HAMZAOUI S, SALAMA A A K, CAJA G, et al.Milk production losses in early lactating dairy goats under heat stress[J].Journal Dairy Science, 2012, 95:672-673.
[5] SALAMA A A K, CAJA G, HAMZAOUI S, et al.Different levels of response to heat stress in dairy goats[J].Small Ruminant Research, 2014, 121(1):73-79.  
[6] 赵有璋.羊生产学[M].3版.北京:中国农业出版社, 2011. ZHAO Y Z.Sheep production[M].3rd ed.Beijing:China Agriculture Press, 2011.(in Chinese)
[7] ZHAO W Y, CHOI C, LI D P, et al.Effects of airspeed on the respiratory rate, rectal temperature, and immunity parameters of dairy calves housed individually in an Axial-Fan-Ventilated barn[J].Animals, 2021, 11(2):354.
[8] 陈昭辉, 任方杰, 于桐, 等.加装大风量风机对夏季湿帘降温奶牛舍的防暑降温效果分析[J].农业工程学报, 2021, 37(5):198-208. CHEN Z H, REN F J, YU T, et al.Analysis of ventilation and cooling effects of installing axial fans in wet curtain cooling dairy cattle barn[J].Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2021, 37(5):198-208.(in Chinese)
[9] 杜欣怡, 仲玉婷, 施正香, 等.奶牛卧床冷水管局部降温系统应用效果分析[J].农业工程学报, 2021, 37(15):197-203. DU X Y, ZHONG Y T, SHI Z X, et al.Local cooling performance and application effect of cow bed with cooling water pipe[J].Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering, 2021, 37(15):197-203.(in Chinese)
[10] MAHJOUBI E, YAZDI M H, AGHAZIARATI N, et al.The effect of cyclical and severe heat stress on growth performance and metabolism in Afshari lambs[J].Journal of Animal Science, 2015, 93(4):1632-1640.  
[11] 张丽英.饲料分析及饲料质量检测技术[M].2版.北京:中国农业大学出版社, 2003. ZHANG L Y.Feed analysis and feed quality detection technology[M].2rd ed.Beijing:China Agricultural University Press, 2003.(in Chinese)
[12] ZHONG R Z, LI J G, GAO Y X, et al.Effects of substitution of different levels of steam-flaked corn for finely ground corn on lactation and digestion in early lactation dairy cows[J].Journal of Dairy Science, 2008, 91(10):3931-3937.  
[13] 施力光, 彭维祺, 胡海超, 等.持续性环境热应激对公羊血液生化指标、生殖激素及精液品质的影响[J].家畜生态学报, 2018, 39(3):53-57. SHI L G, PENG W Q, HU H C, et al.Effect of long-term heat stress on blood biochemical and physiological index, hormone, and semen quality of goat[J].Acta Ecologae Animalis Domastici, 2018, 39(3):53-57.(in Chinese)
[14] 高航, 姜丽丽, 王军军, 等.热应激对猪生长性能、行为、生理的影响及调控措施[J].中国畜牧杂志, 2017, 53(11):11-15, 47. GAO H, JIANG L L, WANG J J, et al.Effects of heat stress on growth performance, behavior, and physiology in pigs and regulation measures[J].Chinese Journal of Animal Science, 2017, 53(11):11-15, 47.(in Chinese)
[15] 刘昭华, 崔绪奎, 王可, 等.彩钢结构卷帘羊舍与彩钢结构封闭式羊舍夏季环境参数测定比较分析[J].家畜生态学报, 2019, 40(1):50-53. LIU Z H, CUI X K, WANG K, et al.Comparative analysis on summer environment parameters in the rolling sheep shed and closed sheep shed of colored steel structure[J].Acta Ecologae Animalis Domastici, 2019, 40(1):50-53.(in Chinese)
[16] 邓利军, 高腾云, 刘伟, 等.散栏饲养棚式奶牛舍温热环境评价[J].农业工程学报, 2006(S2):100-102 DENG L J, GAO T Y, LIU W, et al.Assessment of thermal environment of cow house in free stall bran system[J].Transactions of the Chinese Society of Agricultural Engineering (Transactions of the CSAE), 2006(S2):100-102.(in Chinese)
[17] LI F K, YANG Y, JENNA K, et al.Effect of heat stress on the behavioral and physiological patterns of small-tail Han sheep housed indoors[J].Tropical Animal Health and Production, 2018, 50(8):1893-1901.  
[18] WILLIAM V W, SAM C, KATHY G, et al.Milestone report[M].North Sydney New South Wales:Meat and Livestock Australia Limited, 2019.
[19] MACÍAS-CRUZ U, SAAVEDRA O R, CORREA-CALDERÓN A, et al.Feedlot growth, carcass characteristics and meat quality of hair breed male lambs exposed to seasonal heat stress (winter vs.summer)in an arid climate[J].Meat Science, 2020, 169:108202.
[20] 陈浩, 敖日格乐, 王纯洁, 等.肉牛热应激研究进展[J].中国农业大学学报, 2019, 24(12):71-77. CHEN H, AO R G L, WANG C J, et al.Research progress on the heat stress of beef cattles[J].Journal of China Agricultural University, 2019, 24(12):71-77.(in Chinese)
[21] 肖克权, 高凤仙.热应激对生长猪生长性能、生理、肠道黏膜屏障功能的影响[J].家畜生态学报, 2019, 40(1):7-12. XIAO K Q, GAO F X.Effect of heat stress on growth performance, physiology and intestinal mucosal barrier in growing pigs[J].Acta Ecologae Animalis Domastici, 2019, 40(1):7-12.(in Chinese)
[22] 马现永, 蒋宗勇, 师子彪, 等.热应激对猪生产性能、肉品质的影响及作用机制研究进展[C]//中国猪业科技大会暨中国畜牧兽医学会2015年学术年会论文集.厦门:中国畜牧兽医学会, 2015. MA X Y, JIANG Z Y, SHI Z B, et al.Research progress on the effect and mechanism of heat stress on pig production performance and meat quality[C]//Proceedings of China pig science and technology conference and 2015 academic annual meeting of China animal husbandry and veterinary society.Xiamen:Chinese Association of Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine, 2015.(in Chinese)
[23] RENAUDEAU D, KERDONCUFF M, ANAÏS C, et al. Effect of temperature level on thermal acclimation in large white growing pigs[J].Animal:an International Journal of Animal Bioscience, 2008, 2(11):1619-1626.  
[24] 阿拉达尔乌日力嘎, 晓敏, 弓剑, 等.热应激对反刍动物营养物质消化、瘤胃发酵、甲烷生成的影响及缓解热应激的措施[J].饲料研究, 2021, 44(3):122-126. ALDER WURLIG, XIAO M, GONG J, et al.Effects of heat stress on nutrient digestion, rumen fermentation and methane production in ruminants and the measures to ameliorate heat stress[J].Feed Research, 2021, 44(3):122-126.(in Chinese)
[25] 王哲奇.温热环境对绵羊增重性能及生理指标影响的研究[D].博士学位论文.呼和浩特:内蒙古农业大学, 2020. WANG Z Q.Study on effects of thermal environment on weight gain performance and physiological indexes of sheep[D].Ph.D.Thesis.Hohhot:Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, 2020.(in Chinese)
[26] 雷虹, 龙云, 蔡文杰, 等.热应激对湘西黄牛常规血液生化指标的影响[J].湖南畜牧兽医, 2016(1):38-40. LEI H, LONG Y, CAI W J, et al.Effect of heat stress on routine blood biochemical indexes of Xiangxi yellow cattle[J].Hunan Journal of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, 2016(1):38-40.(in Chinese)
[27] 胡宇超, 郭焘, 杨毅等.复合营养素对育肥羊生长性能、消化率和血清指标的影响[J].中国畜牧兽医, 2022, 49(4):1343-1351. HU Y C, GUO T, YANG Y, et al.Effects of compound nutrients on growth performance, nutrient apparent digestibility and serum parameters of fattening sheep[J].Chinese Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Medicine, 2022, 49(4):1343-1351.(in Chinese)
[28] ABERA M, YUSUF MUMMED Y, ESHETU M T U, et al.Physiological, biochemical, and growth parameters of fogera cattle calves to heat stress during different seasons in sub-humid part of Ethiopia[J].Animals:an Open Access Journal From MDPI, 2021, 11(4):1062.
[29] 孙长勉, 栾新红, 曹中赞, 等.维生素E对热应激条件下肉鸡甲状腺激素分泌的影响[J].沈阳农业大学学报, 2002, 33(5):360-362. SUN C M, LUAN X H, CAO Z Z, et al.Effect of vitamin E on secretion of the thyroid hormone in broilers under heat stress[J].Journal of Shenyang Agricultural University, 2002, 33(5):360-362.(in Chinese)
[30] YARAHMADI P, MIANDARE H K, FAYAZ S, et al.Increased stocking density causes changes in expression of selected stress-and immune-related genes, humoral innate immune parameters and stress responses of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)[J].Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 2016, 48:43-53.
[31] 张灿.湿热应激对藏绵羊和山羊生产性能、瘤胃发酵及血液生化指标影响的对比研究[D].硕士学位论文.雅安:四川农业大学, 2016. ZHANG C.Comparative study of performance, rumen fermentation and blood biochemical indices of Tibetan sheep (ovis Aries) and goat under moist-heat stress[D].Master's Thesis.Ya'an:Sichuan Agricultural University, 2016.(in Chinese)
[32] 伍晓雄, 张雄民, 赵京杨, 等.热应激对山羊生理生化指标的影响[J].家畜生态, 2000, 21(3):7-9. WU X X, ZHANG X M, ZHAO J Y, et al.Effect of heat stress on physiological and biochemical index in goats[J].Ecology of Domestic Animal, 2000, 21(3):7-9.(in Chinese)
Outlines

/