Jejum alimentar no pré-abate de codornas europeias

Abstract

In the scientific literature, researches on fasting for quails are scarces, as its application is based on the slaughtering protocols for broilers. The objective of this study was to evaluate the most suitable pre-transport fasting time for European quails (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) before slaughter. 126 European quails were used, housed at an initial age of 15 days and fed 2 single diet until slaughter. The quails were randomly distributed in five treatments (Oh, 3h, 6h, 9h and 12h) with each bird being a repetition. For body weight losses, total proteins, hot and cold carcass yields, offal, luminosity (L *), cooking loss and water holding capacity, there were differences. Thus, the recommendation for fasting on European quails is 8h 56 min and 8h 16 min. This research is in accordance with the legislation established by MAPA for birds.