Restriction of Metabolizable Energy in Broiler Growers and Its Impact on Grower and Breeder Performance

Sunder, G. Skyam,Kumar, Ch. Vijaya,Panda, A.K.,Raju, M.V.L.N.,Rao, S.V. Rama,Gopinath, N.C.S.,Reddy, M.R. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2007 Animal Bioscience Vol.20 No.8

Metabolizable energy (ME) required for basal metabolism, activity and growth was considered as the criterion for targeting specific increases in body weight (100 g/week) of broiler chicks during the grower phase (5-20 weeks) and its impact was evaluated on breeder performance. Broiler female chicks (460) from a synthetic dam line were randomly distributed to 4 test groups with 23 replicates of 5 birds each and housed in cages. The first group (ME-100) was offered a calculated amount of ME by providing a measured quantity of grower diet (160 g protein and 2,600 kcal ME/kg) which increased with age and weight gain (133-294 kcal/bird/day). The other three groups were offered 10 or 20% less ME (ME-90 and ME-80, respectively) and 10% excess ME (ME-110) over the control group (ME-100). From 21 weeks of age, a single breeder diet (170 g protein and 2,600 kcal ME/kg) was uniformly fed to all groups and the impact of grower ME restriction on breeder performance evaluated up to 58 weeks. The targeted body weight gain of 1,600 g in a 16-week period was achieved by pullets of the ME-100 group almost one week earlier by gaining 8.7 g more weight per week. However, pullets in the ME-90 group gained 1,571 g during the same period, which was closer to the targeted weight. At 20 weeks of age, the conversion efficiency of feed (5.21-5.37), ME (13.9-14.1 kcal/g weight gain) and protein (0.847-0.871 g/g weight gain), eviscerated meat yield, giblet and tibia weights were not influenced by ME restriction, but the weights of abdominal fat and liver were higher with increased ME intake. Reduction of ME by 10% in the grower period significantly delayed sexual maturity (169.3 d), but increased egg production (152.5 /bird) with better persistency. Improved conversion efficiency of feed, ME and protein per g egg content were also observed in this group up to 56 weeks. The fertility and hatchability at 58 weeks of age were higher in the ME-90 group compared to the control and 10% excess ME feeding. In conclusion, the present study revealed the possibility of achieving targeted weight gain in broiler growers by feeding measured quantities of ME during the rearing period with consequential benefits in breeder performance.

Non-linear free vibrations and post-buckling analysis of shear flexible functionally graded beams

K. Sanjay Anandrao,R.K. Gupta,P. Ramchandran,G. Venkateswara Rao 국제구조공학회 2012 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.44 No.3

Large amplitude free vibration and thermal post-buckling of shear flexible Functionally Graded Material (FGM) beams is studied using finite element formulation based on first order Timoshenko beam theory. Classical boundary conditions are considered. The ends are assumed to be axially immovable. The von-Karman type strain-displacement relations are used to account for geometric non-linearity. For all the boundary conditions considered, hardening type of non-linearity is observed. For large amplitude vibration of FGM beams, a comprehensive study has been carried out with various lengths to height ratios, maximum lateral amplitude to radius of gyration ratios, volume fraction exponents and boundary conditions. It is observed that, for FGM beams, the non-linear frequencies are dependent on the sign of the vibration amplitudes. For thermal post-buckling of FGM beams, the effect of shear flexibility on the structural response is discussed in detail for different volume fraction exponents, length to height ratios and boundary conditions. The effect of shear flexibility is observed to be predominant for clamped beam as compared to simply supported beam.

High Cell Density Cultivation for the Production of Industrially Important Engineered Bi-functional Recombinant Staphylokinase Variant from Salt Inducible Escherichia coli GJ1158

K. Seetha Ram,K. Satish Babu,G. Tabitha,K. Rajeshwari,G. Jaya Lakshmi,B. Boje Gowd,J. B. Peravali,M. Subba Rao,P. Venugopala Rao 보안공학연구지원센터 2015 International Journal of Bio-Science and Bio-Techn Vol.7 No.6

Most of the bacterial and other simple non glycosylated recombinant proteins were conventionally produced from IPTG inducible Escherichia coli BL21(DE3). Considering the factors like cost and toxic nature of IPTG, as an alternative, salt inducible Escherichia coli GJ1158 was used in this study for the over production of staphylokinase variant (sak – hirulog) using fed batch fermentation, cost effectively. Optimization of physico chemical factors viz., dissolved oxygen (DO), carbon, nitrogen and phosphate sources on bacterial growth for the production of recombinant sak – hirulog using batch and fed batch fermentation was studied. In batch culture, increased DO at more than 30 % did not influence the enhanced expression of sak – hirulog, but significant improvement was observed in fed batch cultivation. Supplementation of production medium with different nutrient sources like dextrose, yeast extract and dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (K2HPO4) enhanced the sak – hirulog expression in fed batch fermentation process even without disturbing the cell growth by providing 50 % DO. Approximately 1178 mg/L of specific protein was obtained using cost effective modified glucose yeast exgtract (GYE) media devoid of sodium chloride. This study also reports the highest concentration of recombinant protein from salt inducible expression host till to date, which manages to satisfy the production of bifunctional staphaphylokinase variant using economically feasible bacterial expression host Escherichia coli GJ1158.

Consolidation and Permeability Properties of Pusan Clay at the Pusan New Port

K.Ganapathi Rao,Chung, S.G.,M. Suneel 東亞大學校 建設技術硏究所 2005 硏究論文集 Vol.28 No.2

Large reclamation projects have been carried out in the western marginal area of the Nakdong River Estuary where are located at Busan city and its vicinity, South Korea, since late 1990s. In the area studied clay deposits are unusually thick, varying from 20m to 70m in thickness. The consolidation and permeability characteristics of these clays were investigated by laboratory tests. The coefficients of consolidation and permeability of the clays in the vertical and horizontal directions were investigated by oedometer, constant rate of strain (CRS) and CRS tests with outward radial drainage. It is found from the test results that theseclays have a specific stress-strain relationship depending on the strain rate history and depositional environment, as well as a variation of permeability anisotropy during consolidation.

Effect of Supplementing Betaine on Performance, Carcass Traits and Immune Responses in Broiler Chicken Fed Diets Containing Different Concentrations of Methionine

Rao, S.V. Rama,Raju, M.V.L.N.,Panda, A.K.,Saharia, Poonam,Sunder, G. Shyam Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2011 Animal Bioscience Vol.24 No.5

An experiment was conducted with broiler (Cobb 400) male chicks (n = 480) to determine the effect of betaine (Bet) supplementation (0 and 800 mg/kg) to diets containing five concentrations (15, 18, 20, 22 and 24 g/kg crude protein, CP) of methionine (Met) in a $2{\times}5$ factorial study for performance, carcass traits, immune responses, and serum parameters. Each diet was fed ad libitum from 1 to 42 d of age to 8 replicates of 6 chicks. Birds were housed in battery brooders placed in an open-sided poultry shed. Body weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion efficiency and slaughter variables were recorded at 21 and 42 d of age. Serum biochemical profile, antibody production against Newcastle disease (ND) and lymphocyte proliferation ratio (LPR) were analysed at 42 d of age. Supplementing Bet to diets containing sub-optimal concentrations of Met (15 g/kg) improved weight gain and breast yield at 21 d of age (p<0.01), and feed conversion efficiency at 42 d of age (p<0.05). Feed efficiency at 21 d of age, body weight gain at 42 d of age, slaughter variables except breast yield at 21 d of age and ND antibody titres were not affected (p>0.05) by the interaction. LPR increased (p<0.05) with Bet supplementation at 20 g Met/kg CP equal to those broilers fed 24 g Met without Bet. Bet supplementation enhanced the concentrations of protein, globulin and cholesterol in serum of broilers fed sub-optimal concentrations of Met. Results suggested that Bet supplementation (800 mg/kg diet) enhanced growth (21 d), feed conversion efficiency (42 d), breast yield and lymphocyte proliferation in broilers fed a diet containing 15 g Met/kg CP.

Effect of Measured Energy Restriction and Age Intervals on Growth, Nutrient Digestibility, Carcass Parameters, Bone Characteristics and Stress in Broiler Breeders during the Rearing Period

Sunder, G. Shyam,Kumar, Ch. Vijaya,Panda, A.K.,Gopinath, N.C.S.,Raju, M.V.L.N.,Rao, S.V. Rama,Reddy, M.R. Asian Australasian Association of Animal Productio 2008 Animal Bioscience Vol.21 No.7

This study aimed at targeting fixed increases in body weight (100 g/wk) by quantitatively regulating energy allowances (ME) in broiler breeders from 5 to 20 wks of age. Four energy regimes were tested: 1. The energy required for maintenance, activity and growth was calculated for 100 g increases in body weight/wk and a measured quantity of grower diet (160 g protein and 2,600 kcal ME/kg) was offered to the control group (ME-100) to achieve the anticipated weight gain. The energy allowances increased with age from 132 to 294 kcal/d. 2. Additionally, three energy regimes were considered, quantitatively reducing ME by 10% (ME-90) or 20% (ME-80) and increasing by10% (ME-110) over the control group. Each test group had 23 replicates5 female chicks housed in cages. The influence of energy regimes and age on growth, nutrient digestibility, carcass attributes, bone parameters and stress was evaluated at 4 wk intervals. Quantitative ME restriction by 10% (119-265 kcal/d) produced an average weight gain of 98.1 g/wk, which was closer to the targeted increase of 100 g/wk, whereas the control group attained it nine days earlier. Restriction of energy by 10 or 20% produced better conversion efficiency of feed, energy and protein and apparent digestibility of protein, Ca and P than 10% excess ME. Energy regimes did not influence eviscerated meat yield, but higher energy allowances (ME-110) significantly increased abdominal fat pad and liver weights and decreased giblet weight, percent muscle protein and tibia ash. Relatively higher stress was recorded in ME-restricted groups, as reflected by wider heterophil and lymphocyte ratios and increased bursa weight. Early age (5-12 wk) significantly influenced bone mineralization, conversion efficiency of feed, energy and protein and apparent digestibility of protein, Ca and P, while later ages (13-20 wk) increased eviscerated meat yield, abdominal fat, tibia weight and muscle protein and reduced stress. Energy regime x age interactions were significant and are discussed. In conclusion, the synthetic broiler line used in our study responded positively to controlled energy feeding during the rearing period. Breeders offered 119-265 kcal/d, a reduction of 10% energy over the control group, were more effective in regulating grower performance than the latter. In addition to energy regimes, age intervals also exhibited significant influence on specific parameters during the grower phase.

Geological and Geotechnical Characteristics of Marine Clay in Busan New Port

Chung, S.G,E. Ninjgarav,M. Suneel,K.Ganapathi Rao,Kim, G.J. 東亞大學校 建設技術硏究所 2005 硏究論文集 Vol.28 No.2

Since early 1990s reclamation projects for Busan and its vicinity in Nakdong River plain have been performed for industrial and residential complexes. As well it has started to build a new port (Busan Newport) with increase in overloads of Busan port since late 1990s. In the area the sedimentary deposit is composed of soft clay of about 30m thick, thin sand layer of 3-4m thick, hard clayey soil, and then basal conglomerates and sandy sediments, total thickness of which is about 70m at maximum under seawater. For the huge project many contract companies have simultaneously performed geotechnical investigations to get design parameters. Based on the harmful experiences gained by the previous projects, it was also required to pay careful attention to sampling and laboratory and field tests for theproject. Nevertheless the results of laboratory tests were so scattered and then resulted in difficulty to evaluate the design parameters. Existing data has been reviewed to evaluate the validity or cause of their variation. In addition geological study, sampling and soil tests have been carefully carried out at a few locations. Using the results the clay would be effectively characterized for depositional environment and its relation to soil properties.

Experimental investigation of Wheeler's hardening model for Pusan clays

Chung, S.G.,M. Suneel,K.N. Prasad,Rao, K.G. 東亞大學校建設技術硏究所 2004 硏究論文集 Vol.28 No.1

The present paper adopts Wheeler's model (1997) to evaluate its application to Pusan clays. A program of triaxial and consolidation tests on samples of Pusan clays at Yangsan, Korea was under taken to investigate the applicability of the model adopted. The model parameters are evaluated by describing the initial state of the soil. Model predictions are shown to be qualitatively consistent with experimental observations, but refinement seems to be required to have much better agreement between experimental results and model predictions.

Optical and EPR Spectroscopic Studies of Deep Red Light Emitting Fe-Doped LiAl5O8 Phosphor Prepared Via Propellant Combustion Route

Singh, V.,Sivaramaiah, G.,Rao, J. L.,Singh, N.,Mohapatra, M.,Singh, P. K.,Pathak, M. S.,Dhoble, S. J. Minerals, Metals & Materials Society and the Insti 2017 Journal of Electronic Materials Vol. No.

<P>LiAl5O8 doped with Fe was synthesized by a propellant combustion route at furnace temperature of 773 K. The phosphor was characterized using powder x-ray diffraction, optical absorption, electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) and photoluminescence spectroscopic techniques. The optical absorption spectrum exhibits a broad band at 242 nm characteristic of charge transfer between Fe3+-O2-. On excitation with 293 nm, emission band for the Fe3+ ion was observed at 687 nm. The CIE (International Commission on Illumination or Commission Internationale de l'Elcairage) coordinates for the system were evaluated adopting standard procedure which suggested that the system can be effective as a deep red emitting phosphor. The EPR spectrum of this phosphor exhibits a number of resonance signals characteristic of Fe3+ ions. The resonance signals at g = 3.16, 2.27 are attributed to Fe3+ present at tetrahedral site with an axial symmetry. The resonance signals at g = 1.98 and 1.43 are attributed to Fe3+ ions in octahedral site with an axial symmetry. Various EPR parameters such as the number of spins, Gibbs free energy, magnetic susceptibility, Curie constant and effective magnetic moment values are calculated and compared at room temperature and 110 K.</P>

Evaluation and Identification of Promising Bivoltine Hybrids of Silk-worm, Bombyx mori L., for Tropics

Rao, P.Sudhakara,Singh, Ravindra,Kalpana, G.V.,Naik, V.Nishitha,Basavaraja, H.K.,Swamy, G.N.Rama,Datta, R.K. Korean Society of Sericultural Science 2001 International Journal of Industrial Entomology Vol.3 No.1

Ten newly evolved bivoltine hybrids of silkworm (Bombyx mori L) were evaluated with control hybrid KA${\pm}$NB4D2 during three seasons of a year for their seasonal performance. Analysis of variance and other statistical methods were employed and the performance was observed in respect of 10 quantitative traits. The results showed significant genotype${\pm}$environment interaction with respect to four quantitative characters viz. fecundity, yield/10,000 larvae, filament length and raw silk (%). Environmental effects were significant for nine characters out of ten characters evaluated. A 105${\pm}$J2 and B${\pm}$NB4D2 were considered as highly adaptable hybrids to local conditions with high mean for maximum characters studied and found suitable to rear in all seasons.