The effects of Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium L.) on performance, carcass and meat quality in Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

This study investigated the Pennyroyal in terms of its effects on performance and meat quality (color pH) Japanese quails different levels. A total one day-old quail chicks were randomly distributed to a control two experimental groups containing three levels pennyroyal (0.0, 0.1 0.2 %). Each group was divided into five repetitive with, ten each group. At end experiment, values parameters measured. Significant differences found between according growth (P<0.05). study, body weight gain which 0.1% (P1) 0.2% (P2) supplemented be higher than It observed that feed consumption increased P2 compared group, conversion rate decreased There no significant difference carcass yield, heart, liver gizzard (P>0.05). The brightness (L*), redness (a*), yellowness (b*) pH breast not affected by supplementation According results more effective performance.