MineralProfile-Q: Trace Element Concentration Dataset in Japanese Quail

Description

This database compiles an extensive collection of trace mineral concentrations and mineral deposition profiles obtained from Japanese quail under controlled nutritional and experimental conditions. The dataset integrates quantitative information related to the concentration of essential trace elements, including copper, zinc, selenium, and other nutritionally relevant minerals, measured in biological samples and tissues commonly evaluated in poultry and animal nutrition research. The database was developed to support investigations focused on mineral bioavailability, nutrient metabolism, tissue deposition, physiological responses, and the evaluation of dietary supplementation strategies involving inorganic and organic mineral sources. Its structured organization enables researchers to explore relationships among mineral intake, productive performance, intestinal health, bone development, and nutrient utilization in avian production systems. In addition, this resource provides valuable support for comparative studies, predictive modeling, and meta-analytical approaches in the fields of poultry science, animal nutrition, mineral metabolism, and precision feeding. The dataset is intended to facilitate reproducibility, cross-study validation, and evidence-based research aimed at improving nutritional efficiency and sustainable animal production practices.

Steps to reproduce

The dataset can be reproduced by raising healthy groups of Japanese quail under standardized environmental, sanitary, and nutritional conditions throughout the experimental period. Birds should be randomly assigned to dietary treatments containing different sources or concentrations of trace minerals, including inorganic and/or chelated forms of elements such as copper, zinc, and selenium. Feed and water must be provided ad libitum, while housing conditions including temperature, lighting programs, ventilation, and stocking density should remain controlled and consistent among treatments. During the experimental phase, biological samples and relevant tissues may be collected following standardized sampling protocols to evaluate trace mineral concentrations and mineral deposition profiles. Samples should be processed and analyzed using validated laboratory methodologies and calibrated analytical equipment to ensure precision and reproducibility of mineral quantification. Productive performance, nutrient utilization, or physiological response variables associated with mineral supplementation may also be recorded to support integrative analyses. Finally, all obtained data should be organized in a structured database format, allowing researchers to perform statistical analyses and critically compare their experimental findings with the present dataset to validate results, identify biological trends, and support future investigations in poultry nutrition, mineral metabolism, and sustainable animal production research.

Institutions

• Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León

  Nuevo León, San Nicolás de los Garza

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