No. The big reason for the rib is to eliminate heat mirage. One often hears that the rib helps to "Lead" the eye to the target, but most of us just see the rearmost part. If you can see all the rib, your shotgun is probably shooting rather high.
Ribs, both ventilated and solid, have little utility on a hunting gun. It's seldom one gets fired fast enough to build up enough heat for distortion. They look spiffy and the maker can charge more for a shotgun with one, explaining their popularity.