Prehatch thermal manipulation of embryos and posthatch baicalein supplementation increased liver metabolism, and muscle proliferation in broiler chickens

• Published in: Poultry science Vol. 103; no. 11; p. 104155
• Main Authors: Al Amaz, Sadid, Shahid, Md Ahosanul Haque, Jha, Rajesh, Mishra, Birendra
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Inc 01.11.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Antioxidant; broiler; embryo; gene expression; heat stress; PHYSIOLOGY AND REPRODUCTION; heat stress; embryo; Antioxidant; gene expression; broiler

The exposure of broiler chickens to high ambient temperatures causes heat stress (HS), negatively affecting their health and production performance. To mitigate heat stress in broilers, various strategies, including dietary, managerial, and genetic interventions, have been extensively tested with va...