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Feed efficiency reduction and avian uncoupling protein expression in heat stressed broilers

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Cyclic high ambient temperature reduces feed intake and bodyweight gain in Ross 308 broilers.Pair-fed broilers had similar feed efficiency with heat stressed broilers.AvUCP expression was increased in the m. pectoralis but not in the brain of heat stressed broilers.

Source: Journal of Thermal Biology

DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2025.104197

Authors: A. Papanikolaou, M.G.R. Matthijs, S. Khempaka, S. Okrathok, R.M. Dwars, S. van Gastelen, T. Veldkamp, J.T. Schonewille

Institutions: Utrecht University, Suranaree University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research

Language: English

Topic: Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,360

Funders: Foundation for Cardiovascular Research, Universiteit Utrecht, Suranaree University of Technology, Royal De Heus, Wageningen University and Research

OpenAlex ID: W4412025873

FWCI: 2.337

Cites: 29

Cited by: 4

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