Chronic heat stress induces renal fibrosis and mitochondrial dysfunction in laying hens
Abstract Background Heat stress in laying hens negatively affects egg production and shell quality by disrupting the homeostasis of plasma calcium and phosphorus levels. Although the kidney plays an important role in calcium and phosphorus homeostasis, evidence regarding the effect of heat stress on...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-023-00878-5 |