Effect of Dietary 4-Phenylbuthyric Acid Supplementation on Acute Heat-Stress-Induced Hyperthermia in Broiler Chickens

Hot, humid weather causes heat stress (HS) in broiler chickens, which can lead to high mortality. A recent study found that HS causes endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress. However, the possible involvement of ER stress in HS-induced physiological alterations in broiler chickens is unclear. This study a...

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Main Authors: Yukako Tokutake, Ryo Takanashi, Motoi Kikusato, Masaaki Toyomizu, Kan Sato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/16/2056