Why chronic heat stress makes chickens fatter: New insights into poultry metabolism
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - 14:35
in Health & Medicine
Broiler chickens, bred for rapid growth, accumulate more fat under chronic heat stress, which reduces meat quality and production efficiency. In a recent study, researchers from Japan revealed that heat stress directly alters fat metabolism in adipose tissue, regulating genes that promote fat storage. Their findings suggest new strategies to mitigate heat stress-related losses in poultry production amidst global warming.