Heat Stress-Induced Metabolic Dysfunction in Domestic Chickens

Dear Colleagues,

Heat stress (HS) causes significant economic loss in poultry production, as commercial chickens, especially broilers, have less thermotolerance due to their genetic selection for rapid growth. HS is critical for reduced productivity and animal welfare and may become an important issue with the acceleration of global warming. HS induces several metabolic dysfunctions such as respiratory alkalosis, oxidative disturbance, fat deposition, inflammation, hormonal dysregulation, muscle degradation, behavior, etc. This Special Issue focus on heat-stress-induced metabolic dysfunction in all domestic chickens, including broilers, layers, pullets, and breeding hens. This Special Issue welcomes discussions of the systemic mechanisms decreasing the growth performance and meat/egg qualities as well as nutritional management to alleviate HS effects.

Dr. Motoi Kikusato
Guest Editor

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