The comparative physiological, biochemical and whole transcriptome analysis of Ross 308 broilers under different wind conditions.

ABSTRACT: Chickens are one of the most economically and nutritionally important livestock species globally, yet they are highly vulnerable to environmental stressors which compromise their growth and physiological stability. In this study we investigated the effect of wind speed on growth performance, physiological responses, blood profiles, and transcriptomic adaptations in Ross-308 broilers under high-temperature conditions. A total of 240 broilers were divided into three groups: low wind, high temperature (LWH; 33°C, 60% RH, 0 m/s), medium wind, high temperature (MWH; 33°C, 60% RH, 1 m/s), and high wind, high temperature (HWH; 33°C, 60% RH, 2 m/s). The results showed that broilers in the HWH and MWH groups had significantly higher feed intake, body weight gain, and improved thermoregulation, as i

SUBMITTER: Hossain MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12414271 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature