Meta-analysis of poultry organ weights and their relationship with meat yield.

ABSTRACT: Late-stage mortality is a significant challenge for the poultry industry, leading to substantial economic losses, concerns about animal welfare, and operational sustainability. Heart-related conditions, including ascites syndrome, pulmonary hypertension syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and sudden death syndrome, contribute significantly to this issue. The increasing prevalence of these conditions is potentially linked to intense selection pressure aimed at maximizing meat yield, particularly breast meat. However, the precise relationship between meat yield, heart size and cardiovascular health remains unclear. To address this, a systematic literature review and meta-analysis were conducted to explore the relationship between breast meat yield and organ size (heart, lungs, liver), in

SUBMITTER: Richardson NT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12447994 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature