Early growth and development of the gastrointestinal tract are of critical importance to
enhance nutrients' utilization and optimize the growth of poultry. In the current production …

The final phase of embryonic development and the immediate period after hatching are
pivotal moments in the life of broiler chickens. The lack of food for newly hatched chicks …

The study aimed to assess various quality characteristics (physical, morphologic,
mechanical) of hatching eggs during the early-mid incubation period. Hatching eggs (1,200) …

In this study, chlorogenic acid (CGA) was injected into the amniotic cavity of chicken
embryos to study the effects of in ovo feeding of CGA on the antioxidant capacity of postnatal …

In the early stages of embryonic development, a precise and strictly controlled hierarchy of
gene expression is essential to ensure proper development of all cell types and organs. To …

Epigenetic modifications are phenotypic changes unrelated to the modification of the DNA
sequence. These modifications are essential for regulating cellular differentiation and …

High resolution assessment of cardiac functional parameters is crucial in translational
animal research. The chick embryo is a historically well‐used in vivo model for …

Simple Summary Forced molting refers to the systemic stress response of laying hens
caused by some externally imposed artificial measures (such as starvation), resulting in …

Epigenetic regulation of gene expression is a form of interaction of the external environment
on reading and transcription of genetic information encoded in nucleic acids. We provided …

The liver undergoes a slow process for lipid deposition during chick embryonic period.
However, the underlying physiological and molecular mechanisms are still unclear …