During the summer, high ambient temperature and humidity cause economic loss to the
global livestock industry via reduced livestock productivity and increased mortality. The …

This review focuses on the osmoregulatory function of betaine and its effect in terms of
alleviating heat stress in poultry. Poultry appear to be particularly sensitive to temperature …

Simple Summary Heat stress, one of the major problems in tropical and subtropical regions,
adversely affects poultry production. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of …

Betaine (BET) is a native compound widely studied as an antioxidant in agriculture and
human health. However, the antioxidant mechanism of BET remains unclear. In this …

Simple Summary The physiological and metabolic responses of broiler chickens to control
thermoregulation during heat stress divert energy from efficient production in addition to …

Betaine can operate as an osmolyte and a methyl donor. Betaine is an osmolyte and a
methyl donor. Betaine is likewise a zwitterion with osmotic capabilities that can help an …

Heat stress (HS) causes oxidative stress, which compromises broiler performance and meat
quality. The aim of this study was to determine whether dietary antioxidants could be used …

Betaine is found ubiquitously in plants, animals, microorganisms, and rich dietary sources
including seafood, spinach, and wheat bran. The chief physiological role of betaine is to …

Variations in muscle glycogen storage are highly correlated with variations in meat ultimate
pH (pHu), a key factor for poultry meat quality. A total of two chicken lines were divergently …

Selenium (Se) is an essential dietary trace element participating in the regulation of various
physiological functions in humans, farm animals and poultry through its incorporation into a …