{"title":"<i>In vitro</i> induction of <i>de novo</i> thyroid hormone synthesis in Muscovy ducks (<i>Carirana moschata</i>), common ducks (<i>Anas platyrhynchos domesticus</i>), and mule ducks by ovine thyroid-stimulating hormone.","authors":"Hung Chuang, Jou-Ching Lin, Ching-Feng Weng, Pin-Chi Tang, Wei-Tung Huang","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2025033","DOIUrl":"10.2141/jpsa.2025033","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Thyroid hormones regulate a wide range of physiological functions and are synthesized in response to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). The present study aimed to examine the regulatory influence of heterologous TSH on thyroid activity in three duck species. <i>In vitro</i> formation of thyroxine (T<sub>4</sub>) and triiodothyronine (T<sub>3</sub>) in the thyroids of adult Muscovy ducks (<i>Carirana moschata</i>), common ducks (<i>Anas platyrhynchos domesticus</i>), and mule ducks (hybrids of male <i>C. moschata</i> and female <i>A. platyrhynchos domesticus</i>) were examined following stimulation with ovine TSH (oTSH) across different times (0.5 to 12 h) and dosages (1 to 100 ng). The concentration of T<sub>4</sub> and T<sub>3</sub> increased in a time- and dose-dependent manner, indicating that duck thyroids were responsive to oTSH and capable of <i>de novo</i> hormone synthesis. Despite their significantly lower body weights, male and female common ducks exhibited significantly higher thyroid hormone concentrations and T<sub>3</sub>/T<sub>4</sub> ratios than the other species (<i>P</i> < 0.05). Male Muscovy ducks secreted significantly more T<sub>4</sub> (<i>P</i> < 0.05), whereas female ducks displayed higher T<sub>3</sub> levels and T<sub>3</sub>/T<sub>4</sub> ratios (<i>P</i> < 0.05). No significant differences were observed in thyroid hormone concentrations or T<sub>3</sub>/T<sub>4</sub> ratios between Muscovy and mule drakes (<i>P</i> > 0.05). These findings provide the first evidence that oTSH can stimulate thyroid activity in ducks, supporting the conserved nature of TSH-receptor interactions across vertebrates and offering a practical basis for developing thyroid bioassays for poultry research.</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"62 ","pages":"2025033"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12683250/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145714853","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ken R Ito, Tomonori Sato, Chihiro Osawa, Jun Watanabe, Hiroaki Hamaguchi, Takashi Matsuzaki, Hiroya Nakamura, Tatsuki R Kataoka, Takahiro Nii, Katsuyoshi Sato, Masaki Yokoo
{"title":"Erratum: Sake Lees: A Potential Feed Ingredient to Enhance Intestinal Barrier Function in Indigenous Meat-type Chickens.","authors":"Ken R Ito, Tomonori Sato, Chihiro Osawa, Jun Watanabe, Hiroaki Hamaguchi, Takashi Matsuzaki, Hiroya Nakamura, Tatsuki R Kataoka, Takahiro Nii, Katsuyoshi Sato, Masaki Yokoo","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2025032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2141/jpsa.2025032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.2025023.].</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"62 ","pages":"2025032"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12552000/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145377402","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Unique Physiological Mechanisms of Sperm Storage and Prolonged Sperm Survival in Hen Oviducts: A Review.","authors":"Yukinori Yoshimura, Takahiro Nii, Naoki Isobe","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2025031","DOIUrl":"10.2141/jpsa.2025031","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Poultry sperm survive for extended periods within sperm storage tubules (SSTs) located at the uterovaginal junction (UVJ) of the oviduct, and their survival period is directly correlated with fertility. In this review, the mechanisms underlying sperm longevity in SSTs are discussed, with a focus on recent discoveries related to the functions of SSTs and UVJ tissue. In particular, the possible role of fatty acids and exosomes secreted by SST cells in sperm survival are discussed. Subsequently, the importance of gonadal steroid receptors in maintaining the integrity and function of the SSTs is described. Additionally, the role of the local immune system in protecting sperm from infection and facilitating the selection of high-quality sperm is discussed. Disruption of these SST functions may result in reduced fertility. This review provides updated information on the mechanisms that enable prolonged sperm survival in SSTs.</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"62 ","pages":"2025031"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12537510/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145355179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Erratum: Effect of Water Salinity, Dietary Potassium Carbonate, Vitamin D<sub>3</sub> Levels, and Vitamin D<sub>3</sub> Form (1α-Hydroxycholecalciferol) on Calcium and Phosphorus Digestibility and Tibia Bone Properties in Broilers.","authors":"Hossein Esmaeili, Farzad Bagherzadeh-Kasmani, Saeed Khalaji, Hossein Naeemipour Younesi, Mahmood Ghazaghi","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2025030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2141/jpsa.2025030","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>[This corrects the article DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.2025020.].</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"62 ","pages":"2025030"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12513936/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145280638","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jiangxian Wang, Chunlin Yu, Mohan Qiu, Xia Xiong, Han Peng, Shiliang Zhu, Jialei Chen, Xiaoyan Song, Chenming Hu, Bo Xia, Zhuxiang Xiong, Longhuan Du, Chaowu Yang, Zengrong Zhang
{"title":"Whole-genome Metagenomic Sequencing Reveals Gut Microbiota Composition and Function Associated with Differential Growth Performance in Two Chicken Breeds.","authors":"Jiangxian Wang, Chunlin Yu, Mohan Qiu, Xia Xiong, Han Peng, Shiliang Zhu, Jialei Chen, Xiaoyan Song, Chenming Hu, Bo Xia, Zhuxiang Xiong, Longhuan Du, Chaowu Yang, Zengrong Zhang","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2025028","DOIUrl":"10.2141/jpsa.2025028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Growth performance, an important trait in the broiler industry, is defined by both the host genome and gut microbiota. At present, it is not known how gut microbiota contribute to the growth of Dahen broilers, a commercially important breed in China. In this study, we used metagenome sequencing to compare the taxonomic composition and functional implications of cecal microbiota in fast-growing Dahen broilers and slow-growing Tibetan chickens. A total of 2,207,811 unique genes were assembled in the non-redundant set, and 99% of them were taxonomically annotated as having a bacterial origin. The fast-growing group displayed a higher alpha diversity than the slow-growing group in terms of ACE, Chao1, and Good's coverage statistics. The two groups presented also significantly different (<i>P</i> < 0.05) relative abundances of the genera <i>Collinsella</i>, <i>Olsenella</i>, <i>Pyramidobacter</i>, <i>Basidiobolus</i>, and <i>Mieseafarmvirus</i>, along with that of eight species (e.g., <i>Olsenella timonensis</i> and <i>Victivallis sp. Marseille Q1083</i>). Although not statistically significant, we found a higher expression of several energy metabolism-related eggNOG terms in the fast-growing group. In summary, the present study identifies gut microbiota associated with growth performance in Dahen broilers and offers new tools for gut microbiome-related intervention in this breed.</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"62 ","pages":"2025028"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12460902/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145185666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Astaxanthin-rich Dried Cell Powder from <i>Paracoccus carotinifaciens</i> (Panaferd<sup>®</sup>-AX) on Fatty Acid Composition, Carotenoids, Free Amino Acids, and Imidazole Dipeptides in Broiler Chickens.","authors":"Yoshinao Kume, Mizuki Kamegawa, Miori Shintaku, Ayumi Katafuchi, Saki Shimamoto, Miyu Kamimura, Daichi Kuwahara, Yukiko Osawa, Shinya Ishihara, Akira Ohtsuka, Daichi Ijiri","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2025027","DOIUrl":"10.2141/jpsa.2025027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to evaluate the effect of supplementation with Panaferd<sup>®</sup>-AX, an astaxanthin-rich dried cell powder obtained from the carotenoid-producing bacterium <i>Paracoccus carotinifaciens</i>, on the muscle concentration of carotenoids, fatty acids, free amino acids, and imidazole dipeptides in broiler chickens. Thirty male broiler chickens (Ross 308) were allocated to three groups at 14 days of age. Until 28 days of age, the control group was fed a basal diet; whereas the two test groups were fed a basal diet supplemented with Panaferd<sup>®</sup>-AX at 0.025% or 0.15%, corresponding to 5 ppm or 30 ppm astaxanthin, respectively. At the end of the experiment, body weight, body weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion rate, and tissue weight did not differ between the groups. Feeding Panaferd<sup>®</sup>-AX increased muscle astaxanthin, as well as plasma zeaxanthin, and lutein concentrations, but did not affect fatty acid composition. In the pectoralis major muscle, it decreased lipid peroxidation and drip loss; while increasing carnosine content. In summary, Panaferd<sup>®</sup>-AX increased muscle antioxidant content (i.e., carotenoids and carnosine), which consequently reduced lipid peroxidation and drip loss in the skeletal muscle of broiler chickens.</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"62 ","pages":"2025027"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12450556/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145124935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Refinement of Poultry Standing in Japan Based on Recent Anthropo-ornithological Perspectives.","authors":"Atsushi Tajima","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2025029","DOIUrl":"10.2141/jpsa.2025029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Poultry meat and eggs are important sources of high-quality animal protein worldwide. However, poultry in Japan has historically been regarded as a symbolic or spiritual entity more than as a food source, as its roles are deeply embedded in Japanese consciousness and society. Current evidence indicates that chickens first appeared in Japan during the Yayoi period, approximately 2,000 years ago, coinciding with a period of active human migration to the Japanese archipelago. Since then, poultry has played notable roles in Japanese art, literature, mythology, and folktales. Recent advancements in molecular clock analysis or the detection of genomic modifications, such as introgression, deletions, mutations, and viral infection from trace fossil/live samples necessitate the continual revision and refinement of existing theories about human and animal history across several academic disciplines. Therefore, the objective of the present review was to elucidate the distinct and multilayered relationship between humans and poultry in Japan, incorporating recent anthropological and ornithological perspectives.</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"62 ","pages":"2025029"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12451042/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145131260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Estimation of Apparent Metabolizable Energy of Dried Okara Meal in Broiler Chickens.","authors":"Bagus H Wicaksono, Akemi Yamamoto","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2025026","DOIUrl":"10.2141/jpsa.2025026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Metabolizable energy is a key information when formulating chicken feed. The present study employed chemical analysis data and <i>in vitro</i> digestibility values to investigate the apparent metabolizable energy (AME) of dried okara, a soybean byproduct, in broiler chickens. A total of 105 male Ross-308 broiler chickens were fed dehulled rice-soybean meal-based diets containing 0%, 10%, and 20% okara derived from either tofu or soymilk. The proximate composition, neutral detergent fiber content, acid detergent fiber (ADF) content, and <i>in vitro</i> energy digestibility of okara were analyzed. The <i>in vitro</i> digestibility of okara was influenced by particle size, with 0.5-mm samples showing higher digestibility than 1.0-mm samples. Soymilk okara had a higher AME (3300 kcal/kg DM) than tofu okara (2827 kcal/kg DM), which was attributed to its lower ADF but higher protein content. To predict the AME of okara, we developed a stepwise regression model that combined the variables: ADF as X<sub>1</sub>, ether extract as X<sub>2</sub>, and the <i>in vitro</i> energy digestion rate from the 0.5-mm sample as X<sub>3</sub>. AME could be predicted with high accuracy using the following formula: Y = -14.12 X<sub>1</sub> + 20.98 X<sub>2</sub> + 32.42 X<sub>3</sub> + 1100.1 (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.99, P < 0.01), with minimal root mean square error.</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"62 ","pages":"2025026"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12443439/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145113451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Descriptive Sensory Analysis of Japanese <i>Jidori</i> Chicken (<i>Choshu-Kurokashiwa</i>) Thigh Meat: Sensory Attributes Distinguishing it from Broiler Chickens.","authors":"Shohei Murata","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2025025","DOIUrl":"10.2141/jpsa.2025025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to characterize the sensory attributes of Japanese <i>jidori</i> thigh meat, such as texture, odor, and flavor/taste, and to identify the instrumental parameters that distinguish it from commercial broiler chickens. Six chicken thigh meats were used: one <i>jidori-niku</i> (<i>Choshu-Kurokashiwa</i>, 14-week old) and five broilers-three Ross 308 (7, 7, 9-week old), one Hubbard ColorPac (10-week old), and one Hubbard RedBro (10-week old)-from different producers. Descriptive sensory analysis was conducted with a trained panel to establish a comprehensive sensory lexicon and quantify attribute intensities of thigh samples cooked in a steam convection oven at 185°C. Instrumental assessments included cooking loss, shear force value, pH, inosine-5'-monophosphate, free amino acid content, and fatty acid composition. <i>Choshu-Kurokashiwa</i> meat exhibited greater \"springiness\" and reduced \"tenderness\" (<i>p</i> < 0.001), along with higher shear force value (<i>p</i> < 0.001) than broiler meat. <i>Choshu-Kurokashiwa</i> meat received also the highest sensory scores for \"meaty odor,\" \"meaty flavor,\" \"umami taste,\" and \"aftertaste intensity.\" While <i>Choshu-Kurokashiwa</i> meat had lower free amino acid levels, it was enriched in arachidonic acid (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Principal component analysis revealed a clear separation between <i>Choshu-Kurokashiwa</i> meat and the five broilers in terms of \"springiness,\" \"tenderness,\" \"meaty flavor,\" \"light taste,\" \"umami taste,\" and \"aftertaste intensity.\" These results show that <i>Choshu-Kurokashiwa</i> meat possesses distinct texture and flavor/taste characteristics compared to commercial broiler meat.</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"62 ","pages":"2025025"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12409475/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145015624","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Expression, Localization, and Processing of Chicken Sperm ADAM32L2 during the Acrosome Reaction: A Possible Function in the Sperm-Egg Interaction.","authors":"Mohamad Shuib Bin Mohamad Mohtar, Rangga Setiawan, Maiko Kuwabara, Atsushi Asano","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2025024","DOIUrl":"10.2141/jpsa.2025024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Sperm-egg interactions involve a complex series of molecular events. Among these, the acrosome reaction (AR) is a prerequisite for sperm penetration, facilitating the exposure of multiple acrosomal proteins that enhance sperm binding or penetration of the outer layer of the egg; however, the specific molecules involved in this process vary across species. A disintegrin and metalloproteinase (ADAM) proteins are transmembrane glycoproteins that play a role in sperm-egg interactions, with notable differences among ADAM isoforms. In a previous characterization of the chicken sperm membrane proteome, ADAM32 metallopeptidase domain 32-like 2 (ADAM32L2), a protein structurally homologous to mammalian ADAMs, but absent in mammals, was identified. ADAM32L2 was located in the acrosomal region, underwent processing during the AR, similar to certain mammalian sperm ADAMs, and likely contributed to sperm binding to the inner perivitelline layer (IPVL) in chickens. Using various protease inhibitors, it was confirmed that sperm protease activity was involved in multiple stages of sperm interaction with the IPVL. Using a specific antibody, ADAM32L2 was predominantly expressed in the testis and localized to the sperm acrosomal region. Upon separation of the acrosome cap through an inherent AR process in chicken sperm, the 80 kDa acrosomal ADAM32L2 was processed into a 45 kDa C-terminal fragment during AR. Although zymography did not detect metalloproteinase activity in this fragment, a purified ADAM32L2 antibody inhibited sperm penetration of the IPVL, suggesting that the processed form was involved in IPVL binding. These findings elucidate the mechanism of sperm-IPVL interactions and offer new insights into the functional role of ADAM proteins in avian sperm.</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"62 ","pages":"2025024"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2025-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12396854/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144958475","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}