{"title":"Effect of Centrally Administered Neuropeptide Y and α-Melanocyte-stimulating Hormone on Water Intake in Chicks.","authors":"Nnamdi Godswill Dialoke, Kaoruko Murata, Yuhui Zhang, Yuji Taniguchi, Sei-Ichi Hinomoto, Junya Takegaki, Takaoki Saneyasu, Kazuhisa Honda","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2026003","DOIUrl":"10.2141/jpsa.2026003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>From an animal welfare perspective, thirst avoidance is an important criterion for the poultry industry. Neuropeptide Y (NPY) and α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) play critical roles in regulating food intake, which is closely related to water intake in mammals and chickens. This study aimed to clarify the role of appetite-regulating neuropeptides in controlling thirst in chicks. In Experiment 1, 7-day-old male chicks were allocated to two groups and deprived of water for 24 h. Chicks were intracerebroventricularly injected with saline or the peptide. Water intake was measured at 60 and 120 min after injection under feed-deprived conditions. α-MSH significantly suppressed thirst-induced water intake, whereas NPY exhibited no effect. In Experiment 2, 8-day-old male chicks were allocated to two groups and intracerebroventricularly injected with either saline or peptide under <i>ad libitum</i> drinking conditions. NPY significantly increased water intake, whereas α-MSH had no effect. In Experiment 3, 8-day-old male chicks were allocated to two groups and euthanized after 0 or 3 h of water deprivation. Diencephalon mRNA levels of <i>NPY</i> and proopiomelanocortin (the gene encoding α-MSH) were not affected by water deprivation. Our findings suggest that chick NPY and α-MSH function as thirst-inducing and thirst-quenching peptides, respectively. Both control water intake through post-translational regulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"63 ","pages":"2026003"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12769085/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145933895","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":"Egg Consumption and Human Health: A Comprehensive Review of the Effects on Serum Lipids, Antioxidant Status, and Cardiovascular Outcomes.","authors":"Yoshimi Kishimoto, Norie Sugihara","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2026001","DOIUrl":"10.2141/jpsa.2026001","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Eggs are a highly nutritious food and an excellent source of carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, which contribute to antioxidant defenses and ocular health. However, eggs have been viewed skeptically because of their impact on serum cholesterol levels. This review summarizes the evidence from clinical trials, observational studies, and worldwide ecological studies relating egg consumption to serum lipid profiles, antioxidant status, and cardiovascular outcomes. Recent meta-analyses on egg consumption have reported an increase in serum cholesterol but limited or no impact on atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease risk. Clinical studies have reported that the additional consumption of an egg per day for 4 weeks improved high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol levels and decreased oxidized low-density lipoprotein levels. Most recently, a cross-sectional study of Japanese patients who underwent coronary angiography reported no significant association between egg intake and the prevalence of coronary artery disease or multi-vessel disease. Among patients not receiving lipid-lowering drugs, moderate egg intake (3-4 eggs/week) was associated with a lower prevalence of multi-vessel disease. Furthermore, worldwide ecological analyses have identified a significant negative association between egg intake and the incidence and mortality of ischemic heart disease. Given their high nutritional value, relatively low cost, and the evidence presented, eggs could contribute to healthy diets in many countries worldwide.</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"63 ","pages":"2026001"},"PeriodicalIF":1.6,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12765572/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145912066","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":"Role of Medullary AKT and p38 MAPK in Regulating Feeding of Broiler Chicks.","authors":"Takaoki Saneyasu, Miyu Kaihatsu, Kanami Nagata, Aika Kitayama, Haruka Sakai, Hiroshi Kamisoyama, Junya Takegaki, Kazuhisa Honda","doi":"10.2141/jpsa.2026002","DOIUrl":"10.2141/jpsa.2026002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In layer chicks, central administration of insulin and refeeding promote the phosphorylation of AKT and extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) in the medulla oblongata. Broiler chicks consume more feed than layer chicks, suggesting distinct feeding regulation. This study aimed to clarify the involvement of medullary AKT and mitogen-activated kinases (MAPKs: ERK, c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK), and p38 MAPK) in regulating feeding of broiler chickens. The phosphorylation of AKT and p38 MAPK, but not that of ERK and JNK, was significantly higher in the medulla oblongata of broilers refed for 1 h after a 24-h fasting. Intracerebroventricular (ICV) administration of insulin significantly enhanced AKT phosphorylation in the medulla oblongata, but had no significant effect on the phosphorylation of MAPKs. Oral administration of glucose increased plasma glucose and the phosphorylation of AKT and p38 MAPK, but not ERK and JNK, in the medulla oblongata. ICV administration of the p38 MAPK activator anisomycin strongly induced the phosphorylation of p38 MAPK, but not JNK, without affecting feed intake. These findings suggest that medullary AKT contributes to insulin-induced suppression of feed intake in broiler chicks, while medullary p38 MAPK is phosphorylated in response to postprandial elevation of blood glucose, but is not involved in feeding regulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":16883,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Poultry Science","volume":"63 ","pages":"2026002"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12765574/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145912058","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":"<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":2.1,"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}