The effect of epigallocatechin gallate on laying performance, egg quality, immune status, antioxidant capacity, and hepatic metabolome of laying ducks reared in high temperature condition

In conclusion, 300 mg/kg dietary EGCG showed protection effects on the laying ducks reared in high temperature by improving the immune and antioxidant capacities, which contributed to the increase of laying performance of ducks. The potential mechanism could be that EGCG modulate the synthesis of key metabolites and associated metabolic pathways.PMID:37921498 | DOI:10.1080/01652176.2023.2280041

Source: Veterinary Quarterly - November 3, 2023 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Yang Liu Xu Zhang Yaling Yao Xuan Huang Chuang Li Ping Deng Guitao Jiang Qiuzhong Dai Source Type: research