Article
Genomic analysis reveals potential involvement of the brain-retina axis in regulating chicken feeding behavior.
Poultry science - 1 Mar 2026
Wang Ping, Zhai Shuangshuang, Zhao Yang, Dai Yuchi, Li Chengxuan, Zheng Yingying, Ma Chunmei, Yang Ning, Yan Wei
Abstract excerpt
Feeding behavior is a fundamental biological process closely linked to development, growth, metabolism, and immune regulation in animals. In livestock production, it serves as both an indicator of health status and a selection criterion for breeding programs aimed at improving feed efficiency and adaptive behavior. However, the genetic basis and regulatory mechanisms governing these traits remain poorly...
Topics
- Animals
- Chickens
- Feeding Behavior
- Brain
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
- Male
