The Glutamatergic System Regulates Feather Pecking Behaviors in Laying Hens Through the Gut–Brain Axis

Feather pecking (FP) is a significant welfare and economic problem in laying hen husbandry. While there is growing evidence that the glutamatergic system plays a crucial role in regulating FP behavior, the biological mechanisms remain unclear, largely due to the limited uptake of peripheral glutamat...

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Main Authors: Xiliang Yan, Chao Wang, Yaling Li, Yating Lin, Yinbao Wu, Yan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/9/1297
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