SI_4: Heat Stress in Poultry

Title:

Heat Stress in Poultry: Functional Role of Medicinal Plants, Phytochemicals, and Nutritional Modulation

Guest Editor(s): 

Dr. Zeinab M.H. Mahasneh

Affiliation: Department of Animal Production and Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Jerash University, Jerash 26150, Jordan

Research interests: Poultry production, poultry breeding,  animal environmental physiology, Animal welfare.

Email: Z.mahasneh@jpu.edu.jo

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0751-879X

Prof. Dr. Anas Abdelqader

Affiliation: Department of Animal Production, School of Agriculture, the University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan

Research interests: Poultry nutrition; feed additives; alternative feedstuff; poultry health; sustainable animal farming

Email: a.abdelqader@ju.edu.jo

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7611-7633

Prof. Dr. Mohannad Abuajamieh

Affiliation: Department of Animal Production, School of Agriculture, the University of Jordan, Amman 11942, Jordan

Research interests: Animal science, poultry production, heat stress effects and management on farm animals (production, reproduction, inflammation, histology).

Email: m.abuajamieh@ju.edu.jo

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4341-2761

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Saeed

Affiliation: Department of Poultry Science, Faculty of Animal Production and Technology, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bahawalpur, 63100, Pakistan

Research interests: Poultry production, ımmunity, poultry physiology, poultry nutrition

Email: msaeed@cuvas.edu.pk

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5048-5753

Dr. Basheer Nusairat

Affiliation: Department of Animal Production, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan

Research interests: Poultry nutrition, poultry production, feeding, nutrition, feed formulation

Email: bmnusairat@just.edu.jo

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3195-2488

Prof. Dr. Sameh A. Abdelnour

Affiliation: Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Zagazig University, Zagazig, 44511, Egypt

Research interests: Reproductive biotechnology, semen cryopreservation and in vitro fertilization, heat stress, nanotechnology approaches for sustainable productivity and reproductive profiles in animals during climate change.

Email: Samehtimor86@gmail.com

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6873-0718

Background:

In arid to semi-arid region, birds are exposed to continuous increase in ambient temperature (over 30 ◦C), they are prompting stressful behavioral responses to loss heat that go above the upper critical temperature, including panting, decrease of appetite, and altered metabolism. Reduced performance is also observed such as dehydration, low livability, morbidity and mortality, and altered meat and egg quality in poultry. Therefore, there is a need to find appropriate feed additives to sustain the performance of the poultry during the hot months of the year. Medicinal plants are important substances in pharmaceutical products and dietary supplements because they contain high levels of bioactive substances such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and essential oils. These features indicate their remarkable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, these plants can boost immune function, reducing the risk of heat stress-induced infections. The anti-inflammatory properties of medicinal plants also support gut health by maintaining the balance of gut microbiota. The focus of this Special Issue is to improve our current understanding of the nutritional physiology of using medical plants for efficient utilization and reduces the effect of heat stress in poultry production.

Keywords:

* Heat stress

* Poultry production

* antioxidant

* inflammatory responses

* Nutritional physiology

* Heat load

* Heat shock protein

* Gut integrity

* Immunity

* Phytogenic feed additives

* Medicinal plant

* Sustainable poultry nutrition

Deadline: 30 March 2027 (Submission is open).

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