How amino acids affect appetite in newborn chicks

Ensuring that chicks receive optimal nutrition is vital for their early growth and long-term productivity. In a review article published in The Journal of Poultry Science, Dr Phuong V. Tran summarises current understanding of how amino acids and their metabolites regulate appetite in neonatal chicks. Dr Tran highlights that compounds such as L-ornithine act as rapid satiety signals that interact strongly with the appetite-stimulating neuropeptide Y, offering insights to improve feeding strate