Protecting broilers from heart failure

Heart issues in fast-growing broiler chickens might be linked to how their genes respond to epigenetic factors. Research at the University of Saskatchewan identifies misfolded and damaged proteins building up in the heart, a first step in understanding and improving the health and welfare of broiler chickens. Heart pump failure in broilers costs US$ 1 billion p.a. More chickens are raised worldwide than any other livestock animal, so improving their health outcomes would have a big impact. T