fied fatty acid, and triglyceride concentrations. Changes
in BW were also assessed.
Broilers from which feed was withdrawn before the
transport intervention showed higher thyroxine concentration
and lower triiodothyronine, triglyceride, glucose,
and lactate concentrations compared with broilers that
had access to feed before the transport intervention. These
findings indicate a negative energy balance and stress.
Broilers that were transported after feed withdrawal had
BW losses of approximately 0.42% per hour, which is
approximately 0.30% per hour more than those that had
full access to feed. To continue feeding broilers until
catching resulted in higher BW at the slaughterhouse and
less stress, as shown by a negative energy balance and might improve meat quality.