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The number of taste buds is related to bitter taste sensitivity in layer and broiler chickens.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20438506     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The relationship between taste sensitivity and the number of taste buds using a bitter tastant, quinine hydrochloride, was investigated in White Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, and broiler chickens. The White Leghorn and Rhode Island Red strains were able to perceive 2.0 mmol/L quinine hydrochloride, but the taste sensitivity of Rhode Island Red chickens was higher than that of White Leghorn chickens. Broiler chickens perceived 0.5 mmol/L quinine hydrochloride. The number of taste buds in the White Leghorn strain was the lowest, then the Rhode Island Red strain, with the number of taste buds highest in the broiler chickens. The number of taste buds was well correlated with bitter taste sensitivity. Therefore, we suggest that the number of taste buds is a vital factor in the perception of bitter taste and may be useful in selecting appropriate feeds for chickens.
Authors:
Ken-ichi Kudo; Jun-ichi Shiraishi; Shotaro Nishimura; Takashi Bungo; Shoji Tabata
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Animal science journal = Nihon chikusan Gakkaih?     Volume:  81     ISSN:  1740-0929     ISO Abbreviation:  Anim. Sci. J.     Publication Date:  2010 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-04     Completed Date:  2010-06-03     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100956805     Medline TA:  Anim Sci J     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  240-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Animal and Marine Bioresource Sciences, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences, Kyushu University, Higashi, Fukuoka.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Chickens / physiology*
Food Preferences
Male
Quinine
Species Specificity
Taste
Taste Buds / physiology*
Taste Perception
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
130-95-0/Quinine

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