A novel traditional Chinese medicine compound alleviates broiler ascites syndrome by modulating the IL-6/STAT3/FOXO3a signaling pathway

Key Points

• Broiler ascites syndrome was significantly alleviated by modulating the IL-6/STAT3/FOXO3a signaling pathway, improving overall health.
• The study shows a notable therapeutic effect indicated by a reduction in clinical signs of ascites following treatment.
• Assessment of the compound's effects involved rigorous evaluation of the signaling pathways relevant to ascites in broilers.
• Findings suggest that traditional Chinese medicine may offer practical solutions to managing broiler ascites, needing further investigation.