Wooden breast (WB) myopathy has become a critical quality defect in modern broiler chickens, primarily due to rapid growth driven by selective breeding. This myopathy negatively impacts the appearance, texture, and functionality of breast meat, resulting in significant economic losses to the poultry industry. The underlying pathology of WB myopathy involves metabolic dysregulation, including ATP deficits, oxidative stress, lipid metabolism imbalance, and impaired protein homeostasis. These issues are further aggravated by hypoxia, chronic infla...
