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  • Dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) significantly influence animal growth and metabolism.
  • Understanding the impact of omega-6/omega-3 PUFA ratios is crucial for optimizing poultry production and meat quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of varying dietary omega-6/omega-3 PUFA ratios on lipid metabolism in Yangzhou goslings.
  • To determine how these ratios influence the activity and gene expression of key enzymes involved in fat synthesis and breakdown.

Main Methods:

  • 160 Yangzhou goslings were fed diets with omega-6/omega-3 PUFA ratios of 12:1, 9:1, 6:1, or 3:1 for 49 days.
  • Liver and muscle samples were analyzed for enzyme activities (ACC, ME, FAS, HL, LPL) and gene expression (FAS, ME, ACC, HDL-R).
  • In situ hybridization was used to assess gene expression intensity.

Main Results:

  • Lower omega-6/omega-3 PUFA ratios (3:1 and 6:1) decreased fat synthesis enzyme activities (ACC, ME, FAS) and increased fat breakdown enzyme activities (HL, LPL) in liver and muscle.
  • Gene expression of FAS, ME, and ACC was higher with increased omega-6/omega-3 ratios, while HDL-R expression was lower.
  • Goslings fed lower ratios (3:1, 6:1) exhibited reduced fat deposition.

Conclusions:

  • Dietary omega-6/omega-3 PUFA ratios significantly modulate lipid metabolism in goslings.
  • Lower ratios (3:1, 6:1) are effective in reducing fat deposition by inhibiting lipogenesis.
  • These findings provide insights for optimizing feed formulations in poultry to manage meat quality.