@article{MAKHILLJAVA20111082704, title = {Feeding Responses to Central Glutamatergic Receptor Agonist Administrations in Meat-Type Chicks}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances}, volume = {10}, number = {8}, pages = {955-958}, year = {2011}, issn = {1680-5593}, doi = {javaa.2011.955.958}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2011.955.958}, author = {Takashi,Jun-Ichi and}, keywords = {Central nervous system,chick,feed intake,glutamatergic system,injections,injections}, abstract = {The effects of Intra Cerebro Ventricular (ICV) injections of various glutamatergic receptor agonists were investigated using broiler chicks. ICV treatments with N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA: a selective agonist of NMDA-subtype of glutamatergic ionotropic receptors) stimulated feeding behavior of chicks in a dose-dependent manner. On the other hand, ICV administration of kainate (a selective agonist of kainate-subtype of glutamatergic ionotropic receptors), AMPA (a selective agonist of AMPA-subtype of glutamatergic ionotropic receptors) or ACPD (a metabotropic glutamate agonist) did not affect feed intake in meat-type chicks. These findings indicated the involvement of glutamate as a chemical mediator in the regulation of feeding behavior in the meat-type chick, possibly acting on the central nervous system in this line through NMDA-sensitive glutamatergic receptor.} }