Deep pectoral myopathy in broiler chicken meat obtained from a supermarket - case report, literature review and preventive measures

Abstract

Th e fast growth rates in commercially reared chickens could lead to the changes in their muscle tissue structure and cause breast muscle myopathies, including deep pectoral myopathy (DPM). Th e incidence of DPM depends on various factors including rearing conditions, age, sex, weight and genetic strain. Th e aims of the present paper were to report a case of DPM in broiler chickens bought in a supermarket and review important information regarding this disease from the available literature, especially its eff ect on meat quality parameters and consumer preferences.