# Effects of Heat Stress on the Laying Performance, Egg Quality, and Physiological Response of Laying Hens

*PRI Rank #6 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Nutrition and Physiology Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #6 |
| 18m citations | 35 |
| Journal | Animals |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.3390/ani14071076 |
| Corresponding authors | Hwan-Ku Kang |
| Institution | National Institute of Animal Science, South Korea |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Nutrition and Physiology Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/animal-nutrition-and-physiology/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.3390/ani14071076](https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14071076)

## Topics

Temperature-humidity index (THI) · Temperature-humidity index (THI) · Laying performance · Egg quality · Physiological response · Laying hens · Feed intake · egg production rate · egg yolk color · eggshell thickness · Eggshell strength · Haugh unit · serum K+ levels · serum Na+ levels · thermoneutral conditions · Heat stress

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Nutrition and Physiology Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/animal-nutrition-and-physiology/2026. Accessed 2026-07-14.

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