Effects of Added Dietary Fiber and Rearing System on the Gut Microbial Diversity and Gut Health of Chickens

It is of merit to study the appropriate amount of dietary fiber to add to free-range chickens’ feed to improve their microbial diversity and gut health in times of plant fiber deprivation. Lignocellulose is a useful source of dietary fiber, and its positive effects on the growth performanc...

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Main Authors: Linyue Hou, Baosheng Sun, Yu Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/1/107