Intestinal integrity and performance of broiler chickens fed a probiotic, a prebiotic, or an organic acid

This study aimed at evaluating the intestinal integrity, using light and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the performance of broiler chickens fed additives alternative to antimicrobials. A total of 1080 male chicks were distributed according to a completely randomized experimental design, wit...

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Main Authors: BCS Fernandes, MRFB Martins, AA Mendes, EL Milbradt, C Sanfelice, BB Martins, EF Aguiar, C Bresne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação APINCO de Ciência e Tecnologia Avícolas 2014-12-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-635X2014000400012&lng=en&tlng=en