Development of the Caecal Microbiota in Three Broiler Breeds

The development of the caecal microbiota plays a role in the metabolism and immune competence of chickens. A detailed understanding of normal succession in the caecal microbiota can inform the use of probiotics and other interventions to optimize the caecal microbiota. The development of the microbi...

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Main Authors: Peter Richards, Jo Fothergill, Marion Bernardeau, Paul Wigley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2019.00201/full