16S rRNA gene sequencing reveals effects of photoperiod on cecal microbiota of broiler roosters

Photoperiod is an important factor in stimulating broiler performance in commercial poultry practice. However, the mechanism by which photoperiod affects the performance of broiler chickens has not been adequately explored. The current study evaluated the effects of three different photoperiod regim...

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Main Authors: Jun Wang, Lucky T. Nesengani, Yongsheng Gong, Yujiang Yang, Wenfa Lu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-02-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4390.pdf