Metagenomic analysis reveals linkages between cecal microbiota and feed efficiency in Xiayan chickens

The cecal microbiota plays a critical role in energy harvest and nutrient digestion, influencing intestinal health and the performance of chickens. Feed efficiency (FE) is essential for improving economic efficiency and saving social resources in chicken production and may be affected by the cecal m...

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Main Authors: Wenya Du, Jixian Deng, Zhuliang Yang, Linghu Zeng, Xiurong Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579120307288