Supplemental Xylooligosaccharide Modulates Intestinal Mucosal Barrier and Cecal Microbiota in Laying Hens Fed Oxidized Fish Oil

Our previous study indicated that dietary xylooligosaccharide (XOS) supplementation improved feed efficiency, ileal morphology, and nutrient digestibility in laying hens. The objective of this study was to evaluate the mitigative effects of XOS on intestinal mucosal barrier impairment and microbiota...

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Main Authors: Jian-min Zhou, Hai-jun Zhang, Shu-geng Wu, Kai Qiu, Yu Fu, Guang-hai Qi, Jing Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
XOS
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2021.635333/full