Characterization of Cecal Smooth Muscle Contraction in Laying Hens

The ceca play an important role in the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract in chickens. Nevertheless, there is a gap of knowledge regarding the functionality of the ceca in poultry, especially with respect to physiological cecal smooth muscle contraction. The aim of the current study is the ex...

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Main Authors: Katrin Röhm, Martin Diener, Korinna Huber, Jana Seifert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/8/6/91