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