Joint contributions of the gut microbiota and host genetics to feed efficiency in chickens

Joint contributions of the gut microbiota and host genetics to feed efficiency in chickens

Abstract Background Feed contributes most to livestock production costs. Improving feed efficiency is crucial to increase profitability and sustainability for animal production. Host genetics and the gut microbiota can both influence the host phenotype. However, the association between the gut micro...

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Main Authors: Chaoliang Wen, Wei Yan, Chunning Mai, Zhongyi Duan, Jiangxia Zheng, Congjiao Sun, Ning Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:Microbiome
Subjects:
Chicken
Feed efficiency
Genetic variations
Gut microbiota
Spatial heterogeneity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-021-01040-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-021-01040-x

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