Effects of Rearing Conditions and Sex on Cecal Microbiota in Ducks

The intestinal microbiome influences the health of animals. However, little is known about the impact of indoor conditions and sex on intestinal microbiome diversity and composition in ducks. The present study aimed to investigate differences in the cecal microbiome between male and female ducks rea...

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Main Authors: Chunhong Zhu, Wenjuan Xu, Zhiyun Tao, Weitao Song, Hongxiang Liu, Shuangjie Zhang, Huifang Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
sex
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2020.565367/full