An observational field study of the cloacal microbiota in adult laying hens with and without access to an outdoor range

An observational field study of the cloacal microbiota in adult laying hens with and without access to an outdoor range

Abstract Background Laying hens with access to outdoor ranges are exposed to additional environmental factors and microorganisms, including potential pathogens. Differences in composition of the cloacal microbial community between indoor- and outdoor-housed layers may serve as an indicator for expos...

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Main Authors: Janneke Schreuder, Francisca C. Velkers, Ruth J. Bouwstra, Nancy Beerens, J. Arjan Stegeman, Willem F. de Boer, P. van Hooft, Armin R. W. Elbers, Alex Bossers, Stephanie D. Jurburg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Animal Microbiome
Subjects:
Microbiota
16S rRNA
Poultry
Laying hen
Outdoor range
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s42523-020-00044-6

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