Modulatory Effects of <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> on the Performance, Morphology, Cecal Microbiota and Gut Barrier Function of Laying Hens

Modulatory Effects of <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> on the Performance, Morphology, Cecal Microbiota and Gut Barrier Function of Laying Hens

We investigated the efficacy of a single bacterium strain, <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> (<i>B. subtilis</i>) YW1, on the performance, morphology, cecal microbiota, and intestinal barrier function of laying hens. A total of 216 28-week-old Hy-line Brown laying hens were divided in...

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Main Authors: Guangzhi Zhang, Hao Wang, Jianwei Zhang, Xinming Tang, Abdul Raheem, Mingyan Wang, Weidong Lin, Lin Liang, Yuzhuo Qi, Yali Zhu, Yaxiong Jia, Shangjin Cui, Tong Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>Bacillus subtilis</i>
cecal microbiota
barrier function
occludin
probiotic
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/6/1523

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