The link between broiler flock heterogeneity and cecal microbiome composition

The link between broiler flock heterogeneity and cecal microbiome composition

Abstract Background Despite low genetic variation of broilers and deployment of considerate management practices, there still exists considerable body weight (BW) heterogeneity within broiler flocks which adversely affects the commercial value. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role o...

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Main Authors: Randi Lundberg, Christian Scharch, Dorthe Sandvang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:Animal Microbiome
Subjects:
Broiler production
Broiler performance
Cecal microbiome
Flock uniformity
Flock heterogeneity
Metagenomics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-021-00110-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-021-00110-7

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