Comparative Effects on Using Bilberry Leaves in Broiler Diet Reared under Thermoneutral Conditions vs. Heat Stress on Performance, Health Status and Gut Microbiota

The study aims to investigate the impact of dietary bilberry leaves on the performance, health status, and gut microbiota of broilers reared in both thermoneutral conditions and under heat stress. Sixty Cobb 500 broiler chicks were divided into two groups (C-TN, BL-TN) and reared in thermoneutral co...

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Published in:	Life
Main Authors:	Mihaela Saracila, Arabela Elena Untea, Iulia Varzaru, Tatiana Dumitra Panaite, Petru Alexandru Vlaicu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Subjects:	broiler intestinal microflora bilberry leaves heat stress thermoneutral condition
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/1/39

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