Benefits of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, antioxidant status, immunity, and cecal microbiota of rabbits

IntroductionHeat-killed probiotics, as a type of inactivated beneficial microorganisms, possess an extended shelf life and broader adaptability compared to their live counterparts. This study aimed to investigate the impact of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus, LA) - a deactivate...

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Main Authors: Miao Xia, Chong LI, Diange Wu, Fengyang Wu, Lingchang Kong, Zifan Jia, Wenxiao Han, Saijuan Chen, Wei Fang, Yajuan Liu, Baojiang Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1361908/full