Influence of heat stress on intestinal integrity and the caecal microbiota during Enterococcus cecorum infection in broilers
Abstract Enterococcus cecorum (EC) is one of the most relevant bacterial pathogens in modern broiler chicken production from an economic and animal welfare perspective. Although EC pathogenesis is generally well described, predisposing factors are still unknown. This study aimed to understand the ef...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-12-01
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| Series: | Veterinary Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-022-01132-y |