Effects of a novel, non-invasive pre-hatch application of probiotic for broilers on development of cecum microbiota and production performance

Abstract Background Probiotics are used in the broiler industry to increase production performance. Most often a probiotic is applied by mixing it in the feed, but studies have shown that earlier application may be advantageous. Therefore, in ovo application where the probiotic is administrated into...

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Main Authors: Kasper Rømer Villumsen, Dorthe Sandvang, Gisle Vestergård, Mia Son Räfle Olsen, Johanne Juul, Morten Dencker, Johannes Kudsk, Louise Ladefoged Poulsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Animal Microbiome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s42523-023-00263-7