Effects of rutin supplementation on intestinal morphology, antioxidant capacity, immunity, and gut microbiota of laying hens fed a diet containing stored soybean meal

Protein oxidation of soybean meal (SBM) during storage may have adverse effects on the intestinal health of laying hens. Moreover, rutin has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which might be used as a feed additive to mitigate the intestinal damage caused by oxidised protein of SBM. This s...

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Main Authors: Hengzhi Li, Rui Jin, Yunfeng Gu, Yanmin Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2023-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2023.2276263