Dehydrated Alfalfa and Fresh Grass Supply in Young Rabbits: Effect on Performance and Caecal Microbiota Biodiversity

The improvement of rabbit gut microbiota by modifying nutritional components of the feed or favoring its early intake of feed has been previously investigated. The early administration of dehydrated alfalfa (A) or fresh grass (G) for rabbits, during the peri-weaning period (30 and 45 days of age), a...

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Main Authors: Simona Mattioli, Alessandro Dal Bosco, Sylvie Combes, Livia Moscati, Silvia Crotti, Alice Cartoni Mancinelli, Elisa Cotozzolo, Cesare Castellini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-06-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/6/341