Effects of organic and inorganic copper on cecal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in growing rabbits

Effects of organic and inorganic copper on cecal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids in growing rabbits

IntroductionCopper (Cu) is an essential trace element for the growth of rabbits. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different Cu sources on intestinal microorganisms and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in growing rabbits.MethodsThe experimental animals were randomly divided into four exp...

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Main Authors: Yanan Du, Yun Tu, Zeyang Zhou, Rui Hong, Jiayou Yan, Gong-Wei Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
gut microbiome
organic copper
rabbits
SCFAs
cupric citrate
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1179374/full

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