Graded levels of Eimeria infection modulated gut physiology and temporarily ceased the egg production of laying hens at peak production
ABSTRACT: An experiment was conducted to investigate the changes in gastrointestinal physiology, including intestinal leakage, immune response, oxidative stress, along with performance traits, of Hy-Line W-36 laying hens following Eimeria infection at peak egg production. A total of 360 laying hens,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-01-01
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Series: | Poultry Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579123007484 |