Linkage between the intestinal microbiota and residual feed intake in broiler chickens
Abstract Background Intestinal microbiota plays a key role in nutrient digestion and utilization with a profound impact on feed efficiency of livestock animals. However, the intestinal microbes that are critically involved in feed efficiency remain elusive. Methods To identify intestinal bacteria as...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-020-00542-2 |