Biophysiology of in ovo administered bioactive substances to improve gastrointestinal tract development, mucosal immunity, and microbiota in broiler chicks

ABSTRACT: Early embryonic exogenous feeding of bioactive substances is a topic of interest in poultry production, potentially improving gastrointestinal tract (GIT) development, stimulating immunization, and maximizing the protection capability of newly hatched chicks. However, the biophysiological...

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Main Authors: Habtamu Ayalew, Jing Wang, Shugeng Wu, Kai Qiu, Ayalsew Tekeste, Changchun Xu, Dessalegn Lamesgen, Sumei Cao, Guanghai Qi, Haijun Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579123006491