Evaluation of the Epithelial Barrier Function and Ileal Microbiome in an Established Necrotic Enteritis Challenge Model in Broiler Chickens

Necrotic enteritis (NE) is a recognized multifactorial disease that cost annually to the poultry industry around $2 billion. However, diverse aspects related to its presentation are not completely understood, requiring further studies using known induction experimental models. Therefore, the purpose...

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Main Authors: Juan D. Latorre, Bishnu Adhikari, Si H. Park, Kyle D. Teague, Lucas E. Graham, Brittany D. Mahaffey, Mikayla F. A. Baxter, Xochitl Hernandez-Velasco, Young M. Kwon, Steven C. Ricke, Lisa R. Bielke, Billy M. Hargis, Guillermo Tellez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2018.00199/full