Effects of Zinc Source and Level on the Intestinal Immunity of Xueshan Chickens under Heat Stress

Heat stress can cause intestinal inflammation, impaired barrier integrity, and decreased immunity in poultry. While zinc is known to mitigate the adverse effects of heat stress, how the dietary supplementation of different sources and levels of it can improve the heat stress capacity of Chinese land...

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Main Authors: Jian Jin, Mengxiao Xue, Yuchen Tang, Liangliang Zhang, Ping Hu, Yun Hu, Demin Cai, Xugang Luo, Ming-an Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/19/3025