Contribution of the Broiler Breeders’ Fecal Microbiota to the Establishment of the Eggshell Microbiota

Contribution of the Broiler Breeders’ Fecal Microbiota to the Establishment of the Eggshell Microbiota

In broiler chicken production, microbial populations on the eggshell surface following oviposition are still poorly characterized, though they may significantly impact both poultry and public health. The aim of this study was to describe the microbiota of both broiler breeder hens’ feces and the sur...

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Main Authors: Sandrine Trudeau, Alexandre Thibodeau, Jean-Charles Côté, Marie-Lou Gaucher, Philippe Fravalo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
16S rRNA
animal health
bacterial transfer
broiler breeders
eggshell microbiota
fecal microbiota
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2020.00666/full

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