Effects of encapsulated organic acids and essential oils on intestinal barrier, microbial count, and bacterial metabolites in broiler chickens

• Published in: Poultry science Vol. 98; no. 7; pp. 2858 - 2865
• Main Authors: Yang, Xin, Liu, Yanli, Yan, Fang, Yang, Chengbo, Yang, Xiaojun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.07.2019
• Subjects: Acids; Animal Feed - analysis; Animals; Anti-Infective Agents; Chickens; Diet - veterinary; Escherichia coli - physiology; Fatty Acids, Volatile; Gastrointestinal Contents - chemistry; Gastrointestinal Microbiome - drug effects; Intestinal Mucosa - anatomy & histology; Intestinal Mucosa - physiology; Lactobacillus - physiology; Male; Oils, Volatile - administration & dosage; Peptides - administration & dosage; organic acid; essential oil; intestinal barrier; broiler chicken; gut microbiota

The aim of this study was to evaluate a combination diet of organic acids and essential oils on epithelial restitution, intestinal microflora, and volatile fatty acids in broiler chickens. A total of 144 1-day-old male chicks (Cobb 500) were allotted to 3 treatment groups consisting of 6 replicates...