A review on the interactions between gut microflora and digestive mucosal immunity. Possible ways to improve the health of rabbits

• Published in: Livestock science Vol. 107; no. 1; pp. 1 - 18
• Main Authors: Fortun-Lamothe, L., Boullier, S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.03.2007; Elsevier
• Subjects: Gut; Immunity; Life Sciences; Microbiota; Nutrition; Probiotics; Rabbit; Rabbit; Probiotics; Microbiota; Nutrition; Immunity; Gut

Enteric diseases frequently occur in rabbits around weaning leading to extensive use of antibiotics in rabbit breeding. In this context, breeders as well as consumers ask for alternative strategies that improve the health of animals. But the maintenance of gut health is complex and relies on a delic...