Effect of Heat-Inactivated Compound Probiotics on Growth Performance, Plasma Biochemical Indices, and Cecal Microbiome in Yellow-Feathered Broilers

• Published in: Frontiers in microbiology Vol. 11; p. 585623
• Main Authors: Zhu, Cui, Gong, Li, Huang, Kaiyong, Li, Fangjun, Tong, Diqing, Zhang, Huihua
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 22.10.2020
• Subjects: Bacillus subtilis; broiler; growth performance; Lactobacillus acidophilus; Microbiology; microbiota; probiotics

This study was carried out to investigate the effect of heat-inactivated compound probiotics on growth performance, plasma biochemical indices, and gut microbiota composition and functions in yellow-feathered broilers. A total of 360 1-day-old broilers were randomly divided into 3 groups, including...