Effects of intestinal environment on egg production in laying hens. Gallus gallus

Intestine is primary organ for digestion and absorption of nutrients, and maintenance of its health is important for sustainable meats and eggs production in chickens. Intestinal health is closely related to condition of intestinal environment such as balance of microbiota, mucosal barrier function and cytokine production. Disruption of intestinal environment including intestinal inflammation declines poultry productivity. However, the mechanisms by which egg production was reduced by disruption of intestinal environment is still unknown. The goal of the study was to determine the effects of disruption of intestinal environment and egg production in laying hens.