Effects of jejunum ATPase activity and antioxidant function on the growth performance, feed conversion efficiency, and intestinal flora of Hu sheep

ATPase activity and the antioxidant function of intestinal tissue can reflect intestinal cell metabolic activity and oxidative damage, which might be related to intestinal function and feed conversion efficiency. However, the impact of ATPase activity and antioxidant function in the jejunum of Hu sheep on their growth performance, feed conversion efficiency, and cecal microbiota are unclear. This study analyzed the correlation between ATPase activity and antioxidant function in the jejunum of 92 Hu sheep and their growth performance and feed conversion efficiency.