The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of genotypic variation on both early microbial colonization of the gut and functional development of intestinal tissue. From two genetically d
The present study aimed to characterize in detail the kinetics of the gut microbiota response to E. maxima infection. We collected ileal and cecal contents from non-infected mock control chickens and
Gut microbiota has been demonstrated to be involved in intestinal nutrition, defense, and immunity, as well as participating in disease progression. This study was to investigate gut microbiota change