Comparing the potential of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CGMCC18230 with antimicrobial growth promoter for growth performance, bone development, expression of phosphorus transporters, and excreta microbiome in broiler chickens

The current study determined the effect of BA and AGPs on growth performance, and importantly, evaluated the impact of the probiotic and AGPs on Ca and P metabolism and tibia development of broiler chickens. In addition to the physiological and biochemical analyses, the excreta microbiota was also investigated to determine possible molecular and microbial mechanisms underlying the effects of BA and AGPs on broiler performance and bone biology.