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
Broiler breeder hens, the parent stock of commercial broiler chickens, are genetically selected for rapid growth. Due to a longer production period and the focus of genetic selection on superior carca
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
