Dynamic Changes in the Gut Microbial Community and Function during Broiler Growth
Maosen Yang, Lianzhe Shi, Yile Ge, Dong Leng, Bo Zeng, Tao Wang, Hang Jie, Diyan Li
Abstract
. There were differences in microbiota diversity and composition between high- and low-weight broilers. Intestinal microorganisms may affect the immune level and energy metabolism level of broilers through their own carbohydrate metabolism and lipid metabolism and then affect the body weight. The results are helpful to increase the understanding of intestinal microbiota and provide reference for the production of high-quality broilers.
Topics & Concepts
BroilerBiologyMicrobial population biologyGut floraFunction (biology)Mechanism (biology)MicroorganismMicrobiologyBacteriaZoologyFood scienceImmunologyEvolutionary biologyGeneticsEpistemologyPhilosophyGut microbiota and healthAnimal Nutrition and Physiology