Galacto-Oligosaccharides Modulate the Juvenile Gut Microbiome and Innate Immunity To Improve Broiler Chicken Performance

ABSTRACT Improvements in growth performance and health are key goals in broiler chicken production. Inclusion of prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) in broiler feed enhanced the growth rate and feed conversion of chickens relative to those obtained with a calorie-matched control diet. Compariso...

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Main Authors: Philip J. Richards, Geraldine M. Flaujac Lafontaine, Phillippa L. Connerton, Lu Liang, Karishma Asiani, Neville M. Fish, Ian F. Connerton
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2020
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/10616676d6bf4e7f90836101c6bb2f70
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