Effects of multi-strain probiotic supplementation on intestinal microbiota, tight junctions, and inflammation in young broiler chickens challenged with Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica.

Journal: Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences
Published Date: Nov 12, 2019

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the effects of probiotics on cecal microbiota, gene expression of intestinal tight junction proteins, and immune response in the cecal tonsil of broiler chickens challenged with Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica.

Authors

  • Chi Huan Chang
    Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan.
  • Po Yun Teng
    Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan.
  • Tzu Tai Lee
    Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan.
  • Bi Yu
    Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung City 402, Taiwan.

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