Effect of Pu-erh tea pomace on the composition and diversity of cecum microflora in Chahua chicken No. 2.

ABSTRACT: Pu-erh tea pomace (PTP), a solid substance after extracting functional substances or steeping tea, is rich in crude protein, and crude fiber, and could be used as considerable bioactive substances in animal production. However, its application as poultry feed and its role in regulating the characteristics of gut microorganisms is unclear. The present study investigated the effects of PTP on growth performance and gut microbes of chicken. A total of 144 Chahua chickens No. 2 were individually housed and divided into three groups which were fed diets containing 0% (CK), 1% PTP (T1), and 2% PTP (T2), respectively. The serum and cecum contents were collected after slaughter for analysis. The results indicated that growth performance and carcass traits were not affected by the PTP content. Seru

SUBMITTER: Huang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10720613 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature