Probiotic cocktails accelerate baicalin metabolism in the ileum to modulate intestinal health in broiler chickens.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Baicalin and probiotic cocktails are promising feed additives with broad application prospects. While probiotic cocktails are known to enhance intestinal health, the potential synergistic impact of combining baicalin with probiotic cocktails on the gut health of broiler chickens remains largely unexplored. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the influence of the combined administration of baicalin and probiotic cocktails on the composition of ileal and cecal microbiota in broiler chickens to elucidate the underlying mechanisms responsible for the health-promoting effects.

Results

A total of 320 1-day-old male Arbor Acres broilers were divided into 4 groups, each with 8 replicates of 10 chicks per replicate. Over a period of 42 d, the birds were fed a basal d

SUBMITTER: Gao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10874562 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature