Establishment and maturation of gut microbiota in White King pigeon squabs: role of pigeon milk.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pigeons are significant economic animals in China; however, research regarding the establishment and influencing factors of gut microbiota in squabs remains limited. Understanding how the gut microbiota develops in pigeons, particularly in relation to pigeon milk, is importance in pigeon production. This study aims to elucidate the establishment characteristics of the gut microbiota in White King pigeon squabs and explore the role of pigeon milk in this process.

Methods

This study employed 16S rRNA sequencing technology to investigate the dynamics of microbial composition in feces and pigeon milk at various growth stages of White King pigeon. Functional prediction analysis was performed to assess the metabolic pathways involved, and correlation analysis was used t

SUBMITTER: Xu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11772371 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature