Effect of inulin supplementation in maternal fecal microbiota transplantation on the early growth of chicks.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fecal microbial transplantation (FMT) is an important technology for treating diarrhea and enteritis. Additionally, FMT has been applied to improve productivity, alter abnormal behavior, relieve stress, and reduce burdens. However, some previous studies have reported that FMT may cause stress in acceptor animals. Inulin, a prebiotic, can promote growth, enhance immunity, and balance the gut microbiota. Currently, there are limited reports on the effects of combining FMT with inulin on early growth performance in chicks.

Results

In this study, a total of 90 1-day-old chicks were randomly divided into the control group (CON), FMT group, and inulin group (INU). The CON group was fed a basic diet, whereas the FMT and INU groups received fecal microbiota transplantatio

SUBMITTER: Chen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11998286 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature