Fecal microbiota landscape of commercial poultry farms in Faisalabad, Pakistan: A 16S rRNA gene-based metagenomics study.

ABSTRACT: This study explores the microbiota of broiler and layer farms, aiming to understand how genetic breed, age, and farm type influence microbial communities in commercial settings. Fecal samples from 18 poultry farms (twelve layers and six broilers) in Faisalabad, Pakistan were analyzed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing of the V3-V4 region to evaluate bacterial composition. The dominant phylum, Firmicutes, accounted for 58.72 % of the microbial population, with Lactobacillus being the most abundant genus in both broilers and layers. The total abundance of potentially pathogenic genera was also assessed with Enterococcus and Corynebacterium being the most prevalent across all farms, regardless of bird type. Layers exhibited greater microbial richness and diversity than broilers, while the Karachi

SUBMITTER: Khan MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12002918 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature