Dynamic distribution of gut microbiota in meat rabbits at different growth stages and relationship with average daily gain (ADG).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The mammalian intestinal tract harbors diverse and dynamic microbial communities that play pivotal roles in host health, metabolism, immunity, and development. Average daily gain (ADG) is an important growth trait in meat rabbit industry. The effects of gut microbiota on ADG in meat rabbits are still unknown.

Results

In this study, we investigated the dynamic distribution of gut microbiota in commercial Ira rabbits from weaning to finishing and uncover the relationship between the microbiota and average daily gain (ADG) via 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The results indicated that the richness and diversity of gut microbiota significantly increased with age. Gut microbial structure was less variable among finishing rabbits than among weaning rabbits. The relative abund

SUBMITTER: Fang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7227296 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature