The chicken gastrointestinal (GI) tract is home to a complex microbial community that
underlines the links between diet and health. The GI tract is rich in microbial biodiversity …

Simple Summary The microbial communities inhabiting the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of
chickens are essential for the gut homeostasis, metabolism, and health status of the host …

Gut microbiota and its relationship to animal health and productivity in commercial broiler
chickens has been difficult to establish due to high variability between flocks, which derives …

Background The chicken intestinal microbiota plays a large role in chicken health and
productivity and a greater understanding of its development may lead to interventions to …

The microflora of the digestive tract of poultry is still incompletely known. Microbial
populations of varying size and complexity occur throughout the digestive tract and the …

Simple Summary Probiotics are live bacteria, fungi, or yeasts that supplement the
gastrointestinal flora and help to maintain a healthy digestive system, thereby promoting the …

The gut microbiota has been designated as a hidden metabolic 'organ'because of its
enormous impact on host metabolism, physiology, nutrition, and immune function. The …

The microbiota plays a vital role in maintaining gut health and influences the overall
performance of chickens. Most gut microbiota-related studies have been performed in …

Gut microbial population of chicken mainly comprises of gram positive bacteria, most of
which are facultative anaerobes from crop to terminal ileum while caeca additionally contain …

The strong selection in search for a higher growth rate in broilers has resulted in adverse
effects such as metabolic disorders, low responsiveness of the immune system, and …