Supplementation of curcumin promotes the intestinal structure, immune barrier function and cecal microbiota composition of laying hens in early laying period

ABSTRACT: The prelaying period is critical for laying hens, marked by significant physiological changes such as increased egg production, hormone secretion, and higher nutritional demands. These changes stress the intestine, which is vital for nutrient digestion, absorption, immune defense, and main...

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Main Authors: Zhengyu Xu, Wei Zhu, Dan Xu, Felix Kwame Amevor, Youhao Wu, Dongji Ma, Xueqing Cao, Shuo Wei, Gang Shu, Xiaoling Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579124009337
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