The effect of the timing of exposure to Campylobacter jejuni on the gut microbiome and inflammatory responses of broiler chickens
Background Campylobacters are an unwelcome member of the poultry gut microbiota in terms of food safety. The objective of this study was to compare the microbiota, inflammatory responses, and zootechnical parameters of broiler chickens not exposed to Campylobacter jejuni with those exposed either e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2018
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Online Access: | http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/51465/ http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/51465/ http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/51465/ http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/51465/1/Connerton%20Accepted%20manuscript%20Microbiome.pdf |