Modified Montmorillonite Improved Growth Performance of Broilers by Modulating Intestinal Microbiota and Enhancing Intestinal Barriers, Anti-Inflammatory Response, and Antioxidative Capacity

• Main Authors: Qi Wang (Author), Xiaoli Zhan (Author), Baikui Wang (Author), Fei Wang (Author), Yuanhao Zhou (Author), Shujie Xu (Author), Xiang Li (Author), Li Tang (Author), Qian Jin (Author), Weifen Li (Author), Li Gong (Author), Aikun Fu (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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This study aims to explore the effects of modified montmorillonite (MMT, copper loading) on the growth performance, gut microbiota, intestinal barrier, antioxidative capacity and immune function of broilers. Yellow-feathered broilers were randomly divided into control (CTR), modified montmorillonite...