Dietary verbena officinalis reduces feather-pecking duration in laying ducks by modulating cecal microbiota composition and hypothalamic neurotransmitter secretion
Verbena officinalis, a traditional Chinese herb with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, has not been extensively studied for its effects on poultry gut microbiota and behavior. This study evaluated the impact of verbena officinalis supplementation (0, 2, and 4%) on growth performance, cec...
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| Main Authors: | Ai Liu, Yongcai Zhu, Shenglin Yang, Bingnong Yao, Fuyou Liao, Baoguo Zhu |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2025-06-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Microbiology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1605305/full |
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