EFFECTS OF EIMERIA ACERVULINA INFECTION ON THE LUMINAL AND MUCOSAL MICROBIOTA OF THE CECUM AND ILEUM IN BROILER CHICKENS

Effects of Eimeria acervulina infection on the luminal and mucosal microbiota of the cecum and ileum in broiler chickens

Abstract Coccidiosis, an intestinal disease caused by Eimeria parasites, is responsible for major losses in the poultry industry by impacting chicken health.The gut microbiota is Asian associated with health factors, such as nutrient exchange and immune system modulation, requiring understanding on the effects of Eimeria infection on the gut microb

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