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ArticleOpen veterinary journal2024

Effects of various feed forms on some gut bacteria and subsequent effects on productivity, egg quality, and intestinal morphology in Indigenous laying hens.

Zahira A Al-Zuhairi, Esraa T Muslim, Shaimaa Abbas Sabeeh, Orooba Meteb Faja

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Zahira A Al-ZuhairiDepartment of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah, Iraq.
Esraa T MuslimDepartment of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah, Iraq.
Shaimaa Abbas SabeehDepartment of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah, Iraq.
Orooba Meteb FajaDepartment of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah, Iraq.

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Abstract

Background: Local hen layers play a crucial role in egg production and the poultry industry. Optimizing their performance, egg quality, and overall health is of paramount importance. Aim: This research aims to examine the effects of different feed forms on gut bacteria and subsequent effects on productivity, egg quality, and intestinal morphology in indigenous laying hens. Methods: Forty-five hens aged 73 weeks were randomly distributed into three treatment groups, each with three replicates of 5 chickens in ground cages. The dietary treatments included a 100% mash diet (T1), 50% mash + 50% pellet diet (T2), and 100% pellet diet (T3). Results: Compared to the mash-fed group (T1), birds in the pellet and mixed-diet groups (T2 and T3) exhibited significant improvements ( Conclusion: These findings support the advantages of using pellet diets to enhance productive performance and intestinal health and morphology in local hen layers.

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Animal FeedChickensDietGastrointestinal MicrobiomeIntestinesAnimal Nutritional Physiological PhenomenaAnimalsEggsFemaleOvumRandom AllocationFeed formIntestinal morphologyLocal laying henMicrobial contentProductive performance

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