ArticleAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI2025
Effects of Different Rearing Methods on the Intestinal Morphology, Intestinal Metabolites, and Gut Microbiota of Lueyang Black-Bone Chickens.
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- Comparative analysis of gut virome signatures between ducks raised in aquatic and dryland environments.Poultry science · 2026Article
- A microbial consortium constructed with gut microbes of Chinese native chicken breeds protects chicks against Salmonella infection.Journal of animal science and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Effects of Different Rearing Systems (Cage vs. Free-Range) on Growth Performance, Serum Biochemical Parameters, Slaughter Performance, Cecal Microbiota, and Hepatic Metabolism of Yellow-Feathered Broilers.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Dietary silicate: a biogenic strategy to enhance growth, gut health, and nutrient utilization in finishing pigs through low-carbon diets.Porcine health management · 2026Article
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Abstract
The Lueyang black-bone chicken represents a distinct indigenous avian breed native to China and it is a slow-growing broiler breed. The gut, whose primary function is to digest food and absorb nutrients, is also home to a large and diverse microbial community. The intestinal morphology, intestinal metabolites, and gut microbiota are critical determinants of nutrient utilization efficiency and immune health in poultry. This study investigates the impact of two distinct rearing modalities-cage-raised (CR) and cage-free (CF)-on the intestinal morphology, intestinal metabolites, and gut microbiota of the duodenum and cecum in Lueyang black-bone chickens. Additionally, we have integrated metabolomics and microbiome analyses. Morphological assessments revealed that, in comparison to the CR group, the CF group exhibited a significant increase in duodenal villi height (VH) and crypt depth (CD) (
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