Background Extensive work has been accomplished to characterize the intestinal bacterial
community, known as the microbiota, and its association with host health and disease …

This study was undertaken to explore the issue of yeast species prevalence in colonizing the
gastrointestinal tract of healthy turkeys. The samples were collected from the beak cavity …

Background Poultry farming and consumption of poultry (Gallus gallus domesticus) meat
and eggs are common gastronomical practices worldwide. Till now, a detailed …

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract harbors a diverse population of microorganisms. While much
work has been focused on the characterization of the bacterial community, very little is …

This review aims to summarize data on avian microbiota, its development, composition,
effect, and factors that affect its diversity in the chicken gastrointestinal tract (GIT) to be …

Domestic and wild birds may act as carriers of human pathogenic fungi, although the role of
laying hens in spreading yeasts has never been investigated. We evaluated the presence of …

The microbiome is an integral part of chicken health and can affect immunity, nutrient
utilization, and performance. The role of bacterial microbiota members in host health is …

The gut microbiome plays a critical role in animal health through its ability to alter nutrition,
immune development, inflammation, prevent potential pathogens, and participate in fungal …

Results All isolates were susceptible to voriconazole. According to the MIC values obtained
for amphotericin B and fluconazole, all Candida spp. isolates were classified as susceptible …

In-feed antibiotics increase animal performance primarily through modulation of the
intestinal microbiota. However, the exact mechanism of action is not understood …