Host genetics and gut microbiota synergistically regulate feed utilization in egg-type chickens
This study confirms that both host genetics and gut microbiota can drive variations in feed efficiency. A small portion of the gut microbiota often interacts with host genes, collectively enhancing feed efficiency. Therefore, targeting both the gut microbiota and host genetic variation by supporting more efficient taxa and selective breeding could improve feed efficiency in laying hens during the late laying period.
Authors
- Fangren Lan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9637-7762)
- Chaoliang Wen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0514-2847)
- Xiaochang Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6203-7197)
- Congjiao Sun
- Ning Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5772-3320)
- Shuang Gu
- Wenxin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2331-8567)
- Qianqian Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0152-4407)
Institutions
- China Agricultural University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology/Journal of animal science and biotechnology
- Published
- 2024-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-024-01076-7
- Citations
- 12
- Primary Topic
- Gut microbiota and health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.81