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Microbiome Analysis of Chicken Intestinal Content

Objective

<p>The objective of this research is to conduct in-depth microbiome analysis of intestinal samples collected from parental lines of chickens and their progeny to determine if there is a specific microbiome profile associated with increased resistance against foodborne pathogens.</p>

Investigators
Swaggerty, Christina
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2016
End date
2017
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
ARS (NP108)
Project number
3091-32000-034-03G
Accession number
431436
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens
Commodities
Meat, Poultry, Game
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