Effect of Bacillus Subtilis-based Direct-fed Microbials on Immune Status in Broiler Chickens Raised on Fresh or Used Litter |
Lee, K.W.
(Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, USDA)
Lillehoj, H.S. (Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, USDA) Jang, S.I. (Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, USDA) Lee, S.H. (Animal Biosciences and Biotechnology Laboratory, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Agricultural Research Service, USDA) Bautista, D.A. (Lasher Poultry Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Delaware) Siragusa, G.R. (Danisco, W227 N752 Westmound Drive) |
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