Benefits of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, antioxidant status, immunity, and cecal microbiota of rabbits
Miao Xia,
Chong LI,
Diange Wu
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionHeat-killed probiotics, as a type of inactivated beneficial microorganisms, possess an extended shelf life and broader adaptability compared to their live counterparts. This study aimed to investigate the impact of heat-killed Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus, LA) - a deactivated probiotic on the growth performance, digestibility, antioxidant status, immunity and cecal microbiota of rabbits.MethodsTwo hundred weaned Hyla rabbits were randomly allocated into five equal groups (CON, L200, L4… Show more
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