Cristiane Soares Da Silva Araújo

1. IntroductionThe gastrointestinal tract is a dynamic and complex environment that requires a correlation between the gut microbiota and the host for good functionality [1–3]. The composition of the gut microbiota changes throughout the life of the animal or due to various factors like the environment, behavior, and diets [4]. Studies indicate a strong correlation between intestinal disease ...

I. INTRODUCTIONBroiler breeders require adequate levels of nutrients to reach their genetic potential in terms of productive and reproductive performance, and to transfer essential nutrients from eggs to embryo for the development of chicks (Rajashree et al., 2014).It is known that oxidative stress impairs a breeder’s performance (particularly related to aging) and embryo development. This s ...