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Betaine promotes chicken growth through modulating gut microbiota and FXR-mediated activation of IGF genes
Published 2025-09-01Get full textBetaine is a growth-promoting additive used in both the animal production and microbial fermentation industries. The primary mechanisms by which betaine promotes animal growth are well known through its direct action on the host cells. However, it remains unclear whether betaine exerts its growth-pr...
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From cages to cage-free: A qualitative exploration of Chinese egg producers’ views on the opportunities and challenges to adopting cage-free egg production systems in China
Published 2025-01-01Get full textThe transition from conventional cage systems to cage-free egg production in China remains limited despite apparently increasing consumer demand for cage-free eggs. This study interviewed 15 large-scale Chinese egg producers using cages and/or cage-free systems (i.e. single-, multi-tier and free-ran...
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