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From: Usnic acid and tannic acid as inhibitors of coccidia and Clostridium perfringens: alleviating necrotic enteritis and improving intestinal health in broiler chickens

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Effects of usnic acid and tannic acid on coccidian oocysts in feces, intestinal morphology, and barrier function in broilers with necrotic enteritis (NE). A Coccidian oocysts in feces under a light microscope; B and C Intestinal villus morphology and goblet cell images; D Intestinal villus morphology and goblet cell count; E Serum DAO and D-LA content. a,bDifferent letters indicate significant differences (P < 0.05). PC: positive control group; SA: 500 mg/kg salinomycin group; UA: 300 mg/kg usnic acid group; UTA: 500 mg/kg tannic acid + 300 mg/kg usnic acid group. n = 5

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Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology

ISSN: 2049-1891