Effects of marine-derived Enterococcus durans YQ-6 on growth performance, intestinal health and microbial community of Leizhou black ducks
Abstract
Under the dual influence of antibiotic restriction policies in animal husbandry, marine-derived Enterococcus durans YQ-6 has been considered a promising alternative feed additive. A total of 180 one-day-old male Leizhou black ducks were randomly allocated into five groups: a blank control, three YQ-6 dose groups (1 × 10 7 , 1 × 10 8 , 1 × 10 9 CFU/kg), and a Lactobacillus acidophilus control group, with six replicates per group. The trial lasted 42 days. The results showed that YQ-6 could significantly increase the body weight and average daily gain of Leizhou black ducks ( P
Fields of Study & Subjects
Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Poultry Science
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Volume
- 105
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 106568–106568
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN