Dietary supplementation with antibacterial peptide microcin J25 improved antioxidant capacity and intestinal health of pigeons
IntroductionThe present study aimed to evaluate the potential of antimicrobial peptide microcin J25 (MccJ25) as a feed additive for pigeons.MethodsA total of 28-day-old pigeons were allocated to four groups and fed a basal diet (CON) or a basal diet supplemented with 100, 200, or 300 mg/kg MccJ25 (ABP100, ABP200, and ABP300) for 8 weeks.ResultsDiet