Influence of the type of housing on the intestinal microflora of layers and broilers

The microbiota of birds different housing types was studied, namely: cage, outdoor and free-range. number bacteria Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Enterococcus, E. coli lactose-positive, Bacillus in bird faeces investigated. It has been shown that the composition does not depend on type their content but depends nutrition initially located a farm or poultry house environment. At same time, can change at young age, after puberty, it becomes more stable. free-range remained stable while maintaining diet changed with changes depending season. also litter soil are capable retaining significant numbers intestinal bacteria. colonize birds’ gut, is permanent participant gut birds.