Dietary supplementation with antibacterial peptide microcin J25 improved antioxidant capacity and intestinal health of pigeons
IntroductionThe Control PCB 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