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Strengths and weaknesses in techniques employed to measure the effects of dietary modulation on intestinal microbiota composition and function

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J. Apajalahti *
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Teemu Rinttilä
DOI:10.1016/j.aninu.2026.02.009delete
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In this paper, intestinal microbial habitats in monogastric animals are discussed, with special reference to the intestinal segments of poultry. Physicochemical conditions in different segments vary and determine the selection of microbes that have nutritional and thermodynamic possibilities to thrive in the habitat. Understanding basic microbial ecology is a prerequisite for the knowledge-based development of microbiota modulating feed additives and ingredients. A prevalent research approach involves analysing intestinal parameters and calculating correlations between analytical data, animal health, and performance. However, this method cannot establish causal relationships or capture the dynamics of microbial metabolite production and its uptake by the intestinal brush border.
Keywords:
Intestinal microbiota
Physicochemistry of intestinal habitats
Reaction dynamics
Ex vivo models
Analysis of intestinal digesta
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