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In ovo supplementation of chitooligosaccharide and chlorella polysaccharide affects cecal microbial community, metabolic pathways, and fermentation metabolites in broiler chickens
Jiachao Zhang, Kun Cai, Rajeev Mishra, and Rajesh Jha
Jiachao Zhang, Kun Cai, Rajeev Mishra, and Rajesh Jha

Abstract
The chitooligosaccharide (COS) and chlorella polysaccharide (CPS) have been used as feed supplements in the poultry industry for improving growth performance and immunity. However, the benefits of these prebiotics on the gut health of chickens when used in early nutrition are unknown.