Table 6.
Fecal DNA samples for gut microbiome analysis and characterization at exposure to prebiotics with or without heat stress.
| Sample code | Number of pooled samples | Time of sample | Heat stress | Prebiotics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 4 Samples represent all groups before the treatment | Day 1 (Week 1) | No | No |
| S2 | 3 Samples of the control group | Week 3 | No | No |
| S3 | 3 Samples of the prebiotics group | Week 3 | No | Yes |
| S4 | 3 Samples of the control group | Week 5 | No | No |
| S5 | 3 Samples of the prebiotics group | Week 5 | No | Yes |
| S6 | 3 Samples of the heat stress group | Week 5 | Yes | No |
| S7 | 3 Samples of the heat stress + prebiotics group | Week 5 | Yes | Yes |