Table 2.
Similarities of bacterial composition among groups by ANOSIM analysisa.
| Item | R-value | P-value |
|---|---|---|
| d 21 | ||
| Ileum | 0.3116 | 0.002 |
| Cecum | 0.1085 | 0.010 |
| d 28 | ||
| Ileum | 0.1516 | 0.021 |
| Cecum | 0.1539 | 0.008 |
Data are derived from 8 and 7 chickens on days 21 and 28, respectively.