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The National Institute of Food and Agriculture has awarded Iowa State University $500,000 to investigate the intestinal microbiome, and the immune system of broiler chickens with specific reference to coccidiosis and necrotic enteritis. The project will be led by Dr. Elizabeth Bobeck and Dr. Stephan Schmitz-Esser of the Department of Animal Science.
According to the USDA release, studies will focus on anti-IL-10 in relation to intestinal immune mechanisms with specific reference to a feed additive that apparently suppresses this interleukin.
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Professor Elizabeth Bobeck |