# The comparative effects of probiotics on growth, antioxidant indices and intestinal histomorphology of broilers under heat stress condition

*PRI Rank #10 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Nutrition and Physiology Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #10 |
| 18m citations | 27 |
| Journal | Scientific Reports |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41598-024-66301-9 |
| Corresponding authors | Seyedeh Alemeh Hosseinian |
| Institution | Shiraz University, Iran |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Nutrition and Physiology Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/animal-nutrition-and-physiology/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41598-024-66301-9](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-66301-9)

## Topics

Bacillus subtilis · Bacillus licheniformis · Bacillus coagulans · Bacillus indicus · Lactobacillus acidophilus · Lactiplantibacillus plantarum · Lactobacillus buchneri · Lactobacillus rhamnosus · Heat stress · Broiler chickens · Growth performance · Malondialdehyde · Antioxidant capacity · Intestinal morphology · Carcass traits · Fecal microbiota · intestinal pH · lymphoid organ weight · Multi-species probiotics · drinking water administration

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