# Influence of using synbiotics by various routes on Mandarah male chicks: intestinal bacterial counts, gut morphology and histological status

*PRI Rank #14 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Animal Nutrition and Physiology Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #14 |
| 18m citations | 24 |
| Journal | Poultry Science |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.psj.2024.103601 |
| Corresponding authors | Islam M. Youssef |
| Institution | Animal Production Research Institute, Egypt |

**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:** [10.1016/j.psj.2024.103601](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2024.103601)

## Topics

synbiotics · Mandarah chicken · administration routes · intestinal bacterial count · Intestinal morphology · histological status · lactic acid bacteria · Escherichia coli · drinking water administration · spray administration · oral drop administration · Villus height · Crypt depth · duodenum · ileum · VH:CD ratio · intestinal tract length · visceral pH

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