Metagenomic data insights into chicken microbiome diversity across various regions of Kazakhstan
Korotetskiy I. Kuznetsova T. Shilov S. Zubenko N. Ivanova L. Korotetskaya N. Izmailov T.
September 2025Elsevier Inc.
Poultry Science
2025#104Issue 9
Understanding the gut microbiome of poultry is essential for ensuring the health, productivity, and safety of poultry products. This study aimed to assess the regional diversity and composition of chicken microbiota in Kazakhstan using high-throughput metagenomic sequencing. Tracheal and cloacal swabs were collected from chickens on private farms in five geographic locations. Pooled DNA and RNA samples were sequenced using the Ion Torrent PGM platform, and taxonomic classification was performed using Kaiju, with subsequent alpha and beta diversity analyses in R. The results revealed considerable differences in the microbial profiles between regions. Notably, Chlamydia was abundant in the Shymkent samples (>48 %) but was nearly absent elsewhere. In contrast, Pseudomonas was disproportionately dominant in Almaty (32.7 %), suggesting possible dysbiosis. This study provides the first metagenomic characterization of poultry microbiota in Kazakhstan. This highlights region-specific microbial risks and underscores the importance of spatial microbiome monitoring in poultry health management. These findings provide a basis for future strategies aimed at preventing disease outbreaks and controlling zoonotic pathogens in poultry.
Microbiota , Next-generation sequencing , Poultry
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JSC Scientific Center for Anti-Infectious Drugs, Almaty, Kazakhstan
LLC International Engineering and Technological University, Almaty, 050060, Kazakhstan
LLP Research and Production Association Kazpharmacom, Almaty, Kazakhstan
JSC Scientific Center for Anti-Infectious Drugs
LLC International Engineering and Technological University
LLP Research and Production Association Kazpharmacom
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