Deborah Adewole

INTRODUCTIONIt is essential to maximize poultry production to meet the increasing demand for animal protein due to the increase in global human population (Tona, 2018). One of the major determinants of successful poultry production is the ability to combat environmental stress challenges in broiler chickens. Stress occurs as a result of a biological response to an internal or external stimulus tha ...

1. IntroductionTo preserve the potency of clinically important antibiotics, there has been a gradual reduction and an anticipated elimination of their use in food-producing animals including broiler chickens [1]. Consequently, farmers are faced with the challenge of maintaining productivity and preventing diseases on their farms [2]. Therefore, there is a need for alternative strategies including ...