Alexandru Vlaicu

1. IntroductionIntestinal health is a crucial parameter in ensuring the health of birds and the optimal use of nutrients because of its various functions, namely the digestion and absorption of nutrients, the secretion of mucins and immunoglobulins, and selective protection against pathogens [1]. This topic has gained even more interest in poultry production because of increasing demands for econo ...

1. IntroductionThe current global challenge of achieving food security and ensuring access to sufficient, nutritious, and safe food for all while maintaining or improving agricultural sustainability has been presented in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 2, which refers to Zero Hunger. This goal emphasizes the necessity to end hunger while achieving ...

INTRODUCTIONThe initial stage of a laying hen's life is crucial for its development. During this period, optimal nutrition is essential for ensuring strong performance and high egg quality throughout the hen's productive lifespan (Rentsch et al., 2023). During this phase, young laying hens undergo significant physiological changes, including the development of reproductive organs and the i ...

Chicken eggs for human consumption are exceedingly nutritious, palatable, reasonable priced, and commonly accessible around the world. There is an increasing demand for enriched and functional foods for human consumption that provide various beneficial effects in addition to the nutritive and non-nutritive compounds important to human health1. Eggs can be enriched with certain nutrients through di ...