Poultry gut health
The efficient conversion of feed into its basic components for optimal nutrient absorption is vital for both broiler and broiler breeder production and welfare. Gut health, an intricate and complex area combining nutrition, microbiology, immunology and physiology, has a key role to play. When gut health is compromised, digestion and nutrient absorption are affected which, in turn, can have a detrimental effect on feed conversion leading to economic loss and a greater susceptibility to disease. In addition, recent changes in legislation on the use of antimicrobials, differing feed requirements and more efficient birds highlight the need for a better understanding of gut function and gut health.
In modern poultry production, maintaining a healthy avian immune system is essential for protecting birds against pathogens and sustaining productive performance. When immune defense is weakened, poultry become more susceptible to invasion by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens, increasing the...
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1. Introduction The poultry diet is balanced for metabolizable energy and protein through the incorpo ration of several ingredients and additives. The cost of many cereal grains and legumes used in making poultry feed is increasing due to the growing markets utilizing them as food and fuel [1]. To counter this, alternative feedstuffs such as agricultural co-products, including wheat middlings, soy hulls, oil cakes, distillers dried grains and solubles (DDGS), and sugar beet...
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1. Introduction Coccidiosis is a parasitic disease caused by an apicomplexan parasite of the genus Eimeria, which infects different parts of the intestinal tract depending on the species of Eimeria [1]. Eimeria spp. invade intestinal cells and cause physical damage to the intestinal epithelium, producing hemorrhagic diarrhea and disrupting the normal functioning of the intestinal tract [2]. This leads to impaired nutrient absorption and compromised gut health [3]. On the other hand,...
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Marc Saad (Liptosa) presents Coccilip, a natural, plant-based product for use in coccidiosis.
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Numerous liver diseases originate from prior alterations in the intestinal barrier and the gut microbiota. The gut-liver axis has an anatomical and immunological connection that makes the liver the first organ exposed to everything that crosses the intestinal barrier. The intestinal mucosa constitutes the body's most important biological barrier. In addition to absorbing nutrients, it acts as a defense structure capable of preventing the passage of microorganisms, endotoxins,...
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1. Introduction The global poultry industry holds immense significance in meeting the continuously increasing demand for high-quality protein-rich food, driven by the continuous rise in the global population [1]. To achieve optimal growth and productivity of the birds, ensuring their health and well-being is essential. Among the critical factors that impact the performance of poultry, this review paper will specifically focus on two critical aspects: intestinal health and bone...
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FIGAP 2026: The Scientific And Technological Exhibition Of The Livestock Industry
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1. Introduction Nowadays, alternative protein sources are essential due to the future perspectives of increasing the world’s human population [1] and limited grain supplies after the COVID-19 crisis and the Russia–Ukraine war. Insects are valuable protein supplies for animal nutrition [2–4] because of their high nutritive value and the limited natural resources (water, land, and feed) required for insect growth [5–7]. The primary and most expensive...
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Nutritional factors of gut inflammation (D. Korver) The intestinal tract is one of the largest, if not the largest, surface areas exposed to the environment of humans and poultry (Ferrer et al., 2003; Helander and Fandriks, 2014). Although the digestive tract is contained within the body, the lumen is actually outside of the bird. Therefore, although the function of the intestinal tract is usually thought of as being the uptake of nutrients, it has another important function:...
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Anita Menconi, Regional Business Director, Specialty Nutrition, Americas, explains the importance of genetic capability and spore germination inside the bird's gastrointestinal tract. ...
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Anita Menconi, Regional Business Director, Specialty Nutrition, Americas, highlights the role of processing stability and selecting the right mode of action for effective field application. ...
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I. INTRODUCTION Animals used for food production have been genetically selected for feed intake and muscle development and are therefore divergent from their ancestors. In addition, these animals are reared in conditions that favor fast spread of pathogens. The high uptake of feed and the fast growth make these animals prone to intestinal disorders. This has been neglected in the past because of the use of low doses of specific antimicrobial compounds, called antimicrobial growth...
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I. INTRODUCTION Rapid development of an appropriate microbiota within a chicken gut is critical for its ongoing gut health and immunity (Meijerink et al., 2020). In natural circumstances the hen would pass her microbiota onto the chick, but in commercial conditions where eggs are set and hatched in a sterile hatchery this transfer is not possible and microbiota development is often from sources such as the environment (Dame-Korevaar et al., 2020). Development of a microbiota...
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Feed Conversion Ratio: Unveiling the Secrets of Sustainable Livestock Production
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Julie Duong, Global Species Marketing Manager at Adisseo, explains why even a small component like vitamins can make or break performance, and how Adisseo uses precision supplementation to protect animal health, maximize efficiency, and avoid costly hidden deficiencies. ...
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1. Introduction The poultry industry is an important, fast-growing sector for producing low-cost and rich nutrients for human consumption. This industry is always at risk of infectious and non-infectious agents that cause adverse losses. Antibiotics, especially growth promoter types, are widely used to increase gut health, reduce subclinical infections, and promote growth and production [1]. However, antibiotic overuse negatively impacts the balance of the normal gut microbiome along...
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1. Introduction Poultry farming is integral to global animal agriculture, supplying a vital source of economical protein for an expanding human population [1]. The industry makes up more than a third of the world’s meat production, and it is expected to grow to around half of all meat production, reaching 182 million tons in the next ten years [2]. Notwithstanding, the industry faces ongoing health challenges that jeopardize productivity and animal welfare, with necrotic...
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1. Introduction The gastrointestinal tract is a dynamic and complex environment that requires a correlation between the gut microbiota and the host for good functionality [1–3]. The composition of the gut microbiota changes throughout the life of the animal or due to various factors like the environment, behavior, and diets [4]. Studies indicate a strong correlation between intestinal diseases and the constitution of the microbiota [1,2]. A healthy gut is an essential...
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I. INTRODUCTION Necrotic enteritis (NE) is a major intestinal disease in commercial poultry. It affects ~40% of broiler flocks and costs the industry through increased mortalities and reduced growth performances. The causative agent is Clostridium perfringens (CP) a Gram-positive member of the normal intestinal microbiota of poultry. A disturbance in the intestinal microbiome or a change in the behaviour of CP can result in the development of NE. CP can produce > 18 different...
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I. INTRODUCTION In the last century, human ingenuity led to the identification and then exploitation of antimicrobial agents. Their use has had huge impacts by helping in the control of bacterial diseases, improving health, and enhancing productivity in agriculture. Unfortunately, this monumental success has eroded over time, with exposure of the microbiome to antimicrobials having selected for survivors that are inherently resistant or that have developed or acquired mechanisms to...
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I. INTRODUCTION The emergence of zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, and more recently pandemics, has led to a rapid escalation of society demands regarding animal production and consumption. In addition to conventional practices like the genetic selection and vaccination strategies, numerous emerging solutions such as the supplementation of probiotics or short chain fatty acids in animal feed are being pursued to enhance animal health and resilience to disease. The glyceride of...
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