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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.
Graham Redweik
Iowa State University
Iowa State University
Graham Redweik (Iowa State University) shared studies on segmented filamentous bacteria and its relevance in gut health, during the 8th Symposium on Gut Health in Production of Food Animals in St. Louis, USA....
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More than 130 participants joined Evonik Bangladesh for a customer seminar on “ Gut Health – A Multidimensional Approach for a Multifactorial Challenge". The event was opened by Dr. Sanjit Chakraborty, followed by Dr....
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Teresa M. Agulles Teixidó
PlusVet Animal Health
Inflammation is a complex biological reaction to a harmful event, such as the presence of pathogens, toxins, or damaged cells. It involves the innate immune system, the blood vessels, and molecular mediators, promoting radical changes in the architecture and function of the tissue....
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A new proof for the mechanism of action of in-feed resin acids was presented at the 7th International Conference on Poultry Intestinal Health (ICPIH2022). Dr. Hannele Kettunen presented a study conducted by Hankkija Finnish Feed...
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New results on the effects of Progres® in laying hens were recently presented in the  7th International Conference on Poultry Intestinal Health  (ICPIH2022), Cartagena De Indias,...
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Electrolyte imbalance disrupts key metabolic functions. Electrolyte therapy during heat stress reduces mortality and productivity losses....
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Filamentous fungi or molds  produce secondary metabolites called mycotoxins during crop growth, harvesting, storage and processing. Zearalenone (ZEA), deoxynivalenol (DON), ochratoxin A (OTA), aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), T-2 toxin and fumonisin B (FBs) are examples of common mycotoxins. They are widely found in feed materials and poultry...
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During heat stress, birds strive to regulate their body temperature by panting, increasing their respiration rate from a normal rate of 25 breaths per minute to a maximum of 250 breathes. As birds pant, they eliminate excessive amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2), which leads to low concentrations of carbonic acid and...
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Fats arrive to the digestive tract in the form of big globules. In the small intestine, bile salts secreted by the gallbladder emulsify the globules and break them down into smaller particles, and making the lipids available for digestion by lipase, a pancreatic enzyme. A molecule of fat,...
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Non-starch polysaccharides are polymeric carbohydrates that are different from starch. NSP cannot be digested by the animals because they are cross-linked (a cross-link is a bond that links one polymer chain to another)....
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Heat stress can cause a decrease in oxygen supply to the internal organs. This can cause intestinal problems, since this organ is very sensitive to the lack of oxygen....
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Excess water in feces is a sign of alarm, an early indication of poor health, or a pointer to a suboptimal feed conversion. Wet feces lead to welfare problems such as footpad dermatitis and skin burns, while increasing the risk of carcass contamination and foodborne infections....
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At Novus, we pride ourselves in thinking about the Earth and sustainability every day. We have the ability to make a difference, but that can only happen when we all work together....
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Audrey McElroy
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Introduction In poultry, the gastrointestinal tract accounts for twenty percent of the energy expenditure of the whole body (Choct, 2009). This energy requirement is variable and dependent on numerous factors influencing the highly dynamic nature of the intestinal environment. The intestinal environment including the mucosal structure and function is influenced by many factors including environmental management, embryonic incubation, dietary ingredients, protein level,...
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  The Poultry Extension Collaborative (PEC) brings you the webinar "Bugs, Biome and Breeding: Improving Laying Hen Welfare" on May 17th, from 9 to 12 am EST, via Zoom.      Attendance is free and you can register ...
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Teresa M. Agulles Teixidó
PlusVet Animal Health
Inflammation is a complex biological reaction to a harmful event, such as the presence of pathogens, toxins, or damaged cells.  It involves the innate immune system, the blood vessels, and molecular mediators, promoting radical changes in the architecture and function of the tissue. Although inflammation is a...
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