Restoring healthy gut microbiome in poultry using alternative feed additives with particular attention to phytogenic substances: Challenges and prospects
Published:March 1, 2023
Summary
Introduction Microorganisms constitute the largest fraction of biodiversity on Earth. Their functions are highly diverse, with fundamental roles to maintain chemical equilibria and cycles in their respective environments. It is, therefore, surprising that many humans consider all microorganisms as ”dangerous”, particularly when it comes to equating bacteria with pathogens (Musso et...
Hi!
Certain contaminants like heavy metals in phytogenic compounds definitely pose a risk to be used in chickens.
I've used turmeric (in different forms) through feed & drinking water in chickens to effectively control certain bacterial infections.