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Short and Medium Chain Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives as a Natural Strategy in the Control of Necrotic Enteritis and Microbial Homeostasis in Broiler Chickens

Published: July 12, 2022
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INTRODUCTION Necrotic enteritis (NE) is a poultry illness caused by toxin-producing strains of Clostridium perfringens (CP) type A, type C and type G (1). NE is a pathology of global concern, with important consequences for flock productivity and economic viability (2). The total cost of NE outbreaks worldwide has been estimated to be over 2 billion dollars annually (3, 4). NE can present itse...
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Luis Miguel Gomez-Osorio
Universidad de Antioquía (Colombia)
Universidad de Antioquía (Colombia)
Verónica Yepes Medina
Manuela Parini
Silo S.P.A.
Dra. Roselina Angel Univ Maryland USA Ca-P
University of Maryland (USA)
University of Maryland (USA)
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Aoun Khan
13 de julio de 2022

Mcf acids are more desirable in children for both NE control and high body weight gain. When formulation of broilers is done. The nutritionist must keep in mind the importance of Mcf acid.

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Kusnan Kundori
23 de agosto de 2022
What is the most effective treatment in preventing the recurrence of NE?
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