Strategies for finding alternatives to growth promoters
Published:October 20, 2011
Summary
Introduction
Gut health has a great influence on the growth performance and welfare of poultry, as it affects feed digestion, nutrient absorption, protein and energy utilization, immunity and disease resistance, metabolism, and physiology. Indeed, gut health may be of greatest concern among poultry producers because of its impact on economic sustainability, and their customers´ c...