The Role of Vitamins as Co-factors and Antioxidants in Immunity and Gut Health

The use of vitamins is necessary in immune promotion.
I'm presently running a field experiment on the use of vitamins, essential oils and improved IBH, ND and Ecoli vaccination on 2 broiler farms located in south West Nigeria.
No antibiotics use after day 4 (brooding stage).
The record is impressive
Just about 1.3% mortality by day 28.

We want to prevent antibiotics residue, AMR and improve food safety

Dr. Adebayo Awoyele

Immune system plays a pivotal role in fighting against pathogenic microbes thereby helping to maintain overall health & well-being of the bird.
Vitamin E also known as a-tocopherol is a natural anti-oxidant, it improves host defence against infectious diseases by improving phagocytic cell activity & provides bird protection against invaded micro-organisms.
Vitamin E in feed reduces negative impact of oxidative stress, thereby maintaining structural & functional integrity of cells.
Vitamin C commonly known as ascorbic acid is a powerful anti-oxidant, that alleviates the physiological consequences of oxidative stress, resulting in immunity enhancement & improved performance.
Vitamin C helps in collagen biosynthesis which is required for bone & skeletal development.