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
Effect of yeast extract on early intestinal tract development of broilers
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.
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