Tag: poultry gut health
The role of postbiotics in promoting gut health in poultry
Antibiotics are used in poultry production, mainly to improve gut health and performance. However, owing to growing concerns about the use of medically important...
Amlan International celebrates 15th anniversary with new website
Amlan International, celebrating its 15th anniversary, has launched its new website that has been redesigned to provide an enhanced user experience.
Amlan International, a...
Homeostasis – The golden path to efficient poultry production
The gut harbors the largest part of the cells of the immune system and is home to a wide variety of commensal bacteria. In...
Microflora modulation by monovalent copper & fat digestibility, a relation?
High dietary levels of copper (Cu) are being used since long time to promote the growth of monogastric animals. There are no doubts about...
ROI: What can phytogenic feed additives deliver for broiler producers?
It is essential to prioritize broiler gut health, as only healthy birds perform well. A consistently high flock performance requires preventive management measures, a...
The determination of a nutritional matrix by modelling
Including a phytogenic feed additive (PFA) in feed has shown effects on enhancing the performance of broilers and swine at all stages of the...
How fatty acid esters contribute to gut health in animal production?
Sustainability is a growing key issue for poultry and swine productions. One of the main social expectations is to remove antibiotics from feeds. Many...
Precise microbiome modulation: A new era in microbiome research in poultry production
A large portion of substances in the bloodstream of animals originate from the intestinal microbes, and these are key when linking physiological processes (e.g.,...
Combined approach to successfully replace antibiotics
In the search for alternatives to the intensive use of antibiotics in poultry farming, glycerides seem very promising. In a recent trial a combination...
Seaweed can positively influence the poultry microbiome
The gastrointestinal microbiota, which has been associated with nutrient availability and maintenance of the normal physiological status of the gastrointestinal tract, can be influenced...
