Probiotics target poultry perfomance

These alternatives to the use of antibiotics focus on gut health for better animal production and performance.

Stress and a low tolerance against pathogens from the feed may often lead to bacterial infections of the gut in poultry. Since the intestinal tract in the animal contains a lot of defence mechanisms against the establishment of a pathogenic flora, it is of utmost importance to maintain health and functionality of the gut through nutritional means.

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Dr. Elisabeth Holl, Dr. Eckel GmbH, Niederzissen, has written the article about probiotics in animal nutrition. The article has been published in Feed International in December 2008.