Gut microbiota and its relationship to animal health and productivity in commercial broiler
chickens has been difficult to establish due to high variability between flocks, which derives …

Simple Summary The first week after hatch is the most challenging period in the life of
broilers. The digestive tract of the newly hatched chick is immature and must undergo …

The gut of warm-blooded animals is colonized by microbes possibly constituting at least 100
times more genetic material of microbial cells than that of the somatic cells of the host. These …

The gastrointestinal tract in poultry harbours a diverse microbial community that serves a
crucial role in digestion and protection. Disruption of the gut environment due to Eimeria …

Probiotics and phytobiotics have been studied as in-feed antibiotic alternatives for decades,
yet there are no studies on their possible symbiotic effects. In the present study, newly …

There is increasing evidence of a pivotal role of the gut microbiota (GUT-M) in key
physiological functions in vertebrates. Many studies discuss functional implications of the …

Broiler chicken production is one of the most lucrative food production industries globally
because of the demand for poultry products. Stringent regulations pertaining to the use of …

Simple Summary Modulating the gut microbiota has been proposed as a potential strategy
for improving host health and productivity and avoiding the undesirable effects on gut health …

Simple Summary Clostridium perfringens (Cp.) is an important microorganism from a
clinical, food and veterinary point of view. In humans, it is the causal agent of foodborne …

The avian digestive tract is an important system for converting ingested food into the
nutrients their bodies need for maintenance, growth, and reproduction (meat, table eggs …