[HTML][HTML] Necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens: disease characteristics and prevention using organic antibiotic alternatives–a comprehensive review

ME Abd El-Hack, MT El-Saadony, AR Elbestawy… - Poultry science, 2022 - Elsevier
In line with the substantial increase in the broiler industry worldwide, Clostridium perfringens-
induced necrotic enteritis (NE) became a continuous challenge leading to high economic …

Coccidiosis: recent progress in host immunity and alternatives to antibiotic strategies

Y Lee, M Lu, HS Lillehoj - Vaccines, 2022 - mdpi.com
Coccidiosis is an avian intestinal disease caused by several distinct species of Eimeria
parasites that damage the host's intestinal system, resulting in poor nutrition absorption …

Probiotics and gut health: linking gut homeostasis and poultry productivity

S Shini, WL Bryden - Animal Production Science, 2021 - CSIRO Publishing
The use of probiotics in poultry production has increased rapidly, and this movement has
been promoted by global events, such as the prohibition or decline in the use of antibiotic …

Necrotic enteritis in broiler chickens: a review on the pathogen, pathogenesis, and prevention

S Fathima, WGA Hakeem, R Shanmugasundaram… - Microorganisms, 2022 - mdpi.com
Clostridium perfringens type A and C are the primary etiological agents associated with
necrotic enteritis (NE) in poultry. The predisposing factors implicated in the incidence of NE …

Necrotic enteritis in broilers: an updated review on the pathogenesis

L Timbermont, F Haesebrouck, R Ducatelle… - Avian …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Clostridium perfringens-induced necrotic enteritis and related subclinical disease have
become economically significant problems for the broiler industry. Fortunately, scientific …

[HTML][HTML] Bacillus subtilis PB6 improves intestinal health of broiler chickens challenged with Clostridium perfringens-induced necrotic enteritis

S Jayaraman, G Thangavel, H Kurian, R Mani… - Poultry science, 2013 - Elsevier
Necrotic enteritis (NE) is an enterotoxemic disease caused by Clostridium perfringens that
results in significant economic losses, averaging damage of $0.05 per bird. The present …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of dietary Lycium barbarum polysaccharides on growth performance, digestive enzyme activities, antioxidant status, and immunity of broiler chickens

LN Long, BJ Kang, Q Jiang, JS Chen - Poultry science, 2020 - Elsevier
Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP) are considered to be the major bioactive
components of L. barbarum and have been widely used as a well-known traditional Chinese …

Bacillus spp. as direct-fed microbial antibiotic alternatives to enhance growth, immunity, and gut health in poultry

AQ Grant, CG Gay, HS Lillehoj - Avian Pathology, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
The increasing occurrence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria combined with regulatory pressure
and consumer demands for foods produced without antibiotics has caused the agricultural …

[PDF][PDF] Effects of direct-fed microbials on growth performance, gut morphometry, and immune characteristics in broiler chickens

KW Lee, SH Lee, HS Lillehoj, GX Li, SI Jang, US Babu… - 2010 - academia.edu
This study was conducted to compare growth performance, gut mnorphometrv, and
pararrieters of local and systemic immunity in broiler chickens fed for 22 consecutive days …

Effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus on the growth performance and intestinal health of broilers challenged with Clostridium perfringens

Z Li, W Wang, D Liu, Y Guo - Journal of animal science and biotechnology, 2018 - Springer
Background Clostridium perfringens is the main etiological agent of necrotic enteritis.
Lactobacilli show beneficial effects on intestinal health in infectious disease, but the …