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 …

Clostridium perfringens, a rapid-growing pathogen known to secrete an arsenal of> 20
virulent toxins, has been associated with intestinal diseases in both animals and humans …

Due to the global emergence of antibiotic resistance, there has been an increase in
research surrounding endolysins as an alternative therapeutic. Endolysins are phage …

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract of poultry is densely populated with microorganisms which
closely and intensively interact with the host and ingested feed. The gut microbiome benefits …

This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary astragalus polysaccharide (APS)
supplementation on the immune function, gut microbiota and metabolism of broiler chickens …

Important intestinal diseases in young pigs and chickens, such as diarrhea and enteritis,
may be associated with oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions. Especially enteric …

Contamination of food and feed with mycotoxins is a worldwide problem. At present, acute
mycotoxicosis caused by high doses is rare in humans and animals. Ingestion of low to …

Maintenance of “gut health” is considered a priority in commercial chicken farms, although a
precise definition of what constitutes gut health and how to evaluate it is still lacking. In …

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 …

Over the past few decades, we have witnessed a surge around the world in the emergence
of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This global health threat arose mainly due to the overuse and …