Simple Summary Oxidative stress occurs within biological systems when free radicals,
classified as reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species, are in excess. The …

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 remains one of the major problems of the poultry industry. Caused by Eimeria
species, Coccidiosis is a contagious parasitic disease affecting poultry with great economic …

The chicken gastrointestinal (GI) tract is home to a complex microbial community that
underlines the links between diet and health. The GI tract is rich in microbial biodiversity …

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 …

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 …

Avian coccidiosis is a major parasitic disorder in chickens resulting from the intracellular
apicomplexan protozoa Eimeria that target the intestinal tract leading to a devastating …

Consumer demands for chickens raised without the use of antibiotics, legislative restrictions,
and trade opportunities have encouraged many integrators within the poultry industry to …

Immunomodulation of the immune system by stimulating or suppressing one or both arms, is
an emerging concept driven by the understanding of the host defense system. In particular …