Simple Summary Plant secondary metabolites and essential oils also known as phytogenics
are biologically active compounds that have recently attracted increased interest as feed …

The secondary metabolites produced by fungi known as mycotoxins, are capable of causing
mycotoxicosis (diseases and death) in human and animals. Contamination of feedstuffs as …

The overuse and misuse of antibiotics has contributed to the rise and spread of multidrug-
resistant bacteria. To address this global public health threat, many countries have restricted …

An optimally functioning gastrointestinal tract (GIT) clearly is of importance to the overall
metabolism, physiology, disease status and performance of pigs of all stages of growth and …

“Gut health” refers to the physical state and physiological function of the gastrointestinal tract
and in the livestock system; this topic is often focused on the complex interacting …

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 …

Effective gastrointestinal functionality is crucial in determining animal health, welfare and
performance. A new definition of gastrointestinal functionality has been recently presented …

The adverse impact of microplastics (MPs) on gut microbiota within aquatic animals
depends on the overall effect of chemicals and biofilm of MPs. Thus, it is ideal to fully …

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 …

Background The aim of this trial was to investigate the effects of different inclusion levels of a
partially defatted black soldier fly (BSF, Hermetia illucens L.) larva meal on the growth …