Overview of the Use of Probiotics in Poultry Production
In recent years, probiotics have become more popular in the world of dietary supplements and feed additives within the poultry industry, acting as antibiotic substitutes. Above all, probiotics are universal feed additives that can be used in conjunction with other additives to promote improved perfo...
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doaj-f91a434bd04945dc9446a4ce63730dc52021-06-01T01:43:21ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152021-05-01111620162010.3390/ani11061620Overview of the Use of Probiotics in Poultry ProductionKatarzyna Krysiak0Damian Konkol1Mariusz Korczyński2Department of Animal Nutrition and Feed Management, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 38C, 51-630 Wrocław, PolandDepartment of Animal Nutrition and Feed Management, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 38C, 51-630 Wrocław, PolandDepartment of Animal Nutrition and Feed Management, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Chełmońskiego 38C, 51-630 Wrocław, PolandIn recent years, probiotics have become more popular in the world of dietary supplements and feed additives within the poultry industry, acting as antibiotic substitutes. Above all, probiotics are universal feed additives that can be used in conjunction with other additives to promote improved performance and health. Their positive effects can be observed directly in the gastrointestinal tract and indirectly in immunomodulation of the poultry immune system. Nutritional effects seen in flocks given probiotics include increased laying and egg quality, increased daily increments, and improved feed conversion ratio (FCR). There has also been an improvement in the quality of meat. This suggests producers can improve production results through the use of probiotics. In addition to these production effects, bird immunity is improved by allowing the organism to better protect itself against pathogens and stress. The lack of accuracy in the formulation of non-European preparations needs to be further developed due to unknown interactions between probiotic bacteria strains as well as their metabolites. The versatility of probiotics and the fact that the bacteria used in their production are an integral part of animal digestive tracts make them a safe feed additives. Despite restrictions from the European Union, probiotics have potential to improve production and health within the poultry industry and beyond. The following article will review the use of probiotics in poultry production.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/6/1620poultryprobioticsmicroorganismsfeed additivesmicrobiota |
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In recent years, probiotics have become more popular in the world of dietary supplements and feed additives within the poultry industry, acting as antibiotic substitutes. Above all, probiotics are universal feed additives that can be used in conjunction with other additives to promote improved performance and health. Their positive effects can be observed directly in the gastrointestinal tract and indirectly in immunomodulation of the poultry immune system. Nutritional effects seen in flocks given probiotics include increased laying and egg quality, increased daily increments, and improved feed conversion ratio (FCR). There has also been an improvement in the quality of meat. This suggests producers can improve production results through the use of probiotics. In addition to these production effects, bird immunity is improved by allowing the organism to better protect itself against pathogens and stress. The lack of accuracy in the formulation of non-European preparations needs to be further developed due to unknown interactions between probiotic bacteria strains as well as their metabolites. The versatility of probiotics and the fact that the bacteria used in their production are an integral part of animal digestive tracts make them a safe feed additives. Despite restrictions from the European Union, probiotics have potential to improve production and health within the poultry industry and beyond. The following article will review the use of probiotics in poultry production. |
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