Probiotics offer a versatile way to improve poultry health and production
In short: Researchers reviewing the use of probiotics in the poultry industry found that these beneficial bacteria can serve as effective alternatives to antibiotics. By acting as feed additives, probiotics were shown to enhance bird health and performance, including improved egg quality, better meat quality, and more efficient feed conversion.
The study highlights how probiotics work in two ways: directly by improving the gastrointestinal tract and indirectly by modulating the bird's immune system to better handle stress and pathogens. Because these bacteria are naturally part of animal digestive systems, they are considered a safe option for large-scale production.
This review summarizes existing knowledge rather than conducting a new clinical trial. A noted limitation is that many non-European probiotic preparations lack precise formulations due to unknown interactions between different bacterial strains and their metabolites.
Why it matters: Probiotics provide a safe, natural method to enhance livestock health and production while reducing reliance on antibiotics.
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- Source: Research: Krysiak et al. (2021). Overview of the Use of Probiotics in Poultry Production. Animals. · cc-by
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