Improving gut health to better animal welfare, production

A collection of strategies for improving GI tract functionality, proper nutrition management and research advancements for better gut health.

Waste in the Gut: Peptidoglycans of Bacterial Origin 

GIT microbiota diagram

Optimal gastrointestinal function is influenced by many factors, including gut microbiota and the way it interacts with the host. In fact, the gastrointestinal microbiota has proven to modulate the development of the gastrointestinal tract and improve its morphology, stimulating the development of the gastrointestinal immune system, promoting host nutrition and reducing gastrointestinal pathogens. Therefore, the gastrointestinal microbiota has a significant impact on host or animal welfare. 

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Is the next frontier in poultry health the microbiome?

Bacteria Graphic

Research into the microbiome could lead to a variety of discoveries boosting chicken health and productivity.

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What is “Gut Health” in animal nutrition? 

Components of GI functionality

While gut health is an increasingly important and popular topic in animal nutrition, a clear scientific definition is still lacking. A definition is needed in order to evaluate the effects of any nutritional intervention on animal health and performance. 

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How gut health promotes animal welfare in monogastrics

Chicken Anatomy Digestive System Inside View

Despite environmental stressors and new production methods, intestinal integrity can thrive with proper nutrition and management.

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Structure of peptidoglycans and the impact on gastrointestinal tract functionality 

Structure of peptidoglycans

Research strives to elucidate meaningful relationships between the host mucosal immune system, the microbiome, and feed ingredients. As we search deeper and consider non‐ingredient components, the peptidoglycan (PGN) content in the GIT lumen and subsequent effects on digestibility and absorption looms into view. 

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Salmonella, Campylobacter infection routes in broilers

Chick Oral Salmonella Challenge

The pathogenic bacteria can spread through a number of bodily routes and infect a large portion of the flock if unchecked.

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