Michaela MohnlMichaela Mohnl DI (MSc), product manager for probiotics at BIOMIN Holding GmbH [email protected]From the AuthorPoultry Nutrition & FormulationImproving poultry’s intestinal morphology, performance with feed additivesThe proper functioning of a newborn chick’s gastrointestinal tract is essential for growth and performance, so achieving optimal intestinal development and the functional capacity of young birds should never be overlooked. The intestine of hatchlings increases in weight as much as five times more rapidly than most of its other organs or body mass.Poultry FeedPoultry production: How probiotics can play a roleA large and diverse range of bacteria are living in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of our animals and most of these bacteria form a symbiotic relationship with the host. Nutrition is the most important factor influencing the composition and metabolic activity of the intestinal microflora.Page 1 of 1