Aid gut health with monoglycerides and organic acids

02-01-2023 | |
Translocation of microbiota in high-performing birds causes extra local inflammation and oxidative stress in the intestine. Photo: adobe stock photo
Translocation of microbiota in high-performing birds causes extra local inflammation and oxidative stress in the intestine. Photo: adobe stock photo
Combining monoglycerides of butyric and medium chain fatty acids is a very effective strategy to control pathogen growth and support gut health in broilers. Part of the Gut Health 2022 Special The reduction in usage of antimicrobial growth promoters and pressure to reduce therapeutic antimicrobial use has seen increased levels of small intestinal inflammation in broilers. Subsequently, wet litter, foot pad lesions and breast myopathies have been observed. This is especially true in rapidly gr


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