Improving gut health by conserving intestinal integrity

Gut health plays a critical role in broiler performance and is largely reliant on maintaining the intestinal integrity of the birds. Producers seeking to optimise feed conversion efficiency, growth rates and a reduction in costly veterinary interventions should focus on maintaining intestinal integrity as a means to improve health, welfare and performance. Maintaining a high degree of intestinal integrity (I2) ensures the optimal functionality of the intestinal tract. This is because the intes