Paving the path to a healthy gut

Gut health is crucial for optimal zootechnical performance and is determined by the reciprocal interaction between the mucosa, the diet composition and the microflora. The intestine is the most important interface between the animal and the environment. The intestinal epithelium acts as a natural barrier against pathogenic bacteria and toxic substances that are present in the intestinal lumen. Stressors, pathogens, and chemical substances cause disturbances that may alter the permeability of th