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Host intestinal biomarker identification in a gut leakage model in broilers

Host Intestinal Biomarker Identification In Gut Leakage Model In Broilers

Host intestinal biomarker identification in a gut leakage model in broilers

  • Author(s): De Meyer F.
  • Co-author(s): Eeckhaut V, Ducatelle R, Dhaenens M, Daled S, Dedeurwaerder A, De Gussem M (Vetworks), Haesebrouck F, Deforce D and Van Immerseel F.
  • Published in: BMC Veterinary Research
  • Year of publication: 2019

The production and consumption of broiler meat is rising rapidly worldwide.

Of all terrestrial meat-producing animals, broilers probably have the highest relative daily weight gain and the lowest feed conversion. Therefore, broiler meat is considered to be a relatively sustainable source of animal protein.

Unfortunately, disturbances of intestinal tract function are common in broilers, which can hamper their feed conversion due to inefficient digestion and absorption of nutrients.

These disturbances are associated with necrotic enteritis, coccidiosis and a range of ill-defined enteric syndromes of unclear etiology, sometimes classified under the common denominator of “dysbiosis”. They constitute the major challenge to the broiler production today.