Understanding what is happening in the bird’s gastrointestinal tract can lead to better flock health, more sustainable production and better return on investment.
— ByEmma Penrod
Thepoultry gut microbiomeis an extremely complex system that performs many more functions than simply digesting food and absorbing nutrients. Understanding a bird’s gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is vital to high productivity and optimal feed utilization.
“The gut microbiome is a complicated mystery to many producers,” said Briana Kozlowicz, manager ofCargill’s microbiome program. “In a single bird, there are thousands of organisms in the microbiome. A healthy gut microbiome is essential for a bird’s development and immunity and plays an integral role in maintaining the health of the flock.”
Modern science has begun to unravel that mystery — not only shedding light on how so many microorganisms work together to maintain a bird’s...
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