gut health

Researchers found significant differences in the microbial diversity in samples analysed from backyard and commercial poultry systems. Photo: Canva

05-09 | News

Microbial diversity across poultry systems under the microscope

The new approach involves monitoring the gut microbiome via artificial intelligence and omics. Photo: kjpargeter

17-08 | News

Funding for artificial intelligence poultry gut monitoring

The modern broiler eats around 4.5 kgs of food within its 35-day lifespan, which is equivalent to a human consuming 1,000 slices of bread a day: a tremendous task for the gut.

10-07 | Article

Good intestinal integrity in poultry makes all the difference

Microplastics are found in water and in soil. In broiler chickens they impair growth performance and disturb gut microbial homeostasis and metabolism.

27-06 | Article

Microplastics affect chickens, too

Access to feed and water for young chicks is important to support intestinal growth and development.

20-06 | Article

Feed and water quality paramount to poultry gut health