Gut health remains a persistent barrier for broiler producers, accounting for up to 80% of antibiotics used in poultry production, as for most gut health issues vaccinations are no solution. Gut health is a critical aspect as it is crucial to promote immunity and it ensures optimal nutrition absorption in the bird.

Development of antibiotic resistance in foodborne pathogens, Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter, is a public health concern. Public demand to reduce the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) in poultry feeding has resulted in greater adoption of antibiotic-free poultry production systems. There is a n ...