Insights on the use of butyric acid, and nucleotides as feed additives in poultry: A review

Despite rising demand for chicken, laws and public uproar forced the industry to find alternatives to maintain flock health by outlawing antibiotic growth boosters. Incorporating a program that naturally improves or modifies the bird's immune response is one strategy. A tailored dietary supple...

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Main Authors: Ahmed A.M. Abdel Aziz, El-Sayed A. Abdel Aziz, Mohamed H. Khairy, Ahmed S. Abdelaziz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Assiut University 2024-02-01
Series:Journal of Advanced Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://advetresearch.com/index.php/AVR/article/view/1538
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Summary:Despite rising demand for chicken, laws and public uproar forced the industry to find alternatives to maintain flock health by outlawing antibiotic growth boosters. Incorporating a program that naturally improves or modifies the bird's immune response is one strategy. A tailored dietary supplement and/or feed additive can be used to modify immune function and achieve immunomodulation of the immune system. The best alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) may be the use of probiotics and organic acids. Probiotics provide advantages such as altering the host's metabolism, stimulating the immune system, excluding pathogens, enhancing nutrient absorption, and ultimately lowering the danger to human health. Nucleotide supplementation in the feed may enhance gut shape, digestive enzyme activity, and growth performance in broilers. In the current review, we would like to through the light on the use of c as ecofriendly animal feed additives.
ISSN:2090-6269
2090-6277