Gut Microbiota
Importance of beneficial bacteria for poultry and livestock production
- The gut microbiota (innumerable intestinal bacteria) is said have 100
trillion bacteria and over 100 different varieties.
- The balance of gut microbiota is affected by breed, overcrowding, heat
stress, vaccination, relocation, feeding program and etc. According to scientific researches, it is
known that this balance is correlated with efficacy of poultry and livestock production. Therefore,
it is very important to care for the gut microbiota.
- For poultry, Lactobacillus is considered as one of the beneficial
bacteria and it is important to increase this beneficial bacteria to stabilize gastro intestinal
environment.
