An introduction to the avian gut microbiota and the effects of yeast-based prebiotic-type compounds as potential feed additives

The poultry industry has been searching for a replacement for antibiotic growth promoters in poultry feed as public concerns over the use of antibiotics and the appearance of antibiotic resistance has become more intense. An ideal replacement would be feed amendments that could eliminate pathogens a...

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Main Authors: Stephanie M. Roto, Peter M. Rubinelli, Steven C. Ricke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fvets.2015.00028/full