Dr. Mohammad Al-zawqari
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Probiotics play a key role in maintaining gut health in poultry by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria, limiting the proliferation of pathogenic microbes, strengthening the mucosal barrier, and supporting the immune system through increased IgA production. Additionally, probiotics stimulate the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which play essential roles in enhancing nutrient absorption and overall intestinal health.
𝙍𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩-𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙮 𝘼𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙨 (𝙎𝘾𝙁𝘼𝙨):
• Acetic Acid (C2): A rapid energy source that lowers intestinal pH, thereby inhibiting the growth of harmful microbes.
• Propionic Acid (C3): Utilized by the liver for gluconeogenesis, contributing to improved energy efficiency.
• Butyric Acid (C4): Serves as a primary energy source for enterocytes, promotes the development of villi, increases the intestinal surface area, and strengthens the mucosal barrier.
Overall, probiotics and the enhanced production of SCFAs contribute to lowering gastrointestinal pH, suppressing pathogenic microbes such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Clostridium, supporting the immune system, and improving growth performance and feed conversion efficiency, thereby elevating the health and productivity of poultry.