Nutritional enhancement of the functions of the gastrointestinal tract to improve poultry health and performance

Aziz Sacranie, . (2007) Nutritional enhancement of the functions of the gastrointestinal tract to improve poultry health and performance. [Proceedings Paper]

Any strategy to improve health and performance in poultry is related to the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract GIT. The primary role of the GIT is to extract nutrients from the ingested diet after which the nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. The GIT therefore represents the main interface between the harsh external environment and host metabolism. The GITs integrity is threatened by pathogen entry dietary toxins and exposure to harmful metabolites produced by the normal microflora. In fact small changes in diet composition can have major impacts on GIT health particularly in young birds. To overcome these constant challenges the GIT has a number of defense mechanisms or barriers to protect itself from environmental challenges.

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Any strategy to improve health and performance in poultry is related to the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract GIT. The primary role of the GIT is to extract nutrients from the ingested diet after which the nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. The GIT therefore represents the main interface between the harsh external environment and host metabolism. The GITs integrity is threatened by pathogen entry dietary toxins and exposure to harmful metabolites produced by the normal microflora. In fact small changes in diet composition can have major impacts on GIT health particularly in young birds. To overcome these constant challenges the GIT has a number of defense mechanisms or barriers to protect itself from environmental challenges.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. SF94.6 I61 2006 Call Number.
AGROVOC Term:	Poultry
AGROVOC Term:	Gastrointestinal system
AGROVOC Term:	Digestive system
AGROVOC Term:	Digestibility
AGROVOC Term:	Feed additives
AGROVOC Term:	Intestinal absorption
AGROVOC Term:	Intestinal microorganisms
AGROVOC Term:	Enzymes
AGROVOC Term:	Plant extracts
AGROVOC Term:	Defence mechanisms
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:16
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13697

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