Managing nutribiosis optimizes pig, poultry production

Interaction between the gastrointestinal microbiome, nutrition and the function of the gastrointestinal and immune systems plays a key role in the health and performance of poultry and swine.

Terrence O'Keefe

June 9, 2023

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Nutribiosis, the interaction between nutrition, the gastrointestinal microbiome and the function of the gastrointestinal and immune systems, plays a key role in the health and performance of poultry and swine, but putting it into action means reconsidering strategies around nutrition and husbandry.

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