Controlling Gram-negative bacteria with natural growth promoters in broiler production

摘要

Bringing more than one mode of action to bear offers poultry producers greater success in creating a favorable gastrointestinal flora in broilers. For modern poultry production, bacterial contamination of the gastro-intestinal tract, especially Gram-negative bacteria contamination, is a major problem.Many approaches have been made to protect poultry against contamination with Gram-negative bacteria and to tackle infection when it occurs, including use of antibiotics and other substances. One of the longest-established methods used is the acidification of the feed and the gastrointestinal tract.