Alternatives to antibiotics in preventing zoonoses and other pathogens in poultry: prebiotics and related compounds Elaine Berry

Alternatives to antibiotics in preventing zoonoses and other pathogens in poultry: prebiotics and related compounds Elaine BerryDespite efforts to develop control measures to reduce the contamination of poultry products, food borne illness remains a major concern to processors and consumers. Various interventions have been applied in both postharvest settings and preharvest live bird production. Prebiotics are compounds that, when consumed by birds, favour microorganisms in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that are considered beneficial to the host and also limit food borne

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