Novel Feed Additives for Poultry Gut Health and Microbiome Modulation
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Poultry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2027 | Viewed by 177
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global poultry industry is at a critical juncture. With the ongoing pressure to reduce antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) and address antimicrobial resistance, maintaining optimal gut health has become the cornerstone of sustainable and efficient poultry production. The intestinal tract is now understood as a dynamic ecosystem where nutrition, the commensal microbiome, and the host immune system interact to determine overall bird health, welfare, and performance.
This Special Issue, “Novel Feed Additives for Poultry Gut Health and Microbiome Modulation,” aims to bring together cutting-edge research that explores innovative dietary strategies to support this delicate equilibrium.
This Issue focuses on the evaluation of novel and next-generation feed additives and their impact on the intestinal health of poultry (broilers, layers, turkeys). The core interest lies in understanding how these additives influence the structure and function of the gut microbiome and, in turn, how these modulations translate into measurable improvements in bird health and productivity.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications covering a broad spectrum of innovative interventions, including but not limited to, the following:
(1) Novel probiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics.
(2) Phytogenic additives and essential oils.
(3) Bacteriophages and their enzymes for pathogen control.
(4) Exogenous enzymes and novel prebiotics.
(5) Organic acids and functional minerals.
(6) Studies on synergistic effects of additive combinations.
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Dr. Yan Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- poultry
- gut health
- microbiome
- feed additives
- probiotics
- phytogenics
- postbiotics
- antibiotic alternatives
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